Why I DON'T Do First Impression/Blind React Videos
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2023
- Unboxings, First Impression, and Blind Reaction videos are NEVER something I want to do - for ONE very good reason... but here's one anyway.
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Maybach Albatroz - thmn.to/thoprod/433158?offid=...
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Unboxings, First Impression, and Blind Reaction videos are NEVER something I want to do - for ONE very good reason... but here's one anyway.
Blackstar HT Stage MkIII 100W - thmn.to/thoprod/572945?offid=1&affid=367
Maybach Albatroz - thmn.to/thoprod/433158?offid=1&affid=367
This video was filmed at 42 Gear Street and contains paid promotion from Blackstar, Maybach and other brands.
More details on how CSGuitars implements product promotion - www.csguitars.co.uk/disclosure
#42gsfive #blackstar #unboxing
More from CSGuitars:
Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/csguitars
Join CSGuitars Discord - discord.gg/csguitars
Buy CSGuitars Merchandise - www.csguitars.co.uk/store
Website - www.csguitars.co.uk
Contact - colin@csguitars.co.uk
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I’m guilty of getting sucked in and believing reviews. That’s why I have thousands of dollars of useless gear.
Please use my affiliate links. k thnx bye
Dave simpson is responsible for hundreds of pounds of second hand gear, loads of bargains
Everything else aside: Can we talk about how good that Custom Shop Maybach Albatroz looks and sounds? SG body shape really suits that aged metallic green finish.
One of the best guitars of Gear Street.
Digging the pattern on the pickup covers.
I've never thought of metallic green as a good colour for a guitar. Until today.
It sounds like the intonation is a bit wonky to me. Also seems like it's a bit prone to flexing while you're playing.
I may be a bit inclined to be harsh because I used to think SGs were one of the coolest guitars ever but every time I try to play one something about the design just makes them really uncomfortable to play. I know that it shouldn't be that different from a Les Paul, but it feels like I'm playing a broomstick attached to a chopping board and I don't like it.
A man for the people. I also suck at unboxing videos, I just don't know when to quit.
"I hate doing this thing. Here's me being forced to do the thing" 😂
You did well man. Amp is a beast! And drop d chugging (ooh err) through an sg is always a winner.
Contender for best facial expressions in a review video. Watching you respond to the sounds you were getting was a treat! (Also, I hope nobody ever records my face while I'm playing...)
The one I did for Ibanez has even worse faces and frankly all the footage should be burned to prevent in the infection from spreading.
An interesting thing I heard/learned recently is that way back when, at least in the Americas where I’m from, advertising used to be done with the focus and goal of helping you make an informed decision as a consumer. That changed over time to companies selling you a lifestyle, feeing, or unspoken promises (if I buy this drink, it will improve my life and make me like the happy guy in the video, with lots of friends and smiles, like the guy in the advert). I think the former is what you do well, Collin. And I wonder if good UA-camrs’ reviews are creating a return to that thinking and ethos largely.
It's a very personal experience trying a new guitar! So completely understandable, no one likes to come in cold!
'Setting aside my obvious affinity for solvent abuse...' actually had me laughing. Great channel!
3:05 THIS was probably the most genuine moment of any first impression video I've ever seen, intentional or not. Part cringe, part "why am I doing this?" and completely caught me off guard with laughter.
Agreed. That eye roll was heavy duty.
Good vid, indistinguishable from the many MANY unboxing/blind reviews vids outside of the C.S. goodness. A good reminder why I prefer this channel. Well tested and thought out reviews that are broken down to.... well "the science of loud".
I’ll never tire of watching you play the guitar. Since I first saw you play at high school it still gives me all kinda vibes 🤩
Collin;
You don't suck at unboxings or first Impressions either.
And I respect that they are outside Your comfort zone.
Sincerely
Mike B. B. From Philly, P.A. U.S.A.
I have the mark 1 (Blackstar HT Stage 100), it is so good that I haven't needed to buy another.
That Tele Deluxe in the background transfers some dopamine over to me. 🤤
Can I suggest an unboxing of Tunnocks Teacakes for a future video? You know you want to.
Maybe if it were Caramel Wafers...
A guy who worked for Tunnock's used to regularly come in to my old job to pick up electrical items and he'd bring with him a big bag of Caramel Wafers for us, ones that were perfectly edible but still didn't meet the grade for sale: misshapes and the like. Those were always good days.
Ha! I have that same shirt! I just bought ten more, five in gray and five in black.
“Why don’t I do unboxing videos, because I’m fucking useless at them” video fades to black and ends 😂
9:30 That noise kinda says it all lol!!! Yup, she sounds good
Your format is very much part of this channels appeal and i definitely wouldnt want it any other way. But if you ever wanted to do other unscripted style videos you certainly have the personality to do so. It could be about anything, cause watching you having fun like this is honestly infectious
Colin, this is great. While I'd never ask you to change your format, if you ever wanted to add a comparison between your first blush and reflected opinions... I for one would welcome it!
That amp sure did have ALL THE GAIN, too.
The thing about "unboxing" videos is that they tend to highlight positive things only. "Look how gorgeous it looks", etc.. Only in the in-depth reviews we also see the negative aspects.
I'll say this, I've been a fan of yours for a while, and agree with your methodology in approaching a new piece of gear. I appreciate the level of detail you provide when discussing a new guitar, amp, or pedal, and understand why you would want to be able to collect your thoughts before stepping in front of the camera. However, as you so eloquently described... there is the sniffing glue factor of living vicariously through someone else opening a piece of gear. Plus, in this video, I really enjoyed seeing your first time reactions to the amp. Maybe a hybrid type video would work, where you give a quick first look at the beginning of the video, giving basic first impressions of the packaging, build quality, etc., then a proper review like you usually do. However, that's just one viewer's opinion. Keep doing what you're doing Colin, I'll be excitedly watching no matter what
cheez, mr. guitars, your natural and 'unscripted' appearance on the blackstar sequence was wonderful, and engaged me differently, for the better, as a viewer! more of a buddy touch than a news anchor appearance, if i dare be so bold!
I don't come to your channel for surface level topics. It's founded on deeper understandings on a variety of topics and it's what makes you unique in this game.
That's the reason I appreciate the videos you make. I always learn something even if it's from a piece of gear that I'll most likely never buy.
And that's also the reason I don't really enjoy the videos made in these content creator meetings. Everything seems rushed and imporovised, even though I understand that is useful for you and the other guys for networking with peers and brands.
That whole rig sounded awesome 😎
I actually loved the blind reacts segment! But I appreciate what you’re saying about not doing them. And you’re looking good btw 🤘keep up the great work man
Gigachad move, rocking the sporran over jeans 👌
"I like to take several days with a product."
Good strategy. When I buy a guitar from Reverb, I spend a week with it before I give the seller a review. If you still like it after a few days, it is probably good.
I have an HT Stage 60 MKII 1x12 and I love the thing. I can get every genre out of it from Sabbath to Animals as Leaders. I don't even bother breaking out the DOD death metal or Boss metal zone anymore, just my MXR chorus. I also haven't used the full 60w mode since I bought it. 6w is plenty. Somehow Blackstar amps are louder than their wattage would suggest. I've owned 60w Crate amps that I could barely hear over a drummer, my Stage 60 can easily drown a drummer out. Its even louder than my 80's vintage Peavey Special 130. And that's saying something.
That's a lot of gain! ♥️🔥🔥🔥
Can't help but think about Mike from CGS when watching these 42 gear street videos! RIP mate..
I think this could be the first amp review with a sporran in it 😃👍🏻
Review videos need more sporrans
That's what they're called!! Haha, noticed it half-way through the demo
It's the first time I've seen one worn with jeans, lol!
The fumes from modeling glue will wreck you if you're not careful.
Oh boy. "... setting aside my obvious affinity for solvent abuse ...". LMAO, I almost fell of my chair.
Love you content mate!
Peace and long life! 🖖
know your strengths. until you strength up the softer spots.
*do it for days
You made absolutely ridiculous face expression in this video. And I absolutely love it :D
I live in Nicaragua, and you can't find most things in here, neither music gear, tech stuff, camera things or else. Iin my case, I have to spend a bit extra money so I can ship anything I want to buy from outside. For example, a $180 guitar ends up arround $300 to make it to my place.
So I really prefer to see a review of someone who has spend a lot of time with any product I'm thinking on buying, cuz if i don't "pick right", I have to find a way to sell the thing and just wait a few months again until the new thing arrives.
Sure, unboxings help me to find out what im suppoused to get from the package (It's common here to recieve an opened package with missing things) but in the end, I would rather know what to expect from a new toy once the excitement is gone and you get to see for yourself the pros and cons.
So thank you so much for investing your time and honest reviews for people like me!! Huge hug, blessings!
I’m one of the glue sniffers that likes filming unboxings lol.
of course, I'm more interested in that Maybach you're playing... I actually went to the Thomann site to check it out.
That particular one is a Custom Shop model, but I played both it and a black standard model - I'd probably have taken home the black one if I'd had to choose between them. Just incredible guitars.
Very clever logic 😉
Internet: Colin, why don't you do reaction videos?
Colin: Because I am fucking terrible at it!
A man who can admit his faults is a wise man indeed.
FWIW, I prefer a considered review rather than a first impression, so that might explain why I love your content so much.
Well done Colin ; blind reaction or not. You're in my top go to creators for advice
7:00 "I could do that for days" 😁
Same reasons I won’t ever did any gear video.
Even though I love to talk about it in forum
CS Guitars, still the best! I get what you mean about unboxing, I’ve come unstuck through over zealous demo’s online too…Have to say I’m a fan of Blackstar, have one of my own albeit the little HT5R, perfection in a small box. Footnote: impressive sporran sir!!
Colin,
I see what you mean about first impression/bline react :D Rock on dude!
Colin: ... unboxing videos are the internet equivalent of sniffing glue.
Colin: Setting aside my obvious affinity for solvent abuse ...
Me: *MASHING THE LIKE BUTTON AS HARD AS I CAN*
Top rate script as always!
I need to get a sporran for my plectrums
I applaud you Colin! There's only a few guitar creators that I actually follow nowadays, precisely because of this tendency to just go and show *insert shiny new thing here*, rather than focusing on what can you actually do to enrich your musical journey through the gear. In my opinion there is frankly too much to choose from and musicians get wrapped up in the consumerism of it all too easily as a crutch and a distraction from what is important in the first place. It is terribly disappointing to see creators, good creators with massive production and entertainment value, get sucked in the cycle of unboxing a guitar, pedal, synth, etc. and then just throw in a couple of riffs or a terribly rushed and mediocre instrumental and call it a day. Whats the point? If I'd wanted to see ads non stop then I would just subscribe to the official brands channels. I get it from an economical stand point, but there's a reason why brand channels don't gather the same attention as actual musical creators.
The point of it is that sweet, sweet sponsor money.
It's so sad... I get that UA-camrs spend (and spent) a lot of time on their channel - making content, building a viewership base and want to get compensated for the effort that goes into that. But many are simultaneously ruining what was good about their channel in the first place.
Once your bills are getting paid by brands, you become less trustworthy. Same goes for UA-cam, too - but at least UA-cam isn't trying to sell me gear.
HarryAndAGuitar is one of those creators that handled things pretty well. He started doing simple bedroom covers, and still is to some extent. Except now he's pointing out all of the sweet gear he's using in the video - gear that's undoubtedly part of a sponsorship deal. At least he's making an effort to keep his content good and as uninfluenced by the sponsors as possible. But still, there's this feeling that I'm being sold a product when watching his vids.
Bottom line we can't expect creators to upload high-quality content regularly, but also expect they aren't getting paid in some way for it.
@@EnterJustice I realize I might have sounded jaded in the OP but I think my main gripe is with massive channels with massive audiences (for the particular niche of guitar content at least) that almost seem exclusively ad repositories now. I recently unsubscribed form that-channel-with-the-beards and also that-channel-with-the-fish because, for lack of a better word, their content became soulless.
With all of those hand gesticulations you could go to a casting for the Shakespeare Company. Just joking Colin.
Oh no, you could see my gesticulations?!
If you want a summary of the whole review here just go to 8:46 lmao
Coming soon to UA-cam: Colin chugging in drop D looped for ten hours
There is absolutely worse and more nauseating content on this platform.
Did I miss the bit where he explained why he was wearing a leather sporran?
The accent isn't explanation enough?
0:56 based
Ah bless ya, Colin! Why don't you just rebox the gear after a few days of usage, then do a fake unboxing 😂
Ive bought so much stuff because of reviews! If i buy any more, my wife will beat me to death with it!
Sporran or bawbag-manbag?
Where dopamine burst??? AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Forget the amp! I wanna know about the guitar you were playing!
Maybach Albatroz - that one is a Custom Shop with goldfoil inspired humbuckers from Amber Pickups and a relic metallic green finish.
More info on their Website: maybach-guitars.de/guitars/series/albatroz-series/
Models available at Thomann: thmn.to/thoprod/433158?offid=1&affid=367
@@ScienceofLoud Thanks Colin! And they're no more expensive than a Gibson. I thought they would be a lot more.
I'm a giant fan of the Blackstar HT20MKII combo. It's my main amp. It sounds incredible.
This HT Venue sounds like shit. It could be the mic placement, but on the first OD channel, there was a fuzz like clipping in the low-mids that just ruined the gain structure and on the high gain channel, there was absolutely no variance in the peaks and valleys in the gain saturation which tells me there's a hefty amount of solid state circuitry in the pre-amp for additional gain staging instead of tube saturation.
While I know the HT20MKII has solid state clipping in the preamp as well, it's nowhere close the amount it sounds like this MKIII Venue is using. I'm sure this amp is for someone, but IMO, it's a bad amp.
I'm glad to see you be fucking terrible at something for a change. We're all terrible at most everything so it was rather enjoyable. "The Science of Uh... What Does This Knob Do?" My favorite part was your sporran as a modesty panel.
I don’t like unboxing/1st impression videos. They tell me nothing, other then something was packed well and isn’t just absolute broken garbage. You don’t know it something’s good or bad until you’ve spent some time with it. That’s what I’m interested in.
NGL: the chugging and accompanying Riff Reactionfaces were entertaining and fun. Ultimately though, "lots of other people already do this thing" is reason enough not to do it. Give me one of your Drams of Distilled Opinions over UA-cam Glue-sniffing any day of the week 😆
Blind faith, sounds nice.
Mmmm Dopamine…
I have to disagree. I'd love to see the process and your thoughts along the way.
I'm probably alone in that.
But does it chüg?
Firsties!
I did not expect the secont part of the video, and it was Hilarious. You do what you do perfectly well, but your "first reaction" is very cringe, every facial expression says "please no", "do I have to say words?" "I'd redo these licks cause meh " "am I overreacting ?" thanks for that.
cough jhs cough
I just stay away from infomercial guitar channels, they make me sick 🤮.
Annoy ever recall you actually grinning before ...
I definitely prefer the scripted videos you do. I like them for the reasons you gave in the intro of this vid. For some reason the way you put that at the beginning as almost a disclaimer for what was to come almost made the accompanying blackstar review feel disingenuous. Which I'm not saying it was, but you tried to sell it awfully hard😂😂
Frankly, I think all guitar/amp demo videos are a waste of time. By the time you're done throwing a bunch of OD on it, and it gets compressed to shit by UA-cam, and comes out your (probably shitty) speakers, all subtle tonal nuances are lost. Every time I watch a guitar demo, I think: "Yep... that certainly sounds like a distorted guitar", and that's all you can really say about it. And you can't really tell what an amp sounds like unless you're in the room with it.
"you can't really tell what an amp sounds like unless you're in the room with it." - Which is precisely why reviews ARE important and not a waste of time. The person reviewing the amp HAS been in the room with it and is specifically telling you about that experience.
@CSGuitars I appreciate that, but still, a distorted amp in a YT video sounds the same as every other distorted amp in a YT video.
You're a corporate shill, Colin and I'm unsubbing! (Seriously though - great video!)