Vola Guitars lowered their prices
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- Опубліковано 17 чер 2024
- We're pretty accustomed to guitars going up in price, but today we get to look at guitars that have gone down in price.
This is the Vola OZ TNC. It's a made in Japan, super Strat with some very cool specs.
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
2:54 Specs
4:55 "Negatives"
6:20 Pickups
9:51 Price
13:29 Conclusion
This is a crazy deal. I’ve been eyeing the Vasti KJM for awhile and now it’s down to $1,150. Super affordable all things considered.
I absolutely recommend one, Andre. I picked one up several weeks ago and have been over the moon with it. It's incredible!
good too see you here hope you're having a good day
The Doctor abides…😊😊😊
Yes Andre...i recently bought a Vola OZ TNC for a great price...what a great guitar all the appointments that none of the big boys offer!!!
The legendary Andre Fludd!)))
Thanks for the tip on the springs ‼️👍
That price decrease is really gonna put them on the map!
I've never considered a Vola guitar, but now I think I'll definitely add the Quentin Godet signature to my collection in the future :)
I always admire your playing! Great stuff
Heat shrink tubing is great for getting rid of the spring noise. Put it over the spring and heat it till it touches the spring so it can still move freely through it. Just don't let it shrink and grip too much or it'll affect the return to pitch.
I put a folded paper towel under my springs and poof no more noise
@@CanadianBigGameI repurpose the foam in seymour duncan pickup boxes. Cut a strip off the foam and shove it in behind the springs.
Can't beat a souped-up Strat. This Vola seems like it comes pretty damn close especially for the money. Nice review 🤘
@kdh i use paper towels for my springs too! I fold 1 full sheet like 3 times to make a rectangle shape ,then tape around all 4 sides of the paper rectangle. Almost looks like a maxi pad.I just lay it over the springs the pt the cover back on. The paper rectangle is firm enough so the springs dont bite into the paper.
Brilliant playing at the opening!
Thanks for showing me that with the tissue paper for the spring silencer.
Great tip on the spring noise. 👍🏻
Thank you for highlighting this! I've been shouting this from the rooftops for over a month now. Vola guitars are flipping incredible!!!
That's some pretty sick playing in the intro! 🤘Also the guitar looks great
I have a Strat that has the Yosemite set in it. Has the Greasebucket mod on the tone knob... best part is how the tone knob pops up to put the bridge in with the neck pup. Favorite sound it has.
I got the Tribal Black of one of the new Oz models and I couldn’t believe the price for the quality of Japanese made guitar. It’s an amazing guitar!
Stupid good deal. I took advantage and ordered the Vasti KJM in white and used your code. Thank you! At the start of 2023, I bought a used OZ ROA in the DSE finish and love it
04:53 I don't know if that was added on post-production but man the timing and the delivery was absolutely beautiful for many reasons.
Nice video, always had an interest in Vola ever since i saw R Baker w/one. They seem like a tasteful mix between classic and shredder.
I was pleasantly surprised that the new(old) Burns guitar that Andertons announced recently are still at what I think are pre-inflation, pre-pandemic prices. It's just nice that there are still good quality guitars out there for decent prices if you know what you're looking for.
Thanks you for your very interessant review. I bought one in "Tiger Eye Gloss". It' look gorgeous and it's very lightweight ! Very versatile and playable. I am very happy with my purchase and with review, you helped me to choose and to to decide myself to order this japan beauty. Thanks a lot !
thanks for the price drop tip! Baught it straight from the manufacturer instead of a retail store. Saved over $800!
Great video 👍 I've had my eye on Vola for years now. Such a good company that produces quality stuff.
I think this alone is a great reference, especially if you keep playing & keep going with the whole "UA-cam" thing. You can look back a year, 2 or 3 from now & see all your progress. Thanks for sharing it😃❤🎸🎶
P.S. Lol, you need to get some "Tapping Callouses" going😜
Loving the crow cameo here. He’s gotta thing or two to say about your guitar!
I’m friends with a local shop that was a dealer for these guitars (he’s also a dealer for Tyler) and he had nothing but praise after praise for them even at the $2k+ price point, but they didn’t sell well and I think it was the cost vs the unknown name. Now that they are direct and so much cheaper to compete with guitars like the Ibanez Prestige line, they are even more amazing.
I really want try one! I've heard good reviews
Cool looking guitar and design. The reverse angle middle and bridge pickups should produce brighter bass and warmer treble tones. And the reverse headstock should reduce floppy bass strings, and make the treble strings feel more slinky because string tension is related to string length (saddles to tuners).
its a cool guitar and it sounds good. and i dont think ive ever said this before to a UA-cam guitar chan but i like the way you play guitar. i like your style.
I got one a year ago and so paid a little more. It was still amazing value - there really is nothing not to like.
Dude it looks amazing. Love the reverse headstock
VOLA guitars are the most precisely made guitars I have ever encountered. If your lucky enough to put your hands around on one, like I did at a local SoCal’ dealer, Downey Music, you will always gage other guitars by VOLA standards. Thx KDH for spreading the VOLA ❤
Huh, never thought about a clear pick guard. That's awesome. None of my instruments have pick guards, but i wouldn't mind a clear one i guess
Great demo. I heard very little difference between the bridge humbucker and bridge split sound though, is that working properly? Awesome specs and very well thought-out electronics.
Awesome looking axe. Used to use the tone roll down to tame some older twangy Marshalls to get rid of the brightness.
I do hope they would try a locking tremolo and maybe some EVO frets for us that are metal allergy challenged.
Does the tremolo stay in tune with the locking tuners?
Your cat rules! 😺
I laughed aloud when I heard you say you were stringing that awesome Vola with 10s and tuning to D Standard -- because I can reach behind me right now and touch such a thing -- without looking! I had been thinking about switching back to E Standard, but I think I'll let that wait a little while longer.😎
Nice licks dude
Interesting, whenever i have a strat I typically delete the middle pickup and wire it with a 3 way switch because i pretty much use the neck + bridge sound exclusively with singles.
Btw FGN guitars are Japanese and compete with this company for price and specs but theyre rarely exported outside Japan.
First time I was introduced to Vola was from David Walliman - great introductory theory lessons for those who can learn from cheesey metaphors- David is a great player and a great teacher. When I looked up Vola I was shocked at the prices! It's nice to see them make something affordable without compromising quality.
David is my Vola gateway!
made in the same factory as fender japan,dyna gakki
Good review . Nice guitar .
If it was just a venier then I'd be ok with the clear pickguard . But considering its a full cap it should be seen 100% . IMHO.
I just went to their website and couldn't believe the prices, all while still being made in Japan. Now I have to get one lol I've always wanted one of those Kadinja sig 7 strings.
Vola is nice! And being able to compare it to such hyped brands for $1,400? Awesome!
Hey KDH, beautiful guitar. Sounds great, too. Does it stay in tune well?
I haven’t noticed any issues once I give the strings a good stretch.
Never seen the rolled tissue in springs for muting alway and excessive amoumt of foam or sponge. Thanks for the cheap tip.
It’s like totally unheard of to lower prices in this day and age. Going direct helps, of course. It also has some downsides. For instance, where most small shops usually throw in a free setup (and often free new strings of your choice), now you’re stuck paying for it after it gets shipped to your home (which also means lugging it to a shop and taking the time to do so) or doing the setup yourself at home (if you know how and have the time). That’s like another hundred bucks for a pro setup (using Sweetwater’s pricing - might be more or less depending where you live depending on the shop, and no, SW won’t throw in free strings with that) slapped onto that price.
It’s still a phenomenal deal, but it is an added time/money cost that still needs to be factored in. I think most people would be thrilled with that trade off when you see how much they were able to drop the prices.
I have worried for a long time now that the big companies are going to cut off shops to make a similar move - but instead of cutting the final price, they would keep more profit margins for themselves. I hope this isn’t the wave of the future. It would be horrible if small shops are put out of business. Indie music shops are really needed in our world.
You don't need to go to any shop as to do any settings with these guitars ... you take them out of the box and play ... and 100 box for a "setting" (basically doing not much on that kind of guitar) and changing strings ? I would not go to a shop that ask that amount of money quite frankly ...
That's a very nice guitar man congrats 🎉on scoring that 👍🎶🎸greetings from El Rito New Mexico USA 🇺🇸 😀
The only thing that would give me pause about this would be the radius and medium jumbo frets. I’m spoiled by my Mayones with jumbo frets and a 16” radius. Do you notice much difference in playability compared to your Ormsby guitars etc?
Unfortunately they only do 12" radius on literally all their guitars. Its so hard to find anything above 14" except Jackson with the compound up to 16" radius, and the Periphery sig at 20". So weird that so few companies do a flatter radius, which allows for lower action for lighter touch playing, you will find 20" on the Allan Holdsworth models which makes sense if you listen to his playing, as well as Shawn Lane's Vigier siganture model. Would be nice to see more companies offer this feature as I think it would make a massive difference compared to all the tiny differences between each companies guitars these days.
I love the fact you start off with disclosures.
Earnie Ball has a clear pick guard ( scratch plate on your side of the pond) on the Steve Morse model which has been out for years.
BTW - you forgot to list where we can purchase the neck support you are using….
Chris
That's quite a stunning guitar. But does it stack up to your Ormsby's? I'm debating grabbing that same unit.
I played one of these at namm 2020, it was lefty tho.
Pretty nice guitars.
Beautiful guitar! With seriously nice specs.
For Japanese build under 1000 USB, but admittedly without the locking tuners, roasted necks, nor Lumilay dot markers, oh... and no flame maple cap there is the Ibanez Genesis RG550 which retails for 1000 USD. Definitely an '80s icon, but it has arguably the best version of a Floyd Rose ever. [Ibanez's EDGE tremolo].
Also, the FGN guitars are made in the same Fuji Gen factory as Ibanez, but less expensive as it's their 'house' brand and is I guess, more of a "factory-direct" pricing ability. [just a guess]. Some of their's are in the 800 USD range.
Dude, I was just looking to get my first 7 string, and they have a few for about $1000-1100, plus with a 10% discount code! Really thinking about it, and will decide soon
Thank you for the cat section!
I have been looking at a Vola Ares because I have always wanted a Caparison Dellinger for the devil's tail headstock & the Vola Ares is super close. How would you compare the 2? P.S. Dig your videos!
Hope one day I'll get my hands on Vola. Also, check FGN guitars, they are MIJ and super affordable. Btw, FGN is made by Fujigen. That's enough said.
Can this do the neck pickup tone that a strat has in the neck pickup? SRV or John Mayer kinda tone.
These things are worth it. My guitar tech had me play a vola and I immediately fell in love and bought it on the spot. For me personally it was the greatest feeling guitar I have ever played and iv owned at least hundred different guitars in my life so far ranging from high end fenders, gibson, PRS ect.
Man, they should offer some without the clear guard. I'd be a buyer at that price. Good to see a brand that actually pays attention to the details and puts out good products without the bells and whistle pr bullshit.
Hi KDH, in the light of your recent Andertons video: when you say they sent you the guitar "was sent to you for free" does that mean you get to keep it? Or do you have to send it back after you use it? Thanks!
I get to keep it. If I’m sent a guitar just for the review and to be sent back I will also explicitly state that. (Example Emerald guitar review)
What I've learned over the decades is that it's well worth looking at second hand guitars before you even think of buying one brand new. Everyone's different, of course, and I don't mean the 'vintage' market when I say second hand - just previously owned guitars that play and sound good. Having said that...this guitar seems like it's excellent value for money. If I were in the market for a new one I'd consider this brand. Your reviews are always honest and informative.
Buying used is pretty much always a great idea
As long as you can see and hold it in advance then a used guitar is a great option. I would however personally refrain from buying a used guitar online personally. Some people are trying to get rid of stuff with problems sometimes and you can pay the price if you hadn’t seen it in person first… but then you should just be able to return it 🤷🏽♂️
I question the placement of the strap button. Everything else is awesome
Any idea what the import duty would be to get delivered to Ireland?
Do they have any models with thicker necks?
I'd like to go off topic if I may. Looking for advice, since this is a guitar channel. The thread sheared in the B string saddle of my Floyd Rose bridge. I ordered a new set of saddles. I put them on, got the bridge level, checked the neck relief and string height before having a look at the intonation (which I knew would be way off). I shortened the low E as much as it'd go on the bridge and the 12th fret harmonic still showed a slightly high D on the tuner. This was the only one I did at the moment, haven't checked the rest as I became disheartened and needed to go to bed as I had work in the morning. Can anyone give me advice on getting the intonation right on a Floyd Rose-equipped guitar. Mine is a Jackson Randy Rhoads.
Ibanez Genesis guitars are still the most affordable MIJ guitars and they are excellent. Very high quality MIJ super strats for usually around 1k. I found mine for $800 and it's superb. That said, Vola is rad and I want one of these. Glad their price on this went down.
This are priced comparably now to Fujigen's own line, FGN, which is cool. It might even be the same factory?
Would have to say you need to also add import duty on anything you buy from outside the UK - so if it comes from Japan - do not forget the VAT and other charges.
Even at the price they are (which does look good value) - I still want to try one out first.
... Very true... 20% VAT, 16% import tax, 10% government tax, who knows for what... i remember Vola guitars & bass"s made by Ola Englund were only £650 18 months ago so how is this is cheap... his ebony fretboard are paintwd & peel off... good QC.... & 46% tax... not so cheap now eh!..
The resale value thing is among the silliest reasons for buying or not buying a guitar -- or anything. When you base the purchase of anything on what you can resell it for you are, in essence, allowing others (who're complete strangers to you) to control your purchase(s). Why would you do that? Beats me, but may do.
what does that have to do with epiphone? these guitars are almost impossible to come by at least here in the EU sadly..
just nothing at all, what this guy here is doing is called infomercials, just read between the lines if its worth watching for ou
You said that while you were at NAMM you were playing this guitar but loads of others were playing and playing in different yunings and keys and the vibe I got was that it was a pain in the arse.
Note to self "pack some headphones"
Love for the orange cat❤ 👍
The Ibanez rg550 is made in japan for $1000. Seems like a very different type of guitar though, with this one definitely having the advantage spec wise.
Yeh,but you can't go wrong with japanese made Ibanez specially prestige lineup
Only issue I have with it is the blue dye finish on the maple top.. Its ehhhh to me. But I finish high end wood for a living.... So no one else sees what i am lookin at. beyond that its a sick ass axe. ... You know what time it is... Its time to PAAAAARRRTAAAY!
placement of the lower strap nut is not so great, due to that recessed body shape...but if you gig, you should be able to afford or already have a strap lock...although I usually use a single set on two guitars..near the neck...I don't like the strat shape, but, preference.
Quite a guitar for the money. The electronics are versatile in a way few guitars are equipped with.
1400E for made in japan alternative to Caparison Mj isnnot bad at all. I havd my eyes on the Luna FR for a while now
I was saving up for the blue color for so long but when I went online to buy it it was sold out 😢
Restring a 12 string bigsby / Floyd next, or a double neck 6+12 with two Floyd's if possible.
Vola, hardtail bridges, please🙏
Is it just my phone speaker or does the lead kind of get lost in the mix around 1:30?
FWIW the tone in this video is the best you have sounded to my ears.
my kind of guitar, i paid 200 more for an AZ prestige when they came out, that thing is certainly prettier, however the neck heel looks like it could do with a bit more contouring, then again so could the AZ
What Japanese OEM factory actually makes these guitars? Could it be Fujigen Gakki by any chance?
Nice,i understand the work put into their instuments as their a boutique brand..very well made & no doubt a lot of time & effort went into building them as just had a look on their website...great looking bass's though the headstock is boring,can noone come up with a nice headstock shape ? Dingwall did then changed them to spikey things...lol..it was a beautiful headstock on the older N2 & N3's but now to ugly for me..i'm not into multi scale bass's anyway...i revesed one half of my P pickup to get more bass from the D & G strings..not less...these are beautiful bass's & guitars for sure but for people that gig or record...pro musicians... if you really like their guitars just under £1200 is a really good price for the build quality & what you get, better than paying over £3000+ for an old man's poorly built Gibson LP that will give you a headache....hope you enjoy it for years to come...🎸👍
How tall are the frets please ?? Im not a good friend with short frets
Hey @KDH. I recently ordered a DIY guitar kit from Allen Eden guitars. They sent me a kit that someone already assembled and fucked up and they haven't responded to any of my emails. You should do an audio audit video on them. It seems like other people have had problems with them too. Seems almost like a scam.
I know you worry bro but making it very clear that you benefit from a sale using your code, dont sweat that shit bro. Its bullshit if anyone has a problem with it. You earn that and thats the spoils of having a great channel. You earn every bit of it. Keep up the great work!
Hey guys, this is my second vola oz and i'm having tuning stability issues. this time its the revised version with the string tree. The low e and a string go out of whack when i use the tremolo. Even when very lightly. Im assuming this is a nut issue? also, the famous "ping sound". Anyone have any advice they could give me and if they had this issue as well?
it would be highly appreciated. I dont want to send this guitar back. Its amazing.
If the nut is cut well your biggest tuning problems will lie with the string tree. Any points of friction on the string between the trem and the machine head is always going to cause string friction and ‘tremolo related’ tuning issues (this is why Seymour Duncan invented the locking trem). Vola’s idea of retrospectively adding a string tree in my opinion is fraught with massive tuning problems as the string tree on reverse headstock guitars has to be fitted to hold down the longer bass side wound strings. The wound strings create even more string friction at the string tree than unwound strings do on ‘normal orientated’ 6-a-side headstock guitars.
Looking at the You Tube reviews of the OZ TNC it appears that there is not enough break angle at the headstock on these reverse headstock OZ models to keep the low E seated in the nut slot. You could try filing the nut slot deeper for the low E string (possibly file the slot for the A string slightly too) and lubricating the slots with graphite or ‘nut sauce’ and removing the string tree. If you’re not familiar with filing nut slots probably best to find someone who can do this for you. I have removed the string trees from two of my super Strat’s it gives them far better tuning stability with and without trem use. Both have 2-point trems and staggered locking tuners like the OZ however they have ‘normal’ headstocks.
Hell yeah, cool guitar.
Yay for more cat... Hip guitar. I may have to check one out.
Time to get an oz v3 cc
The only thing I would improve is the matt finish in the headstock. It looks cheap compared to the rest of the guitar. BUt this is me being picky, the price on this is insane
I would like to see you restring a 12 string guitar on restring Sunday one day if you get a chance.
Wait what? A guitar brand just got cheaper? Can't be!
But i just looked at the website, these prices are totally reasonable if the guitar is as good as you say.
How bout a rubber band to quiet springs?
It's commendable that Vola is putting out lower priced guitars however $1500 Canadian is still too much for a guitar with stainless steel frets. Yamaha has stainless steel frets in their Standard model, which cost me under $1000 brand new and the quality is top notch.
It’s a COIL SPLIT! Not coil tap. Coil tap is when manufactures wind a pickup and will take signal from let’s say at about half the windings and then finish the pickup. Hence the tap. This way you have a connection to use the pickup with less output. Most of the time this is done on single coils.
Your cat is the spitting image of one of my cats. Her name is Mollie.
considering a new midrange epi is $600 gibson is really fucking over its customers and thats expected. I feel like this would be comparible to Squier who seem to still be providing more affordable guitars at the same quality range as epiphone. the new Sonic Series is fantastic.
That switch could be used for stutters too.