The Best QUALITY Affordable Electric Guitars for Beginners

[@yankeepeters2270]

Great choices for beginners. The quality for the money is spot on. In the 60’s I started out with a Vox electric. Calling it a piece of crap is an insult to crap.

[@intheblues]

😳🤣 haha that last line is hilarious lol.

[@benhayward4823]

@intheblues where in Australia r u from I’m from nsw

[@intheblues]

Whoa! 1100 Likes! Thanks, everyone! 🏆 This video took a while and it includes sound samples and examples within the video. I just found out only 25% of the views come from subscribers! Let's get it to 30%! 🔔Let me know what your pick is for the best beginner electric guitar in the comments. Links in the description! 😎🎸Guitar links below! ►Squier Classic Vibe - imp.i114863.net/nrjex ►Yamaha Pacifica - imp.i114863.net/dN3qQ ►Epiphone 335 - imp.i114863.net/N1oYO ►Epiphone 339 - imp.i114863.net/MGoYP ►ESP Guitars - imp.i114863.net/LAoya ►Harley Benton Guitars - bit.ly/2z5fNc0 ►Artist Guitars LP - alnk.to/5ua3aE4 ►SX Guitars - www.sx-guitar.com/ (affiliate links)

[@everennui1]

I always seem to overlook Yahmaha guitars, but I've played a few of them and they are actually very nice. I actually have a pretty inexpensive Yahmaha bass and I like it better than my slightly more expensive Peavy bass. Great picks! I think anyone new to guitar wouldn't be held back by any of them. I see Steam on your Desktop. What games do you play?

[@chopper4484]

Yamaha Pacifica was my beginner guitar, swapped it this year to SSS Texas Specials(on your recommendation) and it sounds great and neck still feels amazing. The Gretsch looks great I was considering a double cut version but local shop never had any stock all year. Gave up waiting and ended up with Epiphone Modern SG which is a great high quality guitar but it's hefty weight wise. I bought my son a Squier mini (he's 4) it's a little heavy but with a well padded strap he can play it, it's not a toy and the neck pick up sounds sweet.

[@intheblues]

@@tomasotreasaigh111 If you sit on your arse and play at home then it won't bother you but trying to do 3-4 hours standing gig with an overly heavy guitar is not a lot of fun :)

[@intheblues]

@@tomasotreasaigh111 Again, if you sit down and play all of the time it doesn't make any difference. The more comfortable a guitar is, the better it is for most people, especially gigging musicians.

[@opossumstudios907]

Yeah, I have a CV 50s tele. Freaking love it, the finish is great for a squier, the neck, while not satin finished, the skunk stripe looks great, it always stays in tune, and the pickups sound great. Obviously not fender level but still the best bang for your buck out there!

[@alkeegan9915]

I bought the artist les paul 6 months ago and I swear it holds its own against my Les Paul Studio. The coil splits on them are tonally distinct and they are a steal at the price.

[@calbrockocat8728]

I am a lefty beginner. My first is a 1986 Hondo HL737RS Les Paul. Next, I couldn't stop myself from a great deal on a 1994 Epiphone Heritage Cherry Sunburst Les Paul. Love them both. I really enjoy these videos.

[@mikeblue385]

i bought a harley benton fusion T. marked b-stock. $273 =shipping. i took it out of the box and tuned it (almost in tune already), played a little and then took it to rehearsal. 2 days later i used it on a gig. i still haven't done anything to it. i'm impressed. 45 years of playing many guitars, this one is a winner.

[@guitarocd9984]

When I was a kid the affordable guitars were almost unplayable. They were basically Christmas gifts but that's all we could afford. But we had fun and made noise with them. I don't think they make a bad guitar nowadays.

[@glenkepic3208]

You're right of course but i had one from the late '60s, An Audition (Teisco) Jazz-alike, bought from my best friend for $12.00 in late '72 when i started playing for keeps (had acoustics around, never got anywhere). Wasn't easy to play but great to learn on. Gold Foils and yes i sold it back to him for the same price when i got a Harmony Rocket II a couple of years later. Bakers dozen here and i still I miss both.

[@guitarocd9984]

My first guitar was in 1966 it was a domino Californian. With a silvertone amp. I don't think we ever set the guitars up we didn't know how. I thought the truss rod raised and lowered the strings. I know my fingers hurt. I found pictures of the band it looks really cool with all the cheap guitars and silvertone amps. We used to play "Gloria" 24/7. Then I went into the military. In the seventies I just drank. I didn't play much. My father sold all my stuff when I was in the military. My first real guitar was in 1980 when I got married and took a $400 loan and I bought a Westbury amp and a Gibson "the SG."

[@guitarocd9984]

And then I got the gear Jones. I don't even want to know how much money I wasted. But it kept me sober.😁

[@glenkepic3208]

@@guitarocd9984 Wow,,,crazy great story. Glad you got on the horse again,,,been there... My next guitar was a '64 SG Standard. $150 in '75 with a wrongly reset (flat) neck. Shoulda fixed it. '76 buy a '75 Strat, SB, MN like new. Great but would get slippery at jams. Met a nice gal in '77 and on my own at 20.Traded the Strat for a total POS LP Custom Copy and $40.00 (some history with the shop). I was courting. Still in love. Moved to an apt so really couldn't jam and sold everything, Great little Magnatone amp Big Muff,,,, '81, move to a bigger place. Neighbor played. Borrowed a guitar from him and an amp from a friend. He'd just bought a Westbury :) Even after the time passed, i plowed thru Yesterday And Today tunes. Next thing my wife greenlights a Aria CS250 and the amp i borrowed, a Moon 45 (later given back when i bought a Mace, '82). the rest is history. Inspired by this, played a guitar she gave me nearly 10 years ago, Vista Series Squire JagMaster. I love this offset.

[@johnhendricks8140]

So true, todays lower end guitars play very well.

[@meesund]

Shane - I am a 45 years old adult beginner. Based on your previous reviews I settled for a PAC 112J but the store in Reverb sent me an 112V instead for the price of J :). I love the Pacifica and look forward to my years of learning and practice. I am also getting Katana Mini amp based on your review. Great channel and subbed. Thank you.

[@thetexaswarrior9847]

112v is better then the 112j from what I hear

[@meesund]

@@thetexaswarrior9847 yes, I love my 112V.

[@Musilesson]

Just this past Friday, I advised one of my students on purchasing a new guitar and a couple of your choices made it onto the list. Great picks, Shane!

[@ces69]

Totally agree with you on the Artist Guitars LP59, I’ve had 2 Gibson Les Pauls in the past and its tone and playability is right up there with them, in fact it actually sounds a little rockier! Amazing guitar at ANY price!

[@ronr2445]

I own the ESP LTD 256 and it plays like a dream !

[@istvandejesus]

My first guitar and my favorite because it was my first serious guitar is a Squier Classic Vibe 50's Telecaster. Stock, is a "working horse" guitar. I've moded mine like crazy. But still returned to that old twang that I love about this guitars.

[@TheCommonSenseProfessor]

I just started with a HB ST-62. Man o man for $150 you just can’t beat it.

[@gregb6387]

I got my SX strat from cash converts for $95.00 changed the strings and never looked back.

[@USMCCGAGNG]

I like the idea of buying a good guitar right out the gate. Keeping your first guitar is important, i think.

[@sunnytaufiq07]

To my options Squier Telecaster Yamaha Pacifica Jackson JS12

[@jamalabdul2009]

All of these brands of would be a great buy for a beginner! I really think that the Yamaha Pacifica is one of the most versatile and best value of this list! I’ve never played or owned a Pacifica but watching and hearing this guitar has got me interested!🎸🎸👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@themog4911]

Yamaha make excellent guitars. I bought a Yamaha RGX in the 90's. Plays and feels fantastic, sounds really good too. Got a hardcase included in the price, still going strong today :)

[@artamussumatra6286]

The Pacifica line used to be much bigger back in the ‘90s, they had several very attractive, and great playing/sounding variations of Strat, and Tele designs. They had a gorgeous T type, in cherry sunburst with a pearl pickguard, that I always regretted not buying, haven’t seen a used one pop up since they discontinued it. I have a ‘90s Yammy fretless Bass, and I love it, they make top quality gear for sure!

[@garrettmundy4914]

Great stuff. I recently bought an Artist Cherry 58 after watching your review several times. It's a flawless guitar. Or it was until I dropped it on concrete. Reckon I'm gonna get one of those SX strats this week as well.

[@thejoshbtv]

One caveat for the Classic Vibe 60s Strat. Make sure you get an older one, the one with the tortoise shell pickguard. They changed the pickups in the newer versions and they do not sound the same at all. They are far more sterile and unappealing compared to the first iterations of the CVs.

[@intheblues]

Thanks for the update! The one I played in the clip I posted was from last year and it was still pretty good but I haven't tried the most recent one.

[@hlcotten6587]

What year models would that flow in? I have heard superb things about the early models. What type of pickups were in them? Thanks for the information ?

[@thejoshbtv]

@@hlcotten6587 I do not know the exact model years. I believe the CV models were just changed for the 2020 model year. I do not know exactly what the pickups were versus what they are now, but there is a distinct difference from the first model compared to the current model. There is a lack of warmth that the originals had. The first run of CV 60s Strats were only available in 3 tone sunburst with a tortoise shell pick guard. The new model offers the 3 tone but with a white pick guard and they also added the lake placid blue color with a white pick guard. So unless someone has changed the pick guard, that can be your identifier of the different models. I had a 2017 and it was great. I think anything prior to 2020 should all be the same. You should research the year that the new ones were introduced, but I'm pretty sure its 2020.

[@thejoshbtv]

@@intheblues Yeah I would just say skip the new one if you liked the original ones. Unless you like Lake Placid Blue, there's no reason to get the newer model when you can find the older ones all over the place.

[@CujoDeSockpuppet]

I have one made in 2016. I have had zero reason to mod it at all. I thought this was a steal at 350 new. I’m still right.

[@ActuarialAnalytics]

I've been playing for a while now, but this is a great overview. Saving it for in case friends want to get into the hobby. And right in time for Christmas...

[@johncollins5552]

The squier bullet Mustang is a great beginners 🎸, just spend 10 minutes to add Grover tuners and you can rock anywhere. Great video.

[@STEVE24BUS]

Over my guitar playing life I've had them all. Top of the range Gibsons and Fenders. As I've got older I've realised I was buying a name. Over the past couple of years I've gone 'down market', and I love it. Some of the best guitars I have are in the lower end of the mid price range, mainly Epiphones, before you part with £2,000+ for the name, play them side by side through the same amp, you'll be surprised that 10x the price doesn't get you 10 times the guitar. I should know, been there many times.

[@stephanpayne1841]

I scored a SX vtg tele mountain ash on the Rondo guitar site. The guitar is built like a tank. If Keith Richatds had clocked the stage jumper with an SX tele he be doing 20 to life in the iron bar motel. Rondo is also an Agile dealer. The owner is responsive and available to discuss his products and has dealt with me in a straight forward manner. I do wish that Agile would return to some more traditional guitar shapes though. The headless outer space styles are not my cup of meat.

[@F1Spaxe]

I think you should’ve included the Ibanez GRX70QA it’s a very nice electric guitar at $199. For the price and quality, it’s an awesome guitar.

[@Mr.D34]

These are great times for beginners. Actually not just for them for all the players. Companies like Joyo, Caline are making great pedals. Also you have more access to boutique builders that don't live around you as well. I recently bought a SviSound mosfet fuzz that i saw in one of your old videos. Mike, the builder is Bulgaria, i'm in Canada and you're in Australia Shane, what a connection 🙂 that was just impossible like 15 years ago. I think I bought my first electric guitar 16-17 years ago. It was a brand called "GK" cost me someting like 300$ the pickup were much worse than you can find at a guitar at half price today and the neck felt like a saw 🙂 imagine the guitars that you can find at that price today as a beginners guitar

[@jimmyjames2022]

I read in various forums that the recent Squier CV are not up to past ones for quality, but the Fender Players are now at the sweet spot for price value. (New camera is great!)

[@johnwillard6198]

So glad to see that HB & the Gretsch included ❤️ I have a HB35bk and a 2655t stained walnut , love both ❤️ also your channel is super . Thanks Shane

[@groovymoon]

A well cared for used PRS SE 24. Just be prepared to possibly have to change the nut and do a setup

[@skintslots]

Been playing about a year and have a few acoustics and had and sold a Gibson SG due to it not quite being comfortable enough for me personally.Recently bought an Epiphone electro acoustic and it has made me realise how much I hate narrow necks,which Epiphone seem to have. My second hand fender squier acoustic is much more confortable to play but the body is too big. The point I'm making is that fretboard size or width,fretboard shape,body size etc, all become more important than price which you have hinted at in this video. I have a little 3/4 sized Yamaha and I like it and its made me take a look at the Yamaha Revstar which I thought might make the list given its similar in price range to the Gretsch.

[@pawewicher2112]

I think that the 'classic' LP is my least favorite style of guitar in terms of looks but Gretsch on the other hand is so beautiful

[@danfango1333]

Shane put me onto the Harley Benton Cst 24t. Everything he says is true. Look and play great. Small hardware upgrades worth doing 🌴

[@oklive4021]

Same here I have the Humbucker and the P90 version - floated the trem and added Lockingtuners and they are two of my best guitars

[@stu-j]

I love a heavy guitar cos I'm strange 🤣 and a lefty! I love that gretsch and them filtertron pickups sound absolutely stunning! The older classic vibe guitars are rising in price so much in the UK and are priced about the same as a Mex made fenders

[@johnhendricks8140]

My first electric guitar was a champagne red tele I think I paid $150 for it but it never stayed in tune ended up upgrading to Mexican strat Ive never stop playing it. I love epiphone 335, Michael Kellys are great begining guitars.

[@carlfrei2419]

I recently purchased the Gretsch Streamliner Junior Jet 2210 in gunmetal @ $ 299.99 this is one amazing instrument (I got mine new for $250) perfect right out of the box I wouldn't change a thing.

[@doogledog1740]

A very useful round-up, Shane. I have a couple you've shown and the others, particularly the Gretsch and ESP LTD LP styles, appeal to me. I've been on the fence about an LTD EC-256 for a couple of years :-) Thanks.

[@OM-et4qj]

Started on a yamaha pack and then an ibanez rg420eg. I think the ibanez rg421 is a great beginner guitar for those who like metal music in general..

[@jimmyjimmy951]

Nice list and own or owed all but the Gretchen. Got to check that one out. Camera quality looks pretty slick and a long way off the early grainy videos in your vault. Nice work...👍🇦🇺

[@lfarrolas]

Thanks a lot for the videos, guys - no bs straightforward reviews and advice. Great work, thanks again.

[@jamesmarchetti3286]

I think the Yamaha Pacifica 612 is a really good guitar. Especially after seeing a lot of reviews. I think the Eastman 59 are totally awesome for Tone! I also was totally impressed with the Lollar Humbuckers which I might get to upgrade my Epiphone Les Paul and my ESP ec256 (FM).

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

Great video, Shane. Thank you. I consider myself an advanced guitarist. One of my gigging guitars is a Squier Bullet hard tail Strat. I just added a rails humbucker in the bridge and wired the middle tone pot to go to the bridge pickup so smooth out the bridge pickup tone. I love the guitar very much. Lightweight. And for someone like me with arthritis in my left shoulder it’s so comfortable. There were no sharp fret ends and the stock tuners keep the guitar in tune.

[@troyspencer712]

great list. This price point for guitars is where I live. 500 to 750. Have a cv tele and an high end epi LP. Looking for a strat now, the G&L legacy might be it, surprised the Indo made G&Ls didnr get a mention. peace and the video quality is top shelf.

[@loadiam]

I have the Classic Vibe Tele in Sunburst and a Epiphone Dot in Cherry, both fantastic guitars.

[@brianstrawser5695]

I love your list. It covers just about every need.

[@Barbarapape]

You have made some great choices, i totaly agree with the Squire Classic Vibe and Yamaha Pacifica 112V. The Harley Benton's may not be a good idea for a beginner unless you have a friend that can set it up for you and upgrade the tuners, pots and pickups. The important point for any beginners guitar is that it is easy to play or you will not put in the all important practice. Buy the best you can afford, cheap starter guitars as best avoided.

[@ces69]

Totally disagree with you on the Harley Benton’s! I’ve had 3 and still have 2 of them! And although I have now done some upgrades to put the guitars in the “next” league up, none of them were essential with all of them playing great from the start! I actually had to do a lot more to my Epiphone Les Paul junior upon first acquiring than any of the Harley Benton’s! So anyone considering a Harley Benton, don’t be put off, buy with confidence! If you are in Europe their return policy is excellent if there should be any defects! From what I hear, not so good if you live further afield!

[@thetattedpharmacist3215]

I own an electromatic jet, limited edition in candy apple red, with gold hardware and a bigsby. Thing is effing fantastic. I may be biased as I am an old rockabilly kid at heart but I friggin love my gretsch!!

[@MustafaBaabad]

EART is worth to be seen. Cheers from Indonesia.

[@brucelittle3958]

Great video and very helpful for us cheapies! Thanks!

[@petersuddath6477]

Excellent video Shane!!! Very good info!

[@thiagoborsari7364]

I would go for Harley Bentons. In my opinion better than Squiers in every single detail. Wish they were around when I started playing for many years ago.

[@dragan4658]

I like my Pacifica 012, gr8 guitar for the money. I also think the ESP ltd te 200 and esp ltd SN 200 are good beginner guitars, which I have both of. Thanks for sharing Shane!

[@butterflysrage]

One thing I'd love to see as an aside to these "best guitars for beginners" videos is a "what to look for in your first guitar when you know nothing about guitars" guide. I mean, if my local music shop doesn't have *these exact models*, how can I recognize what's a good sidegrade to get instead without getting hustled?

[@brettboston463]

Camera is a plus from me, a good step up, cheers

[@heavybrett-al4082]

I used to have an SX swamp ash tele,and installed some tone rider pickups in it,man I still regret selling it,it was very cool.

[@tdunster2011]

Good list. Schecter's import line are worth a look for beginners.

[@rickhill6277]

Love the Gretsch, I have one and Love it! ESP use to make a Lefty Version of the worn Tele although don’t know if the still do. Nice Vid Shane, please keep up the Good Work man! LOVE your Channel! Have a Great Day and Stay Safe! Cheers from Ohio US!!

[@iamamish]

These days I'd like to see a video titled, "Compelling reasons to spend more than $600 on a new guitar". I'm guessing it would be a very short video. I really like the list, and own a few of these.

[@mikemcginnis1419]

Love your videos. Thanks Shane

[@immanuelkantholz9033]

What almost everybody underestimates as possible joykiller is the nut. If the nut isn't good, it's next to impossible to setup the guitar properly thus spoiling the playability significantly.

[@ravenslaves]

If we're brutally honest with ourselves...which can be difficult after spending thousands on gear.... some of our "Top Tier" gear...isn't all that. I can't remember the last time I played an off the shelf American made Fender or Gibson that was really worth what they were selling for. Expensive decals, maybe, but that was about it. Some of these new, inexpensive, guitars could hold their own against any off the shelf major brands. With some minor work, some could even surpass their obscenely expensive counterparts. Thanks for the video. I hope it helps inspire beginners and not-so-beginners alike, to expand their musical horizon.

[@Dashabone]

love the guitar solo played on the Artist at around the 6:30 min mark, then had to watch the original video uninterrupted

[@glenkepic3208]

Great Vid !!! Just in time for Christmas shopping :) Btw, loved your live vid early on with the Tele. Screamed !!!

[@CujoDeSockpuppet]

Have the 60’s classic vibe strat and it’s a great pick. My telecaster is a Thinline with a Gibson scale neck. Both are excellent calls for beginners.

[@scottgeyer684]

Another new brand (at least to me) for a decent, playable starter guitar is Glarry. They make a strat style, usually for around $100 (US).

[@stephanematis]

New camera worked great. Good list. Bad for GAS. ;)

[@TheHayruss]

I really like the Gretsch G5222 double jet. Awesome sounding feels great easy to play, one issue is the sticky gloss neck. Some people like it like that, I prefer a satin neck.

[@Cookie4yabro]

I still can’t believe the tones I get out of the Harley Benton TE-52...not bad considering it was only $125 a few years ago....I think they raised the price a tad bit but I think it’s still under $200 which is a steal.

[@jimsquire-chestnuts8381]

Epiphone Wildkat has a master volume like the Gretsch

[@RussInCanada]

The SX headstock looks like the Washburn Nuno line.

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Great video mate! As always! How about the best intermediate guitars? Also, can you please do a video on Schecter guitars? I think Schecter is one of the most underrated guitars, for 1/2 the price of Gibsons.

[@lincolnjohnson6511]

It’s amazing the quality consumers can get these day!

[@jjulch]

Schecter has some cool stuff these days too..

[@nesta8518]

No one mentions Cort in these videos. I have a CR150 and it is the best LP copy I’ve ever played. Beautiful guitar. They make awesome acoustics too. The CR series are much Better than the epiphone or Harley Benton humbucker guitars! Give them a go mate!

[@Axess-sv8nq]

I have to laugh when I see people say: 'This is a beginner guitar' like that's the only people who would use them. The existence of Jack Pearson (Allman Brothers) playing Squiers off the shelf (with a full setup, obviously), and many other people - including Jimmy Page - playing budget instruments in famous bands destroys the claim of the 'beginner' instrument. Sure, if one is talking affordability, yes. But, MANY professionals play these 'beginner' instruments - and do so on a regular basis. I'm NOT referring to Shane here. I'm referring to others who dump on 'beginner' instruments because of their bloated egos.

[@jonathanhandsmusic]

I agree with you completely. I've played since the mid sixties, and according to my fortunes, I have had expensive guitars and budget guitars. Through it all, I have found that it was me, not the guitars, that made the music sound good, or bad. One of the best guitars I have is also the cheapest. Anyway I think it's mostly a matter of what you can afford.

[@Axess-sv8nq]

@@jonathanhandsmusic Yeah, I've had the same experiences. My favorite Les Paul I'd owned while gigging was my Cort. I was young and foolish. So, I traded it away for something different. My favorite Strat-type was my Squier II HSS Strat. It was awesome! I've played Gibsons and Fenders (and owned them) in my career. But, the ones that performed great all-around were the copies and budget models!

[@heitornolla]

This video is perfect. It's exactly what I needed. What is your opinion on the Strats by Artist? I've seen you doing a video on Teles, LPs, the Cherry, but not the Strat

[@intheblues]

I haven't tried their Strats mate, but I'll see what I can do.

[@joolz666]

I've got the basic strat (humbucker, two single pick ups) by Artist Guitars and am finding it great, though please bear in mind I'm not an expert. The tone is fine and quite variable, and I've found the guitar stays in tune well. Their customer service is top notch too.

[@SomeReallyUniqueName]

While still at a level where I have to build up skill before looking into non-budget (250+) guitars the Gretch is in the lead atm. Abdoluely beautiful and from the reviews they seem to be awesome. Up until then I am sticking with HBs.

[@wfm210]

Great Video Shane, looking for a guitar as gift for my son, thinking of going with the Gretsch. Your review of the G5230 was outstanding.

[@intheblues]

Thanks, Bill. That guitar is haunting my days! haha.

[@TucsonBillD]

Just buy it, Shane... we all know you want it, and Christmas is coming.

[@TheRycooder]

Great Video as usal...ALWAYS look forward. Any chance you could review the Yamaha Revstar 502T and the Schecter PT Special...Thank you!

[@shanewalton8888]

I just ordered a lefty Classic vibe, but it's in a special lefty order that won't be done until the end of 2021.

[@intheblues]

That's a long way away lol, but cool stuff. :)

[@byronofcalgary6985]

avoid Squier "Strat" logo inc MIJ - buy Squier "Stratocaster" logo = avoid affinity + Bullet avoid Epiphone 2 knob SG + LP etc - buy Epi 4 knob versions - maybe set neck ? Ibanez RG series etc are fair at model # = $$ . ie an RG 350 for $350 - over is steep or rare under is a deal or a steal or a beater... +/- for trem . g'day y'all

[@jameskonerman9575]

I agree the Harley Benton cst-24 it is an amazing guitar unbelievable for the price

[@revevsetcandwhatnot8484]

I absolutely love my 339.

[@phillipholt6005]

Shane how are you doing down under! I just started seeing your videos a few months ago! Liked and subscribed!

[@shanewalton8888]

I debated buying the Harley Benton, but I decided against it when you mentioned it was on the heavy side.

[@intheblues]

They do weigh a bit but they are still great value. :)

[@juniorsguitarranch6368]

If you like the SX try Agile, same company just better quality. My Agile is 9 years old and still plays and sounds excellent.

[@Musicology1975]

Nr 1 Squire Classics Vibe👍

[@fabiorolim42]

Great list

[@artamussumatra6286]

The LTD EC-256 is a super sweet Axe! I was about to plunk down a hefty chunk’o change on a Gibson Les Paul Studio, when the 256 caught my eye - yea, it won me over, sorry Mark Agnesi.....😉

[@CujoDeSockpuppet]

Have one of these with the extra jumbos. It’s my favorite practice guitar because the frets teach and remind you to not press down too hard.

[@BackpackingAdventures]

Before watching the video I listed out what brands and models I thought I’d see, and what I wouldn’t. As expected, Vintage (Trev Wilkinson) wasn’t included. You should expose yourself to them, by far and above the best of the list.

[@crabbtrixexp]

it would be so easy to sand the point off that sx headstock, and it would make it look really cool imo, but if it sounds good at that price point, i'm really not bothered about a small gripe like that anyway.

[@artamussumatra6286]

I think the SXheadstock looks better than most knockoffs, and I like the tinted gloss much better than the pale straight off the sander look a lot of the copies have.r

[@KD-cj3ji]

Its for balance..... No just kidding

[@crabbtrixexp]

If John Mayer played one people would probably go mad for it, point is a tiny piece of wood on the end is really inconsequential to tone, which is the most important thing. If people are bothered that much by the look, or brand name they should be parading the catwalk like a vain supermodel. Ask yourself this people who manage to express themselves through music so brilliantly and inspire us with a great riff or solo, at the point where they write something inspiring and are channelling something etherically beautiful and timeless are they at that very point thinking about how good they look with their fender strat and marshal stack? , of course they aren’t because to be in a place of musical genius that kind of thinking is irrelevant and inhibitory to the creative process.

[@TheGhostGuitars]

I had an old Yamaha EGV-112 that probably was the precursor to the Pacifica. Loved it but it was stolen. Maybe I'll get a Pacifica this time.

[@ryanburr8419]

Thanks Shane for another great video. I feel pretty good about the second hand Yamaha Pacifica 112J that I bought last week to learn on. But I wouldn't say I'm enjoying it quite yet as my fingers are crying for mercy every time I pick it up. (>。

[@EuroBoj1]

I want to learn asap and to see a lefty is amazing to me i really don't see many at all

[@gustafrasmusson6500]

My first guitar was a Green Super Strat I still have it.

[@adrianfernandezllaneza9695]

hi there Shane. First of all congratz for your wonderful videos. They are very helpful and inspirational at least for an absolutely leffty beginner as me. I' ve been practising for 6 months with my accoustic guitar and now I want to buy an electric one. I have a limited budget of 500 euros and after checking your videos and comparing specs I'm very undecided between an Epiphone SG Standard and a Squier CV strat. In case I'll buy the Strat I would like to ask you which one would you recommend me the CV 60's or the CV 70's ( HSS)? Thank you very much for your attention. Warmest regards from Northern Spain.

[@daikokufuto8400]

My personal favorite guitar I own is my esp st-203 in worn tobacco sunburst thing plays amazing for sub 400 us and it even beats some of my 2 thousand dollar guitars (got mine for 350 at a local guitar shop)

[@DMSProduktions]

Nice choice! I have an Artist LP on the way! Cheers!

[@ces69]

Your going to love it! I’ve done a few cosmetic upgrades to mine. I used a 10mm square file and put a “V” in the headstock and then painted it with a few coats of red translucent nail varnish! Replaced the nut around the selector switch with a knurled one and the “Rhythm Treble” poker chip with a more authentic one with gold script. Added pointers to the vol & tone controls. Put “Les Paul Model” logo on headstock and added a pick guard! (All from eBay) Although I have a set of used Seymour Duncan 59’s I’m NOT putting them in as the Bullbucker’s are so good! A great guitar that now looks exactly how I want it!

[@DMSProduktions]

@@ces69 GREAT to hear that! I got see a customer's one the other day, one of the ESP EC style ones. It was a few years old, but it was a substantially built guitar! Did not feel flimsy or cheap in the hand!

[@ces69]

@@DMSProduktions The current ones are very “authentic” in body shape too which is one of the things that first attracted me, unlike the current Harley Benton’s which appears to have caved to pressure from Gibson! But the best part is the Bullbucker pickups, they have that bright tone likened to a Tele on steroids, they are truly outstanding in a guitar of this price plus when did you ever see binding with fret nibs on a sub £1000 guitar! I am more than pleased with mine! I want the Goldtop P90 version now! Lol

[@DMSProduktions]

@@ces69 Cool! I had been informed, my axe will be shipped on the 3rd of Dec, after a container hold up! Cheers!

[@ces69]

@@DMSProduktions Will be with you soon! When it arrives , would love to hear what you think of it!

[@tatialo37]

I have an sx taurus tele ash body and it's super light compared to my Squier bullet tele!

[@eazyrider6122]

I have a number of guitars i love the SX stratocaster copy headstock and all, I think it looks better like a soring eagle in a way. The sound is great. The fretboard edges need a spruce up but thats not a big thing there ok. I see good reviews on Artist Guitars and they look great. My high end guitar is a Gibson 1999 ebony SG special. I wont touch a Les Paul cause of their reputation with the headstock breaking weakness.

[@robertclarkguitar]

I love mine still!!! 60 Cv!!

[@Aloysius1966]

I just bough the Artist Stealth LP6 based on this video recommendation. I'll report back once I get it. Used the affiliate link ;-)