Why Are These Guitar Trends Dying?

[@wareloski2137]

Floyd Rose has problems with tuning stability? I think that's problem with user. These bridges han hold tuning for weeks without touch.

[@510SPINESPLITTA8]

The OG Evertune bridge

[@mat9161]

My KH-602 hasn’t needed to be tuned for almost a month now and I beat the fuck out of it almost daily

[@travisspaulding2222]

Yeah, it's funny how many people call Floyd Rose guitars unstable, lol. They are some of the most stable bridges out there. Most of the time, if someone's bridge is unstable, it's either a faulty bridge, or user error. Floyd Roses are stable by nature.

[@pvgaming8243]

Now if only those stupid earring trends would die.

[@reallynow00]

🤣🤣

[@billymurphy3]

⁠@@finnthedogg4521 just because he calls it stupid doesn’t mean he’s “mad” about it. Imagine thinking someone is mad about everything they think is stupid?

[@Ambitiouz_mindset]

😂

[@wallofrock6725]

🤣

[@stevesorrell9835]

Hi there. Slight correction: EMG pickups have very low power magnets (as to not disrupt string vibration as much), boosted with a built-in preamp, to make them high output. Just wanted you to know. Cool video 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@Lord_Raptor]

Yep. EMGs are not a hot pickup in and of themselves. The output is only 10k. The preamp boosts it to give a higher gain sound.

[@LindonBindon]

I have to say about Floyd Rose ... i have 1989 Ibanez RG550 ... It was in its case for 15 year unplayed, and when i pulled it out, it was in 100% tune. When i pick up my other guitars, wuth no locking tuners etc. i always have to tune first, no matter how long they have been unplayed.

[@jmacc9876]

The Floyd Rose vibrato will never die out. People still want to play Eddie and Dimebag etc. A Floyd will continue to be popular and if the produ tion, sale and player usage of Floyd Rose ever dies out completely, well then electric guitar in general would be in big trouble, watch out Fender and Gibson. That said, I recently put something called a VegaTrem on a fat Strat that I didn't want to mod. And damned if it isn't about at least 70 to 80% as good at doing what a Floyd does without looking like a Floyd or requiring routing etc. I did also put a non-mod headstock string lock on called the "Nutbuster" (dumb name I know). This locks all the strings together behind the nut essentially becoming a locking nut without any drilling through the headstock. It works perfectly.

[@SamBrockmann]

I don't see Flody Roses lasting. There are pedals which do the same thing now.

[@beeemm2578]

Kahler to my death!! 😊

[@RobertFairweatherLuvMachine]

I am on hunt for a Floyd guitar right now....

[@travisspaulding2222]

@@SamBrockmann Floyd Rose has been around for nearly 50 years, but now they are going to die because of pedals? The Whammy Pedal has been around for 35 of those years and Floyd Rose is still going strong. Also, using a whammy bar is not the same as using a pedal. There's just too many guitars on the market that come stock with Floyd Rose type tremolos. And honestly, if you're into whammy bar acrobatics, there really isn't much of a formidable replacement for it.

[@SamBrockmann]

@@travisspaulding2222 , you're pretty ignorant, huh? 🤣🤣

[@norb4707]

My floyd rose holds tunning very well I think depends on the quality of the floyd rose

[@rockerbuck967]

While Floyds can be pain, like you said, do it right and it's fine. Myself, I just got away from them because my playing tastes changed and I don't need them anymore. These days, people want "right now" and "Who's got time for that?" It's easier when you have a Whammy pedal, which I own and use. Not the same, but good enough for me when I use it. While I'm old school myself and love tube amps, tech is improving and I've already been embracing modelers - and my back has finally started thanking me for it.

[@charlesrocks]

Nah I'm an EMG81til death

[@Dragon_rls]

I don't necessarily think new guitars are dying out, but I do think the big guitar companies need to get their greed in check. Between the high quality of some of the Asian imports, the flooded (Buyers market) used market, and the constant simultaneous cost cutting, and price raising, (not to mention the shitty economy), I think the big guitar companies are making problems for themselves, that in the end may be their undoing. Just a hunch. I know there's no way I would buy a new guitar from Fender, or Gibson, no matter how much I wanted it.

[@dinonuggies2276]

Its only a matter of time until even the average "idiot sheep" consumer that has been buying fender and gibson will buy better value guitars instead. Then they will either change or they might start throwing out lawsuits in retaliation like gibson in a big panic

[@johnwstruhar]

EMGs and Floyd Rose tremolo systems will never die out. Most of my guitars have Floyd Rose bridges. You can't do Dime's squeal without it. It is a pain when you want to change tuning. So having both a hard tale and a locking tremolo in your collection is a must. And name a true guitarist that doesn't have 3 or more guitars....lol

[@sakidickerson]

I think tube amps in the studio and modelers live makes so much more sense

[@markn4526]

If ease of portability is an important factor for you playing live, then I agree.

[@filteredjc4653]

I have two guitars with Floyds and they stay in tune really well, as long as the strings aren't too old. Changing strings is a fiddly job though

[@gavriloprincip11]

when will "Relicing " finally die???? (btw how do you tell/prove a used 10 000 $ reliced master built custom shop is still in mint condition and not dropped on the floor a hundred times ?)

[@HighImpaktAudio]

Good point 🤣

[@jimmytwotime6875]

I call it poserburst

[@alfonsoobando3616]

@@jimmytwotime6875 I call it "people who can't afford boutique critique".

[@paulsto6516]

@@jimmytwotime6875 I call it stolen valor.

[@paulbradshawguitar]

i think a big part is just how saturated the market is, i feel sometimes that there aren't enough guitarists/consumers for the amount of guitars/related products that are constantly released, which may have something to do with how things are changing or at least the perception thereof re: multiscale/fanned fret, not sure that was really a trend to begin with , some manufacturers offer it, but it's quite a niche sort of audience that seems also to be more rooted in metal (kind of doubling down almost), i think Strandberg are one of the few where a slight fanned fret is standard on most of their guitars but it's far less perceptible than some of the other sorts of fanned frets that you'll see on guitars or even basses (Dingwall basses for example) and the tube amp debate, i think it's fair to say it's possible a lot of newer guitarists probably start on some kind of hybrid setup (solid state/modelling amp maybe or even plugins) so there's perhaps more shift to provide more of those solutions to players , there are more FRFR style cabs and power amp solutions for modellers coming out, which is a good indication of how far modelling has gone (i use a Fractal FM3 myself but all IEMs, direct to FOH)

[@WalterStoermer]

Controversy: Reliced Guitars are on a slight decline. Guitar guys like me love to geek out over them, and we want the worn-in feel of a vintage, well-traveled, worn-in guitar. I understand the appeal. Personally, I would instead make my own mistakes and tell my musical journey. It is almost like stolen valor, in a way. I did not tour Europe and North America in 1972, so why do I want a guitar that looks like it did? I am not Keath Richards or Eric Clapton. My main Fender Stratocaster is around 30 years old and on its second neck, pickguard, electronics set, third set of Pickups, and new brass saddles. It has a couple of dings, but they are almost invisible. It has been around the world with me, but I took care of it and never did anything stupid.

[@andreknippschild1105]

I don't understand why should I pay extra money to make a guitar look worn when this look appears naturally (and even more personal) in years of playing. If someone likes that look in general, I am fine with that, but: it will never ever give you the Mojo, the feel of a guitar, that has seen the world over decades...it is a brand new guitar, no matter how rocked-down it looks...

[@andyswift79]

A dialed in tube amp, just can’t beat it. I’m all for digital while recording, but in a live setting, it’s essential. The digital sound has too many variables.. what sounds good at home can sound way different thru another venues system.

[@revcanada2147]

Same thing with tubes actually worst! My Ac30 set up on my Helix always sounds the same from venue to venue or even changes in Temperature! Not with my Ac30 amp! I just never know what mood that amps gonna be in !! So touchy ! My amps stay home now .

[@andyswift79]

@@revcanada2147 I’ve never really liked Vox amps, they can be touchy for sure. I have a Traynor YCV50, (Treb-3, Mid-5 Bass-7) I get complimented every gig about my tone! With digital there’s at least double the “knobs” to turn, then you end up chasing the “perfect” tone. Sometimes the simplicity creates the best results, at least with me.

[@leviathan_is_me]

Most plug-ins and even amps like the Katana are in a place where it makes more sense to go for the versatility imo.

[@ibanezlaney]

For home use they are much more manageable. Tube amps still rule when it comes to live performance.

[@billducas]

You would be surprised how many bands go direct now. No amps. I've been gigging since 1975, and just started going direct with and the 4 bands I play in for the last 4 years. After talking to the bands that go direct with IEM's, we finally got it dialed in. The sound is constant from venue to venue. Amps are fun to use, but when you gig 2 to 3 times a week, going ampless makes loading in and out a breeze. Do I ever play with an amp? Sometimes. But at many venues we can't play at the volume we used to.

[@josephpessano]

The Tremolo buddy makes maintenance on a floating bridge super easy

[@HighImpaktAudio]

I've never seen the Tremolo buddy before! That's a really interesting idea using a clamp. I have a similar thing but it slides under the Tremolo and blocks it from going back into the body. Either way I totally agree these make life alot easier haha 😄

[@josephpessano]

@highimpaktAudio I’m more than happy sending you a Tremolo Buddy if you’re interested

[@HighImpaktAudio]

@josephpessano sure dude I'd be super interested in checking that out. Shoot me an email and we can figure that out! [e-mail]

[@RÅNÇIÐ]

I'll never swear off my EMG81s. If I want more dynamics, I just pop in a 24 Volt mod.

[@ItzBruce-po2bv]

One thing annoying about tube amps is the frequencies shift when you crank the volume. A solid state with a preamp modeler hooked into the fx loop gets the results of a tube sound/authentic real amp feel while having frequencies that stay the same no matter the volume level. Great for clarity if you dislike sounding digital.

[@markn4526]

That's part of the charm of tube amplifiers. I have never played thru a modeler used in any way that has the feel of a real tube amp...or even the tone of a real tube amp for that matter. As said in the vid, the only advantage of using a modeler is ease of portability. If you're going to lug around a solid-state amp to use with your modeler...why not just use a real tube amp?

[@ItzBruce-po2bv]

@@markn4526 Because tube amps are annoying with all the low end sag + unpredictable frequency shifts upon volume changes when I want precise note separation and consistency with the frequency levels. It's the opposite of what a shredder would want. Hooking a modeler pedalboard into a loud solid state and selecting marshall preamps into the clean channel of a physical solid state amp gets me the tube amp tone I like from my marshall amps without the low end increasing as I crank the volume.

[@WastelandChef]

Floyd Rose bridges are great, but people get tired of maintenance and changing strings on it over time.

[@pipelineaudio]

I love how every six months since 1987 people talk about how the age of active pickups is over. Also, active pickups need not have added compression

[@stonerazor3395]

I personally think headless guitars are a great trend especially since Ibanez and Strandberg put out more affordable ~1k models they're not going anywhere. They're pretty convenient especially when sitting in front of a computer or TV or on a couch, and I've noticed they have great tuning stability and changing strings is quick.

[@IIImobiusIII]

I would really like to play a guitar from the next millenium. I suspect that bone whistles might be the future, though. Somehow, someone will still request Freebird.

[@martydibergi5228]

wait just a minute now Lets talk about Mullets!?!! Really??!!!

[@ulfdanielsen6009]

Watching this I realize I need a double neck fretted/fretless multiscale 2x7-9 strings headless equipped with Floyd Rose Specials loaded with active Lace Alumitone Deathbuckers to pummel my wet/dry/wet 120w all tube amps setup going into three fullstack 4x12s.

[@ulfdanielsen6009]

Edit: The fretted neck should of course be fitted with custom made bespoke multiscale True Temperament frets.

[@mrtickles5982]

I use a Floyd Rose with NYXL strings. I don't have to open the locks or touch the fine tuners between string changes (approx. 2 months) I believe that people who experience poor tuning stability: -Have a licensed tremolo. -Use poor quality or too old strings. -Have a fault in their guitar. -Even the high quality original or Schaller tremolo knife edges can wear over time. This demands a lot of abuse though.

[@UseTheSupeRsonic]

I think tube amps are in an interesting transitional period: they're finally taking into consideration the needs of gigging these days. I love my Helix and my Grandmeister 40 and they both are setup to be awesome as soon as I turn them on. Tube amps will never go away as long as they continue the trend of having IR loadboxes on them so they can go direct to PA and be small enough to fit on a 2x12 cab, without getting so small that they'd look stupid on a 4x12 if you wanted to use one. That's the perfect form factor if you ask me...that 19" or 20" width is a sweet spot. Hopefully Bogner joins this trend as well...he has the imagination and clout to do it, so it's shocking he hasn't already. Mesa's got the Badlander, Soldano's Astro 20 (just needs to be higher headroom), but Hughes and Kettner's GM40 is the best of that bunch so far. It's the ULTIMATE "lunchbox" head. high headroom, lightweight, goes direct (with a great cab sim on it), the delay and reverb are pretty dang good and it has midi, which is ESSENTIAL for this kind of amp. It's extremely well-thought out, I just wish it was a tad bit bigger and had better cooling.

[@chocola.san21]

I don’t think headless guitars are dying at all, i think the issue was mostly a lack of budget options for headless when the strandberg boden essential came out, it sold out pretty quick across different platforms and is in a pretty long back order list so i dont think its dying out

[@off6848]

I see the opposite about the Floyd lots of people complaining about certain guitar models not having them a lot of the fancy brands don’t use them so if you play gnarly old school death metal and hardcore you pretty much stick to Jackson, Ibanez, LTD, Schecter which is fine by me I like the old big box brands they have legacy and I’m weary of all these new fancy start ups

[@JamesDorsett11]

Active pickups aren't dying out. Yes EMGs are becoming less common but fishmann are just replacing them

[@Gutszomb11]

I've been playing guitar for 2 years and got a floyd rose guitar after my first year. It only had tuning stability issues a few months and then after the springs and everything weren't brand spanking new. Now it stays in tune for 2-3 months at a time with slight adjustment screw turning.

[@A.J.99]

I'm personally not fond of Floyd Rose tremolo, so I hope it passes away soon and will be replaced with some more advanced bridge type like Kahler or something completely new.

[@SamBrockmann]

I don't see multiscale guitars dying out. I see it as being niche, and it always was niche. Same with active pickups. Yes, EMGs are dying out. But Fishman Fluence pickups are huge right now. Yes, EMGs are dying out. Actives are not.

[@luissosa320]

Take me to your barber man! What a clean cut!

[@A.J.99]

What about the guitar trends that should have died out long time ago but they are still there? Like bolt-on necks, violin-style arched tops with sharp edges, tunamatic bridges, nickelsilver frets, trussrod nuts on the head, constant radius fingerboards, etc.

[@Levisrad]

Cool video! Thanks for sharing. I wonder what will be the next big cool guitar trend..

[@ginoames]

The Floyd Rose survived Grunge. They has been talk of the Floyd death since the 80's. IMO it is a wonderful unit that once you spend the time with it you'll have no problems.

[@spade2you]

The problem with Floyds is often something else. After the strings settle, mine stay in tune forever. The lock nut can be loose. Humidity swings can change the relief, which really knocks it out of tune. Multi scale seems to be popular among custom acoustic guitars. I currently have 3. Working on a 4th.

[@pipelineaudio]

Multiscale is a solution to a problem that never should have existed. Its time for string companies to create strings with different tensions in the same gauge

[@sethdusith6093]

Oh, there is. This solves so many issues honestly . Stringjoy is a good one

[@pipelineaudio]

@@sethdusith6093 I’ve talked to string joy about this exact issue. They don’t have a higher tension string given the same gauge. However they were “no comment” on whether it could/would be done. So maybe there’s hope.

[@Lord_Raptor]

D'addario already do this with their balanced tension sets.

[@pipelineaudio]

@@Lord_Raptor no they don’t. The balanced tension sets use the same strings they use for everything. Use dadarrios own stringntension calculator and check the strings from those sets. The same size strings have the same tension. What we need are new types of strings with different tensions for the same gauge

[@ronnielobosmith4870]

Floyd's ,Kahler's and Vegatrems.We'll never go out of style ever

[@noizewriter3324]

I've yet to see a concert where the bands that use modelers sound better...or even more important fit in the mix as well as a mic'd 4x12 or 2x12. and honestly what plenty of Amps are coming out with features that make them just as convenient as modelers (only without the iPhone mentality that modelers bring)

[@Sierra-xi2ty]

Think headless guitars and basses are on the rise. They are the perfect home bed/couch player guitar and perfect touring guitar. Agree about the active pickups though. Too much maintenance. Also, when playing into digital rigs, active pickups don’t really contribute much.

[@markn4526]

Cool vid! Just reading thru some of the previous comments, it's curious that so many people seem offended by the Floyd Rose tremolo being included on your list. You'd think the tube amp vs. modeler inclusion would cause more upset.

[@s.e.n3264]

I don't care what these new age guys are doing

[@ProjectVex-x6j]

Been getting back into playing guitar after a few years of not playing and the things that have changed seem numerous. To list a couple of observations; first seems like there's now less variety in terms of strings, picks, and certain other accessories verses a few years ago. That being said I can understand some smaller brands dying off and bigger brands limiting production down to their better selling products given the state of the economy in many parts of the world right now. However I can't really understand the logic behind my second observation which is; the lack of creative new models and designs of guitars by big manufacturers. Of course you can get a the fairly "traditional" Gibsons, Fenders, ect. There may be a few models with some different features or the occasional oddity in the lineups offered. However I would think that some of the "less traditional" brands such as Ibanez, Jackson, ESP/LTD, Schecter, and so on would want to remain competitive with some of the smaller startups that have been slaying it in the last few years. Just looking at the latest Ibanez lineup of over a hundred offerings, most of which are "super strats" with the roughly the same old selections of features and finishes is enough to make me more depressed than I already am! Though it's not like I have the money to buy anything right now, if I did I'd be looking at some of the newer innovators that are at least offering something fresh such as Solar or Ruf.

[@they_arent_human]

Floyd hold tuning better than hardtail when setup right. Also the knife edges get messed up often because people adjust the bridge height while strings and springs are tight which dulls knife edges. Also it seems more guitars come with active fishman these days than without. Also what good is a modeler or profiler with nothing to model or profile? They both have their place and use.

[@whatwedointheshadows3349]

i'm barely seeing any of those amp emulators. i'm seeing mostly traditional head and cab setups and 4x12s when i see live music.

[@Ryan_Sens]

Im not sure floyds are dying out tbh. A lot of the current hardcore and deathmetal bands I listen too are using floyds to get their dive bombs etc. I would almost go as far to say it's a staple in lead guitar for both genres

[@jharvey433]

I like variety in my guitarism... all things have a place

[@brandonbryson3317]

I just recently got into multiscale 7 strings and I much prefer it.

[@hxclambfan]

The Floyd Rose is a hard one to say if it's dying out or not. In terms of talking to players I would say absolutely it seems like more players are kind of getting away with them but on the other hand SOO many guitars are still coming out with Floyd's only. No other bridge options and they're selling so I guess it's not declining enough for manufactures to quit using them.

[@dinonuggies2276]

It also does a job that nothing else does. Its proven to not just be a gimmick, and a whammy pedal just doesnt do the trick for many lead players

[@Mr.Goldbar]

I'm in total denial of the Floyd Rose dying out, as I recently came back to it after I started experimenting with the simpler non locking 2 points. I've come to realize there are things the Floyd does than any other system can't, there's way more range even when both in similar floating setups, and it will always be more stable for any use but especially for the acrobatic stuff. They might be overkill for the light warble or the Jeff Beck style stuff but that's what I have guitars with the Gotoh 510 for example, the more Steve Vai influenced playing I do other times just calls for a Floyd. I think it might be less popular because the acrobatic trem use became less popular in many genres, and people prefer the simplicity of a fixed bridge or the practicality of an Evertune (I personally don't as I feel like something's missing without the stick hahaha). If you like doing the tricks and you don't mind sticking to one tuning or gauge a Floyd is a no brainier. The tuning stability complaints... I reject them on the spot, it's all because you either don't have the right bridge or don't have it set up right, any real Floyd (not a Special or an old Floyd 2), Schaller, Gotoh or any Ibanez Edge bridge (not the 3 or Pro 2) should have bulletproof stability, they're just not idiot proof. The few fixed bridge guitars I have are actually less stable than my Floyd guitars, especially with any nut material that's not graphite or metal. Where I have trouble finding Floyds are on extended range guitars. I love the concept and miss the feel of 7 strings with trems but there are not many offerings. I think it's because most extended range players do prefer fixed bridges and even non locking trems. On 8 string it is overkill though and you can't combine it with multiscale so that's not something I'd want lol

[@filteredjc4653]

Agree about the Floyd tuning stability, the ones I have stay in tune better than my fixed-bridge guitars when properly set up

[@shanewalton8888]

Floyd’s are good if you are rich enough to have a guitar tech to handle it when you break a string live. Personally, I always have a hard tail backup when I take my Floyd out to gig. Just in case.

[@DCOM20.]

i agree. I looked at HeadRush

[@GreenBlueWalkthrough]

Thanks for bringing thus topic up which in this community people can get very toxic if you don't follow their pet trend to the letter... Main explke is tone wood abd how it's diing getting replaced by non tone wood materials. Which while cool more optiobns and moere sounds those guitarist tend to be very toxuic when you mention their steel eGuitar sounds like a steel drum and the plastic eGuiatr sounds like a toy epsclly if you are nice and say it's cool to like that tone.

[@lucasgoncalvesdefaria7121]

Solid takes.

[@thomascoolberth2648]

The headless Strandberg Essential for $999 new is selling like crazy. Its gonna go non-niche.

[@mikaelbiilmann6826]

I’d like a headless multi-scale guitar with EMG DG20 pickups and no Floyd Rose played on a Marshall JCM800 2x12 amp. 😅

[@jesterraj]

Have you tried yhe jackson dk2x thise have active pu jackson brand bot bad really

[@pstx2816]

Headless guitars trend needs to go.. Honestly it only make sense on a bass just cause the neck and headstock are pretty big and stick out. But i dont think active pickups are really dying out, i just dont see any signs of that besides Fishman possibly replacing them. But Fishman sound doesnt really raise an eyebrow for me besides Willie Adlers Fishmans which sounds good and crunchy As in plugins , I would to hate to see it to replace a real amp for live shows.. But for sure it is very helpful if you live in an apartment. But i yet to find a plugin that sounds better than my Diezel.

[@tiggy7777]

headless is not a trend. people are realizing the ergonomic benefits of headless guitars. i think headless will be here to stay as a standard shape. the only downside is a non traditional look, which is not even a downside if you're a modern player

[@pstx2816]

@tiggy7777 i see your point but a headstock on a guitar doesn't come close on being a burden like bass.. think like most things it's all about aesthetics i think

[@blacksaona]

Multiscale dying? dude totally wrong. With the introduction to multiscale basses on main brands, mulstiscale is a thing. I like heavy riffs and slick solos. So people will find it useful

[@dinonuggies2276]

Baritones are on the rise, so more people will want the "solution" that multiscale offers. But yes, currently there hasnt been nearly as much of a hype around it compared to 2-3 years ago

[@TYLERtheMAGGOT1]

I disagree strongly with the active pickup take. You're right on the aspect of EMGs not being as popular, however there's a gigantic boom for fishmen fluence pickups, mainly their modern pickup line and these are active pickups. Companies like ESP, Jackson, Ibanez, etc. are making the move to fishmen and adding them to their guitars. The last ESP/LTD model release in early 2024 show almost every guitar with a fishmen fluence modern pickup. You see Mick Thomson of slipknot switch over to FIshmen fluence. Plenty of other guitar players made the move as well. So your take on active pickups I definitely would disagree on. I understand the EMG being less popular but there's more to active pickups than EMGs and in my opinion, they're getting way more popular with fishmen fluence. I don't personally see a boost for bareknuckle pickups the way that there is one for fishmen fluence. I see a decline with bareknuckle pickups. Look at the Ibanez, Jackson and ESP website. You will see more guitars with Fishmen fluence moderns than bareknuckles.

[@RobertFairweatherLuvMachine]

The lures will save you some day when you need to catch a fish.

[@KahnuevsKrake]

Floyd Rose: No argument that they're a bit of a pain to set up when changing strings, but as for tuning stability, most guitars with German made Floyds (the good ones) cost more than a Gibson Les Paul Standard, and the cheaper guitars are more often than not equipped with the Floyd Rose 1000 series, or cheaper crappy alternatives. They're made with softer metals, so the knife edges wear out quickly and therefore wreck the tuning stability. I bet those people who complain about the stability of Floyds are either not setting them up properly, or are using cheap Floyds, especially the Floyd Rose Special, which I've heard is absolute shit. Tube Amps: I love my tube amps, but I think the trend could make a comeback if they evolved a little. For example, modern Mesa Boogies have a built in cab simulator and load box, so if you want, you can plug it directly into the PA and not need a cab. I had a Mark 5:35 and each channel had 3 different voicings and I was forever fiddling with it, trying to find the voicing I liked best and changing my mind, so God knows how I would have coped with a Kemper with DOZENS of settings! I have a PRS MT15 and a JCM800 studio, and they only have one sound which I'm happy with, so all I need is a Cabclone or similar and I'd be all set.

[@samizdat113]

I still love my EMG's.

[@younkinjames8571]

Drop tuning your guitar that low just makes you a confused bassist...I'm ready for that stupid trend to die out...

[@riyuiwashere]

hey you just attacked those modern metal guitarist!

[@dinonuggies2276]

You need that for all the modern genres. It really doesnt work in higher tuning. Its not the same roles as a bass and its an entirely diffrent playing style as regular 6/7 strings, so it cant die out unless all of the modern deathcore/thall genres die out

[@Tigermaster1986]

@@dinonuggies2276 Yeah, that's because those "modern genres" just suck. Sorry.

[@donnienarco144]

Bro has never went lower than drop D. Lows and highs have different effects on the way we perceive mudic not just guitar but all instruments. Its called dynamics which a guitar in standard tuning lacks IMO

[@riyuiwashere]

@@Tigermaster1986 then what do you listen to huh?

[@GuitarBailey]

Anyone seen the New Jack White fender Tube amp?

[@KangKadmus]

I can't live without a Floyd, it's like half a guitar how tf am I supposed to squeal like a pig

[@ushnicyuvnikof2748]

What about reoccurring trends. Every few decades, Strats come back in fashion, they are currently cool again. They aren't for me but...

[@generalrodcocker1018]

i don't agree with tube amplifiers. these things are dead compared to solid state or modellers. they also sound inconsistent. every change in the environment like temps, humidity and even power frequency changes the sound slightly

[@adityanadgauda]

It can be argued that that's part of the charm. But I agree, for studio use, they can be massively inconsistent.

[@revcanada2147]

You are %100 right

[@filteredjc4653]

An AC30 can sound totally different at the start of a gig than at the end. I once played 'Something in the way she moves' as a first dance at a wedding. The sound was clean when we rehearsed it but by the time the big moment came it was pretty crunchy because the tubes had heated up

[@markn4526]

@@filteredjc4653 I think you're referring to ear-fatigue that affects what you're hearing.

[@markn4526]

Even with a tube amp sounding inconsistent, each of those inconsistent tones sound better than you can get with a modeler...not to mention feel better to play which may be even more important.

[@sethdusith6093]

I thought for a second this was an old ass video lol. Kemper ? No one uses those anymore. It's all about neural dsp, or even tonex or line 6.

[@HighImpaktAudio]

You'd be surprised at how many kemper rack units I see at shows lol. I also have one myself for my live sets. It works great in my IEM rig. And I did mention the Quad Cortex (Neural DSP) I can't say I've seen the Tone X stuff live. I'll see alot of my friends use those in studio, and at home. And yeah the Line 6 Helix for sure I see a ton of as well. Then Axe FX has there own dedicated following

[@MrBikboi]

JCM800, boss sd-1 emg 81/85 master race srs.

[@elihyland4781]

earrings are 🔥 homie. cool video

[@NNeidig104]

Portability is the train that lazy people take. For over 50 years the gear artists played added to the artist’s image. Filling the stage added to the show’s experience & made fans want to be like & inspire them to want what thee Artist has. Now you walk up to a show & it’s just a person. Nothing to look at. They have a computer on the ground. The bedroom dweller escaped & is playing on a stage but forgot he was on a stage. Where is the show? Where is the background? What’s your band’s image & identity? Give us more! Think of all the classic bands that built an identity around guitar fashion & gear. Overwhelmed audiences have their eyes peeled on a stage. Think of broadway shows with no background on scenery? Boring & doesn’t do the story justice. So get off you ass & buy some gear, exercise the body you were given & get some real gear & inspire people & build an identity to you & your music. This is just my opinion. I’ve read other people’s opinion. I don’t need responses. Just leaving this for thoughts to be had.

[@uvp5000]

I must be very anachronistic. Excluding tube amplifiers, I have had no need for the trends articulated here.

[@Artificial_Ghost]

Tube amps are going to become the new version of vinyl records. Keep what you got bc it might be worth something some day

[@Artificial_Ghost]

20yrs from now when kids realize there's an actual real life version of what they been playing with on their computers they’ll go spend 10x the original price

[@Thepoopman444]

Honestly feel like bareknuckle coming stock in guitars are at a decline too, I've seen mainly ducans, fishmen, and lately more Lundgrens. Other than that, proprietary pickups are at a rise too with brands like ibanez and schecter.

[@TYLERtheMAGGOT1]

Especially with ESP releasing an entire line of new guitars in 2024 with almost every guitar having a fishmen fluence pickup on them. Most of them having the modern active pickups on them.