What's the Best Home Guitar Rig for Under £500? - Rabea vs Pete!

[@SalisburySimon]

Does anyone else just watch Andertons videos for entertainment now. I mean it's nice that there's shiny gear too, but that's not why I am here.

[@Chris_Nouvelli]

Yeh similar to old Top Gear - I’m not looking for a new car in that moment - I just want to see people that entertain me with cool gear.

[@Deedeo25]

Exactly. I’m in no need to up my at home rig but I knew this video would be fun to watch and just listening to these pros jam is very inspiring too. Although I was interested in both pieces of gear Rabea was using in this vid.

[@jmaripen]

Yep! 😊

[@DanAddison]

Yeah I do. Extremely rare that I even consider buying any gear in the last few years (dad life, no time/money/space!) but Andertons often provides good geeky light entertainment.

[@zeevshaff]

I was about to say this to exactally like top gear for me, but you beat me to it

[@scoobstar]

"Rabea shopping" should be renamed to "Rabea following Lee around the shop in silence"

[@thesandman775]

😂

[@fakeaccount663]

Accurately simulating the experience of father buying their kids gifts this Christmas

[@ehdforlife]

Yeah Rebea didn't really get a choice.

[@larrydj549]

😂

[@markritchey]

@@ehdforlife to be fair i'd probably take the store owners advice as well lol

[@duschendestroyer]

Would love to see a video where rabea chooses a rig next time

[@metalliholic]

Lee asked how much he wanted to spend. So it sounded more like Rabea wasn’t 100% what his options were so he asked Lee for help.

[@chasedelao4722]

😂

[@TrashHeapCustodian]

I'm pretty sure he did Lee was like "hey do you like this stuff?" And Rabea went "oh yeah that's perfect" rather than "no"

[@stevewest4994]

Lee went into salesman mode. And he's good at it.

[@janirantalaiho7859]

so well get that:)

[@evilutionltd]

The problem is that Rabea could make a tennis racket sound good. His air guitaring sounds better than my actual guitaring.

[@dougcapler4583]

Rabea saying "Not in this climate 500 pounds is nothing" is too true

[@patrickmckay6621]

and he looks like a disappointed little boy under the christmas tree gor the rest of the show

[@rodreyes8436]

Love when Rabea and Pete are in the same video.

[@RyanKorea]

I absolutely adore the Valeton GP200. Seeing guitarists like Nathania Jualim touring the world with it playing in front of thousands using nothing but a guitar and the Valeton shows how we just obsess over brands too much.

[@mrcoatsworth429]

I'd have chosen the Lt version. Cheaper and more than enough for me.

[@StopTheRot]

I know there are bucket loads of geniuses out there - not least Danish Pete - but Rabea’s playing does something to my soul.

[@Brati999]

Rabea is just on another level. What a solo. Bravo

[@Driftuner]

I thought Bea was allowed to choose his own amp, Lee? 😂

[@cirisirpula152]

But he kind of did? He wanted a modeler. Yes, Lee suggested Valeton, but it is not like he didn't want it. The other one he considered, Bea himself said it would have been too expensive.

[@mjb2482]

The thing I take away from all these “cheap rig” videos is that if you can play like these guys, it sounds good regardless. Top notch as always.

[@justynregini8532]

Just loved the 'Funk Jam' with Rab playing heavy metal lead.

[@jonnybroomhead]

Rabea's rig did NOT sound like a budget rig. It sounded superb.

[@DannyPeel]

Tbf that's just Rabea being outstanding isn't it lol

[@trevorreniger5670]

It's partially how incredible gear has come and how affordable good sounds can be found now. Bigger part of it is the Archer, not the Arrow.

[@conorjames8456]

Thank god you guy’s are back in the shop. I was starting to think these videos were a thing of the past 😅

[@szneka12]

For £500 I'd go for an Orange Micro Terror head + 1x12 cab + Squier Sonic Strat (HSS) and you have a bit left for an inexpensive reverb pedal and maybe some extra distortion :-)

[@chriscolabella880]

I feel like Anderton's actually read my comment from their previous video about doing challenges like this in the store rather than scrolling through the website. They are an online retailer who feels like a music shop where you have a great relationship with the staff and owner. That's their USP. I've spent thousands with them because of that. Videos like this are what create that feeling. More please.

[@Diijkstra]

I went Pete's route when I was broke (Guitar + Amp + booster pedal), later then added the Valeton GP200LT when I had some extra money. I didn't leave my room for months because I was having a great time. great video it's relatable in real life

[@michaels2418]

The world needs a Pete and Rabea album. Dear God please let it happen. I feel like these 2 just bring the best out of each other

[@Artec619]

More videos around the store please!! always liked those the best

[@Tone-Quest]

Rabea’s rig wins in my book.📖

[@matt926uk1]

I agree, sounded great. A rig I would enjoy myself

[@zimmyjim]

i have the Spark 40... It does everything, sounds good, and is hard to beat! Try plugging it into ur studio monitors! i also have the bluetooth switch pedal. Excellent amp for the price...i looked into all the micro amps before buying.

[@bukwok]

1:18 awesome fender trouble maker in white ,big 70s headstock , gibson vol,tone control layout, im really like it.

[@ThrowAway-hm6gc]

LOVE the in store videos

[@hiimawasteoftime8678]

Captian getting the exact Tele he would want is just showing how good of a guitar salesman he is.

[@soulassasin10]

Since the premise is that you already have a computer at home with speakers, the obvious choice for me would be neural DSP plugins, which are roughly 120 a piece, and that would leave 380 for a guitar, just my 2 cents 😁 nevertheless fun and entertaining video as always lads 🤘

[@ThePlanarchist]

Rabeas's rig all day. And his playing too. Nice one.

[@Rob_van_der_Linden]

Rabea is such an amazing guitar player :-)

[@TurtlesStudios]

I think the moddler has more potential to take you further. You could easily transition to live no problem.

[@bobgamble8204]

Soloking brand I've got to admit do seem pretty amazing, even for double that money, roasted maple necks and stainless steel frets alone! Lovely

[@OliverBird-d3i]

Absolutely awesome!!! Could watch this stuff all day long 🎸

[@JasonCone]

I'd rather have Rabea's rig over Pete's. That said, I'd probably pick the same guitar Rabea chose and replace the multifx with a Katana 50 at the same price. Real guitar. Real amp.

[@markwest2434]

I have both the GP 200 and a katana 100. I like both but prefer the GP 200. It’s an amazing unit, especially at its price point.

[@ItsRael108]

Been watching you fellas a while now with great videos this one for me was very educational and amazing to see the test with spark, I will be watching your video you mentioned ..thank you all involved @ Andertons 🎸

[@thomaschilds8781]

Playing along strictly, I choose: Ibanez GRG12SP £279, and Yamaha THR5 £205. I love my THR5 and this ibanez is a shiny chamaleon green hard tail super strat. It's such a tough game though, an extra £50-100 opens up options that I could get excited about.

[@rosshorne4769]

Lee in sales mode, I already bought the valeton gp200 because of Andertons video review, now I think I’m buying the Solo king that the brilliant Rabea played. ( I already have the spark and it is great for busking also)

[@millarhaxtonlaing1882]

I got one of the Soloking mt1 moderns in mustard for £199 shipped. They had it on offer. Outstanding quality and components for the money. One reviewer said the Entwhistle pups were too dark. They are powerful and darker than some but easily lightened with EQ. Possibly the best value bit of kit I have bought in over 40 years.

[@BHRAGE]

Let’s play “Lee Picks Your Rig!”

[@DuncanMcArthur-l7l]

my home rig is a nano vintage head a home made 1x12 cab with a 70 80 speaker a harley benton sc hb plus les paul chours pedal an a boss od3 all for under 500 quid 😀

[@caprise-music6722]

Love these videos! So great! Thanks Andertons!

[@mileswatkinson8135]

Always fun hanging with the guys. I think either of those rigs are pretty cool, but in the end, I prefer a Spark just for the fact it has its own speakers. The Valeton does a great job at its price range, but i hate using my computer speakers to hear myself. I have a Spark Mini, and it's the best thing in its price range. The guitar Rabbea chose is sweet, so half a point goes to each side in this challenge.

[@GarrettRodman]

Great to see an ultra budget one as 99% of similar videos elsewhere are 1k, let's also see the other end...a 2500, 5000, and 7500 budget video(s)

[@bkmeahan]

They haven't done a sounds like with breaking the bank in a long time.

[@RockerBen]

​@@bkmeahanThey did it 2 weeks ago for Bullet For My Valentine

[@RareYogurtMale]

Yes I love the videos where you guys are filming inside the store

[@Johnny-oy9fh]

The soloking tele sounds superb

[@alexbutler4942]

I know yall dont like to do used gear for these vids, but heres how I made my first rig: Peavey rockmaster: $40 from pawn shop Behringer 120w amp: $100 used from guitar center Boss ME 70 fx board: $140 used from reverb I-RIG (for a computer in): $20 on sale on amazon Second pickup and switch: free from my dad who upgraded his pickups when he was a kid plus the 2 hours it took to route out and install the second pickup Cables, strings, straps, capo, picks, etc: idk that shit adds up over several years but probably a few hundred bucks there

[@RuthlessMojo]

Just got a huge package of guitar pickups, locking tuners, bridges and other hardware to upgrade quite a few of my guitars. Looks like I’m going to be extremely busy for the next few weeks.

[@rmca11]

Soloking has already went up by £50

[@MatsSvensson-d4q]

Boss Katana 3 is £269. And Andertons got a secondhand Sire Larry Carlton T3 for £229 in stock. That’s £498 🙂

[@keithcostanza96]

Wow that’s a great combo/deal.

[@scottdunn3489]

Spark edge is incredible, that’s the new kid on the block

[@jacksmith2617]

Awesome, I have a valeton gp 200 and use it for my live rig. Its super solid and reliable. Rabea for the win!!!

[@misterknightowlandco]

How nice of Bea to play guitar for Lee in the Lee VS Pete budget guitar rig challenge 😂😂😂😂😂

[@IanWrigleyNZ]

I bought the Valeton GP200R (Red one) thanks to your reviews. It's a shout alright. I run it into a katana and an AC30 in stereo and it's amazing

[@markgrant1302]

Gotta go with the fro... Sure Lee picked everything, but I love his playing...

[@denverm4x]

that first chop by Bea - shut it down. no coming back from that.

[@jefferywarburton2116]

A lot of compression on Pete's first bit. Rabea's neck break angle looked a bit wrong at first before the demo. Still fuming about Fender fuse. Loved the Steve video.

[@jfrankcarr]

I have a Valeton GP100 that I got for taking along on trips. I recently replaced it with a Two Notes Opus that I like a lot better.

[@IanLoughead]

If you're a kid and want to form a band then Pete's rig is the better choice. The speaker isn't the best but it is darn good enough to get you learning to pay with others. If you need to gig with all your stuff then Rabea's rig makes a lot of sense. Better guitar and you can actually dial in your sound.

[@juliansedor7101]

for 500 USD from Sweetwater in the United States, I'd pick an HSS Affinity Strat for 299 and a Boss IR-2 for 199. I would consider the TC Ampworx pedals as well, specifically the Dual Wreck. This is also assuming, as in the video, you may have some computer and speakers to play with. Probably a Crush 20RT if I wanted a combo amp.

[@Antron89]

Wow, Rabea is on fire in this video!

[@BeigeYeti12345]

Used mexican strat and some cheap modeling amp like a micro cube or katana. Hard to beat that.

[@JavierMunoz-jl6ul]

Boss Dual Cube LX and the extras (BT, FS6). An Ibanez Superstrato. Prob, a pedal tuner. Thats all!

[@coldstreamcybernaut2845]

No link to the mud wrestling vid??

[@svenrendulic6442]

Im glad soloking is getting more popular in europe and uk, they have some very sick models which i hope will be available at andertons

[@LiesThatBind]

On the same budget, I'd probably aim for an Ibanez AZES40 for it's versatility and a Blackstar 1HTR MKII or a Yamaha THR 5 depending on availability.

[@DannyPeel]

Bea is just crazy talented. His ear is immense

[@lancehall3897]

I like Rabea’s rig better. More upscale guitar was the deciding factor. I chose a different first rig using TH-U effects, amp, and cab sim in the box, including monitor speakers. I added individual effects (wah pedal) and looking for a looper since setting up midi expression pedal and looper to computer TH-U software has me stymied. Now figuring out what rehearsal and first small club gig rig I should get next is a troublesome and potentially expensive decision.

[@ErikSWE]

Pete's rig with Rabea's guitar, personally I'd go for an Affinity Tele+Marshall DSL1CR and a Landlord Looper though.

[@karlcox662]

Rabea's guitar was awesome. But no sound output chosen? I'd have to go for Pete's rig (plus I have the Eastcoast guitar, which is really cool).

[@MichaelIrons-d5v]

its a (DRAW) guys ,loved the vid more.

[@eyeballroomer]

That tele is sick for that price! Reminds me of my Joe duplantier signature charvel.

[@Michel-r6m]

A Boss Dual Cube lx does about €180 and got phones as stereo line outs. Still some left for an Ibanez AZES or Squier.

[@craigdawson6516]

My home rig is very simple, Fender Mustang Micro and any guitar I choose to use

[@emdawg2676]

Beaaaaaaa! So happy to see you!

[@badwrong6362]

As a beginner my gear is a 200usd strat copy and an MX5 for a little over 400usd. I have a buyers remorse on the MX5 because I could have gone on an interface for 100usd as I don't know how to use the effects on the MX5 yet.

[@tombez3638]

This tele looks sick omg. Thats my next guitar for sure.

[@a456987]

I'd go with A Vox MV50-BM Brian May Edition for £199, a VOX BC108 Guitar Cab for £89, a EastCoast JG Offset Electric Guitar for £119, a Ibanez Tube Screamer Mini for £49.99, and a Behringer FX600 Digital Stereo Multi-FX for £29.99, which comes to £486.98

[@jaysmith5695]

Rabeas guitar is way better. The positive grid for a beginner is way better than anything else because of its amazing extras. Valetron is great too but beginner's would struggle more than with the spark which allows you to literally type in a song and gives you the tone.

[@acynecki]

incredible playing by rabea. very impressed

[@jwestl3y]

Love to see it, but agree this should be called Lee telling Rabea what to buy 😂 let the man be captain

[@aribolel8216]

Please please do a video going through which wireless guitar system to get at a easy price. Really needed.

[@robjohnson5829]

What about the ToneX One pedal?

[@jcugnoni]

My choice would be a Hotone Ampero 2 Stomp ( but just over budget) or ToneX One + a few ToneCity drive pedals (ToneX will have delay and modulation) and a good pair of headphones. The best sound quality for the money in my opinion.

[@grungebob]

If the rest of the soloking guitars are anything like the S408 I picked up recently then they’re amazing.

[@bkmeahan]

With the spark, Pete really only needed a looper and the spark 2 has that so he could have saved 145 and spent a little more on the guitar, but I really don't think you could beat the versatility of the valeton and that soloking is awesome. I think Lee definitely picked the better rig for the money.

[@michaelangeloh.5383]

Mwell, Soloking does have ones that go four around a thousand Euros, which is an exception, but they have every price below that. Most are roughly around 500. - But they have a great variety and some really nice ones.

[@chadjones4236]

Hitting you 1st stop when I come over👍😎🇺🇸

I'd go with Pete's rig, although I liked the Tele, but Pete can do anything he wants, without extra peddles or extra speakers

[@kennethlinton4432]

Must watch Anderton's - not to buy gear - but to hear Mr Honore's latest non-PC comments!

[@jamiedarcy2462]

I'm giving the win to Rabea! The rig is more versatile and anyone could get a sound with it whether they wanted to play country or death metal! Pete's rig isn't going to cut it when it comes to the heavier stuff!

[@richardembery]

There’s a ton of high gain amps in the Spark App. And a plethora of distortion and fuzz pedals too. I play high gain on my spark all the time. Sounds great for practicing.

[@xxdr34m5xx_4]

Gotta love these distinguished gentlemen 😌

[@che2335]

Ive never liked playing thru headphones so the Spark works best for me. I also have the Headrush MX5 and its high gain tones arent as good as the Sparks but it has particle and shoegaze reverbs.

[@freiraum9932]

I will Order this blue soloking ❤

[@ivorharden]

A Behringer wah into a Behringer stereo chorus plugged into Two Marshall Code 25 amps.

[@jsnowdendavies]

But what guitar?

[@ivorharden]

@@jsnowdendavies eastcoast st2 in ferrari yellow

[@jsnowdendavies]

@@ivorharden ahh but what strings?!

[@ivorharden]

@@jsnowdendavies ernie ball hyper slinky.

[@jsnowdendavies]

@@ivorharden ahh, but which plectra?!!?!

[@TarenLeitzke]

I feel like all of your budget shootout videos always over-represent Fender shapes. Would love to see some of them with an Epiphone Les Paul Special or one of EastCoast's Les Paul, 335, or SG shapes. I haven't tried an EastCoast since I'm in the States, but if I was putting together a home rig, I'd probably get an Epiphone Les Paul Special (ideally with P90s) and a Fender Mustang Micro Plus, and run it into a Bluetooth speaker when I want to hear it in the room.

[@Marta1Buck]

I would pick a pacifica and valeton. Idk why I like pacifica too much.

[@daithidebarradb]

Defo just come for the entertainment. Cheapest laptop and interface available and run Neural Amp Modeler VST for home practice. I've a valve amp and a modeler, most time just plug into the VST

[@ThatGeekDude]

Rabeas rig is a bit easier to use at home for a beginner in their room with just a guitar and one thing to plug it into, and it sounded great 👍

[@picksalot1]

Easy win for Rabea, good sounding guitar and Modeler with loads of features and versatility.

[@daviddehass6877]

Should have been called, Lee vs Pete!

[@pedersenist]

I will pick Petes rig because it looks more simple. So I think it will give me more Play time.

[@jasonbates2687]

Digital is the way to go. I never gig or play outside my home so when I finally decide to sell all my tube amps that's what I will be doing.

[@thejuststuff9685]

I'm going for my Jet JS300 with my Catalyst cx60 and my NUX plexi crunch pedal for about £425