This Magic Box Has Finally Arrived!! 😃👌 Can You Guess What It Isn't??

[@congoblast]

That's how much we trust you! No matter what's in the box, we're in for a treat. :)

[@NeungView]

Major ass-kissing alert! You must be American.

[@j.jester7821]

agreed

[@MichaelMoore-od4jz]

i third that

[@wesstacey2379]

Agreed 👍

[@markpell8979]

Today's first standout quote, at 4:20... "ladies and gentlemen, and everybody else."

[@pharmerdavid1432]

"Everybody else" was for people like me, and at "420" too - perfecto!

[@markpell8979]

@@pharmerdavid1432 exactly.

[@fisterroboto1044]

The butterknife of joy? Arse looping? It's a Colin's greatest hits video today, lovely!

[@joeymcmanus448]

Love the @$$ loop absolutely hilarious. It gets me every time. Looks like a Pedal build or more a Pedal assembly would be fun. Thanks for the entertainment, cheers

[@tylerdurden5122]

Literally no one can pull off an arseloop like Colin! Another flawless performance mate!!

[@jrchanning]

Colin is Kloning us !!, fantastic video and looks like a real fun thing to do 👍🎸😄

[@victorbeebe8372]

Aloha Colin! I got one from the second batch. Don't apply 18v. I thought I destroyed it but didn't see damage or smell anything. After not working for a few tries. I started working. Enjoy Colin!

[@QuantumGamingUploads]

That was very straightforward and quite easy to assemble. It does sound very nice Colin. As far as talking thats your personality and no one minds that one bit I am sure. You have to be yourself YT or not and thats why we like you as you are a genuine and a trustworthy person with a unique way of doing videos.

[@dasninjastix]

Ooooo I wonder if JHS would consider a collab pedal with you Colin, it could be called "What a Croc!" and sport a rubber clog emblem. And an SG of course 😄

[@victoresarey4036]

you could literally read ingredients from a soup can and id watch it, i legit just love hearing you talk man!

[@petekent794]

Brilliant, Coll, loads of box opening suspense. I thought I had miss heard 'arse looping' until you demonstrated it. Great vid as usual. Keep it up!!!!

[@RobbieF]

Thank you for the video Colin. I noticed you didn't turn the gain up beyond noon. IMHO the best sounds come from a Klon style pedal, when you are at 3 o'clock or higher. Unless the gain is turned up, the "Magic" clipping diodes aren't engaged. I'll wager the mod switch might have more effect with a higher gain setting. Cheers.

[@zyzzyx3160]

Yes. On any Klon Clone, just turn up the gain and manipulate the sound with guitar's tone and volume knobs. It makes even the most muddy pickups sound glorious.

[@howardmaryon]

“First thing, ground yourself” so Colin goes round the back and gives himself a serious talking to.

[@Dthraco]

Great pedal and such a joy to put together. It’s no wonder they are still selling more than they can ship.

[@aljohno72]

A looping skill even Ed Sheeran would be proud of 😊

[@trevorrostek5995]

Love the IKEA aesthetic they use for the packaging and instructions.

[@scottbogfoot]

Thanks Colin, great video! 😊 i really like the packaging, the board construction, the diy aspect, everything... but the spanners made out of the otherwise wasted material was the best thing about it, imo. Thanks Cheers !😃

[@akwamarsunzal]

Their best video was the comparison between Behringer pedals and the "originals".... This single video made me buy 3 or maybe 4 Behringer pedals and they are exactly as described in the video! As near perfect clones as you can get and I highly recommend them!

[@MrSongwriter2]

They're noisy though. I sold mine because of the amount of crap I had in signal

[@MalisaDonnelly]

Glad you decided to 😊 😊 😊

[@Krullmatic]

Colin, it's always an absolute pleasure sticking around and getting stuck in with you!

[@tomspafford5368]

Channeling Toy Caldwell on a Friday night, outstanding sir. Thank you so much!

[@fritsvanzanten3573]

After seeing this video I got an idea and I found this was right; you can connect a external footswitch to the Boss looper, so you can keep on working with the pedal on the desk and still operate it with your foot. You can also use a double footswitch and a plethora of options reveals itself. As a guitar player the looper functions in a DAW are limited when you have both hands at the guitar, so I made mine work with a pedal (the less advanced one just requires a £ 10 pound switch, put you mouse pointer on the record button of the DAW and there you go (you only need to make sure you don't that pointer, less cumbersome solutions require a MIDI-switch pedal that costs more).

[@j.jester7821]

Good to see you again. Always enjoy the unboxing vids!

[@madnobby8301]

Happy Easter! Cheers Nobby

[@lindamcguigan5989]

Wtf The grounding Crocs Col its like building an old Airfix kit with great content, Mate

[@AndrewAHayes]

The first thing that alarmed me also was the amount of Goop that was supplied, usually with gluey things like this you get a sachet of the stuff!

[@DrTomoculus]

I did not come here because of the box!! I came here for another reason, but not because of what's in that box!!!! ;)

[@Byron_Blue]

I bought the Epiphone SG ebony custom after seeing your review. Very pleased. Keep it up young fella

[@amandamarinovich6164]

You like? I've had one for a couple years now. Love the ebony neck. Now I gotta get myself a Special or Junior! It never ends, does it

[@traviswaynedoyle]

ah crap, i missed it. about to "get stuck in" and watch now!

[@forces48]

happy easter and educate program very good peace and love to all

[@chrisvsmusicny]

This video was such a gift, Colin! JHS is my main brand for pedals and their YT channel is fantastic. I want to buy their Notaklön in the future when there isn't a waitlist, but for now I just recently settled on the Joyo Tauren klone. Also, coincidentally I'm being reunited with a Gibson SG Special that I first owned nearly 20 years ago. Can't wait to match your tones when it arrives! Thanks for doing what you do. 🤘

[@grimiss8592]

Haha...throughout the video I was wondering what the hell is Col on about with 'arse looping'....suddenly it all makes sense!! 😂 Great vid as ever!

[@brettsmith7245]

Nice job walking us threw this pedal thank you i love it.

[@timothymathew1540]

I need to put your playing in a loop....awesome music

[@theguitaristas]

😊🙏

[@timothymathew1540]

I'm visiting my sis in Niagara falls Canada....for charge on good Friday...haaa but im listening to your music..lol

[@deanmccaskill5495]

I did the same thing. Ordered it immediately. I think I did anyway . I actually have no idea if it’s coming or not.

[@tenthmed]

My first thought when I saw you playing that SG was a set of those $1000 Gibson pickups. Glad I was wrong!

[@kevinwlyons_music_production]

I love the Pooper Looper move.

[@wadesummers4102]

I knew it!! That was my guess.

[@daleturner3507]

As always great improvisation with your playing. Very cool pedal.

[@sjgreaves]

I preferred the sound straight into the amp, no pedals. I dont understand the klon obsession out there, just so much hype, like for example the "magic diodes" - probably the most common setting for a Klon is with the gain off where the diodes are effectively out of circuit. Save your money and put it towards a better amp 🙂 (Not you Col, you got good amps)

[@frankcarter6427]

almost everything ever said about guitars and gear is BS, agree, the 'tone is in the amp and speaker(s)

[@christopherwatkins9729]

Colin is a Guitarist ! "The Man Can Play" ! ... Repeatedly... I enjoy how you make the language of 'Muzick' speak ! 🤠

[@relevantinformation6655]

I bought a lot of pedals, in spurts, since the 70s. Since we moved, I never reassembled my pedal board. I have re tubed some amps changed to speakers I’ll like in particular amps and now tend to like to go straight in. When I was working co-writing a couple tunes with Eric Bloom for a BÖC album he always just plugged straight into a Marshall. Buck Dharma, BÖCs amazing lead guitarist, has quite an arsenal of FX. (Eric calls it the “rack of doom”:) In essence it would be hard to have 3 guitarists in a band all playing with FX. Makes sense. Keep it simple. Love that Telecaster btw ! ☮️

[@bassyey]

Great idea from Josh to save money by letting people assemble his products.

[@edwardsmith9801]

That's a cool pedal. I was actually really surprised at how simple it all seemed to go together & by the sound. It actually looks like someone who isn't an electronic engineer could do it & that's perfect, cause I'm certainly not an electronic engineer by any stretch of the term. Great video, great playing as always, have a good one man.

[@Byron_Blue]

My Notaklon is coming in the next 3 days. I believe I ordered in October (#13700 or so). I built a Ghost Drive from StewMac and am pleased with it. Can’t wait to try Josh’s toy. Seems like a riot to build. Thank you for the video!

[@Tethered_to_the_Polestar]

Damn, that SG is super sweet.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

“What’s in the box!” 📦 😏 😂 Wonderful playing Colin. 🎸 PS, I like my Crocks and my boat shoes!

[@GypsyLane]

Happy Easter, our British friend! Another enjoyable video, a bit different than the rest! Chase the tone…

[@tomd8313]

Colin, you played your arse off (and on) Loopin around! 👊😅

[@theguitaristas]

😆👍

[@danottley2627]

Thanks Colin, your vids are a Friday highlight and never cease to make me smile! Your SG sounded nice!

[@tmacey1345]

For what it's worth, I clicked on the thumbnail because it was a new Guitaristas video, not because of a box Colin...(to be honest, I'm old and couldn't see the box in the thumbnail). Keep'em coming! 🤘

[@hod8931]

Sounds good! I have a silver klon and the closest pedal is the new wamplertumnus germanium that I got when they fist came out. Glad I did because Sweetwater was sold out half hour latter.

[@redlespaul8139]

Not only is arse looping back, but the Gary Clark Jr inspired arse loop is back too. Cheers Col, great vid as always

[@El_Padre_Guitars]

Ooh, how did I not know about this? Cheers for the heads up, Col! Great sound at a great price, AND a bit of fun putting it together! (Watched accompanied by coffee and some Easter egg chocolate nicked off my kids!)

[@jeffreybiscoe6]

Going to pick up my Epi JJN used Old Glory today in just a l'il while. New guitar + gear day all over the world.

[@MrSongwriter2]

For a klon you really need a clean tone and a strat and have the gain between off and 11 o clock and it fattens up the sound nicely. The ceritone is the one i have and its as close as your ever going to get without spending 4-8k

[@Walks-With-Pride]

Not sure what to say to this. I did see a video last night of Eddy Van Halen, in which he said that he never used a drive pedal in his life. According to him, the only things required for a good drive sound is a good guitar, a good amp, and a pair of hands that know how to make the guitar talk. Although I have never been a fan of overdrive for my own personal sound, I do appreciate it when I hear it applied by those who know what they are doing. Since I have never known what I am doing, I will refrain from passing any sort of judgement on this pedal. I am an old school Surf Cowboy, so any clean Fender style amp will bring a smile to my face. Stay strong, good people!

[@lisaferrara8120]

Love your sense of humor and playing!

[@valueofnothing2487]

Incredible savings. I think it's great that JHS does this for people who don't want to breathe solder smoke or get it in their eyes. And they guys there know that a Klon pedal is just a bunch of cheap transistors, diodes and capacitors.

[@dragan4658]

I knew it lol. I guessed what was in the box. Well Klon came to mind so I think its close enough lol. Good content Col!

[@Brykk]

Col, i was starting to fear you were having a stroke there for just a minute. I wasnt sure you were going to make there. Glad youre ok. Lol

[@richardsandson]

I've been tempted by the Notaklon. I have the Stewmac ghost drive which is my favourite drive pedal. Anything by JHS is tempting though isn't it.... Dangerous really 😅

[@oldmanlearningguitar446]

Oh. I got a Notaklon as well here in Canada. US$99 plus shipping turned into CAD$180. Then the courier brokerage fees and Canadian sales tax made the total CAD$217 (about US$160). Not really a cheap pedal at all then. It’s OK.

[@paulocosta3007]

Colin, just bought myself a epiphone sheraton 2 from 2012 made in mexico with gibson pods and wiring for 600 pounds. I was dreaming about it for a while and now i have it im just hoping i can really connect with it. I was left in doubt... I guess well see. I remembered all the stuff you talked about in videos and the fact that you liked the second 335 more than the first ahah This guitar thing has a very psychological... thing... about it ahah Your channel talks about that and that is one of the reasons i love your channel so much! It is very human and different from the rest and i think that is key! Cheers, friend! Ill be around

[@paulocosta3007]

not mexico. it was made in korea ahah my bad

[@transmissionggb2820]

I love your talking with that humour you have and that’s one of the many reasons I watch your vids as soon as they drop or when I notice it. I got distracted with the CV tele as it reminded me I still need to get one as well as trying out the SG as I have yet to get a feel of one.

[@tonyhewitt1345]

Nice one Col ☺️

[@SubutaiTuul]

ITS A BOX !!!! i must click. Fun lil piece that is

[@Bertyification]

Arse Loop?!!! you sir are a legend - there's no way anyone could attempt that on Live stage :-)

[@explorervango880]

Never built a pedal. Looks fun. My brother is the current drummer for Beatallica (only on the last album, but toured for the last two)-he bought a couple guitars wanting to learn and I’m going to repaint some Chinese pedals in a Beatles theme for him to play around with. I had the gold mini Tumnus. Granddaughter plays with the pedals and I can’t find that one. When the limited germanium version came out I ordered from two online retailers getting one from the first and second batches. Setting up two pedalboards with close to Klons.

[@norseman61]

Sounded great! Love that Squier Tele, too. Very classy… in a good way.

[@elliotgreen987]

Maybe its the close proximity of the mic but the Shamrock switch was a big difference for me! Pushed it a little bit too much for my tastes but in the normal mode it sounds great!

[@buddhamus]

As always, a nice review. For $99 it's a pretty good deal (even if you have to build it yourself). I own a Warm Audio Centavo and an MXR Sugar Drive, both Klon-inspired, and I'm happy with them. I just might need to add this to my collection. BTW, I love that SG.

[@jamesmgreen15]

Nice treat.

[@sparx550]

Nice one Colin, cracking vid, goes well with an afternoon pint and a bit of grub. Cheers mate.

[@eddepreist9178]

Great video Colin. Got an update email from JHS. They are waiting on more enclosures. Mine should be in the next batch going out. I ordered in November so it's been a wait. Every one of your videos makes me want to plug in and jam. Don't think I can ass loop. That was hilarious.

[@fritsvanzanten3573]

Whatever you think of the NOTAKLON, it's quite a NOTASPOILER for nice infectious tones.

[@branmacman]

Whole lotta rosie!!!

[@jeffberg8015]

Not the first video I've seen about that pedal, but it's pretty cool. Thanks for the video.

[@peterbayliss1484]

Amongst other things I really like the colour of your Squire.

[@mortonwilson795]

Sounds pretty good, but then so does the Soul Food to my ear. Not sure about the making it yourself thing - does that bring the cost down or something? TBH, I don't think this will be replacing my buddy Paul Crowther's Double Hot Cake anytime soon, though - old habits die hard - been using the Hot Cake since the '70s when Paul first launched it back in NZ! I must say I was really impressed with the Squier straight into the Princeton! Will check out some Fender & Squier Teles tomorrow when I hit the shop, here - never owned a Tele but recently having second thoughts 😀Happy Easter one and all!

[@markpell8979]

@mortonwilson795, do it, get a Squier Tele tomorrow! Everybody should have a Squier Tele. I have a Mustang too. Nice guitars.

[@theguitaristas]

I have a hotcake... it's great but quite a different beast though eh?

[@amandamarinovich6164]

I'll let you in on a secret... the sonic Esquire is routed for a humbucker sized pickup under the pickguard. Get one for 200 bucks, another 100 on a decent pickup, 15 bucks on a tele pickguard.. if you want to customize a bit and like a project.

[@baabaabaa-El]

I had the single Hot Cake.... And sold it (like an idiot!), been keeping me eye out on gumtree etc. I bought a JRocket Archer (klon thingo).. the Hot Cake was better.. different, but. Edit: Happy Easter!!

[@mortonwilson795]

@@theguitaristas Not sure, Colin - the sounds I go for seem to be pretty much in the same ballpark as what I was hearing from these one but . . . maybe I need to get out more 😅

[@stahliwood8755]

I was lucky to purchase an original klon Centaur back in 97 and a KTR I keep em locked up in a safe when company comes over lol I have trust issues. I would compare the klon to a pair of Air Jordan's because of the way it makes you feel when you click that footswitch I'm still waiting on my notaklon

[@iannicholls7476]

Nice one Colin. It sounds pretty good for the price they’re asking.

[@ferdberfle5069]

This was about the 5th "building and testing a Notaklon" video I've watched. Not to mention the original JHS video with their kids building the pedal. After that one, yours was probably the most entertaining what with your "arse looping" 🤣🤣 Thanks Colin!

[@Sailor_Man_Music]

Someone posted this in the JHS Facebook group you have a subscriber for life. You seem like a very pleasant person. Lovely little video as well.

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one cheers!! 😁👍

[@JoseSalas-wn7im]

You’re right! I saw the box and just tap the screen. 😅

[@baabaabaa-El]

Nice mate! Adds a bit of hair around the note, gd transparent drive... there was a mid boost (through my headphones) when you engaged the clover, or whatever it was. Have a good Easter Col and all Guitaristas!!

[@vkelly1975]

That’s a fantastic klon the JHS mod is great.

[@S-T-E-V-E]

Oh this should be gold with your record of DIY! 😂👌

[@tonydibratto5333]

Too funny. I guessed it before you revealed it. Only because I am waiting for one too.

[@jimlutz1290]

Back for Pt. II - its sound like at (16:30) someone is channeling one of the Allmans Bros signature jams. I spent many a late August summer evening at Jones Beach on (Long Island, New York) at our beloved Theater on the Atlantic Ocean listening to Greatness. 😉🌠🌌🌛🎹🎸🎼🎻🥁🎵🎷🎶🎸 Great playing Colin, ohhh man that southern tone, it lives inside me now 30 years . . . .Les Pauls, &SG's ringin out that America Southern Sound - get ya selves some Allman Brothers music - start with LIVE at The FILMORE EAST - NYC March 1971 - welcome to my house of worship ! ! 🕍🎼🎶 throwing in some Marshall Tucker too . . .

[@adrianmorris9743]

May as well goop the rest of your pedals :)

[@howardmaryon]

Josh Scott, of JHS Pedals, hated that, whenever he featured a vintage pedal on his show, people immediately started inflating the prices on Reverb etc. The worst one was the original Klon, with the Centaur on the front and gold case, selling for thousands. So he decided to do something about it and came up with his own version, the “notaklon”. Now demand for his pedal is so high, people are advertising used “notaklon” for higher than new. You can’t win it seems.

[@antonyedwardson9900]

To this day I can’t comprehend how you manage to arse loop in time, I still struggle occasionally with my foot! 😁 If I lived a little closer I’d pop down and show you how to use the count in function on that looper pedal… 😉

[@gsbguitarsgsb679]

That goop will seal up the holes in your kroks. lol…😬🎸 Nice video, I was giggling like a kid through the the first section…

[@DaVinci0963]

Thanks Colin! 😀

[@thebenefactor6744]

I'm gonna invent a pedal called the mousetrap, and see how eager Colin is to blindly stick his hand in the shipping box. Great review. I'm gravitating 'round my SG again. Must be spring.

[@howardmaryon]

Recommending what to eat and drink while watching the show could be a whole new thing Colin. “ For this unboxing I recommend a big bag of Doritos (cool ranch) and a few cans of Special Brew”

[@Case_]

I find the IKEA packaging way more funny than I should ;) Doubly so given the status and market price of the original (which I'm sure is part of the point).

[@TheClassicQ]

Great bottom drop!.... I'm working my looper like that from now on!

[@Blues-man.]

My son ordered me one for Christmas 🎅🏻 still waiting 😢. Very entertaining video Colin, sounds fantastic, of course your playing is remarkable as always. Cheers mate. Ps I love your new butt board, now that’s talent. 😮😊

[@davidwood351]

The “Bum Cam” angle…great. Oh, what exact does the “goop” do in there?

[@theguitaristas]

It hides the magic diodes just like the original klon