Why Fender is the G.O.A.T

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 29 дек 2023
  • Fender will NEVER be surpassed! Because... Reasons!
    Sponsored by DistroKid! Get your music out to the world at www.distrokid.com/vip/spectre to get 7% off your first year!
    Don't forget about the Spectre Digital 30% off sale as well. Grab Element Bass, Singularity, or Extinction Level Event at spectredigital.com/?sld=spect...
    About Spectre Sound Studios:
    I'm Glenn Fricker, engineer here at Spectre Sound Studios. I love making records, and after doing it for sixteen years, I want to pass on what I've learned. On my channel you can find tutorials on how to record guitar, bass, real drums and vocals. There's reviews and demos of tube amps, amp sims, drums, mics, preamps, outboard gear, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, and plugin effects.
    We've covered Moon on the Water, played Bias FX, given you the absolute best in Stupid Musician Texts, ranted & raved about bass guitar, and this channel is where The Eagle has Landed.
    Everything you've wanted to learn about recording Hard Rock & Heavy Metal can be found right here on this channel!
    I also respond to your comments & questions: The best make it into the SMG Viewer's Comments series of videos. Loads of fun, lots of laughs.
    Thanks for checking out my channel & please subscribe!

Комментарии • 731

  • @invujerry
    @invujerry 6 месяцев назад +208

    I’m glad that my dad hammered “more expensive doesn’t mean more better” into my brain before I became a musician. This is my life mantra.

    • @SpectreSoundStudios
      @SpectreSoundStudios  6 месяцев назад +31

      Very wise words!

    • @lippi2171
      @lippi2171 6 месяцев назад +7

      Yes, price is a result of a lot of factors combined. Availability, age, brand, quality etc. Ironically, the most expensive guitars ever sold are crappy half-broken guitars once owned by Kurt Cobain. But those guitars used to be dirt cheap second hand ones.

    • @invujerry
      @invujerry 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@lippi2171 yeah, my favorite bass I own is an Aria Pro explorer bass. We paid $200 for it back in 2000, but now they’re edging on $700 because of collectibility.

    • @amandamarinovich6164
      @amandamarinovich6164 6 месяцев назад +1

      I have a few too many midrange basses, and I love them all in different ways- but my favorite, daily player is one that I think a lot of people would hate. It's a VMI p bass I got for 200. I did put a dimarzio pickup in. It feels super small in my hands which would make a lot of players toss it out immediately

    • @davidshafer6388
      @davidshafer6388 6 месяцев назад

      Depends on the situation. Have you ever bought tools from Harbor Frieght? Sometimes it is worth going over to Ace hardware and spending a couple hundred more for a bandsaw. It is difficult to build guitars with Harbor frieght tools because they break, or sometimes don't even work at all. inexpensive items are only good if they can do the job that they were created for. As far as guitars go sometimes people source their wood from non legal sources. Shure the guitars are cheaper. If anyone looks into the chain of custody paperwork for the lumber used, the manufacturer might be in some serious trouble.

  • @larswesterhausen7262
    @larswesterhausen7262 6 месяцев назад +5

    I'm 53 and have played guitar and bass for 40 years now. I learned more about the theoretical stuff by watching your vids over the past few months than I ever did before. Thank you, greetings from Germany and have a save happy new year.

  • @mattw.6726
    @mattw.6726 6 месяцев назад +9

    Glenn, it's worth mentioning that not everyone who collects things does so to sell them later. I've got a huge collection of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd edition setting books for a tabletop game and don't expect to sell them. I just like having and using them.

  • @thesearchlightsCW
    @thesearchlightsCW 6 месяцев назад +5

    Went in on the bundle of courses and plugins as a Christmas gift to myself. Super high quality stuff, Glenn. Ive been skeptical about the plugins and I was proven wrong! Cheers!

  • @ferox965
    @ferox965 6 месяцев назад +1

    Kudos on the Kyuss shirt. As far guitars go, I have two Les Pauls-a 2001 Standard and 2003 Special. Humbucker and P90. They work great for me and feel right in my hands. I got them for a SERIOUS deal years ago. Along with my Telecaster, I'm done searching.

  • @manaayek8091
    @manaayek8091 6 месяцев назад +1

    I used to teach this older guy. He owned four Gibsons. He randomly bought a $60 dollar squire from a pawn shop and loved it. The least snobby guy on the planet. Great guy.

  • @dandaris2153
    @dandaris2153 6 месяцев назад

    Happy Holidays Glenn :) Looking foward to visit your studio :) Someday :p

  • @vwbyoy88
    @vwbyoy88 6 месяцев назад

    Glenn, I'm SO GLAD you called out the Randall Jaguar speakers. I have a 4x12 cab I got off my buddy back in 90 or 91 for DIRT CHEAP. It weighs an absolute an absolute F ton!!
    I have a Washburn 333 with a Dimebucker and a Schaller Floyd run through a B52 100w head that is beyond my expectations. Had this setup ever since and it rips with my Ibanez Sonic Distortion.

  • @JaimeVillarrealGuitar
    @JaimeVillarrealGuitar 6 месяцев назад +48

    I remembered my first guitar it was a 1979 Fender Stratocaster Natural Ash body it weighed like a thousand pounds.The best guitars are whatever works for the guitarist needs.

    • @DudeMcGuybro
      @DudeMcGuybro 6 месяцев назад +4

      It's obviously all the weight from the tone in the wood, DUH. 😛

    • @marvinthemartian6788
      @marvinthemartian6788 6 месяцев назад +1

      I’m fascinated by the players who alter a guitar to be what they need- a la vai, satch, Morse, Van Halen. They all had to create the guitar that suited their playing

    • @sgholt
      @sgholt 6 месяцев назад

      My first was a 82 ;)

    • @lka1988
      @lka1988 6 месяцев назад +1

      I like JHS's mantra: "If it sounds good, then it is good"

    • @Winstonrodney6989
      @Winstonrodney6989 6 месяцев назад

      I have a 1979 natural ash telecaster that also weighs a thousand pounds. Must be from the same batch of wood! 😅

  • @dporter024
    @dporter024 6 месяцев назад

    I still love my old Fender Starcaster. Running through my Line 6 Vetta with orange back Celestions it sounds like a million bucks!! Both are old like me, but still rockin!! My most expensive guitar was 800 and that was only because it was an anniversary edition Fender Tele Nashville Deluxe Power with the Fishman Power bridge. I have to say both my Squier Teles play better though lol. My dad taught me as well that a 100 dollar guitar will sound just as good as a 1000 dollar one. Its all up to me on how much i practice.. thanks Glenn for all your hard work!!!

  • @christopherpaladin213
    @christopherpaladin213 6 месяцев назад

    Best of luck in 2024, Glenn! Love your channel.

  • @kylefranko6022
    @kylefranko6022 6 месяцев назад

    hey glenn thanks for the videos. i used to be a real snob with gear but after some of your videos i switched over to an upgraded squier telecaster paired with a kustom defender 5H amp head (badass amp, worth a fearless gear review imo) hooked up to a Harley Benton 1x12 with the V30. killer tones for the punk and old school metal i like to play and write.

  • @denverrandy7143
    @denverrandy7143 6 месяцев назад +21

    That schecter is a beauty.
    Thanks for the awesome content,Glenn!!!👍

  • @psychosbudgetsynth7445
    @psychosbudgetsynth7445 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the great video's this year! Learned a lot.

  • @BikerEgg1
    @BikerEgg1 6 месяцев назад

    Glenn, you look great in the back light. In the main light......
    Love the channel. Keep it up!

  • @CrushingAxes
    @CrushingAxes 6 месяцев назад +4

    Man this sensitivity explanation was great! That's a masterclass! Really good!

  • @FangPaw
    @FangPaw 6 месяцев назад +1

    I'm both a collector and player. I have acquired quite a few guitars over the years, including several Gibsons and a MIJ Fender Strat. They all get played from time-to time, but my go-to guitar - the one I play every day, is a Strat partscaster.

  • @Themis781
    @Themis781 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you Glenn for yet another spectacular video. Your content is always engaging to me. I believe subscribing is the least that we can do for all of the hard work that you have done over the years. You have been a massive influence on my musical journey and single handedly made me realize that with hard work and dedication, we can make it. Thanks heaps for all of your videos and shenanigan's. So many favourite videos. You tell it how it is dude I love that. I would not have come as far in my music with out your invaluable, comprehensible knowledge. Thanks mate from an Aussie metal head who always tunes in and I always will. Great work Glen and I wish you all the best for the new year that is 2024. I really appreciate your dedication and honesty. Cheers🍻...Happy New Year 🤘 😎🤘🎉

  • @YukonDemon
    @YukonDemon 6 месяцев назад

    Another great episode. Thanks Glenn.
    P.S. After 25 or so years behind strings I finally bought a 4 digit guitar. Was $1300 CAD. Godin guitar out of Quebec. Best money I've ever spent.

  • @reverendprophet
    @reverendprophet 6 месяцев назад +34

    i've been playing bass since the late 80's. I own exactly one bass. I got it on ebay as a factory second for $250. Get compliments from almost every sound guy who hears it.

    • @morbidmanmusic
      @morbidmanmusic 6 месяцев назад +1

      Then it's likely you are a good player, then the bass would be less important.

    • @jamesmarkham7489
      @jamesmarkham7489 6 месяцев назад +3

      Good playing is more important than good instrument. I have expensive gear but gif on squiers regularly. Good technique and knowledge is what people care about.

    • @8KilgoreTrout4
      @8KilgoreTrout4 6 месяцев назад +3

      I believe this 100%

    • @RandysRides
      @RandysRides 6 месяцев назад +3

      I have 2.... an Ibanez and a Samick....I leave the Samick tuned to drop D so I don't have to retune mid set. Doesn't matter which one I plug in....sound guys always says it's great...even though they have different tones.

    • @Lokidooki
      @Lokidooki 6 месяцев назад +2

      congrats on using ebay in the 80s

  • @AdonisMediaProductions
    @AdonisMediaProductions 6 месяцев назад

    with the ATHF clip and MC5 reference, I think this is worthy of subscribing.

  • @TargetHHH101
    @TargetHHH101 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you for covering the speaker sensitivity vs power handling i was curious about that too i used to have a green back loaded cab but sold it cause I was worried Id blow the speakers out with heads rated over double the watts of the cab. Not always fun to learn I was wrong but im glad cause that means i can look for another one. All I have are v30 but I do love the green back. good stuff.

  • @RectifyTheParadigm
    @RectifyTheParadigm 6 месяцев назад +1

    Just got a Harley Benton SG. Your videos convinced me to try one. I can't believe how good it actually is. Culdn't be happier

  • @myopicautisticmetal9035
    @myopicautisticmetal9035 6 месяцев назад

    happy new year to you Glenn.

  • @jthugg1528
    @jthugg1528 6 месяцев назад

    Just subbed, great content. Here’s my take on expensive vs bargain gear: play what inspires you. I had a really nice $200 Aria Les Paul that sounded and played great but it just sat there on the stand unplayed for years. I decided to sell it to help pay for a Mexi JagStang and I cannot walk passed that guitar in my house without picking it up and playing it. I love the tone variability, the shape, the large headstock that says Fender on it. I can’t say which guitar is the better value, but I know which guitar I just can’t put down.

  • @JackGraves
    @JackGraves 6 месяцев назад +2

    Definitely right about the Jaguar speaker. I’ve got some IRs of the Jaguar speakers that Ola made. Very easy way to get Dimebag style tones. Can also be used to get White Zombie Astro Creep Tones when blended with a v30 IR.

  • @calimusic2007
    @calimusic2007 6 месяцев назад

    Hey Glenn, thansk for sharing your filming setup. Your video streams are always on point. Have you recently done a video showing your filming and editing process?

  • @HandOfMetal
    @HandOfMetal 6 месяцев назад

    Happy new year Glenn, you beautiful Canadian bastard!

  • @georgejager6425
    @georgejager6425 6 месяцев назад

    My first fretless was a Squire, it worked great and when I had a chance to make a change, I was able to donate it to a charity in Jamaica (maybe the young student will one day become a superstar - hope so). I upgrade to an Elrick, which I love and use all the time…not an investment, a tool. Wanting another bass (and yes I want a 66 Fender) is just to have another tool in the tool box. But then again, a HB P Bass is on my list too…lol

  • @SleepingLionsProductions
    @SleepingLionsProductions 6 месяцев назад +1

    Hey Glenn! I recently DIY converted a strat style guitar to a Baritone recently. This is basically my first DIY mod where I bought a cheap chonese baritone neck to swap out with one of my strat necks. This is basically a "how to do everything wrong" when it came to modifying a guitar neck to fit the scale length (I did not want to modify the body, cuz if i fuck up the neck, i can get another). I heard a lot about how guitar construction that affects the tone, and that the neck needs to fit snuggly and have no space leftover otherwise itll affect the sustain and tone (i think stewmac also said that in a video about using a shim, specifically one of theirs).
    After my DIY baritone conversion neck was done being modified, i had a tiny gap and my neck was a bit loose, but after screwing it on and stringing it up, it honestly sounded incredible.
    I learned from this that as long as your scale length and your setup and intonation is right, the actual body itself can be fucked and it would still be useable.

  • @NicGarrison
    @NicGarrison 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks G and Z for another fun video and great stuff as always. I never knew about the sensitivity rating on speakers before but I am a better man now. Thank you very much for that. Cheers, Love, and Rock the F on 🤘🔥❤🤘

  • @Rokkbom
    @Rokkbom 6 месяцев назад

    Wish you a Happy New Year, Glenn. :)

  • @between2guitars331
    @between2guitars331 6 месяцев назад

    I’m 52 and I’ve been playing guitar for only about 3 years. My collection includes 5 pieces, two Gibsons (2021 LP Standard 50’s and SG) a Kramer Illusionist, Epi J45 and a PRS Se silver sky. I love all of my guitars and play each regularly. I have no illusions that my Les Paul makes me a better player or even sounds better than my Silver Sky. I love both guitars!

  • @danielhernandez3161
    @danielhernandez3161 5 месяцев назад

    Happy new year !!!

  • @solvospero
    @solvospero 6 месяцев назад

    I currently play a Squier Bullet Mustang that is my go-to. I own a few others, the one cheapo Mustang is the one I keep grabbing.

  • @thomasbaldiscola4671
    @thomasbaldiscola4671 6 месяцев назад

    Happy New Year! F U GLENN!! 🤘🤘

  • @manupbritain5232
    @manupbritain5232 6 месяцев назад

    Loving the back-light, I thought you were about to start singing Bohemian Rhapsody!

  • @harrybryan9633
    @harrybryan9633 6 месяцев назад

    I collect Fenders & Gibsons.
    Specifically
    Starcaster by Fender. Still haven't found the Pelham Blue model, but I do have all of the other S2 series (CBS Style Headstock)
    Gibson/Baldwin - I have 4 of the 5 that were made - I am NOT paying more than $100 for the LP Signature. I'm sure I'll find one in a pawnshop eventually.
    I collect them because they are beautiful to look at (they are wall hangers), and both Fender & Gibson want everyone to forget that they ever made them.

  • @AHCHUUU
    @AHCHUUU 6 месяцев назад

    Happy new year Glenn!!!

  • @K4RN4GE911
    @K4RN4GE911 6 месяцев назад

    Real quick, I just want to say that I recently got a Harley Benton DC-LTD in Gotoh Black and Gold and even though it's b-stock, it still plays and feels amazing. I had a Musicman Sterling where the tremolo system failed on me when I was attempting to change the strings and your vid reviewing said guitar came out a month after I first bought it. Over 600 bucks down the drain, so thanks for looking out for us!

  • @axemanfishing2703
    @axemanfishing2703 6 месяцев назад

    Grabbed the bundle in time. haha, Element bass is WICKED. Holy SHIT! Super happy with it.

  • @bradgray5875
    @bradgray5875 6 месяцев назад +1

    Hey Glenn! While I've never been a huge metal fan, I've watched your show and reviews for years - most excellent work! Quick thought in regards to your gear shootouts. You've done a great job in dispelling the myth's behind pickups, tone woods, and brand names making a big difference. What about testing plugin's versus real equipment? As you were mentioning the inserts on interfaces, which many of us have, I've often wondered how close are some of the top quality plugins (I.E. UAD). While that could be insanely expensive to A/B, perhaps you already have some analogue gear you can test with vs the plugin version.

    • @watersnortmoment3734
      @watersnortmoment3734 6 месяцев назад

      @blurry.magnets Neural DSP is basically there. I have a handwired JTM45 with a master volume, I still use amp sims sometimes out of convenience.

  • @davidwood9966
    @davidwood9966 6 месяцев назад

    I'm going low end with stuff after I got a bit of inspiration from the vids you've been doing lately and bought a Cort four string, the thing plays fine out of the bag and it's got balls too. I don't reckon I'll buy a Warwick or a Music Man again.

  • @philgbrittain
    @philgbrittain 6 месяцев назад

    The best workhorse of a guitar I've owned is a Dean EVO Special that I got as a scratch and dent for $284 USD in 2000. The split coil pickups are good for playing clean tones. The neck is cut away a little extra to provide easy access way up the neck.
    The only mods I made after unboxing it were replacing the bridge pickup with a Carvin M22SD and the tuning pegs with a set of locking tuners.

  • @1loveMusic2003
    @1loveMusic2003 6 месяцев назад +1

    I like how the neck pickup on the HB sg is on the 2nd octave like the Les Paul. SG has it pulled back and there's a reason the neck pickup is usually on the octave point.

  • @properpainting3556
    @properpainting3556 6 месяцев назад

    Awesome shirt during distrokid promo.
    "Green Machine" ✌️🤟🤘

  • @bunsenn5064
    @bunsenn5064 6 месяцев назад +2

    I bought a Fender American Pro II Stratocaster. It was around $1600, and I’m glad I chose it. It has a super delicate and extremely articulate sound, and it forced me to be a better guitar player because every little flaw in my technique could be heard. It’s also my most reliable guitar, and I haven’t had a single issue with it despite it being the first guitar I ever bought.

  • @danielwatson5005
    @danielwatson5005 6 месяцев назад

    I own a Fender American Jazz Bass, took me 25 years to get one... Its good. I also have a Stirling Stingray sub which is also good, Harley Benton TB70 which looks cool(and sounds good), and my original Samick PBass i still enjoy playing (for over 25years) I got the fender as wanted something to pass on down the family, and seems to have good resale value. Maybe my great great grandkids will take advantage of this purchase one day. In the meantime it gets played :D

  • @radeononi758
    @radeononi758 6 месяцев назад

    suggestion for next video on things that do change tone. pre and post eq pedals/studio

  • @CyberChrist
    @CyberChrist 6 месяцев назад +1

    Just from the point of view of an long time subscriber, I've said earlier that giving people organic reasons to subscribe is more seamless, and as far as I remember, I first came here for tutorials and reviews of reasonable gear.

  • @tsttrewes
    @tsttrewes 6 месяцев назад

    Still loving the channel and look forward to whenever you put new videos out man - keep it up, you've got a lot of fans! Reminding people to subscribe is great, f**k that dude....

  • @michaelgallegos8811
    @michaelgallegos8811 6 месяцев назад

    Happy new year Glenn 🎉🎉

  • @robertreynolds1489
    @robertreynolds1489 6 месяцев назад

    You're entertaining as hell! Ok, I'll subscribe...

  • @Padreblue11
    @Padreblue11 6 месяцев назад

    7:07 good point you’re making here Glenn, however Dime did switch to V30 cabs in ‘94 and onward. Something else people overlook, especially nowadays with modern guitarist herd mentality is just how much Dime LAYERED rhythm tracks in the studio, AND live his rig was FIVE heads all running stacks! Insane stage volume and headroom to try and match that studio tone

  • @TarnishedViking.
    @TarnishedViking. 6 месяцев назад

    Happy New Year

  • @jimkirby1799
    @jimkirby1799 6 месяцев назад

    Back in the 80's I had Fender Custom shop make me a beautiful Strat. It had all the bells and whistles for the time. Swamp ash body, Fender lace sensors, Wilconson roller nut, locking tuners, and a TBX system. Last year, as an experiment I purchased a Chibson Strat. The only things I changed on the guitar were the fake noisless pickups, the trem block, and the nut. The Chibson is one of the nicest guitars I have ever played. The fret board is maple, and is like running your fingers down silk. I opted for a set of custom pickups, and installed a Tusk nut. Aside from my Chibson LP standard the Strat remains the guitar that I play the most. Oh, in case your wondering I paid $ 1600.00 for the Fender Custom Strat, and only $ 260.00 for the Chibson. Even with the cost of the replacement parts, the Chibson still cost only a fraction of what the Fender guitar cost. Make of this what you will. Love your show.

  • @heavymetal6910
    @heavymetal6910 6 месяцев назад +4

    Glenn your videos are becoming Harley Benton sales pitches, just saying.....

    • @paul7t5
      @paul7t5 6 месяцев назад

      Yeah they're greasing him, definitely.

    • @jarrodhroberson
      @jarrodhroberson 6 месяцев назад +2

      Your comment is reductionism

    • @Chango_Malo
      @Chango_Malo 6 месяцев назад

      Starting to sound like the gibson fan boys only cheaper with a receding hairline

    • @ErickC
      @ErickC 6 месяцев назад

      He literally smashed a Harley Benton that he found subpar in the last Solar V video and trashed it in multiple videos for being a turd. Do you even pay attention to what you're watching when you're watching it?

  • @mal1cious_
    @mal1cious_ 6 месяцев назад

    if you want to use external gear with an interface you can also sacrifice inputs to do so if you don't have inserts
    send your desired signal(s) to an unused output on your interface, plug that output into the input of your outboard gear and plug the output of that gear into an unused input
    make a new track with the input set to what you just plugged in and just hit record to print the effect - it takes a little time but if you've got one or two outboard pieces you really like it's well worth it

  • @needsLITHIUM
    @needsLITHIUM 6 месяцев назад

    The cheapest interface with inserts is the Behringer UMC204HD, and for a bit more, the UMC404HD has double the inputs. Both have TWO pairs of stereo bus outputs, and inserts, so you can route the things you want to run through the external gear out of outputs 3 & 4 and into the input side of the insert Y-cable, which is a TRS on one side, and a split TS pair on the other end, and run it back into the interface to be recorded again, or to monitor the sound imparted by the external gear while mixing. You can also set the DAW to output specific tracks to different outputs. The 404HD also has a separate Balanced TRS and XLR mains output pair. The 1-4 outputs are unbalance 1/4" and RCA.

  • @dylanpaterson7612
    @dylanpaterson7612 6 месяцев назад +1

    I respect asking for subscribes, to be honest it’s actually been reminding me to like the video. Which people should also do more! Subscriber for about 4 years or something maybe. Even though I’m a pop rock guy, you’re knowledge is very transferable. Thanks for all the videos Glen 👍🔥

  • @AHCHUUU
    @AHCHUUU 6 месяцев назад

    Dude I had an Ibanez 3 singles cut from bridge to center(previous owner) to do a humbucker bridge I put a emg in it and covered the rest with duk tape looked trashy everybody loved it lol

  • @joseares6503
    @joseares6503 6 месяцев назад

    Hey Glenn, what camera would you recommend to someone who is starting out trying to record videos? Love the show keep it up and f@&$ you buddy with love from Chicago

  • @robblackmoreofficial
    @robblackmoreofficial 6 месяцев назад

    🫵😉 Happy New Year! Glenn, Love You Brother. 🤟✌️❤️

  • @clarkedewhurst7547
    @clarkedewhurst7547 6 месяцев назад

    I've been a recent fan of this l channel for the honesty about how to get differnt guitar tones. I say keep what your doing and it will grow defo a 1mil channel coming

  • @chuckelator
    @chuckelator 6 месяцев назад

    THANK YOU GLENN! There's a reason my 2x12 is way louder than any 4x12 I've played through and that is because I custom ordered a set of Weber speakers that had as high of a sensitivity rating as they offered! thaaat, and that 2x12 is 100wpc, trying to blow those speakers, I dare ya!

  • @sawogolec2286
    @sawogolec2286 6 месяцев назад

    Awesome collection of V on the wall behind you im jelous ;)

  • @napesdrk1174
    @napesdrk1174 6 месяцев назад

    Missing Mixdown Mondays. Was at GC 2x in last week. 1st time about $80 of stuff, 30min being in line and it not moving, I gently left my stuff and got in the car. Last night had a $800 guitar, not in tune, strings brittle, high E and B were broke and locked down. 30 min and no help I brought the guitar to the set up station, found a hex and went to town. This is when I noticed the 2 strings were broke. I need to get the 'feel of the Axe" before I spend and cash. Never got that feel. I literally tried 4 more and each one had an issue why I couldn't. F em

  • @joshpierce232
    @joshpierce232 6 месяцев назад

    New subscriber and love the sarcasm and shit. I spent years doing vocals in country music and did some rock guitar for a few years. Did an album with Jeremy Parker (won a grammy with Evenencence) and that shit wasn't cheap. Unfortunately the band split up right before we released. Not one of us spent more than 500 on guitars since we put all our money into the album (which was crazy expensive btw). We managed to get all our tracks laid in 3 days including scratch tracks so apparently we were easy to work with lol. Now i'm back to writing country and your mixing videos have actually helped me inprove the quality of my recordings since I'm doing it on a poor mans budget. Keep it up fucker!!

  • @sinakaedwards2009
    @sinakaedwards2009 6 месяцев назад +1

    Glen, if no one says thank you I will. DistroKid seems like an awesome tool for musicians who market their music and so it seems like a wonderful tool to have as a sponsor. By The Way, I am not a musician, I am merely a guy who abuses a bass and makes sounds with it. Still, I enjoy your videos and think your advice and tips are top notch.

    • @zhiracs
      @zhiracs 6 месяцев назад

      I use DistroKid. Love em.

  • @morbidmanmusic
    @morbidmanmusic 6 месяцев назад

    Looping in anologue effects. Get an interface with multiple outs and you can run extrenal processing.myou don't need an interface with an insert necessarily. That is one of two ways to get it done. Just a thought.

  • @dragostego
    @dragostego 6 месяцев назад +3

    As a bassist I do love my fender P basses. But definitely nothing wrong with other brands!

  • @denverrandy7143
    @denverrandy7143 6 месяцев назад

    Glenn,what's the shirt You're wearing in the Distro kid sponsorship part of the video???Very nice.👍

  • @josephforrest3713
    @josephforrest3713 6 месяцев назад

    I have a 120w Crate Blue Voodoo, and a 4x12 loaded with T75's.
    My mate had a Cornford 20W I think, with a 2x 12 with Greenbacks... I struggled to keep up volume wise... Not kidding!

  • @fraterlemuele.s.l.d.6435
    @fraterlemuele.s.l.d.6435 6 месяцев назад

    Your right I’ve been watching you for a while,and I like your no filter no BS attitude lol made it official,subscribed I appreciate the work you put so only makes sense.AND IN IM A PLAYER NOT COLLECTOR LOL Rocking an ENGL Ironball Thunder 50 w/6L6 Power Tubes instead of the typical Mesaboogie Dual rectifier,That’s thanks to Alexi Laiho putting me on the German ENGL amplifiers.
    #BUFFALO
    #NEWYORK

  • @ronnielobosmith4870
    @ronnielobosmith4870 6 месяцев назад

    As far as Darryl's Tone goes yes you're correct about the Jaguar speakers but also the aphex aural exciter mxr doubler and Furman pro Q

  • @BrantleyAllen
    @BrantleyAllen 6 месяцев назад +1

    I subbed in 2018 when I first found your channel.
    Your work helped me make better drum mixes.
    You introduced me to IR cabs.
    You introduced me to Aurora DSP Mammoth (yes, I'm a useless cunt :))
    I now use all Aurora's amp/cab sims.
    I've since gone on to pick up a couple of Hotone amps (to run through IRs) and built my own speaker cabinet. My buddies can't believe RECORDED tones I get from a 5W amp and a mic'd homemade cabinet.
    I do appreciate your work and dedication. I don't play a lot of metal, but your knowledge goes much further than just metal.
    Keep on doing it for us and Fuck You, Glenn! You rock!

  • @HomeGuitarMods
    @HomeGuitarMods 6 месяцев назад

    On the topic of expensive guitars. I have a Gibson Explorer with evertune and an LTD Phoenix with Evertune. I have loaded both with a Duncan hot rod set and both have the same pots, caps, and jacks. I prefer to play the explorer as it resonates more against my body and seems to have a bit more bottom end (not because of tonewood or finish). However, the LTD has a much more expensive feel. Better frets, edge roll, and finish. Funny enough, my favorite has been an se PRS, and I’ve owned a US model. Play what feels and sounds good, screw the rest.

  • @avjake
    @avjake 6 месяцев назад

    Dead right on the "this guitar is an investment" thing. I purchased a big name single cut beauty and unfortunately found out that I just couldn't bond with it at all. Couldn't sell it fast enough. But I DO have a much less expensive model from the same giant corporation that I just love and feels great. Lesson learned. (maybe)

  • @captainlurk9380
    @captainlurk9380 Месяц назад

    I think what you are saying about speakers is useful . But what do I know , I run my GTX100 through my surround sound speakers and daisy chain them to other receivers and surround sounds so I can get more SPEAKERS involved.

  • @anthonyshorter7972
    @anthonyshorter7972 6 месяцев назад

    hi glenn i'm a bass player who also play horns (trombone, trumpet, sax, etc) and trying to put horns in metal. What is your thoughts on the idea and what is your advice on recording horns. thanks and love your content.

  • @viktorsincic8039
    @viktorsincic8039 6 месяцев назад

    GLLEEEEEEEEEENNN What do you think about the Boss Waza speaker, looks interesting, do you have any experience with it?

  • @steveblea3009
    @steveblea3009 6 месяцев назад

    Aaaaahhhhhh bummer, didn’t win the giveaway! Ah well, I’ll just order a Mojotone and have a great time anyways. Love the content my dude!

  • @MercyNoMore
    @MercyNoMore 6 месяцев назад

    One of the things I like a out my Behringer UMC404hd is that it has 4 send/returns. For less than $200 its a steal.

  • @ScottyWiard
    @ScottyWiard 6 месяцев назад

    In regards to asking for subs: As a fellow creator, I get it. A call to action is actually super important and there’s a lot of psychology to back it up. And, as much as I get annoyed with the “only X% of you are subbed” type CTAs, those have proven to be more effective in recent times as opposed to the traditional “don’t forget to like and subscribe.” It’s just like the creators who include obvious typos in their on screen graphics to drive engagement because they know SOMEONE is going to come along and point it out.

  • @RSMusic4L
    @RSMusic4L 6 месяцев назад

    way to 750 k glenn i believe in you

  • @ganzonomy
    @ganzonomy 6 месяцев назад

    This had me cracking up almost as much as your corporate Gibson video.
    Have an amazing 2024!

  • @caileanhunt8679
    @caileanhunt8679 6 месяцев назад

    Hey Glenn' I just bought a soloking guitar for £300. The quality is insane! Like a custom shop guitar and was set up perfectly out of the box. Go's to show you don't need to spend thousands or have Fender printed on the headstock to own a decent instrument.

  • @taurektaurek6213
    @taurektaurek6213 6 месяцев назад

    Hey Glenn, you emphasize the importnace of the speakers. How you grade the importance of the microphone and its' positioning?

  • @c3920
    @c3920 6 месяцев назад +1

    Happy New Year Glenn! Thank you for speaking common sense in a world full of gear snobbery.

  • @Danbvlogs
    @Danbvlogs 6 месяцев назад

    Need to do the full Harley benton set up, guitar, pedals, head and cab Vs all fender or general high brand set up to match and see who can 'tell'.

  • @HobertMcFarlandtechandcargeek
    @HobertMcFarlandtechandcargeek 6 месяцев назад +4

    I, for one, am a fan of any guitar that can do what a nice Fender can do, and more kudos if you can make it cheaper.

  • @derekdenton8689
    @derekdenton8689 6 месяцев назад +2

    Eastman does indeed make $2k-plus guitars in China, including some truly fine jazz archtops. Their steel-string acoustics range from $1k-3k and are also well-made. The great thing is that since Eastmans aren’t thought of as collectibles (yet) they can be bargains second-hand. I play one of their E-6OM models which sells new for around $1100 MSRP, bought it used for $500. Great sounding guitar, basically a Martin OM for half-off.

    • @ferox965
      @ferox965 6 месяцев назад +1

      Buddy of mine swears by them.

  • @rk28984
    @rk28984 6 месяцев назад +1

    I think the comment about speaker wattage vs amp wattage was about "how to not break your speakers when playing at full volume". It's a valid question! I would always try to have a cab with at least the wattage (ideale a bit more) your amp can deliver. And the answer with "EVH used a cab with Greenbacks with his 100w amp and had no problem" isn't helpful, as a Greenback 4x12 is a 100w cab, not like the 50w a 2x12 Greenback cab could handle. So if you want Greenbackish tones with your 2x12, try some of the Eminence or WGS offerings with a higher wattage rating (Eminence Privat Jack, WGS Invader)to be save.
    Also yes you don't have to turn up your amp all the way, but the max wattage a amp can deliver is already reached at about half the max volume on your volume controlle (also depends on how the poweramp is designed). Normally everything above 6/10 volume just gives you more power amp compression and not a single dB more volume. It might be more perceived volume, but that's mostly because of the the compression.

  • @FadeToBlack1989
    @FadeToBlack1989 6 месяцев назад

    I just purchased an epiphone kirk hammett 1979 flying v and its chinese made. And it cost around 2000 canadian. Do you think it was worth it.

  • @mikeallen5291
    @mikeallen5291 6 месяцев назад

    I am curious now. I have Bill Lawrence XL, EMG 81, and Duncan Dimebucker pickups. Two are in C-1 and one is in an LTD EC. I can not quite get that same pinch from the 81 as I do from the XL or Dimebucker. It does have something to do with the output of the pickup certainly. I will pull them out and take the multimeter to them and see what I find. The obvious difference is active vs passive, but the EQ of the pups dry is so dramatically different. I have tried to boost the output of the EMG via a boost pedal and I have tried EQ pre and post preamp and still can't get that same bite. Any ideas? (BTW, That is into my randall RG combo which has sit tons of 'gai' as I really don't call it that since it doesn't happen the same way as overdriving the pre valves in a tube amp. I've tried it with my Blackstar Series One, My Tri-Rec, and My SLO-100 as well, have gotten some pretty wild tones, but never duplicate. I believe he ran a doubler as well and even gave that a shot. I've put my flanger in the mix and wah cranked wide open also and still nowhere close. The coolest thing that came of all of this was finding the solo tone for "Pearls Before Swine" by COC as I'm a huge fan. lol

  • @Momentvm
    @Momentvm 6 месяцев назад +1

    How about a shoot-out of the lower end USB audio interfaces? Behringer vs Focusrite vs Audient vs Arturia etc.etc.etc.?

  • @JustinWalker951
    @JustinWalker951 6 месяцев назад

    GLENNNNNN!
    Could you A/B a cab mic'd in a room w/ acoustic treatment vs a cab mic'd in a small closet with a heavy blanket thrown over it?

  • @toxictime9604
    @toxictime9604 6 месяцев назад

    0:05 😂😂😂 finally you got it! Yes I do need 3 amps and cabs, since I've 4 guitars... wait 🤔 I think I'm still lacking sth 😱

  • @PeterMoore350
    @PeterMoore350 6 месяцев назад

    Glenn I’ve got stuff in a storage locker. It’s in a good facility but been there 10 years.
    Roland HC50 bought new 1983, DM-10 mains powered DM. Alesis Quadraverb GT. What should i be concerned about when i get this stuff back in to my home studio after all the time?
    Should i let it acclimatise for a bit ?
    Cheers

  • @montereyzay
    @montereyzay 6 месяцев назад

    Hi Glenn, love your channel. Concerning your issue of subsciber percentages, would it not make sense that as your channel continues to grow in number, the algorithm gods push your content in front of more and more audiences not subscribed and hence, the seemingly consistent ratio (sub'd to non-sub'd)?
    Happy new year from Monterey, CA!