*NEW MODEL* Monoprice | 66SB | DLX PLUS | Review | Demo
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- In this 121st installment, Jimmy gives us a up close and personal look and listen to the New Monoprice 66SB DLX Plus . This Deluxe Plus model comes in black, and this gold top finish!
Hello Jimmy - I just bought the 66SB DLX from Monoprice, on sale, in the black version, for $153 after a 15% discount! I let them know, in my review, that your review was the reason I bought the guitar.
Excellent!! Congrats and enjoy it J.R. Gaines!! That’s a great price! Thanks so much for stopping in to the channel! Much appreciated, and congrats once again! 🎸👍
I got mine today for 178 us, brand new, no box. It's a stunning guitar. I owe Fender American, PRS, G&L, Dean, Epiphone, and Jet Guitars. This one is my first p90 guitar, I fall in love with it, flawless, high end finished.
Hi Amos…Congrats on your new 66SB! They are great guitars! Enjoy! You got a good price as well…the P90’s will change your mind, as they are my fav pickups!
Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing…much thanks and congrats once again! 🎸👍
Thank you, Jimmy. I just ordered one from Monoprice after watching your review and demo!
Wow!! Congrats and enjoy it Mike!! I think you are going to! Thanks so much for watching and commenting, and of course sharing! Be sure to let me know what you think once you receive it. Truly appreciate your stopping in, and congrats once again! 👍🎸
I have the other Goldtop w/ humbuckers already. As well as the Burst. Bought both new. This one with P90's? I just got a STEAL on one. Brand new. Virtually unplayed. Only $109 +40 shipping! What?!? I've also got the blonde Retro DLX Plus T-style. This only leaves 1 more that I want... The red Indio Boardwalk. I think I'll be set at that point lol. My 3 current DLX Pluses are impeccable. Setups were impeccable. Still haven't touched the setup on any of them. Frets are always level and ends are rounded and not sharp or snaggy. Man I can't wait on this thing to get here. I honestly can't believe he had it listed for so low. Hell of a deal!
On the 2 LPs, I put Faber tailpieces and new Gotoh ABR1s & Faber conversion poststo replace the Nashville style bridges. You wanna talk about waking those guitars up? Man! They sound even better today than before I swapped those pieces on. The sound is more focused. Not so many over & undertones that made it sound "wooly". They both sound AWESOME now.
Hey JC…Another great buy man!! So glad to hear you are enjoying your Monoprice “collection”. I love the “offsets” they offer as well. I also have the Boardwalk in the “Trans Orange”. Great guitar. Will look into your “mods”. I did put a Les Trem ll on my black Pro DLX LP with the humbuckers!
Once again, appreciate your stopping in and sharing! Lot’s of Monoprice reviews/demos here on the channel should you be interested! Have a look around when you get a chance! 🎸👍
Nice. The 90s sound great. The A style headstock allows strings straight to the tuners without stress in the nut.
Thanks for stopping in Mike…greatly appreciate it! Yes, the headstock design not only looks unique, it does allow better string break, lower headstock angle and stabler tuning! 👍🎸
the strings have no deviation and for this Guitar stay in tune Is much Easy....👌🏻...and whtat about the tone ? Just awesome 👏🏻
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Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Appreciate your stopping in to the channel and sharing your thoughts! 👍🎸
Man, that guitar sounds great… winner winner chicken dinner!!
Hi Billy…thanks so much for watching and commenting! It really is a winner!!
Truly appreciate your stopping in to the channel! 🎸👍
Those P90's sound better than any of their single coils by far. I have the gold top with the humbuckers. This sounds way better than the humbuckers. Wish I would have waited for this one to come out. Great video as always. Thanks brother!
I had been waiting for this one…was the only LP style I had been wanting. The P90’s do sound great…it’s the secret sauce in my opinion….😎
Truly appreciate your stopping in and sharing your thoughts! Much appreciated…👍🎸
Hi Jimmy it's jimmy,from maine,love the les paul,I just picked up the leo jaymz les paul,rose gold and it's very solid,very nice color and I've never seen the rose gold,it kinda shocked me they put the p90s in that,this came with the alinco pickups with chrome covers,sweet to,I love it,I also ordered and got today the leo jaymz single cut standard,it's got the tear drop wood like the 59 gibsons did back then,2 open humbuckers with dadario strings that came on it,surprisingly right,lol,didn't need it but had to have it,my roommate came driving in same time ups did,he said o no Jimmy really,if 1 guitar comes of that truck we will need a bigger house,lol,I said no not 1 guitar only 2 guitars lmao,he just walked inside and I did the walk of shame inside u no how that goes right,lol,well wanted to say hi and live ur les Paul u got,well all the guitars really,I'll buy them all of you if u will sell?I better think on what I just said for a day,lol,take care buddy,ur looking good
Hi Jimmy…thanks so much for stopping in. This guitar is a “fav” of mine…both the DLX Plus 66’s I have are quite nice actually. The Leo Jaymz guitars you mention sound good…congrats on them and enjoy! I do at some point, need to thin the herd. Not sure what or when…I hate to get rid of gear but…we shall see. Appreciate your watching and kind comments…much thanks and I will keep your offer in mind…😎🎸👍
WOW…. Just WOW! That gold top is WAY more beautiful in your video than it looks in the pictures on Monoprice’s website! That guitar is an absolute STUNNER!!!! The PRS/Gumby-like headstock is practically the only notable deviation from a real Gibson. I REALLY, REALLY like what they’ve done with it, too-like PRS, it has a shallower tiltback angle, and lets the strings flow much closer to parallel from the nut to the tuners. Therefore, the Monoprice design should have greater tuning stability and be less prone to headstock breakage than a real Gibson. EDIT: I’m also thinking that scarf joint might be stronger than the one-piece construction of a real Gibson. That guitar is incredibly classy, and I’m thinking maybe even better than the IYV ILS-300.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! You are correct in the headstock design, and it’s a unique part of this Monoprice for sure! I was pleasantly surprised by how nice this really is…truly appreciate your stopping in and sharing your thoughts as always! Much appreciated!! 👍🎸
It has straight string pull to the tuners unlike a Gibson. That alone means it has better tuning stability. The scarf joint isnt near where headstocks usually break so I'm betting it makes no difference here. They do it to save material, anyway. Not because it's supposed to keep headstocks from breaking or anything like that.
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Thanks for stopping in and sharing your thoughts JC….much appreciated! 👍
@@JimmyStewart1 my burst came in yesterday and boy was it beautiful! It actually had vertical lines in the maple, like you see on the old Gibsons with the really good flamed maple tops.
Unfortunately, I had to return it. It had a headstock break. Boy was I disappointed. This guitar was GORGEOUS! I couldn't believe it was only $250. So I returned it and they're either replacing it or refunding the money so I can order another. My gold top I bought in 2020 is incredible but that guitar had the potential to be even better than Goldie. Man. I can't wait til I get this replacement. I just hope it's as beautiful as this one was.
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Oh man…so sorry to hear of the headstock break…let’s hope the next remains intact and you get the top as nice! Fingers crossed JC…👍🙏👍
Great to see you brother Jimmy. Hoping you had a great trip👍🤗
Thanks my friend…a very productive week! Appreciate it…👍🙏
Something about P90 pickups. They got that great classic crunch and sweet bluesy clean tones. You gotta love 'em. Great review!
Totally agree with you!! P90’s been my fav since the early 70’s….thanks so much for stopping in to the channel! 👍🎸
Enjoyed review! Mine shipped yesterday and suppose to be here on the 7th. Already have the Retro Classic blonde (tele) and purchased one of their acoustics for nephew as well. Own Fender Strat and Gibson LP, can’t beat these. Build quality, setup and playability is great so far for me.
Congrats JFJ!! Hope you enjoy your new 66SB…I also own Fenders and Gibsons, but some of todays “budget branded” instruments are much more worthy than their price points would have you believe!
So happy you enjoyed the video, and truly appreciate your stopping in to the channel! Once again, congrats and enjoy! Keep pickin’….👍🎸
N.G.D.!!! Awesome Jimmy! Welcome back! This guitar sounds amazing! I just bought the $99.00 acoustic guitar from Monoprice (SGI41) just to play with open tuning! After this review, I may have to add this 66SB to the collection! LOL Thanks again!
Thanks so much Reggie!! Always appreciate your stopping in and sharing your thoughts. How is the acoustic? I have plenty of acoustics already, but hey…😎
This gold top is nice…so happy I pulled the trigger…give it some thought if you are in the market…thanks again for stopping in my friend…👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 My pleasure Jimmy!, the acoustic is in route and should be here sometime in the next few days! I ordered a grill (Weber style) at the same time from Monoprice, and I swear they overnighted it! LOL I guess they had to find an acoustic for me! I just have to put the grill together and tell you how that works out as well! LOL
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Nice!! Enjoy it Reggie! 👍🎸
Great video Jimmy. IMO this is best Monoprice guitar that I've heard. Those P90's are killer. Also the finish is stunning. They knocked it out of the park on this one. I still haven't bought a guitar with P90's. I have the IYV-400 on my wishlist for the next guitar I'm going to buy, but now I may go with the Monoprice 66SB. Thanks for the demo!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Tim! This new LP model from Monoprice did not disappoint! I don’t think you can go wrong with either guitar you are looking at. This of course, being solid body LP style is a bit of a different animal then the IYV Thinline Tele. It’s considerably heavier (don’t know if that is a issue per say, but could be to some) but it’s got some nice growl to it as well….it will also cost you a bit more 😎
@@JimmyStewart1 It's around $100 more. I went back and rewatched your IYV-400 video and to me the 66SB is now at the top of my list. I'm not bothered with weight. I own a Gretsch G2210 & Epiphone Slash Les Paul Standard. I'm not a huge LP fan, but those 2 sound amazing to me. Humbuckers in the Epi and BroadTrons in the Gretsch. I own a couple of tele style also. I just need the 66SB with P90's and maybe a strat style and I'll have all my bases covered for a while. That is until You or someone else tempts me with another great video. It's a sickness, but it's a good one to have!
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Go for it Tim!! I don’t know about having all the bases covered though….😎
@@JimmyStewart1 You're right, I forgot about a baritone. Wait, who's on first?
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I just got my Indio 66SB DLX delivered today, (Same model you're demonstrating) and I LOVE IT! Didn't find anything wrong with it straight out of the box. No blemishes, no unfiled frets, no fret buzz or muting, I mean NOTHING! it was almost perfect straight out of the box! it was slightly out of tune, but ever so slightly. I mean, an untrained ear wouldn't have heard it, but I did, and it was so easy to fix. It's a bit on the heavy side, but Les Pauls in general aren't known for being light weight. (Although some are "Weight Relief" but I didn't expect that from this model) Beautiful sound/tone. A person who is not familiar with how an authentic Les Paul gold top with soap bar P-90 pick ups would sound, really wouldn't be able to tell the difference with their eyes closed. (Or opened) OK, so it's not a three grand official Gibson, but if you're on a budget, and you've always wanted a Les Paul gold top with P-90 soap bar pick ups, I'd highly recommend this. You really can't go wrong. Four out of five stars for this review.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting nankypooh..,
It’s a great guitar for sure..congrats and enjoy it!! I love mine, and it’s probably the Best Buy out there right now in a gold top LP with P90’s for sure!! Truly appreciated your stopping in and sharing! 👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 No problem, and I forgot to mention that the action was perfect as well.😃
Nice!! Yeah, these are certainly on top of the Monoprice guitar model food chain in my opinion. The P90’s also sound excellent as well!
your video sold me onto one..just snagged one off monoprice..the tone was great
Wow!! That’s Great Dane! Congrats and enjoy it! Let me know what you think once you receive yours! I think you may be surprised!! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Much appreciate the kind words and your sharing your thoughts! 👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 I owned a 1968 Gibson gold top once it had been modified with Dirty Finger pups.and when vintage Gibsons started bringing obscene prices I sold it..it was rough..green coloring was prevalent sprouting out under the gold..handsome profit though..you know..with inflation running rampant..and with worldly turmoil TRADING PARTNERS could get shut off any time (Taiwan -China)?..and you never know how limited the run will be on this 66 SB DLX Plus..?..better than paper money any day at this price..@ 600.00 700.00 dollsrs perhaps not as much..?..anyways..my DLX Plus Strat off Monoprice solis ASH wood with single coils sounds better and plays better than any fender PLAYER series Strats I have played at guitar center..those are $700.00 plus$..they had no tension to the strings "mushy" might be a good adjective
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I agree…never know what the future is going to bring. 👍👍
Fantastic - SOLD: 2 1/2 days of me trying to decide if I wanted to order the Monoprice 66SB DLX Plus (Was thinking maybe my 1st choice), or the Indio Cali DLX Plus, or the Indio Retro DLX Plus. Not I can Stop looking. You made up my mind which one to get.
That’s excellent Diddley Squat! Congrats and enjoy your new 66SB! So glad I was able to assist…truly appreciated your stopping in to the channel and sharing!
Enjoy it and be sure to let us know what ya think once you receive it, ok? Much appreciated! 🎸👍
I got my indio guitar back in 2019 and I think it's it's same exact model except with different pickups and a different finish. Got it for around $330 at the time. It's now my main guitar and I love it so much.
Thanks for watching and commenting! Yes, the 66 DLX has been out for quite some time, but this is the 1st model 66 with the dual P90’s. Glad to hear you are enjoying yours as well! Truly appreciate your stopping in to the channel and sharing! Much appreciated! 👍🎸
Sadly, I just came back from Monoprice's web site, and it seems that they are out of the Indio 66SB DLX PLUS with P-90s. It's not even listed on any of their pages. I hope they are just temporarily out of stock, and not permanently discontinued. These are excellent guitars, and would make great holiday gifts. As I said in my previous post, I love mine, and would highly recommend them. Let's hope they get them back soon.
I should also point out that Firefly has come out with THREE Les Paul style gold top guitars with white soap bar P-90 pick ups: One Pick Up, Two Pick Ups, and THREE Pick Ups. All reasonable priced, so I suggest ordering them after reading this post, because, as you know, Firefly guitars sell out FAST! I just ordered two before coming here: One with two P-90 pickups, and one with THREE!
Yeah…I can’t find them either….☹️
One of my favorite models from Monoprice…
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Congrats and enjoy them!! 🎸👍
I just got my 2nd Honey Burst 66 DLX Plus in yesterday. This one looks even better than the first one! And it's set up just as perfectly as my gold top was in 2019. I literally have to do nothing to it. Nothing whatsoever. Tune up & play. This one came with D'addario strings, as well. It should have a bone nut, also. 👌
TBH, I think it's even better than my gold top, which I truly wasn't expecting. Man this thing is NICE. Fit and finish is immaculate. I'm absolutely shocked, even with as great as my gold top is. I was hesitant to order one because I figured my expectations were too high because of how great Goldie is. And I figured I was going to be let down and end up with a crappy guitar. Nope. Not a chance lol. This thing is SICK!
The first one they sent had a much more yellow color to it compared to this one. Closer to Heritage Cherry with the yellow center and reddish-brown burst. This one is closer to Iced Tea Burst or as they call it "Honey Burst" with a center that's more brown vs yellow like ween on the Heritage Cherry Sunburst Les Pauls. I didn't remember seeing the color listed as Honey Burst on the first one. It just said "Sunburst". So I guess it could be a different color.
One last question. What color is your fretboard? Mine appears to be black, as if it were stained black. Even though they list it as being "rosewood". I don't mind. I like Les Paul's with ebony fretboards as much as rosewood ones, so...
Thanks!
Now to move down the list lol. 1 down, 3 to go! I still want the P90 Gold top, the red 335/339 style, and one of their new DLX Plus Teles in blonde with a black pickguard. You used to only be able to get that color combo in the $89 model but they added it to the DLX Plus line when they added the P90 & burst guitars.
I'm just not sure whether I'd want the 335/339 copy or the P90 GT first. Probably the gold top since I don't have any P90s but I've got humbuckers. Now if I could catch it on sale for $199 like I just did with the Honey Burst 66DLX.
Yep. Its still on sale, I believe.
Edit: and the P90 DLX in black is on sale for $189 right now! WOW! This is purchased direct from Monoprice through their Walmart Marketplace store.
That’s great news J C…thanks for sharing! 👍🎸
Great review. I noticed that just after your splice at 13:45 the amp behind the green Firefly is smoking, ( looking at that FF’s G,B, & E tuners).
Hi Merman93…thanks for watching and commenting. So glad you enjoyed it! Good eyes 👀!! Actually it’s just my studio humidifier that’s sitting back there giving the guitars a drink! 🤣
Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and hope to see you around more!! Thanks again…🎸👍
Good to be back on your Channel jimmy. Been a while since I've seen any of your videos. I guess I just really haven't been in the mood much lately. About 5 months back I lost my wife unexpectedly. She literally collapsed in my arms and died. So it's been rough around here for me. But I'm finally starting to get back into the swing of things. Love this new Indio 66 Deluxe plus SB this thing rocks man especially with those P90s I got to check them out. May have to get me one. Lol.
So very sorry to hear about your wife Danny….my sincere condolences to you and all your family🙏🙏
Nice to see you back, and if anything here on the channel gives you a little joy or smile, then all the better! My thanks for stopping in and again my condolences and prayers to you and yours! 👍🙏🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 thank you Jimmy very much appreciated. My wife was the only reason I'm here in Arkansas my family well I'm from Northern California originally a little town called Paradise in the Sierra Foothills near Chico california. I'm thinking about going back home as soon as I can figure out exactly where I'm going to live once I get there. My younger brother and his wife live in Chico so I might stay there I have a good friend and my youngest son lives in Chico California also so it'll probably be somewhere around that area. Anyway you take care man always enjoy your videos.
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Good luck to you wherever you decide to go Danny! 🙏👍
Another nice review Jimmy! Keep ‘em comin’!
Thanks mjvicc1952! Appreciate your stopping in and watching! 👍🎸
Jimmy my 66SB DLX Plus Gold Top come today and have to say it is my favorite under $300.00 guitar yet ..have some Firefly IYV Indio Glarry etc.just cant believe the tone is so good..best yet
Thanks great to hear Dane!! Congrats and enjoy it!! It’s a wonderful guitar, especially at the price point for sure!
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts! Much appreciated and congrats once again! Keep
Pickin’ 👍🎸👍
The black looks good too. Nice review.
Yes, the black looks very nice as well! Thanks so much for watching and commenting Eduardo…I truly appreciate your stopping in to the channel and hope to see you around here more! 👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 Hi Jimmy. I've seen a couple Monoprice axes reviews elsewhere and they really sound and look great. I'm a sucker for LP style guitars, I just love them... This brand new model looks stunning, really makes me wanting to buy the black model with the binding and all!!!
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I am thinking this model will not disappoint you! I have a number of the Monoprice guitars, and have really enjoyed them all! I really like their offset models, along with their Retro/Classic Tele and Strats. I picked up their 335 style as well (Boardwalk) and all have been quite nice, especially at the price point. I use their Stage Right Amps and cabs as well for the majority of my reviews. I have reviews/demo’s of many of their guitar models, amps here on the channel. Check them out when/if you get a chance! 👍🎸
I just bought a Monoprice Indio 66DLX. It's very pretty (black), but unplayable because the neck is out of adjustment (needs a bit of relief). That can be fixed. Every single string is touching the back of the bridge though (so it has two contact points which isn't okay). I have to have it setup. I also bought a firefly 335. One string is touching two points on the bridge, but it's playable (and pretty heavy). Hopefully I can have both of them setup and they'll be nice and playable. I love the looks of both of these.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Souper Nutt! Truss adjustment for neck and a setup are not unusual for just about any guitar you buy online. Let it acclimate a day or so to your environment then see what you need. I have a number of setup type video’s here on the channel should you need some guidance.
Congrats and enjoy your new 66DLX and your FF338…🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Well, thank you. I was feeling pretty dumb about buying them before your reply!
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New strings and setup to your playing preferences and you should be fine!!
Congrats once again and keep pickin’ 👍🎸
Hard to keep up with you Jimmy,I just finally got their retro Tele in red,after seeing your review,great guitar,I'm a big P90s fan,and that gold top doesn't disappoint,those are some really hot,cool sounding pickups,they sound really good in the mix,nice looking gold top,monoprice does a great job.
Thanks for stopping in and commenting 2Daze…the Retro Tele is a fun guitar, right? This is another great Monoprice, and yes the P90’s are quite nice in it!
Thanks so much for watching and sharing my friend! Appreciate it 👍🎸
That's a great sounding guitar there Jimmy and nice playing too. At the end of the day P90's are my favourites, I have an old Gould LP gold top I bought off eBay years ago,and it sounds very much like the one you are playing here, I've had it so long I can't remember what I paid for it but knowing me not too much LOL. Thanks from the great videos Jimmy and keep them coming please. Greetings from darkest Britain.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Paul!! P90’s have been my “go to” pup since the 70’s as well. I lived in the UK for a number of years in the early 80’s so I have a special fondness for our friends across the pond! Nice to have you visit the channel and hope to see you around more! Much appreciated mate..👍🎸
Cheers Jimmy!
Sir, another great review. Really appreciate seeing the weights. It matters...
Thank you sir.😊
Sounds sweet like Kansas City BBQ sauce! I imagine that headstock tame the Les Paul G-string out-of-tune-again problem. Monoprice brags that their Master Luthier in California does the setup - that is uncommon. Jimmy, I appreciate you reviews of Monoprice and Inyen Vina's stuff. Had ever tried an EART - I heard their quite good for a little more money. A three-way shootout both Monoprice, Inyen Vinam and EART would be awesome!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Larry…appreciate your stopping in! Have not tried Eart…perhaps some time in the future. The higher end Monoprice guitars are suppose to be setup prior to shipping, yes. I have found that to be “mostly” true to some extent!
Thanks again for stopping in to the channel and sharing your thoughts Larry! 👍🎸
I thought I posted another comment, but I don't see it.
loved the outro.
you forgot to invite the fence sitters over to the good side in your wrap up.
and, I learned the SB in 66SB stands for "Soap Bar" not "Solid Body" as I was (foolishly) guessing.
Thanks ekw555….glad you enjoyed it! Yes, I did skip my “invite” this time…the “good side” is still calling however…😎
Thanks so much….👍🎸
Man I really want this guitar for the P90s but I already have a gold top. So I ordered the burst instead with humbuckers. If I don't like it, I'll definitely be sending it back for one of these. That sounds KILLER! 👌
I may end up ordering one of these IN ADDITION TO the burst I just ordered. It just depends. Man, I'm excited. I really want these P90s but I want a burst more lol
Enjoy your new burst! I had to have the P90’s so….😎
Thanks again for stopping in JC…👍🎸
I give 'em props just for that headstock!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Timpraetor! I agree, the headstock design is nice! Looks good on this guitar, as well as functional!
Truly appreciate your stopping in to the channel and sharing your thoughts! 👍🎸
I did the same thing with the smaller 'recording/keyboard' desk. After checking prices the $150 looked good but they sold out. When it finally came back I jumped...~2months later, On Sale 50% off, I've seen them since at $50. I'm waiting for a big sale on that 5W amp now.
Monoprice should be giving you an affiliate link!
Rob
Love it I’ve been watching this one with humbuckers but the P90’S have peaked my interest. Thanks for the reviews!!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Rob…truly appreciate it! Sometimes you just got to pull the trigger when you feel it’s right. I didn’t want to miss this batch, and honestly at $249 it’s still a bargain in my opinion! Thanks again for stopping in to the channel…much appreciated! 👍🎸
Another beautiful guitar and a great jam too! 😊
Thanks so very much….glad to hear you enjoyed it! Much appreciated! 👍🎸
Awesome JS《☆》Nice demo Brother👍✔I've been wanting a Goldtop. The headstock looks pretty good. A bit of a smack on the head of PRS but INDIO made it their own🖖🤓🏈
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Yes, it’s a unique mix of PRS and Gumby…😎
Thanks so much for stopping in …greatly appreciated! 👍🎸
Very nice looking guitar Jimmy , these budget brands are really upping there game. I just saw a promo on Guitar Max for another brand called Latitude guitars i believe , seems like new brands are popping up like crazy and giving the big brands a run for the money. Especially during these hard financial times we're going through , i bet these smaller companies are going to benefit. That LP copy is a great deal , especially with P90's. Enjoy!!!👍✌
Thanks for watching and commenting Mike! I agree with you here!! It’s the new age in guitar making and CNC is leveling the playing field. Really appreciate your stopping in and sharing your thoughts! 👍🎸
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I just ordered the burst. I just hope it's as phenomenal as my humbucker-equipped Indio gold top. Because my gold top is IN-FREAKIN-CREDIBLE!
They put these up on their website around August of last year iirc. And it took like 6 months before they finally got em in stock.
I notice that one has a gloss back. My HB-equipped gold top has a matte back and neck. That'll be different. 👌
Congrats and enjoy! Yes, I saw when these were added and put in a “notify me” request once they were available! I wanted to grab one as soon as possible! Glad I did! Thanks so much for stopping in to the channel! 👍🎸
Oh boy thanks Jimmy another one on my list
My pleasure Aaron…glad you enjoyed! It was on my list too…😎
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Appreciate your stopping in…👍🎸
I have one of the second batch of the ffdcd. The P90's to me sound great. And with there being a tone knob for each pickup you can really get good sounds from them. I really enjoy your video's. I'm 53yo I'm trying to get as good as you.
Hi Chuck…I also have one of the early batch FFDCD and the FFDCS and agree that the P90’s in them sound pretty darn good! I have reviews of both those guitars here on the channel as well! So happy to hear you are enjoying the videos…truly appreciate your stopping in to the channel and sharing your thoughts! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 I've been subd a long time back. I've seen all your videos. Keep em coming.
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That’s outstanding Chuck!! Much appreciated! Appreciate your sub and your comments!! 🎸👍
Jimmy just received my Gold Top today. Thanks for showing this one. Just played it and really like it. By the way Monoprice has the Helix on sale you know what that means! All the best Gary
Excellent Gary!! Congrats and enjoy it! Yes, I certainly know what that means…but I also say that if it’s a guitar you have been looking for or waiting to get. I have no interest in the Helix…I am pretty sure I have no interest…hmm….🤣🤣
@@JimmyStewart1 I can relate to that!
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Awesome! Really cool guitar, Jimmy, and nice job with the video - as always. I actually had a version of this guitar 5 or 6 years ago. Same basic guitar - but with humbuckers. It had the old "M" logo on the (bigger Gibson style) head-stock. That was the only part of the guitar I didn't like. But I put it into a trade package for an upgraded guitar. And now I regret it. I wish I had kept that one. I just have so much fun trading them. Still - that one should have been a keeper! Yours sounds awesome. I know you love P-090s as I do.
Thanks Jimmy Z… the P90’s was the selling point for me (along with it being a gold top) Monoprice did a great job on this model. We’re not the older RT66 versions bolt on necks? Perhaps I am thinking of something else…
Appreciate your stopping in as always my friend…👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 Yes - It was called a Route 66! Funny... and that's probably what drew me to it, since I am a Route 66 fanatic! Yeah - It might have had the bolt-on neck. Sharper horn, which I'm not nuts about. And that dumb looking ?M? on the headstock. But seriously... it was a killer guitar. I got it for dirt cheap, and prolly got next to nothing in trade. Should have kept it. But I do like yours better. Amazing what you can get these days from Monoprice, and others, for such little money.
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Got to add that I'd been thinking for months now that you'd show off that little 5-watt more in your reviews once in a while. I had it in my head that you'd promised us that. 😀 Anyhow, it just sits there sneering at me when I tune in so...I'm waiting on delivery. My Ampeg and the Tremolux are too loud, and I swear I heard tube tones coming out of yours so I'm going to check it out.
You are right…I should feature it more! Been lazy as everything from my floor effects rack are flowing into the effects chain on the 15W and it’s just easier to “turn on and play” then switching it all around to the front end of the 5W….I promise I will use it more in the future (maybe) 🤣
I’d probably buy a monoprice LP if it didn’t have the pointy horn on the bottom. Round that off and I’d definitely consider one.
Yeah, well some prefer the horn more “rounded” and others like a bit more “point” to it. Myself…it really doesn’t matter much as long as the access to the upper frets are still there…😎
The Monoprice models of these DLX Plus LP’s are really a lot of guitar for the $$ regardless. Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing your thoughts. Much thanks…🎸👍
FYI those should be D'addario strings on that guitar. So it shouldn't need strings nor should it leave black on your fingers like all the other cheap guitars do. Monoprice isn't cutting corners like Firefly and the rest.
Glad to see they put a decent truss rod cover on these. My HB gold top came with a trapezoid-shaped cover that DOES NOT go with the aesthetics of the guitar. So I took one off of my Silvertone Strat and put it on there instead.
Ironically, it appears to be the same exact cover they're using on these newest DLX PLUS guitars.
Thanks for watching and commenting JC…I have had in the past from Monoprice, a couple of their DLX versions come in with a D’Addario tag on them, but the strings were not. This came in setup very nice.
Appreciate your stopping in to the channel and sharing your thoughts! 👍🎸
I'm beginning to think you've got as many rubber bands as you do gig bags, Jimmy. Kudos.
That’s great Camilo!! 🤣
I think you are probably right!! Thanks so much for watching and commenting…truly appreciate it! 👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 same here, I enjoy the vids. I bought my Firefly DC right as the lockdown happened after months of shopping around for P90s -- I'd been missing my SG. Wasn't hard to pull the trigger after seeing your reviews. It really is an exceptional guitar. And like you I've been waiting for a mahogany P90 Goldtop and this is it. The Firefly has been tempting but the humbuckers (and the cutaway design) kinda turned me off. I have a lawsuit 60s ebony custom with humbuckers, made in the 70s that I acquired in 9os that's been great and I didn't want to duplicate, so I'm glad this one is finally out. The Harley Benton 450 GT has P90s but the body is basswood and I didn't want to go there. Me and mahogany go back a long way -- 60s SG and Melody Maker, both sweet guitars but cashing in became necessary. I also have a 61 J45 that is the only real serious "keeper." I've had it 30 years and I've never had reason to shop around regarding acoustics. If you're going to have too many guitars, make sure they're the right ones. Cheers. Someday soon we'll talk about offsets again.
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Jimmy, Watching you move the camera around your music room I see a lot of cases. I’m sure you have amassed quite a “ tone arsenal” that can cover any genre. Curiosity dictates that there’s some duplicates of the”name brand” vs the “budget guitars”. Maybe some more of your “shootouts” that a comparison will illustrate what you get for $1,500 vs $250? Is there enough of a difference in the construction, quality control, finish and sound to justify the expense to the untrained ear (ME!)? Anyway, have a great day, stay healthy and as always “keep ‘em comin’”!
Yes, I have a pretty extensive arsenal at this point. You know, that I have done some of that starting with some of the 1st video’s here on the channel. I did a “Fair To Compare” vid about Tele’s…did a bit of a comparison between my LP Junior’s…brought out my Martin to compare to my FF acoustic…and just did a “Strat” style comparison using Monoprice models against my Custom Shop. I will continue to try some more where it makes sense, and the guitars are similar. Really appreciate your input and feedback!! 🎸👍
Yeah more great doodling! Love it!!
Thanks so much Simon…appreciate your stopping in! 👍🎸
Love to get that guitar … thanks for the review and you have some tasteful
playing too!
Thanks so much Jesse!! Grab one while you can if you are interested 😎
It’s a really nice LP, and I appreciate your kind comments! Thanks again for stopping in to the channel and sharing your thoughts! 👍🎸
How much does it weigh?
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I weigh it in the video…right around 8 lbs as I recall Jesse! 👍🎸
Really good video Jimmy and you are a very good guitar player that's a beautiful guitar what all equipment are you using
Hey Raymond…thanks so much for kind words. Appreciate your stopping in and watching/commenting. In this video, I am simply using a clean/dirty patch created via my HoTone adding some verb/delay here and there and running the HoTone through the effects loop of the Monoprice 15W valve amp. I am using a Celestion V30 equipped extension cab on the amp.
That’s it…audio is coming directly from the camera mike
Hope that helps, and thanks again for stopping in! 👍🎸
Man I hope mine is closer to 8 lbs. The burst I bought last weighs like 9.5 lbs. The T-style? A smidgen over 10 POUNDS! But its also solid ash. So obviously not swamp ash lol.
Hi JC…thanks for watching and commenting. Fingers crossed 🤞 for ya!! Yeah my Cali DLX PRO ash weighs a bit for sure! Nice playing ax though…
Appreciate your stopping into the channel and sharing! Congrats and good luck with your Goldtop! It’s one of my favs…🎸👍
Well done Jimmy nice guitar sounds great,think it might be about you upgraded the slippers now the channel is growing.
Thanks so much Mark….it took me years to break these slippers in…don’t know how I am going to be able to replace them…much like me, I think they may still have a little life left in them…😎
Thanks so much for stopping in my friend..👍🙏
@@JimmyStewart1 as always Jimmy keep up the great work respect 🙏
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P90's sound fantastic. Nice and growling.
Agreed! Thanks so very much for watching and commenting! Appreciate your stopping in to the channel! 👍🎸
Same color as my HB GT450. Beauty.
Thanks so much for stopping in Pops!! Appreciate it! 👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 I check out all your reviews Jimmy, very thorough.
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Very nice guitar!
Thanks so much for stopping in to the channel Bobby…much appreciated! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 which guitar would you rather own, this one or the Indio Cali Deluxe Plus if you could only have one of them?
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Hi Bobby…thanks so much for watching and commenting. Actually, this is the DLX Plus. Difference is this has the dual P90 pickups instead of the dual humbuckers and seeing I am a P90 guy, it’s this guitar all day! I do have their other Plus DLX as well with the humbuckers and it is also a good guitar! That one was on a crazy sale, so had to get it too!!
Full review here on the channel for that one as well! Appreciate your stopping in to the channel! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 the Cali DLX Plus is the Strat style with Wilkinson pickups, Wilkinson bridge, and ash body. Between that, and this 66 DLX Plus, which one would you choose? They are both great guitars. I just looked at Monoprice’s website, and I see that they have a new guitar that you were referring to I think, the Cali DLX Plus with humbucker. The Cali DLX Plus series are fantastic guitars, but you need to lift weights to play them.😊. I have the Cali DLX Plus with single coils. Sorry for the confusion. Monoprice keeps adding new guitars, which is definitely a good thing! Thanks for your answer.
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I have the Cali DLX Plus too!! My latest review as I picked it up a couple weeks ago! Very nice guitar…solid ash body. I got the cherry burst, and the finish is outstanding! Wilkinson alnico pups and 2 point Wilkinson Trem/bridge. The only con is it is very heavy @ 9.5 lbs!! The LP is just around 8lbs!! Depends if you want single coil sound or more LP style grunt in your guitar!! Both well worth the money! See my review here of the Cali DLX Plus…🎸👍
What a good guitar that will be made a great player with your set up. She's a beauty. That's my last thing on the wish list: a solid body with P90s. GAS: it's a horrible disease.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Cal…it will be a fine player!! Yes, GAS is real and probably the most addicting of our vices….truly appreciate your stopping in….👍🎸
i see the road you took....niiceee!!
i bet this model plus the os30 and os40 has the same pups lol!
looks like the "wigglestick" /bridge setup is about the only diff in the os30 and os40...unless i missed something...
great vid brother!
Thanks man…appreciate your stopping in. Yes, the difference mainly between the two is the trem/bridge. The Plus also has an alder body…
Truly appreciate your stopping in Birdman…👍🎸
Hey Jimmy, sounds great ! Curious, what pedals are you using ?
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Tony!! I use a number of different pedals, however in this particular video, I am using a few patches I created in my HoTone Ampero One, running via the effects loop of the Monoprice 15W Stage Right amp into a Monoprice 12” Celestion V30 equipped extension cab.
Truly appreciate your stopping in to the channel!
Hi Jimmy, I just picked up this guitar and I have to say I'm really impressed. I do have the IYV 300 and it's GREAT but for some reason this guitar feels like a more pricy instrument to me. It came ready to play (Plays Great) with no issues that I can see or find. I'm a new player at 58 but I'm learning and having fun. I REALLY enjoy your channel and all of your video's. I'm looking at that Monoprice 15 watt Tube amp now, currently I just have a small Rogue practice amp, thinking that Tube amp will help get me some better sounds along with with the gain and reverb ?
Hi Dean! Congrats on your new 66 DLX Plus LP! These are great guitars, especially when considering the price point. So glad to hear you are enjoying the channel.
I think the Monoprice Stage Right 15W is currently on sale right now for under $200, and it’s probably the best value all valve 15w combo out there. Once you go “tubes” there’s no coming back…I have full reviews of both the 15w and 5W versions here on the channel so you can check them out if you wish! Congrats once again on your Goldtop (good choice of course) and if you are seriously considering the amp, I wouldn’t wait to long as they tend to sell out quickly, especially when on sale.
Thanks so much for stopping into the channel and hope to see you around more often!! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 I watched your Video's on the 15 watt tube amp. Well I pulled the trigger and I just bought it on sale for $199, seems like a decent price. I have one more question if you can please answer for me. I watched your video changing the tubes to JJ tubes along with a MOD 3 spring reverb, you mentioned the new amp may have the JJ tubes and possibly the Reverb too ? Not sure if you know or if I should change them out after I get the AMP, Thanks!
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When I bought my amp, they came stock with Ruby (Asian) tubes. They are decent tubes, but I wanted to see what (if any) difference a set of JJ’s (Slovic) would make in it. Then, about a year later, Monoprice started shipping them with stock JJ’s! Perhaps they listened to me…😎. Then the conflicts started up with Russia/Ukraine and tube supply got scarce, so they went back to Asian tubes. Right now, I don’t know what they ship with stock. I honestly wouldn’t worry either way, as the stock tubes (whatever they ship stock) will be just fine for your needs to start. The stock reverb now is also just fine. It’s a two-spring unit and will give you plenty of old school “spring” reverb. Congrats on your new amp!! You will certainly enjoy it, and you got a good price as well! Even at full price, the amp is a bargain….🎸👍
I wouldn’t worry about changing anything with it until you have it and played it for some time, especially since this is your 1st valve amp. Once broken in a bit, the amp will sound even better!! Congrats and enjoy!!
@@JimmyStewart1 Jimmy, Thank You SO Much for all of your input and help, it's greatly appreciated! Yes, this will be my 1st real amp and I'm really looking forward to receiving it and plugging it in. I will leave it stock as I may not even notice any difference at this stage, maybe down the road I will be able to tell. I'm really enjoying this even starting out at 58, beats sitting in front of a TV etc. I have always have loved music, classic rock and the Blues exactly what I hear you play, Awesome!
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It’s my pleasure Dean…I find it very rewarding when I can help with anyone looking to find the “gift” of making music…especially us “older folks” as I believe it helps in many ways. Keeping your mind sharp…eye, hand coordination, timing, memory, hand and finger strength, the list goes on and on….So glad you are enjoying it…don’t give up, as the journey is never complete and you will always keep learning! Keep pickin’…🙏🎸👍
Jimmy, the original Indio 66 DLX has a very chunky neck. Is that the case with this one? If so, I'll have to scratch it off my list of possibilities. Thanks.
Thanks for watching and commenting Mr. D
The neck profile is a “modern C” shape, with a 43mm width at the nut, and a 350mm fretboard radius. More “slim 60’s” LP neck vs the 50’s “baseball bat” neck. I don’t think it’s chunky at all…thanks so much for stopping in, and hope that helps! 👍🎸
Nice looking guitar, but it sounds kind of "boxy" to me, but maybe that's more the amp/mic setup you're recording with? How do you like the pickups - are you going to keep them, or swap them out?
Hi Carl….thanks for watching and commenting. The amp I am using is the Monoprice 15W and just the camera mic, so no processing of the sound. Pickups sound fine to me, and no I don’t plan on replacing them.
Appreciate your stopping in to the channel! 🎸👍
Wow Jimmy great looking guitar brother. I don't have a LP style guitar yet 😁. Keep on rockin my man !!!
Thanks Craig…it’s been on my list since I 1st heard it was coming! It did not disappoint….👍🎸
A LP equipped with P90’s (especially a gold top) should be on your list…😎
Truly appreciate your stopping in my friend…👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 yes I have been looking at the Harley Benton Gold Top P-90 for awhile just didn't want to fork over that shipping fee😁
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I hear ya Craig….personally I like the Monoprice pickups (both their single coil/P90’s and their humbuckers) better than the Roswell branded pickups that the majority of the Thomann Harley Benton’s come equipped with, but again personal taste.
@@JimmyStewart1 I only have 1 Monoprice right now and that's the Tele copy and I like that especially for free😁I changed the pick guard to a tiger eye sorta color and it's sweet. The only P-90 I have is the IYV and then I have a stock saw tooth strat copy😁 don't have anything with humbuckers in it yet
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Well, you have lots of options then my friend!! Happy hunting!!👍🎸
Sounds great
What amp are you playing through?
Thanks for watching and commenting John! I am playing through my Monoprice 15w and a 12” extension cab loaded with a single Celestion Vintage 30 speaker. Truly appreciate your stopping in to the channel! 👍🎸
Great....as usual Cheif, which lp...ff or mono? Ff now has an st with p90s
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Victor…both brands are very good and worthy of consideration. The build quality of both are very good, with a edge going to the Monoprice on overall fit/finish and gig bag included. Edge goes to FF for having a bunch of different finishes and slightly better pricing. I prefer P90’s so advantage Monoprice there, but FF just released a gold top with P90’s as well, but sold out quickly.
Did you mean SG with P90’s?? Yes, but only in a green finish at the moment.
Thinking.(Dangerous) I have a grote LP on the way, and I saw Filtertron PUs in a package, the two PUs and a roller bridge, around $110. I have a Bigsby that I just removed from a DeArmond. (I put it on there, so I can take it off.) Any comments? Umm, yes. I'm trying for more of a Gretsch tone than a LP. Probably going to require changing all the pots to get an impedance match, not a problem.
Hi Rich….yeah, thinking is always dangerous. 😎
I have not played or tried a Grote LP, so have no personal experience with one, but I do have their SG, Jazz box, and 335 style and have been pleased with all of them.
It would certainly be a interesting experiment! The stock pots on the Grote should be 500k if it has humbuckers in it. You could always change it back I suppose if it didn’t work out to your satisfaction. I would be curious to see how it goes should you decide to go ahead with it. In any case, congrats on your Grote LP. If it were me, I would wait until after I had the Grote and played with it for awhile before deciding. You may like it the way it is….
Appreciate your stopping in the channel and sharing your thoughts! 👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 The Grote doesn't have humbuckers, single coil. Thinking now, won't have the guitar in my hands for another month, or so Amazon says. (Gotta love it.) But, there's a chance it will be joining the clock on the wall that now has two cheap violins beside it, if my hands tell me they don't like the neck. I don't play anymore, my hands gave up about ten years ago. I loved doing metalworking, and now I pay for it. Still, I can like taking care of the details, like sharp edges on the frets. Keeps me doing something.
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I hear ya Rich…sorry to hear about the hands, but so cool you still enjoy!! Keep at it my friend…thanks again for stopping in! 🎸👍
Got my dlx 66
Congrats Rich!! Hope you are enjoying it! 👍🎸
That's a very nice guitar, but do a side-by-side with the Harley Benton SC-450 P90 GT goldtop.
I bought one of those last July for $163, and it is worth much more, quality-wise. It looks much more Gibson-ish, and the sculpted neck heel/body joint makes playing on those upper frets a real breeze.
The only negatives I have about it is that its "gold" top is more of a copper color, and the stock P-90's, while adequate, were upgraded to a higher quality better sounding pair. That was MY personal choice, however.
As I write this, Thomann has dropped the price on them to $145.00, and although the shipping cost is rather steep (about 80 bucks), it is still a great bargain! Shipping from Germany to the U.S. only takes about 3 days from order to delivery.
For comparison, I own 5 genuine Gibson guitars, and the Harley Bentons match up well with them. Of course the Gibsons will always come out on top, EXCEPT for the huge price differential. The HB's are great for those who don't want to pay big-name prices.
Thanks for watching and commenting Bryan…much appreciated! I have a couple of Harley Benton’s and they have been quite good as well. Don’t care much for their Roswell branded humbuckers on my XT-22, but I have heard good things on their P90’s.
Thanks so much for stopping in and sharing your thoughts! Appreciate it! 👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 I agree the Harley Benton Roswell pickups aren't great, but really good pickups cost more than the guitars! LOL But the guitars are good enough platforms that putting in better pickups does seem to be a good move.
My compliments on your playing, BTW.
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Totally agree with you..budget guitars usually come with budget hardware, but some I prefer better than others. I think the HB 450 is also a basswood body, yes? I know IYV was making a lot of their models for awhile in Vietnam for Thomann as well. The IYV CNC pups are actually pretty nice, including their single coils and humbuckers. I think they all are great mod platforms! Thanks again for stopping in and sharing your thoughts…greatly appreciated! 👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 You're correct about the basswood body, but mine has an opaque finish, so I don't know what the wood looks like. I know it is almost as heavy as a Gibson!.
The very first of these "budget " guitars I bought was a Firefly FF-338 in spalted maple finish. I have an Epiphone Casino, but I wanted a 335 style guitar with humbuckers, and modern Epis don't impress me.
To make a long story short, that FF-338 is more than just beautiful, and once I replaced the microphonic factory pickups, it is perfect!! Performance wise it is worth a hell of a lot more than the $170 I think I paid for it, brand new.
These Asian companies are making great stuff. We just don't know what the guitars' longevity will be, since they are all so new.
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I bought a couple of the FF 338’s back in 19 and they are still going strong. Don’t know about 2050 but…perhaps the grand kids may play them..😎
Jimmy, so I’m thinking of one of these mono strats. What do you recommend for a plain Jane. I’ll want to Rewire and some modding. How are the necks on these? That’s my main concern. Thank 🎸🎶🎶
Basic sss
Hi Cliff…thanks for watching and commenting. The standard Cali Classic is a very good starting “plain Jane” guitar. I have a review of it, along with the HSS version and the DLX Plus here on the channel. Just go to my “Monoprice Guitar Reviews” section and you can see them all if you wish. Great mod platform as well as you indicated that was something you wanted to do. The necks are actually the biggest selling point for me…straight, smooth…the basic SSS has a maple neck, satin finish and comes in finish’s with either rosewood or maple. Hope that helps a bit…if you decide to grab one, tell them “Jimmy sent ya”!! 😎
Thanks again for stopping in to the channel…much appreciated! 🎸👍
Fantastic! 😀
Thanks so much Atamone…👍🎸
Thanks!! How is your longer term impression? What strings do you like on this one?
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It’s a very good LP…a have a number of LP’s that I try to rotate through when time permits…😎
I like to play 9’s on the majority of my guitars (D’Addario) and they play great on all scales including standard Gibson scales at 24.75, Fender scales at 25.5, PRS scales at 25 and even my short scale 24” Mustang, Jazz, Jag style guitars. Thanks so much for dropping by, and hope that helps! 🎸👍
Good looking and sounding guitar. Really sticks out compared to the FF’s. What do you think about a possible tube shortage because of the current world situation? Should we be stocking up on tubes? Would like to get your take.
Thanks for watching and commenting Fretwork Band…this gold top certainly stands out…really appreciate your stopping in. I think the current situation could very well lead to a big shortage and or scarcity of a number of things, along with tubes of course. Such a tragedy….🙏
In my experience 8 pounds is VERY light for a Gibson or Epiphone Les Paul.
Agree…LP’s tend to be pretty heavy! This is actually pretty comfortable. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate your stopping in! 👍🎸
it sounds and looks as good as a higher end Epiphone..
I have had some higher end Epiphone’s, and I have to agree! Very well made, flawless finish, and sounds/plays great! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Truly appreciate your stopping in! 👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 Welcome!
Excellent review as always Jimmy, thanks so much for sharing. With regards to build quality, how does this compare to the FFLP? I am on the fence between both brands for a LP with P90s and could use some straight forward feedback. Thanks in advance and keep well!
Thanks so much This Guy!! Really appreciate your stopping in. As far as build, I would say it’s a slightly better build, no cosmetic issues, great sounding pups and a bit better hardware as well, at least as compared to my first couple of FF LP’s. Both are very nice in my opinion. Firefly has just recently released their version of this Goldtop with P90’s as well, but pretty limited batch. Have not been able to play one yet, but hear good things. The Firefly P90’s are usually pretty nice pups too! Both priced around the same, but you do get a decent gig bag with the Monoprice and it also weighs a bit less, which is a plus in my book for LP’s as they all tend to be heavy beasts. 😎
I'm curious about the red 335 style guitar with the blond stripe down the middle that's hanging on the wall. What is it?
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Thanks for watching and commenting! That is a Firefly FF338 hanging there…I have a number of them. Great semi-hollow 335 style, but more the size of a Gibby 339 thus the “338” designation. I have a full review of that particular model here: czcams.com/video/R-Ke95eR7b8/video.htmlsi=tIJtRyiqOjYpyGNc along with many others should you be interested. Appreciate your stopping into the channel! 🎸👍
@@JimmyStewart1 Thanks for that prompt, thorough response, Jimmy. Enjoy your videos and I'm planning a couple of purchases based on your reviews.
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My pleasure…thanks so much and hope to see you around the channel more! Keep pickin’….🎸👍
shouldnt that knife be called clarence? hahahahaha!
Ha!! Good one…😎
Thanks so much for stopping into the channel. David Leatherman thought it funny too!! 🎸👍
Are these guitars as good as Firefly guitars?
Hi Chris…thanks for watching and commenting. In the Monoprice line, I would say the DLX PLUS models are right up there with the FF yes…
Truly appreciate your stopping into the channel…much thanks! 🎸👍
Heck yeah i likey i likey. Mr Jimmy what do you have your 15w amp sitting on? Thats a neat lil stand, prolly need one in my life, or maybe 2. Great job almost looks better than my Epi LP, certainly alot cheaper. Excited to see this jam in future vids.
Thanks for watching and commenting Chris…the amp is sitting on a small amp stand. I don’t remember the exact model, but I can check for you if you need. I had two mid tier Epiphone LP’s in the past, and this looks/plays/feels and sounds just as good in my opinion. Plus it has P90’s…😎
@@JimmyStewart1 if its an amp stand ill find one now worries diggeing things out, just noticed the rubber feet on it looks pretty sturdy. Thanks again for the vid, im setting up now for some practice
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Hey Jimmy, I just got the Monoprice LP with the humbuckers. Gold Top. Neck is so completely out of whack I'm returning for a refund. Beyond my abilities to correct or waste time on.. A friend had the same trouble last week. Did they have a bad run? Clearly no one at Monoprice set this up or even looked at it. It's a mess.
Sorry to hear that Michael….perhaps they did send out a bad batch of the humbucker equipped models? Sent out without checking them or setting them up? We’re the strings still wrapped on yours? Of course you can always get a dud sent from any manufacturer, no matter what the price point, but seems strange that you and your friend BOTH received a dud right around the same time frame. Weird…not what I have typically experienced from Monoprice and also not what others I have talked with have experienced either. Again, sorry to hear that and I truly do appreciate you stopping in to the channel and sharing with us! 👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 Thanks Jimmy. It is wound with what look like 9's. I actually thought the neck was broken when I first checked it out. Clearly was not set up by a master luthier as it says on their website. I have bought three of their guitars, several speaker cabs, the 15 watt tube amp and numerous other items over the past three years. This one is really surprising how now set up it is. I feel bad for some kid who might get one of these. I'm asking they cover return shipping too. I will look elsewhere...like Harley Benton.
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I have a couple of HB’s as well. One came nearly flawless, the other not so much so….it’s a chance usually when ordering online. I was 50/50 with Thomann HB guitars (only two) but nearly around 90% with Monoprice out of the 10 guitars. Only one had a issue I had to call them about, and that was the OS40 that had some neck pocket cracks (I kept the guitar as it was mostly superficial and the guitar played well). You could try again with Monoprice if that Goldtop is what you want. I have enough LP’s with humbuckers, so that’s why I went with the Goldtop with P90’s as soon as it was available from them. Good luck in what ever you decide, and thanks again for stopping in! 👍🎸
Hey Jimmy I just got the Indio Dlx 66 with Humbuckers. Do you think you could tap/coil split them?
Hi Rich…yes you could do a coil/tap split if you really want to I suppose. I would say however, that unless the humbucker pickup you are splitting was wound for a higher output, coil splitting may not give you a “useable” single coil sound. Really no way to tell how the pup is going to sound via being tapped or split until you do it. You will need to obviously rewire them (not sure if Monoprice uses 4 wire in their humbuckers on the DLX66 or not) along with push/pull pot. I know a lot of players do this, but I really have not heard a really useable “single coil” tone from most budget based split humbuckers. I would Google it and see if anyone has had success with the stock humbuckers, or see what others may have replaced the stock pickups with to coil split or tap. Hope that helps…👍🎸
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Thanks for all your great reviews..
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Anything is possible….😎
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My pleasure Rich…truly appreciate your stopping in to the channel!! 👍🎸
How would you compare this to a firefly guitar? Thank you.
Good morning Angel…thanks for watching and commenting! I currently have two Monoprice DLX Plus LP’s and two Firefly LP’s and I enjoy them all. I can tell you overall I think the Monoprice LP’s came in with better setup’s out of the box. Fingerboard and frets better cleaned and polished and overall setup better dialed in.
They also include a gig bag where the Firefly’s do not. Price was pretty much comparable when Monoprice has their 15% off. The DLX Plus LP’s are a bit lighter as well, if that is important to you. Firefly has the advantage in finish options. The build is close to the same, all very good with a slight edge to the Monoprice having less cosmetic finish flaws or other issues. Both brands give you plenty of bang for the buck. If you have a issue, I think Monoprice customer service is easier to deal with and returns/ exchanges are less complicated and quicker via Monoprice. You can call them…Firefly is a much smaller company and as such, they communicate via email and can be longer to get in touch with or respond. Hope that helps!
@@JimmyStewart1 Thank you Jimmy! I would like to get a gold top. Are the pickups Alnico 5 or Ceramic? Thank you.
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I know for sure that FF uses ceramic in their LP’s…at least the humbucker versions. I am not positive on the Monoprice version, especially this one as this model is their P90 equipped model. I would assume they are ceramic in this as well, but could be wrong. I can tell you they sound GREAT in my opinion!
So which brand of budgets (monoprice, Grote or FF) do you feel put out the best quality guitars ???
Also did you ever check out a donner?
That’s a tough question Tracy…I think they all have very nice models. A have a number of each of them…😎
I have not delved into the Donner brand….perhaps sometime in the future I may find one I need…Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I truly appreciate your stopping in to the channel and sharing! 👍🎸
As far as price, prob glary but quality control is starting to look better from those guys. But I'd skip all that and go right to Harley Benton. You'll have a player right outta the box may wanna adjust cpl things but not life/death decision making
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The “issue” with any guitar you buy online is not having it in your hands prior to purchase. QC is one of those items that tends to get neglected the further down the price point ladder you go. I bought a couple of Thomann HB’s in the past, and although good guitars for the $$, they didn’t come without some issues. I don’t expect perfection in a sub $300 guitar, but some of these companies have had issues with QC in certain models and any brand you buy you could get a great example or a not so great example…
Are these soapbar pickups any noisier than humbuckers? Thanks.
Thanks for watching and commenting Ra…the soap bar P90’s are in fact single coils, so in design they tend to be more susceptible to 60 cycle hum then “humbuckers”. I find them pretty quiet in this guitar however. 👍🎸
I was thinking of picking one up but I want it for recording and I keep things pretty soft and low, so I was worried these might not be the right choice for me. I won't be using any gain, if that might help keep them quiet? Thanks for the response.
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If you are picking one up strictly for recording, then I don’t know how useful the P90 “growl” will suit your needs. I think they could certainly be “quiet” enough in a studio setting and you could always “gate” them in post or pre. In my opinion a P90 just has more snarl and presence than a humbucker, but if you keep everything low and tamed down, it will all depend on style and where you want your guitar to sit in the mix. Monoprice has the same guitar with humbuckers. People have been recording guitars with P90’s for ages…it was the 1st successful mass produced guitar pickup, and still the best designed in my opinion.
I just got mine after seeing your video. It is the worst inexpensive guitar I've ever bought. It had so many issues. I've bought new guitars for as little as $69 that was much better. This thing had a crack at the hill a bad pot, bad paint, rusty strings. I have over 30 guitars and this one was a big disappointment.
Again, sorry to hear that Harley…as I stated, sometimes it happens with any brand you buy…I would be contacting Monoprice for an exchange or refund. I am quite happy with the one I received, and again sorry to hear that yours was not up to par. I am sure Monoprice will take care of it for you.
noisy pickups the noise only stops in middle position.
Thanks for stopping in Scott…all single coils will have a bit of noise to them, and P90’s are no exception. These are fairly quiet actually…😎
At gig volume, no one is going to hear it 🤣
you work for monoprice?
i was talking shit that gold one sounds good.
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Just a fan Jess…they put out some very nice, affordable guitars and I just try and let people know what I like/don’t like and my honest opinion on what I think. This model didn’t disappoint though it’s on their “higher end of their guitar model food chain”! It plays/sounds/feels and looks good….can’t ask for a lot more than that at this price point! Thanks so much for watching and commenting…appreciate your stopping in to the channel! 👍🎸
This or Mitchell MS 450?
I have not played the Mitchell 450, but from what I have read/heard, I think spec wise they look fairly compatible and priced around the same.
I don’t think you can get the 450 with P90’s however, right? For me, that was important. Thanks so much for watching and commenting David…much appreciated! 👍🎸
What amp are you using?
Hi Edward…thanks for stopping in to the channel. I am using my Monoprice 15W valve amp, and the Celestion Vintage 30 equipped extension cab in this video. Appreciate your watching and commenting! 👍🎸
Man, was it made by slaves? How can it be so cheap? Even in China... Damn looks amazing
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! It’s a very nice guitar, and worth every penny in my opinion. They have the “black” finish of this one on sale as I am typing this. See my new video posted yesterday for the info!! Thanks so much for stopping in to the channel! 🎸👍
wait . . . *YOU* skipped an offset guitar, that you don't own, that has P-90s, that was ON SALE ?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!
who are you?
and what have you done with Jimmy Stewart ?!?
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I knew someone would get it…..the world has gone mad!! Just thought I would change it up a bit, and I really REALLY wanted a P90 loaded gold top LP….😎
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Appreciate it ekw555…👍🎸
Doesn't sound like p90's.
Hi Angel…thanks so much for watching and commenting! I don’t know…I have a LOT of P90 equipped guitars and they sound like P90’s to me…🤔
Thanks so much for stopping in to the channel…much appreciated! 🎸👍
"...she's so....."
Kinda heavy…but not to heavy….😎👍
Jimmy are you familiar with Starshine LP guitars? I somehow unsubscribe from your channel I'm back.
Hi Phillip…thanks for watching and commenting. I am only familiar with a couple reviews and what I have read online..I personally have not played one.
Nice to have you back!! Thanks so much…we missed you! 👍🎸
naming a pocket knife is past strange.... skip it
Humor….oh well…😎
Thanks for watching and stopping in Doug….👍🎸
@@JimmyStewart1 some people have humor, some never get it, bwahaha
perhaps you didn't catch the name . . .
My pocket knife is a Cold Steel Scimitar
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