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ATTENTION METAL GUITARISTS - THE SCHECTER EVIL TWIN C 1 SLS-S ELITE IS SO DAMN METAL !
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The Schecter C-1 FR S SLS Elite Evil Twin Satin Black is probably one of the most perfect metal super strats I’ve ever played.
Schecter SLS-s C1
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BEST GUITAR GEAR ON THE CHANNEL 2024 - WE REACHED 10K SUBS - NEW NINECORE CAPS & MERRY CHRISTMAS !
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#10k #electricguitar #newproduct Merry Christmas Everyone. What a year 2024 has been,the guitar gear that I’ve demonstrated has been fantastic.I picked my top 10 Best bits but I could have picked Top 15 easily.We hit 10k Subscribers this week a milestone I’ve been aiming for since the start.In 2024 I lost my childhood best friend and it’s definitely made me realise how precious time is. R.I.P B...
THIS AMP IS UNBELIEVABLE - NEW BLACKSTAR ST JAMES 100 HEAD - FULL DEMO & NEW INSANE AMOUNT OF SPEC’s
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@Blackstaramps #newproduct #guitar This New BLACKSTAR St James 100 has to be my favourite BLACKSTAR Amp,it does everything,choose between 6l6 tubes or EL34 or use both together,customise your own IR’s in Cab Rig software & record direct the list goes on! Gear used : BLACKSTAR St James 100 - BLACKSTAR Polar Interface - PRS SE McCarty 594 - PRS SE Custom 24 Floyd - Jackson Jeff Loomis Kelly - Jac...
IS THIS THE BEST JACKSON I'VE EVER HAD ON MY CHANNEL? - JEFF LOOMIS KELLY - UNBOXING & FIRST CHUG!
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IS THIS THE BEST JACKSON I'VE EVER HAD ON MY CHANNEL? - JEFF LOOMIS KELLY - UNBOXING & FIRST CHUG!
LOOK LIKE JIM ROOT FOR £289 - UNBOXING - FIRST IMPRESSIONS AND PLAYTHROUGH - SPIRA T-400 !
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LOOK LIKE JIM ROOT FOR £289 - UNBOXING - FIRST IMPRESSIONS AND PLAYTHROUGH - SPIRA T-400 !
NEW PRS SE McCARTY 594 - SMALL HANDS NO PROBLEM!
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NEW PRS SE McCARTY 594 - SMALL HANDS NO PROBLEM!
THE NEW 2024 PRS SE CUSTOM 24 FLOYD - YES IT TOTALLY RIP’S!
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THE NEW 2024 PRS SE CUSTOM 24 FLOYD - YES IT TOTALLY RIP’S!
STEAL YOUR AMP'S TONE - THE NEW HOTONE AMPERO II IS HERE WITH TONE CATCH - THE EVH CATCH IS SO GOOD!
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STEAL YOUR AMP'S TONE - THE NEW HOTONE AMPERO II IS HERE WITH TONE CATCH - THE EVH CATCH IS SO GOOD!
TWO NEW UNBELIEVABLY GORGEOUS GUITAR"S FOR 2024 - PRS MCCARTY 594 & PRS SE CUSTOM 24 FLOYD !
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TWO NEW UNBELIEVABLY GORGEOUS GUITAR"S FOR 2024 - PRS MCCARTY 594 & PRS SE CUSTOM 24 FLOYD !
THIS GUITAR SOUND'S THICK - SPIRA S 507 - AFFORDABLE METAL BEAST!
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THIS GUITAR SOUND'S THICK - SPIRA S 507 - AFFORDABLE METAL BEAST!
NEW AMP ALERT - SPEC RUNDOWN - BLACKSTAR ST JAMES 100 - EL34 7 6L6 IN ONE AMP?
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NEW AMP ALERT - SPEC RUNDOWN - BLACKSTAR ST JAMES 100 - EL34 7 6L6 IN ONE AMP?
NEW AFFORDABLE GUITAR BRAND FOR 2024 - SPIRA S-400 DEMO - SONICAKE MATRIBOX 2
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NEW AFFORDABLE GUITAR BRAND FOR 2024 - SPIRA S-400 DEMO - SONICAKE MATRIBOX 2
A NEW GUITAR BRAND FOR 2024 AND YOU CAN AFFORD THEM SPIRA GUITARS
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A NEW GUITAR BRAND FOR 2024 AND YOU CAN AFFORD THEM SPIRA GUITARS
BLACKSTAR SERIES ONE MKII DIALING IN THE CHUG ON THE NEW 2024 AMP BY BLACKSTAR OD1 & OD2 ONLY !
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BLACKSTAR SERIES ONE MKII DIALING IN THE CHUG ON THE NEW 2024 AMP BY BLACKSTAR OD1 & OD2 ONLY !
JOYO LANCELOT PEDAL PURE BRITISH HIGH GAIN FILTH
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JOYO LANCELOT PEDAL PURE BRITISH HIGH GAIN FILTH
THE NEW PRS SE CE SAND BLASTED LIMITED GUITARS ARE HERE AND THEY ARE SICK !
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THE NEW PRS SE CE SAND BLASTED LIMITED GUITARS ARE HERE AND THEY ARE SICK !
THIS GUITAR IS AWESOME AND AFFORDABLE - SCHECTER AVENGER BLOOD BURST BLEW MY MIND - DEMO & REVIEW
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THIS GUITAR IS AWESOME AND AFFORDABLE - SCHECTER AVENGER BLOOD BURST BLEW MY MIND - DEMO & REVIEW
AFTER THE RAIN - DONNER'S PEDAL 10TH ANNIVERSARY SOLO - HUSH X TRAVEL GUITAR & ARENA 2000 MY PRESET!
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AFTER THE RAIN - DONNER'S PEDAL 10TH ANNIVERSARY SOLO - HUSH X TRAVEL GUITAR & ARENA 2000 MY PRESET!
THE BEST BLACKSTAR EVER ? - NEW BLACKSTAR SERIES ONE MKII - UNBOXING & PLAYTHROUGH
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THE BEST BLACKSTAR EVER ? - NEW BLACKSTAR SERIES ONE MKII - UNBOXING & PLAYTHROUGH
THE FIRST EVER PRS GUITAR ON THE CHANNEL - PRS SE CE SANDBLASTED LIMITED
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THE FIRST EVER PRS GUITAR ON THE CHANNEL - PRS SE CE SANDBLASTED LIMITED
THE WEIRDEST GUITAR EVER - UNBOXING - BUT IT’S SO COOL IM TAKING IT ON HOLIDAY?
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THE WEIRDEST GUITAR EVER - UNBOXING - BUT IT’S SO COOL IM TAKING IT ON HOLIDAY?
HOW DID SCHECTER DO THIS? SCHECTER 2024 STANDARD SERIES UNBOXING!
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HOW DID SCHECTER DO THIS? SCHECTER 2024 STANDARD SERIES UNBOXING!
EVH WOLFGANG SPECIAL SILVERBURST 2024 GUITAR - THE BEST WOLFGANG ?
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EVH WOLFGANG SPECIAL SILVERBURST 2024 GUITAR - THE BEST WOLFGANG ?
NEW TRACK - NINECORE NEIL 'GODLESS' - Using the Blackstar Amped 2 !
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NEW TRACK - NINECORE NEIL 'GODLESS' - Using the Blackstar Amped 2 !
PURE FILTH FOR YOUR GUITAR FROM THE JOYO DR.J ARESNAL DISTORTION
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PURE FILTH FOR YOUR GUITAR FROM THE JOYO DR.J ARESNAL DISTORTION
JACKSON AMERICAN SERIES VIRTUOSO HT GUITAR - IS IT WORTH IT? - DOES IT LIVE UP TO THE HYPE?
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JACKSON AMERICAN SERIES VIRTUOSO HT GUITAR - IS IT WORTH IT? - DOES IT LIVE UP TO THE HYPE?
ALL NEW EVH ICONIC EL34 1X12 40 WATT COMBO RIP’S - DEMO!
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ALL NEW EVH ICONIC EL34 1X12 40 WATT COMBO RIP’S - DEMO!
CAN YOU GET BOOSTED RECTIFIER TONES FROM THE JOYO BLADEMASTER? - AMAZON Links Below!
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CAN YOU GET BOOSTED RECTIFIER TONES FROM THE JOYO BLADEMASTER? - AMAZON Links Below!
EVH ICONIC 5150 EL34 COMBO - JACKSON AMERICAN SERIES VIRTUOSO HT - EVH WOLFGANG 2024 - UNBOXING
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EVH ICONIC 5150 EL34 COMBO - JACKSON AMERICAN SERIES VIRTUOSO HT - EVH WOLFGANG 2024 - UNBOXING
Let's Boost An EVH 5150III with A Joyo Green Crystal Overdrive Amazon DISCOUNT CODE IN DESCRIPTION
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  • @MoneyBooBoo
    @MoneyBooBoo Годину тому

    that would make one great into to Fire by Hendrix.

  • @gdrnbyrs
    @gdrnbyrs 2 години тому

    New colour? I only see them in store in charcoal

    • @NinecoreNeil
      @NinecoreNeil 2 години тому

      @@gdrnbyrs yeah something a bit different for 2024

    • @gdrnbyrs
      @gdrnbyrs Годину тому

      @ I’m eying on one for a while now but I’ll wait ‘til this colour hits Thomann instead of the regular charcoal.

    • @NinecoreNeil
      @NinecoreNeil Годину тому

      @ yeah it’s really nice and a bit different from the norm but ties in with the Core stuff Don’t forget to use my affiliate link 😜 ha

  • @cesarguitarra1975
    @cesarguitarra1975 8 годин тому

    What about if I wanna use it live in a gig? Speaker cabinet and emulated output to the PA? I’ve done it, nothing happens to my HT club 40.

  • @robbyrobby7721
    @robbyrobby7721 11 годин тому

    ss frets make a ping sound... so they didnt use them

  • @robbyrobby7721
    @robbyrobby7721 11 годин тому

    bought it, installed thrash factor pickups.. sozo cap and did 50's wiring, its perfect now

  • @ElijahWorldMusic
    @ElijahWorldMusic 14 годин тому

    I’ve had mine for 4 years now and it still sounds and feels so good!

  • @smudge76040
    @smudge76040 18 годин тому

    Neil I've been seriously considering Schecter guitars. Love the sustainiac and the fishman. Sounds really good even through the youtube compression. Come on Santa Drop that under my tree Thanks Neil for a killer review

  • @cimmeriakurt
    @cimmeriakurt 20 годин тому

    Here I am a BLUES LAWYER sitting here with my PRS CUSTOM CORE WOOD LIBRARY all suited up on my way to sue someone checking this out based on a friend's recommendation to check this channel out and I'm in utter DISMAY. I'm here waiting to hear some CLAPTON style riffs but I hear none. WHY?!!?? Also, why no TABS so I can practice riffs and learn while watching???!!!!

  • @iwannarockon2010
    @iwannarockon2010 21 годину тому

    Sounds insanely evil 🤘

  • @blakeanderson7906
    @blakeanderson7906 День тому

    I got one of these! Nice guitar!!

  • @rossauce12
    @rossauce12 День тому

    I would have nightmares if i worked in a sustaniac warehouse. I bet they have rules like noone can play them

  • @popeman4371
    @popeman4371 День тому

    to me it has 1 problem that i dont like that locking string thing by the nut everything else great to a great job showing off guitar thanks

  • @ZachComa
    @ZachComa День тому

    I have the C-8 SLS Evil Twin version w/ a multi-scale. It's my favorite in my arsenal.

  • @MKRISING75
    @MKRISING75 День тому

    I love this guitar such a beautiful instrument I definitely need one killer guitar and demo brother Neil🤟🏻

    • @NinecoreNeil
      @NinecoreNeil День тому

      @@MKRISING75 cheers great guitar mate

  • @codsterguitaristHD
    @codsterguitaristHD День тому

    Congrats on the 10k subs!!

  • @MrJuan2828
    @MrJuan2828 День тому

    V3 MUCH BETTER

  • @SpartakillOfficial
    @SpartakillOfficial День тому

    Just bought an E1 and I’m in love!!

  • @Romina_Metalhead
    @Romina_Metalhead День тому

    🖤🖤🖤

  • @MustangBasssman
    @MustangBasssman День тому

    Awesome review I can't believe the number of people complaining about the lack of a trust rod cover (crazy) I have my one sitting in the shop ready to pick up as soon as I have the cash. I buy that many guitars I don't even need to put a holding deposit on them lol. I have been officially diagnosed with GAS (Guitar addiction syndrome)

    • @NinecoreNeil
      @NinecoreNeil День тому

      @@MustangBasssman 😂😂😂

    • @NinecoreNeil
      @NinecoreNeil День тому

      @@MustangBasssman one thing I don’t need in life is a truss rod cover 😂

  • @hqrueck
    @hqrueck День тому

    Schecter if you’re reading this; Neil just made you a sale. I’ve been on the fence on buying a V1 Evil Twin for a while. I decided to pull the trigger after watching this vid. Glad you support Neil so he’s able to put out these videos! Keep it up Neil!

    • @dropdead8886
      @dropdead8886 День тому

      I have this guitar and its been absolutely insane, I play mostly 7 string and ever time I pick this thing up it just feels like home every time

    • @JoelCSabo
      @JoelCSabo 22 години тому

      I wish Neil would stop making me want one.

  • @JB-ki2hx
    @JB-ki2hx 2 дні тому

    I know this video is a year old, but I found it when searching for info on this guitar. I had been eyeing this guitar for a while and your video pushed me over the edge. Just got mine today and it's amazing. Great vid and thx for giving me that extra little excuse to buy one.

    • @NinecoreNeil
      @NinecoreNeil 2 дні тому

      @@JB-ki2hx glad you like it …. Enjoy !

  • @cliffordking5351
    @cliffordking5351 2 дні тому

    I wish the E1 had a normal 6 in line head stock, if it did i would of got it. Everything about these are awesome though. Black with white binding, 24 frets, Fishman and the awesome inlays.

  • @randelford5817
    @randelford5817 2 дні тому

    I'm just a beginner on electric and found the neck way too fat, ended up with an SE model of the CE, thinner neck so easier to try to play bar chords!

    • @NinecoreNeil
      @NinecoreNeil 2 дні тому

      @@randelford5817 absolutely 👍🏻 yeah the necks are vintage

  • @southernpanda33
    @southernpanda33 2 дні тому

    I can attest to that. I just got my C-1 in and it was PERFECT. I’ll put that at a solid 9/10. Would’ve been a 10/10 if it was left handed 😂

  • @shawnbogstie2827
    @shawnbogstie2827 2 дні тому

    Thanks for the vid. Not sure why you didn't mention the Musicman range that Eddie played. As far as I am aware, they have the narrowest neck from nut to the end of the fret board. When I first played one, it was like going from an acoustic to an electric for the first time... major difference. For anyone who thinks Gibsons are out of reach for small hands, I would check out the Classic series with the 60's slim taper neck. Once I added one to my collection, my LP Standard (the 50's neck) rarely left the rack. Both the Musicman and Lp's have shorter scale lengths which makes a big difference in my case. I have an ESP KH. It probably has the thinnest neck, but it has a 25.5 scale length. In store, it felt comfortable, but I found that over time the long scale length just made for too many long stretches at the top of the neck. And, the neck feels really wide at the upper registers. Anyway, it will be leaving the collection soon as it collects dust alongside the LP standard now. Have to agree with you as well in regards to Ibanez tone. Have played a lot in the store that look cool, feel great, but just never can find a tone that grabs me.

    • @NinecoreNeil
      @NinecoreNeil 2 дні тому

      @@shawnbogstie2827 I’ve not played one for years so that’s why I didn’t mention them also they are very expensive from the ones I’ve seen mate

  • @JamesFlorio-ti8gc
    @JamesFlorio-ti8gc 2 дні тому

    7.........the reaper with Lundrens are the best schecter just above the SLS line

  • @JamesFlorio-ti8gc
    @JamesFlorio-ti8gc 2 дні тому

    These are incredible instruments 💯😎🎸🎸🎸

    • @NinecoreNeil
      @NinecoreNeil 2 дні тому

      @@JamesFlorio-ti8gc totally agree for the shred or metal stuff they are as good as it gets

    • @JamesFlorio-ti8gc
      @JamesFlorio-ti8gc 2 дні тому

      @NinecoreNeil it really is id argue these may be just as good as the reaper upper end it's the necks they are thin yet Soo comfortable....you would love the fallout burst reaper and the Lundrens in it are incredible trust me 😎💯👊🏻

    • @NinecoreNeil
      @NinecoreNeil 2 дні тому

      @ I’ll check it out

  • @docsax7769
    @docsax7769 2 дні тому

    Doesn't work on Android

  • @21stcenturymetal31
    @21stcenturymetal31 2 дні тому

    You look like you been practicing your fingering for a bit mate. You hit all her high notes repeatedly. Sorry couldn't help myself. lol Seems like a cool guitar

    • @NinecoreNeil
      @NinecoreNeil 2 дні тому

      @@21stcenturymetal31 😂😂😂😂

  • @360Pros
    @360Pros 2 дні тому

    Thanks for making this video. Ironically, my favourite guitar to play is a Schecter with the ultra thin C neck and a sub-42mm nut width. However, I always thought the fretboard felt wide and that I had to work just a bit harder than other guitars (even though it's 24 fret which even at 25.5" scale length, should bunch the frets closer together). I later purchased a Custom 24 PRS in hopes of finding the holy grail, and I splurged for the 10 top and everything. And while the nuts are approximately the same width, I just measured the width between the high and low e strings at the nut and the bridge, and the PRS 0.5mm narrower at the but and 1mm narrower at the bridge. Yet even while the PRS is more comfortable on my wrist and palm (25" scale length for comparison), I prefer the Schecter's ultra slippery ebony fretboard over the PRS's rosewood. I digress,wondereding if multi-scale fretboards would help but thinking about it more, even longer scale and tighter strings down low and higher on the frets would be an absolute nightmare and not worth the closeness on the slinky strings.

    • @NinecoreNeil
      @NinecoreNeil 2 дні тому

      @@360Pros McCarty 594 is pretty sweet you can’t get one with a slim neck though yet

  • @JD-lf7lh
    @JD-lf7lh 3 дні тому

    Great comparison. And the riff as well. Which riff is that though ?

    • @NinecoreNeil
      @NinecoreNeil 3 дні тому

      @@JD-lf7lh thanks ,just my own noodling

  • @bingbongjoel6581
    @bingbongjoel6581 3 дні тому

    XD

  • @algorithm007ify
    @algorithm007ify 4 дні тому

    I have the problem where I have big long palms and short fingers.. I can't handle thin necks...or long stretches

    • @NinecoreNeil
      @NinecoreNeil 4 дні тому

      @@algorithm007ify 😳 oh dear…. Good for bends ?

  • @Dan0rioN
    @Dan0rioN 4 дні тому

    Warriors are the sexiest but these have great potential

    • @NinecoreNeil
      @NinecoreNeil 4 дні тому

      @@Dan0rioN haha not for my tastes personally 😂

  • @mehmetozturk2518
    @mehmetozturk2518 4 дні тому

    I have a gibson les paul CR8. Its neck is like a thick baseball bat.

  • @Cuttlefish36O
    @Cuttlefish36O 4 дні тому

    I have one too. It came witha wiring issue from the factory though. The batteries kept on draining within a week. Turns out in the positive wires from the pickups were swapped on the battery slots. Still an awesome guitar now that it's fixed but seems like schecter needs to up its QC a bit if something like that is happening.

    • @NinecoreNeil
      @NinecoreNeil 4 дні тому

      @@Cuttlefish36O Soith Korean guitars used to be very reliable it was a factory I always leaned toward if I’m honest

  • @smudge76040
    @smudge76040 4 дні тому

    Nice sir Where's that schecter Tickle that fretboard with some Christmas tunes It's that time of year A little Christmas metal

    • @NinecoreNeil
      @NinecoreNeil 4 дні тому

      @@smudge76040 ha will be up at the weekend 🤘🏻

  • @ericjones-y2q
    @ericjones-y2q 5 днів тому

    I always heard good things about blackstar but never had the occasion to play one. I'll stick with my Marshalls but I do like to hear about the new stuff too.

  • @MKRISING75
    @MKRISING75 5 днів тому

    Very cool brother Neil 🤟🏻

    • @NinecoreNeil
      @NinecoreNeil 5 днів тому

      @@MKRISING75 thanks part of a new EP I’m working on ,something a bit different 😜

    • @MKRISING75
      @MKRISING75 5 днів тому

      @ I totally dig it great to see the different side of your playing as myself very influenced by the blues. Can’t wait to check out bro🤟🏻

  • @jconner3891
    @jconner3891 5 днів тому

    I know you like evh amps so which you like best. St.james or evh? Both ? 😂❤

    • @NinecoreNeil
      @NinecoreNeil 5 днів тому

      @@jconner3891 I love both there’s lots of great amps out there now ,however I think because my needs have changed it has enabled me to open up to more amps,the BLACKSTAR St James is very useful to me with it’s connectivity the weight is definitely a win.As far is EVH is concerned I know they are great in a rehearsal situation obviously at home you’d need a load box to record so different tools that do different jobs 🤘🏻 But both great 👍🏻

  • @stewarttomkinson3356
    @stewarttomkinson3356 5 днів тому

    I built a strat with a PRs neck it’s good have one on order will see

  • @tundra2014
    @tundra2014 5 днів тому

    i want to get the whole lot as well of the evil twins..lol

  • @tundra2014
    @tundra2014 5 днів тому

    i agree about the PT but there was something about theirs that made me buy one and i LOVE it!!

  • @johngiles5771
    @johngiles5771 5 днів тому

    Around 23 years ago, I bought a Hamer Slammer. Felt great in my hands and I’ve been playing it ever since. Perfect for jamming with friends and have taken it on stage a few times. Has excellent tone. Great guitar! Effortless to play.

    • @NinecoreNeil
      @NinecoreNeil 5 днів тому

      @@johngiles5771 yes I once played a Hamer Diablo great guitar it was a bit noisy for some reason but felt nice

  • @JoelCSabo
    @JoelCSabo 5 днів тому

    Clean taps, nice squeals, and the Loomis Kelly. Nice.

  • @ericv7720
    @ericv7720 6 днів тому

    I play left-handed, and it turns out that, not only are my hands relatively small, but the pinky on my right (fretting) hand is 1/8" (3mm, I think) shorter than on my left, making radical stretches impossible. Scale length is crucial. I've also always lived in the vicinity of a music shop (typically Guitar Center) where I could try what they had in person. And I almost always buy used.