This Guitar Is Crazy!

[@TheGuitarPit]

2:45 confirmed, this guitar makes you crush Becker sweeps.

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

I didnt even know how to sweep until that exact moment. #science

[@markbaum9615]

@@RobertBakerGuitar .....Shred0licious

[@geetakaran9309]

@@tamonuddebdas5102 extremely 4kgs less then an Les Paul

[@pbosche]

Robert Becker:Jason Baker

[@obicross]

That neck pickup is nice and quacky. Didnt expect that from fishman. Cool sounds

[@Scoopdoggydogg]

It's like the neck pick up on my RG Premium 🤘

[@XxEnterTheKrakenxX]

*sees the price* "hmmmm..do i really need both kidneys? hmmmmm......."

[@scarmyguitar]

We're not giving up on collabing with you Rob! You're one of our favorite players on KZbin and it would be an honor

[@knotpye4214]

Id like to see you guys make him a guitar like youre doing DOVYDAS's, good work on the guitar. I honestly learn a good bit from your streams

[@itai.617]

Would be sick to see a collab

[@scarmyguitar]

@@knotpye4214 Thanks for watching bro

[@putridabomination]

Can't wait for that collab! Rob is such a enthusiastic guitarist \m/

[@RC32Smiths01]

That guitar just simply looks amazing in design! Definitely got to see that in a livestream at some point haha! Awesome showcase man!

[@cflowers69]

Dear Aristides, please be good to our teacher here and gift that one to him. He totally glazed it. Wicked.

[@NikolajChristensen]

Please do an episode on how you dial in the amp. Sounds amazing. Trebly yet not shrill.

[@jesperbc]

Man, that neck pickup sounds perfectly balanced in that guitar. Aristides is a wet dream of mine.

[@lincolnfish4021]

Rob could literally dad rock on a 10 string guitar

[@olafvanrijnsbergen1177]

You forgot to mention. Its 100% customizable. Everything except materials that is. You can get whatever pickups. Whatever hardware and whatever colour you want.

[@shanewalton8888]

a little deceiving. You can't get a flame maple or a quilted maple top to it.

[@christianlarsson2038]

That would be considered very limited when it comes to custom options. And very VERY far from "100% customizable"

[@RichardGarcia93]

@@shanewalton8888 Arium is better anyways.

[@ProbyWaN1337]

I want an aristedes. But I'm too poor

[@UndeadScourge]

Same... I really want the 080S

[@raybbaby]

That guitar's name is Darth Vader!!

[@cpamiseso]

Aristides prove to the guitarist universe that tone is really comes from amplifiers, pickups, pedal/effects/digital interface, and decent anything solid material. They chose Arium, while some people choose shovel or building wall + nails.

[@christianlarsson2038]

They didn't 'choose' Arium, they developed it, with plenty of prototype materials, specifically to be as vibrating and wood-like as possible in order to generate excellent tone and sustain while at the same time being stable.

[@dmytrotarasov9477]

​@christianlarsson2038 you can string literal stone and will still get a good tone. Tonewood and all of that stuff is a scam.

[@BM-ve1uv]

Have you tried one? The Arium resonates like nothing out there, regardless of the hardware, the Arium is a superior tone material

[@DigitalVG]

@@BM-ve1uv Hoping to try/acquire one next week. I'm excited to see how it compares to carbon fiber guitars. I love them for acoustic and have a Composite Acoustics Blade which is just amazing to play and my favorite guitar to date.

[@Game4Lord]

@@dmytrotarasov9477No, it isn't. The fact that you believe it is, shows how irrefutably tone deaf you are to the differences in tone between materials.

[@obicross]

Dad rock lol. But seriously, its what the guitar needs, more low gain and clean playing/demo. I've been searching on youtube for like 'aristides blues' or 'aristides clean demo' etc2. Yeah there are some but its from the aristides themself, and its not that many. The rest are just metal and djent. Imo playing the guitar in lower gain or clean is one of the best way to show the guitar capabilities. The high gain is extra, just to show how well the guitar handles high gain.

[@twowaymuir]

Been following Timo Somers since he was 16 years old. Amazing player and guy. Have not had an Aristides in my hands, but maybe someday.

[@72Oswald]

I've only got one question: What shampoo do you use? I need that Robert Baker shine 😎 Also, that is a sweet guitar, the fretboard looks super comfortable and it looks like something straight out of a DC comic

[@karabinerstudios]

@Robert Baker This is a question that needs to be answered 😁. Back in the 80s, hair was important. Back in the 80s, you could order Doug Marks’ Metal Method from a Hit Parader ad. The full course was a series of printed booklets and cassettes. One of the books focused on personal image with a lot of focus on hair products. You could revive the focus on hair!

[@Blackshirtsguru]

$2,810.00 dollars? Ouch...no thanks!

[@ianp2410]

It’s like if Darth Vader had a guitar. Awesome!

[@raybbaby]

Exactly what I said/thought. If the Sith could shred.....

[@petebrown3715]

The Darth Vader Authentic Artist Series.

[@ianp2410]

Ben Hackett Oh yeah, I’ve heard of those guys! We should send them a link to this video 😂

[@DreidMusicalX]

Why do people call it dad rock? I'm a grandfather and that was my era. So will it now become grandpop rock? It's just Rock N Roll to me.

[@DreidMusicalX]

@@randomstranger2472 Yeah I already think metalcore, and deathcore. Then again I have always thought if it sounds good I like it. If it sounds like shit, it is. hehehe!

[@Hellseeker1]

Oh another authentic guitar :)

[@j.w.5485]

I guess I'm too old. I love modern guitars but I still need fretboard markers.

[@alabamahebrew]

I know right? I mean I generally use the side markers anyway but a fret board without the inlays looks so bare and plain lol . Nothing wrong with being old school, if it wasn't for us these new guitars would have never came along!

[@karabinerstudios]

Honestly, I thought the same thing. Then, I ordered an Aristides without markers. I’ve never had an issue without the markers on the main part of the fretboard. My eyes tend to focus more on the markers on the side/edge of the fretboard. I’ve had my Aristides for about year now and hadn’t thought about the lack of fret makers since I first pulled the guitar out of it’s gig bag until I saw your comment 😁

[@ayojunior768]

Aristides is actually my name

[@commonsensehill372]

Slick instrument Model 060 Body Body and neck one piece construction, integrally layered with Arium Finish Matte Black / Ivory Pearl Matte Hardware colour Black / Chrome Bridge Hipshot Hardtail Tuners Hipshot Griplock open gear locking tuners Fretboard Richlite Black / Richlite Light Radius Compound Radius 12'' (304,8mm) - 16'' (406,4mm) Fretboard inlay 060 logo on 12th fret + facedots / Only 060 logo / no inlay Side dots Luminlay Blue/Green Nut Graphtec Black Tusq Custom Frets 24 Jescar FW57110 Stainless Steel frets Neck width 1,65'' (42mm) at the nut to 2,24'' (57mm) at the 12th fret Neck profile C-Shaped. Thickness 0,75'' (19mm) at the nut to 0,79'' (20mm) at the 12th fret Scale 25,5'' Pickups Seymour Duncan SH2/TB11 Controls One master volume audio pot, one master tone audio pot Electronic components MEC Electronics Switch 5 way blade switch / 3 way toggle switch

[@edwinstovall3334]

Very cool instrument, and it probably is the wave of the future -- but did you dig that price tag? Shocker's almost 3 large! Talk about "aspirational"!😎

[@qhazwel]

Yikers!!!

[@christianlarsson2038]

It always puzzles me why anybody would consider a 3k guitar to be something outrageous money-wise. Any employed person not living in a 3rd world country ought to be able to afford that.

[@edwinstovall3334]

@@christianlarsson2038 Why would anyone have a guitar that expensive unless they were making money with it? Now, if you want it badly enough, then that's the reason why; pull the trigger! I modify lesser guitars and tweak them into decency and beyond. I learn more that way. Also saves money.

[@Igorguitarful]

@@christianlarsson2038 the problem is that a very small percentage of the people on the world can have the privilege to live or be born in a first-world country, to things like 3k on a guitar be a realistic price. In my country, 3k dollars equals 12~15k, without adding the product taxes. And the minimum salary here, is around 995,00. If i want to gather money to buy that guitar here, i would have to work and not spend a penny of my salary in anything, and this for almost 1,5~2 years.

[@christianlarsson2038]

@@Igorguitarful Hence my comment including the caveat "not living in a 3rd world country". I fully understand that many people aren't living the developed world.

[@Feverdream7777]

Amazing guitar, but doesn't sound like wood. It's a little brash imo

[@scatlizard]

I wonder what it would sound like out of a black face twin reverb? Not into the tones he’s getting from the AXFx.

[@esculapiomenendez]

dude, you've got to inform yourself completely about anything you are going to talk about in a video.

[@SpaceBaloo]

Hey ​​ Robert, I am considering a Fender Custom shop tele or actually the aristides tele -- the idea of a eco-friendly guitar is awesome. That said, curious on your thoughts between Aristides vs wood guitars in regards to the clean and break up-tone warmth of wood. Can the Aristides do this or is it more of a sterile guitar that is good for cutting gain tones? In other words, would you recommend a Richie Kotzen Tele spec'd type tele or Aristides for range of metal to warm cleans?

[@ErikVenom321]

I just got my Aristides 080s a few weeks ago. Best guitar I've ever played!

[@SafelandingRecords]

You should make a video of it..help out the fellas who dont own one but wanna see as much content about them as possible lol

[@lucasshafermusic1686]

Not to sound like a bum but I started a guitar channel today and if you have the time to check it out the my cover of wonderwall and if you like it maybe give me a shoutout

[@Cliffolaus]

Robert, You really ARE very good!!! And VERY convincing! Today....I finally subscribed! Ever thought about doing a few Videos on your Mindset, as well as some suggestions and/or ideas about where all your "Stuff" is coming from, and the real Lowdown on how you put the whole "Thang" together the way you do? Liking your Channel more and more every time I check you out!

[@alabamahebrew]

Hey Rob, have you ever played a Relish guitar? Those are pretty cool and I would like for you to give your input of them. Lol, it's funny you said you just want to shred on it because I was literally just thinking you were doing more shredding than you usually do and you said that lol.

[@LucasLeCompteMusic]

I have had my Aristides 070 for 3 years and I am still in love with it. I havent had to adjust my neck in all the time I have had it. WIth the new RAW line they just launched it made them even better.

[@genustinca5565]

Still no neck problems?

[@MisterTee]

Nice to see an instrument that looks forward in its construction

[@ShawnTubbs]

The neck would never move in any climate. Crazy. Looks like there still may be a truss adjust?

[@obicross]

Yeah i think theres a truss rod still

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

Its basically the neck I need in Ohio haha

[@ShawnTubbs]

@@RobertBakerGuitar Haha yeah I bet!

[@markbaum9615]

@@RobertBakerGuitar....Same.... ....I'm in Akron...my next thru of choice is the schecter SLS elite.......y'all should ✔ it out....$1100....not $2500

[@LucasLeCompteMusic]

I havent moved my 070 neck in 3 years lol

[@Metaldad87]

I love aristedes if I could afford one I'd have one they look and sound so awesome

[@buckycore]

It's like this uber Fender pluck/Metal maniac combo

[@kylekarich]

[@T0ny5]

I was so excited about this guitar, right up until I checked the price haha. Still it's an amazing guitar. Pretty much the opposite of a telecaster.

[@l_lego_o]

Hello..what pickup?🙏

[@inmemoryofgstringbender]

Ill have to stay tuned for your next live stream

[@petebrown3715]

That guitar is really awesome looking and sounds outstanding. Looks like a shred machine.

[@andrewmarinkovich8657]

Interesting! I didn't know about these guitars.

[@seldonsinq]

Could you share the Axe FX preset? Loved that sound.

[@anthonydean1577]

Cool guitar but how come they always sound like you and your style. I thought with different pickups it would be totally different sound as I've found with when I play another guitar. I want to mess about with the eq to try and get somewhere near what I like lol

[@thatziggs4062]

A big part of it is how it's dialed in and how you play. I think it's a mark of an excellent guitarist to make any guitar sound yours.

[@demongeminix]

2490 Euro? That's close to $3000 dollars for the base model. That's a bit out of my price range. I think I'll pass.

[@LucasLeCompteMusic]

It is worth every penny. They are amazing.

[@demongeminix]

@@LucasLeCompteMusic No offense, but I don't care how amazing they are. No musical instrument is worth $3000 when there are bills to be paid and family to take care of.

[@LucasLeCompteMusic]

@@demongeminix Well I hope you never play tuba, cello, or violin because the start at 10k and go up from there.

[@demongeminix]

@@LucasLeCompteMusic I never will.

[@eatmysalt291]

Lucas LeCompte strange, cause I played tuba and French horn in high school. Both instruments cost less than 1.5k a piece.

[@gitarmats]

Looks like such a sweet guitar!

[@aristipposk]

It looks kinda strange to me seeing you with a modern style guitar, haha!!

[@Scoopdoggydogg]

Dude that is like a stealth bomber axe 🤘🤘🤘

[@mohanlee2492]

But does it djent?

[@cflowers69]

Whoa man, that Van Halen part was just GORGEOUS.

[@WildWildWeasel]

That's a 060R.

[@markjayw666]

That’s why I own 2! 😉

[@trydontcry9564]

just overpriced guitar with good electronics, not more

[@fajaradi1223]

I'd say it's an over complicated guitar assembly lines. That's why it's expensive. Whether it's justifiable, it's up to you. But IMHO, it's still worth more than a custom USA made Gibson LP. At least Aristides is trying something differently.

[@jacob.brandw]

Who else thought he was gonna play “Life In The Fast Lane” at 4:41?

[@watcherzero3032]

Yeah Arium is multiple layers of glass fiber and carbon fiber. They are well worth the 3 grand it would set ya back.

[@stevewelsh8560]

not keen on the tone you got from it, in a word all I kept thinking was TIN

[@ragingchimera8021]

I have not heard a demo of a guitar with those new Fishman's that I have liked. I guess I just do not like those pickups.

[@stevewelsh8560]

@@ragingchimera8021 maybe that's what it is. I'd definitely not buy one. Not at that price tag.

[@BrianSGuitars]

While extremely cool my Friedman Cali has ruined me on all other S style guitars. I just can't fathom anything is better at any price.

[@sk8guitars]

great guitar but i costs 2490 euro plus taxes

[@Arkoudeides.]

This is the basic price.

[@MrPinkStrat]

Not at all Sure you could Better That Tone with Anything ...other guitars would be Different .....But Not Better

[@alfredoruelas3571]

Damn

[@kenwatanabe2599]

Interesting how this is a molded guitar made with man made material, so everyone should be the same (if they all have the same options) but they never say how much it weights, even on their website.

[@tonepilot]

Your shredding got interrupted by a stupid ad of a toddler plinking away on a toy piano. Talk about an abrupt tone shift!

[@jacklewis11]

That "Nonsense" was awesome.

[@eanmoon2067]

Hey Robert, you wouldn’t try doing a video on a Peavey T-60 would you? They are really cool guitars that hang right there with any Fender or Gibson and are like 400 for a good used one.

[@michaelsmilek2404]

Annoying!

[@pauloalexandre-dd4nl]

The most sustain guitar in the world . That I know. The resin with the bubbles they made them resonant so well. That it's insane

[@RandomSean2608]

@Robert Baker I suppose the main question is as you said how easy the guitar was to play and smooth action and what not would you buy one for yourself. Or do you have plans to get one already?

[@slywolf3331]

The artist who got me into this brand was a guy named Mitch Stewart he plays locally in my area but also plays big shows and produces music. He plays a gloss red 060r with the hss configuration, I couldn’t figure out what brand it was because it was a funky looking guitar but I loved it and now I have to save up a couple grand and get one for myself.

[@braydancoffing1668]

I'm sure you get this a lot, but are you sure you aren't actually James Valentine?

[@Rayuga99]

My dude that tone is tastyyy af!! Can you please tell me the pedal settings for that? Thanks in advance..!

[@duilawyr]

I'm buying one. I am only $2,335 short, wonder how long this will take?

[@jasoncrump1886]

If you dont mind go ahead and send it my way . I'll send it back to ya in a few years. Lol

[@EarthisnotforSale]

How is the upper frets access ability? I can't stand lower bouts in the way

[@crystaloffrost]

Thanks for the very nice review. From which song is the lick on 02:45 ?

[@shanewalton8888]

time to trade in the '59 Gibson to some Boomer

[@RobSchauland]

Sometimes, you get what you pay for. This kinda looks like one of those times. I'd really be interested in you playing it vs some of the other stuff you have that you feel makes for great tones. Just some candid reaction on your part would be cool as you seem to be extremely transparent with your opinion.

[@GregTalksGuitars]

I love modern designs and innovations. My friend has a couple Rainsong carbon fiber acoustics and they sound so good.

[@mattwilson717]

Just discovered your channel. The sound quality and video quality is wild for your demos. I could really “feel” this guitar through my laptop speakers. Instant subscriber.

[@svetoslavdimitrov3612]

Imma die for one! Will relearn everything just to play this beauty

[@blkjakk]

Interesting.........! Rock on with summa that #DadRock 🤘🏻

[@nutellaking734]

seems awesome! the only thing thats bugging me is the back design, i reaaaally dislike that back plate, the guitar itself seems to be absolutely great though, and it looks super amazing from the front!

[@marka.monroe9539]

Very cool! What’s the weight of the guitar?

[@sabbster1157]

man, come on. that sounds pretty sick. seriously sick

[@nahnotsomuch2292]

Dude from Nothing More plays them.

[@SixString_J5]

Robert: 060 or Friedman Cali?

[@theharlequin7280]

It might be crazy... but is it authentic?

[@pauloalexandre-dd4nl]

I have a prs that every 1 hour loses the tuning . Wood is always changing. I tried an Aristides once and after 2 days. The tuning was still there. Amazing guitars. And whatever pickup you put the guitar material enhances the tone and sustain. Love it. Apart from the price because 3k is not a easy money to give for a guitar .

[@pauloalexandre-dd4nl]

@juna wood it does, i did the test, the prs trussrod is so weak, that the tuning gets crazy

[@speedriff]

That is an 060R. The “R” stands for Raw. It isn’t painted, the color is put in the mold. Even though they are a bit less expensive they are even more resonant than the painted series and the neck feels like silk. If that’s the 060R that was touring the US, I’ve played it when I visited the factory. Back then the Raws were a secret and I was blown away.

[@genustinca5565]

I noticed the body looks quite big and wide. Plus there is no forearm contour/cut. Did that bother you?

[@jakenogard9667]

That looks gorgeous guitar and it sounds awesome. How about the price?

[@ErikVenom321]

They are pricey but he is playing the new Raw series. They are more affordable. The one he is playing will be around 2300 usd.

[@trasolo7959]

That guitar looks amazing

[@thedanksavatron7782]

Welcome to the now Mr. Baker!

[@GregTalksGuitars]

I love hearing people embrace non Roth era Van Halen. Ed is amazing no matter who is singing.

[@alabamahebrew]

I was never a big VH fan but when Sammy joined I got excited. I never really cared for Roth's singing style with all the hooping and screaming he would do in every darn song.

[@doblea2918]

Hi Mr Baker, I'm here finding my way

[@dancupp3690]

Do you teach guitar or anything?

[@putridabomination]

That's one wicked guitar right there \m/

[@jeanguion3223]

That thing sounds ultra light is it

[@olafvanrijnsbergen1177]

Oh no... He got an Aristides.

[@jamlemon]

7:16 not sure why but i was expecting you to pull out Purple Rain! ☔️

[@diogoantunes8085]

That guitar is what you want it to be.