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@@GRBAquatics Thank you for your far-too-kind comments! I’m not sure how many of the behringer pedals I have currently but, this one is a stand out and if I were starting, with just a single pedal, this might be it! I’m impressed with most of the behringer pedals I’ve used. Thanks for contributing and if you don’t mind me asking… What’s your favorite on your board?

@@cheapguitarchannel518 My 'Behringer Board' consists of Chromatic Tuner-TU300, Pre-Amp Booster-PB100, Compressor Sustainer-CS400, Spectrum Enhancer-SE200, Vintage Tube OverDrive-TO800, Tube OverDrive-TO100, Overdrive Distortion-OD100, Tube Amp Modeller-TM300. Bass Graphic Equalizer-BEQ700, Digital Multi Effects-FX100, Vintage Delay -VD400, Digital Reverb-DR600. I do think this Tube Amp Modeller is my Favorite, but the Compressor/Sustainer adds such a nice 'tone' and the Pre-Amp Booster just lifts everything to another level. Many of these pedals where purchased used, some new. Very Impressed with all of them. The Spectrum Enhancer is a bit of a laugh, not really sure it does much but I do like it a lot ... for some reason lol. Cheers

Some of the names that Uli comes up with have me laughing sometimes! I think the EQ and chorus are my next two favorites so I might do one of them next. For the price, they're hard to beat!

@@jacekbukaczewski Przynajmniej dostajesz trochę przyjemności z alkoholem! Dzięki, że tu jesteś i wkładasz, mój przyjacielu!!

@@cheapguitarchannel518 the pleasure is all mine ☺

@@brianblair1478 that’s awesome! I have zero regrets about hanging onto it for decades (not that anyone would want it) because the scout has never let me down! $32 you should’ve bought 10 of them! lol. Thanks for being here and contributing!!

Thanks for contributing, and watching brands like Gibson, crushing exotic wood guitars under bulldozers, is beyond heartbreaking. It’s hard to support companies like that for me. I’m encouraged that more companies are making quality hpl and carbon fiber instruments. The new Martin acoustics sound pretty dang good for not being solid wood!

Thank you Julian! I’m definitely working on the tuners. Are you changing the preamp because you’re not happy with it or is it just a preference? There’s not much about the electronics I don’t like. It’s just the small issues I need to address. Overall, I’m more impressed with it as time has passed. Thanks for being here and contributing some valuable insights. It’s very Mach appreciated!

@@cheapguitarchannel518 kinda noisy when you boost all the way the highs but I think it's more about shielding than the preamp itself, it has a gain pot inside to control the overall output, soundwise I don't like the mid control, I think it lacks some control. One thing is that I have not changed strings lol so that would be the first step. (a bit difficult to find super long strings on the local markets here in Colombia or very pricy). I think I may have a diagram of the iyv preamp, someone in facebook shared it to me.

Cool deal. Let me know if you need some help with the strings.

@@cheapguitarchannel518 how help?

@@squirelova1815 squire you ain’t lying! I’m very tempted to get another to try a stereo rig. Or possibly the 50 just for a little variety. I’m continually impressed by this little amp’s capabilities! It’s never let me down in any situation so far. I love tubes but not as far as throw it in the car and go. This amp? ALL DAY! If it had an efx loop it might be close to perfect in my book. Thanks for being here and contributing. Every opinion and perspective matters!

You’re more than welcome! I hope it helps you as much as it did me! Thanks for being here and contributing.

@@benitoc4332 You are too kind Benito! Thank you for being here and participating. Ironically enough, one of my all time favorite amps was/is the Peavey Express 112. I used one as my primary amp for about 10 years. My ONLY real issue with them is the weight. God bless you as well brother!

@@Kali-eq3lr you are WAAAAY too kind with your words! I really enjoy playing and wish I had more time to dedicate to guitar. I’m glad you got a good one because I would sometimes get a batch that wasn’t so great. Working on your instruments yourself is a trait that provides a lifetime of benefits! Congratulations my friend and thanks for being here and contributing to our little corner of the web!

@@radekb8498 at least the door fit! Perhaps mine was too powerful for the door to maintain its structural integrity. I hear their return policy is pretty good but I’m guessing file 86 is closer, cheaper and much less hassle. Defective gear is my kryptonite! Thanks for being here and contributing to our little corner of the web!

@@TheCrankyCooks yes, it truly does. But, it makes lots of terrible noise as well. Only to be outmatched by its utter lack of clarity and response. ;). Thanks for being here in our little corner town of the web!

@@lowaimnobrain man that sucks! It came from Vietnam so I didn’t figure it would be an issue to get in Europe. I’m glad you mentioned it so maybe someone else has an idea. It’s a crazy bass really. Sounds amazing. Plays like butter. Weird hardware. Thanks for being here!

@@Jayed-ff6pc I think it can only play distorted music!

@@SirDerp909 I’ve unfortunately never been able to play through the Vox yet. I had a Peavey Express 112 at one point that really impressed me but dang, it weighed like it was the CS800s cousin!

@@cheapguitarchannel518 I never had a Peavey. I owned a Fender Frontman that I sold, and good riddance! 😂

I actually did a gig where my back line amp was a frontman with some knobs broke off. It was not pretty! Lol

@@davidbanner7972 Thanks man! I appreciate the feedback and glad you are happy with the guitar. Idk how Ibanez does it quite honestly. Even their “cheap, beginner” guitars are far better than my talent requires!

Man, that's a tough one... I realize my experience with this guitar hasn't been everyone's, but having never played a "bad" Ibanez, my leaning would be toward the Mikro. Especially if I couldn't play either of them beforehand. (mail-order) I've only played the Mikro basses and was impressed with the 4 strings but returned the 5 due to quality issues. Ibanez's consistency is hard to beat in my experience. IF you can play them (you're going into GC), play them all. Every one of them. Aggravate the salesmen if you have to! LOL Play them till one "agrees" with you. Keep in mind the strings might not be the ones you want, or the necks can be adjusted etc. There's nothing like being able to put hands on before you lay out your hard-earned money, and even free returns are a hassle. Thanks for being here and contributing. Let us know how you decided!

Hello Retro and thanks for being here! I’m doing a follow up video now but, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with this guitar. Look for the newest video and there’ll be some tips in it.

Thanks for being here and contributing! The financials were definitely a consideration. I love the way the bass plays but, the music I perform with it screams (pun intended) for humbuckers. I’ll most likely keep tinkering with it until I get it where I want it. I’m curious to what the 2202 cost you in total and if it plays similarly to the other jets.

@@cheapguitarchannel518 My first was a g2022 2 pickup model like yours, I pumped money into it but just couldn't warm up to it...2nd one was an early korean-made g2202 single pickup, that one had a nice sound but the neck was bowed and the truss rod nut was damaged...the keeper I have now is a 2010 chinese-made g2202, paid $250 for it with a hipshot kickass bridge and gotoh tuners already on it, I put in a tv jones thunderblade with a push/pull volume pot for series/parallel switching, a graphite nut, proper gretsch arrowhead knobs and a metal input jack plate...of the 3, it's the heaviest by far, gotta be right around 10 pounds, but it has the feel of a solid professional instrument

You got it! I’ll start on it next! Thanks for letting me know!

Thanks man! I'm still playing with this guitar and continue to be more and more impressed. I'll try adjusting the pickup heights and see what kind of response I can get. It's kinda messed up that it's no longer (currently) available on Amazon. My guess is, it'll be back with a much higher price tag! I hope not because it's a pretty amazing instrument and anyone should be happy to have one. I'm just torn on doing a follow up now. Thanks for your feedback and being a part of our little corner of the web. Your thoughts and opinions are always welcome and can only make the community better!

Thank you Brenda! I’m definitely not a cinematographer and still learning everyday! Unfortunately, like my guitars, the rest of my equipment is way smarter than me too! I’ve been rearranging stuff so my space has become much smaller but hopefully I can remedy that soon. I still can’t believe anyone actually wants me in their eyeholes so actually requesting to see my horrific playing?!? IM FLATTERED!! Seeing the guitar? I completely understand. It’s beautiful. Thank you for being here and contributing! I promise, I’ll do my best to be better.

That’s great to hear Julian! I’m glad they fixed the screw issues. It’s a great bass (especially for the price) that exceeded most of my expectations. The small flaws I had to fix are by no means indicative of how the bass plays and sounds now. Just a warning to beginners that don’t have the skill set to fix those kinds of issues. Thanks for being here and contributing your experience. It helps everyone to hear different perspectives and experiences. Thank you and cheers my friend!

Man, soooo glad you’re here! I wondered if anyone else had these issues. I almost messed up by cutting them too soon! I’m going to try your solutions because I’m loving this bass more and more. Please keep me (and everyone else) updated on your plate inserts. It’s definitely not perfect but it sounds and plays far beyond what I was expecting. I’m keeping it! Thanks again for sharing your insights and experience.

I think you’ll enjoy it. Just be aware of the issues. The other channels I saw review it, seemed to have no issues other than the string breaking over the zero fret. I’m still amazed they can produce an instrument of this quality at this price point. If you order it with the neck detached, be VERY judicious with the screws. One of them on mine was so soft, as soon as it hit the first resistance, the head almost collapsed. If anything you saw helped you make a more informed decision, I feel like it’s worth it. Enjoy the bass and thanks for being in our little corner of the universe!

@@cheapguitarchannel518 I will be aware of the issues. I'm not a bass player, but need one for homerecording. How are the string's they ship with the bass. Do they "zing" ? And the pickups, are they any good in your opinion? I read somewhere that another guy that ordered that bass wanted a 4 string instead, and painted different. They fixed that for him with no problem. I like that, the possibility to custom made your guitar for some extra money. Can't do that if I order my instrument from my local Music Store.

Yeah I can’t either. It’s amazing what’s available now. The strings that came with it weren’t bad at all. It took me a few tries to find strings that worked so I ended up boiling the first set after a while until the new ones came in. I have no issues with the pickups or electronics but others are reporting some issues with shielding and overall eq control. IF I was a real bassist, it might leave something to be desired but, for my purposes, I can’t see needing anything else for a long time (if not forever) until the GAS kicks in anyway. Lol

Hello and welcome! Better late than never! Although I’m by no means qualified to comment on your personal challenges, you have all my respect for continuing your pursuits of happiness. I can tell you in my case, having a broken back severely limits the weight I can support for a given length of time. I play the lightest instrument possible (that I still enjoy and bond with) and that generally means short scale basses. This guitar in particular is easy to play and wasn’t a huge adjustment from a 25.5 scale. The spacing, I would imagine, will facilitate tighter movements between positions for your fingers. I have sausages for fingers so the narrower nut isn’t my preference. I have a Sire U5 short scale bass with a similar issue. If I were of a somewhat slighter build, with normal sized fingers, this guitar could easily become a “go-to” for me. The weight is a HUGE bonus! With a couple mods, it could have a lot of potential. I’m sure someone more qualified than me can add other options that might be beneficial in your situation. I think Fender has some shorter scale, narrower nut models that would be worth exploring. Fwiw, I heard from a few folks after posting this video that said their Mitchell wasn’t fit for firewood. It seems to be more common now despite the price of the instrument. I might have just bought a good one. It’s obviously not a pro level instrument but I bet nobody two stepping at the VFW would notice or care! And, if it’s comfortable, you’re a helluva lot more likely to play it more often! Thanks for being a part of our little corner of the universe and contributing. I’m a simple man myself!

On the dirty channel it definitely has an audible hiss but once you’re playing.. The clean channel doesn’t suffer the same unless you’re playing single coils with my dirty electricity! But it does take pedals reasonably well and sounds better than a lot of the other practice amps in the same range. And it’s a loud bulletproof amp to boot!

@@cheapguitarchannel518 yeah they are bulletproof to be fair. My favourite little practice amp is without a shadow of a doubt the Behringer (V-tone gm108). It's just so much fun.

I hope so too and think you probably will. I just happened to get one built on a Friday afternoon at quitting time!

It was a lemon.. I've played nothing but good ones before and since and it was just bad. I was sorely disappointed but more in the lack of follow up from Gibson than getting a bad $180 guitar. I always have to work on my Harley Bentons so I'm pretty used to it with budget guitars. I guess I was expecting too much after watching all the (great) reviews, getting my hopes up and waiting and wanting one for so long, it was just disappointing. It's definitely not a knock on them, or wasn't supposed to be, but if I could show some kid that it isn't worth giving up, because we all get a lemon every once in a while, then that's ok with me. Thanks for being here and contributing!

It is the Ibanez GRG120DX. I think it possibly went by the 122DX as well.

Thank you sir!!!@@cheapguitarchannel518

The strange is why the head is white... in this models is black...@@cheapguitarchannel518

Thank you! This little amp was quite the surprise! Someone asked how it compared to the Peavey Rage. It’s really apples and oranges and you could buy a roomful of these for the price of the Peavey. Ok, a closet full but still… ;) I have a number of reviews planned but, “Plan” is one tough cookie who seems to continually kick my posterior at every available opportunity. Thanks for being here and sharing your thoughts with our little corner of the universe!

You’re probably right, and I play like a gorilla! I can see your point and, although I’d never given it much thought, it makes perfect sense. Anything that makes you better, inspires you to keep playing or puts you in a better space than you were before you picked it up, is always a winner in my book! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience and being part of this little corner of our ever expanding universe!

I would have thought it would make you less precise going back to the full size after playing the short scale alot maybe that your fingers would get spoiled for lack of better words LOL so that's interesting information

Thank you for the kindness my friend! It’s a rare commodity these days it seems. I’ve an understanding about life getting in the way but man, it’s sure worth living! Music heals the soul and even my terrible twiddling somehow makes ME feel better! My wife probably feels differently. Thanks for participating in this little space brother!

I wish I could be of more help on the strings. I know a lot of players who swear by Elixir strings but I’ve never been a “string snob” as much as a gauge snob, and that was dependent on the guitar. Going from acoustic to electric is probably going to have his fingers jumping for joy! At least that’s been my experience. Depending on his physical size, for not much more msrp, there are other instruments I would at least look at. I definitely received a lemon but, 99% of the Kramer Baretta specials punch far above their weight and have a cool factor to boot. Plus they’re simple. The Ibanez GRG121 I reviewed some time ago was a pretty stellar “beginner” guitar. I’d have killed to had it when I was 12! If you’re somewhere with a reputable guitar store/shop, (maybe where he might start taking lessons?) let them know your situation and budget and have them help track down a semi-pro used one. There’s lots of sellers and not many buyers at this particular moment so there’s deals to be had. Buuuuuut… you do need to know what you’re looking at or have help from someone who does. It’s awesome you’re supporting a pursuit that sometimes becomes a lifelong love!

I did it first on my squier pj bass and moved it to the lower bout/horn. It worked but leaned outwards.

I saw that and I'm thinking about buying it before time runs out. There aren't many reviews to look at or people talking about it.

@@Mikex0123 It'll come back, they post the same instruments every few months. I would buy it just for the looks.

@@SalvvOrtiz You are right about the same instruments. I saw it there around 3 or 4 weeks ago. I didn't expect to see it back this soon. They also have what appears to be a decent set of headphones for the sale price of around $30. Anyway I bought the amp. I need one with a headphone jack so this may be good enough. Half price and free shipping.

Totally worth it! I'm not the brightest so, I might have bought two for that price and checked out how they sound in stereo! It's a cool looking little amp too.

@@cheapguitarchannel518 Funny 😀

I wish I could say but it’s since found a new home with a better back!

It’s a cool little amp and the cheap speaker upgrade is easy and worth it! It’s a 10/10 in the looks department for me. Thanks for watching!

It would definitely be good for that!

Sorry it's taken so long to respond but I thought I'd give a quick update. A friend (without back issues) did exactly that! It turned out awesome and he metaled it up real good! I'm just glad he finished my vision.

Man, I hate to hear that. I wasn’t expecting much and was pleasantly surprised. I’ve heard from others that have the same issues. Nut issues seem to be pretty prevalent as well. I’ll assume mine was built on a Wednesday. We bought one for my nephew for Christmas and his tuners aren’t nearly as smooth but it does hold tuning (as reasonably as can be expected for a five year old) pretty well.

It does.

I find myself playing it FAR more than I ever thought I would! It’s become my “reach for” guitar more and more. The more I play it, the more I like it!

@@cheapguitarchannel518 thanks for your content, really appreciate it

Thanks Tracaqsl! Between the construction and holidays I’ve not been able to do any reviews for a while but, I do have more planned and thank you for your kind words!

I’m getting one for my 6yr old nephew for Christmas. hopefully he treats it better than his other toys but, if not, at least I didn’t have to win the lottery to buy it! I think it’s a good choice my friend!

I’m not sure about the Lyxpro guitars. I’ve seen them online and they look nice but, I’ve never played one so I really don’t have an educated opinion. I like the Mitchell enough to buy my nephew one for this Christmas and think it will serve him well for years to come (he could tear up a crowbar) if he takes care of it. It was good enough for Dolly to play one at the Rock hall induction ceremony and I think it’s safe to say she can play whatever she wants (for free more than likely), especially with those nails!! lol In all seriousness, I like this little axe a lot more than I probably should and play it much more than I ever thought I would!

@@cheapguitarchannel518 oo okey thanks :>

I would have been a much better player now if I’d had a guitar this nice when I started. Which was shortly after my first pterodactyl hunt!