Making the Worst-Ever Gibson... Good?? || High Intergrity Mod Project
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- čas přidán 11. 12. 2019
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To this day, the Gibson Firebird Zero is still one of the most disappointing guitars I've ever tried... can even money save this guitar?? Let's upgrade a few key components to find out!
➤ Mod Parts Used:
» Gibson USA 496T Bridge Humbucker bit.ly/36wiG1a
» Gibson USA 496R Neck Humbucker bit.ly/34dvGqD
» Grover Roto-Grip Locking Tuners bit.ly/36wiQWk
» Hipshot BabyGrand Bridge bit.ly/36wiTkY
» Reflector Top Hat Control Knobs bit.ly/2LQ4FDw
➤ Before and After Sound Comparison:
» In a Mix 16:53
» Raw Clean Sounds 19:26
» Raw Dirty Sounds 20:38
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Pink Hello Kitty Guitar, $570 Upgrades!! || High Intergrity Mod Project - Hudba
No idea why CZcams decided to push this live at midnight, but here we are lol. Thanks to Reverb.com for making all of this possible! Enter to win this now High-Intergrified BEAST of a Firebird Zero right here: reverb.grsm.io/highintergrity 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Is it warldwide?
Maybe one of those cheap digital calipers could have saves you some hassle with those bridge posts?
High intergety telecaster project?
YEEEEESSSSSS!!!! I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR SO LONG!!!!
Great job! Hope i win.. Good luck to everyone!
"It was hard to keep in tune"
That's a Gibson feature.
I have two. An LP and an SG. Zero tuning issues. Learn how to do proper setups 👍
@@jeremyrafuse5330 Haha good one.
I plex all my guitars.
Underrated comment 🤣
@@annekedebruyn7797 ... you mean "plek"? 😂😂😂 I stand by my initial comment.
short scale length usually has that problem
It’s 12:30 am and I have to wake up in 5 1/2 hours with a bio test tomorrow, but I’ll be dammed if I don’t get this video in
Hahaha solid priorities
Haha! Me too, except it’s a psych exam. Worth it though!
Good luck :D
@@oliverjames7315 Bio exam at 6am??????
@@3v3ryDayGam3r not me, but i imagine they meant they had to get up at that time.
Dude seriously....
Need a Pickguard cut.... Call Reno.
Need bridge posts resized.... Call Reno
Need Tesla Pickups.... Call Reno
hahaha shit yeah you're right! it completely slipped my mind you'd be the perfect guy for the pick guard. won't happen again, next time bud
You don't mean to say you have Tesla pickups!
I want those, they generate electricity by playing!
Need a hotel.... Trivago
That "gold mist" finish looks like my grandma's kitchen.
gyrosphinx looks like my grandma’s bathtub
@@Da_Swifta actually, looks a bit like the bathtub, toilet and sink in the house where I grew up.
I really don’t like that color, like it makes me sick
AYYYYYYYY ANOTHER HIGH INTERGRETY
It's not a true high integrity build til he puts the sticker on! Lol.
Top 10 anime redemptions 💯🔥😤
I bought one of these last year from Austin over there on the Trogly's guitar show channel. He did a review of one and pretty much had the same reaction as you did lol. I bought it from him specifically to mod the heck out of it and turn it into a great guitar, maybe lol. I haven't had much time to work on it so it's nowhere near completed, it's all stripped down and sanded to the bare wood though. My plan is to turn the Firebird Zero I have in what I am calling a "Telebird" lol. I will be combining a Telecaster with this firebird and fully customizing everything including the paint. Now, I did see that someone else had the same idea as I had to combine this with a Telecaster so I guess my idea is not as unique as I thought it was going to be lol.
Troglodyte gang
Ayyy it's Ron and Lawyer Morty! Troglodytes forever!
@@bipbipletucha the only one missing is dario
@@bipbipletucha - Lol - Troglodytes rule!!
@@otavio048 - Lawyer Morty! wassup my friend!!
$3 with $12 shippiong: Nah
$12 with $3 shipping: hell yes
Lol that was epic for real.
Note that it was ONE knob for $3, with $12 shipping, vs FOUR knobs for $12, with $3 shipping. That's a pretty damn important difference.
I think for the next project you should get a kit guitar from Amazon or something. Could be a cool ongoing series,get us to vote on colours and parts. Woud be very cool to see you do
not sure why people think pearloid pickguards are tacky, i prefer an aged white but white pearloid is cool.
It definitely looks a lot better with the chrome pickups and knobs
Pearloid on Strats/Teles to complement more plain plastics and chrome hardware looks great (I have a Polar White Player Strat with a black pearloid pickguard with white plastic knobs and white Duncans that looks sick).
not sure why people have different tastes in stuff either. Makes no sense
@@CozyKG That's kind of what he meant. The youtuber states that the perloid pickguard is super cheesy and laughs as if it was common knowledge not to do it but it's just a matter of taste.
Well, the guitar needs more black on the body because STYLE.
I for one am a huge fan of the midnight releases. Makes me feel better about my poor sleeping habits. Love the content (and you)! Many thanks Hunter.
Scott Jones if it makes you feel better about your sleeping habits, I just finished finals at uni and my biological clock is currently set to have me sleep from 6 am to 4 pm lol
[sees title]
Me: Oh? On God?
Oh really? On jah?
On God no cap?
$3 knob with $12 shipping
>sneaky
$12 knobs with $3 shipping
>reasonable
I honestly think the stock pickups sounded a lot more controlled than the 496 stuff. I've never really liked those pickups haha
Gibsons are bit boomier and brighter top. Old ones tighter and with more middle. I would say its matter of preference here. Pickups rarely matter so much if the hotness and other specs are similar.
Dude HELL yes, I honestly didn't see this one coming, high intergerty ftw
I’ll say it again. Gibson needs to hire this guy
Last time I was this early, Gibson wasn't being controversial
So like 15 years ago?
As much as I dislike Gibson I have a friend who own a les paul standard and it felt amazing and had a warm tone however my mind sorta changed when I found out how many issues it had.im not using this as an excuse to shit on Gibson however I still consider my b.c rich warlock to be more reliable than a Gibson
I love seeing these mod projects. I am currently in the process of upgrading a les paul myself. Just waiting on the new bridge to arrive...
Definitely have to say it, i like your new studio setup. It looks great! 😉
Lol finally I’ve been waiting for someone to notice. Thanks dude!
an instant thumbs up for the pup who came in during the demo
good page man!! very professional and your mods were well explained and not extreme. You also turned me onto a great bridge which I will purchase in the future. Bravo.
Just a little physics correction: extending the string length past either the nut (such as a reverse headstock for B & E-strings) or the saddle “witness point” on the bridge DOES NOT increase string tension. Only three things can increase string tension - a lengthening of the “speaking length” of the string (longer scale), an increase of string mass (heavier strings) or changing the pitch of the string (i.e. tuning upwards).
Ian Perge a longer string feels more slinky and easier to bend.
Was hoping for mods similar to the previous ones, but alas, this is also awesome!
You and Van Halen have both inspired me to go out and customize my own guitars. Keep up the good work.
Ace of Spades weird combo but whatever lol
Same
Hey yo, so you said the anchors for the bridge used metric measurements. What exactly were those measurements?
I'm looking to replace the stock bridge on my Yamaha RS502 with the Hipshot BabyGrand, but the stud spacing on the stock bridge is 81.5mm. Was that the same case with this Firebird, and will I be able to do the same thing you did?
I can't hear a difference between the stock pickups and the new. Is it just me?
the difference is clear in the solo tracks (the 496 have more mids and lows), but in the mix, it sounds the same. The sad part is that both pickups don't cut thru the mix. Good Pickups for rhythm, but for solo is not that great of a deal
I can, but they both sound very bad. What an absolutely awful plank. If I bought one of these for $150 I'd want my money back.
@@pollinirr Suggestion: Install some Seymour Duncan pickups or Gibson 59 PAF reissue pickups and before adding a little distortion pedal to the sound play cleanly to hear the details - If your Gibby sounds good clean it will sound great when adding efx pedals. Your amp tone also affects the sound a lot too. Were all tone chasers.
Sick axe! Good luck everyone & thanks Augfish & Reverb
That clean part really made all the difference in the demo, there really was no comparison.
Nice work!
So I’m sitting here staring @ my new JJN Epi and a new Hipshot BG bridge. Already assumed threads wouldn’t match, pulled bushings out, what I didn’t expect was Hipshots bushings being a smaller OD!? Even though I could clearly see the gaps in your vid?🙄
How did you compensate for that especially with the ground wire coming into play?✌️
The intonation on the G string looks jacked...like it's set for a wound G. Did it sound alright (in tune?)?
I love the high intergrity series because I feel more involved with the video. Watching the hardware switching and pickup changing, it's great! Also that's some tasty vibrato in the solo track 🤙
Another great vid. Keep up the good work.
Do you think that bridge would work for my Harley Benton SC Jr. ? I don’t like the stock bridge, what would you put on it?
Man! Killed it awesome work I’ve learned something today thanks bro!
Awesome video as usual Hunter.....question for you. What do you do with all of the hardware you swap out when you do a mod. I build cigar box guitars and am constantly looking for used and old tuners, pickups, any hardware really. I would be happy to take it off your hands. I could buy some merch and it could magically appear lol.
It definitely looks better, but I didn't think the pickups sounded much different at all.
The way the pick guard follows the body contour and then doesn't, once seen, cannot be unseen.
Cool project and video, but honestly... I really can't tell much of a difference in sound.
Although I'm not very sensitive to tones.
I'm more of sustain and hiss or static guy. Those things I'm picky about.
When put through that much overdrive and compression, it all sounds the same lol
it sounds like an amp sim or a direct out , I don't think its a miked cab that's a real guitar sound
Yeah if it wasnt for the video id have no idea that its been changed
I thought you said “we’re gonna modify a bird zero” and I was convinced I was having a stroke
Edit: this actually sounds pretty killer now!
So on pickup upgrades. I bought a older ec 1000 (with all the abalone) I don't like the emgs in it. They are great for dirty stuff but not other things. I guess it's that I don't get what I want when I back the volume down. What would be your recommendation? Should I try a emg 60 or just go for a nice set of passives
Woohoo!! I'm at work and need to watch this on my break. I have one and I've added a Hipshot Baby Grand bridge and I have some Seymore Duncan's that I need to install. I was wondering if anyone would mod out this guitar. I can't wait!! Thank you, sir!!
Bro how much of a freaking game changer is the BabyGrand?? It's actually insane, it has me wondering why I've only JUST heard of this bridge. Which Duncans did you go for?
@@agufish A pair of Duncan Hotrodded Humbuckers. The Zero is really light, so I'm worried that the tone will be too bright, no matter what I put in there. Oh, and YES!! The Baby Grand is SWEET!!
@@agufish The pickups are the JB and Jazz models. I think they recommend the JB in the bridge and the Jazz in the neck posit.
saving for later! Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the baby grand.
as expected, the high integrity mod is a delight to watch!
speaking of doing stupid shit, i have a First Act ME279 V that i'm thinking of modding. paint it black, change the bridge, pickup, tuners, and the volume knob, but i'm not sure how that's gonna go. maybe you can do a high intergrity mod if you can find one on Reverb?
cheers, mate \m/
Do you think this hipshot can be a mixed with a Bigsby in replacement for a wraparound ?
Very cool upgrades. The sound difference was good. The original pups sounded weak and thin. The new ones are much more clean sounding and warmer. Now it’s a player for sure! I’m upgrading a 2017 M2 from that line with Gibson Deluxe Green Key Tuners and the Hipshot baby grand. Before I change the pups I’m going to see how it feels first. I got the guitar for $20. The other thing I did already is I checked the nitro finish and it came out great!
Cool video man and keep them coming
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Very nice. Much better with the mods
Oh, man. It looks and sounds so much better! I had considered getting one to mod when they first came out. I’m glad you took this on! Love your videos, man.
Very nice job on those upgrades!
It looks so much better now. Congrats!
Dope video. I really wanted one of these. I love the shape and simplicity. I actually liked it more than the actual firebird due to is size.
I love it dude. What a slick looking guitar now the covered pickups and new volume knobs elevated this so much
The Gotoh bridge is amazing and super comfortable BUT two things if you ever get one: 1) Different anchor size (like the Hipshot) to Gibson. It's metric like the Hipshot. I had to fill and redrill the holes for the new anchor size 2) if you have a low neck angle, it'll be a pain because the strings wrap down and around as opposed to a traditional out-the-back style.
I'd be interested in an A/B on the stock wraparound and the Hipshot with the same humbuckers. Most of what my ear hears between the two on the clean stuff is a bit more ringing on the deep end, and a bit less jangle on the high end. I'm wondering how much of that clearer bass might be from the Hipshot, and how much is just the better clarity in general on the 496 set.
FYI to modders: WDmusic will cut custom pickguards and contact you via phone to make sure what you get is what you want and fits. Not affiliated, done business with them and was satisfied.
No kidding? What are their prices like? If it's affordable that's a modder's dream
@@agufish www.wdmusic.com/wd-custom-pickguards.html the custom tracing link is at the bottom, as you can see, they have a crap ton of templates
I love the high integrity project video and it looks better than the stocks because for me The wiring was terrible when selecting the pickups and it sometimes didn’t work so keep making more videos like this 👏👏👏🎸🎸
I really like the mods you put on this guitar. A huge change in sound and it's prettier to boot. Would love to win it!
The finish looks like faded Surf Green on the video...strange. I really enjoy your upgrade videos, its interesting to see how a mediocre/crappy guitar can be saved with a few choice parts...thanks!
Awesome video man, it's a shame you couldn't get a black pick guard for that easily, I think that would have made it pop so much.
hey dude! I don't watch many of your videos. so I don't know if you have already done this. but I would love to see you make one of your great guitars bad. btw have now subscribed and turned on notifications so I can watch it when you hopefully make a video like that.
I was so glad to finally watch the rest of this right now. I have been waiting for this video for so long, even if you had to buy another I'm so glad it's still this color!
Love your mod projects! Shoulda shielded the control cavity, pickguard and pickup cavities while you were in there though. Its a cheap mod that, to me, really sets cheap guitars apart from quality ones. Properly helps minimize interference in the studio too.
Yeah I want one of these because I actually really like the looks and like you and everyone else mentions they do feel great. Biggest knock most people have is the cheap paint finish and bridge but as you pointed out bridge change made all the difference and paint is really easy to do as well and gives added opportunity to personalize the guitar
Hey, never understood what that black thing over the strings on the head stock was.
Probably one of the best mixes I've heard from your channel. Nicely done! Is Luke a new guy you are using?
14:04 epic recorder solo
VVD on a nivea advert during your video lmao. I'll be watching your boys live on boxing day
I’ve been on a few channels with this genre of content and I keep seeing “Applause” whenever the creator is chugging when the CC is on. 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽
That bridge is so handsome. How did you get the post in? Fair play great job and that guitar looks way better!
When you were demoing the stock pups out of the mix with distortion I had to mute the tv. Egads those sounded painful. Now it sounds and looks much better. I wonder if a bridge like that would fit one of the Harley Benton SC Jr's.
Jason Hetzler About the bridge, only one way to find out...
I’ve had some good luck with Schaller bridges. Not a fan of wrap around but was able to use a fine tune assembly that was awesome. Like your work. I’ve done a number of conversions/improvements. Really enjoy doing that sort of work. Sorry for the brain fart Forest. That won’t be forgotten in like forever and next life.
A lot of the comments are pro the stock pickups, which I find odd cos the upgraded ones are clearly sounding more warm and a kick of fullness! The stock have a small clank to them which can be annoying when jamming with friends.
Great video man! Love seeing these kinds of videos!
It Looks a lot better. Great work and video. Good call on the bridge. Makes it pop.
For the bridge you should've gotten an PRS SE Wrap Around Bridge. Great look, Low Key and Easy to set up!
Nice mod! It does sounds pretty similar in the mix
they still sound the same to me in the mix. the sound slightly different on clean
The guitar looks awesome after the mods. That bridge is definitely something I'll be looking into for future projects
Really dig the upgrades and the newer pickups have way more boom than the stock ones for sure
Wow, the high integrity sounds so much better, more clear and defined, less muddy, but punchier. Nice work.
Agufish: i put some Cleartone Strings.
Daddario: i AM Joke to You?
Hahaha I ran out of D’Addarios :( I still have a massive box of Cleartones tho
Very dope project. Been curious about those Baby Grands. They look so cool! Hipshot is amazing.
what chord shape is that at 19:25 ?
Dude, I love both of my Firebird Zeros. I have one that's stock and another that I upgraded.
Great video hunter!!
Just as an FYI that I figured out a while ago. You can get very affordable non marring interior panel removal tools for vehicles. I have a set of 3 that cost something like 8 bucks Canadian. They are excellent for being gentle for prying up knobs, but also are generally doing minimal scuffing on the finish or pick guard...
Solid work man, for the music I make, still a weird sound, probably won’t be purchasing or looking for one anytime soon, but Solid work my dude, good job. Definitely high integrity
Did you try playing "authentically" before making these mods?
What a fantastic video! Great job on breaking everything down. The before and afters were excellent! I personally would have changed the pickguard to a black one. I did not have an issue with the color of the guitar whatsoever, I think the color is great! The bridge definitely made a world of difference on this guitar! perfect choice! Like you said, It filled in the emptiness on the body. Again, great job! I would suggest seeing if you could improve the integrity of the Epiphone Les Paul Special (P90) Guitar Center was running a special on these for $99 and is probably the worst guitar out of the 15 guitars I own. Can hold its tuning for nothing. Sound quality sucks. Just a straight-up mess this guitar is! Keep up the great work!
Great video! I'm glad you left in the mistake or dumb ass move, it shows you have "integrity" and are an honest person. That's why ill be a subscriber. Keep up the good work bro!!!
So, what happened with the noisy pick up selector switch from the beginning of the video?
I had to re-do all the connections on the switch when I installed the new pickups, and that looks to have sorted it out 🤷♂️
Hunter, I think You are right about the upgrades. I have a 2017 Gibson Zero that came with a Seymour Duncan humbucker in the bridge position and will add a Hipshot Baby Grand and Grover locking tuners soon... For me this Gibson is far from disappointing since I can make it a Players Guitar and have a good guitar - maybe the body color could be better or more true gold like the Les Paul Goldtop. The Duncan pickup is killer awesome and so is the neck on this beast. The Gibson "slugs" pickups lack clarity and bite so getting better pickups is recommended. Yes. Made in USA pots could be a good idea too but you said the Korea made pots are acceptable. Lower action with the Hipshot installed also is a great thing. I nicknamed the Hipshot Baby Grand bridge the Piano Bar. It's awesome too.
You need an esp tool to remove knobs. So much easier.
Some say Dirty Fingers pickups leveled charges because his fingers were filthy. And he can be lured out of his lair with extra bandwidth.
All we know is: he's called The Stig.
I remember seeing the guy from RATT in the 80s had a reversed firebird body made by Jackson. It looked so unique. You made that thing sound killer hope I win it! Huge difference in sound with those pickups!
Nice job. I have a few suggestions. First, get yourself a knob puller. Two, a nibbler for making custom pickguards. And three, don't force anything, but I guess you already know that.
Aww gutted that I'm not eligible from the UK, I love it so much! 👀
I would love to win it, but I don't want it. Good stuff Budz.
This one turned out beautiful! That odd bridge looks amazing with the body shape of the guitar
That LFC banner... I see you are a man of culture
Hey agufish, what's with the Liverpool FC crest in the reflection of the pickups at 11.25 in the vid. Just a sub'd LFC fan.