FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Squier Sonic Mustang HH unboxing

[@ArtOfShredYT]

I'm giving this guitar away! Watch the Sonic Mustang HH review video for details: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baqbpZiVeNCHY6c ➤ artofshred.com/riffcity/ get my free Riff City newsletter for guitar deals and other guitar related stuff 🎸 Squier Sonic Mustang (single coils!) first impressions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipynopqkedaFj68

[@bigfloppa4life271]

The Harley Benton SC-550 series

[@ArtOfShredYT]

@@bigfloppa4life271 I need to check it out!

[@The_Cyberz]

You should make a deal submission form so we can send deals we find.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

@@The_Cyberz That's a great idea! For now karol@artofshred dot com if you find something

[@johnbrill5580]

From what I’ve seen now it’s all the new Squire Sonic series. Great step up in quality and thanks for your reviews , convinced me to buy this ! The next week the price dropped to $160 but I don’t mind . This is a bargain at $200. And like you said the Cali Blue is gorgeous. Also, no need to make excuses so much, your reviews are great ! Thanks !

[@jeremyortega1966]

Nice guitar, I'm not a big fan of blue but this one looks nice. Maybe its the blue and black combo, I'm so used to seeing blue and white lol. sounds great too! Great video keep it up!

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Thank you! There is something about this blue

[@beckym8245]

I'm a bass player so I'm looking at this one to start my journey into 6 string life. Your review is helping me make my decision! I love that Mustang shape.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Cool. Yeah, Mustangs look nice 🤘🎸

[@chrisklassen7519]

My favorite are the Squier bullet/affinity telecasters. They’re just solid workhorses with a punchy midrange tone that really cuts through the mix. I love modding them to my own personal preference. Long live Squier!!!

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Nice choices! You have any videos or anything of the mods?

[@chrisklassen7519]

@@ArtOfShredYT Not yet but I’m planning on it.

[@Exitfromreality]

One of the nicest guitars I've ever played was a squier 40th anniversary edition. Might be from the setup it had from the shop where I tried it, but I was impressed.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Those are the high end of Squier so that makes sense

[@jonathanoakley88]

my squier 40th anniversary tele is as good as any fender tele. Swapped the pickups with.tone riders and all good quality electronics and boom, as good as a fender. Frets are the only issue. cheap frets will wear fast if you play a lot

[@soul2squeezy439]

I got a schecter spitfire 6 diamond series from my uncle before he passed away. it's not working right now and im looking for a new guitar right now. I've always played acoustic for 15 years never bother with an electric guitar due to my financial situation. :)

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Sorry about your uncle

[@jorgeidavilao]

Yamaha pacifica 112v....but I like this one too

[@ArtOfShredYT]

The 112V is great! 🤘

[@jpower1436]

Good job on the video. I have tried both configs, and am leaning towards the single coil model. I have more than a few squiers (a strat SE, a strat Bullet, a CV tele, and what is probably an affinity Tele Custom with the P90s it came with.) That Sonic Mustang feels nice. Havent went and checked out a bullet mustang from private party yet, but there is one a few hours away if still there this weekend, probably will. I like the idea of the contours on the bullets, better for the dad bod, but I can still handle the slab sonic versions as well.

[@dennisruch9809]

Squire Mustang would be my pick for an inexpensive guitar. But that is primarily because I want to eventually get a 24inch scale guitar. As a beginner with only an acoustic guitar, older guy at age 59, and feeling the need to try something short scale, the Mustang has a great appeal.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Cool. I will say you probably don't need a short scale, but the Mustangs are definitely fun.

[@gregh1492]

I like the monoprice indio guitars for cheapies / mod projects. Often times w/ coupons, you can get them < $100

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Yup, I've reviewed a couple here!

[@Funky_Rat_Lady]

My favorite budget guitar is the Ibanez VC47 V Series Grand Concert acoustic guitar. It was my first real guitar and was a great starting platform that got me into playing guitar. Though I’ve gotten more expensive guitars, I still come back to the Ibanez and thoroughly enjoy playing it.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

I owned a cheap Ibanez acoustic before and it wasn't bad at all. Thanks for sharing!

[@lemons2199]

Epiphone SG. It maybe not have the best hardware but it looks beautiful!

[@ArtOfShredYT]

I'm a fan as well. I love SGs. Which Epi SG is your favorite?

[@lemons2199]

@ArtOfShredYT my wallet only lets me look at the cheapest one😅

[@ArtOfShredYT]

@@lemons2199 No worries, that ~$150 SG Special is not bad at all!

[@ThePowerman121]

As far as my favorite budget guitar ($200 or less) I’ve got to go with the Jackson Dinky JS22.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Sweet! I need to review that one

[@eprohoda]

Art!Nice to meet you- Love it~ very epic !adios. 👏

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Thank you!

[@darrenparis4742]

My favorite affordable guitar I ever purchased was a Yamaha (I forget which model exactly but it’s the basic of basics) it had a nice heavier weight to it, immaculate fretwork, action and setup was just amazing - gotta love Yamaha craftsmanship!

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Sweet! Was it the PAC112V? I'm a fan: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHi8kmRjiNafja8

[@alimrockwell]

My favorite is the affinity jazzmaster!

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Oh, sweet! Those are on my "to review" list

[@jpower1436]

Also have a real Gibson LP 1998 Standard I bought new, and some epiphones explorer and DOT. 12 in fingerboard radius. Kinda on the fence about that too, as there definitely is a noticeable difference when fingering, a little easier for me on the chords, but not a dealbreaker. The last guitar i purchased was a HB LP P90 gdtop, which i believe has a 9.5 inch radius. Which radius works better for you, or like me, does it make a huge difference when deciding what to buy?

[@ArtOfShredYT]

TBH, I generally prefer a flatter radius like on Jacksons and the like but that's not to say I don't appreciate a rounder 9.5.

[@jpower1436]

Good, informative videos too, brother. Keep 'em comin. Id rather have a balance of talking and playing like you do instead of the everyone wants to be a speedmetal satriani or yngwie. Yours are informative. Also, glad to see you actually play thru an amp ( a Spark no less👍) so that us nonprofessional hobbyists that dont have di boxes and fancy ass computer software and 200 mikes can get a good sense of it. I got a spark40 as well, alo g with a few tube amps and a hybrid, and that Spark is great for a house amp. Plenty loud for bedroom. Keep up the good work, brother.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

I appreciate it, thank you! 🤘 I try to do a mix of direct to computer and through the amp, but it just depends on how I'm feeling haha

[@ak2112]

Good video. Been considering the hardtail single humbucker Sonic Strat in this same california blue. Wanted to see the color outside of fender's stock photos and ended up watching the whole video.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

It's a cool color! 🤘

[@PhillipHolt-f9r]

The bullet mustang is better.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Could be. But you haven't played one of these?

[@PhillipHolt-f9r]

I agree the body is better. It stays in tune and the pick-ups are brighter.

[@blankofficialband]

My Favourite Cheap guitar is either my Squire Strat in black because for some reason it sounds perfect or actually the squire mustang because it sounds really good especially for the price.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Which Squier Strat do you have?

[@blankofficialband]

It's either a sonic or bullet strat I'm not sure I haven't got it with me but I got it about 6 months ago it was my first electric guitar but I'm progressing really quickly. Thanks for the heart btw

[@ArtOfShredYT]

@@blankofficialband nice, thanks for sharing

[@JamesCollinsworth-p2h]

I’m sure the Mustang has been given away, so, my favorite “cheap” guitar is a Fojill Strat/telli is just fun to play with/two Humbuckers and single in the middle.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

I've heard good things about those! Haven't checked one out.

[@bryanspear6108]

I like your channel. I’m learning on an acoustic now (a Fender). But I’m going through your reviews to see what electric I will buy.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Sweet, thank you!

[@Lewdovico]

Still can't decide whether to buy jaguar or mustang for my first guitar. What do you think is the best?

[@ArtOfShredYT]

@@Lewdovico depends on what you like more than anything... Try to test a few out in person and see what feels right

[@The_Cyberz]

So far, my favorite el cheapo special is the Mitchell MS450. Although the Indio 66 Dlx is pretty nice as well. The Mitchell was setup nicer out of the box.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Thanks for sharing! MS450 is my favorite as well but the Indios I've played so far have been a surprisingly good budget option.

[@bradbaker4679]

My favorite cheap guitar would be my Squier Bullet Telecaster. But I’d love a Sonic Mustang. I’m looking forward to your reviews on the two Mustangs!!!! Thank you!!

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Wonderful, thanks Brad!

[@jpower1436]

I lucked out and scored a CV tele in the whitish blond. Came to me with a SD Lil 59 stacked tele hb in bridge. Only comaint is the gloss neck is sticky and i dont know if the pots were swapped as it sounds muddy af compared to a traditional tele config. And the high E keeps getting stuck behind the fret end in the middle of the neck. Nothin an end touchup wont fix. This thing screams in the bridge, more likely my amp settings as well. Chunks good, definitely can do Cinderella songs. It has the pine body too, just like the original teles. I have played both the sonic mustang configs, and like them. Hard choice, but think i am gonna score the single coil as well as I have more HB guitars already than single coils.

[@jamesmoon9943]

Those good litte players

[@zdunne]

My two Squier Affinity Strats (one sss and one ssh) and Affinity Tele are my favourites as they are of good quality and sound great. They are of good service to me to this day.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Thanks for sharing! I also like my SSH Affinity Strat a lot :)

[@PhillipHolt-f9r]

I bought the Squire bullet mustang and the fretboard was horrible and inotation was way off. I'm a novice on guitar repair but I finally accomplishment made it to the point that I have to buy the sonic version. I'm going to use it as a mustang main goto guitar. I've been saving money for the sonic version. I don't need to modify at all. I'm not lucky on winning things.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

That's too bad on the Bullet. I often found them to have issues. Sometimes it's luck of the draw. Like winning a giveaway 🤘

[@oskarzy1852]

Probably squier BULLET mustang because it has a belly carve and flatter fretboard radius. Or Jet JS400 because of roasted maple neck.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

I'm kinda surprised they changed the fretboard and body on this series but it is more true to the original now. I've never played a Jet but might have to add one to my list

[@MrWhit30]

I played this model yesterday at GC. Really liked it but the frets ends were unplayable and I didn't want to pay full retail and have to do a major fret job. The pink 1H with the maple neck was finished perfectly but I preferred the blue. That was all the Sonics Mustangs they had out. So I guess fretwork is a crapshoot on these. Otherwise I love this series. I have the purple Esquire and a yellow SS Mustang on the way and keeping my finger crossed.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Yup, unfortunately Squier's quality control is not the best. But I also really like the Sonic series. If you get a good one they're really fun! I'm thinking about reviewing one of those Esquires as well.

[@JohnD0h_IT]

I really enjoy Squier cheap guitars! I have buy a brand new Squier Tele Affinity start pack butterscotch yellow, in 2013, like it, but out of the box there were sharp fret. Also buy a brand new Squier '51 in 2005 or 2006, not sure, the first model, not the vintage modified that came later and really not cheap, really really like and I hate myself to have sell it Do the giveaway include Canadian citizen? :D

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Thanks for sharing! US only right now

[@lukepiexd7542]

Best guitar I’ve ever owned cheap was an epeiphone Les Paul. Im writing this in hopes of buying a cali blue mustang

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Depending on the model an Epiphone Les Paul is a great choice

[@benoittrahan1048]

My favorite cheap guitar is Squier Bullet because it's affordable, it's a fantastic platform for mods and if there is something wrong with it, you can easily fix it yourself.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Thanks for sharing! 🤘

[@blessthenoobs]

Squier Bullet Mustang. 24" scale and the competition stripe

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Did they have a bullet with the competition stripe? I don't remember that

[@michaelmesa6347]

Please give it to me. I am old and on Social Security. Also, I am a veteran and believe it or not the Squier sonic mustang HH is my favorite cheap Guitar thank you in advance. Have a nice day. Mike.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ericcrawford9827]

Give me another guitar to waste my life on. 150 quid! Big fooking deal, man.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

I really want to understand this comment. It's a rollercoaster 🤣🎢

[@PhillipHolt-f9r]

I'm just getting use and like the bullet version without modeling. I can't see buying the sonic.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

No real sense in owning both tbh

[@Salleur]

I just started learning so I picked up a used yamaha pacifica for $200.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Nice affordable guitars!

[@leeasbury7273]

Miss that belly carve. Still love these Squier Mustangs.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

It's a common complaint, but I dig them without the belly carve just fine

[@Prince80ish]

i'm between this HH sonic and the red SS behind you. Which one is better in your opinion?

[@ArtOfShredYT]

I prefer the single coils, but I wouldn't necessarily say that one's better. Depends on what you're looking for. And for whatever reason I love how the single coils sound. The humbuckers on the HH are okay, but don't do it for me.

[@dashbowden8352]

My favorite cheap guitar is a Squier Sonic Mustang! 😂

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Nope

[@zoundart]

My favourite is Squire bullet Mustang!

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Lots of fans of that one!

[@thesheaves27]

my favorite is a 89 epiphone g400 cherry

[@ArtOfShredYT]

I loved those G400s! Good choice

[@fredmanning7697]

I'm really digging the Sonic line as a whole. That blue is amazing.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

It looks so good

[@teampuxty3174]

I’m in the uk but I ant that guitar from the giveaway 😢

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Correct, I'm not wealthy and I lose money on every review and especially any giveaway. One day I'll be able to do international, though!

[@fungar]

Squier Bullet Strat SSS, the cheapest one I own.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Lots of votes for the Bullet series here. Thanks for sharing!

[@shunrai94]

my favorite is the ibanez grx20

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Nice! I need to review one of those

[@ljchrzan]

While I'm a terrible guitar player, my favorite inexpensive guitar is my first guitar. It's an Epiphone Les Paul Special II. It really feels good to me.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

First guitars are always special! Also, we're all terrible relative to some other people, so no worries there.

[@jasondorsey7110]

Ya never know, you might have gotten lucky and ended up with one that was just slapped together really well. That's why they say "try before you buy", because the quality control on these overseas subsidiaries is all over the map, some are firewood and some are surprisingly fantastic

[@ArtOfShredYT]

@@jasondorsey7110 Certain brands have better quality control. I've generally found Epiphone to be among the best

[@pogoism1]

My fav cheap guitar is the Ibanez AZ ES. It’s my first s type and I love its neck and sound.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Thanks for sharing! I need to review one of those 🤘

[@pogoism1]

@@ArtOfShredYT I bought the HSS one because it’s blue version was the only one I liked visually. But they actually sell the blue version with SSS config now, so that is my recommendation for ya. Keep rockin

[@laf733715]

is the giveaway still happening?

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Yup. Watch for the full review coming in 2024. In the meantime here's a current giveaway kzbin.infowrqgmEXjPVs

[@chad85h]

Honestly I if I hear it and I think it sounds cool or just don't know how they create different voices with the Instrument, Ive finally gotten to a point that im good enough people lime to hear it so I wanna start plugging in and playing with the endless electronics and tricks so versatile and able to take a beating lol

[@bryanspear6108]

Was there a winner announced on this one? 😊

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Somebody didn't watch the video

[@BibleVersesDaily648]

Im going to mod it and make a skystang out of it

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Hmmm

[@rikdirect]

Would love a chance to win this guiyat loks awsome amd would help with my learning journey! Ty for the opportunity 🙏

[@bryanspear6108]

I do like the Squier guitars

[@ArtOfShredYT]

They have many good options

[@laf733715]

I think my favorite shape guitar is the SG but that isn't my favorite sound or guitar to play.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Hehe, understood. What's your favorite to play?

[@laf733715]

@@ArtOfShredYT currently have a couple of strats. But mostly play my orangewood Oliver jr. I am loving the shorter scale. That's what got me to this video, been eyeing the sonic mustangs.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

@@laf733715 Nice, I've given orangewood a couple chances but didn't like the guitars. I'll give them another chance at some point though!

[@Electric.Flamingo]

My favorite cheap guitar that is, ironically enough, the Squier Sonic Mustang that I bought and did the demo on. Literally the red one behind you. Lol. You know that I did the single coil one, but I would love to check out the HH one...just saying 😂 lol. Congrats on all of the growth too, my guy! You’re killing it!

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Oh damn! The regular Mustang is a fun one but considering all the guitars you've played over the years I'm actually surprised it's your favorite cheapie. And thanks man, doing my best!

[@mikeyfarrington3033]

Squire bullet tele 🤘🏻

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Nice!

[@davewilkins4954]

I got a brand new made in the USA Gibson SG for £350.00 - does that count?

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Haha, WHAT?!

[@davewilkins4954]

It was a 2013 future tribute model with the funny gear less tuners. I got it in 2017 and am guessing they hadn’t sold many. I would say this, but it is a great guitar!

[@ArtOfShredYT]

@@davewilkins4954 nice find, incredible deal!

[@ChiTownJerry]

I am an older player who has mostly played acoustic for 50 years.. But some arthritis and slacking off from playing for too long has made it difficult to do barre, chords, etc. So, I've been looking for an electric that is easier to play. I have been told a shorter scale makes it easier.. and weight is also a factor for me. My Epiphones are extremely heavy to me. How did you find the weight of this guitar? You didn't mention that in this review or the other Mustang (Torino red) Thanks for these reviews!

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Thanks for sharing. I don't have arthritis, but I do have other issues (tendonitis and carpal tunnel). I'm not sure if short scale is necessarily better for arthritis, but it might be. I just weighed them. This HH is 5.9lbs and the single coil is 6.8lbs. I find the weight on both of them just fine for me, but I was surprised that the HH is so much lighter.

[@philsequeira3180]

Hmmm, I've got a Squire, a Harley Benton, an Epiphone and Artist Guitar all in the budget range. However, my favorite is my wife's guitar which is an Arbor guitar made back in the 80's (I think). Vintage Budget!

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Oh hell yeah! I've never heard of Arbor before

[@devinlowery6869]

My First REAL guitar was an Epiphone Les Paul 100 when I was in High school. Loved that thing, regret ever selling it

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Thanks for sharing! Everyone regrets selling their first guitar. Amazingly I still have mine. The Jackson Stealth HX that appears in some videos

[@MikeX50]

As far as cheap budget guitar definitely the Mitchell MS 450. Pain getting this guitar from Guitar Center though…You have read my story…took 3 tries to get one that wasn’t damaged. It was worth it though for the features and a price under $300. Not sure what the price cap is for a budget guitar? My Epiphone Les Paul used to be a budget guitar pre-January 2021, but not any more!

[@ArtOfShredYT]

I consider anything under $300 in the cheap/budget/affordable category, but I know not everyone does and it's definitely subjective. But the MS450 is a good choice :)

[@nicolasmoreno8174]

Well, i don't know what cheap really is, but i like the Squier contemporary stratocaster special that is an affordable one. It's beautiful a d the pickup configuration is different from a normal strat

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Sweet! Thanks for sharing. Those look cool and I plan to review one eventually

[@Biodoc100]

As a new guitarist, my favorite cheap guitar (er...only) would be my Epiphone Les Paul special II plus. Paid $179 for it, but the quality on my specific guitar is quite good, although I have seen some QC issues on others...

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Epiphone's QC always seems to be really good. I've yet to get one that was terrible

[@a42849]

Squier Affinity Jazzmaster (Burgundy Mist) is my favorite. Although, I've never played one, I like the sound and look.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Thanks for sharing! 🤘

[@bobag81]

My favorite cheapie is the Yamaha Pacifica 012, which is about $210. The quality is amazing.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Nice! The 112V is actually my favorite budget strat style: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHi8kmRjiNafja8 It's rare it's on sale anymore but I got it for a little over $200. You gotta love Yamaha's quality control

[@userwwawawa]

my favorite budget guitar would probably be anything harley benton, they make great budget electrics

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Yeah, but which one? HB has tons of models

[@palm444]

I was thinking about buying a squier sonic mustang SS and I just finished watching you review of the SS. My current "cheap" guitar is a '91 Samick; I've made multiple changes to it.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Oh man Samick is not a name I've heard in a while. The Sonic Mustang is fun, especially if you're looking for something non-standard.

[@matthewhuang9084]

My most favorite cheap guitar would be my Guild Starfire I DC! Sounds great and it's grown on me.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

I've never played one of those but they look nice!

[@rawtalentva1]

I fell victim to YT marketing at the time and got a Donner as my first guitar two years ago. Mainly because of the reviews and the fact the starter kit had all the accessories i needed and a reasonable price just in case I lost interest and didnt stick with it. Though I have no point of reference, I can say from a complete novice perspective that the instrument was well good enough to cultivate my passion for everything guitar, not just learning to play. Only downside is it has the worst logo in the history of existence.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

If the guitar didn't suck and it cultivated your passion for the instrument I wouldn't say you fell victim. I still need to review a Donner on the channel so thanks for the data point!

[@replicated]

My favorite "cheap" guitar has to be my Firefly hollowbody, but in general, Squier anything, especially an HSS is solid.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Sweet! I've reviewed a couple Firefly guitars but not the semi hollow.

[@skullev506]

My favorite cheap guitar is the Axl Badwater. They look unique and work well for the price. I have an HSS that I love.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Sweet, I haven't played one of those before. Thanks for sharing! 🤘

[@Salishtrader-fo9tt]

My favorite guitar is my Firefly ff338, but I am struggling to spread my short fingers. So I am here looking at the Mustang

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Cool, thanks for sharing! I've reviewed a couple Firefly guitars, but not that one.

[@PaulaHutchinson-rk6vb]

Really like the California blue colour. My fave is the squier affinity jazzmaster which i got in black as my first electric guitar. Now im interested in a mustang😊

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Fun first guitar!

[@TheRealDealBobbySteele]

You should do some instructional videos for setting up and maintenance for guitar maybe some lessons to get more views. I don’t know why you don’t have more viewers.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Thank you! I have the intonation video and the fix sharp frets video, neither of which were popular, but I have some other ideas. Specifically, I have a Dimarzio Super Distortion that I'm going to install in a Epiphone SG Special I and some Dimarzio tele pickups that I might install in the Indio Tele.

[@TheRealDealBobbySteele]

@@ArtOfShredYT I’ve watched those KZbin algorithms suck your channel just isn’t getting suggested to the right people. Scar My Guitar is an underrated channel as well Sean makes guitars and repairs guitars maybe you guys could do a collaboration to broaden both of your viewership. It’s sad to me the effort that is being put in isn’t being seen by more viewers. Guitar fans are a loyal bunch Know Your Gear is proof of that Phil is pretty awesome and his fans need to see your channel so you can get that caliber of viewership.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

@@TheRealDealBobbySteele I appreciate that. Just subbed to Scar My Guitar. And of course I love Know Your Gear. Phil commented on an old Art of Shred video, actually. So that's my claim to fame so far. haha Anyway, again, appreciate your support. Slow and steady, hopefully we'll keep growing here!

[@TheRealDealBobbySteele]

@@ArtOfShredYT you should talk to Sean about a collaboration maybe you could review one of his guitars his acoustics are pretty unique. Tell him Bobby Steele sent you 😁

[@rlauck]

My favorite cheap guitar has been my Epiphone Les Paul LP 100. For about $250, it has the basic LP look and feel (at least close enough for a occasional player like myself).

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Good choice!

[@s.macmillan460]

Been thinking about my favorite cheap guitar...after long thought...it has to be the one I cut my teeth on when I first learnt to play.....harmony flying v, got it from sears... love to find another to try it again.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Oh sweet! Good ole Sears!

[@chad85h]

Thx for the info, I received points for sales to spend on a work rewards site and have enough for this but also the bullet- multiple affinity guitars but I just can't pull the trigger outta fear of choosing the wrong one. I work very hard for the points and can't really afford to just go buy a decent electric. Love to be fortunate enough to win a giveaway but I'm commenting just to say thanks for the info and keep doing this man you relay specs well.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Thank you! Personally, I would probably go with an Affinity HSS Strat, an Affinity Tele, or the Sonic Mustang (single coils; although the HH is fun too). I don't think you'd be unhappy with any of those choices, but it really depends on what you're looking for

[@primophagus]

Have to help out with the giveaway although ive never played a guitar 😂

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Oh wow! How'd you find this channel? 🤣

[@primophagus]

@@ArtOfShredYT I'm thinking of getting myself a guitar and I love your budget guitar reviews 👍

[@ArtOfShredYT]

@@primophagus thank you!

[@daltonb2196]

My favorite inexpensive guitar is the Yamaha FS800. Was my first guitar and I still play it today I think it’s the perfect guitar to learn on. Body is perfect size for average size folk not too big like a dreadnought but not tiny like a mini but somewhere in that concert sweet spot. This mustang looks and sounds beautiful 😊

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Thanks for sharing! Gotta love Yamaha 🤘

[@nielhansen2974]

My favorite cheap guitar is any oddball Squire I can find. I found and subscribed to your channel a while back when I had picked up a VM Cyclone and wanted to see your review.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Oh sweet! Those VM Cyclones are fun. I sold that one I reviewed, but it was fun while I had it.

[@eccentricbwee]

I have the Squier Fender, passed down from my brother and I've been jamming on that but I dig the sound of that Sonic mustang!! I especially love that beautiful blue and black combo, I sadly didn't get to choose the color of my first guitar since it was passed down but I would've definitely loved to have a guitar with that blue!!

[@ArtOfShredYT]

What kind of Squier? Fender owns Squier, but that's not the model. In any case, yeah it's a really sweet blue!

[@TheNoShows]

I have the semi hollow paranormal cabronita telecaster and I would say out of the box it plays as well if not better than my MIM fenders!

[@ArtOfShredYT]

I've yet to play one of those but I definitely need to!

[@beargonefission6160]

Different category, but I really dig the Recording King Dirt 30s series 7, and the Single O that I have as a couch guitar plays and sounds good enough that someone might never feel the need to get anything fancier. I say this owning several other all solid or solid-top acoustics.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Sweet! I haven't actually played any Recording King acoustics before so I'll have to pick one up next time I'm in a guitar store.

[@braydendanmeier4095]

I really love the Squier bullet mustangs, I’ve never owned one but they play and feel so nice and fun to play. Great guitars that I’d recommend to anyone!

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Thanks for sharing!

[@tristand5461]

I think my favorite budget guitar is the bullet Mustang, just really fun, small guitars for the money. Can't beat 'em.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

That's a popular one. Thanks for sharing!

[@GrizzledNoob]

I was most impressed by the Tagima TG-530 for my favorite cheap guitar.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Sweet, I still need to review a Tagima

[@monacograndprixsucks3586]

The best budget guitar I’ve played is actually a stagg fusion bass. We use them at work for kids to play but I’ll quite often pick one up if I don’t have my own bass with me. In terms of your traditional six string electric, I’d have to go for a squire tele thinline.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Interesting! There was a Stagg bass as an option for one of the free guitar choices I had.

[@CaffeineCoffeeccino]

My first guitar was a Mitchell's mini strat for a 150$ I gotta say the quality was really nice for what it's worth and I've been happy with for the longest time

[@ArtOfShredYT]

I'm still suprised at how good the Mitchell MS450 is, but I haven't yet reviewed any of their other guitars. I really need to though

[@MrRudePolite]

I had a Squier affinity j bass that lasted me 12 years before getting another bass. During that whole time I never really thought there was anything else I could need in a bass guitar.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Nice! Affinity are pretty sweet. I have an Affinity Strat that I really like

[@noahloomis7940]

Best affordable guitar lately is the single coil Squier Sonic mustang! Got it a few months ago and haven't been able to put it down. Loved your recent video on it too

[@ArtOfShredYT]

That's a great one! 🤘

[@MGRockwell]

I have a Squier 60's Classic Vibe Stratocaster and I love it. Not sure if that is everyone's definition of affordable but it was a pretty reasonable price for me. I also have a MiJ Hybrid II tele that I got for twice as much and while the tele is definitely a better build I still grab the strat a lot. I've never played a shorter scale electric though.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Squier Classic Vibe are always great. I consider cheap/budget/affordable anything under $300 -- I actually got my CV '50s Tele for $300 -- but it's subjective. I've never played a MiJ Hybrid II Tele but they look great. Definitely not in the cheap category :)

[@aleksandrinailieva3813]

I love the Squire Strat, but the Harley Benton JA-60 is also really nice

[@ArtOfShredYT]

I'm really going to have to check out a Harley Benton soon

[@dougwho42]

My favorite lower-cost axe lately has been the Squire Affinity Jazzmaster released a couple of years ago that finally had single coils and a tremolo. It's not the lovely regular Jazzmaster tremolo, but still a very responsive two-point system. The pickups on mine (they appear to have varied depending on when/where you bought one) are almost a hybrid of Jazzmaster and P90 pickups, and offer a wide range of tones. Neck feels smooth, tuners keep tune well and I love the rich lake placid blue with black pickguard. I hear sweet things about those Mustangs too though. :)

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Nice! That Affinity Jazzmaster was actually one of the options ArtOfShred subscribers could vote for a few months ago, but they chose that I get this Mustang HH so here we are! I do plan to review one of the Affinity JMs eventually, though.

[@oloaccettiotimeno]

My favorite is definitely the Squier Bullet Stratocaster!

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Nice! 🤘🎸

[@AkuKohii]

My favorite cheap guitar as of right now is actually an IYV Les Paul I bought. I’m not a fan of the Les Paul shape or neck feel but I wasn’t expecting it to be such an awesome guitar for only $100.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

Sweet! I've heard good things about those

[@zkiller67]

Hi, I want to ask you between the red and blue sonic mustang, which one looks more like Kurt Cobain’s mustang? Assuming I have the pickups/pickguard for mod. Thanks

[@ArtOfShredYT]

He played a lot of mustangs and they are generally 2 single coils (like what he played in the Teen Spirit video) so I guess the red one.

[@zkiller67]

@@ArtOfShredYT and which one of the 2 you like better? I mean in terms of the feel and comfort? The only significant difference is the fretboard Indian laurel vs and maple.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

@@zkiller67 they feel very similar for obvious reasons, but I like the sound of the single coils better

[@jonathanparker2945]

@@ArtOfShredYTI just got this exact guitar for my son to learn on. Was gonna change the tuners, nut, and slap some 10’s on for strings. Think I should do anything else (I may swap the pickups down the road)? Like I’m torn on spending the money on a bridge right out of the gate.

[@ArtOfShredYT]

@jonathanparker2945 If he's just starting, I would stick with the 9s. Gonna be easier on his fingers. I don't think it needs any real upgrades out of the gate, but these cheap tuners and nuts can be finicky. Sometimes you get tuners that hold tune well with little-to-no slippage and a nut that is cut well so no absolute need for an upgrade, but sometimes you get junk. The pickups sound good, too! I'd definitely upgrade them if it was a long term guitar for studio or live use, but if he's just learning I think it's pretty solid as is.

[@zacri9434]

mreow :3 this guitar looks so cool id love a short scale guitsr so bad it sounds wonderufk

[@ArtOfShredYT]

What did I just read