Would definitely love to see a video on MIJ vs CIJ.

I’d like to submit late 70s Guild S-300D. Made in USA. Excellent quality. Ebony board, great electronics. Absolute sleepers at ~$1-2K.

@watermelon9959

4 ай бұрын

Nasty lookin though

I think it would be very interesting and helpful to know all the different meanings between crafted in Japan, and made in Japan and other stuff Japan. Good video thank you.

Alex, I just wanted to tell you what a pleasure it was to meet you yesterday at the Carolina Guitar Show in Asheville… I appreciate the time you took looking at my T-60… I ultimately decided that it was worth more to me staying a part of my collection rather than flipping or selling… I met some fellows from Columbia SC that are T-60 collectors and their knowledge and sincerity (as well as yours) really went a long way to helping me make my decision. I feel that these are on the brink of becoming super collectible (at least the ones like mine in a rare finish and in really fine condition). Many of the dealers liked the guitar and before we had lunch, we put it back in the truck to take it home. It’s satisfying to me seeing a younger version of myself (I started buying, flipping, and collecting guitars in the mid 70’s while on the road making a living playing music) and it makes me feel the future of vintage guitars and gear is in a good place! I hope to see you at Nashville! Mike Ward

This was great fun. Thanks so much. I hope to get to your shop someday.

@aflashfloodofgear

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Thank for sharing, Alex. The advice on MusicMan is very wise. What do you think about vintage Hofner solidbodies, still under the radar price wise but I see more and more players begin to appreciate them

Love it, I'll keep my eyes out for those MIJs

Thanks Alex, great video! Speaking of the Japan market, I really love the 70's Greco Super Sounds Strats as well - just incredible guitars!

Great presentation. I have had most vintage equipment and your videos are accurate. I always sell to other musicians usually under what i paid. Thanks again

Love your output

Does the MIJ include Squier from the early 80’s? I just picked up a 1985-86 Squier A series 3 bolt neck strat. I love it. Plays perfect and sounds unbelievable! Would love to see a vid on early MIJ JV, SQ and A prefix series Strats from Fender and Squier!

What a fantastic video have a wonderful weekend Alex ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊

Would love to see a video about Japanese Fenders, in fact would love to see a video about Japanese 'lawsuit' Les Pauls - I have a couple of Burny ones from the '90s, so not vintage yet! 😁

Great post please do that Japan video we don’t see many older models here in the uk 👍👍

I agree SG Juniors are such a value. I particular like 63 and 64 Juniors as the necks start to get a little bigger and the tailpiece/bridge is situated straight across making it easier to throw on a modern compensated repro for proper intonation. Plus you can get them without the clumsy trem systems that don't stay in tune.

Would love a video explaining the MIJ vs CIJ guitars. Cause I've personally been confused on this topic

What about that MIJ with the black headstock? The ones with the boat anchor bridges 1982- 1986? I have 3 of them in yellowish pearl-looking finishes.

yes please on that MIJ CIJ vid!!

I love my J45, she is a 1961. People complain about the bridge, but on my Susan the intonation is on to the 12th fret. I also play an ES125 from 1952. It plays like a dream. The frets are drawn on with magic marker, but it is so comfortable and the sound is awesome though a GA5 Skylark or Epiphone Pacemaker

As a common working man, I can't afford even any of those. I been buying any great condition Sire guitars and Samack, they are clearly extremely well made, reasonable and I think are future SLEEPERS that will increase as musicians see how good they are 😊

Id love a video on MIJ vs CIJ guitars. I have a Fender Japan Hybrid tele. Its cool because its got the old bridge but a more modern neck. I had a 52RI and it was a great guitar but the frets felt tiny.

Good video Alex . I got over vintage instruments though after seeing so many that have been fuckered-with by amateurs . I'm also a little OCD about hygiene - I'm not interested in other people's sweat , spit , and finger smegma thank you . New and recent guitars are made to a very high standard , and the cost is reasonable compared to the older stuff . Music Man in particular stand out for me . A pro-quality instrument that's dead right straight out of the box

Gibson 1954 j160e first year model is really cool. I have my dad's from that year.

70’s Guild S-100. You can still find an original very close to the price of the Kim Thayil signaturr. Great quality player as well

Yes, please. MIJ vs CIJ video. I love my MIJ 72 reissue

Dean Balin played a Music Man Sabre through a Twin on "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)". I always thought that tone was fantastic.

Any knowledge about Japapanese fenders is greatly appreciated

@aflashfloodofgear

4 ай бұрын

Would love to make more videos about Fender Japan 🇯🇵

@sentforth5

4 ай бұрын

Check out Mike And Mike's Guitar Bar here on YT....Mike has a real passion and lots of vids about Fender Japan.

Epiphones from the 60s Coronet, Olympic, Wiltshire. They are excellent guitars

Better get those Greco late 70s early 80s Speedways , GOs and Boogies cos the prices are still reasonable for a little while. Excellent guitars.

What do you think about the real high end MIJ vintage (late 70s early 80s) Les Paul clones by Tokai, Greco, Burny?

@aflashfloodofgear

4 ай бұрын

Absolutely love them! Always try to keep a choice selection of them at the shop!

I would also say vintage fender coronado IIs. Still can Find them in the 2-3 range.

I have a 1955 gibson acoustic how do I find out what it worth

I have a 85 made in japan strat I bought new, i would love more info on mij fender's!

@aflashfloodofgear

4 ай бұрын

That’s awesome!!

Fender Strats from circa 1989 were selling at that time for $399. Also I believe they were being made by Ibanez, also that was 399cdn

Mid to late 60's Gibson ES 330s seem too not be ridiculously spendy yet. They are getting popular though so not sure if that will last.

What about the 80s Japanese guitars? What are Greco,Tolkai etc. Where are they now and where will they go?

@aflashfloodofgear

4 ай бұрын

I definitely foresee the good examples going up in value! They’re a bit better known now than they used to be, but I see the interest growing in the coming years

Couldn’t help but keep laughing as this video went on and each pick was something I own/love/agree on. 1962 J50 I bought with a horrible headstock repair for $800 and had fixed 1962 SG Jr refinished? In its original white. Bought every pre 65 Jr on the guitar center website that was under $2k and this was the one I kept. Said repaired headstock but even with black light I’ve never found evidence of it 🤷🏻‍♂️ $900! 1987 Squire Japan strat. One of my first electrics, given to me by some girl who hated her ex BF and gave away his guitar 😂

Please do a Japan series they're very mysterious built well we all wonder why.

80’s USA made peavey’s are still very affordable and play great.

Gurian J-M 1978 ??

Number 6 is a Greco Explorer Bass yes or yes?

@aflashfloodofgear

4 ай бұрын

Yes!!

Rather niche, but I think Micro Frets instruments are rather undervalued. Made in Maryland they're a funky twist of Fender-meets-Rickenbacker build style, very high quality. I'm also a sucker for Danelectro guitars, the vintage ones are a little overpriced at the moment but it looks like prices are dipping back down.

@aflashfloodofgear

4 ай бұрын

We hear about Micro Fret guitars from time to time, but I’ve never got into them much. I do love Danelectros! (Especially the baritones!)

Nice tip about Music Man! Would love to hear about more non-Fender/Gibson guitars!

March8???? Wtf how about now

@JewTalkinTaMe

4 ай бұрын

NOW IS THE TIME!

Also it’s fridayyyyyyy lfg

@aflashfloodofgear

4 ай бұрын

You knowwww

A Vintage guitar isn’t considered by age