1 AMP / 10 GUITARS - MARSHALL JCM 800

[@basildog007]

Kudos to the Squier Bullet for totally doing the job. Honestly those Squier have become really good.

[@darrelladams4886]

It didn’t sound significantly worse for the value difference at all. I think it’s the pickups doing most of the heavy lifting in these guitars

[@thor-tas2110]

@@darrelladams4886 the guitar players are stupid they hear with the eyes instead hear with the ears.

[@ronny12tech]

Loving my squire with HSS stock pickups... The humbucker in the bridge is extremely aggressive for no reason but I love it, you can play all the 80's Dokken style bands no problem. The best tone is when you combine the H with S (2nd position). the rest of the pick ups is good too, you get that classic Stratocaster-ish single coil vibe. Of course they're not perfect you can get much better tone from professional pickups, but they will cost you the price of the whole guitar. Though these stock pick ups get the job done and most of the audience won't even notice they're cheap. One last thing: the woods.. they're amazing comparable to real Fender guitars, honestly it's the best neck I've ever touched even comparing to other guitars I've played that cost more than 1K in €. There's nothing on the market that gives you so much quality for that price

[@peterclarke7240]

I'd say it's not so much a scam as "diminishing returns." Your amp, speakers and pickups always do the heavy lifting, everything else only adds tiny differs that few people will notice, particularly in hard rock and metal, where the distortion and other effects hides many sins. But you'll notice the differences tonewood makes on acoustic instruments and cleaner electric sounds. Basically, if you're going to play mostly distorted, invest in a good amp and save on the guitar.

[@darrelladams4886]

@@f3rny_66 that and amp and settings. Then effects of course. I’ve often thought about finding a cheaper guitar that feels good and plays well and then upgrading pickups and anything else. See if I can do it cheaper than a more expensive guitar

[@RonSnijders]

The one thing that isn't being commented on enough is Ola's wickedly consistent playing between ten guitars and who knows how many takes!

[@Barrsie]

Funny, I was just thinking the same thing. He's nailing that riff time after time.

[@gpm4166]

They all sound killer. I was surprised to hear the Squier holding up with single coils.

[@DBMorris]

That was my thoughts as well. I was really surprised by the Squier.

[@jmustang2000]

Ceramic magnets in those cheap squire pickups help them sound decent with high gain.

[@EclipseAtDusk]

You’d be amazed at the high gain tones that can be gotten out of a single coil - it can take a bit more gain on the amp end, and leads to a bit more noise, but is so worth it - a super unique metal rhythm guitar tone, for sure

[@CS_Murphy_R9]

@@DBMorris I picked the Squier because i just listened to this video the first time and liked that extra clarity but once i seen it was a Squier it did not sound as good? I proved a point to myself. I am biased by my eyes.

[@metalrules1135]

@@EclipseAtDusk The Raven record All For One was recorded with a Telecaster and that tone is awesome!

[@urvasbethud8849]

The Dave Mustaine one is killing it!

[@darrelladams4886]

It better be for the price lol

[@stevemc75]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@scription7277]

Well, Glenn Fricker doesn't agree though😂

[@cheeznipsmagee2357]

Sounded the best imo. Especially for a thrashy track like that

[@notedsinner3171]

It does sound the best IMO

[@Slyness64209]

I wasn't expecting that but I actually loved that Mustaine one! The Skervensen was amazing too with that BareKnuckle

[@pedrolourenco2707]

Its the gibson sound! the pickup is closer to the bridge and gives it an aggressiveness that other brands don't have!

[@Piracsek]

Same here. Even im not a big MD fan. But that guitar has balls.

[@metalzen3480]

Agreed!

[@drenz]

@@pedrolourenco2707 must be why i love SG's so much

[@Ethersis]

Agree!

[@BH2547]

The Gibson V Dave Mustaine takes the cake IMO, What a fantastic video!

[@allstarvb]

The Mustaine sound cuts so damn good

[@mr.e8432]

I can’t believe a $200 bullet Squier Strat, with single coils sounded that good for that style of music! 👍🏼

[@baluchon2505]

It's because for high gain sounds the amp and cab always matter way more than the guitar or the pickups.

[@Payduro]

You can tell the Mustaine was built to be played through a Marshall. Sounds lethal.

[@grumpyrocker]

To me they pretty much sounded the same, except the Mustaine V, which had a bigger bolder sound. I love the look of the Skervesen, it's beautiful.

[@slash196]

The Squier Strat sounded the best to me but I love gained-up single coils.

[@CarpenterState]

For me they all sound pretty similar, and I think they can sound exactly the same with some post/pre equalization Another proof that sound comes from amp and player. And may be from strings tension/thickness

[@jasons.3921]

These were always the best type of videos you made (imo), not to take away from you the cool and funny antics that show Ola's down to Earth side, but, there's just something about seeing you do what you do better than most. I kinda miss the early days of Ola showing us no B.S. demo vids.

[@Barrsie]

The Mustaine sounds MONSTROUS, and the EVH isn't far behind. I expected to like the Merrow more than I did. Maybe it needs a different amp behind it. Great vid Ola 👌

[@ColoradoMiniCrawlers]

I was hoping there would be a solar included but I appreciate that Ola doesn’t only promote his brand

[@cpamiseso]

Thank you Ola, this proves a point in my searching for guitar tone, it's the amp and its speaker.

[@iseeu-fp9po]

Cool riffs! It's good to see ESP coming back into the limelight. I love ESP guitars and my ESP Standard Black Explorer that I bought around 2002 was my first "real love" when it comes to guitars. Recorded and played a lot live with that one.

[@matthewramroop]

The EVH had a sound that has me about to swap out my stock pickups with Wolfgang pickups. Great video.

[@nuggestar]

Gotta love Ola's playing technique. A MEGA solid right hand which makes all the difference in the world because he's so good at articulating every stroke. That makes every guitar in this clip sound fat as hell and good to go recording with. It's in the hands as well as the equipment...

[@Squareheaddude]

You're totally right. Ola can make any guitar chug!

[@OwnedByMoomin]

All sports are about the equipment 😂🤘

[@AstralBayo]

To me, the Mustaine is the winner. Incredible sound. The EVH and the Charvel right after and, yes, I have to admit that I LOVED that single coil sound from the Squier too so I put it in the 4th place just because of the impressive sound you can get for that price !

[@duncandisorderly]

This pretty much backs up what Glenn @SpectreSound has been saying that for distorted tones, 'in the mix', there really isn't much difference between any of the pickups.

[@descent1331]

This👆

[@Zappabain]

even without the mix, I can't notice much difference. There's an extra aggression with the Mustaine and the first dimebag one e.g. but I imagine you can just change some presence or add a boost pedal/EQ with more mids or sth to get that with the others?

[@ibanezgj1]

I completely agree....

[@mikefoster5423]

100% yup. I'm sure every one of these guitars feels and plays completely different, but in a mix they are virtually indistinguishable. And yet I still lust for new guitars...

[@mrcoatsworth429]

I think the biggest difference was with the Mustaine guitar, for whatever reason. And the single coil, I guess, but not as much as I would have thought. It would be interesting to hear how they all sound with the output level matched.

[@progpogs]

The ESP M-II is such a metal classic.

[@downfallofmankind]

The Skervesen Swan sounds KILLER! Love me a good o' biting and punchy tone!

[@richardcochrun3869]

I guess what Glen Fricker said is true. Guitarist hear with their eyes. This just hammers the knowledge home that its literally everything else that affects your "tone" besodes what pickups you have. All ten of these sound nearly identical, to an indistinguishable level. Play these again in mixed up order with no visuals, and not one person will know which guitar is which. Guranteed. Thanks for the video Ola! 🤘🏻

[@Powerglide350]

I was thinking the same

[@athmaid]

Yeah the comments are pretty funny too 😂

[@wheresallthezombies]

I wasn’t watching the video and could hear differences. I’m pretty sure Glen thinks guitars are supposed to sound wildly different from each other. As if it’s different instruments. The differences are subtle but make a big difference in a mix. Glen wouldn’t know that because his ear for mixing isn’t good

[@RobbDizzl]

They all sound similar and the average audience could not tell the difference, but "nearly identical, to an indistinguishable level"? Skip between them and there are differences. And the more you dive into a topic the more small things matter. Also, since when is it the point to pick a guitar out of a croud just by listening?

[@Communism.is.a.cancer]

Get your hearing checked.

[@JackTaylorGuitars]

Paul Reed Smith when he sees this video: 😡 In all seriousness, killer video dude! You've done the best job of showing that the amp/pedals/mic etc. are the great equaliser when it comes to tone. I always feel like the guitar part should come down to playability first and foremost. Thanks bro!

[@jdubz33]

Doing PRS a favor by not featuring it because then everyone would think PRS is the same. That brand has a certain mystique behind it and it’s advertised as being the guitar player’s guitar. When in reality it’s literally the same as every other brand.

[@sathos]

Speaker is the biggest tonal shift for high gain music.

[@RobertMurphy-wm3ge]

Never understood the PRS and Gibson pricetags

[@adriansoul7223]

Nothing in this video refutes what Paul says and stands for. Everyone who advocates for tonewood (facts), acknowledges that the more compression and distortion, the less you can tell the difference, the more the nuances disappear. Needless PRS hate for the sake of it.

[@paulw.3967]

@@adriansoul7223 PRS deserves hate for comparing solid-body electric guitars and acoustic violins as if there were any useful similarities, and saying that it stands to reason solid "tonewood" guitar bodies are a good idea because "the instrument matters." He understands the physics well enough by now to know that's just profoundly false, and he is obviously LYING FOR MONEY. PRS IS A LYING WEASEL.

[@Mar33322]

All of them sound great through that rig ! I like the ESP the best.

[@razvain]

They all sound great, because you are an amazing player and tone crafter, but I slightly liked the ESP and Washburn more. As a beginner guitarist I think that wat matters most is that the guitar is comfortable and makes you want to pick it up and play. And let's not forget the most important thing of all: having fun!

[@swervature]

That Gibson DM sounds amazing. I'm in my 50s and everytime I've seen metal played on a Strat makes me go, "Whoa..." I'll never get used to it, lol. That Schecter sounded rad as well.

[@Shaunquirk89]

That mustain guitar actually sounds awesome.. I might have to look into a thrash factor pickup

[@axelovingguy]

the thrash factors in the Mustaine V sounded best to my ears - but very minor differences in tones overall - probably could be made to same the same with EQ (except the single coils in the strat)

[@le0_fx]

Love how similar and good they all sound

[@TEGEKiTE]

True, tbh nobody could probably tell them apart all in a blind test.

[@CureEclipse11]

I've noticed it too. Probably because the sound depends on the amp, rather than the guitar.

[@doomslayer6495]

Even the squire sounded brutal.Its the amp and the picking for me.

[@TheAndostro]

@@CureEclipse11 yup as Glen from SMG is saying all the time no you don't need to change pickups but speaker/amp if you want masive tone upgrade

[@creepysplatter9260]

@@CureEclipse11 Not the amp, amps also only make a small difference. The biggest diff is the speaker/cabinet

[@phantomlord5707]

Ola PLEASE, a whole video on how you mic up your amp, what kind of mics you use, the placement, DAW you use, what you tweak on the DAW usually, and tutorial on how to record and upload such a great tone!!

[@SebaStarscream]

Very impressed with the Mustaine V

[@mahdirajabi313]

surprised by the Squire but ... That Dave Mustaine one is a banger !!

[@bryang.6809]

Ola plus Squier = win. A Great player on an affordable guitar Ola kills it and it's sounds AMAZING!! Ola Love your videos!!

[@ThePicturesofyou]

All of them sounds killer. In an aesthetic point of view … omg the Charvel … it drive me nuts !!!

[@andrewpappas9311]

Definitely impressed with all of these but I gotta say the ESP, Mustaine V, BC Rich, Dimebolt, Charvel and EVH sounded awesome

[@niclastname]

My favorites were the Schecter KM-6, the Washburn Dime 3, and the Gibson V Mustaine. They mostly all sounded pretty sick though!

[@GeoffModulate]

Yup, those three, plus the EVH sounded brighter, more forward, than most. While you can tame brightness, it's much harder to add what isn't there, so I'd err on the side of slightly bright. But it's really differences of 1% or so overall.

[@niclastname]

@@GeoffModulate I'd say it's like 10%, but I agree. It's always safer/easier to take away when you have too much than to add what isn't there! You can always EQ something _out_ much better.

[@EHou01]

The $99 Squier kicked all their arses. ha ha ha

[@sabahoudini]

Skervesen nr1 followed closely by Mustaine nr2. Those 2 are killing it.

[@Franq85]

Nice that you used Swan, sounds great!

[@jeremypgiles]

Awesome video and comparing them all. I love the sound of the Dave Mustaine V, wasnt expecting that one to sound the best to me.

[@checkillo]

This feels like an OG Ola video, I feel nostalgic.

[@ryanjimison1747]

Mustaine V, Schecter and Swan were my favs in that order. They all sounded great though, because technique+amp is more important than guitar IMO.

[@thomasalderman2399]

That was Fkn Awesome. The Squier Strat sounded good. Made at the Cort plant in Indonesia like a lot of other well known brands.

[@merqury5]

This once again shows the amp to be the deciding factor in a metal setting at least. The mustain really stood out. Fun video. Do more! You must have a 100 guitars.

[@synastikki]

Cab and the miking make the most of it especially in a hi-gain setting

[@rickygonsalves905]

The Squier sounds really good in the mix im suprised. Also good to see the classic ola's MTM2 guitar, thankyou for all the gear demos back in the day man.

[@Highrollinhunter]

Man that Dave Mustaine V is killing it I regret selling my Dean V I used to own it was a beast in Drop A#

[@metalliholic]

Yea It sounded great, I also had a Dean Mustaine model that I sold and wish I still had.

[@mooreoutdoor9841]

I loved how all those different guitars sound exactly the same.

[@goranmarinic2923]

😂

[@666.marceline]

I like the Skervesen the most, the squier sounded really good too!

[@Opi_Baettlebeard]

Please do more of these. I liked it.

[@johnbaird2095]

To me the Thrash Factors sound the best, followed surprisingly by the Squier! And then the Bare Knuckle.

[@bread6085]

That mustaine v sounds super sick

[@stanislavmigra]

I was expecting smaller differences. But the Dave Mustaine sig absolutely RIPPS 😲

[@journeymanbryan154]

Such a killer video. They all sounded great

[@Tatraparamaresi]

Love dat squier tone🤩

[@rebd00mer93]

This was awesome to watch!! And listen to. I could listen to you play this riff with the drums for a good while

[@wesleytrott6397]

They all sounded nearly identical, except for the Squire because of the single coils. They all sounded great!

[@usethevideoluke]

Exactly

[@misterringer]

They all sound great through that rig. Only strong differences were output levels driving slightly different saturations. Beyond that, they all sounded alike. Who'd have thought!

[@FoiMal123]

Mustaine and Skervesen sound amazing ! I'd say Mustaine sounds the best here.

[@argi0774]

Sounds the same as any other guitar. Maybe except the Strat

[@joseluisfernandez3453]

@@argi0774 there is a difference exactly on the ones he mentions actually, maybe a subtle one but there is one

[@argi0774]

@@joseluisfernandez3453 In fact it is so subtle that no one cares. No one.

[@mrhyde2250]

@@argi0774 it’s noticeably different, and superior to many of in the comments. 🤷‍♂️

[@argi0774]

@@mrhyde2250 That's the usual problem with guitar players: They are very susceptible for every guitar sound voodoo bullshit while the audience doesn't give a shit at all. No one cares for such "differences". No one.

[@Mikehastohike]

I listened to a few of them over again a couple times and the ESP and Dave Mustaine Gibson personally appeal to me the most. With the ESP taking top honors with the 81 pick up

[@KnockedSoup]

Glad this video shines some light on how influential scale length is to sound, probably more so than pickup choice

[@CrushingAxes]

Nice! All chugging ! Love the d standard for metal!

[@tomaszzielinski4529]

It is one of very important videos that enables everybody to buy the guitar with their preference in sound. Great ear-opener!

[@anderssvart3257]

ESP, Gibson and Skervensen have the best metal tones, imo

[@1TYSL]

Was asked to do this blindfolded. The Ibanez came out on top for me. When I found out it was equipped with a Dimebucker, made total sense, it’s what I hear almost everyday.

[@rorkeborngraber8803]

Great video as always Ola 🤘 Love how the Dave Mustaine V looks

[@mofomartianp]

As much as I hate to admit it, I liked the Gibson the best XD. The Schechter sounded very similar, the Skervesen ripped and the Squier Bullet gets an honorable mention for biggest surprise.

[@gkroberts7816]

As Im not listening to this through a shit hot set of studio monitors its REALLY hard to tell them apart. They all sounded killer. Love me a B.C Rich so the Warlock sounded sick AF due to bias. Awsome riff through an awesome rig.

[@victortesla4198]

My monitors are shit hot, they all sound the same. That's what high gain does.

[@scaryguyy]

@@victortesla4198 great point! i think the differences would be a lot bigger with a more distinguishable sound like edge of breakup or something like that

[@niclastname]

When you guys flip between 0:42 and 2:12, those sound the same to you and are hard to tell apart? There's a pretty big difference in the low end, high end, and clarity to me. I'm not saying it sounds particularly dark and muddy compared to the average, but the latter of those two is significantly darker and muddier than the former.

[@GaryBeilby]

I'm with Victor - Just listened to this through serious studio monitors. I can't believe even the single coil Squire sounded the same!

[@misterringer]

They all sound nearly identical with the output level of the pickup being the only real differentiator.

[@silascf]

Man, what a freaking cool riff!!! Specially the B part!!!

[@tomotoole3898]

Glad to see the Squier in there.

[@GOICOBA]

The fact that you kept that bullet Strat makes you a man of honor. Hail to the King :D

[@knotid]

That proves that the guitar's tone it's made by the amp, the cab and your style of playing, not what kind of guitar you are playing to. The mics, as Glenn Flicker said, if they're similar (humbuckers vs humbuckers), the difference is barely audible but not that you can distinguish right away between them. But the Squier, with those single coils, proves that, in this case, a solid approach, a really solid performance as Ola has, can make all type of guitars sound pretty equal.

[@williamlynch3491]

I can't stop watching this. This riff is gnawing at me.

[@kurukq]

It just goes to show how important a good mix is.

[@daniel_naaden]

Dave Mustaine V And the Washburn Dime 3 wins out for me!

[@georgeangelakopoulos8884]

That mustaine sd pickups are really tight and full sounding!!!

[@lasombra_br]

Nailed it, Ola! Fantastic video!! And the Squier... *chef's kiss* left nothing to be desired, at all!

[@AdamYoudell]

And Just like that, boom there was Hanneman's tone w/ that MII

[@khero123]

Ola the OG getting back to his roots demos 🤘

[@wildersound]

EVH sounds always good, but the differences weren't that big here anyway. Great video and playing!

[@zeusm11]

The Gibson V Mustaine sounded the best to me, I was a little surprised by how good it sounded. But the Schecter KM I think would probably sound best in a recorded setting, not sure if that’s because of the guitar itself of the Fishmans. Gibson V followed by the Schecter KM were my favorites in the video.

[@6oundStudio]

Squier Bullet sounds the best to my ears

[@rtomas47]

Way too bright for me tbh

[@sethwebster12]

They all sounded awesome in their own way but the two that jumped out at me were the washburn loaded with those Bill Lawrence 500's and the Charvel. That squire though came through like a champ.

[@kderinoglu]

Ok. Now we know we have to invest in a good amp, not a few thousand dollar guitar. Thanks Ola for yet another masterclass. 🤘🎸🇹🇷

[@tommilitello198]

Of course when you spend a few grand on the amp lol

[@kderinoglu]

@@tommilitello198 still better than spending both on the guitar and the amp! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@JakobStrand]

I was expecting Welcome to the Jungle when I heard the intro. Nice video none the less Ola!

[@foxxonthewirepodcast]

This was awesome 👌 I think the Mustaine V stood out by a mile but they all sounded surprisingly good. Even the Squier!

[@mrhyde2250]

So the SD Thrash Factors are re-tooled SH-4s which Dave used on the classic records. They sound incredible here. Pair very well with a Brit gain structure.

[@majidamiri8495]

madness from Ola as usual. all these guitars sound pretty great, even the strat. I think the Gibson was the chunkiest. one thing though, the intro is literally PLUCK by System LOL

[@sixsledges5474]

Glad i am not the only one who noticed

[@BattousaiMLT]

Im sure picking d in 8th notes is found on a shit ton of songs

[@MetaITurtle]

I think Dave Mustaine V he played it the best

[@sixsledges5474]

@@BattousaiMLT I mean, it sounded EXACTLY like pluck but without the bend

[@MASTERRIFFS]

total metal guitars

[@Matthew_Klepadlo]

Remember kids: tone is in the wallet.

[@stevp372]

The Skervesen sounded the best to me. Tight low end that hit hard but still full and not harsh in the high end

[@milost7559]

holy moly that Squier sounds massive! kids for good tone spend money on amps and effects and buy Squier

[@Artefracture]

Absolutely adore that Warlock...

[@efwfew]

HA! I knew it. On my way to buy a squier strat. No way i'm spending more than 1000dollars for a guitar anymore

[@darthvaper6745]

Agreed

[@Communism.is.a.cancer]

You never played life did you?

[@Abukhaled640]

😂😂😂😂😂it looks ass tho

[@efwfew]

@@Communism.is.a.cancer played life what ? we are technically all playing life this very instant lol

[@abadakus1]

Awesome! We need more of this!

[@ataydaloglu]

I love that the Gibson V has that megadeth crunch to it

[@mojolito]

When you play they all sound amazing. Could easily make a sick mix out of any of these

[@arrel.musica]

That Charvel with the JB...

[@spy-v-spy1848]

The Charvel is sick i can't do a single coil neck, but damn...I know its a custom, I would rout the neck & put in a Seymour Duncan pearly gate.

[@CS_Murphy_R9]

@@spy-v-spy1848 You wouldn't have to route the neck area of the body, under that Pickguard is a H-S-H route all you would need to do is get a HH pickguard from Warmoth. If you do not believe me watch the video here on YT called "FU-Tone PMS and Reverse Slant Pickup Mod In a Charvel Henrik Danhage" It shows you under the PG in that vid 🤘

[@user-lo1vl9sg1r]

UWIELBIAM TAKIE PREZENTACJE!!!!!!!!!!

[@bryanterry415]

The Squier ruled!!!🎸🎸