13 GREAT Guitars That You Might NOT Know About!

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13 GREAT Guitars That You Might NOT Know About!
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Gibson Les Paul Classic Tom Morgan Edition
Gibson Reverse Flying V
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@sublyme2157 5 лет назад

Call it nostalgia, but if you're old enough to remember the 80s and 90s, you remember Carvin catalogs! I own a couple Carvins (including a DC600), that I will not part with, if for no other reason than the beloved name on the headstock.

@ImagineRecordings 10 месяцев назад

Carvin gear, in general, is some of the most underrated around. Their very short lived foray into making moderate to high-ish end microphones, for example, is not very well known, but the condenser and tube condenser mics they put out in that short time are fantastic. However, they didn't sell well due to brand identity: "Wait, Carvin makes mics? Weird." Picture Fender selling somewhat unique looking $400-1000 condenser and tube condenser mics (including custom power supplies, cables & hard cases), with the familiar Fender headstock logo all over the place... and imagine what the reaction would likely be to that to get an idea of why Carvin didn't stay in the mic market. Haha. They were maybe a bit of a curiosity to some people, but for $400-1000, Carvin was in an uphill battle from the start with so many already well established mic brands (Neumann, RØDE, AKG, Audio Technica, etc) offering nice mics in that middle price range. So, there aren't a ton of those Carvin mics out there, but they do sound good for the price (if you can find them for sale).

@chopperdeath 5 месяцев назад

I had a black v220t. I saved money for almost a year to get it fully kited out, $680 in 1986.

@gemini2012100 5 лет назад

The stupidest guitar shape is the reversed flying V.

@snakebitemcghee4959 5 лет назад

Reverse flying V and you get "the face"lol

@RobertWJackson 5 лет назад

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@gemini2012100 5 лет назад

@@snakebitemcghee4959 Lol You're right about that.

@dalton7145 5 лет назад

Amen!

@dystopiagear6999 5 лет назад

It's sooooo bad that it even goes way past the "so ugly it's kind of cute" territory that some dogs live in. If I were teaching a general design class I would keep one of those right next to the lectern as the ultimate bad example.

@VoxMax1200 3 года назад

I use Yamaha Pacifica 112 almost 20 years. A pretty good alternative for Fender Stratocaster. I am very satisfied. Great video!

@akeeperofoddknowledge4956 4 года назад

Interesting list! Knew about some but certainly not all! Thanks for sharing!

@StripperLicker 5 лет назад

Yahama doesn't get the love and respect they deserve.

@RobertWJackson 5 лет назад

Agreed.

@RobertWJackson 5 лет назад

🤷🏻‍♂️

@trueknowledgeispower 4 года назад

As a bassist, ......the most fun I have on bass is when I'm playing my old BB-450 bass. Simple. Low maintenance.

@vinniem67 4 года назад

I have never played a Yamaha electric but, I got a starter acoustic upgraded with a hole pickup, and better tuners. It’s the best playing in both feel, and tone. The only reason I changed to tuners is because the high E string tuner stripped out.

@redwhiteblue9866 4 года назад

I had a Yamaha SG 1500 back in the day that I absolutely loved. Wish I still had it.

@GearGasms 5 лет назад

Such a relief to hear some positive guitar stuff! Lol - great video - right in your wheelhouse!

@RobertWJackson 5 лет назад

Thanks buddy!

@stevewise3286 5 лет назад

The expression on your face and the long, silent pause as you showed the reversed Flying V Gibson guitar of the week was priceless! That, alone, made the video for me--a true LOL moment! The rest of the (actually) cool guitars you showed made for a great video as well. Thanks!

@RobertWJackson 5 лет назад

Thanks man, glad you enjoyed it! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@thebionicbassplayer 3 года назад

This is an interesting list, excellent compilation. On the bass guitar side, the Peavey Foundation, is one I had never heard of, but picked up recently from the 80's that's awesome and not to sleep on.

@leslawrenson 3 года назад

Another brand from the 80s that is worth checking out is Fernandes. They were made in Japan in the same factory that made the Jacksons are Charvels. Indeed, the ST-75 is effectively the same guitar as the Charvel Model 4, but with "Fernandes" on the headstock. I have an STJ-75 that plays as well as any USA Jackson.

@bencarpenter5711 2 года назад

Burny, Fernandes same👍👍

@kellybates1972 6 месяцев назад

Kirk Hammett played a Fernandes early in his career.

@charly611pm 4 года назад

Hey brother ! I love your channel. Your reviews have saved me money AND cost me money. Between you and the guitologist I've actually become educated in the world of equipment . Your a trip and if there is anyway I can help support your channel let me know! Thanks for all you do Robert!

@RobertWJackson 4 года назад

Thank you so much, glad you’re enjoying my channel! Various different ways to support the channel are down in the Description if you’re interested in doing so. Thanks again!

@ripentaro 5 лет назад

Another great video! I could not agree with you more on the Yamaha Pacifica! They have some of the most hand friendly fret work for that price range that I have tried.

@gergemall 4 года назад

Love your channel. I’ve had so many but really believe if they sound great to my high standards then I’ll use them. Thank you.. agreed on Pacifica .

@garrettallen7140 5 лет назад

1985 Ibanez Flying V pro series. Picked one up about a year ago and love it

@johntaylor7496 5 лет назад

Thanks for finally endorsing the reverse V. I knew you would come around. Gibson Norlin era single coils sound amazing.

@RobertWJackson 5 лет назад

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@IETCHX69 5 лет назад

You sat dead pan until I broke up laughing .

@roccos7642 5 лет назад

I bought a Vester Telecaster when I was in Korea over 20 years ago...It's my travel-around guitar and I still play it nearly every day...I really like it. It came with a hard case, cord, strap, guitar stand, pack of strings, and some picks....for less than $100 new! I changed out ALL the electronics - that cost twice as much as the guitar, but it cleaned up to sound like a Tele should. The tuning pegs are junk...when I change the strings, a couple fall out of the head! But they work. The guitar has literally been all around the world with me and it's held up well.

@realmadmohican 5 лет назад

Great video, Robert. I'll check your gear pages too. I have an '81 LP standard and it's close to 10 lbs. I absolutely cherish this guitar... BTW your video directly causes Reverb prices to go up...haha!

@Metalbass10000 4 года назад

Yeah, I'm not crazy about the aesthetics of the body on the Parker you show, nor the headstock shape, but I've played two and they were both great to play. What surprised me was when I built a guitar with that body shape, and a similar neck, it was extremely comfortable and extremely well balanced.

@portuguesebeer5069 4 года назад

I had a white Vester "Rhoads" imitation for many years. It was made of plywood. Cheers from Portugal 🍺🤘

@ghfdt368 4 года назад

For me its the Charvel San Dimas. I own the hardtail version in the chlorine burst colour. its not really that unknown a model but its an incredible guitar. This is coming from a mostly blues guy, i bought it so i had something a little different and with a bit more punch and i adore this guitar. I was amazed how good it sounds played clean or slightly pushed as well as driven for which im assuming it was mostly designed for even though they added a coil split into the model too so gives you a massive variety of cool sounds, which is very useful for a guy like me who plays mostly clean or with just a bit of punch. You can pick these up for less than $600 USD used and is amazing value for money.

@indifferentuniverse3991 4 года назад

Really like this video, and really like the idea of undervalued or under appreciated guitars, either old or new.

@RobertWJackson 4 года назад

Thanks man!

@wjniemi 3 года назад

+1 for Yamaha Pacifica. I have a 521 and it plays and sounds great. The Pacifica tremolo system was better than my American Special Strat tremolo. After putting in roller bridge pieces, a TUSQ nut, and TUSQ string guides the Strat is about as good as the Pacifica regarding intonation and tremolo. If you come across a 521 you might like it. I had an African band in the studio for 2 CDs and their guitarists used the Pacifica for all their guitar tracks.

@stonefreews Год назад

My Carvin DC600 is one of my favorites that I own. Bought it used. Swamp ash body wings, 5 pieces walnut and maple neck thru, birdseye maple fretboard, original FR, pull knob coil split, Carvin M22SD / H22 humbuckers, satin finish... Love it

@rnrsteev 9 месяцев назад

I liked every Carvin I ever played.

@mikecarreca7864 5 лет назад

Great video today. I enjoyed hearing about those guitars. Although I do not go out for the different shapes , I am a traditionalist, some were unique.

@davidellefson1017 5 лет назад

Sick of traditional, modern is what I want

@davidwellman7080 3 года назад

I've had two Yamaha Pacifica and loved bot!! I have a Vester stage pro strat that just modded to a super strat. Love it its a older guitar and very heavy but I love it. Good video

@thehunter24 5 лет назад

Fender TC90 . Bought one for cheap 2nd hand. Wonderful double cut semi hollow guitar. Perfect if you like the Les Paul DC body with a Fender neck.

@malcolmhardwick4258 5 лет назад

noobynooberson just watched Darrell braun Guitar upgrade his one ☺

@thehunter24 5 лет назад

@@malcolmhardwick4258 Is that the JA-90 model? I couldn't find the TC-90, but yeah almost the same model minus the double cut and the TC-90 is made in Korea. Excellent guitars. I wish Fender still made the double cut version as I love dc guitars. I upgraded the pick ups of mine with some mini humbuckers from the Creamery and it's easily one of the best guitars I've had the pleasure of owning.

@thehunter24 5 лет назад

@@imd1b4u never heard of these before. They look cool! I especially love the finish options they had. If there's a squier I would buy, this could be one of them

@malcolmhardwick4258 5 лет назад

noobynooberson can't remember exactly the model designation. But a short scale tele with glued neck and p90s. Looks well cool ☺

@brettshawver2983 5 лет назад

Looking for a Burny LP with Floyd & Sustainer pickup still installed myself! I think you can order the LP w/Floyd & sus for about $1k but it ships from Japan or China & I'm not familiar with all the "extra" fees involved. I'd LOVE a Fernandes Brad Gillis model!! Reverb has one but the seller is asking around $2k for it. I want one bad - but not THAT bad! Excellent video!! Fernandes guitars were really nice! Tom Scholz played a Fernandes Les Paul copy & a lot of 80's shredders played Fernandes but they had a Jackson copy pointy hockey stick headstock & a lot of people assumed they're playing a Jackson unaware of the headstock copy. They are really phenomenal guitars! 🤘😁🤘

@frankdiehl8749 4 года назад

Cool! Own a Pacifica 604w from 2003, tricked out 80's style. Flawless instrument in materials as well as fit/finish. Don't know if they're really underappreciated or that unknown, but they punch above their weight.

@chrisferrell7666 4 года назад

Hey thanks again for some good ole guitar info!! I really like seeing the different guitars that make the list of ones might not know about..always interesting..i just found n subscribed to u the other day..now find something good to watch on ur channel all the time so keep up the good work, Chris Ferrell guitarist for Diamond Cutt, Pitch Black Sun and FURL

@RobertWJackson 4 года назад

Thanks man, welcome to the family! Glad you’re enjoying the content! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

@johnphillycheesegrind9598 Год назад

Guild S100 reissue is one of the best feeling guitars I’ve played in a long time. It can also take hits I’ve waked this thing so many times and it has zero scratches or dings it’s really wild

@eddiejr540 5 лет назад

I had a '82 Dean ML back in the day...i could play that thing thru any amp and come real close to the "brown sound"...dont know what those stock pick-ups were (maybe dimarzios) but that guitar was a beast!!!!

@memyself4ever1 4 года назад

I remember Prince playing a VOX with the band 3RD EYEGIRL . This was a few years before his passing. The model was a black hollow bodied guitar.

@kiashangovender5221 3 года назад

Great suggestions I'll definitely keep my eye out for 1 of them, maybe a Yamaha

@dougcook7507 4 года назад

I owned a mid 80s Washburn flying V that had the Wonderbar trem on it. I absolutely loved that trem and regret to this day selling it. I want to say the model was an RR-11v...

@jaronledbetter942 4 года назад

I love the “ Reverse V Face” 🤣 🤣🤣🤣 Keep spreading the good word !

@RobertWJackson 4 года назад

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@scottsalas9981 3 месяца назад

Lame

@RobertWJackson 3 месяца назад

Moist.

@JunkfoodZombieGuns 4 года назад

I 100% agree with the Carvin. Not that model specifically. Just Carvin, period. I recently ran into a used DC127 at my local Guitar Center and was excited to try it out as I hadn't seen one in forever. Koa top, maple neck-through body, with rounded sides and an ebony fretboard. It was one of the best playing (and sounding) guitars I have ever played. Build quality is phenomenal. You can tell the people who made it really cared about making a quality instrument. It now lives with me. I had to have it. Now, I wanna find more. 😂

@firebald2915 5 месяцев назад

Yamaha Acoustic line are made well too. $229 for the 800 Dreadnoughts are great sounding guitars. I love mine ! Rarely tune it even during season changes in Michigan.

@charliepayne9248 5 лет назад

Love your dry humour, that reverse V looks horrendous...! Your facial expression says it all.... Made me chuckle at least..... ✌👦👍 Use to have a Dean ML dixie rebel, found it impossible to play, cannot play a guitar like this in a small room.... Great video Robert....

@gearmeister 5 лет назад

Robert is quite the gifted specialist on many pieces of gear through the years, that's why I immediately subscribed to his channel, his worst guitars & worst amps videos are priceless due to his facial expressions & in reality, the blunt truth based on his vast knowledge!

@greghenderson4582 5 лет назад

The Reverse V was actually quite comfortable to play sitting down ~~~

@RobertWJackson 5 лет назад

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@willroland9811 5 лет назад

@doobiewah357 ROFLMAO! YOU MESSIN WID DE BEST!!

@michaelpetrak7427 4 года назад

I am lucky to have a Gibson Xr 1.... played by Steve Clark... the dirty fingers pick ups alone are amazing

@johnw5734 4 года назад

Now that I'm older I've been on a quest for light easy to play guitars. Was shopping for a Parker and found them used only and expensive. Wound up going with Strandberg. Kind of pricey but was so pleased I bought 2.

@RobertWJackson 4 года назад

Check out the Music Man Majestys. You won’t be disappointed. 😉

@clarkbabin9799 5 лет назад

In 96 I bought a rogue RG6B. More or less it was a next to exact copy of a Jackson. Complete with locking headstock, sharkfin inlays, humbuckers at the neck, a single coil mid body, humbuckers at the tail bridge and a licensed floyd rose. All equipment in black body in a vibrant cobalt blue

@clarkbabin9799 5 лет назад

Plays awesomely and is a basswood body

@anthonyprice5596 5 лет назад

Back in the 80s there was a company in Japan called Westbury and they were a kind les Paul type guitar, but much higher quality. Can't tell you how much nicer, unless you have a les Paul and one together to compare. But worth a look. Keep up the good work.

@anthonyprice5596 5 лет назад

@The Rebound Guy they are great, it's a shame they were only in production for such a short time, I'm not sure if the company changed their name, or went on to other things, but I haven't found a guitar that I feel so comfortable playing, however I haven't tried a Paul Reed Smith. I hope I'll like one of them, because I've just had the last fret job done on my Westbury, next time it's new frets!!! And I dont only play that, I also play an Ibaneze , a Squire ,an Epiphone and two basses. But I go back to the Westbury, it's like a really comfortable pair of shoes, just fits me, and makes all the right noises!!!

@mikewhitfield2994 5 лет назад

If memory serves, Westbury was one of the high end marques manufactured by Matsumoku, the only guitar company to make necks even better than Peavey. Sweet guitars, although the electronics aren’t that great. But no one did better wood working than Matsumoku and with the higher end brands like Greco and Westbury they could really shine.

@bapro2371 5 лет назад

A part 2 would definitely be awesome.

@RobertWJackson 5 лет назад

If this video does well, I may do it!

@IETCHX69 5 лет назад

I best sub , just in case .

@johnnytruck2009 5 лет назад

Thanks for the information... Let the hunt begin!!

@Nancyloveguitars 11 месяцев назад

Marvelous! Thanks to the author for sharing.😘Have a wonderful day!😉

@thedaver8 5 лет назад

TOTALLY agree about Yamaha and Parker. My first guitar was a Yamaha Pacifica and I recently got a Yamaha Revstar and was amazed and how great it is, and the cost is a STEAL. My Number 1 is a Parker Fly Mojo, and you're right, Parkers are absolutely perfect. It's a joy every time I play it and always sounds perfect no matter what I'm playing.

@donkarnage6032 5 лет назад

Certainly not a guitar that nobody knows about but one that I would strongly recommend to anybody is a Peavey Wolfgang. They usually go used from $500-1200 which is in a similar price range to the new EVH models. I find the neck on the Peavey version far more comfortable to play than the new ones. Peavey the guitar brand has really taken a nosedive in recent years. It's been years since I've a new Peavey guitar in a store.

@axisdriftguitarworks1384 5 лет назад

Great stuff. Hamer guitars are brilliant. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.

@RobertWJackson 5 лет назад

Thanks man, my pleasure!

@Dropkick-rl9un 5 лет назад

Good Video, always like finding out about uncommon guitars. Really like the Gibson US-1. Sidenote, I was pretty sure DD left Dean because they went out of business. Could be wrong.

@DarthEcoli 3 года назад

The only time I've ever gotten to play a Parker Nightfly was in, wait for it . . . . . GUITAR CENTER in Columbus. I loved it straight away and always wanted one. The price tag kinda thwarted that though.

@stevehogan8829 5 лет назад

Absolutely 100% right about the Parker Fly Series. Best playing guitar I have...

@kitano0 5 лет назад

I have a P44 that I think is beautiful, and plays as good as any high-end guitar I've ever played...

@juanlauda2300 5 лет назад

Love being told I'm right, being a married man it's not something I hear very often...

@iainbuchanan5577 4 года назад

Spot on re: mockingbird imo. The alt Les Paul! I own a pro x goldtop with duncans in it. Surprisingly I still play my other guitars.

@DChrls 5 лет назад

Cool topic for a video. I agree 100% about Yamaha guitars. I've been wanting to get a LL16-12. I hear they are really good 12 strings for the money.

@RobertWJackson 5 лет назад

The Yamaha LL acoustics are fantastic. Hell, Yamaha acoustics IN GENERAL are fantastic!

@mrax101 2 года назад

Had a Parker Fly Deluxe. As much as I loved it, I couldn't stop that upper horn from impaling my chest, no matter how I held it. I'd come home with bruises on my chest. At the same time, I still miss it.

@RobertWJackson 2 года назад

The shape doesn’t do it for everybody, but they sure do play nice.

@gummybearkiller1 10 месяцев назад

Had one too. Loved it until it was time to hang it on the wall.

@ganazby 4 года назад

I have a Godin Freeway SA, which is hands down the best guitar I’ve ever played. The rosewood neck - which I had refretted with stainless steel frets - is sheer perfection. I also have a Charvel Pro Mod and a USA Strat, both great guitars, but not in the same league as the Godin. It’s a shame that Godin stopped making this model, as I think it’s an absolute classic. John McLaughlin played one for a couple of years, which is endorsement enough for me.

@jameswilson3554 4 года назад

Great video. Very good choices.....2 thumbs up

@billyt.7387 5 лет назад

I have a Yamaha neck that I've used for years. On various project guitars. Just love the feel of it.

@juanlauda2300 5 лет назад

Yamaha products are great. I have two of their cheap acoustics... both are way better than they should be at their prices. Their THR series amps are great for home use.

@williamolsen20 5 лет назад

I never heard of Vester before, maybe I will get one if the price is right.

@fistofthesnortstar 5 лет назад

I got the chance to buy a Parker Fly original (1st run) years back, it's been my main since.

@bloodrose685 5 лет назад

I have an 80's Burny " white LP Custom" and it is heavy as all get out, (11 plus pounds) but it plays and sounds absolutely amazing!! Had a EMG Zakk Wilde set when I got it, but I have changed them out to Bare Knuckles Rebel Yell set. Again, awesome axe! Another you may want to consider.. I also have a Micheal Kelly Patriot Custom. The original ones came with 24.75 scale, ebony board, Tone Pros bridge and tail piece, Grover Keys and the same pickups as in the BC Rich you profiled. I'm a guitar tweaker to the max.. The Stock pickups were quite good and I actually even kept the stock neck pickup. (pretty much unheard of for me..) The bridge pup was good, but I put a Rio Grande BBQ in mine.. However, for a guitar costing only $499, this could be all the guitar/the only guitar Id need.. Simply amazing for the price point and honestly quite amazing at any price point..

@cooldudemark 4 года назад

I agree about the Parker Nitefly. I owned one in the late '90s and there was something magic about that neck. Probably my all time favorite neck. I ended up selling my Parker a few years ago but I will own another one someday. They're great guitars even though their look takes some getting used to.

@ronaldmorton9897 3 года назад

I think you might have missed one. Electra Guitars made a LP copy that was fantastic back in the late 70's early 80's. Also Burns makes a few guitars that are player guitars.

@chrisgentry2217 5 лет назад

The Les Paul access is probably the closest to the 1980s Gibson Les Paul standard with the kahler.

@teresathomley3703 4 года назад

Good show and great comic deadpan delivery, dude.

@RobertWJackson 4 года назад

Thanks! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@Jimbowlcoach 2 года назад

I like how you have the ones you liked on hand!

@pleasegrowabrain 5 лет назад

Fernandez Retrorocket - the ultimate set neck super strat, including a sustainiac system.

@seancurtin5131 5 лет назад

Couldn't agree more with Fernandez. I own a Montery Pro Elite with sustainer pickup and it's a sweet guitar.

@silentwhisperstudios7808 5 лет назад

Out of all the guitars you talked about. Lucky for me a few have been made left handed. Like BC Rich , Carvin , Parker , Gibson. I wouldn't change being left handed for anything. Because , most people I know play right handed. And they can't play mine... lol one great advantage to being a lefty 👍

@jeromerobinson1428 5 лет назад

I agree brother

@mikemadden2729 5 лет назад

I record on minidiscs, similar situation ... people don't want to borrow or steal them.

@Ashadowtotheworld 4 года назад

A couple more to consider: Carvin Ultra V - The most unique V shape guitar out there Brian Moore Guitars - Anything by them, little known brand with great quality throughout their product lineup.

@brentrusche2056 5 лет назад

Great, great list! However, I think one that you passed on was the Ibanez USA Custom with the Tension-Free Neck. They were manufactured in Bensalem, PA back in the mid-Nineties and featured a thick (by todays standards) quilted maple top. If unfamiliar, they were the basis for the original John Petrucci "Picasso" guitars that were released when he was endorsed by Ibanez (not sure if those particular models featured the Tension-Free Neck design)... Those guitars played remarkably well, hosted great electronics and looked magnificent...you can still find them on the used market quite affordably. Cheers, Brent

@rkomada88 4 года назад

Shout out to Bensalem, my home town!

@jamesthe-doctor8981 5 лет назад

Like you, I never would have considered the Parker Fly until I played one. Mine (an original series hardtail model) remains at the top of my list for tone and playability since the day I bought it, back in the early '90s. I still hate how it looks though.😂

@RobertWJackson 5 лет назад

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@kidwajagstang 4 года назад

The brand of guitars that for me flies under the radar and are just CRAZY amazing to play, well at least if you LOVE low action, are Vigier guitars. I personally prefer the older models from the 80’s, but that’s just personal preference based on looks because the new ones are also amazing. Parker is also under appreciated

@patrickhale424 3 года назад

Ty Tabor had a signature Vigier guitar and he kicks major ass !!!

@kidwajagstang Год назад

Right on.

@rijosigns 5 лет назад

great vid rob as always cheers from calgary alberta rock on brother

@RobertWJackson 5 лет назад

Thanks Rich! Glad you enjoyed it!

@thevileirish6764 5 лет назад

Hi, new subscriber. I really enjoyed the video. I recently got to try out an Alverez semi-hollow with Duncan Design P90 style pickups. It was about $560 store price and just played fantastically. I plugged it into a Peavey Delta Blue and loved everything about it for a semi-hollow body, can't recommend enough. Great for that rockabilly tone

@RobertWJackson 5 лет назад

Thanks man! Welcome to the family!

@geezee1579 3 года назад

I had a 1970 Gibson SG Standard that was awesome. Had a 1976 Gibson Les Paul Custom that was a POS I did not like the way it played or sounded. It also had a Bad neck as well. I had a Carvin DC160 that was awesome and a Carvin TL60 that the Pickups blew the Fender Telecaster away. The problem with the TL-60 was the neck was too wide for my hand. Had a 1962 Japanese Tele Reissue that Played better and stayed in tune better that the American Made Teles. Really like the Rickenbacker 330, 360 and V69-381 Guitars.

@bencarpenter3785 2 года назад

FGN MIJ...SO GOOD

@kristophergamble8510 5 лет назад

Hahaha I got a first act guitar! It ain’t too shabby if I must say. Great videos.

@stinkywizzleteats420 5 лет назад

I have an sfa sheena. I've modded it quite a bit, but it's a pretty killer guitar.

@nojazz69 4 года назад

I was wondering if you would mention the Scarab and there it was. Thanks. I have one too. Mine is a hardtail though, fire engine red. I love it!

@The_True_Meller 4 года назад

Just a quick peep-in to say thanks for this video. I checked it out first time around October 2019 and got a clue on Vox SDC-33 through this. Now I've been a happy owner of one for about few months. The pickups are killer versatile and good sounding, the ergonomics and playability top notch and it looks damn good, too. So, thanks for the hint, my man! FYI, the SDC-33 model (as well as SSC-33, being modeled after a Les Paul body but otherwise identical tech-wise) has two settings for the pickups, P90 and Humbucker, while the SDC-55 and up (I believe they also had a -77 model) have the fat humbucker setting, too, with a separate two-way toggle switch. (That's too many switches to my liking, lol.) Furthermore, to my best knowledge, the SDC-33s came with mahogany body and ash top, except for the cherry finished one, which had ash body and ash top. Coincidentally, I own the cherry version. Thanks for the channel and keep 'em coming!

@luisvillarreal5262 5 лет назад

Hey Robert, the Ibanez Destroyer is one I always wanted to get and the Fernandez guitars were also pretty descent guitars. Another I believe was Zion guitars that Michael and Oz Fox of Stryper played back in the day. Great video.

@snowdevil7727 4 года назад

Parker Nitefly is the bolt-on version, not neck-thru. But, it's also a beautifully-made guitar. How about the Vigier Marilyn and the Killer KG Prime?

@RobertWJackson 4 года назад

Not the Nitefly Deluxe that I mentioned in the video. That one’s neck-thru. At least according to their website. ;) The Vigier guitars are supposed to be fantastic, but they’re hard to come by here in the U.S., so I’ve never gotten to play one before. I’m not familiar with the other one you mentioned at all, unfortunately.

@798125 5 лет назад

Just subbed! Wish I could hear how all those guitars sounded.

@RobertWJackson 5 лет назад

I wish I had a specimen of all of them to demo!

@peterdebad1 5 лет назад

A great part 1 list. Thanks Robert!(

@rickhunter-wolff 5 лет назад

Peavey Predator Strat copy. Traded it in on my US Strat....love my Strat but miss my Peavy

@TheCandel34 5 лет назад

I had the 7 string, locking trem. it was pretty good. Wish i still had it.

@johnbraucher1499 4 года назад

If you get a chance to try a carvin ebony fretboard or any of their guitars, you'll know, they're like BUTTER.

@michaeldiamond76 4 года назад

Yeah but too bad Jeff kiesel is a wiesel now

@57stratkat 3 года назад

I have a all flame-maple (front and back) First Act custom shop Delia that is incredible. Three humbuckers, custom wiring, Stetsbar tremolo, unreal.

@camman9235 5 лет назад

One guitar you didn’t mention.The Platinum Series Warlock is a pretty good guitar.The covered humbuckers sound great over distortion and the dark blue paint job on it looks amazing.i play mine almost everyday and it’s one the best guitars in my opinion

@Shredmasterjb1983 4 года назад

Wasn't dean bankrupt when dime got big enough to roll with washburn? Got back in business Around 05?

@RobertWJackson 4 года назад

I’ve heard that before, but I’m honestly not sure.

@trueknowledgeispower 4 года назад

How about the Fender 'Heartfield' brand?.......They were great playing instruments. I remember that they were made in the same plant as the Ibanez JEM guitars in Japan. Vinnie Moore of Alice Cooper used them and I think he even had a signature model as well. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heartfield

@paulusvirgilius 2 года назад

The Vox you have spoken about is yhe Sdc 55. The Sdc 33 has only the single coil and humbucker mode. I have onebof these. Great guitar.

@Rikk_Klaww777 4 года назад

Hey Rob gr8 videos and explanations as always..just one question how come you coughed when you mentioned Dimebag Darrells name..?🤘🤘🤘🤘

@RobertWJackson 4 года назад

Couldn’t tell you. It’s been long enough that I don’t remember doing that. LOL

@Rikk_Klaww777 4 года назад

@@RobertWJackson cheers Rob. Luv yer work..🤘🤘🤘🤘

@PicksPaints 5 лет назад

Then there were the 70's Ibanez lawsuits, along with Lotus, Lincoln, Aria, etc.. pretty much, if it came from Japan in the 70's and was shaped like a Gibson, it was a 1:1 clone and they were more often than not EXCEPTIONALLY good. Cool video Robert!!

@RobertWJackson 5 лет назад

Thanks Dave!

@davidbanta7303 5 лет назад

Westone built some great guitars(from the Matsumoku plant in Japan,sold thru St. Louis Music)i have 14 different models in my collection so far,the early Japanese are great ,and the Korean models built after the closing of Matsumoku in '87 are very close,,St.Louis Music maintained quality control

@user-mt9tn1ni4g 5 лет назад

!!!! Electra I bought it in St Louis Missouri Les Paul copy 5 way toggle it took a 9-volt battery in the back I paid $125 I see them on eBay now for 2500

@davidbanta7303 5 лет назад

@@user-mt9tn1ni4g electra was another Matsumoku product,,,,they and Fujigen were the top Japanese guitar makers,,,i have a mid 70s Westone Les Paul,,a rare one with a set neck,,my Aria LP sadly got broken,,,but both are great guitar i nwould put up against any 'real' LP

@trueknowledgeispower 4 года назад

Trevor Rabin of Yes put those Westone guitars on the map as he was endorsed by them.

@88_TROUBLE_88 3 года назад

Westone Spectrum is the best one they have ever made and it is very fuckin pretty to look at as well... The red ones are rad as fuck

@miyannaable 2 года назад

I admire the fact that you make these videos in association with Share the Music!! And you are eloquent and funny!! Subscribed :)

@miyannaable 2 года назад

I have a friend who plays a mean Parker Nitefly - I've always liked the symmetry between the top horn and the headstock, but I'm a weirdo.

@RobertWJackson 2 года назад

Thanks man! Welcome to the family!

@TheDorkKnight23 5 лет назад

I would have added Fernandes guitars on this list. I have a 95 H-series later rebranded as Vertigo made in Japan and a 2003 Fernandes Monterey Deluxe made in USA and 2 of my favorite guitars of all time. Highly Underrated guitars that fly under the radar.

@leftwing73 4 года назад

If you ever saw a Hysteria-era Def Leppard video in the 80's you saw a Hamer Scarab bass.

@michaelscott8845 4 года назад

Fernando Von Arb from Krokus played one as well.

@unfailingfeline5215 5 лет назад

The best bass at the high school I went to was a Vester p bass

@TheGhostGuitars 5 лет назад

Yamaha: have the EG-112 and the SC-300T, both are excellent guitars. Am currently looking for a Pacifica after playing a friend's, especially loved the really flat shred-tastic fretboard and neck. BCRich: while very hard to find locally (aside from the Warrior), are excellent guitars, especially if your thing are for the more extreme metal shaped guitars. First Act: I agree, while the bulk are the WalMart specials (as in Especially Junky). However, noticed that many First Act that has higher model ID numbers -300s, -400s, -500s etc. actually can be excellent mod platforms. Just first check them out for the usual hit/miss in quality control (frets sticking out, wierd necks, etc.), but if you're buying online for less than 60$, it's not as much of a risk. I have a flat red ME-538, that proved to be an excellent project starting point. Took the craptastic single humbucker and the sole volume pot out and replaced them with a SD Distortion humbucker and a p/p volume pot to split the humbucker on demand. Should see the surprised faces when I pull that guitar out. A surefire conversation piece! (More later, gotta go to work)

@Sloozer45 5 лет назад

Thanks. Enjoyed that. Well done.

@RobertWJackson 5 лет назад

Thanks man!

@Fektthis 5 лет назад

I'll throw out a brand you might remember. Series 10, these were actually really well made, nice sounding guitars when they were being made. Affordable as well. The quality vs price of these things really couldn't be matched by anything else at the time except perhaps the Yamahas. I think the Series 10's were actually cheaper though.

@fredmerrill4002 3 года назад

Just got a red Series 10 by Bently superstrat last week for $59, always liked those affordable guitars from my childhood. (Hondo, Aria Pro II, Vantage, Westone, Headway, Cort, Ventura, GTX by Kaman, Univox etc.) Series 10 were later rebranded Austin.

@donmcglothlin841 4 года назад

You don't see many pointy guitars on lists like this. Sad really, because you can't beat upper fret access and shred ability on Vs, especially if you can get one with a shred worthy neck

@gerryloughran1676 5 лет назад

cool...great info - Thanks

@rnrsteev 9 месяцев назад

Steinberger Spirit with the small body. stays in tune better than any other guitar I've ever played. chose it over my Les Paul for an outdoor Memorial Day gig just for that reason, didn't have to re-tune it for the whole show.