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
Жыл бұрын
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
7 ай бұрын
I had a black v220t. I saved money for almost a year to get it fully kited out, $680 in 1986.
@VoxMax1200
3 жыл бұрын
I use Yamaha Pacifica 112 almost 20 years. A pretty good alternative for Fender Stratocaster. I am very satisfied. Great video!
@leslawrenson
3 жыл бұрын
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
3 жыл бұрын
Burny, Fernandes same👍👍
@kellybates1972
8 ай бұрын
Kirk Hammett played a Fernandes early in his career.
@gemini2012100
5 жыл бұрын
The stupidest guitar shape is the reversed flying V.
@snakebitemcghee4959
5 жыл бұрын
Reverse flying V and you get "the face"lol
@RobertWJackson
5 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@gemini2012100
5 жыл бұрын
@@snakebitemcghee4959 Lol You're right about that.
@dalton7145
5 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@dystopiagear6999
5 жыл бұрын
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.
@wjniemi
4 жыл бұрын
+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.
@johnphillycheesegrind9598
Жыл бұрын
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
@stonefreews
Жыл бұрын
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
11 ай бұрын
I liked every Carvin I ever played.
@Metalbass10000
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@clarkbabin9799
5 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
Plays awesomely and is a basswood body
@StripperLicker
5 жыл бұрын
Yahama doesn't get the love and respect they deserve.
@RobertWJackson
5 жыл бұрын
Agreed.
@RobertWJackson
5 жыл бұрын
🤷🏻♂️
@trueknowledgeispower
4 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
I had a Yamaha SG 1500 back in the day that I absolutely loved. Wish I still had it.
@portuguesebeer5069
4 жыл бұрын
I had a white Vester "Rhoads" imitation for many years. It was made of plywood. Cheers from Portugal 🍺🤘
@roccos7642
5 жыл бұрын
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.
@DarthEcoli
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@thehunter24
5 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
noobynooberson just watched Darrell braun Guitar upgrade his one ☺
@thehunter24
5 жыл бұрын
@@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 жыл бұрын
@@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 жыл бұрын
noobynooberson can't remember exactly the model designation. But a short scale tele with glued neck and p90s. Looks well cool ☺
@ganazby
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@johntaylor7496
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for finally endorsing the reverse V. I knew you would come around. Gibson Norlin era single coils sound amazing.
@RobertWJackson
5 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@IETCHX69
5 жыл бұрын
You sat dead pan until I broke up laughing .
@dougcook7507
4 жыл бұрын
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...
@johnw5734
4 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
Check out the Music Man Majestys. You won’t be disappointed. 😉
@garrettallen7140
5 жыл бұрын
1985 Ibanez Flying V pro series. Picked one up about a year ago and love it
@ghfdt368
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@charly611pm
4 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
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!
@firebald2915
8 ай бұрын
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.
@jaronledbetter942
4 жыл бұрын
I love the “ Reverse V Face” 🤣 🤣🤣🤣 Keep spreading the good word !
@RobertWJackson
4 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@scottsalas9981
6 ай бұрын
Lame
@RobertWJackson
6 ай бұрын
Moist.
@JunkfoodZombieGuns
4 жыл бұрын
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. 😂
@mrax101
2 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
The shape doesn’t do it for everybody, but they sure do play nice.
@gummybearkiller1
Жыл бұрын
Had one too. Loved it until it was time to hang it on the wall.
@memyself4ever1
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@stevehogan8829
5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely 100% right about the Parker Fly Series. Best playing guitar I have...
@kitano0
5 жыл бұрын
I have a P44 that I think is beautiful, and plays as good as any high-end guitar I've ever played...
@juanlauda2300
5 жыл бұрын
Love being told I'm right, being a married man it's not something I hear very often...
@rnrsteev
11 ай бұрын
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.
@thedaver8
5 жыл бұрын
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.
@grahamokeefe9406
11 ай бұрын
A buddy of mine had a Parker Fly. I thought it was stupidly gimmicky, but he sounded great on it, and when I tried it out, I thought it played very nicely.
@michaelpetrak7427
4 жыл бұрын
I am lucky to have a Gibson Xr 1.... played by Steve Clark... the dirty fingers pick ups alone are amazing
@TheGalilee416
2 жыл бұрын
4:20 I was expecting the reverse Flying V Gibson to pop up on the screen hahah
@fistofthesnortstar
5 жыл бұрын
I got the chance to buy a Parker Fly original (1st run) years back, it's been my main since.
@IndyRockStar
Жыл бұрын
I finally found and bought a Fender Strat I didn't want to throw out the window. Oddly enough, it was an American Performer model. I had a American Professional and hated it. Had a Silver Sky SE, like it but took no inspiration from it. Played an American Ultra. The Ultra is bunch of modern bells and whistles, but to me not much substance. The American Performer sits in the sweet spot of American made quality, great feel, and a good sound. I will admit I barely got the guitar home before I ordered a set of Bare Knuckle Tryptech pickups. I adjusted the bridge to take 10 gauge strings. Now, I finally have single coil in my arsenal.
@bapro2371
5 жыл бұрын
A part 2 would definitely be awesome.
@RobertWJackson
5 жыл бұрын
If this video does well, I may do it!
@IETCHX69
5 жыл бұрын
I best sub , just in case .
@iainbuchanan5577
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@anthonyprice5596
5 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
@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 жыл бұрын
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.
@thebionicbassplayer
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@GearGasms
5 жыл бұрын
Such a relief to hear some positive guitar stuff! Lol - great video - right in your wheelhouse!
@RobertWJackson
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy!
@stevewise3286
5 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, glad you enjoyed it! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@ronaldmorton9897
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@lordmanshaft1112
4 жыл бұрын
Shoutout to EBMM Silhouettes. You can pick them up used in good condition for like 800-900 bucks all day long, and youre getting some insane quality at that price
@eddiejr540
5 жыл бұрын
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!!!!
@frankdiehl8749
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@pleasegrowabrain
5 жыл бұрын
Fernandez Retrorocket - the ultimate set neck super strat, including a sustainiac system.
@seancurtin5131
5 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more with Fernandez. I own a Montery Pro Elite with sustainer pickup and it's a sweet guitar.
@IndyRockStar
Жыл бұрын
I have a Gibson Les Paul 1959 M2M. After playing that guitar no other LP sounds as good.
@silentwhisperstudios7808
5 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
I agree brother
@mikemadden2729
5 жыл бұрын
I record on minidiscs, similar situation ... people don't want to borrow or steal them.
@benebluesman
4 жыл бұрын
I just picked up a pacifica tele copy. Had half a dozen mods in mind before it was even in my hands. $140 CAD. Thanks for boosting my confidence in my purchase.
@donkarnage6032
5 жыл бұрын
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.
@Jimbowlcoach
2 жыл бұрын
I like how you have the ones you liked on hand!
@trueknowledgeispower
4 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
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.
@rokinrandy
3 жыл бұрын
washburn in the 90s were top notch..The Db and the N4 davies among a few.Peavey in the 80s Vandenbergs a few other rare basss and guitars.The cheaper yamaha rgx before the paciffica were also pretty fast high output guitars. Who cared about gibson or fender back then right? The Japanese were building better Squires than Fender and they were making better Les pauls than we were..
@s0cializedpsych0path
3 жыл бұрын
Those parkers are really nice. Expensive, but nice.
@charliepayne9248
5 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
The Reverse V was actually quite comfortable to play sitting down ~~~
@RobertWJackson
5 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@willroland9811
5 жыл бұрын
@doobiewah357 ROFLMAO! YOU MESSIN WID DE BEST!!
@akeeperofoddknowledge4956
4 жыл бұрын
Interesting list! Knew about some but certainly not all! Thanks for sharing!
@georgerigberg4335
4 жыл бұрын
Godin guitars are under appreciated!
@johnmatthews5321
4 жыл бұрын
I love cats and guitars too George
@trueknowledgeispower
4 жыл бұрын
Godins are one of those guitars that you are married to after you buy one,.......horrible resale value.
@edgardargotte3280
4 жыл бұрын
Solo en acusticas casi nadie conoce las electricas godin
@neilswan8015
4 жыл бұрын
Probably because they don't really get endorsed
@ganazby
4 жыл бұрын
John McLaughlin played Godin Freeways for a couple of years.
@gergemall
4 жыл бұрын
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 .
@davidbanta7303
5 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
!!!! 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 жыл бұрын
@@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 жыл бұрын
Trevor Rabin of Yes put those Westone guitars on the map as he was endorsed by them.
@88_TROUBLE_88
4 жыл бұрын
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
@geezee1579
3 жыл бұрын
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
3 жыл бұрын
FGN MIJ...SO GOOD
@cmdredstrakerofshado1159
2 жыл бұрын
at 13:39 oh look Ma the Gibson Lawn Dart ! the look on your face was priceless.
@RobertWJackson
2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@brettshawver2983
5 жыл бұрын
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! 🤘😁🤘
@CarsInDimension
5 жыл бұрын
The First Act "Studio For Artists" versions of the Delia, Lola, and Sheena, based on the custom shop guitars but reportedly made by the same factory in China that makes Epiphones, are great guitars for the money.
@johnbraucher1499
4 жыл бұрын
If you get a chance to try a carvin ebony fretboard or any of their guitars, you'll know, they're like BUTTER.
@INVERTEDBUKAKI
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah but too bad Jeff kiesel is a wiesel now
@Ashadowtotheworld
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@57stratkat
3 жыл бұрын
I have a all flame-maple (front and back) First Act custom shop Delia that is incredible. Three humbuckers, custom wiring, Stetsbar tremolo, unreal.
@jamesthe-doctor8981
5 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@TheDorkKnight23
5 жыл бұрын
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.
@kidwajagstang
4 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
Ty Tabor had a signature Vigier guitar and he kicks major ass !!!
@kidwajagstang
Жыл бұрын
Right on.
@micheltremblay4774
5 жыл бұрын
I got my hand on a 70's UNIVOX Les Paul Jr. (1959 copy made in Japan), it rivals the original then adds some. Playability is awesome, tone is great coming from it's 2 P90 DogEars pickups and it has a neck to dream of. That era Univox guitars are also getting higher resale value. If you see one cheap, grab it.
@rickleblanc8900
5 жыл бұрын
Back in the day, a friend of mine owned a Univox Rickenbacker copy bass guitar. Awesome bass, excellent playability. Sounded great through his Ampeg rig. In the 70's, El Degas, Vantage and Mann made decent playing and sounding guitars for very few bucks. Imo the best bang for the buck used guitar today is the Yamaha Pacifica 112J. Gives a Fender MIM Strat a run for its money
@chrisgentry2217
5 жыл бұрын
The Les Paul access is probably the closest to the 1980s Gibson Les Paul standard with the kahler.
@googaboogaloo
3 жыл бұрын
On the Parker guitars. I played a p30 (that’s the strat style budget ones) it was red. It was soo comfortable, I would have bought it right there if I had the money.
@snowdevil7727
4 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
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.
@a_new_hourbandofficial9121
2 жыл бұрын
I have a 1983 Gibson Les Paul Standard with the Kahler Trem exactly like the one in the picture you showed!!! And yeah it is definitely a legit guitar 🎸
@leftwing73
4 жыл бұрын
If you ever saw a Hysteria-era Def Leppard video in the 80's you saw a Hamer Scarab bass.
@michaelscott8845
4 жыл бұрын
Fernando Von Arb from Krokus played one as well.
@billyt.7387
5 жыл бұрын
I have a Yamaha neck that I've used for years. On various project guitars. Just love the feel of it.
@juanlauda2300
5 жыл бұрын
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.
@PicksPaints
5 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave!
@harbonip
2 жыл бұрын
Like your expression on the Gibson reverse flying v 😂👍🏾
@RobertWJackson
2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@GreenDistantStar
5 жыл бұрын
The absolute best value electric guitar anywhere is Hagstrom. Stunning build quality, the best neck ever and the pickups are awesome.
@RobertWJackson
5 жыл бұрын
Yep, Hagstrom’s are great. I love the Super Swedes and the Ghost Signature Fantomens are awesome. I’d love to have one of those.
@GreenDistantStar
5 жыл бұрын
@@RobertWJackson I've owned many bad, good and great guitars over decades of playing, and my Hagstrom Ultra Swede blows me away every time I pick it up. It has jazz tones to die for (WTF?) and can roar like Godzilla. About the only thing it won't do precisely is a Tele sound, but it gets close. And for the money, insane value. Love your channel, thanks for all your hard work.
@JRock589
4 жыл бұрын
I've owned a Parker P-44 (note quite a Nitefly, but a nice guitar in their mid-range lineup) for years (Purchased in 2006). It is still one of the best handling and most versatile guitars I have ever played. Parker made solid instruments, innovated a lot with their materials/design, and used quality electronics. It is still baffling to me that they went defunct.
@Lordhumongus
3 жыл бұрын
Had that p-44 also and it was a BADASS
@rickhunter-wolff
5 жыл бұрын
Peavey Predator Strat copy. Traded it in on my US Strat....love my Strat but miss my Peavy
@TheCandel34
5 жыл бұрын
I had the 7 string, locking trem. it was pretty good. Wish i still had it.
@davidwellman7080
3 жыл бұрын
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
@Shredmasterjb1983
4 жыл бұрын
Wasn't dean bankrupt when dime got big enough to roll with washburn? Got back in business Around 05?
@RobertWJackson
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard that before, but I’m honestly not sure.
@myvintagesunburst7418
5 жыл бұрын
I worked in a mom and pop guitar shop 2010-2015 . We actually had a couple of the USA-1 Gibsons and a Reverse V pass through the doors . The USA-1s played great , sounded great and weighed as much as a typical Les Paul . The reverse V was probably better left on the designing table (thanks Henry , for answering the question no body ever asked). We sold every Pacifica we had within days of its acquisition . I've read the Pacifica is the number 1 selling guitar in the world .
@RobertWJackson
5 жыл бұрын
I’m pretty sure the best selling guitar in the world is still the Fender Strat when you include ALL of its different models, followed by the Ibanez RG. But it’s been a long time since I saw that statistic.
@myvintagesunburst7418
5 жыл бұрын
@@RobertWJackson could be , Rabbit ... But think of all the countries were Yamaha is traded, places where Fenders are unavailable , or too pricey for most local folks . I believe I read the Yamaha statistic in an English guitar mag ... It was in print , so it must be so .....
@iamanovercomer3253
4 жыл бұрын
@@RobertWJackson when I was looking in 2016 - I looked at the Fender 🇺🇸 Stratocaster and Gibson Les Paul , which had auto tuners on it ❗ I called Gibson , got nobody answered the phone. I call Fender , I get someone. I bought my Fender 🇺🇸 Stratocaster and haven't looked back.
@cjlong2426
4 жыл бұрын
i have a guitar that is exellently made ....and just rings out for days.....it is a Samick. .....reminds me of the Carvin you spoke about
@trueknowledgeispower
4 жыл бұрын
Samick is one of the oldest brands out there,...established back in 1958. Great quality guitars,.....Silvertone is made by them.
@brucegrimes29
4 жыл бұрын
I agree, I have a Samick JTR Linda LN 10, LP Jr style guitar that is one of my best playing and sounding guitars. I also own an acoustic Samick solid wood A/E guitar that rivals any acoustic made in my opinion.
@cnilecnile6748
5 ай бұрын
The quality, mid to late 90's Epiphone electrics are actually Samick guitars, the only difference is the top of the headstock. Other than that, it's the same thing. The Valley Arts Super Strat guitars are also Samick's.
@johnbraucher1499
4 жыл бұрын
1982 carvin dc200 ebony board, stereo electronics, push pull coils, kahler tromolo, m22 pickups, was THE BEST guitar I have EVER played. I cant imagine what a high end carvin would feel like.
@MichaelD8393
5 жыл бұрын
Here are three great Gibsons worthy of part 2, Robert: the Nighthawk (3 different pickups with a plethora of tones) the Blueshawk (similar to the Nighthawk, only with two P-90s and vari-tone knob) and the M-III (another Gibson Superstrat with more tonal options than any Ibanez of its day.) Edit: And for bonus points, here are three great Fenders as well: the Starcaster (both the original from the '70s or the current Modern Player reissue are killer sounding semi-hollows) the HM Strat (one of Fender's many Superstrats with the versatile TBX circuit and a stock DiMarzio Super 3 pickup) and the Performer (another Fender Superstrat that looks spectacular and a plethora of tones like the Nighthawk.)
@davidellefson1017
5 жыл бұрын
The nighthawk is awesome
@MichaelD8393
5 жыл бұрын
@@davidellefson1017 Yup, I love mine. Was only $800 at GC Used; if I passed it up, the collector Gods would’ve cursed my life 😂
@juanlauda2300
5 жыл бұрын
I loved my Gibson Futura/Corvus, stolen at a show, never found another. I'm still looking but they tend to get shitty Kahlers and such added.
@MichaelD8393
5 жыл бұрын
@@juanlauda2300 Damn, I'll keep an eye out on eBay & Reverb fir a hardtail one.
@juanlauda2300
5 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelD8393 good plan.
@dcrcer1
4 жыл бұрын
Yamaha Pacifica's are great guitars but the Pacifica Line 6 Variax Standard is a SUPERCHARGED Pacifica. Nevermind it can model 26 guitars perfectly, it is the alternate tunings capability that are the bomb. You can have any tuning you can imagine. If you gig you don't need a bunch of guitars with different tunings, you only need this 1 guitar. It is an awesome guitar!
@donmcglothlin841
4 жыл бұрын
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
@brucebaldy
5 жыл бұрын
Interesting. If you go to First Acts website you can custom design your guitar, semi-hollow,hollow whatever. Vox made some great instruments in the 60's but recently the triple coil bucker jobs,( very cool).I had more and forgot.
@wakanakapisihello5655
4 жыл бұрын
Yamaha is the most under rated and underappreciated guitar on the market. Yamaha simply doesn't make a bad product, no matter what product it is. And as to Parker, they are unequalled. They are like playing air, literally. And the only instrument yet to truly be innovative, everything else is another rip on Les or Leo...
@mikecarreca7864
5 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
Sick of traditional, modern is what I want
@OGStinkywizzleteats
5 жыл бұрын
I had a Frank Gambale signature Yamaha guitar. It was absolutely killer. I should have never sold it.
@Seven7Pain1
Жыл бұрын
Parkerfly frets are notorious for coming loose they are glued on top fret board not imbedded it's got carbon fiber neck if I remember correctly
@ronaldbaglien3457
4 жыл бұрын
I've always thought the Parkers were good looking guitars. More original than most anything else.
@JonathanHiller
5 жыл бұрын
Vester was distributed by Midco distributing out of Effingham, IL. Same company sold 4-track recorders under the Vestax name. And yeah, Midco is gone. They were sold by their parent company, Samuel Music, to Musicorp (which was based out of Charleston, SC, which was sold after a couple years to KMC/Kaman music, which was then sold a couple years ago to JAM distributing out of Canada).
@AlBowly
4 жыл бұрын
Guitars youve never heard of Gibson ? It would seem that American branded guitars are the only ones in the world even if hardly any are made there. There are plenty more than listed here.
@briano.5746
5 жыл бұрын
I totally agree about Yamaha. I have an EG112 and FG331 acoustic. The FG 331 acoustic has been with me for 40 years. Looks a bit rough these days but plays and sounds amazing. The EG112 was given to me about 10 years ago and rocks! I'm modding it a bit . But the tuners stay!!! It stays in tune better than any of my other guitars. And there are more well known brands involved LOL! PEACE 💀👽🎸🎶🎵
@williamolsen20
5 жыл бұрын
I never heard of Vester before, maybe I will get one if the price is right.
@danneyboy1000
4 жыл бұрын
I had a Guild S70 D and lost it to a runaway girl friend back in the days but I love the sound and playability of that guitar.
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