All The YouTube Films
Here is all the content from our YouTube channel. With weekly uploads every Friday it currently stands at nearly 200 feature long films which add up to many hours of entertaining guitar based content and it is all here right now and can be watched anywhere you fancy whenever you like.... and of course it is all completely ADVERTISING FREE!!
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Budget โOwn Brandโ T Style Review ๐ธ Thomannโs Harley Benton TE62
This week we start a new series reviewing budget 'own brand' T Style guitars from a raft of sellers here in Europe. First under the spotlights is Thomann's popular 'Harley Benton' brand... at just ยฃ135 can we really take this guitar seriously? Join us and let's find out! ๐ธ๐คจ
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I Finally Bought a PRS! ๐ฒ Will It Change My Mind About This Divisive Brand? ๐ค
This week I spend time with a brand Iโve avoided throughout my guitar playing life. PRS guitars divide opinionโฆ some say they are too flash and lack soul or historical relevance, while others claim they are the holy grail. Is this the perfect guitar that I never even knew I needed?.. join me nerd...
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The Guitaristas 'New Guitars' Day - Multiple Unboxing Session!! ๐๐ธ
Following the massive January sell-off itโs now time for a guitar re-up to fill some of those empty wall hangerโs and lock in some long overdue new brand reviews. Join us for a massive unboxing and see whatโs in store for the next few months here on the Guitaristas ๐๐ธ
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The Complete Collection 2024 (Part 4) - Flipping Guitars The Guitaristas way!!
The final episode in this series as we look at the last of my collection and decide which ones to list for sale on Reverb. Just three weeks into the New Year and almost half of my 'substantial' collection has been sold. Join me and I'll tell you how I feel about that! ๐ณ ๐ธPart 4 of 4
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The Complete Collection 2024 (Part 3) - Sellers Remorse and Second Thoughts? ๐ค
Reality is kicking in... at the halfway point in our guitar 'cull' a dozen guitars have already gone off to new homes and now as we dig deeper into our collection second thoughts about some of the tougher choices are creeping in. It's getting harder... ๐ธPart 3 of 4 ๐ฌ
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The Complete Collection 2024 (Part 2) - Tough Choices Have To Be Made This Week
Another 17 guitars under scrutiny this week as we continue with our New Years resolution to cull the herd. But some tough choices have to be made as we look at some old favourites... so are we being brave or just plain stupid? Join us as we decide which ones we list on Reverb ๐ธPart 2 of 4!! ๐ค
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The Complete Collection 2024 (Part 1) - Which Ones Will I Let Go?
It's the start of a new year and time to take stock... 60+ guitars is probably too many so it's time to make some tough choices and cull the collection. This is not an easy task so please join me as we look at my collection and try to decide which ones to list on Reverb ๐ธPart 1 of 4!! ๐
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Guitars Of The Year 2023 ๐ธ The Highs & Lows Of This Years GAS ๐๐ค
In this final show of 2023 Itโs time to do a roundup of the highs & lows of this GAS powered rollercoaster journey of buying and reviewing guitars to feed our addiction and keep the youtube content machine in motion. And our guitar of the year 2023 is... ๐๐ธ๐
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I Apologise For Failing To Make A YouTube Film While Making One Anyway ๐
It didnโt go quite to plan this weekโฆ after several false starts I gave up trying to make a film for YouTube and Instead got stuck into a long overdue rewiring job on the Squier CV Starcaster. Join me to hang out and Iโll explain exactly what happenedโฆ ๐
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Our DIY Custom Shop โAmateurBuiltโ Joe Strummer Fender Esquire! ๐ธ๐ฅ
This week we cast a critical eye over the Joe Strummer tribute guitar we built from scratch here on theguitaristas.tv Channel ๐บ Our version cost a fraction of the $15,000 they are asking for the 'MasterBuilt' version... but is it any good? Join us for a deep dive review and let's find out! ๐ธ
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A Gift Guitar That All Players Will Love This Christmas ๐ธ
If you want to buy someone a guitar this Christmas but are not sure where to start, or if you want someone to buy YOU a guitar this Christmas and need help to guide them, this film is for you. Look no further we have found the perfect guide to a cheap guitar that everyone will love! ๐๐ธ
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My Epiphone Greeny Alternative ๐ฅ A Killer Alternative For Under $1000 ๐ธ
With this weeks hugely anticipated release of the 'unaffordable' Epiphone version of Greeny the hot topic, I decided not to buy one, but rather review my own brilliant and vaguely look-a-like custom made version. It just needs some new knobs and a more talented player! ๐ฅ๐ธ
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Guild S-100 Polara ๐ธ Kim Thayil Soundgarden Signature Reviewed
The 'SG-like' Guild Polara has long been on our radar and this week we grabbed the Kim Thayil signature to help cleanse the bad taste that the JB SG Custom left behind. It's a mere fraction of the cost, but is this Guild as good as or better than a Gibson SG?... join us and find out! ๐ธ
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Next Level Mini Humbucker Upgrade! ๐ธ Stratosonic Goes Stratospheric! ๐ฅ
This week we take our Squier Stratosonic to the next level. In search of that supercool look and superlative tone we install a custom wound mini humbucker and of course there is drilling involved so either look away now or for the brave of heart come join us to see how it all turns out! ๐๐ธ
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A Guitar Made from Hardboard & Sticky Tape? ๐ฒ The Amazing Danelectro '59 ๐ธ
Back in the 1950's new guitar manufacturer Danelectro's mission to make 'cheap' guitars for big US dept stores led to the use of some interesting cost cutting materials & techniques. Today we take one apart for your entertainment to find out what it looks like under the hood! ๐๐ธ
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Squier Paranormal Nashville Stratocaster Review ๐ธ Tele Meets Strat Mash Up! ๐ธ
Another weird creation from Squier's highly affordable 'Paranormal' range is under scrutiny this week as we check out the Nashville Stratocaster. It's a mix up of Leo's finest, the Tele and the Strat but can it really do the job of both?... put the kettle on and let's settle down and find out! ๐ธ
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50K Subs Special ๐ธ Guitaristas Studio Tour & Channel Update
As we approach a landmark 50,000 subscribers on YouTube lets celebrate by taking a look behind the scenes at The Guitaristas studio. This film first appeared on the TV Channel and we use this clever device to talk more about the future of both channels. I have a dream! ๐ธ
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Epiphone Joe Bonamassa '63 SG Custom ๐ธ Deep Dive Review
Not even the high price of owning an Epiphone 'Artiste' signature guitar these days could put me off getting the new JB '63 SG Custom. It's a lovely thing but is it really worth the premium paid above the standard 'inspired by Gibson' range? Join us for a deep dive and let's find out! ๐ธ
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A 'Joe' Signature Guitar That Won't Cost The Earth! ๐ธ Unboxing & Review ๐ฅ
Today we unbox & review a surprise signature guitar that doesn't cost the earth. As Joe Strummer himself once sang 'if you want to taste the honey don't go killing all the bees'... these things link nicely to our thoughts on the new overpriced Epiphone Joe Bonamassa SG Custom. Discuss! ๐ธ
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Can We Get Eric's Beano Sound? ๐ธGibson Les Paul & Bluesbreaker Tone Test! ๐ธ
Some serious knob fiddling has been going on in the downstairs studio this week as we try to re-create the legendary guitar tone produced by Eric Clapton in 1966 a few years before he went mad and started playing Strats. Join us for a fun session with some hot tubes and tasty guitars! ๐๐ธ
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Vox AC15 vs Fender Princeton 65 ๐ธSide by Side Comparison
Chilling out downstairs this week to escape a rare UK heatwave gives us chance to play some dusty guitars and demo some favourite amps. Vox and Fender amps are like chalk & cheese but put them together and beautiful things happen... join us as we muck around with knobs! ๐๐ธ
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Gibson SG Standard โ61 Faded ๐ธUnboxing & Deep Dive Review ๐ธ
Have you ever spent a big wad of cash on a guitar only to find that a few days later another 'too good to be true' opportunity comes along making you question your own sanity? ๐ง๐ค It just happened but I bought it anyway! ๐คทโโ๏ธ... my name is Colin and I'm a guitar addict! ๐๐ธ
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Squier Stratosonic Upgrade Episode ๐ธCan We Make It Sound More Like A Gibson? ๐ธ
Full on guitar nerdery this week as we tackle upgrading the pickups and bridge hardware on the 'fendery' sounding Stratosonic. Will Gibson P90's make it sound more like some of our favourite guitars?... there's only one way to find out so join us and let's dive in! ๐ธ
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Unboxing & Deep Dive Review ๐ธ Gibson Les Paul Standard ๐ธ Is This The One?
GAS moves in mysterious ways and this weeks spontaneous purchase turns out to have been planned over many months... it just arrived a bit sooner than expected! ๐ It also appears to be a bit of a 'rarity' but is it really 'the one'? Join us for a deep dive to find out more! ๐ธ
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