Replica Zakk Wylde Odin Buzzsaw 2023 Guitar Review: Extreme Chibson Crusher!

[@zoocru67]

@FultonStreetBeats thanks so much for the review, I ordered from the same vendor and it took just under a month to get to me but WELL worth the wait. Mine is awesome and just needed a good cleaning and a quick fret polish and it just JAMS.. LOVE IT!!!!

[@scottjorgenson2892]

Who's the vendor?

[@User-gfys-0icu81]

Did you see the new paint schemes yet? The black painted parts on the buzzsaw design have nordic designs in them!

[@yeremychauvin7253]

I was just looking at these guitars on Aliexpress trying too decide rather on taking a shot on one or not so I started looking for videos on them and come across yours and I'm glad I did , Thanks for sharing and on that note I decided I'll be buying it for sure now ..

[@bass-hiroshimanick2534]

Wow Mike, another incredible guitar for a great price. Whoever participated in production of this guitar really took a lot of pride in their work. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.

[@FultonStreetBeats]

We did. Thanks Nick. I hope your was awesome also. 🙂

[@bass-hiroshimanick2534]

@@FultonStreetBeats , thanks Mike.

[@TheUlesifah82]

That’s a beauty!! I love the newest BLS album , that doom crew inc is freakin amazing!! You’ve got me tempted to pull the trigger on getting one! Have a great turkey day bro !

[@FultonStreetBeats]

You do the same brother 🙏

[@therealjameshu]

Another great find! My wallet will be working overtime this holidays. Thanks for a great video!

[@philipbeasley72]

Your intro is always nice!

[@FultonStreetBeats]

Thanks brother 🙏

[@AtotheC_1776]

I've watched this video about 5 times now and have compared pictures of this, the ad on ebay and photos of the legit version. One more minor difference I've noticed is the black marks that have the "kink" in them swirling around. On the ebay version it looks as if a "kink" or two is missing around the volume knob area, they just stay straight. On the stock photos the kink is definitely there. Maybe they vary but that's something I noticed. Not that I'd care, it's a badass guitar. If my chibson was not currently ordered I'd pick this up bc in all honesty it fits my personality better. Lol. When my chisbon arrives I will have 5 guitars and 3 are because of your reviews. This would be 4/6 if I pulled the trigger.

[@polishmasterjay]

Probably came from the same factory Zakk has his made in and just charges 40 percent markup through GC!!! Nice detective work again, haven’t seen ya in a while on my feed, glad to see this pop up! 🔥🎶👏

[@FultonStreetBeats]

Thanks brother

[@Swan1manband]

They 1000% use the same factory ..I used to teach at GC.I've played every new Gibson LP, Strat, ESP, PRS that would come in. I how the retail game works. Almost all of the guitars that are made here in the US are worse than ever.You can hear it & feel it. Those cats in China are making better copies.

[@diegolatorre6793]

Dude, it looks sublime.

[@raystowingservice1796]

Hey love the channel. Have you done a 335 chibby at all ? Sorry if have will Have to look harder

[@FultonStreetBeats]

Thanks Ray. I haven't done a 335 yet. But I definitely should. Thanks for the idea brother 🙏.

[@wilemidy4102]

Nice Guitar Mike!!. Whatever happened with the Bullfighter bass? Other than the initial video I did not see any other review for it.

[@FultonStreetBeats]

Unfortunately I sold it to a friend a week after I got it. He's still playing it out.

[@brianbouman661]

After watching this video I ordered this guitar from this seller. Still waiting for delivery. I'll keep you posted 🙂

[@TOMMMMMMN]

any updates ?

[@brianbouman661]

I was notified today that my guitar has shipped. I think that is 68 days from time of purchase. I'll let you know when I get it.

[@brianbouman661]

77 days still waiting...

[@brianbouman661]

She finally came. 8.5 out of 10. Several blemishes. Heel joint, no scarf joint. I offered less than asking price. Maybe that's why mine is less than perfect. Definitely a keeper!

[@ChrisTheMetalNerdd]

Great video man! I've had my eye on one or two of these guitars (from the same seller too :D) Recently bought a legit 2003 Korean model! However it'd be cool to get more of these signature guitars!

[@randymiles-j1w]

Wow. That thing is awsome. I’d definitely buy one. I don’t have any hang ups about chibsons. I just collect anyway. I don’t sell my guitars, which is why I have twenty something guitars. Lol. To me you either get a great guitar or you get a mod project that looks like your dream guitar.

[@tjmagnafie]

I have the psycho raw-top version, but I got small pots and crappy pickups and the tuners flat out broke. So I replaced them all

[@pab_lols]

Love this! Hope we can see you unbox another Ace Budokan but in Cherry Sunburst!

[@MrJermeyp]

They’re all sick I really really like everything he’s put out for wylde audio all the body styles and paint jobs I love the hardware and materials .. I was dead set on getting an Odin site unseen.. then got a chance to play one.. neck felt like a 4X4 to me and while I get it and some people would love it.. even I would have loved it when I was younger .. but idk I find myself leaning more toward 60s slim tapers and sacrilegiously FENDER necks these days lol. I’m getting old 😂. They’re super duper specd out and nice tho Oh NVM it’s a knock off im sorry I thought it was a 1800 dollar guitar my man wow!!! Nice!!

[@76ssluvsVH84]

Soooo badass!! I bet if you played 'Witchcraft' on it, a portal might open 😂🔥🤟 Another awesome review! Happy Thanksgiving brother!!

[@FultonStreetBeats]

Same to you brother🙏

[@petedetraglia4776]

Love your videos and that is an excellent replica of Zakk's guitar...One food for thought is that no non active pick-up is going to give you the power of the EMG 81 and 85 that Zakk uses. These active EMGs have a 15 watt pre amp in them and literally suck the sound in with the 9 volt battery they run on. Glisses, harmonics, sustain, and feed back are just utterly insane on the active EMGs...Chugging on the actives is just awesome also. I turned a Gibson Les Paul Studio into a Zakk Wylde machine by using the active EMGs, playing through a CRY BABY, and a Marshall Super Triple lead 100 watt amp half stack...Keep these videos coming because these are amazing guitars you find price to performance wise...

[@Niki_B_Lee]

I played with my bro Zakk Wylde in LA in 2018 he's a super great guy in person..I have a Wylde Audio Odin Redrum bullseye My ? Is..collecting these guitars and hanging on your wall is cool..I get that but are these guitars STAGE WORTHY..? I play and teach for a living and live playing is where its at.. I saw your Black Beauty and want to get one Is it worth it? Even if I have to put some work into it Please let me know Thanks Great vids RnR Niki

[@FultonStreetBeats]

Thanks brother. Many are fantastic. However some can be low quality. Generally the cheaper it is the less quality it is. But many are well worth upgrading. The only thing that I have done to this is put some hipshot locking tuners on it. It did not need them. It was just a personal preference. The build quality itself is outstanding on this particular one. Keep in mine the the Wylde Audio guitars are amazing and these definitely do not match those in quality. But they are nice for the price.

[@Niki_B_Lee]

@@FultonStreetBeats Thanks bro..I always appreciate your input I'm getting the Black Beauty..The Gibsons I played just don't feel right..and the prices are wacked.. Thanks again RnR Niki

[@Niki_B_Lee]

I'll probably have to put some extra $$ to upgrade tuners and pick ups but as long as the body and paint job are solid.. I think it will be stage worthy

[@FultonStreetBeats]

@Niki_B_Lee definitely. I got lucky with these pickups. Nice output and non microphonic. The new EMG "style" pickups seem to be much better than in the past.

[@Niki_B_Lee]

@@FultonStreetBeats I like active pick ups myself.. I have them on my Wylde and Schecter for tuners my Schecter busted my tuners so I tried Musiclily brand and they are incredible I'll either put those on my Black Beauty or Gold Grovers for pick ups I heard another guy on here play Dragon Fire Humbuckers depending on how the guitar sounds on my board..I mostly play MXR Dunlop pedals live rehearsals and teaching I just want to get the guitar first and.go from there I did a few years back own a 2003 Honeyburst Les Paul It was fantastic but the body just didn't hold up So going for my Dream Guitar..well as close as I can come to it right now Thanks bro RnR

[@bryantcrawford5664]

I've bought 2 myself and I have had the same experience with those as you have and mine had the good bridge with the little posts and they have to be real Grovers because there's no way those are fake.i have the sg looking one and the red one with the horns.im not sure what it's called I'm pretty sure it's the Oden something but yeah nice.🤯🤘

[@FultonStreetBeats]

Yeah I agree, I've been playing it all day long, and it stays in tune beautiful. This is the second China guitar like this. Very cool.

[@MaxisBallinonaBudget]

This seller now has 2 versions of this guitar... the second version the black stripes are much more accurate to the original, but I really like the amount of burl in the one you got, (the other version) and the color. The quality you got in your video is the driving factor for me picking the same version you got too... but I'm really curious to see what the differences are in the 2!

[@FultonStreetBeats]

I am curious also.

[@grumpyoldbiker1118]

Monster Mike! I'm ordering another model, modeled after the Barbarian. I'll let ya know how it turns out.

[@FultonStreetBeats]

Yes! Nice brother!

[@jimbo9357]

Nice axe. I have a Chib. LP custom coming. Hope it's the same quality as my first LP Chib. we'll see.

[@BuffordEvans]

I’m digging the blood eagle does this co make that ? Also isn’t his sig guitar made by schecter ? Where are they now ? Korea ?

[@dlmullins9054]

I really wanted this one bad especially after watching your great review, but i am still a bit afraid to order one from China. There were none available with this finish on Ebay either. So i ordered the Purple Vortex model just a few minutes ago. I still like the looks of the Buzz saw model, but the main thing i am hoping for is mine comes as nice as yours did. I realize it probably won't, but i can set it up if all it needs is a truss rod adjustment etc. You really did a great review here man and i have subscribed so i can see more and maybe get more knowledge before buying more guitars. I really like your knowledge and the way you review because you know your stuff and can help the rest of us relate and understand. Thanks!

[@FultonStreetBeats]

Thank you very much. Welcome aboard 😀

[@dlmullins9054]

Well mine got here and i checked it over good. Of course the first thing i did was tune and play a little. I know people say this a lot, but i was genuinely and pleasantly surprised. Then i checked the action and if there was any buzzing. Action about the same as yours with no buzzing at all. Next i checked the pots. Big full sized pots. I am over 70 now and several years ago i had to sell my 170+ all high end collection. I had everything from modern Gibsons, Country Gentlemen, White Falcon etc... and a few vintage es-295 Gibsons from the fifties etc... so i doubted t5his guitar would satisfy me, but it has more than satisfied. I really love the sound of the pickups too. So thanks for doing these honest reviews. I hope everyone has the experience i did . I am still a little in shock so i think i'll go play a little. 🙂@@FultonStreetBeats

[@markpayne2930]

Hello, how much were the customs fees? Did you have to pay more than just the initial shipping cost?

[@FultonStreetBeats]

It was in stock in the USA. No custom fees

[@markpayne2930]

I purchased this model from the same seller. It's pretty well done. Finish and playability are good. I'm going to have to polish and dress the frets a bit but no big deal. Thanks for the reviews you do, it helps a lot of people make informed decisions on purchases.

[@FultonStreetBeats]

@markpayne2930 thank you for your support 🙏

[@BuffordEvans]

She stay in tune ? Glued neck ? The one question I do have how about the pots ( roll off etc etc ?) what kind of cap ? Also SS frets imho are an acquired taste

[@hotelalphawhiskeykilogrunt7925]

It’s 275$ the fact it looks this good alone makes it worth that

[@jimslattery4231]

Markings on fretboard appear to be runestone or knights templar symbols. If holidays weren't approaching I would order 1.

[@davidkleiner530]

its Scandinavian runic numbers had to freeze the video and looked. Im wondering if he got the idea by himself or if someone at Schecter came up with it. And thats a sick copy of the love the episode.

[@AtotheC_1776]

You are killin me bro! 😅

[@coreybullian8684]

The fret board inlays are Nordic runes. This is tying in to Zakks viking themed guitars.

[@CantonBruce]

Does it have a chunky weight to it?

[@ericvernon1182]

Was just looking at these the other day...the Barbarian seems really cool...

[@FultonStreetBeats]

I agree🙂

[@fatalbroadcast]

Does it fit in a standard had case?

[@FultonStreetBeats]

Unfortunately no.

[@BuffordEvans]

Wonder if it would take well to a set of SD JB 59 zebras et. Etc Bridge solid ? Ya know if the wood is wood and the fret board good wood neck etc etc some pots , pickups and cap is all she may need other than a good bridge ?

[@NINERS8able]

Are the pickups EMG 81/85’s? I bought an odin from AMS so wondering it its real.

[@FultonStreetBeats]

These are Korean Knock offs in my copy. AMS is Definity real.

[@zoocru67]

I can't resist on this one, I'm glad you posted the seller and I pray I get one of this quality!! It's exquisite, what a beauty.wish me luck. Thanks so much for your review.. PUMPED!! I'll keep you updated when it arrives.

[@zoocru67]

I made him an offer for $235 and he took it! $308 to my front door all in!! Wish me luck hope I get as nice a one as you ended up getting.. super pumped

[@dirtyeric2]

Just got mine. Tail point chipped. Out of tune. Cant get it tuned. So disappointed.

[@zoocru67]

@@dirtyeric2 did you order it from the same seller?

[@dirtyeric2]

@@zoocru67 yes same as Fulton st.

[@zoocru67]

@@dirtyeric2 bummer sorry are you going to send it back

[@BuffordEvans]

From what you are saying about the veneers and tone wood that axe should cut through the mix well in the mids and that’s where a great tone should sit imho

[@prestonasevedodocsalem2583]

when you pulled the pick up it didn't look like the cavity was coated with shielding paint

[@Exercise-01]

No wonder the guitar looks awesome just look at the frets,thats dedication.

[@timmy4539]

Happy turkey day mikey !!

[@FultonStreetBeats]

Hope you're having a fantastic Thanksgiving, 🙏Timmy

[@deanbartone8187]

Gotta say that’s pretty damn impressive. I would buy that I would play that and I would love it. Where can I find that? I am a Zack fan big-time that is absolutely gorgeous for that price. That’s just absurd. Incredible.

[@FultonStreetBeats]

Thank you. I just searched Ebay until I found one available in the USA.

[@MaxisBallinonaBudget]

​@@FultonStreetBeats but the seller in the description ships from china

[@FultonStreetBeats]

@MaxisBallinonaBudget not when I purchased mine. I always look and ask to see if it USA stock.

[@MaxisBallinonaBudget]

@FultonStreetBeats everything I see in the feedback says they arrive within a week so that's pretty amazing! Your video made me pull the trigger finally. I've been eyeing these ebay odin grails for months but was nervous for obvious reasons about buying.. I just hope mine ends up being as good as yours!

[@hellboundrubber4448]

What good is checking it out if you don't bash out some chords on it?

[@joshuajones5825]

You should do a Washburn dime replica

[@Gary-xm6gc]

There's enough room in the electronics cavity for a 9 V battery. So you could switch that over to active pickups pretty easy.

[@w1zard0f0h]

I don't like how they advertise emg's when they are knock offs. But other than that I love it. I'd buy one for sure.

[@Swan1manband]

Just saw one in metallic purple...damn!

[@randypittman4994]

Can you do a shecter e1 fr replica review they look sick?

[@randypittman4994]

That guitar is sweet.

[@theskepticalskeptic]

Is it possible the seller knew you would be reviewing it and sent you the best one?- unbelievable...👍🤘( like to see you order and review a 2nd one)

[@FultonStreetBeats]

When I buy Ebay replicas, I buy random Guitars From Random Ebay sellers. They do not know me.(most of the time they do not even ship to my address.) I do not tell them who I am or that I have a channel. I just look for sellers with good communication And good feedback. They are shipped directly from a supply warehouses either on the west coast or the east coast. These sellers never touch them. No one hand picks a chibson to send the best, unless it is a custom order made specifically to your specs from a builder. I have many Chibson style guitars. 2023 was a great year for quality. 2024 looks to be even better. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching brother.

[@theskepticalskeptic]

@FultonStreetBeats thankyou for replying brother- been waiting years to order my first Chib. I'm an experienced drummer but amateur guitarist at best, so a real Gib would be a bit out of my league- love the technical analysis, amazing how good these overseas knockoffs have become!

[@FultonStreetBeats]

@theskepticalskeptic I've heard the best custom builder is Cathy best guitar. com. She builds actual custom guitars. Made the the way you want. I haven't tried any yet. But I plan on it very soon.

[@AtotheC_1776]

Well I took the plunge also. I definitely don't need another guitar but I've rarely seen one that fits my personality so well, that is so well built, and at such a good price. I now have 2 "chibsons" in the mail. I've reached my guitar limit! No more awesome videos! 😅

[@FultonStreetBeats]

Limit? What is that? Lol. 😆 I keep saying that myself. Now I'm surrounded by 52 guitars. I may have a problem. Thanks brother. I appreciate you🙂

[@AtotheC_1776]

@FultonStreetBeats 52!? Haha. I was wondering how many you have. That's wild. I hear they diagnose that as GAS. Guitar Aquisition Syndrome. 😆 For real though, thank you for videos. I will let my wife know that 52 guitars is within normal range. Lol.

[@FultonStreetBeats]

I'm sure that will not go smoothly 😆

[@AtotheC_1776]

@@FultonStreetBeats 😆😅

[@slagmaggot]

​@@FultonStreetBeats176 and counting

[@danielabilez3619]

You get your phones from there right? So why not.

[@nealmyers2735]

wow, I would buy and play that !Not real good but i would play air guitar or something. Looks way to nice for my lack of skill.

[@slagmaggot]

I got the warhammer copy with the circle nordic patterned paint job awesome guitar, but it has a fake floyd with no locking nut WTF, i bitched about it to the seller and they said it is how it is pictured, not so much they didn't show the headstock in the pics, for $225.00 I'll figure it out .

[@garysanders3193]

I have thought about reaching out to some kind of company like this to get a bass like that made.

[@FultonStreetBeats]

That would be very cool!

[@pats_trippin]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤟

[@2dazetake]

That is one bad arse mofo, someone spent some time making the guitar that nice, keep it up chibson,they are knocking it out of the park,why would anyone spend a fortune on guitar these days,when you can get something this nice,thanks for another awesome video Mike.

[@Hankboomer]

wow

[@drumsandstuff7987]

Yeah that's definitely a nice one.

[@FultonStreetBeats]

Thanks man

[@jesterraj]

IS that a photo top finish?

[@franksmeets3408]

Sure

[@FultonStreetBeats]

I can't tell if it is or a thin veneere. I will scrap the edge of the pickup cavity to check when I do my next update. It's paint covered around the edge so I can't see. On my list of things to check.

[@MashaT22]

Would be interesting to get another one or two of these from the same seller to get the idea of this is a fluke or they’re all this top notch. This one is clearly killer! I do wish they’d offer the option of active pickups as an option for a few bucks more. Even if someone would swap them to a different brand, all the added routing would be ready to go so it wouldn’t look like a hack job (for most people without the skills lol). Or I wonder if they’d be willing to ship without any pickups (just routing). Have you ever asked any of these Chibson companies that you like if they’d make accommodations like that? It’s a curiosity. Anyway, this one really looks legit. It’s pretty darn close.

[@FultonStreetBeats]

Most sellers on Aliexpress will make whatever you need. I agree about the seller. Perhaps I will order another .

[@dirtyeric2]

I got mine. Chipped tail point, out of tune cant get it tuned same seller.

[@MaxisBallinonaBudget]

​@dirtyeric2 damn this video is what made me pull the trigger on mine. I've been eyeing these on ebay for months. Are they fixing it?

[@dirtyeric2]

@@MaxisBallinonaBudget they gave me full refund. I decided to not get another.

[@MaxisBallinonaBudget]

@dirtyeric2 did you have to ship it back etc? Your cost or did they send a label?

[@garysanders3193]

I have been trying to get ahold of Wylde Audio to get a bass made but no one will get back to me.

[@swordman521]

except for the pot layout being off, that looks like it could have come straight out of World Music

[@johnmundy2118]

Unfortunately mine was not as good as yours.. so bummed but you never know.. thank you though mate

[@brianbouman661]

Look up Nordic Symbols, Viking Rune. Each one has a meaning.

[@metallives529]

New to your channel: so you don't play the guitars you review so we can judge how they sound?

[@johnmundy2118]

Unfortunately mine was not the great quality of yours.. so i am selling it. Loved your video though and made me want one.. I know it's the luck of the draw.. Merry Christmas Mate.

[@FultonStreetBeats]

Merry Christmas brother. Sorry to hear that. I'm about to put locking tuners on mine. maybe in a aged bronze.

[@dirtyeric2]

how much were custom taxes?

[@FultonStreetBeats]

It's from Ebay. Sold in USA. No import fees

[@dirtyeric2]

@@FultonStreetBeats ok your link to ebay says it ships from china.

[@FultonStreetBeats]

@dirtyeric2 they must have sold out here.

[@dirtyeric2]

Just came back in us on ebay. Snagged one for $263!

[@larry8724]

Those are suhr Michael landeau pickups hence ml

[@Gunforhire70]

The letters are Norse runes the alphabet of the Vikings it supposed to mean something to Zakk but not sure

[@FultonStreetBeats]

Thanks brother!

[@jimwoodard64]

1.42 mm = 0.05590551 inches, which is 1/10th of 1/2 inch (0.5 inches). A half inch is 127 mm. 1.42 isn't even a quarter inch.

[@FultonStreetBeats]

It's 14.2mm. I simply misplaced the decimal point during editing. 0.56 inch. About a 1/2 inch.

[@axeslinger]

Those symbols are from ancient Nordic “runes”.

[@FultonStreetBeats]

Thanks for the information. I found it because of you. 🙏. Now I just need to translate it to English.

[@paulscushschofield1288]

Youd know if it a nitro finish by the smell

[@drumsandstuff7987]

He actually said that it doesn't smell like nitro, Also Nitro doesn't smell forever. Only when it's in the first stages of gasing off. The acetone test is always the best way to tell, if you happen to have a safe spot to test it. Also if the finish is is old enough, nitro will look like snot runs under a black light. He tests for nitro all the time. Some guitars claim to be nitro bit are not, and vise versa. He shows us what is and what isn't.

[@FultonStreetBeats]

@drumsandstuff7987 I did say that it didn't smell like nitro. Testing is a must for viewers. Everyone always asks. The black light trick is one that not many know about. Kudos, brother!

[@FultonStreetBeats]

On fresh builds, yes. But it's always best to test to be sure.

[@scottjorgenson2892]

I want to buy a guitar but don't know what china store to buy from without getting ripped off.

[@davidAll5]

sure the finnish looks good, but i dont like the body shape thanx for the vid

[@jjbast]

This worries me. I wanted to find a decent one second hand, but I might run into a chinese kock-off. At least the Gibsons were easier to spot.

[@richardwing4070]

How fat is the neck? Think about getting one but don’t want a fat Gibson style neck.

[@birminghamspidey3352]

U can tell its fake the headstock isnt a inlay its a decal… the truss rod cover is wrong its 1 screw not 3 and the bridge and tailpiece should be matt not gloss

[@FultonStreetBeats]

Not a sticker. It's actually painted under the clear. The truss rod screws and the volume knob location are the big tell.

[@dannylamb2721]

The one pictured on Guitar Centers site only has 1 truss rod cover screw.

[@birminghamspidey3352]

@@FultonStreetBeats yh its a water decal they clear coat over

[@bennymartin7724]

Where can I order one of these?

[@wasteddude9387]

eBay status at the 12th hour : Abducted by extraterrestrials. Gone without a trace. "So sorry, señor, but we know nothing about this instrument of which you speak." (No shade. Just a bit of grin-n-bear-it coping mechanism. I see this guitar selling for 6K and I wish I was faster on the draw. I subscribed due to missing that opportunity)

[@FultonStreetBeats]

I hate when alien 👽 abduction occurs. Lol. Thanks for watching brother 🙏