RJ has to be one of the top players on the internet - whatever he plays!
@renwickconolly2839
5 жыл бұрын
One of the BEST players I have EVER HEARD ..PERIOD..and Ive heard A LOT!
@davidmay3348
Жыл бұрын
Minds a Starfire 6 built in the 60s, with mini humbuckers. Waqrm and clean and sweet. This guy i could listen to all day. Awesome player.
@MachineGunAustin
2 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most heart stopping beautiful guitars I’ve ever seen and heard!
@sboy1955
3 жыл бұрын
Not a lot of videos on the Guild SF IVs but boy howdy, this one sure makes up for it.. 👌
@cwmims
4 жыл бұрын
This video was one of the main reasons I had to pick myself up a Starfire IV and let me tell you, if you are on the fence about this guitar you shouldn't be. The Starfire IV is an amazing instrument in build, playability, and sound. Brand new it's roughly double the price of an Epiphone Semi Hollow body (e.g. Casino or Sheraton II) and 1/3 the cost of a new Gibson ES 335. I've owned a Sheraton II but only played a ES 335. I can tell you, in regards to playability, tone, and build it is comparable to the ES 335. I happen to think it is a bit better. When asking north of 3G's for a guitar it better be damn near immaculate...and the ES 335 just isn't. The think I like the most about Guild is its an American original, definitely a vintage vibe. It doesn't look like a 335 nock-off. Guild is its' own thing, you can see it in the headstock design. I only wish they had more colors to choose from in this model. That's my two cents.
@afmartin2734
3 жыл бұрын
I just bought one in this color as well. Couldn't be happier.
@Coolbeans1492
Жыл бұрын
These are the best used value in guitars. Especially the starfire vi bc if you look hard enough you can get into one of those for the price of an mim strat reissue.
@TheRWE12
2 жыл бұрын
I bought one of these, and RJ certainly helped seal the deal.
@MartyMcFlyV
5 жыл бұрын
R.J. Ronquillo rocks what ever the style.
@hhylkema00
6 жыл бұрын
This demo put me over the edge. I just ordered my Starfire IV in sunburst - stoked. Fantastic demo, phenomenal player, and one classy guitar.
@diceman220
7 жыл бұрын
When you know how to play ,it shows. Great job. Great tone, love the hard driving rock and roll. I still have my 1966 Guild Starfire 3, was new in 1968, also have the blackface fender twin reverb, new in 68, it's a 67. New frets in guitar, amp new filters etc. both still sound awesome. Thanks for showing what a Guild guitar can do. AWESOME.
@evanthompson2833
8 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite guitar video of all time. Tone is out of this world. You are very talented.
@45zapatero
8 жыл бұрын
Bought a starfire iv st in flamed maple. Excellent guitar !!!!
@trschin
4 жыл бұрын
Amazing demo! I keep rewatching this over and over. This dude can sell a guitar (... and play one too, lol)
@DimensionIII
7 жыл бұрын
Yep had to pick up the Guild Starfire V this is just another example of while people should not call this a cheap copy of an ES335. It's in a class all its own people.
@bleufishtv
3 жыл бұрын
Too bad the pickups suck . I dropped a set of TV Jones classics in mine and now I can't play it enough.
@DimensionIII
3 жыл бұрын
@@bleufishtv do they? I'm not sure.. I think may be a matter of dialing em in.. I could be wrong love to compare recordings...
@bleufishtv
3 жыл бұрын
@@DimensionIII no mine hissed and hummed . Not to mentioned how they'd squeal if you touched a fret .
@DimensionIII
3 жыл бұрын
@@bleufishtv I have not had this problem, my Guild is a beautiful guitar it plays and records wonderful.
@afmartin2734
3 жыл бұрын
@@DimensionIII - Same here. Have no idea what that person is talking about.
@davidtrueslayor7474
6 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite guitarist he is dedicated to his craft and a good dude too !
@45zapatero
8 жыл бұрын
Really awesome demo. Best demo on the web.
@chantingscorpius
3 жыл бұрын
R.J. you mare one of the best guitarists out there... now that is juicing the tone out of a guitar like a seasoned pro... wow!... Guild Starfire IVs are nothing short of excellent... I have this exact model and color but a vintage 1967 model... and a lefty at that! I had another one before, a circa 2000 one... both excellent guitars in craftsmanship and tone... I love Guild... very consistent manufacturer... their acoustics and hollow bodies are also to die for...
@southernlongleafoutdoors6304
7 жыл бұрын
RJ is awesome and I really enjoy listening to him play. Please make more videos.
@oggrease7720
3 жыл бұрын
This guy just makes all of us want to play a dam guitar!!! Wow never disapoints
@charliemartin576
8 жыл бұрын
i just got mine in emerald green the color is amazing . thank you sweet water
@doyrayburn2668
2 жыл бұрын
I let my oldest son take my Dot many years ago. Lookin for a replacement hollow body now. Likin the Starfire IV.
@badbadger9860
5 жыл бұрын
Could listen to this for a full concert! Great job! Awesome skill!
@eternalrhythmflow
8 жыл бұрын
Great playing! Sweet guitar!
@JohnnyTheElf
8 жыл бұрын
A few years back I was into an Eastwood because RJ's demo. Eventually didn't buy it. Now I just saw a demo for the guitar I'm going to buy-and it was going to be a blind pick as I can't test it in my country-by that fuckin awesome guy. RJ you' re a beast.
@PozitiveVibez2024
3 жыл бұрын
That Guild needs repainting now that R.J. melted the paint off of it...SUPER GUITAR & PLAYER...WOW
@AMPSHOWS
5 жыл бұрын
I own and love an old '60s Starfire V and I am considering getting one of these new ones, after hearing this demo.
@wappa99
7 жыл бұрын
I love the distinct sound of this guitar. Has the soul of a Gibson ES-335 but brighter. You can jazz it or rock it - excels at both.
@Gingerjake2
9 жыл бұрын
That is one sweet guitar! I've long been a Guild girl, but this is enough to make me try out electric! ♪
@simoneric8183
4 жыл бұрын
Man, this amigo really plays !
@tomdecuca3627
2 жыл бұрын
Hey that was "The key to love" John mayall/ Clapton Beano album. Very nice R.J.!!!
@billashton4107
8 жыл бұрын
Excellent! "All Your Love," just great! I lusted after one of these (with harp tailpiece) as a youngster...only thing missing from the demo is some 60's Brit Invasion stuff...Bill J. Kramer, Kinks? How about Beau Brummels (yeah, USA, I know). Mr. Ronquillo, you should have demo'd "Mr Moto" on this girl, LOL
@icemanlee666
4 жыл бұрын
Great playing the first track makes me think of dusk till dawn, great guitar I’ve just bought the sunburst and it’s stunning, this video helped me decide
@bobpedone6168
Жыл бұрын
I recently picked up a 97 SF-4 natural in new condition w/orig case........this guitar was never on my radar until I stumbled upon it, I didnt know much about it other than I knew I liked it and I thought it was a new instrument but was actually 25 years old. I bought it on the spot and after researching it I realized how lucky I was. These guitars are a bargain, if you get the chance buy one the build quality is insane....RJ the best guitar demo person online period!
@scott.hanson
5 жыл бұрын
Have a blonde '76 Westerly SFIV with blocks (well worn from playing) and this almost makes me want to buy a Newark as well. Great stuff.
@duanetrivett750
Жыл бұрын
This is my favorite color of the Starfire series! Killer tone also .
@aaronsmithey4044
10 ай бұрын
R.J. is always fantastic!
@MrReStories
Жыл бұрын
That's some nice playing brother 10/10 :-)
@canalblues1842
4 жыл бұрын
wow i love your demos, great sound!!!
@jezerurena365
7 жыл бұрын
Great tone and great playing RJ. 🤘
@adsvx
8 жыл бұрын
Wonderful player. Really enjoyed listening to you.
@guasonbcn
4 жыл бұрын
Genio !!! siempre te da una idea real de como suenan las guitarras que prueba.
@ericj1332
6 жыл бұрын
My favorite video on KZitem. Period. RJ, you are incredible. Thx so much for sharing your gift.
@keithshwalbe6981
3 жыл бұрын
Very well played. Great demo.
@peterhedrich7653
2 жыл бұрын
the master with a cool emerald green from GUILD think they winners cool guitars
@charlesgrey8651
Жыл бұрын
Awesome playing. So farout that you played Adele's "Hello". Your version brought me to tears. Sublime 🎶👌 b.t.w., i also have a Starfire ... V, but hey, what's a number, right? 🤗
@TheBluesHawk1
8 жыл бұрын
Just bought a new Starfire V and I would take the Starfire over any current Gibson 335 on the market. This thing is weighty and just has the feel of an instrument twice its price. I've been through 3 different Les Paul Standards/Traditionals and this one plays better than any of them. Killer price on a killer guitar🎸🎸
@michaelc2528
7 жыл бұрын
Wish I could play my red one like you play that green one R.J.! :o)
@shavinduffy6670
3 жыл бұрын
Great playing there
@nellayema2455
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Hello was great!
@marianelson5101
3 жыл бұрын
Good guitar, good player I will order one !
@chrislaskaris7576
4 жыл бұрын
This guy can jam! That Guild sounds sweet!
@carlcampbell6827
8 жыл бұрын
Dittos - Lovely instrument and very accomplished artist.
@kynoceph
7 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking there needs to be a "Super Sessions" type album with RJ Ronquillo, John Bohlinger from Premier Guitar, and Andy Martin from Pro Guitar Shop just jamming the f*** out.
@thenewmedic
5 жыл бұрын
What, no Greg Koch?! Heresy!
@stan2211stan
8 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for Guild to re-release the T-100 Slim Jim with these pickups. I'm buying two when they do - one in the antique burst and one in amber natural. What a relief that Guild's making electrics again. I've got a 2005 Gretsch 6120 TM from Asia and it' super fine. The D Shape in the '58 and '59 is a tad more pronounced than the Starfire II's and III's.
@nando_baroni
3 жыл бұрын
Love this demo, 5th time watching
@afmartin2734
3 жыл бұрын
I have you beat by the dozens. The last section is bad ass.
@josephbarbarie692
5 жыл бұрын
Wow -- big thumbs up for that arrangement of the Adele song. RJ, could we trouble you for a tab of that? Brilliant -- simple, lovely, and lyrical.
@satzrunningonadream260
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome playing Bro!!!
@nateglass8767
5 жыл бұрын
Wish Roy Clark coulda showed his chops on one of these! RIP an underrated legend!
@GSG834129
6 жыл бұрын
Tone is unbelievable on that StarfireIV I am looking at getting one excellent guitar playing.
@plesbly
5 жыл бұрын
suena bien eso Mister Ronquillo buen demo!!!!!!!
@52daytripper
6 жыл бұрын
beautiful playing , beautiful git!
@Klaxet
Жыл бұрын
Great demo! My only question is why there is no dot inlays after 15th fret? I am still straggling with that, I am not that good and sometimes getting lost when the neck doesn't have it.
@greatvanzini
8 жыл бұрын
The Newark series is impressive. I have two but not this one. I'm thinking hard right now.
@АлександрМельников-ж6н
7 жыл бұрын
Das ist fantastisch!!!
@redsorghum9864
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful guitar, great playing
@michaelc2528
7 жыл бұрын
I own a red one... probably my most favorite guitar; love it! My only problem is that I can't play it like R.J. does! :o(
@tattooedsailor8666
6 жыл бұрын
I'm really thinking about getting one. I don't have funds for ES 335, but I'm sure this will get me there.
@luisg6404
6 жыл бұрын
how do you feel about the pickups?
@chrisajr1
7 жыл бұрын
R.J. you da man!
@Chuck1798
4 жыл бұрын
Good guitar, good guitarist...Perfect
@Chris.Biard42
4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Guitar and playing.. Somebody knows the tune at 2:43 ??? Thanks guys !
@bencarpenter5711
3 жыл бұрын
What a Fking beautiful axe🤙🤙🤙🇦🇺🎼
@trezmo
7 жыл бұрын
Wow... just wow.
@robinnelson3272
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful 🎶♥️
@jormayorccis1028
3 жыл бұрын
Excellente! As usual.
@MaTTheWish
3 жыл бұрын
This RJ kid is Fire!
@Harold710
Жыл бұрын
I got my t50 in 1968, still have it
@im215exempt
7 жыл бұрын
Just picked up mine in Cherry Red, love it and can't put it down. This video had a lot to do with my checking out the guitar and purchasing it. It's gorgeous looking and sounds so beautiful.
@afmartin2734
5 жыл бұрын
That dude has some killer attack on that bad boy.
@vincegregorits6185
Жыл бұрын
very cool
@normanbuffett4642
4 жыл бұрын
damn that was good.
@artprince9163
4 жыл бұрын
This guitar has brighter, maybe more articulate, pups than you typical humbucker . Somewhere between a p90 and a full size bucker. Also has a 9.5 inch fretboard radius and the headstock angle is not as severe as Gibson, so this improves tuning ability in my opinion. Lower bout is 16 and 3/8 inches, so a bit wider than a 335. Wish they made a 15 inch version of this guitar! Build quality is excellent. I think you can find good deals on used if you are willing. I found a mint one at Guitar Center at a great price. The case is excellent quality as well.
@afmartin2734
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed on all fronts. I am 2 months in and it's just a really nice guitar for the money. Tone for days.
@jgodin312
9 жыл бұрын
Why 'Hello' there, that there's a great sounding guitar and player.
@davidlalremruata
2 жыл бұрын
Just way too good
@matereo
4 жыл бұрын
I think R.J is the best demo guitarist out there.. killer. And Grado headphones from Brooklyn.. awesome.
@vela07
6 жыл бұрын
I just ordered the laminated version of this, and now I'm wondering if the extra $350 is worth it for the solid maple body. I think the tuners are slightly better versions too, but that's the only difference
@tussk.
7 жыл бұрын
I came for the review, stayed for the faces.
@spcwf98
Жыл бұрын
Holy shit RJ can play. But. These guilds are also great sounding and play well.
@stan2211stan
8 жыл бұрын
Whew, maybe there's store with a SFIV. Sounds real good...
@kobusvanboxtel5322
Жыл бұрын
The green guitar fits well
@cathytai
5 жыл бұрын
Have been vacillating between this (still own another Guild, an old acoustic I bought as a kid decades ago, in he 70s) and something like an Ibanez AS153. Thoughts?
@leviaguonie1383
2 жыл бұрын
Get it now
@leviaguonie1383
2 жыл бұрын
Rj is king
@tomthomas8472
3 жыл бұрын
R! J!
@luisg6404
Жыл бұрын
I bought a red one bc of this video
@hankayb
5 жыл бұрын
You are the greatest guitar player I’ve ever seen
@wladimirbogdanov2500
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing playing!!! What are the names of the pieces?
@afmartin2734
3 жыл бұрын
The second one is that Adele tune.
@bradh6185
3 жыл бұрын
So if I have a Starfire IV ST Newark in emerald green, is it for sure "Maple"?
@TheBluesHawk1
8 жыл бұрын
I will add that the only downfall of this guitar is that you can't put p90's in it due to the size of the pickup cavity. The LB-1's sound great, and the electronics are all 500k volume and tone pots(which is great!!), but I'm pretty sure you are stuck w/ the LB-1's for pickups. If anyone has been able to install p90's then definitely correct me. I'm basing this info off of a phone call with Guild's Customer Service hotline, so I could be wrong
@raultrujillo7750
7 жыл бұрын
TheBluesHawk1 You can't put P90 pickups in any ring mounted humbuckers guitar but you can buy humbucker sized P90s.
@backauf
3 жыл бұрын
what's the name of the 2nd tune ? he plays lovely chord melody to that well know song .... ???? thanks anyone. [ @3:35 triple pinched harmonic]
@afmartin2734
3 жыл бұрын
Adele song
@bleufishtv
7 жыл бұрын
Wow
@colorcodetrader4032
4 жыл бұрын
Anyone know the name of the second song?
@gregoiremathys3138
4 жыл бұрын
adele-hello
@scottschmittmusic
2 жыл бұрын
Dig it
@casbah1982
8 жыл бұрын
good player! And thank you for not playing any metal in a demo with a hollowbody!
@TrippyTheShroom
7 жыл бұрын
I have literally never once in my life seen any reviewer play metal on a hollowbody.
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