Antiquity GS1 - So close to perfect, But

[@Delboy179]

Through my line of work I've met many celebrities including a good few world famous musicians but top of the shop would be bumping into you on one of my occasional walks through your home town. You need to know how much you are treasured.

[@ChristopherMontgomery-sf8uk]

Nothing like enjoying a morning coffee while the master does his thing! Beautiful!

[@XENONEZZ2]

This really proves the point it's not the cost of the guitar that matters it's the hands playing it...awesome Dave 🎶really magical 🎵...thanks so much...!!..👍🎸👍

[@baldanddangerous1572]

Saturday afternoon coffee time west coast of Scotland absolutely fantastic playing Dave wish I had Half your talent really enjoyed that thanks bud

[@papatorr3669]

Kudos from Virginia USA! Much appreciated, admiration, and many thanks, for your talent and performance. Know that you are truly a one in a billion phenom! Just hang in there and keep on keeping on. We love you Dave!

[@mikepj1025]

Your playing always resets my mind and I want to thank you for that. Another great video. I was blessed to be gifted a Gibson SG that looks exactly like this Antiquity one. The neck feels further away and I’ve always struggled to play it but I do love it.

[@johnsurreal]

Mentally this, mentally that man. I'm a recovering alcoholic, thanks to you my passage has been flawless. Love your Giant stuff, I always keep coming back to you Bad Penny performance, Dave, you are precious to the community and remember to give some slack to yourself as well, alright? Everybody loves you to bits man. Enjoy the day.

[@lone-wolf-1]

I'm also a recovering alcoholic. DAVE saves my soul!!

[@AyliffeSmith]

Feeling pretty sh1t today after an op, but Dave took the pain away for an hour. Thank you mr. Simpson, you are an absolute gem.

[@stephenupton]

I pray for breakthrough with your mental health, thanks for a great honest video, telling the truth always pays, great powerful playing loved it as always

[@randall9000]

It’s the chef, not the knives

[@RayKit]

Hey Dave! Thoroughly zoned out to this mate. Seriously. Keep it together. You Got a talent. It FEELS great to listen too. Life is just an experience. Don't take it too seriously. Much love brother and take care.

[@victor493]

Learned a lot about gear on Dave channel, Thanks Dave 😊

[@dmac3316]

Fantastic playing Dave, just great!! I really enjoyed that 🤘

[@davidkubasiak9093]

I think out of the box the guitar was junk. But in the hands of a master guitarist. It came to life. You have a real Pink Floyd sound Dave. Great guitarist.

[@lordlomanagh5966]

Take life easy Dave you are a great bloke and a outstanding guitar player blessed be ol'boy

[@dereksharp2034]

Words fail me !, This is a master at work?, please Dave Simpson Never stop what you are doing, God , you inspire every budding guitar player 😊 , That was sheer brilliance man !!!, ❤

[@ahmadlava2112]

Finaly a new guitar video from master dave I wish you get better mentally ❤

[@johndrowe5281]

You would be a great psychologist because you do not try to hide your feelings. You would be a challenge as a patient as you are so gifted and there are so many treatment possibilities that an MD like I was , would like to discuss with you. Ah well, I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts and love that my 40+ years of guitar playing and about as many yrs of songwriting, improve when I watch and listen to you … Rock on, my friend. You are gaining on Life as your Maker intended - imvho. 🙏🏻 🎸👨🏼‍⚕️. 🫶✌️♾️

[@WarButler]

Incredible playing! Everything from your phrasing, note choice, and just sheer emotion... Guitar tone's pretty sweet too! Really inspiring stuff.

[@alanpalmer9702]

Great demo Dave and explanation of what you did to set it up so well.

[@ivandee4011]

Epic, man! Simply EPIC!😀

[@robjones7725]

Lord of the Strings!

[@bthjf12003]

A honest review and great playing

[@OrangeAmp4life]

Dave you never need to apologize to us. We love you. We come here to get our dave fix but also to be here for you. Thanks for still posting even when your feeling down mate.

[@fastacesus8499]

This is a seriously good review. Cheers Dave

[@kalka79]

Amazing jam ! 👏

[@akinkent7283]

Great video great guitar review and ofcourse great solo Dave don't let life get you down we all through pain sometimes. God Bless

[@TreyB-Måneravn]

Dave we love you man... Please keep sharing your Light with the world. Such is needed in these dark days. You're appreciated man. 💙🎸🎇🌷

[@tjbitt65]

Nice guitar for the price. You're playing makes it sound fantastic. Thanks for your videos Dave.☮

[@Lez325]

Lovely tone from a lovely guitar and a lovely guitarist

[@aftertheendtimes]

Sendin much light and LOVE to you dear Dave, your presence makes us out here much better

[@delmilligan4584]

Your living proof ❤️ guitar lovers really love guitars ❤️

[@robf.7404]

Typing this right as you started playing, YAAAAA! THIS IS GREAT! LOVE IT!

[@Randomnessaralus]

Fantastic Dave! Simply fantastic!!

[@stoneheadz1790]

36:39 What a beautiful sg sounds lovely and a amazing journey jam trips ,every time is a suprise your jams ,we thank you for all time youtube Dave, ✊🏽💯💪

[@Bass-guitarist]

Dave, take comfort in you being an amazing human being and most amazing people in this world have had their own demons and crosses to bear. Your talent combined with your emotion when playing seems to manifest energy out of your body. Stay strong my friend and focus on flowing that love through your guitars and playing. All the best from the guy in the dark standing next to the drummer! Lol Aka bassist. 😊

[@shawnhockin5333]

That guitar solo was awesome totally had me in a trance dude cheers

[@James-ec4eb]

Much love from the USA, North Carolina to be exact awesome as always glad you're with us keep on going man have a great day 👍.

[@motortrack7903]

Your tonal expression is just fantastic you sir are one gifted gentleman

[@Theoresabandthatsgrungeandrock]

I’m sorry hear about that 0:11, keep on rocking!❤❤❤

[@williamking7420]

Beautiful playing Dave. Like a cross between Dave Gilmore and Paul Kossoff.

[@robinbell5480]

Great honest review Dave - shame about the initial 'setup' but glad you managed to sort it. Take care and stay strong....

[@xagon7]

Dave. I just had a literal religious experience from this. I am in tears of the absolute beauty of this piece! I think it is by far your best ever. I feel you Dave, Stay faithful brother.

[@standingbadger]

What a great review! The sound you got from the SG reminds me more of a Yamaha SG1000. Love this channel.

[@days2embrace]

U play that thing w every fiber of ur being

[@martinemesguitar]

Incredible demo track, the best for quite a while.

[@darrenotoole5317]

You never need to apologise for your mood Dave!! ...as an aside, I just picked up a 1974 Guild S100 from PMT (been after one for ages after becoming obsessed with the S series 70's Guilds and liking the sound of the new reissues like yours!). Didn't cost much more than a reissue and is amaaaaazing. As are all vintage Guilds it seems. But, point is, it was meant to have been checked and set up by PMT, and even included a checklist suggesting it had.... if anyone at PMT did look at it then they certainly weren't technicians, probably not guitarists... possibly not even musicians.... or a member of staff 🤣

[@paulmitchell5349]

No need apologise for being in a mood Dave. The world can be a ***T. That's why we play guitar.

[@Gibbo1235-f8o]

hi Dave happy u like it, I’m of the view of what can u get for 160 second hand rather than new brands for the money, and u know what your doing, U are right for a beginner that is not fair. Love my worn in vintage sg 👍👍

[@mayousimon1]

Dave as explain i have one myself in black and its a beast! Very much better than the epiphone!

[@mrbigdaveyb]

I've had a couple of Antiquity guitars from PMT, they are seriously good value for money, their Firebird copy is amazing for £250 but I'd agree they need a good set up out of the box

[@antoonhermans8953]

i have had the same issue with a squire 40th anni vintage strat i bought late last year , it was a b stock at bax music and it was dreadfull , but the bones where good and after 1 hours of work setting it up it came to life and it's a great guitar now

[@eertje01]

It just so happens I got my first SG just yesterday. It's a epiphone SG special. Everything is perfect on that thing. It not even neck divey at 2.9kg! Anyway, nice honest review of this antiquity. Take care and I hope you recover soon 💪. You're the man!

[@graemeroberts4791]

Awesome sounding guitar! The emotion you play with is truly incredible and inspirational. You should be filling stadiums man. Dave Simpson, my guitar hero! You always inspire me to pick up my guitar 👍

[@matts8657]

I need to practice! Inspirational jamming! 🙏🏻

[@AnnaKissed36]

So this is what my journal sounds like. The daily struggle is real. Thank you, Dave.

[@Cayres9]

Its a beautiful Guitar 🎸 reminds me of the obvious Angus Young SG ❤ also i hope you feel well soon Dave 🙏 ive suffered in the past with mental health illness too Citalopram and propranolol i was on but gradually got well again 😊and so will you as George Harrison said All things Must Pass 🙂🌈👍

[@paulslack4303]

Ve had this guitar on watch for a while, I do have basic set up skills so mite be a NG day for me soon, it's a shame they don't take care of this from the factory as u say that cud of bin a future dave put off for life..... Keep riding out the storm dave ur a precious gift and talent to this world🙏

[@JamesSmith-zs8fl]

Awesome!!

[@Rroossccoo]

This may be my fave Dave

[@robf.7404]

EPIC! Nice guitar too.

[@AzazelSounds]

Loving the Pearljam hoody. I love Pearljam, seen them four or five times, bug fan of Mike McCready and his work with Mad Season and Templee of the Dog too! And it's Az'zay'zel lol (pronunciation)

[@Deadhansome]

I saw a Beatles cover band a few weeks back and the kid had an Antiquity "mahogany" Tele and it sounded great to be fair. I had no idea until I went and had a chat with him after the gig. I thought it was a genuine Fender Harrison Tele and I was blown away when he told me how little he paid for it.

[@devolucionario]

Nice one!

[@lone-wolf-1]

Every guitar sounds like DAVE! NO matter what guitar you play - it sounds DAVE. YOU give us ALL you got out of your sensy playing fingers!! Don't deliver all your soul to all of us strangers! Keep the deepest secret for yourself, and in your music. I know for myself-the deepest depth of my souk is way too deep and to dark for a common human being. It's deeper than deep for comprehensible... too deep... too dark.. way to dark...it's waters at 6000 meters deep... But I keep smiling . The musical enthusiast will recognize it, and wil know ... The almighty LORD will appreciate it.. and bless you with fortune. If I could touch the strings you've just been playing , I would be feeling like touching the essence of life . Touching GANDALF'S strings... the Master, the master of everything

[@hafstrat]

Loving the colour. Very Zappa. ❤

[@jasoncolley4102]

HEY Dave if that guitar is keeping your mental health in high spirits as it seems to me it's doing it's purpose 😉, and like you said it looks gorgeous 😍, Anyway you helped me out with your video the other week with that video 📹 you told us, Anyway it's great 👍 to hear you with some fire 🔥, Anyway luv ❤️ your channel, Kind regards Jason.

[@BrickwallStudios0]

SG fits you very well Dave

[@seamusobrien9127]

Beautiful binding on the neck was the first thing that jumped out. Will be seeking one out!

[@aminahmed2220]

I understand don't worry about it Dave what a fantastic video have a wonderful weekend also I sometimes get sad also moo6dy nobody moody to be honest ❤😢😊😥

[@Mrtn-gi6mp]

Brain teaser at the beginning 😎 With all them guitar issues, that’s why it’s $160 with poor quality control issues , been there. That switch flip’n while playing blew my mind 👍 Now I miss my ‘84 Epiphone SG400 in bright red 😢 Thank you Dave.😂 Well, I’m going to get my fuzz on … Peavey tube 6505 amp + fuzz + Uni~vibe pedals , it’s time to rock out ☮️

[@PHILIPJONES-rx8hs]

Buddy that is 1 sweet looking axe.

[@mikesalt8248]

Hi Dave I have a couple of their Teles and they are great , however I did buy a les paul from PMT also got it out of the box and went WOW how good is this to the point I rang Newcastle store to thank them and whilst on the phone raving about it I suddenly noticed a crack in the neck ! So straight back it went refund no prob. Its luck of the draw mate I am fortunate to be able to do what you did but not cracks ! Thanks

[@jeffroq]

Brilliant Dave. I recently got an Ibanez Azes40. Out of the box set up was horrible. The nuts on the tuners were loose, Action too high, relief to flat. Like you I thought if I was a beginner I wouldn't stick with this, considering this is the target sales group you would have thought it more important to get it right for beginners. Cheers for all your mint channel content and good luck with your struggles and fighting your monsters.

[@gruffydddavies7464]

Funny this, I just got an ibanez AM53 and the setup was superb out of the box

[@tinythrottle6186]

I have the antiquity les paul. I had the same issues exactly especially the tuners, so I dropped £100 on a proper set up new strings and machine heads with my local tech and now my friends Mark ( lead guitarist Alabama.3) says it a very nice guitar and plays wonderfully. Antiquity are solid guitars but I'd say you do need to either know what your doing or budget for a professional set up.

[@JDStone20]

I think I might pass on this guitar, and get the Harley Benton instead, I know how to get a Telecaster or a Stratocaster into working order with these issues, save recutting the nut, although if I did want to learn how to set up and fix a Gibson style guitar this sounds like it might me a good one to try out. Great video, Dave, once again! And best wishes, I hope you are feeling better, and I hope Queenie is feeling better also. All the best.

[@Zosomatt]

My mate picked up the jag offset last year, the set up was pretty good It plays really well and sounds great. I quite fancy the firebird. You may have been unlucky, maybe.

[@proton45]

I love a good playing "SG"... I recently picked up an old Burny SG. Burnys might not be the most authentic SG type guitar, but all of the changes to the guitar, that deviate from the original Gibson design... just make it a better playing instrument. For one thing, I prefer the neck profile of the Burny. Frankly, the whole Burny approach to neck design, just makes it an easier guitar to play. Some people find SG's hard to tune...but I have not had that issue come up yet. On a personal note... I'm a BIG fan of the Les Paul guitar, but the weight of the Les Paul has opened me up to new options.... one of these options was (obviously) the SG. Honestly, I'm still bonding with this type of guitar... I have not really found my voice yet. I dont really get that same feel, that I experience with the Les Paul. But that is part of the journey. Thanks for makin stuff (music, words, video)

[@Cara-Calico]

It never ceasses to amaze me how much your playing just makes me "feel". Tim Henson cant hold a candle to you man.

[@sprayaho1ic]

Was tempted to get their explorer copy. Just could never find the thing in stock.

[@Bekindandcool.]

Good evening, Siiiir😊

[@nathanchampionmusic]

17:53 - thats exactly the same thing I said about my Jet JS300, as it was absolute garbage out of the box and definitely not for a beginner. However, happy to report that it's been modified and made to play quite nice and I'm bonding with it. In generla though, these ''budget'' guitars aren't for a beginner as they don't know how to sort these things out :)

[@PeterErikson-rd5tj]

Cool Sounds Starts -- 47:16. --- looks like they don't ship to states though 🌎

[@livefreehurtno1]

I have never wanted an SG style guitar more in my life. Straight up Strat guy but I may need to get an SG of some sort.

[@AzazelSounds]

Mate, we've got to have a jam!!!!?

[@birdman316]

looks good on ya mate! i think my "tony iomi" SG clone(p90 model) is spot on for me now...epiphone pup on bridge and duncan antiquity clone on neck...even has the lil monkey decal! ill put it up against my grey poupon epi LP special(all stock p90) and see if ittl hang with it...i got a good feeling it will...

[@Kdawg270]

Dave put it out of your figures, yeah

[@leighwilsonartist]

Dave and an SG sure go well together, amazing stuff. Every time I seem to buy a guitar I get the one with the most work just like yours Dave. Which version of diadario 10-46 do you use? Cheers 🙌

[@thedavesimpson]

Just the standard set.

[@leighwilsonartist]

@@thedavesimpson Thanks Dave👍

[@zdr5191]

Sounded a bit like Pink Floyd. Loved it.

[@USAJ31]

Going to pre-order the Album as SOOON As I get PAId man!@::))

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you.

[@brownandwolfe]

Thanks Dave, I've purchased a strat and sh tele. Now I need to learn how to play. Can you have GAS before you learn how to play?😊

[@chrisb8193]

I’m like you man, love SGs but only the batwings with no Vibrola. Personally think the vintage 61s look kinda awkward. Congrats on the new guitar.👍

[@Kdawg270]

Okay I understand Now

[@johnhotz1400]

Thanks Dave, mentally not a good place I agree I'm not either, that's a neat looking guitar but how does it play?

[@what1864]

moving the strap button to the horn tony iommi style makes the sg much better balanced for me ..

[@Marcmcilroy]

I bought an antiquity LS1 les Paul copy. Wouldn’t stay in tune. Strings were awful and the headstock tuners were loose like yours. The nut was so badly cut you could barely tune it. But luckily I know how to put right the problems. But couldn’t agree more with what you said. Guitars aimed at beginners should be beginner friendly. Having said that after the adjustments it’s a fantastic guitar plays well I have no issues. The necks a little bigger than I like but apart from that it’s good 👍🏻

[@bluessumlin...7067]

Nice axe!🙂

[@DavidFernley]

Friday night is Dave night and long my it be so

[@1969RestlessNative]

I’d love to know what PMT’s response to this is…

[@wasteddude9387]

Despite your acute dislike for tinkering about, your pedalboard videos tell a different story. At times, you are near enthusiastic joy. If you hit another low spot, l’d figure out which you love more; tinkering or pedalboards. Then tape it. I say “if” because that’s how you should be thinking. “IF”. Try not to let “when” be a flag of resignation. Anyway, you are an Aerospacey Electronic Audio Engineer. The Sonic Sensei Sultan of Sound. The Pied Piper Prince of Pedals. The Wah-Wah Wizard of Ahs. The Veritable Viking Voice of Vox. I take notes, I do the occasional screenshot, and I read up on the pedals I like the most. Thanks for your generosity. Here’s a really bad dad-joke… Q: What do you call someone who beats on small bears? A: A Kuala Lumpur (koala lumper - sorry, had to make sure you got it).