I always like seeing people mod guitars, especially very low end ones. Too bad people don't seem to appreciate you talking about these, I like it though. Also, I recognized myself very hard in the "look for cheap 90's/2000's Ibanez MIJ", I do that pretty much everyday nowadays because they are incredible guitars to have.
Guitar content (especially niche topics) is sure to attract all sorts of strongly opinionated people. I can’t help but feel bad for the negative Nellie’s, that they’ve likely lost their last shred of enjoyment in such an expansive craft. That being said, keep up the great work! 🤙🏻 In my family there’s a Kramer Focus 3000 from the mid 80s that’s due for some upgrades and I’m really interested to hear what it might sound like all polished up.
Hey man, I get it. It’s tough with a lot of negative comments to make another video. But this was fun to watch and like you explained, totally not worth it. I honestly enjoy the facebook bargain bundle! Pretty fun but I think i’m in that small niche group of people you talked about that do their own guitar work and help others get the best deal for their money. Have a good rest of your day! 😊
Thanks for checking out the video, glad you liked it! Having some guitar repair skills are incredibly valuable these days. There are some things I can do like electronics and setups, but for the fret work, I always use my favorite guitar techs in Nashville.
Old neckthrough irons have increased sp much in value - I actually just ordered the guitar last week. Should be in the states by the end of the month. I'm definitely taking a gamble, lol @@DrewCreal
I suppose it depends on what you're trying to achieve. For me, it was making a video to share the experience with an audience. If you're trying to get up and running quickly with a guitar that's ready to go, I think $600 bucks can get you there, assuming that the guitar is set up and plays well if it's used.
You can spend 500-600 and still get no guarantees you wont want to upgrade something once you get it home....and if you are seeking the high end used market, a guitar that is actually good and playable (in the genre you are looking for) is going to be few and far between.
Like your content, but that is not fair to add on $120 for a pro tech setup on the guitar you intend to upgrade?!? You said that it is an OK guitar and looks good...expectations got to be kept in check? If you are a person that needs a pro to setup a guitar, that cost is a wash, whether you buy a used american strat from ebay or a new ibanez from guitar center (they dont do a real thorough setup on the new guitars)...AND there is still a good chance you are going to want to upgrade the pickups if you only paid $500. If you are buying a guitar like this it is most likely a gift or a project and, it might just be that learning guitar setup is part of the journey... I modded my first guitar in High School when my dad bought me a $300 "Mako" strat knockoff... I like the video, and resale value may be your concern, but I dont think that is representative of those looking at a guitar like this. If you knock the pro setup charge off I think you ended up with a good deal.
I think you're right in the sense that most people upgrading a guitar like this will know how to solder electronics and set up a guitar. It's still $480 in upgrade parts without the set-up. But to me, since I don't do any fret work, getting the frets dressed and the guitar intonated and dialed in, made the instrument playable.
Great video
Thanks dude!
I always like seeing people mod guitars, especially very low end ones. Too bad people don't seem to appreciate you talking about these, I like it though.
Also, I recognized myself very hard in the "look for cheap 90's/2000's Ibanez MIJ", I do that pretty much everyday nowadays because they are incredible guitars to have.
Guitar content (especially niche topics) is sure to attract all sorts of strongly opinionated people. I can’t help but feel bad for the negative Nellie’s, that they’ve likely lost their last shred of enjoyment in such an expansive craft.
That being said, keep up the great work! 🤙🏻
In my family there’s a Kramer Focus 3000 from the mid 80s that’s due for some upgrades and I’m really interested to hear what it might sound like all polished up.
Hey man, I get it. It’s tough with a lot of negative comments to make another video. But this was fun to watch and like you explained, totally not worth it. I honestly enjoy the facebook bargain bundle! Pretty fun but I think i’m in that small niche group of people you talked about that do their own guitar work and help others get the best deal for their money. Have a good rest of your day! 😊
Thanks for checking out the video, glad you liked it! Having some guitar repair skills are incredibly valuable these days. There are some things I can do like electronics and setups, but for the fret work, I always use my favorite guitar techs in Nashville.
Nice!
Cool video! I'm comtemplating buying a $200 Ironbird knockoff and upgrading all the hardware.
I did this with a first act V, lots of fun :)
That sounds like a cool idea, although it might be better to find an old Ironbird that is ready to rock, might save you some $$$
Old neckthrough irons have increased sp much in value - I actually just ordered the guitar last week. Should be in the states by the end of the month. I'm definitely taking a gamble, lol @@DrewCreal
Or, just buy a $600 guitar and not do anything to it??
why?
could spend 600 bucks and get an experience and learn a thing or two. or spend 600 bucks and have something you look at.
I suppose it depends on what you're trying to achieve. For me, it was making a video to share the experience with an audience. If you're trying to get up and running quickly with a guitar that's ready to go, I think $600 bucks can get you there, assuming that the guitar is set up and plays well if it's used.
You can spend 500-600 and still get no guarantees you wont want to upgrade something once you get it home....and if you are seeking the high end used market, a guitar that is actually good and playable (in the genre you are looking for) is going to be few and far between.
Like your content, but that is not fair to add on $120 for a pro tech setup on the guitar you intend to upgrade?!? You said that it is an OK guitar and looks good...expectations got to be kept in check? If you are a person that needs a pro to setup a guitar, that cost is a wash, whether you buy a used american strat from ebay or a new ibanez from guitar center (they dont do a real thorough setup on the new guitars)...AND there is still a good chance you are going to want to upgrade the pickups if you only paid $500.
If you are buying a guitar like this it is most likely a gift or a project and, it might just be that learning guitar setup is part of the journey... I modded my first guitar in High School when my dad bought me a $300 "Mako" strat knockoff...
I like the video, and resale value may be your concern, but I dont think that is representative of those looking at a guitar like this. If you knock the pro setup charge off I think you ended up with a good deal.
I think you're right in the sense that most people upgrading a guitar like this will know how to solder electronics and set up a guitar. It's still $480 in upgrade parts without the set-up. But to me, since I don't do any fret work, getting the frets dressed and the guitar intonated and dialed in, made the instrument playable.