Electric Guitar Pack Unboxing: Squier vs. Yamaha | Our Holiday Gift Guide!
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
- It's that time of the season when many people will be getting their first guitars, and after a record-breaking year of guitar sales worldwide, we assume that many of you are looking for the best quality in a starter instrument! Today we're taking a look at two great options for all-in-one electric guitar packs, including an amplifier, accessories, some form of lessons, and of course, the guitar! The Yamaha Gigmaker and the Squier Stratocaster Pack are similar in price, quality, and (almost) one-to-one on the features that they include. Check out our unboxing, our comparison, and our demos, and tell us which one you think is the right choice for you!
YAMAHA demo: 17:14
SQUIER demo: 18:49
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I'm really liking the variety in sound that the Squier has.
I still use DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes, cassette tapes (good enough for Dolly Parton good enough for me) and vinyl records. My reel to reel died. Nice comparison & demo folks! IF the Grandkids were interested, I'd go with the Yamaha. But they already have 2 Taylor GS Minis with electronics and a PRS Parlor SE P20E in powder blue. Thanks
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I also still use CDs, DVDs, and occasionally cassettes. I much prefer them to digital everything.
i have satellite internet. so i am glad i have a lot of my stuff on physical copies (dvd sets, dvd courses etc... also, people forget you can turn your vinyls,cds, DVDs,blurays to digital 🙊)
also, people forget on summer camps it is/was forbidden to have a phone SO you have to have physical everything
@@taylorkraus9491 XDXD
Cooper is so laid back, 0:08 if that’s excited, I’m not sure if I could tell even if he wasn’t 😝. Such a cool dude, and excellent guitarist.
Wow that Yamaha amp sounded so much better than that Fender one. It's actually a stupid difference.
Great comparison video. I would buy the one that sounds more authentic to me. Squier!
Nice review guys..I preferred the color on the Yamaha, but I liked the sound of the Squire best. As always, Cooper makes either of them shine!😁
Thanks for the demo, now I know what to send to my nephew and niece for Xmas!!
Happy holidays boys! ✌️😁
The fender candy apple red is sweet, I’d rather that than the other Yamaha colors
I can barely strum a tune but I love this channel these guys seem very genuine and give great reviews!
Close , but no Guitar ! Thanks guys . Both share only small differences , but that's of course their signature to be a better than anyone else's .
Best guitar is the one that comes with a Chris McKee signature on a sticky note!
Amen, Tex! Balmy weather here, and not bad in the Bitterroot valley either.
@@charlesbranch4120 19 here, no wind...yet. Great Montana day.
everyone has there own taste and both of these guitars are great value with slightly different tones, the Squier Affinity offers a brighter tone, whereas the Yamaha has a lower tone that's not as bright. i think Yamaha would be quieter to play at night for a kid,
also i prefer the Yamaha amp over the Fender, but both are decent starter amps.
now feel wise i prefer the Squier, but sound wise i like Yamaha.
you can't go wrong either way, if you like the brighter tone go with the Squier,
but if you don't want it to be as bright go with the Yamaha.
these guitar packs have been around for a long time,
i started with the Yamaha.
I use Yamaha speakers in my studio. They have always been a really good quality sounding speaker.
Squire still seems to be the starter guitar go to. It had a brighter/fuller sound and they just seem better built than the cheaper brands around the price point. The Yamaha is still very good though and I know they make great affordable guitars, there may well be a better one out there.
That Fender Amp, did not like a dirty/gain sound. I tried to reach through my PC monitor to turn it off.
Yamaha built better. It's a main idea of cheap Yamaha's stuff - they make it perfectly using cheap parts.
interestingly enough that is the first yamaha gigmaker pack on where the guitars are actually named "Pacifica" I have the gigmaker pack and the guitar was labeled as "ERG" which I think is the most common branding there is for the gigmaker starter guitars. That is still my only electric to this day and I still love it.
Yamaha!! The winner!!!
That guy is so excited
Great video! You two crack me up!! Happy Holiday’s!!
Hey Cooper, when you throw up the Devils horns with your thumb out it means I love you. 😊
I kind of wish you had played the guitars on the others amp just to show what is amp related and guitar related in the different sounds.
I was thinking the exact same thing
No point since they're assessing the packs as shipped. Best to simply look for individual reviews of the guitars.
Nice playing I think the Squier sounds a bit like a Telecaster
That fender amp does not like distortion it sounds pretty bad
Man! You guys unpack a gift as fast as my sisters used to on Christmas mornings! (We suspect they must have practiced all year for that.) Good thing the small parts are bagged!
Exactly, one step at a time so trying both flavors of pickups make a good start. Signature Greenberg or McKee bundles! I can hear it now... "Sorry, Charlie! Only the best tuners go to the gift packs..." You can always slip a Snark in a stocking... Mele Kalikimaka, Hauoli Makahiki Hou!
I got the Yamaha but guys, get the squier for the mod parts!
I didnt have a big box at x mas time except for a bike but my fav gift i ever got was the isley brothers cd... i knew i was getting it cause it was the only thing on my list 😂😂
Start doing some bluegrass banjo reviews...please
wait so can someone please tell me which one is better? Im a total beginner and i want the perfect guitar to start off.
I'm also a beginner! And from what I've gathered the yamaha guitars are more better for beginners like you and I :) Sounds more...cleaner I'd say? And from the reviews i've seen it seems to stay in tune quite well and usually doesn't give you many issues
The Yamaha, for sure. It has much more stability and the tone is pleasant enough. It's considered one of the best starter guitars. The amp is pretty decent. Having a tuner will make things so much easier for you.
Yamahas pack is better than squier by far but if you are looking to go slightly more expensive a Jackson js and fender champion 20 is really good I have the used equivalent to that as my setup and it is really great you can also swap out the Jackson with a Les Paul special
@@taylorkraus9491 The problem with getting a JS is that it doesn't generally come with anything else. No gig bag, no tuner, no picks, no strap. Just an Allen key and an instruction manual, at least if you get it new from a retailer. Buying a case for a Rhoads, Warrior, or Kelly can cost nearly as much as the guitar itself, while decent Strat cases are easy to get for $80-$150. The Epi Special II performance packs are definitely comparable to the Squier pack. I highly recommend it, although the neck on those guitars is not smooth, to say the least, and the outputs can be very loose. They stay in tune much better than the Squiers, fortunately. Getting a Bullet almost makes locking tuners, a blocked tremolo, replaced nut, and roller trees necessities.
Personally, I feel someone would get the most bang for their buck by grabbing a Donner guitar pack. They have really nice Strats for about the same price these sets used to be with a tuner, strings, picks, a lessons DVD, a gig bag, and a miniature amp included, for no shipping or tax. The headstocks aren't tacky like Glarry or Ammoon. Just a nice sensible guitar that plays really well and has the proper fret and neck treatments. Three knobs like a Squier rather than a Yamaha, and a bridge humbucker for the Fat Strat sound. They even give seasonal discounts for like 20% off. It's fantastic. 😎🖤
“Perfect guitar” at this price range 🤣🤣🤣
yamaha answers the question: "how do you recycle a cvs receipt?"
For clean tone: Stratocaster. Distortion yamaha. I like distortion/drive to be a little less bright
I got a Tiger guitar with amp for Christmas back in the mid-60s. Anybody remember that one? 🎸
My biggest pet peeve of practice amps with two channels is that usually there is no foot switch. I always hated having to take my hand away from the guitar to press a switch. I think most people would rather pay a little extra to be able to hands free switch to the 2nd channel.
Epic, thx. Jesus loves you btw
Holy shit it's *Jesus* and *Rick Harrsion who owns a pawn shop*
RIP Slice
Ah that starter Fender amp. I had one that sounded the same when I started, and I hated it. Made me think my strat was trash. Fender guitars are great but their starter amps just are underwhelming.
Just for the amp alone, I'd go Yamaha.
Here in India squirer doesnt have playable setups out of box while the yamaha generally have direct playability after opening even though both are made in Indonesia I Love warm and fat tones than the bright and chimy so My fav one is Yamaha here I also own one Pac012 But If I knew about I wud have gotten a NEWEN guitar they are the best ones for a budget as they are ARGENTINA made in their own factory and have have the best fit n finish for the price and pickups are generally rhe same for all budget guitars so nothing there I have the yamaha amp as well though I prefer headphones for now I mainly play my Donner HUSH SILENT GUITAR it has crazy playability and feels very smooth and I just can't get enough of it .
I currently have a leopard gecko that's 26 lol
Squire affinity best started pack.
ooo old violin sunburst. my REAL violin could never
Hey guys thanks for the content
I’ll celebrate any holiday with Cooper 🥰
The Yamaha sounds so much better!!!
I'm currently in the market for my first electric guitar and have one main concern, shipping. Anyone in the comments ever have trouble with damaged guitars? Just curious
What's the name of the Yamaha guitar
Pacifica
jim from the office w/ long hair
Thought I was the only one seeing that, 😅😅. But still, Cooper’s guitar playing talent is superb!
i want to start playing guitar
for you which one is the best one to buy?
i want to play like rock style
Am I the only one who likes the sound of the Yamaha ?😅
Can someone please explain how to change the fuse on a Peavey Microbass amp?
Happy Hanukah Cooper
Thank you!!
Better keep that Yamaha packing paper away from your menorah. Fire risk!
17:14 🎉
Hey Chris, i see there is a Taylor 414ce with Sinker Redwood. Wood love to see a review on that.
Is the squier a full body thickness one? Anyone knows?
Squier is slightly thinner than yamaha
DVD is a bit better than CZcams because DVD plays through the TV, lots larger.
There's a free tuner called fender tune you don't have to have fender play
Just rip the DVD like a grown-up. Time for a big boi pants.
Buy a damn tuner now, because you will need one eventually.
Pacifica is good but Yamaha used to have a starter pack with the ERG121 which is great for someone about to Rock!!
I'd go with the Pacifica because of 2 things:
1. Cheaper
2. Better sounding amp
But I'm a Tele guy, so yeeaaahhh...
Squier has much more warmth and presence.
Guys,what is the full name of this Yamaha ,and where can I buy one rn?
What is the neck profile of the yamaha?
I like the Yamaha sound better because it has a better melodic sound. The Squire would be louder gig wise. You want the Yamaha for writing songs. Neither one is truly gig worthy.I rather use acoustic for song writing.
Guys can you ship guitars to ksa??
Leo Fender's jack design beats Pacifica hands down. Why? Because the Strat's jack is embedded. Meaning it's plug isn't jutting out, easily bumped off. Unlike the Pacifica with its plug out and risking getting bumped off. Sound/tone? Not really too much difference. Anyway, you usually get the Strat S-S-S pups for the vintage rock & roll sound. My Pacifica came the other day, but I'm disappointed. Now, I understand why old-timers say these vids are mostly "sales talk". After all, this is an Alamo Music Center vid. They build up Pacifica as a quality built guitar, but this Pacifica that came had sharp fret ends. So, I'll be sending it back and sticking to my old reliable Squier Strat. These cheap Strat copies I can mod and mod and mod. Thanks.
That is a cheap Pacifica. The more expensive ones are better
@@gerryattrik4410 Thanks for the info. But I can't find a pacifica with its input jack recessed in its body, like the strat, to prevent the plug getting knocked off.
Same thing can be said for Squier Strats and it’s cons….
1. The output jack nonsense you're sprouting as an alleged negative is clearly done out of brand familiarity bias. It is a TOTAL non-issue. A zillion guitars use side or top mounted direct output jacks including those from Gibson, Epiphone, PRS, and Gretsch, another Fender Corporation brand. On the plus side, a direct output jack can accept right angle plugs as well as straight. Either way, the plugs are not ..ROFL "easily bumped off".
2. The physical balance of the Pacifica is superior, the overall body length shorter, the fingerboard radius is flatter, the string spacing is tighter. As to body shapes, those are individual preferences. I'm not bound to tradition, so prefer the the smaller Pacifica body, its body cutaways as well as its lines. The Squier body is probably Basswood, which is why it is perceptibly lighter, but dents more easily. Yamaha's PAC012 body used to be used to be Agathis, but has since changed to (Asian) Mahogany, which IMPE is about the same density/weight as Alder which explains why they are heavier than the Squier. They weigh in around 3.45KG, (about 7.6lb), a very comfortable weight. Both Tremolo bridge systems as any on guitars at this price point are token units, functionally rubbish as such. Both 15W make a noise out of the box ultra basic starter amps are just that. Primary difference is appearance, although in the Yamaha's favour, its aux in and headphone out jacks are 3.5mm, much more practical in the real world today.
Both are OK starter packs. Either will do the job. Apart from the amp jacks, I think it most buyer's decision prices will boil down to brand bias aesthetics preference, although the fingerboard fit should be a consideration but won't be for most. Personally I wouldn't buy either. I'd spend that modest premium more and buy quality separate guitar, amp and accessories were I in that position, and did back when that was me. But these are targeted at the 'all in the box' at a budget price point starter.
@@theblytonian3906 No prob. Yamaha needs you to sell for them. I also use Yamaha guitars with the plug hanging out. I'm talking about good design. Not brand names. On the practical side, seems you haven't done a lotta gigs some bumping getting broken/cracked plugs.
Cooper sounds like Liberace
Is it okay to get an electric guitar to learn to play if I never have before
Absolutely, i personally think learning electric is simpler than acoustic one, albeit probably a bit costlier at entry level.
it depends even on whats available around you ... for me it was Classical guitar (nylon strings). yet, i agree that "acoustic" (steel stringed) guitars are the hardest to play because you need to have higher action to strum it strongly without buzzing.
Yamaha.
Dear Santa,
I'll gladly accept a bundle of $100 bills. Or, if COVID restrictions prevent a cash gift, i will settle for a '59 Goldtop p90, a handwired Deluxe Reverb, and Klon bundle. Thank you in advance
which would be better to play nirvana ?
Squire! Kurt played many Stratocaster guitars
Man that fender amp sounds really really bad lol.
Wow Jesus can shred
😄😄😄😄
A DVD? 😂 A little kid starting g out probably doesn’t even know what that is.
That Yamaha amp completely destroyed the Fender amp. Was not even remotely close. Oof.
Jesus loves you guys so much
Jesus loves you
Fender is better.
cmon, just say that the yamaha pack is better
devil's advocate...I know it is only an expression...yet do you know the devil is very deceitful and he just lured you in to pay homage to him and his kingdom...
Jesus loves yall