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My Trip to LA | Finding My New '71 Gibson Les Paul Custom | NAMM 2019
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5 жыл бұрынMy Trip to LA | Finding My New '71 Gibson Les Paul Custom | NAMM 2019
What an amazing 2 weeks it's been. Here's a little travel Vlog from my adventures on the west coast!
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@RabeaMassaad 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the love guys! Really enjoyed this trip and I’m over the moon with the LPC! Also, annoyingly I forgot to change the year on the titles, sorry about that! I gad a great time at NAMM, meeting everyone! Tosin was a legend and I really enjoyed the guitars! Thanks again for watching guys!
@EasyHeat 5 жыл бұрын
I could literally watch you play for hours man. Soo good. Soo versatile.
@JR_Taylor 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Rabea, hope you don't mind me asking a boring technical question. Your upload has a real filmic quality to the image. Just wondered how you did this, eg camera and processing methods. Thanks
@davidgrove661 5 жыл бұрын
That Lester looks amazing bet its got the Tim shaws too.
@CoolStuffDad 5 жыл бұрын
Rabea Massaad - super stoked for you getting the LP - and your playing throughout the vid is exceptional- glad you could experience CA scenery during your stay- cheers to you for your continued success!
@eugene6472 5 жыл бұрын
Yes the custom was awesome sounding. Great vibe too
@bigpooter01 5 жыл бұрын
Tosin both said he enjoyed your playing and called you a diverse player. You have made it my friend.
@babyfknblu 5 жыл бұрын
ive waited my whole life for bea's playing w tosin's tone and ive never been happier. if they collabd id die on the spot
@davedavem 5 жыл бұрын
This was an amazing segment of the documentary. Tosin was blown away, and rightly so.
@MINOTAURunOfficial 5 жыл бұрын
Between the fact that '71 walked into Norm's no less than 20 minutes prior to Bea's arrival is a sure mark of divinity. And then the compliments from Tosin.. My, my.. I'd say more than a few watch over you. Keep up the great work!
@jarodmore2836 6 ай бұрын
Yeah, I just the other day thought why hasn’t Abasi guitars roped him in as a player?
@seancompton5393 5 жыл бұрын
Love to see toska do a tour with animals as leaders
@Zeinzu2 5 жыл бұрын
Could you even imagine!!
@enlightstudiolondon 5 жыл бұрын
Sean Compton they are playing in a festival together in August
@joelcoool 5 жыл бұрын
@@enlightstudiolondon June too, they're both at Download
@RudyAyoub 5 жыл бұрын
Oof
@shredlabstudios 5 жыл бұрын
20:40 Poor fella in the background got his brain melted
@RobertBakerGuitar 5 жыл бұрын
Dude I loved this so much!!! COngrats on the guitar buddy. There is NOTHING Like a real Paul
@RabeaMassaad 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude! Yeah I’m super happy with it. It really does have a sound if it’s own.
@proclaimedfartlord6957 5 жыл бұрын
The cinematography of your videos has improved so much!
@ChristianIce 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that moment when you tell yourself "C'mon, it's worth it for its resell value alone", but deep inside you *know* you are never going to sell it anyway :)
@lukesaunders4776 5 жыл бұрын
When Tosin gives you compliments... well deserved Bea
@Jake-pd9pm 5 жыл бұрын
LOL that guys face at 20:40 says it all!! Sick purchase
@thomholio 5 жыл бұрын
Lmao I was watching him going "You and me both, bud."
@jasonmdubose 5 жыл бұрын
Haha That’s exactly how I’d look too - So good the brain just can’t...keep...up 😂
@XeryusGittens 4 жыл бұрын
@@thomholio yes he was killing I was amazed with his skills
@Chris_Bibby 5 жыл бұрын
Mate, you RIPPED that Abasi booth. Awesome playing man, loved it.
@lptomtom 5 жыл бұрын
That guitar is hideous (especially after the LP Custom) but Rabea does sound awesome on it
@gdscheiwe01 5 жыл бұрын
‘Bea I have been telling my friends that you are my favorite guitarist for about the last 6 or 7 years. The compliments Tosin gave you are well deserved. Cheers mate! Peace!
@SteveSeagerStorywise 5 жыл бұрын
"That was fantastic playing... I was seriously impressed." - Tosin Abasi Bea gets his due, finally. Kudos, dude.
@GraphiteandCigars 5 жыл бұрын
When Tosin tells you "You were a welcome presence here", it is really all good. Well done Bea!
@BillyTalentguitar1 5 жыл бұрын
There‘s always that one guy that shreds way too loud. Oh look, Rob arrived early!
@LeviBulger 5 жыл бұрын
Playing the same goddamned riff too lmao
@minisurfbanana 5 жыл бұрын
Felix Blacksher what riffs do u have???
@MrStephenlederle 5 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad for you Rebea! I recently went on a Les Paul Custom journey myself. However, while I was waiting for the store clerk to to become available to unlock the '70s Customs, I was sat playing a repaired, beat up, Studio. Long-story-short, I walked out with a beat up, paint chipped, headstock repaired 2002 Gibson Les Paul Studio in wine red and gold hardware. I couldn't believe the turn of events. My wife was super happy because the Studio was SO MUCH more affordable than the $3200 '78 Custom I was wanting. The playability is out of this world.
@innersanctumsoldier 5 жыл бұрын
Bea killin' it at the Abasi booth. Love seeing my favorite guys in the same video.
@margovallen 5 жыл бұрын
Something special bout a late-60's thru early-70's Gibson Les Paul. That '71 Custom sounds amazing.
@zs8784 5 жыл бұрын
20:15 Right after Rabea compliments Tosin's pickups he dives into the When Ghengis Wakes delicious chunky bridge riff. Tosin smiles and is bobbing his head, and it makes me so happy.
@MushroomManLP 5 жыл бұрын
20:28 That guy on the right is me everytime Rabea starts to play.
@juanpalomo 5 жыл бұрын
Don Jon
@coolswagger1102 5 жыл бұрын
LOL 😂
@yarbgreat1 5 жыл бұрын
love the music track
@TheMrCull 5 жыл бұрын
Rabea and Rob, you are the best! Thanks for coming to our country! Glad you got to see the sequoias and a cool part of the states. NAmM seems like the jam. Y'all are true legends. Keep doing your things! Peace and love!!!!
@dpb22 5 жыл бұрын
"I play Strat or Superstrat." Signature is a Tele shape... Gotta love it.
@Muddymikey 5 жыл бұрын
That is a beautiful LP Custom. Real aging, it has got the look. Sounds amazing too. Loved the NAMM footage with Tosin Abasi and the Strymon booth stuff sounded amazing. This is the first VLOG of yours I've watched and I really enjoyed it. Subscribed.
@RabeaMassaad 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Man! Welcome :)
@skmanga 5 жыл бұрын
love the interactions between Rebea and Tosin! tons of humility and respect
@biol00p 5 жыл бұрын
Rabea congrats on your pilgrimage to the US and finding that ridiculously cool LP, man you can almost feel the vibe through the video! -Cheers
@GeorgeMcK 5 жыл бұрын
Those cinematic forest drive shots with snow are legit orgasmic 😍
@jdavis.fw303 5 жыл бұрын
Everytime I see Rabea rip some jazzy stuff I have to remind myself dude is a propper pro and a lover of guitar music of all kinds . He can play it all, great video! Apparently Tosin thought the same.
@allforugod 5 жыл бұрын
It was -26 F yesterday where I live. Williston, ND. Not to make light Rabea but that's not very cold at all. I'm really proud you all took some time to enjoy a small slice of our country though. Thank you and I hope you enjoyed.
@tricko2286 5 жыл бұрын
Really love the style of your video, subtle w/good cinematography & sound nothing too over-the-top... was nice and relaxing to watch thanks
@christopherburnett1745 5 жыл бұрын
First, I love Gibsons and that was an amazing find! Congrats on landing it! I'd love to have an LP that's older than me and plays like that! Second, if anyone the caliber of guitarist as Tosin Abasi described my playing as "fantastic" and "diverse" I would probably drop dead on the spot! What a compliment!
@beltjones1 5 жыл бұрын
I'm really glad to see that Tosin is finally a full Jedi.
@richardsim7 5 жыл бұрын
That dude in the back shaking his head in disbelief, near the end, is amazing
@pg123ab 5 жыл бұрын
Love the LP. I have a 74 custom 20th anniversary. Repaired neck. It sings. Beautiful sounding guitar. Remember the saying “ if the neck ain’t broken it ain’t a Les Paul”
@niallr188 5 жыл бұрын
Totally nailed it lad. Great video, love the cinematography and also that it had substance, told a story. Most importantly as always... inspired me to play! Keep up the great work.
@jessemcinturff1268 5 жыл бұрын
The soundtrack to anything set in SoCal is Hip Hop for daytime, and hair metal for night.
@superrantam 5 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed the video. And man, having Mr.Abasi at your feet tweaking the sound for you and later giving these compliments is something to feel proud about. Kuddos!
@BrandonVoorhees 5 жыл бұрын
Man, that guitar made my heart feel happy. Great purchase man!
@denismguitar1552 5 жыл бұрын
Your new old LP sounds awesome! Happy for you! Thanks for posting your experiences.
@MrVegiita 5 жыл бұрын
That Gibson was a wise purchase! Please use it in your future videos with your new Kraken VX100
@Corporations8MyBaby 5 жыл бұрын
Welcome to our town. So glad you could join us! Yeah. Los Angeles had all the studios once and still has a lot of the infrastructure so... we can get you the best guitars and amps... and the prices are ususally good. If you want to pay the hotel fees, we can find you something from a private seller but it takes a while. The service Norm (and Mark) offer you is to vet and select the stuff you are most likely to love and use without all the searching. One thing. Make SURE the pickups are original. Norm's team have been known to have been less that careful reinstalling the pickups that came with the instrument. I'm sure it was just a mistake.. all 500 times. Repaired? Ok. But make sure it's original. There are pro repair guys who can check it for you before you buy. ( ie: agree to wait on the credit card payment 72 hours while you make sure. )The 80s and 90s were a cut throat time in the guitar business.. so people from the old school have some old habits. That said, Norm's gets the good stuff.
@gerryjamesedwards1227 5 жыл бұрын
Such a well done video, Dude! Great camera work, and then there's Rob, Matt, Tosin Abasi, and your music.... class all 'round.
@arthurc1971 5 жыл бұрын
Great to see you in the states again Rabea, be safe and I hope you have a blast. Love your playing.
@matthewcollis-long5233 5 жыл бұрын
Love this video Rabea!! It’s great to see California looking weirdly British in the cold and cloud. Really enjoyed the backing music too. I could listen to you play forever. Keep up the good work.
@fernandes5986 5 жыл бұрын
Rabea Massad, awsome LPC and awsome playing also. Even Tosin was impressed.
@jeanpat8946 5 жыл бұрын
I like to see those three guys tripping !! And those guitars they play look like heaven !!!
@lunartidesmusic 2 жыл бұрын
Ah, I love revisiting vlogs before the pandemic. I miss this old world.
@jlsagely6892 5 жыл бұрын
What a beauty. The checking in that finish is great. Sounds better than it looks....And it looks beautiful.
@taterfight 5 жыл бұрын
Rabea!! My favorite guitarist. Thanks for all you do my man.
@rileyioacura 5 жыл бұрын
I agree so much
@tammycoates7816 5 жыл бұрын
One of my favs to Tater Fight... you got to hear his Chill Down video absolutely beautiful!
@hafstrat 5 жыл бұрын
Fabulous video. Fabulous guitars. Thanks for sharing. Emotional stuff this guitar thing. 👍🏼🤗💕
@spiccolirocks3580 5 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed watching this video! A little bit of everything... Norms is always awesome to see! Congrats on your Les Paul custom! That was super cool, you hanging with Tosin Abasi! He was impressed with your playing! That's a huge compliment! Keep Rockin'!
@BRAG450 5 жыл бұрын
I actually live in Venice CA and it's raining today and this was perfect to watch with my morning coffee. Thanks for putting the time in to do this stuff.
@kitoyobeni1 5 жыл бұрын
Love that last bit you were playing in the Strymon booth; sounds like a great start for a song.
@Psychograce93 5 жыл бұрын
It really is uncanny how well that guitar fits you, Bea!
@pho2 5 жыл бұрын
Well worth watching, worthy praise from Abasi, and I can see Rabea and Danish Pete losing themselves in a Strymon cloud sometime soon.
@IamMusicNerd 5 жыл бұрын
Surf and snow board in the same day... One of the things I love about California
@untappedreality 5 жыл бұрын
Dang, Bea! Your editing skills are on point, man! Awesome Vlog!
@PatFlanigan 5 жыл бұрын
Look like someone went to Vlog school! In-camera transitions, slow-mo b-roll, chill tracks... good work, Bea!
@tommynoble3428 5 жыл бұрын
I live about two miles from Norm's and almost bought that guitar back in December. Glad it found a great home with you, Bea!
@coldflame333 4 жыл бұрын
Modern guitars are great in their own ways, but there is no 'modern' guitar that will produce that 'woody' tone that immediately hits you at 10:17! What beautiful tone. Amazing. Thanks for posting Rabea!
@johno1405 5 жыл бұрын
I always love your playing. So cool to see my favorites together in the beginning- Norms and Andertons crew
@donramsay169 5 жыл бұрын
I have a 78 black LPC I gave about £300 in Austin texas in 1990. After 25 years giging she's really reliced. Got 3 other LP's but "sweep" (after sooty & sweep -sooty being a mid 70's cherry burst standard) was always my favourite.
@poulwinther 5 жыл бұрын
Congrats Rabea! Oh, and love the Redwoods, pure magic!
@revol40 5 жыл бұрын
Glad you got that beauty.When the vibe is right you can't pass it up.
@boogerrs1031 5 жыл бұрын
22:37 when your brain shuts down for a split second cause Tosin Abasi complimented you for your playing. having the chance to look at you guys having a chat on gear and whatever else would be stellar
@Eventual420 5 жыл бұрын
I cannot wait to hear this through your rig. 🎶 Congrats Rabea!
@phrozen71 5 жыл бұрын
20:22 When Tosin is diggin it! Awesome video, Rabea.
@tommylight1312 5 жыл бұрын
Rabea is such an awesome player and guy. And Tosin / Abasi guitars are killer! Also the cinematography always impresses. Great video.
@sleepless51 5 жыл бұрын
Love it when Rabea puts on a trip vlog! Great as always!
@witchbvrner 5 жыл бұрын
The checking on that thing is beautiful
@Racelinekarting 5 жыл бұрын
Wow Rabea, what a video. Beautifully shot and amazing content. High quality content there.
@montlejohnbojangles8937 5 жыл бұрын
That Paul has a seriously special voice bro, you scored a lovely piece for sure. Can't wait to hear it in the studio or on stage! ❤️
@jwestl3y 5 жыл бұрын
Loved bea going full on edge at the end 👍🏼 hope u enjoyed your time over here
@hanomag251 5 жыл бұрын
Fun video. New guitar look awesome. Perfectly relic and sounds great. Really liked the end part playing at Strymon. That delay was awesome!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
@rb032682 5 жыл бұрын
You flew over my apartment in Culver City on that landing approach. California is a cool place to live and you can choose the climate you prefer. You can snow ski in the morning, drive a bit, and surf in the afternoon. Good playing in this video.
@MrKapeji 5 жыл бұрын
I could listen to Rabea play all day, especially when he does stuff like that last take, real melody.
@UrThysis 5 жыл бұрын
And that's how Rabea changed jobs from guitarrist-guru to film director and wins a 2020 oscar for best short film hahaha , great vid as always
@jayprivacy1900 5 жыл бұрын
Rabea has a great ear for writing cool guitar parts. There are a million shredders, but far fewer that make it sound like he can. Plus he seems like a great guy. Would love to record with him someday.
@sgtmac62 5 жыл бұрын
R. You are by far the best guitarist of the bunch. Your timing is impeccable. Very clean transistions. Like SRV, you never get lost. Love to hear you strike up some solid blues/rock. Think Rob is envious, LOLZ. Cheers.
@ashleyjackson8538 5 ай бұрын
Amazing journey . I love these massive guitar shops .
@anand_pg 5 жыл бұрын
Whoa...! Too many legends in the same video! Not fair.
@manonbassguitar 5 жыл бұрын
I was there 2 summers ago (in the summer) & consider yourself lucky to have seen the sequoias in the off season, without mobs of people. Believe it or not, it can get quite warm there in the summer too. You are lucky, Looks beautiful in the snow
@benwilshire 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video mate love the cinematic looks! Epic ripping on the Abasi too and great catching up on the Saturday at NAMM!😁🤘🏻
@RabeaMassaad 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah man! Good to see you too, sorry I was out of it hahah, tired and then some 😉
@johnnytruck2009 5 жыл бұрын
Love how you eddited this video... Glad you guy's had fun!
@marcusmeyer256 5 жыл бұрын
Oh man, I can't wait to hear and see that Les Paul in future demo videos. We all won when you bought it Bea!
@metalcavy33 5 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the LP. The yellowing on it is sick. You can’t fake that vibe. All that matters is how it feels and sounds in your hands.
@mattflickinger8151 5 жыл бұрын
Cool seeing you guys explore the lovely lands of the USA!
@lolh4x 5 жыл бұрын
Bea your playing is seriously amazing man. And to get compliments from a genius virtuoso guitar player like Tosin Abasi is nuts. Super happy for you, and I could listen to you jam alone all damn day. Hell, your new Kraken 100 video was just so god damn sick listening to you play through all the tones it can produce.
@austinbaird6311 5 жыл бұрын
i love you dudes, everytime i watch your videos it inspires me to pick up my guitars and jam for hours, cheers
@scottweisenborn2847 5 жыл бұрын
Seeing this tells me I need to make a trip up into Sequoia National Park with the snow. I fortunately live about 30 to 40 mins from it. You guys drove through my city ( Visalia ) to get there.
@TheFastfoodgaming 5 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite parts was when you started play the hammer riff from Genghis and Tosin almost looks back in shock.
@j_freed 5 жыл бұрын
That 71 Custom is a flat out beast. *Many advantages:* - no fret nibs to get in the way of your playing / future refrets easy. - clean repair and kept original finish, looks excellent - with the repaired headstock less likely to ever break again - chainsaw case also excellent protection! I approve of the sound. Does UK customs charge a massive importing fee? They are such bullies.
@rileyioacura 5 жыл бұрын
Rabea you are so inspirational and every time I watch your videos I have to play my guitar because of you!! You inspire me more then anyone else man thank you!!
@jeromepeters9842 5 жыл бұрын
Rabea and Pete please make an album
@jimlutz1290 Жыл бұрын
It's not every day one gets to go on guitar surfing safari with his friends - A bucket List trip no doubt . .
@ERIKNORDLING 5 жыл бұрын
Ive been venturing to the Sierras since I was a grom and it doesn't matter where else Ive been, I always want to (and do) go back because of how beautiful it is every time, no matter the season. If you ever go back, I highly suggest checking out Lake Tahoe. Cheers!
@juanpalomo 5 жыл бұрын
The Commoner
@ToddABaker-zs8sq 5 жыл бұрын
AWESOME 👏🏻 I LOVE that thing you wrapped up with!!🤘🏻❤️🙏🏻
@blankpallet2435 5 жыл бұрын
IT IA ONE OF THE BEST SOUNDING LES PAUL'S IVE EVER HEARD, IT SOUNDS JUST LIKE PETER FRAMPTONS , I DONT KNOW IF I COULD HANDLE CONDITION BUT IT IS AMAZING
@CNCTEMATIC 5 жыл бұрын
Jesus, that Custom is the bomb man! Those 70s black Customs are awesome, and that's a great one. Congratulations.
@onixtheone 5 жыл бұрын
Black ice ain’t no joke, glad you guys made it here safe
@rs700910 5 жыл бұрын
That was delightful, you are an excellent player and it’s great to witness the diversity of skills and tone..
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