John Stoltzfus on Les Paul Guitars, Brazilian Rosewood, and Vintage Tone

The Value of Vintage Guitars

• 💡 John Stoltzfus convinced Les Paul that old Les Paul guitars were better than the new ones, a discussion that took two years.
• 🎸 This argument initiated the Les Paul Heritage series, leading to modern custom shop models closely replicating vintage instruments.

Brazilian Rosewood and Guitar Tone

• 📌 The transcript differentiates between Brazilian rosewood acoustic guitars and electric guitars, noting a 1960 Gibson ES 335 Sunburst with a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard.
• ⚡ While the ES 335's body is plywood maple, its rosewood fingerboard and smaller F-holes contribute to a tone that performs more like a solid-body guitar, with less feedback.
• 🎯 The vintage ES 335's neck placement, angle, and heel size are highlighted as being more comfortable to play than some newer models.

Musical Background and Investment

• 💬 Stoltzfus shared his experience as a professional musician on Broadway before his finance career.
• 💰 He humorously notes the contrast between his musical pursuits and the concerns of