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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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! 😁🎸

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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? 🧐🤔 It just happened but I bought it anyway! 🤷‍♂️... my name is Colin and I'm a guitar addict! 😂🎸

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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! 🎸

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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! 😊 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! 🎸

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What happens if you take a Fender Stratocaster and remove all the annoying bits and replace them with attributes and parts from a Gibson? Does it still sound like a Fender?... join us as we take a close up look and listen to find out! 🎸

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Last week we asked if the pickguard should be left off our Tokai and you answered in your thousands. Unfortunately the most popular answer isn't the one we wanted hear... so let's keep the poll open, debate some more, and see if we can sway the result back to the 'off' camp. 😬🎸🤞

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This week we take a close up look & listen to our gorgeous highly rated Japanese made Tokai Love Rock. We then take it apart to measure everything before 'fact checking' our contentious thumbnail claim... it's a post truth clickbait world baby so we're probably fine! 😁✌️

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This week the opportunity to trade our korina flying v for something new and shiny took us into London and within a rolling stones throw from Denmark St. Join us as we ogle at guitar porn and find out more about the streets' historical significance in the music industry. 🎸

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In this weeks episode we line up three affordable Epiphone centre block guitars for another 'side by side' comparison to decide which one we prefer... can you guess which one it is? 🧐 Bonus content is an exclusive extra borrowed from the Guitaristas TV channel 📺 Enjoy!

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This weeks feature length episode includes an attempt at fitting a Bigsby to several guitars before finding the right one, loads more guitars, some tasty playing, and a 'Klon Klone' demo with our special guest. Go grab a drink and some snacks... the weekend starts here guitar nerds!! 🎸🎸

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This week we review an affordable retro reissue from iconic British company Burns who are best known for creating some odd looking 'ahead of their time' guitars. Will the current range help to reignite that old flame? 🔥 join us for a deep dive look & listen and find out! 🎸

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This week we review our Epiphone ES 335 and prepare to fix the dodgy wiring before attempting to play a complicated solo without learning it properly. In studio 3 we muck around with a favourite SG and a scruffy Fender Blues Deville tube amp. Guitar porn doesn't get better than this!! 🎸🎸

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