I've been giving the import guitar hater syndrome some thought? Phil McKnight got asked by a viewer how to stop being a guitar snob? I noticed Phil really had no answers? I've come to the conclusion that these insecure people need to belittle others that can find happiness in inexpensive gear. If your soured to the world of affordable gear, don't ruin it for others! Let people have their own levels of fun without judging them.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Yes sir and with your comment it gets pined to the top! Thank You!!!

@andrewbecker3700

9 ай бұрын

The funny part about it all, is that I can afford to buy any price guitar. I chose not to spend over $1500 for many reasons. It's my belief the majority of people use the cost as a way to feel superior. I've found I get more enjoyment out of affordable guitars, especially when it triggers toy boys into fits of rage. Latest example of this, is that Dylan character from KZread that sells pickups. Lately, he's been on the bandwagon about what makes his $3200 hundred dollar Slash model superior. The fact that his girl picked it out, and it weighs over 10lbs. is enough for me to dismiss it outright. I received my first PRS yesterday, an SE McCarty .594 singlecut standard in vintage cherry. It's weighs 7lbs. 12ozs. and was $629. The math doesn't lie.

@Naughtforeye

9 ай бұрын

​@@andrewbecker3700To friggin right bud!!! I'm the same way. I'm 32yo, been playing guitar since I was 12yo and professionally since I was 24. I can afford whatever I want, BUT choose to stay in 1k-1200k price range because after that your only jerkin yourself off to have an ultra pretty piece of heavy azz furniture to lug around. I just received my double cut PRS McCarty SE and it's a beast. Definitely gonna be a workhorse for me next to MIJ Jazzmaster. I've come to understand that people who are frustrated that they aren't any good at actually playing guitar have to buy expensive guitars in the hopes that wood and strings that look pretty are going to make them "good" because of it's "mojo" and it's just sad. They take something beautiful and turn it into just another money game.

@arvetemecha

9 ай бұрын

@@andrewbecker3700 you're so right. I used to be a Gibby fan boy, I bought a LP back in 1993, that was my dream, I spent 75% of my bank account on it, I have a special relationship with that guitar, it sounds good but I won't lie: it has many flaws (I call it "the backbone breaker"). Nowadays, any PRS SE or Yamaha Revstar RS would be a far superior choice, for less than 1/3d of the price. If I really wanted to spend more than 2-3k on an instrument I would go to a local luthier and order a custom made guitar, with my specs.

@andrewbecker3700

9 ай бұрын

@@arvetemecha There's just soo many perfectly good guitars out there under $1500. I don't think in this modern day and age it's absolutely nessessary to spend double that to be respected. These mid teir guitars can be hot rodded and set up to be extraordinary, with a little effort and pocket change. Only my Sterling Stingray Ray34 bass and Epiphone '59 LP are factory stock, except straplocks. All the others are heavily modified. That's what I enjoy doing. Buying expensive guitars that your probably not gonna modify, is boring to me. Any goof can have the same guitar. I'm always searching for that something extra out of my guitars. Something better.

If a guitar is built well, finished well, plays well, sounds well and feels well, it is a good guitar.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Yes period amen end of story! Thanks!

@Olegstuff21986

9 ай бұрын

For sure dude, where it's made? In a place where they know how to make good guitars.

@patrickshannon4516

Ай бұрын

That's true but really you are taking a big risk buying these fakes from China not trying to talk bad about China but you have about a fifty fifty shot of getting good quality they are always about mass production and they will send anything out even if the paint is horrible they'll say it's okay it's not that bad. Really people you should buy American made but if you don't mind taking risks buy Chinese guitars at your own risk. I've bought three guitars and paid about 300 something for each and they were all shit. I'm not kidding you're taking a risk buying Chinese made sometimes they do okay but sometimes they could send you something that you would get really pissed about.

@tomd8313

Ай бұрын

@@patrickshannon4516 Pat, you do have some good points, I believe in buying American, however the QC on some knockoffs exceeds some US made now. They often offer hassle free exchanges if not perfect . I remember a few years back fighting like hell with “F” to rectify a brand new T-guitar that I received, flawed. They did not want to stand behind their American product.

@patrickshannon4516

Ай бұрын

@@tomd8313 yes I get that, but these "sweatshops" in China are hiring people with very few guitar luther skills and their main priority is not quality that being said I'm also not here to argue the point of if American quality is any better but these factories in China are not about training or any of that they are more focused on corporate greed than anything else. They hire as many people as they can and pay very low wages and their main priority is how many they can produce. Why do they do that so people like you and I will just say okay it's not real but I want one anyways so I'll go ahead and buy it. It's really a good thing because I myself can't afford a four thousand dollar guitar and even if I could afford it I don't think I would put up that much cash for a guitar so I think more less it's good because it let's people pretend they are playing the real thing... But they do things differently there I'm just here to tell the people what they may or may not know when they buy a guitar from a Chinese factory. Money and greed are more important to them than anything else not our feelings on whether we got a quality instrument...

Really like your vid. I'm 72 years old. Started playing guitar at the age of 15. Played in numerous bands over the years. When I started playing there were few decent guitars available and the only makers of them were F3nder and Gibbson. Over the years I have owned a lot of guitars from those 2 companies. Now, there are so many good low priced guitars being made that in fact rival the vintage guitars I owned over the years. A lot of the guitars back in the day were hit or miss. They were made by hand and people make mistakes and sometimes you got a lemon. I have owned a variety of Asian made guitars that are quite good. I change out hardware and pickups if I think the guitar could be improved. Quite frankly, save your money and stop buying expensive guitars folks and invest in really good amplification. When you are gigging no one knows what the F+++ you are playing but they can sure hear the sound you are producing. AMPS AMPS AMPS. That is where your money should go. Keep up the good work and F+++ those jerkoffs that quite frankly don't know sh+t about sounding good.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Thank you I will try to avoid those with their stupid comments! 🥴👍

@24nikita

2 ай бұрын

Couldn`t agree more.

If the guitar plays and sounds great, who cares what it is or where it is made! I own a Chinese copy of James Hetfield's Ken Lawrence Explorer, and I absolutely love it. Did it need some work when I got it, yes. A setup, fret polishing, and swapped out the electronics and hardware. I love that guitar! Play what you love, and screw the trolls man. Great video, keep it up!

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

I always expect to do a little work when spending $2to$300 on any guitar but it still beat paying big buck$. Thanks!

@Olegstuff21986

9 ай бұрын

For sure dude, it's about the sound anyway and about you having fun playing that guitar with that sound. It's not about being a "real Gibson" and you going around bragging about how expensive your guitar is. Sure, you sometimes have to pay for quality. But not for a logo on a headstock.

@beefnacos6258

9 ай бұрын

Lot of work for the common person.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

@@Olegstuff21986 I agree but if I post a video of my 59-G/M Chibson people go nuts because they realize they payed stupid money just to say they have a USA Gibson and I don't. Thanks!

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

@@beefnacos6258 But worth it!

Thanks for sharing your thoughts man, I’m glad you get so much enjoyment from your collection. I’m from Liverpool (the original one in England) so all guitars are made overseas as far as I’m concerned - apart from a Gordon Smith I once owned and wish I still had. I really enjoy my own collection which has some American, some Mexican, some Chinese, Indonesian and Korean. What matters isn’t where they’re made or what it says on the brand logo, it’s how they make you feel when you play them so forget the haters and just make your own music.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Thank You!!!

@kcsvantasticvoyages9729

9 ай бұрын

Amen!

@gam1471

9 ай бұрын

I'm also from the UK - I like your comment about overseas guitars! I'm an acoustic player. I recently bought a secondhand Guild dreadnought made in China (a GAD-50). It's first class, right up there with the USA makes both in sound and build quality - and yes, I've owned Martins, Gibsons and Taylors, so I know what a good 'un sounds like.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

@@gam1471 Thanks! I have to say that every comment from the UK about any of my guitars from China especially my 59 G/M Chibson are polite respectful and understanding with out any nasty! So I thank you for that! In time on one of my videos I will give a shout out to the friendly people of the UK! You might want to check out my Harley Benton B-Stock Wednesday! Video kzread.info/dash/bejne/k2l5w7Ozqt2uqM4.htmlsi=-Dgmu_-N7IvI9zFX

@neolahoodrat6571

8 ай бұрын

It just comes down to if it works to help bring out your beauty, doesn't matter WHAT it is, as long as it's doing the job you need it to

Thanks for your comments! I started playing in bands in '67 and have owned my share of 50's and 60's Gibson and Fenders(61 SG Les Paul, '57 Tele, '64 Strat to name a few). I also recall the decline in quality of said brands in the 1970's and '80's. In my earlier days there were few options for a quality playing inexpensive guitar- most were junk. That is no longer the case. We are living in a remarkable time for anyone wanting to find a quality guitar at a reasonable price and not married to a "name". I currently own a number of guitars made in China that I consider some of the best playing guitars I've ever owned (check out Eart). Also Viet Nam with IYV ( own 5 of them). 2 favorites of mine are Harley Benton LP Junior's - have played originals and these stand right alongside! True - sometimes you need to do a bit of set up and minor things like polish frets, etc but once you do you have a great instrument. At least that's been my experience.

@TheFreeman4955

7 ай бұрын

My IYV Tele with humbuckers is great! I haven’t changed anything. Cheap pots and pickups should clear and full.

I have a Squire and a Fender AMP, and sounds amazing... In the past it was not easy to find a nice guitar with a low price, but now you can get amazing guitars not só expensive... Im super happy with mine!!!!

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Exactly and that's all that matters! Thanks!

Really enjoyed your video ! Enjoyed every minute ! Thanks !

@beannie60

8 ай бұрын

Your welcome and I appreciate it! Rock On!

Bean, I stumbled on to this video. I'm a tech. I find the Chibson LP's to range from amazing to awful. Just had one in the shop that the fret scale is all out of whack. BTW, back in the early 90's I was the tech at a large guitar store. Gibson arranged a clinic at our store with your idol! What a wonderful person. When he hung his LP around a 12 year old's neck to show him how to play a certain lick we all just smiled. BTW, we jammed for a good bit after we closed and Gary played my 59 LP Special! Play what you love and screw the Trolls!

@thedude7726

9 ай бұрын

So I have 3 chibsons and only one is a wall hanger the other 2 play amazing once I put real pickups and re did the pots. I have 2 schecters and 1 epihone and 3 dean ml . And for the money I have into the chibsons I can't complain. Someone wants to play that's what I hand them.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, you just made my day with your great comment! And yes sometimes it's a crap shoot with any guitar. I've also had my share of problems even with brand name guitars frets, neck pu's, it makes no difference who makes it. Thanks again! Rock on!

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

@@thedude7726 Very Cool! My 59 Greeny/Moore from AliExpress was my first ever Chibson and with not expecting much I was blown away. Thanks!

@gregchristopher1961

9 ай бұрын

If I had room for multiple guitars I would buy a couple Chinese made guitars just for the fun of it. if it plays well, or can easily be moded, why not?

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

@@gregchristopher1961 Exactly why not indeed! The more the merrier😎! Thanks!

God bless ya, man! Great comments about Chinese guitars! Not all of us have 10's of thousands of dollars to spend on Gibsons, PRS, and Fender Guitars... As long as you can play the thing with ease and it sounds good, who cares where it comes from! And let me tell you, I had a $5,000.00 Les Paul Standard from the Gibson Custom Shop and I played a friends "Chibson" that he did some upgrages to and I liked his better!You have a new sub here, my friend! Keep the faith and keep fighting the good fight, my friend! God bless and take care...

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

You Rock Dude!!! Thanks!

Looks like you enjoy ur guitars and customize them. Thank you for all info. 👍

@beannie60

5 ай бұрын

Your welcome! I really don't like customize them but I like them a certain way. Thanks!

What pickups are you using? Sounds like a good deal. If you like a darker Indian laurel I buy the dark wood scratch cover wood oil. It goes a few shades darker. Looks like ebony usually.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Mr Fabulous Guitars D'URBANO MAGNETICS SUPERNATURAL PETER GREEN/GARY MOORE SET 2014 Nickel from Reverb on my Chibson 59 GREENY/MOORE LES PAUL and Tesla fro Amazon for the others.

I absolutely love my Epiphone collection of low end guitars..my Epi 100,and my Epi Trad Pro are fantastic..all made in China as well..I chose them mainly on looks,then tweaked what I needed for my taste.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

And theirs nothing wrong with that! It's the guitar snobs that want nothing to do with anything not made in America and shun all things made in China but own lots of things made in China like the Apple phone they use to leave a nasty comment. Thanks!!!

I agree! I love good build platforms! Thanks 😊

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍!

Very well said man! I have 3 Harley Bentons and my favourite is the DC Custom, haven't done anything to it and I love the sound of it. Is your Harley Benton SC the custom one with the push pull pot?

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

No my HB SC 550 Deluxe II has nothing like that very basic but awesome! Thanks!

Cool collection of guitars! I'll be on the look out for some of these on my next guitar purchase.

@beannie60

5 ай бұрын

I still think anything is better then a $2000+ Gibson, thanks!

It's a double-edged sword. The less views, the less chances of negativity being dropped in the comments. (I've never gotten a troll) I agree with having a variety of fun to play guitars and using them for different genres and vibes. Playing guitar is about enjoying yourself, not looking down on other players because of what they're playing.

@samsbudgetguitars830

9 ай бұрын

Well said cal 🇬🇧👍

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Yes! You said it Cal!

*Im British, and absolutely love American made guitars. That said, there are some great Geetars coming out of the sweat shops at ridiculous prices! quality control needs improvement but I have a few now and they work for me.* 😊

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

That's cool, my wife's mother is from England. Yeah it's all about quality and money. Thanks or should I say cheers!

@TomClarkSouthLondon

9 ай бұрын

@@beannie60 🍻

Love your channel content and real talk.

@beannie60

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Robert! ✌️

Snobbery is not limited to guitars. We'd all like a Rolls Royce car, but living in the real world, we have to be real. I bought a Harley Benton Lemon coloured Guitar for around £200 and it is just fantastic. Beautiful looking ( After I removed the odd Scratchplate) The Pickups are amazing. It plays at least as good as my Mexico Fender, which is my most expensive guitar. So many reviewers of guitars can make the cheap ones sound fab. If you can afford an expensive one, good for you, but most of us are happy with what we have. Great Video, my friend.

@beannie60

8 ай бұрын

Thank you I appreciate it! The great guitars that are being made now are fantastic and we don't have to spend a lot of money just to have a Gibson or Fender logo on the headstock just to say "look what I have" then snubbing their nose at other brands. I've had them all and it's not that we can't afford them we just rather have a guitar that's just as good and keep our money for more great affordable guitars! And I too just started liking the look of the pickguard/scratchplate off the LP's! You Rock!

I agree, I have been playing for 35 yrs, and I play a 145 dollar Fesley guitar I bought on Amazon. And I love it!

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Right and as long as you love it that's all that maters! One of my friends that's a professional player, his main guitar is not a big brand name! Thanks for your comment!

@overnightguitarist5063

9 ай бұрын

I heard those fesley Amazon guitars are pretty sweet..which model do you have?

A tip for you. I use many different amps but a favorite of mine is a Roland cube 90 watt. This digital amp has an extension speaker out 8 ohm for a 1x12 cab extension. Its a modeling amp and will match any guitar you have. Great tone and power.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

The satin finish on the Harley Benton neck looks like a dream to play

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

It is I did that myself! 👍

Enjoyed your show, and respect your opinion. I have several Vintage Brand Guitars, they are great! Keep Rocking Brother!!! 🎸 👏 🎸 ✌️ 😎

@beannie60

5 ай бұрын

Thank you I really do appreciate it!!!✌️

I totally agree. There's nothing wrong with a knockoff guitar as long as the thing plays and looks good for you. I have some higher end guitars, and I love a lot of my budget guitars just as much, except they literally cost 90% less lol

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Exactly and that's my point, almost everything is made out side of the US because it's cheaper and just as good if not better at times. If only the CEO's and corporate heads take a cut in salary only then can they compete. Thanks!!!

I had a pre lawsuit ibanez lp custom which i absolutely loved and rated that superior to anything gibson was releasing. It was a special made one for a great Australian guitarist and he ended up taking another one.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Very Cool!

@Marcus_C51

9 ай бұрын

Wow, a pre lawsuit Ibanez LP custom eh? NIce! I had lawsuit Ibanez LP custom and I loved it! The nicest slim taper neck I've ever played, had it for over 40 years until it got stolen. Really superb guitars no doubt!

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

@@Marcus_C51 That's sucks about your guitar. People have been copying anything good that sells and copy guitars started in the 70's but sometimes they are better then the originals.

@Marcus_C51

9 ай бұрын

@@beannie60 Thanks for your condolences-that was a rough loss. Also had 4 Fender Strats stolen along with it. The crazy thing I didn't mention was I traded a 62 Strat straight across for the Ibanez LP! I still think it was a good decision. However, I haven't looked at what an original one of those is selling for these days-ouch! At the time I'd had the Strat for a couple of months and hated the tiny frets, the action was too low (couldn't seem to raise it enough) and I just wasn't used to single coils. From time to time I'd hear that the guitarist I traded with would ask is he really still playing that thing? ha ha. Yes, you are so right-sometimes the copies play better than the real ones. I also have a partscaster that was made from a Japanese Strat a buddy sold to me after I got the Ibanez LP. Kept the body, put on the thinnest neck I've ever seen and it is a dream to play. Had a really good shop do a complete rework, new whammy bar, bone nut etc. on it and it is like buttah. Have lace sensors in it and love it. I don't understand the disparaging comments I see for Laces, at the time they came out the noise cancelling qualities were a big factor. But they sound great as well. Speaking of 70's guitars, I've heard some 70's Alvarez-Yairi acoustics that sound as nice as Martins they are based on.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

@@Marcus_C51 Wow. Yes that’s what I call sellers remorse and I have a lot of that ….

Going forward if you are able to ad purchase link it's much appreciated. Beautiful guitar

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

I made another video about my G/M LP in detail. kzread.info/dash/bejne/f2Wj18GBpNrJfrA.htmlsi=Vb8BlhSkjB2JwZdJ

I see on thumbnail of your channel what looks like a carvin Bellaire 2/12. I have the nomad . Mine has digital reverb. Does yours have reverb tank? Do they even make this model with tank reverb?

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Yes it is and it sounds better than my Fender Twin. Thanks!

I don't care where the guitar is made. If you enjoy it and it inspires you...go for it. I've owned just about one of everything from everywhere at this point.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Thank You!

My two favorite guitars are Gretsch, Nick 13 Tiger Jet and a 125th Anniversary Gold Top Pro Jet. Both were made in China and are amazing! The guitars that make you want to play are the best in IMHO 😊👍

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

I'v been looking at them and trying not to buy one, they are sweet!

@Marcus_C51

9 ай бұрын

Wow-Chinese Gretschs, hadn't even considered going that route. Guitars that make you want to play indeed-they ARE the best!

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

@@Marcus_C51 Yes thank you!

Great stuff..!!💪🏼❤️

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍

I really enjoyed this video, and subscribed, just because I really like your style. You say it like it is. Thank you. Solid informational.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Thanks I appreciate it! I try as best I can to tell it like it is without pissing off the Gibson Crazies 😄.

@redelk2974

9 ай бұрын

Very solid

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

@@redelk2974 👍

I own two Vintage guitars. Like you I changed the switch, electronics and put on locking tuners. One is a 2014 Greeny Moore non-distressed with original Wilkinson pickups and the other is a black 2015 with Doug Aldrich pickups. Both play and sound fantastic. I bought the black one for $212 shipped from England when the exchange was great. Btw, I thought the Vintage were made in South Korea.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

That's Great I've seen that Vintage G/M new and distressed and they both look great! Thanks!

I think imported guitars are the way to go for many people because they are affordable and many have an acceptable level of quality. The key thing to remember is they are built to hit a particular street price. As such, it's not just cheaper labor but also low cost materials that go into the build - the wood, hardware, pickups, pots, switches, even plastics are all lower quality. I've owned a couple of imports along the way that were pretty good but none have stood up as 'better' than the USA made version. It's great that there are so many choices these days at all price points, and at the end of the end day, it comes down to what you can afford and what inspires you to play.

Hey Bean I agree with you on the guitar issue, have you ever saw or tried a Music and Firefly? They are really good and both come with stainless steel frets and usually good locking tuners. The picture you see me in was taken in 1982 in the band Kalibos we use to play rock and heavy metal and that guitar is a black $150 Les Paul custom with a DiMarzio Super distortion at the bridge with jumbo frets. It played and sounded just as good as my $2500 cherry sunburst 25th anniversary Gibson .

Good channel! I'm subscribing. 100% agree with you. These days, you don't have to spend Dr. or lawyer money for a great guitar. In the end, you buy the guitar that inspire you. If it does that job...bravo. it's a keeper!!

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Yes! Thank You! Rock On!

My Gibsons are much better than the Chibsons I have had ....but the price I paid for the Gibsons was many times what a Chibson cost. I think if the guitar you get makes you happy and you enjoy playing it then the origin or the brand of the guitar means nothing.Don't let the trolls get you down - keep making videos as your input matters and the trolls have absolutely no value in any meaningful discussion . That Greeny Les Paul looks great and you didn't have to spend $ 20,000 !

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I really think I got supper lucky with my Greeny/Moore however for me my Chibson was better than any Gibson I ever owned and I spent a lot of time and work on getting my G/M just right.

@jimkostan9932

9 ай бұрын

Of course....😅

@jimkostan9932

9 ай бұрын

1ST THE woods are not same, different on China guitars & Topps are either photo engraved or a thin laminate,, on those chipsons and an inferior microphonic pickups(,change em), and those are fake Grover keys ( change them)! put about $700 + into the guitar before it plays well, almost forgot you have to rewire the entire guitar because the wiring is very thin, plastic and inferior compared to a REAL GIBSONs wiring,, and the PUP SELECTOR SWITCH NEEDS TO REPLACED , will move on you and your input switches are also inferior you have Epiphone like bridge.

@jimkostan9932

9 ай бұрын

​@@beannie60yep I also own a Fake Gibson,/ Chibson,it does need some updates,like u said,the puckups#1,& the knockoff Grover tuners,swapped w/ real GROVER TUNERS. THERE'S 2 two ways to tell if they're not real, GROVERS,,( as you probably know) so I also have to rewire mine. Theres no real neck radius, on mine, i s a very flat Radius like a Jackson guitar. After all that and it says Gibson on the headstock. I'm not disappointed with the guitar, EXPECIALLY for the price. I thought this was going to be a wall hanger but it is much more than that it fits in with all my other Gibson's and vintage guitars aesthetically quite well...

@jimkostan9932

9 ай бұрын

​@@beannie60what manufacturer did you get your from?

Evening Mr Olsen ... sorry to hear you getting trolled by arsholes ..and idiots ..I,ve never had that experience yet ..you just ignore them and keep doing what you love doing ... great video btw .ATB 👍🇬🇧🤘

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Rock on!!!

I have been playing for at least 40 years. These Chibsons look very good to me. I have owned 4 or 5 Les Pauls, but I can't afford one anymore. I don't care where it's made as long as it sounds and plays right. Could you tell me if there are additional taxes/tariffs or shipping costs above what they charge for shipping?

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Everything was in with the price, nothing extra. Try looking on eBay and just make sure they have a good rating, also communicate with the seller and ask for actual pictures. Thanks!

What a amazing video have a wonderful weekend ❤😊❤😊

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

I would argue that the Greeny/Moore from Gibson is more of a counterfeit than your Chibson is. The $50 thousand Custom Shop Greeny/Moore is trying to be an exact replica of the $5 million real deal. Your Chibson is just trying to look similar.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

And that was my point without spending $$$!You should see my AliExpress 59 Geeny/Moore Chibson and how much work I put into mine to get as close as possible to look the same.

@danrunnoft6642

9 ай бұрын

@@beannie60 I really enjoy working on my guitars, and making them unique. With an inexpensive guitar I don't have to ruining it's "collector" value.

I have a few gibson guitars and a few eastman guitars I'm sorry to say it but the eastmans are just better,

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Ok, I just looked into those on Amazon and all I see are acoustics for a lot of money and the don't compare to any of these guitars! Thanks for the info & comment!

@Jim-ro5sl

9 ай бұрын

@beannie60 Hi, thanks for the reply. The guitars that I was referring to are the eastman electrics.I was essentially agreeing with you that the Chinese guitars that I have experience with àre high quality. I have a SB55,an SB59V and a Romeo LA. The aren't cheap but less than half of a Gibson and have better wood, better components, and way better build quality. Watch a few videos when you have time especially on the SB59 V and I think you will see what I mean. 🙂

@tonymajchrzak9252

9 ай бұрын

Eastman are better

Funny video intro. I got the same crap on my channel. They said “get rid of all your crap gear”. I like my cheap gear. It’s fun to play.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Yes thank you! Just a lot of people with nothing better to do but to troll others with their B.S. Thanks!

Great video and good information

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank You!!!

If not for these lp type guitars, I would not have a Les Paul. The SC-550 ll is excellent, and on par with my new Epiphone 60s Standard. I can afford a Gibson lp, but would not pay that sort of money for fragile nitro finish and that name.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

That’s Awesome, thanks!

@2216sammy

9 ай бұрын

A Gibson LP type guitar IS NOT a LP and never will be . What you have are Gibson styled copies not the real deal.

Sorry I'm not leaving a comment to be nasty, I just wanted to say I sold all my cheap Chinese, Indonesian guitars to buy 1 American made guitar and I couldn't be happier with my decision.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

And that's fantastic! It's all about preference right.

@craigbachman5765

9 ай бұрын

Congrats

Right on! Liked and subscribed.

@beannie60

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Rock On AAron🤘!

If you were going to gig one or two, which ones would hit the stage with you, and why? It would be interesting to follow up in 5 years to see how they fare over time. Since the electronics and tuners have all been swapped, I'm alost sure they are going to age well. I don't know if I would turn down a Gibson '59 reissue though.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

My top 2 that I would take to a gig would be my Greeny/Moore and my Harley Benton 550 Deluxe II I pick them up every time! And yes I plan on making a video over time to see how they all hold up, I think my G/M is over a year now and is always out on the wall. Thanks!

Buy American support America.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

So every thing you own is MADE IN AMERICA? I THINK NOT! Who makes the phone your on???

@TimmyAndTammyScumbag

8 ай бұрын

@manson9083 I would bet a paycheck that your house is absolutely *stuffed* with items that you didnt even know are Chinese or foreign-made. I guarantee it. Guys who scream "Buy American" I usually the ones shopping at Walmart, buying all kinds of stuff with no idea where it's made (hint - probably in a country where English is not the first language.) Guys just love to yell slogans that they, themselves, don't live by.

@beannie60

8 ай бұрын

@@TimmyAndTammyScumbag Thank You So Much!

Ben, I love the video. Thanks so much

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Your welcome! 👍

Can i ask you what the final cost of getting it to America was for greeny? On the eBay sites it says that the taxes have to be paid by the purchaser , like vat tax and import tax . Also was the process difficult?

@beannie60

7 ай бұрын

I bought it through AliExpress, it cost me $318 total, guitar shipped to my house with Vat Tax & Import Tax from China but it took about 10 weeks. This is my last video about it all. kzread.info/dash/bejne/f2Wj18GBpNrJfrA.htmlsi=-j9suZyUXrrOC0WC

@adamr4115

7 ай бұрын

@@beannie60 thank you 👍

Awesome man humble good heart love this man . God continue to bless you sir

@beannie60

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much you are too kind but I appreciate it!✌️

Good for you, Bean. Don't let the haters win. Love your content. Jugg is on DH Gate now.

@beannie60

7 ай бұрын

Oh cool thanks!👍

I tried a "Vintage" years ago and didn't like it. Felt like it was slathered in poly. Maybe they've gotten better?

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

I love my Vintage Ace guitar i just wished it had a round horn. Thanks!

That Harley Benton finish is beautiful!!!

@beannie60

3 ай бұрын

Ty✌🏼

What seller did you get your Greenie from? I know they are hit and miss.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

It was Jugg's Guitars that is now Rhxflame Guitar Store.

you sir are genuine, i have multiple china , indonesia,korea and japan guitars. i've owned gibsons and got rid of them,i'm not putting gibson down i just like the way the other ones feel and play.but you have to remember to buy a good one not those $200 models.i think the highest i paid for epiphones was $899 the gibsons i bought were at least $2200.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Thank You! I think Epiphone is making way better guitars then Gibson.

Bless you brother, love your guitars.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Thank You! We finally live in a time when we can buy great affordable guitars!

I have a 1990 Burny MIJ Custom. By far the best LP I've ever had. Which one of those 5 is your favorite due to quality?

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

That's great, thanks!!!!

I have a question. Is the Geeny guitar a nitro cellulose lacquer finish?

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

It almost looks like the clear coat is off the guitar and to bad the maker only made a hand full because now I don't see his Jugg Guitar shop on AliExpress.

You are spot on @bean olsen guitar junky I myself own pre-owned Epiphone guitars and one Squier Stratocaster. A guitar is a guitar, no matter where it is made. As you said, upgrade what needs to be done, and play your heart out! Keep on keeping, man!

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Have you ever played one of the 59 reissue epiphone Paul’s with Gibson burst buckers . Very impressive for an epi

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

I'm sure they are Epiphone are great guitars, I only played a USA 59 reissue Gibson and it was killer good!

F'em if they can't take a joke. Keep doing what your doing . As long as someone isn't selling a knock off for an original, who cares. People just hate. I watched Zach play a solo on a pink kitty guitar and sounded awesome.

I love your channel brother. Let haters hate while they make comments on their Chinese smartphone.😂

@beannie60

6 ай бұрын

Exactly!✌️

Some of my best guitars are copies ,and I'm talking go to guitars ,and I've still never owned a real Gibson ,I actually build , refurbish ,buy ,and play copie guitar's, cheer's to you ,great video,and great topic ,some of us may never be able to afford some guitars ! Buy the way ,great looking guitar , it's yours,you paid ,for it , upgraded it , and one guitar is not enough for an everyday player ,they never last forever,unless you hardly ever play them !

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!👍

Nice chibson peter green "greeny" les paul. And you have the what i presume is an out of phase pickup as well. Nice. Idc what people say. I bought an FFLPS tri burst recently. Did my own mods with gibson 59 pickups sounds amazing.

@beannie60

5 ай бұрын

Very Cool! Yes I have the 59 reverse neck PU & bridge but the bridge could have more punch.

kirk hammik i believe is the metallica guitarist your talking about....hope i spelled the name right... yaa i have a epi "true vintage" sg(gold) and got a chibson sg to compare it to....took a beating on my mint 2 that i traded but emerged brighteyed bushytailed n happy.... have you tried censtar? might want to give it a go...i got a LP clone by censtar on bamazon and love it! also love my "kibson" greeny-moore clone by IYV...looks just like your chibby version!

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Yes, and I just posted a video on a Censtar ST that I got from Amazon, it wasn't good but it could have just been that one guitar. That relic IYV sold out quick on Amazon, I hope you like it! To bad you can't post pictures on these comments, maybe it you did a video and add it??? Thanks!

@birdman316

9 ай бұрын

@@beannie60 i think i did a film on it...ill hunt for it and link it here if thats ok...

Thank you for your honesty and just to remind people that CNC Machines in many manufacturing areas are made in China and please remember to respect each other and to remind people even Slash his first Les Paul was a copy and still Gibson have made Slash signature models!! Let's please respect our differences and share our experiences. Peace regards from ENGLAND 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍👍

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I have to say that every comment I've read that is polite and positive all came from the UK! Unfortunately we have so much hate and anger here in the US that people look for something so they can vent that frustration. Rock on from across the pond.

I am so glad I found this tube! I absolutely lobe your attitude toward trolls! Well said and the content was great as well.

@johnmort1383

9 ай бұрын

Love not lobe

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Very cool thank you!

Hi, I am now a few weeks from my 76th birthday anniversary. I started playing guitar at age 15. I have owned many a brand, most of them have been good. In 1964 I bought a new Epi Casino, what a great guitar, except that whenever I tried to work bigger gigs with more volume, it would feed back. In 1971 I bought a new Gibson Custom Sunburst Les Paul, I played it for over 5 years and mostly in the club circuit, so it did not get "Pushed" in volume. One day I met Mick Taylor of the Rolling Stones while he was on an Australian tour in about 1972. I asked him about the LP and I said that I found the neck to be a bit thicker than other guitars that I had played and that the frets past the 12th position seemed a bit tight. He suggested that I get the neck shaved which I did and it helped. In 1980, I bought a Standard Fender Strat, it is labelled as a '79 model but has '78 pickups? I still have and play that guitar today and many people compliment me on the sound/tone I get out of it. I have bought a number of LP Chibsons over the past 10 years, 1 of them was exceptional with great off amp sustain through the body. I sold them all off and I do regret it. The LP Custom in my ID pic is a 2004 Gibson LP Custom which cost me AUD$5,500 in 2004. Cheers, G

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Very cool story I appreciate your comment!🤩👍

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

P.S. my birthday is next month.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Very cool comment thanks!

What's the neck radius on your Les Paul?

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

if you mean my Chibson 59 Greeny/Moore it's like a thin U/C shape, it's hard to dis-scribe but it feels great! Thanks!

I'm with you on the frustration with guitar "cork sniffers." Those are some cool Les Paul-style guitars you have. And while I may not agree that they are better than actual Gibsons or Epiphones, as far as value for money goes, they definitely are. Anyway, I love all guitars - whether they are expensive or affordable. I like to get affordable guitars because they make great modding platforms whereas I'm more reluctant to modify an expensive guitar - and, really, I shouldn't have to if it's supposed to be great right out of the box. Anyway, thanks for the video - keep rockin'.

@beannie60

3 ай бұрын

👍🏼Thanks so much for your comment! That’s exactly what I mean, the price value! ✌🏼

Hey bean my name is Fred and I love your show. Just came across it and I'm from Brooklyn NYC 🗽..Love my harley benton sc custom with EMGs and locking tuners for 350 bucks.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Thank You Fred form Brooklyn!!! My parents moved from Brooklyn to the Island in 1960. HB guitars are the BEST!

@fredberthold1696

9 ай бұрын

Is there anyway to send a picture??

Cheers, thanks for sharing this. I’ve been eyeballing some Chinese guitars lately because there’s no way I’ll ever have the cash to own them otherwise. I just have to make sure the sellers are legit, which I haven’t started to do yet since I haven’t started to put cash aside yet, but they’re comin’. Screw anyone who thinks I shouldn’t get them. Power to ya buddy.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Rock On Brother! And good luck with your search!

@timmackenzie8145

8 ай бұрын

@@beannie60 Cheers amigo!

@beannie60

8 ай бұрын

Cheers Dude!👍

I really like your channel buddy. Some of the best sounding guitar are not USA they are over season. I bought a 170 dollar guitar that I would put up against any high dollar guitar out there. You keep it real man. How does it sound and play that's all that matters. Thanks.

@beannie60

8 ай бұрын

Indeed it is thank you and it helps if you like to look at the guitar every day while you play it because there are a lot of good looking guitars out there nowadays especially on Amazon!👍

I have a 2003 Michael Kelly Patriot Q. Number 299 off the line. The maple cap is thick, the abalone inlays and cream binding are perfect. After I swapped the original pups for a 498 and 500, I would not trade this guitar for LP Classic. The binding has yellowed nicely over the last 20 years and it just seems to play better each year.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

That’s great 👍 thanks!

Most of these guitars have a solid maple cap, but the maple is plain, so they also add a flamed maple veneer over the plain maple cap. I don't know of any of them that have ONLY the flamed maple veneer over a carved mahogany body. By removing the pickups and examining the inside, you can't say that the flamed maple cap doesn't have a veneer. As long as the finish is translucent and shows the wood grain, it most likely is a plain maple cap with a flamed maple veneer. If the finish is solid and not translucent, like on a gold top, then you cannot tell if it is maple without scraping the inside of a cavity. Like I said below, my Chibson 56 P90 goldtop has a particleboard top 😞 I would have never known though if the three-way switch hadn't broken out of the top. I repaired it by taping the top, and pouring epoxy into the cavity from the back. The poker chip is big enough to cover the repair.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

We are living in the best time for getting great affordable guitars. And sometime a good guitar needs a little love but then you have a great guitar!

@PhillipBlanton

9 ай бұрын

@@beannie60 I remember wanting to get a good beginner guitar back in the seventies. We truly live in a golden age.

Great video! People complain about Asian made guitars, but they don't complain about Asian made iPhones, Asian made TV sets, Asian made restaurant food, etc. Gibson may have distinguished themselves in the 20th Century but those days are gone and many newer brands have equalled and surpassed them.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

YES YES YES!

I appreciate you guys that show us these guitars. I find it amazing that some of these newer name brand guitars are easily as well built or better than a high end Gibson or Fender. Not including custom shop just their average money makers. EART and IYV come to mind. EART necks are first rate.

@beannie60

8 ай бұрын

With such a variety of guitar makers we have better yet less affordable guitars to choose from! 👍thanks!

Love my firefly Paul. You certainly can’t control the haters, but they’re the ones that need the love the most. I just tried to change my mind about those comments. Thanks for sharing your cool guitar.

@beannie60

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment, that's a good way to look at it.

If you can find a Dillion LP copy, check them out.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Ok will do! Thanks!

I have three counterfeit guitars now, with another on the way. But, in 2017 I popped for the real deal Les Paul Standard, so I feel like I did my patriotic duty, but now I can play with my new toys. I'm having loads of fun with my ES335, my '56 custom shop Les Paul with soapbars, and a three color sunburst Strat with rosewood fretboard. I have to say that the ES335 smokes all of them, even my Gibson LP Standard. The one on the way is another 335 in a brown sunburst and tiger maple top. I can't wait till it gets here. Have fun!

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

That's Great! Rock On!

An interesting video. Best wishes.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm just trying to show other options.

Yes sir!!! I myself had to deal with these snobs. I got one ticked off at me because I told him, okay Mr. Snob, I will explain this to you slow, so you will understand. I cannot see spending $2500-$3000 on a Gibson if I am just a weekend warrior, or if I am just at home jamming or recording. Gibson, and most others that have high priced stuff are geared up for the professional studio/touring musicians. They aren't targeting us weekend warriors. And it's been that way for a long time now. Plus the fact that a lot of these budget guitars, amps, pedals, they have all gotten better with the technology that's out there. I have a Volgoa Tele copy, and man, that is a killer guitar. Plus, the fact is, you play and enjoy what you want. A lot of times, I turn off the comments. I do because me being me, they start dogging me, I will respond, and it's just not worth the b.s.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

👍😂 that’s awesome!

i love my vintage v100,just had a pro set up,and it sounds awesome!!!

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Great to hear! Thanks!!!

Good on you mate a good guitar is a good good guitar doesn't matter where its made I've got some really good Harley Benton instruments, some Great Japanese instruments, HB give someone starting out a chance to get a great value guitar, keep up the good work, stay safe.

@beannie60

5 ай бұрын

Thank You! I appreciate it! To bad I didn't have guitars like these back when I starting playing...

@TerenceMcCloskey-hb4cs

5 ай бұрын

Me also life would have been a bit easier 😅

Hi ! Thanks for this review. I picked up a used made in Canada Godin Core equipped with P-90 pickups for $350 and I love it! As good as any Gibson... And did you know that David Lindley recorded his hit song Mercury Blues playing slide on a Danelectro made out of masonite? In the end it's all in the player's hands...

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

That’s great a friend of mine that’s a professional loves the Godin brand!

It would be great if you knew the new name for those bad cat guitars. I can’t find any info on the name transition

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

"Shengze" Bad Cat Instruments, they have website but you can find them on Reverb and eBay.

I would like to tell you thank you so much for sharing your point of you. I think you have every right to feel that way but I respect you a great deal. Thank you so much for being on KZread.

@beannie60

8 ай бұрын

Wow I new a "but" was coming and didn't expect it to be nice, I mostly get a lot of hate for my made in China copy's LP's so you supersized me. Thank you for your kind words! Rock On Rick!

I love em keep pumping em out so I can figure out what “cheapo” guitar I wanna get

@beannie60

8 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'd rather call them affordable guitars because once you have one and play it you will be pleasantly surprised. I still think Harley Benton from Thomann USA has the best guitars for the money, quality and parts although the shipping is high $ that's why I buy 2 at a time for the same shipping cost. Unless you find something on Amazon?

@konaboss83

8 ай бұрын

@@beannie60 I seen on reverb that there’s a couple HB dealers selling new guitars their with free shipping but they’re like 90$ higher than Thommann per rig

@beannie60

8 ай бұрын

@@konaboss83 that’s because they’re adding in the shipping with the price. You’re better off just ordering them from Thomann’s directly at least with Thomann’s you get a three-year warranty!🤩

Great Video here, Thanks, I have to comment on the Epiphone Guitars, The ones that were made in Korea were better than the ones made in China, I have Guitars from both Countries, I have a Chibson Les Paul that plays Great, But I feel that the Korean Ones were Better, Keep the Great Videos Coming, , Cousin Figel

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Thank You! You Rock Dude!!!

I bought a Chibson back in like 2017 hoping that one of my kids would pick it up and play it. I also got a Fender copy as well. Like a year lather one of them DID pick it up and now a few years later hes got lots of guitars and keeps going back to his chibson, his favorite. He tells me it feels the best, has the best sound, and its jut the best all around.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

And that's what counts! Thanks!

I love affordable options. I love my Tokai MIJ 59' burst replica as much as I love my 78' Gibson custom. I plug it into a clone of a JTM50 built by a beloved local tech. He thanked me for having him build it and he built it with love. The pickups in the Tokai are PAF copies made by a guy in Ohio who, ironically, now works at Gibson doing R&D for their pickups. I just like things that sound good and look cool. I can't afford a burst but I can get a semblance and it's worth it to me. Nice Gold Top BTW. My next guitar I've decided on will be an SG Chibson. I have a set of Brandonwound T-tops that will be going into it.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

That's Very Cool!

Hey man, there is nothing wrong with what you're doing. If I may ask, who was the seller of the Greeny?

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Jugg is now Rhxflame Guitar Store.

Bean, some people can't affordk a Gibson. I bought a Squier classic vibe because I couldn't afford a Fender and I'm playing it right now. I'm with you my friend.Peace.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!👍

Hey bud,I watch ur last video and I loved it,the one with 9 guitars is ur favorite,loved it,I love Harley benton, I got a 550 deluxe with roswell covered pickups and it's my favorite guitar out of all 14 of only 1 that's usa made,acoustic D47,1997 WITH BUTTERFLY BRIDGE and it was 1,200$ back in 97,and it's very rare now,I don't play it,I only play my 550 deluxe Harley benton.i love ur videos bro,screw all the idiots out there there just jealous or just unhappy in there life so rock on,I got ur back buddy,jim from maine❤

@beannie60

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! We can never have enough guitars...

I like a lot your point of view. I only own one Left handed Lespaul and is way too much money for my mexican economy... Now I'm looking for options I found a made in china and I'm thinking to give it a try also Harley Benton look very solid. Thanks for your advice 🙏. Brands like Gibson has messed my mind up since I was a kid I must liberate myself from that crap. Thanks 👍

@beannie60

2 ай бұрын

Your welcome! Thanks for your comment!

I have some chibsons and chenders that I love and are great guitars, I learned long ago that the quality is going to be more hit than miss but you can get some real gems. Some have required so much work that it would have been cheaper to get an epiphone, squier or g&l tribute.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Yes from what I've seen it's the luck of the draw, for me they are all good and some better than others. Although I may knock Epiphone I feel you get a good bang for your buck along with the Squier's...

So glad to hear you talk about copies AND the language use to describe haters. I am not a guitar player although I have several and CAN play one (fairly well I've been told) - not my instrument of choice. I'm a Bass player and would love to hear you do the same for Bass guitars. Been playing for 40+ years and have a decent collection. In the end it's the player, the sound and playability of the of the instrument. Would love to hear it. Thanks Bean.

@beannie60

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment! Unfortunately I don’t have any bass guitars and I haven’t played one in years.

Jack Pearson, ends the frivilous arguments about 'cheap' guitars.