What are you waiting for?

Baxter and Jonathan discuss the product cycle and waiting on the new release. Is this something that you do? Hold off on buying the V1 when the V2 is around the corner.

[@davidmiles533]

Like the intro. I think more people see the price tags these days and think, “ but I need to pay my mortgage.”

[@kidcaprio943]

in this recession right now, I have 4 guitars, I won't sell them for food and gas but it's at the point where all my money is going to stuff like that so no new guitars.

[@woopa66]

American Originals are AMAZINGLY great! I have the 60s Tele in Fiesta Red and Jaguar in Seafoam Green and they will never leave my rack.

[@andershine]

I am the lucky guy who bought that AO Jazzmaster from you! I was so surprised when you mentioned you had it and I jumped on it. Love this guitar. Thanks!

[@cojohnso80]

I own 30 guitars and I cannot imagine my life without any of them. It is like I live in my favorite guitar store and my living room is my garden of eden. I play all of them regularly believe it or not. I fully endorse the lifestyle

[@PeterMoore350]

I have 11 and totally agree hehe 😎🤘🎸

[@216trixie]

Same. Guitars are beautiful. They're my friends and reflections of the best part of me. I'll say stringed instruments. Banjo, ukele, bass, mandolin join the guitars.

[@honkytonkinson9787]

Wow! I have 6 and sometimes it feels overwhelming; I play drums too so strings, picks, heads and sticks are a regular expense. I do want a few more guitars and amps though lol. Maybe when I’m retired I’ll have the time and money to keep up with 10 to 15 guitars

[@cojohnso80]

@@honkytonkinson9787 I never set out to amass a large collection. It started because I wanted to learn everything about them so I started buying projects. I have built a couple as well. Building a guitar does not save a bunch of money lol. I am at the point now where I have no overwhelming desires. I never get too excited over a guitar that is for sale if I can't afford it at the time. I just use that guitar as motivation to save up and if that guitar is still available when the money is there, I will consider it along with anything else that is in that range at that time. At any point in time the market will provide great options.

[@cojohnso80]

@@PeterMoore350 Guitars for me are greater than the sum of their parts. I stare at them, call them beautiful and sit them on my lap and they sing to me. It is a great relationship

[@shane1472]

if I had the money for it I would have a wall of guitars

[@naturebox83]

Not waiting! Just bought an American original jazzmaster this week because you told me to!

[@dorianford6227]

I have one and it’s a really really good guitar it most likely become your main guitar lol

[@kennethholbrecht6103]

Love the video series from you guys ... always a nice watch

[@thedoodl38ug]

I was fortunate enough to get off the fence recently and got a Custom shop 52 telecaster heavy relic in sunburst. Loving it 😍 If you can do, do it. No regrets!

[@cooperlangford1833]

Baxter, Jonathan..... You pushed me over the edge. I watched the video and figured, 'To hell with it. Nothing's getting cheaper.' I ordered an amp that I've been eyeballing. Thanks, guys. (I hope. LOL!)

[@ryanandring2688]

Any update?

[@cooperlangford1833]

@@ryanandring2688 Yes. I bought a Quilter Aviator Cub. Very nice amp. And light. The tone controls handle differently than they do on a tube amp, IMO. But the sounds are good. Great reverb.

[@Gizerwizard]

I like that intro, it's cool as hell. Love the video as always guys!

[@harryebbeson]

Great video- the Opening is cool!

[@erniewheeler7342]

After watching you guys for at least a year now I capitulated and bought a shell pink American Original 60s Strat last week!

[@rogiemac]

Congrats! Is it awesome or what! I love mine

[@jaybe813]

Every couple of minutes Gibson releases a new Slash model as well. YES to the Bass VI coming back. If Fender made a non custom shop version, I would be highly interested in one. Ditto for the electric 12-string.

[@ryangunwitch-black]

For real. Lol Although, from everything I've seen the Squier Bass VI isn't a bad guitar. I'm definitely getting one at some point and I'm sure it'll inspire a new project.

[@jonathancalhoun4853]

I just got the very Lake Placid Blue American Original '60s Telecaster in the thumbnail of this video for the reasons you stated: it's been the guitar I've wanted the most for a few years and I wanted to get it before they are gone and the scarcity causes used prices to skyrocket (I did a couple of videos about it on my humble channel and tagged you all on one of them). I can look back on too many guitars over the years I let get away which now cost more used than they did when they were new and in production, so I couldn't let that one get away.

[@jdaa79]

Oh nooooo! The AOs are done?! I was waiting to pull the trigger on the 60s custom tele. Good lesson Baxter and Jonathan!

[@cre8alotdesign232]

Great intro logo! Super cool.

[@Gene_Cali]

My tastes are simple. I like the Best! thanks for your show.

[@honkytonkinson9787]

It’s hard to get excited about the new stuff when you already have a nice guitar and amp. All the new pedals just seem to be like all the old pedals

[@richardcranium8500]

I know what I'm waiting for. 50,000 subs so I can get that damn guitar from you guys!

[@rowbags3017]

Until recently I always used to say we were in a golden age of guitars in terms of quality vs price. It was a wonderful time to experiment with different types of guitars, because even crazily affordably priced instruments were unlikely to be total duds. So, it really was a case of "if you fancy it - just give it a try"! I've added some great guitars to my line-up that way - and they all justify hanging on to through something they add. Now, with prices starting to ratchet up (and I think it will get a lot worse), there's a different reason to buy sooner rather than later - if there's a new guitar you really want, now's the time to get it, because it'll only cost you more if you wait! And sadly, once the prices have gone up, do we really expect them ever to come right down again once the market (hopefully) stabilises again?

[@SingPsalms]

Maybe. I think they run the risk of pricing themselves out of competition. With these budget brands being what they are, a few mods will be enough for a good guitar. I bought a few of them, and they felt great and play just as good as anything else, especially after mods. Eart, Donner, Firefly, Harley Benton, Grote, etc. I'm sure there are plenty of companies who will jump on an opportunity to fill a demand. I think the big companies need to watch out if anything, it's definitely a new age of the guitars.

[@charlesbolton8471]

The prices won’t ever go back down unless individual businesses are willing to take a hit (or if the manufacturers give incentives on slow sellers) to move something specific. I do think prices will level off, and go back to only having slight increases when a product line is updated as opposed to price increases across the board. If guitar sales volume drops off as quickly as it increased in 2020 there will definitely be a lot of great deals to be had by those who are financially able/willing to buy. I think the used market is going to be flooded anytime now which will drive used prices down to a reasonable level in pre Covid terms as opposed to reasonable based on current new prices.

[@seanc.5310]

Fender has sales running right now because they overstocked

[@kcsvantasticvoyages9729]

They did come done recently. Time to buy the Xmas time sales

[@bobbyhancock3347]

Pesky Blinders ending was sickkkk!!! That is a great series! Good music too!

[@Frosenborg]

Yesterday I purchased a new, Fender Custom Shop Strat. I was pondering on it for a week or so, then in the end I thought, I could custom order one that has nearly the same specs, perhaps different pickups and some minor cosmetic differences, probably pay about the same amount and wait well over a year to get it. Or just buy this one and be playing it the next week.

[@jeffreyhill7990]

Love my 52 AVR telecaster, and 60 reissue, just awesome guitars

[@donttalktome4696]

Love the intro!

[@dw7704]

In the short term there are things I didn’t buy I wished I had bought, but long term I don’t regret passing on stuff I passed on. In every case something better came along or something changed. I am more than content with my gear

[@kellyb9432]

When funds were fluid I was more likely to wait for the next version and would often run out of patience, but today I'm holding on to money, for all the obvious reasons. Instead of waiting on the next guitar, or pedal, now I'm waiting on the next t-shirt.

[@GinraiMinor]

guitar companies operate very similar to car companies, and fender nailed the "model release" format!

[@TommySG1]

Sure, we all see something we really like and say to ourselves ‘Man, I’d love that in such and such color’, or with different hardware etc… you wait around a year or two and it just seems to not be happening and now your financial situation isn’t really allowing you to make that same purchase in that price bracket. With that being said I think you should just pull the trigger and buy the item you dig. ( without settling too much of course where you get buyers regret of course ). It’s like that old saying…. Tomorrow’s promised to no one 🤙

[@jakevoss1980]

I got a 57avri from 2013 that is an amazing instrument, by far the best Ive ever had short of custom shop. Bought it used a few years back and I still play it a ton

[@phucknuts]

Just bought a fender american professional 2 telecaster... Can't wait for it to arrive

[@stratosexual1329]

I’m waiting for fender to put a effects loop in a Princeton or a deluxe. Keep the hand wired like the old ones.

[@joeldowdy404]

Yep once you go fender custom shop other model guitars although good are not the same. I do want to get one of the Squire Classic Vibe 60s tele's though, really like those.

[@jameshughes9706]

Whoa- new intro and logo?! Very MTV throwback!

[@A_Noid]

Well, I bought an SG Standard like a week before they hiked (again) the price a month ago. Good timing I guess!

[@ericwarrington6650]

Own fender Gibson and epiphone and PRS guitars...love every one of them.. vintage Harmony acoustic is being fixed so I do still need an acoustic....and a tele..lol

[@deanpesci8484]

You're right - I need to order my new Dowina Master Series Cedar/Oak BV Parlor.

[@simonpark843]

Got to agree about the Bass VI - I'd love a Mexican made one (for price reasons).

[@rknprs]

I totally wished I’d gotten a Wildwood AVRI 62 strat in Sherwood Green when I had the opportunity.

[@markeastermusic8959]

Nice intro!!

[@seanbrooks2583]

Lace sensor pickups are also popular because Billy Corgan talks about how they are the best pickup for strats

[@erickmo1188]

I have 6 from the American original series. They’re the best fender ever made other than custom shop!!

[@Surge_LaChance]

The AVRI Series has a more accurate fretboard radius and are favored over AOs in the used market.

[@erickmo1188]

@@Surge_LaChance I’d agree that they are typically favored for those that like the 7.25 radius. I’ve never hated on that feel myself but much prefer the 9.5 (as do most I think based on fender custom shop order numbers being tipped toward the 9.5 more often than not). I do feel the thin skin finish on the AVRI models was way thinner and more accurate. But then again, my most used LPB AO tele looks like a journeyman relic these days. (FYI they actual do have a light silver underneath the translucent light blue. It’s wearing very nicely)

[@louderthangod]

I’ve got 20-ish guitars and a few custom made which is likely what I’ll do next but I’m mainly waiting on a good idea for what to have built next. I’ve got a ton of ideas but nothing has stood out above the rest. I have 2xBass-VI’s and more will always be welcome…baritone 6 in strings in general. Tons of baritone 7’s and 8’s but I’ve never bonded with those but a 27”+ for metal would be great. There are a few but I’d like more options like the ESP Phoenix or BC Rich Ironbird baritone 6 would be awesome.

[@robertsonlewin6597]

Watch the original British ‘House Of Cards’. Absolutely amazing and actually stopped at the right point. PS the Peaky Blinders were from Birmingham in the UK midlands. Lol. Great show btw - keep it coming lads!

[@LexingtonDaniel]

I have a tendency to wait until after NAMM and it's bitten me a couple times, once with the discontinuation of the Mesa Lonestar line and then this year with the change to the Taylor 700 series. Still haven't gotten my Mesa, but I rushed to get a Taylor 712 before they went all koa.

[@jayjodoin1194]

Fender did rarities mine is a flame Kia top with gold foil Tim Shaw designed pick ups . Different strat cat for sure love u guys thanks for doing it real. Fender should do more of these….

[@charlesbolton8471]

They should definitely bring that one back. I wanted one of those and that most recent Trouble Maker Tele with the gold hardware and Bigsby. Both the Koa top Strat and that Tele are selling for a lot more than they cost new. I also wish I bought one of the limited edition purple sparkle Adam Clayton basses a few years ago because the price on those is really insane. My biggest regret of passing up when I had a chance was the 2013 Limited Edition Gibson Music City Junior. Apparently, they only made 200 of them and they didn’t sell very well at the original price ($1,600). Therefore, the price got reduced. My local (at the time) Guitar Center marked the one they had down to $999, and I made the mistake of thinking that it would go lower since it had already been there a year at the original price. It didn’t last a week at $999.

[@donttalktome4696]

I am my own custom shop. Kinda like custom car mods, it's significantly cheaper if you do this stuff on your own.

[@BrianBrazilHarmonica]

I'm waiting for the 2022 Epiphone ES 339 models to finally make it to the guitar stores. The first ones made it early in the year, but after April they've been hard to find.

[@shaindaman13]

I just got my very first Mod Shop build back in April. Fiesta Red Strat with the vintage v maple neck. I love this guitar, it is definitely a step above what you find in a shop for sale. But the V profile on the neck isn’t a prominent as I had hoped. It’s more to the fat side than I like. I get used to it but I wished it was a little more slimmer profile

[@oliverdepauw5663]

Could always have it carved down, seeing as your problem is its too big

[@thesmellycatjazz]

I don't mind waiting because I already have everything I need at the moment. New releases means I'll give it a look/try, and decide if it's worth dropping one of my current guitars for. When PRS announced that S2s will come with pattern thin necks, I'm going to hold off to see if they'll release a satin semi-hollow Vela with that neck or if Fender adds guitars with block inlays and binding to their MIM lines.

[@mikeomatic9905]

Heh, if they do that to the Vela, I'll be super happy I got mine when they had the Pattern Regular :P (Btw, the satin Velas are weird and perfect, can't recommend enough.)

[@rogiemac]

@@mikeomatic9905 The Vela models in general are just fantastic. There is just something about them

[@f0rth3l0v30fchr15t]

Sometimes the benefit of the cycle is that the price on V1 will drop when V2 comes out. Additionally, if you're buying a V1 late in it's cycle, then the production and QC is mature and at least theoretically, it'll be better out of the box.

[@chris_2714]

Waiting for more hardtail strat offerings, but otherwise I agree with you guys!

[@handoromper7987]

Waiting for my new Fender Tony Franklin signature Fretless Precision Bass to come next month 👍

[@Surge_LaChance]

Do yourself a favor and get rid of the Hipshot Xtender and install some GOTOH Res-O-Lites (GBR640). Those basses are notoriously neck-heavy. As a long-time fretless player, the balance of the instrument isn't very comfortable on the "fretting" hand. You could also install a Hi-Mass bridge instead of swapping the tuners, but you'll be adding a half-pound of weight.

[@ericbrainerd6693]

Fenders w/ the lace sensors - Bob Mould

[@R.L.Humpert]

You guys are so totally awesome. Seriously. I wish we had guitar shops like you where I live. Question. I am having a pickup installed in my Martin 000-18. I went with the LR Baggs anthem over the comparable fishman. Was that not wise or is the Baggs better as I was sold on? They were both the same price 299 and I got 100 off so 199. Thanks

[@tommymonroe5085]

Electric XII…Fender needs to start making this again!

[@shaindaman13]

I like these Guys, the one with the messy hair gives me inspiration to not care about my hair. He issued Knowledgeable , has cool sense of humor and that’s all that really matters.

[@GeordieGuitarGuy]

Someone must know when they're replacing the AO series stuff... It can't be long to wait! I'd be amazed if they went back in the direction of the '12'-'17 AV series, they lost far too many Custom Shop orders with those Guitars being so good and vintage correct. Even a few reps said it was a one time thing, but we will see.

[@mikecorey8370]

Being left handed, there's no point in waiting because it's never coming. What I am looking for, and the sound is in my head, is the perfect overdrive. Haven't found it yet. I've had some really good ones, but the perfect one has not shown up yet.

[@Livelaughlimpbizkit]

Your guys endorsement of the American originals and the fact they're no more is what made me pull the trigger last week on a AO 60's strat, got a killer deal on a used model.

[@chrisdunn2176]

Check out Eastman Guitars handmade custom shop feel without having to refi your house. Their Vintage Violin finish guitars are impressive.

[@CurrieNerd]

I was waiting for a J Mascis signature tele. But they all have that 'second hand and not looked after' look to them, sadly. Now waiting for a sparkly red Jaguar.

[@LuisMorales-xr1gm]

Casino Guitars: " What Am I Waiting For,You Ask?" I'm waiting for the word from you that I won the Silver Sky for your accomplishment of reaching 50k subs!!!

[@IAMVICDEMONE]

I've been hesitant on the Roxy Pink Silver Sky....because I want it with a maple neck. Maybe maple will be an option soon.... But I'm mostly waiting for the PRS MT 100W 👍👌🙌

[@pierheadjump]

😎 Thanks Casino ⚓️

[@eljefeguapobarbon]

VERY impulsive guitar buyer here! Bought three guitars in the last 30 days! They are very different: Fender Road Worn Telecaster, Epiphone Les Paul Junior P90 and Charvel San Dimas Style 1 HSS HT in Pearl White. Oh yeah, Vintage Icon V62 😳 I play every day but my ADD would keep me from ever settling on a particular set of specs for a custom build. Currently removing trashed finish on a clear Fender FSR Ash Tele but the thought of painting it seems bad because the wood grain is beautiful!

[@kombik7189]

It’s funny you should ask that. I wanted a Tele for a while and I loved the look of “Telemasters”, or offset Teles (as Fender calls them) but I couldn’t afford a Custom Shop and I didn’t want to buy a Squier. Until I accidentally saw the Fender Japan 2021 Offset Tele on special. As good as the USA guitars, ashtray bridge and vintage tuners, maple board and Fiesta Red with a white scratch plate. I couldn’t pass it up. So, now I don’t have to wait. Plays great, sounds awesome. But I’d still like a Jetglo Rickenbacker 330/6…….🤔 Arrrrgghh, it never ends!!😖

[@alangreenway6695]

I’m waiting for Fender to add an affordable Lefty Jazzmaster into the MIM range. I don’t need one enough to pay £1700-£2000. Aside from that my collection is pretty complete.

[@paristhalheimer]

I love my LPB American Original 60s Tele. I can't imagine what Fender is going to do to change there vintage line.

[@mkenific]

Hey! I graduated from high school in 1973!!!!

[@f33fifofum]

Fancy new info animation

[@andrewhess2978]

Like I always say Baxter, "Tone ain't in the hands, it's in the mid-boost"

[@gazzy_burns]

Just wait until sales. That’s what I do.

[@PeterMoore350]

I’m waiting for the “X” guitar Ola from Solar guitars teased a while back

[@shanewalton8888]

Want a Left handed Malina Moye signature strat. Make it happen Fender!

[@nathanielvargas3863]

I’m waiting for my money tree to bloom

[@daveormand4977]

Squier should make a CV Meteora with the Telecaster pickups, block inlay maple fretboard!!

[@Santaheckler]

I’d also add that remember things ain’t gonna get any less expensive. Buy it now or pay more later. That will also carry over into the used market.

[@larryzink8978]

This reminds me of junior high school.

[@ryangunwitch-black]

I need a Bass six.

[@craigmorris6575]

A Gibson Custom Shop R4 Custom re-issue with the Alnico Staple pickup with a Bigsby !!

[@Amish_Trivedi]

There's plenty to say in general, but mostly want to say I miss living around Bojangles. My waist line does not, but...

[@CraigGriffiths]

Birmingham Baxter, Manchester in deed. What made the American original so great? I looked at the specs and I was seeing stuff that was mostly available in other models. I know it is hard to put into words the magic feeling. Can you talk about that some day. What makes a “universally” good guitar.

[@spencersmith2454]

Are y’all going to be restocking y’all’s shirts soon?

[@ryangunwitch-black]

6:56 They absolutely do! Lol that's why I'm waiting to buy a new guitar. I just bought a house!.

[@cageliner]

I bought a Vintera '50s Tele because it's a '50s reissue without the reissue price. I waited too long on the Baja although I had my hands on a used one and didn't buy it that day... and I've missed the Road Worn Teles, too. I can't decide on a Noventa although there is one available for 26% off. I also really like the Chrissie Hynde Tele but that's a whole lot more money. Those will be sought after when they sell out. I don't have the disposable income that I used to LOL

[@TheGeniuschrist]

We're getting close on that Polar Ice giveaway

[@jonjones655]

I'm not on the fence I'm savin up n getting when I've got the cash.

[@landonbailey]

what about the Fender Tone Master stuff? 😃

[@astewart9410]

Hey Landon! I've seen your video on the Tone Master (and the one about selling it), but I still have my Tone Master Deluxe Reverb blonde and love it for my usage here in my house. That said, I've also seen your video on the FSR Princeton with Cannabis Rex 12" (there's one at my local L&M) and I'm thinking maybe after 29 years of playing it might be time for me to get my first-ever tube amp. This video is telling me to just pull the trigger lol.

[@landonbailey]

@@astewart9410 they told you to not me! 😝😊👍

[@astewart9410]

@@landonbailey Haha yeah, but your video also pretty much told me it was 'the last amp I'd ever need' or something like that...

[@charlesbolton8471]

@@astewart9410 I’m waiting on Sweetwater to get that Princeton back in stock. I missed it the last two times they got them in.

[@astewart9410]

@@charlesbolton8471 Fingers crossed for you that you can get one!

[@ulisseslopez2335]

Nice new intro

[@WayneMemphisMojo]

I would like to see a PRS 594 Single Cut Goldtop with the narrow field pickups ... call it the McCarty 594 deluxe

[@matthewking8944]

cool intro😀

[@sprontos]

I'm waiting for multi channel tupe amps with global and independent fx loops.

[@mamulcahy]

A winning lottery ticket

[@Boomsterblak]

I get a kick outta strymon's re release of the 6 pedals..ooops...glad I didn't jump..the lower octave that is in the Walrus slo is now in the blue sky...reason why i bought the slo..

[@TurfShifter]

Peaky Blinders is Birmingham. Very distinctive accent in the UK. Midlands and very industrial for the time period the series is set in. Manchester way different and further north. Think Noddy Holder Vs Noel Gallagher.....

[@littlerhodyguitar2169]

I'm waiting for a Eastman T59V to be delivered and I'm like should have I waited and saved more for a Gibson 335 aaarrggg. When I get it I'm taking it to the store that has the 335 and the one that sounds and feels the best is the one I keep.

[@gigifara9312]

please bass six in production!

[@shepherd8203]

Pinky Blinders is one of the best shows , top 5

[@markpetten9777]

I had this conversation with myself this weekend. Pulled the trigger on what you guys would consider an import guitar. But since Godin is Canadian, it’s not an import to me. One of the best decisions I made. My wife will say it was marrying her but….. 😂

[@jeffwyatt7199]

I fell in love with the fender jaguar ultra in texas tea and didint pull the trigger... now im kicking myself... Arrrrg...

[@be2818]

In keeping with the TV show nerd topic.... Umbrella Academy...... and what is that bottle over Baxters right shoulder on that great amp....😁