Tik Tok Guitar Insanity

[@super_guitar_dude7954]

Fellow guitarstore employee here; Shredding to us has zero effect, not only do we see ONLY guitarplayers every day all day, most of us probably can shred your face off! The best customers are those that are excited about a sound or piece of music, those make the store a great place to be

[@RJiwatram]

Ages ago I was at Guitar Centre looking to buy a fuzz pedal and was trying out the standard favourites, big muff etc, and comparing that to the Swollen Pickle (which I eventually bought). The thing about the Swollen Pickle is you can dial in pretty much any fuzz tone you want - which I didn’t expect - and the guitar store clerk was kind enough to let me try these different tones out. I came across a tone that sounded so good had a few guitar store clerks walk up to listen and some saying it sounded amazing. To which I immediately would ask about what they thought about the different fuzz peddles and their recommendations. I always find I learn so much that way from these guitar store clerks because they love playing the guitar too.

[@splashymothtv9952]

"Most of us probably can shred your face off" that's the most threatening non-threat I've ever heard. I've been playing on and off for 10 years and I can't shred yet and I'm seriously considering taking up lessons again.

[@super_guitar_dude7954]

@@splashymothtv9952 thanks for not reading it as a threat! We have tons of really experienced guitarists in our school expanding their skillset, there should never be a taboo or stigma against getting more knowledge my man

[@splashymothtv9952]

@@super_guitar_dude7954 thanks. I'm a girl, I will have to find someone to teach me here in Cape Town. Otherwise I'll keep doing online lessons.

[@holliswilliams8426]

so cringe, can't watch

[@TheGuitarWorkout]

Dude asks for a "beginner guitar" and is given a beautiful PRS, weird !

[@crossquinlan8816]

I literally paused and came to the comments to see if someone said this already lmao

[@vexedpixels]

happens to be because he’s sponsored by them lmao

[@viniciusribeiro7279]

Well of course, he looks like a rich tik toker kid (basically he is lol), obviously he was going to give some very expensive guitar lol

[@pnut3844able]

Bc it's all fake. Everything is fake

[@doknox]

The way I see it is any guitar that hasn't been modded or altered in some way is a beginner guitar.

[@_Diego_]

That lofi sample of that kids guitar playing was beautiful

[@SolvingOurKreation]

For real, kinda got teary eyed.

[@ElasticWonders]

did anyone hear Watermelon in Easter Hay?

[@YouYorick]

Very much indeed

[@Mickelous]

Srsly

[@JB-ml6ir]

Came here to say the same thing, WOW

[@mgscheue]

Getting the phone out of the guitar would probably be non-trivial, too. And totally agree about the poor guitar store guy. That whole thing seemed pointless.

[@lasagnasux4934]

I've always felt that genre of video was the cringiest. Not only are they making themselves look like jackasses but they're also doing it in public while victimizing someone else.

[@watosmate8935]

Hurts my brain

[@cinyarko]

I like to think that Khaled is actually a guitar virtuoso and is just trolling us all and that the guitar is in good hands, it helps me fall asleep at night.

[@MK-1010]

I don't know anything about the guy, but I could swear I saw a signature edition guitar by a major manufacturer... But I guess he really doesn't play, and I saw some kind of fake ad.

[@maxscardanelli6185]

@@MK-1010 It was a Bob Marley signature acoustic guitar. I think that it was made by Martin or Taylor. I couldn't quite tell from the headstock shape. But either way, yes, it was a stupid marketing thing.

[@juanarocha8629]

Screw Khaled

[@XexiPwnageGaming702]

lying to yourself isnt healthy bro

[@bentoram8403]

Khalid is actually a great artist and I think he'll be a great innovator of the instrument regarding his records.

[@CristiNeagu]

2:31 "Do you have beginner guitars?" "Yes, here's a $2000 PRS..."

[@davidfaustino4476]

That was an SE. $600. So yes it's a higher end beginners guitar.

[@therevx5225]

@@davidfaustino4476most definitely not a beginner instrument, I’d call it a lower level gigging instrument

[@bikershark9]

I hate those "I'm new LOL no I'm not" videos. You're completely right

[@justanothermortal1373]

Yeah. They're so annoying and cringey. Why are they so thirsty for attention?

[@BriMcFly4444]

might be one of your best videos yet. your take on yourself, and on those guys that pretend to not be good at guitar at guitar stores was golden.

[@dae67]

imagine how painful it shall be to get you PHONE out of the guitar while it's covered in glitter just like a cordon bleu

[@yep_2431]

Perchance it shall be most untoward hurumph

[@aug3842]

@@yep_2431 wha

[@jonathanhussey1907]

@@yep_2431 you can’t just say “perchance”

[@xXLethalLama]

Yeah I liked cordon bleu in that Disney movie Jump In!

[@mariesyvian8187]

@@aug3842 perchance

[@TheJipino]

It's a dick move to make the employee the punchline of the joke because the thing you're good at is entirely unobservable before you do it. There is no skill in fooling someone into thinking you're bad at something. If you can do something well, you can also do it poorly. Tldr: it's a dick move

[@theharlequin7280]

My exact issue with 99% of 'pranks' out there. This kind of stuff is unfunny to everyone above the age of 7 and mostly serves as an embarrassing display of shameless douchiness.

[@丫o]

@theharlequin7280 “This kind of stuff is unfunny to everyone above the age of 7” You _severely_ underestimate the stupidity of the average tiktok user.

[@Sergio-nb4hj]

These people make me believe in the douchebag guitarists stereotype And I'm a guitarist lmao

[@brodontcomebropleaseibegyo2739]

Hell nah don't

[@PiPArtemis]

I mean.. the stereotype exists for a reason. There's definitely some people like that out there. All we can do is try to turn that around by not being that person

[@mickeybat5816]

Wait? What does that look like?

[@apanapandottir205]

Tik-tokers (or anyone) wasting peoples time when they are at work makes me wanna scream.

[@xamislimelight8965]

Dude, right!? It bugs the shit out of me! Especially when they later make a follow up to bitch about getting fired. Yeah, its almost like your job description doesn't say anywhere on it "film tiktok videos, you simpleton!" Its almost like when you have a job to do, but futz on your phone instead, you don't stay on the pay roll very long >.

[@Mathhead2000]

The guitar glitter videos are bringing back a memory: I once made the mistake of leaving my guitar out at a summer camp. When I came back the kids had sprayed silly string in the hole... I swear there is still silly string in there.

[@anxietyprimev6983]

Hey, look on the bright side. Now it's a scratch-and-sniff!

[@JuiceboxDesmond]

I was so happy to see someone finally debunk the glass of water thing... and then you didn't debunk it and now I'm angerrrrry

[@michaelkarapetian8502]

I need to know the truth

[@therocketman509]

Tbh this sounded way cooler

[@replicated]

I appreciate dad content. Just taught my three year old not to bash the piano and now he can lay down a c major while we jam out.

[@K0r0n1s]

Loved the foley on the Rod Stewart video :-D

[@Nicenigel14]

The glitter in the sound hole is to create a shimmer reverb effect

[@guitashamilele]

1:44 My favourite part of this has to be "Where's this lad's t-shirt?"

[@kmanley29687]

I'm a grouchy asshole right there with you on this!

[@CaptHiltz]

I went on Tiktok twice for about 2 months each to promote my music because that's what all the promo videos on KZbin said to do. Let's just say there will be no third time. Tiktok IMO is a giant holding tank of crap.

[@propyro85]

Calling it a tank implies organized structure of some kind. It's just a cultural cesspit.

[@pnut3844able]

KZbin isn't much better

[@aeiou1738]

It’s the silo from the simpsons movie.

[@inflameslp311]

Thank you for using a single view of yours on each of these videos so the ridiculous ones don’t accidentally get thousands of ours. You Sir are doing a service.

[@brentjohnson7044]

This is what a reaction video should look like. Commentary with creative transformation.

[@c.codyflick2210]

I enjoyed this video. Take care of yourself my dude. You're not alone

[@ericfellner2689]

I don't understand how walking up to a stranger and lying to them about a basic fact about yourself is a sick prank.

[@丫o]

It’s a stupid thing to do to get stupid people to watch a stupid video so the stupid creator can get some views, which is approximately 100% of what TikTok is.

[@freepoco2]

*farts* “I didn’t just farts”. THE ULTIMATE PRANK

[@TheJammerman]

One thing I’ve never scene in a guitar store is “a guy shredding hoping to illicit a reaction from others”

[@BTNMNKI]

Goddamnit.... Wonderwall is the guitar equivalent of a rickroll. You got us, mr Samurai. You got us good.

[@jonathon422]

I can't believe your son is already arranging John Cage piano solos!

[@rickbennett105]

Tik tok is for the “look at me!!! I’m so awesome, you NEED to see me” crowd. Not a fan of that.

[@kos9818]

That man done said “kinda looks like Mulan and Steve Aoki’s long lost son.” You’re my hero.

[@liamcristello2591]

I love the little card pop-up of “Who is the 2nd Greatest Guitarist?” while Sammy G is talking about his son ;)

[@nathenate7974]

I laughed so hard at that "Mulan and Steve Aoki's kid" joke that I woke up people in my building. It's 6am, I'm crying and they're mad 👍

[@Gunny_furr]

I love the fact you did edits recorded you doing and learning riffs and really made it and actually skillful reaction video this was a nice video

[@jesuslovesyou2616]

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[@kiankapil]

Imagine how funny it would have been if the employee just showed no interest.

[@PRESPOVERTY]

Had to sub after that "DI Why tf are u doing this" joke

[@dmayer506]

I'm not sure if your one of those " I don't read comments of my videos because I don't want to have my soul crushed by internet trolls saying mean things " kind of guys. But I do hope you read them. They are allways 100% positive and well deserved. I thoroughly enjoy your videos, you have an awesome personality and sense of humor that makes me smile and brightens my day. Well done sir, well done 👏

[@TwilightStorm]

Putting glitter inside a guitar is a sure way to make it's value drop by $500 automatically. LOL

[@gdonaldson26]

"It seems kinda pointless" Sums a lot of them up right there for me 😄 That 'trick the guitar store employee' joke was funny the first few times. Not so much any more ☹ But then I am a certified grumpy chappy!

[@hswizzle4208]

Dj Khalid playing Wonderwall in a manner that avoids copyright might be one of the greatest thing I’ve ever seen

[@Metro_Gnome]

Omg the Canadian rant was the best part. I've never worked at Long & McQuade, but half of my guitars are from there and I always feel bad for employees. It's a dream job with the worst customers every so often. Blabbermouth musicnerds with no shopping agenda😂

[@seadawg93]

3:14 “why are you doing this to me, I’m just trying to do my job here” 💯 % …1,000% ….10,000% …babies playing music, and playing over their sample: awesome.

[@camerononeil2266]

I fully agree that guitar shop one was just really mean for no reason. He was just showing off really.

[@jonathanbmeyer]

I loved this video!! Really cool how you actually try the things they did, or add your own part to stuff. 10/10 please make more

[@michaelluder4670]

Sammy, integrity is a beautiful thing to behold in a popular KZbin channel. Thank you.

[@eclong462]

It’s so awesome seeing how much you love your son, Great video :)

[@TZerot0]

Saw Kingfish in a bar in 2017, his mom was sitting by the side scrolling through her phone as he was a minor

[@TZerot0]

Show was killer tho

[@chocolate_bubbs]

Bout to hit 1 million congrats man! Just a few thousand away.

[@OuchingTigerLimpingDragon]

Yes, please, do this again! It was entertaining and fascinating.

[@_memo71_]

petition for sammy to make a full version of the sampled kid song and upload it spotify or soundcloud!

[@TheJipino]

DJ Khaled's playing was obviously inspired by Anthony Kiedis's original rendition of Funky Monks.

[@mr.nobody68]

That SamuraiBaby slapping his piano was the best clip Poor kid had a really _dorky_ dad tho...

[@mikenadanada7430]

Glitter truly is the Herpes of the arts and crafts world Once you got it you got it. Why would anyone do that to a perfectly good guitar

[@knottedtwig3289]

Or to the ocean

[@jalenpoolefournier6429]

Hey man I'm a Canadian guitarist as well and was wondering where your at? Being Canadian, your content is way more awesome and funny!!

[@brianshaddock5483]

$250 for a used POG 2, and all I had to do was pour myself a glass of water? GOD DAMN IT!

[@jesuslovesyou2616]

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤍🤎💔❣️💕💞💓💗💖💘💝✝️Jesus Christ died for your sins please repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand 💙💚💛🧡🧡❤️💜🖤🤍🤎💔💗💓💞💝💕💖❣️💖

[@Foodgeek]

OMG! Love the Dad joke-style! :D

[@troyoswald5683]

Almost one million subs! you are so deserving!

[@PurpleColonel]

sammy really just played a duet with a baby and its the best thing ive heard all day

[@thejrfanclub628]

that was one of the best videos i've seen on youtube in awhile.

[@manelthegreek]

I saw a video of a guy entering in a guitar store, acting like a pro but then he plays like a begginer. Way more funny

[@howlinhobbit]

getting the glitter out of the guitar? glitter is the herpes of the crafting world. it’s freaking *forever*!

[@joeybahamundi2010]

I’m a grouchy guitarist also, thank you for your honesty

[@tinnagigja3723]

6:45 A century of popular music summed up in a sentence. Nice.

[@veenoir1991]

Hope everyone has a good week, the world's scary af rn. Stay safe 🤘🤘

[@yep_2431]

It ain't scary if you don't turn on the news or look at Reddit

[@matolonedog2959]

@@yep_2431 no acknowledging the situation doesnt make it go away

[@bushman6964]

Not really scary if you’re not ukrainian or russian

[@yep_2431]

@@bushman6964 say what? No idea

[@bushman6964]

@@yep_2431 sorry bro I don’t really understand what you’re saying

[@jakekunz5168]

People like the first guy DESERVE to be living in a simulation

[@allthingsmusic-]

LOVED this vid! It was a lot of fun, and made me smile. THANKS!

[@carterfickes3505]

4:00 I know that feeling it’s just as bad here in Minnesota

[@fretburner1366613]

4:10 the latter, not the former. Love ya Sammy G!

[@ChopTheViking]

Your kiddo playing piano was amazing you should have sampled that rofl

[@ficationsare6552]

The whole expert disguised as an amateur prank is so hackneyed.

[@fatpad00]

I hope the guitar store beginner prank at least ended with the guy buying some stuff and getting the guy a commission

[@kingclovis3908]

Hi there! Apparently I'm the science side of youtube today, so. My best guess on the reason water does that is because the water turns an essentially one dimensional sound wave into a three dimensional one. That means you get the direct input and a massive doppler effect of inputs from when the sound wave reaches the glass of the cup and is redirected back towards the other alligator clip, making that weird almost a delay pedal sound. Makes me wonder what it would sound like with a square glass.

[@jesuslovesyou2616]

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[@EddieVanAidan]

That fake beginner ‘prank’ must just stem from a desperate need for approval and praise lol.

[@trebmaster]

Glitter is pure anxiety for those of us who have to clean that crap up.

[@propyro85]

Craft herpes, it's called craft herpes. It never leaves once it's been unleashed.

[@sku7842]

As a dad and musician your video was hilarious and spot on

[@ImACompulsiveLiar]

Ayy more sammy g. Cheers for the entertainment and have a great day

[@wendelllabandilo2155]

That lofi sample is too dope. 😤👌

[@jesuslovesyou2616]

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤍🤎💔❣️💕💞💓💗💖💘💝✝️Jesus Christ died for your sins please repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand 💙💚💛🧡🧡❤️💜🖤🤍🤎💔💗💓💞💝💕💖❣️💖

[@timsopinion]

I should have expected Wonderwall in the DJ Khaled clip - I didn't - and I have to thank you for that moment of enlightenment.

[@jakefloss7253]

that guitar center clip was filmed at my local store, i recognize the employees lol

[@MrTwostring]

Rod Stewart Shredds. Awesome sound effects! Love it!

[@NanookOblivion]

That Wonderwall was amazing 🤣🤣🤣

[@AlonRozenblit]

Killed me with Wonderwall Great stuff, thanks!

[@itsplayback]

when you realise a video is posted on your birthday... it makes you feel unusualy happy

[@SophieLikesToDraw]

"This is a case, of DI - Y the fuck are you doing this?" Sent me lol.

[@lizzyr.1541]

yooo i get to work at a kingfish show this coming weekend and now im hyped! i hadnt actually heard his stuff before

[@BlatantNeonIon]

The Rod Stewart audio is so funny- I’m dyin’!

[@rehamkcirtap]

You playing with the baby was amazing

[@josiahmendez2070]

the guy playing the beginner guitar looked like he was lagging for a bit

[@squaremile]

This is peak review content, very well done

[@sauce_aux]

For anyone actually curious about running guitar signal through water: check out the Rainger Fx MiniBar. It has a built in signal diverter, and allows you to use different liquids to experiment with conductivity and capacitance. In this particular instance, the liquids cause more capacitance and overdrive the signal. This of course depends on what part of the circuitry is being affected by the diverted signal, but with that pedal, the distortion level is dictated by the conductivity of the liquid and how much light penetrates the medium. My terminology may not be 100%, but the note conductive the liquid, the cleaner the drive. Something like toothpaste gives you a massive gated fuzz, where water sounds like a tube screamer sorta.

[@xdoctorblindx]

I love how you used the clickbaity guitar dipper as your own clickbait lol

[@NicholsonStudios]

The DJ Kalad video I die of embarrassment every time I see it. Great react video!

[@donaldgockley5273]

You should definitely make this a series! 😆

[@IndyRockStar]

when said "ladies putting glitter in their sound holes" i really thought you meant something else.

[@Caliscris]

This video took great turns haha loved it

[@vonwachnacht]

The dread I felt watching the first one as they're using the exact same guitar I have.

[@justanothermortal1373]

That "beginner guitarist" was totally just flexing his skill to appease his ego.

[@theonlytrent85]

Hitting us with a Wonderwall tune is like the rickroll of guitaring. Kudos! P.S. I don't care, I still love playing that tune!

[@oc1137]

Ur the man for putting the thumbnail video first

[@fboldt]

I definitely need to try the glass of water stuff!

[@clench13]

6:40 That Kingfish bluesy tastiness was sick. Where can I find that? I want to learn it too. Maybe I’ll have learn it from you my man.

[@freddrog4689]

I wish that guitar store employee didnt react at all and just said "ok are you done then?" all casually once the guy stopped