Guitar Of The Year - A Year of Guitars (Part 3)

[@Eloosive77]

I don't know what makes the 'best' guitar reviewer out there, but I can say without any hesitation that I get more excited for your reviews than any others. Don't change a damn thing, and please never stop.

[@theguitaristas]

😁🙏

[@2WAL-]

Agree 100%

[@tommymaguire2839]

Yes. THAT!

[@MattBaker-zd8nq]

Glad I found your show 😎👍

[@gunner4365]

It's been a great year for those of us living vicariously through your efforts, and I like our chances for the same in the new year. Happy New Year to everyone.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man, yes I fancy your chances.... lot's a guitars I still haven't tried! 😁👍

[@SB-kw6oo]

Thank you for sticking with the channel and giving us great videos, happy new year ✌️

[@TungstenOvergaard]

Happy New Year Sir! 2023 cannot be better because I found your channel in 2022, and that’s unbeatable. Greetings from Madrid!

[@Arthur_My_Dear]

“Phil McNight would not ladder his tights on this one” Love it 😂

[@theguitaristas]

😆👍

[@mr.astrophysics9115]

The epiphone modern figured and custom Sgs my favorite videos happy new year 🎉

[@USTTRM]

The Eastman was my favorite amongst the gear you reviewed. So much so that I tracked one exactly like it down locally and tried it out. It is a indeed a dream of a LP! Happy New Years!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Mike, happy new year mate!... I'm thinking of entering your pedal competition is that allowed?? 🤣

[@USTTRM]

@@theguitaristas You're always welcome to try..and good luck!😂

[@shaalis]

If you stop the video at 53:26, you see....a very VERY happy man playing a fab chord bend. Wonderful! I had to screen save that and make it a desktop image on my computer. That's pure joy!

[@theguitaristas]

😁👍👍

[@davidkay3443]

Just sat down with a brew. And this weeks episode has just dropped. Just a big thanks from me personally for such a great year of content. Love what you do and your presentation. No crap and honesty throughout. So all the best for the new year.🎉 and just keep doing what you’re doing .

[@nellayema2455]

Videographer of the year goes to you, Colin. Watching this again in 2024, I realize what a great storyteller you are. 2022 was a fun year. Rock on!

[@theguitaristas]

😁🙏

[@BarqB]

For 2023 I think it would be cool to get hold of a set of the New Custom buckers that are now available separately and put them on a favorite Epiphone Les Paul then compare it to a Custom shop Les Paul.

[@guitarplayer5805]

Genuinely look forward to every Friday as I know you’re dropping a new video. Brilliant Colin! Thanks so much for a great 2022. Here’s to a even better 2023!

[@mathewjones8886]

Thanks a lot for all the time and effort you put into these videos Colin. The variety of guitars you review at all price points is brilliant and I genuinely look forward to every new video you release. I've learned so much from your videos and just wanted to show my appreciation. Keep up the great work.

[@rockinrob2004]

Cheers mate from USA! Old timer here that loves you & your channel! I appreciate ALL your videos, tones, playing, & upgrades! I feel your pain for some of these projects, seems like some that should be straight forward sometimes have a snag because of the way they do things in other countries for various reasons. I hope you continue on for many years to bring us your thoughts about these different instruments & I understand very well how it can be an endless journey on the FUN it is finding new voices with them. Happy 2023 my friend! Stay safe & enjoy!

[@Remsterdam]

I love the mods, i switch at least the pickups on every budget guitar and then see if more is needed. They just get better and still save you a lot of money on the expensive originals. Thx for all the content! It’s been a pleasure following your guitar adventures this year. Have a great new year’s celebration and see you in the next year! 🎸

[@DaringDan]

My fave of the year was the Revstar. Just so nice to see an original design not just aesthetically, but internally as well with their proprietary tone stuff. Your channel is so great, man. Thanks for all your entertaining and highly informative content. Cheers, homie.

[@madisongraham9307]

Thanks for an enjoyable journey in ‘22…. Happy new year 2023. Best regards from ATX. Madison

[@alexanderewing3779]

All the best for 2023 Colin. Keep on Rockin'!

[@theguitaristas]

😎👍👍

[@GothSeiDank]

I bought my first SG for Chrimbus this year (Epiphone 1961 SG with the Gibson pickups, you've review it), after discovering you channel and your love for SG. I love how laid back and calm you are and this makes your videos a nice watch. Happy new year buddy and keep on rocking for us.

[@martincrisp8945]

Eastman! YES YES YES! Purchased a T486. A great handmade guitar. Truly unbelievable quality and specs. Simply a guitar for life.

[@richardlynch5632]

A wonderful year passed and a wonderful year coming is very much looked forward to with Guitaristas success 😎👍 BRILLIANT Colin 😁 😎👍❤🖖 Love Brother

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks Richard, your support appreciated as always man.... happy new year!! 😎🎸✌️

[@clydebrown9982]

‘Eee, by gum! I’m chuffed t’bits’ Keep looking for your perfect Les Paul!

[@michaelirons5662]

yep have a good new year sir.

[@theguitaristas]

😎👍

[@petergoddard1960]

Thank you for a wonderful year of really compelling and personable content, Colin. A real highlight on You Tube for me, It's been a true pleasure being along for the ride and involved somewhat too on the brilliant TV channel. Wishing you a very happy and healthy '23, mate.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Peter, thanks for the kind words and supporting the channels this year it's really appreciated 😊🙏 happy new year!

[@thewasteoid2684]

Happy New Year Colin, wishing you a multitude of new guitars in 2023. Keep up the fantastic work, one of my most looked forward to hours every week.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man, happy new year!

[@Tomtoms-tomtoms]

Hey man, Happy New Year!.. i just wanted to say, I’m a viewer from Ireland and absolutely love your channel. I honestly can’t thank you enough for your on-going insight and genuine reviews of gear. I share that passion and genuinely love your approach, so, just wanted to say cheers 🍻

[@chrisrobinson190]

Your channel is my favorite of all KZbin! Keep up the great work. I appreciate your honesty and integrity.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Chris, that's appreciated!

[@Zoso981]

Hi Colin, another great video. For what it's worth, of the 20+ guitars that I've bought, sold and traded this year, my absolute favorite is my Epiphone Adam Jones Les Paul Custom Silverburst. It's the first instrument I've owned in years that really inspires me to play differently, (and better). I would love to see you review one of these beauties, to get your spin on it. I look forward to more cool guitar videos from you in 2023, Happy New Year Man! (and greetings from the U.S.) 🎸✌️🍾

[@jimlutz1290]

I just came across this episode and loved it. you reflect so genuinely your passion and love of the mighty Axe. Excellent viewing experience - Thanks Colin you're one of a kind . . . Jim - Arkansas

[@davidkerr1971]

Hi Colin, many thanks for providing us with the best guitar show on the planet, I hope you and your family have a great new year, looking forward to next years guitar goodies, stay well, All the best for 2023 mate, have a nice hogmanay as we say up here in Scotland lol ✌😎✌🎸🎸

[@davidkornblatt851]

Thank you for providing thought inducing content about electric guitar in a refreshing format for 2022!🎉

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers David, thanks for supporting!

[@johnladdsmusic]

Thanks for a year of great videos Colin. I always look forward to watching! The standout for me of all the guitars you covered is the Eastman line. The antique varnish concept is intriguing! I can’t wait to see what you come up with for 2023. Happy New Year!

[@T0neXIII]

Good year watching too. Thanks for your time!!

[@BBQROCKSTAR178]

I sure did like the Joan Jet signature Epiphone. That pup was pure vintage punk!!! Happy New Year Colin. Cheers mate 🤘

[@chasintone316]

great showcase of guitars mate! guitarfetish makes a humbucker sized p90 called the "mean90" and i can tell you for a fact the neck pup is super thick/syrupy/bluesy.... i have one in my glarry semi-hollowbody tele clone along with the "pro63" vintage wind bridge pup from guitarfetish....twang that brad paisley would go bonkers over.... my king offset tele clone has a soapbar p90 from guitarmadness on the neck and a "pro63" hot wound from guitarfetish....the hot pup seems to have less "twang" to me...ill research it more...

[@PeteAxeShields]

Brilliant stuff. Always great fun to watch your video's Colin. You always make me smile with your wry wit and I love your total honesty. A very HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and yours brother .... and keep the videos coming in 2023 🙏

[@anthonymoore1705]

i'm not surprised you chose the eastman sb59 as your guitar of the year, they do make amazing guitars, i have 2, the sb56, and an e20ss acoustic, their both great guitars.

[@stevelankford7087]

Happy New Year Collin, and thanks for your efforts in providing info on most of the guitars that working stiff’s like me look for. I ended up with at least one purchase this past year on a model that you did more than one review on. So Thanks again, hope to see you lots more in 2023🎉!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Congratulations on a fantastic year for your KZbin channel Colin 🍾🤘🎸. You have given our wee community a joyful celebration every Friday, and I thank you. Keep it coming mate. (On a side note, I’m voting for that Duesenberg 👌).

[@theguitaristas]

Hey Paul, sorry just catching up and I missed this one!.. likewise happy new year man and thanks for supporting me and watching my nonsense! Duesenberg got my vote for 'best guitar I didn't care much about for some reason' 🤣

[@MattBaker-zd8nq]

You are a great person doing good work thank you 🎸🎸🎸😎

[@biffabacon1203]

A happy new year to everyone..let's hope next week is the start of something good..love the program and love the patrons that post comments..all best people.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Biffa, thanks for supporting the channel this year and all the banter mate… happy new year up the toon! 🍻🍻🍻

[@margaretzabinski9977]

Thanks for all the great Fridays and looking forward to a lot more in 2023.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks Margaret, happy new year!

[@adityap8746]

Great content this year mate! Thank you for all the time and energy you put into creating, editing and releasing these videos. I’m certain a lot of us are looking forward to your content in the new year as well. Happy New Year and here’s wishing you the best!

[@TommySG1]

Would like to wish you a very happy new year Colin! I laughed here a bit when you were talking about that red, white and blue Strat 😂 I love Strats, they have their own sound of course but I have the very same stinking issue you do but maybe even worse. If I deck my hand on the bridge I hit the volume pot and then if I slide my hand up towards the neck a bit I’m hitting the damn selector switch! 🤣

[@tastegreenbean2183]

By far my favorite new channel I found this year. Stayed up way too late many a night watching your vids. Have you looked at any of the new harmony guitars? Just picked up a rebel, I think you would really enjoy them. Cheers and happy new year!

[@benlyford4112]

Cheers Colin! Great round up of a great year of guitars. Love it when you love a guitar! Your playing comes alive (V and Eastman dc in particular). Happy new year, looking forward to the ‘23 intake and trying to resist buying anything else 😂

[@voiceofexperience]

Your great reviews made 2022 less crap. Thanks, Col. Wishing you & my fellow subs all the very best for '23. (Still gonna stick with the Epi Crestwood Custom for GotY tho!)

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers mate... that epiphone could very easily be affordable guitar of the year! 😎👍

[@johnny.musician]

Here’s me piling on here again…such an excellent film (all 3) about 2022 new acquisitions and fiddle-abouts. Well done me old mucka! Guitars and music are right up there with breathing for me as necessities, so I’ll raise a sincere thank-you glass to you tonight. Cheers!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers John, happy new year mate and thanks for the support! 😁👍🍻

[@jamesmarkham7489]

Thanks for all the work you’ve done.

[@Zoso981]

Well, since you asked; My personal Guitar of the Year is my Epiphone Adam Jones Les Paul Custom "Veil of Bees" With the artwork notwithstanding, it's just a great playing, great sounding, BEAUTIFUL piece of gear. Best investment I've made in years. Great video Colin! As always, Greetings from the U.S.!🎸✌️

[@fraserdeathtrap3607]

Another great show. Happy New Year!!!

[@oldmanzen6682]

What a year. Thanks for all the great content. I work from home, so have enjoyed your longer format videos and tear-downs which I leave on while working. Gives me something interesting to listen to while working.

[@biffabacon1203]

First off all best from the toon..now a cup of tea and watch the show 👍

[@tonywhite5883]

Another tidy vid there and a great way to pass an hour 👍

[@TommySurfink]

My guitar of the year is still the Tokai Gold Top. Followed by the Guild Jetstar. Both are such gorgeous guitars. The Tokai still rules the top of my shopping list if only I'd get on better with Les Pauls. Thank you for a great year and Happy New Year to you 😃

[@MattBaker-zd8nq]

I want a gold top Les Paul 😎

[@J.Carter69]

If there was an award for channel of the year..'Guitaristas' would be up there on the podium. Thanks for a great year and all the best for 2023!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Jason that's appreciated! 😁👍

[@stephanematis]

Happy New Year to you and all the folks following along. I've enjoyed unwinding on Fridays with a bit food and an adult beverage. Excellent way to detune the workweek brain : ) Looking forward to 2023 episodes!

[@SteveTong22]

Great show. I feel exactly the same about the SB59v .... wasn't sure I liked the LP style guitar, thought I was more of a Tele player. Cannot put the SB59v down now but it has also lead me to the Eastman T59v. I also love the T64v which is a brilliant guitar and often rivals the SB59v for me. Would love to see you review that one. Thanks for all your shows and happy new year!

[@marcozarattini1854]

Happy New year Colin... always the best way to pass 45/50 minutes at Friday👍👍👍🎸🎸🎸❤️❤️❤️ by the way yesterday evening the gig went extremely well...all the people was happy to listen to our and FREE music...my 1992 Les Paul Standard played great on the Fender Blues Junior...great evening...playing Is Always the best way to pass a good evening at the pub...a Happy New Year and as always Cheers from Italy 👍👍👍🥂🍾🎸❤️🎊🎉

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Marco, glad it went well mate good to see the team back in action eh?... that's you and the Les Paul of course 😁👍 HNY!

[@deangodfrey5942]

All the best for the New Year Colin, keep doing what you do so well, always look forward to Friday’s when you and Chris Buck release your new videos. I, like you am not a big fan of Strats, for the same reason’s as you, but I have just purchased the PRS SE Silver Sky and can’t put it down, same volume control issue, but I will find a way to adjust to it, it’s just too good a Guitar not to play.

[@kkzooi]

it was a wonderfull year watching your video's. keep up the good work

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers mate thanks for supporting throughout!

[@crsstephen72]

Appreciate you time....happy new year.

[@hogie1259]

Absolutely stellar year on your part sir. Looking forward to 2023 and living vicariously through YOUR guitar purchases 😄😂

[@neilevans6229]

Happy New Year to you and your Family and I've enjoyed your show it's been great looking forward to 2023 🎸🎶

[@activese]

Hi Colin Happy new year, until today I'm still in love on how that flying V sounds and couldn't agree more about how Eastman's, being some of the best guitars you have encountered, and between those, that LP is a treasure, thank you for the pleasure on watching your honest, funny, great sounding and informative work, on 2022, I really enjoyed it very much, and eagerly looking forward for 2023. Thank you very much indeed and Cheers mate😉😁.

[@touchthesun2448]

It's been a fantastic year for guitars, and you have made it brilliant! Thanks for the hours of entertainment and education. 2023 may be the year you find something you HATE.... but I hope not. Thanks again Colin, I'll see you 52 times next year too!

[@theguitaristas]

PowerPlayer Les Paul perhaps? 😆 Happy New Year mate!

[@BarqB]

Been a good year watching your videos. Looking forward to 2023

[@henryhartley9993]

Nice one Colin, excellent year and some great guitars, the Eastman guitars really are something special....

[@ZombieXee]

Oh, that was so funny. That screw coming out of the back of that Gibson SG Special made me giggle, still does. Reminds me of when I drilled a hole through the headstock of my tele. You're a treasure. Happy New Year and what a great channel. Next year should be a blast.

[@theguitaristas]

🤣👍 Cheers man!

[@gurianboy]

There it is! The beautiful SG Special I got rid of years ago and regretted it every day since. I have to say you're a very smart and lucky man. I got mine for $200 from a guy who was trying to sell it to a store who was suspicious and thought he might have nicked it. I talked to him long enough to suss out he'd come by it quite honestly. It was nearly new in 1970 and I got it for the same $200 I'd brought into the store that day to buy a good electric guitar. I wou d up with the best guitar Id ever owned. I even took with me for a 30 day stay in a mental hospital that was designed to avoid a trip to Vietnam. The SG played beautifully in a concrete stairwell because although I could have an amp in the hospital, it sounded like it was plugged into a Pro Reverb inside that stairwell. I'd give a lot to know what happened to that beauty.

[@donthewatcher8835]

cheers Colin , Happy new year thanks for all the guitar love my new favorites 1. Lazarus (2021) 2. Epi LP Custom alpine (2020) 3.Bonomassa 1962 Es 335(2022)

[@2WAL-]

The Guild Jetstar is bloody lovely ! What a buy ! ❤

[@martinscholes2023]

From one nerd to another….thank you mate. Lots of hard work and greatly appreciated by me and your fellow nerdlings 😊

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Martin! 😁👍

[@marccollier5702]

Because of your recommendation I bought a Epiphone SG . I own a LP studio a Epiphone Lp100 and couple of strats, right now I am impressed with the SG .

[@eertje01]

Thanks for the great videos this year. The Guitaristas is easily my favorite guitar channel! And the soldering bits really made me laugh because it is so relatable. I too always start enthousiastic and get into all sorts of issues 🤣

[@bradyazell]

Thanks for all of your wisdom and your demeanor. Glad I found your channel. Happy New Year!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Brad!

[@nellayema2455]

Great recap. I'm glad that I found your channel this year. Looking forward to many more fun-filled films in 2023. Cheers!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Allen, Happy new year!

[@BenPortmanlewes]

Only recently discovered the channel, but I like the cut the crap attitude and honesty. Really works, and now a favourite channel. Looking forward to more next year.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Ben, glad you found us.... happy new year!

[@KoolBell4AU]

Happy New Year! Looking forward to all that is down the road. Peace!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man happy new year! 😎👍

[@danielrentel9747]

Thanks for all your videos Colin. Can't wait to see what you have in store for us for 2023. Happy New Year!

[@bipolarfox13]

Cheers, Colin! Wish you a great 2023. Keep it up, mate!

[@jkf9167]

Congrats on your year and the success of your channel. You've really played a ton of guitars from cheap to expensive and you've given honest accounts all the way through. My find of the year was a 1990 Greco SS600 SG, which keeps growing on me, especially after I replaced the tuners and nut. I bought some pickups for it which I'll never put in, because I've entirely changed my mind about the stock pickups. Looking forward to 2023 in guitars!

[@fongy200]

Happy new year Colin.

[@sohosteveuk]

Happy New Year dude! Stay well 🙏🏻

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Steve

[@SalmonFume]

38:11 I know that feeling of utter dispair when you're in a solder fumed room sweating, your hand are hurting from twisting the wires, all the wasted time. I hate soldering. I wouldn't care if it became non solder plugs one day.

[@cutter7515]

Love your channel I had a casino and sold it and have regretted it since ...keep on rocking in the free world

[@ripleycrow]

I watched one of your videos earlier this year and saw that yellow Bullet Mustang. I fell in love with the look of it. Living in America, finding one was one hell of a task. They only sold them on your side of the planet and by the time I ran into your video, they were sold out everywhere. Eventually, I tracked one down in a little shop in England and they were willing to ship it to me. I went hog wild with modifying it. It got a set of DiMarzio pickups, a Fortitude in the bridge and a 36th PAF in the neck. I had an extra 1996 Fender Jagstang neck laying around, so I outfitted that with a new set of Kluson tuners. The bridge was replaced with a telecaster ashtray style bridge. Then, I installed a momentary Killswitch and new pots and caps. Certainly, this was all overkill. The only thing left of the original guitar is the sweet Graffiti Yellow competition body. But, good god, how I love this guitar. Thanks for turning me on to this one, sir. I am grateful.

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one man that’s what I’m talking about! 😁👍👍🙌🔥

[@hod8931]

Thanks! You've become one of my favorite channels. See ya next year😁 I bought a ephiphone les paul custom after watching the video on those. Great guitar for the money.

[@paulsworld2]

Happy New Year Colin looking forward to continue to follow you in 2023

[@dragan4658]

Happy new year Colin! Wishing you much success in 2023! Always enjoy your episodes!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man!

[@4602experience]

Brilliant channel and a lovely lad! Keep doing what you’re doing mate

[@josepauig783]

I love your taste in guitars. I love your taste in home shoes aswell. Crocs are rock and roll as far as I'm concerned.

[@stevewood3360]

I’ve had a lot of fun this year watching Guitaristas. Thank you for the videos and Happy New Year!

[@sadman11able]

So pleased you got round to Eastman, I have Sb59v as well and like you ,my favourite guitar by quite some distance. Gibson should be ashamed of themselves that you can only get 8lb Les Paul now if you go custom shop minimum, but with Eastman you get that with top quality hardware and ebony fingerboard for less than a standard and with far better craftmanship. And they wonder why people resent them so much.

[@aray887]

Happy New Year. Well done this year on the videos. Keep it up, and can't wait to see what you bring in 2023.

[@frozenborderline2109]

The signature models were all my personal favourites of the year of all your vids, as I am and always will be an unashamedly biased punk/post-punk rocker at heart. Looking forward to see what other gems and quirky oddities cross your path in the new year. All the best from Tasmania!

[@bencarpenter3785]

It's beer o'clock in Australia! Just had a🏄...🍻🎸.The guild was one of my favs. Also was introduced to the Crestwood..If on sale I'd buy both of these🎸🎸 Cheers mate

[@wildcolonialman]

Bliss, and thank you. So much to record and learn from. Like you I have done Gibson P90, and will replace. Rather Eastman, clearly fine handmade Chinese craftsmanship, but I will immediately go Edwards, Japanese craftmanship, for my alternative P90 guitar. I have done and sold, and regret, the very much more affordable, that Ibanez Lawsuit era, Edwards Gold Top with late 60,s Seymour efforts. I will buy the Edwards with the P90,s and thank you thank you for your effort.

[@jimmywithaj1]

You, Colin, are a man after my own heart. I own and love guitars ranging from premium, vintage and affordable (i.e. Cheap!) I don’t care where the tool was made nor how much or little it cost, as long as it hammers the nail. Your videos are a joy to watch and I imagine the only thing I would enjoy more would be toasting you in person, enjoying a libation and a bit of a jam together. Cheers and Happy New Year!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man! 😁👍

[@cenesq]

Couldn't agree more with your selection for guitar of the year. I have an Eastman SB59/v and it is absolutely outstanding. It is one of the least expensive guitars in my collection, and yet is equal to or better than every other guitar I own, and I too find myself favoring it over the others. Cheers!

[@theguitaristas]

😎👍

[@jaypeterson7637]

There are so many great bits about your channel Colin, but my favorite is that you are willing to have fun and "go in!" Happy New Year!😊👍🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶