Playing a Guitar That Nobody knows About...And It's FANTASTIC! 

Well this guitar was a pleasant surprise! 1. Tones - 2:36 2. Guitar Teardown - 5:32 3. One Minute Solo - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8REfJ6rK5CE.html It really took me off guard how meticulous this guitar was!

Thank you for your attention. We will continue to make higher guitars for you to choose from.

As a Chinese, I must say that Shijie makes excellent guitars. And it is not we can not make good instruments, it is just because the big brands always set their cheap products to be manufactured in China and Indonesia. But we have some high ends native brands and can make better guitars at the same price as the big brands.

Holy cow! Man you took that pickguard off and my jaw dropped. Very beautiful instrument

WOW!! As soon as the pick guard came off I knew this was a winner. None of any of the major manufacturers do this, I always have to upgrade the shielding, but not this guitar. Amazing job and HUGE kudos to these guys!! Fender/Gibson you've both have been OWNED!!

It certainly is awesome when you bring brands and guitars that are underrated into the limelight! Great to see it getting the full in depth analysis! indeed! Awesome in performance!

what a fantastic guitar, thanks for bringing us manufacturers who deserve to be spotlighted by there quality and attention to detail and not ripping us off. Im in the camp that likes something unique and different to the main stream this guitar would be right up my street. continue making great informative videos Darrell. All the best from the UK

I appreciate your guitar un-snobbery. It’s something the world needs more of. *Subscribed*

When a company finishes the cavity's like this company did you know they are quality concerned. I did residential wiring for years and always made the fuse panel a work of art.....nobody probably ever noticed but that wasn't why I did it. Thanks for the great video's

I just received my sea green guitar and it looks and feels amazing. The colour is beautiful and the neck is flawless. I spent 6 hours finishing my frets on my custom guitar with half the tool catalog from Stewart Mack and it is no where near as precise and "polished" as these on the Shijie guitar. I have top end guitars from Fender, Music man, Gretsch, and Martin and this one holds it's own to them. It is hard to describe how it feels but it reminded me of the solid and quality feeling I got going from trading my Ford Tempo for a Lexus ls400. One thing to add as well is their communication was prompt and detailed and I always felt in the loop with my order. This video is an accurate representation of the guitar I received in quality and tone except for the songs but that is solely due to my skill level as a player. I was hoping it would make me sound as good as Darrell but alas it only inspires me to practice more and hope.

Great review. Darrell, you are by far my favorite “guitar guy” on the web. I have watched dozens of videos by others, and even more on your channel, and find your knowledgeable and friendly narratives very informative and entertaining. Please keep doing what you’re doing and thank you so much for all that you do! BD in Dallas, TX

I’m very impressed. That shielding job was flawless and requires amazing skill to do that under production line pressure. The brass block and squared cavities were eye widening as well. Definitely checking out the company.

Very nice build quality , and attention to detail ! I am amazed at the quality ! I would love to after watching the video , it feels like the it is a bargin at the price range !

Wow! More wows than I've ever heard from Darrell!! And rightfully so!!

Killer sounds Darrell! We are long past the days when having a big name brand on the headstock equates to quality. This smaller builders are every bit as good or better than those costing multiple times as much. I loved your message at the end too! Keep on rocking.

Ok. I received my new "White" one today. Actually, it is a very pretty light cream color. Even better. The gig bag is the most padded and nicest one I've ever had. It actually came with some extra parts and a second set of strings. I was kept in the loop as far as delivery continuously by the rep from the company while waiting for delivery. Excellent job with that. Now to the guitar. FANTASTIC. Exactly like the one in the video. I paid for it, if anyone is wondering. All the build quality is top notch. Playability is excellent. Finish had no flaws. The one thing that surprised me on the sound was how deep a tone was there. Wasn't expecting that from a Strat-type guitar. Even nicer. Totally happy with the guitar and the buying process.

Like you, I totally wasn't expecting the electronics cavities to be treated so well, that's top notch. Thanks for highlighting this guitar Darrell

I was impressed as well. The shielding made me do a double take! It was all well constructed and that neck was perfect. Thanks for the introduction to this brand. Going to explore now. Out if the park as usual Darrell. Thanks!

I'm getting the urge to buy. What a beautiful guitar, amazing work. I'm a guitar tech, so I'm just as blown away by what I saw as well. That guitar must be an absolute blast to modify. Maybe a nice hot bridge pickup to increase versatility. Guitar really doesn't need anything. Just a matter of taste. You go Shijie!

When you took off that pick guard. I was like "holy mother". Everything is clean and beautifully done. I hope they stay that way. And if they do. They will for sure make a name worldwide.

Bridge pickup is really cool, it sounds really good on that setup. Better than most of the stratocasters that I've tried

That skunk stripe... so nice. They seem to make a lot of cool guitars.

I had the same exact reaction when you pulled the pickguard off and we saw how clean everything was. I would have assumed it MIGHT have the back of the guard shielded, at best. That is one of the best shielding jobs I've seen, VERY well done, no loose wiring, an actual decent tremolo block, etc.

This is a great guitar! I have a Shijie vintage white STE and its awesome! All the bells and whistles. DBG thanks for the review! I never thought I could get a custom style guitar but this is the real deal.

I know Strats well and this one I'm very impressed with.

Wow! That says a lot to me when people go that far to produce and real nice instrument you know someone put their personal time and took pride in it!

dude...l luv your channel. So informative & done in a cheery & knowledgeable way. Also... I like how you balance big brands with unknowns and the pro-level specialised stuff. 100% rock-on dude.

I just got mine two days ago. I was stunned by the high quality and overall good looks of this instrument. This is one hell of a nice guitar! Well done, Shijie! I am impressed.

I want this guitar I think we just saw what was in Marcellus Wallace briefcase it was the nice gold foil wrap behind the pickguard.

WOW!!! VERY nice guitar! Thnx for the info Darrell!

I never cease to be amazed at the wonderful guitars you find for such really good value! Thanks for another stellar review!! 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

Wow. Very impressed. The attention to detail and craftmanship is great. I'd buy one of these in a heartbeat.

I discovered this brand and model thanks to this excellent video and ordered one immediately. What a fantastic discovery! I received it today. It's even better than expected and I don't exaggerate. Even the gigbag, as another reviewer said, is the best I've seen. The guitar finish is perfect, the sound is exactly what I wanted. Can't stop playing or watching it! It comes with a few goodies, including a set of strings and.. standard tuners for those who don't like the locking tuners! Congratulations to Enxi guitars! I'll probably purchase another one. No, two! Or three, maybe? And of course, sell most of my other guitars who now look so cheap...

These were listing for $650 plus $145 for shipping on Alibaba. For that price, it had better be fantastic because returns will probably be difficult if there is a problem. I'd be more likely to buy one if they had U.S. dealers.

Wow! The attention to detail on that is Fantastic! It also sounds great!

Thank you Darrell for the look at the craftsmanship. As u know , it’s everything. Great video

Full size pots and heavily shielded with the copper tape.Pretty impressive plus there's like a flame maple skunk stripe .Not bad....

Wow! Nice color! love the tone, the trem seems nice,.

Wow, great find Darrell! I added Shijie to my list of favs on Alibaba. Such a rarity to find craftmanship of that level for that low price.

I'm completely stunned by thus. Another superb video Darrell.

Wow, this guitar sounds great! I just wish there would be dark blue, dark green, red or brown coat with white guard for this model. I don't like the actual colors, but I'm still considering a new purchase, so I will see what they throw this or next year.

Love finding new builders like this. I make guitars and buy lots of different brands. Definately not a brand snob, I ended up picking up one of these guitars based on the reviews. Look forward to getting it!

Eye opening video. Thank you for such amazing videos. Bless your heart. You're truly eduacting and in turn liberating mythical mindsets.. Wonderful Shiji guitar works. Respects.

Thank you Darrell. Your videos are always spot on. No silly shredding.

I was gonna hate because everything you demo is "fantastic," but in this case, I have to agree. That was really well made.

Wow! Great sound and then all the nice surprises inside. The shielding was like damned artwork in itself!😮 You won't hear much microphonics on that one, no matter how you crank it.😁👍 I'm truly impressed with the build quality, especially for coming out of China... I'd buy one.😉😊

I absolutely love your guitar reviews. I learned so much from seeing you tear them down. Thanks soooo much!❤️

I bought my Shijie STE at the beginning of December and received it on 12/27. It’s amazing! I bought it in vintage white with stainless steel frets, a nickel covered humbucker in the bridge, and Gotoh locking tuners. It’s a beast! I have a Suhr Classic pro with similar specs. The playability is very close to my Suhr. The feel is the same on the strings. Only feel difference is the radius. The shijie is 12” compared to the 9-12” on the Suhr. Both are great. The neck profile is more of a d shape which still feels very comfortable. With really low action I get no buzzing and no fretting out. Mo was a great guy to work with to get this guitar. Very good company and high quality guitars that compare to high end s style guitars in the US.

Very attracted to their "non fine tuner" floyd guitars - it has all the features I'd want. Shipping is very pricy and their "warranty" page is blank though.

Hey Darrell (or anyone who has ordered one of these) - any idea what the finish is? Nitro? Poly? Thanks!

Wow I've been watching consistently for do long and just now realized I never subscribed!! Your videos teach me so much and help me improve . I love your attitude and knowledge this channel is by far my favorite guitar channel!

Even a 63yo rookie to playing, and receiving my own Omen 6, it should instantly take your breath away, seeing the elex & hardware. Agree with Darrell. And I'm going to keep this instrument in my mind as the benchmark. Great analysis! Thanx!!

Well as promised....My unboxing review. Received my Shijie guitar last night (Nov8) and man I was impressed! Didn’t order a case...but it came with one anyhow! Soft gigbag style case that, I have to say is very nice! I ordered the same color/model as Darrell and it looks/ feels great in person too! Spent all night breakin her in...plays, feels and sounds just awesome! Couldn’t be more pleased! Also, like some have mentioned...they included a few goodies (some locking strap hardware, extra strings, some picks, and a really cool miniature wood guitar body that’s hollowed out so you can use it as a tray! Too cool! Paided $650 plus $150 for shipping. Ordered Oct 6? Got it yesterday November 8, so pretty quick, especially considering it was built just for me! Was slightly worried about this purchase, as I’ve been wanting a great strat style axe to add to my ‘81 LP custom I’ve played since early ‘90s. But Exni (Shijie) came through! Played everything from John Mayer to Floyd to Dire Straits to Hendrix on it for its maiden voyage...all sounded freakin awesome! Thanks Darrell for bringing such great instruments into the light for the rest of us to treasure! If you are on the fence...its a complete and utter YES!

This brand knew what they were doing when they sent their product to Darrell. Prices are gonna go up on these for sure. Really nice guitar. Seems like everything is of high quality.

Nicely done, and a great reminder of the universal quality craftsmanship that exists beyond the major brands.

Bought one with locking tuners and stainless steel frets. Other than a slightly tight D string nut slot it was flawless. It is old school Strat with no tone control on the bridge pickup. I took it to my tech that installed a 250k no load Fender tone pot with the bridge and middle pickups hooked up to it. He also did a complete setup, fixed the nut issue, and now it plays and sounds great. As a final touch I installed a Graph Tech string tree in place of the steel tree. The Graph Tech tree is self-lubricating so you never have to think about it. The guitar now plays and sounds great.

Darrell: "Manufacturers probably don't like it when I take their guitars apart." Shijie Guitars: I double dog dare you.

I Was about to say suhr

Hey, Darrell! Thanks for the video on this manufacturer. I was blown away on the quality and attention to detail this Chinese guitar maker has made to these guitars. I agree with you, I have some high end guitars as well and they don't use the parts these guys use especially at the price Shijie sells their guitar for. Like, big brass sustain blocks, stainless steel frets, copper shielding throughout the body electronic cavity, quality woods, etc. I checked out their website and I have to say, I wish I would have found out about these guys sooner. Thanks again!

NICE new digs, I just love the setup you have there!

God damn do I want one of these. Thanks Darrell. My next guitar.

Thank you Thank you Thank you for what you said at 14:50 , I really appreciate.

I'd love one! looks amazing and that spec is superb, and the colour 👍

Wow! That was awesome! I am very intrigued by the maker. Thanks again for a great review🤘🏽🤘🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

and the neck is not just baked maple, its quarter sawn as well.. amazing... stable as a rock....

That interior cavity is like the holy grail of stock cavities. Looks like a custom.

Sounds good, looks good. The logo is nice too. I'm totally sold. Gonna get this for sure. Thanks for reviewing this piece, man.

Wow! Both those reveals were astounding! Didn't expect that AT ALL! I'm not in the market one bit- so of course I'm going to buy one now at that price!

Totally impressed by this guitar and your complete review, thank you!!

I just got mine today and its a work of art ! it is flawless and sound just great also set up was spot on. and the gig bag is the best i've seen it is super padded, plushed finish inside with heavyduty construction. I bought it via alibaba and everything went smootly. very good costumer service dealing with Mo at enxi guitars. thanks you Darrell Braun Guitar for your exellent review. I also live in Canada and the shipping was very fast with UPS. If I had a guitar shop ,I would proudly sell their product. I could go on for ever just describing the details of the wood grain on the neck but I got to go play it again !

Really impressed with this guitar. Glad you did dismantle it shows how a good guitar can be made.

love this video, it changing my perspective that an unknown brand may not be outdone in quality with a well-known brand. Thx

Wait a minute...You keep your pedals in a drink cooler !! Wow..How cool is that ! 😎🎸

This is beautifully put together, so clean inside, better than any Fender I've seen. Want one so badly now. Did you purchase it or was it given to you to demo?

Incredible guitar. Incredible review. You’re great at what you do. Thanks!

Good informative disertation and review of a quality guitar , .....Thanks ! would never have found out about them. Loved your final comments ,............

Enxi were A1 to deal with. My Daphne Blue STE Strat (same as vid) is immaculate in every way, This company has nailed it, a high end quality instument. Even with US dollar conversion and freight costs to Aus, for me its a seriously great guitar for the money. From order to receiving guitar all smooth. I had high hopes based on the video and it is an absolutely beautiful instrument in every way. Im already thinking about another order. If your undecided, these guys have got it spot on right!!!!!! Nick (Aussie) paid for myself FYI

Hi Darrell, thanks for demo. Beautiful guitar, high end made. But I don't like the tones. At 1st I thought the pick ups were noiseless like the Fender ones. Looking at those Japan made pick ups, could they be ceramic instead of alnico ? DC resistance measure could help sorting this question. Final questipn is: does this guitar have any Mojo ? Will you keep it ? Edit: Shijie is a brand manufactured by Enxi guitars who also manufactures for Black Pearl guitars. Hard to find how to order one.

Wow man. Thank you for doing this video!!🙏🏻😁

Wow Darrell, That guitar IS completely awesome. For $700 its comparable to several thousands of dollars worth. The attention to perfection they put into that guitar is extremely impressive! You didn't even have to sell me on it, just you opening it up and looking with us, showed us all the perfection and thoughts and caring that went into the building, creation, and execution of that Beautiful guitar. That's one of the most beautiful guitars I've seen yet. That neck is completely gorgeous I cant get over it. Thank you for showing us that guitar and introducing us to that brand SHEJIE.

That is not the typical aliexpress $100 special.... that looks to be a damn fine quality instrument.

The treble side bridge stud is pulling out.

Wow, they had me at vintage tuners and a 2-point trem. Are they reading my mind? As always great video, Darrell.

Nice review! You forgot to notice or to mention the perfect tight quartersaw grain neck wood. It is a game-changer for long-lasting playability. You can get this feature only in Gibsons, Fender custom shop guitars or high-end instruments like Suhr, Tom Anderson, etc.

If this is truly how their general production guitars are then I'm about to own another Strat.

5:34- "We're gonna take a closer look at this guitar.....by tearing it apart." Good lord! Darrell's turned into Trogly!!!!

Soli Deo Gloria for such people as you. Be blessed. This one guitar was just amazing and its sound was so cool and clean. It can be also easily seen that music is your passion and you are just a good person. Have a great Day, afternoon or whatever it is at this time (it is 10 pm i Poland now) by the way I must Say that this is a really good and interesting channel. Keep UP the good work 😀

Its solid trad strat construction reminds me of the year 1 (1985) East German Marlin Sidewinders and Slammers before production shifted to Korea. They are beautiful, solid, amazingly robust magnet backed pickups, beasts of awesomeness.

I’d love more of these videos with unknown brands!

11:58 Ayyy, D’addario strings. 😬👍

Just like everyone else, I am blown away. Now I need to shop at the website and get me one.

Just from Mr. Braun's playing, you can tell he really liked that guitar!! Thanks for posting!

I agree with Darell's comments on not punishing makers due to political differences. A great guitar is a great guitar, irregardless of where they come from, as long they are of high quality and value for money. Thumbs up for the unbiased honest review!

Is it possible that they issued you a flawless guitar because they knew it would be reviewed by you? I wonder if I would get the same craftsmanship??? By the way! Great Video - I’ve shared it with guitar enthusiasts friends!

Really want one! The day I got an get locking tuners for my Strat I find this video! Holy cow!!! Love it!

As a subscriber to your channel, i have learned alot from you, im so happy i have watched your videos, those tips, reviews were so helpful, i do not see those in free, thank you alot

Top end instrument for about 1/4 the price. Nice

Charvel has roasted maple on some of their models, beautiful guitars those guys make!

If this had a darker fingerboard I would consider it perfect for my taste but this thing is outrageous. It sounded fantastic. Can’t wait to listen with good headphones. I may have to get one. Another Great video man.

Thanks for first introducing everyone to this amazing brand Darrell. I just bought my 8th Shijie lol