Monoprice vs GearIT- Which Is The Better Value?
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- Опубліковано 13 бер 2024
- CORRECTION! GearIT GST-200 has 22 frets (not 21 as stated in video)
Monoprice Indio Helix Guitar
www.monoprice.com/product?p_i...
GearIT GST-200 Socal Guitar
www.amazon.com/dp/B0CBR6HCQK?...
With all your effort, and time, that you put into these video's, you deserve a lot more followers than what you have. I honestly feel like you do amazing video's, I'm not even looking for a guitar right now, but I sure love watching your videos'
Totally Agree!
Good stuff Joe. That mono price headstock reminds me of Ibanez.
me too
I recently bought the Gearit. Frankly surprised by its quality. No finish issues, quite a lot of accessories, no chance of fret sprout and the frets are smooth and all properly levelled. Intonation was right on, although I had to raise the high strings. The sound is ok and as you say very much like older strats. The tone controls actually work. It’s short coming is the tuners for sure. Locking ones on order. Really a great body and neck for modding one that can be modded in an unhurried way.
Looking forward to hearing this Joe!
Hi Joe. I’ve bought guitars from both companies recently but different than the two that you are featuring today. I agree that the customer servi ce is very good with Monoprice. The guitars I bought were also blow-out prices. I thank you for the heads up about them. At blowout prices they can’t be beat and whatever problems are easily tolerated. The prices were so good, I bought guitars I didn’t need and since, I ‘ve had to turn down a couple blowout offers because I have more guitars than I can actually use at my age and expertise level. When the time comes, I will donate them to charity. In the meantime, I enjoy making the choices about the deals that you throw our way. They are usually priced so low the companies are just raising revenue to get new stock. It’s fun to be able to make the decision. The rounded frets are a new feature which makes the deals even better. See you next time!😎
Thanks for the excellent feedback Edward! Be well.
Yes, Monoprice is solid in CS, I only had to return one (dropped) T-style and they shipped the replacement before they had a 'shipped' notice from my end.
The Helix line was in 3 colors: purple, blue, black...all with the burst. I had the blue one but traded it in to GC for something they had on the wall.
Could you explain as to why you wanted to trade it?
@@thebluesrockersJust thinning the herd, I had 3 cheaper S-style and kept one to practice/learn taking it apart and back together before attempting anything on my $$$ axes...the Helix lost out to a '95 MIM Fender that Sam Ash sent by mistake - and told me to keep. I got the Helix on sale for 140ish and thought it was a good buy almost 3 years ago.
I got my gearit stratocaster last night. I kinda dig it. It has a lot meat on its bones. Thanks Joe
crazy values nowadays! Of course, with setup skills (I lack), that opens up what is worthwhile. Monoprice blowouts are are rather insane! I think they found a batch of the Helix's they forgot about and sold them out to clear out the inventory.
You got me again, Joe. I ordered a GST-200. Was a bit surprised there were any left for sale. With the 10% it was $88 with free shipping from Amazon. I wonder if people who are not Amazon Prime members get free shipping. My wife is wise to you, and grumbles a bit when she sees me watching you. May have to start waiting until she's gone to bed!😀
Been there done that! Be well Glen.
are you saying those guitars are good value for a hobby & not for a serious pro Musician? I play for my hobby. @@AJgeartalk
These videos are targeted for novice, hobby guitar players.@@Mr.PhatsVarietyVibesShow
I didn't know that Garrett started out making computer cables and accessories - that would explain the IT in the company's name.
sweet guitars brother!
the other week(several)i got a GEARIT tele model...sounded OK stock but swapped out the pups(soapbar in the neck and a HB sized p90 on the bridge and replaced the cheezy switch)...
sounds heaps better now! i have a set of wilkinson tuners on the way as well.....stockers are pooofff lol! family channel here haha!!
as i was watching i heard a truck pull up...my donner LP special2 clone arrived! gonna compare it to the monoprice version as well as the real deal...the epiphone model....
I do lots of bends and like jumbo or xjumbo frets. Unfortunately, budget guitars don't offer them, so I'm forced to pay more.
Joe, can you check the exact nut width on the GearIt compared to a Boardwalk or other "Gibson" type guitar? I have a Affinity Strat, and the strings are too close together for comfortable playing (for me). I have the GearIt LP and it's fine. The Indio Boardwalk is fine. There can't be much difference, but I wonder if the Fender clones also have a narrower fretboard.
I'm getting 1.65 inches.
@@AJgeartalkInteresting. The Squier Strat measures 1.60. That's narrower but doesn't account for the different feel. Perhaps string spacing is more to the point. I have a Samick 335-type from the 90's with original nut that measures 1.60 and is perfectly comfortable to play. Other Gibson-style guitars with original or replacement nuts measure mostly 1.65 plus change up to 1.70 and feel wider. Must just be me fingers!
Good informative video Joe. I know it's subjective to individual, but I'm looking to buy either a S or T type guitar for $250 or less. Mostly concerned about comfort and ease of playing. I'm open to replacing the pickups if necessary. What would you buy? Thanks.
Jerry check out Tease Guitars. Excellent "bang for the buck" and great support . Torsten (owner) actually cares about the buying experience. teaseguitars.com/
Buy a censtar and don't look back. Right now they are 199$. I have the S style and the t style. There is no comparison to these 2 he's comparing. Stainless ball end frets. Roasted neck and roasted mahogany body. Very good tuners. Setup was perfect on both. Low action. They sound great especially the T style with 2 humbuckers with coil split. The S style is hss with coil split on the humbucker. They are as good as a mim fender if not better.
I am assuming you've had all 3 of these guitars. The GearIT has ball fret ends. Weakpoint is pickups. From the reviews I see on YT- Censtar's weak point are their pickups as well....@@spookshilljoe7376
I have no gearit. I've been watching all the videos on these but never pulled the trigger. The censtars I have the tele with humbuckers and there is absolutely nothing wrong with the pups. You can everything from country to hard rock or metal. I won't change them. Then I have the strat hss. They may need an upgrade but they are descent for the price. The tele is amazingly good. I'm going to try the LP next.
I just tried the step down on the Gearit strat style with the HSS split coil switch, the neck was nice, but it was not a responsive tone style body, it felt dead. The Ash one looks great, and you can't beat a nice piece of ash
The body doesn't produce tone. Swap a loaded pick guard or change pickups.
Wood tones only apply to hollow body, instruments. Plywood will sound just as good as any other wood on a solid body guitar. It's been a market strategy for decades. The pickups are the heart of any guitar, and they're electric. That's the truth. You may not want to believe me but it's 100% the truth. But in the words of the late Mark Twain "It's easier for a person to continue believing a lie than it is for that same person to believe that they've been lied to." Please look into what I've said before smacking me with a nasty comment. I'm sure if actually research this you'll discover that I'm correct. I fell for that "Tone Wood" shit a long time ago. It does however apply to acoustic electrics, and probably semi hollow body guitars.
@@thebluesrockers It matters to me and I am the one freaking playing it professor dumbass. It's a mojo thing I recognize from 45 years of playing guitar. Wood matters to me. You can troll someone else now.
I really wish you would play the guitars u review I don’t want to research the guitars
You play pretty good!! Maybe if you get enough comments like mine, u will start playing again thanks, Scot
I actually have been playing - but was fed up with all the critiques about poor sound quality , etc. This is a lot less aggravation.😀
The Gearit in my opinion is a way better made guitar Right out of the box..I had both Indio guitars...the blue and the charcoal ones...One was really back bowed and the other had too much forward bow that could Not be adjusted with the truss rod and frets that could shred paper!.. That's probably why they were selling for $30..They were sent back...Count your frets again it looks like there are 22 frets...
nope, 21 frets
21 on the GearIT , 24 on the Indio Helix. I believe I said that.... Maybe not.
@@AJgeartalk Both looked like amazing deals to me. Thanks for clearing that up.
Have you ever tried the firefly, or Harley Benton's? Just wondering. I've seen reviews on them but not sure who's actually getting paid off to do them. I know you won't let a company pay you off for a false review. Again, thank you for all your work making these video's.
How many guitars do you currently own right now? I bet it's a lot. hahaha Peace
Just an observation,..Both of the guitars that I had were 22 frets...The website photos are different than in real life...After the last four dots on the fretboard there Are two frets Not one...Also I contacted Gearit Support..It was stated that the neck design was changed at some point...Others online State the same thing..Nice Guitars...Just damaged upon arrival.👍🏼
22 Frets indeed!
What's your experience with e.bay refurbished guitars?
I don't have any.
I appreciate how you feel about the a-holes who do nothing except make negative comments. They produce nothing, and offer nothing of any value. You've mentioned an Amazon 10% coupon on a couple of videos, but I can't find it. I currently have a Prime membership. Can you tell us more about the 10% off? Thanks.
The 10% off coupon's come and go on Amazon. You just need to check daily. I was referring to this GearIT GST-200. Had a 10% off coupon at time of this video....
@@AJgeartalk I see! Thanks for the reply.