BEST & WORST Guitars & Gear of 2021 - My Annual Recap!
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- Опубликовано: 7 июл 2024
- Best & Worst Guitar & Gear of 2021 - My Annual Recap. This is my 5th annual recap of the best and worst guitars, pedals, and amplifiers I have tried throughout the year.
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Full Playlist of Reviews in this video
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• Best & Worst of 2021
0:00 - Thank You (links below)
0:54 - 3 Best Random Things
3:52 - The Best Guitars
13:39 - The Best Amplifiers
21:45 - Best Pedals
30:04 - Worst Guitar Products
37:59 - Most Overpriced
39:37 - Next Years Plans
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3 Best Random Things
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🛒 Joyo MoMix - ebay.us/kJ6Zfa
🛒 Roadie 3 Tuner - bit.ly/3fSdgUv
🛒 D’Addario Cables - imp.i114863.net/Keyk77
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Best Guitars
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🛒 Gibson Les Paul Tribute - imp.i114863.net/qnOrYb
🛒 Squier Classic Vibe 70s Stratocaster - imp.i114863.net/9Wyv04
🛒 Epiphone Les Paul 50s Gold Top - imp.i114863.net/rnJjYj
🛒 Harley Benton Fusion T HH FNT - bit.ly/3EZi4TJ
🛒 Fender American Professional II - imp.i114863.net/kjJLx0
🛒 Gibson Les Paul Slash November Burst - imp.i114863.net/x9zA1y
🛒 Vola Vasti Surf Green - bit.ly/3oE5QJR
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Best Amplifiers
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🛒 Fender Chris Stapleton Princeton - imp.i114863.net/6b7GWQ
🛒 Fender Pro Reverb - imp.i114863.net/vnW2z3
🛒 Joyo DC15S Practice Amplifier - ebay.us/pu6MZY
🛒 Marshall MG30FX - imp.i114863.net/qnVgDb
🛒 Marshall DSL20CR - imp.i114863.net/DVBL05
🛒 PRS Sonzera 20 - ebay.us/FSQkIt
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Best Pedals
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🛒 Boss Blues Driver - imp.i114863.net/a12RWb
G-TOWN Custom Amps - www.gtown-amps.com/
🛒 Nordvang Gravity - ebay.us/Bu81Jn
Missing Link Audio Peacock - www.mlapedals.com/
🛒 Crazy Tube Circuits TIME Delay - bit.ly/3wX2nJf
🛒 Jam Pedals Wahcko Wah Pedal - bit.ly/3hYNQHd
🛒 Sonicake Rude Mouse RAT pedal - ebay.us/BZvYwW
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Worst of the Year
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Squier Classic Vibe Jazzmaster
Orange Tremlord 30
Samson Guitar Cables
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"I don't need another guitar". I don't think anyone has ever said that. I've gotten "You don't need another guitar" from the wife. And she has been wrong every single time.
@@dragonpundit.6443 I see no problem with people having a lot of music gear, especially when it comes to someone that actually plays. Joe plays just about every bit of the gear he has at some point in time. Plus, it is a hobby and something he likes to do. You can look at it as being no different than collecting spoons, or movie posters or weird ass troll dolls or something. If it is something you are into and actively participating in, then have at it. What I do take issue with are people buying guitars and sitting on them while they have no idea how to play nor any interest in learning. There is that one asshole in I think NY that has managed to get ahold of like 60-65% of all of the original burst Les Pauls and he just hoards them. He supposedly has Clapton's LP that was stolen way back when. Those people suck.
I literally said that recently. Srsly. I have 6 guitars btw
Hell, my wife only knows about two of my four guitars, and the only reason she even knows about the second one is because my daughter noticed it was a different shape and colour to the first!
I’ve been told I have to finish the master bathroom renovation before I can buy any more guitars. 😅
Even a beginner needs more guitars
I absolutely love that you really tried out a lot of this stuff in a band setting. Please do more of those live jam gear reviews! I’m sure it’s a lot more work but it’s much appreciated.
I hope you like my 5th annual end of year wrap up video! Timestamps, links, and information are all listed in the video description. I hope you all have a great end to 2021 and a great new year. There's some more videos coming up and worthy additions will be featured in the following years end of year wrap up. Take care and thanks again. 🕺🏻
Hey I’ve been trying to figure out your opinion. I have a 60’s tele original but am looking at my first and only strat… would you recommend the pro too or the original for over all feel, enjoyment, playability, sound, and versatility. Hardest decision ever
Loved it Shane !
I'm not a collector. I'm not a very good guitarist. I'm reaching middle age and decided to pull the proverbial trigger and get what I have wanted since I was about 12 years old: a Fender Stratocaster.
I got the American Professional II back in September in that same Dark Night color. I love it. I haven't enjoyed playing the guitar this much since I was a teenager.
Now I have to show this video to my wife and say, "See???"
I’m hearing you, I’ve just pulled trigger on a American Original 50’s telecaster. Not sure how I will break the news to my wife…..
I’m down whenever Dr Rick makes an appearance. Showing up in the scrubs is like Angus in the School Boy uniform- much respect!
😂😂😂🤘🏼 they call me, Doctuh LooooooOve
Love your year end vid Shane! Really look forward to this every year!!!!!
Thanks Shane! Great Update...Merry Christmas!
Excellent video Shane. Content-wise it's bang on: interesting, entertaining and educational. But your speech and delivery is next level brilliant. You are smooth, easy to listen to and show no hesitation. You should be well pleased with yourself for this level of production! Merry Christmas :)
Looking forward to seeing your travels in the future man..great picks here..can't disagree w any of the views
Thanks, this set of reviews all in one whack is super handy.
Always enjoy the year in review episodes!!! Lots of cool gear was reviewed here and a few duds but always with an honest opinion and with playing live in mind. Looking forward to 2022 and what you have planned Shane!! Happy Holidays and a safe and fruitful new year!!! 🎸🎸🎸🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾
I like this kind of show where you do a year summary of tested gear.
Happy to see you liking the BD2 so much. It is my favourite overdrive pedal 😀
A friend of mine purchased the H&K TubeMeister 40 a while back, having owned the 18 for years and really enjoyed it. He uses either a 4 X 12" Randall cab he's had for many years, or a Mesa 4 X 12" cab he bought in 2019, and that amp sounds great in the older cabinet and sounds even better in the new one
6:48 "kicking home runs" is my new favourite phrase! Great wrap up of the year. Those Classic Vibes get more and more tempting.
lmao 🤣
Shane: My end of the year review of guitar youtube channels lists you as #1. Thanks for all you do, I enjoy your channel more than any other!!!!
Great Video Shane!
Merry Christmas Shane. Have a great 2022
Superb stuff bud.
My new go to guy for gear reviews. I'm subscribed and looking forward to the 2022 edition.
Thank you for the info on the Roadie 3 Tuner! Another Great Video. Please keep up the great work Shane.
Great channel. Been watching loads of your videos. Thanks so much 😊
Great job Shane!
Keep it coming Shane! It's good stuff!
I love your year's end gear review videos- another winner here!
Many thanks! :)
That roadie tuner did my head in.
Great vid, Thankyou for all your hard work.
I bought the blues driver after watching your video,and I love it ! Thanks for putting in the time to review these products .
Great video, sir. Always love your reviews for gear.
Thanks for testing out so many things and sharing your experiences as always Shane. You're the man.
You da man! :) Thanks, mate!
My God, the editing job in this is SUBLIME!
I really love your videos mate! This one is no exception!
Let me get this straight. One of the two main reasons you consider the "squier jazzmaster" to be on the list of "worst guitars", is that "it is overcomplicated in terms of switching". This switching system has been on the jazzmaster for decades now and it is strongly affiliated with it. Not only it really isn't that complicated for somebody who has been to primary school, but some people (like myself) love it and use it. Just because a product doesn't fit your personal taste, it doesn't mean it is bad. Please pick real reasons and do not mislead people.
I'm looking forward in hearing your opinions! Great work Shane!
Yes seems like a cool video ahead 🍻
Great vid Shane!
Totally agree about that Squier Jazzmaster. I’ve had a few of the CV line and they were all great with the exception of that Jazzmaster. Pickups were shrill as hell no matter what I did. Hey, stay healthy and safe and Happy Holidays to you. Here is to 2022. CHEERS!!!
Great stuff Shane. Have a great Chrissy and New Years Champion.
Love your channel! Learned a lot. Great playing. Looking forward to watching in the new year.
AWESOME Video!!! Great job Shane :)
Cheers for the great video Shane. I'd never heard of the Joyo DC-15S. Will definitely be checking it out in 2022. Compliments of the Season to you.
I don't watch heaps of guitar youtube but when I do I make sure to include one of yours. One of the best channels around, kudos
Many thanks! 🙏
Excellent reviews man. I don't know how you get so much info out in such a short time. top job.
Thanks mate! :)
I have made gear decisions on your word and trying stuff out. You Always seem to bring it to the table when reviewing Shane and hope to see a new guitar search Saturday soon
Thanks so much for these videos. As sort of a "beginner" in the world of guitars and gear, this is super helpful!
First time watching you and definitely subscribed, fantastic video.
Thanks mate!
Thank you for all your dedication to giving us all a real idea of what a product will sound like, and what to expect.
Was great. I really enjoyed that thank you
I really enjoy seeing reviews for us lefties. We don’t have a lot of the options that righties have available to them. It’s nice to know it’s available as a lefty going in. Thanks!
As a right handed played I really empathize with lefties and the lack of choices you guys have!!!
as allways well done on all your hard work on all your videos happy christmas stay safe bud,
Epiphone, Kicking home runs : )
Great vid love the channel
Thanks for all of the effort you put in to these reviews which come off very unbiased! Stay well.
Thanks for the video . Was surprised about your lack of enthusiasm for the Epi Casino esp the build quality . I had a Casino Coupe and it was the best built guitar I have owned under £400. Hope you have a brilliant 2022 and I look forward to many great videos .👍
Excellent video, THANKS A LOT!!!
Cheers.
Nice to see another BD-2 convert. I took mine off the board, (TS9 as well), when I got the D&M Drive.
I miss it, and I think it will find it's way back on, just haven't decided on order yet.
I haven’t played that expensive Fender tweed Champ reissue but I can tell you with no hesitation that it’s not just nostalgia that makes players seek out the real ones. I ran a guitar store for many years and at one point we sold a fairly large collection of gear for a lady whose husband had recently passed away (and who had quite a few nice vintage pieces). Now, I have also been a recording engineer for twenty plus years and I love, love, love little, low-wattage tube amps for recording. Among this collection were a couple of vintage Champs - a blackface and a tweed. The blackface sounded really, really nice and didn’t last very long at all in the store. That tweed Champ, though - I have never, before or since, heard an amp of that size that had that kind of tone. I was floored and, in hindsight, should’ve figured out some way to buy it myself. We ended up putting it on eBay and someone in Australia actually bought it (and with import duties he paid a small fortune for it but I have no doubt it was worth it). It doesn’t surprise me at all that the reissue failed to capture the magic (for a while host of reasons. I mean, Weber makes a great speaker and all but they certainly weren’t putting them in Fender amps back in the 1950s). The tone that this thing had - THAT is the tone people have been chasing for years with these little guys. Great video, btw, although I started out a bit puzzled by a video purporting to show the best (& worst) guitar gear of 2021 which opened with a pedal released over 25 years ago (although I do admit that I held the same dismissive, prejudiced bias against that little blue dirtbox). Definitely some pieces here that I’ll be investigating for myself in the near future.
I agree with your best guitars of the year…all interesting picks, and all lovely instruments! 🎸👌
A great improvement shown here and the other vid, well done Rich that lesson has definitely improved your playing and musical feels. As the vid progresses we can see you settling into the scale and your choice of notes without excessive duplication and you’ve a good use and appreciation of Wah too
Keep it up, keep practicing and watch the rewards roll in!
Awesome video mate ,merry Xmas and happy new year.
Thanks for all the content this year. 🙏
I have been watching your videos for years Shane, and this the first time i have commented, absolute dig your videos they are brilliant, looking forward to more in 2022, have a great xmas
Cheers Dave from Wollongong
Great job, Shane
Awesome video. Glad the good guitar list didn't just have high end guitars and bad list had real issues
Trustworthy channel. My hope was to get an Artist TweedTone for 2022. Not available in the States, so went with another favorite of this channel, the Fender Super Sonic 22…used.
It’s replacing my Orange. You were spot on. I could not get it to fit in a band mix. Tried everything.
Shane...Your some man for one man......Great gear round up ...Lots to consider...Many thanks ...from Dublin, Ireland.....
Hey Shane top vid as always. I always like the end of year recap you do, and this one is no different.
Yep the Jazzmaster is a buyer beware, love it or hate it sort of a guitar, and a Squier version can exaggerate it even more so (they need a different set up to a Tele/Strat).
Thanks again
Have a Happy Festive and stay safe.
Pete from South Oz.
@@dragonpundit.6443 Yep I am an offset tragic. I have a CV Jaugar and after setting it up with a neck shim, raise the bridge and a few drops of loctite it is brilliant.
Saving up for a Jazzmaster next.
For real, I've been playing Jazzmasters and Jaguars exclusively for the past decade, and I can't stress these two things enough:
1. The setup is going to matter more than it would on say your run-of-the-mill Strat or Tele because of the bridge/tailpiece. I love the character/resonance it gives, but a little clear nailpolish/threadlocker is essential for bridges like these (even Mastery stuff sadly). Thankfully, this isn't super difficult if you like getting under the hood, and my guitars have been serving me well this long. These were designed at a time when trapeze bridge jazzboxes were the big thing, and players strung 13s on the regular. These can take 12s/11s and feel like 10s.
2. Somewhat related to the time these were designed for. I'm pretty sure these are brighter as a means of compensating for how dark many amps were back in the day (same logic behind a lot of amplifiers having bright switches). Fender should probably have something in their promotional material that says you should run your Jazzmaster with the tone on 5, and crank it open from there for leads etc.
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If you stick around long enough, you may find yourself enamored by the strange textures you could wrangle out of this thing. The resonances feel like home to me, and I miss them when I move to my fixed-bridge guitars. The tone is raunchy in a way I just don't get from other single coil axes, and takes heavy fuzzes like a champ.
I always love your videos & look forward to more
I always liked those annual summary. The bad part is always entertaining...
Great job
Always good stuff Shane 👍👍👍👍🇦🇺
Great report
Shane, you are a credit to the electric guitar community. Merry Christmas.
nice work, and it seems to me like you have a good philosophy on doing this- you've established an identity, keep that identity intact, while trying to see other perspectives through. Like, boiled down, you're a Tele, overdrive, medium sized tube amp blues player, which is awesome, but you're trying to keep in mind a Les Paul, fuzz, large amp rock player, or Strat straight into tweed country player in mind- hence, I'd trust your opinion.
Shane, since subbing your channel several years ago, your reviews are spot on imho.
Thanks, David! :)
Wow! you chose my Harley Benton tele !!
I love her so much.
I'm happy that you have the guitar I took so long pondering about on your list..
I'm a learner so I could have got it wrong.
I'm thinking about letting my old artist dad loose on the rather Ikea kitchen look finish of the body.
That'll make it special
I'll sand it and see what he comes up with oil paints ...let it dry then varnish it ?
Some people have recoiled in horror at the idea...but...even his doodles are fab ...plus he's 93 !!
Great list cheers Shane 👍👍👌👌
Hi Shane, great reviews as always. This year I got me a Gibson Les Paul Studio ($1599) and a Epiphone Les Paul Studio. Surprisingly this 2021 Epiphone Les Paul Studio sounded pretty good. The sound and feel was great, not as great as the Gibson, but for $379 it is even better. Thank you for posting this.
I’ve followed you for oh, 7 8 years. Your playing has been fun to hear develop. You rip, you were just a regular player, not anymore, you’ve got that thing which cannot be taught, passion, motivation , phrasing, dynamics and touch. It’s been a pleasure to see. Great player with a wealth of knowledge. Oh and Tone. I have the Classic vibe 70’s and could not agree more, turned it into a Gilmour. Phenomenal
I had a vintage '66 Jazzmaster that I had to sell 4yrs ago. It's the only piece of equipment that I've ever regretted selling. I used to record my #1 hit surf song "Hang 10'. About 4 months ago, I saw a like new Fender Vintage Vibe Jazzmaster for sale at $125, and I brought it. It plays great, and had the same tone as the '66 I sold. I did replace both the term and bridge with Fender parts..I don't miss the '66 anymore..
I have the right handed version of the dark night AM Pro II Strat you're playing in this video -- a really great guitar. Easy to play and sounds fantastic through my Marshall 40 watt combo. I'm a new subscriber; I'll be back often -- great video.
great video ty bud
I absolutely dont know how the Fender Deluxe Tonemaster amps didnt make your best list. Theyre incredible. And Godin is kicking ass for guitars. IMO. Thanks for the vid.
Most of those amps I reviewed 2 years ago. :)
The Les Paul Tribute has a maple neck...that’s probably why it felt so good...nice job Shane!!!
Great work, and I am sure I am not the only one hoping next year the worst part TO BE LONGAAA'!:-7
I really appreciate that you include a few clunkers along with the best of.
love it! very honest. Thanks
I switched to Ernie Ball braided cables and was shocked in the audible difference. I did blindfold shootouts with a couple friends and it was very apparent. Tight, silent, sturdy. Cables can make a huge difference.
Love your work Shane it's good to have an Aussie / lefty player on a RUclips channel that makes is so relatable for me on so many levels onya cobber cheers 👍
Congrats for the Hardwork, mate! Left, the power!
It's "playing on the right side of the brain," the artistic side. Being left-eyed, I feel that in my photography. Being right-handed, that may be why I have difficulty, getting my left brain logic side to sync with the right brain's artistic side.
I also love those tribute les Paul’s. I have a 2011. Everything you said is true about the neck and the satin finish. Mine has P90s though! Great video!
Apparently there was a few rough years but my 2020 came PLEKD with great QC and no problems. And that’s in the worst of times considering when it was built.
greetings from the other south - 12.000 kms (Uruguay). I always follow your reviews, they are really good!
Great yearly round-up again Shane and a Superb 12 months of awesome content... despite the World going to Shitsville!!
I bet you are looking forward to 2022 and hopefully a little more freedom to get out and about...playing live and perhaps some long awaited travel etc..
Cheers Shane, have a Sweet Christmas and Safe New Year.
I like that 335 pedal really much, sounds like better than my soul food. Maybe i should get it one next time .. great video sir
Shane, this is a great video and this kind of honesty is super refreshing! Happy Holidays man!
Have to say I love these year end best/worst gear reviews. Now, I've only been watching for about a year as I picked up the guitar last December, and I've noticed how up front you are about how you receive your gear for review. It's why I watch you, Landon Bailey, 60 CycleHum, John Robson and, lately, The Budget Gutar Show. Honest feedback is hard to come by these days and you guys all deliver with you own styles and, yes, panache! Your channel is a lot of fun during these tough to take times. Keep it up, Shane (and Dr. Rick and everyone else)! Happy 2022!
Thanks, Cal B!
Nice review! A couple surprises on the worst list. I had high hopes for the Jazzmaster and Casino! Might need to re-think.
Hey Shane! Great round-up. I'm with you on the Casino, but for me it's because I can't reach the upper frets hardly at all. It's worse than a Les Paul, which is saying a lot. Granted, as you stated, it's mainly used as a rhythm guitar. However, that automatically removes me from the target demographic if I want to solo or capo higher on the guitar for that "Mandolin" sound. From a fellow lefty, thanks for all you do, Shane!
Cheers Shane from Florida... Greatly appreciate your channel. Maybe in 2022 you can review a few Laney Guitar Amplifiers.
love your channel learnt a lot and am happy with the gear I have bought though your break down videos
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@@BrandonBames cool ! hope you are having a good day/evening Brandon👍👍🎸
Great work! I got the SD1 this year and also the TC Electronics Zeus. At $69 US the Zeus is hands down.
I watch you youtube videos, I watch your pedal reviews first, I love the Blues. ThankYou. !!
I got the JOYO Sweet Baby on your recommendation and have been very happy. I've been looking at the Stapleton amp but I've never spent that kind of money on equipment. Your review may be what I need to do it! Thanks man!
Cool video
You played a lot more stuff than I did in 2021, but one of the guitars I played last year that I had the most fun with was a Casino (although the one I played was a Worn one, maybe that made a difference?)
I’m sure my context was different & I tried to push it into feedback, but I didn’t have an issue with it
So it worked for me
The only reason I didn’t get it was there was other stuff I had to spend money on.
I do still want a P90 guitar & the Casino has been my favourite so far.
Of course not all gear will work for everybody