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Seth Silva
Registrace 11. 05. 2020
My name is Seth and I like making music and talking about/demoing guitar gear.
Yamaha Revstar Standard | Demo & Review
The Yamaha Revstar Standard is a pretty awesome and affordable guitar. I've definitely been playing this one quite a bit ever since I got it a few years back, so naturally it was time to make a proper demo/review. I hope you all enjoy!
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All guitar tones were made with:
Axe Fx III: shop.fractalaudio.com
York Audio IRs: www.yorkaudio.co
//CHAPTERS\\
0:00 Intro and Demo Song
1:30 Revstar Background
2:10 Specs & Construction Quality
4:37 Feel
5:46 Thoughts on Sound
7:32 Cleans
9:21 Light Breakup
10:29 Plexi
10:59 Higher Gain Tones
13:46 Final thoughts On the Revstar Standard
Special thanks to my Patreon Patron (who is also my dad. Love you, Dad):
Scott Silva
Website: www.sethsilvamusic.com
Patreon: www.patreon.com/sethsilvamusic
Kofi: ko-fi.com/sethsilvamusic
Facebook: sethsilvamusic
Instagram/Threads: sethsilvamusic
X (Twitter): x.com/sethsilvamusic
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@sethsilvamusic
All guitar tones were made with:
Axe Fx III: shop.fractalaudio.com
York Audio IRs: www.yorkaudio.co
//CHAPTERS\\
0:00 Intro and Demo Song
1:30 Revstar Background
2:10 Specs & Construction Quality
4:37 Feel
5:46 Thoughts on Sound
7:32 Cleans
9:21 Light Breakup
10:29 Plexi
10:59 Higher Gain Tones
13:46 Final thoughts On the Revstar Standard
Special thanks to my Patreon Patron (who is also my dad. Love you, Dad):
Scott Silva
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1000 Subscribers and Channel Update
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It finally happened, and it wouldn't have been possible without all of YOU! Thank you all so much for watching my videos, leaving comments, liking subscribing, etc. If it wasn't for you guys, this milestone would not have been possible. There's still plenty of work to be done and videos to look forward to, so I hope to share some more things with you all some time soon. Updated Links for 2024: ...
Some Good New IRs for Modern Metal Tones | Forward Audio Modern Metal IR Pack
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This time, I'm checking out some pretty good sounding IRs from the folks over at Forward Audio. They were kind enough to reach out to me and ask if I was interested in trying their latest pack geared towards high gain, modern metal tones, and I ended up thinking it sounded awesome, so I wanted to share some sound examples with you guys. I'll put a link below so you can check out the IRs for you...
Checking Out My First Relic Guitar | Heritage Artisan Aged H-150 Unboxing & First Impressions
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In this video, I unbox my first ever relic'd/aged electric guitar from Heritage Guitars. I'm not generally a fan of relics, but this one looked particularly good so I had to check it out. Even though things didn't go quite as expected, I hope you guys still enjoy the video! (Links Updated in 2024) My Website: www.sethsilvamusic.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/sethsilvamusic Buy me a coffee: ko-fi....
Can a Music Man Valentine Sound Good With High Gain?
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A question for the ages: Can the guitar designed by Maroon 5 guitarist James Valentine sound HEAVY without too much fuss? In this quick little video, I hope to show that it absolutely can! If you end up enjoying this short little video, don't forget to like and subscribe! (Links Updated in 2024) My Website: www.sethsilvamusic.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/sethsilvamusic Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.co...
Two Rock Jet 35 and Single Coils | Tone Tutorial & Preset Walkthrough
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I had some people ask if I could make a video covering how I go about dialing in tones for the single coil side of things, so here we finally are. These are the types of tones I'm usually using whenever I play a Strat, whether its a Fender or some other Strat-like guitar like my Silver Sky. Everything in this preset is centered around the Two Rock Jet 35 model in the Axe Fx III coupled with a g...
The Guitar I Play the Most | Ernie Ball Music Man Valentine
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This time, I wanted to highlight the guitar I've been playing to most over the last several years: The Ernie Ball Music Man Valentine. This is a super awesome, super versatile guitar that I think plays exceptionally well and sounds pretty good too. I hope you guys enjoy the video! (Links Updated in 2024) My Website: www.sethsilvamusic.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/sethsilvamusic Buy me a coffee:...
My Current Favorite Greenback Impulse Responses | York Audio KW 412 M25-SH
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I pretty much love every York Audio IR Pack I've tried, so it was really no surprise that this new pack based on Scott Henderson's Kerry Wright 4x12 would be a winner. Even though I typically prefer V30's for my guitar tones, I've been having so much fun with this pack that I figured it would be cool to make a quick little video showcasing some of the sounds I'm getting here. I hope you guys en...
My First Balaguer Guitar | Unboxing and First Impressions
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I've been excited about this guitar for a LONG time now, so I figured it would be fun to share my first ever experience with a Balaguer guitar in an unboxing video. I hope you guys enjoy the video and can forgive my relative lack of eloquence in this video since I was REALLY excited for this guitar, so professionalism somewhat went out the window. What can I say? New guitars are too much fun. A...
Music Man Stingray RS "The Governor" | Guitar Demo & Review
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Music Man has been one of my favorite guitar companies for quite a few years, and this guitar is just another example of why. This BFR Edition of the Stingray is just an amazing guitar all around. Hopefully you all enjoy the video! (Links Updated in 2024) My Website: www.sethsilvamusic.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/sethsilvamusic Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/sethsilvamusic Socials -Facebook: faceb...
Metalcore Rhythm & Lead Tone Tutorial/Walkthrough | Axe Fx 3 & York Audio IR's
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In this video, I walk you guys through how I go about getting a metalcore rhythm and lead sound using my Axe Fx 3 and some York Audio IR's. I hope you guys like this and find it useful! (Links Updated in 2024) My Website: www.sethsilvamusic.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/sethsilvamusic Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/sethsilvamusic Socials -Facebook: sethsilvamusic -Instagram: instagram.c...
PRS Silver Sky USA vs Silver Sky SE | Guitar Comparison
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It's finally here! I promised to do this comparison a while ago and finally got the courage to go for it. I hope you guys like it and find it useful! Silver Sky USA Review: czcams.com/video/0ZdWDV_RGGs/video.html Silver Sky SE Review: czcams.com/video/l2w4DULXqLM/video.html (Links Updated in 2024) My Website: www.sethsilvamusic.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/sethsilvamusic Buy me a coffee: ko-fi....
Right Through Me - The Home Team | Guitar Cover w/ Onscreen Tab
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I just saw these guys live last weekend and they absolutely KILLED IT. This was definitely one of my favorite albums from last year, and this song is a lot of fun to play. This is my first time doing a cover or trying to tab something out in Guitar Pro, so I hope you like it. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thank you so much for watching! (Links Updated in 2024) My Website: www.sethsilvamusi...
My thoughts on the Line 6 Shuriken Variax in 2022 with Sound Examples
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I'd never really talked about my Variax despite having it for several years now, so I figured it would be nice to make a quick, impromptu video talking about it as well as showing just some of what it can do. I hope you enjoy. I attempted to make a more casual, less comprehensive video, but this still ended up being just about as long as my other videos. Whoops. (Links Updated in 2024) My Websi...
Steve Vai Inspired Lead Preset Walkthrough/Tutorial || Axe Fx 3 and York Audio IR's
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After I made my video comparing the Ibanez JEM to the PIA, several of you guys had asked that I show how I got the lead tones in that video. In this video, I walk you through my preset so you can get some epic sounding, big, Vai-inspired lead sounds. (Links Updated in 2024) My Website: www.sethsilvamusic.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/sethsilvamusic Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/sethsilvamusic Socia...
Jamstik Studio MIDI Guitar | Demo & Review
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Jamstik Studio MIDI Guitar | Demo & Review
PRS SE Silver Sky | Guitar Demo & Review
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Unboxing and First Impressions of the Jamstik Studio Midi Guitar
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Unboxing and First Impressions of the Jamstik Studio Midi Guitar
Upgrading My 2021 LTD EC-1000 BB | How It Went and How It Sounds
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Upgrading My 2021 LTD EC-1000 BB | How It Went and How It Sounds
Schecter USA Custom Shop Nick Johnston Signature Demo/Review
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Schecter USA Custom Shop Nick Johnston Signature Demo/Review
Suhr Thornbucker + Set Demo (Review in Description)
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Suhr Thornbucker Set Demo (Review in Description)
Great guitar. Got the Rs720b, absolutely stunning. And you can play Blues and Metal too on a Revstar! That's awesome!
Great demo with different amps and tones!!! I've tested the York Audio IR MES 212 V30-Limited pack with Quad Cortex, the difference with the QC cab sim block is huge! On the base of your video I've understood that KW 412 M25-SH is the right IR pack for me...thanks
John McFee of Doobie Brothers playing this at Pine Knob Thursday brought me here. Sounded great. Cool to see great artists using these inexpensive but very workable instruments live.
It would have been really cool to see a drumkit example in MIDI mode
I did try that privately, and honestly thought it wasn’t very good when used that way so I didn’t include it. Maybe someone else can make it work, maybe it just doesn’t play nice with my drum software, but for me this is something that is better suited for melodic instruments. Even then, this still has some triggering issues due to being an audio-MIDI conversion rather than purely digital. A dedicated MIDI pad or keyboard is much better/more consistent for drums in my experience.
I've wanted one of these for a long time. I have and older H/S/S Pacifica, and 2 THR amps, so I'm a huge Yamaha fan. If a used one comes in at my local dealer, I'm snagging it right away - if I bond with it lol.
Never tried the Pacifica myself, but I briefly had a THR and it sounded pretty good but unfortunately died within a few days and I had to return it. I definitely recommend the Revstar assuming they are as good or better than this one. Thanks for watching!
I love your playing, anf forgot to make a decition, with guitar I prefer.😅
Brilliant demo, playing and tones. Very inspiring.
Great video 🤘👌
I have Stainless Steel frets on my 98 Ebony 7vwh,and it’s a much better guitar now,i have just bought a Panther Pink Pia too,hopefully delivered soon,it actually sounds better than the Jem in this video
Well, 1 SE + 1 Gibson Standard SG = 1 USA. So here goes.
Thanks Seth! Great demo. I ended up buying this IR pack. Which pickups are in that orange Flame top LP??
Thank you! These are the stock Burstbucker Pro pickups. I’ve had a set of Suhr Thornbuckers in there, but I brought it back to stock electronics a while ago.
@@SethSilvaMusic Thanks Seth..liking the nice open sound they have
How'd you install the evertune bridge? I typed "how install evertune ec-1000" and it lead me here. The Internet is stupid.
I didn’t install the Evertune. This guitar ships with the Evertune factory-installed.
Sounds amazing. Good on you! Great playing and inspiring. Thank you for the educating spec differences. Well done!
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Awesome video - it is amazing how just an amp and a cab block is all you need for a killer tone! Love FAS!
Thank you! I’m continually amazed by FAS stuff. The competition puts out some good stuff too, but Fractal has been my first choice for a long time now.
I wish you would have showed the intall of pickups. Great video
Thanks! I tried to film the pickup swap but A. Could not get a great camera angle and B. It took me WAY longer than it should’ve given how easy EMG’s solderless system is. As a result, I scrapped that footage so the video was watchable lol.
@SethSilvaMusic all good just wanted to do exact swap so it would have been really helpful
I understand. I’m honestly pretty bad at guitar wiring, so if it’s any consolation, if I was able to do it, I’m sure you can too. EMG has a lot of wiring diagrams on their website and since everything is just plugs and terminals, it’s easy to fix if you end up plugging something in to the wrong spot.
@@SethSilvaMusic cool I give it a shot
nice video, thanks ... I've got the Element ... LOVE IT!!
Thank you so much. Glad to hear the Element version is a good choice as well. I went with this one purely for the stainless steel frets. What color is yours? P90 or humbucker?
@SethSilvaMusic I've got the blue ... humbuckers, this iteration of element doesnt allow p90 option😢 still love it! Like butter...soooo easy to play😊
Uncle Stewie would be proud of you
Ngl, I have no idea what you’re referencing, but thanks for watching!
A beautiful guitar, and as always, beautiful guitar playing. You put a lot of effort into your videos and it shows. Excellent job!
@@SethSilvaMusic mariannmusic,just go watch some of his reels,he literally makes learning guitar fun
Bravo I love hearing your sound and hearing your creativity.❤
Thank you
As usual a very thorough and enjoyable review. A big plus to this one is more guitar playing with exceptional guitar riffs. Seth you rocked it! Lots of full sound with this guitar. I prefer the focus settings with their milder tones and softer sounds.
Thank you so much!
7:52 I was waiting for a pinch harmonic after that riff coz it sounds like Fever by BFMV.
Pia-winning cosmetics. GEM - winning soundings.
So talented, this guitar sings in your hands !!!
Thrilled to come across this review. You’re right on the money. I have a 2016 LE Valentine in Starry Night, which I bought because I really wanted a Valentine but I struggle with pale wood fretboards aesthetically (the Starry Night series all have an ebony fretboard). TBH I have had some difficulty with the dimensions of the neck between the nut and the fourth/fifth fret - I have pretty big hands so I used to find it a bit cramped down there, but I play out more now and it is in a band context that the Valentine comes into its own. It sounds great for pretty much every song we do, it’s quiet, it stays in tune and it feels solid enough that if it comes to grief it’ll survive. Nothing else I take out to play does that, apart from my Reverend Airwave, but that’s a 12 string so there’s no comparison really. Great review.
Am i the only one who could not hear a noticable difference ? Both sounds fantastic
Badass! Hetfield vibes🤘
Found a white PIA all the way in South America Colombia. Tucked away in a small guitar shop that's approved by Ibanez as a distributor. To my surprise it was about $1500 than where I live in North America. I still can't believe I own one. It wasn't an onyx but.. ill take it!
Congratulations, keep up the good work! Really enjoy your content.
I think in the interest of fairness you should have made it clear the difference between the Jem Jr. model and the Jem 7VWH, which is a lot closer in comparison to the Pia. Having said that, great comparison video and some lovely tones.
Thanks for watching and I’m glad you liked the tones. Just for clarification: The guitar in the video is the JEM7VP, not the JEM Jr. The VP is the Ibanez Premium version and at the time of filming, and now as well, is/was the only in-production version of the JEM currently available new here in the US with the classic JEM white/gold aesthetic and Dimarzio pickups. From my understanding, the Jr. is a budget version of the JEM with chrome hardware and lesser quality woods/hardware, whereas the VP is essentially the same as the now discontinued Prestige JEM minus the scalloped upper frets and made in Indonesia to save in production costs.
I love your music and I am glad you have changed the name of your channel so you can get credit for your talent and the great work you do!
That’s awesome Seth!!!!! Congratulations!!! Never give up on your passion 🎵🎶🎸
You're doing such a good job. I remember being your 69th subscriber and that was only a couple years ago. You're making such fast progress!
congratulations Seth you did it. Your dreams are right at your fingertips. Never ever give up you are so talented.
1000 subs? Holy shit dude that's wild. Congrats brother, don't ever stop.
On to the next 1,000!
Congratulations Seth on achieving 1000 subscribers! I like the name change as it better highlights the excellent material you provide your viewers. Look forward to your planned reviews.
That looks like Premium Jem and not a JEM. the video title looks misleading Ibanez JEM vs PIA
did you buy a B stock one?
Nope. Just luck of the draw. Ordered directly from Jamstik.
The Valentine is the most brilliant guitar ever made tbh. The feel, the tone, and the overall vintage yet unique looks just makes this a master of its class. When I got my Valentine, I couldn’t stop playing / looking at it. I’m the type that LOVES the telecaster tone but i needed more umph. I have traded / sold many tele’s cause they couldn’t do it for me. THIS is the only guitar that has done it for me and I probably won’t pick up another telecaster again.
My best take-away from this video is the reinforcement of my belief that it's the player, not the instrument, that makes the biggest difference. Seth- Loved your technique as well as the composition of the music. Is it something of your own? -E-
Thank you so much for your kind words and I’m glad you enjoyed the video! All the demo music and riffs in my videos are originals unless it’s a guitar cover video. Sometimes things end up sounding like something else, but I always try to come up with new things that fit the guitar/gear.
1k subs🎉🎉
Thank you! I legitimately cannot believe it actually happened. Thanks for watching videos and subscribing!
Very nice guitar ! how do you like the flat 14" inch radius ? it's relatively very flat
When I first got the guitar, I was really into more modern guitars so I loved the flat radius. As I've gotten older though, I've started to prefer rounder fingerboards.
Hey dude! Fellow Valentine owner here - just wondering how you care for the fretboard and neck? I've had mine for 2 years now and I only really wipe the frets with a lightly damp cloth when restringing and wipe it down after a sweaty gig. Are you doing anything different? (I've heard about the EB wonder wipes)
Wonder Wipes or something like Music Nomad F-One oil are the way to go for cleaning in my opinion, but i’d have a dry t shirt or cloth handy to wipe up the excess oil pretty much immediately. Maple won’t really absorb much so you’d just be using the oil/wipes to clean it without causing it to dry out. Hope that helps.
@@SethSilvaMusic awesome thanks mate! Grabbed some wonder wipes (fretboard conditioner) this morning. So with these wonder wipes, is it an every 3 months job? Or every string change job? These guitars are bullet proof and probably don’t need that much doing to them - but it’s so nice I want to keep it in good condition. (Also, I think ours might be from the same year or manufacture! But mine was from Andertons)
@jameshughes6305 From my understanding, which could be wrong mind you, maple doesn’t really require much actual “conditioning” since the grain is so tight. Plus, this is roasted maple, so there’s inherently less moisture in the neck. I’d say just use the wipes to clean the board whenever it gets too dirty. My rosewood and ebony boards get conditioned at least once a year, but that can vary depending on how dry your climate is.
Wow, that is an absolutely filthy tone on the Drop C demos!! What preset did you use if you don't mind sharing? Tube Screamer + 5150 + Greenback cab?
Glad you liked it. York Audio Mesa V30 cab V2 for the IR, but otherwise correct. Thats pretty much the combo I use 95% of the time for metal/metalcore tones. I just quickly dial the tone controls for the guitar I’m using.
I just returned my Artisan Aged Cherry guitar as well for the same reasons. I felt the neck was too thick and it lacked resonance and brightness, it just seemed dull compared to my Gibson Les Paul Standard. Although I loved the way it looked, just couldn't bond with it. Also, it did not sustain that well. It may be the pickups I didn't like
Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. I'm sorry yours didn't work out for you either but its good you were able to return it. Funnily enough, I actually ended up liking the thicker neck even though I used to prefer crazy thin necks in the past. Like I mentioned in the video, sometimes a guitar just isn't the one for you, but it could be the perfect guitar for someone else.
Thanks for the response and info, I appreciate it
Loved each guitar sound for different reasons. Jem seemed cleaner, Pia seemed fuller. Around 7:45-8:00 the bend on the Jem was bright and beautiful whereas the Pia you couldn’t hardly hear it. Enjoyed the video though, great comparison!!
Hey, I appreciate this is an older video, I’m considering getting those same pickups to put in an old EC1000. Just wanted to ask, did you have any issues with the extra height of the TW pickups? I concerned they might be too tall
I do vaguely remember having the same concern once I took the original bridge pickup out, but everything fit in the guitar without too much fuss. I may have had to use the screws that came on the guitar itself rather than the ones in the EMG box, but at this point I don’t remember. I definitely would have mentioned something in the video if it was really involved. That said, people on here have reported some variability in the tuner mounting holes, so it’s possible there’s variability in body depth/clearance for pickups as well.
Hey friend, how does the core series silver sky compare to the Nick Johnston custom shop … I’ve very torn about which to get
Just to keep it brief: My NJ feels a bit more modern and sounds thicker than the SS. Quality of both is absolutely superb, so it really boils down to personal preference. I can elaborate a bit if interested in more specifics or if you are curious about a particular aspect of each.
Love the review and the guitar thanks for doing that. Just a bit of advice. Please slow down the vibrato. Vibrato is not a shaking motion is a smooth flowing expression in time with the song. Listen to any guitarist today, via, satriani try to mimmic that vibrato. Other than that great job and great review keep up the good work. ROCK ON.