Why You Need Expensive Guitar Gear

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  • @MusicisWin
    @MusicisWin  6 років тому +532

    What's the most expensive piece of gear you own?

    • @RJRonquillo
      @RJRonquillo 6 років тому +71

      I don't play my most expensive guitar. I don't even look at it....Like Nigel Tufnel.

    • @RÅNÇIÐ
      @RÅNÇIР6 років тому +255

      Everything I own is stolen

    • @samzbieszkowski642
      @samzbieszkowski642 6 років тому +61

      Music is Win a boss katana 100 amp for $350 and a squier for $300

    • @legaciestr
      @legaciestr 6 років тому +22

      Music is Win a 400 dollar epiphone em 2 custom prophecy

    • @baldbearded9601
      @baldbearded9601 6 років тому +18

      A 1998 PRS CE22. It's my favourite.. but lately I'm playing my 200$ Harley Benton more.

  • @Mr.M.W
    @Mr.M.W 6 років тому +2500

    Steal a man's wallet and he will be poor for a week, teach him music and how to buy instruments and he will be poor his entire lifetime.

    • @isaacrumley
      @isaacrumley 6 років тому +34

      Underrated comment yo

    • @squidwardstesticles5914
      @squidwardstesticles5914 6 років тому +35

      That’s a good one lmao, I’ve actually never heard that one

    • @rendyandrian7149
      @rendyandrian7149 6 років тому +11

      This is my favorite comment.

    • @hkguitar1984
      @hkguitar1984 6 років тому +9

      100% agree! One of those "Funny but True" sayings................

    • @Mr.M.W
      @Mr.M.W 6 років тому

      @LPS IITU ja linnea videot mee töihi

  • @eighteen8871
    @eighteen8871 6 років тому +904

    *Debt has joined the chat*

    • @waldointheflesh9653
      @waldointheflesh9653 4 роки тому +5

      Exactly what runs through my mind every time he picks up a PRS saying "why wouldnt you play this?" I could pay myself through college twice for the same price as that ten top custom 22. ( over exaggerated statement, not for reals fam)

    • @loganb3612
      @loganb3612 4 роки тому +3

      @@waldointheflesh9653 "not for reals fam" Cringe

    • @waldointheflesh9653
      @waldointheflesh9653 4 роки тому +4

      @@loganb3612 that was the point my guy. Ive gotten to the point in my life that almost everything is a sarcastic cringey yoke. Honestly its a fuckin way to live. Helluva lot less stressful

    • @TANGOHEAD
      @TANGOHEAD 4 роки тому

      I'm the 600th like

    • @jhoodwvu
      @jhoodwvu 4 роки тому

      So has layaway

  • @faustohernandez3434
    @faustohernandez3434 6 років тому +390

    Well, Tyler you got a point. But I think that you can get good quality gear without busting the bank, so you don't need expensive gear, you need QUALITY GEAR

    • @nwordpassifyousub2303
      @nwordpassifyousub2303 6 років тому +31

      Fausto Hernandez quality is almost always expensive my dude 🔥

    • @catalinadog157
      @catalinadog157 6 років тому +8

      Sam Smith not entirely..

    • @nwordpassifyousub2303
      @nwordpassifyousub2303 6 років тому +3

      GiraffeForPigs well what do you consider expensive tho 🤔

    • @catalinadog157
      @catalinadog157 6 років тому +9

      Sam Smith Taylor, Gibson, actual EXPENSIVE brands. Sure they’re good and play good because they’re built and played to last. However in my experience, I’ve seen that playing guitars in the $100’s range ($100-500) that they actually sound nicer-or play just as nice-as a $1,000 guitar. I have a fender strat that came with an amp and it was my first electric that I got for probably $150 (my guess) and I have a fender acoustic-electric, a Michael kelly, and an epiphone les Paul. All of which sound great in their own way, all except the Michael Kelly, were all $150+ (if I’m not mistaken) so in my opinion, expensive gear doesn’t always mean quality gear

    • @nwordpassifyousub2303
      @nwordpassifyousub2303 6 років тому +1

      GiraffeForPigs I definitely hear you, In drums it’s entirely different ( I mostly play drums ) almost always more expensive the better

  • @Adamoni1994
    @Adamoni1994 6 років тому +159

    So the message is you don’t need expensive gear but get expensive gear anyway

    • @SamipNoob
      @SamipNoob 4 роки тому +1

      Maybe

    • @nicolashunter4131
      @nicolashunter4131 3 роки тому +1

      it´s a wrong message,this guy is an idiot

    • @jango268
      @jango268 3 роки тому +5

      @@nicolashunter4131 Speak for yourself bud, this is a great video.

    • @Obama___
      @Obama___ 2 роки тому

      Get quality gear

  • @magnuslikestanks6044
    @magnuslikestanks6044 6 років тому +326

    I think this guy likes Paul Reed Smith, just a little

    • @oscarwagner8263
      @oscarwagner8263 6 років тому +20

      Magnus Likes Tanks And he does this for a good reason...because PRS is awesome!

    • @davidlecours1023
      @davidlecours1023 6 років тому +8

      Most of them were given or lend to him for publicity purpose. This guy would advertise everything no matter what it is

    • @bleromafia
      @bleromafia 5 років тому +5

      His bought his main prs guitar before he started youtube and it has been his fav guitar ever since.

    • @kellyp9438
      @kellyp9438 5 років тому +4

      Him and me both
      Even their SE stuff is really nice 👍🏼

    • @TheEchelon
      @TheEchelon 5 років тому +2

      @@davidlecours1023 Assumption. He just likes PRS, like many other people do.

  • @donovanhalstead2724
    @donovanhalstead2724 4 роки тому +13

    I like how you added that aesthetic means a lot. My favorite guitar I own (as well as a lot of them I just had to have....) was hanging on the wall at guitar center and it called out to me as I was walking around to buy something else. I sat in the parking lot in my crappy truck for 45 minutes agonizing over it because it was all the money I had. I ended up going back in and the guy gave me a discount because it had a little ding. This was 20 years ago and I still love it. Prettiest guitar ever.

    • @molekyyli
      @molekyyli 4 роки тому +2

      Well, I wasn't in the entirely same situation but I chose a "beginner inappropriate" guitar (Floyd Rose) over "beginner-friendly" (fixed bridge) partially because of aesthetics - I didn't like the finish and the colour of the latter one. 🤣 (They were otherwise in quite same price range (400-500 €), except the first one was old higher-end one and the second was new one, and this also had affected my choice, tbh.)

  • @carsonmathes6805
    @carsonmathes6805 5 років тому +12

    You’re an inspiration for me. I started playing guitar about three weeks ago. I bought a $280 acoustic and it’s the best decision I’ve never made. I catch myself constantly thinking about it while at work, out with friends, even when my fingers can’t handle it I just can’t stop. Thank you so much for all the advice on your channel. Keep it up! :)

  • @bjdenil
    @bjdenil 6 років тому +231

    Aren't most picks a type of plastic? I mean,Yeah, there are Nylon picks but aren't most other plectrum made from types of plastic. What is wrong with plastic? I love a good ULTEX, Celuloid, Totex, Duralin and whatever it is they make the Big Stubbies out of...

    • @judosailor
      @judosailor 6 років тому +54

      bjdenil I also kind of wondered this. I mean, is he suggesting we use wooden picks? Haha. I use the JP Jazz III. Those are nice picks, but I’m pretty sure they’re plastic.

    • @tomholton235
      @tomholton235 6 років тому +40

      All those things are just different types of plastic... I mean a good Dunlop pick will be a massive improvement over a cut up credit card but no reason to stay away from plastic. Metal/wood/felt picks have their place but plastic is probably the most versatile material for making picks.

    • @urath55
      @urath55 6 років тому +5

      Funny though, since the common "plastic" and stuff like Nylon are both polymers, just with different purposes, both are plastics ;)

    • @someoneyoudontknow3257
      @someoneyoudontknow3257 6 років тому +17

      Pretty sure he's talking about the packs of generic picks you can buy at like Walmart

    • @bjdenil
      @bjdenil 6 років тому +2

      @@urath55 LOL, true! We just dont usually call Nylon a plastic but I guess you could.......

  • @yestoES355
    @yestoES355 4 роки тому +4

    I can agree 100%, but there’s something special about the high end PRS, custom shop fender/Gibson. You truly appreciate it’s quality and it can make you feel a certain way that makes you a better playing

  • @robertwhyte3435
    @robertwhyte3435 6 років тому +50

    Have you ever met anyone who said, "I should have bought the cheap tools."?

  • @nakulsuresh1048
    @nakulsuresh1048 6 років тому +234

    Please tell this to my parents 😭

    • @a5hengaming
      @a5hengaming 6 років тому +7

      Mine too😂

    • @daddyosink4413
      @daddyosink4413 6 років тому +5

      Send them the vid link.... I mean, this looks like a PSA as it is 😂

    • @ranajoyshil
      @ranajoyshil 6 років тому +4

      Hahaha

    • @evalolacookie
      @evalolacookie 6 років тому +9

      Start working if you can!

    • @Forest_V19
      @Forest_V19 6 років тому +3

      Same dude. My dad got the 4000 dollar Misha Mansoor sig a couple years ago and doesn’t play it anymore

  • @ranajoyshil
    @ranajoyshil 6 років тому +729

    You need expensive gear
    You want expensive gear
    But you can't afford it.

    • @mrbungle3310
      @mrbungle3310 6 років тому +8

      Truth

    • @laudz2607
      @laudz2607 6 років тому +6

      Very true

    • @laudz2607
      @laudz2607 6 років тому +4

      Bill Primo i have a job but with minimal wage for an 18 year old, so yea.

    • @rendyandrian7149
      @rendyandrian7149 6 років тому +7

      And you spend all day staring at youtube. Watching a lot of guitarists with great gear who have skill way beyond you. Blame social media for it.

    • @commentfreely5443
      @commentfreely5443 6 років тому +2

      cables, strings, picks in order of money.
      you can pick with a coin or your hand.

  • @Axelorox
    @Axelorox 6 років тому +37

    When I was younger my main acoustic guitar was a cheap-ish Washburn. For the price it was actually pretty decent - was not too bad about staying in tune and having a playable action. It was good enough to perform with and have it stay in tune for at least a short set.
    Some years later I upgraded to a Martin D28. Wow, what a difference. It's one thing for a guitar to be functional - stay in tune, have playable action, etc. But there's a whole additional level of sonic richness that comes from a finely crafted higher end guitar. Oftentimes I'll be playing alone and just revel in the sheer beauty of the sound. As a consequence, I play a lot more often and longer after getting this guitar.

    • @cuauhtemocmorisco3493
      @cuauhtemocmorisco3493 6 років тому +1

      Definitely true. The experience takes you when the quality of a well made guitar is right on the money. Add in effects and its like standing on top of the world.

  • @justinvallange
    @justinvallange 5 років тому +72

    Unpopular opinion: Although not always recommended for children with infinitesimal attention span, beginners need the higher quality gear more than the experts. The last thing a beginner needs is a guitar that fights them, but an expert will have the experience and knowledge necessary to either work through or around the fight put up by a low-tier instrument and still sound great

    • @crazygermanviper
      @crazygermanviper 5 років тому +5

      What about just simply learning patience and dedication?

    • @justinvallange
      @justinvallange 5 років тому +12

      @@crazygermanviper I don't see the relevance to having equipment that fights the user, it's easy enough to get discouraged in the beginning and a big source of that is the playability of the instrument. A good guitar doesn't bring good technique with it, so patience and dedication still apply because that's what you need in order to improve

    • @stanniesvb
      @stanniesvb 5 років тому +2

      @@justinvallange That's not how it works though. A very expensive guitar will probably play a bit smoother than cheaper ones, but if you just focus on getting a guitar that fits you and has decent build quality you don't have to get anything remotely expensive: A simple squier strat is all you need to get started.

    • @JDtheSpyski
      @JDtheSpyski 5 років тому +1

      There’s two things that make a guitar sound good.. the player and the amp.

    • @KaiseaWings
      @KaiseaWings 4 роки тому +1

      Dad bought me a guitar when I was 12, I still have it today because even though I didn't have the attention span back then, it's still nicer than anything I could afford now.

  • @oa6861
    @oa6861 6 років тому +129

    Roses are red
    Shaggys return is near
    Tyler sits in sweetwater to sell us on gear 😊😊😊😊

  • @ryanknight3943
    @ryanknight3943 5 років тому +4

    Would be awesome to see a comparison of an expensive rig vs a sub par rig vs a cheap rig. Give people some perspective on how little or how more expensive rigs effect the player etc.

  • @louismcconnell5800
    @louismcconnell5800 5 років тому +16

    I play a fender squire.
    I’m Motivated because of music not cause of the price of my guitar

  • @dayontapout
    @dayontapout 6 років тому +91

    Early on I would've called bs or would've said somthing like: well good for you! I can't afford a freaking PRS or Kiesel! And now ive got my Kiesel and my entire outlook has changed. Id say it's definitely worth it to get the higher end gear. You end up paying for it through setup or repair on a cheaper instrument anyways.

    • @justpressplay4231
      @justpressplay4231 6 років тому +7

      Amen to this. Been playing guitar for about five years now. First three of those I played two budget line guitars and both myself and my parents (I was 15 when I started, twenty now) poured tons of money into just continuing to fix them. Finally, both budget lines broke down. I got a couple PRS guitars as birthday and Christmas gifts... and my outlook changed too. I love playing now, I haven't had to get either of the PRS guitars fixed and I don't worry about them falling apart, and I'm the most pleased with my tone that I've ever been.

  • @JadAWESOME210
    @JadAWESOME210 6 років тому +2

    This vid perfectly summed up my thoughts on the subject, especially the point about aesthetics/ making you want to play. When I was a teenager and got my first high-quality guitar (a goldtop Les Paul standard) the amount I played basically doubled because every time I saw it I wanted to play it.

  • @descendinguniverse
    @descendinguniverse 6 років тому +79

    Why You DON`T Need Expensive Gear
    1) You will always worry as someone may steal or break it
    2) You`ll be very sad when it actually happens
    😏
    JK Expensive is awesome

    • @PDXguitarfreak
      @PDXguitarfreak 6 років тому +8

      Alarm system? check. Dog? check. Handgun? check. :)

    • @johnwallace2319
      @johnwallace2319 6 років тому +1

      Just don’t buy gibson with a bent headstock or tuneomatic, then you can at least replace things when they do break

  • @luisaucedo
    @luisaucedo 3 роки тому +1

    0:00 Fair enough, thank you very much.

  • @vittoriodelucia5828
    @vittoriodelucia5828 6 років тому +14

    My gear is:
    Squier stratocaster
    Fender frontman 10G
    Random cable
    Tortex pick

    • @kewlbns69
      @kewlbns69 6 років тому +1

      my sister bought my nephew a frontman 10G. it's a better amp than the peavey vypyr i bought for $200 lol.

    • @presiannovakov7128
      @presiannovakov7128 6 років тому +1

      Same but shittier amp:D

    • @fabianvanderelst9643
      @fabianvanderelst9643 6 років тому

      Well, I have a rocktile terrible strat knockoff, a 10 watt practice amp which sounds just plainly terrible, and (luckily) I upgraded to a Stagg cable. Picks are Dunlop picks and picks that were in the strap that I bought. At least, I got an acoustic which is truly unbeatable! It sounds not as bright as most guitars, but it sounds really, really warm. Awesome guitar! It's a Sigma DM-1ST+(Sigma is from Martin) for 320 euros. It's quite heavy, but it's insanely good, for the price! 😊

    • @vittoriodelucia5828
      @vittoriodelucia5828 6 років тому +1

      Fabian Van Der Elst i have got an acoustic too but it costs 120€ and it reaaaally sucks

    • @fabianvanderelst9643
      @fabianvanderelst9643 6 років тому

      @@vittoriodelucia5828 Which one is it? I highly recommend buying the Sigma DM-1ST+ :)

  • @allance9760
    @allance9760 7 місяців тому +1

    Tyler: “You will need expensive instruments for their higher qualities!”
    Your friend Eastman Guitars has just joined the chat.

  • @DizzyKrissi
    @DizzyKrissi 6 років тому +7

    The latest gigs I've played with a cheap Boss GT-1 instead of my Helix running into cheap power-amp (Mooer Baby Bomb) - I sold most of my expensive tube amps and my sound is great.

    • @alifayman6860
      @alifayman6860 6 років тому +2

      Boss GT-1 is beast...I just love it

    • @DizzyKrissi
      @DizzyKrissi 6 років тому +1

      @@alifayman6860 : yes, maybe the plexi-models lack a bit but i LOVE the NATURAL CLEAN - I get SRV-tones that I was never been able to get with any other device or tube-amp

  • @conorcoughlin9065
    @conorcoughlin9065 5 років тому

    These inspiration pieces is one of the main reasons I still play. You are a hero

  • @Rafael-oo8wh
    @Rafael-oo8wh 6 років тому +37

    "You deserve it."
    "Be selfish."
    Do you want me to be broke? XD

  • @bluedusteyes
    @bluedusteyes 6 років тому

    I was expecting a humorous, fast-paced video and instead I got something both incredibly comforting and inspiring all at once

  • @gavinwalls6359
    @gavinwalls6359 6 років тому +31

    And what about those of us who can't afford 1000 dollar strats and les pauls, I can do just fine with a 50 dollar strat copy from eBay

    • @Cugelclever
      @Cugelclever 6 років тому +9

      I've played almost my entire life. There is nothing wrong with having nice stuff. But we all know those guys who judge your worth as a guitarist/drummer/whatever by the gear you have. Fuck those guys, am I right?

    • @graysinslade
      @graysinslade 6 років тому +6

      @@Cugelclever Those haters will end up as music snobs in the audience...eventually everyone around town wont work with them because of their negativity ...keep on rocking!

    • @Dreamdancer11
      @Dreamdancer11 5 років тому +4

      First of all be certain that those people wont even know that its a 50 dollar guitar if you somewhat mod it and do a bit of guitar work on it.If you sand the logo off...engrave some bullshit with a dremel(that gives a...custom feel) and handmade a pickguard lets say from wood....immediately you ll start to get question about how you got your custom guitar....

    • @wiseguy9202
      @wiseguy9202 5 років тому +3

      I still prefer my higher end guitars for feel alone. Sure I could get by on a Glarry or Squier, but they lack the feel.

    • @jezreeljibun9859
      @jezreeljibun9859 5 років тому +1

      I can't even afford the $50 eBay's strat..hmm

  • @clintonjones955
    @clintonjones955 5 років тому +1

    I got a 'Vox Super Beatle' setup when I was 18 (1971) ...still have it

  • @alfunkmaster
    @alfunkmaster 6 років тому +31

    "Don't use plastic picks" wait, what? What else is there? Other than using coins like Brian May

    • @fredriksvard2603
      @fredriksvard2603 6 років тому +10

      Alex Funk teeth

    • @theo7582
      @theo7582 5 років тому

      good question

    • @PersianSteam1
      @PersianSteam1 5 років тому +6

      There are Wooden ones and also Metal ones but they are quite rare and weird and I'm also wondering what he meant by not using plastic picks😜

    • @adnanpeal390
      @adnanpeal390 5 років тому

      What pick should i use then?

    • @bobtheyob
      @bobtheyob 5 років тому +2

      I think we are all meant to be using animal shells.

  • @Chrishagen
    @Chrishagen 3 роки тому +1

    A mim telecaster through a boss katana sounds great!

  • @midnightchaser9453
    @midnightchaser9453 6 років тому +3

    seriously. i used to shit so hard on expensive gear until i got a couple nice guitars, its just one of those things you wont understand until you sit down with a nice piece of equipment in your hands and play it for a while. its a night and day difference. playing with the el cheapo stuff is fun, and its nice to have when you want to start learning how to fix/mod your gear, but you really do get what you pay for.

  • @thegloobster
    @thegloobster Рік тому +2

    INTONATION GOD I CAN NOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH YOU NEED INTONATION

  • @plybevl20031
    @plybevl20031 6 років тому +21

    I like buying the cheap stuff, and making it great. I take pride in making it better then buying it. I do like the video.

    • @elevenAD
      @elevenAD 6 років тому +2

      i love both! i love playing my Cus24,makes me feel classy even if im really a loser!
      but i also love playing my Harley Benton Cus24 knock off that required a lil TLC but ended up being a fantastic guitar! both make me want to play! its the over priced duds that i really hate.

    • @micahboswell6672
      @micahboswell6672 5 років тому

      I love having cheap and top end gear working all together. It gives it a "weathered" sound that's unique to each setup. I also enjoy plugging in to someone else's setup and usually sparks something different I wouldn't have normally explored.

  • @truejohnsolo
    @truejohnsolo 4 роки тому

    That little demo at the end was pretty badass 😯

  • @bambostarla6259
    @bambostarla6259 4 роки тому +5

    Tyler, you are tempting me to spend 6k on a custom shop les paul.
    I'll save up for a year and then I'll buy it😄

  • @opg_jim823
    @opg_jim823 6 років тому +1

    Well I just finished watching and im gonna get this distortion pedal I've had my eye on for awhile,thanks for the good advice.

  • @djjazzyjeff1232
    @djjazzyjeff1232 6 років тому +4

    Yes I do. Maybe you don't, but I do.
    But seriously, I would advise people to just pull the trigger on something that you want and not settle. If that takes a few extra months of waiting and saving, that's still better than settling. Let me give you an example, I've spent about a total of $2,000 on 2 amps in my life, the first was a 15 watt Crate practice amp that I got with my first guitar, then after about 2 years, I upgraded from entry level to a mid-high end Epiphone, and about 2 years after that I pulled the trigger on a used Marshall JVM 210 with 1960A Cab for $1,900. And now I've got my dream amp. I don't have to chase tone anymore, and I'm happy. My buddy, didn't do that. He did the thing where he would buy a $300-$600 amp every 6-12 months, and he's spent more like $3,500 dollars on amps in his lifetime, and he still doesn't have one he likes all that much, but he's got like 6 mediocre ones. It's the same story with guitars. I have 3 really great guitars, and he has like 10 mediocre guitars, and has spent more on them than I have on my Gibson LP Tradional (which is my favorite), American Standard Tele, and Schecter Hellraiser with a Floyd and a Sustaniac.
    Bottom line is, I suggest saving up and getting something that you actually want and will love cherish and enjoy, rather than kicking the can down the road so to speak and being a bit let down and spending twice as much money in the long run.

  • @irfanshaikh6257
    @irfanshaikh6257 6 років тому

    Your channel is on fire now days so many strings at same place never seen before

  • @Thecoolkidforever
    @Thecoolkidforever 6 років тому +14

    Thank you tyler for the awesome work you do here on yt. Your videos inspire me on a regular basis to pick up my guitar (her name is also baby, but she is a tele ^^) and rock the fuck out of her as best as i possibly can! Thanks mate and keep your awesomeness going! All the best wishes from germany \m/

  • @Qpalz98
    @Qpalz98 6 років тому

    Went to the store to buy strings today. Also tried out a couple of acoustics, I instantly fell in love with the cheapest one I tried, cycled home, and drove back to buy it.

  • @Lazy_eye_blobFish
    @Lazy_eye_blobFish 6 років тому +7

    As a drummer I really want to start playing guitar or even Bass, I'm poor so I may have to get a cheap guitar or cheap bass but that's why they're called entry-level instruments right? I'm 26 years old and haven't been able to touch my drumset since I was around 21. I want to try an instrument that is able to be played even in my room without worrying about bothering people.
    I just have an acoustic bass and I want to play the bass again. The one and only left I could play with Boom by pod and I still remember it LOL! I self taught myself. Overall I may have to get $100 base but you know what, it might inspire me to work hard to get good at the instrument. Thank you for this video Tyler and God bless.

    • @Flughundi
      @Flughundi 6 років тому +2

      I recommend a Harley Benton bass from Thomann, I love mine! Their guitars are also pretty nice for the low price

    • @Lazy_eye_blobFish
      @Lazy_eye_blobFish 6 років тому +2

      @@Flughundi I appreciate it, I'm going to have to look at it. My hands are a little bit big and meaty, kind of like Mr Krabs and his big meaty claws. I might have to look at the base because boy was it fun to play, even if I never do more than a couple of Base looks and don't get any better than that I still had fun playing it.

    • @othinus
      @othinus 6 років тому +1

      I recommend Dean or Ibanez basses. They sound good and stay in tune for weeks.

    • @NBalint15
      @NBalint15 6 років тому

      I recomend a cort bass, or what i have is a Squier Fender Jaguar Bass special edition. It has both normal and jazzy pickups. And for the amp, i can recomend a cort 15w amp for practising.

    • @Lazy_eye_blobFish
      @Lazy_eye_blobFish 6 років тому +1

      @@NBalint15 you can pretty much play country music on any guitar right? Cuz I'm really into country. I know it's not like the most popular thing to say on a primarily metal Channel, but I like country LOL!

  • @1847thomash
    @1847thomash 6 років тому

    Just made an impulse buy on another jackson king v and your explanation made Me feel alot better about it

  • @allenmartin6536
    @allenmartin6536 6 років тому +48

    You left out the most important reason to buy expensive gear.TOO BE COOL!

  • @wiseguy9202
    @wiseguy9202 5 років тому

    1.5mm Jazz III Tortex picks are the greatest. After a little Dimebag Darrel treatment and they're perfect!

  • @L33M_0
    @L33M_0 6 років тому +21

    Me:*watches first 6 seconds of video*
    Me: *cuts off video*

  • @jakeoneill1049
    @jakeoneill1049 6 років тому

    Dude you were right that slide looks awesome!! And the walls of guitars look awesome!! I can’t wait to go up to Sweetwater!!!

  • @Guitaroverkill
    @Guitaroverkill 6 років тому +57

    Don’t worry, most of you won’t get out of the basement so no one will be impressed by your expensive guitar.

  • @PDXguitarfreak
    @PDXguitarfreak 6 років тому +2

    Most expensive piece of gear I own? Ibanez J.Custom 30th Anniversary Limited Edition RG. It's excessively blingy with a AAAAA quilted top and back (yes, the back is quilted LOL). No one sees the back but me, but at least my belly knows it's rubbing against the beautiful quilt :) However, it's not just eye candy, and has some additional really nice appointments (e.g., stainless steel frets, Ibanez's fret edge treatment, Lo-Pro Edge tremolo, etc). As it should, it plays like butter too! :) I did a review of it, if you are curious.

  • @thebrawnysquirrel6344
    @thebrawnysquirrel6344 5 років тому +3

    Turned back for a moment because I thought I heard something and my wallet was sitting on my shoulder with a very angry face.

  • @BayouMaccabee
    @BayouMaccabee 6 років тому +1

    Just wanted to say that I enjoy your channel....and I'm a DRUMMER!!!! I don't play guitar at all, but I like gear in general, and I enjoy seeing how guitarists and bassists deal with common issues, similarly to how we drummers do. Many things are "universal" and the things that aren't universal are still interesting nonetheless.

  • @jamesonnewhouse1298
    @jamesonnewhouse1298 6 років тому +3

    @2:40 he says quote on quote "comturbility"

  • @scottlevine5030
    @scottlevine5030 6 років тому

    The best gear for you is the gear that stays out of your way. Its a conduit for music. You pick up that guitar and music comes out. You play through that amp and it inspires. The price tag doesn't correlate directly to that. My old guitar teacher played at strat for years. He was on tour and had a dream about this red guitar with all these knobs on it. Walked into a pawn shop the next day and there it was. For $36. It changed the whole course of his music.

  • @matijagolubovic2243
    @matijagolubovic2243 6 років тому +8

    I showed this to my dad...
    He's buying me a brand new Les Paul Custom when I finish high school 😉

  • @ludwigvistilite
    @ludwigvistilite 6 років тому

    I have a Gibson Les Paul Studio and an SG Standard. But my drumset is the money pit of hell. I have a gigantic vintage 3-ply Ludwig kit that I bought piece by piece over a 10 year period. With the drumset alone (26x14" bass, 12x8, 14x10, 15x12, 15x14, 16x16, 18x16, 20x18 and 14x6.5" supraphonic snare, 14x5" tequila sunrise Vistalite, 14x5" acrolite snare drums) and the Paiste cymbals, a mix of 10 1970's black label 2002 and 7 1980's red label 2002 cymbals plus the heavy duty stands, heavy duty drum throne, cases/trap box, 2 different double pedals (Yamaha flying dragon direct drive plus a Tama Iron cobra double chain) plus a stack of premium drum heads, sticks, percussion items like cowbells, tambourines, chimes, and the stupid 55" Symphonic Gong I bought for some reason, I am in over $20K. This doesn't include shipping each piece individually. Plus I have a P.A. system and several lower end guitars/1 bass, and 4 guitar/bass amps including a half stack mesa boogie. What the fuck is wrong with me. I haven't played in a band in years. I guess when I die, someone is gonna have a bitch of a time sorting through and selling my stuff!!!

  • @paruh5901
    @paruh5901 6 років тому +24

    It would be great if the video was the only first 5 seconds

  • @thisisoj9113
    @thisisoj9113 4 роки тому +1

    If you have cool looking gear you will practice more that’s why it’s good to get something you really love

  • @elhomunculus
    @elhomunculus 6 років тому +27

    What does he mean by "dont use plastic picks"???

    • @Cole-ek7fh
      @Cole-ek7fh 6 років тому +3

      Felix Altenburg use nylon picks.

    • @Kurmudgeon
      @Kurmudgeon 6 років тому +2

      Plastic snap

    • @flippy7035
      @flippy7035 6 років тому +1

      They get less sticky for me

    • @SG-wj2qj
      @SG-wj2qj 6 років тому +6

      Thoes shitty free picks that guitar center hands out because they anticipate you steeling them... Thoes picks. Don't. Buy. Them.

    • @johnwallace2319
      @johnwallace2319 6 років тому +6

      Use teeth like the rest of us

  • @dinorichol5377
    @dinorichol5377 6 років тому

    Video full of wise words. One of my fav of yours Tyler.

  • @NFMorley
    @NFMorley 6 років тому +5

    Got to disagree on the cables - Sure , don't buy the cheapest ones of course (as the quality is often what you'd expect) but there's a lot decent cables that are not expensive - Fender, Ernie Ball, D'addario/PW
    Totally agree on the rest though!

    • @brenlouissurio2404
      @brenlouissurio2404 6 років тому

      I use D'ADDARIO planetwaves, the one with momentary switch. It's cheap and the quality is great.

    • @TheRustedShackleford
      @TheRustedShackleford 6 років тому

      Cant be at Mogami. Pricey. But I can replace them for free at any time. Helped eliminate some noise issues I was giving as well

  • @daveywiles6412
    @daveywiles6412 6 років тому

    I own a custom color PRS custom 24...it's a wrap has no binding straight to black..and it's a mixture of a tight flame top and a quilt..the finish is greenish gold...my main gig guitar..
    I also own a 1960 Stratocaster :)

  • @magnuslangslet4853
    @magnuslangslet4853 5 років тому +5

    Top 10 picks:
    10. Use
    9. Whatever
    8. You
    7. Like
    6. And
    5. Whatever
    4. You
    3. Find
    2. Comfortable
    1. Max Grip Jazz III's

  • @MNGuitars
    @MNGuitars 6 років тому

    Great video and awesomeeee snare on your backing track!!!

  • @F3502000
    @F3502000 5 років тому +4

    Yeah, I've come to the realization that buying a very quality amp is more important than an overpriced guitar.

  • @toddkelley9869
    @toddkelley9869 6 років тому

    Nice vid! I saved moonlighting money for months as well for a Les Paul studio and Marshall AVT 50. That was 20 years ago, both gone now, sadly.

  • @yeahhyouvish
    @yeahhyouvish 6 років тому +17

    But I'm broke.

  • @justinTime077
    @justinTime077 4 роки тому

    So heartfelt. I need to go be with my gear, *and buy more.*

  • @herbertwest3083
    @herbertwest3083 6 років тому +5

    6.) Tyler is trying to get kickbacks from gear companies by promoting their products in videos like these.

  • @johnsonsjams3439
    @johnsonsjams3439 5 років тому

    A highly under rated thing to do when on a budget is to buy used gear, Craigslist, 5 miles and FB marketplace are all great places to look. You not only have more of the option to negotiate price but you can also be as choosy as you want. It may take time but you’ll eventually find your diamond.

  • @nicksonthevet
    @nicksonthevet 6 років тому +3

    I thought earlier cable were just cables, they are not.

    • @yosemitesam4549
      @yosemitesam4549 6 років тому

      Cables aren't cables? Cables are the super highway to extraterrestrial bliss and audio nirvana. Hmm... I use 'em till they break, then I switch to another.

    • @nicksonthevet
      @nicksonthevet 6 років тому

      @@yosemitesam4549 I mean this
      ua-cam.com/video/BFCUe780xA8/v-deo.html

    • @yosemitesam4549
      @yosemitesam4549 6 років тому

      Dr-Ng'umbi Nickson Hassanally I know what you mean I was just kidding...

    • @nicksonthevet
      @nicksonthevet 6 років тому

      @@yosemitesam4549 cool

  • @dougfa3515
    @dougfa3515 6 років тому

    I will never regret buying my Les Paul back in '94. It was the most expensive guitar I ever bought and I still have it. I have a couple other guitars I had bought prior to it... mid price guitars. But when I play my LP and my buddy plays the other one, you can tell a difference. You don't have to have expensive gear, for sure. The most important thing is playing and practicing. But great gear is an awesome thing to have.

  • @bjdenil
    @bjdenil 6 років тому +3

    Hey Tyler, When are we getting Know your Gear, Music is Win Shwagg ????????????

  • @kanntaim4961
    @kanntaim4961 3 роки тому +1

    1 second and I got my answers already

  • @montyprice2179
    @montyprice2179 6 років тому +9

    It’s almost as if this video was sponsored by a large distributor who’s sole intention would be to make us spend more money

  • @checknate8820
    @checknate8820 5 років тому

    That opener is killer!

  • @chesapeake566
    @chesapeake566 6 років тому +8

    If you need equipment to motivate you then ultimately you don't have enough motivation to stick with it anyway.

    • @hamburgerdan101
      @hamburgerdan101 6 років тому +3

      Not true I love playing but my guitar buzzes and sounds really thin cuz it’s a shit guitar. If I was to get a standard jazz master or something I would play way more often because rock is my favorite genre

    • @chesapeake566
      @chesapeake566 6 років тому +1

      @@hamburgerdan101 : A setup can fix that. A pro-level one is only $100. Or DIY with $50 worth of tools and supplies can make a Squier Bullet feel great. I know because I've done it. Don't want to mess with it, a $400 guitar can be fabulous.

  • @b_a_fps1569
    @b_a_fps1569 6 років тому

    I just started playing guitar. I bought a Boss Katana 50 and a Gibson Les Paul Tribute 2018 gold top. It was a lot of money, but I can afford it and do not regret buying it. Furthermore, it's true what's being said in this video. It's a beautiful guitar so I just can't skip a day practice.

  • @valdemar6980
    @valdemar6980 6 років тому +3

    It’s not like I live on the street, but there aren’t even a guitar store where I live. Sooooooo

    • @planlessdan
      @planlessdan 6 років тому +1

      I can relate to that. Nearest place that sold guitars where I used to live was a six hour drive away and stupidly overpriced. There was one place that was an hour drive away, but that was an electronics store that just so happened to have guitars. Cheap, crappy guitars that the store owners didn't know anything about....
      I still count that as super lucky though. Cheap gear is better than no gear.

    • @JesusChrist-uu2te
      @JesusChrist-uu2te 6 років тому

      Most small towns will have a small independent music store. But for ones that don't that's where checking reviews on youtube and ordering online comes in.

  • @marcelmiagi4579
    @marcelmiagi4579 5 років тому

    Man, that private stock model was beautiful. Wow

  • @tryten9
    @tryten9 6 років тому +8

    Ola.
    Ola can make a cheap junker sound awesome.

  • @francesco0185
    @francesco0185 4 роки тому

    Your fourth reason is so true. I have 24 fantastic guitars and my brother 30. Well, I play all day because is so beautiful having all this guitars in my hands. Of course I am not saying you need so many guitars to have fun because I played a lot md had much fun also when we had just one guitar (a Squier Bullett bought in the early nineties) and one bass (a Squier Precision our father bought a year later) with two little amps and no pedal at all. But we have this strong passion and we don't want to spend our money other than in gear for music (cds, amps, guitars, pedals). One of the best passion a guy can follow.

  • @joeduncan4487
    @joeduncan4487 6 років тому +5

    Expensive doesn't necessarily mean good...

    • @antuny9269
      @antuny9269 6 років тому

      well usually it is, since the high quality material is what makes up the price

    • @brenlouissurio2404
      @brenlouissurio2404 6 років тому +6

      You're probably using Gibson.

  • @sharinglungs3226
    @sharinglungs3226 5 років тому +1

    My two cents is if you’re serious about it and starting out get the most expensive equipment you’re comfortable spending. If you go cheap you’ll hate it and buy something better later on. If you buy something good you’ll grow into the gear. From there once you’re more experienced you can upgrade or that piece of equipment might be all you need.

  • @skipperinoregiserino3668
    @skipperinoregiserino3668 6 років тому +5

    Yo Tyler I need your guitar 😂

  • @johncross8535
    @johncross8535 6 років тому

    Most expensive guitar is a 1964 epiphone crestwood that was my fathers first guitar that he bought in 1969. He then gave it to me and I love the thing.

  • @skeltergaming1643
    @skeltergaming1643 6 років тому +3

    Buy a squire classic vibe, best guitars for a buck

  • @97stratocaster21
    @97stratocaster21 5 років тому

    This was really well thought out and made lots of sense.
    And, now I don't have as much buyer's remorse from the Telecaster I bought last week.

  • @dylanbradshaw8706
    @dylanbradshaw8706 6 років тому +8

    Sounds like Capitalist propaganda but OK

    • @capslockbusted
      @capslockbusted 4 роки тому

      All those awesome Soviet era guitarists made a lot of innovative music on The People's Instrument, didn't they?

  • @candykanefpv
    @candykanefpv 6 років тому

    Great pedals make it so much easier to get the tone you're looking for.

  • @dylanbrown4683
    @dylanbrown4683 6 років тому

    I agree with needing expensive gear to a point, what I mean by that is once a guitar gets so expensive usually around $1000-$1500 you have a quality instrument regardless if u go more expensive

  • @nickc4257
    @nickc4257 6 років тому

    A good setup is all you need. The setup on my squier 50s vibe strat is absolutely phenomenal, it plays like butter and cost me 350CAD

  • @grandudeproductions2859
    @grandudeproductions2859 3 роки тому

    When breaking, be sure to not raise your head up. Keep your head down. Let your arm excelarate the cue, follow through, and let the momentum of the cue do the work. Cue ball control is key so a half tip low of center works nice at keeping the cue ball in the center of the table. That is the first step of a break and run.....oh yeah and guitar stuff hehe.

  • @hipoint40cal39
    @hipoint40cal39 2 місяці тому

    I just love my Squires...One Affinity, two Sonics with a BlackStar v4 amp.

  • @carloramos7186
    @carloramos7186 6 років тому

    Godbless you ! That last tip was inspirational.

  • @Troublesolver
    @Troublesolver 6 років тому

    Fantastic video! Couldnt agree more. Just bought a Martin D-28 👌

  • @tinpenny4474
    @tinpenny4474 6 років тому

    My most expensive piece is my 2003 PRS ARTIST CUSTOM 22. Bought new for $2900 , when my thumb isn't smashed I play it every day. I'm on hold for the next couple of months.

  • @ofmusicandmayhem6903
    @ofmusicandmayhem6903 6 років тому

    The most expensive piece of gear I own, is the Schecter, Evil Twin that just arrived yesterday from Sweetwater. I have only been playing for a couple months, and this is a huge upgrade. I concur with the statement, that if you spend more money on gear, you are going to want to play it. I haven't put it down.

  • @erickfgty
    @erickfgty 6 років тому

    Im still in love with my Yamaha nx 700

  • @SamuTheFrog
    @SamuTheFrog 4 роки тому +1

    I'm glad you started the video out with "You don't"
    I was mildly concerned from the title