The Best Guitar In The World And More By Scott Grove

[@m.shannon7838]

I keep tellin' people. Muddy Waters played a 52 Tele because it was 19 fifty damn two!

[@davidchase-lopes8413]

I respect your passion. Lots of us are on your side. Keep being you!

[@mikemagnum7987]

The "best guitar in the world" is the one that you spend your time with replenishing your soul..... creating something satisfying or just playing something familiar and soothing to find some peace and rest at the end of the day. Scott once said something that has always stuck in my mind.... "lay on the floor in a dark room and play your guitar and just see what kind of notes you can put together and see what you come up with".... I felt a little foolish the first time I tried it! Now that I get it, I am reaching new levels. I'm not a musician like a lot of you guys are and boy, sometimes I sure wish I was.... But I get much pleasure from just picking away and trying to make my old fingers contort enough to play chords.... Right now, I have "the best guitar in the whole world" and Thanks Scott...... ;)

[@scottstoughton7565]

Preach on Brother.

[@waynearcher8324]

Hey Scott, this is coming from an old retired fella who's taken up playing the guitar just recently. I've watched hundreds of KZbin teaching, and information videos; for a few years now; and I don't know or care what anyone else out there is saying; I totally enjoy your teaching methods; you tell it like it is, without all the bullshit. Hope you keep it up. Thanks

[@fishypaw]

"Just because people are rubbing shite on their faces and jumping in the river Clyde, doesn't mean you have to do it" ... is what my dad used to say.

[@golfhound]

Scott, I always enjoy what you have to say. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@SoundingSix]

The man. The myth. The market maker. The one and only, Dooooocccctttoooooooooorrrrrr Gaaaarrroooooooovvvaayyyyyy!

[@AntmanFelix]

Man coming back to this video years later, you were absolutely right about those Peavey basses, people will not let them go now unless you want to pay $500 or more now sheeshh. And yeah the best guitar is whatever feels and sounds great to you

[@bessiebraveheart]

hello from England. I agree with everything you have said. you have to say it how it is. love your channel.

[@paulriley4361]

Thanks Scott for the free advice, I love surfing the web with you on your videos rock on brother!

[@davidconnelly1793]

I remember you hinted that the Peavey T-60 might be the best. I bought a '79 model based on your advice and it is absolutely the best guitar I've ever bought. It has Les Pauls for breakfast.

[@groovydjs]

I hear you. They WERE a real hidden gem for sure.

[@charger19691]

David Connelly , the Peavey T-60 is an incredible instrument. I wish they would make a comeback! T-60 reissue!

[@davidconnelly1793]

Yes. I think a re-issue has surely got to be on the cards - if enough people out there rave about it.

[@ShiceSquad]

Wasn't it the T-27 with the three single coils that you liked the most from that old Peavey series?

[@gvtshorts2024]

Very relevant video Scott, in my mind there's always this personal struggle of instinct vs marketing hype. So far following my instincts has been far more rewarding

[@maxdeantv6351]

Scott Grove for president

[@heavynov]

I think that now is a good time to thank you for all your videos, Scott! I really learned a lot from you and I am glad I discovered your channel.

[@stevenpotter69]

Scott, I love ya, man! I appreciate your realness,and your help with my guitar playing. Even if I don't stick with the exact thing in your video,it inspires me and my imagination.. so I become a better player, every week. I just wanted to thank you 😊.

[@MrMadtv123]

Hey Scott ! About a week ago i was moving all of my music gear downstairs and low and behold my Beautiful USA Jackson King V fell and the headstock ... Guess what ? Broke right off lol , I was gutted because it took me a while to work and save up for it , it is / was my favorite guitar , so I ordered a Jackson Custom Shop with the same Flame maple Top and specs , but got it Bolt-on neck and Straight Headstock , none of that tilt shit , and its made setting up and proper adjustment so much easier , She really screams man !

[@ryanferris7841]

I use to have all the big named guitars hanging on my wall because the players I like played them, and I’ve played some really expensive guitars over the years and some big names however all I have now is a parts caster I got rid of everything and the parts caster it’s the best guitar I’ve ever played so it’s the best guitar in the world for me and nothing I’ve played comes close,

[@fredgarvin4482]

Peavey Horizon ii is probably my favorite even though it has a bolt on neck. I still like set necks

[@onsesejoo2605]

Guitar magazines are one of the major things to keep up the myths. Get a 59 Gibson and Marshall and you'll be the next Clapton.

[@kenrussell1093]

I remember once listening to a little garage band back in the early 80s, and the guitar player played a Les Paul. The lead break came, and all of a sudden he pulled off a string bend that sounded like a tomcat howling in the night, and I have only played single coils since............Love your straight ahead, honest approach to setting the record straight!

[@brettmilliman1432]

Yeah...thanks a lot Scott, I haven't been able to find a reasonably priced Peavey T-60 since you made that video...haha. Seriously though, I agree, I have a 1985 DiGiorgio classical I bought for $40 in Brazil, and it's one of my favorites. Rock on!

[@GJAndy]

Very good Scott... How true... Enjoy your videos. Glad to see the truth coming from a very knowledgeable fellow. Wish everyone was like you and called it like you do.. Love all your lessons, bought every one you had a few years ago... Still use them today. You, my friend, are providing a valuable service.. Keep up the good work..

[@guitarlusteuphoria4507]

I don't know what the best guitar is but the best haircut is the Mullet! Love your vids!

[@shanewalton8888]

I think the Les paul got popular from the back cover of an Eric CLapton album ( John Mayall and the bluesbreakers) when he had it plugged into a Marshal stack. It wasn't Page.

[@TSK-py2vy]

I love the way Scott cuts straight through the BS. Another great video buddy. Too groovy!

[@nivals8797]

Thanks again for your great work and help with making me less guitarded then I was before I started watching your vids. I have a Gibson Les Paul for sale on Reverb because I bought a $50 Cort LP copy that sounds 100 times better than the Gibson. I believed the cork sniffers in the past just because it is hard to believe that a $50 guitar could be that much better than a $2000 guitar until you go through the experience yourself and learn a costly lesson. LITERALLY! Stay Groovy my man!

[@chromosomehoarder6927]

Nice shirt brother, myself enjoy MIJ Fenders. Early years.

[@ricardobarron8081]

You are a national treasure Dr. Groovy. Thanks for all your great videos.

[@J.Burrough]

Your vids are always appreciated by many of us. Do wish the youngsters will take a hold of this all info. It will save them a lot of trouble and get there faster. It’s hell to get old and damn that guy was right all along.🎸✌🏻

[@scottamcfarland]

Thanks Scott, love your videos!

[@tedrowland1345]

Scott, Is it worth spending the money on an acoustic guitar to buy one with solid wood back and sides as opposed to laminated. Not $3,000.00 for a Taylor, more like $12-!5 hundred for maybe a Seagull performing artist series? (I have not played one yet, I firmly believe in saving the money first). I have incorporated a lot of what you teach into my playing.

[@groovydjs]

Howdy there Ted. So glad you have been able to use some of the things I've actually REMEMBERED how to play and teach over the years. lol After all this time...KEEP YOUR MONEY. Put on your headphones and check this out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGrTYWOQl5Z4hdE You'll be surprised. The back and sides play pretty much ZERO part in the sound of the acoustic.....only how deep the guitar is will give you a deeper and fuller sound. Laminated is beyond fine and dandy. I've sold off all of my big dollar acoustics except for the carbon graphite Rainsong. I kept the SILVERTONE el -cheapo because it SOUNDS the best. I kept one 12 string, just because.....and there is an Ovation that was given to me by the parents of a friend that passed away. But......that is it. My 100% laminated plywood axe sounds the best and the Rainsong PLAYS the best. So, no more high end acoustic axes for me. Let me know what you end up grabbing.

[@WaRLoKWYATT]

How I look at it is; there's a certain standard that needs to be met for a guitar to be good. After that, everything else just comes down to personal preference and what people are specifically looking for in their instrument. These days, I think it would be impossible to pick any guitar as "the best guitar", because it's so objective and everyone likes different things. I just like guitars in general. A lot of guitars I like aren't even so much about the playability, but the different ideas builders have had throughout history and how radically different guitars can be. Its not to say I'd play shows with all of them or tour with them, some vintage guitars are just inspiring to sit down with and think of the history of guitars. I think that's a big reason why people are so obsessed with '59 Les Pauls and early Fenders. It's the beginning of the guitars we love today and that's interesting to sit with and feel like you go back in time when you play them.

[@fastimesmehotmaicom-yk4eq]

Are you located in Mesquite,Nv?

[@bdwitt66]

Those EV mics are no longer available from Guitar Center's site. They were available yesterday, it just said call for price.

[@groovydjs]

Yeah, they will pop up in the USED section on a rare occasion. One of the last sites that you'll ever find them on though. It is the ONLY mic from that particular series that is really starting to take off.

[@bdwitt66]

Groovy Music Lessons I was tempted to buy last night. The link said they were $49.99 with free shipping to store, but the site said call for price so they must have caught on to you lol.

[@andrewbutcher3391]

I've learned a lot from you Scott. Wish KZbin had been around for longer....I wouldn't have made so many mistakes! Thanks.

[@fndr82]

Hey Scott. Is that tele in the background for sale? Thx.

[@groovydjs]

Howdy. Those particular Teles aren't for sale. They are just tooooooo amazing. So sorry. I do sell some of my GREAT ones, but there are those that just are going to stick with me and then the wife will have to sell them when I'm worm food. lol

[@bruceweigman2798]

I'm too old for your last suggestion but I always appreciate your guitar advice. Keep up the good work!

[@bobross5580]

Thanks for the video, Scott. Hope you are feeling better these days.

[@Luciffrit]

What are your thoughts on Gibson addressing the problem with the headstock? Not sure if it's effective but they added some more wood where the neck meets the head.

[@groovydjs]

They should simply straighten it out to flat or REALLY close to flat.

[@Dannykhc]

This is an interesting discussion. When I first sat behind a pedal steel guitar in 2011, I felt instantly then that pedal steel was the instrument that I was born to play, the best instrument for myself.

[@THUNDERWORX]

Amen Scott. Some great advice. Listening to you makes me remember my first guitars. I would walk to Paul Robinson's guitars and trade. Some of the guitars I have owned that would be worth the most today really sucked back in the 70's. At one point I had a 59 Gibson SG (it may have been a junior), had the plastic pickups. -Pickups so weak it just wouldn't do what I needed it to do back in the day. Should I have kept it for resale value? No, I'm glad I traded it, since I couldn't afford a second guitar. A musician needs something they can play. A collector needs something they can sell.

[@williamocallaghan5504]

Wish you would keep making these I love your opinion Thanks 🎸

[@nunyabidness4655]

I need that shirt! Where'd ya get it, Dr. Groovy?

[@bubnellflyfishers]

So true about guitars - I have an American deluxe strat and a Mexican standard - I fancied something a little different and have liked every telecaster I have ever picked up - I bought an SX Furrian Thinline Telecaster copy - £195 GBP brand new - I just love it - it "speaks to me" if you understand what I am saying - I played it at almost every gig last year - plays great (to me) - all the reviews say change out the pickups - they sound fine (to me) - A beautiful guitar - in the profile picture - Most people who see it think it is a Fender anyway - the listen with your eyes comment is spot on - Steve.

[@HeviNova]

Scott I had questions on how the strats trems are doing with the roller saddles.

[@ButterbeanThe]

My 2 go to guitars are a Dillion 300SQ and a 80's Fernandes The Function Strat .

[@shanewalton8888]

"If you like broken headstocks buy what you want." lol classic

[@FilipeDiogo49]

Really appreciate all your videos and advice. I'm still inspired by Les Pauls but that's down to personal taste, I see great deals at pawn shops every week

[@cheebasbass-ment9673]

1980 G&L F 100...bought it for 300 bout 30 years ago...nothing else has ever come close for me...wouldn't sell for any amount...thanks Leo..brilliant guitar

[@shaunm1983]

I have lots of guitar but the one I always play is a Harley Benton TE or TL 90 i got new for £150

[@turcitox]

What i miss when i have a strato with a humbucker in the bridge position?

[@captainhowdy3104]

I also have preferred bolt on necks but I love some the old glue in epiphone explorers different climates they just hold. I love Scott’s logical thinking instead of nostalgia or some stubborn love a classic

[@tubebobwil]

Dude your are fantastic. And patient.

[@encounter50]

Hey Scott, what’s you opinion on Gibson going through financial troubles and selling off one of their factories to pay off some of their debt?

[@groovydjs]

I'm loving it personally. The company simply NEEDS to change hands again. Hopefully a MUSICIAN that ACTUALLY knows guitars and embraces new techniques will get it. The "Suits" will always drive these places into the ground.

[@encounter50]

Groovy Music Lessons I agree 100%. I wouldn’t be surprised if Fender ends up buying Gibson in the future. Imagine cherry sunburst Les Paul body shape with a bolt on Fender neck with a reversed headstock. I would call that a “Lesbocaster” hahaha.

[@Teller3448]

Scott, whats your opinion of Gibson's new adjustable brass nuts? Last time I was in a guitar store at least 20% of Gibson models were sporting the shiny thingamajigs.

[@groovydjs]

I actually told Gibson what to do to improve all of their guitars and they did 80% of it and THOSE became their "High Performance" models. The GREAT titanium nut with the ZERO fret. The dual split coil pickups on the majority of them. They FINALLY did the cutaway on the stupid neck heels. They kept the stupid tuner on the back of the headstock. Kept the stupid bridges and stupid headstock angle......PLUS they put them ALL out there with VERY sub par quality. So, with them FINALLY taking the SMART things and making them a reality.....they killed it all by putting all of those things on shittier made axes. So, they are 100000% getting what they deserve. FINALLY!

[@Teller3448]

Not much point in building a 'high performance' guitar if the headstock still snaps off when it keels over. I have a 1954 Epiphone Century that cost $145 when it was new. The cheapest electric Epiphone made...and yet they still had the good sense to include a walnut reinforcing strip right through the neck to prevent breakage.

[@kimthompson5871]

You’re very right , lately my go to is a 51 squier I paid $ 125 for .

[@roundpatty]

Great video Dr. You rock!!

[@EdDanaGuitar]

In the 80's I was hard core Peavey. My first was a 79 t-60. I still have it. Then I got an early 80's Milestone... still have it. Great guitars. I never had an issue and sounded just as good as the guys playing Gibson and Fenders.

[@Jompadk]

Scott Grove! Your the best! No bull keep it simple awesome advice! Keep it up! Cheers from Denmark!

[@arrakeen20]

U have some of the greatest advice Scott and I really appreciate all the videos u make. U are the fucking man!!!!

[@chrisamadeus4647]

Always honest advice and very funny. Great videos.

[@TomaisMac]

Why no volume or tone controls on the white guitar? I can see a reason for no tones, but no volume?

[@TomaisMac]

Groovy Music Lessons ah, ok that makes sense, thanks for that Scott, much appreciated!

[@Crunchifyable2]

Every guitar has its pros and cons of playing it. Les Paul's and teles are bulky when sitting. SGs are neck heavy and have the first few frets in an awkward angle from my left shoulder. Floyd's are hard to setup and still have tuning issues. I'm gonna put an EMG 81 in my telecaster. Love the thicker neck. I have a 7 string with a strat body and a tune out matic bridge. That's pretty close to perfect too and cost maybe $130. what I really think would be awesome is a 7/8ths size Les Paul with a thin body carved like a super strat

[@kuruyad]

Slimmer superstratty and ergonomic Les Paul? That exists, it's called the 90s version of the ESP Eclipse

[@LfunkeyA]

nothing is bulky when sitting. teles are comfy as all hell, pauls are a bit heavy sometimes and usually a bit small when sitting but you get used to them. try a hollowbody for that bulk sometime.

[@leenelson7318]

Great video Mr. Grove. I couldn't agree more. The Best guitar in the world is, simply the one that you really want to play. Keep up the good work educating people! Haters gonna hate, but some of us actually listen. Hope everything goes well at the Dr.. Take care man.

[@okiwatashi]

Well said Scott, you’re exactly right.

[@54macdog]

You're looking very well, Scott. Excellent news.

[@tasrex]

Hey guys, can anyone tell me what are the advantages of a bolt on neck over a neck thru the body guitar? Is it just the option to replace it if it brakes or there are other things?

[@groovydjs]

Every possible advantage goes to the bolt on necks. They have the MOST sustain.....neck thru has the LEAST. To add a shim is PRICELESS. You can have the neck removed in seconds and have your neck straightened out from being WARPED really quickly, where everything else is a MAJOR problem and VERY costly. Allows you to toss on a Graphite neck in seconds, which NEVER, EVER needs adjusting of any kind....EVER. Pull the neck off to refinish the body, to file fret edges, sand the finish off the back of the neck. Want to change from the 21 fret to 22, um...there you go. Want to change scale length.....there you go. Want to go baritone....there you go. You can do monster bends with a bold on.....all the way down a whole step on the low E without a trem system even installed....you would bust the neck off of any other style. If you want more, just shout.

[@tasrex]

Groovy Music Lessons thanks for the detailed answer mate! I've always seen the bolt on neck as a cheaper solution instead of a versatile one. You've changed my thought about that. And what do you have to say about direct bolt as seen on Ibanez vs the neck plate as the fenders, does it have much difference? Cheers!

[@kuruyad]

Yup adjustment, you can shim or shave to get your perfect action. Easier to mess with the frets, sand, refinish, shave and oil, etc too.

[@medphipps7190]

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[@medphipps7190]

Dr. Groovy .youre my hero. I wanna be just like u when i grow up. Im seventy

[@Wildman9]

Hi Scott,Being and older geezer myself,the Munchkins will wake up someday and thank you!Your right on with those comments!Hell back in the early sixties we were buying Teiscos at the swap meets for $10 a piece,do a set up and restring and sell em for $25 or 30 depending on pickups and style.Semi hollow or Solid body ,One pick ups or two!What's wrong with a little bit of making money.hahaha

[@krustybuzzard2477]

Great video scotty. I don't agree with everything you said but most of it has been NAILED

[@666docker]

I hear you !! I just sold my Gibson ' 59 for 500 $ . Thanks...

[@randybrandes8885]

You always crack me up, and you know your shit

[@byrontuttle3545]

Scott which state u in bro ?

[@rubenrosario4449]

Amen brother

[@hosoiarchives4858]

I always love Scott Grove

[@guitarded1524]

You are right about the 59. but they sound so great...

[@smokenhills907]

thanks

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

Scott. Thanks for telling the truth. If I ever build another LP type guitar, it will be a bolt on with a floyd rose, but I like floyds.

[@davidball5785]

Tone woods are the ingredient you want the most. You can adjust the rest to suit your playing style.

[@brettpope5962]

Good stuff man, love it!!

[@nazmoking3171]

Haha I expected a lecture on roller bridges and string trees and better if from Japan - I'm listening!

[@Ibaneddie76]

LOVE YOUR NO BS ATTITUDE SCOTT, BEEN A LONG TIME VIEWR OF YOUR CHANNEL. I'VE LEANED A LOT AND APPRECIATE THE INFO, THANKS.

[@Teller3448]

Has anybody ever tested the 'break angle' theory of sustain? This would be a good video...the string would have to be plucked with a machine for consistency while different bridge break angles were tested.

[@groovydjs]

Yeah, I did it and a few others did as well.......none of that crap made any difference.

[@orlock20]

Teller3448 Andertons did a video where they stumbled on a long sustaining note of a PRS SE and in future episodes, they could duplicate it in other PRS SEs. PRS SEs have much less angle than a Gibson guitar. Those two don't show off the sustain of the Gibson guitars even though they do a lot of Gibson videos.

[@owizard69]

Andertons=Cock Waffles

[@Teller3448]

I've searched and cant find any videos about it...so there's another opportunity for ya. Wouldn't be the first time Scott Grove sets off a firestorm of controversy on guitar forums worldwide!

[@jamessanders2164]

Scott, you and Jerald knows my favorite guitar of all times. I can't afford one, but non the less it's still my favorite. The Ibanez PS10 such a beautiful looking guitar. Black with the pearl inlay binding around the body. I saw they had a new one out but it's $899. Still too much for me to be able to get. By the way Scott, Don't change man. Being you is the best thing. I don't like when people try to act fake because of followers. When someone just is just being themselves that is the best and that is why I like you. Because you are being you and I have learned so much from your videos. If I was able to get some of those guitars that you've mentioned in the past I might have been able to sell them for a PS10 who knows. Just like those mics you said within the next 5 years they will probably be selling around $300 or more. I don't doubt that a single bit man. Other people might not give you credit on getting things popular or to sell better, But I will.

[@WickedFesterBand]

Scott, I have 4 Gibson Les Pauls, all lower end models (Studios, Specials, Tribute, ect... because I'm not crazy enough to pay that much for a guitar). I love them but to your point, they are not engineered the best and I have a lot of guitars that are more comfortable to play that stay in tune better and are sturdier as well. The fallacy of break angle and sustain. The only thing apt to break is the neck. lol I have to treat them with kid gloves where I can rock out with my Strats and not worry about them. The stats stay in tune better too as long as I leave the trem bar in the case. Then there is my Ibanez RG. Straight string pull, light, contoured bass wood body, bolt on neck, 24 frets with great access, a modern guitar. I get your point and totally agree, yet I love my Les Pauls ....... I guess I'm just guitarded. lol

[@metalmadness9760]

What about Jackson USA?

[@groovydjs]

What about them?

[@Sliuzko]

Thaks to your advice now i have Peavey t-40 bass (realy nice condition for 500$) and brend new Estaban Night Legasy with case and strap for 120$ with delivery to Europe, Ukraine! Love them a lot! And Polywebs everywhere)) You are my guru

[@alexjones2173]

SCOTT YOUR VIDEOS ROCK THANKS BRO

[@davidconnelly]

Update - The Peavey T-60s are now going for well over a thousand dollars!

[@rayross997]

Speaking the truth is not condescending, please don't ever lose your "groove" Scott. I always learn from your videos, thanks man.

[@THARN393]

if it feels good in your hands- and you like the looks of it... that's your guitar... you may want to set it up properly and replace pick ups- but you are right- I have les pauls- ive replaced all the hardware- I do like the way they look though.. it is a classic guitar. I do think that acoustic guitars are another story though...

[@sensettione2205]

Another Awesome video 👍🏼👍🏼

[@floorguy3]

always good tanks

[@fredchatham7035]

You're right. I have an early 80's fake Les Paul ordered from Sears catalog for $79.00. once made playable, has a sound like bothing else. Not good for everything, but has its place. I'm NOT impressed with names on a headstock. Maybe suggest those asking to buy a kit guitar to see what goes into building one. Find and play whatever makes them happy.

[@homersimpson453]

I’ve seen lots of your videos, you are a very honest man, who tells it like it is. People don’t want to hear that Les Pauls are overpriced POS, I still have my 1994 LP studio, which I worked a summer to buy. Took me years to fix my tuning issues, but it’s ten times better than the crap they sell now.

[@johnnycu]

the best guitar is the one you have in your hands to play !

[@GlobalTopGuns]

I was sure i thought i heard you say during an extensive review of your entire guitar collection that a Paul Reed Smith was the finest guitar ever made. Am I mistaken? Long time fan here.

[@Mimi-iq6rj]

Scott spot on. ^^

[@thevillainoutlaw3549]

I needed this guitar advice ,on this very day spooky

[@clark3830]

I agree with all you said here. And yes , trust us doctors but check us too.