FAQs - The BEST Cheap Guitar and Amp
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- In this video, Bryce and Brian discuss their picks for the best cheap guitars (acoustic and electric) and amps. For product links, visit: www.worshiptutorials.com/?p=39263
Table of Contents:
00:00 - Introduction
00:49 - Best budget acoustic guitar
06:05 - Other great options for acoustic
06:52 - Best budget electric guitar
13:08 - Other great options for electric guitar
18:22 - Best budget amps
23:10 - Other great options for electric guitar
24:35 - Our thoughts on 'cheap' and how much we think you should spend on a guitar and/or amp - Hudba
Best bang for the buck. Little Caesars five dollar pizza
In my experience, with Little Caesars you get what you pay for...
:)
+Worship Tutorials pizza that does its job?
+Manny Pelayo that's right, not buying it for the AWESOME nutritional value, more for the effectiveness of getting youth to show up.
A lot of people have commented that a $600 guitar is not cheap or budget. I would agree, which is why we recommend you find them used, which puts you more at the $3-400 range. I believe that is attainable for most all budgets.
If you have under $100, in my experience it is going to be very difficult to find a guitar that will be very playable, and if you're a beginner, a guitar that is very difficult to play will cause you to stop practicing quickly. If you've got $1-200, we think it's a much better strategy to keep saving for a bit until you can find something like what we've recommended on the used market for just a bit more.
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Monoprice guitars are stupidly cheap for the playability.
+Worship Tutorials I wouldn't agree with your claim that someone will stop practicing very quickly on a poor instrument. My first guitar cost my mom three dollars, had very high action, I never took lessons or had the guitar worked on, but I started playing it nonstop from the age of seven, often for at least ten or twelve hours a day. The very next guitar I got was my Gretsch at the age of fifteen, and it was so easy to play that I was an instant whiz. I've never forgotten how I came to be a player, and it seems to refute your claim. Do a little more research before you advise newcomers on that particular subject. Maybe a difficult instrument is just the thing to find out if a newbie has more than a speck of actual desire in them. Of course we'd all love to start out on a nice guitar, but reality dictates otherwise. I'd have learned how to play if my dad would have strung a piece of barbed wire along a wood rasp.
+Worship Tutorials In my experience, REALLY cheap guitars are not even worth buying, or if you're gonna buy it, get it used. They're truely bad. I got one only to put signatures on it in my wedding. But if you're gonna go for cheap and good value, go for Seagull. No question. Don't bother with Takamine. The martin you guys mentioned is great and has good resale value. Fender, Epiphone, gibson acoustics are garbage, even on the high end
Worship Tutorials I think that's a good price. I've seen 700-800 dollar guitars that aren't that great
Simple motto : Buy it nice or buy it twice. What these guys are suggesting are guitars/amps that are fairly affordable (considering the quality) and should last you for quite a while. If their suggestions are too expensive for you, that's okay as there are definitely less expensive options, but not much that I would consider "gig able" or of the quality to take to small or large gigs. Buying something cheaper/lower in quality isn't going to last you as long and you will end up having to buy a mid-range guitar and your overall investment is now a bit higher. Absolutely look for used before new.
End of the day, everyone has their preferences. Everybody is entitled to their own opinions and I think these guys did a solid job outlining some gear that isn't a bunch of toys but fair quality instruments that will last you more than the original set of strings or tubes.
This guy gets it :)
Agreed
if you want a great budget guitar get a squire classic vibe in butterscotch. Alnico V pickups, plays and sound like a dream -$379 brand new and better than anything these guys are dishing out
So true!!
Got one, it's amazing
First off God bless you for such a positive CZcams channel, we need more things positive these days.
I have been buying and trading gear pretty much since I started playing, I am a tinker. I have to say your advice is spot on. I even own an Agile Les Paul copy as my #1. For those who say that $300 is not a cheap guitar, these gentlemen are only saying the truth. I love cheap guitars but Bryce and Brian are being very helpful if you are at the point where you already have your required Starcaster pack and you are confident that you are going to stick with the guitar for awhile and you are looking to step up you playing a bit while preserving your marriage or not having to get a second job.
Keep up the good work guys.... Subscribed
Do you guys also talk about bass guitars/ bass amps and how to go about setting them up for church?
600 dollars for a cheap guitar... guess ill find another hobby
i know right
+unstoppableguy1 lol like 300/ 400 more and you can buy a fucking gibson les paul
All our recommendations can be found used for $3-400, which is what we recommend you do in the video (buy used).
+Worship Tutorials Tell that to those kids across the road who have to use an outdoor toilet.
+unstoppableguy1 MY favorite guitar (which in my opinion plays just as well as say a martin) And has a pretty damn good tone, was 200 bucks (Aus) And I've even had one for 15 bucks with actually worked really well and sounded alright too.
Worship tutorials- you seem to like line 6 pretty well, have you ever played around with the line 6 amplifi 75 or 150?
Don't count out the G&L Tribute series for a great, affordable guitar.
I've been just getting into electric guitar recently. I've played acoustic for most of my musical journey, but I enjoy playing electric guitar when I want to get a different sound. Could you maybe do a video introducing some pedals for beginners. I don't know much about pedals and would love a video on it. Maybe include something (or make a separate video) on loop pedals and how to use them. I used a loop pedal for a day or two when I was first learning guitar. Now that I'm much farther and better, I would like to play with a loop pedal because it was fun and I want to be able to play multiple things and make more complex music. Also, what are some pedals that you would suggest for someone who wants to start using pedals?
+David William A. What kind of sound are you looking for? And what amp do you have?
I'm not entirely sure what kind of sound I want in particular. I experiment with a bunch of different styles. I have a Behringer LX210. I got it from my brother recently along with his old Laguna guitar for $80. I do know that I want a loop pedal. Other than that, I play worship music, some rock (like The Classic Crime and Listener), and some songs by Ed Sheeran, Twenty One Pilots, and many other bands. I like the TC Helicon VoiceLive Play pedal that Worship Tutorials reviewed recently. There's one for electric and one for acoustic (I'm pretty sure). Anyways, I think that it would be a pretty good one to start out with because it's so versatile. I don't really know many others that I would like (maybe reverb, a distortion pedal, and something I haven't even thought of).
Well, I suggest taking a look at the Boss RV-6 reverb pedal, then. That's a good reverb pedal at a fairly affordable price. And Boss also does loop pedals. When it comes to distortion it's really hard to suggest a specific pedal, as there are so extremely many different types of distortion. I suggest going to a music store and try out a few different distortion and overdrive pedals and see what you like the most yourself.
Thanks. I'll look into some Boss pedals and try to go to guitar center. I didn't know that you could try out the pedals at a music store. I thought that you could just try the instruments.
I would throw your pedals away and just get a good amp, like mustang 2 or 3. I have bought a bunch of pedals and got rid of them all.
So , I see some ads for guitars below the video above and a Martin D-200 Deluxe natural serial number 3 that sells for $119,999.00 and above it , it says "best cheap guitars ," gotta love the humor !
Do you see a trend emerging here? $300-400 is the value price point (best quality/most economical price) for an amp, an electric guitar or an acoustic guitar.
All of our recommendations can be found for $3-400 used.
To anyone looking for a good entry-level budget acoustic guitar I would recommend the Yamaha FG700s as a good starter guitar. I bought this as my first guitar a year ago and I still play it nearly every day, it stays in tune very well, ( I only need to tune it every few days ) it also has a rosewood finger board, a dreadnought style body, and a solid Sitka spruce top. It would be less than ideal for playing in church or something but it makes a great starter guitar for $200. I would recommend buying it from Kraft music to get a hardshell case bundle for $220. That's my two cents anyway, hope it helps.
+Michael Alberts That's what I said!
For amps should I use combos or seperates? What is your suggestions ang thoughts? Thank you!
I've been playing music since about December of 2004. I think these guys are going a little overboard with their picks for the best budget guitars. Here's my line up - Yamaha Pacifica - $80 used and I replaced the tuners. Schecter Omen 6 - Probably about $400 new. Squier 70's VM Jazz bass - $400 new. Jay Turser P Style bass - $230 new. Harley Benton B-550 5 string bass - a little under $300 after shipping (like $180 on it's own) and it's killer for the price. Fender CD-100 acoustic - around $350 and it felt better than the guitars worth a couple hundred more. Beaver Creek Classical guitar - Used for $120 I think. Fender Deluxe VM guitar amplifier - Picked up used for $400. Are some of these instruments great? No, but they're pretty decent with some love. They would especially work for a beginner. If I were a beginner I would never pay $500+ for an instrument. I don't even want to pay that over 10 years in. You can find tons of quality instruments for a low price, you just have to do some research.
I don't know when mine was made but it's not great on it's own. I say that because who knows what kind of improvements they've made in newer models. I bought it from a pawn shop owner after his store closed down so I have no idea how long he had it. But the tuners were not good, and the pickups are very usable but completely "meh" at the same time. I'm planning on dropping some hot Wilkinsons in it, as well as my Schecter. After all the upgrades I'll probably have payed as much as a brand new one! As far as playing goes, it's absolutely fine. If you can find a good deal on one, you should go for it. The humbucker and 2 single coils offer a good variety of tones to play with.
Have you heard about Firefly guitars on Amazon? I watched a lot of reviews on it but I woul d love to hear your opinion. It is $140 on Amazon.
Whats wrong with a tremolo bar(whammy bar)? How does it keep you out of tune? And how could it be fixed?
what about Walden? I have a Walden D600CE (it's about 5 or 6 years old). The newer versions of this same model# have more features. I bought mine brand new and it was around $500 or so just like the Martin. What do you think about Walden?
I have played 2 seagull guitars and have scratched the finish on both. I am a heavy strummer, so my hand moves a lot, so I scratched the the finish in front and below the pick guard and on the other side of the strings away from the pick guard. The guitars sound good, just be careful on the finish.
i got a question about the xavier im really into buying one and i have watch youre review on them i think the sound great for the price i prefer the over a squier but how many time do you had to set it up a year and what else did you did to them cuz that jazzmaster and the les paul/ grestch xaviers that you demo sound so good for 220$
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I recently purchased a Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster Custom and absolutely love it! It's in the price range of the MIM Telecasters, but some reviews online say they sound as good or even better. Worth checking out!
So the pickups in the Xavier jazzmaster that you both liked were stock? Also, would you say the pickups in their other guitars are nice too?
You guys are preaching everything that I have come to learn through hours of research....Where was this video 6 months ago?!?!?! I do want to say though that you shouldn't discredit solid state. They're more reliable and if you buy the right amp, it can sound fantastic. For example, the quilter amps. They're brilliantly clean, take pedals amazingly, have a DI so that makes mics history, and they have an insane amount of wattage for their size. I can fit my toneblock and my pedals into a backpack with plenty of room for other cables, books, etc.
ps. Thanks for the good words on GFS's xavier jm style guitar. I was hesitating but now i'll pull the trigger.
I got a gretsch g2210 for church...are they Okay for church?
I saw Nigel Hendroff with a gretsch and we play a lot of Hillsong. (Others too not just Hillsong)
In my local guitar shop, in Saudi Arabia, there are acoustics with just a $100 price tag, there are fenders with $300 price tag, there are electric guitars that are just for $300 too.
Be careful, because the Chinese can clone anything. Many businesses want to make money and the greater the spread of what they paid for it and what the customer buys it for, the happier the owner is. They might not care that they are selling counterfeit goods.
+orlock20 yeah the middle East is overrun with fake products of every type, all manufactured in China.
You get what you pay for, and if a deal sounds too good to be true, it always is. Always.
Hey guys! What do u think about a Parlor CP100? Do you think it's a good guitar to get started?
What do you think about the ibanez s670sqm series, it's the same price as the MIM Telecaster?
This is the video that the people want, your demographic is definitely going to like this. I know I did!
+John Braddock Demographic in this case means people who have enough money to pay cash for a D-45 every month, but they want a cheap guitar?
Hi Guys! Great video. I'm looking for a midrange guitar to complement my sound. I'm very happy with my Fender Telecaster American Pro, and I'm looking for another guitar with humbuckers, for more gain, low output, with definition in the treble. I have two options right now. A gretsch G5230T FL and Fender Player Telecaster HH. Gretsch sounds great, but I see problems with the Bigsby. Telecaster sounds great, but it sounds like Fender. I love the sound of Lambertobes Crema, I'd like something close to it. What are your thoughts on these two guitars? What would you do if you were me?
I have a line 6 spider III :(. Came free with my Mexi-strat though so I suppose it's ok!
Also check out Fender Highway 1 Telecasters. They're American made and around $500 used.
Squire Classic Vibe Telecaster. It does need a set up (but I am in the middle of building a Les Paul type guitar from scratch. One of the most difficult builds I've ever done.) I plan on changing the (Tele) nut to a different material and getting locking tuners before doing the set up. I've learned to set up my guitars with very low action and a straight neck using a little fall away starting around the 12th fret all the way to the last fret. A very slight taper. I go back and blend it into the whole fretboard. Then re-crown the fret wire of course. After that I adjust the nut string slots to almost touching the first fret. I do this by feel mostly but I use feeler gauges to get close. If I go too far, I use just a little fine bone dust and a drop or two of super glue. This has raised the strings to exactly the right height both times I've done it. I lower the bridge as close as I can then raise it until I get no buzz. If it doesn't feel right or get buzz then I repeat the process.
may I know the website on the jazzmaster style you've introduced? Thanks
Is there a good budget mic that you would suggest?
+David Bonkerz Yang shure sm 57 as good as anything gets 75 bucks used
not cheap enough?electro voice pl-84 a little cheaper rand a little better(yeah,really)
still not cheap enough? realistic 33-984
its basicly the same mic;same capsule
shure built them for radio shack
used on ebay, like 15-30 bucks, total steal
people are catching on to this so the price is bound to go up
So I've looked for a Fender Telecaster on Craigslist and they all look pretty different body wise. What is a good way to check that it is a real Telecast or just the correct model that you are referencing in the video? Thanks!
If it's an American or Mexican, the serial numbers on the headstock are easy to search with a quick google check.
Jared Burdick Thanks so much. I still haven't purchased a guitar yet. I currently own a Squier by Fender Bullet Strat. It's alright, I've just on the market for better.
what do you think about chrap guitars and upgraded pickups
Hi!
I've been keepin an eye on owning an Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plus Top PRO or a Studio. Would they be good guitars worth the price? I would love to go for the Telecaster but unfortunately its out of budget and i can't buy a second-hand either.
Cheers!
Stay Blessed!
I'm thinking about getting the same thing! I I might go with the Studio. I've heard and read that they're good little things for the price! The only thing is when you get it you might want to change a few things. For sure change the strings when you first get it. As you get used to it and find different things that might bug you, you can buy new parts and customize it more. (: such as the tuning pegs, or change the knobs!
I say it's better to go with the LP Standard PRO cuz it's got those PRO humbuckers similar to Gibson LPs, d coil tapping system (kinda advantageous) nd d traditional LP luk!. BT Studio s got tht Modern Luk nd Open Humbuckers.
And yes! parts are always problems 4 Epiphones! :)
BT they come with pretty gud strings!
That was my second choice for a new guitar
+Agasto Boney what did you get? Im looking for one 2
+Ben Johnson I tell u; Epiphones LPs are not a very bad choice after all!
Love my Fender Mexican tele! Right now I'm just trying to decide on what amp. Looking at the ac15 or Orange tiny terror.
I know this is an old video and I don’t know if you still have that Xavier jazzmaster copy or given it away yet I’ve been wanting to buy a nice cheap jazzmaster to fancy up actually in that exact same color, I was wandering if you still had it and if you could do a video on how you made it to your liking PS sorry about all ways commenting about your jazzmasters 😂😂
I’ve been pretty happy with my Yamaha Pacifica 112V. Two singles, a humbucker in the bridge (with a coil split), Alnico V pickups, and an alder body with a maple neck. USD 299. I’ve had mine for two years and the build quality is pretty good, I don’t really have any complaints. Granted I’m a keyboardist who branched out into guitar rather than my primary instrument being guitar.
whats the best cheap guitar to buy?
what's your opinion on the rondo sx guitars?
strat
tele
liquid ? jw . I've really been digging them for awhile
late response but I have an sx tele that I got for like $70 cause it was b stock and it plays pretty well. mine was set up pretty well. it's a good guitar for the price, only negative is that the pickups are sort of weak
WT what do you think of the Recording king rph 05?
Thanks for this. What would your views be on amps for Acoustic guitars?
What do you guys think of the Fender Modern Player Telecaster?
Those are really great guitars!
Thoughts on Yamaha apex 500 II? I think it's considered the worlds most popular acoustic electric. What about the dreadnought version of the recommended Martin? I think it's the Dx1ae
Sir, Brian can you help me? I want to know the Cords of "Heart of Servant" in the key of G or D. Please... Can you make a tutorial for that song by City Harvest."
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Craiglist mim strat, squire classic vibe, g&l asat, Ltd. Strat, lower end prs can all be found for under $300. With a proper set up are all good to go. Used blues jr, micro vox, or used peavy delta blues for amp also under $300.
Okay something funny is that these guys just did a live stream and addressed the hate that you guys gave this video lol
lol, I found a used mexican tele at a pawn shop for 5000 pesos, around 250 bucks.
Best decision ever, became the guitar I use on a daily basis and to play at church as well, I though i needed a new amp but dude, that tele sounds like a beast
I have both the Martin acoustic and the Mexican fender telecaster mentioned in the video. I picked up the telecaster USED great condition for $275 & the Martin brand new. They are truly fantastic instruments that sound amazing.
Squire Vintage Modified series is great. I picked up a Jag with double numbers and my brother in law has a thin line Tele and we love them.
Hey I'm kinda new to this channel it seems really cool from this video, what kind of content does this channel upload?
I love my epiphone hummingbird pro I didn't a simple adjustment on the bridge and changed to light guage strings using normal acoustic guitar strings from Diaddrrio and it really sounds great and plays awesome....never played a martin but will check it our
When you say "setup guitar", can you list what needs to be done?
Sure. Typically it means setting the neck relief (truss rod) appropriately, setting the string height (both at the bridge and the nut), setting the intonation, and any minor fret work that may need to be done.
I might do a video showing how to do all of it soon. It's not as hard as it sounds.
I forgot to mention setting the pickup height, which can make a big difference is the tone of the guitar.
Thanks for answering the most asked question hahah
1. What do you guys mean by consistency?
2. What would be better to start with? An acoustic guitar or classical guitar?
+violetnhz By consistency, we mean that if you saw 5 of the same guitar hanging on the wall at a store, 1 of them might play/sound really good while the other 4 aren't so great. Generally lower end/cheap guitars are made with without the same quality control standards as higher end guitars (which is why they're cheaper), so they are not consistent from guitar to guitar within the same model.
A classical guitar is technically an acoustic guitar, but I'm assuming you mean a steel string acoustic vs a nylon string classical. I'd go with a steel string acoustic for sure, unless you specifically play a style that needs a classical guitar, like Spanish style music, for example.
+violetnhz I personally use a classical guitar (I have two of them) and I've played steel string acoustic guitars as well as electric guitars. The guitar you get shouldn't be based completely on the style of music you play. I play many genres on all guitars (I even do rap with a ukulele, but that's beside the point). The main thing you should focus on is what sounds the best to you and what you're more comfortable playing. Steel string acoustics are great for strumming or playing with a pick. They're harder to play with your fingers and they have they're own sound and feel. Nylon string classical guitars have softer strings that are farther apart making them easier to play with your fingers (for finger style or if you just don't like using a pick. They also have a wider neck and a softer sound than steel string guitars. What I would do is go to a guitar center or a local music shop and play some of each type and decide for yourself what you like best. For worship songs, a steel string might be better, but I prefer classical because I'm used to playing them and I like they're feel/sound. I like the Cordoba C-5 CE classical guitar and the Takimine G series for steel string. I'm also a fan of Taylor guitars, but those are quite expensive and I don't own one (yet...), but I have played them and they are so amazing. Anyways, just try some guitars at a shop like guitar center (hopefully something like that is near you) and you'll hopefully find what you like.
David William A. ***** Thanks for the very good advice guys :D
Can you show more videos of the Line 6 Helix
I bought the Martin 0001xae used and it's amazing!! I just feel way more creative with this guitar in the sense that soloing and noodling is just soo good 👍🏽 ! Thank you WT 😌👏🏽
I love playing my vintage Harmony bobkat! I got it for $100 and the pickups on it sound really cool. It definitely needed some TLC but it works and sounds great!
i recently just got into Metallica (im late to everything) and those guys motivated me to buy a guitar and learn how to play. Now as of right now im a straight up beginner. I picked up a schecter hellraiser c1 for 399 in "excellent" condition with a roadrunner case from guitar center. What do you think? So far I love it. But i still have 45 days to return it to get my money back. What guitar would you recommend for more of a heavy type of playing. But not too heavy.
If you really want a Metallica tone, look at LTD's, James, and Kirk have their own signatures.
+MrAlternation you wont find anything thats better than what you already have
metalicas sound is in the amps really, electric guitars dont actually differ as much as people think
its the AMPS. BTW, THAT IS A VERY FINE GUITAR you got a good deal
+MrAlternation
I would be a bit worried at that price is so low. Make sure you can set the action low without a lot of buzz, or, if there is a bit of buzz you can grind or steel wool the frets down in front of it.
moreanimalspirits no buzzing or anything, plays and looks new
MrAlternation youre never going to find a much better guitar.
maybe if you spend a couple of grand you'll find a 2% better guitar.
worry about PLAYING it
thats the important part
hi guys i got a vorson sss i set it up like a pto nice to play
You can find the fender hot rod deluxe for around 300 used. I bought a Gibson lespaul for 500 with Seymour Duncan antiquity mini humbuckers. The AC 15 has a digital reverb. A really good affordable tube amp is the bugera v22 combo. Another great affordable stack is the egnater tweaker 15 watt. Because that amp has a voicing switch to sound like a fender, Vox and Marshall for around 650.
Ac15 has a reverb tank. Ac10 is digital, maybe that's what you're thinking of.
I'd also recommend the fender super champ x2. More portable than the ac15 but still sounds good.
+2speedy4u22 yeah I mixed up the numbers.
Maybe this is a weird question, but what do you think about replacing the pick-ups on a Xaviere XV-845 (Thinline Tele Style: www.guitarfetish.com/Xaviere-XV-845-Thinline-Tele-with-Gold-Foils_c_555.html) with Gretsch dual humbuckers? I've got a G5425, got it for a great deal and I love the sound, but I don't like the style and I don't like how it plays nearly as much as I do Tele's. Any thoughts?
Would really appreciate a reply!
+Ian Stanley
Teles sound great with Filtertrons. Go for it.
+Ian Stanley Well, the Tele will have a 25.5" scale is about the only difference. The longer scale length means it will have more clarity and treble, and I find it easier to play up closer to the neck, because you get more space.
I personally find the gold foil pickups have too much treble, but that could be what you want. I would probably keep the GFS pickups on it, or get with one more vintage type single coils or P90's.
Make sure you set the Xaviere up and see how low the strings can go without buzzing. I got one that sounded amazing, but could never be set up right because the neck was too messed up.
The radius of the X's are 12" which are flatter than vintage 9.5" tele's, but has more curve than the typical 16" LP's.
I liked how you guys mentioned that cheap doesn't necessarily mean bad, but I would have to recamend bias for newer player just due to its versatility, and it will sound better than most bedroom amps
nice warmoth neck on your tele
+will nelson That's either a really good eye or a really lucky guess :)
+Worship Tutorials I saw the truss rod adjustment, can miss it 😀
+Worship Tutorials from
what I heard in the vid, you made the body with your grandfather?
Yeah my Grandpa and I cut out the body and I finished/painted it. If you hold it close, you can tell it's home-made :)
opinion on art and Luther acoustics
for my second guitar after my total trash first electric should I get an epiphone les paul pro or epiphone les paul plustop pro? or should I get a different epiphone LP?
LTD makes some awesome LP style guitars that smoke the Epiphones.
+Jared Burdick oh i dont know about that. LTD's are more for heavier genres or at least in my experience. my first "real" guitar was an epiphone LP studio. solid low range guitar. in my opinion epiphone and the classic vibe stuff are the best affordable guitars
+guitar bro Mine has 36th anniversary DiMarzio's (stock). It's vintage LP sound all day. I use it at church and for classic rock stuff all the time. It will play heavy, but they aren't massive sounding like some of the other LTD's that I've played.
+Jared Burdick huh interesting, i just know that most of the epiphone range holds it's own when compared to gibson. the only LTD'S ive seen are decked out with emg's
+guitar bro reverb.com/item/2249151-esp-ltd-ec-401vf-electric-guitar-in-tobacco-sunburst-brand-new?_aid=pla&pla=1&gclid=CMHVjaGNws4CFYM6gQodbyoF_Q
Similar to mine...
Also don’t count squier classic vibe out. They are the same parts are the Made in Mexico Fender guitars in Indonesia
I came here because i wanted to find a decent amp bellow 300 bucks. I was very disappointed, because $650 for an amp is not cheap.
shortcircuitboy if you're a beginner, start with a Line 6 Spider or a Fender Mustang. These guys love tube driven Amps, a technology that is old and expensive, but that sounds great!
shortcircuitboy here's the thing you have to remember, is that this is their own opinions on what the best one would be, and there are still some good amps out there that are relatively cheaper. the amp that I use is a Fender Mustang I, those are in the range of $150-225, and it's a really awesome amp, it has great sound and it has all the different effect sounds in it so I don't have to directly use pedals.
Bahahaha. I get paid minimum wage and I was still able to buy myself a hand wired $2000 Badcat amp. So much whining, you get what you pay for.
I bought Brian's Xaviere XV570 from him and it plays, feels, and sounds great! I play it at church all the time.
This is great because I have a Xaviere thinline tele loaded with stacked single coils. Such a cool buy at like $115.
Cool - how do you like it?
what do you guys think about bugera v22? i've heard some good things about it and apparently the clean tone is incredible.
btw, i subbed :)
+whatIsThis no,no,no, cheap valve amps will break your heart, get a used, small solid state amp, (old peavys are the best)
and plug a sansanp thru it
NOW YOU GOT SOMETHING INDESTUCTABLE
and awesome sounding
rockhard
didn't really dig the solid state sound, so i got a vox ac15 combo XD
thats what you need the sansamp for
but the vox is great too
My ESP ST-203 Strat-style guitar cost me $349 new (I think that's the MOST you can pay). I have upgraded the pickups to DiMarzio Areas and recently switched to a bone nut. It's a complete dream. The neck feels like home. I am tempted to go for the Tele style next.
Hey guys, just found the channel and may I say, it's awesome. So, long story short, at my high school we have guitar class and I've been looking for tutorials for my favorite worship songs (spreading the message anyway I can) because our teacher makes us showcase something we've learned on our own every few weeks. I have a feeling this will help my play these songs a lot better than Ultimate Guitar does. So thanks.
And also just one request for a tutorial. I'd like to learn to play "Signature of Divine (Yahweh)" by NeedToBreathe. Also is there gonna be a tutorial for "Good, Good, Father" coming up soon?
I lead worship in a small church and I'm always looking for ways to improve the quality of our sound on our very limited budget. You guys have helped me tremendously over the last couple years, from the pads (that I now NEVER play without) to your guitar and gear reviews... It was a more than a coincidence that I was in the market for a new acoustic, went into Guitar Center and they had a Martin DCPA5 on clearance. I must have played 25 guitars that day, and this was shortly after your video on the Martin D-35, I gotta say that no other guitar plays like a Martin. I have never for one second regretted that purchase. I bought a Line-6 pod for our electric guitar player based almost solely off your review and we couldn't be happier. There's almost nothing that pod can't do.
If you're looking for ideas for future videos, especially for those of us that are always looking for ways to do it "cheap" (or on a budget), maybe you could do a video on putting all of the budget gear to work in a worship setting. I know that guys like me look to leaders like you for inspiration and direction, maybe you could help us all with how you would do a dirty cheap setup in a smaller church and how you'd expand it to a larger format. Maybe even some "behind the scenes" video of one of your worship sets or a rehearsal?Thank you guys very much for all that you do. The available resources for guys like me a few and far between, I'm so glad that the Lord has lead you to share your expertise and experience with us. God bless you all and keep up the good work.
You look around,you can find some pretty good stuff. I wanted a Casino type of body. I found an Ibanez Artcore,plays and sounds very good,it fits my needs any way. Picked it up for$130. I bought a Randall 75w 1×12 amp for another$130. Granted not the best on the market,but both were bought used out of a pawn shop. It just goes to show,that there are good deals on good equipment to be found. And just a foot note,alot of times pawn shops will cut a good deal because to them it's just taking up space. (I hope I don't get run outta here for that).
Hey guys,
Thanks for sharing! My first guitar was a rogue and it was superb! It was around $60 ! You might need to get it adjust (what guitar doesn't?) I'm currently using an ADM and it was $90.
For tension on strings I recommend beginners exchange strings on both guitars. Go to your local guitar store and ask for help!
I hope this helped someone just starting out!
First off absolutely love your channel. Cannot tell you what a blessing it's been to me. I come from a smaller church and play rhythm acoustic guitar for the worship team. I was in kind of a rut on what newer songs I should learn and your channel has made it so simple. I too am a Martin guy and have an Hd28. I was interested in knowing what Epiphone masterbuilt you had? I just got the 500 mce natural and am really enjoying it. I use a fishman loudbox mini during service. We use that as an monitor and like a direct box for me. We are just starting to use in ear monitors so I'm looking forward to that. Anyways love your content keep up the good work. God bless ya!
why not get a Randall Satan?
I got a Vox AC15 for like $300 new for my church and it was the best choice we made! I use it with my ESP Xtone PS1 (like a les pual style guitar) and my 1992 Fender Stratocaster MIM just perfect! Never thought the Telecaster would be like the standard in worship settings so I might just buy one! Thanks for this awesome video guys! God bless!
I've played guitar for about 15 years and I play a guitar that cost $270 used every Sunday and Wednesday. It's a Michael Kelly MK53 and it plays and sounds great.
Here's something, telecasters are really good. I've played quite a few in my days and I love using them. The irony is that I don't currently own one myself. So far I own two guitars, a Schecter and a Squier Strat, and I'm probably gonna buy a tele once I get the proper funds.
Is it true that the Squier classic vibe tele is better than MIM?
I personally think the MIM is better. But you should play them both and decide for yourself.
+Worship Tutorials Thanks for the answer but I wish I could. I'm lefty n here in Colombia would be almost impossible to even get one
I played both and i bought a classic vibe tele ;) both guitars are really good but the cv is cheaper and awesome too :)
Depends on the models. Most Squier CV or VM guitars are better than MIM standards, IMHO. MIM Fender 50's and 60's Reissues are quite nice guitars though.
i bought an ibanez artcore and i luv it and i will probably be saving up for a gretch
To anyone who may be coming to this video and is still searching I can wholeheartedly recommend the vintage series Harley Benton guitars that go for around $80-150ish
Great video, I'm looking for a telecaster to use at churche, but I also liked the Jazz Master style. Thanks for these tips!
Go with Tele cuz PEOPLE are sheep. Jesus lives the tone of telecasters more than jazzmasters. Lol G.Bless
Right now I have a Yamaha F335 TBS, and from the looks of it, it’s probably around $100-$200, on my birthday. I plan to get a Guild D 240e, and 7yrs from, when I get a well paying job, I’m either going to get a Gibson J-50 or Gibson Southern Jumbo.
for a cheaper acoustic id always go with an "art and lutherie" man i miss my old one. it wasn't as playable as a higher end acoustic but the sound was so full and warm. and as a plus all of their guitars are made with only fallen wood so they are eco friendly.
I actually play a squire thin line tele with dual humbuckers that I pick up for $299 and is a wonderful example of a guitar play wonderful out of the box. I've had it for almost a year and have still never set it up bc it plays so wonderfully already. Haha
For acoustic I would recommend the prs se acoustic line around 600 bucks and you get a hard case.
I picked up a Taylor 110e for 629 new. It's my staple at church and a dreadnaught.
Yamaha FS-800 $200 (new) is an amazing beginner and/or actually 'live' guitar for that small body sound, yet very balanced . A keeper. I put a pickup in it ($30 Fishman Sonitone) and it is wonderful for this 1 guitar and myself and another vocalist 'live'. Initially bought it as a 'camping' guitar but it sounds to good to use in simply that way.
another great option is craigslist, letgo and ebay. got a Charvel Desolation with EMG pickups (barely used), Schecter Diamond Series 006, (2) line 6 spider 3 and a pink hello kitty guitar for a grand total of $570. right on brother , grateful for your vids.
You guys should do a "dream" gear/rig video! If you could play anything it would be...
+Bryan Boliver That would be a cool video!
I mainly use Fender guitars for worship. I have a Fender 72 Telecaster Deluxe and a Fender Standard Jazzmaster with SD Phat Cat P90s. I also use an Epiphone ES-335 Pro and an Epiphone Les Paul Special with P90s and a bigsby. For amps I’ll either use my Fender Hot Rod Deluxe III or my worship leader’s Vox AC30 but I 99% of the time use the Vox. I also use way too many pedals lol.
All in all I believe that Fender guitars are perfect for worship, especially Teles and Jazzmasters.
I think I get where you guys are coming from. You are coming from a perspective that really looks at the instruments playability, sound, and durability in an affordable way. Not too many things cheaper than some of the instruments you mentioned will survive consistent use and really be worth keeping for the money. I may also suggest the Taylor big baby, which is about $550-600 I think (at least I got it for). It's a good acoustic guitar for what ya pay for!
Thanks for the Video, that is a very common question. I have one for you though that I've never seen done. Can you make a video of the Acoustic, Electronic guitar and Amp that you would buy if money was no limit? :-) Thanks!!!
I would say always look for used guitars early on but if you want to take the step up and go mid priced 700-900 I'd go MIM Fender, PRS SE, and my personal favorite Reverend. They are fantastic and you can get some used for ~$500.
Best cheap guitar should be under $300 for an acoustic and $200 for an electric. For acoustic something like the Yamaha FG730S would suffice and for electric the Epiphone LP special or the Squier Affinity Strat. there are 10-15 in each category that would be better than the more expensive recommendations here to be described as cheap.
Bob Marioni I bought an epiphone les paul special 2 with an amp and everything on amazon for about 170 dollars and it works fine.
Bluse Jr uses EL84 tubes. The one Fender with the more British sound.
I would recommend a Fender Modern Player Tele, (not Squier). I have the sunburst one, and I have to say it is the best guitar versatility wise. You get two single coils and a humbucker in the bridge position, and a five way way selector switch. It doesn't get more versatile than that.