As much as I really do appreciate a comment like this, the only way I get away from being underrated is if people like you share the content (only if you actually enjoy it) and if you don't feel like doing that I don't blame you either! All the best and thank you again!
Crazy how the only con of the R series is that they have a more limited color selection given how insanely resonant they are AND are a bit cheaper than the regular models.
Pretty large scale for drop a! But I love tension too! Now only physics could be altered so I could play super low tunings on short scales without thick ass strings.
@@PaulOuzounov It's resonant and very well built. I have a few guitars in the price range of this with some unacceptable flaws from the factory but Aristides is incredibly consistent. One odd thing is how the low E hipshot saddle sticks out so much and digs into your hand because of the angle on the S models. Pretty uncomfortable, to be honest. Otherwise, it's really great!
Awesome review. Love the look of the guitar. Is the Royal Red raw really as dark in person as it is in the video or a little brighter? If so, it looks really great.
Hey Paul, hope you‘re doing well these days. Thank you for your informative and well made videos. I really like your playing btw :). I wanted to ask you about your opinion: I‘m currently still in the world of 6 string guitars and want to broaden my horizon with an 7 or 8 string aristides. I actually listen to more 7 string guitar playing but the idea of having even more „range“ with 8 strings is interesting. I wonder if there are any drawbacks when chosing 8 strings with the intension of still also playing and writing 6 and 7 string songs with it. Or do you think a 070s is way more comfortable for this application compared to a 080s? Thanks in advance! Keep up the great work :)
I think 8 strings are more cohesive to guitar players than 7 strings. I have for the life of me not been able to bond to a 7 string for years and years whereas the 8 string feels somehow more natural. Perhaps it's because it contains octaves of my low E string on a 6 and for that reason it gets more comfortable for me. I don't feel any drawbacks - only if your pickups are too quiet and you then need to boost gain and add a noise gate etc.. then it's a little more complex but it's super rewarding to play on an 8. Completely awesome beastly feels for riffs and cleans to boot! :)
@@PaulOuzounov Interesting. Thank you very much for your input. I guess I decided for a 7-string aristides (raw). I'm still unsure about the pickups - maybe you can help having so much insight and experience. I took the following into consideration: M7 Lundgren, Fishman modern, Fishman abasi,...; I find it hard to decide if I can't play them in the respective guitar (material). I'd massively appreciate if you could share with me your thoughts on these and which way you would go. Thanks Paul, keep up the great content!
the aristides page is a little over whelming. if there was a direct link to your exact guitar specs on order, there might be another purchase this week :P
Very tough question to answer. I think that the raw is a kind of guitar you can easily bang around and not feel too horrible about whereas a custom has its own nuance to it. Think of it like this, standard model and hyper custom. The custom being a thing that can look so incredible it's not even funny. The raw being a bit more resonant and 'ding worthy'. Whenever I talk to someone in your position I inevitably think of myself: I had to have both, eventually. I started with a custom though. :-) If you have any further questions, shoot me a message on my website if you like!
Paul Ozz Thanks Paul. I just wanna play stuff like Foo Fighters, Muse, etc. Been playing traditional guitars the whole time. The Arium composite is so intriguing to me.
It was killer! I tried all of them, and the raw T/0 that was in seafoam green had such a massive beautiful tele tone to it. It's gonna be a great hit I am sure of it!
Make accents... every first note of 8, then continue to add speed. Practice your muting and then try to make sure your tension is as little as possible whilst creating a perfect sounding note (apply as much power as is necessary and not more!)
Hi guys I just got a 060 with the tremelo. My question is can you downtune from standard to drop d and back whenever? Or do I need a set up to change to drop d whenever I need it... Thanks in advance
@@shionnekomimi ok no worries. I was just surprised. That’s a hell of a guitar to be new at guitar on. Color me envious haha. What kind of bridge is it?
TFW Your video is out of focus and you sound like a stuffed up rhino
All these reviews are great, been really helpful in getting me into Aristides and choosing mine, cheers.
@@uvufal My pleasure, thanks for taking the time to comment!
This is an underrated channel.
As much as I really do appreciate a comment like this, the only way I get away from being underrated is if people like you share the content (only if you actually enjoy it) and if you don't feel like doing that I don't blame you either! All the best and thank you again!
An Aristides has been at the top of my GAS list for about a couple of years now. One day...ONE DAY.
That guitar sounds so pissed and I absolutely love it. The cleans are amazing as well!
Crazy how the only con of the R series is that they have a more limited color selection given how insanely resonant they are AND are a bit cheaper than the regular models.
the R series needs a green option and a bit brighter Purple option.
@@shanewalton8888 there is a bright green option but i couldn't find a picture of it anywhere
@@Mate811 Yeah. I believe they just added it this month.
Pretty large scale for drop a! But I love tension too! Now only physics could be altered so I could play super low tunings on short scales without thick ass strings.
I have mine in build now I went w the pink colour of R Series
You’re making me want to go home and play my Aristides 080r
Great video Paul! I got an 060SR a couple months ago and it’s super inspiring!!
How are you enjoying your guitar?!
@@PaulOuzounov It's resonant and very well built. I have a few guitars in the price range of this with some unacceptable flaws from the factory but Aristides is incredibly consistent. One odd thing is how the low E hipshot saddle sticks out so much and digs into your hand because of the angle on the S models. Pretty uncomfortable, to be honest. Otherwise, it's really great!
Awesome review. Love the look of the guitar. Is the Royal Red raw really as dark in person as it is in the video or a little brighter? If so, it looks really great.
It's quite dark! Thanks for the love.
This. This I like. Such a sick guitar dude, congrats!
Hey Paul, hope you‘re doing well these days. Thank you for your informative and well made videos. I really like your playing btw :). I wanted to ask you about your opinion: I‘m currently still in the world of 6 string guitars and want to broaden my horizon with an 7 or 8 string aristides. I actually listen to more 7 string guitar playing but the idea of having even more „range“ with 8 strings is interesting. I wonder if there are any drawbacks when chosing 8 strings with the intension of still also playing and writing 6 and 7 string songs with it. Or do you think a 070s is way more comfortable for this application compared to a 080s? Thanks in advance! Keep up the great work :)
I think 8 strings are more cohesive to guitar players than 7 strings. I have for the life of me not been able to bond to a 7 string for years and years whereas the 8 string feels somehow more natural. Perhaps it's because it contains octaves of my low E string on a 6 and for that reason it gets more comfortable for me. I don't feel any drawbacks - only if your pickups are too quiet and you then need to boost gain and add a noise gate etc.. then it's a little more complex but it's super rewarding to play on an 8. Completely awesome beastly feels for riffs and cleans to boot! :)
@@PaulOuzounov Interesting. Thank you very much for your input. I guess I decided for a 7-string aristides (raw). I'm still unsure about the pickups - maybe you can help having so much insight and experience. I took the following into consideration: M7 Lundgren, Fishman modern, Fishman abasi,...; I find it hard to decide if I can't play them in the respective guitar (material). I'd massively appreciate if you could share with me your thoughts on these and which way you would go. Thanks Paul, keep up the great content!
Good shit buddy, ravaging tones!
the aristides page is a little over whelming. if there was a direct link to your exact guitar specs on order, there might be another purchase this week :P
You can feel free to contact me directly about purchasing an Aristides! I am technically also working as sales for Aristides 😊
I love Aristides I love your playing
That thing sounds killer!
Arium sustain > regular guitar sustain
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Most definitely more superior than basically any other guitar out there, especially if they are made of wood!
Paul Ozz because I’m looking for an ultimate guitar, I can’t decide between Majesty or aristides ahahah what do you think ??
Missed you Paul! Nice tat papa!
Woah very sick
Beautiful axe!!
YOU'RE A BEAUTIFUL AXE
Do you prefer the raw to the painted? Debating between the two myself and you seem to be quite the aristides connoisseur.
Very tough question to answer.
I think that the raw is a kind of guitar you can easily bang around and not feel too horrible about whereas a custom has its own nuance to it. Think of it like this, standard model and hyper custom. The custom being a thing that can look so incredible it's not even funny. The raw being a bit more resonant and 'ding worthy'.
Whenever I talk to someone in your position I inevitably think of myself: I had to have both, eventually. I started with a custom though. :-) If you have any further questions, shoot me a message on my website if you like!
That pick scrape oh lordy almighty
BIG PICK SCRAPES ALL DAY!
I wish I could afford an Aristides, but can't get monthly financing in Japan. Americans are lucky when it comes to credit cards and banking.
The first English youtuber that pronounces 'aristides' right
I mean I worked at the factory.. so I heard it in the Dutch pronunciation, the bad English pronunciation, and the Greek pronunciation too!! Haha.
Are they mostly ideal for metal stuff?
Nope! These guitars can do any genre. It depends on the sound you are going for, really!
Paul Ozz Thanks Paul. I just wanna play stuff like Foo Fighters, Muse, etc. Been playing traditional guitars the whole time. The Arium composite is so intriguing to me.
Ahhh so heinous sounding! Damn boi!
What do you think of the new T/O model they're doing for 2020??
When I'm at NAMM I'll make my decision! So far looks great!!!
It was killer! I tried all of them, and the raw T/0 that was in seafoam green had such a massive beautiful tele tone to it. It's gonna be a great hit I am sure of it!
How much does it weigh?
I think it was like 7.5 or 8 lbs? something like that? Don't really remember.
advice for tremolo picking?
Make accents... every first note of 8, then continue to add speed. Practice your muting and then try to make sure your tension is as little as possible whilst creating a perfect sounding note (apply as much power as is necessary and not more!)
@@PaulOuzounov Thank you!
Awesome stuff u been putting out lately btw, I been watching u for years
Holy fuck
Hi guys I just got a 060 with the tremelo. My question is can you downtune from standard to drop d and back whenever? Or do I need a set up to change to drop d whenever I need it... Thanks in advance
Depends on the action of the strings . If they start buzzing. Yes
Other thing is you need to do intonation to be honest
You bought an artistedes and don’t know if you can tune it to drop D? Seriously lol
I know, I’m still new to guitars and never had one with a hipshot. I still don’t know the answer...
@@shionnekomimi ok no worries. I was just surprised. That’s a hell of a guitar to be new at guitar on. Color me envious haha. What kind of bridge is it?
Hipshot contour with the tremolo.
Where the slime live..
sounds like 100$ cardboard guitar with good pickups and tuning
says the guy with no content
@@PaulOuzounov Instead I have a content in real life