Donald Trump Electric Guitar Les Paul Review & Disassembly!

[@Woodhead-w4p]

Could you possibly play Y.M.C.A. so we can hear the tone .

[@Angus576]

I have to say you are correct this is for a person who buys memorabilia and such just like the coins and bills. We all know these sort of things are made on a budget. It’s a well made in China budget guitar. Only a Trumper would spend the money. Personally I would never pay that much for a $300 guitar. It’s tacky and classless just like the person it’s made to honor. But your review is pretty much accurate and honest and people shouldn’t crap on you for it.

[@lethrbear32]

These guitars were obviously custom ordered in bulk from a seller on AliExpress. 2000 of them would've only been $150 each.

[@IracesGarage]

What makes it "obvious"?

[@chrisgraham2904]

I don't see any indication that the Trump guitar is as high of quality as your typical Chinese Chibson. Chibson's usually have a set neck and are often supplied with full size pots, locking tuners and a bone nut. I'll also bet that the pick-ups are microphonic.

[@johnsawyer7303]

Would have liked to see the neck removed. Possible indication of where it was made in the neck joint

[@connorhart7597]

Oh no we know exactly where it was made, we just need confirmation. It's cheap Chinese dogshit junk, just like the trump shoes and the trump bible.

[@jltrem]

We already know where it was made. Same place 99% of the inventory at the Trump Store is made, Red China.

[@johnsawyer7303]

@ I agree. But would still love to see “China” somewhere on the guitar itself

[@connorhart7597]

@jltrem 99% is awfully generous. I wonder if this stupid trade war he's trying to fight is gonna impact his bottom line? Once it starts impacting the other billionaires money, it'll stop, I guarantee you that, but as long as its only hurting us dirty fuckin peasants? Fuck it, the war rages on. Keep in mind A) nobody wins in a trade war, I cannot believe that has to be said, and B) tariffs are going to massively raise prices of everything, not bring back manufacturing jobs, nor will it push people to buy American, as the companies doing stuff domestically are going to be raising their prices as well, again, can't fuckin believe this has to be stated. We have a completely unfettered oligarchy coming into power this month. The combined wealth of trumps appointed cabinet members is roughly 2500× that of Bidens. This is fucking absurd. I really hope people start to realize that the culture war bullshit was just to get people riled into a blood frenzy, so they didn't realize that the government had its hand elbow deep in our pockets.

[@Angus576]

@@johnsawyer7303I do some imports from China and we have them manufactured without the made in on the product. As long as you aren’t putting made in America on it it’s fine. Obviously thus us Chinese made

[@dougwarren5471]

A grift guitar from a conman. Of course, there are no quality parts, and it looks tacky. They will be on eBay in a couple of years for $200.

[@IracesGarage]

We shall see!

[@Jim-ro5sl]

A bolt on neck les paul for 1500. What a piece CRAP!!!

[@martin-1965]

Could get the classic Epiphone Les Paul Special II for around $80 which also has ceramic pups but is great value for the money

[@sprintcarsandguitars959]

pretty crazy trump endorsing a china made product.

[@nimitz1739]

@@martin-1965But the fact that it’s from Trump and Gibson put a cease and assist letter to this makes these very collectible. But yeah as an actual playing guitar doubt it’s that great

[@guitarandmore69]

No one is buying this for the quality of it.

[@SquierBulletBass-sj5bg]

Amazing how some people just don’t understand a collectable item. When this guitar goes for much more in the future I’ll sell mine and buy a Gibson custom shop. Get it?

[@Steven-re3tx]

Ignorance is not knowing the facts. Stupidity is ignoring the facts.

[@RJKANEAO]

What did Forest Gump say about stupid? That’s how I feel about this video.. I’m sorry if anyone would think this guitar is even a collectors item.. more like an oddity

[@AnimalJohn85]

A proper scam right there. Cheap construction with absolutely horrible electronics and equally bad hardware. There's absolutely no justifying ripping people off to this degree. Nice one for tearing it apart though sir, shame the neck never came off though.

[@IracesGarage]

it's not a scam. The guitar is accurately represented on the website, the asking price is exactly as shown, and the guitar was delivered as expected. By definition, that's not a scam.

[@lfaf9509]

@@IracesGarage I think the reason why people see it as a scam, is because its a cheaply made guitar that is made with cheap electronics, and even seems to have a cheap sticker with gloss finish, and its selling for a price that someone can buy a full on American Made Gibson Guitar for.. Some people don't see the trump name and think, yeah that adds value, when it comes to guitars. People will see "Gibson" on a headstock and think that name adds value to a guitar, but not the name "trump".. So what we are looking at is what looks and sounds like a cheap 150 to 250 dollar guitar, that is being sold for 1,500 dollars... People seem to understand that collectors will buy this for sure, but as a guitar it is massively overpriced for what you get.. I suspect this is why you have pointed out that you wouldn't buy one, because as a guitar it is priced way too high.. I can buy any Glarry or Donner or Harley Benton and where it is made is not hidden, but on these it is. It could be in the neck pocket, but I have yet to see inside one of these neck pockets.. But this leads people to think this is a scam, why would anyone want to hide where a guitar is made, if its not a scam? Thank you for the video though, I am not going to put anyone down for reviewing these guitars, as that is often the job of folks such as yourself.. This is a collectable for sure, but as a guitar its just a cheap 150 to 250 guitar, even with the pointless shielding paint where it is.. Because its clearly a collectable and not intended for playing really, I view this basically the same way I would Pokemon cards or stamps and what not.. if someone is into collecting such things, good for them.. Thanks for the review.

[@5argetech56]

Ted Nugent and Kid Rock will be customers for sure!

[@stephenmarsden5379]

This object is not advertised as a "wall hanging", it is sold as a guitar and at $1500. This is not the price of a low to mid-range guitar; if you shop around you could get a Gibson Les Paul Tribute for not much different. What this is is a cheap as cheap Chinese guitar (circa $200) sold for a high price with every attempt made to conceal its country of origin, ie no markings anywhere!. It is a grift, just like the gold sneakers, gold watches, Chinese bibles, NFT cards, Cologne! etc, etc. If you want to make a very rich men even richer, then by all means buy these products; if not, then buy yourself a real guitar. Its also interesting that you didn't mention the bolt on neck or make any attempt to remove it to see if that indicated country of origin.

[@SquierBulletBass-sj5bg]

Don’t buy one then

[@stephenmarsden5379]

​@SquierBulletBass-sj5bg that's good advice, thank you@

[@LittleHorrors24]

You had me at “sticky goo.”

[@stevencharlton7693]

This video has certainly shown me what I was expecting from these Trumpy guitars. For the price these are being sold for, I would expect some branded parts on them. Many of Harley Benton's budget guitars are fitted with hardware from well known named brands, and are better priced than that thing!!! Personally, if I were to spend £1500 on a new guitar, I would rather hand my dosh over to someone like D'Angelico or Harley Benton, and get something that is well worth the money spent on it!!!

[@Smart-Alex]

Controversial: YES. Tacky: YES

[@trevor4533]

You mean to tell me the MAGA 45' Trumpbuckers are just generic unbranded pickups? I'm shocked, I tell ya.

[@IracesGarage]

Were you expecting Lollars?

[@bukwok]

is blot on..? not set neck.?

[@IracesGarage]

Yes.

[@basiltiffani8850]

Amazing to see Trump fans act like he's not selling them absolute crap at a premium. That guitar costs 1500 dollars and this guy is acting like it's not a guitar you'd get off Amazon for $60.

[@dustinjaros]

It's mind boggling. What is going on here?

[@UphillGardener-ly5sh]

It never ceases to amaze me that the same people saying they can't afford eggs, will pay $1,500 for a $120 guitar

[@olddognewtrick1974]

Let’s not forget they’re made in China China China. Seems hypocritical to me and I like Trump.

[@LuvhandleR]

​@olddognewtrick1974 It's extremely hypocritical, but what can you expect from a professional grifter? Trump grifts as if money will extend his life.

[@jimcamp2423]

The $ 120 Chinese guitars are pretty good, don't want it, don't buy it. Me, I'll buy a Chinese guitar for about that & play it, it's a fine guitar, all the notes are included. Does it have issues ? Sure, but I've also heard of Fenders & Gibsons going back for issues just the same. I just think what someone is paying for it the Limited edition of a MAGA fretboard for the $ 1,500 one's, the $ 10,500 one's are the same guitar with a POTUS signature. One is paying for that, not the $ 120 guitar it's on. Just thought it was an overreach Gibson getting involved with the cease & desist. All Gibson had to do was denounce their affiliation with anything MAGA guitar. The only reason I would think Gibson would cease & desist, is because down the road someone else may misrepresent as a Gibson affiliation, even if it's a Maestro-like guitar ?

[@themobseat]

If you leave the plastic film sheets on the guitar, after a few years it gums up and comes off in gooey postage stamp sized pieces.

[@todd-1]

This guitar is like a metaphor for the man

[@RsSquier51]

You seemed to have expected a maple cap but never mention the blot-on neck. The way you try to up sell this makes it seem that you spent you money on this.

[@IracesGarage]

I'm not trying to upsell anything. Like I mentioned repeatedly, it's not my guitar, and I'm sure as hell not getting a commission for any sales. I reviewed it specifically because nobody else took one apart to inspect it "Trogly" style. It's obvious from looking at it that it's a bolt on. Why waste time talking about it? Looking at the less obvious details is what I focused on.

[@pohsibkcirrag6312]

Pretty clear the tuners were made by Elon. I think one of his kid’s name is L4.

[@ToneJunkieTV]

Hey dude, Thanks for the shoutout!!

[@IracesGarage]

my pleasure man! Your playing in that video was so good, there was no reason for me to hack together a few chords to try and demonstrate the sound.

[@virginmothers]

Two channels I am blocking from my KZbin suggestions.

[@quedorf]

I have to say that for something to be collectible it first has to be desireable. This is a low quality guitar which would cost 200 in normal situations yet they ask 1500, which is highway robbery. Low quantity, and adding a very "tacky" and in my opinion ugly finish still only gives it a limited desireability. I do not see how this guitar will ever be collectible as it sits.

[@IracesGarage]

We'll see. They don't seem to be having trouble selling them, so clearly there's a reasonable demand.

[@quedorf]

@@IracesGarage In reality with only 1500ish made, and a population of 350 million people, there shouldn't be much of an issue selling them even with a limited desirability. Very much the same as the short lived, but definite scam, NFT's

[@1958HHH]

Make America great again by buying a made in China $199 guitar for $1500. 🤣

[@IracesGarage]

I don't think it's realistic to get any American made guitar with this type of endorsement for $1500. For that matter, can you still get ANY American-made guitars new for $1500 anymore?

[@1958HHH]

@@IracesGarage Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite Electric Guitar $1499 at Sweetwater. And a "Gibson" endorsement is better in every way. Anyone thinking this will ever increase in value is just kidding themselves. Anyhoo to me this video is not of much use. Not even sure why I subscribed here?

[@AndrewGlitchMasterBalaschak]

​@@IracesGarageGibson Les Paul Modern Lites were $900 at Guitar Center when I checked a few months ago.

[@virginmothers]

​@@IracesGarageA Les Paul is endorsed by LES PAUL, one of the greatest guitarists who has ever lived. The Chump guitar is endorsed by a con-man who sells signature BIBLES, fake designer watches and gold shoes.

[@mikeg2939]

China profit = $150. USA Profit = $1,100. Making America Great Again

[@stockholm1752]

It’s funny how it looks like they misspelled “AMERICA”. A M E R C A

[@JoeR203]

They probably figured the fret wire would count as the "i".

[@IracesGarage]

It's there, just partially covered by a fret.

[@dustinjaros]

@@IracesGarage It is horrible and lazy work. This could have easily designed to be proper.

[@UphillGardener-ly5sh]

@@IracesGarage that's terrible design, the inlay serves no purpose other than visual, move it back or forward a bit, the "I" is the only letter that can be obscured by a fret

[@chrisgraham2904]

This massive error only appears on the electric guitars. The acoustics seem to be fine. Trump committed to buy a high number of these guitars. Typically a $250 Chibson, I'll bet Trump paid no more than $100 each. I also wonder whether the manufacturer has been paid.

[@birdman316]

intresting guitar brother! i looked on ebay for that particular multi tester...even by model name...no results came up... may i ask where you got yours? im looking for one that measures inductance as well...

[@IracesGarage]

it came from Amazon: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071WNNYQT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

[@TexAZ261]

Excellent detailed review. Thanks!

[@chrisgraham2904]

This is the 3rd Trump guitar that I've seen on KZbin that has the defect in the "45"monogram on the headstock. The star at the 7:00 o'clock position is seriously flawed.

[@IracesGarage]

Yeah, I noticed that too. It'ss got to be an issue with the silk screen, or ink stamp, or whatever they used.

[@chrisgraham2904]

@@IracesGarage What kind of manufacturer would allow a guitar to leave the factory with that type of blemish? It reeks of very poor quality control.

[@michaelsine5586]

I bought the guitar because I wanted one as a collector piece. I did not buy it to play. I have Schecter, Carvin, Ibanez, and others I play. Thanks for the video and taking the guitar apart to measure the output of the pickups.

[@IracesGarage]

Precisely!

[@RsSquier51]

A fool and their money....

[@ToneJunkieTV]

Nice review dude!! Yeah I think those stars are on every one of them. It’s exactly the same on mine.

[@chrisgraham2904]

The acoustic guitars don't have the flaw.

[@checkyoursixgaming]

So here is my take on this guitar as I've said in many other videos on this. This is a guitar made by a company that paid for a celebrity endorsement. In this case it was Donald Trump. These are basically the equivalent build to a 200-300 Chinese made Chibson guitar or Firefly. Pick your flavor. So it will look good, be well built, and probably have cheaper hardware on it. People buying should understand that bascially 300 is the cost of this guitar and 1200 is the cost of the novelty or rarity. If you bought the signature version it is basically 10k for that signature. People get so bent out of shape because of being Trump though. They think he made these or had a hand with these other than his PR team handling a deal with another company which is a routine occurance. Speaking of which. I've played and seen other 1500 guitars that have roughly the same hardware as this. The Epiphone Adam Jones guitars come to mind that are very similar to this one in that you are paying extra for the rarity/novelty of the guitar. Truth be told, high end Gibsons and Fenders only charge what they do for the same reason Rolex charges so much for their watches. That is because you are paying for a "luxury" brand and you pay that luxury price. Many of the expensive luxury guitars are also going to have very minor cosmetic defects as well. Almost all guitars these days are made on CNC machines that make the majority of parts. Those machines have tolerances and sometimes something jams up the process. You hope everything gets caught by quality control, but that is rarely the case. Good review though.

[@IracesGarage]

Agree 100%. You're one of the few people that understands this. The only thing I'd add is that I do feel that the wood quality and the inlay quality is a step or 2 above what I expect on $2-300 guitars. Most guitars that cheap bury the wood under a dark finish to hide the terrible mismatch. This has a clear finish on the back and the body woods are well matched. I'm also genuinely shocked at how nice the rosewood fretboard is. It looks light in my close-up pics, but it's actually quite dark like how it looks in the video.

[@DDE_ADDICT]

That is a piece off junk or better said Firewood. It is not Mahogany, it's Nato wood.

[@IracesGarage]

there's about a hundred different species that are called "Mahogany" these days.

[@geargeeks8955]

The bald eagle is now an official bird of the US thanks to Joe Biden 12/24

[@darthrizzen9349]

Thanks for the view inside the axe. It all screams budget Chinese kit guitar, right down to the hardware, pots and pickups. No surprise there after ToneJunkieTV's own interesting demo. I wouldn't be surprised if the stop bar got deformed in a ")" shape over time. The routing job's nice though. I've seen far worse in any case. As you said, it's wall art for a very specific subset of USA only customers, which also happens to play music as a novelty. FYI I don't have a dog in US politics, I'm just here purely out of curiosity for this weird gimmicky "guitar".

[@bryanbenito6020]

My brother we need more chibson and chender reviews!! you're the best one reviewing! 🤙 rock on! and take care bud!

[@AuramiteEX]

Great insight into this guitar. I'm based in the UK but I love the Gibson Les Paul, and this had come across my browser on several occasions. Seeing it in detail, I agree with your outlook that it's just a collectable. I wish this was a real, American made guitar.

[@IracesGarage]

Same here, but if it was it would be $5k

[@AuramiteEX]

@@IracesGarage it would. And yet it would be more worthwhile!

[@OldManDenton]

No test drive?

[@IracesGarage]

nope. As I mentioned in the video, I provided a link to somebody else who already did a better job than I can. Nobody needs to hear a tech whose playing sounds like a wounded raccoon that hasn't died yet.

[@HaraldMix-E-Gitarren-Review]

A very favorable review of a $120 guitar. The “I” in “American” was skillfully removed from the inlays. A truly "great" guitar.

[@dustinjaros]

I am only skipping through this, as I won't waste my time on this junk. All I hear is him saying positive things about it like it was the lowest tier entry priced guitar on the market. My man, for this kind of money, this is 4 digits worth of chinesium crap.

[@themobseat]

@@dustinjaros TDS?

[@themobseat]

Maybe the "I" could be used to describe you: B "I" T T E R

[@dustinjaros]

@@themobseat YMCA

[@munterdoo]

I'm a luthier who has been in the business the 30 years .. three things tell me that this guitar is 100% made in China and that it is without a doubt a Chibson .. number one the way the back compartment is routed. It's routed and away that you would have to enlarge the cavity if you wanted to put upgraded bigger pots in the guitar. Number two is the pots the pots are dimed size And number three the transistors are Chinese transistors I've never seen them in Korean or Indonesian made guitars..

[@IracesGarage]

What transistors? There's no transistors. Do you mean the capacitors? Also, there is more than enough room for full size pots in the cavity.

[@iancurrie8844]

Transitors??? Ok buddy.

[@thatguy5558]

Looks like electronics weren't a part of your 30 years experience because those are capacitors, not transistors...

[@RocRizzo]

For the money you pay for this, you should expect total perfection. Any flaws are unacceptable.

[@IracesGarage]

I don't think you appreciate the target market or the whole "collectable/memorabilia" market. This guitar suits its purpose. Whether it's worth the asking price is entirely up to the individual. There's a reason that I didn't buy one, but I'm not really a "collector". I thrive on finding and buying bargains, but again, I'm not the target buyer for this guitar.

[@RocRizzo]

@@IracesGarage I do understand. That being said, the finish is what you look at. If there are flaws in the binding, or any sort of marks, glue remnants, or any flaws in the finish in any way, years from now, any collector would devalue that collectible, due to that flaw in its condition. It is like this for ANY collectible.

[@dirkbonesteel]

It's a $200 guitar with a wrap. For the3 price it's horrible

[@IracesGarage]

Most collector's merchandise is. You can buy a $2 with Trump's face on it for $40. That's just how that sort of thing goes.

[@dirkbonesteel]

@@IracesGarage You are completely right. I just think more people will put more faith in the product then the usual collectable, going by past product endorsements. I would expect the enthusiastic buyer to take it on stage.. I know 99% of "collectables" of all types are a scam, just matter of degrees .

[@GaryArmstrongmacgh]

Your review in fact honest, sir.

[@jerryhatrick5860]

It's an epiphne les Paul special 150 dollar Guitar hahahaha

[@IracesGarage]

It's better made than a Special, but as I said, it's no secret that it's not comparable to other $1500 guitars. It's not intended to be.

[@andrewjackson5741]

Just watched the new milehouse vid and thought I’d pop over and say hi 🙋🏼‍♂️🇬🇧

[@IracesGarage]

thanks! Happy to have you here!

[@jasongoad1084]

Great review! I think the guitar looks great! People are buying it for the collectibility, not the quality. Most of these will be a display piece.

[@IracesGarage]

Yeah. I wish more people could understand that, but based on the majority of the comments, that's a lost cause.

[@driller7714]

The Quality is actually better than I expected. I thought it would be an unplayable wall hanger like those pot metal Conan swords.

[@therealhip9321]

So this is a looks only guitar. If you made this a 'good' guitar it would go down in value.

[@RJKANEAO]

lol it’s not political review of a guitar. Isn’t that crazy to hear.. so trumps guitars are not collectors items I wouldn’t think.. who TF has a guitar /guitar brand and is not a guitarist themselves? lol 😂 just look at its components! Over $1k and you don’t get normal size pots and/or pickups that aren’t ceramic! My gosh.. idc if ppl will Probably collect these at least have some respect for yourself if you’re buying this thing and demand better features.. is the “I” missing in America on purpose and the fret supposed represent the “I.” It does not hit its mark, I’m sorry.. demand better for price.. I’d rather collect an Amazon guitar for half the price or 1/4 the price with better playability and features/components and hang that on my wall..

[@IracesGarage]

the "I" isn't missing. It's partially covered by one of the frets. I don't think people seem to understand that low production collectables aren't priced the same way is the standard-run counterparts of that product. You can buy a $2 with Trump's face painted on it for $40. As currency it's still only worth $2, but all the people paying $40 for it are as happy as can be with their purchase. Same situation applies here.

[@RaymondLandis]

Excellent and honest review... Nice work! This review reveals a lot and helps us know what we're looking at. It's a novelty and a collector's item for nostalgia.

[@NightsideEclipse]

Everyone nagging you needs to chill tf out. It's something someone will pay to maybe play and enjoy for themselves or hang up on a wall. It isn't a gigging guitar by all means. Thanks for reviewing the guitar.

[@ChockHolocaust]

It's not total junk, but it's certainly not great either. Purely viewing it as a guitar, disregarding the slightly dubious collectability aspect of it, it's worth about one hundred quid tops.

[@IracesGarage]

I've had an awful lot of cheap guitars and not once have I come across anything at $100 with wood that looked this good.

[@mr3klax]

Your introduction about expectations and all that made me decide not to watch anymore your so-called review.

[@IracesGarage]

Awesome

[@dddd717]

Soon you’ll be able to buy one for 299 …

[@IracesGarage]

or $2,999. It all depends on how popular they end up being. Who would have ever thought that Hello Kitty squiers that sold for $150 would be worth a grand a decade later?

[@driller7714]

I have a feeling these things are going to be worth a lot down the road.

[@jconner3891]

That way too much. 😂

[@abbeyparker]

Its made in china more than the Chinese

[@martin-1965]

Maybe the Chinese are kida trying to avoid it being traced back to them? Expains lack of any country markings. They have standards to maintain - low ones often - but still standards lol

[@dwaynejessome1728]

MAGA = Make America Grift Again

[@hubridgell5583]

If it did have a Maple cap - it would weigh more than 8.2 lbs.

[@57ebartley]

Its a dam shame this piece of crap guitar Is being sold for so much. Looks like a $200 firefly might even be a better quality guitar then this Scam guitar.

[@IracesGarage]

you're missing the point. It's a collectable. I paid $20 for a pen worth $5 once because it had Ronald Reagan's autograph silk screened on the side. I enjoyed the pen. People who buy this guitar will enjoy it too. Anybody who expects a low production collectable to be equivalent to a standard production non-collectable doesn't understand how collectables work.

[@ralphdrees4413]

If that thing isn’t begging for some Bareknuckle War Pig pups, Grovers and a Ted Nugent solo, I don’t know what is. Maybe some CTS pots, switchcraft switch, bumble bee or orange drops and let er rip. You’re right it’s tacky as hell, but that seems pretty much on the nose with the Trump aesthetic. Super gaudy, gold toilet, showmanship Vegas qualities. I wouldn’t buy it for more than a couple hundred bucks, but if it’s worth it to the guy who bought it, then it’s worth it. 1500 bucks would be a brand new LP JR from Gibson or a few of them from Epiphone. Or a couple signature epiphones. For a legit Trump fan or a collector though, that’s a cool quirky ass piece of memorabilia.

[@IracesGarage]

Nailed it. Quirky asses memorabilia! I think the thing is great, just not priced low enough for me to justify one for myself.

[@Kimberlee-p3y]

Look people. This is the thing about this guitar. It's a collectors item. And if you wanted to pay more you could have got a signed collector's item. Doesn't matter if it's a guitar or an action figure etc. Given the political climate, Trump capitalized on it. He knew there was going to be controversy just like you guys are creating. Which is making this guitar oh so much sweeter for a collector. P.S This owner is going to laugh all the way to the bank when it's time to cash in. And he'll be singin a sweet song of Victory. Like him or not. He's one smart cookie. He knows money.

[@IracesGarage]

people either can't get past their hatred, or are fixated on the fact that this isn't a $1500 guitar and have no idea how memorabilia or collectable item pricing works. It's no different than the Ronald Reagan pen that I bought at the Reagan Library in California. I paid $20 for it. Was it a $20 pen? Of course not. It was a $5 pen at best, but because it had Ronald Reagan's signature silk screened on the side, it was $20. I happily paid my $20 and I used that pen for a long time before it fell apart. I got my money's worth.

[@PigC69]

Trump grifts his cult followers yet again 😂

[@driller7714]

Trump breaks smooth leftist brains yet again. 😂

[@scottjensen1513]

TDS LIVES

[@jerryhatrick5860]

In the right hands it can be made a great guitar.

[@jimmygrant3151]

No matter how you narrate it, you'll never convince me that paying $1500 for a shit China guitar is a good thing. As you mentioned, this is a novelty piece of junk. I wouldn't even put it on my wall. And I voted Trump all the way.

[@themobseat]

Please point to the guitar and tell us where it touched you.

[@lfaf9509]

@@themobseat *points to the price tag and cheap quality*

[@driller7714]

Simple fix. Don’t buy it. Also, don’t complain when it’s worth ten times as much a decade or so from now.

[@lfaf9509]

@@driller7714 Person A points out a scam Person B tells person A to not buy the scam..... Person B doesn't realize that by person A not saying anything, more victims are had.. By the way, the odds of these being worth anything in a decade are ether the same or less than the odds of these being worth nothing.. There are only a few types of buyers of guitars, Collectors and people buying them for playing them make up the two largest groups.. With the people who are buying them to play them being the largest group period.. Don't be shocked or angry that people who buy guitars to play them might have a negative view of guitars that are made to be collectables..

[@waskele.wabbit717]

I hope you were just being funny looking for a maple cap.😅

[@IracesGarage]

I guess I'm just an optimist 😅

[@thefuneralparade]

​@@IracesGaragethat's not the right word guy.

[@scottjensen1513]

Thanks for a very fair and unbiased review

[@taylorlimbeck6854]

Not rosewood.

[@IracesGarage]

based on what? It's stated as being rosewood, and it sure looks like rosewood to me.

[@PunkRockJesus-pk8wp]

Is there a premium version that has "AMERICA" spelled correctly? You couldn't make it up, the ultimate "patriotic" guitar, and they didn't even spell the country right. The body looks like meranti or lauan, very cheap "mahogany"

[@IracesGarage]

The spelling is just fine. The "I" is particularly covered by a fret.

[@jasonswitzer1748]

That’s lame. I don’t care if a guitar is a collectors edition or not… a $1,500 should play and sound good, full stop. If you’re buying the guitar strictly as art, that’s one thing, but even with that, it’s pretty lame if the guitar plays or sounds plays like a significantly less expensive guitar. If this was really an art piece, it wouldn’t even have electronics.

[@IracesGarage]

In my opinion it does play and sound good. It's got some cheap hardware, but after I gave it a very basic setup, it played great. Tone is subjective, but I like brighter humbuckers, so I thought it sounded great too.

[@driller7714]

Apparently you’ve never seen the pot metal rat tang Lord of the Rings and Conan swords that sell for hundreds of dollars. That’s the nature of collectors items.

[@Patbwoy]

Everything about this guitar screams "China". You'd probably get the exact same guitar minus the MAGA theme as a kit for 80.- on Amazon.

[@IracesGarage]

I can't find anything quite like it anywhere to be honest, and definitely not something that I'd have confidence that would have well matched woods, good quality rosewood and good finish quality.

[@Patbwoy]

@@IracesGarage Matched woods could well be coincidence. We'll know more as soon as other Trump guitars surface. However, all the rest, the scarf joint, the plastics, the pickups, the electronics, are identical to what you'd get with those cheap kit guitars. At best this is a Chibson.

[@driller7714]

@@PatbwoyYou guys are trying so hard. It doesn’t matter if this thing was made from plywood. In a decade or two it will be worth ten times as much.

[@scottjensen1513]

To all those who TDS ... MOVE on , LET IT GO ALREADY

[@mordokch]

I wonder if they're on ali express for 250 bucks ? It wouldn't surprise me lol, and if they're not then I'm sure a quick message to one of the chibbo makers would secure me one for no more than 300 ish. Maybe 350 if I want a 'signed' one lolololol. I'm gonna have to take a look now. It's such a cool thing, it's just a shame they didn't make them match the price, like decent pups and hardware and a set neck. Oh and a proper cap. I bet the chibbo dealers could at least put a maple cap on it.

[@themobseat]

You're a Chinese Communist labor camp fanboy?

[@ahhReno]

thats cool and all but as guitarists we both know the only thing that matters is how it sounds..

[@IracesGarage]

Sounds great hanging on the wall! I linked to another youtuber's review in the comments. It sounded fantastic in his video, but he's a great player.

[@lfaf9509]

​@@IracesGarage Goes to show you, if you play a cheap guitar through the right pedals and amp and through the right speakers, even it can sound great.. I saw a video a long time back of a guy playing a 89 dollar Glarry though a expensive rig, and it sounded great.. I mean you hand a cheap guitar to any good player and give him a good setup like that, and no matter the quality of guitar, it will sound great...

[@driller7714]

Looks like your entire viewership consists of salty Kamala voters.

[@IracesGarage]

Hahahaha 😆

[@shanemorrison2428]

🦅

[@steverichardson5248]

Eagles don’t make that sound lol

[@IracesGarage]

I know, but it's the sound that's always used. Real eagle sounds are horrible 😆

[@raymonddehn1602]

Haters gonna hate. In all realities remeber it's s a personal choice.

[@IracesGarage]

Lots of hate here too 😆

[@AnnoyingCritic-is7rp]

Is it made in China?

[@IracesGarage]

No idea. There were absolutely no markings on the guitar or packaging indicating country of origin, but I would imagine that at least most of the parts are Chinese or Indonesian.

[@thefuneralparade]

I know it is for sure.

[@glenndavis479]

It's a CHRUMPSON.

[@LuvhandleR]

Firefly guitars trump this trash quality wise and they're in the $200 to $240 range.

[@IracesGarage]

@LuvhandleR I had/have a number of Fireflies. The hardware on this guitar is similar/lower quality, but the fit and finish and materials on this guitar are a step above Firefly.

[@JoeR203]

A few years from now, this will be like the Hello Kitty guitar. Suddenly everybody wants one.

[@jimmygrant3151]

Kathy will make you an extremely high quality version of this same guitar with set neck, one piece body and neck with a thick maple top, fret nibs, high end electronics and hardware for about $400.

[@detroitfunk313]

Everybody wants to sell a Hello Kitty but aint nobody buying those. That is what will happen with these when the hype goes away.

[@PunkRockJesus-pk8wp]

In a few years the wrap will have shrunk, which will crack the clear coat

[@driller7714]

@@jimmygrant3151But it won’t be endorsed by Trump which means it will never be a collectors item that increases in value.

[@scottjensen1513]

Exactly it's a memorabilia collectors item.

[@BrianAdriance]

Does it come with a package of Trump rubbers?

[@IracesGarage]

Buy one and let me know.

[@cutofthejib]

You are right it is a collectors item. I have many guitars all for playing. I saw this and said to myself “I would maybe buy this because I am a supporter of Trump and his policies and for that it is a good thing”. Thanks for pointing that out man.

[@jameshenz1780]

I just lost 50 IQ points after watching this.

[@IracesGarage]

Did the idea of clicking the back button ever occur to you? Seems like you might have been running with an IQ deficit for longer than you realize.

[@fomi4131]

Just curious: How can a "made in China" guitar "Make America Great Again" ? And yes, a 1500 Dollar guitar has to compete with other 1500 dollar guitars. Instead of buying crap, take the 1500 Bucks and get a American Fender Strat. THIS could make America great again.

[@IracesGarage]

as with so many other people, you missed the point. If you're buying a guitar to use, then I agree that there are much better options than this guitar. I said so in the video. That's not the point of this guitar. That's the part that so many people seem to have trouble wrapping their heads around. It's no different than paying $40 for a $2 bill with Trump's face on it. As currency, it's still only worth $2, but clearly as a collectable, it's worth $40 to some people. As a playable guitar, this one is worth $200-300, but absolutely nobody is buying the guitar for that purpose.

[@Frapzoid]

Yeah it's tacky for sure.

[@IracesGarage]

Yeah, but I love it!

[@danielmackay8099]

Looking forward to a MAGA New Year.

[@scottjensen1513]

I think future Trump guitars will have 45/47 on headstock...OR at least SHOULD. And..actually will make the 45 issues more rare imo

[@Mrkupsable]

..."MAKE AMERCA GREAT AGAIN"... Are they all missing the "I"?

[@IracesGarage]

It's partially obscured by a fret

[@322skimteller]

So there Ya' go , Everyone's happy , except' the libs

[@PunkRockJesus-pk8wp]

"So there Ya' go , Everyone's happy , except' the libs" And guitar players, out of interest, where is "AMERCA" ?

[@driller7714]

@@PunkRockJesus-pk8wpIf this was an authentic Gibson custom shop you would be on here roasting Gibson for partneringTrump and talking about Gibsons poor quality control while you called for a boycott. Deranged.

[@tcelikyay]

"honestly, better than on my Gibson' 😂😂🤣 @5.12

[@michaelblaney4461]

Maple Top!!! Ha haa haaa 😅

[@stevepelham9010]

A lot of nonsens.

[@AtotheC_1776]

All the loser hater comments is gold. Its purely a collector's item. If i wanna jam at the local bar I will buy a used epiphone for 200 bucks. If I want a rad collector's item endorsed by the best president in history I will get the Trump guitar and hang it on the wall and stare at it everytime I lefty sheds a tear about dumb shit. ❤

[@IracesGarage]

I have to admit, even I was surprised by how much hate this is getting. I expected a lot of haters, but this is truly impressive.

[@IamMedicine]

CHINA..AAAA

[@bukwok]

he really puts his own name on everything for money.........whats next..? trump underwear or toilet seat..?

[@IracesGarage]

We'll save the toilet seats for Hillary

[@SquierBulletBass-sj5bg]

Great review. I have high end guitars. I bought this one as a wall hanger/collectors item. Anyone that is comparing it to buying a real 1500 players guitar is totally missing the point. Maybe someday I’ll sell mine for much more and get a Gibson custom shop with the profit.

[@IracesGarage]

Spot on.

[@duanesworld123]

Thank you for the autopsy and fair review. Pretty much as expected. It's fair quality and playable and was never expected to be a top end axe. Anyone who purchased one of the 1300 limited edition, which includes the 275 autographed, knew they were buying a collectable presidential item. These go on walls or in cases as investments 15/20 years from now or more. They will increase in value in mint condition. Anyone who expected a high end piece was not paying attention. They will always be controversial, which to a collector is part of the attraction. Tone Junkie did two reviews playing it and I didn't think it sounded bad at all. I was surprised actually. Would I tour/gig with it = no. Not made for that purpose. And as you pointed out the head stock star at about 7 o'clock position is flawed. All of the 1300 have the same, but it's not a flaw, it's an intentional mark to thwart knockoffs. Same with the "(I)" in America, which is very thin and butted right up with the fret, and the tuners with XL4. And none of the parts are marked on purpose. Designed so it can't be copied. Or very difficult to do. The haters will hate in the end. Investors will invest. But this won't be a go to for any player. We might see Kid Rock play one in a future video or something - who knows. Thanks again for video. I think you are the first to tear one down.

[@IracesGarage]

I can't say that I necessarily agree on these having those "issues" as a method of preventing copies. The guitar on the website doesn't even have the flaw in the star. The fretboards vary: not all of them have the "I" obscured. It all depends on how the fretboard was positioned over the neck blank. The blank hardware sure isn't hard to copy... most unbranded hardware is blank.

[@duanesworld123]

@@IracesGarage Thanks for the reply !! Yeah it's strange on that star. It's under the finish. I just find it hard to believe they'd let that roll ahead on all 1300. Stain overspray possibly at the exact same location and then clear coat over all of em. It's a strange one and why I thought it was on purpose. Would be hard to copy this and get away with it due to some of these issues. Have a great 2025.

[@oscarpolo6310]

Made in China.

[@IracesGarage]

Probably, but nothing that says so.

[@papablue3015]

It's like supporting evil! Grifters guitar! No thanks!

[@IracesGarage]

that's the beauty of our society. Nobody is forcing you to buy it.

[@ronnielobosmith4870]

It's a bolt on neck piece of crap That you didn't even plug in and show us what it sounds like lame

[@IracesGarage]

I mentioned right in the video that I was linking to another youtuber's video. He's a better player than I am, so what's the point in smashing a few chords if his video already does a better job? My videos are aimed at technical reviews. There are already a million KZbinrs out there with sound demos of guitars. That's not where my videos can add value.

[@driller7714]

How does a bolt on neck have anything to do with it? Do you think all Stratocasters are pieces of crap?

[@KevinHGoDawgs]

Many (not all, of course) who are hating on this guitar, are doing so because they hate Trump, and even if it was an $1500 guitar, they’d still hate it. Newsflash….it’s a collector’s item for guys with money to burn, to buy. Would I buy one? No, and I voted for Trump. Instead, I own overpriced actual Les Paul’s and Strats that have quality control issues that I have to address, when I buy them, but they’re made for gigging and recording. This guitar isn’t, but if people want to spend their money on it, that’s their business. And if you didn’t have 100 guys on You Tube getting clicks reviewing them, they’d be reviewing $159 Amazon guitars and telling you how great they are. While the bridge falls off of them, and the tuners stay in tune for about 10 seconds or the first whammy, whichever comes first. These Trump guitars would be forgotten by now, if everyone would quit reviewing them, for clicks…

[@IracesGarage]

I reviewed it because I thought it was cool, and interesting. Look at my subscriber count. I'm obviously not doing these videos for the clicks.

[@KevinHGoDawgs]

@@IracesGarage I’m sorry I didn’t mean to sound so gruff. You did a good review and were honest on your thoughts. And if it helps your channel grow, that’s great! After watching a half dozen of these Trump guitar reviews, it’s really more the comments of people who don’t seem to understand that this guitar is a novelty, and that’s what a buyer is paying for. Could someone actually gig with it? Sure….if they wanted to drop another $500 or so, in it for good tuners, a good nut, good pickups, good bridge….basically everything on it, lol! Please accept my apology. I’m really more fed up with people bashing this novelty guitar, yet giving Gibson and Fender a pass, for serious guitars, that have QC issues. Horrible setups, high frets, loose jacks, faulty wiring, right out of the box. But we need to start holding Gibson and Fender’s feet to the fire for THEIR sloppy work. These aren’t novelty companies. Keep up the good work!

[@toddj9548]

Looks great.

[@thefuneralparade]

You can barely even play guitar dude.playing choppy chords aint playing guitar.that was painful ,like watching a beginner make me cringe.

[@mikeg2939]

TDS much?

[@danielarnold8344]

You can barely even punctuation dude. No space after a period, a space before a comma and not using a capitol letter after a period. That is painful, like watching a beginner, makes me cringe.

[@driller7714]

@@danielarnold8344He struggles with sharps and flats as well.