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@Aspkkr3 ай бұрын
Hard to say what the right deal would be, but you def made a good deal. Nice Les Paul.
@cerberus50caldawg3 ай бұрын
Went into guitar center last month for the first time in a couple years. I was clueless about current market prices for new models from the big names. $1400+ for the bottom of the barrel bog standard models from Gibson and Fender and decent quality strat customs starting around 2.5-4k!?! Gibson's definitely demanding higher prices. The high wall really nice stuff covered in $6-8k guitars?!? Like whut??? In this economy? They're smokin crack!!! 😆 If I hadn't seen that with my own eyes I would've thought the deals and prices for your swap was crazy. I'd say you did good. You threw in all those extras and it was a real great condition 70's strat. He got a good quality strat he can make a good sale on in his store to the right person. That Les Paul looks to be an easy $3.5-4k turn around in todays model prices.
@pedraw3 ай бұрын
I don't know what you were into the Strat for plus you got 350 back. I think you did fine
@jasonlee84973 ай бұрын
I'm a Strat lover. I'd of just kept it and played it till it needed another fret job!
@danielktdoranie3 ай бұрын
Great deal. I may be biased as I am not a huge Strat fan (I hate bolt-on necks, it’s like reaching under a girl’s skirt and finding a coq! They also sound very banjo like to me). On the other hand Gibson have significantly raised their prices… that Les Paul would have cost $2200 new a few years ago, I don’t think you will get $2500 for it, probably $2000 to $2200. You got what $350 in cash? So that puts you at $2350 to $2550 and frankly your Strat was worth more than that given the asking price for the 2 same year and model at the other booths. I also think, at guitar shows, everyone is looking for “a deal”. Personally I would put it for sale on Reverb for $2800, taking home $2625 or more after fees and shipping costs (provided you offered free shipping, I tend to personally). Could you have made out better financially? Yes but it would have 1.) taken longer and 2.) more hassle. By the way, one thing you didn’t say that I think is worth mentioning is dealers with booths will usually act like something is not special or act like it is near worthless WHEN something is nice, it’s a tactic to wear down the seller. They do this when they want it, but they want it super cheap and you’re expected to sell for less because “hey buddy I gotta make profit” that’s not our problem so feck that noise LOL
@georgecaplan113 ай бұрын
Economics 101 - when supply exceeds demand prices must drop.
@godsinbox3 ай бұрын
economics dont apply when you dont need to sell. ie not an actual business. duh
@dsvet3 ай бұрын
Soon they will have to liquidate and maybe we will get some good deals!
@ShawnShipstad3 ай бұрын
I pray to God thing correct-Some of the prices are sick. This event looks great. I would love to attend one. There is nothing like it where I live. These people are genuine.
@juanvaldez54223 ай бұрын
@@godsinboxyou are a bright one . I can tell 🥴
@tinman85183 ай бұрын
Thanks for taping and posting Brad.
@richardturk71623 ай бұрын
My first amp was an Alamo. No reverb but it broke up really early and sounded good. Never went to the Dallas show but had friends that had booths every year. Did the Nashville show a couple of times and had some decent sales on parts and pick guards, pick ups and bodies at my booth. Met Vince Gill and man what a nice guy.
@ShawnShipstad3 ай бұрын
I have reverb in the amps I own. I never use the feature. I like a nice analog delay pedal.
@jonl47033 ай бұрын
Brad...I love these videos where you scope out gear at shows and pawn shops...thanks for doing the leg work.
@jameswalker92523 ай бұрын
Diablo Guitars is owned by Parker Lundgren, former guitarist for Queensryche and former son in law of Geoff Tate. He was standing next to the guy looking at your strat, the Zach guy.
@GrimKardashian3 ай бұрын
Who da funk is Zach?
@crosswalklarry3 ай бұрын
@@GrimKardashianIt's the young guy who offered Brad $1,800 with a smirk.
@1683clifton3 ай бұрын
How do you get to be the former son in law? Man this world be movin.
@adambeachard32493 ай бұрын
@@1683cliftonit's called divorce
@5after4am3 ай бұрын
Parker couldn't be bothered to even look up from his phone to check out Brad's guitar .
@marzsit98333 ай бұрын
the cowhide esquire with the plain looking headstock is modeled after leo fender's early prototypes that were made between 1945 and 1949, they had that 3 on each side headstock and the volume/tone knobs with no selector and were called 'snakeheads' since the headstock looked sort-of like the head of a snake.
@southernpride20033 ай бұрын
If you ask me I always thought those looked cooler then the regular Esquires That's just me though
@Im-a-Fool3 ай бұрын
Hey Brad, thanks for taking us along, looking forward to the continuation. Great negotiation on that trade. You’re right, you will offload that LP much quicker. If I was there with you, the drinks would be on me brother! Cheers 🍻
@gatormcklusky58503 ай бұрын
swamp ash, of the very same tree, the wood harvested that is underwater is half the weight of the wood above water, the light stuff come from under water & the heavy stuff is above water level. fun fact!!
@TheGuitologist3 ай бұрын
I’ll take your word on that one. There’s definitely a difference in this ash from all the other ash I’ve tried.
@erwin.mosselmann3 ай бұрын
@@TheGuitologist What exactly is the weight of your strat?
@juanvaldez54223 ай бұрын
Seems like it would be other way around? Interesting stuff
@gatormcklusky58503 ай бұрын
@@juanvaldez5422 look it up
@andrewsmith15203 ай бұрын
I would think a Guitologist Reverb store would do really well... I know packing and shipping aren't fun, but I would think your audience would pay a premium for your gear where as the average reseller buyer at a swap meet would want to offer bottom dollar. Just a thought. Great video none the less. A super fun watch!
@Bigfootguitarco3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the ride on the negotiation of the trade. Should continue this for the rest of the trip.
@Aspkkr3 ай бұрын
I for one love the Paul you got, I think you did good. For the record it was made on the 89th day of 2022. 323rd of the first batch that day. Great looking top on that thing also.
@jbeebs13 ай бұрын
I agree with you 100% in regards to the guy that ASKED YOU if you were selling the strat, you wished him well at the end and he almost gave you a cold shoulder. People suck! I thought the same thing as you did before you started talking about it. I like the way that you carry yourself and subscribed to your channel 20 minutes before I got to this point in the video! Cheers 🍻
@TheGuitologist3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@nationalduo49453 ай бұрын
Brad you always carry yourself well and respect ppl, it’s nice to see…I think you did well on your deal..
@atwozeek3 ай бұрын
@@TheGuitologist that dude was a douche-canoe haha
@papotorres90643 ай бұрын
There's always a guy that thinks he's all that , but you were a pro , you showed him how it's done , and like he said "you didn't have to" Alfred NYC / PR
@les-qy9lv3 ай бұрын
Yup, Brads Cool,..and LEGIT 👍🍻
@theofficialdiamondlou24183 ай бұрын
Cool. Like that Kendrick amp. And being a Carvin guy the X60 is a rare one.Also when I was a kid my best friends gramps had a 20’s arch top with that small 5watt Gibson tweed amp. That he bought in 1927. He used bring it out every time I came over. Because he wanted me to play it. I was always so amazed at just how good it sounded. This was in the early 80’s.
@crosswalklarry3 ай бұрын
I am a Carvin fan myself, but that is not a rare amp. Google and they are for sale at a reasonable price.
@gurianboy21 күн бұрын
I just bought a Reverend Pete Anderson Eastsider tele. IM IN LOVE.
@scottdunn21782 ай бұрын
Ken Fischer worked at Ampeg in the 70's... he could have went on for hours about every detail on that Reverb - O- Rocket 😅
@jasondorsey71102 ай бұрын
The original 6v6 reverberockets are some of the best sounding amps ever built. One of my greatest gear regrets is trading one for a silverface fender back in the 90s
@timwhite55623 ай бұрын
I'm all about the used market shitting the bed for a few years. I held off from buying anything during the the guitarmageddon that was going on as a result of the Covid lockdowns beyond necessities: like strings, cables, etc. There were a couple guitars, an amp and several preamps and pedals. I have one of the guitars. It's 3 years old, and i got it for 60% of the price new. I was seeing them selling for like $50 off the retail and i just refused to do it, in spite of being able to buy it. The other guitar's price has dropped dramatically too, but I'm putting that off for a couple years. I wanted to pick up an Egnater Rebel 20. I had one years ago and i remember it was awesome for slaving preamps and modelers. You can run it from 20W down to 1W, or switch between 6V6's to EL84s. It wasn't even that bad of a price, considering the absurd prices of everything else, but i held off and ended ponying up $60 more 10 months ago, for the Rebel and a 15W Tweaker 12" combo. I sold cars for several years before i started working on guitars and amps. It doesn't matter if it's guitars and amps, pedals, or a mid-sized crossover SUV; i don't mind paying what something is worth. Sometimes, for various reasons, the price of something will spike. Maybe a component is suddenly unavailable and they no longer build them in that form, or maybe someone sees it on John Mayer's pedalboard and the price goes up. Covid created a widespread, but predictably temporary large increase in demand. People were locked in their homes for a year with nothing but time and enhanced unemployment benefits on their hands. Eventually that would end, followed shortly by a lot of gear suddenly starting to they the used market. -Sunrise, sunset.-7 I do feel for the independent shops getting squeezed.
@phil361353 ай бұрын
I think you did good on the trade so far. I have a 1974 Deluxe Reverb with new original spec caps that' has been completely gone through by a Tech. Its in almost new condition. I think I got a deal at $1850.00 + $90.00 shipping from Reverb 3 years ago. I love this amp, Its no doubt my favorite except maybe the 50 watt Fender Bassman head I have. Thanks Brad for filming this, cant hardly wait for part 2
@papotorres90643 ай бұрын
Its called the (Cuatro) (4) Its a very nice sounding instrument when played the right way , so happy to see you playing one Brad , hats off , Alfred NYC /PR
@cantyouhearmeknocking19613 ай бұрын
Hey man, thanks for taking the time to post this video. It is definitely appreciated.
@SpankyNewShoes3 ай бұрын
So nice to meet you at the show! Great video work
@spkay313 ай бұрын
Nice show update. Great commentary on free market economics! And kudos for respecting a dealer throwing out a lowball offer. You never know if someone is desperate so might as well test the waters, so to speak!
@davidharder75123 ай бұрын
By the way . . . I absolutely LOVE these Dallas International Guitar Festival videos that you're doing. I watch last year's video from start to finish and I did the same with this one. Thanks again for a great video! Rock on, brother man!
@timtompkins67523 ай бұрын
42:25 Y’all, that is the great Larry Briggs (Amigo Guitar Shows) that Brad is talking to. That’s the mist I’ve ever heard him talk. That a great moment. The stories he could tell about the famous guitars he’s sold. Wow. Without saying too much, Mr. Briggs and The Guitologist have a fair amount in common relative to their feelings on stagflation. 😉 Larry Briggs is one of the good ones.
@blueishxx3 ай бұрын
I'm an uninformed buyer , but so many of these shows seem to be full of inventory but the demand side looks thiner , and the demographics always look similar, if the totality of Gen z/x is starring at a phone , where does all of this inventory end up , and add to that the new instrument pipeline is running at 100% , just a bit perplexing , interesting landscape
@buckodonnghaile43093 ай бұрын
The one after Gen Z is Gen Alpha apparently (I just learned this). Then again, I'm 50 and staring at my phone so maybe you did mean Gen X. Cheers
@daveduffy28233 ай бұрын
Hey, I’m a Gen Xer. I don’t stare at my phone.
@charlesbolton84712 ай бұрын
@@buckodonnghaile4309 I’m a Gen-Xer staring at my phone right now. Staring at the phone makes it easier for me to spends hundreds(if not thousands) of dollars a year on Reverb. Plus, the wonderful app we are on right now called KZfaq shows me all the cool new stuff as soon as it comes out.
@coreyroberts3113 ай бұрын
Awesome video, Brad. I watched the video that you put out last year several times. You should open your own shop. I would definitely make the drive.
@davidharder75123 ай бұрын
Good lands! Those Martin's at 45 thru 48 minutes. I could NOT believe that the guy had those on a stand along the edge of that table. That was scary!
@wrekerds3 ай бұрын
Those Brinson guitars are killer
@homewoodstudio19783 ай бұрын
Love this channel, mad respect to the Guitologist. I don't know about these prices though, maybe they are worth it for some of the hand made guitars and Martins, but I'd rather hook up a kit guitar than pay some of these prices. Musical instruments are just not geared to the working folks anymore. Keep on guitoligyn and such Brad!
@m.vonhollen66733 ай бұрын
I feel like I spent the afternoon checking out gear with my buddy Brad. - Cheers from northern BC! 🇨🇦
@MashaT223 ай бұрын
Those men from Hollister make beautiful instruments. I’ve seen them on videos from past shows.
@TheGuitologist3 ай бұрын
Indeed!
@TheGuitologist3 ай бұрын
Indeed!
@markdalton66623 ай бұрын
Brad , I traded my white SG that I paid 1900 dollars for to a dude who wanted to trade me a 2500 dollar Gibson SG modern in blueberry fade and I didn't like how neck heavy it was so I traded it for a fender American ultra stratocaster in cobra blue and I love the fender , it's a keeper
@zzyzxRDFwy153 ай бұрын
Wait you traded your $1,900 white SG to a dude for a $2,500 Gibson GS modern in blueberry which turned out to be weight balanced as neck heavy so then you turned around and traded the neck heavy Gibson for a Fender Ultra Stratocaster in cobra blue and you love it?
@joeman52203 ай бұрын
I think the demand for used instruments has been high since regular prices on new gear seems to be inflated over the past few years.
@alexbozas8873 ай бұрын
Thanks for this shooting from the hip walk and talk document Brad. Really cool. for those of us stuck on the far ends of the globe, this is a valuable insight.. Particularly liked your old school interactions with most stall holders, something truly rare in this day. Love the focus on old amps and unusual guitars too, especially the guy with the customised Marshall style amps. Alex ( South Africa ).
@kurtweiand70863 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this with us! Lots of fun!
@danerodriguez31543 ай бұрын
Hey Brad, Wow a lot of great stuff at the show on day one. Most way out of my price range though. I look forward to seeing what's up on day two. I also wanted to say thanks for the video on the Enya Nova go Sonic. When I saw it, I had to have one and I love it. Thanks again!
@kurtweiand70863 ай бұрын
The paul you got by trade is awsome, l'm a Gibson guy at heart and have a custom shop 60's that looks exactly the same!🤩
@benjaminfowler45133 ай бұрын
Thanks for the journey brad
@dankintx3 ай бұрын
I was at the show on Saturday!! So fantastic!! Had a great time!!
@nationalduo49453 ай бұрын
This is the land of …I don’t get out of my swivel chair for anything, not even to shake your hand ✋
@crosswalklarry3 ай бұрын
Get older and you will see why. For some it is very painful to stand. Its not meant as disrespect.
@nationalduo49453 ай бұрын
@@crosswalklarry That’s an excuse for a world that has no respect anymore. I’m older that 90 % of the dealers in the video. I agree there is the odd one, but morality and respect 🫡 has left this place sadly, as well as a simple thank you as he stated. I wish it wasn’t so.
@GizzyDillespee3 ай бұрын
The ones who vocally demand respect are always the ones who least deserve it. The one who takes offense when old people remain seated, when in his glorious presence, has led a very lucky life, to have reached old age with sych a kid's attitude. Maybe those disrespectful old people didn't know who you are? You should've insisted: "Do you people know who I am?! Stand for me, now!"
@hellodrjeckyl3 ай бұрын
Great video. I think you got a fair trade at the end. I'm not sure what I would have done in your position. Value wise is good, but there is something intangible about having a vintage guitar that I might not be able to get over for trading it for a modern production guitar.
@johnniecameron88293 ай бұрын
Overpriced stuff has never turned me on ,,,
@southernpride20033 ай бұрын
Me and my grandpa recently modified my tube amplifiers we put silvertone 6V6 tubes in it for the preamp We also added a noise gate circuit and a Danelectro fab echo circuit I play country rockabilly and bluegrass and the strings I use are Thomastik flatwound strings 11sb We also want the speakers for Jensen P8R speakers
@66falcon993 ай бұрын
My advice, after nearly 50 years buying and selling guitars as an active player in gigging bands is this: Buy what you like to play. Don't speculate financially on guitars that you wouldn't or don't like playing. If you don't like the way Gibson Firebirds play or feel, don't collect one.
@jasonbates26873 ай бұрын
I have that same exact LP standard 60s behind me right now from '20. It's a great guitar.
@rayprevailer84543 ай бұрын
I would take that 1981 Custom Les Paul over a new one even if they were the same price. Also that guy at the previous booth was rude in my opinion.
@papotorres90643 ай бұрын
Agreed on the 1981 LPC too , all day , Alfred NYC /PR
@nachom19713 ай бұрын
Love these videos, thanks Brad. Flxth!
@roundpatty3 ай бұрын
Hello from Canada! Great video! Thanks brother!!
@buckodonnghaile43093 ай бұрын
That makes 2 of us, cheers from Bobcaygeon.
@roundpatty3 ай бұрын
@@buckodonnghaile4309 “Where I saw the constellations reveal themselves One star at a time”
@Briman243 ай бұрын
That makes 3 of us! Montreal @@buckodonnghaile4309
@ggman9462 ай бұрын
Well, I just spent an hour and a half walking around with you at the Dallas Guitar Show. Very entertaining. Thanks for the lessons! 😃
@TheGuitologist2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@BL-cc1vm3 ай бұрын
How much was that Marshall sign? Damn that thing looked sweet! great video cheers
@papotorres90643 ай бұрын
That sign guy was also kind of stuckup too.
@archaicrevivalsYTchannel3 ай бұрын
thanks for getting me out the house. i can shop for used gear or used books all day long.
@BruceLee-bf5ks3 ай бұрын
Great video. Looking forward to the next video!
@gibsonmarshall793 ай бұрын
You came out pretty good, Brad! I'm going to have to check out Old's Cool amps! I have a hankering for a Bandmaster, and he is not too far from me! Thank you for all the content you provide! You're as REAL as it gets!!!
@TheGuitologist3 ай бұрын
Ron's amp look great.
@GROCK6193 ай бұрын
Sweet Trade !! You did good will hold it's value at 2 k ..I got the same guitar in Unburst ..
@fattone1663 ай бұрын
The guitar market is over saturated
@rodolfomacedoodisio62413 ай бұрын
Another marvellous video! Thanks for that! Keep on the good job! Cheers from Brazil!
@ToneScavenger3 ай бұрын
Nice! The Guitologist playing a Puertorrican Cuatro. My island main stringed instrument. Cool!
@papotorres90643 ай бұрын
That was the best part of the video , yes . Alfred / PR
@davidlutz1393 ай бұрын
Whats up Brad? Hope you’re doing well man! Sadly, most of our country doesn’t know what stagflation is.
@mariagandcompany2 ай бұрын
That Old's Cool amp is pure TONE! Imagine what it sounds like in tune with some EQ. Impressed. Power scaling!
@sliceomedia3 ай бұрын
I had a great time . I went Sat. and Sun. found a great deal on a vintage Strat on Sunday! Sunday is the day for deals. That is of course if theres anything left. Dealers scoop up most of the best guitar deals on Thursday.
@UKDrew3 ай бұрын
A Big Hi and Thankyou from the UK
@eljefeguapobarbon3 ай бұрын
That was a great deal!
@paulechols2 ай бұрын
Hey Guitologist, I made it into your video...lol...very cool. I was selling my old Washburn Stephen Davies. Wish I had been aware enough to recognize you! Good juju
@TheGuitologist2 ай бұрын
Next time!
@auntjenifer77743 ай бұрын
38:54 😂 That sign is not 70 years old like the guy said. Possibly fun the 70's at the oldest but more like early 80's and it's probably not from England either but you could find out by checking the wall plug.
@papotorres90643 ай бұрын
Thay guy was also not so cool .
@Wolf_K3 ай бұрын
To play I’d prefer the Strat but I think you’re right, you’ll move the LP a lot easier.
@QwikVidz3 ай бұрын
Love your guitar exhibition/sale episodes. On a slightly different note, can you an episode (or two) on neck throughs? Just wanna hear your perspective. Thanks
@CorkElectric403 ай бұрын
Yes....... you are a fantastic person.....honest....real.....human.....more than just about guitars..... lessons for life.... ......thank you... ......rock on ... ......yes. -Corky Oakland, CA.
@deludedreality893 ай бұрын
49:58 Diablo Guitars. I bought a used Jackson Custom Shop Pablo Santana Extreme Warrior from them just a few weeks ago via Reverb. Made an offer on what they were asking and got it for a good price. Good sellers.
@sentforth53 ай бұрын
I enjoyed that very much, Bradford. THANKS, and you can't go wrong with a good Les Paul.
@nationalduo49453 ай бұрын
Man the world has changed….the first dealer…..well not sure if it’s been gone over…no idea of price…and them maybe I’ll look into it for you….what the ?
@rocknrollresignation933 ай бұрын
Looking forward to part 2!
@michaeltherion74593 ай бұрын
I think vintage guitars carry more resale
@musicmnw19823 ай бұрын
Ron Jinks gets my vote for best branding ever. He may not play much anymore but his amps sound pretty damn good.
@dankintx3 ай бұрын
Really enjoying watching this back!!! Great video!! I watched a guy buy that floral gem from that booth!
@TheGuitologist3 ай бұрын
Did he negotiate?
@dankintx3 ай бұрын
@@TheGuitologist HELL NO he didn’t!! I was looking. At it -- Like a complete boss, I watched the guy glance at it - not even pick it up or anything and then go talk to the owner of the booth (not sure what he offered)…. But immediately pulled out a Huge wad of cash from his Louis Vuitton bag and walked off with it…. It was amazing. The dude was about 6”7 with gigantic muscles. I talked to him after, super nice guy. . It was epic.
@GlennSpitzer-mi4cl2 ай бұрын
I got a 76 with no S. I think the transition was in the middle somewhere. The hardtails are usually lighter.
@daviddiehl85233 ай бұрын
That LP you acquired was about as good a deal you'd get anywhere, with it being in Brand New Mint condition. It's a guitar I would love to own for sure! Good video🍻
@cantyouhearmeknocking19613 ай бұрын
That's how I've done business for over 45 years. Being self employed for over 32 years, I had 1 check/payment bounce, and that was rectified about a week later. Treat people how you want to be treated, do any work on your clients home as you would do in your own home, and do what you said you were going to do. No shortcuts, bait and switch, or white lies. Do your job, and you will be rewarded in life.
@DownEastSaw3 ай бұрын
Ampegs are worth less because the tubes for most of them are no longer available.
@TheGuitologist3 ай бұрын
This is true, but that can be remedied.
@DownEastSaw3 ай бұрын
@@TheGuitologist you starting a tube factory? Because changing the tubes to a different tube is exactly why ampegs are worthless. A 59 bassman converted to run el84’s isn’t worth crap.
@fletcher75er3 ай бұрын
You must be from KY, lol. Best negotiator I've seen. I think you got a steal of a deal. Nice axes and good vid
@cerberus50caldawg3 ай бұрын
For someone like me when I was hunting a swap meet in my teens in 92 and had zeeero funds. Would love to see you do a "find the cheapest deal in the show" on day 2. Whether it's a box project wreck in parts and pieces or a beat to hell late 80's honkin boat of a Hondo bass! LOL Only stipulation is it's all there so if put together it should work. You know the Ghetto Gig special. Cheapest dang deal at the show! Don't have to buy it just find it! LOL Maybe also the best value to dollar "best buy" Guitologist pick guitar. Same deal just give us a what you would hunt if it was for your personal enjoyment and a good value not necessarily welfare level but fair budget buy in today's market. Thanks man for walking the show for us. There's so many nice way over the top for my blood priced guitars out there at these shows today. Lot's of beautiful rare picks for the financially frivolous. Not too many nice in the hand and on the pocket book, a lil ruff on the eyes but soppin with mojo models these days. And is it seriously like not much less then 4 bills is the bargain bin price right now at a show like this???🤨 Left all the 1 bill wonders on the pawn shop wall I guess.😏 I know this is not a low end swap meet by any means but someones gotta have a few cheap beaters out there. Anyways, whatever tomorrow brings I'll be watching. Happy huntin.🤘👽
@TheGuitologist3 ай бұрын
There were some great bargains here underneath all the big ticket items.
@PennStacker3 ай бұрын
Thanks for another great video. 👍🏻👍🏻
@Libra10593 ай бұрын
Those Spectra 225 amps were good sounding amps. My friend had a music store in the 80s and was a dealer for them. They were sold through Dean Markley. I wish I bought one of them. They also made tube amps.
@williampolfus69753 ай бұрын
I use to go to two or three vintage guitar shows a year and always had a great time searching for a guitar or two to bring home. Thanks for doing these videos Brad, I still enjoy looking at vintage guitars and amps, but can no longer get to the shows, or need to be bringing more guitars home.
@ccerwin3 ай бұрын
A light guitar is always worth more. As my old freind at 5150 would say “ imagine having to carry it around your neck all night “ in 1986
@michaelsicowitz3623 ай бұрын
The mustangs are cool but a ton of bread. Damn those Martins were nice. Every 70s guitar I ever sold was a huge mistake. Early on, the Vibroverb was steal
@jtbracknell3 ай бұрын
Great video Brad, enjoyed you taking the time to stop the scene and give your explanations. Good job brother man and you did good on the LP trade.
@emptypromises29623 ай бұрын
I have a 1975 hardtail strat in natural ash and it’s a really light one.
@nick_be91592 ай бұрын
the guy on the right from the fool that offered 1800 for your strat was a big guitar player. He played in Queensriche. It's Parker Lundgren. Their shop collection is INSANE!!!
@davidharder75123 ай бұрын
Great video, Brad! I think you've got a MUCH better guitar, whether or not you are a LP guy or not, and you have some cash in yiour pocket. I am definitely in the "you made a great deal " camp.
@1Rockstok2 ай бұрын
I have a ‘74 P Bass that’s incredibly light.
@brianphelps11833 ай бұрын
Cool. I have my fathers Gibson 1960 ES355TDSV he bought for $600 as well as his Gibson GA55 Ranger RVT he bought in 1965. That amp weighs 78lbs and he hauled it around. The market does seem very soft right now.
@mrsockmonkey19693 ай бұрын
That 76 wasn’t a hard tail you showed the back and it has tremolo
@kenichi4073 ай бұрын
just being honest, but the premium you're probably expecting due to the "light" weight isn't perceived as that high to justify the asking. but good luck!
@TheGuitologist3 ай бұрын
Gotta lead with something. That’s what it had going for it.
@lisamlisak3 ай бұрын
your nice calling him jaded
@kendrickblevins88593 ай бұрын
Great video. That 76 strst was a tremolo model. I like the ash body hardtails too.
@robertmitchell21783 ай бұрын
I think you may be right about guitar sales and prices stagnating. The whole economy seems to be slipping into deflation, the worst of all economic conditions.
@abelincoln953 ай бұрын
Brad- Everything is "stagflated" I have a mint KISS concert t-shirt from 1995-1996 tour. Perfect condition complete with KISS Army logo. People offer $20-$25 for it. A t-shirt from a concert today is $50-$60...
@davidharder75123 ай бұрын
MAN!! I love the idea of the Old'sCool guy's idea of a variable headroom knob. I'm sure I'm not repeating this idea correctly. But I've never heard anyone with something exactly as he's describing, and I know you can't really hear through a live video with a lot of background noise and using a camera microphone, but the idea intrigues me. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the idea. They say there's nothing new under the sun, but I suppose with technology that might not be true. Gimmick or possibly a good idea?
@alexbozas8873 ай бұрын
Me too, I hope Brad expands on this concept.
@papotorres90643 ай бұрын
Funny how he said no diagram on it lol .
@davidharder75123 ай бұрын
Yeah, as in…. I’m not going to share how I’m doing this with anyone. But honestly I can’t really blame him. I suppose that’s the chance you take buying from a little guy/boutique company. If it breaks, can you get it fixed if they’re out of business? Probably. But I certainly couldn’t. Brad probably could because he understands circuits. IDK….
@jasonkirkham5503 ай бұрын
There's my old tweed Supro. Above that Dobro.
@JamesMears762 ай бұрын
I am amazed that guitars were balanced on top of tables on stands!