Lucky Dip Guitar Rig Shopping Challenge!

[@RobChappers]

This was some really stupid fun, thanks to everybody of Andertons for making these silly videos happen!

[@christopher-miles]

he stitched you up good.

[@willvalenzuela6707]

your the man Rob!

[@andrewosullivan348]

I friggin love my Maverick F1 it think it is.

[@James-Richard]

Self admittedly I am a knob and believed everything I heard about you on the inter-webs. This is the first video I've watched of yours in about two years and I'm glad I did. Excellent video!

[@NJTRAF]

Some outside box thinking with the amp and you could have had a 1x12 Cab with a Victory Sheriff pedal ... perfect workaround for the Amp restriction

[@witchfindergeneralelectric8758]

This was great. A throwback to the type of videos that made Anderton's the powerhouse it is today. It's classic TopGear with guitars. Rob and the Captain given some mad challenge. More of this please. ❤

[@BobJones-bh9qz]

Top Gear with guitars is a great comparison lol. I do enjoy seeing Lee and Rob back making classic videos

[@alecalfaras5936]

Exactly 🎯💯🍻

[@MrHobbit60]

Classic Top gear with guitars - perfect description. It's what got me hooked on these videos in the first place

[@BlackTonearm]

Curious, I had the same feeling, these guys are the guitars "top gear".

[@davedavem]

Yup, this is what got me hooked back in... 2014 or something? Awesome stuff.

[@Hattnissen]

Chappers: What does it sound like? Pete: An amp. Chappers: Well, I need an amp 🤔 Love you guys 😂

[@somethinghumblestudios]

That exchange was priceless.

[@eddiecastillo9627]

Lol like some lines from a Monty Python movie

[@Hattnissen]

@@eddiecastillo9627 Actually spot on 😂

[@gratefulpipeandcigar3239]

Classic. That one got me too.

[@derin111]

I have that amp. He’s right! 🤓

[@sandoncrowder7839]

I would love to see Lee on stage at Wembly with a wall of Marshalls just playing the lick at 130db and then a standing ovation

[@jjdubois6101]

Wall of amps from the guys at Victory would be cooler.

[@adhaskym.a9536]

Why

[@TVsBen]

@@adhaskym.a9536 I assume Victory was because of the whole kerfuffle about how Lee is a silent partner in the company that hadn't been disclosed until recently.

[@kaekayyy2554]

@@jjdubois6101 i was about to comment this xD

[@MichaelFebles-cn8mi]

ive watched for years. And let me just say, we missed you chappers. Sincerely, we are just happy to see you back having fun. The past is the past, all that matters is now and were so glad to have you man.

[@kdt85]

What happened?

[@JaiHighVibes]

Always get stoked when I see Chappers and The Captain together 🤘🏾

[@alecalfaras5936]

Same! 🎯🍻💯

[@LBv666]

Yes I love these more silly fun ones! Especially with Rob, feels like old KZbin 😍

[@alecalfaras5936]

This and the blind shootouts (with Rob/Rabbea!) are my favorite type of Andertons videos. They are very entertaining and don’t feel like a sales pitch. Have the best day ever!!

[@mikedg18]

I love how after all these years you guys still have the same enthusiasm as in the beginning. Chappers got a surprisingly good sound and I love the EUNA vs EQ idea. Tasty jam, too!

[@merickbrother2122]

This was a lot of fun! It's always great to have chappers and the capitan antics in the morning.

[@tusharjamwal]

In the morning? You on the west coast?

[@alecalfaras5936]

🎯💯🍻

[@martintaylor1758]

My favourite part was the tour round the sweetie shop at the start, great seeing all the lovely guitars. More leisurely shop tours please.

[@beatletrainfan129]

I much prefer watching these shopping videos rather than looking at an iPad on a website! Super happy to watch this!!! Major throwback!!!

[@dplessel]

There's no video better than Rob and Lee goofing off! I love these two bros hanging out and having fun.

[@prannoypinto5847]

Love these classic Andertons style videos.

[@dash4786]

When Rob plugged that tele into his rig It sounded so much better! Way more frequency and clearer

[@pepmasters-999]

What is the "it" that sounded so much better? Not clear if you mean the tele sounded better with Rob's rig than with Lee's rig, or if you mean Rob's rig sounded better with the tele than with the Electromatic.

[@dash4786]

@@pepmasters-999 Rob's rig sounded so much better with the tele. Then again it's humbuckers versus telecaster pickups so the telecast is going to have more chime obviously but I think that's what it was missing. It was a bit muddy.

[@MrVinB]

Lol Rob switching to the bridge position on that Gretsch when he's not even plugged in @ 4.42

[@efecan311]

I do that too lol i blame muscle memory

[@ehmmmjay9907]

I think it was actually Abigail Ybarra who worked directly with Leo Fender and she taught Josefina Campos how to wind pickups.

[@chzzyg2698]

I literally played a very old version of that Bugera the other day, and I was so impressed with how much sound it put out. I've been thinking about it ever since because the price was just perfect.

[@davidneily3532]

Miss seeing you two guys together. Please do more videos for us.

[@machineryman7197]

Loved seeing you guys walk around the store again!!

[@tsunami6082]

Chappers and Danish Pete chemistry was interesting. They do not finish each other's sentences - but I'd like to see more of them like this. Can't help thinking they could learn from each other while we sit back and learn from them both.

[@meyou3013]

It was interesting to see Pete be the one telling Rob what to get and giving him gear advice. Rob's always been the one with the huge amount of product knowledge and experience (as I'm sure he would tell you himself), so it was fun watching him be just like a normal customer and Pete being in charge.

[@ballgaininc.5471]

Honestly great to see Rob take a bit of advice like this. Feels like he's humbled a bit and seems much more likeable these days imo.

[@Neil-Aspinall]

Yes if you saw between the lines it was obvious what was going on here.

[@yosephmcjoe9575]

Wow - very nostalgic video style - i still regularly go back and watch the old challenges. This was great, thanks, all.

[@danielgrant4402]

I saw chappers and the captain in the same thumbnail and clicked play. Nostalgia ensues!!!

[@BrandonNevermind]

The 22 watt Bugera is one of the best deals you can find for a budget tube amp, IMO. Giggable, multi-channel with a nice eq and separate volumes, effects loop, verb, serviceable cleans and dirty tones -- good stuff!

[@1Luxor0]

Agreed!

[@ronnieparfait]

Oh so it does have an FX loop, musta misheard.. very cool. 🤘🏼✌🏼

[@BrandonNevermind]

@@ronnieparfait The 22 watt one does, the 5 watt one Rob uses in this video doesn't

[@cgstever91]

I have there 22w head and it’s just been a great amp

[@allstopblue5717]

I have an older 55 watt version and it sounds great. Different tubes than the 22 though I believe

[@adamconnor3002]

34:42 The Captain certainly felt like a rock machine blasting those riffs!

[@benzakonium]

Would have been really interesting if Chappers had gone for the ESP, Helix Stomp and an FRFR cab. Old school approach vs new. Maybe do another video to compare these two types of setup?

[@oliverboisen7475]

God this video gave me a nostalgia trip back to the old Chappers and Captain videos in 2014

[@Jointlock]

Anderton's is my favorite channel on YT, and I watch YT more than any other media, so that makes Anderton's my undisputed favorite........what I love is that that almost everything you post is "must watch" and I marvel at the level of output. Almost everyday something new is up. IDK how you do that, but we sure are grateful.

[@riphopfer5816]

Cap walked straight into the ‘unlimited’ price guitar room, and my eyes IMMEDIATELY went to that Pensa-Suhr Mark Knopfler model.

[@juampivaldez1]

Rob for the love of god move back to England. The world deserves this kind of content more often. Cheers andertons!

[@wandr3r180]

Our Canadian Guitar shops are all Long and McQuade and they look nothing like Andertons. Lee, You have an absolute classic of classics music shop. Congrats.

[@wandr3r180]

side note. Open An Andertons in Canada.. Please!

[@PNWGuitar]

On lee's budget id do a prs custom 24 with a supro blsck magic and a drive pedal. On robs? Katana 50mk2 with a charvel dk24 and an hx stomp you an run into the helix like a power cab and while the responze isnt flat it does sound good abd you can eq for the differences

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

If you are a gigging musician. And want assurance of a well setup guitar. That Telecaster makes total sense. AND, you can recoupe all of it when you sell it on.

[@grsims20]

That little Bugera is so rad. I have one. My favorite practice amp but works for reallllly small gigs too. I played it in a moving bus once. It was perfect for that.

[@FredHampshire]

Lee, Rob, Pete, Rabea, Matt - the whole crew I really do thank you for creating such a fantastic channel that continuously give myself (and I'm sure many others) a break from our minds and, albeit briefly, shine some much needed light into our lives

[@Jaques20]

More of these please! These challenged where we get to watch your process finding the right gear is my favourite, so cool to see the thought process before hearing results. Maybe re-create some of the older challenges with todays gear?

[@mrbigdaveyb]

Colin I can't play any where near as well as you, I'm taking a lot of comfort from these comments, I'm 53 years old but hate trying stuff in music shops, i always feel like I'm being judged, of course I'm not but that's what stress and anxiety do to us. Thanks for such an honest film

[@rockstar6790]

I'm glad you made this kind of video again. I love seeing you guys going around the store in the videos looking for gear. I still love that boutique room and was eyeing that Gibson Les Paul Custom.

[@dammitcarl1082]

I have that Bugera V5. I put tung-sol tubes and a Jensen C8R speaker in it. It sounds immense, reminds me of a tweed Fender Champ. Sounds amazing with both single coils and humbuckers.

[@tj10777]

I have the amp too. I put different tubes and changed the speaker out as well. Can't remember what speaker I put in it. Sounds great. It's currently my niece's practice amp.

[@alecalfaras5936]

Try WGS G8A 🤯

[@jasondorsey7110]

I have the t5, the lunchbox head ...popped an amperex el84 and a mullard ecc83 in it...punches way above its weight class for the $150 US I paid for it...those 2 tubes are probably worth more than the amp itself these days lol

[@jamesmarcin4787]

I have the Bugera V5 as well. Changed out the stock tubes and replaced the speaker with an Eminence Patriot. Great sounding amp

[@Mr_Bollie]

Loving Rob turning up the volume and switching pickups even though the guitar wasn't plugged in. :P

[@lemon__j]

dig it. Was just watching the SG vid with you two from 6 years ago. Time travelling man.

[@elliotgreen987]

Fun idea, think if I was Rob I'd have gone for a £200 powered cab or FR monitor with a Quad Cortex

[@1Luxor0]

I've got the Bugera V22. Great tube amp for the money.

[@Headless97]

I only watch when the Chapmanderton combo comes out. They have such great chemistry and is always entertaining. Rob had a really interesting opportunity here that he considered and then dropped. He could have done a pedalboard amp into a PA, which is a great gigging setup. I've never had one so it would be fun to live vicariously through them.

[@TheYearsShallRun]

I love these challenge videos! Really livens things up + keeps things fresh. It'd be good to see more of them.

[@alecalfaras5936]

🎯🍻💯

[@Full_Deflection]

I don’t know, man. If I need one do-it-all guitar for 500£ max, then I’d be looking pretty hard at Yamaha.

[@LeviJules]

The fact that this little Bugera just... *blooms* with the palm mutes... is delightful. One of my favorite chuggers now lol. Gonna snag one and record some metal with it bahaha. Good work y'all!

[@BroKnowsGuitar]

So good to finally see the store again! Shopping is fun!

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

Those Bugera's are a very nice amp for the money. And they're easily upgradable. I have the V22 Infinium and it's all I need for a small venue and band practice. I even record with it. I dropped in a Celestion 12 inch speaker, put in premium tubes and replaced several of the pots and jacks with Switchcraft and CTS brand name parts. The ones that come with it are functional but very low end. That's how they're able to sell them so cheap. There's also some mods that are going around for the tone controls. Replacing certain capacitors and resistors with different values. I don't think I will go that far, I am happy with what I have done to it already.

[@rayganadamson2005]

With Robs budget I personally would’ve gone for like the walrus acs1 or one of the UA amp pedals and some kind of pa or frfr guitar cab. They mentioned it, the bugera sounds pretty good, but I’ve not needed a legit amp in the room for several years now.

[@MichaelIrons-d5v]

THAT TELLY BUGERA COMBO MAGICAL, LEES SET UP MEGA, NICE ONE GUYS, LOVED THE VID.

[@MichaelIrons-d5v]

thanks guys.

[@tns4421]

Just so happy to see you both now and then! Music reunites all!!

[@michaelsnydermusic]

32:48 so true Lee. To be more specific it’s really the speaker and the cab that make the largest difference. But guitars are so visual we can’t help ourselves.

[@Luke_Ray16]

Lee is such an amazing guitar player. He’s got the feel, love that. Chappers is just amazing as always

[@Thelongesteconoline]

Yeah, way to go Lee!!! Best playing I’ve seen from Lee to date. That was great!

[@ianhart8101]

Chapper's combo sounded great with the Gretsch but as soon as he plugged that Tele in... wow just EPIC

[@karmaandkerosene_music]

The BBE Sonic Maximizer and the Unna pedal do make things sound better - but soon better just becomes normal because you never want to turn it off. I describe the BBE as being like a very thin bedsheet was draped over your cabinet and the BBE takes it away. Adds just a little bit of thickness and a nice polish on the very high end.

[@Nugmania1]

Lots of fun, Lee no matter what Rob cuts your head off, being slightly more advanced at playing

[@ayylmao3617]

its beyond great to see the good ole duo back again

[@michaelangeloh.5383]

4:28 - Pete is such a good salesman. He just says what you want to hear in guitarist-words and makes a sale. - I'm not even joking: About one guitar he said "It's so singy!", which was in some video not even about that guitar, and it was exactly the words I needed to hear for a guitar I was looking for, and I purchased it. - Of course, I listened to it as well, he was simply accurate about what it sounded like. But those few seconds really drew my attention cause, again, I was looking for that and indeed the guitar I got is like that. It's very resonant and "sings" notes, so it was one of those incidental meant-to-be series of events that happen in life. - It ended up being one of my favorite guitars as well, as it still feels as good if not better 5 years on. And to think the guitar was based on an already-customized guitar that Lee had frankensteined together. You can guess which one...

[@chriscuthbertson]

I would love to see a store walk around every month just highlighting some interesting or new products you have in stock.

[@martinclayton7260]

I bought my USA Fender Stratocaster plus new in 1994, and it's the same 3 tone sunburst as yours. I've had a Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates fitted in the bridge, an SSL3 in the middle, and a little 59 in the neck. I've had the trem blocked, and it sings, it's a much better guitar than it ever was. I've also had a gold scratch plate fitted, so it looks a lot like yours.

[@marvinbocks5158]

I´m using 2 Bugera T5 heads for my wet dry wet rig and they are amazing! Cute little 5 wat Magicmashiens!

[@craigtodd8297]

I remember Maverick. Its my 'one that got away' it was fab.

[@DVRMNaitor]

Rob, if you ever shoot that video with the Euna vs. the Boss EQ, please include the Sonic Maximizer too!

[@randyallen4959]

I had read about reliability issues with the lh 1000 and have also been considering the lh 500. I love the fact Larry Hartke stands behind his products. We need more folks like him.

[@levikalkman5934]

Love the old school jams, no tracks just lovely human musical interaction ;) I enjoyed this!

[@19mikal79]

You guys just have great chemistry together. Good to see chappers.

[@rockerseven]

Chappers and The Captain challenges are always amazing!

[@fadiinspace]

I’m currently reading “harry potter and the philosopher’s stone to my girls, and the spell is WINGARDIUM LEVIOSA btw😊 Great episode

[@SamaZnajeshXto]

Bugera v5 was my amp of choice for the last 10 years. In a meantime, I bought and sold Laney Cub 12 and Egnater Tweaker 112. Honestly, I don't need anything else for my room, studio or gigs. It sounds just fine in recording mix and it also goes on par with my drummer when cranked up. I never go above Gain 4 and Volume at 2 at home with Boss ME-70. I did changed a tube to JJ Electronic at some point

[@sellandinho]

The new intro always puts a smile on my face :D Great video aswell!

[@Maktheblade]

More shopping videos at Andertons, so those of us overseas can experience it vicariously. Actually, if I could have a vacation in the UK, I'd put a shopping trip to Andertons above visiting any tourist site.

[@Burnt_Gerbil]

I only have one amp, Orange OR15, and 5 mini pedals. I have all the sounds I need. It’s good to have limits.

[@RobNG26]

I love this video format, especially when it’s not the same old gear. Very interesting how much better the expensive guitar through the cheaper amp sounded, but there wasn’t a huge quality drop on cheaper guitar through expensive amp. I do have a theory that an amp needs to have a big power section to sound big, even at lower volumes.

[@mmiller6873]

I will say, if I can make it across the pond to England, for sure I am going to visit your store. You have such a variety of guitars and accessories that it looks like a paradise to experience.

[@cesargonzalez1625]

Old school vids 🔥🤘🏽🎸NICE

[@rkrock2514]

This Anderton's Music Shoppe is World Class! When Captain Lee stepped up into the Hi-End Guitar Wing, for a second there I thought I was Hallucinating! Almost Endless Rows of Dream Guitars, and then, seeing the custom made PRS Cabinet display just makes you weak in the knees! Absolute Musical Madness!

[@jasondorsey7110]

The paradox of choice...so many options it's overwhelming

[@John_2Much_Coffee]

Great video. Only in the world of guitars would someone say, ok I want premium guitar awesome gold paint, but can you scratch up that beautiful paint also. Never would you hear someone buy a brand new sports car and say, but before you deliver it to me can you drive off road through all those bushes and get it that all scratched up beautiful patina. Cheers!

[@thechamp9696]

Great vid! Josephina Campos learned the ropes from Abigail Ybarra who was one of the original pickup winders in Leo’s days.

[@f0rth3l0v30fchr15t]

I remember Mavericks, back when I was just starting out. The sideways pots seemed... interesting, I guess. ERvery so often, they turn up on ebay or something, and I always chicken out of buying them.

[@jamesunderhill1603]

I've had the Gretsch, and while it certainly looks the part and is pretty well built, be prepared to upgrade everything and suffer from excessive neck dive.

[@Annunaki_0517]

Not looking to split hairs, but the O.G. woman of Fender pickup winding is A.Y., or Abigail Ybarra. Josefina was her #2, and succeeded her in the pickup department at Fender.

[@disco4535]

This make me feel like Ive gone back in time like 6 years 🥲. Miss those days

[@IrLosin]

Let's be honest, Pete's got everything.

[@Neil-Aspinall]

I felt sorry for Pete having to do this actually?

[@Mr_Bio_Hazard]

That Gretsch sounded pretty good through both sets of pedals. I liked that Euna as well.

[@backpackertony]

I have that Bugera 5w amp and it really is a fantastic amp for the $$. I use it primarily at band rehearsal and leave it in that space. It is definitely loud enough and holds its own. For gigs, I take a larger amp, but I am always pleasantly surprised by the Bugera.

[@Coop-kx2tk]

I have had the amp for a couple years. A little dark but I love it!

[@tonydog4456]

@@Coop-kx2tk I agree that the stock bugera is dark. I was looking for a solution and read all the reviews on sweetwater. Many reviews mentioned a $45 (it was $29 when I bought it), 8 inch Celestion speaker that made that little amp a killer. Easy to swap out and it really brought the amp to life. Clearer, cleaner. Tighter bass, more balance. Give it a shot. Money very well spent.

[@jamesmarcin4787]

I have a Bugera V5, the older version before the Infinium models. Had it for years. I put in an Eminence Patriot speaker. Awesome little amp. It loves all kinds of pedals and sounds great

[@brooksrownd2275]

I like the Chappers setup. The first guitar I bought was a Gretsch Streamliner after seeing him play Metallica on it. My first tube amp is the Bugera V5 Infinium. And I love expensive pedals-toys.

[@bocktown]

Maybe it's the way it was mic'ed up, but that Bugera sounded like a shoebox to me. With a high pedal budget, I don't understand not going for a clean 12" option, and putting an amp pedal in front of it.

[@Thatdudeoverthere69420]

Chappers rig FTW! im surprised how well that little amp handles the pedals and those gretches have just gone up in quality. I found myself using my G5655 more than my favorite LP 50s Standard.

[@karlsmissen]

I’m convinced Rob is one of the best at demoing gear. He knows how to find sounds that are cool as hell , that mixed with his playing inspires me

[@liberty4all885]

Literally….the best job in the world!! Picking tone and guitars for a video, then going to enjoy your selection, and getting paid for it. Totally my cup of tea 🍵. Definitely an IPA afterwards lol

[@tlstechtalk]

Whenever Lee jams, it sounds like he is about to burst into "Almost Cut My Hair." I wish he would let his freak flag fly and kick out some CSNY .

[@lucaisokay]

My eyes caught that Billy Martin PRS in the used section and hoped just a little.

[@mudwiser1391]

The Captain stitched Rob up good.

[@pulaski1]

Great video, as always, but the bands of available budget should have all had a cap - _e.g._ the top for guitars only goes up to £2,000 or maybe £2,500, so that there is more of a focus on sound and build than on "paint and bling".

[@thomashalley7258]

I'd definitely say if you get the cheap Amp they sound better with single coils not pushing it as hard as a humbucker.

[@dwstoeckel4740]

I have the Bugera V5.. w a 1x12 cab....much prefer it with my casino, than with my epi SG w humbuckers 👍🏻

[@philrougier5533]

Wonderful video as always. I was in the store in front of the pedal cabinet on Sunday buying a Strymon Cloudburst 😀

[@rep1979]

I absolutely LOVE 29 Pedals. I have the Euna and it is magic. I also run the Oamp and I highly recommend these 2 pedals for anyone who runs multiple effects.