Why Buy A Guitar When You Can Build One? (ft. Guns and Guitars) - Demo / Review
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- čas přidán 14. 06. 2018
- Sure, you can buy an off the shelf guitar, but if you want your own custom creation and to save money... just build your own! Huge thanks to Dan over at Guns and Guitars for helping me out with this video! He's built an awesome guitar from a basic, cheap Strat kit! Want to learn how to build it yourself? Checkout his video here: • Build your DREAM HH SU...
Check out Dan's awesome DIY guitar channel here: / @gunsandguitars
For the demo, I'm playing through a Blackstar ID Core. Link Here: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53...
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Rubric: -5 points for Danzig references. -5 points for not reading the description. -5 points for not watching far enough into the video to answer your own question. -5 points for misquoting me in your comment. 20 points possible. Everyone starts with an A! - Hudba
because i'm lazy
edit: I actually have a custom build lol
Bro, what a are you doing here bro?
Yeah what the f man lol
Ruby? Didnt expect you here bro, you should collab bro.
That's a cool custom build bro you should play smoke on the water on it bro
Love how you made a Danzig reference without missing a beat. But you lose 5 points for doing so.
I love both your channels, and it's cool to see you guys collaborate!
I waited for it after seeing your comment, but still laughed out loud! Go Max!!!
He should put on a misfits tee shirt and play the last guitar solo to Danzig’s “mother” on a future vid, using von Frankenstein’s guitar....
at 4:12 when he said "a lot of people are put off by.. " i thought he was gonna say guns, but he said guitar building... lmao.
A collab between two CZcamsrs who bring high quality products in low end budget to light for us poor lads to enjoy. loving this \m/
I lost it at the deadpan delivery of "This guy kinda looks a like Glenn Danzig..."
Oh my god. Between that an the "satisfying click... oh yeah." I was dying. Max is ridiculous in the best way.
Im literally laughing out loud. that really got me.
Lord Farquaad.
yeah you know, I had to pause it right there myself lol, I wasn't thinking it till he said it but now I cant unsee it.
Rasmus Rasmussen when?
guns and guitars brought me here
Welcome!
Same here 😁🤓👍🏻
Same here
The internet brought me here...
looks like he’s got both
Just consider this:EVH's ''Frankenstein'' and George Lynch's original ''Tigerstripe'' guitars,were pretty much the same thing like this guitar here.Eddie and George bought some parts and build them at home,nowadays big guitarbrands are selling replicas of these guitars for thousands of dollars.
it's so sad because that is true. that's one of the big flaws with commercialism now a days. your not really buying the quality of a product anymore, your buying the name
The prices for bolt-on ''boutique guitars'' are just ridiculous *cough* Suhr *cough* or my favorite,Charvel's USA Jake E.Lee sign.model.The original was a plain USA Strat,that the San Dimas custom shop,modded for Jake.Charvel sells it over here in Europe for 3,500 Euros,that's around 3,700 USD!
Funny story,a friend of mine,build a Jake E.Lee replica for one of his students for les then 1/3 of the price and that thing plays and sounds amazing.They actually put a Warmoth neck with ss-frets,Schaller locking tuners and a Hipshot Contour fixed bridge on a second hand ash Strat body, they got online,which the ''real thing'' doesn't have,plus the same high-end pickups (S.Duncan JB and DiMarzio singlecoils) and it's still cheaper!
+greekfreak1980 almost enough to bring a tear to your eye.
greekfreak1980 That's a fantastic point! You can tell those where willing to pour their souls into the art of playing guitar even if they had to make it themselves. Their commitment to the craft is where the magic is in those guitars, that cannot be bought. Its sad to think some people feel so bad about their playing that marketing manipulates them into thinking that they can buy some of that persons ability because they bought one of their replicas.
greekfreak1980 arm the homeless be like
I built a strat kit i bought for 85 bucks... had to put a new nut on but holy cow... extremely impressed. Had it delivered and built and rocking the same day
haha dig the delivery of the Danzig joke, wait what?
Two of my current favourite guitar youtubers collaborating. Awesome! Seriously though your channel, gunsnguitar's and 60 cycle hum i watch more than even big channels like music is win. Keep it up maxx!
Thank you!
Hey whatsup
@ 2:35 to 2:43 I think that was my all-time-favorite Guitar MAX moment! That simple enjoyment, which reminds me about the "Do it for the joy of it, not the money, or prestige."
Actually, I been thinking of that too. Been checking out guitar kits on Ebay for a while.
When you build it you know exactly what you got, and you not afraid to experiment.
I'm so glad that you partnered with Dan. I have learned a ton of good stuff from him and have wondered how a shredder would like his fret level technique. I've recommended him in guitar building groups to people starting out in the DIY guitar world. I like your frugal nature, and this just adds to your appeal. Thanks and great vid.
I've been watching Dan for a while... and this was a great collaboration... subscribed. Thanks!
I've always wanted my very own "signature" model...now I'm thinking I can have my own "line!" Thanks, man!
So glad to see this collab, love both of your videos!
I like that you and Dan networked to feature his guitar and show your chops.
Always wanted to hear his stuff on a shredder. Definitely a subscriber. Bravo!
Great video. Building a kit is a great way to learn about the guitar and there is a lot of pride in building one. Great collaboration with Guns and Guitars.
Thanks!
Not only that. But its also a great way to try new mods etc.
The hardest part is the setup. It's not complicated, but you have to get it JUST right. You could build a guitar and get someone else to set it up, but if you buy one, you have someone else doing that for you. I build my own, and have assembled some too. It's great fun. But the setup can be a pain! Anyway, thanks for the video promoting DIY :)
Wow thanx for sharing Max!
These colabos help build the community and are a nice break from the norm.
I think its really great to see youtubers working together to bring everybody content. Im subscibed to both of your channels and it was a kick in the pants watching drinking coffee and watching Dan demo the guitar.
Loved this collab....exactly what I was looking for. You guys are great.
Dude I see your channel growing! Love the videos, man! Keep it up!
Dan & Maxx keep it real for us budget minded folks! Thank you both for the inspiring content and always making me want to keep playing
I Love Dan's channel and getting into yours a lot but both of you in one video? This is great! I hope you guys team up a lot more often. Best to both of you.
Dan just knows how to make the best of everything, he has built amazing guitars and this is one of them! I can honestly feel it resonating through the video, it's incredible!! Great collab guys, really enjoyed it!
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Been following both of your channels for a while now. The content is great and appreciated. Thank you both for doing what you do.
Thanks Stanley!
AWESOME VID. I AM A BIG FAN OF BOTH CHANNELS SO IT WAS COOL SEEING YOU GUYS TEAM UP!
After finding Dan's channel, I'm seriously considering building a guitar and a bass. Thanks for the content!
Thank you very much Max.... for all you share and for introducing Dan's channel.....
You're welcome! His channel is awesome!
Love both your channels and it was a great idea to coop in this video.
Hey Max! Found you thru guns+guitars. Great playing and sound. I really appreciate that you demoed both pups and did some clean sounding passages. That neck pup sounds really great with distortion.
On the subject of building vs. buying: Like most players, I bought my first several guitars off the shelf since I had no idea of what goes into building one. But now, after many, many years, I started putting together a guitar kit. It's going really well and I'm having a blast doing it. I've learned how to level and crown the frets which is a skill I've always wanted to learn.
Since we're in the age of the internet, building (assembling) is way easier than before. Help from guys like dan is invaluable.
Looking forward to more of your vids.
Great playing and budget friendly, that gets a sub out of me any day! I wholeheartedly endorse the DIY route, its the same as the old saying "Give a man a fish, he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish, he eats for a lifetime." Id rather have my money go towards better components, rather than profit margins companies have built in. Since I'm in the DIY camp, it made me really happy you thought Dan's "fish" was so tasty!
Huge fan of Dan's and Max's and loved seeing y'all doing a cross over video. I currently have a project Gibson Marauder but once that's done I'm going all in on a kit guitar build. Either a super start or a tele.
Great video. Awesome collaboration. I subscribe to dan too and just finished the companion video. He does great custom builds from cheap components and does a good job keeping things on point. Dan and Max are 2 of my prefered channels. I'm all for you two doing more of these. Oh yeah, Max great Danzig joke. loved the delivery! LOL
Love how you play dude and yeah Danzig for sure lol I bought a cheap basswood Strat the other day and already ordering a mini humbuckers like I seen on your other video. Thanks for these videos they are very informative.
Im a luthier in Omaha Ne. Personally, building gives you more satisfaction that you created an awesome guitar, and, with companies like guitarfetish, solo, kit world, and warmoth the world is at your fingertips. All it depends on is how much you want to spend on your kit and the quality of the kit. I personally like the kits from solo. The fit is always spot on. Happy building!!!
Dig it........Dan has a great channel. Keep up the good work gentlemen!
If you have the time, this could be the way to go. This is very cool for guitarists on a budget and those who want the custom sound suited to their playing style and needs. Thanks for another great video, Max!
2 thumbs up. This vid rocks and taught me alot on what I want to build on a budget. And both channels rock. These guys know what they are doing.
Damn dude that was some Awesome playing!!
Guitar sounds and looks Awesome! I'm definitely gonna have to build one now. Love the Danig reference you threw in there.
I totally agree. I built a custom explorer with grape purple base and black crackle finish. Installed 20 dollar zebra pick ups that resemble seymour ds invader pick ups with the bigger magnet pulls. They came with other pick ups I didnt like really. And installed locking machine head tuners. It's a set neck so I set it to scale and glued it in with clamps. Let it sit for 24 hours. Stained the rosewood fret board ebony. Installed chrome knobs that didnt come with the kit.The last upgrade will be a tusq or bone nut. Total cost 250.00. With paint, crackle paint, gloss, locking machine heads, pick ups, and knobs. Sounds amazing.
Oh yeah man, I totally built my two main guitars, it's the best thing you can do to make it look and sound exactly the way you want, save TONS of money, and be more "personal" with your sound. I'm actually about to do a video about this on my other channel (the Guitar Minute). Once again, great contribution, man!!
Wow! I'm impressed sounded great! It's a new project now for me! Great video
Dan & Max, perfect combo!
Just got done watching the video where he made this. Its cool to see you two working together.
The Glen Danzig joke nearly killed me... 10/10 love the content man
Building yours all the way, it gives an additional level of control element over what's goin on in your instrument and i love it.
I was in Dan’s channel and saw this follow video. Cool idea and well executed. To answer the question, I tend to modify guitars. It is always fun to build and make things your own. The cheap guitars and kits really help jump start the process and save time.
This is an awesome video! When I was a teen, I thought you had to buy the best and most expensive guitar to get the best quality. Now I realize you CAN buy a cheap guitar / kit and upgrade it if you have a few skills up your sleeve. It is cool to build your own customized, high quality guitar for a fraction of the cost!
Great collaboration between two of my favorite you tubers. Only problem is I’m extremely confused as whether to buy, build, etc. You have done an incredible job of giving us so many options to choose from.
Like I said on Dan's site. Great collaboration. Keep up the great work.
This is so true, and excellent advice, Max...and I also have learned a lot from Dan's channel...
I have built a few Ibanez JEM copy kits, and they have turned out absolutely beautiful!
Of course I had to learn the ins and outs of painting (with spray cans - I don't have a paint sprayer), and how to wire up a guitar, and set-ups, etc...but I learned ALL that from the internet for FREE; and now I have Ibanez JEMs (in various colours) that are totally custom, with 7 way switching, coil split, phase switch, etc....each one for about $350 total (plus the time spent working on them).
(Upgrade pickups/parts come cheap from China on Ebay.)
This is great for me, not only because I can build a guitar as good as a $3,000 model for about 1/10th of the price, but it is custom made for me, AND I don't have to take my guitars to a tech anymore to do set-ups, wiring mods, or anything (except some types of fret work, which I still haven't mastered yet, and would take to a pro, for now).
There is really no point in paying $3000 or more for a guitar, unless you just enjoy paying thousands of dollars for the sticker on the headstock, so you can show people you paid a ridiculous amount of money for it.
That's kind of an expensive euphoria, but if it works for you, then be my guest.
:)
But above all, there is no high like the MOST HIGH.
All glory to JESUS CHRIST, King of kings and Lord of lords!
TheWordprophet holy cow I cannot agree with everything you said more!!! Right on man. God bless.
Amen to that brother. Keep rocking on those Jem's of yours!!!
The JEMs have scalloped frets on like the 4 frets closest to the neck. Have you done that on yours? Thx.
Day-yam tasty intro shred Max! Great video too. 👏 👏 👏
I am glad to see my two favorite CZcams channels collaborating! On my way to eBay now! lol
Already built my Hot Rod Strat. Custom Airbrushed it myself too. It's awesome and I love playing it. Every guitar player needs to at least TRY to build their own guitar at least once IMO. You learn so much more about the instrument besides just playing it during the process.
Excellent points!
Theres building, buying AND upgrading. I'm actually already upgrading my first guitar so it can play like a high end one. But so far all I have done is a refinish job. Keep making great videos you two !
I love the carbon fiber pickguard!!!!
I subscribed to both sites, after I saw a video on how to build a guitar using a kit. After watching and subscribing to over 10 Luther and guitar builder sites. I bought a kit and with the confidence from watching sites like these, I changed up the nut, tuners, strings and wiring. I’ve now finished that build, I’m now planning to build my own custom guitar using 25 year old Oregan oak painters planks.
Hey Max, awesome channel mate, really enjoying your reviews. Cheers.
Great collaboration video!
I prefer the DIY route...Thanks for pointing me to GnG site and your playing in on point my man!
I'd love todo a project guitar that didn't end up looking and sounding like a project guitar. Thanks Max & Dan
Great video Max. I've always wanted to build my own bass to spec. Did a lot of modding but not an actual build yet. You got my sub!
As usual really awesome playstyle and nice vid
very cool. I like Dan's channel a lot lots of good tips over there.
that some sick playing ...great tone too!
I just finished a project of my own. I took an old squier I had kicking around stripped it down to bare wood, then stained it up added a 920D loaded pick guard new hipshot locking tuners...its a beast now. Plays and sounds as good as my American strat. I love it. And it was alot of fun.
you got me with the Danzig thing...GREAT CHANNEL PAL!
Yeah, while you were playing there at the end, I was saying to myself, "I wanna build that before Im no longer able".
Might not be overnight, but I wanna do it, and pass it to one of my Grandgifts. Of course the neighbors windows will be gone first!
Thanks for providing the info.
I love your channel bro. I'm a single dad and raising a kid doesn't leave alot of extra funds for myself and I always feel bad when I do buy something for myself. But I've now been inspired to build a guitar with my kid. It'll be our project and we can both get something out of it. That's such a rad guitar!! I hope ours comes out as good lol
Roger, that sounds like a great project for the two of you!
Thats Awesome Roger! I recently built an amazing tele form watching Dans videos at guns and guitars ( he just posted a pic of it on his fb page) it wasnt quite a kit it was more of a parts caster but it cost me less than 200$ when i was done and it turned out AMAZING. If you need any pointers feel free to message.
Been subscribed to both for a long time, never expected a collab, pretty nifty though, nice job max
Thanks Dante!
Max. This channel is awesome
It's great for us on a lower budget
I have different tones if my knob is pulled up too. lol
Loved the vids keep up the good work.
Long time lurker on your channel. Although your genre of music is not my cup of tea, I always listen to guys, like you, who have a mastery of their ax...regardless of genre! I do enjoy your reviews of inexpensive instruments/equipment that do produce good results...a great thing for those looking to make their mark on the scene without going bankrupt! Have enjoyed Dan's channel as well (in fact, when I started this video I recognized Dan's build right away). I "retired" from the gigging scene 8 years ago, as a day job I took then (and still have) just didn't allow the time to keep up with my playing/practicing. I have dabbled at doing a few builds and when I retire from my current job, I really intend to get serious. Enough about me...keep up the great reviews you do!
Thanks so much! I'll keep it up!
I already build my own and it is fun to be able to combine parts and make something you can't buy at a good price. Like a lot of people I started out modding them and realized it was better to design and build what I wanted. And it's fun!
Hello Max , I created several guitars with kits that I modified , it's the best solution to have a custom guitar with personnal configuration , it's not difficult the hardest thing to do is the finish , but there is a lot of tutorial to learn to make a painting, a shade of wood, etc ... it's not expensive solution and it's a lot of fun ,you learn many things about the guitar .thanks for the video ,take care !
I have always wanted to build my own electric guitar preferably a Strat but I too am one of those people who doesn's have a lot of space and tools to make one. However, I am considering getting one of the kits Dan suggested. Thank you for this video!
i watch dan and you all the time you guys have great videos thank you so much keep up the good work !
Yea man I can see the Glen thing.(I'm a big Danzig fan) since watching your videos I've started doing my own mods. Been using Squier strats as my base to build with. A Lot of Dragon fire pickups. This is definitely worth me checking into. Thanks again Max. You are super cool.
Great intro!! I subscribe to Guns and Guitars so that was a cool collaboration. You mentioned Danzig, but I think you really look like a young Ian Astbury who is the lead singer of The Cult. They are also one of my favorite bands!!
love yours and Dan's channel! And you do look and sound like a cross between Danzig and Pete Thorn.
I am one of the old guys on guitar, I started playing at the age of 9 in 1964 and I still play.
Fist of all I like your channel because you are not one of these smug snobs for whom a guitar of less than $2000 can never be good.
I have been following you sometime and when you showed the Ammoon nano looper, I emediately ordered one and it was as you said it is a nice thingy to have when you play solo.and affordable for when you are living of a pension.
Because of your review and it is affordable for me I also tried to get the Ammoon strat but for some reason the online shops cannnot ship to the Netherlands..
This video reminds me of my self built guitars that may only have kost like (40 yeers ago) like $50 on materials It took me over a month to build a single piece, and the first ones weren't that good at all. But I learned alot, built two stratocaster like guitars and a bassguitar shaped as a 50 caliber machinegun for someone in a deathmetal band.
Unless people have loads of time and a well equipped workshop I would not advise building a guitar from scratch like I did.
However this video shows a way that does not need this..
Thanks for making this available and I will checkout this other channel .
Yeah, Dan!
Hold on to this guy, max.
He's golden!
Awesome video man! Guns n Guitars brought me here. I was LMAO when "You called him" then he threw the guitar at you.....frickin classic. Your playing is amazing & I've going through the vids you have & I HAD to click subscribe! Great channel & the Danzig ref - LMAO! Keep doing the good stuff! 🤘
Thanks Brett!!
i love building because you making a guitar just for you on your style of playing and the sound you want and the way the guitar handed
Kudos! I busted out laughing at the Glenn Danzig comment.
Good guitar skills too!
I picked up a used warmoth strat with double trossrod neck, a conpound radius fretboard, mohogany chambered body, flamed maple top, 3 bill lawrence rails pups, Schaller locking tuners, fender usa trem and a highend hardcase, everything in prestine condition at GC $200, u can't build a git with those components for that coin. Never overlook the cheap guitar rack. Im set with this one. Great advice Max.
That guitar looks and sounds amazing!
You shredded that man!
42 tones !!! ROCK ON!!!
I LIKE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
max, you deserve a lot more than your subs. keep it up man!
Building is fun, and when you get a great guitar in the process it's very satisfying.
Max you and Dan are awesome!
I built a 5150 from a BYOG kit. Loved doing it and it came out amazing looking. But have to be honest I really struggled to balance the Floyd and get the action set right. So I went to a luthier and he did that part and now for about €500 total I gave a 5150 that rates up there with the €1500 EVH Striped models. 😎
Great review. I love Dan’s builds, and you’re an epic player who really knows his shit. I just subscribed.
And no, I wasn’t thinking you look like Glenn Danzig. I was thinking you look more like Michael Ian Black after spending a year at the gym, replacing Bruce McCulloch as “Grivo” in Kids In The Hall: Brain Candy 2.
“Some days it’s dark. Some times I work. I work alone. I walk alooooooonnnne.”
Thank you!
Awesome Video as usual! I have a $100 ebay guitar kit that I started and never finished. I think I'm feeling inspired to get back into it. I even had my buddy spray paint it with factory mercedes benz black paint so the body looks black hole black. I'll have to show you the results when I get it done :-)
I love both of these channels, and one of Dan's first strat builds inspired me to build and Ibanez Jem style kit. I invested around $300 in it including the kit, and it plays WAY better than the standard Ibanez RG's you could find in a guitar center for around $500.
Christian Goodson that’s awesome man, great work!
Kool how Dan done that guitar 👍playing he needs lessons now he's gonna build them 👌🙌 the sounds that us to figure out on making one helluva noise to find out thxz 👍 🙌