Brian’s Unique Guitars
Brian’s Unique Guitars
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1975 Alvarez 5022
Made in Japan with a 9-11-75 stamp inside. So, likely imported into the US on Nov 9, 1975. I purchased this around 2017 and was my first Alvarez purchased that sparked my interest. #vintageguitar #alvarezguitars #madeinjapan #alvarez #acousticguitar
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Pawn Shop Picking Guitar Safari - Vol. 2 - 16 Shops
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I had a lot of positive feedback from the first episode of the Pawn Shop Picking Tour that I made a volume 2. Lots of cool shops, a few duds, but nice people all along the way!
Alvarez 5014 - Previously owned by Scott Musick
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This acoustic guitar was previously owned by the drummer from The Call, Scott Musick. It is mostly likely a late 70’s model, made in Japan.
Alvarez 5052 Jumbo (with LR Baggs M1 Pickup) Demo and Jam
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1970’s Made in Japan Alvarez 5052, their version of the Givson J-200. Loaded with an LR Baggs M1 pickup. Hear it acoustically outdoors and plugged in indoors to see what all this guitar can do. Everything played was made up on the spot, improv. Will be posting for sale on my reverb site soon!
4th of July Special - Bicentennial 1976 Epiphone FT200 Pawn Shop Find
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Pulled this one out of the closet for the 4th of July weekend. Purchased this one 4 years ago at a Pawn Shop. A rare special edition bicentennial Epiphone FT200 made in Japan jn 1976. Thinking about letting it go. Feel free to make an offer!
Sigma by Martin E-18 (Serial # 30)
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A rare electric guitar from an acoustic company. Serial number 30.
1977 Alvarez Yairi DY-57S
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1977 Alvarez Yairi DY-57S
Alvarez 5054 12-String
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Alvarez 5054 12-String
1985 Alvarez Yairi CY-117
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1985 Alvarez Yairi CY-117
Pawn Shop Picking Guitar Safari - Vol. 1 - 13 Shops in 2 Days
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Pawn Shop Picking Guitar Safari - Vol. 1 - 13 Shops in 2 Days
1978 Alvarez 5059
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1978 Alvarez 5059
1982 Alvarez 5025A - Anniversary Model - Serial #0042 - For Sale
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1982 Alvarez 5025A - Anniversary Model - Serial #0042 - For Sale
I’m Selling My Vintage Alvarez Collection
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I’m Selling My Vintage Alvarez Collection
Gibson LG-0 - 1966?
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Gibson LG-0 - 1966?
Antique Mall Guitar Safari - I made an offer for all of it
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Antique Mall Guitar Safari - I made an offer for all of it
Gretsch 7681 Chet Atkins Super Axe - Rare Find and Demo
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Gretsch 7681 Chet Atkins Super Axe - Rare Find and Demo
Boss (Roland) BF-1 1977-1980 - Demo
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Boss (Roland) BF-1 1977-1980 - Demo
Sigma DM-3
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Sigma DM-3
How to Flip Neglected Guitars | Takamine F-340
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How to Flip Neglected Guitars | Takamine F-340
1990 Alvarez Yairi DY45
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1990 Alvarez Yairi DY45
1974 Alvarez 5034 Demo and Fireside Jam
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1974 Alvarez 5034 Demo and Fireside Jam
Yamaha FG-335ii vs FG-345ii
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Yamaha FG-335ii vs FG-345ii
Aria 9460 Hummingbird - Made in Japan
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Aria 9460 Hummingbird - Made in Japan
Martin X-Series Special - Demo
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Martin X-Series Special - Demo
EZ Pawn Guitar Find | 1979 Alvarez 5066
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EZ Pawn Guitar Find | 1979 Alvarez 5066
How I scored a garage of vintage Fender Amps for $1000!
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How I scored a garage of vintage Fender Amps for $1000!
Guitar Store Vintage Catalog Find - Part 1
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Guitar Store Vintage Catalog Find - Part 1
1983 Alvarez Yairi DY47
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1983 Alvarez Yairi DY47
Yamaha FG-340 vs FG-340T Comparison
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Yamaha FG-340 vs FG-340T Comparison
Should You Buy a Guitar with a Large Ding? Two Yamaha FG-340’s
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Should You Buy a Guitar with a Large Ding? Two Yamaha FG-340’s

Комментарии

  • @sarahbrooks-f5r
    @sarahbrooks-f5r 2 часа назад

    Tune up please...the 1st and 2nd string need tweeking.

  • @Steve.Cutler
    @Steve.Cutler День назад

    We have a pawn shop right next to an airforce base. Back in the 80's they usually had a better used section than most music stores. Now its just crap. Number 7 is the biggest pawn shop ive ever seen!😮 You are a true Peavey man i see...

  • @MadsJensen-q4h
    @MadsJensen-q4h 2 дня назад

    Wondering if anyone knows how wide the neck is? I found one of these I'm hoping to buy, but have tiny hands lol

  • @psychoshredder4139
    @psychoshredder4139 7 дней назад

    Just came across your video. Where do you live that has all these pawn shops!?

  • @Robert-z9x
    @Robert-z9x 7 дней назад

    Dude you passed by a gem and you didn't even take it out the case. when you lifted the case I saw Larrivee on the head stock. They are handmade guitars that are incredible. if you could have walk out of there with that guitar under 1500 dollars, that would have been a steal. Used they go for 5,000 and up

    • @briansuniqueguitars
      @briansuniqueguitars 7 дней назад

      I’ll go back and look. What was the time in the video? I’m familiar with those, but might have missed it.

  • @garya7893
    @garya7893 13 дней назад

    My wife's friend use to play guitar with his sister and years back when she past he quit playing He told her his old room mate took his good guitar and left him a cheep one I told her i would fix it up if he wanted to play again She brought it home and it was a very dirty 5043 3 pc back rose and mahogany A few days later i cleaned it up set the action Its really nice and plays even nicer He has not come by yet to pick it up i cany wait to show him his cheep guitar

  • @stuco
    @stuco 14 дней назад

    I don't think you're legally allowed to operate a pawn shop that has music gear if you don't have some Peavey amps.

  • @stuco
    @stuco 14 дней назад

    Didn't realize they made a sigma version of these.

  • @stuco
    @stuco 14 дней назад

    Woodson was made by the same people that made "Kustom" amps I believe. Or closely related that maker.

  • @stuco
    @stuco 14 дней назад

    I was about to say that MIJ Squier would have been a good buy but then you immediately said you got it as I was typing. : )

  • @davidallen346
    @davidallen346 15 дней назад

    You can always expect a decent to great sounding laminated or solid wood MIJ made in a Japan acoustic guitars from the 1970s era

  • @davidallen346
    @davidallen346 15 дней назад

    Nice sounding, solid state guitar amp tone

  • @adrianortiz5506
    @adrianortiz5506 15 дней назад

    Last pawn shop, all I wanted to see was the white flying v that got no attention 😢

  • @soapboxearth2
    @soapboxearth2 16 дней назад

    That 1985 squier is worth a few bucks

  • @billgreen6263
    @billgreen6263 20 дней назад

    I've never seen a good deal at a pawn shop.

  • @Jeff-hb1qq
    @Jeff-hb1qq 20 дней назад

    PV amps were probably 3040 years old. I don’t mess with squires PV amps ,don’t sound good unless you really turn them up loud. They have pretty good PA systems ..go with Marshall tube amps.don’t get no solid state junk. Gibson and get a real fender USA.😊

  • @Jeff-hb1qq
    @Jeff-hb1qq 20 дней назад

    Pawnshops always want 300% markup. I never buy anything from pawnshops.😊

  • @JayDiggy215
    @JayDiggy215 22 дня назад

    5 seconds in...$230

  • @joebird1400
    @joebird1400 Месяц назад

    I bought case and guitar in 1981 for $275..worked all fall to buy it. I was 14 years old 😢

  • @jamesceraso4801
    @jamesceraso4801 Месяц назад

    I have the Martin x series guitar and the factory strings suck.I put bronze strings on and now the sound is awesome

    • @briansuniqueguitars
      @briansuniqueguitars Месяц назад

      I like phosphorus bronze as a general string that sounds good on most acoustics.

  • @waitaminute7257
    @waitaminute7257 Месяц назад

    The old insincere "Not sure if I wanna sell it or not" pitch. Very sleazy.

    • @briansuniqueguitars
      @briansuniqueguitars Месяц назад

      Not a pitch. Made the video when I first got it and with most guitars I come across, it takes a little time to let it go. I picked up an old amp the other day with the only intention to sell it for more, but after playing it, I don’t want to let it go.

  • @neilschlemeel5751
    @neilschlemeel5751 Месяц назад

    I haven't found a good deal at a pawn shop in 10 years

    • @briansuniqueguitars
      @briansuniqueguitars Месяц назад

      That’s what makes the hunt even more of a challenge now. Hopefully I can give that experience in a shorter period for people to enjoy.

  • @PaulChaplo
    @PaulChaplo Месяц назад

    Thank you! Did it feel lighter and more responsive than CY140 if you’ve ever played the 140? Or compared to your Cordoba (what model C ?) does it feel really light. I like and want light :)

  • @xavierpelat1879
    @xavierpelat1879 Месяц назад

    What à Pity ! ... Instruments are for Players, not Dollars Hangers 🤢

    • @briansuniqueguitars
      @briansuniqueguitars Месяц назад

      Not sure what a dollars hanger is, but this guitar was recorded for many players to appreciate and now it is in the hands of a new owner and hopefully he is getting to play it. Thanks for watching.

  • @jimshomin7926
    @jimshomin7926 Месяц назад

    How much?

  • @ThadCornett
    @ThadCornett 2 месяца назад

    I have one with cherry sides never seen one before

  • @BulletSpoung
    @BulletSpoung 2 месяца назад

    A ES-125 was my first guitar, this looks to be it's twin.

  • @markstewart8171
    @markstewart8171 2 месяца назад

    Geez man that thing is mint. How's it look now 5 years later?

    • @briansuniqueguitars
      @briansuniqueguitars 2 месяца назад

      I sold it not too long after I recorded this. Not a fan of selling old guitars like this online. I had a guy that was super picky and returned it and I ended up selling it to another guy. Both had a million questions.

    • @markstewart8171
      @markstewart8171 2 месяца назад

      @@briansuniqueguitars yea that makes it not worth selling sometimes.

  • @joshuakosch6475
    @joshuakosch6475 2 месяца назад

    aside from a few small things that are large. all the guitars are the same. dont spend tons of money on guitars when you can get the same things for less.

  • @AdamTurmaz
    @AdamTurmaz 2 месяца назад

    looks amazing

  • @robertbaker3174
    @robertbaker3174 2 месяца назад

    Cool. I had the same model given to me around 1976. It has some bowing at the bridge, and finger boards are dished out, but still sounds good, except I have to use lighter strings now. The serial number is 444. I can't find anything yet to determine the year it was made. I see nothing on the label. I have a new Alverez electric/ acoustic coming tomorrow! Almost black Madagascar ebony back and sides.😊

    • @briansuniqueguitars
      @briansuniqueguitars 2 месяца назад

      Sometimes you see dates in the labels, sometimes you don’t. I find them 90% of the time but sometimes they are very faded.

    • @robertbaker3174
      @robertbaker3174 2 месяца назад

      @@briansuniqueguitars Thanks, I'll get out a flashlight and my readers!

  • @These_go_to_eleven_1959
    @These_go_to_eleven_1959 2 месяца назад

    So glad to see the old school style of RUclips video! No BS just a guy filming! I hate modern RUclips where they act like They are a famous actor in a movie or TV show!

    • @briansuniqueguitars
      @briansuniqueguitars 2 месяца назад

      Appreciate your feedback and appreciation for what I’m doing. I’m trying to show the gear, not me! Maybe one day people will want to hear me sit around and talk but that’s not what i am going for right now.

  • @Ryane994
    @Ryane994 2 месяца назад

    In the Uk we don’t have many pawn shops so I’m jealous that you have so many, ones we do have though are mainly similar quality stuff, peavey/westfield/squire and the occasional Ibanez or fender

    • @briansuniqueguitars
      @briansuniqueguitars 2 месяца назад

      Maybe you have less poor areas. I find most pawn shops are in the bad part of the city or in small towns where people still use them for credit and loans versus a bank.

    • @Ryane994
      @Ryane994 2 месяца назад

      @@briansuniqueguitarstrue, normally they are in lower income areas along with loads of gambling shops. But still they aren’t as common as in the states, most people get ripped off at those types of places so prefer to sell stuff privately on Facebook or we have a lot of car boot/garage sales over in Scotland

  • @lindamorgan2678
    @lindamorgan2678 3 месяца назад

    Boy she sounds great ! Thanks for a really good review I am looking at buying one. Some say it is a jumbo ? Thanks again

  • @BasementGuitarSuperstar
    @BasementGuitarSuperstar 3 месяца назад

    Is a pawn shop really a pawn shop without old shitty music gear?

  • @gillesserrigny6324
    @gillesserrigny6324 3 месяца назад

    The Ibanez 698 Concord 12 strings, the sound of the 12 strings of the 70's ! (Except the 12 strings Guild wich have a very different sound).

  • @lesbois53
    @lesbois53 3 месяца назад

    Plug some of this junk in and you would probably set fire to your house!

  • @bongdallion3435
    @bongdallion3435 3 месяца назад

    I have that identical guitar :)

  • @robboudreaux5614
    @robboudreaux5614 3 месяца назад

    I used to be able to find killer deals at pawn shops, but not anymore. Now all I see is overpriced garbage. Its amazing how every pawn shop, no matter what state, looks exactly the same and has exactly the same stuff

  • @Beauyuhkfer
    @Beauyuhkfer 3 месяца назад

    Doug Storey and the Tokin' Cowboys, just played at the Cactus Club 6/22

  • @zeekfitzroy4986
    @zeekfitzroy4986 3 месяца назад

    The 'big sh*t' comes in first!

  • @duanetrivett750
    @duanetrivett750 3 месяца назад

    Brian you don't give the acoustic guitars much time . I noticed that there was a Chief Tacoma hanging on the wall I think .

  • @cargueone1971
    @cargueone1971 3 месяца назад

    I just bought a 1971. It sounds good!

  • @thisdyingsoul76
    @thisdyingsoul76 3 месяца назад

    I had both preferred the boosta grande. I guess it depends in what you need. If your amps or a guitar are very bright sounding , putting that pedal in your chain as an always on effect with a slight boost would warm things up a bit

  • @kerricorser4562
    @kerricorser4562 3 месяца назад

    Ooooh la la! ❤❤❤

  • @NitroModelsAndComics
    @NitroModelsAndComics 3 месяца назад

    At 17:58 and so far only the Martin backpacker was even remotely interesting. If it wasn't for Peavey, pawn shops wouldn't have any amps at all just about. Years ago I got an ADA MP1 pre amp for 50.00. it needed a little work but it was solid.

  • @AvaRose00
    @AvaRose00 4 месяца назад

    Looking at a Vintage Alvarez 1980s DY54 Yairi Acoustic Guitar. Do you know or recommend that model? $600 thanks

  • @Mytwocentsisallicanafford
    @Mytwocentsisallicanafford 4 месяца назад

    Bought my first Taylor last week it was given to a girl who never played who gave it to a guy who needed money and I got a pristine 214ce sb dlx for $450 problem is I never resale may have to start soon

  • @Mytwocentsisallicanafford
    @Mytwocentsisallicanafford 4 месяца назад

    Huge fan of vintage Alvarez and Yaris hard to come by though bought a pristine dy 91 years ago but it rarely gets played it's more art than guitar really

  • @aspirativemusicproduction2135
    @aspirativemusicproduction2135 4 месяца назад

    I have the tiny cube and this one. They are still working.