The way you checked with the fret rocker was incorrect. You should only advance one fret at a time. In this way each fret has the position of acting as a fulcrum. You moved to the third fret which means you actually don't know if fret number three is level in relation to fret number two and fret number four. Then you moved to fret five, thus repeating the mistake. Plenty of YT videos to show the correct way. Peace.
Your absolutely correct, I actually did it the right way the first time I checked it for rehearsal but then i get nervous when I have the camera on a flubbed it up, my apologies. I new to this youtube stuff but I'm working on it. I get more comfortable each time.
One issue for me was simply if the neck was too chunky. A lot of the cheaper guitars have kind of big chunky necks. Okay I prefer the modern rather than the vintage widths.
Interesting review. I bought the Strat version and was surprised at its quality and setup. Set up a new Affinity Strat with sharp fret ends, a wonky switch and jack. The Gearit was properly intonated, straight neck, rounded fret ends no fret sprout, only one slightly high fret, a good jack, no QC issues and the sound is very Straty. Its tuners are the thing to replace but given its cost locking tuners are a good buy. It is a good modding platform. Your tele seems quite similar. In that it includes a strap and tuner, spare strings and a fun little amp, it is truly a good beginner guitar and one for modding as you advance if the setup is good at purchase.
Just to add, you are certainly correct about knowing someone who can decently set it up. Out of the box the variation in QC and setup could make for a frustrating experience. Looking at the prices of comparable S and E models compared with these makes mods a worthwhile effort.
I'm definitely going to review the strat version in the future. What I've found is that with most guitars in this price range it all depends on who is qcing at the factory the day your guitar was built. You either get the person that just wants to get paid and get out of there as fast as they can or you get the person that really has a love for guitars and love their job, but it absolutely makes a difference on what leaves on what day.
I just ordered a Grote while trying to look for this cause seems amazon got a bunch more affordable guitars in. Hope to get it up on the channel soon. Just thought I'd let you know thanks for the GAS🤣
Yes I know this is my number one complaint, I don't play them because I'm not a guitar player, I'm a builder. But I suppose i could give simple chord strums just to check the sound for you. Although I personally have never been able to judge the sound of a guitar through a youtube video. Remember its your speakers that give you the sound, so what it sounds like through my fender twin will not be what it sounds like through your amp. but i can tell you that the P90 was decent but the humbucker was very microphonic.
Oh I don't think you should play it. We have heard these pickups before. What we cannot do is check the fret level, the nut cut, the intonation, and so on.
I bought some of the budget Harley Benton Tele's and they needed minimum adjustment, usually just intonation and a couple needed a little bit of filing on the nut as the strings were too high for the first fret. Most budget thinlines will be plywood and all 350, 330 series Gibsons are plywood tops. OK for a beginer as you said, I hate the neck tint, its like a cheap fake suntan, Donald Trump style! You missed loads of frets when you rocker tested them, you should only move down one fret at a time and not groups of three.
Yes I know, i got all flustered when I was on camera I actually did it right in the rehearsal. I apologize for the mistake. I hate the neck color as well, you nailed the analogy! LOL
Yes I know this is my number one complaint, I don't play them because I'm not a guitar player, I'm a builder. But I suppose i could give simple chord strums just to check the sound for you. Although I personally have never been able to judge the sound of a guitar through a youtube video. Remember its your speakers that give you the sound, so what it sounds like through my fender twin will not be what it sounds like through your amp. but i can tell you that the P90 was decent but the humbucker was very microphonic.
The way you checked with the fret rocker was incorrect. You should only advance one fret at a time. In this way each fret has the position of acting as a fulcrum. You moved to the third fret which means you actually don't know if fret number three is level in relation to fret number two and fret number four. Then you moved to fret five, thus repeating the mistake. Plenty of YT videos to show the correct way. Peace.
Your absolutely correct, I actually did it the right way the first time I checked it for rehearsal but then i get nervous when I have the camera on a flubbed it up, my apologies. I new to this youtube stuff but I'm working on it. I get more comfortable each time.
It's seriously scary how cheap you can buy a guitar these days. With a bit of know how and some cash for upgraded parts, they're tempting.
I completely agree for about a two hundred dollar total investment you could have a decent gig machine.
One issue for me was simply if the neck was too chunky. A lot of the cheaper guitars have kind of big chunky necks. Okay I prefer the modern rather than the vintage widths.
I totally get what you mean, and I agree I prefer a modern thin C over the 50's baseball bat neck. This once is chunky for a tele neck.
Interesting review. I bought the Strat version and was surprised at its quality and setup. Set up a new Affinity Strat with sharp fret ends, a wonky switch and jack. The Gearit was properly intonated, straight neck, rounded fret ends no fret sprout, only one slightly high fret, a good jack, no QC issues and the sound is very Straty. Its tuners are the thing to replace but given its cost locking tuners are a good buy. It is a good modding platform. Your tele seems quite similar. In that it includes a strap and tuner, spare strings and a fun little amp, it is truly a good beginner guitar and one for modding as you advance if the setup is good at purchase.
Just to add, you are certainly correct about knowing someone who can decently set it up. Out of the box the variation in QC and setup could make for a frustrating experience. Looking at the prices of comparable S and E models compared with these makes mods a worthwhile effort.
I'm definitely going to review the strat version in the future. What I've found is that with most guitars in this price range it all depends on who is qcing at the factory the day your guitar was built. You either get the person that just wants to get paid and get out of there as fast as they can or you get the person that really has a love for guitars and love their job, but it absolutely makes a difference on what leaves on what day.
Those are some sexy budget monster behind you, need to work on my channels backdrop😎
Thanks! Actually only two of them are purchased guitars(the blue les paul and the yellow to blue fade Volgoa) the rest are all my own builds.
@@GuitarYourself1nice, they look great
I just ordered a Grote while trying to look for this cause seems amazon got a bunch more affordable guitars in. Hope to get it up on the channel soon. Just thought I'd let you know thanks for the GAS🤣
You never play the stupid thing! What do the pi clips sound like! Amateur hour!
Yes I know this is my number one complaint, I don't play them because I'm not a guitar player, I'm a builder. But I suppose i could give simple chord strums just to check the sound for you. Although I personally have never been able to judge the sound of a guitar through a youtube video. Remember its your speakers that give you the sound, so what it sounds like through my fender twin will not be what it sounds like through your amp. but i can tell you that the P90 was decent but the humbucker was very microphonic.
Oh I don't think you should play it. We have heard these pickups before. What we cannot do is check the fret level, the nut cut, the intonation, and so on.
I bought some of the budget Harley Benton Tele's and they needed minimum adjustment, usually just intonation and a couple needed a little bit of filing on the nut as the strings were too high for the first fret.
Most budget thinlines will be plywood and all 350, 330 series Gibsons are plywood tops.
OK for a beginer as you said, I hate the neck tint, its like a cheap fake suntan, Donald Trump style!
You missed loads of frets when you rocker tested them, you should only move down one fret at a time and not groups of three.
Yes I know, i got all flustered when I was on camera I actually did it right in the rehearsal. I apologize for the mistake. I hate the neck color as well, you nailed the analogy! LOL
Uhhh…what does it sound like?😂
Yes I know this is my number one complaint, I don't play them because I'm not a guitar player, I'm a builder. But I suppose i could give simple chord strums just to check the sound for you. Although I personally have never been able to judge the sound of a guitar through a youtube video. Remember its your speakers that give you the sound, so what it sounds like through my fender twin will not be what it sounds like through your amp. but i can tell you that the P90 was decent but the humbucker was very microphonic.