I bought the bass in 2024, for the same price, and having to do similar set up functions, which is a good exercise for a guitar player, in understanding how the guitar works. When I handed the Glarry bass to a bass player/owner of a Fender P bass, he made a tone combination on the Glarry that sounded like his Fender P bass.
I recorded an entire album (less 12-string) using this guitar. No problems. Bought for $80. I have high end gtrs but this Glarry is great for recording on a TASCAM DP32. CD on UA-cam is “Neutral Earth- Coma” if you care to hear the Glarry on an album.
Nice work on this. It was cool to see the progression along the way from being totally unplayable to actually a decent instrument. How'd you learn all that guitar setup stuff?
There are more video's that explain setting up a strat. As a beginner you really need those or a good guitar player who helps you. Most important is, DO IT YOURSELF and LISTEN what happens. Don't be afraid to make mistakes, you can fix everything (even broken things) and in the end, you have learnt something. So, thanks for this video.
YOU DON'T NEED EXPENSIVE TOOLS. Not unless you're doing something exotic. For simple fret work, a Brand X fret file will get ya by, a couple of cheapie one-sided files often found in inexpensive sets for gunsmithing, and some sort of steel yardstick. Some sandpaper. That's about it.
DUDE,you nailed it. Vintage strat tremolo bridges don't float. You have to set the bridge flat to the body. I have even had double locking tremolo bridges that I set up that way. It gives them more tone, sustain and ball's...
Glarry guitars aren't for beginners. They're for guys on a budget that either know how to mod or want to learn how to mod. And they make really great mod platforms. The bones of the instruments are great, they just need work. My Glarry GST has the loaded pickguard from my Squier Affinity Strat (it got an upgrade too), locking tuners and roller trees. My Glarry GMF HH (Mustang copy) got the humbuckers from my Squier Bullet Mustang (when I switched it to P90s) and also locking tuners and roller trees. I'm probably gonna be getting another GST to mod at some point.
Would you trust this guitar for a gig after the setup? Any reliability issues with? Also what would you suggest for making the neck pocket a snugger fit?
A strat style guitar, and such a low cost, I really did not detect any hum when you were playing clean. That is shocking to see the least. Was that the case or did you somehow filter that out?
$70 is a small amount of money as it comes. As you have set it up, It's fabulous. Well done
Agreed. Thanks so much Steve
This has helped me recover from an operation.I use the Glarry because it is so light.And
my lightest Fender Strat is too heavy at the mo.Thanks
I bought the bass in 2024, for the same price, and having to do similar set up functions, which is a good exercise for a guitar player, in understanding how the guitar works. When I handed the Glarry bass to a bass player/owner of a Fender P bass, he made a tone combination on the Glarry that sounded like his Fender P bass.
Nice playing!
You were able to get some pretty nice tones out of that.
Thanks. It is nice to know what this guitar could sound like in the hands of someone who knows how to use a Stratocaster.
Thank you Paul!
Excellent and thorough review. This would be a great modding platform.
just discovered your channel out of the blue and find it very informative. thanks kid, playing is spot on btw. good honest review of this Glarry.
I recorded an entire album (less 12-string) using this guitar. No problems. Bought for $80. I have high end gtrs but this Glarry is great for recording on a TASCAM DP32. CD on UA-cam is “Neutral Earth- Coma” if you care to hear the Glarry on an album.
It seems very nice I think I will get one!
Excellent demonstration and playing.🎼🎸🎼
Really interesting video guy. And impressive chops on the setup too. That must've taken years to get there
Thanks. It’s just a byproduct of being a broke musician haha. No use paying someone else for the task
@@AlexPriceMusician True!
Nice work on this. It was cool to see the progression along the way from being totally unplayable to actually a decent instrument. How'd you learn all that guitar setup stuff?
Just by being a broke musician. Most of it is pretty easy enough that it's just not worth it to pay someone else.
There are more video's that explain setting up a strat. As a beginner you really need those or a good guitar player who helps you. Most important is, DO IT YOURSELF and LISTEN what happens. Don't be afraid to make mistakes, you can fix everything (even broken things) and in the end, you have learnt something.
So, thanks for this video.
Alex excellent setting and you do play great!! Thanks for the lesson
YOU DON'T NEED EXPENSIVE TOOLS. Not unless you're doing something exotic. For simple fret work, a Brand X fret file will get ya by, a couple of cheapie one-sided files often found in inexpensive sets for gunsmithing, and some sort of steel yardstick. Some sandpaper. That's about it.
Great honest and educational review. Excellent
DUDE,you nailed it. Vintage strat tremolo bridges don't float. You have to set the bridge flat to the body. I have even had double locking tremolo bridges that I set up that way. It gives them more tone, sustain and ball's...
Not bad! It's amazing you can get any guitar for $70
thanks for the set-up tips.....thinking about getting a glarry to mess around with...never did any mods
It's a good guitar to learn on! Doubtful that you'll hurt it, but if you do, at least you're only out a few bucks.
I picked up several of these just to practice doing my own setups.
I REALLY dug your playing samples clip last week but it's good to see the bad side of things too
Great review. Nice nice tones
Glarry guitars aren't for beginners. They're for guys on a budget that either know how to mod or want to learn how to mod. And they make really great mod platforms. The bones of the instruments are great, they just need work. My Glarry GST has the loaded pickguard from my Squier Affinity Strat (it got an upgrade too), locking tuners and roller trees. My Glarry GMF HH (Mustang copy) got the humbuckers from my Squier Bullet Mustang (when I switched it to P90s) and also locking tuners and roller trees. I'm probably gonna be getting another GST to mod at some point.
Would you trust this guitar for a gig after the setup? Any reliability issues with?
Also what would you suggest for making the neck pocket a snugger fit?
Maybe a shim of cardboard or wood....
very helpful, ill get one for my brother
Nice demo, my take on this guitar is, it has a lot of potential, but be prepared to put some elbow grease into it.
Its not a bad guitar but sounds way better on a very good amp so bare in mind
Great vid ☺️ Now for a question , How many in this series GTS , GTS II and GTS 3 ? Any help would be appreciated . Thank you
I think just the GST 3
What song do you play at 19:21? It sounds awesome.
Darn That Dream. Thanks!
Excellent review, and some nice playing!
Thank you Brian
Did you have to shim the neck
One question, is the neck thin or fat?.
A strat style guitar, and such a low cost, I really did not detect any hum when you were playing clean. That is shocking to see the least. Was that the case or did you somehow filter that out?
No I didn’t edit anything. You’re hearing the guitar through and amp and a mic. That’s it
Does Glary ship to Canada ?
what's the neck profile?
Feels identical to my MIM standard strat, which is the usual Fender C shape
The pickup set on my guitar is $215 more expensive than that entire guitar.
The pickups in the PRS McCarty hanging on the wall behind me are apparently $210 EACH. I bought it used and got lucky haha