Are Cheap Guitars Worth Buying?

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Are Cheap Guitars Worth Buying?
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@DylanTalksTone 4 года назад

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@FuriousMess 4 года назад

Looks good off the bat. Your mods look perfect

@Zachariah1984 4 года назад

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@picksalot1 4 года назад

Nice guitar - sounds pretty good right out of the box. Can't wait to hear the results of your guitar tone wizardry! I'd love to have that blue double-horned devil. Wonder what it will sound like in Beast Mode? "30,000 Subscribers Contest"

@schreds8882 4 года назад

Is that Ibanez wired in series or parallel? Hard to tell from the snippet of playing so I'm curious if it sounds more like a Gibson or just more of its own thing. Looks good though.

@butteredbiskit3497 4 года назад

That Ibanez looks like a SG killer. What scale is it? "30,000 subscriber contest"

@simontemplar3359 4 года назад

I appreciate that you made the comment about the people who insist that you have to spend $X amount of loot or you immediately get trash. Those people really ought not to be listened to. Same story on coming up in the pre internet years with crap instruments at that price point. Manufacturers have come a long way, and it's really cool to see affordable instruments that are decent on their own, but with a little help from a smart owner can be turned into something really cool. I have a soft spot for lower end guitars made awesome. One of my favorites of my own is a Trash-caster. It is entirely built from leftover parts from upgrades, etc. The possibilities are endless, but it's you guys who are kind enough to share the knowledge that make it possible for the rest of us to get in there and really make those instruments what we want them to be as players. Thanks again!

@timmiller4205 4 года назад

Simon Templar Just bought a Squier Telecaster standard for $249.00 right out of the box changed the strings and lowered the action it plays great and sounds great it's becoming my number 1 real fast.Cheers🥃

@ArcticRaven0 4 года назад

Eddie van Halen guitar would be considered a trash guitar now days standards. A $70 body and a bolt on boogie body neck.

@jonathanhandsmusic 4 года назад

Simon Templar good comments. I started on a $99 Japanese guitar in 1965, with a $49 transistor amp that had an 8" speaker. I've had lots of expensive and lots of cheap guitars. I really think these inexpensive Ibanez guitars are great for learning. All that normally needs to be done is a little fret end filing and new strings, as the pickups are okay.

@slapittywapitty8173 4 года назад

Agreed: Inexpensive instruments CAN be fun. I own this same "Baltic Blue" Ibanez AX-120. Luvin'-it!

@emiliomarquez2163 4 года назад

Something that is pretty difficult for me is setting the intonation correctly. A video about that would be great. Thanks for the Amazing videos.

@patthesoundguy 4 года назад

Back when I worked in a small independent music store years ago I used to sell guitars like that with the intent for modifications. Younger or beginning players would come in and I would offer the upgrades on site. I got pretty good at coil splitting the original cheap pick ups. I also would order better pick ups when they would outgrow the original. I would do all of the wiring mods as well. We would also do set ups on the guitars quite often before we put them on the wall. Cheap guitars are something you can grow with as you progress and mould into something that can be a fantastic instrument.

@GrapeApeAH 4 года назад

I hope a beginner gets this guitar, gonna be really cool when done lots of tones coming!

@FairlyUnknown 4 года назад

I would love to see the frets getting fixed. That's one of the biggest improvements to a guitar to make it feel much more finished and "expensive." If you're going to replace nearly everything on it anyway, why not install a new nut as well? There's nothing to lose really if everything is going to get pulled from it. It's going to be fun watching this progress.

@peteralexanderharrison9309 4 года назад

For a $200 Ibanez, it’s a “OK“ guitar. I am abeginner guitar player, but I’ve worked on a few of mine that I have, I would love the opportunity to work on this one. Nice Video.

@themongoloid8944 4 года назад

I have really learned a lot from watching your videos about pickups and just electronics in general. Thank you for all you do.

@jordanlucasthemusician 4 года назад

That guitar is SICK! 30,000 subscriber contest. Wish these were a thing when I first started jammin

@charleswallace5818 3 года назад

This guitar is the reason I fell in love with the centerpunch pickups. I will be getting a set soon for my Les Paul... Cant wait

@alabamahebrew 4 года назад

The problem is that more experienced players, some of whom are snobs, are the ones judging a beginner guitar. If you had a real beginner sitting there with you and you didn't say a word about any of the issues with that guitar, I bet they would love it and tell you it's perfect! BEGINNERS don't know all that fancy stuff like Intonation and fret sprout or even action height. They just know they have a guitar in their hand and they want to play it! As time goes on and they get more experienced they will begin to notice these things, perhaps even dive into fixing the issues and then you have not helped a beginner learn how to play a guitar but also how to know what's bad and what's good and maybe even how to fix a guitar up, where can you go wrong? To those who say that a cheap guitar can drive a beginner away from learning how to play, oh BS!! 9 out of 10 guitarists started out on a cheap guitar and it made them want to get better and buy a better guitar and we all know it!! Go back to the greats in guitar and hear the story of their very first guitar, how many of them were given a Les Paul Custom for xmas when they didn't even know how to play? In today's world younger beginners are watching these videos of these guys with these fancy guitars so yeah their taste in their first guitar might be a bit jaded, but if you gave one of them a cheap Jem version or a LP or Strat knock off, they would be delighted!!

@scottywhittaker287 4 года назад

Agreed. I have played les paul standards at guitar center that needed a full setup that were priced over $2000. With just a setup and putting better tuners that $200 guitar will play great and sound great, as long as it's going through a decent sounding amp.

@TheLeadG 4 года назад

Ron Just Ron Here is the deal with that. Many company’s, agile, and Harley Benton. Make great playing fantastic guitars for super super cheap. Money isn’t always the gauge for a good guitar. But I played on a cheap classical was it playable? Absolutely. Did it sound alright? Yeah. But 9 years later even looking back, sure it was a cheap guitar but it wasn’t bad. Don’t believe people who think that someone fighting there guitar is more likely to play guitar than someone who isn’t. Whenever I have a friend who wants to play guitar, I’ll take there guitar, do a free setup, fret dressing, put good strings on it, and clean it for them. Or if they had trouble finding one I’d help them find the best for the money. THAT is how you foster the best experience for a beginner. Don’t just let them play on trashy guitars help them. Be a good human.

@BSIII 4 года назад

I dont completely disagree with you, but cheaper guitars, or any guitar that isnt setup can be deterring to a beginner player. When i first tried guitar at 15 years old, it was ridiculously hard to play. If a beginner doesn't know any better, the string height and other factors can make them feel like it's impossible to learn.

@alabamahebrew 4 года назад

@@BSIII Oh yes I agree, if a guitar is really really bad then sure a beginner might walk away. I am more talking about most modern day "cheap" guitars, like a $80 Glarry or even a $90 Squire. While they are cheap they usually are pretty close on the things like the string height. I think the most dangerous of all cheap guitars to get for a beginner is an acoustic, those cheap ones are usually pretty bad lol.

@alabamahebrew 4 года назад

@@TheLeadG Of course if you can steer them towards a good cheap guitar by all means one should do so!! In fact my sister was asking me before Christmas on some advice on a guitar for her grandson who has never played. She was showing me a few cheap ones she found online and lol even in the photos you could see they were going to be horrible!! I showed her a few other guitars, some a little more expensive and some even cheaper, that I felt would make a better first guitar for him, lol turns out she she just bought him clothes lolol. I have a Fender Starcaster that I bought used for $100, brand new they were like $200 I guess. I bought it to help a local guy out. I tell ya what, I liked it so much better than my brand new Fender Strat that I sold the new one and still have that cheap Starcaster lol. Acoustics are the main cheap guitars I tell people to avoid, some of those are just horrible and will more than likely turn a new player away.

@freshman1212 4 года назад

My 2nd guitar circa 2008 was an Ibanez GAX70 and I LOVED that guitar. This GAX looks killer, way more classy than the one I had. I would love to have one again, but I'm sure whoever ends up with this will have a wonderful guitar

@guyfromkerala3577 4 года назад

I was so disappointed to know that it's only inside the US.

@zachrogers1985 4 года назад

I have 7 kids and they all play a instrument we would love to put this in our collection.

@arctech8501 4 года назад

Always liked Ibanez for the price

@JustinSchweitzer-Mongo- 4 года назад

I’m new to the channel but find your videos very helpful. For a guy with a lot of questions you have a lot of answers and I appreciate that. Thank you very much and keep up the great work!

@MrMortadelas 4 года назад

The more important question is: If you know how to set up a guitar exactly what pick-ups you want, is there a reason to buy anything other than a cheap guitar?

@dyingslowly666 4 года назад

I agree I love Seymour Duncan's I'd rather save the cash and buy cheap and then buy a set of Duncan's that I would use and maybe use the cash i saved to up grade wiring and hardware you can find some amazing hardware for a good price same with wiring and pickups

@BigEdWo 4 года назад

cheap guitars are okay. but buy a great amp. and forget the pickups. they don't change the world. you will sound as good as your amp does. promise.

@renanterezan9922 4 года назад

I agree with big ed over here

@MrMortadelas 4 года назад

@@BigEdWo Cab>Pickups>Amp>Boost>>woods for me. That is as long as the amp is at least decent. My band has forbidden me to use other pickups because "they sound great but they don't sound like me".

@misterknightowlandco 4 года назад

@@BigEdWo big ed is correct. A Glarry strat through a dumble will sound tons better than a 63 strat through a line 6 spider. Think of it this way. The guitar is the controller and the amp is the xbox.

@seanedwards773 4 года назад

This is the coolest giveaway that I've seen! It's a super cool thing to get on it's own and then there are a few videos on setup, electronics, etc. I am staying tuned for the next one like this! So damn cool! I hope you get a lot more subscribers for this type of thing! Maybe next time do a 2nd hand scrap heap guitar and repaint in collaboration with Brad Angrove or someone like that! I have really enjoyed this channel!

@thedreamclockproject1113 4 года назад

I am a believer that cheaper guitars upgraded are the way to go. Interested in the follow up videos !

@timmiller4205 4 года назад

Mel Lindstrom I absolutely love to mod the lower end Guitars

@williamwhite1957 4 года назад

Love that you’re giving back to your viewers!!!’

@SqueakyHuevos 2 года назад

I bought a used AX60 a year ago for $50 bucks and totally transformed it. It's a great platform to mod. I ended up replacing the bridge and stoptail with a roller and TP-6 adjustable, Bournes 500k pots & 50's wiring, and a set of cheap Fleor alnico 5 humbuckers, locking tuners, bone nut. I also shimmed the neck .050 and did a full fret level. It was a good guitar before, now it's awesome

@debbielongton1145 4 года назад

I'm a huge fan of of taking 200 platforms and Moding them. I gig with a Squire Affinity Tele that I Keefed, reversed the control plate, bumped the pots up, put 18:1 tuners and a Graph Tech nut. Awesome work horse. I would love to get this Ibanez to pair it with

@davidwilson7042 4 года назад

Forgot to add, one of the neat things about what you're doing here is that those who are newer players can learn about modification. That's a skillset all of us need. Not just for modding an inexpensive guitar, but in general. Cool.

@edwardshort5532 4 года назад

It's a beautiful guitar. I used to have an old gibson sg i picked up at a pawnshop. Adjusted the truss rod. Calibrated the intubation, and leveled the frets. It was so beautiful sounded awsome and the action was so close a man with only 1 hand could play

@youssefkasim7556 4 года назад

Appreciate how much passion you put in your videos.

@LJA46 4 года назад

Been playing 45 years and I love the idea of upgrading an inexpensive axe! Can't wait to see the finished product! Happy New Year!

@VenancioPortalatin 4 года назад

the quality control in less expensive gear has gotten lightyears better than when I first started playing. I'd proudly rock that guitar. Especially after all the amazing mods you're gonna do to it.

@humbucker1414 4 года назад

That looks surprisingly good for $200! I'm more than happy to provide a loving home for it and video it playing out on some small gigs this summer.

@timmoore173 4 года назад

For 200 bucks, block inlays and binding is sweet to me!

@michaelp9621 4 года назад

I liked your comment about older beginner guitars were almost unplayable. That is so true, folks today have it so much better.

@DIYsCool 4 года назад

Beginner guitarist here and I am super excited to hear the before and after of the pickup and wiring swaps. My fingers are crossed as well.

@josephmanley6965 4 года назад

Thanks for the no nonsense approach to modern guitars. I mostly own “partscaster” guitars but they shine! Use good components through a good amp! Magic!

@paintitmatt 4 года назад

Hi Dylan, I just want to say your videos are great, and chock full of no-nonsense accurate information. There's so much misinformation on the internet. It's refreshing. Thanks, and keep it up.

@GuillermoCarrasco 4 года назад

I ´ve done that. Buy a cheap but well made guitar, took it to a professional luthier, change tuners, or whatever he told me to change and then have a very nice guitar for a fraction of the price. Indeed, there was a company named Acme Guitars (I think) that used to do that thing with MIM Fenders, then they used to sell them with a profit and give their customers a very good guitar for live and/or studio stuff . It works.

@timmymartin7293 4 года назад

We are in the Golden age of guitars, more guitar, pedal and amp manufactures producing gear than ever before. Love the channel.

@mesoanarchy 4 года назад

With all you're doing to the guitar Dylan, it's going to feel and sound better than most brand new guitars, period. One suggestion - haven't scrolled through the comments so this may well have been suggested - a better bridge would be, IMO, the final part upgrade that makes that $200 Ibanez better than most brand new $1500 guitars... and that's if you're lucky enough to deal with a company that is willing to ensure the guitar will arrive with a proper intonation job and real attention paid to sharp fret ends to go with good parts and good wiring. Can't wait to see and hear the finished product! I found your channel fairly recently and enjoy your straight talk about everything from repair "how to" to upgrades to part comparisons. Hope you get to 30k subscribers soon!

@TeamUltraSlow 4 года назад

Good giveaway - taking something that is affordable and show how to do worthwhile mods. Got a Harley Benton Goldtop that was basically new for 100 bucks, put some Jihn Ho locking tuners on it and a pickup I had. Plays killer, stays in tune and sounds good. Can't beat it! They main thing is educating people on working on their own gear and realizing it's not all about high dollar. Keep it up Dylan!

@captaintony1227 4 года назад

I had a red one I upgraded. It played amazing!!! I gave it to a close friend because I want him to keep learning and I knew with that guitar he would stay with it ! I do miss it though. I might get another one day

@debsisson4559 4 года назад

Dylan, This is a good guitar. I received one as a service gift from my employer but it needed work. The local shop quoted me well over $100 and the tech said he would send it back if it was his. A friend put in 2 shims & a new nut to raise and straighten neck, better space strings then lowered action. Oh, and filed down those fret edges. Plays great now. I’m looking forward to watching your progress on this project. Cheers!

@fxsteen 4 года назад

i have a few low end guitars and have worked on them and have turned out awesome!!! just a little work and it will be worth it. i have squire, jackson that are fabulous. thanks for the opportunity and all your help!!!

@Dean-mq7wp 4 года назад

Since I’ve discovered your channel I’ve learned a huge deal on the inter workings of all things guitar....truly appreciate it!!

@rustyaxelrod 4 года назад

I’m nearly 60 years old, started playing in 5th grade. High school bands, bar bands for many years. I have never paid more than $800 for a guitar. The ONLY new one I bought was an Ibanez Roadstar II in about 1983, never bonded with it. Every other one came from a pawn shop. When it’s time for a new axe, I’d figure out what I could spend and start the auditions, playing whatever looked like a possibility and within my price range, going from one pawn shop to the next, sometimes taking a week or two to find the “right one”, sometimes it would be in the first place I stopped in. The instrument can give you certain inspiration and really affect how you play. If you’re really paying attention, you’ll know when it just clicks in a way you want to go with your playing. I was never concerned about how it looked, you may be different and if that matters to ya that’s cool, especially if you’re playing out in public I get it but anything was a possibility for me, it was always the feel and tone I was shopping for.

@partonkevin 4 года назад

I've routinely gigged with budget guitars such as Squiers, knock off strats, and cheap pawn shop junk. I played an opening slot with a major label band using a $40 pawn shop bass! I've actually considered this guitar in green! 30,000 subscriber contest

@Invert_Scrub 4 года назад

A proper setup goes such a long way. My cheapest guitar is an old First Act that suddenly plays decently and holds tune after a little TLC. It could stand to have new tuners and a pickup swap, but one thing at a time.

@electroKrunch 4 года назад

You're right, cheap doesn't necessarily mean bad! I've got sub $200 guitars that'll clean up fine, one I've been playing almost daily without my setup. I'll do what's required on these myself & have great playing/sounding axes for well less than market. Thanks for another great vid, Dylan , keep 'em coming!

@72dodge340 4 года назад

You (we) made the right choice. This guitar is awesome. I like the color better in this video than it showed on the website. Looking forward to this one. It's amazing how far inexpensive guitars have come recently. I wish these were available when I started decades ago.

@cellardwellerproductions5125 4 года назад

You are on the downhill slide for 30,000 subscribers Dylan. Piece of cake. The mods sound pretty boss too. Looking forward to seeing more of this. Enjoyed the Squire shootout. Actually have been shopping around for a Tele and that was timely.

@davidjenkins899 4 года назад

Gonna be a great guitar. While price can determine what you get, it doesn’t control what it can be. I think it would be great with a bigsby style Trem on it. But that’s just me.

@thedaver8 4 года назад

Awesome! Thanks for hosting this giveaway! Looking forward to hearing it when you upgrade it!

@macdoofus3904 4 года назад

Hoping you do video for each upgrade and yes would love to also see a vid on dressing the fret ends.

@kevinmatthews9469 4 года назад

I've watched a few of your other videos, and I am glad to subscribe. I look forward to seeing the transformation. Thank you for doing this for your subscribers.

@willwolfinger2770 4 года назад

I'm glad I came across your videos. They're really informative and entertaining. I found you because I'm planning on swapping pots in my guitar. I've watched a bunch of your videos since then. Thanks for all the information and keep up the great work!

@DayRider76 4 года назад

I just got a Harley Benton SC kit guitar so I can gain some practice working through the issues and learn some new things. It does have some problems, mostly needing better parts. The neck and frets are not one of them! The neck sanding, fingerboard, binding and fret work is absolutely beautiful. The nut took me 5 min to work out. The double action truss rod is greased lightning. The wood of the body looks great, but the pre drilled holes leave some to be desired. I was hoping to need some fret work and have the body right. What I got was perfect frets and a body that needs reworked? I guess the universe decided the direction I need to go!

@EJ_7715 4 года назад

The binding really sets this off. Looks like a great platform to build on.

@mikebills9414 4 года назад

One of my favorite guitars is a Squier Tele that I replaced the pick ups, tuners, switch, and pots, and added a orange drop cap. The neck and body are just fine, once the frets were dressed. All the mods I did were way less expensive than buying a comparable Fender would have been.

@allgrainbrewer10 4 года назад

I think that a video on how to do your own basic setup would be great. If that was your first guitar, you’re not just $200 in. You’ve also had to buy an amp and at least one cable. Another $75 to $100 for a pro setup might not be within your budget. I know that when I first started, there was no way I could have afforded that.

@mybluesable 4 года назад

Sounds good out of the box. Can't wait to hear it after you add to it.

@michaelogden5958 4 года назад

Yeah, please do a setup video. There are lots of them out there, but I think there are little things each of us can learn by seeing a variety of different techniques. Thanks!

@driveandsurvive 4 года назад

Hi Dylan. Thanks for all the great videos. I also watch (follow) two other guitar gurus and as much as I like their work, you take it to the next level with accurate technical aspects that suit my needs as a new guitarist (acoustic only at present) and aspiring Luthier. Really like the tone on the budget 200 dollar Ibenez and agree that its great value - some lucky US resident will be happy. I'd like to see more videos on the selection and wiring of different types of pickups and switching. I'm leaning towards my first build having a neck humbucker, middle single coil and bridge humbucker with each pickup being splitable. Thanks again for the great videos.

@chrose1201 4 года назад

To paraphrase what Dylan said, cheap guitars these days are light years ahead of what they were when I was a kid! Even a cheap Ibanez like this one is still pretty good. After he fixes it up it will be an awesome guitar! Nice giveaway.

@dylanuribe5693 4 года назад

the first time i buoght a guitar was on internet, so i did not had high expectations for a cheap guitar, but i was a newbie and i did not wanted a high quality guitar. But the cheap guitar sounded actually pretty good, i could improve the sound with a better amp and some pedals. So i think it is worth if you do not know how much time you are going to invert practicing.

@capecodcdog 4 года назад

Dylan, thanks for doing this. Looking forward to seeing you do the mods.. and please enter me in the contest. Thanks and Merry Christmas!

@TheVINMAN531 4 года назад

The thing that I think that should be done is to ask what gauge strings that people prefer and set it up that way.Not everybody likes 10's or 9's.Thank you.

@Majik53 4 года назад

I agree. If you do set it up for 10s, at least provide the original nut when its given away so it can be reversed if wanted.

@TheVINMAN531 4 года назад

Hey.Thanks for your reply.I know that in the world of guitar players with huge hands that they prefer heavy duty strings.I'm a player that joined the ranks of guitarists such as Billy Gibbons and the likes,the lighter the strings, the better I like them.

@EricMerrow 4 года назад

Hey Dylan, I love your channel dude! I'm a new subscriber but I've already gotten so much value out of the videos you've been doing, so thank you very much! Keep it up!

4 года назад

Wow, that was the one I voted for, too. Really not a bad looking guitar for the money. But a fret dress, set up and upgrade to Bourns will make a big difference.

@Astronomater 4 года назад

can find good specimens if you search long enough or pay for a set up. I paid extra for sweetwater to do a set up on a new squier P bass this year. Came retaped and double boxed two days later and was still in tune so they obviously inspected it. Plays great too with no buzzing or fret wire issues.

@Attack16 4 года назад

I agree with Dagwood Dogwood. with a good setup, the Ibanez could be a fun player to continue to learn on, and experiment with. There is something to be gained by using an inexpensive guitar to learn how to fret level and other upgrades yourself without worrying about destroying an expensive guitar. Plus practicing scales and other drills are best on a beater since re-fretting a high end guitar is cost prohibitive. Looks like a good Fishman Fluence project to me. Excellent choice Dylan, though in the spirit of buying an inexpensive guitar with the intent to upgrade, a Chapman ML Standard series is also an excellent choice. little more in cost, but setup out of the box is excellent.

@clarkbabin9799 4 года назад

That would great to ring in the new year. Especially since it's my birthday on the first of the year. I can do the set up myself and I've got the tools to clean up the fret ends.

@roncrandall 4 года назад

I've got a cheap Rondomusic guitar that I've had for years, and I love it. It cost me about $300 +/-. Sounds better now with the pickups I installed and doing a proper setup. I wouldn't trade it now for ALMOST anything.

@robsherfey4582 4 года назад

A vid about setting up a guitar, regardless of price, would be awesome. I understand that "cheaper/beginner" guitars will need more work, but the more you know the better.

@jasonnugent5231 4 года назад

Super cool of you to do this !!!! Very nice guitar and I would love to rock out on it!!!! I was one of those guys u mentioned about not being a subscriber to your channel but watch your videos, lol well I'm a subscriber now so I"ll know when your new vids come up. Thanks for the entertainment and look forward to your upcoming videos 🎸

@michaelinglis8516 4 года назад

I don't know if you remember our talk but this is kinda like we were talking about (content I thought would be really cool to see). My guitars are $400 give or take and I upgrade everything besides the wood lol, fret level, set up, tuners, pups, bridge, electronics, new wiring with extra dpdt switches often lol, it's almost as fun as actually playing it to mod it lol. They all are recording quality guitars now.

@TheLeadG 4 года назад

I’m an Ibanez fanboy tbh, but I can definitely say that, in most cases any guitar can be fixed if you have the few tools required, sharp fret ends, high action, fret leveling. Many things just take a couple tools and a file. 30,000 subscriber contest.

@aaronjohnson7364 4 года назад

Eager to see the process of upgrading the guitar! I never really think about Ibanez when it comes to an LP or SG style, but it looks like a great platform for an upgrade.

@TheAtariCreep 4 года назад

Aside from the nit pick stuff these guitars are built really well. Perfect for a student. As they grow the guitar can grow teaching the user not only how to play but maintain and upgrade. All valuable skills.

@jonnyhepcat 4 года назад

Can’t wait to be along for the ride! I would like to see some instructions on dressing fret ends.

@yaksmanj5597 4 года назад

Hi Dylan thank you for your videos. I have learned a lot from you. Can you do a video on pickup covers? How do they effect tone? Cheers

@johnathan.jerusik 4 года назад

I always love upgrading less expensive guitars. I have a 100 squire that feels and plays amazing. I did a couple of updates now it's a awesome guitar. But I need to learn about frets. That would be cool to see a fret working tutorial

@martaberry3370 4 года назад

And the reason you are approaching 30k subscribers is because of your no nonsense, no BS method of explaining what it takes to make great tone happen. I personally have learned a lot from you. Thank you!

@keithperkins3798 4 года назад

For a $200 guitar, it sounds really good. I have several guitars and basses I use for work as a church musician that are valued at $1000 up to $4000, but the one bass I use the most is a $300 Squier 5 string jazz that is professionally set-up and all original. It sounds great.

@krystledawne 4 года назад

A good setup is key on an inexpensive instrument, a video for beginner setup and fret dressing would be cool. I’d love to have something to point people towards when starting out.

@nixternal 4 года назад

I absolutely love the color of that guitar & I cannot wait to hear it with the Centerpunch pickups!

@danmarshall3089 4 года назад

Hey Dylan thats a cracking guitar hope you get to that 30k soon love the channel can't wait to see bigger and greater things from you

@mc5228 4 года назад

Love the channel. It inspired a friend and I to do a full build. Would really appreciate a videos on what using different wire might due to sound in pots. Ie. 22 v 26 gauge for wiring, how to pick quality wires etc.

@chadwickhurlburt6529 4 года назад

My son picked out a Jem Jr. for his Christmas present. As a lifelong Ibanez player, I was overjoyed. As a responsible parent, I had mixed feelings about a first guitar being something with an inexpensive floyd rose style trem. If he proves himself to be serious about playing and he actually continues to love the Jem, then I know what must happen next. I will have to save up to buy him a proper Japanese made Jem at some point in the future.

@toddsealcomics 4 года назад

Would love to see your take on how to address those sharp fret ends. That fix goes a long way toward making any guitar awesome. And this Ibanez looks terrific already.

@LivingWithGiantsband 4 года назад

I agree that you don’t have to spend a large amount of money to get a great feeling guitar. I’ve owned some guitars that were custom shops and I can honestly tell you that my guitars that I spent less than $500 can either go toe to toe with the big boys or even completely blow them over. Love and care of the instrument will ultimately be the determining factor for the feel and playability of the guitar in my opinion

@theroguetomato5362 4 года назад

I love getting cheap and used guitars to set up and then mod. I also like to build partscasters starting with an unfinished body. If I had the tools, I'd try to build a guitar from scratch, but that'll never happen. I'm still having fun. I'd love to see what you do with this Ibanez.

@scottakam 4 года назад

I've fixed up several low end guitars and it is a great experience if you have never done it before. They did sound much better for a not too much money. You just have to watch the economics of it. Putting $200-$300 of parts into a $200 guitar still gives you a guitar that is worth about $200 if you sell it. Save the original parts so you can put them back in if you want to sell it. I think buying a used but better guitar and fixing it up is a better way to go. You can get a used Mexican Strat (or similar other brands) for about $300 which is a better starting point for an upgrade guitar. I 100% agree with you on setting any guitar up properly. I do believe that every guitar player should learn how to setup a guitar on their own. It's not very difficult and is a great way to learn about guitars. Plus you can save a lot of money over the years.

@guitargreg1015 4 года назад

Sounded pretty good, awesome color. Will be fun watching the modifications to this guitar.

@alexisdrosopoulos 4 года назад

Great video man. Perfect giveaway for the end of the year. I too believe that a cheap guitar can be turned into a great guitar with some tlc. Having set up both expensive and relatively cheap guitars I must say that I find greater joy setting up the cheap guitar because I know that this will dramatically change the way the "cheap" guitar feels. Then change the electronics, the tuners and the nut and voilà a 200 dollar guitar + 200 dollars in parts and a lot of love and the guitar is playing like a 1000 dollar guitar. Can't wait for the next part of the series. Keep up the good work!

@yegortimofeyenko8757 4 года назад

Great color on this guitar! You should put a drop D tuner key on the bass E string - those are always fun to use. The best part about this guitar, however, will be your pickups ;)

@ll0090 4 года назад

I love the way that guitar looks! Awesome color combo, been eyeing those already 😀

@robertclarkguitar 4 года назад

Nice video as always man. This model is a model a buddy of mine has and loves. CCJmusic you can hear his work. This is nice bro. I hope to get one one day!!! Peace.

@ccjmusic 4 года назад

Robert Clark I don’t own this particular model, but you should definitely find an AX/AR style and try it, you will wonder why you didn’t get one earlier.

@rafamoraes82 4 года назад

For me it sounds and looks really cool. As you said, a couple of minor flaws should be expected like the sharp fret ends. But that´s totally fixable.

@NeoRichardBlake 4 года назад

Very excited about this. I've been eyeballing this guitar ever since I finally. Figured out what it is a couple of weeks ago. 😁 Love that body style.

@jlore6344 4 года назад

Looks good and it is gonna play super once done. I am super excited to follow this. Thanks for doing this.

@lewisbeeman 4 года назад

My daughter would love this guitar. It fits her personality

@ChrisHendrix117 4 года назад

This is the one I was most excited about! There’s so many good reasons to choose a cheaper guitar and mod it. Absolutely would love to see a video on dressing fret ends!!!