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  • @Deliquescentinsight
    @Deliquescentinsight Před 3 lety +711

    The world of budget guitars is vastly different to when I was a young dude, back then you couldn't get this level of value under $1,000

    • @NotBenCoultry
      @NotBenCoultry Před 3 lety +8

      Crazy, right? I have a Stagg LP that I absolutely love. Can't put it down.

    • @CynHicks
      @CynHicks Před 3 lety +4

      I know right. My first decent guitar costed 600 with no case and the manager at the shop sold a lot of drum heads ect.. to my older brother. Plus they were friends so he actually knocked off 200 dollars from the asking price (which was 300 below the suggested retail lol) , hence no case. Again... A decent guitar. Black finish ect... That kind of money 30 years later will get you a great guitar. Amazing really.

    • @dr.sharkalu7816
      @dr.sharkalu7816 Před 3 lety +11

      Everything is cheaper. You also had to spend 2k+ on a nice rig. Now I can make the same sounds with a computer.

    • @theofficialmattyzmusic
      @theofficialmattyzmusic Před 3 lety +2

      I was thinking the same thing. However, I still haven't come across a hollowbody budget guitar that really holds up. I had a few over the years that were just crap. Maybe its time to try and build one myself. Big maybe lol

    • @theofficialmattyzmusic
      @theofficialmattyzmusic Před 3 lety +1

      @@alc3062 Thank you! I definitely will.

  • @adamgreenhill110
    @adamgreenhill110 Před 3 lety +1651

    It's a Les Paul, but for Les money!

  • @jcoffy
    @jcoffy Před 3 lety +86

    Darrell I really appreciate this series on affordable guitars. It’s awesome for beginner players and for folks like me that have been playing for 20 years. Being reminded that it isn’t always about the name brands and expensive stuff. While some of that is awesome and totally worth it....you can make rad music within your budget with decent quality stuff you can afford. That’s huge. I’m not ever gonna be famous. I can’t spend all my grocery money on high quality pro gear. So it’s great to watch these. Thank you so much. Your channel is rad.

  • @LindaLooUK
    @LindaLooUK Před 3 lety +342

    Here we are in the 21st century and the fact that there's a quick connect system on the pickups is worthy of note is just ridiculous. Why aren't all electric guitars like this?

    • @jarjarlol
      @jarjarlol Před 3 lety +39

      Most things in the music industry are overpriced.

    • @svpmvp2433
      @svpmvp2433 Před 3 lety +3

      Its probably patented by gfs

    • @johncrafton8319
      @johncrafton8319 Před 3 lety +6

      They'd all have to agree, along with the pickup manufacturers, to use the same system. Without doing that, it really wouldn't matter. Good luck trying to get that to happen.

    • @careycutler2234
      @careycutler2234 Před 3 lety +3

      You'd be surprised how many guitars never have the pickups swapped out, so no need for 'the zipper' on them.

    • @joleneloveland2942
      @joleneloveland2942 Před 3 lety +1

      I think the answer lies in the quality and durability.
      The engineering was not done by the copy cats.
      Ask yourself what shape will it be in 50 years from now? What kind of waranty does it have?
      For me, last but not least, how does the sound compare? Dont think it can hold a candle to the real deal.

  • @BarriePoole
    @BarriePoole Před 3 lety +53

    Just got a charcoal Xaviere LP style guitar with F-holes from Guitarfetish as well just a few weeks ago. out of the box I tuned it up and it plays great. awesome sustain... I'm super happy!

    • @delboca7615
      @delboca7615 Před 3 lety +1

      How’s it going with your new guitar? Still happy after a few months. I looked at those with the f holes in them on their site and considered buying one. Would like to know your opinion

  • @levyschultz6589
    @levyschultz6589 Před 3 lety +6

    I seriously love the setup of his studio, it's epic. Love his professionalism in his video tutorials as. The revolving guitar stand (carousel) is bad ass, showing the guitar in 360 view. It's sweet.

  • @Street-Shred82
    @Street-Shred82 Před 3 lety +6

    This guy's videos are among the best guitar related videos you can find on youtube. Just from watching a few you can really tell that he cares about what he uploads. The quality of his videos really shows. He explains things well and takes the time to take it apart and actually give you a visual on specs potential buyers might wanna know. Its reasons like this that make Darrel one of my fav youtube creators. Not to mention I just like to hear him play too🎸. Cheers on another solid review my man👍

  • @mingonmongo
    @mingonmongo Před 3 lety +12

    Bought one of these a couple years ago on Amazon when they first started showing up for

  • @austinkellett8620
    @austinkellett8620 Před 3 lety +10

    Super impressed with those pickups, the second you split them. So beautiful!

  • @audiophileman7047
    @audiophileman7047 Před 3 lety +5

    I never cease to be amazed at how much guitar you can get for the money. There are so many nice features on this LP style guitar, and the pick-up quick connect configuration is great too. It sounds really good!! Excellent review as always, and thank you, Darrell! 👍💖🎸😎

  • @davidseeley6342
    @davidseeley6342 Před 3 lety +28

    I really appreciate you for your honesty and uplifting comments on affordable gear. Sure if the budget can do it a Gibson is great but for many folks to own something this beautiful can become reality. Thanks for a great review!

  • @ace1usmc
    @ace1usmc Před 3 lety +5

    Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. I've really wanted to buy a Les Paul - but just wasn't willing to pay the full price tag that comes with them. This is perfect for me.

  • @pablovadillo3600
    @pablovadillo3600 Před 3 lety +11

    I bought one of their teles, a slick tele51 and one of their 335 models. Absolutely love all three and you can’t beat the value for them. I will say that the fret work on the Xavier tele was better than both the slick and the 335 model, however, nothing a little patience and sanding can’t fix!
    Thanks Darrell!

  • @DBSG1976
    @DBSG1976 Před 3 lety +6

    What a beautiful blue burst finish, the white mounting rings and chrome pup covers complete the look. I don't usually like humbucker cleans, but she sounded really rich and warm. Thanks for another entertaining review.

  • @combatmedic3347
    @combatmedic3347 Před 3 lety +1

    Enjoy this gentleman and his site so much! Thank You Darrell! Appreciate you very much!

  • @SurroundedByGiants
    @SurroundedByGiants Před 2 lety +12

    Darrell, thank you so much for reviewing this guitar. After watching, I ordered one. Got the green quilted maple. Got it, today, and I love it.

    • @ToviaSinger-on..telegran
      @ToviaSinger-on..telegran Před rokem

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    • @nychold
      @nychold Před 9 měsíci

      I had to wait about 6 months for the Lemon Drop finish, but I'm glad I did. Xaviere makes some very nice guitars.

  • @BinauralBacker
    @BinauralBacker Před 3 lety +13

    That colour combination is really attractive. Beautiful guitar.

  • @TheDogSamurai
    @TheDogSamurai Před 3 lety +14

    I'm a BIG fan of these modular pickup switching systems, would very much like to see this become the norm. Thanks for the review, the guitar looked good and performed well for what it was priced at!

  • @DSmith-iw7fs
    @DSmith-iw7fs Před 2 lety +1

    Great review, Darrell. Love the quick connect and splitable coils. Perfect price range.

  • @ChrisB...
    @ChrisB... Před 3 lety +83

    The "Les Paul" I ordered is so good that I ordered a "Tele" (with binding!) as well. Thanks for the heads up on these guitars!

    • @YashaMishael
      @YashaMishael Před 3 lety +3

      I just ordered one in "lemon drop" 3 days ago.

    • @Boozerbear
      @Boozerbear Před 3 lety +2

      Well, it's been 6 months. How do you like it? I'm thinking about getting one too.

    • @ChrisB...
      @ChrisB... Před 3 lety +1

      @@Boozerbear The Tele is a daily player, definitely recommend it over the Les Paul, which is also fine. I did have to file the fret ends a little.

    • @Boozerbear
      @Boozerbear Před 3 lety +1

      @@ChrisB... thanks man, I'm thinking of picking up the black darkidise strat, I love the pink Floyd look

  • @ScootersGroove0801
    @ScootersGroove0801 Před 3 lety +19

    I have been looking at one of these for years, I do have a set of the quick connect pafs in a 335 copy I have and it was really easy to install and rock.

  • @andresantel2137
    @andresantel2137 Před 3 lety +320

    For a Budget Les Paul style guitar is sounds really great

    • @mikeomatic9905
      @mikeomatic9905 Před 3 lety +23

      Andre S. Darrel has a habit of making just about everything sound really good though

    • @justinmurray8500
      @justinmurray8500 Před 3 lety +40

      Remind yourself he's playing through at least a $1,500 amp and professional audio equipment/software. For the average at home guitarist the sound will most likely be a good bit different

    • @christian_silo
      @christian_silo Před 3 lety +18

      @@justinmurray8500 this!!! People forget all about this and just think the guitar is the source of the great sound.

    • @andresantel2137
      @andresantel2137 Před 3 lety +1

      @Xavier Rodriguez yeah sorry I didn't notice it

    • @richardhoon77
      @richardhoon77 Před 3 lety +2

      @@andresantel2137 would have been funny if you said "yeah sorry I didn't notice is"

  • @batphink2655
    @batphink2655 Před 3 lety +6

    Very impressive budget guitar looks and sounds wicked of course the man playing it helps ,you're a great guitarist!

  • @donaldfox6976
    @donaldfox6976 Před 3 lety +7

    This guitar had me so interested I went to their site and found all the pickups and hardware I needed for my own guitar upgrades. Huge thanks!

    • @chipcaronte
      @chipcaronte Před 2 lety

      Hey there! What did you upgrade and for how much?

  • @mightyV444
    @mightyV444 Před 3 lety +3

    You radiate amazing, positive energy, Darrell! To me, that's just as important as your channel's actual content (Which has been great also, of course)! Been watching many of your older videos over this week, too! Greetings from NZ! :-) PS: Canadians make great Music!

  • @JesusChrist-uu2te
    @JesusChrist-uu2te Před 3 lety +463

    After having owned a Epiphone Les Paul that was near 1k. I'm kinda interested in Les Paul style guitars like this that I won't cry if it gets scratched, dinged, etc laying out on a stand. Can even mod it without feeling guilty. I just don't think I'm the 2k-4k Gibson Les Paul kinda guy.

    • @TheSunMoon
      @TheSunMoon Před 3 lety +62

      Most of that 2k-4k is paying towards the Brand and Logo

    • @ahriik
      @ahriik Před 3 lety +20

      You can't go wrong with Xaviere man. Really solid value guitars

    • @theguardian6464
      @theguardian6464 Před 3 lety +14

      300 bucks is still not for throwing away, man...

    • @MrEric622
      @MrEric622 Před 3 lety +25

      Wolf and Agile also make "affordable" LP style guitars that look and sound great.

    • @valueofnothing2487
      @valueofnothing2487 Před 3 lety +8

      @@MrEric622
      I tried an Agile years ago that was supposedly had polished and crown frets that came with I think?
      The action was too low for me I had to raise it a little bit! No buzzing at all. Amazing.
      Last time I checked rondomusic they were a little more expensive. And they are very heavy.

  • @richmackowsky3405
    @richmackowsky3405 Před 3 lety +1

    Just ordered one of these, in no small part due to your very thorough review. Thanks!

  • @airtow6766
    @airtow6766 Před 3 lety +277

    Just ordered one in Gloss White, Christmas gift to me!

    • @komandantkilljoy
      @komandantkilljoy Před 3 lety +34

      You you're the person who put me on the waiting list 😡

    • @Phillip_Stergo_GGCC
      @Phillip_Stergo_GGCC Před 3 lety +10

      @@komandantkilljoy lmao I’m gonna get one aswell

    • @komandantkilljoy
      @komandantkilljoy Před 3 lety +7

      @@Phillip_Stergo_GGCC I can't wait until they restock the one I want

    • @jay-pi5gn
      @jay-pi5gn Před 3 lety +1

      I’m getting an ebony colored one

    • @johnfpv6989
      @johnfpv6989 Před 3 lety +1

      hope u enjoy it

  • @zefolantar
    @zefolantar Před 3 lety +3

    That “one minute solo” sure was tasty! 👍
    Nice guitar for a great price. Awesome video, Darrell! Love your work.

  • @rhysdufner5400
    @rhysdufner5400 Před 3 lety +5

    I’ve always wanted a les Paul, I think I’m going to build my own.... thanks for the video She’s a beauty!

  • @Iceman77772
    @Iceman77772 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful! More bang for the buck. Definitely getting one! Thanks for the review Darrell!

  • @zazoomatt
    @zazoomatt Před 3 lety

    Perfect reason to buy. Thank YOU DB..........always a winner to view your take.

  • @DarrellBraunGuitar
    @DarrellBraunGuitar  Před 3 lety +11

    Here's the next guitar in my "affordable guitars" series! This one looks REALLY good!
    Here's a link to the playlist so far: czcams.com/play/PLygVSMl3xykvuYx1YwJLOro9VCpfesHSR.html
    Enjoy :)

  • @henrystoll
    @henrystoll Před 3 lety +3

    Great review! I've owned a Xaviere Zimaitis copy for over 12 years now, and It's an awesome guitar! Still sounds and plays great, and amazingly stays in tune very well! NOW, it's not equal to my Gibby LP Special or any of my American PRS's, but then again.... I paid $169 for it!! I just bought another guitar from Guitar Fetish, but don't have it yet! I will also say that Guitar Fetish has great customer service as well! Bought some pickups from them as well, and couldn't be happier! Thanks for reviewing guitars the way you do, too many reviewers compare $200 guitars to $2000 guitars and then dirt the less expensive ones! VALUE is a king in my book! My Xaivere is so good, I can't bring myself to sell it, and when I put down my PRS Custom 24 Ten Top, and pick my $169 Xaviere, I am not confused which is a better guitar, BUT.....NOBODY EVER TELLS ME THEY NOTICED A BIG DROP OFF IN MY SOUND! BRAVO XAVIERE !

  • @psycalotus
    @psycalotus Před 3 lety

    I will definitely be looking into this for my purchase thanks for letting us know about it.

  • @KevyNova
    @KevyNova Před 3 lety +2

    Good review! I’ve never bought a guitar from GFS but I’ve used many of their pickups and LOVE them! Their Strat-sized lipstick tube and humbucker-sized P-90s are wonderful.

  • @beridus
    @beridus Před 3 lety +9

    GFS is fantastic value and really good quality on a lot of their parts, pickups, guitars. I'm happy they're getting even more popular these days. They definitely always will be one of the first places I look anytime I've needed anything guitar related. I even use their pickups in my PRS because they're so good!

    • @curtisbrayfield7707
      @curtisbrayfield7707 Před rokem +1

      I've bought a ton of stuff from them in the last few years. I spent $50 rewiring a Johnson P-bass, and it was seriously a great sounding bass after changing out the pickup for their cheapest one, and using their kwik plug harness. Easier than restringing it, honestly.

  • @beecessity9189
    @beecessity9189 Před 3 lety +3

    Beautiful guitar and has a nice sound. Will definitely consider getting one.

  • @juanrorschach
    @juanrorschach Před 3 lety

    So glad you did this, man. Guitar Fetish is really decent for the price. During the quarantine I put together a 100% Guitar Fetish parts guitar and it is one of my favorites now.

  • @andrewoldham4462
    @andrewoldham4462 Před 2 lety

    Hi I have to say I know diddly squat about guitars but I have found myself watching and enjoying your videos you definitely come across as a very knowledgeable guy and you explain things in an easy to understand manner. I realise you don't particularly need to hear it from me but I do find you videos very interesting and I hope you continue to make them 🙂

  • @rdpurdom
    @rdpurdom Před 3 lety +3

    Great review! I own one of the original Xavier (Zemaitis lawsuit) red sparkle finish guitars. I bought it almost 20 years ago. It is fantastic. I have done some minor changes. Nut, chrome Grovers, chrome knobs. It is beautiful and plays sweet! Great value. I'd love to see some more Xavier reviews. Maybe their fancy acoustics, semi hollow and Casino styles or maybe their less Paul models with the Floyd Rose tremolos!
    Love your channel. I wish these guitars were around when I started playing back in the day. Back then, unless you spent a lot of money you couldn't find a descent axe to play. Nowadays we have so many options! Ant thankfully we've got good people like you to educate on this stuff! Thanks again bro!

    • @QS-si3cq
      @QS-si3cq Před 2 lety

      *decent. "Descent" is something different.

  • @dennisbadurina2094
    @dennisbadurina2094 Před 3 lety +3

    Based on your review, told the wife that "just one more" guitar would be nice for X-mas.
    Well, she did just that. Being that I already have a Strat and Tele (Both Fenders, not a knock-off) a Les Paul style was missing. Wasn't with the coil splits as not really needed, but its a gorgeous Vintage Natural finish, zebra pups, and not all that bad out-of-the-box. Taking it to my luthier for a proper set-up, but first impression after spending an hour on it this morning is that its very well constructed, no blems, and the fret ends are actually nicely finished.
    Couldn't get this level of quality back in the day...

  • @cannedmusic
    @cannedmusic Před rokem

    That is fantastic! Thanks for sharing.

  • @Gunsultra123
    @Gunsultra123 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Bought one two years ago based off this video and its been my main axe ever since. Amazing guitar!

  • @picksalot1
    @picksalot1 Před 3 lety +4

    I like the "Caribbean" burst. Seems like quite a good guitar at a surprisingly low price. Thanks

  • @tamykuykendall3122
    @tamykuykendall3122 Před 3 lety +11

    DUDE!!... when are YOU going to put an “album” out... you’re an exceptional guitar player!!!!! SERIOUSLY!!!

  • @versieraygreenstreet2976

    Love your your videos. Great job! I've ordered 2 electrics, and a acoustic from them. There parts are pretty good as well. Keep up the good work.

  • @johnriley8314
    @johnriley8314 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks for such a great series of CHEAP or AFFORDABLE types of gear Darrell...you ALWAYS MAKE such kick ass videos bro....KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK MAN !!!

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      @ToviaSinger-on..telegran Před rokem

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  • @kyleblackburn9619
    @kyleblackburn9619 Před 3 lety +13

    Darrell when are you going to do that telecaster build with the shock the fox body because you've had that body for awhile and I'm waiting to see you do a full tele build on the channel. I'm embarking on building a superstar inspired by your superstat build and I'd love to see more build videos

  • @bigimskiweisenheimer8325
    @bigimskiweisenheimer8325 Před 3 lety +6

    That color of burst is amazing

    • @natedean9576
      @natedean9576 Před 3 lety +1

      I just ordered the EPIPHONE blueberry burst es-335. I love the burst. Of course I didn’t buy it just for that lol

  • @EvanField6380
    @EvanField6380 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful looking and sounds good I also love how easy it is to swap pick ups

  • @Rollermanfromspace
    @Rollermanfromspace Před 3 lety

    I have never clicked on a video so fast! It’s awesome you finally decide to try their new PRO guitars out, maybe the PRO845 tele gold foil next??? I’m sure Darrell’s got a taste for GFS now!

  • @miltonic69
    @miltonic69 Před 3 lety +5

    Great guitar, great pickups( I have their pickups in my Epiphone L.P.). Just another hundred bucks to Mojo Tone for their prewired CTS pots and paper in oil capacitors kit, and you're good to go on as good a tone as you're going to get out of an L.P.!!! Thank you Darrell for showing all these kids how not to get ripped off!

  • @scottreynolds6317
    @scottreynolds6317 Před 3 lety +7

    Sounds really good

  • @juanshaman3177
    @juanshaman3177 Před 2 lety

    Very thorough and pro review. Thank you!

  • @gusviera3905
    @gusviera3905 Před 3 lety

    Really awesome review and many thanks. Just when you think you have acquired all the guitars you need, you see one you've just gotta have. I have drooled over your blueberry burst Les Paul for years...here's one I can afford and it sounds very good! Thanks again!

  • @GitarskeBravure
    @GitarskeBravure Před 3 lety +69

    You know... this is definitelly something I could use... any chance to hear it beside your Epi or LP? As always - fantastic review

    • @ZaneDalton
      @ZaneDalton Před 3 lety +2

      GitarskeBravure good idea!

    • @jamesthe-doctor8981
      @jamesthe-doctor8981 Před 3 lety

      THIS!!

    • @aliengrey6052
      @aliengrey6052 Před 3 lety

      Listen mate it sounds awful. After processing through a mega expensive amp ok. If that’s what you want.

    • @alphanumeric1529
      @alphanumeric1529 Před 3 lety +7

      Yeah, let's hear the guitar in context. I live in the strat world, always wanted to pick up an LP. Even at this price, this would be expensive for me now. Let's hear this guitar, unprocessed, next to other LP's, or single cuts, whatever you want to call them, but some branded ones. Like an epi at the same price point, and an LP at 10x the price point. Record raw from your amp, no processing, no eq, no compression, no limiting, no thickening production techniques. Just raw sound of each. Rapidly AB... CD, in the middle of the same phrase, not A in the verse, then the B in the chorus, and other poor demonstration techniques (I might call them sales techniques). Just switch right in the middle of the line, back and forth, back and forth. Trust me, that is how recording engineers, and mix engineers actually and properly AB. You don't need 30 seconds of A and 30 seconds of B. The ear does not have that level of memory. Do a few seconds of A, 3-5 seconds, then right into B for 3-5 seconds. Don't switch even at the start of the note. Switch right in the same part of A into the same part of B. Peak match, not RMS, or not unequally loudness matched, but peak match each recording. You'll have some range, not every peak will match with every other peak, but, most peaks at the same level. Please give us a few raw .wavs of each run through on each guitar. Play to a click track or a backing track, but don't include it in the recording. No pedals, just amp. Same settings for each guitar.
      This is all stuff youtube demo channels do to manipulate user perception of what they are experiencing, and it pi55e5 me off, it is deception. Keep it straight. Let us hear for ourselves. We don't have the budget to do these tests, that's why we're watching you, mate. If you did this right, it'd be invaluable and I'd likely buy one of these on the spot if it sounded reasonably good, relative to the real things.
      Thanks if you do this, and someone, if you can, lemme know by replying to this comment if he actually follows through with a real demo of this guitar, I desperately would like to hear it, I just have a lot going on, and I'm losing my mind (really). It would help me greatly!

    • @aliengrey6052
      @aliengrey6052 Před 3 lety +2

      alpha numeric There is Nothing like a good Gibson. I have three good ones. The sound makes me smile. All these “ look you can get a cheap copy that is close to the original” is like the loving parent with no idea about guitars fronting up with with a Christmas present of one of these being met with a disappointing look from their son and wondering why! It’s obvious. Woods pickups glues hardware and craftsmanship!!!!!! Everyone thinks they are getting a bargain when all they get is a pig in a poke.

  • @jimbecker5675
    @jimbecker5675 Před 3 lety +9

    Since I started my little hobby of building guitars, GFS pickups have been my thing...they sound great and are very affordable. And since I hate soldering...KwikPlug is the bee's knees. That's a very nice instrument in the review!

    • @blackfender100
      @blackfender100 Před 3 lety

      I have used their pickups for yrs also. I have a strat with 2 crunchy pats big block bridge and wilkie tuners. I prob have $200 into it.It's my go to axe still to this day.

  • @Whitesp44
    @Whitesp44 Před 3 lety

    Wow, thank you. Looks fantastic.

  • @JonAnderhub
    @JonAnderhub Před 3 lety

    Another great video!
    Thanks!

  • @robertbinetti9161
    @robertbinetti9161 Před 3 lety +3

    I still love my EPI Les Paul Traditional PRO-III Plus. I was able to get it new for 550.00 with a Desert Burst maple cap. The thing is beautiful. Has real Grover tuners and Gibson USA 57 humbucker pickups. Coil Taps, a DB boost, and phase switch. You really can not beat the value and variety of sounds you get in that guitar.

  • @richatlsomm833
    @richatlsomm833 Před 3 lety +4

    I had a blemished semi hollow gold top for a few years by Xavier that I got for like $150. Hell of a guitar well made and legit frame for growth

  • @ricksvintageguitars
    @ricksvintageguitars Před 3 lety

    You are a Great Player! Great Tones, Thanks!!!!

  • @loganharris6963
    @loganharris6963 Před rokem

    Loved the review you gave this,, I eventually bought the 550 model with the quilted maple top,,, beautiful,,, even had my father who never liked the style Les Paul personally,, and even he stated he didn't want to like it,,, played beautifully out of box no adjustments, and great sustain

  • @pablovadillo3600
    @pablovadillo3600 Před 3 lety +3

    I’m surprised you haven’t bought a tele from Xavier yet. I just ordered one and hope to see one featured on your channel soon 🤞🏼

  • @WattchomanBrandySavage
    @WattchomanBrandySavage Před 3 lety +4

    If someone wanted a Les paul-esk guitar without breaking the bank, this is a great option. Some small issues can be fixed with a good set up but even expensive guitars need to be set up properly.. Especially when being shipped from country to country.

  • @bldallas
    @bldallas Před 3 lety

    Wow, that’s an awesome guitar at an amazing price. It’s beautiful and the headstock doesn’t have some cheesy logo or funking shape! I’m not in the market for another electric guitar, but after seeing 5his and checking out the options on Guitarfetish website, I’m really tempted. Great video. Thanks.

  • @AllanGildea
    @AllanGildea Před 3 lety

    Seems beautiful. Serious value. Nice one Darrell.

  • @TejasGuptaMusic
    @TejasGuptaMusic Před 3 lety +30

    50% - Guitar's pickups and amp settings and all.
    50% - Darrell's playing 😍

  • @MrBluesMessiah
    @MrBluesMessiah Před 3 lety +2

    I love Xaviere. I've got I think 15 of them. Every one of them a great guitar. At least 5 were "Factory Seconds" that took me quite awhile to find the flaw, and I know I'm still looking on one of them. I also tried out one of their acoustics and THAT was amazing as well.

  • @backlineguy
    @backlineguy Před 3 lety

    I recently assembled a Strat-style Hardtail from parts I got through Guitar Fetish...solid Ash body, Rock Maple neck, Fender TexMex loaded pick guard, the thing sings...been buying GFS/Xavier stuff for years...tremendous value...been looking at their finished guitars but never pulled the trigger on one, great to see and hear this review...thanks!
    The finish, colors, selections, parts, hardware...all excellent, and the customer service is personal and attentive/fast...really impressive outfit...surprisingly small operation, but high quality stuff...

  • @JCole78
    @JCole78 Před 3 lety +7

    Okay, shipping speed was amazing. I ordered it 4 days ago, and it was just delivered. The appearance of the guitar and the quality of the hard case I ordered with it are amazing. I haven’t had a chance to hook it up to an amp yet. The push pull pots for splitting the coils on the one I got are buttery smooth. If I played guitar instead of bass I would be seriously jealous that it is for my son. I’ll leave another reply once I have a chance to really test it out.

    • @eliasbutcher859
      @eliasbutcher859 Před 2 lety

      Really curious how it went!

    • @JCole78
      @JCole78 Před 2 lety

      @@eliasbutcher859 my son loves it. He also has a Squier Start and Tele, and a Ibanez Jem 555bk, and the Xavier is his favorite. The Switches and pots still work like new.

    • @eliasbutcher859
      @eliasbutcher859 Před 2 lety

      @@JCole78 thanks so much for getting back to me! Hey so are they alpha pots- regardless of what he saw in the video? Just wondering if that’s something I would replace and it’d sound more professional

    • @JCole78
      @JCole78 Před 2 lety +1

      @@eliasbutcher859 honestly I’m not sure, but it wouldn’t hurt to upgrade them if you wanted. I’m sure they’re fairly inexpensive pots that come with it.

    • @eliasbutcher859
      @eliasbutcher859 Před 2 lety

      @@JCole78 Curious if you have thoughts on if this will range from Beatles to Smashing Pumpkins

  • @10bunks12
    @10bunks12 Před 3 lety +5

    I have a XV-820 Tele from GFS.
    For the price of $169 US. It’s a very good guitar. The sounds great and plays well. When I received nut was cut wrong. I changed it out and it’s good to go. The Kwikplugs are great. GFS has all kinds for around $25 to $45. But it’s so fast, you change your strings change your pickups too. Give your self a new / different guitar for however long. You get board change em again. Good values for what they offer.

    • @erichamilton2870
      @erichamilton2870 Před 3 lety

      Yeah I’ve had but issues with their necks too. But for the price I’ll gladly buy a $6 bone nut and upgrade. That’s really why these are great for me because I like to customize and like a Ferrari you don’t customize a real Les Paul.

  • @haroldthefrog
    @haroldthefrog Před 3 lety

    I recently purchased the xv-825 the tele with the mini humbucker neck for 189, absolutely beautiful tones! Feels great to play love these guitars!!!

  • @sergeantswag9389
    @sergeantswag9389 Před 3 lety

    Love the channel my guy, keep it up 👍👍🎸🎸

  • @roberthuston3200
    @roberthuston3200 Před 3 lety +5

    Have you considered doing a review on AIO 's wolf guitars? Curious to get your thoughts. I really value your opinions on guitars

  • @hearpalhere
    @hearpalhere Před 3 lety +3

    Looks amazing, sounds amazing, by your statements plays great, dirt cheap. What more could you ask for?

  • @RandyFricke
    @RandyFricke Před 3 lety +1

    I just found my next guitar. I'm in love with the Lemon Drop model. Thanks Darrell. Good eye as usual.

  • @antma9028
    @antma9028 Před 3 lety +1

    Looks and sounds great!!

  • @davidleal8189
    @davidleal8189 Před 3 lety +30

    Nice. I’m wondering when you do the reviews and sound demos on the budget guitars, can you plug in and play the real Les Paul (or other models depending on what you are demoing) so we get a comparison?

    • @audiophileman7047
      @audiophileman7047 Před 3 lety +1

      Great idea, but you can't expect this guitar to sound as good as a genuine Les Paul, but it will sound really good never the less.

    • @valueofnothing2487
      @valueofnothing2487 Před 3 lety +7

      You can't expect it to sound the same?
      It isn't it just a pickup magnet with a coil wire around it? I mean, I think they just take these things apart and replicate them. I think the lp or more guaranteed the fit and finish and fret work is better, although I must tell you the older I get the more I realize that I have no idea what I'm talking about.

    • @TheEchelon
      @TheEchelon Před 3 lety +2

      @@valueofnothing2487 Not true.. even guitars that are the same model can sound the same. The # of windings, orientation of the windings and type of magnets all play a role. Sometimes it's subtle, but some people care about details

    • @tonyhoodlass1846
      @tonyhoodlass1846 Před 3 lety

      @@valueofnothing2487è

    • @tonyhoodlass1846
      @tonyhoodlass1846 Před 3 lety

      Just bought a Tanglewood Les Paul in Honeyburst it's fantastic £500 block position markers everything, now I've owned Rickenbacker 330 360 and 620 and high end Ibanez and Mexican strats this copy is stunning looking and sounds Great, makes you think Yeah!

  • @JCole78
    @JCole78 Před 3 lety +6

    I've been looking for a good budget LP style guitar for my son for a few months now. He has a Junior, but wants a full version LP. I showed him this review and the GFS website, and he fell in love with the green 500 (green is his favorite color). He doesn't know it yet, but he's getting it for Christmas this year along with the red case from them. I ordered it last night. I just wish you did Bass reviews as well since that what I play.

    • @Ryan-qh2wy
      @Ryan-qh2wy Před 3 lety +2

      Hes gonna be really happy about that im sure😂

  • @MLFranklin
    @MLFranklin Před 3 lety

    I absolutely love the blue burst on this one.

  • @07045730
    @07045730 Před 3 lety

    I am very Impressed. I like the idea with the quick Connect pickups

  • @avgmaster1
    @avgmaster1 Před 3 lety +4

    GFS is awsome. I got the Neodymium pickups and they are killer.

  • @SKIROOIT69
    @SKIROOIT69 Před 3 lety +4

    I just bought one and it's sweet. Better sounding then any Gibson Les Paul I own. Especially for 300 bucks right to my front porch in 2 days. Best 300 bucks I ever spent. I'll buy a few more.

  • @JOSEFCOL-gj3ti
    @JOSEFCOL-gj3ti Před 3 lety

    Thanks for your videos and congratulations.

  • @seanknudsen6008
    @seanknudsen6008 Před 3 lety

    Just got the all black 550, can't wait

  • @OGSontar
    @OGSontar Před 3 lety +11

    Seems like a really decent deal. It sure is a pretty thing.

  • @joetowers4804
    @joetowers4804 Před 3 lety +7

    Do you think you could review the Harley Benton SC Custom II? There is a model with a Floyd Rose, but I have my eyes on the Paradise Flame.

  • @j.r.777
    @j.r.777 Před 3 lety

    Very impressive and a very beautiful guitar as well!

  • @georgealvarez8967
    @georgealvarez8967 Před 3 lety

    Dang It Darrell...now I bought another Guitar ! After that partial tear down confirmation of a 1/2 inch maple top I was hooked. I got the white with a tweed case, man they have a lot of options. Used your link so hope that helped. Shipping was $30 but were talking Florida to No Cali. Thanks for the tip and great content.

  • @joeyfarley9916
    @joeyfarley9916 Před 3 lety +67

    I bet you just sold every one GFS has. For that money its crazy how good that sounds. I can't believe what you can get for a few hundred bucks now days.

    • @Rollermanfromspace
      @Rollermanfromspace Před 3 lety +2

      I have their crunchy pat pickups I put in one of their blowout sale LP copies and it absolutely screams. The guitar needed a lot of work but it was the best $155 I’ve ever spent

    • @joeyfarley9916
      @joeyfarley9916 Před 3 lety +4

      @@Rollermanfromspace I seriously can't believe the quality of inexpensive EVERYTHING now, amps, pedals, guitars, all of it. I love it, we are all very blessed to be guitar players right now. I don't have any experience with their stuff first hand but I know I have heard nothing but good things especially the Slick stuff. I really don't see how these companies make any money on some of the stuff. I know different countries have lower labor and goods but come on Jackson has some of the best stuff I have played for under 200. I got a js22 dinky for 149 brand new on an open box return and I was blown away.

    • @christopheresteves6539
      @christopheresteves6539 Před 3 lety +2

      @@joeyfarley9916 THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE CHEAP GUITAR...AND MOST EVERYTHING ELSE

    • @carlossegura
      @carlossegura Před 3 lety +4

      I tried to order it and they are out of the flame ones , so I got a black one, I'll update you guys

    • @christopheresteves6539
      @christopheresteves6539 Před 3 lety +2

      @Spike Elwood well said, practice til your fingers bleed!

  • @TrickOrTreatAZ
    @TrickOrTreatAZ Před 3 lety +15

    I don't know what is worse, seeing these guitars and wanting to buy a few of them, or listening to Darrell play a sub $300 guitar knowing it isn't likely I could get there no matter how much I spent on an LP :)

    • @sterboss4048
      @sterboss4048 Před 2 lety

      You’ll get there just practice 👍

    • @QS-si3cq
      @QS-si3cq Před 2 lety

      Go practice instead on crying on youtube then!

    • @TrickOrTreatAZ
      @TrickOrTreatAZ Před 2 lety

      @@QS-si3cq it's called a joke bro

  • @spadds
    @spadds Před 3 lety

    So I just got mine today. Wow. A great piece of kit. With exchange, shipping and import taxes it cost me around $550 dollars to Toronto Canada. I compared this to a new other brand les paul and I was struggling to find one for less than $800 with a lower spec and much cheaper feel. The Xavier is a cracking guitar! Very happy with it.

  • @OnlyHumanYT
    @OnlyHumanYT Před 3 lety +1

    I hope to get one in Blueburst, I absolutely love the look and sound of this!

  • @ZedChuva
    @ZedChuva Před 3 lety +36

    A $270US guitar, after shipping and exchange is about $600CN. Even more if there's Duty on it.
    Love watching these "cheap guitar" videos, but man, it's depressing knowing we can't have nice things here.

    • @JMac.
      @JMac. Před 3 lety

      Us hosers are always getting hosed eh? It’s sucks, that’s a beauty even for $600 CDN though.

    • @Dobermanator
      @Dobermanator Před 3 lety +3

      When COVID clears take a small vacation to the US. For me driving is 40 minutes but don't worry there will be great priced flights coming up I'm sure. Go to Vegas for example. With some luck you can pick up a real nice guitar, check out the pawn shops or even order on line. Just wing it.

    • @peachmelba1000
      @peachmelba1000 Před 3 lety +2

      There has to be a shortcut, or shortcuts somewhere in the manufacture of this guitar.

    • @davidkastin4240
      @davidkastin4240 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Dobermanator Guitar Surfari! 😁

    • @ScotWithOnet
      @ScotWithOnet Před 3 lety +5

      @@peachmelba1000 Yeah, it's called slave-labor wages.

  • @williamdalgliesh1460
    @williamdalgliesh1460 Před 3 lety +11

    I'd like to see a special edition for lefties. We're always left out when it comes to guitar reviews and availability is never even mentioned. A review of the best from cheap end to high end customs would be brilliant.

    • @gaguy2160
      @gaguy2160 Před 3 lety

      For example grx70 by Ibanez, leftie version 50 dollars more, and only offered in 1 color

    • @crypticzen9194
      @crypticzen9194 Před 2 lety

      Well I mean to review one, you would have to be able to play lefty. From what I’ve heard. Schecter is very accommodating for left handed payers. I own a couple myself and couldn’t be happier.

    • @fermiparadox6787
      @fermiparadox6787 Před 2 lety

      .....left out

  • @MCGaar
    @MCGaar Před 2 lety

    Gorgeous color combination

  • @edgarwalk5637
    @edgarwalk5637 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations on 600K subscibers!

  • @enthused7591
    @enthused7591 Před 3 lety +13

    Xavieres are phenomenal for the price. Any time you buy a guitar from a company who prides themselves first and foremost on their quality aftermarket custom pickups and hardware, you know you're going to get something pretty sweet. That's how ESP started too.