How To Buy A Guitar
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I always feel like I have to practice before going to a guitar shop haha
McFro95 Definitely do. Will bring your confidence up and make it possible to feel less inhibited playing new, difficult guitars. I recommend doing solos on an acoustic guitar to like Jimi Hendrix and stuff and switching to an electric for about 40 minutes and 10 minutes respectively, and you can take on anything when you get there.
Patsplattheredstonisist i try to keep up on riffs from Memphis may fire . Vices has some fun riffs going on in there
McFro95 I am saving up to buy my first electric guitar; I'm practising my scales very hard, the pressure is real.
McFro95
Lmao!! Spot on mate! No matter what, every time I tested one I tried to show off and fucked up so bad XD
ImNormal
Just learn the first 6 notes of "Nothing else matters" You'll ace it ;)
Chappers gives zero shits about appearance in these videos. I respect that.
+Brownier Yeah man I saw that his floor was covered in what looked like hair and cables where he dropped his chocolate. This dude is living the dream.
Rob Chapman : get a chapman.
nice try rob
None of the Chapman guitars are set up right - look at every photo of the bridge, none sets the intonation up!
2017 chapman's guitar range is pretty cool
then get someone to set it up, or set it up yourself.
fuk yes boi
nah man to much pussy
i honestly really hate going to guitar shops, guitar center isnt as bad because its large enough to run away from the sales people and theres plenty of other people who also dont know what theyre doing but I cant handle small times shops. Theres a few local shops ive gone to to buy picks or maybe just shop around and salivate at the stuff I cant afford and they always seem like they give off this kind of "youre not worthy" vibe since Im pretty clearly new to the whole venture. one guy at a shop basically tried to force me to play some strat he had and after repeatedly telling him no and him not listening i finally just told him im new to the whole thing and i dont really know what im doing and he looked at me like I told him i have cancer or something. So basically until i get better im sticking to big name stores and online unfortunately.
I'd recommend you go with a guitar player friend that wouldn't criticize you.
+Heartshapedenemy Really man who gives a fuck about those guys. Believe it or not they were not born with guitar in hand. They knew absolutely nothing at one point. Even less then you know now. You need to practice your no fucks given attitude and where better then a store full of duche.
+Heartshapedenemy you could just order the guitar you like, try it out, and if it's not good, send it back. Or just order two of your favourites and send back one of them :-´)
awh man I understand this so much. I had a similar experience. I was so put off buying my first guitar. I was lucky enough to find a vintage fender copy from a family friend that was perfect for me. And it fit the bill for a starting point. I picked it out from a few dozen shown. And still have it now I m 24. That was probably 10 years ago. And the Guitar was made in the early 80's haha. I wish you and anyone else luck in buying your first guitar. It doesn't have to be the newest or most expensive. Just a starting point to learn on.
+Heartshapedenemy im afraid of going to guitar center
Where the fuck did people get foam guitars from? Never heard of that before.
a nitro-meca-penguin costs 4 kashes Danelectro are made of plastic shells and foam insulation
Jimmy Page plays a Danelectro DC59
How to buy guitar simplified
Find guitar
Purchase it
You have completed the best method for purchasing a guitar
have a nice day
You forgot the steps where you have to get the nut replaced, truss rod adjusted, pickups changed, and tuners swapped
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Or I can just buy a $500 stock fender.
That's what I did… works great.
22megaton Me too. I got a $500 stock fender brand new as a gift without playing it and had to spend money getting the intonation set up and the action lowered. The intonation was so off on the B and e string that it was scary. But yeah, expert plan you've got there.
+MacintoshPlus1MB If you have to pay someone to correct your intonation, you're the jabroni here.
Ross Yeah, I should have been smarter when I was in 5th grade, had only been playing guitar for a year or two, and had a 3 saddle vintage style bridge on it.
9:37 "this beautiful fender squier"....
go home rob, you're drunk
squires isnt bad tho, they are Great value guitars
TimmyTime actually technically you could call it a Fender Squier, because its a Squier by Fender, some people call Epiphones "Gibson Epiphone"
And those people would be wrong. :D Even though Squier is owned by Fender, they are two separate companies. Same with Gibson and Epiphone.
Yeah Squier is a licensed COPY that's all
I own a Squier affinity HSS and I love it. Each to their own I guess
Bradley J. Anderson fair enough
Hey Rob I think this should be entitled" How to buy a Chapman guitar mate!"
Hey Zack, you are wrong my friend, I am English mate but part of my degree is in American studies so maybe this has some influence on the way I come across, take care,
While it is important to check all of these things, I believe that the only make or break attribute for buying a guitar is how it plays. Don't sacrifice playability for knobs, tuners, or even sound. These things can be changed later. I bought a gibson les paul classic a few years ago and hated the sound. Bit it felt absolutely perfect. New pickups and pots and now it's my favorite sounding guitar. Haven't touched the setup since buying it and it is the best playing guitar I've ever played.
8:08 - totally agree with this. My parents got me my first guitar a few years ago. It was about $50-$75, and it just didn't feel right (ripoff of a Stratocaster). A friend of mine sold me his Epiphone Les Paul Special (Black), and I feel a lot more excited when playing the guitar now. I actually look forward to playing it whenever I know some free time is coming up. Never had that feeling with the cheapo.
not all guitars under 200 pounds are bad, for example: i bought a Epiphone Les Paul Special II for 130 pounds (thats with the gig bag) and it plays just like i want it to with an amp that is worth dirt.
Oh i nearly bought that about a week ago but the price put me off.. i ended up buying a £560 gibson les paul LPJ :P
I have an ESP/LTD m-17 and I'll play it just as much as my Ibanez premium series.
What about squier affinity strat
Philip Shapkin exactly, it all depends on the maker of the guitar
MrAdravix I played a fender american elite and then a squier for 200$. I prefered the squier
very refreshing to hear an English attitude to these questions. For anyone who has never been here, there is a large part of England in this man's presentation
I personally got caught out playing a guitar through a very expensive amp that didn't suit the everyday amps I used
Hey Rob!
Really appreciated the tips you gave in how to buy a guitar, so why not make a video on your process for selling one? You could cover selling online, in a guitar store, how to know if you're getting a good deal, etc.
Personally I'm always a nervous wreck when selling my axes because I never know if I should be asking more questions or going some place else.
Thank you for validating some things for me here.
1- I too found, as a beginner, that getting an instrument that is a quality instrument helps a great deal with respect to the feel, sound and looks. My journey has taken a lot of twists and turns here. On one hand - sales people can be quite helpful, but often times there is a lot of double talk. In a phrase they engage you with an aire of "we are invested in you being happy". On the other - telling them you are beginner is the kiss of death because they discredit you when you are NOT happy because you here buzzing or something of that sort. They gas light you and tell you the buzzing in so many ways is not that serious or something or other. Bottom line - it does not make me happy, so let's move on because I am not interested in either the inferior set up that you are now going to make me pay for (which I should not have to do if I am buying a new guitar from you) or because the guitar is just not a good one. Even though I am a beginner I have dealt with other guitars that do not buzz - so it is not "my approach to the guitar". (Yes I have been given that b.s.).
2- Getting a quality instrument allows you the resale thing so that you can recoup some of your funds.
3- The intimidation issue was helpful. I am a beginner but I am not 15 - so one must keep in mind that you are still a consumer. Make the store stay true to being invested in you happiness. Just because you are a beginner, it does not mean you are an idiot. I have been doing what I am doing longer, in some cases, longer than some of these folks have been playing or selling. If you don't like it , you don't like it. If your reasons are purely subjective - that's cool too because getting a guitar is extremely personal even if you are a beginner. You may change your mind as you go along with what you like as you get more experience, and that it merely a part of the process. If the store you are dealing with only understands that in word and not in behavior - pay attention to the behavior and deal with someone with patience (rather them making you feel like a jack ass).
Thanks-
CMK
Gibson - Cadillac
Epiphone - Ford
Fender - Lincoln
Squire - Chevy
Rickenbacker - Saab
Ibanez - Honda
Jackson - Subaru
B.C. Rich - Acura
ESP - Mazda
Schecter - Nissan
Ovation - Kia
Taylor - Audi
Martin - Mercedes
Music Man - Porsche
PRS - BMW
Blackmachine - Lamborghini
Conklin - Bentley
Alembic - Rolls Royce
Carl Thomson - Bugatti Veyron
First Act - Yugo
Uhm, the Gibson would probably be the Lincoln (since the Epiphone is it's sibling as the Ford)and the Fender the Cadillac (and the Squire it's sibling as the Chevy), but would add the Carvin as like maybe an Aston Martin.
why rickenbacker- saab? it should be rickenbacker-morgan (or something very rare)
Jonathan Sefcik In that case, I got some Audis, but have a BMW on the way.
ESP should be Lexus
you forgot Dean
Finally a really useful video about what to look out for, with actual information other than "the cheap ones are cheap" and "buy the one you like." Respect the hat.
The cheapest guitar I've ever seen still used some sort of wood for the body. I'm going to have to research these mystical foam guitars.
I remember going into a guitar store in Dublin with the intention of buying a guitar. I must have looked like a bum because the staff were not at all friendly. Especially when I asked to try a Gibson ES-335. They looked on in amusement as in "yeah right mate" until I took out a roll of £2,000. THEN they offered coffee and a place to try out my new purchase... ;)
YOU KNOW HE AIN'T GONNA DIIIIIIIEEEEEEAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH
Sick yeh they've come to snuff the Roaster......I grew up in east bay berkeley oakland area ..so I saw a lot of vets and if u did too u know how f'd up that was. n the video the small interview w his dad confirms what every vet had to say ....i watched my best friends die in my arms....just to ome home n be shamed shunned and shat on....at least they got allthe rambo's full metal jackets, platoon's, good morning vietnam's n the Apocolypse Now films......right.
Think everyone is forgetting this was 3 years ago now. Chappers has come a long way since this and his videos are completely different now. Without the cutaways a lot of people are complaining about, the video is still really helpful, especially, I imagine, for beginners. Cheers Rob!
I bought the hat instead
Man, you were an odd duck 7 years ago, been watching your stuff with the captain, your new content is so polished I never would have guessed you were so bonkers before lol.
I think if you're a beginner, you should put 10's on the guitar for strings. It's good to get used to some resistance when you first start playing.
That's what I did bro. I tired 9's for a while after and went back to 10's.
9:30 well said Chap! Some may forget the importance of the looks of your guitar! It makes me inspired when composing!
Have you made a "How to buy an Amp" video yet, if not can you please make one :)
"how to buy an amp" is pretty much the same thing, take your guitar to a music store, choose your kind of amp (effects/oldschool/modeling/etc.) and play it. if you like it, try ALL the other ones of your category before you buy one, there`s always a better amp, sitting in the corner and collecting dust.
He probably will if and when Chapman make amps too. :D
This is so right, my first guitar was an Epiphone Les Paul standard, and made me excited to get home from school and play!
WAIT! I need chocolate
MT MT literally just saw the chocolate reference before reading ur comment
The beginning describes Guitar Center. The only guitar store that is near my house is a Guitar Center and when I bought my first guitar, the staff was so intimidating and seemed like they were mocking me. I was 14 and I haven't gone back since, I bought the guitar but was still wary about returning. Thanks for the vid!
gotta admit you got some nice vocals =p
It was very annoying. It made me stop watching the video.
..4 minutes in I was gone..
My first guitar was an Epiphone Les Paul Special II in worn TV yellow. I still play it all the time, and it was only$120 (£82)! Highly recommended. The only problem I've had is the input jack in the past year or so has been a bit loose, but you can get a replacement for about $1.
Alice in chains?!
MunchingUp Mangos Rooster
lol i wouldn't remember it myself if my life depends on it
MunchingUp Mangos Clearly the Dropkick Murphey’s lol
Thanks Chappers! I haven't played since I was 19 and now that I'm in my late forties, I need this refresher!
I really want to try a chapman but they aren't in guitar stores in my area :/
Great advice about getting the right amp. I started playing when at 16 got an amp bought for me by my folks a Fender Squire 15W. I knew nothing about guitars and amps I was a complete beginner. The tone of the amp was all wrong for me. I tried numerous pedals thinking that would work. 24 years a couple of amps, guitar and a lot of common sense later I know better. Got a great amp for £55 off ebay a Marshall 5010. I took a chance and it worked a treat for me. Tone is personal remember that!
Just got my first guitar, Epiphone Les Paul Standard Ebony, looks really good, sounds pretty great too. I got a really small (18cm tall,
Oddly enough. I love the guys at the shop here and I've gone to them for years. They know me SO well, I actually walked in one day, and instantly, someone came up to me holding an Ibanez SZ guitar, and said 'this is the guitar for you'. I picked it up, played it, tried it and it is now my main guitar and has been for months now and I couldn't EVER be happier with an instrument that IS NOT custom built.
Here they come snuff the rooster!! I love AIC!
Loved the video! Right near the end, I paused it to look at the Andertons inventory, and I heard to notes from the outro song - didn't think it could possibly be Haken, my favorite band. Sure enough it is! Didn't think very many people listened to them
either get a squier affinity tele or strat , epiphone les paul junior or special 2 , jackson js11 dinky or js12 dinky , yamaha pacifica or a epiphone sg special.
Hayden Lloyd Any are good : but I would get a squier affinity stratocaster...
or maybe a telecaster.
Hayden Lloyd BTW my favourite guitar is a Fender American Stratocaster
buy a squier, people will not take you seriously.
they make some good guitars atm but we're making tripe for years.
bad reps take time to repair.
I trust Schecter or Ibanez guitars and basses the most in the under $500 range. Parents that buy Yamaha, Squier and the lesser Epiphones for their children don't love their kids and adults who buy them for themselves are self loathing or tin eared.
Seriously, besides the meaning of the actual video, you're an insane guitar player and i wish i could play as clean and accurately as you!
Holy shit, I didn't know Rob could sing haha
He's the lead singer of his band Dorje
Nice
Joshua Wadden who. what?
I've just started a fund for a Gibson les paul and since then I can't stop playing guitar and searching for our videos 😁
wat kind of guitar is made out of plastic and foam??? O.o
A really cheap chinese copy.
Danelectro did foam guitars in the late 60s which were favoured by surf guitarists never played one myself so I can't comment on what they're like
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resonance
Carbon fiber... i would love to see a guitar made out of carbon fiber
Ernesto Chang
I believe there are. Parker Fly guitars have carbon fiber outer shell and fretboard or something along those lines
Rob Chapman When checking the neck relief around 10:30 you can use the elbow of your right hand as well to press the strings past the neck. That comes in handy when checking the relief on a extended scale guitars or basses.
'That's my biggest fan' Chappers 2011
Gawd! Love the Pork Chop Express shirt, and I also noticed the Big Trouble in Little China movie poster on the wall in a previous video. Love it!
buying a guitar is a gateway drug ,,, it will only lead to buying more guitars,,, it can even lead to harder stuff like amps and effects pedals ,, just say no :) save yourselfs its too late for me :)
Gerald Lhota it’s definitely a itch you can’t scratch
Rob Chapman Thanks for the tips Chappers! I bought my first fender today. It is a modern player (the lowest price class in fender guitars) so I didn't knew if it was shit or not. I followed your tips and I discovered it was an awesome guitar. I did get free coffee,free advice and my fingers weren't bleeding so I went into purchase. Thank you for the help ;)
dude are you in a band or somethin? I just know your youtube channel and you're funny xd
Slumber! lol
wud? Is there somethin in my face?
Hes in a band called dorje
Oisin McPhillips ya fuckin kiddin or wud?
Slumber! check dorje dumdums
I wish I'd seen this vid prior to buying my guitar, excellant run down on what to look for. Presented with a bit of humor, nice.
Wait i need choclate
This is really solid advice, like an actual friend would give you. Good job Chappers. But I would blush more when saying "buy my brand!".
Alice in Chains! Rooster!
first ever video I saw of rob and directly subscribed and thank god I did, I now know A WHOLE LOT MORE about guitar
In this video, Rob looks like Jack from Rooster Teeth.
the only good video on youtube about buying a guitar. thanks rob.
I'm using my €100 starter kit guitar for almost 5 years...
+-T-X-M- dude just look at iron maiden
They use humbuckers and hotrails...
I've spent £1400 on pedals in the past year alone but I still play on a £400 Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar. And I don't think I'm able to see a future where I'm not playing it :)
I just bought a second hand American Tele. and i used your tips. I'm in love with the guitar now. Thanks alot sir XD
Good choice.
I say you How.
You go in a Shop and buy a Guitar. Finish ^^
Funny thing, I've been planning to buy the ML-2 for a bit in natural finish and randomly clicked on your video and hey, you're trying to sell me the exact guitar I was planning to buy. Nice one :)
Why the fuck do people recommend some cheap piece of shit guitar. Just because I'm a beginner doesn't mean I'm broke. And If I don't like it I will sell it or hey if I'm feeling extra generous I will donate. If you're going to help give advice on what guitar someone should get at least ask what their budget is first and go from there... OR give them an option from expensive to cheap good guitars, and let them decide.
Yep... £200 and lower guitar: resale value £0 more or less
My first guitar was a shitty Louder strat, bored of the look and everything, but now that i have got myself a Jackson, i like the look and feel of it more
Rooster. Alice in chains is life
Here they come to FUCK the rooster
nice advice! especially the suggestion to look at the fretboard at D chord position when buying a used guitar
A HAM PIMPING HIS OWN GUITARS WITH CHINESE LOW QUALITY PARTS _BIG PROFITS
I bought a second hand guitar and amp for £26, the guitar is great, the amp is alright. It "excites" me, at night I often end up playing it anyway and I have had no problems with it. All I would say for buying a guitar is check an auction.
Just don't buy from Guitar Guitar :(
This is a great video Chaps, and truly appreciated that you care for all guitar aficionados.
You should know, you are making an impact on a generation dude!
Cheers!
Had to stop watching pretty fast.
One thing that people really don't take in consideration when buying a guitar is the type of neck it has and the other bands that are out their besides gibson and fender. Comfort and playability is one of the most important things to look for in a guitar besides tone. Even if a guitar is lower end and say 100 dollars less than another guitar you want, don't pick the one thats more expensive and less comfortable go with one that you find to play easier on.
Lots of people also don't understand that some guitar necks are drastically different than one another, ex an ibanez/music man/ jackson is going to have a thinner flatter faster neck then when compared to the more rounded a tele or a less paul or early model schecter.
A marvelous instructional video, by Mr. Rob Chapman. Entertaining, knowledgeable, and informed.
just to know that the founder of a brand is so cool and awesome makes me want to buy ur brand even more!one day when i earn money on my own i will buy as many guitars and bass guitar as i can or as i need or want...till then this little ambition or wish will remain in my bucket list or to do list or whatever u call it :)
This can easily go to #1 in my 'best advices when you wanna buy a guitar' list.
I'm having had my guitar experience for 35+ years now and I wish I'd had such a good advisory back in the beginning. Bought some plank or another during the years. Thanks, this is great.
Btw: That guitar is made of such a beautiful piece of wood kept natural! I love it!
Even your ugly fur cap (I'm sure you love it and it helps to keep your ears warm. Good guy. Hold on) can't spoil this :-)
Best, Torsten
Best thing to do is to think about the music, and particularly the guitarists, that you really dig. Check out what guitars they use. And then go to a music shop and try those axes out to hear which one really "speaks" to you! All of the guitars you mentioned are great choices...
Good to know I'm not the only one who still jams that Transformers song! Absolute banger, that!
Run your fingers down the guitar if they're bleeding. Don't buy the guitar. This guy is the best
One the best chapper vids ever. Love it!
I agree that you should not buy too cheap, started with a cheap novice kitt who never sounded good or fun, which meant that I efter a while I forced myself to play, even though the glow whas gone, but would love to learn how to play. Now 8 years later I decided to try again, a god second hand amp and a better guitar, and now i practice practically every day because it's fun, and I finally starting to get the hang of it.
true veteran street smarts. i really dig your approach to and understanding of the guitar realm.
"Wait! I need chocolate!" The funniest two seconds I've seen in a while.
The people at guitar center lowered the action on my Les Paul studio deluxe so much that the strings vibrated off of the pickups. The buzzing was so bad it was unplayable until I raised the action back up a quarter inch. Plays great now, though. They lower the action because it makes it easier to play. My recommendation: get used a high action and beware of people offering to lower it. If you want easy bends and you play with a light touch, get lighter gauge strings, don't lower the action.
I always play on the same amp I own or what's closest when I try stuff out. Oddly enough, I do actually ask the shred guy at the store to play one I think I'm going to get after I play it, tell him what I've noticed and start whittling away at the price. This helps me listen for weird things in the sound that occur even if a good player plays it. It's good when someone with good technique plays it and if they work there you know they want a sale. This can turn the sales guy into your advocate when they take your stance on a setup issue and then you say "At that special price you mentioned with the case, if that setup was right and it had these strings on it I'd buy it" and then he's talking to the main manager, grabbing strings and telling the tech to straighten out an issue free for you that they may try to charge for otherwise. Try it, it works for me, even at Guitar Center. P.S. Chappers, I'm glad you're not a sales guy at Anderton's and please Don't tell the Captain my tactics because I'm going to buy a bass or guitar at Anderton's some day and use this technique to make out like a bandit in a gentlemanly manner!!!!!!!!!
Chappers, you're a dork, but endearing and lovable. And you dispense useful advice.
One thing you have to know as a beginner buying your first guitar is that music store employees are salesmen first, guitar players second. My point being is they'll move you towards something that they have to "move" such as overstock inventory. Chances are if there is a lot of something... There is a reason it's not selling.
i guess i'm lucky then, all the guys at my local guitar center are chill. the ones i deal with are more into having fun and enjoying the playing, helping players progress than they are making a sale.
Rob i just wanted to say thank you, for all the reviews and this.
rob, tnx for one of the best, educated videoes I've ever watched. it helped me very much!
I've been playing for 20 yrs. This is all very good advice. Do what he says kids, and you'll find what yer lookin fer.
Rod thanks you so much for all of these videos. I'm looking at making a second run at learning to play. I feel like this time I'm much better prepared and some of that preparation is from your videos. Thanks again.
The production lines are coming out at the end of the year as far as i can tell. And they are definitely worth the wait.
I would recommend that any beginner get a good medium-priced guitar: Mexican-made Fender, a Godin made in Canada, or from South Korea the PRS SE line and a lot of Dean models.
Big man Rob! I'm in the market for a Nashville Deluxe Tele, and I'm not even half way through this video, but I'm loving it.
"Do you like the feel of the knob"
I was tabbed out and wasn't paying attention to the video, that got my attention xD so funny
you had me at " oh thats just my biggest fan" hahaha on ya chappers glad i found your channel :)
I'm gonna be using this vid as a reference the next time I'm buying a guitar. Hopefully soon. Thanx, Rob!!
+1 for Lion playing in the background.
Funniest Vid you've made so far Rob...showed this to my gf for her first geetar! Thanks
14:25
It's always nice to have a fan nearby. Motivates you to practice and get better
If you encounter a bit of difficulty playing “Howling Wolf’s” (Killing Floor) fear not, the same thing happened to Eric (God) Clapton when Jimi Hendrix came calling in 1966 during a London jam session.
Clapton & Cream were rehearsing. Hendrix had been in the UK about a week, during his first trip to London in 1966, he went to a gig where Clapton was playing, and asked if he might jam with Clapton…
Although Clapton liked the song (Killing Floor) he considered it too hard to play… when Hendrix launched into playing the guitar behind his head, between his legs, with is teeth and doing “dive bombs” Clapton was visibly shaken, to the point where he retired to the basement washroom, and struggling to light a cigarette…most people in music, or at least those surrounding Clapton at the time were in a state of disbelief and shock at the time…Descriptions of Hendrix’s playing went far beyond that of just another great guitar player, or an extraordinary guitarist, Hendrix was tagged as a force of nature!
My first guitar was a Vintage SG, and for £180 I can say that the quality is amazing. Now, i've only played for around 8 months or so, but playing on this guitar is fun. Tryin to learn on my crappy £50 guitar several years ago was hell. I know exactly where you're coming from around 8:10.