ordered my Epiphone Limited-edition Joe Bonamassa Lazarus 1959 Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar - Lazarus yesterday, can't wait until it get here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I am dam sure no guitar expert.... Started playing when Covid hit.... I am 60 guy trying to play...... having a blast!!!!!!
Covid has been excellent for music instrument market, for sure. The prices don't reflect the new pool of committed buyers, though... must be the gas issues messing up supply lines again. That's real "trickle down" thinking, there.
Having a blast is what it's all about! I've been playing for 25 years and still love it! I did get a bass during lockdown and I'm really enjoying that! Music is fun.
Or as Jason Isbell said "I would rather a guitarist play in such a way as to tell me something rather than trying to show me something". That really spoke to me.
@@jimbob7332 I was referring to his inflammatory posts on social media encouraging people to go hassle people Jason doesn't like in public and offering rewards for doing so...
@@jimbob7332 there is a news personalty he doesn't like and he posted that people should go hassle him and his family in public and he would give them free tickets or signed records etc.....if you can afford a 59 Les Paul buy a plane ticket and go hassle them yourself...
It is always easy to criticize when you don't have to identify yourself. There are people that truly 'don't know what they don't know'. As one ages (I'm 70 now) you hopefully will come to the realization that you weren't as smart as you thought you were when you were a youngster. The best advice to give to anyone is "just shut up and play" and enjoy! Remember, "the point of the journey is not to arrive!" A big shout out to the guys from RUSH for that quote!!! Cheers from Canada.
the beauty of guitar: you want rules? They exist in ever cascading complexity....you don't want any rules? There are none...neither is wrong or limiting....
I don't understand relics, but if it makes you happy to own one? Go for it! Nothing wrong with that. Also another RUclipsr Landon Bailey just says "play guitar have fun". I like that lesson, and sometimes I get down on my playing skills. Need to take that to heart
I might not buy a relic necessarily, but in certain situations, I might relic my own guitar projects. Just recently, I rebuilt my MIM Stratocaster that I've had since I was in high school. I repainted it and banged it up a bit to make it look like I had played it since high school, which was a little over 11 years ago. Other than that, I let my guitars age naturally. That being said, if a relic guitar feels good and I like the look, I may or may not buy it. I'm certainly not opposed to them so long as the guitar really speaks to me.
@@michaelsguitars3079 I didn't either until I owned bought a Nash. Kinda cheesy to say but I play them how I normally play, Im too careful with nice guitars. I've never owned new or guitars in really pristine condition until I started making good money. I can honestly say, I can't take care of guitars good enough to keep them in pristine condition, and I don't like pristine guitars. I play them, gig with them and throw them on a plane or a van and take them all over. I bought a custom shop Strat that is not reliced, and I dent and ding it almost every time I take it to practice or even play it at home, I try to take care of it but Its almost impossible. I feel terrible if I dent or scratch it and thats no fun. I own 1 Nash and I can say its a pair of old broken in shoes and was comfortable from day 1, I Love it. The rest are vintage "thrashed" players guitars that I've owned and giged with for 25+ years that are solid and kept up functionally.
Johnathan nailed it with “it’s ok to admit that someone is talented, but I don’t care for them”. I’ve always felt that way about Eddie Van Halen. Whenever I hear “Eruption” I always think to myself “ok, I get it you’re talented, now knock it off”
Agreed. I respect EVH and believe he ushered in an era of the super strat and mega shredders- but I’m not a big fan of his body of work. Tim Henson is another good example- I’ll never be as good as him, but I’ll also never sit down and listen to a polyphia album.
One similar thing between guitar (or any instrument) and golf is no matter how good you are you never "get there", you can always be better and you are always chasing perfection and trying to better, that's the fun of both, at least for me. Even virtuoso players (most I think) are refining their abilities and practicing every day.
I don’t care if you play like a god or you can barely plink out “twinkle twinkle little star”. I don’t care if you prefer relic over pristine. I don’t care if you love jazz or metal. I only care if playing guitar brings you happiness and possibly bring happiness to others. Hey trolls!!! I wish you happiness, peace and unbelievable sustain. ✌️
Nice to see a player with the RIGHT attitude. I always tell people to do what Tomo Fujita says, dont compare , find your own voice and remember the road to perfection is a journey not a destination and the joy of discovery lays in the ride.
Well said man. I love that Casino Guitars is talking about this. It's so important to remind people we're all human and we don't move forward as a community by being cruel to each other. And thank you man, I appreciate that wish happiness on others. I'll do my best to follow your lead and vocalize that more often.
Normal wear an tear tells a story its history. But sand paper an clear coat Steals that away an then there is a premium charge for it which is the issue I have with it. But to each there own I catch flak for my love of players grade restoration ones I do. 😆
I couldn't understand this type of mind set. This is not a competitive sport . It's a world of individual personal expression. It's from the heart and soul of each person. Sure, we all have to get the basics down and put in hours and hours of practice but that's part of the journey. For me it's all about the love of music.
My friend was a highly talented person had his doubters nay sayers people who would say they were better. Did it faze him nope although he never got his shot he still worked on it. All the way up until his time was shortened then he was about friends an family. People we are a speck in time use it wisely follow your dreams do the crazy things people say won't pan out. Leave behind a imprint on those around you but live your life too don't let fear set you back. The music goes on with or without us the best we can hope for is to be a sweet note in the song of life.
Same with repairing/working on guitars. There’s sometimes you have to break the news to customers that it’s not the guitar that’s the problem, it’s the player. It normally the worst players that expect more “these pickups will make me sound like _____” or “ if I just get these stainless frets I’ll finally play like ______”. They feed off each other and read about gimmicks when they should just be practicing.
Maybe they just wanna get their guitar to look like their fav guitarists guitar... Nothing wrong with that at all. Just have fun doing u with ur fav guitar.
@@subzero308 getting them to look a certain way is no problem. The problems come when you have guys that think they can buy talent. They are always buying new guitars, swapping pickups, bridges, frets, etc. not for fun but because “it will finally get them that tone they’ve been looking for” while they don’t really know how to play very well. If you’re familiar with the term “poser” then those are the folks I’m talking about. This group of less talented individuals are always the most demanding and hard to deal with. Real musicians like to change up gear too but the conversations and reasoning is normally totally different.
I run a small youtube music channel I review different guitars and gear and play a few songs but have never claimed to be an expert at guitar are about any of the gear I review I just give my thoughts and opinions about it. But Damn you would think I worked for the companies or was the guy that actually made the guitars and gear I review with how so many trolls will attack you over some guitar or pedal you just reviewed. It just blows my mind sometimes and I just have to laugh about how aggressive some of them can be over a guitar or an amp or pedal.
That's a tough gig because so many channels are payed to rep products that it creates an audience that is on the defensive. So someone with a newer channel gets an established troll community that feel obligated to sniff out twenty minute brand commercials. Rightfully so in some cases...guys who strictly play surfer tunes suddenly reviewing death metal pedals just to roll his eyes at it shouldn't exist on any channel. I'd say stick to what you know well like Baxter and Jonathan here. I can't watch another channel of guys with walls of vintage gear, pushing donner and firefly and glarry. It's just so dirty to me, and painfully obvious.
@@scott6588 Ya I have no sponsors I am Just a guy that likes to play guitar and everything I do a review one I bought with my own hard earned cash. And I just do it for fun and do the review with the hopes that it just helps someone out there to be able to see and here what said guitar or gear kinda sounds like to hopefully let them make a better decision on weather they might want to buy that certain guitar or pedal or amp or what ever it is. I am no pro and never claim to be I have played in a few bands like most of us out there and I am always trying to to get better and learn more. And I am also a rock hard rock guitar player so that is the kind of stuff I talk about and gear I review as well. And I always say that I may not like a product but that does not necessarily mean it is a bad product it just is not some thing I like is all. We all have are taste in guitar pedal amps and gear that we like and prefer and in the end you have to try and test things out to find out if you really like it or not. But gettign to watch and see different reviews does help a lot to decide if you want to take a chance on something. I also do not use plug in's or a daw for recording anything I use straight condencer mic's so that you get the actual sounds of my amps I am playing through and the guitar or pedal or what ever it is. Which I know is old school but hell I am old school and I prefer it that way over just plugging into my computer and using a daw with every damn amp cab and sound there is loaded in it. I think to many people have gotten sucked into the digital age of music making and forgot what the true and actual sound of a live amp is. But hey that is just me. Thanks for the comment though appreciate it for sure.
Musicians Play whether Sick, Sometimes after losing Loved Ones or Injured, sometimes with Borrowed Instruments or less then Stellar House Audio and There was one Night Peter Frampton in Humble Pie wasn't the Best Guitarist on Stage because he shared it with JJ Cale Who Killed it, but I still Loved every moment and It was never Frampton Sucked, it was JJ Cale Shown like a Star on a Dark Night. Before that Night, I really didn't Know who JJ Cale Was or how Talented a Musician was Opening For Humble Pie, Instantly a lifelong JJ Cale Fan. Show was Curtis Hixon Hall Tampa Fl Dec 1972, This was $5 and including J. Geils after releasing their First Album
Homegrown Son yea I've had some terrible gigs because of grieving a loss or because of a breakup but the show had to go on. I'm sure I didn't play my 100% but I did my best. Life sucks and sometimes music isn't enough to get us out of depression but eventually we get over it and bam music is still there. Been a rough ass year but here I be. Must keep moving forward
@@alexwoolridge94aw , I spent 29 years as Disaster Volunteer and many days helping others rebuild their lives, they never knew if I was having a bad day or not, because it was about them
He did elegantly sweep in and took up the vacant spots on the Euro festival circuit immediately after Garry Moore died. Moore would have blown him of the stage in one note.
Bonamassa is a player who has declined in my list of great players over the years. I saw him open for BB King when he was 12 and was blown away thinking “damn this kid plays better than I do”. Nowadays I’m just like “meh”
@@allisonholmesmusic97 ahh, BB, sadly missed, 😍”I bought you a Ford, but you wanted a Cadillac, , I gave you four children, and now you want to give them back”. .
Umm you can get a relic from PRS… they will do it, they just prefer not to. They have even sold a few relic guitars in the past to test their market. I happen to own one which was factory relic’d… red Silver Sky from 2019. Was a pain to get ahold of though.
The guitar community could learn a lot of lessons from the drum community. Even the bass community…support each other, be cool, be nice, and remember to be kind, even if it’s not your thing. And guitarists: Learn that Dunning-Kruger is real and you’re probably exhibiting it on some level. Humility is your friend.
I’m a drummer and an armature guitarist, drummers are very open and will share their beats and and most times invite you to play their kit, my drum teacher says were the mothers of the band, we keep the kids calm and together, I like to tell the guitarists that the bass and I lay down the road you drive on…be nice or we may close the road…..
Yep! I'm relatively new to guitar, but have played drums for decades. I find the drumming community very supportive and generous. Maybe it's because we're all on the receiving end of "We have four musicians and a drummer" and things like that. 😂
@@fepatton Even though I started out on guitar, most of my experience performing in bands has been as a bassist, and as such I have the greatest kinship with my percussionist pals. I've always been sort of a drumming nerd, though - much more likely to spend hours with the drummer gabbing about Weckl, Vinnie, Garibaldi, Porcaro, or whatever genius, and talking techniques and gear. I just don't know that I'm wired to be a good drummer (I feel like some people just have that physical wiring), so I only play for fun. :)
I've always mainly played drums, but it was seeing Joe Bonamassa's "Live at the Royal Albert Hall" that got me interested in guitar again. I wasn't even the one watching it - my daughter had it on TV in the living room, and I thought, "Wow, who's that?" I was absolutely blown away. I resolved to get out my guitar and start practicing. Then I see in the guitar forums all these "arm chair experts" claiming he's overrated, he's terrible, he's this or that. Ummm...really? I mean, it seems to me he's as close to objectively talented as you could want. On top of that, he inspired me to listen to other guitarists I probably never would have otherwise, so I just don't get the criticism.
my wife has made a distinction for me. people who buy a guitar vs. a musician. I remember ever since grade school music people are my people. However if we are in a band together I have a tough time with part timers who refuse to practice and get on board with the common goal of not looking foolish in front of others. To be honest what I hear as a life long multi instrumentalist as a mistake and the average joe or jane public is two different things. cutting some slack has taken many years of life lessons to round off the sharpness of my demanding ear, however it's 4 am and I've been playing for 45 minutes already before I go to work so I know where my priorities are at
Wonder if you buy 3 magnatone amps and it unlocks the jacket, cuz that jacket in their merch site isn't listed. There are people who are experts in opinions, people who are experts in fact, and people who are experts at confusing the two.
I don't know about all this competition stuff. I really love getting my head chopped off at a jam when I trade licks with another guitar player or mouth harppist. It's fun and helps you learn to play by ear. Everyone is a winner especially when you all get "it" and sync up and deepen the groove.
You mentioned Trans Ams and Burt Reynolds but didn't go on to talk about Snowman, the great Jerry Reed - one of the greatest pickers to have ever played. Go checkout Jerrys breakdown to start!
I have a lot of hobbies. With each hobby, I go deep down the RUclips rabbit hole. I’m new-ish to guitar, and in my opinion you seem to have more extremes in the community. Really cool, supportive people - but also a vocal minority of trolls who love to tear everyone down no matter what. Thankfully the good seems to outweigh the bad, but there’s a lot of twitchy, cranky trolls in the guitar community. It’s music, people need to relax and support each other.
silly story to share: my girlfriends brother was building a recording studio in the 80/90's and buying a used large mixing board through the local used paper in O.C. CA. (RECYCLER) the guy said " i'm kinda famous" the guy..... alan holdsworth, antoine had never heard of him! LOL, OH....... nice to meet you.
It just seems to me people feel the need to bring others down after realizing the 5000 custom shop guitar they bought didn’t make them any better at guitar.
I believe a lot of the "so and so sucks," comes from the fact that people mistakingly think that what they hear a guitarist plays in whatever band/album they're in is the extent of their abilities. This made clear to me the first time I watched John 5 in a RUclips video. All I know about him prior was that he played with Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson, full stop. What I knew about them was that they weren't exactly "guitar solo" bands (full disclosure: I don't think I've heard anything from either that was released after 1999). When I finally watched him just play on his own, my jaw fell open. I did not expect to hear the insanely elite level playing that I did. Beyond being able to play with such technical proficiency, he could play literally every genre and style with equal ease. This was over a decade ago, and it's STILL my go to example when arguing the point of playing on an album vs playing ability.
The same happened with me, at first I was like you... John 5... yep as far as I knew that guitar guy from Rob Zombie & Marilyn Manson... but when I heard & watched John 5 play he blew what's left of my brains right outta my skull, a real machine of a guitar-killer is John 5 with amazing feel... I concur.
If it weren't for the haters why would anyone read the comment sections???? That's just plain good entertainment right there my friend! Really it's a change of mindset when thinking about it: to the haters, that is their sport and the negative feedback they get is just like a golf score, except the more the better. It's an individual sport so they can take pride in their accomplishments as being the number one jackass on the comment section with no help from any teammates.
The most important thing is that people have fun playing the guitar or music in general period. That is really what it is all about. If one is critical of other people's playing they should be questioning whether they really enjoy playing themselves because that is what they should be doing instead. Especially if they are playing other people's material as opposed to creating their own.
I think whats happened is that the trolls have been educated (or educated themselves) that just because someone says they don't like something it doesn't mean they are saying it's bad. Which means that they get less cynical than they would which means they don't feel the need to troll. For me, I'm not a relic guy. I don't connect with it. But you love it? Awesome! Tell me all about why it makes you love your guitar. I want to hear that! And always remember the That Pedal Show catchphrase; "There are no answers, only better questions."
I have seen guitar players that made my jaw drop Eddie Van Halen , David Gilmour, and a few others I remember in a music store someone said there is people that after 6 months of playing think their guitar Gods, it takes years and years of practice and playing, honestly I have been playing for 3 years now , I have a greater appreciation for the instrument now then when I was a teen .
Great episode guys. Want to get rid of trolls? Get rid of social media. Because then the trolls would have no one to vent at. Music is a creative art and there is not bad or good objectively. There is only what you like and what you don’t like and for you you’re right and no one else on the planet gives a crap. Now just go play
Im more impressed when I see some one using cheap gear and sounding amazing while putting on a great show rather than someone dragging out $50K worth of gear and just standing there. Great ability or not, its a challenge balancing great performance and great ability and also putting out something interesting that people want to see. The people that always say that "they are better than so and so" would never understand the importance of not only being good, but also be someone people want to see. Someone truly talented would never say that they are better than "so and so" because no one wants to see "so and so".
As a total amateur player I could never fathom saying something mean to another guitar player just from a bad JuJu/Karma kinda of thing and they will always be better than me. Just spent the week in Nashville and made sure during the "bucket" rounds to tell the players how much I enjoyed their playing no matter what, and it typically ended up in a fun conversation (guitar related or not). Not that hard to be nice even in an internet muscles society. By the way Jonathan, your buddy at Gibson Garage had nothing but nice things to say about you.....how much did you pay that guy?!?!?! LOL
If I was looking for a score card for guitar, Have they recorded an album? Toured? Even if its not my taste they have put themselves out there and done things I will never be able to do. Think of the pressure in a studio . . . or being on stage regularly, this would include all the local musicians who have not had an album or single appear. Applaud the effort and willingness to open yourself up to others. Side bar, I have enjoyed numerous Rig Rundowns, Guthrie Govan, Paul Gilbert, Peter Frampton, Robin Trower, Tommy Emmanuel and a plethora of others. The common thread, they love music and the giants that walked before them. Check the ego at the door and enjoy the music. Of course now I sound like I am trolling others . . can't win. Just p[lay it loud!
Guthrie Govan wrapped this up so well in one of his clinics.....All guitarists try to play things as fast as possible so other players will fear them. I think ( as subjective as that is) all guitarists want validation on some level. To that point the idea of "oh I could do that" is the hubris of like I can do this, I can sound like the band I look up too. They miss the years, hours, and weeks of refining a style and sound all their own.
I think Guthrie 😍, made a very smart move buy not becoming a “Sitting down guitar guru “ , his words not mine and having a huge on line presence. One of my teenage students went up to chat after a gig and he gave him 20 mins answering all his questions.
Music is art and art is subjective. Enjoy what you like and let everyone else enjoy what they like with out criticism. I will never be a guitar star but I have fun. So, be nice and play guitar.
I couldn't play guitar in front of anyone until I became an expert. In golf, you have to learn in front of players that are better than you.That's the difference between golf and guitar.
Baxter, I am in need of your expertise on Custom Shops and Knowledge, What can you share about the 1989 Fender HLE Limited Edition '57 Reissue Stratocaster Tri-Gold ? About to Trade off best playing Les Paul possibly in a trade
Golf has a ton of trolls. There are people on Reddit currently arguing over the merits of whether "premium" clubs are worth it (compared to knockoffs). It's the same thing, in terms of gear.
10 golf HC … People don’t realize regarding golf that the guys on the Nike tour or Hooters tour are + 4 HC. Light years better than a scratch club golfer. I think when guitarist say somebody sucks, it means they don’t like them. I don’t like John Mayer at all. But he’s exceptional player. The thing with guitar is technical ability is only half the equation, the rest is emotion and feel and I think that’s what people are referring to when they say someone sucks. People used to say Jerry sucked, he is my hero. So I think that’s the difference.
My app idea- bummed out guitarists can come on the app and find burly bearded guitarist dudes to give them bear hugs and encouragement when they're down. Maybe call it Paws (like pause to take a break and paws cuz of the bear hug). Hugger gets a fee, user gets encouragement. This may revolutionize guitar education, nay, the world.
I love being alive and I will be the best man I possibly can. I will take love wherever I find it and offer it to everyone who will take it. . . seek knowledge from those wiser and teach those who wish to learn from me. - Duane Allman
Yeah. I’ve found with guitar and also if you’re new to firearms too, both of those communities are filled with people who make it very unwelcoming to learn or ask questions. It’s crazy, this is supposed to be fun. Do they want their hobby to die within another generation? Golf by comparison is amazing, the comraderie is amazing.
Why do they even play if they're always mad, or feel the need to rip on someone? They have the "I'm not very good" complex or the thing of never making it but don't want to face it. They'll never change.
Since you brought up relics. There’s a Guitar Center close by me and Northeast Music and they don’t ever have any relics. I would love to try one. Everybody says they are so comfortable. Oh well maybe someday. 🤔
I'm mostly a bassist and I don't see this level of trolling from the bass community. I've gotten challenged like "can you really hang, can you bench press some changes" and you do gotta lay it down, but I never hear a bass player talking shit about Geddy Lee or Victor Wooten or anything like that. I wonder if it's just a matter of who gets attracted to what instrument? I don't know
I wish we can get rid of the Trolls but there are a lot of creative people who are just strange and have bizarre opinions about shit, have an inflated ego and just try to be to “different” for the sake of it. 🙄. What really ticks me is that a lot of guitar players use anecdotal artificial experiences with certain gear and will talk shit and discourage others from it. I am not an American amp guy, nor a Strat or LP( or guitars with a lot output) guy but I understand why other people love it and I get it’s a personal preference. It’s all about taste at the end of the day and everyone has different tastes
They did get Baxters Hair wrong on his Bobblehead but it was still Killer Gift, You should treat Performers who have the Balls to get up in Front of Others and Put themselves and their Skills on Display as winners for that and deserve a Modicum of Respect at Minimum. Loved Jonathan's Casino Guitar Shirt, ought to Drop a Special on them
What you need to understand, Baxter, about your beloved PRS…is that they represent the exact same gentrification that you complain about so incessantly. No, not being a troll, simply stating my humble opinion. It can be swayed like the bending tree. I just find that PRS offers a “wall hanger” for every budget. Where as Fender is doing a phenomenal job putting TOOLS in the hands of the technicians. It’s like Snap-On vs. Craftsman, they both do the same job…one is just more “custom shop.” 6:07
Ah yes 65th liker 😆 Serindipity...I just after almost 30 year's got some original 65 pick ups for my 65 L series Ha Ha sold my house this year Anyways IMO old quality electronics make way more difference than the wood Had to Night and Day I recommend anyone to do a new build around old pick ups Might be a show there Cheers guys
Good video guys. Best advice I can give...buy what you think is sexy. You will play it and enjoy it more. I think its funny/sad on another channel I commented on a Rickenbacker video and got dragged into an argument over Beatles music. Ot was so bad I had to quote Talladega Nights a few times. Anywho, just enjoy your guitar and STFU. People will think you are nicer than you are and it may give you a chance to possibly be that person they think you are.🤔😄😄😄 Baxter...it's all in the hips!
ordered my Epiphone Limited-edition Joe Bonamassa Lazarus 1959 Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar - Lazarus yesterday, can't wait until it get here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I am dam sure no guitar expert.... Started playing when Covid hit.... I am 60 guy trying to play...... having a blast!!!!!!
Awesome man, I started late last year in my mid 40’s, having a blast!
Congrats from another 60+++ guy having a blast
Covid has been excellent for music instrument market, for sure. The prices don't reflect the new pool of committed buyers, though... must be the gas issues messing up supply lines again. That's real "trickle down" thinking, there.
Having a blast is what it's all about! I've been playing for 25 years and still love it! I did get a bass during lockdown and I'm really enjoying that! Music is fun.
Hey kids, I,m 70.Bought a Brian May Red Special last week😊🕺🏿🕺🏿🕺🏿🕺🏿✌🏿
Or as Jason Isbell said "I would rather a guitarist play in such a way as to tell me something rather than trying to show me something". That really spoke to me.
....now if only the very talented Mr Isbell could or would apply his own sentiment to his own words on his social media presence.....lol
@@alanagottalottasay997 he did I literally stole that from his video about playing guitar. You can find the video if you look.
@@jimbob7332 I was referring to his inflammatory posts on social media encouraging people to go hassle people Jason doesn't like in public and offering rewards for doing so...
@@alanagottalottasay997 I wasn’t aware of that which groups of ppl was he targeting??
@@jimbob7332 there is a news personalty he doesn't like and he posted that people should go hassle him and his family in public and he would give them free tickets or signed records etc.....if you can afford a 59 Les Paul buy a plane ticket and go hassle them yourself...
It is always easy to criticize when you don't have to identify yourself. There are people that truly 'don't know what they don't know'. As one ages (I'm 70 now) you hopefully will come to the realization that you weren't as smart as you thought you were when you were a youngster. The best advice to give to anyone is "just shut up and play" and enjoy! Remember, "the point of the journey is not to arrive!" A big shout out to the guys from RUSH for that quote!!! Cheers from Canada.
Play guitar and have fun. Something simple I've said for years :)
You're in Canada. What else do you have to do, eh? Just kidding. Great channel.
the beauty of guitar: you want rules? They exist in ever cascading complexity....you don't want any rules? There are none...neither is wrong or limiting....
If Baxter combed his hair it would just cause confusion for the viewers. Love the channel guys keep the content coming!
That made me laugh out loud:) I’ll try just to cause a ruckus one day!
I don't understand relics, but if it makes you happy to own one? Go for it! Nothing wrong with that.
Also another RUclipsr Landon Bailey just says "play guitar have fun". I like that lesson, and sometimes I get down on my playing skills. Need to take that to heart
I might not buy a relic necessarily, but in certain situations, I might relic my own guitar projects. Just recently, I rebuilt my MIM Stratocaster that I've had since I was in high school. I repainted it and banged it up a bit to make it look like I had played it since high school, which was a little over 11 years ago. Other than that, I let my guitars age naturally.
That being said, if a relic guitar feels good and I like the look, I may or may not buy it. I'm certainly not opposed to them so long as the guitar really speaks to me.
that's what I said! 😄
@@landonbailey hi buddy 😂
@@michaelsguitars3079 totally fair
@@michaelsguitars3079 I didn't either until I owned bought a Nash. Kinda cheesy to say but I play them how I normally play, Im too careful with nice guitars. I've never owned new or guitars in really pristine condition until I started making good money. I can honestly say, I can't take care of guitars good enough to keep them in pristine condition, and I don't like pristine guitars. I play them, gig with them and throw them on a plane or a van and take them all over. I bought a custom shop Strat that is not reliced, and I dent and ding it almost every time I take it to practice or even play it at home, I try to take care of it but Its almost impossible. I feel terrible if I dent or scratch it and thats no fun. I own 1 Nash and I can say its a pair of old broken in shoes and was comfortable from day 1, I Love it. The rest are vintage "thrashed" players guitars that I've owned and giged with for 25+ years that are solid and kept up functionally.
Certain guitars/guitarists aren't necessarily my personal preference, but I am glad they all exist. 💚🎵
Johnathan nailed it with “it’s ok to admit that someone is talented, but I don’t care for them”. I’ve always felt that way about Eddie Van Halen. Whenever I hear “Eruption” I always think to myself “ok, I get it you’re talented, now knock it off”
Funny thats the whole reason i love eddie hes not afraid to let everything he held back out 👍👌
Agreed. I respect EVH and believe he ushered in an era of the super strat and mega shredders- but I’m not a big fan of his body of work. Tim Henson is another good example- I’ll never be as good as him, but I’ll also never sit down and listen to a polyphia album.
One similar thing between guitar (or any instrument) and golf is no matter how good you are you never "get there", you can always be better and you are always chasing perfection and trying to better, that's the fun of both, at least for me. Even virtuoso players (most I think) are refining their abilities and practicing every day.
I don’t care if you play like a god or you can barely plink out “twinkle twinkle little star”. I don’t care if you prefer relic over pristine. I don’t care if you love jazz or metal.
I only care if playing guitar brings you happiness and possibly bring happiness to others.
Hey trolls!!! I wish you happiness, peace and unbelievable sustain. ✌️
Nice to see a player with the RIGHT attitude. I always tell people to do what Tomo Fujita says, dont compare , find your own voice and remember the road to perfection is a journey not a destination and the joy of discovery lays in the ride.
Well said man. I love that Casino Guitars is talking about this. It's so important to remind people we're all human and we don't move forward as a community by being cruel to each other.
And thank you man, I appreciate that wish happiness on others. I'll do my best to follow your lead and vocalize that more often.
I like the way you think.
And don't forget sweet, sweet tone. 😊
Normal wear an tear tells a story its history. But sand paper an clear coat Steals that away an then there is a premium charge for it which is the issue I have with it. But to each there own I catch flak for my love of players grade restoration ones I do. 😆
"Be nice until it’s time to not be nice."
- The Cooler
Road House
What of he calls my momma whore lmao
@@jasoncurry207
Well, is she?
Guitar playing definitely not a competition. Some yelled "your the greatest" to Roy Buchanan, he replied "there is no such thing!
A reporter once asked Frank Zappa if he felt underrated as a guitarist, and he said: "Rating guitarists is a stupid hobby."
I couldn't understand this type of mind set. This is not a competitive sport . It's a world of individual personal expression. It's from the heart and soul of each person. Sure, we all have to get the basics down and put in hours and hours of practice but that's part of the journey. For me it's all about the love of music.
Wait...Baxter had an Olsen twin in his lap? This channel never fails to surprise me.
My friend was a highly talented person had his doubters nay sayers people who would say they were better. Did it faze him nope although he never got his shot he still worked on it. All the way up until his time was shortened then he was about friends an family. People we are a speck in time use it wisely follow your dreams do the crazy things people say won't pan out. Leave behind a imprint on those around you but live your life too don't let fear set you back. The music goes on with or without us the best we can hope for is to be a sweet note in the song of life.
Same with repairing/working on guitars. There’s sometimes you have to break the news to customers that it’s not the guitar that’s the problem, it’s the player. It normally the worst players that expect more “these pickups will make me sound like _____” or “ if I just get these stainless frets I’ll finally play like ______”. They feed off each other and read about gimmicks when they should just be practicing.
Maybe they just wanna get their guitar to look like their fav guitarists guitar... Nothing wrong with that at all. Just have fun doing u with ur fav guitar.
@@subzero308 getting them to look a certain way is no problem. The problems come when you have guys that think they can buy talent. They are always buying new guitars, swapping pickups, bridges, frets, etc. not for fun but because “it will finally get them that tone they’ve been looking for” while they don’t really know how to play very well. If you’re familiar with the term “poser” then those are the folks I’m talking about. This group of less talented individuals are always the most demanding and hard to deal with. Real musicians like to change up gear too but the conversations and reasoning is normally totally different.
I realized long ago that the more you learn about playing guitar, the more you realize you don't know about it! Agh!
Exactly. If you sit and play for 30 minutes, you'll learn something new. Never fails.
Thank you guys! I always love your real conversations.
I run a small youtube music channel I review different guitars and gear and play a few songs but have never claimed to be an expert at guitar are about any of the gear I review I just give my thoughts and opinions about it. But Damn you would think I worked for the companies or was the guy that actually made the guitars and gear I review with how so many trolls will attack you over some guitar or pedal you just reviewed. It just blows my mind sometimes and I just have to laugh about how aggressive some of them can be over a guitar or an amp or pedal.
That's a tough gig because so many channels are payed to rep products that it creates an audience that is on the defensive.
So someone with a newer channel gets an established troll community that feel obligated to sniff out twenty minute brand commercials.
Rightfully so in some cases...guys who strictly play surfer tunes suddenly reviewing death metal pedals just to roll his eyes at it shouldn't exist on any channel.
I'd say stick to what you know well like Baxter and Jonathan here.
I can't watch another channel of guys with walls of vintage gear, pushing donner and firefly and glarry.
It's just so dirty to me, and painfully obvious.
@@scott6588 Ya I have no sponsors I am Just a guy that likes to play guitar and everything I do a review one I bought with my own hard earned cash. And I just do it for fun and do the review with the hopes that it just helps someone out there to be able to see and here what said guitar or gear kinda sounds like to hopefully let them make a better decision on weather they might want to buy that certain guitar or pedal or amp or what ever it is. I am no pro and never claim to be I have played in a few bands like most of us out there and I am always trying to to get better and learn more. And I am also a rock hard rock guitar player so that is the kind of stuff I talk about and gear I review as well. And I always say that I may not like a product but that does not necessarily mean it is a bad product it just is not some thing I like is all. We all have are taste in guitar pedal amps and gear that we like and prefer and in the end you have to try and test things out to find out if you really like it or not. But gettign to watch and see different reviews does help a lot to decide if you want to take a chance on something. I also do not use plug in's or a daw for recording anything I use straight condencer mic's so that you get the actual sounds of my amps I am playing through and the guitar or pedal or what ever it is. Which I know is old school but hell I am old school and I prefer it that way over just plugging into my computer and using a daw with every damn amp cab and sound there is loaded in it. I think to many people have gotten sucked into the digital age of music making and forgot what the true and actual sound of a live amp is. But hey that is just me. Thanks for the comment though appreciate it for sure.
@@Rocktalk101 Sure man! Keep your head up and stick to what you know and love and then you can't do wrong.
@@Rocktalk101 subscribed!
@@scott6588 appreciate it man and thanks for the positive vibes!
Those amateur experts are our very own future experts teach them to be better I absolutely encourage that behavior to the highest extent ✊
🎵 I see Les Paul Standards
Stratocasters too
I hear them play
For me and you
And I think to myself
It's a guitarist's world🎵
Musicians Play whether Sick, Sometimes after losing Loved Ones or Injured, sometimes with Borrowed Instruments or less then Stellar House Audio and There was one Night Peter Frampton in Humble Pie wasn't the Best Guitarist on Stage because he shared it with JJ Cale Who Killed it, but I still Loved every moment and It was never Frampton Sucked, it was JJ Cale Shown like a Star on a Dark Night. Before that Night, I really didn't Know who JJ Cale Was or how Talented a Musician was Opening For Humble Pie, Instantly a lifelong JJ Cale Fan. Show was Curtis Hixon Hall Tampa Fl Dec 1972, This was $5 and including J. Geils after releasing their First Album
Homegrown Son yea I've had some terrible gigs because of grieving a loss or because of a breakup but the show had to go on. I'm sure I didn't play my 100% but I did my best. Life sucks and sometimes music isn't enough to get us out of depression but eventually we get over it and bam music is still there. Been a rough ass year but here I be. Must keep moving forward
@@alexwoolridge94aw , I spent 29 years as Disaster Volunteer and many days helping others rebuild their lives, they never knew if I was having a bad day or not, because it was about them
I never call players hacks or overrated but I do often point out the underrated players.
Joe Bonnamasa, the Justin Bieber of blues! - from Dave’s world of fun stuff.
He did elegantly sweep in and took up the vacant spots on the Euro festival circuit immediately after Garry Moore died. Moore would have blown him of the stage in one note.
@@cyclesgoff9768 Gary is my favorite of all time, but you are proving the point these guys are talking about.
Bonamassa is a player who has declined in my list of great players over the years. I saw him open for BB King when he was 12 and was blown away thinking “damn this kid plays better than I do”. Nowadays I’m just like “meh”
@@mulemusic my point exactly 😂🤣👍🏻, Glad you saw what I did there 😉
@@allisonholmesmusic97 ahh, BB, sadly missed, 😍”I bought you a Ford, but you wanted a Cadillac, , I gave you four children, and now you want to give them back”. .
Ironically, PRS is maybe the only big high end guitar that doesn’t offer relicing.
Rickenbacker doesn’t either, but of course they are nowhere near as big as PRS.
I think they used poly up until the last couple years.
They'll start doing relics with the nitro stuff I'd imagine.
@@scott6588 are PRS doing nitro?
Umm you can get a relic from PRS… they will do it, they just prefer not to. They have even sold a few relic guitars in the past to test their market. I happen to own one which was factory relic’d… red Silver Sky from 2019. Was a pain to get ahold of though.
Too true, support is not there for newer guys/ bands when they need it most.
I always assume I'm the guy that knows the least in the room and I need to learn from everyone as much as possible.
Best way to get better at anything. 🎵
ha... I don't assume .. I know I'm the guy that knows the least in the room.
If you're ever the smartest guy there you're probably in the wrong place
Wait wait wait - you can't drop an Olsen Twin bomb like that then just walk away!
I know, right? We need to hear more.
The guitar community could learn a lot of lessons from the drum community. Even the bass community…support each other, be cool, be nice, and remember to be kind, even if it’s not your thing. And guitarists: Learn that Dunning-Kruger is real and you’re probably exhibiting it on some level. Humility is your friend.
Amen👍🏿
I’m a drummer and an armature guitarist, drummers are very open and will share their beats and and most times invite you to play their kit, my drum teacher says were the mothers of the band, we keep the kids calm and together, I like to tell the guitarists that the bass and I lay down the road you drive on…be nice or we may close the road…..
Yep! I'm relatively new to guitar, but have played drums for decades. I find the drumming community very supportive and generous. Maybe it's because we're all on the receiving end of "We have four musicians and a drummer" and things like that. 😂
@@fepatton Even though I started out on guitar, most of my experience performing in bands has been as a bassist, and as such I have the greatest kinship with my percussionist pals. I've always been sort of a drumming nerd, though - much more likely to spend hours with the drummer gabbing about Weckl, Vinnie, Garibaldi, Porcaro, or whatever genius, and talking techniques and gear. I just don't know that I'm wired to be a good drummer (I feel like some people just have that physical wiring), so I only play for fun. :)
I've always mainly played drums, but it was seeing Joe Bonamassa's "Live at the Royal Albert Hall" that got me interested in guitar again. I wasn't even the one watching it - my daughter had it on TV in the living room, and I thought, "Wow, who's that?" I was absolutely blown away. I resolved to get out my guitar and start practicing. Then I see in the guitar forums all these "arm chair experts" claiming he's overrated, he's terrible, he's this or that. Ummm...really? I mean, it seems to me he's as close to objectively talented as you could want. On top of that, he inspired me to listen to other guitarists I probably never would have otherwise, so I just don't get the criticism.
my wife has made a distinction for me. people who buy a guitar vs. a musician. I remember ever since grade school music people are my people. However if we are in a band together I have a tough time with part timers who refuse to practice and get on board with the common goal of not looking foolish in front of others. To be honest what I hear as a life long multi instrumentalist as a mistake and the average joe or jane public is two different things. cutting some slack has taken many years of life lessons to round off the sharpness of my demanding ear, however it's 4 am and I've been playing for 45 minutes already before I go to work so I know where my priorities are at
oh.... you have been in my comment section I see
Wonder if you buy 3 magnatone amps and it unlocks the jacket, cuz that jacket in their merch site isn't listed. There are people who are experts in opinions, people who are experts in fact, and people who are experts at confusing the two.
I don't know about all this competition stuff. I really love getting my head chopped off at a jam when I trade licks with another guitar player or mouth harppist. It's fun and helps you learn to play by ear. Everyone is a winner especially when you all get "it" and sync up and deepen the groove.
Don’t ever say you are too old,too young,too stupid or dumb.We are all guitarists,each unique.👍🏿
You mentioned Trans Ams and Burt Reynolds but didn't go on to talk about Snowman, the great Jerry Reed - one of the greatest pickers to have ever played.
Go checkout Jerrys breakdown to start!
I resemble that remark.
I have a lot of hobbies. With each hobby, I go deep down the RUclips rabbit hole. I’m new-ish to guitar, and in my opinion you seem to have more extremes in the community. Really cool, supportive people - but also a vocal minority of trolls who love to tear everyone down no matter what. Thankfully the good seems to outweigh the bad, but there’s a lot of twitchy, cranky trolls in the guitar community. It’s music, people need to relax and support each other.
Good conversation, wise words. Just enjoy 😀
silly story to share: my girlfriends brother was building a recording studio in the 80/90's and buying a used large mixing board through the local used paper in O.C. CA. (RECYCLER) the guy said " i'm kinda famous" the guy..... alan holdsworth, antoine had never heard of him! LOL, OH....... nice to meet you.
Never heard of ya bro. Get in line
It just seems to me people feel the need to bring others down after realizing the 5000 custom shop guitar they bought didn’t make them any better at guitar.
I believe a lot of the "so and so sucks," comes from the fact that people mistakingly think that what they hear a guitarist plays in whatever band/album they're in is the extent of their abilities. This made clear to me the first time I watched John 5 in a RUclips video. All I know about him prior was that he played with Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson, full stop. What I knew about them was that they weren't exactly "guitar solo" bands (full disclosure: I don't think I've heard anything from either that was released after 1999).
When I finally watched him just play on his own, my jaw fell open. I did not expect to hear the insanely elite level playing that I did. Beyond being able to play with such technical proficiency, he could play literally every genre and style with equal ease. This was over a decade ago, and it's STILL my go to example when arguing the point of playing on an album vs playing ability.
The same happened with me, at first I was like you... John 5... yep as far as I knew that guitar guy from Rob Zombie & Marilyn Manson... but when I heard & watched John 5 play he blew what's left of my brains right outta my skull, a real machine of a guitar-killer is John 5 with amazing feel... I concur.
If it weren't for the haters why would anyone read the comment sections???? That's just plain good entertainment right there my friend!
Really it's a change of mindset when thinking about it: to the haters, that is their sport and the negative feedback they get is just like a golf score, except the more the better. It's an individual sport so they can take pride in their accomplishments as being the number one jackass on the comment section with no help from any teammates.
Amateur Guitar Experts = Blues Paralegals.
There ya go.
Isn't "Blues Guitarist" an oxymoron? 😃
Thanks Baxter. Can't get those references out of my head anytime soon.
The most important thing is that people have fun playing the guitar or music in general period. That is really what it is all about. If one is critical of other people's playing they should be questioning whether they really enjoy playing themselves because that is what they should be doing instead. Especially if they are playing other people's material as opposed to creating their own.
I’ve owned 6-8 guitars in my life and life 6 amps. I’m having a Ted talk about guitars soon.
I think whats happened is that the trolls have been educated (or educated themselves) that just because someone says they don't like something it doesn't mean they are saying it's bad. Which means that they get less cynical than they would which means they don't feel the need to troll.
For me, I'm not a relic guy. I don't connect with it. But you love it? Awesome! Tell me all about why it makes you love your guitar. I want to hear that! And always remember the That Pedal Show catchphrase; "There are no answers, only better questions."
I have seen guitar players that made my jaw drop Eddie Van Halen , David Gilmour, and a few others I remember in a music store someone said there is people that after 6 months of playing think their guitar Gods, it takes years and years of practice and playing, honestly I have been playing for 3 years now , I have a greater appreciation for the instrument now then when I was a teen .
Great episode guys. Want to get rid of trolls? Get rid of social media. Because then the trolls would have no one to vent at. Music is a creative art and there is not bad or good objectively. There is only what you like and what you don’t like and for you you’re right and no one else on the planet gives a crap. Now just go play
Im more impressed when I see some one using cheap gear and sounding amazing while putting on a great show rather than someone dragging out $50K worth of gear and just standing there. Great ability or not, its a challenge balancing great performance and great ability and also putting out something interesting that people want to see. The people that always say that "they are better than so and so" would never understand the importance of not only being good, but also be someone people want to see. Someone truly talented would never say that they are better than "so and so" because no one wants to see "so and so".
As a total amateur player I could never fathom saying something mean to another guitar player just from a bad JuJu/Karma kinda of thing and they will always be better than me. Just spent the week in Nashville and made sure during the "bucket" rounds to tell the players how much I enjoyed their playing no matter what, and it typically ended up in a fun conversation (guitar related or not). Not that hard to be nice even in an internet muscles society. By the way Jonathan, your buddy at Gibson Garage had nothing but nice things to say about you.....how much did you pay that guy?!?!?! LOL
Love you guys!
Both of these guys are fantastic
If I was looking for a score card for guitar, Have they recorded an album? Toured? Even if its not my taste they have put themselves out there and done things I will never be able to do. Think of the pressure in a studio . . . or being on stage regularly, this would include all the local musicians who have not had an album or single appear. Applaud the effort and willingness to open yourself up to others. Side bar, I have enjoyed numerous Rig Rundowns, Guthrie Govan, Paul Gilbert, Peter Frampton, Robin Trower, Tommy Emmanuel and a plethora of others. The common thread, they love music and the giants that walked before them. Check the ego at the door and enjoy the music. Of course now I sound like I am trolling others . . can't win. Just p[lay it loud!
I just saw one of the best Rig Rundowns I’ve ever seen a couple of days ago. It was Steve Earle and his guitarist each talking about their own gear.
@@charlesbolton8471 That was a good one; expensive mandolins though.
Good stuff, chaps. Like the song says, “You say it best when you say nothing all”.
Peter Steele used to rip his bass strings off. I mean that’s some BDE, but I was always more impressed the bass player changed his strings 🤣 🥁 🥁 💥
I haven’t changed the strings on my bass in seven years and it’s just starting to sound good.
Austin guitarist you’re thinking of is Monty Montgomery.
Isn't this just an internet problem? In person, I've never met any of these people. Might be because I don't attend the 6th grade anymore 🙃
Pretty much.
A little banter is good, can be fun, makes discussion interesting. If it goes too far or gets personal then it's not good.
The first time I played golf I got a 65. On the second hole I scored a 58, and I did better on every hole after that!
If you don’t want guitars to be competitive and be more positive, tell Gibson to stop suing everyone.
Everything “everything” @ guitar has really changed for the better compared to 40 years ago…yea l said that
Indeed, quality affordable gear and tuition has never been so available.
This is great!
⚓️ Thanks Casino 😎
Guthrie Govan wrapped this up so well in one of his clinics.....All guitarists try to play things as fast as possible so other players will fear them. I think ( as subjective as that is) all guitarists want validation on some level. To that point the idea of "oh I could do that" is the hubris of like I can do this, I can sound like the band I look up too. They miss the years, hours, and weeks of refining a style and sound all their own.
I think Guthrie 😍, made a very smart move buy not becoming a “Sitting down guitar guru “ , his words not mine and having a huge on line presence. One of my teenage students went up to chat after a gig and he gave him 20 mins answering all his questions.
The internet has become a huge version of the “Editorial” section of Guitar World…and we’re all EXPERTS. 😂 4:44
Music is art and art is subjective. Enjoy what you like and let everyone else enjoy what they like with out criticism. I will never be a guitar star but I have fun. So, be nice and play guitar.
I've been wanting to say this for a while. Baxter's hair should be regarded as a national treasure.
I couldn't play guitar in front of anyone until I became an expert. In golf, you have to learn in front of players that are better than you.That's the difference between golf and guitar.
Baxter, I am in need of your expertise on Custom Shops and Knowledge, What can you share about the 1989 Fender HLE Limited Edition '57 Reissue Stratocaster Tri-Gold ? About to Trade off best playing Les Paul possibly in a trade
Give no fucks and just be yourself. You guys are funny as fuck and I love you both.
Iron Smoke Distillery is in Fairport NY home town of Rick Beato
Objective standard! I'm throwing that in a sentence tomorrow to sound smart!!
Sounds like the guys from TXG stopped by the shop. My favorite golf RUclipsrs by a mile.
I was thinking the same thing!
Golf has a ton of trolls. There are people on Reddit currently arguing over the merits of whether "premium" clubs are worth it (compared to knockoffs). It's the same thing, in terms of gear.
no no no, that is a symptom of REDDIT, they are not true golf trolls.
Hey what advice would you guys have on someone starting a guitar RUclips channel ?
10 golf HC … People don’t realize regarding golf that the guys on the Nike tour or Hooters tour are + 4 HC. Light years better than a scratch club golfer. I think when guitarist say somebody sucks, it means they don’t like them. I don’t like John Mayer at all. But he’s exceptional player. The thing with guitar is technical ability is only half the equation, the rest is emotion and feel and I think that’s what people are referring to when they say someone sucks. People used to say Jerry sucked, he is my hero. So I think that’s the difference.
Is Jonathan referring to Monte Montgomery? Anyways, as I've grown, I give anyone props who has the balls to share their creative ideas with the world.
Yes. I'm sure that's who he was referring to. Played acoustic, ripped his strings off and from Austin. That's Monte Montgomery.
My app idea- bummed out guitarists can come on the app and find burly bearded guitarist dudes to give them bear hugs and encouragement when they're down. Maybe call it Paws (like pause to take a break and paws cuz of the bear hug). Hugger gets a fee, user gets encouragement. This may revolutionize guitar education, nay, the world.
I love being alive and I will be the best man I possibly can. I will take love wherever I find it and offer it to everyone who will take it. . . seek knowledge from those wiser and teach those who wish to learn from me. - Duane Allman
There are amateur players in their bedroom who are unknown but phenomenal. 😊
Where can we get some t shirts?
Yeah. I’ve found with guitar and also if you’re new to firearms too, both of those communities are filled with people who make it very unwelcoming to learn or ask questions. It’s crazy, this is supposed to be fun. Do they want their hobby to die within another generation? Golf by comparison is amazing, the comraderie is amazing.
I'll take Baxt's suggestion and ask Paige Spiranac her opinion on etiquette.
Why do they even play if they're always mad, or feel the need to rip on someone? They have the "I'm not very good" complex or the thing of never making it but don't want to face it. They'll never change.
Some people cant just let others enjoy things. If they don't like it, they have to try to make sure no one else likes it either.
Since you brought up relics. There’s a Guitar Center close by me and Northeast Music and they don’t ever have any relics. I would love to try one. Everybody says they are so comfortable. Oh well maybe someday. 🤔
once things get back to normal you should see some. floor models at guitar center pick up some relicking real fast in my experience
I’m the world’s okayest guitar player &have theT-shirt to prove it
But it’s all I fun & I-know okayest isn’t a real word
You have inspired me… to pour myself a whisky. :p
I didn’t think you guys had done the Show Sober Yet⚡️😉😎
I'm mostly a bassist and I don't see this level of trolling from the bass community. I've gotten challenged like "can you really hang, can you bench press some changes" and you do gotta lay it down, but I never hear a bass player talking shit about Geddy Lee or Victor Wooten or anything like that. I wonder if it's just a matter of who gets attracted to what instrument? I don't know
I wish we can get rid of the Trolls but there are a lot of creative people who are just strange and have bizarre opinions about shit, have an inflated ego and just try to be to “different” for the sake of it. 🙄. What really ticks me is that a lot of guitar players use anecdotal artificial experiences with certain gear and will talk shit and discourage others from it.
I am not an American amp guy, nor a Strat or LP( or guitars with a lot output) guy but I understand why other people love it and I get it’s a personal preference. It’s all about taste at the end of the day and everyone has different tastes
I have a Gorilla amp and a stack of old musicians friend catalogs. Ah yes, let me explain the secrets of the universe.
They did get Baxters Hair wrong on his Bobblehead but it was still Killer Gift, You should treat Performers who have the Balls to get up in Front of Others and Put themselves and their Skills on Display as winners for that and deserve a Modicum of Respect at Minimum. Loved Jonathan's Casino Guitar Shirt, ought to Drop a Special on them
What you need to understand, Baxter, about your beloved PRS…is that they represent the exact same gentrification that you complain about so incessantly. No, not being a troll, simply stating my humble opinion. It can be swayed like the bending tree.
I just find that PRS offers a “wall hanger” for every budget. Where as Fender is doing a phenomenal job putting TOOLS in the hands of the technicians. It’s like Snap-On vs. Craftsman, they both do the same job…one is just more “custom shop.” 6:07
Ah yes 65th liker 😆 Serindipity...I just after almost 30 year's got some original 65 pick ups for my 65 L series Ha Ha sold my house this year Anyways IMO old quality electronics make way more difference than the wood Had to Night and Day I recommend anyone to do a new build around old pick ups Might be a show there Cheers guys
Did he just make up a long-winded Scotland story to pretend they didn't read about this "topic" on TGP half an hour before recording this video
What's TGP?
“Let’s have some before we shoot”
“Who could know” lol
Good video guys. Best advice I can give...buy what you think is sexy. You will play it and enjoy it more.
I think its funny/sad on another channel I commented on a Rickenbacker video and got dragged into an argument over Beatles music. Ot was so bad I had to quote Talladega Nights a few times. Anywho, just enjoy your guitar and STFU. People will think you are nicer than you are and it may give you a chance to possibly be that person they think you are.🤔😄😄😄
Baxter...it's all in the hips!