It's not the SOUND, it's about how much it COST!

[@therealikitclaw8124]

You certainly get a different feeling when you hold an expensive instrument as opposed to an affordable one. The feeling of disappointment over having spent 4 times more money for a the same sound.

[@questionmark5463]

This is quite true. After owning several expensive guitars that are all fine instruments, I got a used G&L Legacy Tribute as part of a swap. This was made in Indonesia. I gave the guitar to a friend to replace the plastic nut with a Tusq and put in some good locking tuners. I also swapped out the bridge pickup for a SD JB. That is now after 8 years or so, my most played guitar and it's absolutely brilliant!

[@RandysRides]

hahaha !! So true. I just bought a Silvertone Strat...plays better than my buddy's ACTUAL fender strat. I got it for 100 bucks.

[@xaviergough9359]

Doesn't make you play any better. Look at Tone King, his playing is atrocious.

[@travisspaulding2222]

@@questionmark5463 I'm going to play devil's advocate here, but it seems to me that with the upgrades, you basically took a $550 guitar and made it into a $735 guitar with the upgrades you did. Not exactly a "cheap" guitar anymore. The reason I say that is I see this a lot. People advocating for the cheap Indonesian guitars, but then doing a bunch of mods to it, and then saying how much better the Indonesian is to the expensive. gear. I don't know what you paid for that guitar used 8 years ago, but these days, that guitar looks like it goes for around $350, so with the upgraded nut, tuners, and pickup, you're looking at spending around $500. Now, I have an Ibanez RG520QS, which is considered an "expensive" guitar. It retailed for $899 when it was brand new, which adjusted for inflation, would be $1700 today. You can get them used for $500 all day, and I didn't have to do a thing to it. No mods, just a great guitar.

[@garyt3hsna1l82]

With one notable exception _Materials & Hardware._ For my money a German made Floyd Rose is still head a shoulders better than a OEM licensed trem like the ibanez edge, prs 1000 series, charels, ltd, exc. and on a completely different planet than the loathed floyd rose specials found on entry guitars. same for tuners, nuts, saddles, fret wire, and other parts that experience wear from load.

[@slayabouts]

I think the thing people need to realize is that if you’re not making money in this yet, then it’s still just a hobby. Glenn’s clearly making money otherwise he wouldn’t keep doing it and that’s why he bought a console; it’s an investment in his job (and would be a tax write off too, at least in the states). Nice gear won’t turn you into a world class mixing engineer, it just makes things easier. If you’re buying expensive gear and not making money, you’re basically a blues lawyer buying expensive guitars and amps to sit at home playing Clapton licks to nobody. I can say all this because I have some expensive stuff and am still not making money off of it haha. There’s so many free plugins out there that you don’t need to buy fancy “analog modeled” ones or even hardware; stock plugins are just fine! Learn to use what you have access to now, there’s no magical wand to make your snare not be shit other than learning how to properly process a snare

[@wassabi-g7p]

If you can afford it and you want it, get it. You can be a dentist playing Gary Moore licks to your dog, so what? If you're buying expensive gear and you make enough money to afford it, kudos to you.

[@slayabouts]

​@@wassabi-g7p where did i say that you shouldn't buy something if you can afford it?

[@nathanielmabis5803]

My favorite thing to watch in the mornings on the weekend, I plug my phone into the stereo while I warm up on bass

[@tindragicevic1793]

+1

[@garyt3hsna1l82]

I wish i had a friend that played bass.

[@ischi8368]

@@garyt3hsna1l82 I wish I had a friend.

[@smeemusic]

V30’s and 57’s everywhere. Where’s the love dv77’s and i5’s?! I gotta say after all these years of recording and mixing, the audix i5 is where it’s at for recording guitars. Imo it’s the 57 killer and no one talks about it.

[@Fl4ppers]

And the M201! Another I've found recently and loved is the WA19. Great on acoustic, great on cabs. Roswell too. I bought a £150 set of Subzero drum mics and the tom and kick mics in those are weirdly amazing. The Fifine 669D also dirt cheap at 30 quid and sounded great on a cab just off the dustcap or inside an open back. Sounded weirdly good on vocals too.

[@themeanmachine84]

You know, that cheap vs expensive guitar discussion reminds me a bit of that Poolhall Junkies scene where the owner of the poolhall tries to flex betting 80k on his player to show how tough he is and the character played by Christopher Walken brings him back to earth real fast. If someone like Hetfield, Mustaine, Iommi or Slash buys a guitar for 2k, 5k, 10k or 20k and it turns out to be crap, they just buy another one, they don't care if it turns out to be crap cause they have enough money to buy 1000 of them. They break 20k worth guitar on stage today and they get another one the next day. For someone who is just starting playing guitar or plays gigs in some local pubs/clubs not knowing if the gig will even pay for itself, buying a guitar for 2k or 5k is a big deal. Cause if you buy a 2k guitar and after a week you'll notice it's not that good for you (I mean it can look great, but does it play good?), you won't be able to sell it back for 2k, so you're on the loss already. Once you are in position where the band you play in gets 100k or more per gig, you don't have any credit on your back, you own your house, your car, you don't need to work 16h a day to make a living etc. then you can buy a 5k or 10k guitar just because it looks cool. And the other thing is that the only people who give 2 shits about what you play on are other guitar players, nobody else cares as long as the sound of the band is good.

[@WarrenBey]

I used to work at a used guitar store. I've played 50's-60's Gibsons and Fenders. Paying a lot for NEW gear is dumb, yes. Paying tens of thousands for vintage gear is a slippery thing also. But evey once in a while you'll stumble upon one that is just undeniable and magical. The gear addiction is akin to the gold bug. Just be mindful of it. You can own things or they can own you.

[@ryanwilson5936]

I’d rather spend 10k on vintage than new. At least vintage holds history and rarity with it. It holds something that truly can’t be replicated today.

[@revtimewest]

Same logic applies to cheap guitars. You can stumble onto a REALLY good guitar.

[@WarrenBey]

@revtimewest maybe. It usually takes a lot of work. I used to collect Mosrites cause I thought they looked and sounded cool and were vintage instruments I could actually afford. It took so much work to make them playable though. There are somethings you just can't fix like a giant knot in a neck. You can shim it, plek it, refret it and you might still have a guitar that won't intonate. Pick your battles some things aren't worth fighting for.

[@mileswatkinson8135]

The whole "feel" of an expensive guitar comment just shows that a person has never put the effort I to making sure the guitar is set up right to begin with. I have been setting up my own guitars, including light fret and nut work for decades, and my cheapest guitar feels as good as my most expensive. If the hands on thing isn't in your comfort zone, get a good tech to set it up, you'll be pleasantly surprised.

[@ehMMMKay]

Best thing to improve "feel" is to practice and have a guitar that stays in tune.

[@tommilitello198]

That’s not always true at all,I’ve had guitars I just couldn’t vibe with and after a good setup I still couldn’t.just because a guitar is setup properly doesn’t mean you’re going to like it any better,and that’s a fact

[@mileswatkinson8135]

@@tommilitello198 I get that, I'm not talking about liking it, but the playability of the instrument.

[@ehMMMKay]

@@tommilitello198 I never understood why ppl play LP shapes so much, guitars were heavy and uncomfortable on highest frest, SG or ES shapes always felt so much more comfortable to me

[@chrisnahhas5151]

I bought my LP’s because I wanted P-90’s and don’t want to get used to the SG’s unique neck position. Plus, most of the music I like is played on LP’s, but having found this channel and watched the tone wood and guitar shootout videos, rather than buy a Gibson, I’d happily get a UK boutique shop to build me a Les Paul out of the lightest suitable wood they have. Also, I had a Yamaha six string bass that I got a set dressed and setup for when I started learning to play bass, but as I got accustomed to it, it began to feel like it just didn’t fit my body shape; it was like the bass’s shape was just incompatible with mine. I just couldn’t hold it properly. I really liked it but ended up having to sell it.

[@gabrielgutierrezarellano9489]

VIDEO SERIES IDEA: You read a comment earlier that mentioned the Reddit metal/rock subculture and their distaste for… Well… You. Why not do a series where you debunk Reddit myths, and/or respond to claims, attacks, and other statements made there? If they’re going to have a bash parade, might as well use it to your advantage 👍🏽 Also, it might help you in keeping a finger on the pulse of what is on the mind of the masses. Gear. Bands. The Industry. Even non-metal genres. Kind of how Ola reads the week’s rock news, or how Beato does Spotify top chart reactions. Eh. Just an idea. Thanks for the channel and Greetings from Toronto!

[@ewm416]

I am not much of a metal head but you have helped me be a lot more critical of myth baiting in this industry. Try to enjoy playing more than buying.

[@FEAROWNAGE]

I'M LITERALLY REWATCHING FMA BROTHERHOOD RN 😂 WHAT A COINCIDENCE 👍

[@johnro6659]

As both a watch collector and guitar collector I learned ages ago expensive never means it's better something I wish I figured out back when I was young. Owning expensive stuff is just something to show off and proves you have more money than brains. I have sub $200.00 that run and last longer than watches cost 20 times as much same with guitars I have players that I have bought used for in the $150.00 range that with a good set up will do exactly the same as a $5000.00 guitar. I take marketing courses and you can sell anything to people who just thing the product your selling is marketed right. Basically marketing is a con job. Some companies spend more for marketing that they do to make the actual products they sell.

[@craigcarloni9079]

Hey Glenn, long time viewer, I wanted to thank you for all your information, insight, and intregity when it comes to music. A lot of us DIY folks truly are broke (even with multiple jobs) and creating is our biggest outlet. Not being able to afford proper (expensive..) equipment has always hindered my progress with music, but I took the last year to study up, and your channel was my go to for... well, practically everything. I've now got to a point where I'm comfortable enough in my skills to release music, I just released my first album last friday, and by far it's the best sounding project I've ever done. (I would send it to the weekly mix reviews, but I'm well aware that no mix is perfect, and I know you'd be able to pick the imperfections out instantly 😅) But regardless, thank you so much for everything you do man, you kick the most of asses. Keep doing what you're doing and giving us broke ass musicians a chance to leave our mark on the world. P.S. To all the people who give you shit, they clearly are their own worst problem. There's nothing wrong with being humbled or corrected, and if someone who knows more than you tries to correct you (if they're a true expert) they won't belittle you, they'll teach you. Everyone gives you shit for being mean, but if you ask me, you're only meeting these people with the exact level of hostility they bring to you, so if anything, your mean streak is just another example of your genuine character. Ya'll Canadians keep it real, you got Devin Townsend, Glenn Fricker, and healthcare, all we got is Dave Mustaine, Rick Rubin and the military industrial complex... like wtf?

[@Ducky-face]

A Neve owner & driver wearing an SSL T-shirt? Did hell just freeze over? A Delta 1010 - man, I haven't even thought about that unit in the last 15 to 20 years.

[@crave809]

0:09 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 9 seconds in and already in a better mood?! Glen’s expressions are priceless, always makes me laugh 😅

[@SilentNightBodomNight]

I will say too i was on the train of not liking you a whole lot, but things changed and started clicking once i realized you really were speaking realism and truth. Im glad I listened and turned around. Ive bought cheaper gear, get good results that are so miniscule different compared to my more expensive setup. OH! And i just snagged a Bogner 4x12 ST W/30s, and HOLY FU**!!!!!

[@Slothclawcolseslaw]

People get so ass mad when you try to save them money. Glen has said many times that it is okay to buy and use expensive gear, but you don’t NEED it.

[@space_ace_1]

People need to justify the huge sums of money they spend, they don’t want to face the reality that they overpaid for something they don’t need

[@Sewersyrup]

A few days ago I had this Insta post about Slash saying you don't >need< expensive gear, and buying expensive is like car collecting. People got mad as if he had insulted their mommies, Tribalism gets the most of the intellectually challenged nowadays.

[@nekot9274]

Never forget that to some, spending money is a hobby.

[@Metaldad87]

Also it makes the videos far more relatable when it's affordable or mid range gear that most of us can actually afford

[@hellofx]

Buying Gibson is more like an investment for most Gibson hoarders....nothing wrong with it. If you have the cash you can buy anything you want no need to save up for weeds mtf.

[@crazeyjoe]

*I picked up a new Harley Benton Baritone-7 SBK for $229.00.* It is a 7 string, 27" scale guitar. It has neck through body construction, locking tuners and a graph tech nut. An unbelievable deal it is!

[@wabbadu1]

I saw a dude at Sam Ash about a year ago with a $10,000 Strat, and a $6,000 vintage amp and he couldn't play a lick to save his life. SMH!

[@shashvatb0009]

Was that lee anderton?

[@madmod]

​@@shashvatb0009Lees guitar playing has improved dramatically

[@shashvatb0009]

@@madmod I know, just a bit of banter.

[@BuckieBoy-l2r]

So it’s his money. Mind your own business

[@No1karez]

People who can afford to own what they want don't care about the opinions of people who can't, in all honesty. I find it amazing how many grown ass people hate on some people for the most trivial reasons, it's amazingly childish like hating on the kid at school because his parents could afford to buy him some expensive running shoes.

[@GuillaumeLortie]

To answer Pedro’s comment about the neve. If it were to play a jam space and tour, I’d probably keep my Line6 POD Go, love this thing. If I were to record an album, spend Money on it. Definitely would rent a 5150, Creamback loaded cabs and an original Klon for the session. Your Neve is a working tool, it’s save you time, efforts and taxes. You’re a business, making money. It’s justified to offer the best for your customers.

[@aburningfirestudios1249]

I will never understand how ppl don't appreciate this guy?..his reviews are extremely honest..content is great..he's entertaining..and it's obvious he's passionate about what he does...we all know you don't give a shit about the turds Glenn...but fuck em' anyhow...keep it up my brother..we all appreciate the hell out of what you do..I know I've learned a ton from your videos on a whole slew of topics..rock on Glenn and keep jammin'

[@Scream.withpassion]

Hey Glenn, I commented this on ur other video but i just wanna make sure you got to read it !! Love the videos, been watching them a lot recently. Just wanted let you know how valuable the information you put out is ,especially to a relatively newer/younger guitar player like myself (18 this november and going on two years of playing this december). My tones have definitely gotten a lot better throughout the few months ive been watching you, and ive been able to snub some gear for cheap because of watching ur videos !! Cheers from the 818 valley !!

[@songman68]

Expensive gear is mostly about one thing and one thing alone. That is peoples ego, like look at me I have this tube amp that cost me 5K. Or look at me I have this custom shop guitar that cost me 10K. The same applies for expensive watches, designer clothes, expensive cars, jewelry etc. etc. etc. When I used to play out live. I would show up with my squier guitars and my epiphone tube amps and rock the place. I could care less what people thought of my gear. The main thing is how is my playing and how is my sound and I never got one complaint about that.

[@cmwamps1]

My guitar goes to 11k! LOL

[@sonofromel]

My guitars are $359-$500, my watches are $100-$500 and I drive a 2019 Honda B-RV(they don't sell that outside south east asia). That's about as premium as I'm willing to spend for any of those. I get some shit from guys with expensive stuff and it bothers them that I don't care.

[@freepadz6241]

It's all about the playing. Ive realised that. If your on form and playing well, itll sound good no matter what you're playing theough or on.

[@michaelolz]

I love the comment on depression. I hope that viewer realizes he’s not alone. There are a LOT of us who suffer from that. And keeping occupied with things you really like is sooo important, especially when it’s hitting a bit harder than usual. Still, it’s very important, like Glenn said, to talk to people about it. We’ve lost so many to depression and that’s the ultimate way that people around you lose the gift of knowing what you can share. Please keep being here. You’re necessary. Love you, Glenn.

[@onboatstudio]

Gleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen, I got a confession to make!! I´m a huge fan and reaaaaaaaally trust your advises. I always avoided buying gibson because of the exagerated overprice and your words resonated with me when I first saw your videos. About 3 years ago I bought a beautiful Yamaha Revstar rs720b (with Bigsby) an absolute beauty and it sounds amazing but it is really heavy and lately I´ve been craving for a more radical look. I´ve searched for a shark tail, some Jackson or Ibanez, something used with a 350€ budget (I´m in Spain by the way). Suddenly a Gibson Explorer Melody maker appeard for 500€ so out of curiosity I went to try it to the guy´s house. Glen........ I bought it. It sounds absolutely amazing. I know on the record it migh sound the same as others, I´ve seen all of your blind tests videos and I trust them with my life but I gotta tell you it has a completely different sound with my other guitars. I thought it wouldn´t surpass my Yamaha. But man, I surely fell in love with the sound, it is the sound I always looked for. Of course in the features side it is highly surpassed by the Yamaha. Ok Glen, maybe this a totaly shitty message, but I felt I had to tell you since everytime I see a Gibson I think about your words and here I am now (This happened last Thursday) and you just release this video called "IT´S NOT THE SOUND, ......." What are the odds!!!?? Anyway big hug to you and of course I still trust all your advices!!!!!! Ps: My name is Luis by the way.

[@onboatstudio]

Also sorry I got an ENGL E310 gigmaster that comes with an awesome celestion gn10-40. I know the speaker makes all the difference

[@Glenn_T]

I love that "Lunch Box Amp!" Can't wait for the video.

[@jasongoad1084]

I have to agree. I own some pretty expensive guitars. I have an EVMM Majesty, a Gibson LP Standard, a Guthrie Govan Charvel, and some others. A couple weeks ago my local guitar store got in some Jet guitars. First I was blown away by the look. They looked as good or better as the Fender Americans hanging next to them. Then I realized it had a baked maple neck and the neck is phenomenal on it. Plugged it in and sounded great. They had just come in so werent priced yet. I asked for the price and it was a little over 200 bucks. I bought it and have been playing it for 3 weeks now. Its hard to believe how great it is. I always enjoy your videos! Keep it up!

[@myopicautisticmetal9035]

Since the late 90's my own thing was my Beta Lead and a Boss DS-1, so many people tried to get my sound with their tube amps and tube screamers and they wept as they slinked away tail between legs.

[@Fl4ppers]

DS-1 into a Hempback is Stoner Rock heaven to my ears.

[@Chad-KD9VXO]

Glenn, could you do some videos on using outboard gear? In particular the Behringer 1273 and 369 when they come out. Your show is the best!

[@mikesallee2509]

I'm fairly new to your show, but really appreciate your humor and honesty! I wish I would have followed your channel a long time ago. I could have saved a lot of money with your sound advice, thank you for keeping it real! I recently purchased the new Saldono 2×12 upright slant cab. It sounds amazing, but I have kick marks for not saving myself a buttload of money with the Harley Benton. The Saldono cab also weighs a lot and feels like a 4×12 when carrying it, lol! Have a most excellent weekend!

[@hyperlovesyou]

all this talk of pickups and pricing etc but you know fret types are always the first thing i check. shallow ones need less force but my fingers can rub the wood (huh huh), fine ones feel slower but more articulate tall ones are awesome for vibrato. but i only find one vid on all of youtube that talks about this and its over a decade old. Oh and i agree with walt. the guitars on those bands dont sound the same until your ears adjust. then they do! I personally think the real tone is in the drum and bass and massively effected by reverb be it natural or added. and i learned this from watching you glen! cycling through drumkits, presets in Boogex or reverb types changes the feel of a mix far more than cycling through amp presets ever could and you even proved how much bass carries a mix in a very old vid comparing a good and bad speaker cab and i never forgot that

[@reneemartinez7909]

If KZbin existed in my youth id be a different musician today. I have learned so much by KZbinrs like you. I also have learned that facts can help me learn not feelings. My young self musician listened to peoples feelings and always felt I needed the best gear to be the best because that's all I heard. I chased a fantasy. Now I have affordable gear and discovering an awesome sound that is mine. Learning to use my gear the right way.

[@nerdsforcardgames]

I think people forget that this is a recoding channel. The point is to learn how to record and produce metal. It’s helped me tremendously, not only in my metal production but in my punk rock production as well. I’ve learned so much from Glenn, and am so thankful. Remember, we’re not talking about tones in the room, we’re talking about in a mix. We’re trying make music that sounds good and that people will enjoy listening to. Pay attention lol.

[@MuncyProductions]

Went to a show last night where the last band of the night was incredible. Their stage presence and musicianship was awesome! After the show I asked them “what amp sim are you using on the helix?” To which they replied “… I don’t know, a great one? It’s crunchy!” Then preceded to name a preset they thought it might be. They just found a preset they liked then preceded to write awesome music. If only every band did this. The band is called Northlake KY if anyone wants to check them out!

[@LHB57]

I like the way Glen thinks outside the box and encourages the use of anything that works to help get the desired result. I use old gear, stuff Ive scored cheap and I love it. It helps to learn to pull the best sound out of what you've got and make due with it. On a side note, I wish I had a Revv amp, they sound so good and I hope someone who deserves it wins the amp. Thanks Glen for all ya do and share with us and by the way, F&%$ Y@$ and thanks from Alberta.

[@ReeWebster]

18:56 Spot on, versed in dif platforms definitely the best way. Each one is has it pros and cons, knowing which is best to use for what purpose is real helpful.

[@taz4965]

Hi Glen. Most of the time I don’t have a clue what ure on about, (I’m just not technical!)but love the show nonetheless. I do something’s wonder bout gear tho. I’ve bought lot of cheap guitars in the last 18 months or so in an effort to learn how to break them down, re build and set up. It’s a great journey to embark on and I’ve found some truly great gear in the process. Harley Benton take a bow!

[@johnterpack3940]

My first bass was a pawn shop special. I went cheap because I wasn't sure I wanted to play. Got into it, but the cheap bass just wasn't cutting it. Stepped up to a new 5-string Ibanez. Still on the budget end, but significantly more than the first one. And the extra money showed. It was a much better instrument. Got to check out a $3,000 Alembic at a local shop and it felt worse than my Ibanez. So I learned early on that expensive doesn't mean much. But I also learned that money can buy better things. So there has to be a balance between too cheap and too expensive. And I can also absolutely agree with there being more to an instrument than just the sound. I mean, there's a reason I drive a Mustang instead of an Accord. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go take my strings out of the dishwasher.

[@needsLITHIUM]

One last bit, I've actually gigged with a 1x12 and a small PA head. The PA head puts out 200 W at 4 Ohms, 100 at 8 Ohms, and my cab was a custom number with an old G12H100 I scored used. Just ran a bunch of analog preamp, distortion, and OD pedals into it, even running an ABY and two totally separate pedal chains in parallel. One of the other bands borrowed my setup for their set and I was even blown away how it sounded from the crowd; it sounded insane. It was at ElCo in Seattle. I've also used that setup with multi-FX pedals. It doesn't disappoint.

[@kindnick58]

You should read audio books for children 🎉🎉🎉

[@ZorkuAravar]

Now Playing "Go the Fuck to Sleep", narrated by Glenn Fricker

[@michaelj.anderson1116]

​@@ZorkuAravar😂😂😂 all time classic.

[@fajaradi1223]

With his signature punctuation

[@DR-mp4gv]

​@@ZorkuAravar😂Haha!

[@Fl4ppers]

No, we're not having another Christopher Walken situation 😂

[@weasle76]

You mentioned the M-Audio 1010 in this video. I "worked" at a local studio run by a friend some years ago, and the setup was a PC with 2x M-audio 1010's through a Mackie desk into a PC with an M-Audio 2496 for mixdown/mastering, trying to emulate the way it was done on tape, essentially making it analogue 16 to 2 channel configuration. had some interesting results, but was great fun!

[@sarniaguitarguy9405]

Glenn! All the hype for the new OBB's has got me working on my first video in years! I asked a local amateur producer for some help with the filming and saw him using an iphone with an intelligent camera gimbal. For such an simple option, it really adds a different level to some of the shots!

[@needsLITHIUM]

For real, Bugera makes several really good amps that you can find used for dirt cheap. The V22/V55 are both available as a head and as a combo; swap out the speaker on the combo and you have something super special, and the V55 actually sounds better with EL34's (it comes with 6L6 power tubes, and you can easily swap them without doing anything but draining the capacitors, pulling out the old tubes, and putting the new ones in). The G20 is like a cross between a Blackstar HT20 and a PRS MT-15. If you have a modeler, it has a 1/4" line in on the back to bypass everything else, and it can even run two guitars at once that way, as you can use the preamp and that line in simultaneously. The 333XL and 6262 are both 120 W Peavey amp clones (XXX and 5150 II). Look these up.

[@zerstaerker]

Tried so many low budget guitars for about 20 years, found the holy grail in a second hand Epiphone Les Paul Standard. It's got all the bells and whistles I missed on the other instruments. Plays great (less pressure needed, no finger hurt), tuning doesnt crap out badly for the first time and the tone is like 90% closer to what I always tried to achieve. LIke audible attack and easily achievable pinch harmonics while not having to EQ the signal pre-distortion AT ALL. And neural amp modeler of course. The borgren stuff is great too.

[@alexdenton6586]

Thank you, Glenn. I can’t thank you enough for helping me understand that there’s nothing more important than the speaker in a guitar setup. To continue along those lines, what would be a good transistor amp that’s as high-quality and versatile as the Marshall DSL? I have the DSL 1 at home, connected to an Orange PPC 2X12 with two Celestion Vintage 30s inside that I got for half price. I’d like something that will last over time, so a transistor amp seems like a better investment than a tube amp, which would need maintenance over the years. What would you recommend that’s versatile, high-quality, a transistor, and simple to use, to replace my current amp? Thanks again, Glenn!

[@chrispchrist8074]

On your suggestion, about 6 months ago I got a Harley Benton 2x12. It has Vintage 30’s. What a deal! I mic it with an SM 57 because that’s what I’ve got. I record in GarageBand and I gotta say, it sounds very good! I wasn’t chasing any particular metal sound, just a nice saturated crunch and I definitely got that. It works in the mix and for what my band is doing. While I appreciate the knowledge, I was totally unaware that everybody and their mother was using this combo! Oh well, I’m going with if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, and working on songcraft at this point. I’ll probably get another HB 2x12 with greenbacks or something just to see how it sounds. Thank you for your humor and knowledge!

[@Hav0cZ]

Glenn you rock dude keep up the channel and rockin man !

[@VojtaHanak]

Hi Glen, thanks for all the knowledge you have put out there for all these years. I have just recently bought mojotone BV25 inspired by one of your videos. I love it, it is the sound I was looking for. The thing is... I play clean sound or edge of breakup with single coils. You still helped.

[@IsopropylRecordings]

I just want to thank Glenn for the open mind to different music generes. Really cool music out there that sometimes show up through your live shows, and it's not even metal. Thanx dude. Music is awsome✌️

[@moomoomooshit]

Agree 100% on the Rocka Rolla remix. It brings the life to it you could always feel was there, and isn't just reverent but ..right.

[@primitiveT]

the best thing i do, is EQ 1, 2, 3 times. I draw out one sound at a time. Then I've compressed, equalized, and adjusted for the guitar's certain need in each track. On my channel I'm raw, but I can eq yes.

[@Birkguitars]

On the issue of the Neve console, Adam Savage says if you want a new tool then buy the cheapest version you can find, learn how to use it and then buy the best you can afford. Emphasis on BEST not MOST EXPENSIVE. Glenn is entitled to that Neve by doing exactly that. Learning and earning.

[@Fl4ppers]

Savage is like some kind of wizard to my mind. The stuff he's conjured up for TV and movies, just incredible.

[@allthingsmusic-]

I'm not a Metal picker. Been doing Classic Rock for close to 50 years. That being said, I have learned a LOT from Glenn, about sound, recording, and what's important to ANYone's playing. I have only recently decided to try some home recording. Been trying some different DAWs, different mics... I am just so appreciative of what Glenn brings to the table,

[@diamondjake]

Thanks for all you do, Glenn. I'm one of the many who have learned a TON from your videos. I had 2 questions for you: 1. Is that a TV you’re using as your monitor on the new Neve console? If so, would you mind sharing specifics about it (size, model, etc.) and if you're still liking it after some time using it? 2. for a newbie like myself getting into recording, how do you feel about using something like the Allen and Heath SQ series as a mixing console? I know that’s more for live sound but I have access to it so could it work for both? Keep up the great work!

[@hughjanus5518]

These videos have made me so much morw comfortable with My cheap Line 6 HD147 and Spider Valve MKII, the tones i can get and im happy with it.

[@garethcraig8902]

Solid advice all around Glenn, keep up the myth busting. You can get amazing instruments these days for not a whole amount of money. However, I do feel that there is something in how an instrument makes you feel though. Some guitars I pick up I can just vomit riffs while others not so much, it is not something you can measure though. This does not mean you HAVE to spend thousands. I can see the look in your eye when chugging away on some of those Vs :)

[@MrGrim1018]

About 2 years ago, partly inspired by you, I went to my local shop and started borrowing speakers to test. And I never would have thought I would be using the speakers I ended up with because I've personally known to not like them. An Eminence Legend, that I usually feel is a bit harsh/bright. Paired with a Vox Wharfedale, with I tend to feel sounds a bit dark or muddy. But paired together.. Wow!

[@jamesc8563]

I have a made-in-USA Heritage H535 double-cutaway semihollow from the early ‘00s, modded with a Bigsby. I love it to pieces because it plays great and sounds great. I got it used for…not as much as a new one by any means, but still a couple mortgage payments. I played a Chinese-made Gretsch Electromatic double-cutaway semihollow the other day, and…damn, man, that thing was KILLER. I’m not going to say *better* than my Heritage, but, like, not in any way *worse.* And for under $700 new. In terms of price-to-quality ratio, that kicks my Heritage’s ass. Like, six ways from Sunday. Blown away by just how good the Gretsch felt in my hands; legit great axe no notes. Fit and finish were phenomenal too. Filtertrons have a different vintagey flavor than standard humbuckers-less output and more twang, but they get along great with gnarly fuzz pedals- and poly finishes have a different (but not worse) vibe/feel than nitro finishes (which doesn’t affect the sound at all btw), so it’s doing a bit different thing than the Heritage, but it’s very much in the same ballpark. This is more of a metal channel so Gretsch are typically out of the usual wheelhouse, but they do make a pretty killer and reasonably-priced baritone or two, and some good affordable basses as well, that might work for metal players looking for good bang for the buck. And if you’re a blues lawyer but you’re on a public defender’s budget instead of a private-practice corporate lawyer’s budget, Gretsch’s Chinese-made, Korean-made, and Indonesian-made offerings from the Electromatic and Streamliner ranges are outstanding alternatives for affordable prices that don’t get nearly enough hype.

[@cameronstilliens7163]

Hey Glen! I just wanted to thank for all the hard work you put into your videos. As a multi-instrumentalist, I’m always trying to find the best basses and electric guitars I can find and afford. Financially it’s really difficult to afford the gear I’ve been dreaming about. I know someday that will change. I’ll definitely try out some of the gear that you have suggested. Thanks so much for sharing your experience and knowledge with me and others. It’s greatly appreciated. 🎸🤘

[@patrickmartin3306]

Hey Glenn, been a fan of your channel for a while and I especially love seeing the videos where you talk about speakers and mics - any combination of the two alone can make a big difference! I really want to see more people like you shooting out gear. Can you please do a video where you use v30’s as your control, and shoot out some Ted Weber Tonecvlt series speakers? I’m really curious to see how some of the lesser used speakers like the Direwolf and Bloodhound sound in one of your mixes.

[@rodhorncastle]

"Rock a Rolla" gives me goosebumps everytime I hear it. Yep: Tom Allom is in my top 3 greatest producers of all time. (just learned that he did Y&T's In Rock We Trust. Don't recall him doing that --- awesome)

[@londog2010]

HI GLENN! I’m a cheap bastard. Never thought to spend a ton of money on my studio gear. I’ve always set a baseline amount for any piece of gear. However, I’ve ventured down the rabbit hole on getting the amp I lusted over that is the Plexi circuit, super bass. My research showed that was a great pedal platform and it’s a 4-hole jack. So I bought a Ceriatone without trannies. I added Mercury trannies. That project took me 4 years to complete, since I bought them individually. Total cost was about 2 grand. It sounds awesome. What I’m really getting at is using preamp pedals in the return of the amp loop to get different tones. I would like to know how Sunn or Soldano preamps compare to the real deal. Apologies for the long rant.

[@chrisnahhas5151]

_So_ glad I found your channel, but _so_ wish you looked at non-metal guitar tone: I’ve bought two Epi Les Paul ‘56 Pros for the P-90’s and have two 50’s-wired looms on order with matched spec caps, as a test bed for tone. Wanted to test saddle material (nylon vs brass) different branded P-90 (S.D. Antiquity vs Mojotone ‘56 Quiet Coil) and strings (D’Addario NYXL vs Thomastik-Infeld Jazz Swing) and eventually caps (Erie Ceramic Capacitors vs Luxe Bumble Bee. The idea was to make one raw, gritty guitar and one smooth. I’ve got an Orange Rocker 15 Terror head and Orange PPC112 cab on their way to me and since finding your channel today, now have a second orange PPC112 fitted with an Eminence Legend on its way to me. The idea with the Celsestion Vintage 30 was for it to be a neutral test speaker (at least according to chat GTP) I had no idea it was the go-to for high gain. I was planning on looking at speakers last of all, after using the CV30 to compare the guitar loadouts, but yeah, I’ve now got that second cab on its way to me. I was hoping to “structurally tune” my guitars for edge of breakup tube amp play, where a lot of my tone would be relatively clean. I know there’s great stuff going on in the digital space but wanted to start from the ground up with an analogue foundation. It’s a shame you don’t look at this kind of thing; you might have been able to save me a lot of time and money; for example, should I really add pigtail bridges to the Les Pauls? I guess you don’t look at capacitors either…?…I guess it doesn’t make much sense when you’ve got a nine volt battery in your wiring loom? 😊 Was wondering if you might have some advice for me anyway? Also trying to track down your video where you suggested an alternative for the Vintage 30 in an aside…?…you said it was like a Vintage 30 but had better trebble?

[@RandomRetr0]

Former pro major studio musician here. You constantly make great points. Tone matters. Price matters. I've seen studio solutions to replicate vintage tones that would make gearsluts heads spin but worked. Surf tones? SM57 to a 1960s dirt cheap Sears amp for one. Got the tone nailed. As for high priced guitars, I have a Gibson LP Black Beauty - the OG not a reissue. Know what sounds identical? A cheapo Samick early 90's LP picked up for 40 bucks. Here's a question for you: What's a good plugin to replicate a Leslie speaker?

[@bootlegpreacher]

I subscribed to this channel on like, stupid musician texts #2. I haven't been interested in metal recording/production since the 90s. But Glenn just keeps winning!

[@dillonadelman2094]

Hey Glen! I have a super cheap setup and love the tone!! I built a slanted 2x12 for $60 in lumber and $100 for a grill cloth and tolex....greenbacks pulled from a garage sale beat up cab, then I used a $100 57 near the cone and blend a $100 AT2020 around a foot away. Fuck around and find out with mic placement and you can be amazed with the results!!

[@jazzpark9132]

Love glens channel, been a fan since the 2014. Love from Lancashire, England.

[@jeremythornton433]

Glen and others recommended I buy Kali LP6s. He also recommended an ART VLA II stereo compressor as well as the Lewett LCT 240 Pro microphone. Every one is amazing and I' very happy that i didn't waste money on other more expensive gear that isn't as great! It's not how much you spend, it's that you spend wisely!

[@heavytrip7062]

Hey Glenn, have you ever tried an Orange OR15? It's the best sounding Amp for me, and the Price is very good. Greetings from Germany

[@IamKingSleezy]

Honestly, I took your advice and just bought cheaper used guitars and upgraded them as much as I needed to. I play through a Positive Grid Spark 40 that I watched Ola do a video on. Between you guys, you have saved me a ton of money on gear. Why do people get mad when you point that cheaper is sometimes better?

[@xbassfiendx]

Element Bass is f n awesome!! 🤘🤘 well worth it! If you’re thinking about it just get it. I use it all the time.

[@bastonebassguitars3441]

Glen! How about a video on recording bass amps with mics? Some of us bass players don't eat paste and want to learn more than just how to use d.i.'s and sims. Also, are directional mics "faster" than condenser mics? When I try to get good phase alignment I seem to always have to pull the directional mic further back to get the peaks to line up. Also, should I record my amp louder or quieter in general? Some of the best tones from my rig are at modest volumes, and that is a variable I don't hear discussed very often. For what it's worth, I play a SVT 4 Pro through a Ampeg 4×10 Classic cab and like an "Audioslave" kind of overdrive more than the grindy metal thing.

[@jan_07]

What new people here don’t realize is that Neve console is Glen’s gift for himself. Instead of buying a new car, he bought the Neve. It wasn’t because he wanted to flex about, it was something he wanted to get for a long time because of the traditional workflow it provides. He didn’t mean it that you should use plugins while he uses the Neve and ultimately make you look like fools. He never even got this gear till last year. Give him a break, anyone working hard on their craft deserves to gift themselves something they’ve been lusting for a long time.

[@sabre6134]

Hey there Glenn! Absolutely love your stuff please keep up the great work! I have a small suggestion for another cheap gear review, a few months ago I got the NUX MG400 which is a pretty cheap piece of gear but might be worth a review, really want to know your opinion! Greetings from Montenegro, and fuck you Glenn!

[@jimhart4158]

I picked up one of those Mojotone 50W 2204 clone kits. I put it together just fine, and it sounds great with an overdrive out in front. For the guitarist with confidence soldering, I think it's a good way to get a brand new, high quality, hand-wired Marshall style amp for less than half the price of the real deal. Having worked on my own Bugera amp also, it is of much higher quality than that route too.

[@djsusan00]

It's crazy All Mojotone speakers are all under $200 on their website. If you can get a good deal on the 6505+ combo and or the Valve King combo. With a little soldering you can have a great sounding combo amp for not much. As Glenn said in a video a little while back patience is key, you will find a good deal in time. Also to add on, I bought a Sony A6000 a couple years ago for under $500, came with 2 lens and a bunch of goodies used. Autofocus is great with all Sony cameras. As long as you have great lighting you can get a good image.

[@LifeDrain001]

Priest was amazing when I saw them this year. Rob absolutely killed it and rode a Harley on stage and everything lol

[@billallengo]

I can appreciate this video. Thanks for addressing the depression thing. That’s really cool…

[@Ritchar]

Hell yeah new Glenn just dropped

[@rk28984]

About exploring new things: I'd recommend you check out some fuzz pedals for metal. There are some very cool pedals out there and you can get a unique sound with going that route. My recommendation is a cheap Behringer SF300 or a DOD Carcosa Fuzz. One suggestion is to not only use them as your main source of distortion, but use them like a dirty boost into an overdriven amp. Works great for metal!

[@brianhansen-hj3ml]

Love this channel🎉

[@KrowdesAlexander]

It kind of sounds, to me, like someone is fully tone-deaf. Funny... I've been 'accused' of being tone-deaf, but at least I can tell the difference between A and C, even with ridiculous levels of gain. And the sad thing is that I am more just a singer. But then again, what do I know? I'm simply an independent "Goth Rocker". Music is about expression, people... if you sound just like everyone else, then there is no originality. Anyhow... excellently put together, and quite informative, as usual, Glenn. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@joshbittner]

Honestly, if you just have the money for basically any thing sane priced (aka not a $6,000 blues lawyer Gibson or PRS), buy whichever guitar feels best in the hands, and don’t sweat the price as long as it’s in your budget. I’ve played spectacular playing guitars at lower cost price points and at really expensive ones. I know it’s harder in today’s buy-before-you-try market, but I can’t recommend going into a shop if you have a certain guitar in mind and playing the whole range of that model and if the shop has multiples of each model, to try those as well. You gotta put the time in to find a winner sometimes. Not a metal guitar, but I did this with telecasters all the way from $200 squiers to $3,000 custom shop fenders at a shop and found the one I liked most and was fortunate enough that it was “only” $1,250 😂

[@matijagorela5183]

Hi Glenn! Huge fan of your channel and content (from Slovenia,Europe). Keep up !!🤟🤟 I am a bass player myself and I have been cursed with a hearing deficiency since I was 5 years old (I am 25 now), but I didn’t allow this to get in the way of my love for music and rock’n’roll. As you might think, this disease is preventing me to really dive into the art of mastering the sound. Do you have any advice what could help me ?? Doctors measured that I can hear lower (bass) frequencies ok, then higher they get, less I notice. Anything beyond 2khz basicly doesn’t exist for me. It’s one of the reasons I decided to play bass guitar

[@sgholt]

I always remember the Judas Priest concert in the late 70s or early 80s(?) in SA, TX, Rob held the high notes on Sad WIngs of Destiny, and held them for at least a minute or more...sheesh amazing. The cop next to me in isle was also grooving to it, and didn't see me smoking some herbs :p Thanks Glenn

[@andycruz9752]

Glen thank you so much for your service man. The show has saved me a ton of money and I've taken your advice on buying used gear and scored some killer stuff. What are your thoughts on used vs b stock?

[@revtimewest]

You are right Barry. The cost is over the top.

[@wykydrone]

I just bought a $200 US Jackson Spectra JS2 bass and holy hell does it physically feel amazing!! From the light weight body to the maple neck, it feels so smooth and again, $200. I went to Guitar Center and tried other expensive basses, yet I walked out with a low price beauty. Seriously, it's a bass to add to your arsenal and I highly recommend checking one out.

[@christhompson9378]

Owned the jet city 20h and cab. Miss it dearly. It was LOUUUD! I kept up with a loud drummer at half/ maybe just over half and sounded incredible.

[@TheRyanlehr]

Picked up a Wilkerson m series single size humbucker. Was gonna go name brand but am happy I saved 75% and it does the thing.

[@TheStrykerProject]

Hey Glenn, speaking of chasing tones, something that's been tweaking my brain is: if I chase the tone from a song or album that I love, and I actually get close (or nail it), then what happens when I incorporate it into a song. The tone I have, that I love, is the final mix-tweaked and mastered-tweaked tone. Won't I ultimately be disappointed with my 'finalized' song once mixing and mastering is complete? Is that part of the problem with chasing tones?

[@needsLITHIUM]

Otherwise, for cheap amps new or used, Orange, Laney, Hughes & Kettner, and a few others make ridiculously good solid state and hybrid amps, and if you get a stereo cab or two separate cabs and an ABY, just get two Orange Micro Dark/Terror Stamps, two Joyo Bantamps, two of those Soldano or Friedman 25 W lunchbox heads, or mix and match, and you should have enough volume. One by itself might be pushing it without putting a mic to the cab, but two should give you enough juice to determine whether or not it's worth the squeeze. I have a Super Crush and two Joyo bantamps, along with a 4x12 and two 1x12's, and the Bantamps together can keep up with the Super Crush, a bass player with an overpowered rig and accordion cab (2x10 + 12" subs & two tweeter horns), a drummer, and backing tracks with orchestra/synth/extra guitar parts through a PA during practice.

[@Kazwell111]

I have a made in Korea bolt on neck LP type guitar from the mid 90's. I did upgrade the PUs to Semour Duncan Seth Lovers. It was from the Michael Anthony Batio collection from Tradition. It has a fat neck and sounds awesome. OK I paid 200 for it used and another say 150- I got a good deal for the SD set used about 20 years ago, so for 350 bucks I have a guitar that sounds and plays to me better than my higher priced Gibson and Fenders in my collection.

[@nekot9274]

I used to own a Peavey Windsor studio with a G12T75 in it, that amp sounded like a Marshall plexi and was great for rock tones.

[@FunkyTouffe]

Hi Glenn ! Thank you for the show, very cool stuff I've learned in here! I've purchased a Spark 40 (1st gen) and realised they included the new functionality from the Spark 40 2nd gen to create new preset with AI prompt. It's not always great, but I found it very funny to play with! Also I tried to record with this amp directly plugged into my PC and I have a lot of cracking noises, maybe coming from my PC configuration, but a part from that, it sounded okay for a short record to save ideas. What are your thoughts about AI in this case ? Found it fun to use, but surely won't use it everyday for the rest of my life...

[@allwaizeright9705]

Just remember - when you adapt a lens - sometimes you may get vignetting and magnification from the adapter. Plus you need to take that adapter into consideration when lighting as the adapter may affect the F-Stop...

[@brodie65708]

Hey Glen, are you using a new editing software or something? All of your inhales were way more prominent and noticeable in this video. I can't recall you ever having this issue in all the years I have watched you. Not complaining man, just curious. Rock on!

[@michaelmayton3177]

I am using a Mackie 24 8 bus mixer and a Audiobox 96. A used computer and a cheap DAW. $450 studio. Can't beat it for the price.

[@steveduran1664]

Note about Sun street studios, if you tell them at store you're a band on tour they let your take the studio tour for free, or atleast they did in 2019 the last time I went through Memphis. They even gave us free shirts though I think that was because we did a merch trade 2 years before and they remembered us.

[@nerdsforcardgames]

I think people forget that this is a recoding channel. The point is to learn how to record and produce metal. It’s helped me tremendously, not only in my metal production but in my punk rock production as well. I’ve learned so much from Glenn, and am so thankful. Remember, we’re not talking about tones in the room, we’re talking about in a mix. We’re trying make music that sounds good and that people will enjoy listening to. Pay attention lol.

[@Sergio-nb4hj]

Exactly. The rules for playing live vs recording are very different. People who dont also engage with the latter don't seem to realize this

[@nerdsforcardgames]

@@Sergio-nb4hj agreed!

[@bassyey]

The problem is the people's reference of toan is from their favorite recording lol, like Jim Lill said. They're pretty much denying the truth.

[@michaeldelaney5971]

Bernie Marsden from whitesnake had one of the most legendary Les Paul's in rock, but played PRS SEs live and on recordings for years. With how good cheaper guitars were getting, he wanted a signature model that people could actually afford to buy. Apart from guitar nerds, nobody could tell that it wasn't a high end guitar. Nobody that knew cared. He still sounded just like the whitesnake recordings with a guitar worth hundreds of times more