Vola Guitars lowered their prices

[@andrefludd]

This is a crazy deal. I’ve been eyeing the Vasti KJM for awhile and now it’s down to $1,150. Super affordable all things considered.

[@chrismuratore4451]

I absolutely recommend one, Andre. I picked one up several weeks ago and have been over the moon with it. It's incredible!

[@ThatVHS]

good too see you here hope you're having a good day

[@johnnyxmusic]

The Doctor abides…😊😊😊

[@dignity0327]

Yes Andre...i recently bought a Vola OZ TNC for a great price...what a great guitar all the appointments that none of the big boys offer!!!

[@alexfredrikssonshred]

The legendary Andre Fludd!)))

[@justinmiddleton6159]

Heat shrink tubing is great for getting rid of the spring noise. Put it over the spring and heat it till it touches the spring so it can still move freely through it. Just don't let it shrink and grip too much or it'll affect the return to pitch.

[@CanadianBigGame]

I put a folded paper towel under my springs and poof no more noise

[@countzero5150]

​@@CanadianBigGameI repurpose the foam in seymour duncan pickup boxes. Cut a strip off the foam and shove it in behind the springs.

[@Mr.Goldbar]

That price decrease is really gonna put them on the map! I've never considered a Vola guitar, but now I think I'll definitely add the Quentin Godet signature to my collection in the future :)

[@9unslin9er]

Doubtful. They have atrocious resale value and they don't really sell. Won't be surprised if they go out of business.

[@JamesWilson01]

Can't beat a souped-up Strat. This Vola seems like it comes pretty damn close especially for the money. Nice review 🤘

[@poopvayne]

I got the Tribal Black of one of the new Oz models and I couldn’t believe the price for the quality of Japanese made guitar. It’s an amazing guitar!

[@onerandombruh]

04:53 I don't know if that was added on post-production but man the timing and the delivery was absolutely beautiful for many reasons.

[@philipbeasley72]

Thanks for showing me that with the tissue paper for the spring silencer.

[@iamanovercomer3253]

Thanks for the tip on the springs ‼️👍

[@frettingitforward]

VOLA guitars are the most precisely made guitars I have ever encountered. If your lucky enough to put your hands around on one, like I did at a local SoCal’ dealer, Downey Music, you will always gage other guitars by VOLA standards. Thx KDH for spreading the VOLA ❤

[@fuzzymuppet1990]

@kdh i use paper towels for my springs too! I fold 1 full sheet like 3 times to make a rectangle shape ,then tape around all 4 sides of the paper rectangle. Almost looks like a maxi pad.I just lay it over the springs the pt the cover back on. The paper rectangle is firm enough so the springs dont bite into the paper.

[@HarlanHarvey76]

First time I was introduced to Vola was from David Walliman - great introductory theory lessons for those who can learn from cheesey metaphors- David is a great player and a great teacher. When I looked up Vola I was shocked at the prices! It's nice to see them make something affordable without compromising quality.

[@johnnyxmusic]

David is my Vola gateway!

[@elbib2446]

made in the same factory as fender japan,dyna gakki

[@HALman1973]

I got one a year ago and so paid a little more. It was still amazing value - there really is nothing not to like.

[@ekwatts]

I was pleasantly surprised that the new(old) Burns guitar that Andertons announced recently are still at what I think are pre-inflation, pre-pandemic prices. It's just nice that there are still good quality guitars out there for decent prices if you know what you're looking for.

[@pbboeye1012]

Dude.... I used your KDH code and got that sweet 5% off. Got the OZ RV TNC (Tiger Eye). Holy hell. I'm like a 5 year old on Xmas eve. Wooo.... Btw, I really enjoy your playing, especially your bends. Tight stuff (good camera angle, too).

[@ibanezleftyclub]

I’m friends with a local shop that was a dealer for these guitars (he’s also a dealer for Tyler) and he had nothing but praise after praise for them even at the $2k+ price point, but they didn’t sell well and I think it was the cost vs the unknown name. Now that they are direct and so much cheaper to compete with guitars like the Ibanez Prestige line, they are even more amazing.

[@jasonalvarez6995]

These things are worth it. My guitar tech had me play a vola and I immediately fell in love and bought it on the spot. For me personally it was the greatest feeling guitar I have ever played and iv owned at least hundred different guitars in my life so far ranging from high end fenders, gibson, PRS ect.

[@edwinstovall3334]

I laughed aloud when I heard you say you were stringing that awesome Vola with 10s and tuning to D Standard -- because I can reach behind me right now and touch such a thing -- without looking! I had been thinking about switching back to E Standard, but I think I'll let that wait a little while longer.😎

[@sublimingmule6356]

Vola is nice! And being able to compare it to such hyped brands for $1,400? Awesome!

[@MashaT22]

It’s like totally unheard of to lower prices in this day and age. Going direct helps, of course. It also has some downsides. For instance, where most small shops usually throw in a free setup (and often free new strings of your choice), now you’re stuck paying for it after it gets shipped to your home (which also means lugging it to a shop and taking the time to do so) or doing the setup yourself at home (if you know how and have the time). That’s like another hundred bucks for a pro setup (using Sweetwater’s pricing - might be more or less depending where you live depending on the shop, and no, SW won’t throw in free strings with that) slapped onto that price. It’s still a phenomenal deal, but it is an added time/money cost that still needs to be factored in. I think most people would be thrilled with that trade off when you see how much they were able to drop the prices. I have worried for a long time now that the big companies are going to cut off shops to make a similar move - but instead of cutting the final price, they would keep more profit margins for themselves. I hope this isn’t the wave of the future. It would be horrible if small shops are put out of business. Indie music shops are really needed in our world.

[@RomainG6409]

You don't need to go to any shop as to do any settings with these guitars ... you take them out of the box and play ... and 100 box for a "setting" (basically doing not much on that kind of guitar) and changing strings ? I would not go to a shop that ask that amount of money quite frankly ...

[@ChuckEldon]

thanks for the price drop tip! Baught it straight from the manufacturer instead of a retail store. Saved over $800!

[@augmented2nd666]

Unfortunately they only do 12" radius on literally all their guitars. Its so hard to find anything above 14" except Jackson with the compound up to 16" radius, and the Periphery sig at 20". So weird that so few companies do a flatter radius, which allows for lower action for lighter touch playing, you will find 20" on the Allan Holdsworth models which makes sense if you listen to his playing, as well as Shawn Lane's Vigier siganture model. Would be nice to see more companies offer this feature as I think it would make a massive difference compared to all the tiny differences between each companies guitars these days.

[@chrismuratore4451]

Thank you for highlighting this! I've been shouting this from the rooftops for over a month now. Vola guitars are flipping incredible!!!

[@mojoredfoot]

Stupid good deal. I took advantage and ordered the Vasti KJM in white and used your code. Thank you! At the start of 2023, I bought a used OZ ROA in the DSE finish and love it

[@picksalot1]

Cool looking guitar and design. The reverse angle middle and bridge pickups should produce brighter bass and warmer treble tones. And the reverse headstock should reduce floppy bass strings, and make the treble strings feel more slinky because string tension is related to string length (saddles to tuners).

[@PhilipCockram]

Good review . Nice guitar . If it was just a venier then I'd be ok with the clear pickguard . But considering its a full cap it should be seen 100% . IMHO.

[@aprilkurtz1589]

Hey KDH, beautiful guitar. Sounds great, too. Does it stay in tune well?

[@KDH]

I haven’t noticed any issues once I give the strings a good stretch.

[@barretprivateer8768]

Interesting, whenever i have a strat I typically delete the middle pickup and wire it with a 3 way switch because i pretty much use the neck + bridge sound exclusively with singles. Btw FGN guitars are Japanese and compete with this company for price and specs but theyre rarely exported outside Japan.

[@luciuslutestrum]

I think this alone is a great reference, especially if you keep playing & keep going with the whole "KZbin" thing. You can look back a year, 2 or 3 from now & see all your progress. Thanks for sharing it😃❤🎸🎶 P.S. Lol, you need to get some "Tapping Callouses" going😜

[@NuclearWizard69]

Never seen the rolled tissue in springs for muting alway and excessive amoumt of foam or sponge. Thanks for the cheap tip.

[@peterrebhahn1113]

The resale value thing is among the silliest reasons for buying or not buying a guitar -- or anything. When you base the purchase of anything on what you can resell it for you are, in essence, allowing others (who're complete strangers to you) to control your purchase(s). Why would you do that? Beats me, but may do.

[@Turbo-D]

what does that have to do with epiphone? these guitars are almost impossible to come by at least here in the EU sadly..

[@SinjaEs]

just nothing at all, what this guy here is doing is called infomercials, just read between the lines if its worth watching for ou

[@allyourbasearebelongtous2191]

I have a Strat that has the Yosemite set in it. Has the Greasebucket mod on the tone knob... best part is how the tone knob pops up to put the bridge in with the neck pup. Favorite sound it has.

[@AvACyberSecurity]

Brilliant playing at the opening!

[@BarryPoogy]

I always admire your playing! Great stuff

[@bartvansliedregt5482]

That's some pretty sick playing in the intro! 🤘Also the guitar looks great

[@wolfganghumboldt4830]

Ibanez Genesis guitars are still the most affordable MIJ guitars and they are excellent. Very high quality MIJ super strats for usually around 1k. I found mine for $800 and it's superb. That said, Vola is rad and I want one of these. Glad their price on this went down.

[@anthonymajeres]

Thanks you for your very interessant review. I bought one in "Tiger Eye Gloss". It' look gorgeous and it's very lightweight ! Very versatile and playable. I am very happy with my purchase and with review, you helped me to choose and to to decide myself to order this japan beauty. Thanks a lot !

[@guidosaur7506]

Huh, never thought about a clear pick guard. That's awesome. None of my instruments have pick guards, but i wouldn't mind a clear one i guess

[@dewey7330]

Great tip on the spring noise. 👍🏻

[@EdwoodCA]

Beautiful guitar! With seriously nice specs. For Japanese build under 1000 USB, but admittedly without the locking tuners, roasted necks, nor Lumilay dot markers, oh... and no flame maple cap there is the Ibanez Genesis RG550 which retails for 1000 USD. Definitely an '80s icon, but it has arguably the best version of a Floyd Rose ever. [Ibanez's EDGE tremolo]. Also, the FGN guitars are made in the same Fuji Gen factory as Ibanez, but less expensive as it's their 'house' brand and is I guess, more of a "factory-direct" pricing ability. [just a guess]. Some of their's are in the 800 USD range.

[@wickedmethod151]

I love the fact you start off with disclosures.

[@dragan4658]

It's commendable that Vola is putting out lower priced guitars however $1500 Canadian is still too much for a guitar with stainless steel frets. Yamaha has stainless steel frets in their Standard model, which cost me under $1000 brand new and the quality is top notch.

[@thomasmassey9166]

Loving the crow cameo here. He’s gotta thing or two to say about your guitar!

[@traviswysote2605]

Hey @KDH. I recently ordered a DIY guitar kit from Allen Eden guitars. They sent me a kit that someone already assembled and fucked up and they haven't responded to any of my emails. You should do an audio audit video on them. It seems like other people have had problems with them too. Seems almost like a scam.

[@simonpark843]

What I've learned over the decades is that it's well worth looking at second hand guitars before you even think of buying one brand new. Everyone's different, of course, and I don't mean the 'vintage' market when I say second hand - just previously owned guitars that play and sound good. Having said that...this guitar seems like it's excellent value for money. If I were in the market for a new one I'd consider this brand. Your reviews are always honest and informative.

[@big_bicep_bill7594]

Buying used is pretty much always a great idea

[@JosePineda-jn8jk]

As long as you can see and hold it in advance then a used guitar is a great option. I would however personally refrain from buying a used guitar online personally. Some people are trying to get rid of stuff with problems sometimes and you can pay the price if you hadn’t seen it in person first… but then you should just be able to return it 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@GP-Music.]

Man, they should offer some without the clear guard. I'd be a buyer at that price. Good to see a brand that actually pays attention to the details and puts out good products without the bells and whistle pr bullshit.

[@Hobbs-1]

Your cat is the spitting image of one of my cats. Her name is Mollie.

[@aliensporebomb]

Quite a guitar for the money. The electronics are versatile in a way few guitars are equipped with.

[@ChickenJoesToes]

I question the placement of the strap button. Everything else is awesome

[@tobiadesiati7555]

They do NOT cost less than Epiphone... Just checked. Maybe they cost less than some Custom/Limited edition Epiphones.

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

Most all epiphone models will be $1,000 and up by the end of the year get over it and use to it

[@tobiadesiati7555]

@@BlueberryStinkFinger62 Vola has just one model that costs less than 1000€... I'm not saying I'm getting the next Epiphone guitar, just saying the video title card is untruthful, which I do not expect out of KDH. Plus I'd rather have another guitar built around my needs by a local guitar builder... and it would not cost me much more than a Custom series Vola if I'm going for the same specs

[@EarthisnotforSale]

Nice video, always had an interest in Vola ever since i saw R Baker w/one. They seem like a tasteful mix between classic and shredder.

[@littlerhodyguitar2169]

Great video 👍 I've had my eye on Vola for years now. Such a good company that produces quality stuff.

[@TobyKBTY]

I just went to their website and couldn't believe the prices, all while still being made in Japan. Now I have to get one lol I've always wanted one of those Kadinja sig 7 strings.

[@thetoneknob4493]

its a cool guitar and it sounds good. and i dont think ive ever said this before to a KZbin guitar chan but i like the way you play guitar. i like your style.

[@dandifusco1868]

I know you worry bro but making it very clear that you benefit from a sale using your code, dont sweat that shit bro. Its bullshit if anyone has a problem with it. You earn that and thats the spoils of having a great channel. You earn every bit of it. Keep up the great work!

[@J.C...]

STEWMAC LOWERED THEIR PRICES! That's even crazier! I've bought more in the last 2 weeks than I bought for the entire time I've played guitar combined. They actually did it. Much of the stuff is actually affordable for the regular player, now. I just bought a Z file! ❤️👍

[@lesterksi4521]

Hope one day I'll get my hands on Vola. Also, check FGN guitars, they are MIJ and super affordable. Btw, FGN is made by Fujigen. That's enough said.

[@shocko77]

Not to sound like a nitpicker or whatever but its coil splits and not coil taps Splits split the two sides of a humbucker to give you a single coil type sound Whereas a coil tap will just reduce the output of whatever pickup its on by taking a signal from lower in the windsof copper

[@KDH]

I always get them confused

[@shocko77]

@@KDH thats fair most people do and its an easy mistake

[@boshi9]

How can you be confident it's not a coil tap? Many pickups nowadays implement split as a tap you won't know that unless you disassemble the pickup.

[@shocko77]

@@boshi9 you can by the sound a split will sound similar to a single coil but a tap will just lower the output giving you a slightly differnt humbucker sound Also almost nothing has actual coil taps its almost always coil splits a

[@boshi9]

@@shocko77 No, that's not how tap is typically implemented in dual coil pickups. You tap only one coil, letting the other dominate the signal. This makes the pickup sound more like a single coil, but the volume drop is less dramatic compared to a true split. Lots of manufacturers do this while still calling it "split coil", for example all PRS humbuckers. This is why you won't know unless you take a look under the hood.

[@AndrewAHayes]

You said that while you were at NAMM you were playing this guitar but loads of others were playing and playing in different yunings and keys and the vibe I got was that it was a pain in the arse. Note to self "pack some headphones"

[@Chris-yq7xv]

Earnie Ball has a clear pick guard ( scratch plate on your side of the pond) on the Steve Morse model which has been out for years. BTW - you forgot to list where we can purchase the neck support you are using…. Chris

[@barretprivateer8768]

Restring a 12 string bigsby / Floyd next, or a double neck 6+12 with two Floyd's if possible.

[@SlyHikari03]

I played one of these at namm 2020, it was lefty tho. Pretty nice guitars.

[@Dirge4july]

It’s a COIL SPLIT! Not coil tap. Coil tap is when manufactures wind a pickup and will take signal from let’s say at about half the windings and then finish the pickup. Hence the tap. This way you have a connection to use the pickup with less output. Most of the time this is done on single coils.

[@user-vq8br3rq2n]

Considering an American Pro Series II Fender will sting you c. £1500-1600 these are a pretty good deal - especially since Fender's quality control is not exactly legendary. I take it no one is stocking these in the U.K. Bit of a leap of faith to buy one from Hong Kong without ever holding one and to trust quality control is bang on and the shipping done right...

[@pickholder6189]

Would have to say you need to also add import duty on anything you buy from outside the UK - so if it comes from Japan - do not forget the VAT and other charges. Even at the price they are (which does look good value) - I still want to try one out first.

[@christopherstorrier5560]

... Very true... 20% VAT, 16% import tax, 10% government tax, who knows for what... i remember Vola guitars & bass"s made by Ola Englund were only £650 18 months ago so how is this is cheap... his ebony fretboard are paintwd & peel off... good QC.... & 46% tax... not so cheap now eh!..

[@wojciechjabonski9118]

Vola, hardtail bridges, please🙏

[@johnmeeks9308]

OZ RV TNC Regular price$1,439.00 USD

[@dver4624]

Great demo. I heard very little difference between the bridge humbucker and bridge split sound though, is that working properly? Awesome specs and very well thought-out electronics.

[@billdehey1300]

I really want try one! I've heard good reviews

[@rivalmindss]

considering a new midrange epi is $600 gibson is really fucking over its customers and thats expected. I feel like this would be comparible to Squier who seem to still be providing more affordable guitars at the same quality range as epiphone. the new Sonic Series is fantastic.

[@lordmatthewlukeobrien]

FWIW the tone in this video is the best you have sounded to my ears.

[@ajohnhayes]

The only thing that would give me pause about this would be the radius and medium jumbo frets. I’m spoiled by my Mayones with jumbo frets and a 16” radius. Do you notice much difference in playability compared to your Ormsby guitars etc?

[@calumcrow2.09]

I really like the design and the price point. My only issue is the unnecessary pick guard. Why in gods name are people still putting pick guards on guitars. This isn't the 50s and people don't stand on a street corner strumming one cord all day. Is someone wants to fit one it's fairly easy, but for the vast majority of players that take the things off ASAP, it just leaves unnecessary holes in the body.

[@michaelmenkes8085]

These actually aren't cheap, and I expect the net price might have more to do with exchange rates. Their website is offering this for $1995 CDN. The Euro and the US$ are doing much better than the CDN$.

[@chunkuswumpus3515]

thinking seriously all that you could do hardware wise to make it better is not in house pickups but look at sire's basses to see how that doesnt inherently mean it's bad and the auto cutting locking tuners but those are TEENSY upgrades that one could do

[@nicholaspossinger7993]

Dude it looks amazing. Love the reverse headstock

[@leonah2137]

This are priced comparably now to Fujigen's own line, FGN, which is cool. It might even be the same factory?

[@Shredxcam22]

I dont get paid to make this video, but it is montized so... you have an incentive to make it reguardless of the free product and comission

[@lespaul667]

Awesome looking axe. Used to use the tone roll down to tame some older twangy Marshalls to get rid of the brightness. I do hope they would try a locking tremolo and maybe some EVO frets for us that are metal allergy challenged. Does the tremolo stay in tune with the locking tuners? Your cat rules! 😺

[@javieroldan]

I have my eye put in this guitar. It seems amazing and the price is very competitive. However the restocking fee in case you want to return the guitar before the 14 days after the reception is 20%!! Way too high in my opinion. If there is any problem or you don’t like the way it plays or sound then you have to pay more than 300€? This is really pushing me back.

[@xy-st9dz]

They kind of screwed over their dealers in the process. A whole bunch of Vola's on Reverb for (a lot) more than the direct price.

[@HoleLeashIt]

Dude, I was just looking to get my first 7 string, and they have a few for about $1000-1100, plus with a 10% discount code! Really thinking about it, and will decide soon

[@Starflyer0059]

If i was a shredder and not a mediocre bass player id be drop kicking over this deal.

[@scottbogfoot]

So, they're lowering their prices, they're offering your viewers a 5% discount and they're paying you for your services with sales based, incentive driven payment?..... sounds like a company that i can get behind! The bypass is cool but I wish the parameters were adjustable, so you could have a second, independent tone and volume setting with the push of a button

[@darkestfugue]

my kind of guitar, i paid 200 more for an AZ prestige when they came out, that thing is certainly prettier, however the neck heel looks like it could do with a bit more contouring, then again so could the AZ

[@kkupsky6321]

I’m glad a brick of sticks is about the same. The non disposable stuff that isn’t sticks and strings hopefully doesn’t go apeshit.

[@Leychen]

Wait what? A guitar brand just got cheaper? Can't be! But i just looked at the website, these prices are totally reasonable if the guitar is as good as you say.

[@concretel10n]

Nice licks dude

1400E for made in japan alternative to Caparison Mj isnnot bad at all. I havd my eyes on the Luna FR for a while now

[@E.V.hMcFadden]

Epiphones will cost a $1,000 plus by the end of the year customs modern figured epiphone models get use to it it's already started I'm just glad epiphone hasn't slammed all at once and no that Vola is not in anyway better than the epiphone custom modern figured prophecy models.

[@SirPotato72]

Nice punctuation.

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

And i would add this Vola couldn't touch a 2021 epiphone modern figured sg not at all

[@AndrewGlitchMasterBalaschak]

The Ibanez rg550 is made in japan for $1000. Seems like a very different type of guitar though, with this one definitely having the advantage spec wise.

[@sathira_anuk5179]

Yeh,but you can't go wrong with japanese made Ibanez specially prestige lineup

[@davequiquegg]

Thank you for the cat section!

[@nowherebrain]

placement of the lower strap nut is not so great, due to that recessed body shape...but if you gig, you should be able to afford or already have a strap lock...although I usually use a single set on two guitars..near the neck...I don't like the strat shape, but, preference.

[@TM-ev2tc]

I would like to see you restring a 12 string guitar on restring Sunday one day if you get a chance.

[@RDAmusic1]

I have been looking at a Vola Ares because I have always wanted a Caparison Dellinger for the devil's tail headstock & the Vola Ares is super close. How would you compare the 2? P.S. Dig your videos!

[@martyshwaartz971]

Interesting how they’ve slanted the neck and middle pickups. It definitely won’t be muddy there!

[@Ovibos5]

Jake E Lee did that on his model, a bit more aggressively.

[@martyshwaartz971]

@@Ovibos5 His guitar has 21 frets as well! Cool!

[@christopherstorrier5560]

Nice,i understand the work put into their instuments as their a boutique brand..very well made & no doubt a lot of time & effort went into building them as just had a look on their website...great looking bass's though the headstock is boring,can noone come up with a nice headstock shape ? Dingwall did then changed them to spikey things...lol..it was a beautiful headstock on the older N2 & N3's but now to ugly for me..i'm not into multi scale bass's anyway...i revesed one half of my P pickup to get more bass from the D & G strings..not less...these are beautiful bass's & guitars for sure but for people that gig or record...pro musicians... if you really like their guitars just under £1200 is a really good price for the build quality & what you get, better than paying over £3000+ for an old man's poorly built Gibson LP that will give you a headache....hope you enjoy it for years to come...🎸👍

[@michaelgallegos8811]

That's a very nice guitar man congrats 🎉on scoring that 👍🎶🎸greetings from El Rito New Mexico USA 🇺🇸 😀

[@gabrielfrison]

The only thing I would improve is the matt finish in the headstock. It looks cheap compared to the rest of the guitar. BUt this is me being picky, the price on this is insane