I Have the TRUTH! | 1984 Gibson Aldo Nova Les Paul with Explorer Headstock Reissue XPL | History

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🐕 Episode Guide:
0:00 - Intro - Check Links in the Description
1:28 - Why It Was Made
3:11 - Historic Complications (XPL Series)
5:19 - How Many Were Made?
8:33 - Rick Nielsen's Collection
11:46 - Other Public Examples
13:52 - RFL's Records
15:37 - The "Answer"
17:32 - Inside Look / Specs
25:42 - Weber Demo
27:52 - My Demo
30:24 - Final Thoughts
31:36 - Blacklight Test
32:18 - The Case

📚 Description: The Aldo Nova model has always been a bucket list guitar for me because they are so rare and highly-sought-after collectibles. While not everyone appreciates the Explorer Headstock on the Les Paul Reissue body - it was made famous by Aldo Nova and repopularize and brought into the public eye by Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick. When Rick got his first one in 1996 at Gruhn's guitars - EVERYONE wanted one. Up until today, the commonly accepted fact was that Aldo had his and Rick owned all the other 11 made. Is this story true? Does Rick really own all but one - let me take you on an information journey!

3-4-23 Edit: 83554549 serial has been found
1-28-24 Edit: 83554558 serial has been found raising the potential total much higher!

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[Trog]

The long-awaited video is now complete! Enjoy

[nc-ixsi]

Trogly, please don't sell it, its such a good representation of the channel, quirky, obscure gibson's. It would be the perfect channel mascot

[myoptikx]

Man Austin, this is absolutely legendary! How fantastic that you got Aldo himself to tell us the real story. You have gotta be one of the hardest working guitar dealers/historians ever!

[cabbage]

Aldo and Rick were both very generous with their time. Much appreciated.

[richardcarpenter]

Okay, opening with Aldo himself was pretty cool.

[buildingrep]

Trogly, I've been watching your channel daily for two years, never commented; just want to say thanks for the work, awesome education- effort appreciated.

[MaineConservative]

I used to have that Aldo Nova recording on and 8-track back in the 80’s. Damn this is bring back some memories.

[agcacustoms]

I love these weird guitars, and to be honest the explorer headstock doesn’t look bad at all on any Gibson model.

[christopherschlacter]

I saw Aldo Nova back in the eighties as an opening act for somebody I dont remember, he was was very good thats why I do remember him.

[mbrighton]

This guy really needs more subscribers. His content is great all the tine.

[bipbipletucha]

This is one of the most gorgeous Les Pauls I've ever seen. Almost makes me want to look into ordering an R9-style with the Explorer headstock

[johngregory]

This is by far the coolest Les Paul ever. You are a very lucky guy. But it is so nice to know that you own this . The very best care taker ever. Thanks again. Signed John Zepbass

[mikejames]

I caught Aldo Nova around ‘82 opening up for Cheap Trick in Biloxi, Mississippi. There was another group, Axe, that opened the concert. I bought my first Les Paul in ‘83. Bought the Aldo Nova album too! Good Times!!

[wyrmwoodhelix]

im a relatively new viewer so i didn’t have to wait as long but consider me satisfied to finally see the conclusion of this arc in the trogly show!!

[Kahuna]

What a fantastic story! So glad you found your most wanted! You deserve to enjoy the fruits of your labors!

[FrehleyBurst-]

Once again another fine job researching this model and not "buying" into the rumor's that so many Youtubers with guitar channels keep spreading. It's really not hard to find out the truth if you no where to look, it's so frustrating to hear the same nonsense over and over when the information is out there. I will be putting the the rumor to bed regarding the Allen Collins 1958 Explorer and how he actually came into owning that guitar (and NO he did NOT buy it from Eric Clapton). Anyways, another great video Trogly! Keep up the good work!

[alanquintus]

I saw Aldo Nova open for BOC in 82 or 83. He was awesome.

[MastaVo]

Very cool for Aldo to record a video and share the story, top man. Weber rocked too.

[guitartim]

Man I really dig the Les Paul w/Explorer headstock because in junior high I used to draw Les Pauls exactly that along SGs and Vs with those headsgocks. Great video. Aldo Nova is really cool for appearing on the show
Thanx Really Enjoyed it.
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[wadecourtney]

That was worth the wait! I saw Rick Neilson play his first one of these live in Memphis in 1997, that was a good show!