I Found The Original Owner Of My 76 Les Paul Custom! ( The History Of The Guitar)

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@RobertBakerGuitar 4 жыл бұрын

So what do you guys and gals think? Should we track down more guitars? Gab is all on board for it :)

@mikeivey8471 4 жыл бұрын

Yes please ?! I love the guitar love stories !! Even if the guitars aren't really super special , they were special to someone !! I know all of mine are special to me !!!

@carpdog7934 4 жыл бұрын

Robert Baker cmon you don’t even have to ask .....YES....If it talks to your soul do what you can.

@PNWGuitar 4 жыл бұрын

Always! I just found a block letter 6505, sent my wife a photo and asked if she thinks we should buy it :P

@Forest_Fifer 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@jameskratz4612 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@RobertBakerGuitar 4 жыл бұрын

hey homies Sync issues around the 7 minute mark are being fixed :)

@marions.120 4 жыл бұрын

I helped talk a friend into buying a ‘76 Les Paul Custom (left handed like him) that sat in the case for nearly 40 years under a bed. Still had the plastic covering the pickups and covers on the back. Couldn’t believe it when I open the case, never had a set-up done, almost a steal. Anyway, congrats, it and you sound great! p.s. It’s a tobacco sunburst as well!

@landonbailey 4 жыл бұрын

you're putting N'Sync in the video! sweeeeet. :P

@davetoepfer 4 жыл бұрын

Props to you for wanting to tell the stories of everyday people who share your passion. So many everyday people stories are stuck in their family and friends circles and they deserve to get out, whether they serve as lessons, inspiration, or just entertainment.

@RobertBakerGuitar 4 жыл бұрын

I love these stories. It's awesome to jump into someone else's world.

@gayvalds 4 жыл бұрын

The opening jam is by far my favorite you've ever done! Very inspiring!

@ThinWhiteAxe 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly. It sounds uplifting.

@fcoyne69 4 жыл бұрын

Robert, you have been killing it with the intros lately. So good.

@dorfsteen 4 жыл бұрын

Love the intro tune should have played it a little longer

@ThinWhiteAxe 4 жыл бұрын

Yesss

@nickharris7403 4 жыл бұрын

Yea that intro is sick

@TheJackKnite 4 жыл бұрын

It's incredible the history and lives that guitars can have

@wrenchhead4378 4 жыл бұрын

I want to be buried with one of my guitars..... the rest i want given away to people so 50 years after my death these vids are being made about guitars that were once mine

@hkguitar1984 4 жыл бұрын

I've got a mid-1980s Les Paul Custom right near the end of last Century. All I can say is that for the last 20+ years I get a big grin every time I pop open the case. BTW, my Wife purchased my LP Custom without my knowledge as a surprise. Best surprise ever! Congrats Robert, great looking Custom.

@buttkrusher 4 жыл бұрын

Great story on "Paula Marie". I had a shitty day at work, then an even shittier trip to Costco, so I got home and just wanted to chill and watch some guitar vids, and I saw this (must've missed it over the weekend) and this story just turned my whole mood around! I love the guitar, the sound, the back story , which is so common for guys in my age group (I'm 54), it just made me smile. Now if you'll excuse me I have to pull out my 81 LP custom and play for a while. And that intro jam was awesome, keep these vids coming, they are my favorites!

@myqueensloyalsubject 4 жыл бұрын

That intro song is absolutely amazing. I watched it over several times. I love the vibe you gave it. It was so inspiring to listen to.

@TheSpineSplitter1990 4 жыл бұрын

A Les Paul Custom is definitely a dream guitar for me, even though I always fight and don't really get along with the body style, neck and weight for the Death Metal stuff that I do. But I am definitely saving up for one someday.

@maxxm28 4 жыл бұрын

This is such a great episode! You are really lucky to be able to get all of these details pertaining to the guitar you purchased. I own a 76 Custom as well which I purchased from someone about 6 or 7 years ago. The guy I bought it from was not the original owner and did not know the history. It is a fabulous guitar and has been played so much that the binding where your arm rests is worn down and is very rounded and smooth. The finish has been worn off in many places because someone played this thing so much over the years. It is now my main guitar and I play live with it and continue to give it the love it deserves. That said, I would love to know who all has owned this beautiful guitar through the years and what adventures it has had. Thanks for your post, it was really cool to see the history of your amazing 76 custom! Cheers.

@AndrewCCM 4 жыл бұрын

This is freaking me out. So many of the stories mimic me growing up. The music influences and progression of styles as I got older, the non-strap lock drop, the talent show, the gravitation towards strats, building own guitars, letting the LP sit, not being played. He’s probably around same age too as I graduated in 1987. Wild video.

@badkatrising3918 2 жыл бұрын

Same here. Graduated 85. The cool thing is we are still playing.

@chrisasbury5838 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man!!! I’ve been watching your videos for a long time and lately I’ve been noticing more and more how great your tone and song writing is! It’s those intros I’m hearing them while I’m on my phone and your videos are on my tv. I never comment on videos but because of the last few tracks I heard from you I had to stop and say what a great job you are doing. Great content great gear greAt sound!!!! You the man 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻looking forward to more videos so keep em coming and stay safe😷

@jimberry5714 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, man, love your videos and it's nice to see someone who doesn't buy into the hype. There are always good and bad examples in any era in any decent brand. I have a '77 LP Deluxe that is one of the best players I've ever tried. Used to have a '68 Custom "fretless wonder". Great for jazz and fusion type stuff but not so wonderful for massive bending which I do (Dave Gilmour is my guitar god). I'm mainly a Strat guy. My mains are an '88 Strat Plus Deluxe with Lace Sensors and an oddball '97 custom shop nitro finish that I put in a Dave Gilmour EMG pick guard pre-built setup. Awesome. Sorry about writing you a book here but I know you like to hear about what other folks are doing. Glad I found your channel. Keep up the good work. You are a great player.

@steveg.3022 4 жыл бұрын

Great back story. Thanks for sharing. Also thanks to Paul. What a cool guy.

@nicholasbrown1748 4 жыл бұрын

That intro was incredible! You've clearly been working on it. Keep it up!

@paulmead6311 4 жыл бұрын

That intro riff was awesome man, that sounded epic..... Love it

@brianwhite7686 4 жыл бұрын

Dude, That was a really sweet lead you played at the beginning of the video! Really good flavor, good heat and perfect timing!

@coryboggs5980 4 жыл бұрын

That's another amazing find and story bro. Such a special guitar love it . Congrats 🤘🤘

@JV-rx3ov 4 жыл бұрын

I love guitars with a story attached. Most of the guitars that have stuck in my collection the longest have some story associated with them. Either from the previous owner(s) or how I came to own the instrument. Wish I could drop more than one 'like' on this video.

@patthomas9547 4 жыл бұрын

Your playing is excellent and that Paul sounds so good! Great find and story

@markpearce8191 4 жыл бұрын

I love this video! Thanks for sharing the journey

@Shred_The_Weapon 4 жыл бұрын

This was a fun one to watch for multiple reasons. First off, Robert - your music is the kind of stuff I’ve always been hungry to play in a working band (albeit with vocals) and daily feel as if I was gypped out of by the occurrence of being born at the *wrong* time! After that, I always appreciate and have reverence for the stories you’ve told about where your guitars originate. This is no exception. When you first posted about this Les Paul on Wednesday (April 29), it first reminded me of one owned by Robby Krieger during the Doors’ *Strange Days* sessions. If the Picard or white instead of black, it would then remind me of the vintage models played by Tommy Shaw with Styx during the late 70s. The interview Tommy did for Guitar Player magazine in 1981 is largely the reason why I myself have tried to keep away from vintage guitars. He talks about banging his up, something which I myself am guilty of. I prefer having reissue models like this one.

@mikeivey8471 4 жыл бұрын

Great video & the Rockin' groove intro / outro was Awesome !!

@michaelchance9405 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Robert, this is a very great post for me to view. I have a ‘76 tobacco burst Les Paul Deluxe with gold finish and the minihumbuckers, which looks like the first cousin to your Custom. I got it used back around 1982 while I was still playing music for a living. I have long since retired from music and my work as an engineer but I still have all of my guitars. I go around once a year and check my guitars to make sure the necks are OK, etc., and this Les Paul is almost always still in tune. I will get some pictures together to send you. BTW, I really enjoy your intro picking!

@MrEric622 4 жыл бұрын

Brother Rob, that intro was SICK! Keep rocking man!

@Necromanos 4 жыл бұрын

Paul is about the same age as me and those pics give me flashbacks of my 80s bands and guitar playing friends. Awesome looking and sounding guitar!

@gearViewmirror 4 жыл бұрын

Rock at it's finest....just makes you feel good! Thanks Robert 🤘🎸👍

@lookatmattscar 4 жыл бұрын

Great story. Great video idea on the stories behind a guitar. Loved the episode on your Strat. I really related to this one as I am just 3 years older then Paul. And went down a very simalar path as he did musically. Back when I was 14. I really wanted a Les Paul. Well it went even farther back to 1977 when i got interested in playing guitar. But my second love was of course the Fender Strat. Back to age 14. I got the chance to buy, for $300. A very ratty 61 Fender Strat. I loved that guitar. But I always wanted that Gibson Les Paul to sit next to it. That was a dream of mine. And i have had quite a few guitars over the years. But to me. It has always been the two icons of rock guitar. Well, I still have that Strat. It was in my hands as I watched this video. I cant see ever selling it. Not to mention. My daughter already laid clame to it. But I am really happy to say. 3 months ago. I was able to finally realize my 43 year old dream. I finally bought the Gibson Les Paul to put beside my Strat. I really enjoy your channel. Keep on making more guitar stories.

@scottstetzer 4 жыл бұрын

LOVE the opening jam.

@spiralflash6169 4 жыл бұрын

So cool! Yes, please, more history of individual guitars!!

@LookinUp2001 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing another great story.

@48mastadon 4 жыл бұрын

That intro music you played is one of your best. Guitar sounds awesome.

@anthonytaroni9277 4 жыл бұрын

I've been watching your videos for about 2 years... You have gotten better - no doubt!

@RobertBakerGuitar 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@patfix 4 жыл бұрын

I do like your taste in guitars man.

@michaelpoenar 4 жыл бұрын

I have the same year LPC and it's by far my favorite of all that I own. Never getting rid of it

@GregTalksGuitars 4 жыл бұрын

I love hearing about a guitars history. I wish I knew the past of some of my guitars..Very cool video. Thank you.

@ZakkBurton 4 жыл бұрын

Great story man! I love this LP videos

@nateg7973 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Robert thanks for sharing that story with us.

@darenanderson4961 4 жыл бұрын

Love hearing the backstory of guitars! I have several guitars and I don’t know any of their origin stories. I love the idea of having an ownership letter that gets passed on and added to as the guitar changes hands. I’m going to do that for all my guitars.

@bagheadguy1 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Please do more videos like this one.

@brownsfan7753 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing off your new Lester!!

@VinceHalvorson 4 жыл бұрын

My first Les Paul. Got it 2nd hand around 1980. Great guitar!

@10INCHCRUSHER 3 жыл бұрын

Dude you scored, you can hear the attitude of that LP. Those 70's LP's could growl and howl man. My leg is going to sleep thinking about that thing resting on my leg.

@ivanroberts6383 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid Robert I have the same guitar but mines a lefty from the 91 and it's awesome was originally looking for a black beauty to replace the one I had to sell a couple of years previous but the tburst came up1st ,I'd always wanted one but being a lefty had given up hope on finding one ,the minute I saw it I knew I had to have it.

@lynnzi3d 4 жыл бұрын

That is a Beautiful solid LP, Great it has found its forever Home 🤙🏼😎

@bobbusby5058 4 жыл бұрын

great story, really enjoyed your enthusiasm.

@tonlarj37 4 жыл бұрын

Cool guitar... love the color! Cool story! So cool! 🤘

@SuperMisteryMan01 3 жыл бұрын

I say this all the time but this is absolutely what makes owning any instrument so special and worthwhile. Owning one with history is always rich in how you continue to keep something alive and going.

@christopherreitz4171 4 жыл бұрын

That intro was absolutely killer! Guitar and a great story with it!

@mr.fisher3973 4 жыл бұрын

She "Paula" sounds amazing - there is just a certain something about vintage LP's - they have a tone of their own that is unmatched by today's LP's. Great story also. Take care.

@yrmthr 4 жыл бұрын

Can tell by the action; this axe is a JOY to play. Few catch an extension of themselves in a vintage LP.

@chasesrc 4 жыл бұрын

I like Paula-Marie, she is a beautiful guitar that has the soul of a poet. You're a lucky man Mr. Baker!

@jared305 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching you for about three years, and how have you not passed a million subscribers already?!

@Ron_Padgett 4 жыл бұрын

Cool story. Crazy, there was a band here in Utah in the late 80s named Tempered Steel. Obviously not the same band, but that really caught my attention. Good stuff!

@mboyer68 4 жыл бұрын

I love that you respect and see guitars the way you do. Time value of money, $500 in 1976 is $2268 now. That's a lot if money for a 15 year old kid in 1976! That's a lot of delivered newspapers or washed dishes! Thank you both for such a great story! I want to hear Tempered Metal! Or any other music he recorded with that guitar!

@GregJay 4 жыл бұрын

Once the blues grabs you it's hard to get away, great story I enjoyed it.

@vandyman9957 4 жыл бұрын

Great story Robert! See you tomorrow morning

@jamesholmberg3158 4 жыл бұрын

Oh, I almost forgot again...Your work and con penetration on your vibrato has REALLY come along. Old Mama Whiskey? You are high on new guitar! Congrats!

@pokechopracing8862 4 жыл бұрын

Well I think she looks and sounds great and great playin in the lockdown shuffle stay rockin and have a great weekend 🤘🏼

@derekjones8643 4 жыл бұрын

I always save your videos for Sundays (my time off), and try to watch them. If its a tutorial or theory vid I might skip through section by section. But if it's a guitars' historical past, You have me at hello from start to finish.

@skruffy79 4 жыл бұрын

Everyone locking down and strugling, rob be here flexin with dem crazy purchases good for you dude...

@lecheparavaka 3 жыл бұрын

You play very good. Amazing guitar btw

@Bigbuddyandblue 4 жыл бұрын

Love how the 70’s LP’s in burst also had burst on the back, and on the great 3 piece necks, like my 70 Deluxe in cherry sunburst. You dont see that anymore.

@darrylbutt2570 4 жыл бұрын

That guitar is gorgeous. And a cool back story.

@andyg2278 4 жыл бұрын

I have the exact same guitar from 1977. Heavy as heck!

@darinplott5186 4 жыл бұрын

Wow that guitar is a music machine!!!!!!! Rock on Robert

@spudvader 4 жыл бұрын

The Gibson LP Custom has the goldilocks neck, not 50s fat or 60s slim, just right in the middle, so comfortable to play. Great guitars

@jakeyoung1231 4 жыл бұрын

Dude I’ve been so excited for this video

@crystalplanet023 4 жыл бұрын

amazing sounding

@tracybradley8632 3 жыл бұрын

It's really cool your Guitars history 🤘🤘💜

@doukdouk2550 4 жыл бұрын

I love guitars! I love that guitar and i freaking love my 2017 Gibson les paul studio honey burst sweetwater usa exclusive! Its named Maria for the hurricane that hit Puerto Rico in 2017. Bought the guitar and got it a couple of days before the storm. That storm was horrible! It destroyed the island but i had my les paul to get me through it. Now its with me in Texas helping me get through this pandemic. Came here to work cause there are no jobs in PR and now im jobless cause of this stupid pandemic but at least i have Maria with me and she is going with me to the grave. Loved the video, everybody stay safe.

@jacobelam1314 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome story also I still have one of those rockman guitar ace Tom scholy amps it was my dads and he gave it to me

@itchyvinyl 4 жыл бұрын

Love the stories! Buy more!!!

@micheltaillon5833 4 жыл бұрын

beautiful music in the intro!

@Blackdog40 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Guitar!!!! Loved the back story!!!! 🍻🍻

@quitthecircuit 4 жыл бұрын

I bought a "The Paul" from a guy named Paul. Paul's from Paul's are great Paul's!

@fredchatham6680 4 жыл бұрын

I owned a Sonex in the 70's, it needed help, traded it for an S-1 (only S-1 I've ever seen with a humbucker bridge p/u), it came unglued under the 3rd fret. The end of Norlin era Gibson's for me.

@MrPoilleke 4 жыл бұрын

Great intro Rob! Loved it.

@RobertBakerGuitar 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@MrPoilleke 4 жыл бұрын

@@RobertBakerGuitar you're welcome bro, and indeed that guitar sounds just wow! Kris from Thomann just made a video about how a guitar feels, more than it should look. What makes the feel so much bigger is when you can add such an amazing story to it. Cheers man!

@fernandes5986 4 жыл бұрын

Great story dude. Keep safe.

@Addicted2Guitar 4 жыл бұрын

It's pretty cool when you find the history of a classic guitar. It gives it legendary status.

@pigpog2307 4 жыл бұрын

Love the riff bro !! What amp are you tracking with ? Sick tone man 🤘

@mattgalbraith3050 4 жыл бұрын

Really cool story Robert. I like these videos. Also, that guitar is really cool. 76' was the year I was born, so I have a 76' Gibson on the GAS list. I'm thinking of a Bi-centenial Firebird.

@jgmopar 4 жыл бұрын

I love stories like this. That guitar is a beauty.

@nbenning25 4 жыл бұрын

Tobacco burst with black pick up guards rock! Guitars are like cars, they are made to be driven/played!

@davewalsh3885 4 жыл бұрын

Verging on that Dickie Betts tone in the intro. Sweet....

@StrayGoose 4 жыл бұрын

that intro track is so fucking killer. i really want to hear a full version!

@MrBHBjr 4 жыл бұрын

Great story! I say YES! Track 'em down man.

@edwardsmith9801 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome guitar, great story.

@Wheelmass 4 жыл бұрын

I want to hear that thing chug. Sounds awesome, so dark.

@WhiteNacho 3 жыл бұрын

Great story dude!

@BOBBYDEVILLE100 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome story! It would be even cooler if you played an original Tempered Steel song on the Les Paul! Hey, that should be the name of that guitar, Paul. 😎

@coolcatsguitars 4 жыл бұрын

awesome intro jam!!!

@artkeelsme4710 4 жыл бұрын

Man, your intro playing is very tastefull!

@AndresGonzalez-lg4ki 4 жыл бұрын

maybe you could do a video on how you approach recording guitar? In my opinion you consistently get some great tones.

@amaiorano67 4 жыл бұрын

I have a similar story I was 15 in 82 and me and a friend took a train to redbank nj where there was a vintage used guitar store to look at the guitars and wanted a randy rhoads white les paul custom found a 78 black beauty with nickel hardware I put it on layaway all summer and my mom paid the last 100 for me cost me 800 back than my best friend has that guitar now and I have a 76 custom the two 70's customs I have had from the 70' are the best I ever played and sounded anyway you bought awesome guitar good luck with it