Twelve Affordable Guitars for Christmas - Under £500 Bargains! - A Year Of Guitars (Part 2).

[@murrayguitarpickups9545]

I just want to say a big thankyou to Colin and all the Guitaristas viewers that have supported me and recently bought pickups. It's certainly been a nice boost to business and I'm currently working on some exciting projects. So thankyou and Merry Christmas to all you wonderful people out their in guitar land.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Ben, you've been a great discovery for us too and I'm proud that a couple of my 'projects' are now wearing your pups! Onwards and upwards in 2023 I think it's going to be a good year mate!

[@murrayguitarpickups9545]

@@theguitaristas Thanks mate, I think it is going to be a great year bring on 2023

[@activese]

Oh Ben, Merry Christmas to you and your family, hope and glad you are having a great time. take care.

[@murrayguitarpickups9545]

@@activese Thanks mate, I've had a fantastic Christmas, and Merry Christmas to you

[@francvernet307]

In response to the "do you want to gig with a Harley Benton": Yes, I do! I have 2 DC Juniors that I proudly gig with together with my 2 Epiphone SGs. I don't care about headstock shapes or the name that's on them. I care about overall look, sound and whether I connect with a guitar. And I do with the ones I have :-) No-one in the audience really cares what you use anyway. Most people don't even look at the guitarist and only look at the beautiful singer (which happens to be my wife in my band ;-) ) hahaha. Seriously, would I want to own a high end or vintage Gibson? Of course! Am I worth it? Probably not. Would I *dare* to use such an expensive guitar in the pubs and places I play? Probably not.

[@joehahn8817]

Would you still have a beautiful wife if you spent $10,000 on a custom shop Gibson??? Probably not...lol

[@budgetguitarherogeartv4143]

I totally agree

[@zeroman614]

All of the legends used cheap guitars to gig with in the beginning, some never stopped using them.

[@c_wrd]

We always forget that the audience couldn’t give a hoot about what guitar we’re playing! 😂

[@monmixer]

Myself also, I could care less. I just need the guitar to do what it is supposed to do and I'm happy.

[@frankorobinson1540]

Love this guys organic honest advice and reviews 👍 recommendations on guitars 🎸 making decisions a little easier, ✌ peace.

[@SionynJones]

Absolutely Colin is objective.

[@jfiery]

Merry Christmas Colin. Seeing your compilations the past 2 weeks makes me appreciate how much effort you put into coming up with riffs that highlight the strengths of each guitar. I'm very much looking forward to seeing what you have coming in the new year.

[@theguitaristas]

Ah thanks mate that's appreciated 🙏... that's definitely the hardest part and I'm also looking forward to seeing what I can come up with! 🤣👍

[@davidhamilton7780]

All killer, no filler! Cheers Colin and many thanks for all of the smiles this year. I hope that you are yours are happy and healthy through the holiday season and that you have an appropriately pissy Chrissy.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers David, thanks for supporting... have a good one yourself!!

[@cgavin1]

Its Christmas. So before all that misery begins I've just picked up an Epiphone Coronet in Cherry for £350 (GuitarGuitar next day woo). Pulled the pickguard off. Removed the Epiphone badge from the headstock. Put a white dogbone cover on the P90. Going to spend all day today being Steve Marriott. 🤟

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one!! 👍 If you can sing like him too will you join my band please? 🙌🔥😎

[@AQMusic10]

Thank you for all your time and effort reviewing these guitars. I really appreciate all the work that you do that goes into these videos and sharing your expertise and passion for guitar collecting and music. Look forward to new videos in the new year. 🎸🤘🏽

[@_rafael_b]

Hi Colin! I've enjoyed every one of your videos this year and I can't wait to see what you have for the next year. I know it's not always easy to come up with interesting content. Some guitars are more interesting than others, but you manage to make it all worth the watch. I hope you have a very Happy Christmas. Cheers man!

[@TheLadsBandLive]

What a wondrous channel this is. A real oasis in a sea of yootoob rubbish. My sincere thanks and appreciation for the quality and consistency of your content. Fingers crossed we get a 2022 Wall of Cool! Happy holidays and some luck for the new year.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man that’s appreciated, thanks for all the support and kind words! 😁🙏

[@yvandewever6518]

I wish to thank you for all the interesting and reviews and personal helpfull replies you gave this year. A Merry Christmas and a super fine 2023 to you Collin. 🌲

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Yvan!

[@neoquest2012]

My 3 new 2022 purchases were Cort GA MY accoustic £299 GuitarGuitar bargain! currently changing hands for £400/£450 on ebay Epiphone wilshire P90 £299 Andertons bargain, Again going for £400 on ebay! Best Bargain tho was my Harley Benton 52 classic telecaster for £138 quid!!! What a absolute steal... Shows if you buy right you can make a few quid along the way too👍 Happy Christmas Fella and fellow Guitaristas 👊

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man, affordable guitars rock! 🙌

[@primitiveT]

Great stuff man! Not lookin just got me a 2016 Epi. Whole Lotta Humbucker, Gibson Tuners, Mids preamp, Push Pull, everything. I may not buy another guitar!

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one! 😁👍

[@RealRayPalmer]

Very cool format mate 👍 keep up the good work as always You are the best and happy holidays

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks man!

[@davidmurray9193]

Oh yeah merry Christmas and all the best to you and your family

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers David and you mate!

[@ptrisonic]

Thanks, Colin! Bringing reality to KZbin Guitar Country.....🤩 Best wishes to you and yours for 2023. Pete.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Pete, have a good one mate!

[@stuartmiller7419]

When I saw the 'under £500' in the title, I was scared that the Epi white tux wasn't going to make the cut. Happy to see that it did. Awesome guitar and well worth the money. Happy Christmas, Colin! 🎄

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Stuart, yes that had to be in... only £535 so just a little artistic license! 😁👍

[@waynewagner395]

Brilliant! What a fine addition to fan the flames of the mania of guitar addiction your channel has been! Thank you and Happy Christmas brother!

[@LGuitarB]

Well, I already have twelve guitars, but then again I'm moving to a larger apartment, so perhaps I should get 12 more 😀

[@SionynJones]

Like I explained to a girlfriend one never had too many guitars, and yea absolutely you should get more and more guitars it's the law of the guiatistas

[@pkflash2004]

Nice round up Colin. If the financial costraints hadn't been so bad this year I might have taken a chance on the Firebird and unleashed the inner Johnny Winter or Phil Manzanera. Really enjoyed your videos throughout the year. Best Chrisrmas wishes !

[@francvernet307]

Merry Christmas, Colin !

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Franc!

[@JDKingStratslinger]

Based on my experience, Squier CV and Epi have gotten as good, if not better, than their USA counterparts.

[@fongy200]

You've done us all a great service Arse Looper. The quality of your content is second to none and for me you could be the next door neighbor, that's how good you are at what you do Colin, that's extended to any team members you have working in the background. One of the best Subs i have made since i can remember. Thanks Colin, have a great Christmas and i speak for us all when i say we are looking forward to taking in more from the Guitaristas in 2023. God bless.

[@jayp.2313]

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year Colin

[@CrowderMusic]

I bought a Crestwood shortly after your video and it’s an incredible guitar! A keeper for sure

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one Andy! 😁👍

[@frankrogers4789]

I have a Squire Starcaster, and it's the switch

[@BBQROCKSTAR178]

Merry Christmas Colin. Cheers to a great year in review! Let’s enjoy the Holidays and then get stuck in to a fabulous new year. Love your channel, mate.

[@johnmirandaGT]

Following your film on the Epiphone SG Custom, I decided to buy one, which I received today, a few hours ago. I am simply stunned by the finish, the quality and the sound. I have other Gibsons, and indeed, there are some differences, but the distance is not so huge nowadays from the "main" brand. As you put it well, "I am not rushing into buying a guitar just because of the name on the headstock anymore". Thanks for this fantastic work, Colin. Merry Christmas, and I sincerely look forward to continuing to enjoy your company through these superb films.

[@SionynJones]

Absolutely Epiphone are killing it. I'm so glad Epiphone name is getting the respect it deserves under new management. Those alnico classic pro are awesome pickups it's a mix between vintage and modern. You have a hot bridge pickup and a classic neck pickup. What's surpassing is how well it works. Enjoy your new axe.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers John, happy new guitar day and thanks for the support mate 😁🙏

[@martinclayton7260]

Merry Christmas, and thank you for making very interesting videos. I own two Fender Jaguars,, one of them is the American Ultra Lux, and it's a beautiful guitar, and the other one is a vintera Jaguar 60's modified HH, and it stays in tune really well. I use it most weeks, with one of my American Stratocasters. It's just a fantastic guitar. I'd like to get one one of those Epiphones that you have in the background, that white one. M

[@michaelirons5662]

THAT WIGHT EPI DOUBLE CUT ITS TONES EPIC MT, HAPPY NEW YEAR DUDE AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK M.

[@ferdberfle5069]

Good job on this Colin! I do love that Firebird, will have to save my shekels and buy one. I lucked onto your channel a few months go and have been a loyal follower ever since. A very Merry Christmas to you and yours! Cheers brother!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Ferd, have a good one!

[@ridewithme3471]

Found this channel around 1 week ago and just been binging on it! Absolutely fantastic. Thank You, you deserve a much larger audience!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man that's appreciated glad you found us!

[@scottdavidson6066]

So jealous! You have lots of videos to catch up on! Lol.

[@whiskeywhiskeyromeo3730]

Merry Christmas!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers!

[@matthewtyler-jones8317]

My plan was to buy a coronet for Christmas. As it was, I bought the last one in the shop a few months ago. But you have reminded me to think of it as my Christmas present to myself. Better go play it. (They back on stock now , but not a cheap as mine was)

[@SionynJones]

They where a steal at the original price. Mahogany is pretty expensive wood so I doubt we'll see prices going down. Those coronets are great guitars.

[@theguitaristas]

I remember! 🤣... but are you not now tempted by the Wilshire or Crestwood??

[@matthewtyler-jones8317]

@@theguitaristas no, to be honest I am thinking about building a partscaster

[@theguitaristas]

@@matthewtyler-jones8317 Excellent... have you been the Strummer project Esquire we are building on the TV channel?... may be useful!

[@matthewtyler-jones8317]

@@theguitaristas of course. 😀

[@Paul-D]

That squire classic vibe jag is abit of me at the moment. probably a result of the Johnny Marr dodging me for the entirety of 2022.

[@robertweldon7909]

Merry Christmas Colin. I can't stop wanting that Guild. It's absolutely tempting. The bikini brand piece on the Epiphone's Is on my 2014 Wildcat Royal. I think it was you that said it was the original Epiphone branding. ;-)

[@mjvicc1952]

Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy & Healthy NewYear! Twenty-Eight guitars in one year and you kept most of them? Holy smokes, how many guitars do you have? How about stories of your first, likes dislikes, what you look for, stay away from, ect. Thanks and “ Keep ‘em comin’”

[@1rwjwith]

Cool demonstration of how good “affordable” guitars have become. I will say that to me SQUIRE or even EPIPHONE really don’t have any more prestige or connotation in gigging with than a Harley Benton would . In fact HB is so rare in the US so far that I don’t think anybody would even know it’s that affordable! So it may garner more curiosity than seeing someone with a SQUIRE if they sound good they sound good!

[@davidmurray9193]

Cool vids thank you sir, I'd love a Gibson standard .......but there's cheaper guitars with better quality out there, I have just bought the Tommy Thayer electric blue LTD epiphone and think it's awesome (not a kiss fan lol) and it's not an expensive guitar, seriously pics and vids do not do it justice, this guitar is better in the flesh

[@dannythemedic]

i love affordable guitars!

[@paulmitchell5349]

That Harley Benton IS giggable. Noobs might want to look at 2nd hand Aria Pro range guitars, and at used Tokai guitars. Quality assured. For acoustics look at Faith guitars. I just put some Tonerider pickups in a cheapo Vintage brand guitar and it now sounds great.

[@floydthebarber9956]

I'm not sure why people get so hung up on the name on a headstock. Unless you're a true professional who gives a damn? And even then, I think the younger generations really don't care. It's about sound, playability and affordability - which this video topic underscores.

[@planzed.2]

Maaan… I love your videos but my wallet lets out a little scream! 😂 Merry Christmas mate, hope you have a wonderful time!

[@theguitaristas]

😆👍 and you mate!

[@theorganicveilradio6623]

Merry Xmas to you and yours Sir...Keep Rockin the years away! P.S. your look a like comment @ the 14ish min was spot ON, hehe and I am not getting rid of my white Epiphone Les Paul it was my Xmas present to myself!!!

[@ant1sokolow]

Merry Christmas Colin. Great guitars for little money. I like all of them. I'm not reaaly into LP but a white Custom is so cool. To bad the white is a bit too white. Perhaps you'll find a nice pin up decal to adorn it..

[@francischang]

Do you have Eart in the UK? I picked up an Eart Strat (tone demo in my last KZbin Short) and I was pretty impressed at what you get for US$190. Merry Christmas!

[@primitiveT]

A "Regal" Chord: Maj/min with +1 octave and Maj3rd of that second octave. What would you generally call that "template"?

[@stephanematis]

Great philosophy Colin. All the best to you for Christmas and New Years. Wonder what Santa brings you :D

[@johnscullion3656]

Thanks for all the reviews, insights and inspiration. Merry Christmas to you!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers John, that's appreciated! 😎👍

[@chutgowdingo-loon3212]

Merry Christmas to you and yours Colin. My very guitar way back in '69 was a Hofner electric - don't recall the model but it was a solid body, 2 pickups, even had a kill switch lever and trem. Great guitar. Would like to get hold of a Verythin like the one you have, but can't find one like it in Canada. That's a shame.

[@niallkennedy_]

Love your channel Colin one of the best on KZbin,hope you have a great Xmas and a even better new year.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Niall that's appreciated, and you mate!

[@dougbostick2299]

Another fantastic video! I hope you and yours have a merry Christmas and happy new year!

[@frankcarter6427]

Merry Xmas man, can't claim to be too merry myself , dying of man flu and the dog's got viral diarrhoea, but let's take cheer where we can. Support the Nurses, posties , ambos and fk the tories

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Frank, have good one mate!

[@frankcarter6427]

@@theguitaristas seems unlikely tbh!! you have a good one, look fwd to more of this divine nonsense next year x

[@khillsy4489]

Hey Collin, how's the winter treating you? I'm in Alberta, Canada, and we just went through -43 Celsius. Yeehaw.🥶🥶🥶

[@SionynJones]

It's been pretty cold hear but warming up where lucky to have the jet stream.

[@theguitaristas]

Jeez that's cold! 🥶 Happy Christmas mate!

[@carpathus]

I freely admit that I am a cheap guitar addict. They bring me great joy. There are worse things you could do with your time and money. I buy them and try them. The ones I like stay, the rest move on to better homes and the beat goes on. Just got a new CV '50s Tele for Christmas. It's great. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all and here's to more Guitaristas in the new year. Cheers everyone!

[@Gtownblues555]

Colin, for the new year you have to try the Sire L7V, it’s the P90 loaded version of their Les is more Paul. I have one about to be delivered from France that I got off of Reverb for $485 + $65 shipping in U.S. dollars and weighs 7 1/2 lbs!

[@richardlynch5632]

Happy Ho-Ho's 😉👍 😎👍❤🖖 Love Brother

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Brother Richard and you too mate!! 😎✌️

[@stevenhorton7457]

Thanks Colin for a very informative and enjoyable years work hope next year is as good 👍Merry xmas and Happy New guitar year 🎸☃️🎅

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Steven, same to you!

[@PaperbagmanOfficial]

Love it! 🔥

[@charless9011]

Thanks all the great content this year. Merry Xmas to you and your family.

[@fdodasilva]

Nice guitars! Long life for Epis NON inspired by Gibson! 🤘🏼

[@txkflier]

My favorites are the Guild Starfire and the Epiphone Les Paul Custom. They both look and sound great. Merry Christmas!

[@jamesmgreen15]

Merry Cmas. If you ever wanted to try another budget brand I have two new ones from a supplier who operates less extensively in UK. No difference to me and perhaps Harley Benton standard?....My new Jazzmaster (type) from them is light as a feather and throw away money for something I don't need. Son borrows it for a local lark gig I am fine, 😂. Let me know if want that shared more although suspect you are not short on sources. Cheers....EDIT: I am on Australia.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers James, what was the brand?

[@joehahn8817]

A lot of people argue that they buy Gibsons because they hold their value...🤣🤣🤣 You buy a USA Gibson Les Paul Standard for $2800 then sell it for $2500 a few years later. That's a $300 loss. I buy an Epiphone '59 Les Paul for $900 then sell it for $600... That's the same $300 loss with the big difference being I don't have a heart attack every time my Epi gets a little scratch in it. We ALL know how fucking finicky nitrocellulose can be!!! Just look at it wrong and it'll check...lol. All 12 of those guitars you just showed probably cost less combined than one custom shop Gibson...🤔🤔🤔 Enjoyed it as always, see ya' next Friday...TTFN!!! Hope you and yours have a great Christmas my friend!!!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Joe, I wish I could only make a $300 loss next time I sell a Gibson! 🤣 Happy Christmas mate!

[@davelewis4215]

Colin , The only guitar I have out of the 12 is the fabulous Firebird which I bought earlier in the year when they were really hard to find👍Its one of my favourite guitars and hangs really comfortably on my PRS floating guitar floor stand 👍I’m still waiting for any retailers to get stock of the correct epiphone cases for it 👍

[@andreastropea9315]

👌👍 happy+christmas

[@theguitaristas]

😁👍

[@Walks-With-Pride]

Colin, my brother, I wish I could be more like you. What I mean is that I wish I were able to make more rational decisions when it comes to guitar purchases. I must confess that I am an unabashed "cork sniffer" when it comes to guitars. I like nothing more than to have the name of a premium brand on the headstock. I wasn't always this way. Back 30 or 40 years ago, I was able to fully appreciate all types of instruments made by an array of different manufacturers. In fact, one of my favorite guitars of all time was a Travis Bean 2000. I loved the hell out of that guitar, and felt that none of the 12 or 13 Les Pauls that I owned at the time were on par with the Travis Bean. But, as time moved on, and I became an older man, I now look down on anything that doesn't say Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, or Rickenbacker on the headstock. The only exception to that are the two Shijie Strats that a purchased a couple of years ago. I have also considered adding an Eastman Juliet (Antique Varnish) to my arsenal. The only reason why Shijie and Eastman brands appeal to me is that I know that they are truly well-made quality instruments. Sadly however, I think the Eastman is going to have to wait a little while longer. Because I now have my sights set on getting a Gibson 1959 ES-355 Custom Shop Reissue. The funny thing is that I am really not a fan of the ES Series. It is sort of like the guy who always wants to be seen with a beautiful woman by his side. I just like holding a top-of-the-line guitar in my hands because they are a thing of beauty. I told you that I am deranged! It is, I believe, a sort of mental illness. At any rate, stay strong, brother! I, and my wife, really enjoy watching your videos.

[@theguitaristas]

Haha cheers mate, don't worry we all have this illness in one form or another! 😆 thanks for the kind words and support... keep watching closely something coming in a few weeks that may be of particular interest! 😜🎸Happy Christmas to you both!

[@WannaBeatle-Paul_McMichael]

me thinks I brought it up before, but I really really want (much like a Spice Girl) Harley Benton's version of a '51 P bass! I just recently found out that they have a warehouse here in the US and you can get one with free shipping (and you don't have to worry about the VAT)!!! I'm looking at one right now, it lists for 169 (US dollars. I'm not sure how much that is in credits used on other planets and systems like Tatooine). but, that is sooooo worth it for me! it's so cheap that I would only have to rob a dollar store to pay for it!!! go me!!!

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one Paul 😁👍 being nice pays off you see and Santa has been listing!

[@weekhof]

Thank you for all the good work Colin. Looking forward to all the video's in 2023. Best wishes from Holland.

[@stewarttomkinson3356]

I Uyghurs Harley Benton then mode to my taste great Guitars

[@ilikeblackguitars]

Collin the 2 guitars I struggle with are the Lonely Boy White Custom and the Firebird I mean Jonesy right played both so the only logical conclusion for me if I follow the science is to try to buy both in 2023 who am I a lowly guitar player to deny science it’s do right 😅😅as always great content and a enjoyable watch thank you

[@theguitaristas]

That's the only logical answer Glen! 😆👍

[@ianskelding5827]

12 years ago I had a Chinese made Tokai Firebird, I regretted selling it, it's one guitar that held tune very well, probably the best one for staying in tune

[@geraldhills41]

the best thing for staying in tune is a product called 'nut sauce' might look expensive but worth every penny !

[@edwardsmith9801]

Hope you have a Merry Christmas Collin.

[@jimkirby1799]

Have a very merry X- Mas, and the best for you in the new year.

[@timtwotone3561]

Merry Christmas Colin. Thank you for your very informative and idiosyncratic take on all things guitar. Bless you and yours, and a very happy and prosperous new year! Tim from Oz.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Tim, and you mate!

[@biffabacon1203]

Great review ..Happy holidays 🤘

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Biffa, and you mate!! 🍺🍺🍺

[@murrayguitarpickups9545]

Man I love that Squier classic vibe Tele Deluxe! I will be doing a reissue of the wide range humbuckers with actual magnetic pole pieces (FeCroCo magnetic alloy) rather than just a regular humbucker in a Fender outfit. If I sell you a set Colin I'm going to put some random numbers and letters on the base just to confuse you.

[@theguitaristas]

I might take you up on that but nothing could possibly top the confusing puzzle that Epiphone put on their pickups! 🤣

[@murrayguitarpickups9545]

@@theguitaristas sounds like a challenge

[@bridgetpollock6760]

Merry ⛄ Colin! I'm sure you have a wonderful partner who thinks your videos and guitars are really cool! (I would!)

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Bridget! 😁👍

[@nellayema2455]

Merry Christmas, Colin! Thanks for putting out such great content. I love the Holy Trinity name that you gave the 3 Epiphones. Now you need to try what I've called the Unholy Trinity for years--the Moderne, Flying V and the Explorer. They were as welcome as Satan himself at a child's christening when they showed up in '58. I really do hope that you try the Moderne some day, but I suspect that it's not really your cup of tea. Cheers!

[@theguitaristas]

Explorer next I think Allen!... Happy Christmas mate.

[@transmissionggb2820]

Have a good one my man and keep on rocking and the cool vids that are very handy for the likes of myself. have been looking at that squire and am very tempted and of course it’s the first thing I see here.

[@theguitaristas]

Danger! 😆👍

[@stevegroves]

Thanks Colin! great video mate really enjoyed it and your playing. Thanks to your reviews on the Epiphone LP with P90's I now own one! Just an awesome guitar for the pennies will put it up against my high end ones all day. Love the channel thanks for all the work you put in, have a great Christmas, cheers.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Steve!

[@foundingtime]

Great video as always You should try the schecter machine gun kelly guitar its sound amazing and feel great to play

[@jeffs6114]

I saw that guitar in the store last week and couldn’t resist giving it a play. It was right up my alley with its one pickup and with its string thru bridge/saddles made palm muting a different feeling than your standard tune-o-matic, almost effortless but needing a bit of a adjustment from what I was used to. A neat guitar but at 900$ it seemed a bit high priced.

[@JPDESS]

I discovered your channel this year and its a great fun to watch your videos. Thank you and happy holidays. JP

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man glad you found us! 😎🙏

[@BinaryDad]

Want to see another Cool Wall - type episode. Though that would require a big wall....

[@theguitaristas]

Yeah... I probably have the room still but may need more cameras! 🤣

[@jeffberg8015]

Merry Christmas with gratitude for your productions. They've made the past year better for me and I look forward to more in the new year.

[@pttrent123]

Great video, really enjoy your work. Happy Christmas Colin!

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks, you too!

[@mcdingus5081]

Love your channel, Colin. A couple of years ago I was fortunate enough to come across a clearance deal when Gibson was going through financial troubles. They had a warehouse at their Memphis plant, and when they closed it they sold a bunch of their overstocked guitars to a large online dealer here in the US. That dealer ended up offering Gibson USA SG Specials for 550 USD. Other than having a dried out fretboard, the one I bought has been incredible and a real revelation for me with regards to how SG's play. It has a really nice satin nitro finish and mini-humbuckers- it's a guitar that I was contemplating paying full price for just before this deal came up. I also own a few Squiers- including a 70's CV Jaguar and a J. Mascis Jazzmaster. They discontinued the J. Mascis now, but I highly recommend trying one out as that to me is the epitome of truly great value for money when it comes to guitars.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man, those older specials were great value... I have a 2013 Gibson SGJ which is similar and cost me £399 new!! Hang onto that man it's a piece of history! 😁👍

[@voiceofexperience]

The LAST thing I'd want to change on a CV is the pups. Thanks for all the great reviews & playing in 2022, Col. The Epi Crestwood was my favourite of this year's crop. Merry Christmas, mate!

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks Jeffery and you!

[@powbarabajagal2435]

Colin, I have really enjoyed your channel over the past year. Fortunately and unfortunately, this year I have become addicted to buying instruments! A big plus is it seems to be an age where you don’t have to save up for a Fender or a Gibson anymore. When my mom passed away a decade ago, I got myself a cheaper import Gibson 60s Tribute SG as a gift to myself, my first quality electric guitar at age 45, which I still have and love, great humbuckers. But I gotta say, getting an Epiphone Cornet this year, I’d never heard of those original Epi’s before and I just love that adorable P90 guitar. So tempting to get the other two, but instead I’ll wind up getting an Epi Embassy bass next year to match it. I still haven’t seen one in person, but if it’s similar to this Coronet but has Thunderbird pickups, no brainer for me. Hoping in the new year to see more Guilds on your channel, loved your Jetstar review, but my next guitar will probably be an orange Surfliner…I got a Guild TBird reissue this year too. Guilds are very intriguing to me, another on my list is the Newark Street hollowbody Aristocrat…but even some of the Korean Dearmonds from 20 years ago are tempting. Love that Hofner Verythin and the Classic Vibe Starcaster. Thanks for all the Clash and Sex Pistols in your reviews, so nice to get a punk fan doing great reviews. Have a great year.

[@powbarabajagal2435]

And would love to see some Danelectro reviews. I like those ‘57s, especially the Jade…but I think I just like green. Also…G&L tribute Fallout? Love my G&L tribute bass, thinking about that guitar.

[@powbarabajagal2435]

And Burns!!!

[@Zoso981]

Greetings Colin, and Merry Christmas! 🎸🎄✌️

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks Gary happy Christmas!

[@sixbladeknife44]

As far as the Squiers, I bought around 20 of them this year for fun…all Classic Vibes and Paranormals. The Paranormals (MIC vs. the Indonesia Classic Vibes) were all consistently better quality than the Classic Vibes which needed a lot more work out of the box. I had a few older MIC Classic Vibes years ago and they were much nicer than the ones being churned out today. I highly recommend the Paranormals, wish I could say the same for the more recent Classic Vibes.

[@terrorbirds9835]

Santa please bring this lovely man a guitar cable with a right angle connector 😁

[@theguitaristas]

🤣👍

[@bronzesnake7004]

Hey Colin brother!! The drummer looks worryingly like Herman Munster & The Wicked Witch Of The West's love child!! ANOTHER FANTASTAGE EPISODE!! A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A GUITAR BUYING ADDICT AND ALL ROUND GREAT DUDE, COLIN GUITARISTAS AKA MISTER MONEY BAGS AND DEEP POCKETS MALONE!! DUN DUN DUNNNN!! Jack ~'()'~

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Jack, thanks for supporting as always 🙏 this is a day in the life of a guitar addict that has spent ALL his money on guitars!! 🤣👍

[@bronzesnake7004]

@@theguitaristas You can always buy other things, such as...oh I douno SNIFFABLES...WOBBLYPOPS...ETC For my money (let's pretend I actually have some) It sure as fudge on a frog beats buying hookers and booze!! I...I mean I mean it "probably" beats hookers n...oh dear...she's standing right behind me isn't she? Goodbye cruel world. ') Jack ~'()'~

[@theguitaristas]

@@bronzesnake7004 🤣👍

[@lesd2633]

Another great job on the video. The Firebird was the highlight in my opinion. And I cant believe you didn’t break out some Johnny Winter on it! Seems a sin. Lol😂 Johnny and Firebirds are like Angus and SGs. Merry Christmas!

[@theguitaristas]

Check out the review I'm pretty sure there was some Johnny riffing! 😁👍

[@paulsworld2]

Merry Christmas Colin keep up the good work!!!!!!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Paul!

[@geraldhills41]

The best strat I ever had was a hardtail !

[@gearViewmirror]

Always a pleasure Colin! Sweet jams, in particular with the white guitars😁🎸🤘 Have a great Christmas🥳🎸🙏🏼

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks man 😁👍

[@richfiryn]

We live in the golden age of great affordable guitars. Will Part 3 have any of the Sire brand of guitars in it? I have 2 Sire guitars now and they are simply astonishing guitars in looks, feel and tones. I am actually considering selling my 2020 Gibson Les Paul Standard 50's so i can buy another 5-7 guitars to replace it.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Rich, I didn't buy any Sire's in 2022 but maybe next year will take a look at what their new range are like they seem to be popular guitars! It's funny I am also still considering selling my 50's Standard but not easy though is it... will we regret it? 🤔

[@richfiryn]

@@theguitaristas true enough. I do love mine.

[@marcozarattini1854]

Hi Colin... always on top👍👍👍l can see you really enjoy that LP Custom,and in the 12 for xmas no SGs,are you converting to an LP guy???🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍l Wish you a merry,really merry Xmas...and as always Cheers from Italy...and knock on wood for our gig the 29 of december🤣🤣🤣🎸🎸🎸👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Marco, are you gigging with that Les Paul?... have a good one man! 😎👍

[@marcozarattini1854]

@@theguitaristas surely,most of the stuff Will be played with the 1992,but 4or5 songs l Will play the Epiphone,two great Les Pauls 👍👍👍🎸🎸🎸❤️

[@theguitaristas]

@@marcozarattini1854 😁👍

[@caseylee12]

Affordable guitars make me happier, too.... Because I can buy more, and more varied guitars instead of having only one or two expensive guitars. Cheers!...P.S. I LOVE THAT FIREBIRD!!!!

[@glenkepic3208]

Nice work !!! i guess my Epi Firebird at $640 . Needed work but wasn't the guitar's fault. Pak'd like trash. Great now. Got my Epi LP Std Plus Top fixed. 15 years old and broken for like 3 months,,,,output jack and short ground wire. Could have spliced it. Wanted it fixed right. Christmas gift from family...."$45.00 ! Guitar is great again. Another needs work but works (S Type, 5 way). It still works. Just a Peavey Predator DX (turbo).''95 new, CIA ;) Cranky vol pot but some DeOxit got it right enough. Thanks Brad (the Guitologist). Great product rec ! BTW, Happy New Gear Year :) !! I want my Blues Jr back (5 amps here....gave up 3 for a move).