I was told once that you don't pick a guitar the guitar picks you ...here is a prime example why this is so true ... Recently brought a honey burst epiphone Les Paul classic and it did the very same thing .. amazing guitar. Enjoyed your story Dave

Dave's Les Paul...50 years from now, we'll still be talking about this...what an incredible sound.

Your playing in this video almost made me cry. Seems like you found a mate for life in this guitar and I'm so happy for you.

It blows my mind that when you find a gem of a Les Paul, it feels like you're connecting directly with Les Paul. Such an icon in the world of electric guitar.

Keep coming back for more - "What Was & Cannot Ever Be" - you out did yourself on this part - its a journey of the imagination. At 34:30 the heads begin to roll and the whole section, its beginning, middle and end mirrors a Synphony of sorts. Your talents are most envious. MASSIVE TONE arrives at 36:43 and Jims a happy guy. lets not forget THAT IS ONE MOTHER OF A GUITAR. Can I get a AMEN ! ! !

I love that maple top. My kind of Paul. Dave, I enjoyed the story very much. I'm an old man and have had a few Pauls thru the long years. Never loved any of them; Until the author Mark Wolynn (A wonderful player) bought a 2008 black Gibson Les Paul BFG w/P90s and presented it to me. It has that magic feel. It's my love, so to speak. Thank you for sharing this presentation.

This is awesome and it mirrors the experience I had with my Les Paul when I first experienced it. I went into the store just to look around, saw the LP hanging there and felt pulled towards it. I took it down, plugged it in and fell in love with it! My wife knew that this guitar had attached itself to me but I kept saying I couldn't afford it. While I was playing it my wife went to the sales staff, made a deal and purchased it on a payment plan without me knowing. After I came out of my trance and stopped playing it she asked me, "would you love to own that guitar?" I said "oh yes I certanily would," she then said "well it is yours now, I just bought it for you!" I didn't think she would want us to spend such a huge chunk of cash on a guitar at that time but she said she just knew I would be devastated to walk out of that store without that particular guitar. The only thing I have done to it was to change the pick-up rings and put a plain truss rod cover on it, just like Dave did! I had a few LP's before this one, even had a Custom at one point but none of them compares to this LP that I now have, it is my musical soulmate for sure! Congrats on this awesome guitar Dave, there's just nothing like a very special Les Paul when it speaks to you! :-)

This is a good example of how we feel about the guitars we love, and once it’s paired with the right amp. Nothing can replace it..so don’t sell your love thinking you’ll find another some other time down the road..that day will never come….and the bad folks that steal them can’t even imagine the loss we go through, or so much as even care…likely because they are in such a bad place, they have never experienced that feeling….best wishes for your find…

I love when guitars find the right players and move in.

I always get so happy when I hear "Helllooo, and good morning, good afternoon...". Fantastic content as always, Dave! I hope that you know that you're such an inspiration to us. Even though I've played the guitar for 20 years, I still go back to your how to lessons periodically. 10/10

I'm genuinely pleased for you Dave. One day i'll have one too.😊

thats why i dont visit music stores anymore.. i went in for some strings and a strap and i walked out with a Gibson Les Paul 58 reissue and a very light wallet... the feel of the neck, the weight, the balance, the resonance.. just perfect in every way for me.

Best thing about you dave, as well as your playing, is we know you're not just featuring expensive guitars. Especially your own. So its great to see your own new Gibson. You deserve it my friend and I can see it speaking to you even through KZfaq. Brilliant mate!

Don't. You. Dare. Relic. It.

That 12 inch radius and shorter scale after playing a strat for a while makes it feel like you can reach and play anything when switching to a les Paul. Haha I love them

So, I am writing this before i've even seen the video. From everything in your life, your band, music, the work you do with Andertons.... It's about bloody time you got a nice Gibson LP. AM happy for you.

The same thing happened to me with my Gibson Les Paul. I traded in 6 other guitars to get it. I had absolutely no regrets about it. Just like you said it will not be leaving me.

I have been patiently waiting for this video for a few months now. Thanks for this video, it looks like you're having fun with this guitar, and that's the point. Beautiful burst.

I’ve have a Les Paul Standard for 10 years and I still feel the exact same way you do about it. When you find the guitar you can’t stop thinking about, you know you found the right one.

Congratulations man well deserved ❤

You and your guitar blow my mind , its so emotional I could cry. Amazing. Enjoy that Lady.

This is an awesome video !! I Love to hear about these finds and connections with instruments . The results are amazing !

The unmistakeable lure of the Les Paul... once bitten, forever smitten...sheer joy, sheer envy on my part. Thank you, that was FUN! ☺️

I'm happy you found each other !!! You're a phenomenal guitar player and you fully deserve this instrument!

Congratulations Dave!!

Congratulations Dave !!! You deserved that guitar. Your playing is definitely that good.

Congrats, Dave! You deserved every bit of this!

My fave DS vid ever. Outrageous instrumental. That note/bend at 18:00. Congratulations on the new guitar.

Congrats, I wish you a lot of joy and fun with this beautiful guitar!!

The Simpson Burst! Congrats! I've always felt you (and other Strat players) sound your best on an LP.

Just finished listening to your whole set. I enjoyed it immensely.

You expressed the same emotions and thoughts I go through when a very special guitar suddenly makes an appearance in my life. Congratulations on getting a beautiful guitar!

Congrats Dave looks and sounds amazing.

Well done Dave 👍it takes time gave me goose bumps and brought a tear to my eye, incredible

Woe congrats on the guitar ! Looks and sounds beautifully. Im happy for you! You really deserve it :)

Beautiful guitar! Congratulations Dave. Enjoy!

Oh lovely sir! Well-deserved too. I can see you will both be very happy together. 😁

I’ve been waiting for this video since you posted a pic on IG. What a guitar!!

Well deserved, congratulations to you Dave, that’s a beautiful Guitar.

Howdy Dave, it’s so wonderful to find something that calls to you like that. Be it guitar, whatever.. it just makes you feel so good.. and with guitars you get to create music. That marvelous ethereal floating stuff we hear and feel that does things to us. Over and over. So happy for you. Keep playing. Thanks for sharing it. Oh yes!

Big congrats Dave, a player of your calaba deserves it well done for pushing the boat out, I got mine in 2013 premium ice tea standard it's my baby

Congrats Dave on your new Les Paul standard 60's it looks like a great guitar.

Dave it’s gorgeous. I agree totally about the underwhelming flame tops that I find more appealing than the super flamed tops. The light flame on mine is what made me zero in on it and once I held it, it was mine.

Absolutely incredibly inspirational playing!

Congrats Dave! Glad you found A Gibson you can bond with.

That’s a beauty Dave , sounds & looks epic mate 👍🏻🎸

Love it, and it looks great on you!

Congrats Dave!! 👍🏽

Dave, Welcome to the club! Gorgeous Les Paul! Absolutely suits you in every way… I know exactly how you feel… my ‘03 R9 Historic is the Les Paul of my dreams and I feel about it like you feel about this new one! Rock it, coax it, let it take you into the future and again, Congrats!

Congrats Dave!!! It looks amazing!!! Ive had a studio for years that I love but a standard is in my future, I can feel it. Cheers!!

Can really tell what you said about the connection you had with the guitar by your heavenly powerful playing. Its crazy that you knew it from playing a single note!! Forever grateful for all that you kindly share with us, you are a lovely person Dave❤

I am happy for you man! I bought my first Les Paul Standard 60ies 2022 this year and I am blown away by this guitar too.

Sir you are always Master class! You are Dave but you are up there with the greats. Great tones and taste. Thank you for sharing. Cheers from Hawaii. 🙏

Well done Dave You took it to the next level !

Really happy for you, Dave! You absolutely deserve it!

Killer Dave, you've connected and bonded for life!

love seeing you so happy 😎

That’s an absolute beauty. My favorite color. Congrats. 🎉

Nice one Dave, I find those "oh dear" moments are always worth paying attention to!

Killer tone! Love these les Paul’s, you’re playing is awesome 🙌

I'm so pleased for you. There's nothing like buying a guitar that 'had your name on it'. Your video really cheered me up this evening after a difficult day.

Can’t wait to hear the tunes you’re going to write on that bad boy!! Epic.

Congratulations Dave on your first Gibson Les Paul. Reminds me of my first. a 2004 Ebony LP Standard. Love at first touch. Good luck on your journey to discover and explore this beauty. 😉

What a beauty man. Sounds so good in your hands!

Great guitar........ Great playing. Inspirational and soulful........ 🤘

Absolutely beautiful may you both wear well together 🎶🔥

It certainly has a beautiful tone, very clean and well-voiced.

Very Cool, Thankyou. Stunning Guitar and Playing. Congratulations. Nice Work.

That is beautiful, and it sounds even better.

Congratulations. I bought my first Gibson a couple of months ago, and I am so impressed and feel the same way about mine.

🙃💪 new age began (for us, Dave`s fans) with Gibson Les Paul Standart

Rock on Dave I'm happy for you

It's a beauty Dave.

Thanks for this video! Very good Tracks!

I still have my first guitar I ever bought, an 2006 Gibson les Paul studio and i love it to bits but listening to you play and see your enthusiasm makes me want to buy something that makes my bank account shiver with fear

Oh yes Dave makes me smile 😁 love it

Happy days Dave! I also believe that guitars choose you. In fact I also have a 60s Gibson LP standard non burst and like yours that maple just draws you in, I went to a shop with open mind, tried an SG and a stack of Fenders and a 50s LP but then I saw it hanging there in pure gorgeousness I held it played 3 chords and had to own it. Everything just felt right and sounded right. The tone from these guitars is awesome, the pots work for one thing! Great vid Dave am smiling with you on this one mate. Mine is also going nowhere!

Awesome axe Mr S looking forward to seeing this played live!🙂🎸👍

Great Les Paul Dave, Beautiful sound

That guitar is stunning!

Evening Mr Simpson ... Mark here from the bastard child (USA) ... wonderful to see you connect with the old man .. when he comes it's all over as I've experienced twice in my life ... carry on with pleasure and GLEE !

The Gibson Les Paul is one of those must have guitars. You really need one to complete a great guitar collection. I found mine 20 years ago and it ended my search. Sounds like you found yours. Congrats Dave.

Had the same experience in 2008. I almost gave up my search for a Les Paul. Must have tried 50 different ones. Standards, studios and even a couple of customs. One day I went to buy strings and in the corner of my eye I saw a Tobacco Sunburst Les Paul. I bought my strings and decided to take a closer look. After five minutes of playing and another five minutes of convincing my dad to lend me the money until my next paycheck I went home with it. Still have it and if I have a bad day it allways makes me feel better. Will never be sold.

Good for you Dave.

You do make it sound good Dave!

Good to see such beautiful guitar find a good home.

Amazing. Looks wonderful and sounds the same!

Best bit of playing you've done in years.

Dave so pleased for you a beautiful les paul wicked sound man i must see the trio live soon M

Stunning

Congrats Dave!! I just bought a used gibson LP Traditional Pro V in transparent black. This model has some seriously good features that nobody seems to talk about.

Nice one Dave!

Such a mesmerising end jam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That’s a beauty Dave congratulations. I have the exact same one born a year earlier.

My 2012 LP Standard was the same way, I played a lot of les pauls and not connected with me the way this one did and I had to buy it. and I am glad I did. Nice Guitar Dave, I can't wait to hear more of your playing on it.

Master at work.

looking good man great guitar 👌👌👌

I know how you feel man. That's a great LP you have there.

What a beautiful find, congratulations Dave. Peter Green and Gary Moore look out, Good Gravy here comes Dave!

finally dave play authentic 😊 cool les paul!!! 😉