Guitars Of The Year 2023 🎸 The Highs & Lows Of This Year's GAS 😀😤

In this final show of 2023 It’s time to do a roundup of the highs & lows of this GAS powered rollercoaster journey of buying and reviewing guitars to feed our addiction and keep the youtube content machine in motion. And our guitar of the year 2023 is... 😀🎸🙌
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00:00 hello
01:30 which telecaster
03:01 more affordable gems
04:40 explorer disappointment
06:47 a pair of flying v's
08:58 epiphone originals
10:19 epiphone fails
14:10 squier paranormals
15:22 denmark st guitar safari
17:03 les paul rabbit hole
19:59 and then came an sg...
21:06 bummer of the year
24:44 another signature guitar
26:12 affordable guitar of the year
27:30 my guitar of the year
31:16 thank you & happy new year!
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[@j.jester7821]

Overheard in a Gibson marketing meeting "What is our biggest target market? Some old punk rocker in England named Colin."

[@fisterroboto1044]

That sweet little "hellooo" and little laugh at the beginning of the video caught me completely of guard. I loved it!!

[@daviddelossantos6075]

😂😂😂 love it

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man, I'm glad little touches like that are noticed... I do it to entertain myself! 😆👍

[@tomwhite716]

Did not enjoy any Flying V. Just me.

[@LifetimeBiker]

Thank you Colin , For keeping us entertained with such great content.👍 Merry Christmas , Hope 2024 is a great year for you. 🎅🎄🥳🎸

[@theguitaristas]

Bless you mate thanks for the support! 😁🙏

[@pttrent123]

Merry Christmas Colin, we are all living our life to acquire gear through you 🎸🎄🎅🏻

[@punkywozza4330]

Last christmas Colin bought a guitar and very next day he took it apart, This year to save him from tears we'll like and subscribe to his channel. Merry Christmas everyone.

[@theguitaristas]

😆👍

[@davidhamilton7780]

Twenty eight new guitars? Let's call it a good year! Thanks Colin - it has been a fun ride. Merry Christmas to you and yours and I will look forward to venturing into your guitar vault in the new year. Bottoms up!

[@voyager7]

Thanks for all you do Colin, one of my favourite YT channels by far! Merry Christmas and peace, joy and wellness to you throughout 2024!!! EDIT: On the Epi concerns, I too have become disappointed with the current direction (towards expensive artist models and generally higher prices) and lower quality. From 2020-2022 they really peaked and for some reason, that positive direction they seemed committed to appears to have become less important to maintain. Let's hope that whoever is at the helm there rights the ship and addresses the problems.

[@richardcarle786]

​@@Baytle-BryanThat's actually quite normal on the epiphones and has been for many years. Best to upgrade but I couldn't tell you an affordable replacement that won't chip or tarnish but yeah quite normal for the gold plated bridges and pickup covers and other pieces on epiphones and other cheaper models! I'm not a fan of the gold hardware even if it did stay good and I personally on the customs and other models that would come with gold would automatically change it up to nickel or chrome but that's just me... don't like the fake gold hardware on anything.

[@edlicari3909]

Merry Christmas and thanks for all the great videos this past year! 👍

[@bw5785]

I don’t play guitar. But watching a man as enthusiastic and knowledgeable as you is utterly compelling. Enough to make me want to book guitar lessons!! So thank you for your riveting channel.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks that's appreciated! 😁🙏

[@kevinmacgregor5831]

Thanks Colin you are a beacon of light in a sea of Mediocracy

[@neoquest2012]

Agreed 👍

[@barryflanagan1]

I've just ordered an Eastman SB59/v mostly on the basis of your videos. Really looking forward to it arriving in the new year. Have a great Christmas Colin!

[@scottdavidson6066]

So jelly!

[@baabaabaa-yp2jh]

Barry, lve got one and you're gonna luv it mate!! It honestly shits all over my mates Gibson DC Jr... he's forever asking to lend it. Have fun mate, and have a great Xmas and New Year.

[@barryflanagan1]

Thanks @@baabaabaa-yp2jh I have a good feeling about this one. I'm a bit like Colin in that I have tried a couple of Gibson LPs but never really bonded. I love the shape and the look/feel, but really my Epi's give that. I love things that are hand made, and just looking at the carves on the Eastmans, it is so much more human than all the CNC stuff these days.

[@barryflanagan1]

@@baabaabaa-yp2jh On the subject of Jr DCs - I've had Gibson, Maybach DC Jr's . The Maybach was brilliant but never bonded. The Gibson...na. My current DC Jr is a Harley Benton FAT which I swapped the pickup for a Lollar, plus a new bridge, CTS pots and a bone nut. F'ing killer! Really light and sounds. great.

[@baabaabaa-yp2jh]

@@barryflanagan1 No joke mate? I've only seen Maybachs in mags, never had a strum on one. Well, now lm not sure you'll click with the Eastman, they've got an underwound Lollar!! I played both the Eastman's before l bought em, so l already liked em.... But, lve got a Tele l thought l liked, now not so much! I'm in Australia, so l.only see the odd HB for sale 2nd hand, l think our shipping and taxes don't make them that much of a bargain. Oh, if you ever think of swapping pickups, there's a bloke out here, JJs...they make great gear and it's cheap...l got a set of p90s (3/4 charged al3 magnets) for my LP Special.. brilliant! Hope you like the SB55 mate, and have a great Xmas!

[@jamesmgreen15]

Hard to argue with your guitar of the year. Merry Cmas and a Happy NY to all.

[@theguitaristas]

Happy Christmas mate!

[@richardswinscoe5764]

Merry Christmas and thanks for making Friday lunchtimes the highlight of my week.

[@faces_of_japan]

Thanks for the wonderful content throughout the year Colin. Hope you have a great festive season and a wonderful and safe new year.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks man and you!

[@brentbeltz8968]

Cheers Collin! Thanks for the year! See you in 24

[@jean-paulschelkens6930]

Dear Colin, a Merry Xmas to you and all the best and a good health for 2024 !!!

[@AllThings357]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Looking forward to what 2024 brings. The wife got me an early Christmas gift and I haven’t been able to put it down because it’s phenomenal. It’s a Gretsch G5210-P90 in Firestick Red. Everyone needs one of these in the collection!! $500 U.S. it’s affordable and a definite stand out!

[@mathiasbruce6582]

I got the exact same one a few months back, it’s really nice! 😊

[@markspurgin8225]

Merry Christmas

[@barrycole]

Colin is about as honest and real as it get`s. I fully approve of every minute he spends with us guitar fans. Merry Christmas Brother.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Barry! 😁👍

[@bryangoodwin6626]

Except he switched from the Garbage Gibson 335, to the Sheraton II pro headstock and it played beautifully. John Lee Hooker even said the Sheraton is the Gibson 335 killer!!

[@barrycole]

The Sheraton of it`s day has little to do with what is being produced at present. Each instrument must be evaluated on it`s own merits. All these companies have changed hands over the years and what was once true, may not be true in these times.@@bryangoodwin6626

[@HgcnLe1]

Thank you for the wonderful videos!! I love the one where we went to the guitar shops around your region and all the others.. Of course!

[@BadFox38]

What a great way to start my morning across the pond in Maryland. That Les Paul jam starting at 19:05 really reminded me of ‘Debris’ by The Faces.

[@riffcodgerpetermcaleer8638]

Happy Christmas and thanks for all the information and entertainment. I only managed 13 and an amp this year.🙈 God help us gasers.

[@theguitaristas]

Ah yes I forgot about amps... 🤦‍♂️🤣👍

[@neilmartin7564]

Thanks for a great year,,,Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year ,,ROCK ON ✌😎🤘

[@scottbogfoot]

Thank you Colin, your videos over the past year have made it so I dont show up to work on Fridays until I've seen your video. 😃 everything you do here is very appreciated! Cheers and cant wait to see your vids in the new year! 😃

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks mate, and thanks you for watching and supporting the channel its really appreciated 😊🙏... I just hope I haven't made you late for work too many times! 😂

[@Remsterdam]

Thank you for all your effort and sharing your GAS with us Colin! Hope you will have great holidays and see you next year 🎸

[@TheRandyDowning]

Thanks Colin! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@jfiery]

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year's to you Col. Thanks for all you do to let us live vicariously through you. 28 new guitars for us all this year, a Strummer Project and all the extras on the TV channel! Looking forward to 24!

[@christopherkelley3185]

Thank you - I truly enjoyed this recap. Happy new year.

[@jaypeterson7637]

Merry Christmas Colin! Thanks for the great/fun guitar videos. I'm looking forward to another year of humor, guitar/amp reviews, and whatever else you come up with. I especially enjoyed your trip to London and the guitar friends you featured. 😊👍🎶🎵🎶🎵❤️

[@dananthony6258]

Merry Christmas brother. I love these videos. I hope you keep them coming in 24.

[@lincognito4073]

Hi Colin, thanks for all the great videos over the past year! This has become one of my favorite YT channels. You're funny, relatable and humble, a stark contrast to many of the larger channels that keep telling me everything I do is wrong even though they don't know who or what I'm all about. Merry Christmas to you and yours, and keep the videos coming!

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks for the kind words and support it's appreciated! 😁🙏

[@paulsworld2]

Thank you Colin have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!!!!

[@d49erh2]

Thanks for the 2023! And have a nice 2024!

[@dietmarfalke1099]

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

[@dickati]

Thanks once again. Always a pleasure listening to you. Compliments of the season.

[@kengouthro]

Thank you Colin, for all of your hard work and great videos. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@chasiebabe]

Thanks for the great videos this year, Colin, happy new year to you

[@jefftucker201]

Been a pleasure watching your vids all year Collin mate, wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year, look forward to seeing what's to come!! :)

[@jeffberg8015]

Thanks for the great content, and I look forward to more to come. I'm especially looking forward to the low cost Tele comparison. That might convince me to get a new guitar despite the fact that I'm always telling myself (especially after watching your videos) that I don't need anything more than what I have. Have a Merry Christmas and a great new year.

[@jasonmiller2023]

Great work through 2023 Colin. Looking forward to see what 2024 has in store . Thanks for keeping us all entertained and lastly merry Xmas and have a top new year . Jay .

[@jasq99]

Happy new year!! This channel is by far the best new discovery of 2023!! Thank you and please keep on doing what you’re doing!!!

[@johndonne1]

Merry Christmas, Colin. Thanks for the wonderful year of videos.

[@johnlloyd9613]

Merry Christmas Colin Thank you for the entertainment!!

[@CraigDeubler]

Thanks for all the great videos. I'm looking forward to next year.

[@esej1]

Merry Christmas from Poland, Colin. Love your shows amd see ya in 2024!

[@malcolmsansom5026]

Great vid thanks Colin have a great Christmas and a happy new year 👍🎸🎸

[@eddaymusic]

Merry Christmas Colin and All! Love these videos man. Thanks as always!

[@JoeD333]

Merry Christmas, thanks for a great year of videos.

[@davidkerr1971]

Hi Colin, many thanks for all your hard work this year, Ive loved all the gear you have reviewed, Every episode is dynamite. I hope you and your family have a great Christmas and Best Wishes for 2024✌😎✌❤🎸🎸 Thanks again. Hope Santa's good to you lol

[@aureliusandthespiral]

Great video as always. Happy holidays

[@kyokushin-tobi]

Thank you very much for your great work. I've just found your channel a month ago and it re-opened my mind for alternative Trademarks. I love your comparison Videos 🙏🏻 Have some nice days with your loved ones ❤

[@Yannplaysguitar]

Happy new year Colin! Loved the video!

[@pete11956]

Merry Christmas Colin,thanks for so many videos I learned so much and importantly enjoyed the learning process, cheers mate,have a happy new year and see you in the next one.

[@paulburton5150]

Thanks for all the great content this year Colin. Your channel is such a refreshing change from other channels who are always jumping on the latest guitar gear to review or promote (which I also enjoy tbh). Your channel is more like a relaxed hang with a fellow guitar enthusiast. I know you put a lot of time and effort into these videos. It is very much appreciated. Wishing you all the best (gear) for 2024.

[@theguitaristas]

🌟thanks Paul that’s really appreciated mate! 😊🙏 happy holidays!! 😁👍

[@estenray6685]

Hey Colin! Thanks for all the lovely content over the past year! Very much appreciated the better part of it! And I’ll be looking forward to what you have in store for us in the coming year! Please be well and treat yourself to a wonderful New Year! Keep on picking and grinning!

[@user-nj1gq5op8c]

Happy New Year to you and yours, Colin.

[@SLO7HProductions]

Love your videos. So cozy, some well placed jokes and laughs, well paced. You have created a nice place to hang out 🙂

[@dlflash56]

As usual, great stuff! Glad I watched this episode, as for the last few months, I have been trying to decide on my next guitar purchase. It's a real coincidence that for the last couple of months, I have been strongly leaning toward the Eastman Juliet, in Pomona Blonde... you've sold me on it. Thanks for all you do. Happy New Year!

[@DaVinci0963]

Happy New Year Colin and Thank-You for 2023! See you in 2024!

[@DrTomoculus]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you. Thanks for all your help! :D

[@savffle]

Merry Christmas, and thanks for the entertaining vids!

[@scotthoughton1802]

love all the content this year- have a great holiday

[@adge74]

Happy Christmas, still loving how the vids are coming along and enjoy what you have to teach us immensely. And a happy new year from Shropshire.

[@cambian]

Excellent review of the year! Good luck, and good guitars for next year!

[@j.jester7821]

Merry Christmas Colin! Merry Christmas everyone! Happy New Year!

[@stefanomassoni1568]

Thanks Colin for you videos and you passion! Really appreciate them ❤ Happy Christmas and a great rocky 2024

[@mustarddave898]

Happy new year to you Collin, really enjoyed watching ya this year 🤘🏻

[@FCJOC]

Keep the good work up and Merry Christmas!

[@witchrocker]

Happy New Year and I’m very much looking forward to your new vids in 2024!

[@polyphonicgroove]

Great year for guitar content!! My knowledge of guitars have grown exponentially due to your content....I really appreciate all that you do. Look forward to seeing what you do in 2024. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@buddhamus]

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year! Thank you for all the great video content in 2023. Looking forward to seeing what you have for us in 2024.

[@mikepj1025]

Best videos on the tube. Thanks Collin. Happy Holidays.

[@Dondini44]

Happy Holidays to you and the mates all around. Look forward to more insight in the new year.💥

[@BobPerrone]

God bless you Colin, and a very happy Christmas to you and your loved ones. We all appreciate all the hard work you do in presenting the best and most enjoyable reviews on KZbin. Looking forward to next year with more guitars and more giggles!😊

[@Tsoiugidali]

Hi Colin. From me in the US I wanted to wish you a very happy new year! Love your videos ... they make me wish I was rich LOL. Appreciate your presentation style and your insights into all of the different guitars. I'm an old retired Blues player who still loves the guitar. Best Wishes and I'll be watching in 2024!

[@bassmana2z686]

And a Merry Christmas to you sir . Thanks for all the great content !🙂

[@carlosdeno]

Apologies for being late to the party Colin. Thank you for all the content you have shared with us all, absolutely brilliant and it always makes me smile. With respect your channel has a great feel good vibe, have a great Xmas and see you in 2024 mate! 💜🤘

[@philipbraid2948]

Happy Christmas Colin Keep doing what you are doing all good stuff! Thanks Philip 👍

[@SuperMogwai78]

Amazing recap Cole !!! I hope you have a great Christmas and an awesome 2024 !!! ❤❤❤

[@s9plus20]

Thanks for giving us a fun year of guitar mania! I have enjoyed each episode. Merry Christmas and happy New Year Colin !!

[@hogie1259]

Colin, thanks for always spending the time to give us quality content to enjoy. I know I can speak for most when I say we appreciate the effort you put in. Looking forward to another year of your videos. Take care, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Enjoy your break!

[@johnjames1813]

Merry Christmas!! Great stuff

[@johnthoroughway4119]

Love all of your content & excited for what 2024 brings for you and the channel - Merry Christmas from the states !

[@hisproperty1438]

Merry Christmas Col. Thanks for a great bunch of shows. Hope to see you safe & well in the new year. Andrew

[@moschops999]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Colin. Love your channel!

[@michaelszarzynski8698]

Merry Christmas Colin... All the best for the New Year

[@dennispettysr3105]

awsome 2023 keep up the great videos .have a great holiday will see you next year.

[@Trial212]

Merry Christmas & Happy New year Colin. Looking forward to 2024!! Cheers!! Bryan

[@guitarandstuff]

Thank you for the content and happy new year, Colin!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man and you!

[@jezza8558]

Loving your show Colin and this GAS roundup. My personal favorite episode was definitely the Guild Kim Thayil one. I had very little desire to get another guitar as I have most of my wants but that....I must have it! 😄 Thanks for doing what you do mate and I hope the show goes from strength to strength! Cheers and have a great new year.

[@GROCK619]

Happy holidays Sir !! Another great year of Films !!! See u in the New Year !!!

[@Darth.Shredder]

Thank you for a great year! I'm a recent subscriber and look forward to experiencing 2024 and beyond with you. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.

[@lumberlikwidator8863]

I just loved this presentation! Never saw your channel before, but I just liked and subscribed. That Eastman has a unique look to it and I’d like to see and hear more of their stuff. Personally, I liked the Guild Kim Thayil Signature the best, but I’d have to play it to make sure. My wife is fantastic and she’s always happy for me when I get a new guitar or amp, but if she ever starts saying that I bought too many guitars I’m going to show her this video. It looks like a get out of jail card for me. Have a great new year and thanks again for the channel!

[@hobiecat901]

Thank You Colin for such great reviews, Appreciate you very much. Happy New Year my Friend.

[@funkmcfingers]

Have a merry Christmas Colin, and thank you again for such a great channel!

[@Csibu89]

Merry Christmas Colin! Amazing collection. Looking forward to the state of the collection series!

[@redlespaul8139]

Merry Christmas to you and your family Colin, I wish you all the best for the festive season and for 2024. Thanks for all of the videos this year, you’ve made my cooking on a Friday evening much more bearable.

[@GeorgeAbli]

It's brilliant! I'm hooked on your videos!

[@christopherwatkins9729]

Merry Christmas Colin and an interesting and enjoyable New Year... To sum up ? Its great to share this challenging and troubled world with blokes as yourself... It makes the days cheerful and worries blow away... Life is Good ! Cheers !🤠

[@rod9050]

Merry Christmas colin really enjoyed watching your videos in 2023 look foward to 2024 bless you man