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This channel is all about guitars, gear and the occasional car or truck. Set in the hill country outside of Austin, Texas, we will be doing comparisons, unboxing videos, playing demos and anything else we find interesting or fun. Grab a drink, maybe get a snack to go with it and watch my friends and I as we have fun in the shop playing music, discovering what we do and don't like about products and learning a few things along the way.
Gibson SJ-200 vs Dove vs Hummingbird vs G45 Studio
Gibson has a wide variety of shapes and sizes, as well as tone woods, to choose from in their lineup. But which one(s) are right for you? Well, here's a little video of all the ones I currently have available to show you.
The SJ-200 and Dove come in wearing a spruce top and maple back and sides, but they are very different body shapes.
The Hummingbird comes in wearing a spruce top and mahogany back and sides. The square shoulder dreadnought body shape is very much like it's younger sibling, the Dove, but the Dove and Hummingbird have always been uniquely in their own space in the Gibson lineup, with players frequently being very adamant about their choice being the better one.
The G45 comes to the game wearing a spruce top and walnut back and sides. This guitar was the cheapest version of a Made in USA Gibson acoustic when it launched in 2019. It has since had a second generation come out, but the sound and feel stays pretty much the same.
So, which one would you choose? Check out the video and let us know in the comments.
Enjoy!
The SJ-200 and Dove come in wearing a spruce top and maple back and sides, but they are very different body shapes.
The Hummingbird comes in wearing a spruce top and mahogany back and sides. The square shoulder dreadnought body shape is very much like it's younger sibling, the Dove, but the Dove and Hummingbird have always been uniquely in their own space in the Gibson lineup, with players frequently being very adamant about their choice being the better one.
The G45 comes to the game wearing a spruce top and walnut back and sides. This guitar was the cheapest version of a Made in USA Gibson acoustic when it launched in 2019. It has since had a second generation come out, but the sound and feel stays pretty much the same.
So, which one would you choose? Check out the video and let us know in the comments.
Enjoy!
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Gibson Dove vs SJ-200, The Rematch!
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In the original video, the Dove was wearing old strings and just didn't sound like it's robust self. After a string change and a little cleanup, it was time to pit the two Spruce/Maple guitars against each other once again!
2022 Gibson Dove vs 2023 Gibson SJ-200: Who Wears the Spruce/Maple Combo Better?
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This one has been a long time coming. The Gibson Dove and the Gibson SJ-200 are two of the most famous names in Gibson lore. The SJ-200 comes in as the older sibling to the Dove. Debuting in the 1930s, the SJ-200 has been around for almost 100 years. It has changed woods a few times, but the modern iteration of the SJ-200 Standard carries a Spruce top with a Maple back and sides. And it is a po...
Unboxing 2023 Gibson SJ-200 from Gibson Demo Shop
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A few years back, I got the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson SJ-200 and it was kinda lackluster, at best. The quality was good and the sound wasn't bad, but I just never really bonded with it. So I let it go to a new owner, who still uses it to this day. But I always wondered if the Gibson version was better. Well, today I got to find out. I have been looking at the Gibson versions ever since I let ...
Gibson Les Paul Models: What Makes Them Different?
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So, you're looking at Les Pauls and seeing Traditionals, Traditional Pro Vs, Standards, Studios, Specials, Juniors... so many different models of basically the same guitar. What does it all mean? Well, hopefully this video gives you a side by side idea of what the different models look like and how they may or may not be right for you. We go side by side comparing models all the way from a Juni...
2024 Gibson Les Paul Tribute vs. 2019 Gibson SG Tribute
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There's been a lot of conversation in the comments of the unboxing video of the 2024 Tribute about the pickups and whether this one is actually a Tribute. A lot of people are of the belief that Tributes have shielded pickups. And some iterations of the Tribute do, but not all of them do. And a good point of comparison is the SG Tribute, which shares a lot of it's DNA with the LP Tribute. Same p...
2024 Gibson Les Paul Tribute from the Gibson Demo Shop
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So, is this the first of something or the last of something? Because this one is definitely a Tribute with the 490R/490T set in it. So, did someone miss having a Tribute in the lineup? Or did they have an unfinished one laying around that they decided to complete 122 days into 2024? Who knows for sure. But this one plays as good as it looks. I've never seen Iced Tea in person, so this was a tre...
Unboxing 2024 Gibson Les Paul Junior in Vintage Tobacco Burst from the Gibson Demo Shop
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I've never had a Les Paul Junior before. I've seen them, but never really fallen in love with one. This one caught my eye and I decided to grab it before someone else did. It's no secret that I'm a fan of Mod Shop guitars. This one's appearance spoke to me. The Gibson Deluxe tuners with the Keystone buttons, the pearloid multilayer pickguard, matching pearloid backplate and cream P-90 cover. It...
2013 Fender TPD-2: Boring Name, Great Guitar
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The Fender TPD-2 is cursed with one of the most boring names in guitar history. But don't let that boring name fool you. These guitars are amazing values for what they are, which is an American made all solid wood acoustic. To fully understand the TPD-2 (and it's sibling, the TPD-1), you have to step back in time to 1995, when Fender buys Guild. Guild had been a storied nameplate for decades at...
The Great Les Paul Pickup Comparison: Time Stamps for Pickups/Models in Description
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Get comfortable, this is going to be a long one. Every Les Paul in the current collection with a basic sound demonstration of the pickups. I'm listing the time stamps with the models here. 02:45 - Les Paul Custom and Traditional, both with '57 Classics 11:00 - Les Paul Studio with BB1 and BB2 - Hand Wired 13:14 - R8 with BB2 in both positions - Hand Wired 21:32 - Les Paul Classic with 490R/490T...
2024 Gibson Les Paul Modern Studio vs 2021 Gibson Les Paul Modern
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$2,000. That's what you can buy either of these guitars for. For that price, you'll be getting a used Les Paul Modern that's a couple years old or a brand new for the 2024 model year Les Paul Modern Studio. Both of these guitars come with a compound radius Ebony fretboard, modern PCB control layout that allows for coil tapping, phase reversal and true bypass on the bridge pickup (spoiler alert,...
2024 Gibson Les Paul Modern Studio vs 2007 Gibson Les Paul Custom
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The 2024 Gibson Les Paul Modern Studio comes equipped with 490R and 498T pickups. The same pickups that come in a normal Les Paul Custom. But the two are not exactly the same. The Custom has hand wired pots and the Modern Studio has the modern PCB that allows for coil tapping, phase reversal and true bypass on the bridge pickup. But how does all of that functionality affect the tone? Or does it...
2007 Gibson Les Paul Custom Cleanup and Inspection
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Time to get the 2007 Custom cleaned up and ready to do a comparison. This guitar was built in 2007 and really hasn't had much attention paid to it since then. In this video, I'll walk you through the process of cleaning up the guitar and we'll take a look at the pickups in it while I've got the strings off. This is kind of a basic video, but I wanted to make it because I wanted to show what the...
Unboxing 2024 Gibson Les Paul Modern Studio in Smokehouse Burst
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This one is a fun one. I've been looking forward to these guitars being debuted for a while now. I'm kind of an ebony fretboard snob, and I freely admit that. I am VERY partial to rosewood and ebony, not just for their looks, but also for their feeling. So Studios from the 1990s with their ebony fretboards have always been alluring to me, but finding one in decent shape was nearly impossible. T...
Taylor 417e-R vs Gibson Hummingbird Standard: The Great $3000 shootout
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So, you sold a bunch of crypto, finally got your tax return, bought a winning lottery ticket or whatever good fortune became you and you now have $3000 to spend on an acoustic guitar (because your neighbors aren't fond of listening to loud amplifiers and screaming electric guitars). Well, these two guitars fit right into that price range. The new kid on the block is the Taylor 417e-R. It's got ...
Gibson Dove vs. Hummingbird vs. '30s J-35 Faded vs. G45 Studio
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Gibson Dove vs. Hummingbird vs. '30s J-35 Faded vs. G45 Studio
2022 Les Paul Classic vs 2023 LP Adam Jones Standard: aka, Dirty Fingers vs Adam Jones' Pickups
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2022 Les Paul Classic vs 2023 LP Adam Jones Standard: aka, Dirty Fingers vs Adam Jones' Pickups
2023 Gibson Les Paul Adam Jones Standard vs. 2021 Gibson Les Paul Modern
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2023 Gibson Les Paul Adam Jones Standard vs. 2021 Gibson Les Paul Modern
2023 Gibson Les Paul Adam Jones Standard vs 2022 Gibson Les Paul 1958 Reissue
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2023 Gibson Les Paul Adam Jones Standard vs 2022 Gibson Les Paul 1958 Reissue
Unboxing 2023 Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Standard
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Unboxing 2023 Gibson Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Standard
2021 Gibson Les Paul Classic Tuner Swap: Let's See What These Ratio Tuners Can Do For This Classic
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2021 Gibson Les Paul Classic Tuner Swap: Let's See What These Ratio Tuners Can Do For This Classic
2022 Gibson Les Paul Classic vs. 2022 Gibson Les Paul Studio: Same Date, Very Different Guitars
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2022 Gibson Les Paul Classic vs. 2022 Gibson Les Paul Studio: Same Date, Very Different Guitars
Unboxing 2022 Gibson Les Paul Studio in Amber Natural Satin from the Gibson Demo Shop
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Unboxing 2022 Gibson Les Paul Studio in Amber Natural Satin from the Gibson Demo Shop
1997 Taylor 810 WMB vs 2023 Taylor 417e-R: The Old Champ vs The New Kid in the Lineup
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1997 Taylor 810 WMB vs 2023 Taylor 417e-R: The Old Champ vs The New Kid in the Lineup
The Great Pickup Output Comparison: What They are In and What They Put Out
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The Great Pickup Output Comparison: What They are In and What They Put Out
Taylor AD17 Blacktop vs AD27 vs 417e-R: Which Grand Pacific Does it Best?
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Taylor AD17 Blacktop vs AD27 vs 417e-R: Which Grand Pacific Does it Best?
Gibson Les Paul 1958 Reissue vs Gibson Les Paul '50s Standard Hand Select
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Gibson Les Paul 1958 Reissue vs Gibson Les Paul '50s Standard Hand Select
2001 Les Paul Deluxe vs 2012 Les Paul Deluxe: A Tale of Two Deluxes
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2001 Les Paul Deluxe vs 2012 Les Paul Deluxe: A Tale of Two Deluxes
Unboxing 2001 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe in Wine Red
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Unboxing 2001 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe in Wine Red
1974 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe in Wine Red: A Sad Story That Had to be Told
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1974 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe in Wine Red: A Sad Story That Had to be Told
modded mine with a Dimarzio Air Norton S pickup on the neck, also connected to the S switch. 1: single coil bridge 2: single coil bridge + middle 3: middle 4: middle + single coil neck 5: single coil neck -- s1: humbucker bridge s2: humbucker bridge + middle s3: humbucker bridge + humbucker neck s4: middle + humbucker neck s5: humbucker neck -- All 10 settings sound very different from one another.
That sounds like a pretty cool setup.
I recently bought a Adam Jones LP standard myself as my first ever Gibson! I have a strat, a tele, and now a LP. Super happy with it. Very versatile in my opinion! Rad video!
Thanks for the comparison. I think they sound quite similar. I just got a '68 Dove off Ebay -- sounds quite even, mid-range like yours, - compared to my '64 Country & Western, which is more low-end/boomey and woody, rough sounding. I had to put light strings on the Dove, as there was too much tension - I guess the maple wood produces a more clear/even and distinct sound than the mahogany Gibsons -- and neither of the two sound like my '69 J-45, which is not as loud, but more high end, and has low string tension. My philosophy is the feel of the guitar comes first, and I think the Vintage Gibsons just have that vibe that makes you want to pick them up and play; the newer ones seem to lack this, like they're not broken in yet.
I've got a 1963 Dove, as well as this 2022, and it has a different sound, albeit still definitively a Dove. And I think that's what I think of when I look for the "Dove" sound out of the 2022. Because the other Doves that I own are a little older and they both sound the same. So I'm looking forward to hearing how the 2022 Dove matures, sonically. The SJ-200 is one of those guitars that has a sound that is uniquely SJ-200. It and the Dove have a LOT of similar characteristics, so I'm not surprised that they sounded so similar. But I can also see why people say you need a SJ-200 in your collection. I never really understood that until I got this guitar, because the Epi SJ-200 is very different, sonically.
Doves are 4999 now. Not sure about the j200 though…I’m sure it’s gone up as well.
I just saw that! They used to be $4499, and have gone up to $4999. The SJ-200 Standard is $5499 now. Not sure if that went up or if it's always been that price. But there are some different models that are a little less expensive, like the SJ-200 Studio and, I think, the Rosewood variant of the Studio.
@@guitarsandgears3948 yeah I wanna say doves went up to 4699 two years ago, and then 4999 this year…crazy increase. I just got one two months ago, but I’m having trouble getting used to it. It sounds great, but my brain is used to my hummingbird 😂.
The Hummingbird that I own is a prototype for a limited run that Gibson was doing about 4 years ago. And there's something about that guitar that makes it sound better than any other Hummingbird I've ever picked up. I'm not sure what they did to this one, or if this one is just a ringer, but 13 gage strings on our Hummingbird is absolutely perfect. The Doves are still my favorite, but I can understand the draw of the Hummingbird.
PLease make a video of all your guitars one day just a walk around of them You have every guitar on my dream list ... I only have 16 guitars but I started this hobby too late in life around 48. You have great taste in guitars ... I always thought Gibson was just hype but after buying a few I got hooked the smell when you first open that case is what keeps me broke .Do you have any Gibson L00 thats what Im saving for right now .. I hope its worth it .
Thanks for another comparison 👍🎶
Great video, love your garage space, I could sit there with a 12 pack and just jam and chill out . Awesome
EPIPHONE WAS SO CHEAP WITH THIS MODEL. A GIG BAG ..NO CASE. WHY SO CHEAP NO LEFTY VERSION JUST CHEAP
how much did you pay for it?
Brother , she is one fine looking guitar. I will agree on the price tag but she sounds pretty Dang Good , Congrats !
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It would help if you had someone that could actually play a guitar..
Wow I just bought my first hummingbird and was so excited to have an electric acoustic..... until a plugged it in and realized there was an issue. Thank you for your video! Now I know I'm missing a 9v and it's mount 🙃
That has been a recurring problem with Gibson/Epiphone guitars in the last couple of years. I'm not sure why this happens, but it gets past QC like that. I think everyone that has had it has been able to get it remedied by the retailer or by Gibson.
Were you playing the chords of Mama Said? :)
Старый конь борозды не испортит (переведите правильно)
What about a PCB isn't analogue? Are there any ADA converters??
the wider nut width & the deeper neck on the moderns, the placement of the bridge in relation to the soundhole (closer for the 60s version).. but most importantly the age and resonance of the older soundboards (which are probably better cuts of spruce too) on the 60s. 13s (pref bronze) on a 60s Gibson is absolutely unbeatable sound
Neither one sounds good.. think it the strummer though..
I just picked up a JoBo335 and it's fantastic...certainly no reason to spend another 1700 for a Gibson. I only paid 600, and sold my Cort 335 for 660, so I got mine for free and cleared sixty bucks! Best deal ever. You do have to back the pickups down though, as mentioned in other posts, and radius the pole pieces. Then it just bloomed into deliciousness.
I think it's beautiful!!! I loved Oldsmobile and miss it very much!!!
Hi, is the back brown red or black ? It’s difficult to see in the video. Thanks
Is the neck like a les Paul standard or the les Paul custom?
More like the Custom. A lot of the Modern Studio is like the Custom, actually. From the pickups to the neck, this guitar really is a cheap version of a Custom. Not to say that it's got as good a quality control as the Custom Shop, but the parts are similar.
I own the wine red one it looks great just needed fretboard oil
It should come with a hard case for that price
I 100% agree. I have remedied the problem by finding a deal on a modern Gibson hardshell case, but it should have come with that from the beginning.
Gunmetal hardware ❤😊
Gunmetal hardware ❤😊
Great comparison! I wonder if its the same story for the Epiphone masterbilt texan vs texan made in usa. I have enough to buy the usa version but maybe the masterbilt is almost as good?
I've played a USA made Texan and loved it. Unfortunately for me, that particular one belonged to a friend. But I've wanted one for a while because I'm a Texan. I've never played a Masterbuilt Texan. I'm not 100% sure I knew there WAS a Masterbuilt Texan.
The 2021 model looks like the original Gibson Lucille and hope they did it based upon that one. I like the CTS pots and no pcb boards on the Varitone, maybe it sound very close to the original Lucille. Do you know what kind of humbuckers are fitted on the 2018 model?
Trad v pro does sounds very very good
Did you say meow?
LOL finally a video where someone's playing it plugged in Keith Richards used it on Jumpin Jack Flash I wanna hear that sound be made with that thing
Whats funny is the Epiphone dove sounds and playsvbetter than either at a fraction of the price.
Fun Fact: the so called "cruse control" was an experimental vacuum system (GM experimented on a lot of Olds models first) and it did NOT fly. Also, the passenger side mirror looks like an add-on. We have a toggle switched set of rectangular mirrors that ARE factory on our 70 exact same model, but had to ADD a round mirror to our convertible model. Great colour for this car.
I'm 99% sure that my father changed out the driver's side stock mirror to make it match the passenger side mirror that he got for the car. This was done somewhere around 1999-2002. I do not believe this car had a factory passenger side mirror, but my dad wanted one because he felt like he needed it while backing up. The cruise control on this car is an aftermarket unit that uses magnets on the driveshaft. And it's not the greatest.
The Lucile has always been one of those guitars that I have overlooked due to it being a hardcore sig model… but…. After seeing the white version?! Omg that guitar is a looker!
The white version, while completely unorthodox, is gorgeous. Lucille is my daughter's name, so I'm partial to this guitar.
Your guitars look fantastic!!! What, may I ask, is the secret to the shine they both have?
One of the best Guitars I ever owned was a 1977 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe in natural. it was worn, but for good reason. A great, great player that sounded fantastic! Wish I hadn't sold it.
I think 1977 was just a good year for the Les Paul Deluxe. Mine played so well and sounded amazing (although part of that was the fact that Kevin Perry at Great Southern Music cleaned up my electronics and pots, which gave my Deluxe a new lease on life). But I was young and unaware that I was holding the perfect guitar in those days. I wish I knew where that guitar wound up.
Ken Smith Pro guitar polish works great on satin finishes and also I would say ghs Boomers are the strings to use if you're looking for something that lasts a long time and stay in tune
I'll have to check that out. Never heard of it, but I'm always willing to try good products.
Great stuff 👍the Deluxe you have is amazing 🎶🎶🎶
Beautiful car
The HB is more my style.Taylor has woofy acoustic tone and quacky electric tone. The Gibby has better look, and legendary tone
Geez, that les paul with the red and black pick ups is absolutley amazing ! All your collection is, but something about that guitar, wow!
You really take care of your equipment.....I really like that ! Great channel. I haven't watched for a while last guitar I saw was the black les paul from the mod shop! I wanna be u when I grow up !
Everything sounded good until you turned on the metal zone. (FYI.. try running the MZ through your effects loop). Beautiful guitar.
I really do need to add the MZ to my pedal board and run it through my effects loop. I haven't do it more out of laziness than out of not having time to add it. I'm in the process of building a new office to do tear downs and demos in, so I'll probably add it to my pedal board at that point because I will have a designated space to keep the pedal board and power.
what are your thoughts on the whole Bridge to tail piece angle issue? I have a LP and I worry about putting the tailpiece all the way down, but yet It would look better if I did.... thoughts?
The one on the SG Tribute is about as low as I would ever go on the tailpiece. It's almost low enough that I want to top wrap it. And I completely support top wrapping LP and SG guitars to avoid the angle and preserve the life of the bridge. I've seen a couple of newer SGs that have bridges that are already collapsing because of the angle (although I also recognize that the modern quality fluctuates enough that this could also be poor bridge build quality).
Hardly thinking of selling it?
This one has been gone for a while. It was a great guitar, but I didn't bond with it as much as I thought I would and there was something else that caught my eye while I had it. I definitely recommend these guitars, as they were cool color options for the Classic.
@@guitarsandgears3948 Ah. Yeah I really love the colour. I see they only do that colour for the Les Paul 60s Standard. And coz I ain't got the money to buy many guitars, I was thinking the push/pull etc options on the Classic make it more versatile too
You should look on Reverb and eBay to see if there are any for sale on there. They weren't super popular in Olive Drab, but there were a decent amount sold.
@guitarsandgears3948 Oh cheers, I'll keep an eye on Reverb and ebay thanks!
It looks like a Standard, not a Tribute. They are shipped in soft cases. I have a 2010 Tribute and it doesn't look the same as this one. Only no binding is the same with mine.
Standards, historically, have body binding. The term "Standard" has been added to models, over the years, when they made special editions or limited run guitars that have added things like binding to lower models (like the Studio Standard, which had binding). Tributes and Studios, for the most part, have never had binding on their base models because they are budget minded guitars for musicians that don't want/need the upgraded appearance that the Standard has. Older Tributes, like your 2010, are actually "Studio Tribute" models and usually have an era of guitar attached to that name (like Studio '50s Tribute or Studio '60s Tribute). The stand alone Tribute came out in 2013, if my memory serves me correctly. Even after the stand alone Tribute model came out, there were versions of Studio and Tribute models that were released that used the "Tribute" name on them (Tribute High Performance, '60s Tribute P90, '50s Tribute were a few notable models).
@@guitarsandgears3948 Yeh, you're right. But Tribute 's have shielded pick-up's. So there is a question too. Check the pick-up's
Not all Tributes have had shielded pickups. I'm uploading a video now that will show a deeper dive into the Tribute and compare it to it's closing living cousin, the SG Tribute. Should come out tomorrow.
@@guitarsandgears3948 Ok, waiting for it. Thanks.
@@guitarsandgears3948 By the way, my Tribute has 490T and 490R pick-ups
i have two with maple necks - they are my fav les pauls! nice guitar :)
The tributes have pick up covers and the knobs were plain top hats on my 2022
Since the stand alone Tribute model was introduced in 2013-ish, there have been a few appearance changes. I've seen several models with pickup covers and without pickup covers. I'm not exactly sure why it has changed, if the pickups were still 490R/T models, but it seems like Gibson has just randomly decided to change them at times. Maybe they were just using up excess inventory, at times, and just used whatever they had on hand? The world may never know.
Dude how many rattle snakes do you have in that room 😮✌️✌️✌️
You must have one of the best overall Guitar collections. I wish you would make a vid of them all in one quick vid.Great choice of guitars.
I used to do a year end wrap up to show what guitars I currently had between Christmas and New Year's, but didn't do it this last year because I've been so busy with other things. I might do it early this year as the weather cools off. I usually separate them out and showcase the acoustics and electrics separately.