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How To Polish The Frets Of Your Electric Guitar
Fret polishing is a super easy mod for the electric guitar that improves playability! Here's how to get shiny frets on a Squier Bullet Stratocaster.
🎸Squier Bullet Strat*: thmn.to/thoprod/436950?partner_id=38769
🎸 Squier Affinity 2021 Telecaster*: thmn.to/thoprod/516659?partner_id=38769
🎥 Biweekly Livestream on Sundays
🎙️ Discord: discord.gg/nqRqySfa7t
📫 Get in touch: www.bandforge.net
🎤 Audio recording gear*: bit.ly/RecGear
☕ My Thomann partner link*: www.thomann.de/intl/index.html?partner_id=38769
The Thomann links are part of the link partner affiliate program. If you make a purchase after following one of these links (marked with *), I will receive a small commission without any additional charge to you. This helps me to advance the projects for the channel and purchase gear for modding and reviews. Thank you very much for your support!
🎬 Video production gear
Camera1:
Panasonic AU-EVA1 amzn.to/3b9WDCf
with Canon 24-70 mm amzn.to/3vvBBFJ
Camera2:
Panasonic GH5
with Leica 12-60 mm amzn.to/2LEwe5I
Microphone (talk):
Sennheiser AVX MKE-2*: thmn.to/thoprod/367913?partner_id=38769
Keylight:
Apurture 120d II amzn.to/3aTDwfj
Ambient lights:
2x Colorspike LED Lights colorspike.com/
The weren't harmed too much while making this video!
00:00 Intro
01:25 The Tools You'll Need
02:02 Preparation
02:47 How To Polish The Frets
03:53 What To Do When Reaching The 12th Fret
04:48 Clean Up
05:39 Question Of The Day
05:59 Where Is The Affinity Telecaster???
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I Will Mod The Squier Affinity Telecaster
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In this series, I will upgrade my Squier Affinity Telecaster and guide you through all the mods so you can build along. Featured mods will include ToneRider Hot Classics, a new brass bridge, GraphTech nut and string trees, as well as a complete rewiring of all electronics. Switchcraft jack, here we come! ;) Thomann parts page: thmn.to/thocf/6ijm6466m0 🛠️ Bridge* - Gotoh GTC 201 T-Style Bridge C...
Marshall Jack Rack Unboxing & Mounting
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Watch me unbox and install the Marshall Jack Rack keychain holder: the perfect gift for any guitar player! 🎸 Marshall: thmn.to/thoprod/401611?partner_id=38769 🎸 Marshall Stealth: thmn.to/thoprod/520285?partner_id=38769 🎸 Fender: thmn.to/thoprod/501763?partner_id=38769 🎥 Biweekly Livestream on Sundays: www.twitch.tv/bandforgetv 📫 Get in touch: www.bandforge.net 🎤 Audio recording gear: bit.ly/Rec...
Squier Affinity Telecaster vs Harley Benton TE20
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Is the Harley Benton TE20 better than the Squier Affinity Telecaster? Join me in this in-depth comparison to find the right guitar for you! 🎸 Squier Affinity 2021 Telecaster: thmn.to/thoprod/516659?partner_id=38769 🎸 Harley Benton TE-20: thmn.to/thoprod/461106?partner_id=38769 ➤ Harley Benton Telecasters: www.thomann.de/intl/thlpg_14qzn5tmsn.html ➤ Squier Telecasters: www.thomann.de/intl/thlpg_...
Precision Bass Guitar Kit Build Part 1
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In the 1st part of our Precision Bass Guitar Kit Build, we close the predrilled hole in the neck. This is a recap of the livestream from last week! Next livestream will be on Sunday, the 27th of February at 3 PM UTC! -= Video production gear =- Camera1: Panasonic AU-EVA1 amzn.to/3b9WDCf with Canon 24-70 mm amzn.to/3vvBBFJ Camera2: Panasonic GH5 with Leica 12-60 mm amzn.to/2LEwe5I Microphone: Se...
3 Saddle Bridge Setup Tutorial - Harley Benton TE20
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It's time for a setup of my HB TE20, which means we'll tackle the string action and intonation of a 3 saddle telecaster-style bridge! Harley Benton TE-20 Midnight Blue: Thomann: bit.ly/HBTeles Download the sound samples here: www.bandforge.net/ Squier by Fender Affinity Telecaster in Lake Placid Blue: Thomann: bit.ly/SQteles Disclaimer Some of the product links are affiliate links. If you make ...
Channel Update #3 - Guitar Practicing Challenge
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I'm challenging myself to practice every day with Troy Nelson's Guitar Aerobics this year! Guitar Aerobics: bit.ly/3zDxB9h Harley Benton TE-20 Midnight Blue: Thomann: bit.ly/HBTeles Squier by Fender Affinity Telecaster in Lake Placid Blue: Thomann: bit.ly/SQTeles Disclaimer Some of the product links are affiliate links. If you make a purchase after following one of these links, I will receive a...
Best Of 2021 Outtakes!
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Begin your New Year with my bloopers from 2021! Visit my website: www.bandforge.net/ Harley Benton TE-20 Midnight Blue: Thomann: bit.ly/HBTeles Squier by Fender Affinity Telecaster in Lake Placid Blue: Thomann: bit.ly/SQTeles Disclaimer Some of the product links are affiliate links. If you make a purchase after following one of these links, I will receive a small commission without any addition...
Baking Stratocaster Cookies For Christmas!
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Can you bake electric guitars with bakerlogy cookie cutters? In this Christmas special Rina will try to bake very special cookies! Bakerlogy electric guitar cookie cutter: amzn.to/3epxVyQ All guitar shapes: bit.ly/3JhOMSp The receipe: bit.ly/3qnGShM -= Audio recording gear =- Thomann: bit.ly/RecGear -= Video production gear =- Camera1: Panasonic AU-EVA1 amzn.to/3b9WDCf with Canon 24-70 mm amzn....
Harley Benton TE-20 Telecaster Review
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How good is the Harley Benton TE20? In this in-depth review I'll go through everything that could help you make the right choice for you! 🎸 Harley Benton TE-20 Midnight Blue: thmn.to/thoprod/461106?partner_id=38769 🎵 Sound samples: www.bandforge.net 🎸 Squier by Fender Affinity Telecaster in Lake Placid Blue: thmn.to/thoprod/516659?partner_id=38769 🎥 Biweekly Livestream on Sundays: www.twitch.tv...
Squier Affinity Telecaster Sound Comparison! 2021 LPB
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How do different Squier Affinity Telecasters from 2021 sound? Can you tell the difference between the three copies? Squier by Fender Affinity Telecaster in Lake Placid Blue: Thomann: bit.ly/SQteles More sound samples: www.bandforge.net/ Disclaimer Some of the product links are affiliate links. If you make a purchase after following one of these links, I will receive a small commission without a...
Squier Affinity Telecaster 2021 Review in Lake Placid Blue!
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Is the Squier Affinity Telecaster from 2021 in Lake Placid Blue any good? Let’s find out how it compares to the previous model and if it’s actually worth buying! 🎸 Squier by Fender Affinity Telecaster in Lake Placid Blue*: thmn.to/thoprod/516659?partner_id=38769 🎥 Biweekly Livestream on Sundays 🎙️ Discord channel: discord.gg/nqRqySfa7t 📫 Get in touch: www.bandforge.net 🎤 Audio recording gear: b...
Channel Update #2 - Affinity Tele 4 Black Friday? & 500 Subs!!
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The review of the Squier Affinity Telecaster will be online next week and not today due to technical problems. I’m really sorry but since it’s Black Friday, here’s at least my conclusion! Also, I wanted to share my thoughts with you about an extra platform for additional content. Last but not least: Thank you so much for your ongoing support!! We’ve reached more than 500 subscribers!!!! Squier ...
Harley Benton TE20 Midnight Blue Unboxing!
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Is the Harley Benton TE-20 better than the Squier Affinity Telecaster? Join me unbox this super affordable beginner’s guitar from Thomann’s house brand! 🎸 Harley Benton TE-20 Midnight Blue: thmn.to/thoprod/461106?partner_id=38769 🎸 Squier by Fender Affinity Telecaster in Lake Placid Blue: thmn.to/thoprod/516659?partner_id=38769 🎥 Biweekly Livestream on Sundays: www.twitch.tv/bandforgetv 📫 Get i...
I Returned My Squier Affinity Telecaster! Lake Placid Blue
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I Returned My Squier Affinity Telecaster! Lake Placid Blue
Squier Affinity Telecaster 2021 Unboxing! Lake Placid Blue
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Squier Affinity Telecaster 2021 Unboxing! Lake Placid Blue
Channel Update #1 - We're moving & 200 Subs!!!! :D
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Channel Update #1 - We're moving & 200 Subs!!!! :D
How to Restring an Electric Guitar: Maximum Tuning Stability
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How to Restring an Electric Guitar: Maximum Tuning Stability
10 Reasons Why You Need A Preamp!
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10 Reasons Why You Need A Preamp!
AIR GUITAR Pro Tips! (April Fool's Day Special)
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AIR GUITAR Pro Tips! (April Fool's Day Special)
5 Ways how to use a Guitar Pick!
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5 Ways how to use a Guitar Pick!
Squier Affinity Telecaster - Sound Demo of the 2020 version [NO TALKING]
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Squier Affinity Telecaster - Sound Demo of the 2020 version [NO TALKING]
How to set up an electric guitar - Telecaster PICKUP HEIGHT Adjustment
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How to set up an electric guitar - Telecaster PICKUP HEIGHT Adjustment
How to set up an electric guitar - Telecaster INTONATION Adjustment
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How to set up an electric guitar - Telecaster INTONATION Adjustment
How to set up an electric guitar - Telecaster STRING ACTION Adjustment
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How to set up an electric guitar - Telecaster STRING ACTION Adjustment
How to set up an electric guitar - Telecaster TRUSS ROD Adjustment
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How to set up an electric guitar - Telecaster TRUSS ROD Adjustment
Squier Affinity Telecaster Arctic White 2020 Model in-depth Review!
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Squier Affinity Telecaster Arctic White 2020 Model in-depth Review!
How to choose the BEST electric GUITAR for beginners?!
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How to choose the BEST electric GUITAR for beginners?!

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @gobuns2
    @gobuns2 17 днів тому

    oh for the third time my guitar sounds so nice and in-tune! people don't believe me when I say the tuning's bad because I have very old strings on, but now that I've changed them, it's exactly in tune without any truss rod adjustment. thanks for the help, I understood the winding better this time!

  • @ahmetkymc5523
    @ahmetkymc5523 25 днів тому

    Hello, there is no sound in the video.

  • @oluwatobiadegoke13
    @oluwatobiadegoke13 28 днів тому

    I love the strat bring of your telecaster. I'm now good at setting up my intonation. However, doing it everytime you change your strings is frustrating.

  • @fatroberto3012
    @fatroberto3012 Місяць тому

    The English word you were looking for is "beat". In this case used in its acoustic sense, not in its musical sense. (Described by the same mathematics as radio's amplitude modulation but with sound waves.)

  • @sprintbass
    @sprintbass Місяць тому

    It's a good moding platform. I'm getting one with new pots and 4 way switch...I actually hope to get funk and clear rythm stuff in this. My other guitar us an ibanez s with emg 81 in the neck because I don't like 85. And a special emgtw in the bridge a 81 you can split.. But it's not in I'd say (clean) territory..I saw this guy playing one the other day.. This one I'm getting comes with locking tuners.. So many ppl played these. Strats I had 1 that was bell like crystal tone..sold it and never found anything..I had a squire 2003 body it was the heaviest I ever had...it wouldn't do clear bell chimey with squire 50s vibe pups...they sounded to hot in that guitar...I'm not sure why but I sold it ..can't find hard tail strats...even with locking tuners I don't mess with strat trems..so I'm hoping this turns out well .I had a squire tele it was light bluish..I liked it but sold it because that color wasn't me..

  • @ogijya
    @ogijya Місяць тому

    いいね!

  • @josefmerhavi4399
    @josefmerhavi4399 Місяць тому

    Fender for life!!!

  • @ahmetkymc5523
    @ahmetkymc5523 Місяць тому

    HELLO RINA, THANKS FOR SHARING THE VERY VALUABLE INFORMATION. NO MATTER WHAT GUITAR, IF THE WEIGHT OF THE NECK IS HEAVIER THAN THE BODY, IF THE NECK FALLS DOWN WHEN YOU HANG IT ON YOUR KNEE OR ACROSS YOUR NECK, IT WILL CAUSE YOU TO HOLD THE NECK. .. I AM SATISFIED. I USE IT AS BOTH STRAT AND TELE.. LIKE (NASHVILLE)

  • @charlesharper7292
    @charlesharper7292 Місяць тому

    Switch the strings to 10s if they are not already. Fender Telecaster necks are different from Stratocaster necks. With a little bit of routing, you may possibly put the fender tail piece on the guitar. Also telecaster and Stratocaster head stocks are different. The one on the HB is closer to the telecaster one.

  • @allenthomas834
    @allenthomas834 Місяць тому

    Is it heavy?

  • @7387470
    @7387470 Місяць тому

    Thank you for this video. i was always confused how to do this and you made it easy. Thank you again.

  • @Thomas-tf4cm
    @Thomas-tf4cm Місяць тому

    I like this one better than my mexican Fender strat 😂

  • @unitedtomato5444
    @unitedtomato5444 2 місяці тому

    You are funny with the edits lol

  • @bighes100
    @bighes100 2 місяці тому

    I was gonna get the blue affinity but wanted the full maple neck, so went with butterscotch. I'm more than happy 🎸🙂

  • @user-ry5hm7ho8t
    @user-ry5hm7ho8t 3 місяці тому

    The neck radius is different on the fender. Hence the smaller radius is likely to put more distance between the outer strings and the frets at the higher end than the wider harley. The adjustment in radius can be made when a re fret is required, if we want to match them. Put a more powerful bridge pick up on it to equal the volume, but I like mine as it is.

  • @user-ry5hm7ho8t
    @user-ry5hm7ho8t 3 місяці тому

    That was 2 years ago. I bought a 52 this year. American ash. I measured the alignments. The build is spotless. I had to set it up. They are getting better, but they are getting more expensive.

  • @fernandotoledano
    @fernandotoledano 3 місяці тому

    you should spend more time playing than doing videos... it shows

  • @loupascarelli
    @loupascarelli 4 місяці тому

    DO NOT LIKE PUPS .. SORRY .. I HAVE 2 TELE'S - 1 HAS A PEARLY GATES IN THE BRIDGE WHICH WAS WIRED IN WRONG .. THE OTHER HAS A TREBLE / BLEED CIRCUIT .. VERY GOOD VIDEO ..

  • @justinjackson7006
    @justinjackson7006 4 місяці тому

    Informative and she’s hot too

  • @Jesuswinsbirdofmichigan
    @Jesuswinsbirdofmichigan 5 місяців тому

    #70_AnswerToQuestion_AlwaysRemoveExamineAlterEverythingMyself_CantPlayMusicButSewWhat🇺🇸✡️✝️

  • @Jesuswinsbirdofmichigan
    @Jesuswinsbirdofmichigan 5 місяців тому

    #69_comment_Mar28_VeryGood_Instructional_🇺🇸✡️✝️

  • @officialthehouse9639
    @officialthehouse9639 5 місяців тому

    This isss a very gute instruction for this key holder. This makes me fox devil wild. Dankeschön

  • @whatdidyoupay8429
    @whatdidyoupay8429 5 місяців тому

    Impressive 1 minute sound "comparison" (which wasn't really a comparison) and 13 minutes meaningless bladibla with horrible accent. That's why women suck on technical reviews in general. Only bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla.... Besides: "As a female beginner it will kill your fingers" "If that's still too much pressure on your fingers (...)" Solution: KEEP PLAYING! Until your fingers bleed! And beyond. How are you supposed to build a decent hard skin on your fingers if not going into the pain? Play play play. No matter what. Keep playing. And don't wear rings.

  • @jorgetrimboli
    @jorgetrimboli 5 місяців тому

    Your explanation was very helpful. Thank you!

  • @petermartin1967
    @petermartin1967 5 місяців тому

    Where are you Rina ? I miss your videos ❤️

  • @theeskatelife
    @theeskatelife 5 місяців тому

    thanks for not telling me what size allen key i need haha. that would be helpful

  • @thomdotexe
    @thomdotexe 5 місяців тому

    we miss ur vids come back! <3

  • @svensk2003
    @svensk2003 5 місяців тому

    Harley Benton guitars are awesome.

  • @jorgeosorio1880
    @jorgeosorio1880 5 місяців тому

    1 year without videos you forgot us 😢

  • @D..A..N..E
    @D..A..N..E 5 місяців тому

    I highly value the emphasis on the order of operations. Happy to report that I successfully set up my Telecaster by following your Setup Playlist, and I now feel more connected to the guitar. Thank you for your efforts! :)

  • @thedivineherself
    @thedivineherself 5 місяців тому

    Pookie

  • @rockoutvideography91
    @rockoutvideography91 6 місяців тому

    Great video. My son is ready to advance from his kid size Telecaster to a full size. This video has helped us in deciding between the HB and the squier.

  • @racheltaylor6578
    @racheltaylor6578 6 місяців тому

    Tonerider pickups are great.

  • @user-lf3kr1nq2d
    @user-lf3kr1nq2d 6 місяців тому

    I liked the sound of the Affinity better, which is a relief, because I already bought one. 🤭 May I ask which locking tuners would fit the Affinity without the need of any drilling? So S/N starting CSSF2100 were made in 2020?

  • @ralphclark
    @ralphclark 6 місяців тому

    I’m looking forward to seeing the rest of the upgrades. I bought the exact same affinity, it’s even the same colour. I’m thinking about installing locking tuners and a heavier bridge with brass saddles, though I’ll probably stick with the modern fully compensated design. Not sure what pickups to go for yet. I always prefer the vintage 52 type in blind A/B tone comparisons but I’m skeptical about the flat non-staggered cores those always seem to come with.

  • @ralphclark
    @ralphclark 6 місяців тому

    You claimed that the Squier is fully compatible with Fender upgrades but there are a few caveats. Firstly the Squier bridge is fixed with three screws at the back; Fender tele bridges use four holes with different spacing AND they’re a tiny bit further forward. One hopes that after mounting the fender bridge the three old holes will be fully covered, but going by the diagrams it looks quite tight at least for some Fender specced bridges. Also Fender tuning machines will at least need some extra holes drilled as each tuning machine has two locator lugs whereas the Squier is only drilled for one. *hopefully* the shafts are the same diameter. I’ve also seen in other videos that whereas the Squier neck pickup is mounted onto the pick guard, some Fender tele neck pickups are designed to be mounted onto a wooden standoff fixed inside the body cavity, and the screws are a different gauge. This might mean having to widen the mounting holes in your new expensive pickups.

  • @ralphclark
    @ralphclark 6 місяців тому

    The TE-20 bridge pickup at least has a bit of the characteristic telecaster twang, but other than that all the pickups seem flat and lifeless. Obviously being low output ceramics doesn’t help but I suspect in both cases it’s mainly down to cheap bridge hardware with insufficient mass that’s robbing the instrument of sustain.

  • @brynjones7371
    @brynjones7371 6 місяців тому

    Erotic unboxing.

  • @blabla-ps5fn
    @blabla-ps5fn 6 місяців тому

    Bridge - Gotoh GTC 201 T-Style Bridge C it differs from the factory one, it has 4 holes on the bracket, the dimensions are not the same

  • @danielbridges9384
    @danielbridges9384 6 місяців тому

    Big Help.THANX✌️😀

  • @viktorbagdan3844
    @viktorbagdan3844 6 місяців тому

    Hi Rina, Let me say, that your videos are fantastic, I have neve seen better series for a guitar setup yet! You focus on the important things, and create compact, and very useful videos, which I think, every electric guitar player must see! God Bless You! Cheers, Viktor

  • @viktorbagdan3844
    @viktorbagdan3844 6 місяців тому

    Thanks, Rina! Another fantastic video, and a huge help! I'm just wondering, if the radius is the same at the bridge as at the 12th fret? Are they both the same radius? And I couldn't download the printable radius and string height help tool pdf. Can you help me with that? Thank you! God Bless You! Cheers, Viktor

  • @viktorbagdan3844
    @viktorbagdan3844 6 місяців тому

    Hi Rina, Thanks so much for these videos! It helps me a lot! I just wanted to download the free template, but it doesn't work, and even I couldn't register for your website. Is there any way to get it? Thanks in advance! Viktor

  • @johnmicalizzi126
    @johnmicalizzi126 6 місяців тому

    Awesome job nice style! Cool!

  • @floatinganarchychannel3204
    @floatinganarchychannel3204 6 місяців тому

    HB bridge pick up more crispy like it more

  • @floatinganarchychannel3204
    @floatinganarchychannel3204 6 місяців тому

    YOU ARE A REAL PRO! THANKS FOR YOUR VIDEOS

  • @volkerschmoll4731
    @volkerschmoll4731 7 місяців тому

    Get 2,5 mm distance both. That's enough for a beautiful sound.😂😂

  • @thehonestguitarist6543
    @thehonestguitarist6543 7 місяців тому

    Thank you, Rina. Your instructions are amazingly well-explained. Best on UA-cam and maybe in the universe.😊