🍿😂 what a take. 2k views in the first 4 hrs...might do 10k views by tomorrow ? .. you do realize that nets Mark like...maybe $30 from RUclips ads? a money making scheme if I ever heard one...considering the entire day + of work he put into making it. what a tired rant. add some value to the space or get out, but screaming bogus ill-informed takes like this is beyond pointless.
Just wanna thank you for an inspiring year. Being a pro on another instrument I just activated my love to guitar-playing this year. The vibe of your playing and the channel itself is the main reason to not just play the guitar through amp or DAW but diving in pedalboards… my favorites DECO II and Prismatic Walls❣️Thanks again🙏🙏🙏
You are hands down my favorite guitar pedal / demo guy on youtube, in large part because of your great intro songs. Bought the Benson Boost because of this video, you rock man!
I played a show this summer at a venue that had a benson monarch as a backline amp. holy shit, it was eye opening and I had a completely different sound experience than I had ever experienced. really great sound. I dont have the budget for one right now, but I did pick up a benson germanium preamp and it has become my always on pedal, tons of great sounds in that pedal.
Fantastic video as always, Mark. I realllyyy think you should get your hands on Matthew’s Effects “The Technician”… I think it could potentially make this list. Pedal of the Year for me
Hi Mark, thank you so much for yet another beautiful and insightful video. It's always very inspiring to see what gear inspires other musicians! I have one request though: please make your new studio space review video! We all noticed that you are no longer in your small studio/laundry room=)
Stopping by to say I always really enjoy your videos. Even though an admitted majority of the gear you reference isn’t always something I’d have a use-case for, as I’m a bedroom player at best and currently abroad without any of my gear, your videos are incredibly informative and interesting. I appreciate the effort you go to with the intros, and your content has inspired a fair few purchases… namely, the Meet Maude and the Shallow Water… and likely the Roger That! eventually. Saw some lame comments here and I hope you pay no mind. There’s nothing less rock and roll than gatekeeping other people’s enjoyment of music and effects.
Hey Mark. Enjoy your videos. Surprised me when you listed your favorite genres. My impression was that you were mostly into ambient ambient music. I guess I need to watch more. Cheers!!!
Oh! Regarding compression: The Bogner Harlow is a great / simple compressor. I saw it on one of Tosin Abasi’s old rig rundowns and it’s fantastic. Kind of a preamp / saturation mixed with a compressor. Kinda feels like an amp self compressing rather than a pedal. Cheers 👌
Keep an eye out on reverb. I just got a barely used Benson Monarch w/ matching 1x12 cab for only 2k..and local. Won't say you'll be so lucky but I bought it immediately bc it would've never happened at the original price point.
I finally gave up and ordered one. I love it so much I sold both my Two Rock and my Mesa. The only sad thing was they sent it to me the week before they launched the updated version which I would have gladly waited for. Oh well, its still great! 🎉
Ive made SO many individual iPhone tutorials for guitarist friends of mine that by now it’s irresponsible of me to have no made that video in earnest. Coming soon.
Benson monarch. Believe the hype. My favorite amp. Always sounds good. I was lucky enough to nab one with a master volume (he won’t make it with it now). Perfect amp.
I just got the benson germanium boost I have it set infront of oh JHS superbolt clone and it sounds incredible definitely lives up to the hype I can’t see it ever leaving my board
Hey Mark, would love to know your thoughts on whether the Mx is a worthwhile upgrade from the original Bigsky? I've seen every person who's tried the new one adore it.
@@joeowens Found out it is a special run from Balaguer Guitars : the model name is Espada Ambient (2022). A shame seems like we don't have any distributor for this brand in Europe.
They're quite different beasts and could easily justify both. I would give mood mk2 my personal favorite as the interplay between the two channels is so fun.
THEY DONT CARE ABOUT THE GEAR. THEY ONLY CARE ABOUT THE NUMBERS THIS VIDEO IS GOING TO DO. REBEL AGAINST THE GEAR TUBERS! THEY DONT CARE ABOUT YOU
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🍿😂 what a take. 2k views in the first 4 hrs...might do 10k views by tomorrow ? .. you do realize that nets Mark like...maybe $30 from RUclips ads? a money making scheme if I ever heard one...considering the entire day + of work he put into making it. what a tired rant. add some value to the space or get out, but screaming bogus ill-informed takes like this is beyond pointless.
@@AmbientEndeavors Which Lamborghini were you texting and driving from when you left this comment?
@@markjohnstonofficial ..you think I drive myself around town!? 😂
You only care about caps lock, apparently.
Just wanna thank you for an inspiring year. Being a pro on another instrument I just activated my love to guitar-playing this year. The vibe of your playing and the channel itself is the main reason to not just play the guitar through amp or DAW but diving in pedalboards… my favorites DECO II and Prismatic Walls❣️Thanks again🙏🙏🙏
You are hands down my favorite guitar pedal / demo guy on youtube, in large part because of your great intro songs. Bought the Benson Boost because of this video, you rock man!
Fab video - I am especially impressed by your new guitar. I am looking forward to the video on the patch bay.
I played a show this summer at a venue that had a benson monarch as a backline amp. holy shit, it was eye opening and I had a completely different sound experience than I had ever experienced. really great sound. I dont have the budget for one right now, but I did pick up a benson germanium preamp and it has become my always on pedal, tons of great sounds in that pedal.
Fantastic video as always, Mark. I realllyyy think you should get your hands on Matthew’s Effects “The Technician”… I think it could potentially make this list. Pedal of the Year for me
Couldn't agree more
Thanks for another great year of demos, Mark!
Hi Mark, thank you so much for yet another beautiful and insightful video. It's always very inspiring to see what gear inspires other musicians!
I have one request though: please make your new studio space review video! We all noticed that you are no longer in your small studio/laundry room=)
Beau Burchell signature is my all-time favourite Balaguer, I spec'd my custom very similarly - 26.5" HH woodman with Evertune
bucket list guitar for sure
I'm switching to mojotone just because of that, and oh man what sounds I get these days
Stopping by to say I always really enjoy your videos. Even though an admitted majority of the gear you reference isn’t always something I’d have a use-case for, as I’m a bedroom player at best and currently abroad without any of my gear, your videos are incredibly informative and interesting. I appreciate the effort you go to with the intros, and your content has inspired a fair few purchases… namely, the Meet Maude and the Shallow Water… and likely the Roger That! eventually.
Saw some lame comments here and I hope you pay no mind. There’s nothing less rock and roll than gatekeeping other people’s enjoyment of music and effects.
I like the sound of that Mustang overdrive.
Great video! 👏👏
And that Balaguer guitar is a dream 🖤🖤
I love Benson Germanium Boost 😍
Benson Germanium Boost!!!!!!!!!!
One of these days i will finally try it
Hey Mark. Enjoy your videos. Surprised me when you listed your favorite genres. My impression was that you were mostly into ambient ambient music. I guess I need to watch more. Cheers!!!
Oh! Regarding compression: The Bogner Harlow is a great / simple compressor. I saw it on one of Tosin Abasi’s old rig rundowns and it’s fantastic. Kind of a preamp / saturation mixed with a compressor. Kinda feels like an amp self compressing rather than a pedal. Cheers 👌
Poly Verbs won pedal of the year for me this year, with thanks in part to your review of it!
When is this guitar available again 😮
I am pining SO hard for a Benson Monarch.
Keep an eye out on reverb. I just got a barely used Benson Monarch w/ matching 1x12 cab for only 2k..and local. Won't say you'll be so lucky but I bought it immediately bc it would've never happened at the original price point.
I finally gave up and ordered one. I love it so much I sold both my Two Rock and my Mesa. The only sad thing was they sent it to me the week before they launched the updated version which I would have gladly waited for. Oh well, its still great! 🎉
Please make that video about the patchbay! They always confuse me and I’d like to see how you’ve wired it up
Thanks for all you do!
Ive made SO many individual iPhone tutorials for guitarist friends of mine that by now it’s irresponsible of me to have no made that video in earnest. Coming soon.
Which body style is that Balaguer?
Love it bro
What mic is that you’re talking into? Looks like a condenser - your description says SM7b but that’s definitely not it. Sounds good
Benson monarch. Believe the hype. My favorite amp. Always sounds good. I was lucky enough to nab one with a master volume (he won’t make it with it now). Perfect amp.
I just got the benson germanium boost I have it set infront of oh JHS superbolt clone and it sounds incredible definitely lives up to the hype I can’t see it ever leaving my board
Hey Mark, would love to know your thoughts on whether the Mx is a worthwhile upgrade from the original Bigsky? I've seen every person who's tried the new one adore it.
Please review the monarch!
What is the baritone guitar used @ 13:23 ? 🤩
Semi-hollow Tele thinline in a pink colorway? totally guessing here
@@joeowens Found out it is a special run from Balaguer Guitars : the model name is Espada Ambient (2022). A shame seems like we don't have any distributor for this brand in Europe.
@ thank you. that was very nice of you to reply!
Tele is the best guitar and the Benson Ge Boost is the best pedal. Facts. 👏👏
I was surprised that you chose the Big Sky over the Meris X
I would love a video on the WA 2MPX preamp
At the very least I’ll do a roundup of my current stable of preamps soon.
Mood Mk2 or microcosm?
Benson Germanium Boost
The answer is always both
They're quite different beasts and could easily justify both. I would give mood mk2 my personal favorite as the interplay between the two channels is so fun.
Ive seen so many reviews and still very hard to make my mind. If you had to take only one to desert island, which would you take?
😂😂😂😂@@markjohnstonofficial
I just want that guitar
BMFS! Chase Bliss!
Your shortest video I’ve ever seen
That mpx preamp is doing too much. Vox are distorted from just speaking.
an incredibly boring way of talking about such interesting things, apparently this is part of the style