Single Cut Blindfold Shootout Under £1000 - Which One Will Pete Like Best?

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[@gohamm8629]

I heard that Lee Anderton is a part owner in the company that makes the blindfold goggles.

[@shayneleonard6763]

Legend

[@RyanMcQuen]

🤣🤣🤣

[@lwwells]

And Persian rugs

[@redfurydubstep]

I suspected the same thing…funny how Rob, Lee, and Pete all happen to have their own signature goggles 👀 Got ‘em!

[@13thdukeofwybourne]

And he has a stool company.

[@TheRealChetManley]

Watching Pete swing and miss on these is as good as watching Rob knock them out of the park 😅

[@scottrand4857]

I went through 10 guitars this past weekend, was so close to buying one of them, then looked to my right, saw this very PRS, picked it up, strummed, turned up the volume, and after three notes, I was sold on it.

[@karlburmeister1552]

The PRS sounded far better than any of the others to me.

[@themisterh]

I've got a Ibanez RG970, and a PRS Santana SE, I've got to admit as easy as the Ibanez is to play I enjoy the PRS and it certainly sounds better too.

[@neiladdison4457]

I'd love to see a shootout between 'Plek set-up' and 'tech set-up' guitars. How much work could a tech do for the money spent on a Plek set up? Could you tell the difference?

[@JamieBulloch1]

thats a superb idea..,,,, maybe even with a pair of the same yay and nae in the mix....

[@theMisadventuresofaLittleWolf]

Great idea

[@Spartanm333]

Although Gibsons come with the Plek fret levelling at the factory, for several years now.

[@user-qs7ph1uh5h]

@@Spartanm333 A proper Plek takes up to 2 hours on the machine, Gibson only spends 10 minutes plekking their new guitars

[@user-lv7ph7hs7l]

​@@user-qs7ph1uh5h Are you sure about that? I once tried a post Plek Gibson (mine is a 98) and it really did feel absolutely wonderful. And I didn't go hunting for "the one" I just grabbed the nearest and prettiest one with a price tag that didn't make me faint. It made me want to get another Gibson. Once I get the 3 Epiphones, 1 Fender, 38 Harley Bentons and some assorted others including a Jackson Randy Rhoads... I'm not rich... but I hea the Antique Natural Flying V is beibg discontinued and I need a year to save up Gibson money. So now I'm sad and confused. Thankfully my Epiphones are amazing but still. I only have one Gibson Flying V and those are my favourite guitars. And Epiphone makes so few. Les Pauls everyone makes them. Just get the cheapest that feels good and add pickups to taste. No need to go Gibson there. But if you want a good Flying V that, it's Gibson. Besides the Epiphone 58 is 1400€ and the Gibson AN is 1700€ and I already have the cheaper 58 Epiphone.

[@whoracle82]

I’ve tried that Mccarty SE and I understood how Pete felt. Exactly what I thought as well. The guitar is amazing 👍🏻

[@Kyle97x]

@@BkBk-gy6vr "I can't be genuine so no one else can be either"

[@Tijuanabill]

Everyone I have seen, rates them very high as well.

[@IainFrame]

I've got one. It's great. I've also got an SE 24-08 and they're both fantastic.

[@RobertSmith-kj6eb]

I just bought one. Love at first sight moment.

[@Saxonpod]

Me too. Better than my Les Paul Studio imho

[@themaninthesuitcase]

@ 34:36 this is such great advice. I went to the store to buy a Fender Vintera when they came out, picked it up and didn't like it. My wife saw my face, said "you don't like it do you?" and then went around the whole section pulling out different Strats from all over the range/brands for me to try. Very quickly you start to go I like that, not that, maybe that one. And because some one else pulls them off the wall you have no idea what you've been given if you don't look, and also no idea what it cost so that comes out of the decision. Left with a G&L S-500, which I love.

[@TheRafared]

G&L was a great choice. I'm had similar experience many times, had a idea in my head and then felt numb when I had it in my hands.

[@boatfaceslim9005]

Best way to choose a guitar 👍 Ignore the price and brand and try them on.

[@redfurydubstep]

Man that LTD EC-1000 has been calling my name for years

[@f0rth3l0v30fchr15t]

Dewit. I've had one (the satin black with Seymour Duncans) for a few years now, and I still can't think of a bad thing to say about it.

[@suitsandstrings55]

I have one with the Het Set (another's doing) Great guitar, but get passives

[@ian6239]

I have a vintage black w/ EMGs and it's fantastic

[@VPFNUTRITION]

Dude get one. Here new ones for sale at 600usd

[@senorchivo90]

🤣I like that Lee tears the paper before handing it to Pete, even though he could just as easily give Pete the whole pad as a writing surface and tear it afterwards, since he can't read it anyways

[@sosugarplumfairy]

Love these challenges! Keep doing it!

[@egg43002]

Pete still scarred from the last blindfold test with his tele lol

[@DEZZA12]

what happened ?

[@egg43002]

@@DEZZA12 rated his own custom shop tele lowly in a blind t-style shootout

[@ginolamendola4084]

lol 😂😂

[@thesmellycatjazz]

LTD EC -256 through 1000 are some of the most comfortable, stable LPs that I've had the pleasure of trying. Love the radius and comfort carves, and I'm honestly considering an E-II Eclipse over a upgrading my Tribute to a higher end Gibson.

[@mayatmaot]

I feel you man. They're really great to play on.

[@jawsxx8683]

I would get one myself, but I already have an H1000 and M1000. I need more diversity.

[@timholtguitar6999]

I agree that LTD/ESP guitars are super underrated. To me, only a LP is a LP, but you can get a great guitar for a lot less money with other brands.

[@Fektthis]

the Seymour Duncans as opposed to the EMG's don't disappoint either.

[@BearBrush]

My EC1000 with fishmans is one of my favorite guitars

[@snapfinger1]

Pete recognized the genuine article but preferred the PRS that’s like a Tele.

[@romaleeroffey929]

These shootouts are awesome ❤

[@ToshiWalling-re6ni]

Love the Comedic duo with lots of knowledge n unbiased opinions. Simply awesome.

[@stevebrusseau3301]

I loved this one ! Great job guys!

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

Pete with all the innuendo will never stop being funny 🤣

[@canopy-guitarsgear5615]

It will start become more creepy..

[@kennycube5126]

@@canopy-guitarsgear5615 *to

[@karlburmeister1552]

🎶sitting on a park bench...@@canopy-guitarsgear5615

[@rickbennett105]

These videos are great. Great way to review gear.

[@Lsandoval7]

Hey! Digging the Captain's signature lick in the new title intro!!! Nice!

[@anthonyward8587]

You guys are so amusing, love the review as well :)

[@BrewPackBuck12]

I've just recently started watching the channel again as I've seen more of the blindfold challenges get reintroduced. Also would love to see the Sounds Like series come back w a bumped up budget. Unfortunately in today's climate for 1k everyone just picks the same gear because choices are minimal.

[@lassiliimakka]

I was just about to comment this exact same thing! Just started watching andertons properly again after a couple year break and was thinking how good the sounds liie videos with bea were

[@MrRonique]

I hate cooking. Every day for supper I cook while watching your episodes. Helps me alot to get through the day😊

[@MrRizoable]

Loving Pete's humour 😂😂😂 Lots of details 😄

[@IainFrame]

I got one of those PRS McCarty 594s from Andertons this week. Beautiful guitar 🔥❤️‍🔥🎸

[@robvdrdp]

The epiphone les Paul 1959 standard outfit would have been great to see in this lineup.

[@richardclark.]

that epiphone became my number one for about a year and i have real gibsons!

[@jaypeterson7637]

I was surprised that it wasn't included.

[@NathanMorgan7]

Your new video intro screen has been awesome 👏 the captain theme riff

[@titane22]

Happy Bday Pete ;-) Great video as usual

[@andertons]

🎉

[@THESESSIONROOM]

Pete's licks are so rewindable!! Takes me hours to get through one of these videos!!😂

[@kernowchris]

'through'.

[@farkas480]

I have an entry level Solar GC2.6 for under a grand. The G is a Les Paul style guitar that’s thin, has the comfort relief cut in back and a satin neck that feels awesome. I actually have another GC1.6 with active pickups for a little over a grand. Those are my favorite guitars compared to any others I’ve tried

[@AJHillis]

After playing the SE McCarty in a store, I knew before Pete picked it up that he'd be ranking it number 1. They're just amazing guitars, especially for the price.

[@gdawgs101]

Those SEs and the LTD Eclipses are the clear cut best value for money in this bracket IMO (for single cut guitars that is)

[@jmaripen]

The tele trauma wounded Mr Honore pretty deep. Haha love the video, gents! That LTD is gorgeous!

[@davidjones6218]

Should do more of these blindfold challenges lee. Always loved them.👏👏👏

[@marcoferreira4576]

Whatching blindfolded Pete, going to the fifteenth fret and nailing it, is awesome!

[@StevenHadfield]

Imagine trying to do these blindfold challenges back in the 80's and 90's. We're so spoilt by what is available today.

[@tyman8173]

Matte Finish… singed for Forest on deadline day. Comedy gold. Good stuff as always.

[@daviddalziel884]

I’ve got(won) an old PRS 245 SE and it stands up well against other single cut guitars . I got it after playing one in a second hand guitar shop which is referred to as “ best guitar in the shop “ . Stood up against a 60s reissue LP really well that was in the shop . Lee definitely big hint on the Gibson but Pete didn’t bite !!

[@TexanUSMC8089]

I have an SE 245 also. It was about $700 new and I would put it up against my Gibson Tribute at $1200. I like them both.

[@recordatron]

The Eastcoast guitars are surprisingly good to play. My L1 is one of the few guitars I've owned that has very little fret buzz and it doesn't feel as cheap as it is. Decent workhorse guitars.

[@mayatmaot]

My favourite les paul type is the epiphone prophecy. I own one with the emgs and it's my favourite guitar.

[@tomstegall1346]

Absolutely fantastic picks really sheds light on our stereotypes of guitars

[@NeMaAn]

Love the new intro, the audio reminds me of a time Pete was bulling the Captain.

[@bryanclark5841]

the rambling is the best part!

[@br8dy]

just the video i want to watch after work !! :)

[@JL-fs9wh]

Love this episode!!! So much fun. Pete can play.

[@james.kaloki]

awesome content guys

[@judosailor610]

I have an Epi Lp. Absolutely love it! BUT... it, along with all the other Epi's I tried, had the action set too high from the factory. Fortunately it was pretty easy to lower it a bit without affecting intonation so I was able to do it myself and now it plays great.

[@Tijuanabill]

It's like Epiphone is the worst enemy of Gibson. They need to suck more, to justify the price of the Gibson. Soooo many people say they are flat better, out of the box, it's just embarrassing for the US factory crew.

[@whereandbackagain7059]

A setup fresh out of the box is to be expected with most brands. That's part of why ordering from a high quality company that inspects and adjusts prior to shipping out is important.

[@daltonwilliams8272]

I bought a 2019 Epiphone Les Paul 1960s tribute plus with the classic Gibson 1957 humbuckers and when I ordered it I had them set it up and lower the action when I received it ABSOLUTE FREAKING BUTTER plays comparable to my uncle's 3k custom shop Gibson In terms of action feel and tone and by the end of that jam session 1 person was extremely satisfied and the other highly pissed off. I'm sure you can guess who had what reaction

[@steveeason2207]

Amazing and very well deserved.

[@adamconnor3002]

These videos are absolutely the top of the crop! Awesome

[@JasonFarrTubes]

Loved this and loved that Danish Pete makes the same joke I make when the word "clarity" is said. We both sing it to the tune of "Gravity" even though John Mayer literally has a song called "Clarity," which is incidentally one of my favorites of his.

[@michaelallard2640]

More of these blindfold shootouts !

[@JEUXolim]

That Lee lick in the intro is brilliant

[@rkk578]

I too felt that the PRS had a Fender sound. As soon as he started playing on it my first thought was that, which is interesting given what the McCarty stands for at PRS.

[@seanfletter9098]

Great review! I have a MIM Fender stratocaster as my first huitar and love it. I wanted to get a single for my 2nd guitar and the PRS here is on my list of considerations. The one guitar im considering but i never see on these comparing list is the Schecter Solo II custom. Is it because its too different? Just curious because i have such limited experience. Again it was great to see the PRS do so good.

[@woutere]

Pete is right about the muffled ring. It's because of the tune-o-matic and bridge material. Custom shop is alumin(i)um with brass saddles and all the other are zamac and some other cheap metal.

[@FishMatthewFish]

Oh it’s so funny to watch Pete’s blindfold game❤

[@viperBSG]

Not so current now but the Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Outfit would have been a good instrument to put in the mix. being an Epiphone but with Gibson burstbuckers would have been nuts. Love all the one used for this video. Thank You for making this video.

[@richardclark.]

that is the best epiphone ever made. it became my number one for about a year and i have real gibsons.

[@qua7771]

The Gibson pups are cheating IMO.

[@caesarofpizza5235]

I have 3 EC -1000 and they are all amazing. You get a lot of great features for the price and they play and sound fantastic. Can’t go wrong.

[@porkypile]

The Gibson and Eastcoast look amazing

[@thebigeasy8609]

Good stuff!!!

[@monstercrx]

Thank you Noel now we all know the settings

[@thorinbane]

Love my Washburn parrallaxe LP styled guitar. Stays in tune for ever. My hubby Les Paul was hot garbage and had a cost multiplier. Though I did like the 61 zebra pickups. My Godin plays great and the p rails are so versatile, but I would rather play a super strat for great tones all around.

[@darrenstewart1568]

Great video, love you guys messing around, very funny!

[@jackkunkel4773]

Great show 🟡🟡

[@davedavem]

Yet another video designed to make me miss my old Blues Driver!

[@markscars1069]

Wonderful video 👍

[@H-TownAce]

Pete coming in with the old man foot shuffle slayed me 🤣😂

[@alexspencer7170]

ooooo, like the wildcard idea.

[@Ckopp123]

Pete plucking away blind folded with such precision is so incredibly impressive

[@joe.b944]

Pete blind folded says the £2000 les paul doesn’t feel expensive and that’s exactly the point with Gibson. Shoddy quality just buying it for the name and the iconic players. Yes you get a characteristic sound but I don’t think they’re all that for the extortionate price

[@TheDrunkenScoundrel]

A couple of years ago I bought a Vintage/Encore LP copy. This is a 'student' range of guitars. It plays and feel so good I don't even look at LP guitars at stores anymore. I have my LP. I'm done. ...for now...

[@ministryofguitar]

This is very consistent with my experience. Epiphones, especially the new ones (though the same is true for my 2004 LP Standard) have very scratchy frets, particularly as you go up the register. The SE 594 Standard is astonishingly good, both for the money and in general. I would have its quality control as better than Gibson, though obviously some of the parts are cheap in order to hit the price point

[@porkypile]

Love the intro with the classic Lee "baow di baow" thingy.

[@JasonAFlintham]

I have an Epiphone Les Paul 50s edition in gold, and it’s the guitar I probably pick up the most. Fantastic bit of kit for a tenth of what I would’ve had to pay for a Gibson. 😁

[@ianbarnes1406]

Waiting for mine to arrive! Hope it's as good as the reviews say it is!!

[@silcoxone]

Ahhhh... The "Lee Lick" in the intro.. Nice! I love my LTD Deluxe. I paid around $789 US, several years back. And it is a killer guitar. SD pickups, JB/'59! 24 fret. Do wish it had the nut width of an LP.

[@newcroft76]

I've used a Helix LT for a couple of years now and the standout feature that sets it apart for me is the Command Centre. I have mine connected to both my Boss VE500 with midi and a laptop via USB which runs our lighting rig. When I switch patches or snapshots which of course changes my guitar sound, the lighting and vocals change too for verses, choruses, special sections etc. Can't see anything else that will do that currently.

[@81ghale]

The color of those 1’s are dope!

[@KipCount]

Is the McCarty tele/p90 like voice down to the pickups or is it the nature of those guitars? That is to say, if you threw a Duncan '59 or similar in the bridge would it take on more of a LP or SG voice?

[@voltnerstudios2115]

Great video and Pete perfectly summed up Gibson about half way through with the line "It doesn't feel expensive". Absolutely spot on. That's the issue with the bulk of the modern Gibsons.

[@superderv]

Remember he also couldn't name his own favourite guitar on a previous challenge lol

[@Tijuanabill]

@@superderv That just shows how much our eyes lie to us.

[@tractorgt]

Before I watch the video, thumbs up!! My existence! 👍

[@rabbitinnh]

Don't let a Telecaster player judge Les Pauls, cuz he'll always pick the one that's most like a Telecaster.

[@sdfswords]

PRS SE's are insanely good for no money, play great and sound warm, I've got two. They play better than my Gibsons!

[@siegmac3267]

Rob can perfectly guess them just by smelling them.

[@MazerRackhamX]

I love how the "like and subscribe" thing is practically an afterthought. That's authenticity.

[@osamabinjaco4768]

i got an eastcoast l1 here in the US and it was the best decision I've ever made. they really are that good.

[@adamfeder7125]

I love these videos. Then again I love nearly all of the Anderton’s videos and the ones I don’t love I still like a lot 😂 I like that the affordable guitar is included and played under the same conditions and the more expensive ones. The Eastcoast was not my favorite sounding one but it still sounded good compared to the others and for folks that want a nice sounding guitar but don’t want to or can’t afford to spend a lot it’s nice to know they can still get a good instrument. I am a sucker for a PRS so to me that one sounded the best but I also loved the warmth of the Gibson but blindfolded I couldn’t have picked any of them out so kudos to Pete!!!

[@dantem5228]

Really wish you included the Gibson LP Tribute. Severely underrated. That matte finish is sublime

[@jochen-h]

But its over 1000 now or?

[@dantem5228]

@@jochen-h You obviously didn't watch the video. LTD EC-1000 was £1099. Gibson Les Paul Standard was £2199.

[@noakwesterberg]

I had a really bad impression of one of them. Pickup ring was cracked out of the box and setup was horrible. High fret spots and fret outs all over the place. Glad to hear others having better experience though.

[@chaz__]

Played one recently and it felt like a boat anchor on my lap. Nothing to write home about, especially as I played it after an Eastman SB59 which felt much better.

[@MickH60]

@@dantem5228 The Gibson was thrown in as the over 1,000 dollar guitar... Obvious hey ..?

[@fb1767]

Man that PRS is a killer!

[@nickbrown8892]

I am super happy with the Slash Epi Les Paul I got last year. Epiphone are great value

[@dugwolfe]

I'm wondering if you guys ever considered stocking Revelation guitars (if you don't already)? I own a LP Studio Recording and a hollow body by Rev' and they are both awesome. They sound great and look the part straight out of the box. Just my two penneth!

[@wondergnome]

"I play alot in the dark". I think it's best we keep Pete in the dark though.... thanks for an awesome video again.

[@novalleander7139]

McCarty its truely nice to play!!! Its makes it my main guitar to play!!!

[@davidkeller6156]

I got the PRS 594 double cut on my wish list at Sweetwater. Almost pull the string today, but I didn’t because the Pauls Guitar is laying in the back of my mind.

[@StupidGuitar]

Any video where Pete is blind folded is top quality content for me!

[@canaanlawrence7351]

Petition for Pete to start an OnlyFans.

[@brandon2103]

Pete's endless laughter at his own jokes brings me so muchh joy! "nut" ahahah

[@H0kram]

Very cool video :))

[@fronthorse]

I would like to know with which equipment the jungle at the beginning was recorded. Guitar, amp...

[@joshscott3271]

That was a good therapy session, thank you gents... Oh, by the way, does Matt Finish share a border with Danish Pete? lol

[@gillesallard972]

Bonjour, merci pour votre vidéo. Je suis nouveau sur l'application et pour rentrer le médicament. Moi j'utilise du Naratriptan Teva 2,5. je ne sais pas si je dois rentrer 1,0 pour dire que je prends un médicament ou est-ce que je dois mettre 2,5 pour dire que j'ai pris la dose c'est pas facile à expliquer, mais vous allez sûrement comprendre. Merci d'avance.

[@fritsvanzanten3573]

The underlying idea of blindfolded playing is Pete is 'our hands', he tells us the experience we can't have; how does it play, how does it feel, how are the frets, the action etc. So we get to know our purchase candidate a little better. We can see it, we know its name, we can hear it. So when Pete tries to guess what make and model the guitar is he is trying to guess what we already know, which is a different kind of sport, loved by many, mainly the elderly, and entertaining in its own right, but not what these videos intent to do, or do they?

[@tonybowen455]

Picking the prs 594 is what I've been picking in videos. Better sounding than a gibson lp imo. The se sc594 in the release you did of the se 594 line sounded the best over yt to me, even over the core. One day I want a core prs, but I feel dirty because I'd replace the pickups. I wouldn't feel as bad about it with an se or s2.

[@philc5513]

Lee name dropping the mighty Forest!!❤

[@DavidKennaway1]

Just put better pickups in the EastCoast and job done. All shops need to do to sell guitars is set them up properly before they put them on the wall. Not many do. The set up gave the EastCoast an edge. Great video though.