Thank you so much for producing this excellent video on Squier guitars 🤩 I'd say it's the best such video on KZbin! We're truly living in a Golden Age of high-quality affordable guitars, now that the standard and consistency of manufacturing is higher than it has ever been. This means that more beginners can access quality instruments, which is so important. Purists will buy Fender instruments for a varity of valid reasons. I have a Fender Telecaster (Vintera body, pickups & electronics, MIM neck) and a Fender Player Jazz Bass, both are amazing. Otherwise I have a bunch of Squier Affinity and CV guitars and basses, all of which are superb. I've had them all professionally set up, and upgraded only a couple of electronics and saddles and only upgraded one Precison bass pickup, in an old beat-up Squier P-bass I found online. Apart from that, 95% of my Squier collection is stock. I love my Squiers, they're like the underdogs of the guitar world 😀 and who doesn't love an underdog! 🤠 Very well done video, thanks again!
@Rivertonmusic13 күн бұрын
Hi, Funky Monk, and thanks for the encouragement! We appreciate that more than you know. ;) It sounds like you really know your guitars and that makes it all better too! Have a wonderful new year and thank you for your thoughts! We couldn't agree more!
@SILAS-GUITAR18 күн бұрын
Can i connect it from my guitar straight to my phone? And also if i can how do i do it
@Rivertonmusic15 күн бұрын
You can connect your guitar to the GO:Mixer Pro-X. Then, you can connect the GO:Mixer Pro-X to a compatible phone via USB-C. As long as your phone is compatible, it will work fine!
@jeffreyrivers198318 күн бұрын
I have roughly 50ish guitars... i have guitars that costed me THOUSANDS... I was on Facebook Market Place where i found Squier Affinity for a $100... i fell in love with it. Its my player... so i bought 2 mor of the same guitar... same dam model and color. Do they need some upgrading ? Sure! But they feel like butter in my hands. I wish there was 22 frets; my own issue.
@Rivertonmusic15 күн бұрын
There's a man who knows his guitars! Hahaha. Thanks for the feedback. That's JUST how it is - you try one, fall in love and end up with several of them. Have a great Holiday Season and thanks for stopping by!
@manhualin1512Ай бұрын
All bands have woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments. 8:43
@RivertonmusicАй бұрын
Not all. Jazz bands. Rock bands. Vocal bands... There are all kinds of bands.
@followCam582 ай бұрын
well done! for me the Jupiter sounds more free blowing in upper register and overall the tone projects more broadly, if that makes any sense ... to my ears
@Rivertonmusic2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Glad you found a favorite!
@MichaelConwayBaker2 ай бұрын
How much?
@Rivertonmusic2 ай бұрын
$799 while they last.
@DigitalDZ73 ай бұрын
So what would be the difference between this and an audio interface?
@Rivertonmusic3 ай бұрын
The Roland GO:Mixer Pro-X is an audio interface. It's just designed to be simple, portable, battery-powered and compatible with most mobile devices. This is (for lack of a better term) a bespoke MOBILE audio interface.
@vyvynylification3 ай бұрын
Are the speakers enough in the 702? They're only 2x14 W speakers... Even the Yamaha arius 165 has 2x20 speakers.
@Rivertonmusic3 ай бұрын
Remember - wattage is a label for power consumption - NOT audio production. Roland's amplifiers are more efficient than Yamaha's - meaning the 14W amplifiers will produce as much or more sound than the Arius's 20w amplifiers. What you really need to look at (and most manufacturers don't post this number) is how many decibels of sound the pianos can produce. That is the label for audio "volume."
@vyvynylification3 ай бұрын
@@Rivertonmusic thanks, I wasn't too worried about volume but more fullness of the speakers/sound. I ended up buying a HP 704 so it's fine anyway
@Rivertonmusic3 ай бұрын
The 704 is a better choice anyway! You're right! I definitely think the 702 sounds better than any Airus piano does... but the 704 beats all of them!
@adisti50743 ай бұрын
Help. Tried many times to record using Galaxy S24, still not working 😢. Is it not compatible??
@Rivertonmusic3 ай бұрын
Hi there! Unfortunately, I don't see the Galaxy S24 listed as compatible with the GMPX. I would confirm with Roland, but it does not appear to be compatible.
@johncarlo73954 ай бұрын
I use Clasic Vibe Strat's and Tele's and Vintage modified Jaguars and Jazzmaster's which I believe are now called CLasic Vibe they are better made than the Mexican series, and equally as good as the USA series, and if I get one stolen, or broken, it doesn't cost the Earth to replace, right or wrong, that's the way I see it, good luck on your musical journey.
@Rivertonmusic3 ай бұрын
Great points! I can definitely see the practicality of that plan. Thanks for sharing and best of luck to you!
@curtisbush57284 ай бұрын
Question 1: "what is a squier guitar?" Answer: "its a guitar!"
@Rivertonmusic4 ай бұрын
Well, that didn't help Relish... Hahaha.
@fr4ctl5 ай бұрын
How do i use my BOSS RC-505 MK2 to the Go Mixer Pro X? I want to plug my mic into RC-505 MK2, via the Go Mixer Pro X. And then record the audio and video from my phone. This is possible, right?
@Rivertonmusic5 ай бұрын
Ok. Just to be clear... you want to plug a mic into the GO:Mixer Pro-X and then plug the GO:Mixer Pro-X into your RC-505? ...or are you trying to plug BOTH the mic and the RC-505 into the GO:Mixer Pro-X so you can set the volume levels and run the mix to your phone (where you will record audio and video)? I would recommend the later. If that is your plan, yes, you can do that. Just run the audio OUT from the RC-505 into the keyboard input in the GMPX and plug your microphone into the GMPX as shown in the video. Set your levels. Run the mix to your phone via USB-C. As long as your phone is compatible, it should work fine!
@josecotto315 ай бұрын
I hear that both trumpets are designed from the same person? I can’t tell the different in the sound as you said, thanks
@Rivertonmusic5 ай бұрын
Hi, Jose! We can confirm that Yamaha designed their trumpet in-house with their own people so they definitely weren't designed by the same person. (Hiado San - Jupiter's designer did work at Yamaha previously, but - according to Yamaha - he was not part of the Xeno design team.) That said, they are pretty similar and similar to Bach Strad models... so they are in the same "family" of trumpets. ...but each has their own differences. It would likely be hard to tell much difference over the internet, though. Try them out in real life and you'll see which one you prefer. Thanks for watching!
@radiojazzgir5 ай бұрын
I want to adjust my microphone high, low echo or reverb. How can I do ?
@Rivertonmusic5 ай бұрын
You would need a more robust mixer for that. This is designed to be quick, portable and easy.
@Theresabugonthewall6 ай бұрын
After reading these comments, I find it -a bit- extremely idiotic that you don’t start students out on the saxophone, be it alto or tenor. I picked one up a month ago and taught myself a great deal. It is fine for someone to start on the saxophone. An exception to this would be bari and soprano saxophones. To switch to one of those start them on alto/tenor *then* switch to soprano or bari. Please consider this in future. Thank you.
@Rivertonmusic6 ай бұрын
Hey there. I'm sure there are band directors who agree with you and do this. We are merely commenting on what most band directors do. We don't make the rules. :)
@MariaRodrigues-bv8co7 ай бұрын
O som é bonito. Vou comprar esse no Canadá.
@Rivertonmusic7 ай бұрын
Enjoy!
@TheChipmunkInYourBasment8 ай бұрын
This videos great! But you forgot saxophone
@Rivertonmusic8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! We didn't forget the saxophone. I believe the line is: "...if you want to play the saxophone someday - clarinet is your first step." Most band directors don't start students on saxophone. They start on clarinet and then go to saxophone later. Of course, there are a few exceptions, but sax is not generally considered a "starter instrument."
@simaogomes80778 ай бұрын
we get it, u dont like the sax
@Rivertonmusic8 ай бұрын
Not at all! We rent plenty of saxophones! We just want to make sure students and their families have all the information (good and bad) about each instrument so they can decide which one to start with. ...and most band directors don't start students on sax. They start on clarinet and then move to saxophone later.
@KnoxHarder8 ай бұрын
I wish there was bassoon :(.
@Rivertonmusic8 ай бұрын
Bassoon is an awesome instrument! It's just not one students usually start with so we didn't include it here.
@JohnEdwardLosloso9 ай бұрын
Is this compatible in iphone 15?
@Rivertonmusic9 ай бұрын
Roland only lists up to iPhone 13 Pro Max. ...with iOS 15. ...but they might need to update their chart. Not sure on that one!
@Georgi_Perekhod9 ай бұрын
Спасибо большое. Видео прекрасно объясняет основы.
@Rivertonmusic9 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@LourdesLim-jt9uf9 ай бұрын
How much is the baby grand piano thank you
@Rivertonmusic9 ай бұрын
This piano is no longer available, but you can find the pricing and info for its replacement here: pianos.rivertonmusic.com/pianos/digital/roland/gp-6.php
@stevenpipes155511 ай бұрын
I love Squires. Ive had a few of them now. As a customisation hobbyist Squires are the best. They can be upgraded easily and take a proper setup like a champ. I found a black Affinity at a flea market for 50 bucks. Looking closer i realized it had a completely flamed neck, dark slab rosewood board, and a nice dark skunk stripe. This was a unicorn! I bought it. I put a brass block on the bridge, as well as Graphtech Tusq saddles. Graphtech nut and string retainers as well as strap buttons. I wired it with a 53 Tele pick-up at the neck and 57 style Texas Specials in the middle and bridge positions. Wired like a Tele on a three way switch controlling the neck and bridge pickups, with the middle pickup swelling in or out on its own voume knob. Master volume and tone to control the whole mix, and some open gear Hipshot locking tuners to put the cherry on top! Point being that it only cost me about 375$ to build a truly custom one off guitar. If i had started with a "real" Strat i would have been afraid to go that far with it. I even carved the paint to create gloss black hot rod flames over unfinished wood. Its truly one of a kind and its a Squire!
@Rivertonmusic11 ай бұрын
Sounds like you've got some pretty awesome custom gear! Thanks for watching and for your thoughts!
@rveurope11 ай бұрын
I have CV s ( 50 tele Butterscotch and 70 thinline natural finish) i mean the 50 s has brass bridge parts which cost alone 40-50 when retrofitting newer teles, bone nut, Vintage Tuners , a unbelievably good neck, CV teles are guitars that stay in tune for months, they come in top shape, Well inspected No issues with the fretwork at all, that doesn't mean minor adjustments may or have to be done to the choice of the player and you end up with a guitar that feels well when playing and Sounds more than reasonable! Like any other guitar a Pick up xchange can do great things: Example i love Fat 50 s or V mods in strats( Fenders), followed by Texas Specials, for tele ( Squier) i prefer Cristle tone pups ( Solid Body) for thin line f hole the 2 Widerange Humbucking but here the Fender ones with These QuNiFe stuff , they just sound brilliant! I may one time want to retrofitting a HH thin line with a P90 neck and Humbucker bridge ( a Phat Cat and a Antiquity or a 57 Classic, but keep it for you)❤
@Rivertonmusic11 ай бұрын
Nice! Sounds like you really know how to "dial a guitar in" to get the performance you want! Thanks for your thoughts on this!
@umitanonymous3400 Жыл бұрын
Roland has amazing products in Music.
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
They sure do! Thanks for watching!
@chicagobob Жыл бұрын
Are you able to load any of the Roland Cloud software instruments into the GP-9 ?
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
You can use any of the Roland Club soft synths that you have access to with the GP-9, but you wouldn't be loading them onto the piano. You'd use the piano to control them, etc.
@RafaelUnplugged Жыл бұрын
Why the hell is Roland still using micro USB 😂
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
There's no micro USB port on the GO:Mixer Pro-X. It's USB-C. They include 3 cables, however, that can help anyone with older connections (micro, lightning, etc.) connect to the unit.
@RafaelUnplugged Жыл бұрын
@@Rivertonmusic the output is a micro USB then the cable changes it to USB C am I wrong?
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
Oh you're right! I'm sorry. For some reason, I had it in my head that it was USB-C. You're right. They need an update. lol
@RafaelUnplugged Жыл бұрын
@@Rivertonmusic at least they have micro to USB C. That's a unique cable though idk if you'll find a replacement if you lost it lol
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
Hahaha. Agreed! Hold on to that one!
@dabratlaboratoriesreviews4659 Жыл бұрын
I don’t know man the 812 and the sh*t you were doing on it blows the other two guitars out of the water .
@markbrown7103 Жыл бұрын
I have a walnut finish Squier Stratocaster. I replace the bridge and tuning machines. Cost me a little bit but boy do I love my guitar. I think Squires are great. I’ve been playing since 1974 and to me they are great I highly recommend them for anybody beginners to advance players. Wow they’re sure great put a little money into one and you really get a beautiful guitar. Thanks for the video. Have a great night.👍🏼❤️🎸😎
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
Hi, Mark! Thanks sharing your story. We've heard this alot. They are great guitars - especially once you tweak the electronics a bit. Happy New Year!
@donaldhove6236 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I'm considering the F107
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
Great! Best of luck to you!
@edwardhealer8380 Жыл бұрын
What piece of music is he playing in the demo?
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
Gary is one of those rare musicians who can just sit down and make it up as he goes. This is another Gary Original. Thanks for watching!
@Patrick-uf1cq Жыл бұрын
Does anyone know if the pickup height specs for squire-affinity strats are the same as those for standard fender Strat and if not what the affinity specs are. Thanks.
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
Our techs can answer this for you if you want to call them at (801) 255-8300 (during business hours)
@rchydrozz75111 ай бұрын
The same.
@bernardjharmsen304 Жыл бұрын
Squiers are fantastic value, no doubt. But they will require more maintenance. eg, input jacks become sloppy, tuners become imprecise. Cheaper components as a result of cutting costs of manufacture.
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
True. They certainly don't have Fender electronics, etc. We've seen a bunch of guys talking about how they've switched out the electronics to prevent that. Not a bad idea.
@travisbond4218 Жыл бұрын
My 400 dollar squire sounds as good as any of the more expensive fenders I had it totally re done with new pickups and it plays fantastic
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
Right on! It's all in the pickups and setup. Thanks for watching!
@JayZed-tl5bc Жыл бұрын
Squiers are kicking ass now! No…they are not as good as Fenders…but the gap has narrowed substantially the last 5-10 years. My 2000 American Standard Strat cost $1,100 purchased new. My 2021 Affinity Strat cost a little more than $200. The Fender is the better instrument…but not by 400-500%!! In fact, only a decent player with experience and a good ear could really appreciate the differences between the two, playing-wise. Before you drop $1500 or more on a Fender, consider purchasing two or three different Squiers!
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
Hi, @JayZed! Thanks for your thoughts. We agree! They've come a long way and - bang for the buck - they're great guitars!
@Dragon_rls Жыл бұрын
Squire= value overload. Premium product, entry level price. Remember, it 99.9 % player, .01 gear.
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
Great point! Thanks for watching and for your thoughts!
@DougHinVA Жыл бұрын
...and do you see ANY Affinity or Standard series Squiers and the explanation of their prices and features ? I don't...
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
Um... that wasn't the focus of this video? If you have specific questions, you're welcome to ask them here and we'll get you those answers.
@markadams3047 Жыл бұрын
I have 2 Squire guitars anyone can afford a guitar these days that's the easy part the hard part is learning how to play the darn thing, guitar is a hard instrument to learn how to play and even harder to master it but some have succeeded.
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
Hahaha! YES! Some of us have shorter fingers and it's not easy to get them around the neck for any length of time. I hear that! Hope you are still able to have some fun playing, tho!
@artamussumatra6286 Жыл бұрын
Don’t fall for the myth that earlier Squiers were always junk. The original Affinity line made from 1996 to 1999 are incredible - the bodies and necks are full width, and built as good as anything ever to come out of California, and the pickups sound fantastic. They came with cheap tuners, pots, and switches, but that’s an easy and inexpensive fix.
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
Good points! Thank you!
@BryanClark-gk6ie Жыл бұрын
@1:15 didn't know squier used a modern string tree?
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
If you want more information on this, contact Zach (our Guitar Manager). He can explain everything. (801) 255-8300
@4stringz. Жыл бұрын
Squier is a whole different animal these days. I wouldn’t touch one in the 90s, but I’m proud to own several guitars and basses today.
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
We've heard this from a few folks. They really did step up their game in recent years. Nowadays, they really do stand on their own. Thanks for your thoughts!
@voiceofexperience Жыл бұрын
Ditto! The "Classic Vibe" series in particular can easily go toe-to-toe with many more expensive guitars (including some Fenders!)
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
They really are great guitars these days. Glad you decided to comment too!
@221b-l3t Жыл бұрын
I have this 100 dollar Squier from 10 years ago that I put about 400 bucks of hardware in... not great. I would love an Affinity or better to put the hardware in that. I tried one once and the Affinitys are really nice guitars.
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
Yeah, it's hard to get too excited about a $100 guitar. There are so many better options now than 10 years ago too. The new Affinitys are amazing!
@balajiv7835 Жыл бұрын
Squier bullet deadly waste...😅😅😅
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
Why do you say that?
@balajiv7835 Жыл бұрын
@@Rivertonmusic i have one bullet squier,sounds horrible
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
Is it an old one? The newer ones are pretty good...
@balajiv7835 Жыл бұрын
@@Rivertonmusic last year only i bought it, really waste one , do you know Indian made sunn mustang guitar?
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
Sorry you don't love it then. I guess they aren't for everybody!
@ronnyholton Жыл бұрын
I have a starcaster and a telecaster they are very good for the price
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
Nice! We think so too. Solid guitars for the money. Definitely.
@theskidmarkoforion4829 Жыл бұрын
I have a Stagemaster strat HSH configuration. Love it
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
Nice! Do you play out at all or just for fun?
@theskidmarkoforion4829 Жыл бұрын
@@Rivertonmusic just for home. I have a Squire classic vibe 50 strat…it’s amazing…Squire jazz master..Affinity Tele..and the Stagemaster. 😂. Guess I’m a fan .. I have a Gretsch and Ibanez oh and a Ovation celebrity…but I play my squires mostly
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with that! Hahaha. Sounds like an awesome setup. Thanks for letting us know... and thanks for stopping by!
@msh6865 Жыл бұрын
Squiers are much much better now than 15-20 years ago. Production processes are certainly better nowadays. As an example, the Classic Vibe series is on par with any standard Strat IMO.
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
Agreed. The new Squiers are pretty solid guitars. They've come a long way.
@jameshunt4339 Жыл бұрын
i have a 1998 red affinity strat. full thickness body. rosewood fretboard and lovely aged white pickguard and knobs etc. tuners have been changed and a cheap set of alnico pickups. plays as good if not better than my sons mexican standard strat.@@Rivertonmusic
@jameshunt4339 Жыл бұрын
also have a classic vibe thinline tele. and a 40th anniversary jazzmaster along with a bullet mustang. all great guitars.
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
Sounds like it! Good variety too. Thanks for sharing!
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
Very nice! Did you customize your guitars yourself or have a shop do it?
@wmcg2925 Жыл бұрын
I have quite a few Fenders of various origins, from CS to American Standard to Mexi to partscasters and my Squiers stand up to the best of them, especially the Paranormal series. Regardless of the name on the headstock, Squiers are solid instruments that have never let me down live....
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
Hey! Thanks for watching and for your comment. We're hearing from a BUNCH of Squier owners and they're all saying the same things. Those Paranormals are crazy popular... but it seems like most everybody loves their Squier guitars. Take it easy!
@someonebald2022 Жыл бұрын
I have a number of Squiers. I have my 2001 Affinity Tele with 2 SC sized humbuckers (And it doesn't sound like a Tele anymore!!), a Tele Deluxe, a Squier VI, a Showmaster, a Jazzmaster Baritone, and a completely unmodified Affinity 1999 Strat (which may be the only unmodified one left on the planet). I love them all!!
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
Hi there! Sounds like an killer setup! Thanks for watching and for telling us about your gear!
@robertpurdy4452 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2009 lefty Squier Affinity series Strat that is one of my best guitars. I have modded it quite a bit but the neck on it is superb. My best friend has a Classic Vibe Strat (HSS) and it's his main guitar for gigging, even over his late 70's Kramer DMZ 3000. Squiers are wonderful beginner instruments and make great mod platforms. I prefer the satin finishes on the Squier series over the gloss on the Fender Strats.
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
We've actually heard a bunch of folks say they prefer the satin finishes on Squiers, but gloss on the Fenders. Why do you think that is? No wrong answers - just curious as to your thoughts. Thanks for watching and for sharing your thoughts with us. We're really seeing a LOT of Squier love on this one!
@patrickaquilina8654 Жыл бұрын
I have 2 Custom Shops and an American Standard. 5 Squier Classic Vibes and an Affinity Strat and Tele. The Squier's are just great! With a good setup they are great guitars! Each one has a set of "upgraded" pickups from Fat 50's to 69's and they play and sound great! The stock pickups were fine, just didn't want them all to be the same. Now I have all the Strat bases covered! Don't be fooled by what's on the headstock. I'm just as proud if not more of my Squier "Collection" because they have been set up and upgraded to "my specs" and sound!
@Rivertonmusic Жыл бұрын
That's AWESOME! ...and very consistent with what we're hearing from other Squier owners. It's amazing to see how versatile these guitars are! Thanks for watching and for your feedback!
@ThatBaritoneGuitarGuy Жыл бұрын
My actual tour guitars are Squier. One is Classic Vibe, and the other is Vintage Modified. My $2000 Fender is a studio-only guitar.