After a four month wait we finally get to unbox a brilliantly innovative piece of gear that took the inter-web by storm. It's an icon of marketing & design and certain to become a collectible but does it even work? Grab your meatballs & a glass of red and let's find out! 😁🎸

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What if you could buy an authentic SG that is hand-built with premium parts, by skilled craftsman, with all the love and attention on par with the best Gibson Custom Murphy Labs, but for the cost of a Chinese Epiphone? Let me show you my new number 1...

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This week we continue the series reviewing budget 'own brand' T Style guitars from sellers here in Europe. Today it's the turn of big chain PMT's 'Antiquity' brand... a George Harrison tribute Rosewood Telecaster for just £179?? 😲 surely not...

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Some guitars inspire us to reach beyond our own limited talent and attempt to play the songs they are best known for. In the case of a Floyd Rose equipped Kramer that meant trying to channel our inner Eddie Van Halen. It didn't go that well... 🤦‍♂️

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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 £135 can we really take this guitar seriously? Join us and let's find out! 🎸🤨

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This week I spend time with a brand I’ve avoided throughout my guitar playing life. PRS guitars divide opinion… 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...

Following the massive January sell-off it’s now time for a guitar re-up to fill some of those empty wall hanger’s and lock in some long overdue new brand reviews. Join us for a massive unboxing and see what’s in store for the next few months here on the Guitaristas 😁🎸

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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! 😳 🎸Part 4 of 4

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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... 🎸Part 3 of 4 😬

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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 🎸Part 2 of 4!! 🤔

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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 🎸Part 1 of 4!! 😁

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In this final show of 2023 It’s 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... 😀🎸🙌

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It didn’t go quite to plan this week… 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 I’ll explain exactly what happened… 😉

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This week we cast a critical eye over the Joe Strummer tribute guitar we built from scratch here on theguitaristas.tv Channel 📺 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! 🎸

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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! 😁🎸

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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! 🔥🎸

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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! 🎸

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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! 😁🎸

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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! 😁🎸

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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! 🎸
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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! 🎸

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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! 🎸

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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! 🎸

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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! 😎🎸

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