When To Upgrade Your Guitar Rig From Beginner To Intermediate!

[@jemwand2530]

Dagan, i love the fact that as a rock guitarist, you always reference Prince, respect where it's due buddy.

[@scrimpmster]

9:20 - just remember that if G is the number of guitars you currently own, the perfect number of guitars is G+1

[@Befuddledshark]

wise words to live by

[@Flopster2632]

I would always class beginner as affordable (affordable being what ever the person buying can afford), I have seen people with £150 guitar sound like they’re playing a custom shop £5000 guitar. It’s practise, talent and feeling that make the biggest sound difference. I don’t think there is a time to upgrade I think there is just a time to add another guitar to the collection and the time is right when you find the guitar/amp/pedal etc you really want and then just wait till you can afford it. My only advice is buy what you actually want first time round or you will end up buying twice

[@jezza46]

Absolutely agree! I’m guessing for most people (especially hobbyists), personal financial circumstances is a big factor in what you own. A mate of mine loves playing and although he is in a very good financial position, he never buys guitars over £350 because he doesn’t think he’s good enough, even though he’d love to. I don’t personally agree with that thought process.

[@jordanpratt3821]

Well I've never agreed with the "start on the biggest piece of crap you can buy" theory. That's nothing but a deterrent. I'm not sayn go custom shop out of gate, but spend enough to get something playable.which isn't that much these days. Then if you stick it out you can spend big.

[@EoinT-cp2bf]

@@jordanpratt3821 a 200 Ibanez gio is great for me , had it set up and it’s oerfect

[@patmurphy7266]

I like this alot, I started with my VA reimbursement check on a used $150 Squier Telecaster in Sparkle Red the next month, a Seafoam Green Squier Mustang for tuned down to Eb for Chris Stapleton and Seether 😂 as a new player, only seriously getting into it since March. And I'm using Rocksmith 2014, because it works. Im going to supplement with private lessons and even get this old retired salt back into school maybe for music at the local CC I just bought a "Oh.... wow" guitar for the first time, 90 days into my journey. I say that because every person that's seen it, takes a momeny 😅😂 I needed a 24 fret. Im a Vet. And 5FDP is, well, 5FDP. So for Memorial Day Weekend me and my bois are gonna get "Wrong Side of Heaven" to 100% the fact that "something a good deal, 24th fret, that can play in B" became a gorgeous Schecter C-1 Steel Mountain in Blood Lava used at my local guitar center😅 is just fate ❤ I cant wait to play at my guitar's level. The glowing fret marks gave it away. She's made to play gigs, so I need to get that competent again. This time at guitar. retired US Coast Guard, enjoyed my 1 hour a day break in boot in band, and LOVED playing TAPS for week 4.

[@barryhall5747]

Hey dagan you need to review the inspired by gibson sg modern. What's your view I luv mine .fade to black. Thank you for your time

[@MarcBlom]

speaking of beginner guitar gear.... for many years always hear EVERY guitar player feeling sad they sold their very first gear and guitars..... ater hearing that a long time... I still have my very first amp and vey first guitar, and still play on them too

[@paulnattress9584]

Get the guitar that makes you pick it up and play more - champion advice!

[@leviathan_is_me]

I would love to see a Dagan "My guitar collection" video.

[@brbrshpr7763]

Had a Squier Affinity Strat that I got when I first started learning to play in 2021. About a year ago I started thinking about investing in a Tele as I was committed to playing and was truly happy when I had a guitar in my hands and a Tele has always been my dream guitar. Every time I went into a guitar shop though I tried out different guitars to see if I connected with them and I always gravitated to the Tele. Four days ago my saving paid off and along with trading in that Squier Strat I purchased my dream Fender Tele. I'm going to miss that Strat but if it gets into the hands of someone else who is picking up the guitar for the first time and it inspires them to play and work towards their dream guitar then it was well worth the trade.

[@lmavisl]

I started with a Donner b/c it was stupid cheap and I didn't really know anything about electric guitar or if I'd stick with it. Now like 3 years later I've got a bunch of higher end Fender and Ibanez guitars lol. IMO the right time to upgrade is when you want too AND when you can afford it.

[@Living_EDventures]

I bought a new mid grade Jackson soloist SL3X for $560 a few years ago and have put over $800 into upgrades. That was with me doing all the work on it. I also bought a new Bugera 333xl inferium amp head and upgraded the tubes. I bought a new Peavey 6505 4×12 cab and changed two of the speakers to G12T-75 in a cross pattern. Upgraded the wiring and jackplate. It had 3 sides of Baltic birch plywood, and the back was that particle board, so I changed that to Baltic birch, too. Not only am I satisfied with the sound of it all. I'm happy to say I saved a bunch of money doing all the work myself.

[@ladyjulia4038]

I just recently got myself an Epiphone Les Paul Custom in white. It's amazing!!!

[@MilitantOldLady]

The quality of entry level guitars is so good these days that if you bought a really good one, like an Epiphone in the 500 bucks range or even a Kramer special, you really don't need anything more expensive for a long time. The only thing that's holding you back in that decision making is your disposable income at that point.

[@MichaelLewis-ff5hv]

I live in the states and I really appreciate your videos. No one over here makes videos that are informative and helpful. The only videos people make over here are them trying to sell you something.

[@southernpanda33]

I upgraded the Donner DTC-100 of mine with Les Paul Super Slinky strings and am going to my local guitar shop today to pick up a strap and some maintenance tools for it.

[@michaelmay9059]

Dagan, I have to say, I've watched lots of your videos and i always appreciate your humor and energy. Your passion for music and guitar comes through effortlessly in every video. I admit ive probably wasted way to many hours of my life surfing yt guitar videos. I bring that up to point out that I've never heard anyone else say "trust your heart, and what you believe". I believe that advice transcends all areas of life and is probably the single best advice you could give anyone with any problem. Keep up the good work brother

[@wildesage4172]

Darrel Braun (who y'all should check out on YT) put it best: a good (tube) amp is the ultimate equilizer. Meaning a quality amp will sound great whether you're playing a $200 or $2k guitar. When just about every professional guitarist you've ever heard on a record chooses tube amps, it's reason to stop and consider if maybe you oughta go with one. Not because they're "better" (that's subjective), but because that's The Sound. It's either a tube amp, or a very good emulation of one. For modern guitarists using pc plugins, same: those plugins ain't emulating solid state amps! It's tube amps, across the board. When you realize that, it's pretty clear; if you're a guitarist, you should probably have a tube amp. I started on acoustic, then went to Tele + Blues Jr. and never looked back. Invest in a few pedals a year, you're good. If all your effects are built into your amp, then you're stuck always having to buy multi-fx amps; otherwise you lose all your effects. So you're stuck buying in one lane. And your sound will change every time you change amps. Pedals + Tubes are The Way. You can go PC, but just know it'll never match the room presense of a tube amp (IMO). Even if you run it through a cab, there's a feel response to tube amps that can't be emulated (again, IMO). No latency, no computer involved, just sound. They're great.

[@nick_cooper]

I had a squire starter kit, never really liked it and never really learnt to play. I just didn't have the incentive to pick it up. Then got a PRS SE + Boss Katana and I have barely put it down after months. I'd vote for spending a bit more on something you like if you can, as it will really help with motivation.

[@peaner083]

That's definitely true yeah👍 Inspiration.

[@michelerosevear7466]

That's what happened with me--except I ordered a Firefly 338. Nice and cheap...it's not a bad guitar but I hardly touched it. I still have it--hate getting rid of anything. I upgraded quickly after I found a used PRS SE Custom 22 Semi-Hollow in my local music store--it's absolutely perfect for me! I will eventually get around to upgrading my amp at some point... G. A. S. is a very REAL thing...at least for me!🎸

[@peaner083]

@@michelerosevear7466 G.A.S. is absolutely real haha... I personally have,for now two more guitars that I want. I definitely recommend upgrading your amp hey,it definitely helps to inspire too. In my experience,the BlackStar 15e and Roland 10gx are really good.

[@matthewtyler-jones8317]

So my upgrade path as I have been learning has been all about amps. I started with a second had multi-effects pedal (Boss ME25) and headphones, but I needed to hear the sound in the room. "Upgraded" to a little Blackstar Fly, but that didn’t cut it. I tried lots of Biss Katana's and modelling amps but I didn't comprehend what was the sound I was looking for. So in the end bought a cheap valve amp (not the Harley Benton tube 15, but essentially the same in a different box) and here, my education truly began. Just upgraded again, to a cheap new limited edition Marshall DSL402, at £100 less than that DSL20 and I love it !

[@brianpartlow5530]

I have a Fender Strat with a humbucker at the bridge. It will play metal or whatever. I still like playing on my first cheap guitar as well. Epiphone LP special 2. Epiphone higher end guitars are very nice but are approaching $1000. A fender mustang or boss katana are great amps! They have presets, can get more presets from the internet, sound great and best of all won't break your budget. I don't even look at amps at the music store. I mainly look at guitars that I can't afford. Multi effects pedals are fun. As long as your rig isn't boring there is no need to upgrade.

[@bravestarr2001]

There's something about a valve amp. It takes my Epiphone Les Paul Custom to a new level. You really have to be in the same room as one to hear the full difference. Great video.

[@KrispyCoins]

Dagan you're the best brother! I could just listen to you jam and talk!

[@philinegro]

Dagan, I’ve been watching you since I started shopping for my first guitar last year’s Black Friday (the Friday after Thanksgiving here in the States). Since then I’ve watched so much, heard so much, and learned so much. Thank you for sharing not only your experience and time, but also who you are and your love of music and guitar. There have been a few channels that have been so honest and fun. I’ve really enjoyed my journey in guitar both online and offline. Thank you for being solid 🤙🏾✌🏾🫶🏾

[@thathandleistakentrythisone]

Totally agree with "what makes you want to pick up the guitar?" I listen to High On Fire. So a Line6 + Jackson doesn't sound as good to me as an Orange + Les Paul. I wanna hear that Orange + LP tone reminiscent of the music I love to listen to and play.

[@leviathan_is_me]

For what I spent for an Epiphone player pack 2 in the mid 90s you can get a Boss Katana 50 MK2....wow. those types of amps didn't even twinkle in someone eyes at that time. You had 1 8 inch speaker bass, mid, treb, volume, and drive/gain and IF you were VERY lucky some crap reverb. Man, times are good for guitar players.

[@leviathan_is_me]

I appreciate how when you say "intermediate" you mean it. M.I.M Fender, Epiphone, & etc.

[@beaumas]

Another path i have seen alot of players now going down with amplifiers, is getting a good multi FX processor like the Headrush mx5 and an frfr cab. And you can do that for not to much money these days and have a rig that will last you a very long time through your playing career.

[@taurektaurek6213]

Great video! There are different reasons to ugrade: A) Your rig can't do what you want do.. e.g, if you started a band, but only have a 10 watt practice amp.. get a (second hand?) louder amp.B) One important way of upgrading is pay for a good setup of guitar (if you haven't already).

[@jimmyx4599]

I suffer from G.A.S. and pedal.A.S its not very good but i am in control now i think. Fantastic guitar playing sir.

[@PhotoTrekr]

My first guitars were a Squier Strat and an old beat up Gibson Studio. I love the Gibson Studio and I will never sell it. I traded the Squier Strat for a Fender Player Strat and bought an Epiphone Standard. I eventually swapped the pickups in the EP for Pearly Gates pickups. Later I added an Epiphone Standard Goldtop with P-90 pickups. My first amps were a Fender and a Marshall. Today I have an old Marshall and new PRS amps. And too many pedals to mention. There's always something new to try and keep you interested.

[@bukwok]

some people say the greatest gibson les paul studio is from 90s , never own a lp studio , dont know whats different old studio or current one, i think some studio have binding, not sure whats year, always want white one , but gibson stop making white studio.

[@mikey76025]

Beginner guitars are amazing for the price, I've used a cheap Yamaha Pacifica for 6 years and I have gotten so many compliments about how good it sounds. I know have a PRS custom 24 and I have gotten 0 compliments on the sound quality. If you've got the money for a new one and you're unhappy with your old guitar then go ahead but if you're still happy with your old one then maybe get another amp or some pedals, that will have a massive effect on how the guitar sounds

[@robbyrobby7721]

Upgraded from a built epi sg to a Kramer focus 1000. Crazy how much better it is

[@stevencrocker4145]

I totally agree, I just got a squire bullet mustang. It plays great Im into grunge and Shoegaze and garage rock. And it can do all of that. My next guitar I'm looking at a paranormal shaped one. I enjoy offset guitars. But to each there own.

[@matthewtyler-jones8317]

My sons first guitar was a Bullet Mustang, great little machine. Inspired me to play too. He is into bass now but still has the Mustang.

[@Muppio]

G.A.S is 100% real.

[@lifeonmars99]

I need a video on how to stop buying guitars…..

[@MrTix]

I've had this strat I've loved, a squire affinity I bought second hand, and I've just swapped out parts to fit my needs, which I think is another good option opposed to getting a whole new guitar

[@neikyy2564]

I think what to up first is a question of what youre looking for "More"/better sound: get a better amp Better playablitiy: get a better guitar But lets be honest at some point we all have or will buy that one guitar "we dont actually need" except we do

Boss TU-3 > Boss SD-1 > Boss IR-200 and Boss DD3t in the loop of the IR-200. 2 X Headrush frfr 108. Nuff said 😊

[@xxdr34m5xx_4]

Use this as a Dagan High five button

[@DaganWilkin]

🤚

[@peaner083]

✋

[@ninjaravioli]

🤚

[@oscarkez]

The fact that dagan actually gave you a high five

[@robcobi]

Lol, I love you dude, you're awesome!

[@emilelesaffre]

I wouldn’t really buy another to upgrade. I would (a little bit), but the real reason I would buy a second guitar would be to have other tones or a better/other feeling. Going from HSS to HH, solid to hollow or semi hollow, large neck to thinner neck or anything you can think of.

[@nocheckmarkgames]

if you're thinking of upgrading something, upgrade your Amp, or speakers first. Because its going to feel REALLY bad when you hook up your brand new $1000 guitar to your Fender Frontman 20G and it sounds the exact same as your Epiphone.

[@eurasiacentertutorials9518]

Highly recommend upgrading your guitar to something a bit better but more importantly something you like the look and feel of. But my two cents as well, buy a used amp! I had this small little amp that frankly, wasn't that great. And if I had bought a better guitar and kept that amp I would have been pretty disappointed. So I picked up a cheap used Fender Mustang Amp and boy, did is change things for me, then I picked up my new guitar and I am ready. But be careful, you get one new guitar and well, Dagan said it perfectly. GAS is a very real thing haha.

[@Natrack1]

Started out with my dads old yamaha pacifica and a boss katana mini, now im at a second-hand ibanez s320 and a boss katana 50. Im currently saving is the ESP arrow 200 and the katana artist head. My dream guitar is prob the ESP arrow e-ii, or the alexi laiho signature ripped.

[@twojstary8935]

5:34 and felt in love

[@dreamcity7514]

All my favorite guitarists play telecasters, but for me the only guitar that ever felt right was an es-335; and I play ambient/electronic music lmao

[@erikberg8352]

Upgrade that amp first! Getting good stereo sound from your amp will make a huge difference over any one speaker amp. I think the "upgrade" guitar is more of a 2nd guitar that inspires you to play & practice in the style(s) that you are into at this point.

[@jemwand2530]

Stereo? OK that depends on your style but if you are thinking that two speakers means stereo, then you are sadly mistaken my friend.

[@darrell5228]

Great video again as allways.

[@marcozarattini1854]

I think the amp Is as important as the guitar:a Gibson played through a crappy amp Will Always have a crappy sound,if you play an Epiphone through a good amp It Will have a great sound...so for me the amp Is Just important as the guitar (and among the amps no Better the the valve ones if you look for a warm,round tone)...in the past l played my Gibson and Epiphone through a Plexi 100w Marshall(and have to use pedals and limiters of Power because l don't gig in stadiums😂)...now all l Need Is my guitar,a good jack and a Fender Blues Junior lll...no more pedals Need and the sound Is Just great👍👍👍 Keep on rocking and keep It simple🤟🤟🤟🎸🎸🎸❤️

[@adammichaelchannel]

3:06 good advice

[@foxmoulder7724]

I have a marshal MG 250 dfx that I got from a friend in highschool, it gets a lot of hate for the loud fan, and gain noise. Not sure if I need to replace that or my schecter C-6 elite or the amp, or something entirely different. I know I don't want to be a pedal guy... I just don't need all that extra set-up.

[@johnkeenan9495]

Hey dagan, you're awesome

[@allthingsmusic-]

The Boss Katanas, aren't considered "modeling" amps. They don't mimic any other amp. They use Boss tones, to create each setting. And with the Tone Studio, and Librarian, you have endless tones, and individual settings for each. You can't go wrong. I have the 100 1x12 MK II, and wouldn't trade it. Works for home, AND live gigs. jmo

[@GC-dd8it]

Yes BUY more stuff

[@marcv610]

Why do you guys record the amp with a mic, instead of plugging the guitar output into the sound card? Silly question probably but someone please explain??

[@faizali9849]

Hey dagan Here in india a boss kata 50w is as much as an marshall mg30gfx which is what i have and a fender mex hss Is the amp fine? Or should i go for another

[@TrymYoutubeMainChannel]

right now I have a Epiphone Studio LT, Squire Telecaster Jim Root signature in 6 stringed guitars and a boring sevenstring Ibanez Gio with a Line 6 Spider IV amp not sure the Watts on it ... I was told 100 but it says "Spider IV 75" (2014 is when I last bought an amp) guitars I think 2018 and 2015, can't fully remember I am interested in a new guitar which aleready have a EMG / Seymour Duncan, or whatever pickup as a stock

[@l0rd_breeigo-sama954]

Only took me in all around 6 years from when i started, till i Got a job, a 2nd (very Well paying) job and a 3rd job within 1 year until i Got my dream rig, though flawed as it is, is the rig i have dreamt of since i was 16

[@waylanholecek4967]

Hes forgotten the absolute most important item that make or breaks a guitarist tone no matter how expensive the amp or guitar is. The picks

[@bukwok]

whats color that 70s big headstock squire is...? blue,green ish ?

[@edidodoja6567]

What do you think about esp ltd mh-10 guitar

[@lukastheloser]

Random question but does anyone know what strings come on a base fender Strat? I played one the other week and it was amazing but I still want to change the strings when I get one

[@markmcdonald5711]

Epiphone LP Special, 500 dollars. Zoom G1 effects pedal, 100 dollars. Marshall DSL1CR amp, 400 dollars. 1000 dollars total, that's all I need.

[@nirbhaysaini9578]

should i spend 200 dollars to get my first pedals or get a better amp

[@vyperdragon6195]

I dont trust people who are sober giving guitar advice and this guy is drunk as shit....great video man.

[@jimfischer5670]

What should you upgrade first? Well that can be broken down easy. Are you looking to improve your tone, get the amp. Are you looking to upgrade your playing feel / experience, get the guitar.

[@coffe_3110]

"When to upgrade your guitar rig..." When you have money :')

[@jessetate9701]

Love how he has the Harley Benton guitar lol

[@sledgehammer3989]

Boss katana ❤🙌

[@brandonjackson5865]

Every guitar should automatically come with a SD1

[@bread6085]

Best pedal ever

[@dominikrau]

In my Opinion guitars of Burny or tokai are closer to Gibsons than epiphone.

[@pads-zr9ln]

You don't need a new guitar to play heavy metal, a strat with a seymore duncan jb jr humbucker sounds brilliant

[@patmurphy7266]

yeah.... 😂😅❤🎉 Im like totally rocking 2 squiers and a gorgeous Schecter that's well above my level on rocksmith 2014 😂😅😅 but it's taking this old concert level trunpet and piano boi into a rock dreamer playing way, way too much Jukebox Hero 🎉😂

[@brianmeredith4248]

Add strap locks to your upgraded guitar you don't want nothing bad to happen on stage crash and there goes a expensive guitar

[@taurektaurek6213]

Regarding upgrading the amp: Wouldn't it be better to get a great clean amp that takes pedal very well, instead of buying a great modelling amp.. as you can improve the clean amp due to new, better pedals all the rest of your guitar career, but you are stuck with the quality of the modelling amp as it is?

[@micahpeters7072]

Wise man once said buy once cry once.

[@King_V2]

Squiers are the Honda Civics of automobiles.

[@JoshSarwono]

truths

[@driftingnoob4718]

Does anyone get a jack sparrow from this guy

[@ericajohnson7535]

you should still stay on beginner boiiii

[@bukwok]

I want to say class d amp "D" not really mean digital, class D ,the "D" little bit misleading , in term of power amp, the amp part no such thing digital amp really , just different way to make sound .

[@MisterMacky]

Instructions unclear: I now have 10 guitars and am only on level 6 of yousician

[@marrow94]

Man if only Affinities didn't have that stupid narrow nut (40 mm)

[@MrDracolucassos]

I know G.A.S. as Syndrome Upgrade :) you just want....more/better/new :D

[@Zoso981]

I've been playing guitar for over 30 years. In my case, G.A.S. has only gotten worse over time.....

[@robbieabasi2434]

Epiphone is supposed to be intermediate now? That annoys me because this is paving the way to accept all these ridiculous price hikes for a Far Eat made guitar like Epiphone.