I'm trying to decide between this LTD and the Guild Polara Night Edition. Those Guilds are great guitars too.
@CompanyGrip6 сағат бұрын
I’d go Guild. Did you watch my video on that? Much better quality. At least my experience.
@MottspocketsКүн бұрын
Thanks for this 👍 I need a comfortable strap I can trust not to cause damage in the long term…
@BrykkКүн бұрын
Just picked up a sandblasted red version and can say these are excellent. Ive got a mccarty 594 and a 245, but the ce24 is now my favorite.
@CompanyGripКүн бұрын
Awesome! Great guitar! Curious how the swamp ash affects the tone?
@BrykkКүн бұрын
@@CompanyGrip i cant say for sure that there is a difference due to the ash, or if its just a difference between two similar guitars, but i think mine is a little tighter on the sound. It seems like it is a little bit higher/tighter in pitch. With the bridge pickup in the tapped position, i think the sound is very similar to my strat. Of course you would never mistake one for the other, but the tone is just more similar to it.
@Missile_CommandКүн бұрын
Do the lockit straps make any noise against the pegs? Got a planet waves lock strap (different design) that i find annoying!
@CompanyGripКүн бұрын
Noise? Like squeaking or? You stick the strap button through the hole, the gate is spring loaded, so you could snap it against the button or close it yourself quietly if you’d like, then it’s a tight fit around the thin part of the button. I haven’t noticed any noise. Hope that helps!
@georgeking4666Күн бұрын
I love it I LOVE ANODIZED METALLIC METAL GUITARS
@CompanyGripКүн бұрын
Excellent! 🤘🏽
@ragnakak2 күн бұрын
This is the first time I've seen the charcoal color on the satin model. It looks a lot better than the cherry and turquoise.
@CompanyGrip2 күн бұрын
I agree too! Thanks for checking it out!
@aerobrain20012 күн бұрын
It’s more the Made in Mexico to the American rather than Squier to Fender
@throughkenslens79722 күн бұрын
CE=Classic Electric
@alfredoarredondocastillo70072 күн бұрын
I prefer the sound of the SG. I don´t know why
@CompanyGrip2 күн бұрын
Cuz it’s an SG of course. Best guitar there is. 😉
@alfredoarredondocastillo70072 күн бұрын
@@CompanyGrip of course 💪🏽
@stephanematis2 күн бұрын
Very well done review.
@CompanyGrip2 күн бұрын
Thanks for checking it out!
@davidjorgenpedersen80103 күн бұрын
Hi just wanted to Add. It Plays in Stereo if You use Mini to RCA or Mini to phono Plug Straight into Monitor inputs.Thanks for the Revue
@CompanyGrip3 күн бұрын
Thanks for checking it out and your comment. Cheers!
@MrmelodyUs19 сағат бұрын
How so? Tell us more...
@GretchZ3 күн бұрын
My solid Hoxey neck has a tiny bit of relief, but A: solid necks are less stiff B: I use 56-13 strings string DADGAD Something I’ve noticed is that it’s not so much that the tone is that much brighter or the sustain is so much longer (though both are true to a degree). The thing is that the harmonic content of the tone doesn’t change much as the note fades. An aluminum guitar with an evertune would basically sound like a synth.
@CompanyGrip3 күн бұрын
Agreed! It has a great resonance to it. Maybe too much. 😆
@GretchZ3 күн бұрын
My solid Hoxey neck has a tiny bit of relief, but A: solid necks are less stiff B: I use 56-13 strings string DADGAD
@sinakaedwards20093 күн бұрын
If you get another body for it you should try an SG style one. It might work the best because of size.
@CompanyGrip3 күн бұрын
Oh, you know if they had an SG body I would have done it! No doubt about it! Hahah
@sinakaedwards20093 күн бұрын
@@CompanyGrip You are a SG fan you should do a video of your best 5 SG wannabes. Epiphone is not counted as it is basically an imported Gibson. But compare like ESP's Viper, Guild's Polara, and other models like them. You can just do a video where you talk about them and edit photos in for reference. You don't have to do an actual demo video. Just be interesting to know what you think of the SG wannabe body style.
@CompanyGrip3 күн бұрын
That’s not a bad idea. Maybe I’ll do that soon. I have to play more kinds though. 🤣
@FruitsoftheSpirit693 күн бұрын
BUYER BEWARE-A SCAM! HOXEY GUITARS IS A SCAM! I WAITED OVER A MONTH ONLY FOR THEM TO TELL ME THAT NOTHING HAD VEEN EVEN STARTED ON BUILDING MY GUITAR! YOU WILL WAIT MONTHS FOR A HEAVY GUITAR THAT SIMPKY IS NOT WORTH IT! I BOUGHT A CARBON FIBER ENYA ELECTRIC GUITAR ON AMAZON FOR $458 THAT PLAYS AMAZING AND ONLY WEIGHS 6lbs!
@CompanyGrip3 күн бұрын
This comment is misleading. The have been very upfront about the delay in making products. These are made to order not stockpiled. I even mention in my video that my order took about 8 weeks to fulfill. Maybe delayed, but a scam it is not.
@ShoggyPlayTv3 күн бұрын
Good review. Thanks
@CompanyGrip3 күн бұрын
Thank you for checking it out!
@FadedBlues5 күн бұрын
Im starting to feel poor watching this channel lol. Just a thought though. Since this thing is so hollow did you try it in a room with a cranked amp? I notice you play with headphones a lot. Probably a good idea to try out with a loud cabinet to see if theres any feedback issues. Also what are the frets made of? Stainless steel and aluminum causes galvanic corrosion. It makes me wonder if theyre not stainless what are they and what is a refret like on that thing? Pretty cool though.
@CompanyGrip5 күн бұрын
Hi! Thanks for checking it out. The frets are nickel on this neck, but you could opt for stainless if you wanted. I’m curious about a refret too. I’ll reach out and see what they say! As far as feedback, I’ve done some louder testing. I don’t think feedback was as much of an issue as a resonance loop in the body. When I get some time I’m going to stuff some foam in there to try and tame it a bit.
@GretchZ3 күн бұрын
@@CompanyGrip having spent a good number of months with a Hoxey neck, I would never get nickel frets. They’re epoxied in, for one, so to get them out, you’re absolutely doing that thing with the soldering iron and the pliers, but the neck itself be conducting heat away from that. Do you just bake it and hope they fall out? 😬 So… be very kind to those frets. Pure nickel strings?
@CompanyGrip3 күн бұрын
So, I had an exchange with Kam Hoxey yesterday and he does say the frets are glued in like some other frets are and that a refret shouldn’t be a problem for a luthier. I actually do use pure nickel strings. 🤣
@hustlinc35405 күн бұрын
polara looks so much better
@Zoso9816 сағат бұрын
So much better than what?
@KahnuevsKrake5 күн бұрын
I think the Gibson sounds better but I'd put that down to the pickup and the metals in the bridge. However from what I understand, the build quality of Epiphone has gotten much better in recent years, but i'd still try before you buy.
@CompanyGrip5 күн бұрын
For sure. The Epiphone have come a long way though, no doubt!
@KahnuevsKrake5 күн бұрын
@@CompanyGrip My first guitar was an Epiphone and it was rubbish. My Epi Tom Delonge Signature however was much better, plus it had a USA Dirty Fingers pickup in it, but the bridge was a piece of crap that kept buzzing because of the springs that held it in place. I definitely think in recent years, Epi have closed the gap between them and Gibson.
@hustlinc35405 күн бұрын
two days ago I tried a Jet tele and a jet strat. 210 euros. I cannot believe they make such qulaity guitars at such a low price. It is ridiculous. Maybe its just these two specimens i tried.
@CompanyGrip5 күн бұрын
Agreed! Someone who wants to start playing asked me recently if they should get a squire and I told them they should get a Jet. I stand by that too for a learner that might not stick with it.
@hustlinc35405 күн бұрын
all reviews should be like this. you deserve more views and subs. kudos
@CompanyGrip5 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers!
@hustlinc35405 күн бұрын
I'd pay 700$ max anything over that is pure robbery
@rookieg6 күн бұрын
How do you relocate the presets to different banks? Would like to put 4 favorite presets in bank 1
@CompanyGrip4 күн бұрын
I don’t recall off hand, but I think I covered it in the video with saving a preset to a certain channel in a bank. Good luck!
@bingobango48406 күн бұрын
If you were playing outdoors on a cold day, I'll bet an aluminum guitar would freeze your hands.
@CompanyGrip6 күн бұрын
Haha, I bet you’re right!
@GretchZ3 күн бұрын
I keep my guitar by the window (because I can! Weather ain’t gonna hurt him anymore!). I’ve picked him up during the MN winter and I gotta say… yes! He warms up quick, but yeah. Chilly!
@JoelDubay6 күн бұрын
Is this the v2?
@CompanyGrip6 күн бұрын
Not sure. I can check when I get back in.
@davestevens45596 күн бұрын
Thank you for a great video it was really helpful I have a question for you. In the live mode do you know if I can program each channel to do something different? I would like ideally to change the mod to an amp sound so I can make that a dirty and then the four Channel a lead do you know if that's possible? The instructions I got are brutal they don't really say much
@CompanyGrip6 күн бұрын
Thanks for checking it out. As far as I know you would just have to make the two patches and the assign them to two buttons. I don’t think you can assign individual specific function to the buttons. Sorry! Thanks!
@jfiery6 күн бұрын
Ive got the 61BB in my 2020 LP Standard and I love them. 7.42 in the bridge and 7.43 in the neck.
@CompanyGrip6 күн бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for the information! I’m a big fan of the 60BB! I’m always surprised when I hear people say they don’t like them. I think they are fantastic!
@jfiery6 күн бұрын
@@CompanyGrip im with you on them. I feel they are a hidden gem and the best of the large production level burstbucker line.
@harbonip6 күн бұрын
Interesting kit. Thanks again for your research.
@CompanyGrip6 күн бұрын
👍🏽 cheers!
@sinakaedwards20096 күн бұрын
It has a bit of an Ibanez look to it.
@sinakaedwards20096 күн бұрын
Sounds good, maybe more resonance than usual. I definitely liked the brighter tone.
@CompanyGrip6 күн бұрын
Definitely! I noticed that immediately, which I figured it would be. But I do really like that neck pickup tone as a result.
@jimwguitar30026 күн бұрын
This is a great video. You keep us interested.
@CompanyGrip6 күн бұрын
Thanks for checking it out! Cheers!
@sinakaedwards20096 күн бұрын
This may be the coolest kit guitar build on the You Tubes.
@CompanyGrip6 күн бұрын
It’s a fun one for sure!
@FadedBlues7 күн бұрын
Well that sucks. I really like the body style. You should donate it. I know a guy lol
@FadedBlues7 күн бұрын
Its funny that no matter what brand or variation of these pedals even though they seem to have more functions always sound terrible compared to what they are trying to copy. If you like the concept but want better quality get a Tech 21 Fly rig. Youd think with the surge in great budget and clones these would sound better. Sometimes the real thing is worth it.
@CompanyGrip7 күн бұрын
I’ll look it up! Thanks for checking it out!
@FadedBlues7 күн бұрын
Cool guitar. Those pickups though yikes. The profit margin on a 300$ set is already high. Crazy times we live in. Some brands are giving us better value and higher quality like prs and gibson is doubling down on greed.
@CompanyGrip7 күн бұрын
I did a follow up on that guitar recently. It’s a quick video, but it’s turned it a real POS. Haha. Agree with the pickups. $1000 is insane.
@FadedBlues7 күн бұрын
These prices are enough to make a canadian cry I swear. Can barely get a used squier for that price here. That thing would be about 800 used here and good frikkin luck even finding one. My local shop had an se about 10 yrs ago and it was 1500$. I like your attention to detail and chanel format. Keep it up.
@CompanyGrip7 күн бұрын
That’s crazy it’s so hard to find! But, I love Godin guitars and those are hard to find here and I guess semi plentiful up there?
@FadedBlues7 күн бұрын
I make all mine with a chunk of 2x4 cut into a diamond shape 2 3 inch deck screws and tool hooks from the dollar store lol Not as fancy but you can gang a small child on them since theyre rated for 60 lbs I think lol These look pretty though
@CompanyGrip7 күн бұрын
Hey, if it works it works! Haha. Good on you though for taking the initiative!
@FadedBlues8 күн бұрын
Seems gimmicky. Theres cheaper with more and better options and with better ease of use. I foresee issues just trying to turn it on if youre lacking that much space on your board. If it used a battery and had a make jack you could at least stick it right in your guitar jack since ive noticed clip ons tend to be fussy sometimes. Ill stick with my boss which has strobe.
@ChrisBrown-oo4bf8 күн бұрын
Great and complete review. If you were going to upgrade anything (the nut?), what would you suggest if anything?
@CompanyGrip8 күн бұрын
For me, I’d probably upgrade the bridge to a tune-o-matic stop bar, like the Charlie Starr or Tony Iommi kind: thanks for checking it out!