Greg's Pick: The Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Shootout

A small in-store hang with Greg Koch turned into a Les Paul shootout! In this video Greg sits down with a Collector's Choice "Carmelita", a Joe Walsh 1960 Les Paul, and a Collector's Choice "Nicky" to see which best fit his fancy. Watch and see which Lester he chooses! Which one would you choose??

[acuransxenthusiast]

"Nothing to foo-foo". LOL! Nice observation Greg. That was very articulate.

[antifaisanti-american]

The Waddy Wachtel Les Paul sounds amazing.

[antiwarantiwoke]

That 'tone closet' is so cool. You've got an amazing guitar shop.

[jetmarshall]

Please do more videos like this. The tonal character of each guitar becomes more apparent in these shootouts. Thanks Greg.

[AnthonyFerguson]

Man, that Joe Walsh sounds great.  Love the bridge sound on that one.

[RobbieBolog]

Probably just me but the audio setup for this demo was much more enjoyable than the normal vids. I feel like I'm in the room with Greg and can taste the gristle.

[andyinwards]

Please do another one of these! Greg in a room with a bunch of Les Paul reissues through that amp. Need one of these videos every year!

[hotdotdog]

By far the most informative demo yet. Really telling just how different the tones are from one to another. All of them lovely in their way.

[ApeLikeCreature]

I love the Joe Walsh myself. A sweet and thick gerthiness to my ears. Fantastic demos!

[MrHoracedebussyjones]

My favorite wildwood video ..thanks guys.

[mattlillis]

I want the Nicky! The sound really cuts through and has amazing clarity and character. It’s like the frequency of the tone makes the reverb pop more

[markmarsh]

Nice chops Brother! ... pleasure listening to ya.

[bluarcher]

you must be playing in a "weekend band", at least? Great licks you have. You could sit between Gibbons and Warren Haynes any day, in my book. God, I could stay in that room listening to you all day. Phenomenal stuff.

[MrCalifornia]

That’s what I picked too! Nice choice and like the color too

[darrinbrantley]

Really liked the way this was done, very cool.

[benstorey]

Best demo yet. Great guitars and sick playing! I like the rasp on the Joe Walsh. Very bluesbreakerish.

[whatwouldhousedo]

Surprised nobody liked the Carmelita- has more of what I think of when I think 'Les Paul'- sweet, lots of depth, authority- all great guitars of course and sound great with Greg behind them.

[schreds]

1. Nicky 2. Walsh 3. Waddy 4. Carmelita, , in that order to my ears

[Juliang]

That just blew me away. Super well done on all fronts, I was there with you. Willing you to adopt the puppy and I also chose the Joe Walsh. Your tone and playing are first class!!

[ryanbailey]

Awesome video. Would love to see the same with Fender maple neck strats if you ever get the chance. Love your playing.