Nice tips! I was expecting in the list to be if the guitar is Sherwood Forest Green it's a must buy even to just hang up on the wall and to admire the colour.
@@aflashfloodofgear and that right there is why I love your videos...I know this is your job, but it's obvious that you love this stuff as much as anyone out there! You're a nerd for this stuff just like all of us. I know that's like, "yeah, duh that's why he does this...". But that doesn't come through in all the channels out there. Cheers to you and the people you work with because you put out great content. Hope you always have such a good time doing what you do!
Great advice. I picked up a 2008 Gretsch 5122t at a local music store at a fair but not great price, but it was such a great playing instrument. It plays as well as any of my Gibson's, I have seen them for about $50 cheaper, but this guitar just played so well and came with a really nice Gretsch hard-shell case, so I have no regrets.
If you’re an experienced player and a music lifer, you deserve at least a couple high end guitars *but* I will say that there are solid low priced options available for new players also. Yamaha and Squier are great options that you can also upgrade over time.
Thank you good vid showing valid good points on a purchase. I know you really pay attention to detail which as a costumer people can really trust your evaluation of your guitars.
I'd second the mention of "how is this person to work with?" as a factor. Look, we've all dealt with people who ranged from weird (but harmless) to prickly but manageable to outright jerks/shady. While I don't have to like someone to do business with them it sure makes it harder when the reason for the dislike isn't just differing personalities.
What about signs of being played when buying used? For example light buckle marks. My thoughts there is that if it's good enough to have signs of use like that while still looking like it's been cared for, surely it sounds good enough to warrant that playtime. Of course this would be a downside to a collector wanting something pristine
I also have another I just thought of, a couple years ago I was in the market for a Fiesta Red 50s style Stratocaster to convert to gold hardware, only to find a 2004 Classic Series 50s that had already undergone just that for a price that was lower than it would be to convert a Classic Vibe to match it. I seem to remember it being a very new listing too. Only thing that didn't get converted by the previous owner was the vibrato arm, and that's an easy enough thing to source myself, which I of course did
I really enjoyed this video. I have more trust myself when I speak to what I perceive as honest people. Those who are openly honest and volunteer information I might not have asked for in specific. Thx. Oh, No need for a response . Just saying. Buy.
Nice tips! I was expecting in the list to be if the guitar is Sherwood Forest Green it's a must buy even to just hang up on the wall and to admire the colour.
Haha! That’s certainly a green flag for us!!
@@aflashfloodofgear absolutely! Green Flag and Green guitar!
Did you see that’s one of the “new” colors for Fender’s AVRI 2 series? Jazzmaster, at least.
Dude, love this! Everyone focuses on negative stuff…this is refreshing!
@@coryburns13 thank you!!! Couldn’t agree more, this is all supposed to be in good fun right?
@@aflashfloodofgear and that right there is why I love your videos...I know this is your job, but it's obvious that you love this stuff as much as anyone out there! You're a nerd for this stuff just like all of us. I know that's like, "yeah, duh that's why he does this...". But that doesn't come through in all the channels out there. Cheers to you and the people you work with because you put out great content. Hope you always have such a good time doing what you do!
Great advice. I picked up a 2008 Gretsch 5122t at a local music store at a fair but not great price, but it was such a great playing instrument. It plays as well as any of my Gibson's, I have seen them for about $50 cheaper, but this guitar just played so well and came with a really nice Gretsch hard-shell case, so I have no regrets.
Positive spin on a real problem. Cheap doesn't always mean value.
If you’re an experienced player and a music lifer, you deserve at least a couple high end guitars *but* I will say that there are solid low priced options available for new players also. Yamaha and Squier are great options that you can also upgrade over time.
Well said Alex!! Great video with great insight!
@@dr.gregtalley4049 cheers thank you!!!
Thank you good vid showing valid good points on a purchase. I know you really pay attention to detail which as a costumer people can really trust your evaluation of your guitars.
@@user-Brianvh5150bp thank you so much, that means a lot!!
Nice bass
I'd second the mention of "how is this person to work with?" as a factor. Look, we've all dealt with people who ranged from weird (but harmless) to prickly but manageable to outright jerks/shady. While I don't have to like someone to do business with them it sure makes it harder when the reason for the dislike isn't just differing personalities.
Number 1 Sherwood Green
What about signs of being played when buying used? For example light buckle marks. My thoughts there is that if it's good enough to have signs of use like that while still looking like it's been cared for, surely it sounds good enough to warrant that playtime. Of course this would be a downside to a collector wanting something pristine
I also have another I just thought of, a couple years ago I was in the market for a Fiesta Red 50s style Stratocaster to convert to gold hardware, only to find a 2004 Classic Series 50s that had already undergone just that for a price that was lower than it would be to convert a Classic Vibe to match it. I seem to remember it being a very new listing too. Only thing that didn't get converted by the previous owner was the vibrato arm, and that's an easy enough thing to source myself, which I of course did
Guitar green buying flags
I’ve bought from FFoG and can attest that they practice what they preach in this video
5 Green Flags to look when buying green flags:
5. Nigeria
4. Togo
3. Ireland
2. Italy
1. Libya.
I really enjoyed this video. I have more trust myself when I speak to what I perceive as honest people. Those who are openly honest and volunteer information I might not have asked for in specific. Thx. Oh, No need for a response . Just saying. Buy.