UNBIASED GEAR REVIEW - Aristides 080s 8-string Guitar

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Aristides 080s 8-string Guitar
1-piece Arium body and neck
Richlite fingerboard
24 Stainless Steel Frets
26.5"-28" scale
Compound 14"-19" Fretboard radius
Hipshot Bridge
Hipshot Locking Tuners
Bareknuckle Juggernaut and Aristides Custom pickups
5-way blade switch, master volume, master tone
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[@wellmaxmedia]

This is beginning to become one of my favorite guitar channels. Keep it up man. Would love to see more affordable guitars (500-800?)

[@jwsmi]

+1 to the affordable guitars

[@willvaughn6.395]

wellmax fuck that it's all about expensive guitars, guitars in the price range your speaking of you can find in stores and try out, trust me it's scary when you decide to buy a really expensive guitar since you can't get the chance to try it before unless it's not a custom order or you just know a lot of people who have crazy rigs

[@wellmaxmedia]

Will Vaughn 6.3 fair enough

[@YeOldeMachine]

+1 to this entire comment. This guy can fucking play, knows his shit, and I love his reviews.

[@allstopblue5717]

Will Vaughn 6.3 such s great response. Every single channel that showcases or reviews guitars have comment sections packed with “do affordable guitars”. Just go to your local guitar center. Easy.

[@BaenaCarcosa]

Killing it man

[@GrandpaWazi]

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[@tylerdaniels723]

Andrew Baena you and Arnold should do something together

[@why__dough5820]

Andrew Baena aye yo but does it....... produce polyrhythmic grooves by playing open notes.

[@mrmisterman999]

you're fucking deaf

[@MistaHahn117]

Holy shit, that is the best wiring I've seen in a guitar thus far.

[@gimmickmusic8827]

I never knew that Aristides guitars were made of one piece composite. That's actually really cool.

[@Jackal_Blitz]

Funny how Ibanez used synthetic materials in the late 90s and caught nothing but shit for it. Seems like the world has finally realized that wood isn't the only answer for guitar materials.

[@thomasreynolds1530]

but they caused cancer lmao

[@SaidDevil]

@@thomasreynolds1530 link to scientific research on this plz

[@thomasreynolds1530]

@@SaidDevil no proof, which is why we're laughing at that rumor

[@SaidDevil]

@@thomasreynolds1530 oh, i get it, sorry then ":D

[@iangarza990]

@@thomasreynolds1530 wtf really?? oh lol nvm

[@austinthebeast33]

I abosutly love how critical you are! You save people a lot of money

[@behindthen0thing]

yup just go buy an ibanez at GC for 500 usd

[@Impaled_Onion-thatsmine]

Lol pleck machine vs human installed fretz

[@williamdewolfe1813]

He didn't save me any money...i'm buying a fucking Aristides.

[@meatchip4111]

my girlfriend walked in during opening song and asked "is that a lesbian?"

[@TheChromeMan3]

meat chip The answer is yes

[@iangarza990]

@marc bilodeau wtf

[@KaoswareMetal]

Dude your demos are getting better and better, the opening song was amazing. Beautiful guitar as well, I'm looking into trying one out sooner or later :)

[@5urg3x]

I thought so too...The opening song on this one was actually really good.

[@thejrfanclub628]

I never bought from aristides, BUT I was very close to buying but finances ruined everything at the time. From my experience with emailing back and forth with someone from there, they were really quick and detailed in anything i asked about and even helped me on some options i was unsure about and I really wish that i wouldve been able to buy. Just giving my experience with them as a vouch for anyone doubting the "unbiasness" of this review from the aspect of the company itself.

[@HerbivorousHomie]

Keepin it fuckin TOIIIGHHHTTT

[@swancrunch]

"turn down the god damn gain, clean up the tone" "ok, no prob" 11:42

[@karinaberdecia931]

*NO MIDS*

[@codcade]

Literally sounds like he’s using a big muff

[@jorgemestre]

I don't have money to buy the guitars that I like on your reviews. I don't have the talent to support the decision to buy them, but your reviews are awesome. plain and simple. congratulations, this is a very, very good channel, excellent! the addendum for the beer review is also great, cheers!

[@martinr7728]

Amazing! I went to visit Aristides a couple of months ago and the 080s was one of the first 8 strings I ever tried and it was by far the most comfortable 10/10

[@C.J.Yarborough]

Dude, I love how you explain things in your videos with such an articulate approach. Very pro. Your playing is killer too. Thank you for your ‘in no hurry’ content. It’s awesome.

[@nxamaterasu]

Bruh I'm loving this channel more and more. And that wiring is indeed god tier shit. Gorgeous my dude, gorgeous. Keep up the good work, my boi.

[@seansouza6694]

Jeez this is like every djent guitarists wet dream

[@juanpablogomez9273]

Your bass is every bassist wet dream tho

[@liamtahaney713]

Bias from positive experience isn't bias

[@ARR0WMANC3R]

Bias from Positive Grid is Bias though.

[@mattgoodTX]

Just to throw it out there, Aristides does have some great customer service. They missed an email I sent them but they totally owned it. Pascal replied quickly and was able to provide me with the information I requested and let me know that some things were in the works that would help me have the chance to try out one of their instruments. I wasn't placing an order or even asking about pricing but the timeliness and the level of interaction were impressive.

[@deadsoul_pe3776]

0:46 - 1:00 definitely reminded me of Oceano! Haha

[@jonathansefcik473]

You deserve way more subscribers.

[@rathoquarter]

I remember visiting the factory a year or so ago and thinking that an 080 was by far the most even stable sounding 8 string guitars I'd ever played. This video just made me fall in love with them again... I want one!

[@5urg3x]

I love Aristides...I see them as the Parker of our generation. They are continuing Parker's innovations and advancing the design of the instrument. So expensive though.

[@dadmetal4lyfe358]

I'm hoping for a review of a Ran Crusher someday! Those guitars are one of the best I've played and totally deserve more attention.

[@jeffcook1054]

Most likely the materials used in the build is what gives the versatility of the pickups. Plus the stainless steel frets factor in also. Sounds like no one will regret picking up one of these beautiful works of craft and art.

[@TobyKBTY]

Aw man. You have no idea how much i've been GASing for an Aristides. Definitely dream guitar materials and I cant wait till I have enough for one down the line.

[@lauscho]

I honestly still find the Bareknuckles sounding a little thin and empty, but then I'm not listening to this on the best headphones. Still, Aristides is starting to look like a brand I need to get acquainted with.

[@pepsiguzzler86]

One issue with bareknuckles is that people often buy the calibrated sets. In my humble opinion this is a huge mistake with any brand because the contrast is often minimal. Personally I want two distinctively different pickups from the bridge and neck. There are exceptions with the Alpha and Omega set from Seymour Duncan but overall I think it's a bad idea. One of the most popular sets with BKP is the coldsweat set. They sound too alike and the neck is still very aggressive whilst the bridge is still necky sounding. If I wanted a one pickup guitar like Alexi Laiho then a coldsweat in the bridge is sooooooo perfect. But if you wanna try a killer set go for a ceramic Nailbomb paired with a VHII in the neck. Absolutely gorgeous with a huge palette to choose from when paired with a 5 way switch. But BKP have a level of compression on them that you either love or hate. Whereas SD's have a "sizzle" or noise I often don't like unless you go with pups like the Pegasus or Sentient. Dimarzio to my ears are pretty quiet but their true character takes more cranking to hear so IR at bedroom levels is the way to go. I feel like I understand gear on the premise that it's how it's used, not what it is if that makes sense? Some people hate using tubescreamers with their distortion tone but for the frequencies I like it makes my tone much more higher definition just like upgrading your TV from 10 years ago to have better and deeper blacks. If you don't care about that thing it doesn't matter of course. BOSS pedals add more noise of different variations to your signal chain and some people are looking for that........... not me.

[@tenhundredkills]

Too bad Aristides doesn't make a flying V shape. Otherwise, there's no question that I'd be buying one!

[@nataliagonzalez1698]

I’d love an explorer shape, but the price kills me

[@ryankenny7726]

Cut the bass and boost a little more mids with just enough gain to be crispy with a noise gate turned up and those low notes are all about how you pick them to get some crazy tones

[@zzzddd7]

I'm in to 8's now. I have a Jackson DKAF8 w Fishman Fluence, I want a Javier Reyes Signature, then this Aristides maybe in a year with a tremolo and piezo option w Fishman Fluence. I heard one in a 070 which was killer.

[@BadSensation]

Love your videos and the consistency of how you review! Keep up the great work man!

[@FastRedPonyCar]

People get their panties in a wad when someone new comes along and builds a better instrument by bucking every industry practice that's been around for decades and asks for a fair price given the amount of work that goes into their instrument. The same people don't bat an eye at the $4500 Gibson VOS guitars.

[@chrapladm]

Love the videos. Always excited to see another one uploaded.

[@caydondavis7950]

His riffs and breakdowns are ✨godly✨

[@tylerdaniels723]

I usually am not a fan of the aesthetics of the Aristides guitars but this thing looks amazing

[@TheSgenua]

I played an 060 at the NAMM show this year and was absolutely blown away by the feel. It was incredibly comfortable and made me feel like I could play anything. This guy may sound like he is being paid but this is actually how excited these guitars make you feel. I can honestly say that the only other guitar that felt anywhere near as great was the Regius Core from Mayones Guitars and that is a whole different ball of wax.

[@TonyNguyenFR]

The wide angle makes the multiscale fretboard look like a normal fretboard. Crazy.

[@JZWPikaNozna]

I don't really care about the guitars themselves (same goes for the reviews to be honest), but I always enjoy every single demonstration of yours, the music itself. True joy to my ears. Keep up the good work, just wanted to leave a mark of my appreciation.

[@red240red2]

One of the videos that really turned me on to aristides after dodging some bad custom brands! Now I own and love my 080s, and don't regret it at all. When there are so many inconsistent custom brands out there, aristides is delivering consistently near perfect builds. This guys isn't lying these guitars are worth every penny and can be ordered with confidence!

[@azazelblack7326]

Your vids are getting better and better man !!! Keep up the good work !!! :)

[@shanewalton8888]

"you pay 4000 bucks for the top-notch quality control"....Don't tell Jeff Kiesel that.

[@mattgoodTX]

And just as I was about settled on a Kiesel DCM8, you post this. But, what can you say about the neck feel especially as it joins the body as compared to a traditional neck thru? And do you have any input (or actual sound clips) as to how the SD Pegasus/Sentient combo actually sounds in one of these?

[@chadneville267]

I've played an Aristides 070 with that pickup combo. It's incredibly versatile sounding. If upper fret access and thin necks are important to you, then there's no comparison between a Kiesel and Aristides. I own both. The Aristides has the best upper fret access of my 20+ guitars.

[@mattgoodTX]

Chad Neville thanks for the input. The way the back of the guitar was shaped looked a little weird to me which was the basis for asking. I've been so indecisive about a guitar for the last year or so but everyone seems really happy with Aristides.

[@Stretchwreckedem469]

Matt Good i've been curious about kiesel. I've always been interested in the fact that they always reinforce their guitar necks with carbon fiber rods. Which helps since i live in Kentucky and just in case i travel to a place like texas or florida.

[@allanallan4791]

Matt Good this guitar makes keisels guitars worthy for a fireplace haha

[@destroyerdestroy87]

dude your fucking awesome. you make 8 or 9 string guitars sound amazing and actually useful.

[@ordinarypablo]

That guitar is so fucking beautiful and your guitar skills are so fucking on point

[@lemurcircus8158]

i did some work on the legators...... touch and go, but ended up diggin

[@Boomheyyou]

I’m getting mine 080s today

[@BiRDiEHere]

What about an unbiased gear review on the Siggi Braun Fafnyr FF-8 String Magma?

[@ArnoldPlaysGuitar]

BiRDiE you’re going to be very happy soon.

[@PaulOuzounov]

Yeah, I fucking love this guitar. :| Only difference is my inlays are blackened out!

[@xlxTHExUNFOGIVENxlx]

Paul Ozz stoked to be getting mine in a few months! :D

[@Thomasanphoto]

Paul Ozz I love your videos too Paul!

[@PaulOuzounov]

Cheers man! Thanks for the support!!

[@doat_cheese]

That solo was ball crushing

[@benradford847]

is there any chance you'll be doing reviews of more 'general' guitars? Like gibsons, gretsch, yamaha, that kind of thing. It seems like they're not your thing, but i thin that could make for an even more interesting view from an outsider perspective. I'm a jazz guy, and am very fond of the gretsch streamliner series (only $450 hardtail), so it'd be cool to see your personal opinion on them if you could get your hands on one.

[@kingkosher6231]

bro if resin breaks good luck fixing it lmfao

[@jrose92081]

Great video Arnold!! Just curious what does one of these cost round about with stock options? I'm looking into getting a 060 in the future..

[@chadneville267]

Jess Rose Like $2,800 USD

[@ArnoldPlaysGuitar]

Jess Rose for the model you are looking at, it'd be significantly less. Check out the brand's website...they have base prices there, but then look up Kyle Karich on Facebook and ask him.

[@thisguy2973]

I don’t like Bareknuckle pickups or Duncans. What you get in note separation, you also lose mids that are way too high.

[@JimDewdGuitars]

just thinking maybe its the material that the aristides is made of that makes the pups sound better than in other instruments?

[@DJCD92162095]

YAAAY In the future I also gonna buy this brand guitar! Thanks for the greatness! YAAAY

[@servodav6410]

Totally agree about BKP. I don't think they're horrible, just don't work for me, though I do like the Juggernaut and Warpig. That's about it.

[@mrcaykums6402]

always look forward to your reviews

[@n3ur0tic881]

Never heard of this before stumbling into this video... very impressive.. Thanks for the review!

[@TheAntarcticaProject]

What pickups do you like the most? bareknuckle juggernauts or aristides custom? Nice video!

[@moribnd]

Interesting guitar but just like a lot of these guitars for lower tuning, I don't see the point of having more than 6 strings. Still rather have Duncans or Fishman pickups in there I'm guessing.

[@ChrrZ]

love the color on your guitar!!

[@anthonyhaga7559]

4K subs? Wtf is wrong with people, should be waaaaaaaay higher! Keep up the great reviews!

[@stevepethel6843]

Thanks for some info and demo. What is the weight of this and thanks in advance.?

[@paul.chance]

Thanks for the vid Arnold! I just emailed them yesterday for a a quote on an 080!!!

[@richardtoth7240]

Do a review on the 070 too. How stable is it with the floyd rose? I hate it when a floyd gets even just a tiny bit out of tune. How good does it hold the tune?

[@AXPena]

That Zip Line sounds killer! Very fitting beer for a great sounding guitar.

[@kurtgobang9488]

How do you fucking not have more subs lmao great review dude👍

[@BiRDiEHere]

Can you do a review of the "Artist Indominous 8 string"?

[@uvufal]

Cheers, this vid helped me order an 060r.

[@andrew_khz]

so, they doesn't do electronic shielding? they didn't answer me about it in fb. that's not really good, in my country we don't have ground in most of power sockets, which means that guitars with unshield electronics are very noisy. +1 for bkp, dont like them too. too much highs and high-mids for me

[@skubadoobie]

Shit is gorgeous looks like an exotic sports car

[@smfaceHUN]

I've been looking for a great review of this ever since I've seen it in Ihsahn's hands. Great video!

[@gilbertliu923]

Arnold, what do u think about mayones? Can u do a review on this brand? Love ur reviews

[@bdaquatics7584]

Love your reviews man. Your tone is hella sickkkk. Damn that guitar is so rad.

[@curtwehrmeyer124]

Great review Arnold!!

[@ilu9033]

That's one killer Astronoid shirt.

[@jaymurphy6844]

great review as always, still hoping to get a review on that badass Hapas you have!

[@retrorewind6042]

I think you could pull in a good amount of views reviewing some more budget guitars, amps or pedals etc. love this channel!

[@jayl6841]

That is absolutely. Beautiful

[@MaestroJericho]

I just gone my 070, holy shit. I need more of these.

[@passtheapathy]

Great review! Very tempting to order one myself...

[@jaythedjentleman2571]

Saw those line 6 spiders in the back, glad I’m not the only one who owns and likes them

[@ArnoldPlaysGuitar]

Jay Petrini Oh, I don’t like them.I just have them in case people come over and they didn’t bring an amp with them.

[@jaythedjentleman2571]

ArnoldPlaysGuitar oh lol

[@jordan3576]

I have a question about the songs you play in your demos. are they just songs you write? if so, you are a great song writer!

[@ArnoldPlaysGuitar]

Jordan Lackey thank you, and yeah...I just try to come up with something every time.

[@tom0ocadoo]

thanks for saying that you have a little bias good for you and much respect

[@lloydpittonet]

You know, because of the fisheye lens, you can barely tell it's a multiscale. Otherwise, I would call this one of the better reviews done by you.

[@JoshPooreReal]

just bought 2 guitars last year. should i drop 4 grand on one of these?

[@Andresmoomoo]

i watch your reviews just to watch you play

[@cliffordamey4822]

Not a fan of the 8 string guitars but this one is damn impressive

[@darrenliwen]

Love your videos. Keep it up!

[@dylan.606]

Great detailed review, great playing...subbed

[@SpartanGR77]

hey man! I have an 060 in a blue marble finish on its way!! Just wondering about the inlay logo. Is this something new because when i ordered back in March they said there were no inlays. Thanks

[@LARRIKIN_WAVE]

They do this on the 080s because there's nowhere to fit "Aristides" on the headstock

[@michaeladamcaira9174]

great review bro,you going to be doing any Caparisons,im looking to but one

[@ArnoldPlaysGuitar]

Dunno. Would like to. The only ones I seem able to afford are horribly used and abused though...and those Horus models from ten years ago have not held up over time. I've played new ones at NAMM though...and they are the TITS!!!

[@steve1982n]

I just love the color and finish 🤩

[@noahsmith6244]

That Zipline brewing plug though.😂

[@Vidfavne]

I came here to find the courage to finish my Electric Nurse Dark Skull. Now I need an Aristides 060 :-) / :-(

[@CJslingshot2010]

any plans of reviewing a Dunable guitar soon?

[@ArnoldPlaysGuitar]

If someone can get one to me I am totally down.

[@analpilator9807]

maybe you just misspoke but just there is no such thing as "pickup gain", I think you meant output?

[@ArnoldPlaysGuitar]

Analpilator no. I meant pickup gain. Anything can be loud without breakup if you have enough headroom. Some pickups just push the amp harder in terms of breakup. BKPs just don't tend to do that.

[@ellavator5970]

What's the absurdly wide xiphos looking guitar on the floor by your amp?

[@ironpatriot9000]

Pascal is such a genius

[@wiktormaek5198]

Have similar feelings about Bare Knuckles and guess what. After 6-7 month I finally got good tone from them(good comparison is EMG, it takes me about 5 minutes). These pickups are just annoying AF, they can sound amazing and they can just sucks. My general point is to set gain pretty low, but volume of amp pretty high. These pickups loves distortion from power amp. Also you need to increase height between pickups and strings. In my case almost all the way down. Also if low end is still muddy try to raise pickup poles on lowest strings. And i don't like quad tracking, just regular one track per side.