7 Best Cheap Electric Guitars Of 2023 That Don't Suck! - Great Tone At Awesome Prices!

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  • Опубліковано 27 тра 2024
  • In this video, Dagan looks at some of the best cheap electric guitars available in 2023 that actually sound amazing, feature superb craftsmanship and will provide you with years of comfortable playing and lush tone!
    These guitars may be "cheap" but that is only in terms of price as we simply mean budget friendly, offering beginner guitarists a great opportunity to get a great hardworking metal guitar for less. However, don't be fooled, these are amazing guitars often used by professionals in need of a 2nd guitar for touring or studio work and intermediate players who want to add a new sound to their collection without spending too much.
    Rock all these guitars at PMT Online below!
    ALL Antiquity Guitars - bit.ly/PMT-All-Antiquity
    Antiquity LSC1 White - bit.ly/3RviGYl
    ALL Squier Sonic Guitars - bit.ly/40xw6pT
    Squier Sonic Stratocaster - bit.ly/3U5SsfW
    Ibanez GIO GRG220-PA1 - bit.ly/41vKZuh
    Epiphone Billie Joe Armstrong Signature Les Paul Junior - bit.ly/3O5JZs5
    Squier Paranormal Nashville Stratocaster - bit.ly/47HmLza
    ALL Squier Paranormal Models - bit.ly/3tsqSAu
    Antiquity 'Legends' TL1-HB, Butterscotch Blonde -
    PRS SE Silver Sky, Maple Neck, Nylon Blue - bit.ly/47dvfx0
    Dagan shows us 7 cheap guitars that actually sound really good, proving that budget friendly can still be high quality! These are the best cheap electric guitars that won't let you down and won't break the bank!
    00:00 Intro
    01:33 What Does "Cheap" Mean Anyway?
    03:48 Antiquity LSC1
    09:28 Squier Sonic Stratocaster
    15:17 Ibanez GIO GRG220- PA1
    20:27 Epiphone Billie Joe Armstrong Signature Les Paul Junior
    26:41 Squier Paranormal Series
    32:23 Antiquity TL1-HB
    37:14 PRS SE Silver Sky, Maple Neck
    44:21 Final Thoughts
    #CheapGuitars #Epiphone #Antiquity #SquierGuitars #IbanezGuitars #PRSGuitars
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  • @AdamsMusicandFun
    @AdamsMusicandFun 5 місяців тому +89

    From the first moment I saw Dagan play a video for this channel, I thought "who is this guy" and the I thought "why does this guy entertain and inform so well". And I kept coming back for all of his reviews. Greatness!

    • @nickenmic
      @nickenmic 5 місяців тому +2

      fax

    • @TylerJohnstonGuitar
      @TylerJohnstonGuitar 5 місяців тому +1

      Some of these guitar store UA-cam channels have really phenomenal players showcasing their instruments. Check out Michael Lemmo from Norman’s Rare Guitars. He and Dagan make great salesmen!

    • @AdamsMusicandFun
      @AdamsMusicandFun 5 місяців тому +1

      @@TylerJohnstonGuitar Thanks. I already subscribe to that channel and love the showcasing of guitars that Lemmo does!

    • @user-ev9qw3om1g
      @user-ev9qw3om1g 4 місяці тому

      I hope the fg800 has the jumbo body for sound. What's the difference between it and the fx800j?

    • @coz109
      @coz109 4 місяці тому +1

      I’m not sure there is anyone on Earth that has more fun at their job.

  • @michaelthomas9991
    @michaelthomas9991 5 місяців тому +19

    Dagan is the ultimate guitar salesman / brand representative. Cannot say enough about this man!

  • @pyratoothNL
    @pyratoothNL 5 місяців тому +9

    Dagan never fails to cheer me up with his positive energy on these videos! I've got the Ibanez GRGR221 and the build is wonderful for the price, but the pickups are its weak point so I replaced them. The ceramics in this GRG220 model sound a lot more lively. I probably wouldn't go to wild on that trem though!
    Thanks for the reviews and promos this year and I wish everyone at PMTV a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎄

  • @stejen100
    @stejen100 5 місяців тому +13

    Dagen just makes any guitar sound amazing

  • @rockcatinc.4814
    @rockcatinc.4814 5 місяців тому +1

    This channel is awesome. Thanks you for making these vids.

  • @DarylT64
    @DarylT64 5 місяців тому +12

    Thanks for all the hard work you put in bringing us awesome reviews Dagan. I really appreciate it. Looking forward to another great year of awesome reviews on guitars and gear. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and everyone over at PMTV🎸🤘🏻

  • @southernpanda33
    @southernpanda33 5 місяців тому +7

    I will ALWAYS recommend the Kramer Pacer Classic to anyone looking for an affordable guitar with a Floyd Rose. I love mine.

  • @jasonrogers7318
    @jasonrogers7318 5 місяців тому +4

    Thanks for another great year of gear ⚙ reviews Dagan! Happy new year 🎉 to you man! Cheers 🍻

  • @MAX96MENDES
    @MAX96MENDES 5 місяців тому +4

    Mister Dagan, you should have a TV show all about guitars !
    Your reviews are always good fun to watch. Entertaining AND also great reviews. Merry Christmas to all.

  • @robphillips8351
    @robphillips8351 Місяць тому

    Excellent demos and description 👍👍 cheers..

  • @jukeboxjohnnie
    @jukeboxjohnnie 5 місяців тому +2

    Ive higher end fenders and gibsons and I got my first Epiphone this year, I just love it, wish I hadnt been so snobby before

  • @shannnism
    @shannnism 4 місяці тому +1

    Dagan is my favorite❤❤❤ His charisma and salesmanship are top notch. Love the reviews

  • @richardgibson9046
    @richardgibson9046 Місяць тому

    Just stumbled across this Dude, love the articulate quick explanations rather then allot of filler shit. My New Favorite Shredder Guru!!!

  • @Feesh6
    @Feesh6 5 місяців тому

    Another year another set of my favorite videos of all time

  • @watcherzero000
    @watcherzero000 5 місяців тому

    One cool little thing about that Ibanez Gio is it has a sliding truss rod cover where you do not have to remove the screws on the truss rod cover to adjust the truss rod.

  • @collectingtengu4905
    @collectingtengu4905 5 місяців тому +5

    I sometimes miss the love for ESP LTD guitars, which are (still affordable) like the EC-256. But, I understand that you could have easily extended this video with many more guitars.
    Back in the days (1993-1997), I was a vocalist in a band and the guitars I saw were Gibsons, Epiphones, Fender and BC Rich. Everything else was more or less rubbish, when it came to quality and playability. Even the Epiphones felt cheap.
    3 years ago I got my first electric guitar and I was astonished how well it played without Gibson, Fender on the headstock.
    Beginners indeed live in better times.

    • @mofomartianp
      @mofomartianp 5 місяців тому +1

      Ibanez made great guitars in the 90s as well, but there's definitely a huge range of great budget guitars these days. I recently bought a Harley Benton SC 550 II and it's incredibly well built and spec'd for 300 bucks. It's a a legit players guitar.

  • @1973larryrichardson
    @1973larryrichardson 4 місяці тому

    I’ve got the Ibanez AZES 40. It is the most versatile, best playing, tone machine, and was less than $349 or £279.
    It’s got hss setup with coil tapping and splitting. It has phase switching, and series/parallel. All with great build quality. Crazy right? You gotta try one.

  • @ARofficial1
    @ARofficial1 5 місяців тому

    The new antiquity explorer style guitar, that thing is incredible for its price

  • @terrymcguniess7582
    @terrymcguniess7582 5 місяців тому

    i love modding cheap budget guitarsi bought a squire changed out the picks up 200 bucks invested total about 400 guitar plus the pick ups and it sounds freaking great

  • @stephenjohnson899
    @stephenjohnson899 5 місяців тому +1

    Kramer striker with maple top on it..Beautiful guitar for a affordable price.

  • @tinktinkputra2316
    @tinktinkputra2316 5 місяців тому +4

    That Gio looks cooooool

  • @klauswigsmith
    @klauswigsmith 5 місяців тому +3

    I wish PMT would ship across the pond to Canada like Thomann does! (hint hint) Those LS1s look sweet AF!

  • @MullockHeap
    @MullockHeap 5 місяців тому

    I picked up a Schecter omen elite 6 and it’s the best guitar I’ve owned for under $1,000 Australian Dollarydoos. Everything you said in your review of the guitar was spot on.

  • @justmehere6094
    @justmehere6094 5 місяців тому +2

    I would add the following to the list: Yamaha Revstar 2 Standad or Element series, Sterling by Music Man Cutlass CT-50 or CtT-50 Plus, Sire S7 series.

  • @briantate692
    @briantate692 5 місяців тому

    Merry xmas bonny lad

  • @Guitars-N-Guns
    @Guitars-N-Guns 4 місяці тому

    I DID get a 2023 Fender Sonic Telecaster Esquire H in Arctic White---and LOVE everything about it. But my all time favorite (this year) 2023 buy was a new Fender Squier Affinity Telecaster Deluxe in Burgandy Mist 'crafted' in 2021 but never left the shelves until I got it. Holy balls does that thing sing. Both under the $200 USD (shipped) umbrella, because I wait for a deal (usually Holidays in the US).
    There are great guitars to be had for cheap; just gotta shop around and wait for the right opportunity.

    • @amandamarinovich6164
      @amandamarinovich6164 4 місяці тому

      I just got the sonic esquire too, cuz I figured why not? With one bridge ceramic humbucker, it's like a punk tele and I'm having a blast with it

  • @petersutton523
    @petersutton523 5 місяців тому

    Squier guitars are great but EastCoast are astonishingly good value.
    I bought an EastCoast LP gold top copy just to play around with at home and I was amazed by it, I regularly gig with it now.

    • @ryanturner9509
      @ryanturner9509 4 місяці тому +1

      Agreed, i have the black n gold LP from Eastcoast and also the Antiquity black guard Tele. They are absurdly high quality guitarsfor the price. Ive played and owned some beautiful and eye wateringly expensive guitars including an original 72 Tele custom, 69 LP, a sublime AVRI 57 reissue Strat and blah blah lblah. Im still reeling from the E.C Les though i keep waiting for a dissapointment to appear but its not gonna happen. I swear it totally embarrasses Gibson when you consider the price i paid(150 for a b stock with a wonky truss rod cover!!) :-D and 109 quid for the Tele!! I mean reeeaaallly!!?? :-o There is something very iffy and slightly confusing in the space between the price of these guitars.

  • @oanafelicio7764
    @oanafelicio7764 2 місяці тому

    I just noticed you always have a positive review for everything you try?! Good salesman

    • @PMTVUK
      @PMTVUK  2 місяці тому

      I only demo the stuff I like, and that I can give my best possible demo of. If the video was “7 best cheap guitars Dagan thinks sucks” I don’t think it’d go down that great

  • @krispykriminal
    @krispykriminal 5 місяців тому +1

    I don't even need a new guitar but Dagan is in it so yeah let's watch

  • @Sam-lq8ix
    @Sam-lq8ix 5 місяців тому +4

    The fact that first guitar is priced so it can be someone’s first guitar is awesom

  • @SeRgU123
    @SeRgU123 4 місяці тому

    I have an ibanez S521, its slightly more expensive but dude, is just amazing how good it is. So that gio series ibanez will not disappoint anyone.

  • @robphillips8351
    @robphillips8351 Місяць тому

    Been eyeing on of the Squier Nashville Stratocasters, have the offset telecaster and tornado already which are pretty nice..

  • @calus7890
    @calus7890 5 місяців тому +2

    I wish he would have included a harley benton they’re so amazing, my favourite guitar right now is an NT custom i got for around 275$

    • @wea69420
      @wea69420 5 місяців тому +1

      unfortunately that's Thomann's in-house brand, so you're not gonna see them in another store's video

  • @hexaldecima6839
    @hexaldecima6839 5 місяців тому +5

    The Ibanez Gio is the best looking out of all these affordable guitars.

    • @piinku_
      @piinku_ 4 місяці тому

      as someone who has one, it looks even better irl 😩

    • @kynoVNs
      @kynoVNs 4 місяці тому

      @@piinku_ Does it still serve you well? My first guitar was the slightly cheaper GRX70QA Ibanez GIO and i cannot say i've had that great of an experience with it.

    • @piinku_
      @piinku_ 4 місяці тому +1

      @@kynoVNs yeahhh its been amazing, i mean honestly id suggest just going to a music store irl and playing different guitars, see which one suits ur style, ask about what the workers think about them because they gave me amazing advice when i was picking out stuff. but yeah back to this guitar, i love it, it sounds awesome (but obv also depends on the amp) and the whammy works perfectly in my opinion. looks wise also still personally coolest looking guitar ive seen up to date haha.

  • @javierespana2807
    @javierespana2807 2 місяці тому

    My recommendation is Sunsmile guitars, with baked maple neck, stainless steel medium frets, burl poplar and mahogany body, dual humbucker for less than $200 dls. smooth!

  • @Superjet113
    @Superjet113 5 місяців тому

    Can we get these(Antiquity) in the US? Thank you, am interested!

  • @leviathan_is_me
    @leviathan_is_me 5 місяців тому

    I want one. The guitars are cool too.

  • @AngelMartinez-qs3cf
    @AngelMartinez-qs3cf 5 місяців тому

    I am interested in the Antiquity Legends LSC1-WH White Electric Guitar. By any chance do you ship to the USA? Or strictly UK/Europe?

  • @bassa69
    @bassa69 5 місяців тому

    Please could you review the yamaha Pacifica 112J with or without the positive Grid go 🙏 has I'm thinking of getting it at 54 any advice would be appreciated 🙏🙏

  • @southernpanda33
    @southernpanda33 5 місяців тому

    Are PMT ever going to do international shipping?

  • @Journey-of-1000-Miles
    @Journey-of-1000-Miles 3 місяці тому

    The string action on the first guitar I ever owned, was so high that I could have slipped a deck of cards behind the 12th fret.
    The guitar had no truss rod.

  • @tankdarla637
    @tankdarla637 5 місяців тому

    that black strat is legit

  • @MartRockCafe
    @MartRockCafe 5 місяців тому

    My local PMT portsmouth is closing on the 14th january.....sad times 😭😭😭

  • @ryanturner9509
    @ryanturner9509 4 місяці тому

    Wow!! Antiquity rule!! Squier rule too!! Oh and Prs totally rule just like Epiphone do!! (mostly) whilst i feel like i should like the prs most (being a huge Strat guy) im loving the gnarly lil'Jjunior, its like a little angry terrier, its fantastic!

  • @kunzite21
    @kunzite21 5 місяців тому

    my fav for the money is my PRS custom 24 se

  • @jamesrobinson4950
    @jamesrobinson4950 7 днів тому

    I have big hands any recommendations? Right handed

  • @donthousand7503
    @donthousand7503 5 місяців тому +1

    The squier paranormal it's currently my favourite guitar and this is so weird because I'm a metalhead

  • @tankdarla637
    @tankdarla637 5 місяців тому

    not a lp fan, however that white custom sure sounded good

  • @snapfinger1
    @snapfinger1 5 місяців тому +2

    PMTVUK does not suck. Don’t live in a vacuum. Their videos are informative & unbiased.

  • @millermonsterair
    @millermonsterair 5 місяців тому +1

    if i could get a guitar from the Antiquity line, in the USA, i would own several of them

  • @thatotherdan9984
    @thatotherdan9984 5 місяців тому

    I have the paranormal custom Nashville stratocaster from Squier. That thing stock is friggin good for $600 cad. And after a few upgrades it just not fair. I have a GEM, '91 Les Paul studio, '81 fender Stratocaster, fender custom and was a huge name brand snob. Until my buddy needed money and offered to sell me that Nashville Strat. I can't put the damn thing down.

  • @bighes100
    @bighes100 5 місяців тому +2

    Do the value of the guitars go up after Dagan has played them? 😀

  • @user-gy8qs5ff9p
    @user-gy8qs5ff9p 4 місяці тому

    do you have a video that explains what to buy with your electric guitar like separately? i dont know what amp and stuff to buy

    • @bread6085
      @bread6085 3 місяці тому

      Get something versatile like a boss katana.

  • @bryanf3839
    @bryanf3839 5 місяців тому

    I have a very daft question…. What’s that song you played when you introduced the silver sky?

  • @tyedyesunshine
    @tyedyesunshine 2 місяці тому

    Ibanez af 55 it’s a hollow body so might not count for ur list but it’s a fantastic guitar

  • @Flukey_1970
    @Flukey_1970 5 місяців тому

    When i saw the white Les Paul i thought it was the Epiphone LP custom till I saw the headstock. Wow that’s another level of affordable. Hahaha you do know no one outdid the north east will know what claggy means lol

  • @andrewbecker3700
    @andrewbecker3700 5 місяців тому

    I think the way the guitar market has shifted up and down multiple times in the last 5 years, the definition of "cheap" has moved around quite a bit. Under say $400 is still gonna be slim pickings. The $500-$1000 range has exploded with almost unlimited choices. The Silver Sky SE doesn't really fall into this category. Sure they've been heavily discounted recently, and even the DGT is selling for under $1000 now. But PRS isn't generally thought of as "cheap". It's definitely in the mid teir range. What's the difference between a HB and an Antiquity guitar?

  • @johne.1011
    @johne.1011 Місяць тому

    PRS the clear 'winner' of the bunch but certainly, as this great review goes to prove lots of excellent axes available at very affordable prices.

  • @alvrid73
    @alvrid73 5 місяців тому

    Would love if you guys do an affordable amp list as well, and if there already is one, let me know :p

  • @bjornvanoijen3290
    @bjornvanoijen3290 5 місяців тому

    How did you become so good at playing? Is there a practice routine?

    • @benmcmullen1296
      @benmcmullen1296 5 місяців тому +2

      Gotta work that out yourself my son

  • @ShawnTheAtheistUSA
    @ShawnTheAtheistUSA 5 місяців тому

    I laughed out loud at the Freudian slip when Dagan said "Offensive... Expensive" when referring to Gibsons. I'm still chuckling as I write this.

  • @FrankRemley
    @FrankRemley 4 місяці тому

    What Boss Kitana amp is that?

  • @lt.reubenrozeyt5716
    @lt.reubenrozeyt5716 5 місяців тому +1

    Sometimes I just like watching him play

  • @greyman334
    @greyman334 5 місяців тому

    I'm surprised that you didn't have the Kramer Baretta Special on the list.

    • @leviathan_is_me
      @leviathan_is_me 5 місяців тому

      That would be a bit redundant, lol. Dagan has made his love of Kramer guitar well known. Berettas especially, shocked he doesn't have a sig model yet. 😊

    • @greyman334
      @greyman334 5 місяців тому

      @@leviathan_is_me how do you figure that would be redundant to a person looking on UA-cam for information on the best cheap guitars and they stumble on this video having not ever seen Dagan or any other guitar reviewer before. Maybe a parent ( that has no experience with guitars) looking for a good cheap guitar for a child expressing interest in playing. I am well aware Dagan loves Kramer guitars. That is why I made my comment. The air is fresher when you take your head out of your behind. Lol

    • @leviathan_is_me
      @leviathan_is_me 5 місяців тому

      @@greyman334 ....wow, hit a nerve sweetheart? Perhaps if you would like to climb down off that judgemental high horse you seem to be on (that would also require you to remove yourself from the stick on the saddle that seems firmly planted up your rear) you could plainly tell it was an obvious joke of a post made in good spirits. With the whole lols' & the comment on the signature model being the punchline (notice the cute little guy smiling it up there? Look at him so happy). However you seem to take things as a personal affront to mystery people who have stumbled upon a random video and would thus read every comment and might stumble upon something they don't DARE to understand...oh no. Dude calm down, stop worrying so much and maybe, just maybe you might accidentally NOT be a....well....you. ✌️
      Edit: I am sure your going to spend minutes replying angrily and rant on with a diatribe FULL of wit and irony. I wouldn't... Not really a hill to fight on, friend.

  • @leviathan_is_me
    @leviathan_is_me 5 місяців тому

    14:00 "AH HEEEYYYY!" I cant be the only one who yelled it now....

  • @rygeldudie
    @rygeldudie 5 місяців тому

    Sire carlton T7 fiesta red 🤤

  • @brian770
    @brian770 5 місяців тому

    the Ibanez JemJr should have a permanent place on this list.

  • @Lez325
    @Lez325 4 місяці тому

    Would sound so much better through a Valve amp - great demo though

  • @1973larryrichardson
    @1973larryrichardson 4 місяці тому +1

    The thing is that really strikes me is that EVERY guitar Dagan plays looks tiny on him. Especially the shorter scale length guitars.

  • @JLCwakeboardingFL
    @JLCwakeboardingFL 4 місяці тому

    Haha when he said 800 pound neck i thought dang that’s heavy

  • @ferdinandbeck9719
    @ferdinandbeck9719 5 місяців тому

    Was this recorded after the staff Xmas party?😂

  • @user-pk4kb8bx9g
    @user-pk4kb8bx9g 3 місяці тому

    Cant believe that Dagan is 51😮
    Anyway you rock Dagan. 🙂

    • @PMTVUK
      @PMTVUK  3 місяці тому +1

      He’s 31 🤣

  • @crazygeezer3486
    @crazygeezer3486 4 місяці тому

    SOMEONE TELL ME WHAT SONG HE PLAYED IN THE INTRO

  • @Dave062YT
    @Dave062YT 5 місяців тому

    Had never heard of Antiquity guitars but look decent .I'm only put off by the fact there are no independent reviews anywhere for these guitars so wont be buying one just yet .Maybe your company should ship them out to other reviewers on youtube that don't have a vested interest?

  • @CarlAnthonyTV
    @CarlAnthonyTV 4 місяці тому

    Hate to say it but I must.. and with all due respect. But that ultra high gain sound is pretty much the same no matter what guitar is used, I'd bet a cigar box guitar would be close to a $4,000 Les Paul . So that said it's good to hear the less gain tones so the actual sound of the guitar can be assessed.

  • @GuitarLessonsMadeEasy
    @GuitarLessonsMadeEasy 2 місяці тому

    Brands that are worth their price tag
    Ibanez
    Squier
    Ltd
    Yamaha

  • @tetafeta4495
    @tetafeta4495 5 місяців тому +1

    Sup dagen

  • @robertmcnelly4583
    @robertmcnelly4583 5 місяців тому +1

    Keith Richards

  • @skullandbones1832
    @skullandbones1832 5 місяців тому

    💜🤘🎸

  • @randallhaney7909
    @randallhaney7909 Місяць тому

    Humm. Let me see if I can put this in order..
    #1: Antiquity LSC1 ? .. Nah.
    #2: Squier Sonic Stratocaster ?.. Not likely.
    #3: Ibanez GIO GRG220- PA1 ? A possibility.
    #4: Epiphone Billie Joe Armstrong Signature Les Paul Junior ? ..How much? F#(k That !!
    #5: Squier Paranormal Series ? .. Nope.
    #6: Antiquity TL1-HB ? wow looks like a Telecaster... No !
    #7: PRS SE Silver Sky, Maple Neck. How much ? lol ? P-retty R-ich or S-tupid ? .. To buy this one.
    Made in Vietnam Probably at the IVY plant.
    Paying for a name.
    Just like that BJ Armstrong Epi. That's 100% Clown Shoe Bu!!$h!t
    I love Green Day; and I still wont lay out that kind of money for an off shore made Epiphone. Dude? You need to widen your horizons' as far as budget friendly/cheap guitars go