Not only that but the angles on the front remind me of the St Vincent model they have, which is a cool looking guitar, but I always found it very uncomfortable when trying it out. The combination of lines and curves here seems much more comfortable while having angular lines still
Not many people talk about how Kaizen is actually the Japanese philosophy on "continuous improvement". It's quite fitting of a name for what this guitar is trying to accomplish.
Ah, yes...money people will be happy. I'm going to go outside and let everyone know, that things are going to be ok, because of a $4,000 guitar. That guitar is 10 years old of tech, and 1/3 of wood weight. If you want' to believe that's a value, then have at it, LMAO. Tight pants and clean-cut tech bro beards sure do act funny.
@@tylerhawksmoor9601 That is some childish response. How about some Evidence of what people speak here?: People like this have created a market that is cutting people off just because they get inheritance money and leave everyone behind. If you want that world, then you get what you get. Besides, a well-made guitar could be made around $1,000, If you want a bunch of Royals to make themselves and others Kings again, good luck with that.
@@justletmepostthis276 hey kid, if you cant afford a guitar that doesnt make it "not worth it". If anything that makes *YOU* "not worth it". Maybe get a decent job and stop working part time for minimum wage and you can entertain instruments that cost more than few ramen noodle packets. Its not even that you have to buy an expensive guitar to enjoy it. Its just that your take is unbelievably poor lol. "I cant afford it, so its bad". Its a very immature and churlish take lol. To go out of your way to bash people that WILL enjoy it for the simple fact you lack gainful employment is pretty pathetic at best.
Picked a Kaizen 7 in ember burst from a very amenable vender for $3300. I have it setup in an open tuning. The guitar is supremely versatile. While it’s not super aggressive, a boost really adds another layer to this guitar’s tone. The mid gain and ambient tones are remarkable. Great job, music man.
@@hglenn2k I’ve only demoed strandbergs in stores so my experience is limited. There is no trapezoidal shape to this neck. The best way I can describe it is through the first 4 frets or so, it feels very normal. It’s easy and comfortable to grips your cowboy chords if needed. From there on down it is a bit asymmetrical. It’s thinner in some spots and thicker in others. The shape of the neck helps you keep your thumb in proper position when playing arpeggios. It’s doing the same thing as the strandberg just with a different approach. The neck is smooth as butter too, as all EBMM necks are. As Rebea mentioned the infinity radius is subtle, but it gives you more visibility, especially when standing. It’s the most comfortable guitar I’ve played.
@@JWTechn1qu3 for real! I came in with zero desire for a kaizen but seeing the green up close and getting my hands on it sold me immediately. Super underrated axe and desperately want an 8 string of it haha
I just got a Kaizen 7 ember burst, and good lord, it’s such a beautiful guitar. The infinity radius is a great concept, and took very little getting used it. Like, you can tell the difference with your eyes, but it doesn’t “feel” different in your hands. Insanely fast and comfortable neck, and the Steinberger tuners are absolutely genius. The pickups sound amazing in all 3 positions. My only “gripe” is that I wish it was a hard tail just for that little extra tuning stabilty, or full on floating. As is, it feels too stiff for my tastes, so the tremolo arm’s probably just going to live in the case. All around great guitar that is a joy to play. Ergonomic to the utmost level. Cheers!
I'm not sure you directly alluded to it, but the infinity radius is to improve fret visualization on the higher strings. With the very slight multiscale and infinity radius, you can basically see all the frets in playing position when standing, it's pretty incredible. You don't notice until you compare to another guitar where you're having to constantly crain your neck. I have the Kaizen 7 and it's so comfortable. I play and practice standing, never liked playing sitting down even when I was a teenager, and I especially notice the balance and light weight of the Kaizen. When combined with a wide leather strap, you can play for hours and never notice it. The pickups are definitely unique. The heat-treated humbucker in the bridge isn't 100% to my taste, but I can solve any issues by how I boost and overdrive it (missing a little top end for me). The neck is a mini-humbucker which I prefer dirty, maybe a little muddy for me clean. But that middle position is so nice for cleans. It's a niche guitar in my arsenal, but arguably the most comfortable guitar I own. The main complaint modern players have had is about the scale length being somewhat short which limits ability to downtune much. You couldn't go down more than maybe a step from standard even with heavier gauge strings. I don't mind because I wanted a guitar in B standard, I'll use an 8 string for the super low stuff.
Hi Rabea, Thanks for the review, I looked at this guitar several times and decided to buy it. Traded a guitar and took advantage of discounts. It’s very enjoyable, to play and for me it is very comfortable.
Not seeing anything next level or new with this guitar but I'm here because its a new Rabea vid. You're one of the very few guitarist that make me pick up my guitar after watching you play.
Oh I don’t know…the infinity radius has never been done before. The fact that you can visualize the fingerboard from the playing position has never been done before. The neck profile is new. The body shape and the bevels are different. There is plenty that is new on this guitar…so sorry you can’t see that.
Thanks 'Bea - You sounded great in the demo. I think this is the first Kaizen review I've seen that adequately described and visualised the infinity radius in a way that actually makes sense to me. I really do like the way the Kaizen looks and how much forward thinking has gone into it's design. The Kryptonite green is stunning against that shape. I respect that the Kaizen is distinct from Tosin's own brand of guitar and really comes across as a co-design. Would I rock one - Yes But I am a fan of single-cuts and dream of a single-cut version of it - all angles and sharp edges and thin as possible. Probably too close to the Abasi guitars though.
I wish i could afford one! Im in love with the body shape. Id have to play the neck to know for sure. I would love to see an affordable Sterling version with the same body shape, and perhaps a fender or gibson scale, modern fender C shape neck with regular satin maple neck and a rosewood board. Then they could use one of the trems they already put on other Sterlings since it wouldnt be a multiscale neck. im rambling. Sick demo, Bea!
Love the design and was like, oh yeah, I need to add one of these to my collection. Then I click the link and saw the $4000 price tag lol! I’d have to sell my Mayones, which pretty much ain’t happening!.
Modern is the Parker Fly - still, though it is a development of the classical double cut body shape. I agree, that the Albert Lee signature could be one of the very early role models of the Kaizen. It's sad that for example Honey Suckle colour, maple fretboard and chrome hardware is limited to the six string Kaizens only.
@Rabea could you do a video on your drums? They look amazing and as a Drummer/Guitarist I love your channel and video, but really want to get a closer look at your kit and hearing you play :)
I love what you were playing in the middle, around the 8:00 mark. Amazing! Is that on your record? If so, I’m sold! That way i can stop rewinding this video to hear it again!! Thanks Rabea! You are awesome bro.
I always think it’s cool when an artist comes out with a new guitar design, so I feel like Tosin deserves some acknowledgement for designing something new and less derivative! Also, I think it’s great that Music Man is adventurous enough to put out such an unconventional guitar! It really makes Music Man (especially Brian) seem player-focused, and not over analyzing the profitability/margins the guitar would earn. With that said, I prefer traditional designs. When a guitar is so unique and so individualized to one guitarist, it makes owners of this guitar come across as “followers”. It’s a fine line between idolizing a particular guitarist, and trying to pretend to be someone you’re not. For example, I love Explorer shaped guitars, and because they’re a “normal” guitar model, anyone can play them and be an individual. However, if I saw someone play an ESP Snakebyte, I’d first think of James Hetfield, and anyone else that played a Snakebyte would seem like a JH Fanboi, and less of an individual. And, there’s something strange about a grown man LARPing someone else. With those points being addressed, I can appreciate the fact that Tosin’s name isn’t emblazoned across the guitar. So, I enjoy the new designs guitarists are coming up with, but I think this guitar is too personalized for Tosin specifically. And at the price these models are selling at, I’d be more comfortable buying a traditional designed guitar, and making it my own. I wish more companies would offer unique features at lower price points, so us guitarists can dabble and try new features without having to weigh the practicality of the instrument.
In my dreams this guitar has a jackson neck but I still keep those original tuners and for the tremelo I go with a Schaller floyd rose... This is my frankenstein
I love the concept of the guitar! All the details, the big horn on top kinda limits it somehow... Hard to bring to certain types of gigs. Still a big fan of it
Nothing spectacular for the price. Shape outside the box but nothing more. Great review. It feels you were not passionate about it, thank you for the honesty
Oh my god.... As someone who LOVES clean lines and hates the look of bits and pieces sticking out. Guitars with too many switches/knobs, strap holders in weird places etc etc the fact it has perfectly clean line and minimal controls is AMAZING. The tuners being within the headstock and strap holder being on the back is fucking phenomenal. I would buy this guitar on aesthetic alone, I dont care if it sounds like a microwave.
It's such an interesting guitar. I love the aesthetics, and suppose I would like the ergonomics very much too. I just wish it didn't have the Lamborghini pricetag as well! I just can't justify spending 5k on a guitar, but if at some point a more affordable Sterling version would appear, I'd be very tempted.
I would 100% buy a Sterling version of this. I hope it’s in the works. I’d love this one but there’s no way I can justify $3800 for playing in my basement. Haha
That is really cool body style, Very sharp. And no, i've not heard of it. Might sound weird, but it looks like the way green apple sour candy would taste lol
It’s a nice guitar revolutionary I don’t believe so lol. It’s would have to change music or playing. I must point out though playing and hearing tones is a little deceiving. Why you ask? Pot resistance 250k 500k what caps on tone knob inside if any. Disclaimer is through a digital signal maybe you preamp mic choice you eq settings in a board if so? Would like to know some of those specs as well. Will you sound like Tobin? Nah his brain his hands lol no matter the pickup . Would like to know if those pickups can be changed out or are they specked to parameters of the guitar? Lol sorry for many questions but should be relevant to a review just an opinion ?
I like the Kaizen 😊 Thanks for sharing! And btw thanks for your music - I really enjoy #Totemist. There‘s just one thing that makes me sad: there is no merch left in XXL or 3XL. Any chance that these size become available in the near future?
The Kaizen is a space age version of their Albert Lee model.
Exactly what I thought when I saw it
Which was space age itself when it came out!
The price wow 😮
I fw this take
Not only that but the angles on the front remind me of the St Vincent model they have, which is a cool looking guitar, but I always found it very uncomfortable when trying it out. The combination of lines and curves here seems much more comfortable while having angular lines still
Not many people talk about how Kaizen is actually the Japanese philosophy on "continuous improvement". It's quite fitting of a name for what this guitar is trying to accomplish.
Ah, yes...money people will be happy. I'm going to go outside and let everyone know, that things are going to be ok, because of a $4,000 guitar. That guitar is 10 years old of tech, and 1/3 of wood weight. If you want' to believe that's a value, then have at it, LMAO. Tight pants and clean-cut tech bro beards sure do act funny.
Yeah we've watched the Anderton's video as well
@@justletmepostthis276 what man with a beard hurt you? im sorry
@@tylerhawksmoor9601 That is some childish response. How about some Evidence of what people speak here?: People like this have created a market that is cutting people off just because they get inheritance money and leave everyone behind. If you want that world, then you get what you get. Besides, a well-made guitar could be made around $1,000, If you want a bunch of Royals to make themselves and others Kings again, good luck with that.
@@justletmepostthis276 hey kid, if you cant afford a guitar that doesnt make it "not worth it". If anything that makes *YOU* "not worth it". Maybe get a decent job and stop working part time for minimum wage and you can entertain instruments that cost more than few ramen noodle packets.
Its not even that you have to buy an expensive guitar to enjoy it. Its just that your take is unbelievably poor lol. "I cant afford it, so its bad". Its a very immature and churlish take lol. To go out of your way to bash people that WILL enjoy it for the simple fact you lack gainful employment is pretty pathetic at best.
Picked a Kaizen 7 in ember burst from a very amenable vender for $3300. I have it setup in an open tuning. The guitar is supremely versatile. While it’s not super aggressive, a boost really adds another layer to this guitar’s tone. The mid gain and ambient tones are remarkable. Great job, music man.
Got my kryptonite kaizen 7 from the Tosin workshop. It's a beast. Best neck i've ever played on
Have you played a strandberg neck, if so can you compare at all?
You got #1 from that workshop and I got #2. I didn’t get a poster though, but it’s all good the guitar was enough. It’s wonderful!
@@hglenn2k I’ve only demoed strandbergs in stores so my experience is limited. There is no trapezoidal shape to this neck. The best way I can describe it is through the first 4 frets or so, it feels very normal. It’s easy and comfortable to grips your cowboy chords if needed. From there on down it is a bit asymmetrical. It’s thinner in some spots and thicker in others. The shape of the neck helps you keep your thumb in proper position when playing arpeggios. It’s doing the same thing as the strandberg just with a different approach.
The neck is smooth as butter too, as all EBMM necks are.
As Rebea mentioned the infinity radius is subtle, but it gives you more visibility, especially when standing. It’s the most comfortable guitar I’ve played.
@@JWTechn1qu3 for real! I came in with zero desire for a kaizen but seeing the green up close and getting my hands on it sold me immediately. Super underrated axe and desperately want an 8 string of it haha
That middle clean position made me pay attention. What a nice sounding guitar.
I just got a Kaizen 7 ember burst, and good lord, it’s such a beautiful guitar. The infinity radius is a great concept, and took very little getting used it. Like, you can tell the difference with your eyes, but it doesn’t “feel” different in your hands. Insanely fast and comfortable neck, and the Steinberger tuners are absolutely genius. The pickups sound amazing in all 3 positions. My only “gripe” is that I wish it was a hard tail just for that little extra tuning stabilty, or full on floating. As is, it feels too stiff for my tastes, so the tremolo arm’s probably just going to live in the case. All around great guitar that is a joy to play. Ergonomic to the utmost level. Cheers!
That clean tone is phenomenal Rabbea! 👌
I'm not sure you directly alluded to it, but the infinity radius is to improve fret visualization on the higher strings. With the very slight multiscale and infinity radius, you can basically see all the frets in playing position when standing, it's pretty incredible. You don't notice until you compare to another guitar where you're having to constantly crain your neck.
I have the Kaizen 7 and it's so comfortable. I play and practice standing, never liked playing sitting down even when I was a teenager, and I especially notice the balance and light weight of the Kaizen. When combined with a wide leather strap, you can play for hours and never notice it.
The pickups are definitely unique. The heat-treated humbucker in the bridge isn't 100% to my taste, but I can solve any issues by how I boost and overdrive it (missing a little top end for me). The neck is a mini-humbucker which I prefer dirty, maybe a little muddy for me clean. But that middle position is so nice for cleans.
It's a niche guitar in my arsenal, but arguably the most comfortable guitar I own.
The main complaint modern players have had is about the scale length being somewhat short which limits ability to downtune much. You couldn't go down more than maybe a step from standard even with heavier gauge strings. I don't mind because I wanted a guitar in B standard, I'll use an 8 string for the super low stuff.
I love the shape and color of that guitar. Simply stunning! 😍 I do like modern design like that and also the classic ones.
Mmmmm toneshape
Hi Rabea,
Thanks for the review, I looked at this guitar several times and decided to buy it. Traded a guitar and took advantage of discounts. It’s very enjoyable, to play and for me it is very comfortable.
The new album is great! You really got going during the playing section of the review. Keep making great things!
That new ep is insane! Absolutely fantastic Bea and totemist.
could we get a 12 hour video with Rabea just chill-playing that you could keep on repeat forever?
What a bunch of really nice sounds, licks and riffs... very very nice!
I like so much you tested it. Thanks!
Watched the Totemist video several times now, and downloaded onto Spotify. It sounds incredible!
Scooped a Spectraflare Kaizen 7 and it’s one of my all time faves. The neck is incredible, plays so fast. Gorgeous
I definitely need this in a 7. This is my favorite color green too so that’s a bonus!
the most underrated player
Yep that’s modern and classy.
Abasi’s taste is exquisite and really a unique visionary.
Sick chops bro
Not seeing anything next level or new with this guitar but I'm here because its a new Rabea vid. You're one of the very few guitarist that make me pick up my guitar after watching you play.
Yeah wtf is up with everyone thinking any of this is new? Plenty guitars arnt your standard strat or les paul
Oh I don’t know…the infinity radius has never been done before. The fact that you can visualize the fingerboard from the playing position has never been done before. The neck profile is new. The body shape and the bevels are different. There is plenty that is new on this guitar…so sorry you can’t see that.
sounds great, love the color/style. your playing as well, always inspiring.
Love music man. The Albert Lee has been a dream guitar for me for ages.
Looks and sounds killer. Sounds very "in tune" - very well intonated with itself to me.
⭐COOL⭐kaizen⭐guita🔥
It’s good too see new takes on guitar .
The fan fret thing is mind blowing !!
Thanks 'Bea - You sounded great in the demo.
I think this is the first Kaizen review I've seen that adequately described and visualised the infinity radius in a way that actually makes sense to me.
I really do like the way the Kaizen looks and how much forward thinking has gone into it's design.
The Kryptonite green is stunning against that shape.
I respect that the Kaizen is distinct from Tosin's own brand of guitar and really comes across as a co-design.
Would I rock one - Yes
But I am a fan of single-cuts and dream of a single-cut version of it - all angles and sharp edges and thin as possible.
Probably too close to the Abasi guitars though.
Lovely green color 😁
Very nice guitar playing ☝️😁
Love the colour ..!!...🎸 😄 🎸
Those would be the Steinberger gearless tuners with 40:1 ratio.
The guitar sounds fantastic. I wonder how it feels to play it? Probably never know but I can listen and live it will Bea. Thanks mate😊 nice one
And damn😮 he killed it
Great review! I'm looking forward to trying one of these out!
Always a pleasure listening to your creativity. Have a great day, sir!
Wonderful playing, as usual. Made my day :D
I wish i could afford one! Im in love with the body shape. Id have to play the neck to know for sure. I would love to see an affordable Sterling version with the same body shape, and perhaps a fender or gibson scale, modern fender C shape neck with regular satin maple neck and a rosewood board. Then they could use one of the trems they already put on other Sterlings since it wouldnt be a multiscale neck. im rambling. Sick demo, Bea!
I like old guitars, generally, but I love that.
Love the design and was like, oh yeah, I need to add one of these to my collection. Then I click the link and saw the $4000 price tag lol! I’d have to sell my Mayones, which pretty much ain’t happening!.
I briefly played one at a guitar show and it felt amazing. The price is a different story though lol
Damn, thats a beautiful shape.
FU Bot@RabeaMassaadTV
This is your new studio amazing
Happy to see another facet of Marcelo Vieira
Love the kaizen love the lambo vibes. Will definitely be saving up for one. Cheers 🍻
I would totally see Devin Townsend putting out some spacey signature model with Music Man
Down under we say: Noice!!!
Modern is the Parker Fly - still, though it is a development of the classical double cut body shape. I agree, that the Albert Lee signature could be one of the very early role models of the Kaizen. It's sad that for example Honey Suckle colour, maple fretboard and chrome hardware is limited to the six string Kaizens only.
That guitar looks and sounds great in your hands brother.
@Rabea could you do a video on your drums? They look amazing and as a Drummer/Guitarist I love your channel and video, but really want to get a closer look at your kit and hearing you play :)
looks beautiful 🤘🤘
I love what you were playing in the middle, around the 8:00 mark. Amazing! Is that on your record? If so, I’m sold! That way i can stop rewinding this video to hear it again!! Thanks Rabea! You are awesome bro.
All of these new MM guitars look like the ones I would draw while I was day dreaming during class in elementary school. 😆
Cool man was waiting for you to do a review on that guitar looks really interesting
New EP is siiiiiiiiiick 🤘🤘🤘
Clean tones sound amazing
Amazing playing here, radical but very cool looking guitar
15:45 I like it! amazing guitar indeed would love to try once
I always think it’s cool when an artist comes out with a new guitar design, so I feel like Tosin deserves some acknowledgement for designing something new and less derivative!
Also, I think it’s great that Music Man is adventurous enough to put out such an unconventional guitar! It really makes Music Man (especially Brian) seem player-focused, and not over analyzing the profitability/margins the guitar would earn.
With that said, I prefer traditional designs. When a guitar is so unique and so individualized to one guitarist, it makes owners of this guitar come across as “followers”. It’s a fine line between idolizing a particular guitarist, and trying to pretend to be someone you’re not.
For example, I love Explorer shaped guitars, and because they’re a “normal” guitar model, anyone can play them and be an individual. However, if I saw someone play an ESP Snakebyte, I’d first think of James Hetfield, and anyone else that played a Snakebyte would seem like a JH Fanboi, and less of an individual. And, there’s something strange about a grown man LARPing someone else.
With those points being addressed, I can appreciate the fact that Tosin’s name isn’t emblazoned across the guitar. So, I enjoy the new designs guitarists are coming up with, but I think this guitar is too personalized for Tosin specifically. And at the price these models are selling at, I’d be more comfortable buying a traditional designed guitar, and making it my own.
I wish more companies would offer unique features at lower price points, so us guitarists can dabble and try new features without having to weigh the practicality of the instrument.
continuous improvement
In my dreams this guitar has a jackson neck but I still keep those original tuners and for the tremelo I go with a Schaller floyd rose... This is my frankenstein
The fret markers are bright like LEDs. 😎
Leave it to Bea to explain a model in a way that makes me realize how hard I've been sleeping on it since it's release.
I really want one, that body is so cool to me. And woh fire bird style tuners; that alone is a really interesting choice.
Tasty as always. 👍👍
I love the concept of the guitar! All the details, the big horn on top kinda limits it somehow... Hard to bring to certain types of gigs. Still a big fan of it
Them new humbuckers are quality tone !
love the new axe
I so want one of the Kaizen guitars.
Great playing cool guitar
Nothing spectacular for the price. Shape outside the box but nothing more. Great review. It feels you were not passionate about it, thank you for the honesty
The radius on the fretboard is quite a bit more actually. If you don’t like something, that’s one thing, but your comment was made in bad faith
Been on my wish list since they came out. That multiscale setup (24.75 on the treble side) is optimal for me and my stumpy fingers!
Badass looking axe.
Oh my god.... As someone who LOVES clean lines and hates the look of bits and pieces sticking out. Guitars with too many switches/knobs, strap holders in weird places etc etc the fact it has perfectly clean line and minimal controls is AMAZING. The tuners being within the headstock and strap holder being on the back is fucking phenomenal. I would buy this guitar on aesthetic alone, I dont care if it sounds like a microwave.
Very nice…the guitar is cool as well
I normally don't like pointy guitars, but this one actually looks pretty cool.
Hi rabea..love your playing and your channel...greetings from los angeles...
Tried a kaizen in camden, and i loved it.
So good and comfy.
ugh i want one of these so bad!
God it looks so sick
The first green instrument I've seen was someone from the band YES
Good to have your feeling about this guitar. The design is VERY beautiful.
(I don't taste too much this color, but who cares?)
take a shot every time bea says 'like'
Totemist slaps by the way! Nailed it bro!
It's such an interesting guitar. I love the aesthetics, and suppose I would like the ergonomics very much too. I just wish it didn't have the Lamborghini pricetag as well! I just can't justify spending 5k on a guitar, but if at some point a more affordable Sterling version would appear, I'd be very tempted.
can wait sterling version
You sound so killer. Tones are incredible
This guitar looks like Lamborghini💚
I really to see and play one in person. In these videos it kind of looks like a plastic toy guitar lol. Love the idea of the infinity radius.
The hair the hair , it’s an ,."….. explosion 🤣🤯🤭🙏🏻😎
Awright guys how yabea it’s Radoin
I would 100% buy a Sterling version of this. I hope it’s in the works. I’d love this one but there’s no way I can justify $3800 for playing in my basement. Haha
That is really cool body style, Very sharp. And no, i've not heard of it. Might sound weird, but it looks like the way green apple sour candy would taste lol
Color... Mt Dew. Green Goblin. or just light green?
It’s a nice guitar revolutionary I don’t believe so lol. It’s would have to change music or playing. I must point out though playing and hearing tones is a little deceiving. Why you ask? Pot resistance 250k 500k what caps on tone knob inside if any. Disclaimer is through a digital signal maybe you preamp mic choice you eq settings in a board if so? Would like to know some of those specs as well. Will you sound like Tobin? Nah his brain his hands lol no matter the pickup . Would like to know if those pickups can be changed out or are they specked to parameters of the guitar? Lol sorry for many questions but should be relevant to a review just an opinion ?
Of curse I would own one, you never have too many guitars you know.
Kaizen are intriguing, too bad not many places stock them to be able to try out
I will wait for a Sterling model maybe ?
A new guitar shape that isn't absolutely hideous?! Crazy!
I would own one if they didn't cost as much as they do. Hoping that sterling releases a more budget friendly version down the road at some point.
Amazing tone man. Are you using standard tuning?
I like the Kaizen 😊 Thanks for sharing! And btw thanks for your music - I really enjoy #Totemist. There‘s just one thing that makes me sad: there is no merch left in XXL or 3XL. Any chance that these size become available in the near future?
If I'd ever stray away from the 1000$ guitar I would probably go for a MM, so cool.