Chibson EVH Frankenstein 2023 Replica Guitar from AliExpress : 1-Month Review & Upgrades
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- Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
- Hello, fellow guitar enthusiasts! It's been an exhilarating month since we first unboxed the AliExpress 2023 EVH Replica Guitar, and it's time for a thorough reevaluation. Our initial unboxing video gained incredible traction, amassing over 85k views in less than one month. Thank you for your fantastic support! Today, we're diving deep into our month-long journey with this remarkable guitar, including insightful upgrades and fresh perspectives. Including necessary adjustments or replacement, as well as cosmetic upgrades.
In this comprehensive follow-up, we'll provide an in-depth assessment of the EVH replicas playability, tonal characteristics, and overall build quality after a month of intensive use. Has it exceeded our initial expectations? How closely does it capture the essence of the legendary Eddie Van Halen Frankenstein (frankenstrat) guitar it emulates? Our candid feedback aims to assist you if you're considering a similar purchase, or are just curious. Facts vs Fiction .
Please note that the Term "CHIBSON" used on this channel, is to describe any Replica style guitar that comes from China. It is term that is easily recognizable to all. We use this term here for many different guitars. (As a quick Identifier) ... The term Chibson has no affiliation with the Gibson Brand, and is used to describe quickly, any Chinese replica guitar for the purposes of this channel .
Any link to this guitars information would be located in the original unboxing video description Here. • Chibson EVH Frankenst...
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Disclaimer:
"Please note that this guitar is an unbranded, no serial number instrument sourced from the licensed AliExpress online shopping site. It was purchased from a business licensed and accredited retailer. This guitar has no affiliation with Fender guitars or the EVH Brand. Any similarities are not the responsibility of Fulton Street Beats or its operators."
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Please keep making these chibson videos, I enjoy them Very much 😁
See this is why I like your videos. You don't do change just for the sake of change. Pickup sounds great out of the box? Keep the pickup. Floyd Rose is their most "affordable" model? Keep it, it works great. I do love that you changed the pot. That was a solid upgrade.
Sure you could have gone hog wild trying to get it as close as possible to EVH's, but you just want to play the darn thing.
Mike, as always, I love love love your content. Keep it up brother. I'm so glad to see those subs slowly but surely going up.
Thanks for your kind words as always 🙏
So I just ordered mine, we’ll see soon! Thanks for the reviews!!
Was it any good?
Chi VH 🤪Mine just arrived today on my lunch break. I can't wait to get home and play it. Came in just 8 days! amazing!
I'm happy for you brother 🙏
How’s it looking and playing??
@@Ngim2112_ pretty good
You are thanking us for watching your channel. May I thank you for putting me on to this particular guitar. Mine arrived yesterday. I was lucky to get in before the seller became overwhelmed. It took only three weeks to arrive in the UK, and so far I am really happy with it. My Pick up only came in at 5.51K but, I've sourced an EVH pickup and wiring including the pot, from a stripe series that reads 13.71K so that will sort that out. The only other thing is the relicing on the neck is too Grey, but, as you say, I'll take that off and dress the frets and sand it all down and then it will be good to go. Thank you again for your channel and keep it coming. :)
Thanks for your kind words. I'm glad you liked it.
I just got mine yesterday! Paid $326. I love it. Can't believe how well it plays. Frets are great. Tuners will be replaced. Thinking about throwing in my dimebucker 😂. Really Franken it up! Thanks again for the inspiration to get this bad boy!
Thanks for watching brother 🙏
For everyone butt hurt about this being a "counterfeit," by your logic, fenders 30k custom shop is also a counterfeit 😂 you all make no sense
Hahahahaaha excellent point!!!
Who else would rather have a guitar that needed just a bit of this or that at a low price? Who else finds a connection to the instrument when you bring out what wasn't there before? Music is a creative endeavor and so can the equipment if that is what you want. I can't really connect with a guitar that is as it was right out of the box. Make it yours.
This is going to be my next purchase/project. Absolutely Love It. Keep up the GREAT WORK ‼️
Nice EVH FRANKENSTEIN... Love the customization you have done...
Great video brother. I ordered mine immediately after your first video. I have the exact frankee as yours. Cant thank you enough. Its a wonderful guitar for the money.
Subbed. That blue Ace guitar in the background is just screaming at me "BUY ME!" I'm looking forward to the follow up video with the 2nd one you ordered to see if the quality stays consistent. Glad the EVH guitar is still working for you. Let the haters stay mad. 🤟
Great video, watched as I stand in front of mine. I should have something edited and up this weekend. I’m no UA-camr, so mad respect for your stance, and for influencing me to grab a guitar for 400cdn! Off to finish this, and support from those who enjoy guitars will push this channel as well as your chill demeanour and the “I will not get f’ed around by anything…,try me!” look is respected.
These are fun! Music is fun! Let’s have fun!
Good job on your own personal customizing of that EVH it looks and sounds great.
Thanks Nick. How's that's fretless coming along?
@@FultonStreetBeats , you’re welcome Mike. It’s almost done……….I hope.
Bro I love your videos!! I hope you keep making the Chibson videos well into the future!!! One of the few channels I look forward to seeing new videos from!!!!
Thank you brother, I appreciate that 🙂
New to the channel. I love the work you are doing. Have several Gibsons but sold way more because they were crap. My two favorites are 2 Japanese Electra lawsuit guitars. They play better than the two 70s Gibsons I had. Key word was had. Thanks for the work you are doing.
Thanks for watching 🙂
Great Channel man. I bought one right after watching your video from the original vender - here’s my take on mine (received 3 days ago): Same reaction as you, except my neck is 21 frets and very chunky (but comfortable!). My trem sucked - Floyd 2 like yours but laughably terrible. Pickup is the same - good! Body just like yours - looks killer. Overall, I think mine is slightly worse quality than yours, mainly because they were making them so fast to keep up demand. I’m still happy to have gotten it,and it’s totally fun to mod and mess with. This thing is a modder’s delight! Thanks for all the great info.
Thanks for watching 🙂
Preach brother!! 🙏🤟
I….love you videos. Keep it up.
Thank you!
Bought the 5150 version and a similar Chiibson Frankentrat - My Frankenstrat chibson had the 21 fret neck - replaced the bridge with a Floyd Special in both of them- Dropped in a EVH Frankenstrat pickup and duncan distortion in the 5150 along with the low friction pots - sanded the Frankenstrat neck down some -...got to say plays awesome. The frankenstrat was higher quality than the 5150 chibson but both very playable after upgrades - Bodies are bass wood based on weight .........will say steer clear of the Yngwie scalloped Chibson- bought a case of 5 and every one had major issues with scalloping.. Great video!
part of it got marked out .got to say plays awesome. The franken strat was higher quality than the 5150 chibson but both very playable after upgrades - Bodies are bass wood based on weight .........will say steer clear of the Y JM scalloped Chibson bought a case of 5 and every one had major issues with scalloping.. Great video!
Love your chibson gear bro!!! Thanks for the info
Love the intro! Hahahaha! Here we go!
After a few days with mine, the whammy mechanism kept coming loose so I added a lock washer and put some medium strength loctite on the screw/bolt before re-assembling and now it stays tight.
When you think about it, the original EVH Frankenstrat was ALSO a Chibson!
I just received my EVH replica I bought from the same seller as you after I saw your first unboxing of it (before they went out of stock from overwhelming orders). It needs some setup - Low E and A need intonating, and the action is too high for me, but I can dive and stay well enough in tune (maybe need to tighten the nut more). Overall, totally happy. Thanks for these videos! My face lit up as I pulled that white thin veil of foam off and saw what was waiting to be plugged in. Mine has the truss adjustment at the headstock and the neck felt like the fattest neck I'd ever had but I'm used to thinner necks so not sure if this is considered extra fat.
I have one of these coming. Not sure if it is from the same seller because I just happened to see it while looking at Ali express and thought for the price it would be a prefect wall hanger and hopefully I can set it uip at least to be playable. Will be interesting to see how it sounds when I get it but I will not be getting as carried away as you did to get it right. For a start I am lefty so right away I'm not close.
The pickuo in mine was reading low ohms. Only one coil was hooked up. The other two wires were cut back. I rewired it and put in a new pot and its fine now.
I'm glad you got it figured out. Thanks for stopping in brother 🙏
Mine arrived a few days ago.
I have the neck without an overhang and truss rod adjuster at the headstock end.
No relicing on the neck apart from one mark on the headstock.
The pickup is microphonic.
I had to carve away some wood inside the trem rout as the bridge was catching.
Oh yeah, my quarter is a 1941 version too.
My other Chibson is a non-reverse Firebird 😀
Can you please share the link to the one you bought? Pretty please! Thank you very much! I am totally interested 😁
I purchased one of these Frankie's via Aliexpress, came in about a month ago. Nice body work. Electronics not great, so I put in an EVH Frankie bridge pup -- like night and day! But, the neck -- not good at all. The fretwork was pretty bad, you could rock the fretwires in the grooves. The locking nut was too high so you couldn't get the action right. I shimmed the neck 4-5 times to get it close to playable, but it wasn't great at all. I finally took it to a luthier. He's going to dial it in and then I think it's going to be my #1 axe. Even with the upgrades I'm doing, I'm coming in under 1/2 of an EVH from Mexico. ...Panama!
Love it! Cant wait to order mine, they've raised the price since your original video but it's still pretty reasonable!
Great video thanks man :)
Thanks for watching!
Right, you convinced me!
I customize all of mine too! It's like souping up your car with custom parts....
Love the channel! Especially when you called out that guy !
I get some complete wack jobs sometimes. Lol.
Great video and point of view. Keep the Chibson videos rolling, looking forward to the next.
You are absolutely right.
awesome guitar,it looks and sounds really good!
New Fulton Street Beats video? Life is good.
Will you start reviewing aliexpress amps? Love your content BTW, keep it fun.🤘🙂
Best intro ever! 😂🤣😂🔥🤙🎸
I want one of these now
Cool setup! Where did you get the reddish single coil cover and what tuners would you recommend? I have this guitar and the tuners are some of the worst I’ve had and I would like to replace them. Everything else is as good you say in your videos. Thank you.
I found the cover on ebay. I always like Gotoh tuners. They look and work fantastic. Thanks for watching 🙂
I ordered mine from the same seller as you on 9/28. Anyway since my order they took my money on the 29th but I haven’t received any updates. Their page said they have some holiday from the 29th to the 6th and to expect 8 working days delay. I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt. Looking forward to receiving it. Hopefully in one piece. I’ll be back after I receive it for an update. Cheers!
I'm looking forward to it.
I am in the exact same position as you. Order the same date from the same store. 🤞🏻
I think Chinese New Year is the reason for the holiday
@@nick-evans We must have got the last 2. I noticed later that evening there were none available.
@@danrao3707 It’s back up this morning.
Of all the guitars you have reviewed lately, surely this is the least controversial. Eddy made his from parts, yours hasn't even got a name on the headstock, it's a tribute to a very influential and great guitar player. What are Fender going to do next, trademark the term 'Partscaster'? This guitar isn't my cup of tea BUT I'm totally into your review, enthusiasm and appreciation for this guitar.
Thank you
great film brother!
my chibby sg is on its way...closer than i expected!
i hope its all in one piece haha! fed-exx is the shipping company...fingers/eyes and toes crossed......
its purpleburst with cross inlays...should be a kool unit...
Nice! I will be waiting for your thoughts brother!
Ive enjoyed the content u put out about these "knockoff" guitars. Im curious and wanted good info and opinions on them. Im in the market...
Gotta ask where did you get the pickup cover? The color of the cover looks great
Ebay seller makes evh parts.
Whats the name of the seller from ebay? Cheers 🤘🤘🤘🤘
late to the game but after seeing I had to order one. Hopefully its as good as yours!
Just got one on order let’s see what shows up! Hope I get a fat dirty neck 🤌🏾
Hello, I watched your video very well. I have a question, is the bridge part of this guitar compatible with Floyd Rose? For example, I'm wondering if it's compatible with the Floyd Rose Special or the Floyd Rose Pro Series.
Yes it is.
I started modifying my own guitars years ago and doing all my own set ups and research out of necessity because the guitars with the package I needed weren't on the shelves and if they were they were $2000 . People that expect guitars to play out've the box and think they will do it all, there's a big chunk missing. No way would I buy one of those official frankenstrats when I could build one for under $500
Looking for the phenolic single coil cover. Could you post the link to yours??
I need One to 👍
www.ebay.com/itm/145312133798?hash=item21d54732a6:g:VKAAAOSwOb5fjG7P make sure to measure your pole spacing. Some have different spacing from what I hear.
No one complained about me when I unboxed and showed my wolf style Body EVH.
I know right. It seems a bit crazy to me.
Have you ever messed with any Palmer guitars
I have not had one, but the pictures if the Slingshot, and Javelin look fantastic.
Mine has a 41 quarter also
There is no problems with my guitar and will not change anything their is no way to make it better only if you want cosmetic updates.
I got one from the same seller after I seen the first video. Hasn’t come in yet but I hope it looks like yours! Where did you get the pickup cover?
I've only watched three of these videos, and I already want to switch to the Chibson side 😅
😁
Wow this is awesome. $302 for cool guitar
Did you take down the original link to the replica? There are so many sellers on there with Frankenstein replicas.
Where did you get that color pickup cover? If you don’t mind me asking.
Great Video. What is the Neck Radius in inches. Did you pay a large fee with taxes and customs fees since the Guitar is from China? I live in Florida. Thanks.
Hey man! How did you put a strat knob on a Evh solid shaft pot?!
"Aliexpress guitar never be good, low quality parts and finish!"
What Eddies Original Frankenstrat Made of :
Used Schecter body(50$)
Boogiebodies Neck(70$)
PAF pickup from eddies first guitar, ES 335
Poorly done wiring(Eddie didnt know how to wire the ssh)
The single pickup even eddie don't know which company made(connected to nowhere)
Random truck Reflecters found on garage
And they call em counterfeit?
I mean this is literally closest to original tho
People telling you your guitar is feeding the Chinese army with your money. They say, on their PC, built in China, or their Phone, built in China. Through their modem, built in China. You get the idea.
I subscribed. F fender. They dod it to themselves and so did Gibson. Years of selling guitars for $3k with crap quality control. You made your bed boys. Go lie in it.
Hey brother I cant seem to find this exact seller listed anymore on aliexpress is ti no longer a thing do you have any idea. would love to order one
A Strat with a humbucker will always sound like a Strat. The pedals and special effects make the guitar.
I want one what was that seller again so I can buy one
🤘
the listing got taken down
The store number changed. I actually have another unboxing from the same builder coming in a few days.
the gibson luv was hilarious thanks i needed a good laugh
eheheeh all Iphones are made in china are they any cheaper? NO! lol
The manufacturing of Apple products in China is an important aspect of the company's business strategy. In recent years, China has become a hub for manufacturing due to its skilled labor force, low labor costs, and access to raw materials.
heheheh
i knew they getting and getting good at les paul replica , but how about strat or tele or es335 ..?
"I'm gonna take a pillowcase full of your shitty PAF pickups and beat the shit out of you" LMFAO The most I have laughed all week.
I laughed, making it. 🤣 of course I like many PAF's , but it just fit. 🤣🤣
I got one and my locking nuts broke, i dont know what size to get. Can someone help me?
R2 is what I used.
@@FultonStreetBeatsthank you
@the_decaying_one6953 anytime brother
@@FultonStreetBeatsi discovered a problem, i dont know if youve had it too, but all the holes on the original nuts that came with it are perfectly aligned down the middle. So i cant find any size that fits properly.
Ok I got the same guitar as you from what I think is the same factory? My God it was dirty and smelled awful. What are your thoughts about the smell? Any suggestions what to do about it. I hope that the Chinese are watching their lead and heavy metals. Thanks
I'm sure it's because it was built and the immediately put in a box. It should gas off within a week. I believe they use an epoxy clear over it. Epoxy stinks.
Where can I get a chibsom Flying V guitar ???
I'd get one but I dont know if id get a fatback neck like yours.
I like the fatback neck.
UA-cam deleted a comment I made about Chibsons on another channel saying I was "promoting illegal purchases" and threatened to delete my account if I do it again
"I think" 🤣... as long as 'you' buy a Chibson knowing you're going to need to do a bit of work on it, it's fine... I never buy a cheap guitar & then moan that it's not 100% perfect (I've bought 'name brand' guitars that were less than perfect)... I would etch "FAKE" on the back of the headstock, just to cover my ass 🤷♂ Love the content, keep on p*ssing the big guys off 😉
I've got rock star 🤘🎸 taste on a garage band budget 🤦🏼♂️😁
Spray a little deoxit in the pot....that will free it up and stop any noise.
Intro lol😂😂
Thanx man🤣
What's up with the headphones
The answer is in the video.
Floyd Rose 2 you string them up through the adjustment screws on the back. That Floyd is a knock off Floyd ( designer made in China ) you can tell by the chrome fine tuners. Floyd Rose doesn't make chrome fine tuners they are brass or painted black
Negative. They made two types of FR II's. Also the fine tuners were black but just worn off. vintagefloydrose.com/floyd-rose-ii/
@@FultonStreetBeats negative, if the black paint was worn off it would be brass underneath - look at the last photo in the link you sent me. Thats what they look like worn out
@KurtS5150 well you just said it was a string through man. You were wrong. My black is worn off. And that doesn't mean they haven't been changed. I think you may want to do a Google search. There are plenty out there. FLOYD R 2's are not a holy grail. Either way they did a good job.
How about you being a secondary Seller...... We would pay you and drop extra for your troubles. We just dont know how to ali buy.
Sorry. I just review them and share opinions . I would never have the time. This is just a hobby for me. 🙂
@@FultonStreetBeats Thank You anyways....Happy Holidays to You and your Family.
@@jaimeross7507 Thank you. And to yours also
I think that the primary issue is your tossing around of the phrase "Chibson". THIS is NOT what a Chibson is. Not every guitar made in China falls under this category. An item advertised as a Gibson guitar, that is made by someone other than and made in China is a Chibson. That's it! Everything else does not fall under this stupid nick-name. Chinese companies also make fake fender guitars but I don't see anyone calling them Chenders! Either way, it's dumb. What's more dumb? ANY company giving you crap for simply showing us things that are available on the FREE MARKET! F*ck them, Good Sir! And f*ck them hard and proper! Obviously what you are doing is helping others to decide weather or not they would like to make the same purchase as you. I, personally, have taken your advise and bought one. Same seller! Same model! Thank you! because of your quality content, I am also a new subscriber. So, again, thank you for the sharing of your research. It helped me decide on a quality product, that was made in China, and technically NOT a Knock-off. It's not branded, and the same parts are out there for sale, if one decided to take the time to build it themselves. Just so happens that a Chinese guy did it first, and offered it up on the interwebs. Take care!
Lol😂
Do you think they are all similar in quality I’m gonna take a chance on one
I'm hearing about some differences. However, the majority have been satisfied from what I can tell.
I went nuts when Eddie died and had a mid life crisis lol I bought everything evh to keep it short came through some hard times I had to pawn my $2000 dollar evh Frankie (which I had nothing but problems with would not stay in tune horrible feedback etc)I since bought this one to replace it I also bought a chibson zakk wylde black and white bullseye I could not be happier with the both of them not to mention I got them both for under $500 total whoever complains about buying these guitars should be sending their complaints to fender there in it for nothing but money I would put this guitar up to my old 2000 evh any day…ps the evh fender sells has a bs Floyd on it 2
Can’t wait. I gotta go back and watch all the vids again. I will post a video soon. ❤️🫡 rock on!
Thanks brother 🙏
@@FultonStreetBeats my pleasure brother! I would also like to just say hanks for how much fort you must give to heart, and respond to comments. With that, I want you to know I will be a fan as long as you have the channel, and will never take offence if I don’t get replies, or otherwise. Respect, and truly love the point of the channel, the pics, shorts….all of it. Thank you again brother! ❤️🫡, and will see you later…or if tied up, I will be watching and posting. Love it.
Eddie would too, I’m sure. The essence of it all, and on this date….I just miss my guitar hero. Man, I’m a flapjaw eh? 🇨🇦🤣🤣🤣🤣❤️
Just got an RD Artist chibson 2nd one fn awesome and 2nd greenie not as nice as the first one