Making a £140 Jackson Minion Dinky Guitar Scream 🎸🎵🎶🔥

[@aniketjha3557]

Your playing summarises the whole era of 80s and you're a killer man.

[@CameronCooper]

That's so kind of you, thank you!

[@aniketjha3557]

@@CameronCooper love from India brother.

[@gensrios1383]

​@@CameronCooperWhich sounds better between the RR and the Dinky minions?

[@CameronCooper]

@@gensrios1383 I don't know. Only ever played this one. I can't imagine they sound that much different.

[@js6220]

You deserve the guitars any Company sends you because you make them all sound great. A true talent

[@Gregory637]

About one year ago I bought a JS32 snow white for about 300 bucks. Swapped the factory pickups with a PAF59 and a JB, plus a schaller floyd. Those were the best 700 bucks ever spent!

[@LeeHoMusic]

How is that possible???? This guitar sounds huuuuuge, and that style of playing.....im blown away

[@cederickforsberg5840]

It has a humbucker. Thats all you need to make a guitar sound metal really

[@shannondosher1270]

I bet the amp played a huge part in the sound

[@Cocogomez]

I'm usually the one doing the screaming because mines never bloody stays in tune.

[@johncooper6265]

@GuitarPlayerFromThe80s actually it stayed in tune very well ...all you do is put some wd40 in the nut ...very simple

[@jimmythorpe5998]

GuitarPlayerFromThe80s You can also use chapstick...I think that lasts quite a bit longer than the wd

[@freedomination2]

make sure your nut is cut properly and your tuners are good ones!

[@jimster805]

do you just rub chapstick on the nut and strings?

[@HighVybeTribe]

PLEASE HELP !! How do you get the Action so low and Every nite rings out loud and clear ?? I cant even get my local music shop to get it lower and faster playing. Superbly, amazing playing sir .... Thank you

[@ORION2180]

Nice work, Cam! I know the folks at Jackson are delighted to see and hear your playing.

[@chinnarciso]

Its Camerons hands. It was never about the guitar or amp he uses. It was him and his hands. Nicely played as always 👍

[@Charvel1980]

I gotta give you props for playing it well man. I've tried the Minions and the Ibanez Gios when helping a friend buy a guitar for his kid and keeping it in tune was a challenge. One big wide bend and it was all over LOL. But I do think they make decent first guitars if you do not want to go used.

[@johncooper6265]

The guitar stayed in tune absolutely fine was well set up straight out of the box...just a touch of wd40 on the nut before playing

[@HighVybeTribe]

@@johncooper6265 How do you get the action Sooo low and playable????

[@johncooper6265]

@@HighVybeTribe the guitar was not adjusted... this is how is played straight out of the box...

[@HighVybeTribe]

@@johncooper6265 cool , thanks

[@HighVybeTribe]

@@johncooper6265 Mine didn't play like that when it was new . WAIT..... that's just my crappy guitar skills..lol. Amazing playing , sir

[@mayomade8047]

I just got this exact same guitar for my son for Christmas you killed it man! 😎😎

[@greg24hoareau]

Killer tone ! Great job !

[@andrewcrawley285]

That opening noodle is awesome!!!

[@larrymcneill8407]

I love my two Jacksons. Got a king v 24-7 fantastic. Bought it from a guy down on his luck and couldn't pay his rent got it with the case for $550.00 and bought a Jackson v 6 string bass both out of this world clear clean sharp

[@geraldroland5079]

I have the neon green version. I absolutely love it. And I have the js1x minion roads v. In neon green also. Love them both. Both sounds ok out of box. But I do plan on modding both.

[@sherrigaskin5656]

Jackson guitars have the best necks. Speedy.

[@nikkmorse]

It has to be said, you NEVER fail to impress me...I biw down to you sir 🤘🏼😈🤘🏼

[@lukefromtonight]

So you have a lesson for that repeated triplet thingy starting at 00:28 ?

[@thedanksavatron7782]

Ñisssssssssce 🎸 I bet u could make any guitars scream fire bro!

[@HighVybeTribe]

Who is rocking one of these Minion guitars 2023 ?!! 💪😎👍

[@jamdalf4343]

You could use the stereo Headphone output jack of that Yamaha THR10X to feed two Headrush FRFR-112 2000-watt 1x12" Powered Guitar Cabinets for like a total 4000-watt killer stereo sonic blast! ($600.00 for both speakers from Sweetwater.com)

[@MarkAnthony5150]

Hands hands hands rinse repeat 🙌 🙏 👏 the kid has it down. Practice Practice boys and girlzzz.

[@patrickshannon7287]

The little guitar with the great big sound

[@JohnBaker-vm1wf]

They're hilarious! One one hand it looks the correct size, and then on second look you can see it's smaller. I could grab one of these used right now for $130 CDN. Could be good for a laugh.

[@-_jah-_I]

Just got this as my first guitar, you have showed me it’s potential lmao

[@screamndemon6094]

How do you feel about digital amp simulators like AmpliTube guitar rig 5 and ex

[@chrisstrobel3439]

Looks like a good kick back in the bed while you watch a movie guitar .. sold! Just make sure you buy it from a reputable dealer with a good return/exchange policy, I bought one of the Minion V style guitars (not a good bed guitar 🙄) that had quality issues .. but the exchange .. except for a cosmetic blemish on the back .. was perfect, I liked it enough I bought some locking tuners for it. Thanks for demoing this Cameron, I was almost ready to buy the Ibanez Paul Gilbert Mikro as it has a maple neck .. but this looks a lot better to my eyes.

[@chrisstrobel3439]

Ok just bought this exact guitar from Pro Audio Star in the US .. and it’s perfect, much better QC than the Rhodes V style minion I bought a couple years ago. Thanks for the inspiration Cameron

[@jonathanlee9146]

Great playing, great review, so I bought one ! Thanks

[@nikkmorse]

I have to thankyou...on your say so I bought myself the yamaha thr10x, love it....so here goes, tha is Cam, much appreciated. Now all I need to do is learn to play like you 😂..(that'll never happen) got anything youd like to donate towards my musical progression 😬

[@toddydoyle]

Unbelievable playing my friend!!

[@damonstewart70]

Killer tone

[@stuntman_mike]

Damon Stewart awesome last name 😉

[@LezBeInformed]

I have one of these and the damn thing just wont stay in tune

[@gensrios1383]

Which sounds better between the RR and the Dinky minions?

[@CameronCooper]

I don't know. I never tried the RR but I can't see there being a big difference in sound.

[@stusmithy1018]

I hope you and Dad are working on the Christmas day special upload! I want to watch this instead of the Queen's speech like last year! Maybe a new Q&A plus a jam together at the end over a backing track

[@CameronCooper]

We're announcing the video very soon and we're going to do another Q&A

[@christopher.k.guitar]

Hi Cameron, are you going to give the new Yamaha THR 2 an in depth review soon? Awesome playing as always 👌

[@CameronCooper]

I will be but I'm getting to know it first

[@christopher.k.guitar]

That’s great! Thanks man

[@j.t.cooper2963]

👍🏻😎How well does yours stay in tune after wailing on it like that? 🎸

[@CameronCooper]

Surprisingly well!

[@fiskerboy2011]

Now that? Is how every intro should be like!

[@ClearAdventure]

Hahahah! Bro, this is great! I need one for camping! 🤘😁

[@williamwhite7041]

I have this guitar and love playing it on the road.... but mine does not stay in tune as nicely as the one you are playing.

[@JohnnyLREACTS]

Is the neck width standard width/thickness? Have small hands and am considering either this or the Fender Squire..

[@CameronCooper]

The neck on this is tiny. I think this guitar was designed for little kids initially

[@orbisexter7899]

Hi Cameron, nice playing! Thanks for the review. What the strings gage is good for this short-scale model?

[@CameronCooper]

Whichever one's your used to.

[@franklespaul7150]

can u make a demo of Jackson js11 dinky white, Tq🤘

[@llllllllllllllIIlIllIIllIIIIll]

That was dope

[@oscarcastillo6779]

I just bought one because of my small hand and I like it alot, do you recommend tighter string, cause I want to play out with it, Thanks and u Rock

[@johnclaudio9013]

Practice.......I need to ....practice...

[@ibnsina9486]

For a moment, I thought I was listening to Zakk Wylde hehe

[@9thsaint764]

II just ordered this.

[@elefsidi]

All I have to say guitars like this and the Ibanez PGMM31, make great modding platforms. If you really want to invest money on them, of course.

[@grenbrg]

Does anyone know if those are real inlays or if they're painted on? Planning on a mod, just want to know if they'll sand off. Thanks.

[@CameronCooper]

Try your mod and see

[@grenbrg]

@@CameronCooper I think I may have been misunderstood. The question was, are these real material inlays or are they painted shapes on the wood?

[@CameronCooper]

@@grenbrg I'm not sure, i would assume they're painted on these particular Jackson models.

[@michaelmsadoques50]

I thought the ibanez grgm21m sounded better until i saw this demo! Which one would you choose between the two?

[@CameronCooper]

Jackson Minion

[@michaelmsadoques50]

Thanks! I will be ordering one for my son then! I appreciate both ibanez and jackson for making a nice playable low priced guitar!

[@pzd3474]

Hello kitty guitar next

[@edwardippoliti626]

Those pick ups sound great ,I bought one with no pickups, should I just get some Jacksons ,and would the js 32 high outputs fit ? thank you ,p.s you can shred blindfolded like Eddie Van Halen ,God bless keep jammin!

[@CameronCooper]

They're full size humbuckers I think so get whatever you pickups you like. My favourite pickups ever are prior Blackeart and Leone

[@kennedyzenda2432]

This one made in?

[@Fluminox-]

How's the tremelo on it? Can you dive bomb?

[@CameronCooper]

It's a hard tail 😂😂😂

[@portainfericz]

What about tuning stability ?

[@CameronCooper]

Is okay. Not made to be the best out there obviously

[@RC32Smiths01]

Guitar sounds amazing and strong, especially for that price! Really awesome review and showcase as always!

[@CameronCooper]

Thanks man! :)

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@CameronCooper Ahhh you are very welcome!

[@HighVybeTribe]

What amp are ya using???

[@U.S._ARMYGWVDSS]

🤟🏼 🙏🏼 🤙🏼

[@buckwheat4457]

So it's pretty playable then a

[@JamguorkS]

Hello, what string gauge are you using? 9? 10?

[@CameronCooper]

9 Elixir Optiwebs

[@simonssparestrings8910]

WHAT SIZE STRINGS ARE YOU USING ?

[@CameronCooper]

These were the stock strings so I'm guessing 9s

[@adrymateoramon7087]

Bro's flexing on us ☠☠☠☠☠ I like it tho

[@CameronCooper]

Not really, just playing

[@Jason-vs4xm]

Can you put a whammy on this guitar?

[@CameronCooper]

Not really, no. Since you'd have to make a back cavity and load it with springs etc

[@Jason-vs4xm]

@@CameronCooper and Bruhhhhh, I didn't know you played on stage with Steel Panther 😂

[@jimmyjennings4089]

how much is that in American money? I guess I could look it up myself, probably around 300 smack's

[@jamesmulligan7413]

150

[@bernadgunt]

🤩🤩

[@jeffceruzzi9154]

Just goes to show......most of the time, it's the player.....not the guitar.....sounds great.

[@Trinergy-Livewire]

You damn near sound like Warren DeMartini (RATT).

[@mikedreucci4236]

Wow! What kind of amp are you using?

[@mikedreucci4236]

You f--ing shred!

[@johncooper6265]

@@mikedreucci4236 Yamaha thr10x

[@elonmust7470]

The best 10 amp modeling amp EVERRR!

[@JamesIrving-h5l]

Artiphon Orba 2 synthesizer taught me the arcana minor B A G F E D C suggested tuning 🪁 Gradius 🪄 artiphon app 🚀

[@АйбекРустамбеков]

🔥👍👏

[@HighVybeTribe]

These are also a God send for Adults who have small fingers , and dont want a cheap kids guitar

[@tas64]

I'm an adult and I have small hands, does this work for you?

[@HighVybeTribe]

@@tas64 absolutely! Sorry for the extremely late reply

[@ACTUALLYRICH]

Just ordered this little dude! $200 Canadian. I can’t afford to not get this scorpion.

[@jamescarne5137]

How is it holding up?

[@Crowliflower88]

You get a new camera?

[@johncooper6265]

Same camera...it was just a very dark gloomy day so had some different lights on

[@eeros4192]

nice :)

[@jcguitarists]

I have the same guitar and it shreds!! I own Japan made ibanez guitars and this holds up amazingly well!!! Great "cheap" guitar. Keep in shredding man!

[@bamalowbloodrich3581]

They shoulda made a Ginger Jackson after u!

[@kenhennessey4285]

I bought one it's the biggest pile I'll ever played the nut isn't cut right the tuners have a ton of play in them the pickups are very muddy and it won't stay in tune

[@CameronCooper]

And how much did you pay for it?

[@kenhennessey4285]

@@CameronCooper 179.00

[@kenhennessey4285]

@@CameronCooper I bought a new nut for it today and I'm changing pickups as well

[@CameronCooper]

@@kenhennessey4285 Exactly, $179. Were you actually expecting perfection at that price? 😂 The one I was reviewing wasn't perfect either but still great for purpose. I'm sure after your modifications it will improve but the whole point of them is to get kids into playing. Not to make the perfect instrument to tour the world with. ☺👍🏻

[@stratcat4461]

If Eddie Van Halen needs a guitarist to step in for him, you might want to apply for the job.

[@holdenmcgroin5003]

Oof this did not age well

[@The_Macaroon]

That Yamaha THR (and you obviously) can make anything sound great

[@belluco]

The guitar is cheap but I guess the other gear is pretty expensive! Am I wrong?

[@TrochezCovers]

no that much, but its good gear, he is using a Yamaha THR10X for the sound and thats it, but is a amazing little amp

[@johncooper6265]

@@TrochezCovers you can get a Yamaha thr10x for about £220 , so great value and not very expensive

[@rodrigocutini8308]

I thought Eddie passed away.

[@renatomachado3680]

essa guitarra tem uma sonoridade potente

[@Badgermanpeveril]

That is a bargain, how the hell can they produce a guitar on the other side of the world and sell it for a profit in the UK for £140? Unbelievable!

[@DEATHXn]

That talent is impressive mr van halen jr

[@CameronCooper]

Thanks so much Jo! :)

[@bestboy897]

Y don't u make tone videos anymore?

[@CameronCooper]

I've made all the tone videos I can make. I've given away my presets too. People only wanted my Van Halen Balance tone anyway :)

[@andymartin813]

I got mine for $140

[@The_Macaroon]

Would have looked better without the tone nob that will never be used anyway