The Battle of the Century, New Leo Jaymz Guitars! Is the Deluxe Monsoon the Best?

[@RobertSharp-rp8fe]

You're sounding greater than ever Richard! Beautiful guitars.

[@jasonalmgren3050]

😂 the shred off portion was funny. I got my matte black third gen and I really like it. Unfortunately, the toggle switch was broken during shipping and I didn't get a response from Leo Jaymes about it and was only able to get a $10 voucher from Amazon to buy another switch as long as they're the seller and guess what they don't have. A matching switch . Frustrating. Anyway. I'm going to buy a new switch either way and fix it. Like I said though, the Monsoon is a badass ax. I'm normally a Floyd guy, but having some hardtail guitars is fun too.

[@deevoetee]

Just ordered the deluxe in red Wednesday arrival I ll chime in on the live cast thanks for the demo✌️

[@fatimapalacios2292]

So is it good?

[@MartinBlasick]

You give a new meaning to the phrase “toe jam”. I’ll be reviewing my black third generation Monsoon within a week. I’m already playing it all the time.

[@thebaldshredder]

Toe jam 😅

[@rickbrunet2559]

Beautiful guitars! Awesome playing as always! U rock sir

[@retropuffer2986]

Wow! Both look awesome and the price for what you get is amazing!

[@marlan3rd]

Very thorough evaluation. I have a 3rd generation Monsoon and you answered the question regarding the difference between the two so I guess the deluxe gig bag and the finish would be the big difference between the two. Well done.

[@thebaldshredder]

Binding on the neck is the biggest difference for me.

[@windslipper]

Nice Jammin, Richard!!! Thank You

[@kernelkorn6545]

Awesome looking guitars. Great video B.S.

[@Zombie_13x33]

you even got the color i like! nice man, hope you like it. i want to get one of there shredder style someday. i gotta get all the kits first tho lol. great playing as always man!

[@LesterMitchell]

Love it dude! The deluxe looked amazing! 👋

[@thebaldshredder]

It was!

[@davidkastin4240]

The red/black one with that gig bag is a winner.

[@BackWoodsBillyCraftBeerReviews]

Love the resin look ... Awesome 👍😎 Guitar 🎸🎵🎶🎶🎶

[@Droops24]

Loved the shred-off Richard!; thanks for featuring both guitars in one video. I'm giving Leo a second chance after being disappointed with the QC on my 2nd gen Monsoon (in flat black). I just couldn't resist the Deluxe Red after you showed teasers on the live stream a while back. Now that it's out and seeing with better features and killer gig bag; I had to have it. I see Leo is listening to feedback; especially the sliding truss rod cover, SS frets, and locking 21:1 tuners. I love the smoked chrome hardware too; what a looker! and I already love the sound of the Alnico V pups in these:)

[@thebaldshredder]

I hope you get a good one! Thanks for watching.

[@MashaT22]

You shredded your toenails off! Now I know how to save time on my grooming and get more guitar crammed into my day, lol. Leo keeps making his guitars better and better while keeping the prices in check. What more can people ask for?! I’d love to see some of the non-shredder models get great upgrades like these too! I am a fan of binding, but I can see where fast players may not like it. I’m actually surprised that the binding was put on the non-Deluxe model. You’d think it have been the other way around.

[@johnsurreal]

Dueling banjos! Very cool shred as usual Richard, keep it up!

[@Jermthemusician]

I love watching your videos Richard! I'm about to get a buddy of mine a blue Monsoon for his first guitar 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@thebaldshredder]

@@Jermthemusician thanks. Hope he likes it.

[@Jermthemusician]

@thebaldshredder i think he will for sure, we were at GC the other day and he was like "I'm afraid to pick up something I can't afford", then proceeds to pick up a Steve Vai guitar without knowing it was 1500 bucks 🤣🤣🤣 he really loves the blue one and I plan to set it up for him 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@stephenmccain-wx2jy]

Just bought the deluxe hurricane in purple! Have a first gen monsoon! Love the crazy finish! Have a Tempest with the burl finish and love it!

[@newmexicosaint]

It’s been cool to watch Leo Jaymz grow as a brand. I cannot think of another young brand that has worked harder to improve models than them. ✅Locking 21:1 tuners ✅roasted maple neck ✅jumbo stainless frets ✅improved neck design ✅Multiple finish options ✅Strap locks ✅deluxe gig bag (legit guitar storage The only thing left in my radar is to start using bone/Tusq nuts The tuning buttons are too big tho. Smaller head would be perfect. Tried to swap them. The shank is odd sized and doesn’t interchange with other button heads. Great job Leo Jaymz and Richard for a great comparison.

[@thebaldshredder]

The Deluxe has a bone nut.

[@davidmultimedia2024]

@@thebaldshredder So the regular Monsoon (3rd gen) still has a regular cheap plastic nut and not some sort of graphite one like Graphtech TUSQ? That would be an instant replacement for me. I never quite understood manufacturers cheaping out on the nut.. it’s so important! Why not selling it 10$ more and use a good nut material, if they are really aiming at making a really good affordable guitar? No matter the price of the guitar, we’re talking about 10-15$ for TUSQ or bone, and that’s the price we pay for it (manufacturers would get them for so much less).

[@wasteddude9387]

Hey that red monsoon looks super cherry, bro. That's another keeper, dude. For sure. I like the no binding too.

[@ZonksHouse]

The deluxe models look incredible ! They look so fun to play.. need one !

[@shawnschwaab7911]

Dangit Richard! I bought the version 1 or your recommendation, now I want the new version!!@ Ugh, Leo Jaymz killing me here LOL! Great shredding!

[@Jackie_Rosewood]

Awesome looking guitars!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🎸🎸👍🏻👍🏻

[@AnnoyingCritic-is7rp]

Even the back one looks pretty sick.

[@SonicVR12]

Beautiful guitars

[@WarlockCore]

lol your vids crack me up, actually like the hurricane better fret marhers are nicer as well, just my preference

[@theoriginaltylerdurden]

Great video as always Richard. Can't go wrong either way. Wonder if the other wall off camera has 15 gig-bags hanging on hooks? 😆

[@thebaldshredder]

Good question!

[@studowling]

Playing with your feet made me chuckle lol.

[@ethanlowden3657]

Nice video brother !

[@johndonald7608]

Wish I could get one of these in the UK

[@Myrrhkuri]

Thats cool I like the red and black color scheme...also like that crazy abstract colored one....they should do this kinda finish on something with a more wild body shape ..

[@BunkMasterFlex77]

Tone knob? We don't need no stinkin' tone knob!

[@thebaldshredder]

@@BunkMasterFlex77 I certainly don't

[@wallyinthebox1]

I do not install tone pots on my rebuilds wide open all the way. Rock on❤

[@jjdmp3]

Those were some serious toe tapping licks.

[@thebaldshredder]

@@jjdmp3 indeed

[@Stratisfied22]

I wish they would make a 22 fret Monsoon.

[@Thrashpotato]

Dude, I have so much to catch up on, just getting back, I'll probably be a few hours catching up on your vids, because, dang, I missed a lot, lol looks like I missed of a lot of amazing axes dude!!

[@tjmagnafie]

The tone is in the toes

[@thebaldshredder]

Yep

[@michaelsmith9544]

Hurricane has push/pull tone knob. Some dimples in the finish but, only on the front and only visible at certain angles. But the finish is so busy it doesn't really show much. Its slightly heavier than my gen 2 monsoon. Nice case air it out. I was lucky got $80 coupon.

[@keovongvilaykeo4799]

Nice 👍 thanks 🙏 you 😊

[@DMSProduktions]

You WIN dudes! \m/

[@JamieLynnMorris]

SHOWDOWN!!! 😱😱

[@thebaldshredder]

@@JamieLynnMorris at the B.S. coral

[@j.t.cooper2963]

👍🏻😎 Very nice!!

[@papablue3015]

Cool 🤘

[@cmbr.]

Monsoon #1

[@BazonBlades]

Richard, I've been seeing a lot of review videos that are showing radically uneven fret ends to fretboard edge spacing on these guitars. We all know how the internet magnifies issues beyond reality...So I want to ask what your experience has been across all the LJ guitars with ball end frets. I have seen some good examples and some really bad examples.

[@thebaldshredder]

When you say "a lot of reviews" how many are we actually talking? And by who? Just curious. I have 4 Monsoons now and none of them have "radically" uneven edge spacing. But I can't also say that they are all perfect. With the new stainless steel frets, they are still improving the process. Is it 100% perfect yet? No, but it's nothing I would complain about. You saw me shredding on both of them. I never missed a note or pulled the high e string off to the side. Also keep in mind that with any budget guitars, quality control can vary from guitar to guitar. Mine are amazing, but maybe others aren't?

[@BazonBlades]

@thebaldshredder , that's exactly why I asked. The internet tends to amplify every little issue way beyond what it is. I've seen a couple of videos where they show the uneven frets. I can't remember who it was as I was just watching whatever popped up. Let me look for the last one, and I will link it here for you to check it out. It was on one of the new "deluxe" models.

[@BazonBlades]

@thebaldshredder , I can't find the last video I watched. It's almost like it was removed. I can't find in my history or with a search. It was on the new deluxe models. I'm going to keep the Monsoon on my short list and try one myself. This is the same kind of stuff that I see in Firefly videos. People complaining about things that I haven't seen in my multiple examples. This is one of the worst aspects of the net. People over focus on negative stuff, and it gets spread around until it seems overwhelming.

[@mikemercer5808]

The deluxe Hurricane has a tone control, plus a coil tap.

[@thebaldshredder]

@@mikemercer5808 another great feature

[@makoto4341]

It looks like there is no way to get these outside the USA? (at least not on the provided links). Since you seem to have contact with the company, maybe give them a word so they can be available worldwide somehow? Would love to get me that red/lava one you're showing on this video

[@michaelcowell3012]

Nice love it LOL

[@emersonward6996]

Any idea what the upcoming Leo Jaymz guitars with the Trems will be called? Will they still be branded as Tempests?

[@thebaldshredder]

@@emersonward6996 no idea

[@emersonward6996]

@ thank you for the prompt reply - love your channel and your playing.

[@taz3672]

Looks like it needs shark fin or shark tooth inlays on the board or some kind of bar inlay like the Tempest . Even an "X" inlay on the fret board would look cool. Then I would be sold on purchasing one. Traditional jungle or desert camouflage one would be nice. Just a few ideas since it seems you have some pull with Leo Jaymz. Other than that, the guitar seems to be badass.

[@sr6382]

Hi Richard, great content! Have they any plans to bring left handed versions of these guitars?

[@thebaldshredder]

He told me they would look into it, but I have no idea when it will happen.

[@kurtisgray6680]

that intro lol

[@TheYarnman]

i bought 3 of them ,the E string gets stuck under the front pick up, set up on my black one is bad ,i bought 3 tempests and they were fantastic ,they have a wammy bar are were alll set up good, strings dont get stuck under the pick up,i think they sound better as well ,not so tinny , i wish they would of done all the upgrades to the tempest.i dont even see them for sale anymore , whats your thoughts,

[@thebaldshredder]

@@TheYarnman I've never had those issues. They are working on new models now with Floyd Rose.

[@SparksHardcoreMusic]

You mention the truss rod cover on the monsoon--I have one but I struggled to open it, its not exactly obvious how it works.

[@user-gs2nq3rs8l]

If I buy a deluxe monsoon like the one that you were just playing will the pattern be the same as on that guitar that's why I haven't bought any monsoons like that because wild pattern and I'm not going to like I like the one you're playing

[@thebaldshredder]

They are all different and unique

[@petercase9583]

Sweet, shred city

[@clutch2827]

Waiting for the Tornado.

[@thebaldshredder]

I want the Typhoon

[@davidmultimedia2024]

Is the nut on the regular Monsoon plastic, or it's like a Graphtech? I've read from someone that it's cheap plastic, and they strings are slowly digging into it..

[@frankbeethoven9428]

nice

[@adrianruvalcaba2896]

I've mainly owned Ibanez RG's, how do you think these guitars compare to an RG? Similar neck profile and playability? Also, what is the difference between the Monsoon and Hurricane models, is it just the headstock?

[@leblon712]

So, how can I tell if I am buying a 3rd gen Moonson? I have the 1st gen, and I would like to get a newer one but I cannot tell from the Amazon site which gen it is being sold.

[@thebaldshredder]

When you click on the different colors, look for locking tuners in the description

[@leblon712]

@@thebaldshredder thank you

[@davemac1888]

Why don’t you do a video on the Leo Jaymz Hurricane . . . . Please do a review of the Hurricane

[@natubhaipatel7897]

Can we ever expact a monsoon catered for modern metal players with specs like alder or basswood body lil more slim neck and 5 way pickup selector switch or at least give 3 way with coil splitting option and truss rod adjustment at the bottom of neck the spokeweel type flater radius fretboard like 16 inches everything else is good

[@petersnell5665]

Which is better? Monsoon or Fesley fst350?

[@thebaldshredder]

@@petersnell5665 is this a trick question? Monsoon. Not even close.

[@petersnell5665]

@@thebaldshredder genuine question.

[@MainPrism]

Does the Deluxe come with a Floyd though??? 🤔 Edit: Upon further research. No, no it does not. Bummer. But it does come in a sweet violet burl finish though!

[@thebaldshredder]

They are working on new models with a Floyd right now, so coming soon.

[@MainPrism]

@thebaldshredder ooo... VERY good to know. Thank you kind sir! 💪🤘

[@michaelmetal71]

i guess Leo Jaymz is like Chapmen guitars 🎸 they hate left handed people and don’t want to offer us at least one lefty version

[@cb-ez7pz]

The world hates leftys

[@markmalonson7531]

Nice video.

[@marcanglin7127]

Man, Richard: That dude with the hair is scary looking !!! Great player, though.

[@thebaldshredder]

Who was that guy?

[@marcanglin7127]

@@thebaldshredder 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@RafsGearReviews]

Joe Satriani was the first to prove you don't need hair to shred and now TBS has cemented it. It was a valiant effort by Metal Dude but he got ... feet stomped. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[@thebaldshredder]

That wasn't Metal Dude!

[@RafsGearReviews]

@@thebaldshredder W8 who was that then? Lol.

[@thebaldshredder]

@RafsGearReviews no idea 😅

[@leemercure2194]

I was getting worried there for a second. You were running out of appendages to play with.

[@thebaldshredder]

@@leemercure2194 toe shredder

[@pigsflyforever]

Thx Richard. Just ordered a gen 3 monsoon from Amazon. I see no mention of the recommended string gauge, anyone knows? Thanks

[@thebaldshredder]

I put 9 gauge on mine and it plays great.

[@michael7018]

Just purchased tbe purple ocean, no bag or case. Recommendation for case that will fit this guitar?

[@thebaldshredder]

Most standard size gig bags and cases would fit. Like a case that would fit a Jackson or an Ibanez.

[@leblon712]

And between the 3rd gen and the Fesley FDK800, how do they compare?

[@thebaldshredder]

Fesley has small frets, Monsoon has jumbo.

[@leblon712]

​@@thebaldshredder Thank you

[@JayBirdGuitars]

30 bucks off makes it 210.00 alot of guitar for the money...21:1 locking tuners? woa!

[@thebaldshredder]

Yep, amazing deal!

[@samizdat113]

Yeah, because every shred machine needs a tone knob for... reasons.

[@leblon712]

Is there any way to get the bag by itself?

[@thebaldshredder]

Not that I know of.

[@leblon712]

​@@thebaldshredder😢

[@theubie]

DAMN IT BS! I was eating when I got to the end of that opening. YOU OWE ME A NEW KEYBOARD AND MONITOR! That aside: I've never been a fan of burl, so that's a negative for me on the deluxe. However, that might be the only negative I can see. Having said that...the third gen might have just moved out of 1a on my "first purchase after moving" list to 1. I will say, if someone tried to give me either of those guitars, I would not turn them down. Thanks, this was a killer video, BS.

[@bluematrix5001]

Should be the Deluxe vresion, no biding, one color, and a tremolo ,,,and also natural colo, no binding... biding is for Grandmas and jazz players

[@guitarsbydman]

Trade my 3rd Gen for your black one? :)

[@erikrummel6277]

That’s a lot of guitar for mid $200!!!!! Wow

[@Dale-wb9lz]

Nice looking guitars...but where's the whammy bars!

[@thebaldshredder]

New guitars with whammy bars coming soon from Leo Jaymz

[@JamieLynnMorris]

Sir, we're very sorry to inform you, but string toe jam will promptly void your Monsoons extended warranty. 😳

[@thebaldshredder]

@@JamieLynnMorris oh no!

[@wallyinthebox1]

Tone pots are over rated. I leave mine wide open anyway.

[@thebaldshredder]

Me too

[@tim8745]

Just curious, how many guitar do you own and does your wife get mad?

[@thebaldshredder]

More than 30. Less than 100. I do what I want.

[@leblon712]

​@@thebaldshredder The man

[@ericvernon1182]

Prefer the 3rd Gen...the resin tops on the Monsoon guitars just ain't doing it for me...

[@klinkokos67]

So typical - Since I live in Norway I can't buy this guitars :(( It's sooooo unfair !!! *mumbling* -I would've loved the deluxe-one .....

[@hadleymanmusic]

Headstocks ugly

[@JamieDuran-hr3bp]

Don't forget the t shirt kick ass.

[@MathiasBronnes]

welp. too bad these cant be ordered to norway

[@_Yep_Yep_]

I would like to cash in one of the two or three vouchers i get every year to make an opinionated negative comment. The Delux Monsoon, to me as presented, looks ugly like a cheep countertop. So ugly, in fact, that I felt compelled to notify the world in a salty comment. Richard played them both and probably plays better than most of us, however, and I cant find fault in how the guitars sound. They both sound nice, in fact. Moreover, the way the Bald Shredder plays I would expect a typical "affordable" guitar to break in half and catch on fire during or immediately after most sessions. Soft tail notwithstanding, Id expect him to knock a lot of guitars out of tune mid song but both did fine....even the ugly countertop guitar. The pickups even managed to not be offensive. They did not belt out vintage PAF boutique candy or ear collector tone, but they ring clear. Keep in mind that both of these guitars cost LESS than a lot of replacement NECKS or mid tier tremolos alone for big brand guitars. Not bad.

[@margelux]

if it had a TREM, I'd consider buying it. Maybe it does?