Electric Guitars Types: Everything you must know

Looking at the most iconic electric guitars around. How they sound, when they where invented and why they exist! Note: these are not all mine (unfortunately)
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[@PaulDavids]

Time for a correction, thoughts & addition comment! 1) The guitar shown at 18:42 is the Ibanez PIA, not the JEM. The guitars shown at 14:04 are obviously Mustangs! 2) Now I'd like to address a some comments saying I missed some models/brands. The idea behind this video is to zoom in on the most known models sold today. And what perspective is better than a history timeline? This gives the models I'm talking about a place in history. This timeline had to start somewhere and my choice was the first successful solid body guitar on the market: the Tele (Broadcaster). Yes, Rickenbacker was massively important. Yes, Steinberger was highly innovative. Yes, headless guitars are very much a thing. 7/8 strings guitars are popular today! Anyway, that just leaves room for more future videos, right?! 🎸Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@jones848]

Needs Rickenbacker

[@hellcrafter5965]

Another one: around 14:05 when talking about jags, there's 2 pictures of Mustangs

[@tradito]

@@hellcrafter5965 that's right.or should i say, wrong? :) Kurt is clearly playing a Mustang.

[@nachtrichterC]

Very nice. Concerning what you did not mention; the 'fretless wonder', the 1954 Les Paul Custom with a low and flat wire. Also known as ‘the black beauty’. Somehow the oldies aren't as valuable as the Standards became. Owning a ’78 I think it is mainly because power chords and such tend to sound a bit 'woolly' and made them less popular for late sixties and early seventies heavy rock when LP’s were rediscovered.

[@Rusty-ub7cr]

Hi Paul, thanks for your always, very interesting lessons, and informational videos on YT. But what happened to Burns Guitars? I remember The Shadows using these, this was wayback in the 60s when I was a kid, and I was inspired to learn to play by them. So I got my first guitar when I was 11 then of course Brian May whom I haven't seen for a while but also uses Burns guitars and has a unique sound.

[@vincentfernandez7328]

Just a little history: Ibañez is an spanish surname (with ñ). It was a Spanish classic guitar maker (before the Spanish civil war). A company in Japan use to import these guitars to Japan. The factory in Spain was destroyed in the war. The the japan importer could not get any more guitars from Spain and they decided to start making the guitars themselves, with the same name. It wasn't a problem as the original factory didn't exist anymore. This is why a japanese guitar company have a spanish name.

[@Soldano999]

What about Fernandes ?

[@jimc2971]

@@Soldano999 Full japanese

[@larsheuker]

Ibanez was actually a distributor and designer. They all contracted them to Fujigen and sold them as ibanez

[@hunter133official]

i do have one of their amps.

[@JacarandaMusic]

They also made boats alongside guitars at one point.

[@HR-ve7mc]

Honestly, this is not just a very good look back in history of electric guitars, it is also a very good buying guide. I didnt know what i wanted before, even with many videos watched about the differences. But the history makes it way more clear! And of course, your Storytelling is so amazing, i could hear you for hours. Thanks Paul.

[@domiwer]

So what do you want now? 😃

[@myoriginalname]

Dooood, don’t leave us hanging like that, which one you going for?

[@jonathanrolland3419]

Yeah, what are you buying! It makes no sense at all but we want to know now

[@dylanstackhouse2561]

Agreed I never even thought about the jazz master until now

[@gregpepper6053]

@@myoriginalname one of each 😃

[@stevebazin127]

The flying v and explorer were so ahead of their time. I'm always amazed that they came out in the 50s. I played a 84 Gibson explorer bass years ago. It was too much bass for me to handle

[@stevebazin127]

I definitely see the fin design now that you point it out, but other contemporary guitar companies didn't come close to anything like that for decades. They don't really share any design DNA with the acoustic guitars that other electrics evolved from

[@catlikemeew]

“I guess you’re not ready for those yet…but a selection of your grandkids are gonna love ‘em” -Gibson

[@lazy_lefty]

I love the explorer bass. A Thunderbird bass is my dream bass tho lol

[@Suo_kongque]

God the Explorer is so fun to play

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

@@lazy_lefty i saw 1 in the local paper $400 with a hard case ! - epiphone made.

[@leokimvideo]

You get a really strong feeling the electric guitar stopped evolving in the 1980's, we just seem to now get variations of previous ideas, models and styles. Hearing about the Gibson Explorers reminded me of how The Edge from U2 likes to collect those guitars. I think he has 13 now.

[@JL-ef7bh]

What can we say? Great and iconic designs often live for a really long time. Despite that, I think the ergonomic headless shapes of the Strandberg guitars are starting to become a trend. Ibanez also went as far as to make their own versions of headless guitars with a more accessible price tag. But still, headless guitars were still made in the 80s if I am not wrong. Its just not really popular at the time. But hey, the Flying V and the Explorer was also a "failure" but was later considered to be cool 20 years later.

[@bobcat3653]

@@JL-ef7bh those are just shapes of the guitar . there are innovations in electronics , and guitar materials , but just not affordable for the average Joe .

[@s4lroachclip]

Bands like Devo used headless guitars, i believe Sting did too, as well as Andy Summers from the police. Some of these bands were just into different things like the keyboard/guitar which is a very unique instrument that could make a comeback, but probably not. I saw Loverboy recently using one of those. Probably a very specific custom one@@JL-ef7bh

[@GreenBlueWalkthrough]

@@bobcat3653 Yes but you cat any day get a great guitar for $200 from a major brand which is because of the constant tech improvement.

[@ArtificialFertilizer]

It's just shapes, the actual tech and materials behind it evolve constantly. Like the classical guitar hasn't change shape since the XIX century Torres guitar but the actual techniques behind constructing construction evolved, also the materials used evolved.

[@nick334t9]

You should do the same thing on the history of amps cause those innovations are just as important as the guitar innovations

[@harvey1954]

Good idea, then do a third combining both on a time line.

[@Soldano999]

Rett Shull has sole pretty good videos about classic amps

[@donniebrookins6215]

Something as simple as strings and picks could be done as well

[@comsterfpv9668]

How did pedals and their sounds evolve, I wonder.

[@squoopen750]

Great idea, I think also a history of the types of materials used in the volume knobs.

[@dmitrymoi1602]

0:00 Hollow Body (1930) 1:00 Fender Telecaster (1950) 3:11 Gibson Les Paul (1952) 6:18 Gretsch Duo Jet (1953) 8:11 Fender Stratocaster (1954) 10:31 Gibson ES335 (1958) 12:07 Fender Jazzmaster (1958) 14:19 Gibson Flying V & Explorer (1958) 16:05 Gibson SG (1961) 17:49 Super Strats (1980's) 19:28 PRS (1985) Thank you for the video!

[@meinhendl]

thank you !

[@bassyey]

So just a list of old men with money can buy.

[@mkgorilla7200]

Appreciate it

[@ianbarkham5080]

No Rickenbackers...?

[@tomaslopez2940]

@@bassyey nah superstrats are pretty cheap and Squier and Epiphone offer nice affordable versions of legendary Fenders and Gibsons

[@shreddedbylight]

@5:04 PAUL TO TELE @8:56 STRAT @6:44 GRETSCH @13:06 JAZZ @16:54 GIB SG @18:29 IBANEZ @20:16 PRS @21:22 NOVO

[@shreddedbylight]

Brightest to Darkest(Pickup-Wise): @5:04 the Tele(SPANKY) @8:56 STRAT(a lil cleaner and/or tighter than the Tele) @20:16 PRS(Tighter than the Strat with the P90) @21:22 NOVO(similar to the P90 in the PRS but slightly Tele like do to Filtertron) @13:06 JAZZ(lives in the middle ground) @6:44 GRETSCH(the P90 sounds similar to the Jazz but slightly darker) @16:54 GIB SG(Classic muffle for darker tones in the PAF like the Les Paul) @18:29 IBANEZ(BRÖÖTAL; it's dark and tight)

[@christophermusicians3311]

🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸👍👍👍👍👍

[@maryyooya4728]

YES THANKS

[@alyx8522]

I love how les Paul’s started as an alternative to a tele and evolved its way into so many different genres, from country to metal, it does it all

[@maxhobbs]

The sheer attention to detail Paul puts into his videos is truly inspiring

[@crimson911]

Ok Max 🗿

[@julianmorrisco]

Agreed. I really enjoyed this. I’m gonna drag out my Les Paul 1972, give it a restring and have a play. I promise. Eventually. :D

[@laremare]

I think you could have metioned Eddie Van Halen's influence on the birth of the Super Strat. His revolutionary playing style required the ergonomic Fender body, Gibson PAF humbuckers, the Floyd Rose tremolo and locking nut. During the 1980s, almost all guitarists tried to imitate Eddie (at least when it came to playing lead parts and solos), which would have been impossible without the mentioned specs.

[@band-master6996]

True! Important comment!👍

[@peteolson6093]

@@rossforrest Absolutely true - but the guitar companies didn't really start producing what we now know as the superstrat until after the original Van Halen line up broke up and Steve Vai became widely known thanks to playing for DLR. But as you say, it was EVH who first put humbuckers in a strat body. It's ironic that in the end the Ibanez-type superstrat wasn't really associated with EVH (although well before the JEM, Kramer produced an EVH model for a while I believe, but for whatever reason it didn't catch).

[@garrettdlouhy5531]

This era of extreme guitar style is very important to guitar history. Jackson wasnt covered although it was mentioned. Gibson invented the V jackson perfected it randy Rhodes helped abit haha. 1980s was very significant because so many young people decided to pick up a guitar at the time no matter what brand thier guitar hero played.

[@OmeSees]

he did, quote: "a new genre started to erupt" - that last word is clearly an ode to Eddie

[@alchavez5008]

Agree 100%. Was it Kramer that started putting humbuckers on the bridge back in 81,82? I know Jackson and Ibanez did later,I used to have a harmony from the sears catalog that I’ve put a humbucker on the bridge,it sounded like crap though.

[@TylerLL2112]

As a Marylander, I appreciate you including PRS. That particular example of a PRS is just unbelievably beautiful. The guitar that wowed me the most in this was the Gretsch Duo Jet. Such a beautiful sound.

[@mangezable]

Thanks Paul, this video spoke to me in a special way. Love your work since years, keep it up! 🤘🏻

[@kennysmellsofshite]

who used @everyone

[@satriakanesantoso]

@@kennysmellsofshite LOL

[@useless_creature]

@@kennysmellsofshite lmfaoo

[@RubixstewYT]

​@kennysmellsofshite how do I leave the server 😂

[@hatetwomuch]

who ping

[@alexg5356]

The amount of work that is behind this video is insane, and it was worth every second. You'r amazing Paul, thank you for all your videos

[@kinghootchie863]

Ditto what you said.

[@algyno384]

Agreed

[@brianmorris8045]

Thanks for that great history lesson and comparison between all those classic guitars. Guitars are an 'each to his own' experience through one's guitar life.

[@spiker1797]

Great video. I'm not even a guitarist but found this very entertaining to watch. I like how the video subtly started progressing faster as it went along. It felt very comfortable to watch.

[@jesusfarias2505]

No kidding, I got emotional watching the video... Just imagine everyone who saw all of those models for the first time and knowing we're still getting inspired by them. To be able to play guitar is something so difficult to explain with words but I only can say there's nothing better for me and for us. It's complete happiness.

[@raytorvalds3699]

Well said. It really is complete happiness for me too. Cheers, Jesus !

[@StrangestSecretSociety]

I think I have never seen a more comprehensive timeline of all the guitars that I loved all my life. Great job Paul, known you for a couple of years and love your content and relaxed vibe you give. Thank you for your content :D Salutes from Argentina! :)

[@mylifeeternal5201]

Love this video! Very cool to see the timeline and learn what drove many of the designs and changes. Would love to see a similar video on the acoustic guitar! 🎸

[@EarlOfMaladyCrescent]

I believe he's already done a video on acoustic guitar types. I've not seen it yet; it's in my watch later.

[@davidiverson]

I've had a Strat for over 20 years and always loved the sound of the neck and middle pickups combined - warm but still somewhat bright and clear. Great video!

[@NathanWoollaston]

Harmony Company and associated brands certainly deserve a mention as they were very important in actually getting guitars into players hands at a more reasonable price in guitars early days. By the 60's they sold more guitars than anybody and over 350,000 in '64/'65 alone, according to wiki. In the 50's and 60's, the Gibson, Fenders and Gretsch guitars mentioned would start from around $2.5k in today's money - quite prohibitive!

[@jgunther3398]

Very true! and is never spoken of. around 1970 nobody really had a gibson, fender, or etc. us kids all had japanese copies, i remember the name "aria" for one, or guitars from sears, or like you said, harmony

[@ianramage1593]

Great video, Paul. I loved surf rock and so the inclusion of the Jazzmaster was very gratifying. I also loved the sound of the Rickenbacker in the hands of Roger McGuinn , George Harrison and later, Mike Campbell. I just love the jangly clarity of that guitar. Hats off to Les Paul, without whom we'd probably not be having this same discussion.

[@DanielRodriguez-do6ud]

This video is insanely well put together, the info, playing, script, and editing is on point man!

[@spaden777]

What a great video explaining the history and types of electric guitars. I love all the great information in a single video. Well done.

[@kwtsossk]

I recently started learning guitar setup and guitar building with a local well know guitar luthier - the history tour that I just watched from Paul, was one of the first things we went through just to grasp the ideas and philosophy of these legendary guitars... Thank you for a great video..

[@Carls-channel]

Absolutely amazing video here, Paul! Perfect blend of story, playing examples, and history. I would love to watch a video like this but for guitar amps-it would be fascinating!

[@robpennington2079]

This is one of the best videos I've seen. I've going through different guitar types to see what to get next, and this was exactly what I needed. Thanks!

[@MrThybomb]

I've been practicing guitar for about half a year now and honestly, I find myself falling in love with everything about guitars more and more. Such an amazing video! Thank you so much for making such an awesome video :)

[@NihilistAlien]

Once you're launched and in the momentum, passed your boredom point, nothing can stop you

[@TheRealcdawg22]

It's an incredible journey. Have fun!

[@samikhalil8283]

@@NihilistAlienI’m in my boredom part right now, but I’m gonna keep forcing myself to play

[@anthonyarnett8774]

Easily the most informative guitar videos mixed in with fun. By far the best guitar channel on KZbin in my opinion. You put more effort, time and research into each of your videos than any others I've seen while retaining the integrity of the music we look for throughout your channel. Well done 👍

[@professorronsprivateclassc2850]

Great video. And I love that you include PRS--they are great guitars and so beautiful. Also the B&G Little Sister--another really cool guitar.

[@ianedmonds9191]

I finally managed to buy an older PRS Custom 24 10 top 2 years back and it's been everything I lusted after for 20+ years. It really is crazy well made and plays insanely well but in terms of sound it just doesn't inspire me like some of the other guitars I own. It sounds great but it lacks it's own personality somehow. Maybe that's a criticism of me and my playing rather than the guitar. It is insanely flexible in terms of tones you can get. Maybe that's it. It's meant to be one guitar that can do it all. I just wish it had a bit more a leaning to one sound. Still a dream fulfilled. Luv and Peace.

[@magma_fire_bagwan]

Absolutely love this video! I'm pretty new to guitar, and as someone who plans to mostly play on electric, this was very informative! Plus your voice is absolute heaven, could listen to you talk guitars/music/anything for HOURS

[@carsten9168]

A really informative video on the evolution of the electric guitar from the 1950s onwards. Great playing too, Paul !

[@MichaelRasco]

This video was amazing to watch no matter how much you know about guitars. Paul Davids explanation of these beautiful instruments plus his great playing and tone is a recipe for a great video!

[@BGHandmadeGuitars]

So awesome seeing one of our Little Sister guitars featured in the video! Loved watching the whole thing. It is definitely a video to refer avid guitar players to, there is quite a lot of solid information here.

[@garyhughes1664]

What a great video. My dad, who suddenly got into guitars in his late fifties, would have found this fascinating had he not passed away before the internet age took off. It contains all the ingredients for guitar enthusiasts like my dad, and certainly worth watching before making a purchase, and getting the guitar with the right sound and one that feels comfortable to handle. Thx.

[@fisherkhongmaly9893]

Please make more content like this! It is oddly comforting and I love it! 🙏🙏

[@doublelifeatributetothecar2185]

I think the only category missing is the electric 12-string. George Harrison's Ric lit a fire under E12s all through the 60s, inspiring offerings from Fender, Gibson and many others. As a side branch on the 12-string evolutionary line, there's the double neck. Jimmy Page, Don Felder and others certainly helped it earn a rightful place on the guitar development timeline. As ever, Paul, a fine video, thought-provoking topic and tasteful playing. Thanks!

[@MisterRob07]

Oh man I'm thinking of my first electric and didn't know what I want but I think I fell in love with SG and can't wait to try one. Thanks for the video!

[@christiansieger8466]

Great video, thank you very much for sharing this great overview. Your love for these instruments and for music itself is so touching. You're such a great guy! I really appreciate your effort in making this video and making it seem so effortless to play the guitar. Love you man!

[@DWLImages]

Great episode. Love your thorough list of important guitars and their historical impact on music and guitars!

[@MarcoCirillo]

This video is absolutely stunning Paul! ☀️🎸 I loved it!

[@andrewarnold3982]

My favorite super strat has to be a Jackson soloist (HSH configuration) it sounds so good and feels even better to play, not to mention it’s beautiful as well, Jacksons are definitely one of the most underrated guitar brands out there

[@perkristoffersson4153]

Did soloists ever come in hsh configuration? HH (SL2, SL4) and HSS (SL1, SL3) were all they did for a long time with the odd SSS (though I think it was singlecoil-sized humbuckers) thrown in the mix. HSH was an Ibanez thing for a long time

[@jchrbe]

Wonderful pot-pourri of lovely sounds. Thanks!

[@martyhewes8589]

Dude, your unbiased opinion and knowledge is priceless. I've shared it to my musician friends.

[@GuitarBollywood]

One of the most amazing videos on guitars I ever saw. Paul, your guitars (are they all yours?😲) are droolicious, your playing is impeccable, and your knowledge about guitars is praiseworthy. Overall, a fantastic presentation. I learned so much today.

[@quaich14]

Fascinating. Super informative. Thank you

[@grsytrashpanda6644]

I love 80s music and I got an ibanez rg for my first guitar and I am absolutely in love with it. I'm having such a blast learning to play and I appreciate your videos!

[@unstabilizer]

Absolutely insane production value! Thank you for this amazing video!

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

I have a BC Rich that is just insane. Two hums with 3 regular knobs, one chicken head knob, 3-way selector switch and three mini dip switches for out of phase, parallel, ect. Literally has thousands of possible choices. One of my keepers for sure.

[@brookebradford8009]

As a fellow BC enthusiast, it disappoints me to know that there were so many significant milestones left out of Paul’s “Everything you must know” list. Given, he did show a model or two that included a Floyd Rose Locking Tremolo, but it wasn’t mentioned at all. And what about neck through construction? Single coil vs humbucking and neck vs bridge vs triplet placement selection/ switches just barely scratch the surface of electronics milestones… push/pull Pots, Cap size and placement, emf shielded wiring and bay coatings to name a few.

[@Mike_Whickdale]

@@brookebradford8009 Honestly, this entire video feels like a sellout promotion for PRS as if they're the final point in guitar evolution. For some reason I notice this "corporate shill" tendency a lot with PRS players. He skimmed over so many interesting facts and other guitars that it leaves somewhat of a really dishonest aftertaste.

[@peaceindarkness.darknessis3494]

Love every one of my BC richs, will continue grabbing every one I find. Disappointing video Tbh

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

@@peaceindarkness.darknessis3494 Yes, there was so much skipped over. He hit all the mainstream brands and types, but including some of the others would only have made the video slightly longer and satisfied all us who owned guitars like the BC Rich.

[@onamemmet]

Similar to the tone options of my favourite axe: Ibanez AR series.

[@maxi4132]

man, i really love your videos. the dedication you put in them really shows. Keep it up :)

[@TonyVirili]

I'm always so impressed with the production value of your videos, Paul. Always such an absolute pleasure to watch - but this one blew me away. And I've always loved how you set your amp and effects so perfectly to get the most beautiful sound out of your guitars. I originally thought it was just the guitar you were playing, but I started to realize (as this video proves with so many different guitars) that it's your skill at not only playing them well, but shaping the tone perfectly.

[@Carrotguy607]

I watch this video every time I see it. It really helped me when I was a beginner and was overwhelmed by all the different variations of guitars.

[@venky193]

Great content, learned a looooootttt of things.... Great editing and placement of video & audio segments.... Loved it.. keep on 'rocking in the free world' mate 🤘🏻‍🤘🏻‍

[@tomaslopez2940]

I love that you mentioned superstrats! I think that these days, they're either exclusively marketed to metalheads or looked down upon as cheap toys made in the '80's. I own a Jackson Soloist, and it's one of my favorite guitars! I also love that no single brand owns the superstrat design like Fender owns the Strat or Gibson owns the SG, so there's tons of options available for anyone looking for a superstrat! Edit: Just added a Kramer Striker to my collection for Christmas, and it’s also an incredible superstrat!!

[@michaelj3959]

Hey Tomas. I own a Jackson Dinky and a Soloist. The Soloist is definitely my favorite of all my guitars, as well. But, like you said, people should buy what they like and what is comfortable for them. Everyone is different.

[@random_an0n]

lmao superstrats literally are the most dominant guitar the rest are dying boomer guitars even the les paul is not as popular these days anyone who thinks SS are cheap toys are rotards

[@Ottophil]

@@random_an0n the les paul is so popular the prices only go up. You’re backwards on that one

[@random_an0n]

@@Ottophil lmao no,OLD ones do,nobody gives a shit about the new ones,a 59 les paul? sure...its historic and rare,but only made in 2005? lmao no one gives a shit about em,gibson rests on a musty legacy while other guitar companies are replacing them there is no reason to buy a les paul these days other than branding,the quality isnt there no more,you can get much more for much less from elsewhere also les pauls simply are not cool anymore,barely any modern chart music has them which means the kids aint picking them up the profits and creeping bankruptcy at gibson says otherwise

[@larsheuker]

Superstrat is kind of an RG which steve vai designed. Since the Jem is the first pointy strat essentially, other companies do vary in body shape

[@nicholasalbert5149]

This is amazing doesn’t feel like a boring tutorial like others do👏🏻

[@matthewjohnson1891]

My brother just got a gretsch and the sound is very impresive. Great tone.

[@drguillaumestalnikiewicz6944]

After 30 years of playing of all these ladies I never realized they were released in just a decade. From Nocaster to Flying V … ☺️ In terms of tones and style over the last 20 years to me James trussart did really bring something new and beautiful. Thx for this great video, again 👍🏻

[@lavapirate]

very informative! I still regret missing the chance to meet les paul back in the 90s when my great uncle took me to sweetest sounds music center in lyndhurst, NJ to find a replacement for my peavey tracer that had been stolen a few years earlier. I ended up with a one off heritage 535 that i still have today.

[@gabemeans2891]

love it dude!!!!!!! keep em coming please

[@davidmaraisthecampfireguit2596]

Top notch video production here, Paul. Brilliant work.

[@pointviewmusic8936]

You always Brighten my day Paul. I love acoustic and have started busking. I love you man thanks for leading me in my journey

[@PaulTheSkeptic]

That was a fun video. I'm familiar with most of those guitars but it was fun seeing how they were released and I'm sure it was very helpful to newer guitar players who might not know the difference between a Jaguar and a Jazzmaster or whatever.

[@MitchM240]

Great content and stellar production value as usual!

[@pay9011]

Great video. It put all these guitars into an understandable perspective. 👍 The graphic timelines really helped.

[@SilverPaladin]

I remember when Paul purchased his first Gibson Les Paul. It was a huge purchase for him at the time! Love that this channel has grown, and now Paul can give us history of guitar, all from his own collection!

[@sahamal_savu]

I didn't know the history of Gretsch, that's interesting. I just purchased a Gretsch G5260 and knowing some of the backstory of the company makes me appreciate it even more now. Great video! 👍

[@wasteddude9387]

Thanks. Great video. Solid foundation of info to build on.

[@frankdardano3182]

Great video!!! It helps to understand concepts of sound when the person making the video is a great guitarist

[@raymondtrabulsy7294]

When I was a kid all I wanted was a Strat. After seeing Tom Delonge's signature Strat I was a Strat fanboy for life. I finally bought a used standard Strat in 05. Still have it today. Still love it

[@garrettdlouhy5531]

Love that strat seafoam green looks incredible

[@jeffro.]

Paul, thank you so much for that! I've been wanting a "history lesson" to put all the different guitar models in perspective... And that's exactly what you delivered!!! How'd you know?! (I especially liked how you threaded Gretsh in there!) Keep up the good work! You're an awesome player, by the way.... 👍

[@aidenmohrmann1850]

Paul, it’s been a while since I’ve watched one of your videos. I just started college about 7 weeks ago and it’s been a whirlwind, but seeing the into to this vid makes me remember why your videos inspired me to become a better player!

[@marceloamado6223]

Thank you for this video I really apreciate the condensed information and effort put into the making of this video

[@user-ui7jv6mo4d]

Paul, one guitar that is in my opinion really influential, but wasn't mentioned in the video is the Strandberg Boden. Probably the latest breakthrough in guitar design, by trying to be an ergonomic guitar I think it has brought some major innovations in guitar design. Headless guitars are not a new thing I know but I think the Strandberg is innovative in comparison to previous headless guitars.

[@DestineeQc]

This video was very informative and I liked the fact that you allowed us to hear the difference of the different models ! Now I need a Jazzmaster !

[@adireitinho]

Great Video, Great insight. Thank You!!

[@mrvwbug4423]

The PRS brings back some memories for me, the last guitar my dad owned was a custom built PRS strat with gold hardware and humbuckers, sadly he sold it a few years before he passed away when his arthritis reached a level where he couldn't play guitar anymore.

[@db0nn3r]

Wow, you’ve come a long way from teaching guitar man! Videos are always incredible, keep ‘em coming

[@Maynard0504]

Love all the brands mentioned (personally I play an Ibanez from the artcore series) but as you said we shouldn't limit ourselves to them. One thing I would suggest to EVERY beginner is a Yamaha Pacifica. Incredibly well made and versatile guitars at a reasonable price.

[@athmaid]

Still use my PAC112J, the tuners suck but that's an easy upgrade

[@kremepye3613]

Or a harley benton tele

[@sahamal_savu]

Great recommendation for a beginner guitar, probably one of the best choices. Yamaha bass guitars are great as well.

[@QBRX]

Yeah, I bought a Pacifica, and a friend of mine lent me his Les Paul. I prefer the Pacifica. It's lighter and more comfortable. Also stays in tune better. Just doesn't look as nice. I love the LP look.

[@blueleaftuber]

I've got a Pacifica 611 and it's just gorgeous with the flame maple top, it's loaded with good hardware that other brands can't compare to in price. Since they're unappreciated they also don't have a high resale value too, but it's awesome for a mid level guitar

[@thomasthornton5478]

I like how you made it into a story, not just a lecture of information. Great video.

[@bradhollis1005]

Very, very well done video! Informative, laconic, well-worded and delivered. One of the few KZbin videos on which I didn't double the speed just to get through the dead air. In fact, I believe this will be the only KZbin video that I will actually download to my phone to revisit and share at will. Good job.

[@-yeme-]

its always worth considering the history of amplification alongside the development of the electric guitar. throughout the 50s and early 60s limitations in amplifier technology shaped the emergence of overdriven and distorted guitar sounds more than the design of the guitars themselves.

[@lokelosk]

Man, I love the Jazzmaster pickup sound, and I find it baffling that there's almost no guitar made with them "out of the box" except for Fender and Squire. I would love to see other companies that make offset guitars using this kind of pickup design on their instruments instead of single coils or P90s.

[@Ap-ql7em]

It's genuinely the most beautiful and unique sound you can get from a pickup imo

[@carlpop2324]

Great video with lots of information about iconic guitars, but worth a listen just to hear the magic of Paul Davids' playing.

[@viddiot]

Brilliant video.Excellent idea and your playing is so consistent we can really here the tone differences.

[@Skitzy-fe4eu]

I've been looking for a video like this

[@ClarenceHW]

Hey Paul, great job on the video, nice playin' too. 5 stars~

[@usmanqamar9854]

excellent commentary and exposition of guitars!

[@SVJoe]

Thank you for taking the time.

[@rich3371]

I have 3 of those - I wish I had them all :(

[@rogerschoen3629]

I notice one Gibson you didn't mention was one I own. The night hawk, I own a S2 not a normal S3. I don't blame you because of the short life. But looking into way it was produced was interesting and the short life. (compare it to the PRS performance )

[@111vocaltv]

Men I just love the way you explain each piece with their unique sounds. Further more how you mastered the information.. Kudos. Kazi nzuri sana.

[@alfatone2654]

Awesome, I'm so glad you mentioned the B&G little sister with the boutique builders. These brands are often a great place to go if you need a second or third guitar.

[@IDGAF_PLUS]

I love that Epiphone has taken those iconic designs and given us hotrodded versions of the LP and the SG with 24 frets and killer hot pickups. Tony Iommi SG (2nd gen) and the new LP Prophecy sit proudly in my collection. If all those guitars are yours then WOW, what a collection!

[@alexanders562]

This is a nice video. A company worth mentioning is BC Rich, they made very L.A. guitars that were their own, and still are. It would be hard to cover all the models and companies that have produced, but BC Rich was a big part of ushering in the 80's.

[@scattystormborn]

I’m so very happy that I found this channel. Amazing content. I think I’ll enroll in your courses soon

[@benwieauchimmer979]

An absoultly worth seeing clip. Thank you very much for all of your work you are doing for us. 🤩

[@caseyscott1766]

Great video Paul! I kind of wish you would have included Ken Parker's contribution to the "sacred timeline" of guitar (heh-heh), The Parker Fly. The Fly was one of the earliest (if not the first) guitar to use carbon fiber and stainless steel frets, piezo pickups in the bridge for acoustic tones, etc. It just has so many innovations (many would say "perfections") of the electric guitar. Maybe you just didn't have one handy to show? Pity. I would happily have loaned you one to use.

[@machupikachu1085]

He's a smug jerk, sadly. :(

[@philomelodia]

Quite possibly one of the very best videos you have ever produced. That’s saying a lot. You put out great content. For instance, your acoustic videos featuring the work of Lindsey Buckingham are positively stellar! I’ve been a subscriber for a while now and I had watched your videos for years before then. Very well done indeed fantastic overview

[@AdoreYouInAshXI]

The most informative guitar video I've ever watched. Thank you man.

[@craigladeroot642]

Thank you for making this video. It was informative and enjoyable to watch. I enjoyed it very much.