Dave Upton - Guitarist

Dave Upton - Guitarist

Dave is a Guitarist with over 35 years experience covering various styles and genres, primarily specialising in lead guitar. He's a member of live covers band 'Deeper Cut' and online pop prog band 'The Sonical' formed during lockdown as well as various collaborations and solo work.

Dave also loves to review gear, help people with their gear or who are just learning.

Gear used:

Fender
Ibanez
Gibson
PRS
Taylor
Line 6

Dave Upton - Guitarist
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091330898411

Deeper Cut Facebook page
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063669541988

The Sonical Facebook page
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086360254357

The Sonical KZread Channel
youtube.com/@thesonical8202

Too Long Blues

Too Long Blues

Just for You

Just for You

Ibanez JS2480 Owners Review

Ibanez JS2480 Owners Review

Lateral Thinking  - Out now

Lateral Thinking - Out now

Midtown - Dave Upton

Midtown - Dave Upton

Winter's Over - Dave Upton

Winter's Over - Dave Upton

City Heat - Dave Upton

City Heat - Dave Upton

Rock a Smile - Dave Upton

Rock a Smile - Dave Upton

Lockdown - Dave Upton

Lockdown - Dave Upton

May Hem - Dave Upton

May Hem - Dave Upton

Uplift - Dave Upton

Uplift - Dave Upton

Blow my mind - Dave Upton

Blow my mind - Dave Upton

Lemon Groove - Dave Upton

Lemon Groove - Dave Upton

Midtown - by Dave Upton

Midtown - by Dave Upton

Ibanez PIA Looping

Ibanez PIA Looping

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  • @EdBenji
    @EdBenji8 күн бұрын

    24 frets would be useless to most players!

  • @boimesa8190
    @boimesa819011 күн бұрын

    Where do u get that usb dongle?

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton810010 күн бұрын

    Do you mean the one that comes with the Tripleplay?

  • @gregcoste9504
    @gregcoste950415 күн бұрын

    Wow, this sound! Great!

  • @JC-fx3wh
    @JC-fx3wh16 күн бұрын

    Can you have low action on that guitar? I've heard the fretboard is round like a fender strat.

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton810016 күн бұрын

    I think it depends on your definition of low. Everyone who picks mine up comments on how low the action is, and I think it's lower than my PIA. Here's some info on how Joe has his www.satriani.com/2000/about/gear/setup.shtml

  • @chrisprivate3551
    @chrisprivate355123 күн бұрын

    Hi, is this still for sale?

  • @Street-shitter
    @Street-shitterАй бұрын

    16:10 Why’s the gob open Dave? You think you’re headlining Wembley? Fking dogsdick🤣🤣🤣

  • @jayhall2081
    @jayhall2081Ай бұрын

    Wonderful. Thank you.

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton8100Ай бұрын

    Thank you 😀

  • @Gadatta
    @GadattaАй бұрын

    Yeah ! Thanks

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton8100Ай бұрын

    Thank you 😀

  • @Agantross
    @AgantrossАй бұрын

    I really want to get a PRS Pauls Guitar but it’s almost impossible here in germany. Only some scam shops with really bad reputations got some or at least they say so.

  • @Stratman6257
    @Stratman6257Ай бұрын

    Nice job my friend. Really sweet tones. I’m glad you love your prs I know I love my Studio 22.

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton8100Ай бұрын

    Many thanks, I'm convinced they don't make a bad guitar

  • @DJSpecialSauce
    @DJSpecialSauceАй бұрын

    What you are able to do with a guitar is incredible. Also, I picked up on on the Satriani vibe right away, you nail that big time... so, I don't have an Apocalypse - but I did buy a Hellraiser Hybrid C1FRS with Sustainiac (Ultraviolet) recently. What do you think, how do they compare? Does the Apocalypse blow the Hellraiser out of the water? Anyway, I'm hoping to be 1/10th as talented as you some day. Thanks for the awesome video, Dave.

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton8100Ай бұрын

    Wow, thanks Jim that's really kind, Satriani is my hero (met him last year again). I do try and have my own style but heavily influenced by him and to me I could only wish to be 1/10th of what he is. I've never played the Hellraiser but it's a great looking guitar and spec, I would think it's equally as good. You have a great guitar my friend, concentrate on your tone and technique. I use a Helix Modelling system for all my effects and amp/cab modelling.

  • @kevinsturges6957
    @kevinsturges6957Ай бұрын

    Very tasteful! I really enjoyed all the work you put into this.

  • @kevinsturges6957
    @kevinsturges6957Ай бұрын

    This is very good. Very tasteful! Subscribed. 💥

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton8100Ай бұрын

    Thanks Kevin, I really appreciate that.

  • @kevinsturges6957
    @kevinsturges6957Ай бұрын

    That is excellent tracking!

  • @trevorgwelch7412
    @trevorgwelch74122 ай бұрын

    I have a Clapton Strat truly amazing guitar . I had a custom shop Malmsteen Strat - great guitar if your a shredder but I can't . 🇺🇸✨✨✨🎸🎸✅✅

  • @tonycarel1785
    @tonycarel17852 ай бұрын

    Awesome!!

  • @InvirisAmbient
    @InvirisAmbient2 ай бұрын

    Great review Dave! I am thinking about a Paul's Guitar and your review really helped me out - thanks so much!

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton81002 ай бұрын

    You're welcome, go try one out alongside some other PRS's make sure the neck and tone suits you.

  • @peterludlow9847
    @peterludlow98472 ай бұрын

    Just come onto your channel and this is brilliant, looking forward to see more on your channel. Did you do the tabs or can they be brought, i haven't been playing too long at at 60 in July just keep myself to easy tabs for my own enjoyment and making the wife suffer 😂😂

  • @peterludlow9847
    @peterludlow98472 ай бұрын

    Lovely looking guitar, is it a se model. Cheers

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton81002 ай бұрын

    Thanks, no it's a core

  • @davebridge5580
    @davebridge55803 ай бұрын

    Nice guitar Dave, sounds awesome. Big fan of the natural backs. Did you make any truss rod adjustments after going to 009's? Also you said Pauls guitar was to replace a Les Paul because of weight, how come you didn't go for a 594?

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton81003 ай бұрын

    Thanks Dave, I expected to make truss rod adjustments but didn't have to. On the Les Paul question, I looked at the 594, Studio and Paul's and the switching and tone of the Paul's just blew me away. Maybe not a direct replacement, but just the best on the day (subjective of course).

  • @davebridge5580
    @davebridge55803 ай бұрын

    @@davidupton8100 Thanks for the reply Dave I suspected it was the tone combinations of Pauls guitar. which you went for. I've got a 594 with 10.s on but I'm thinking of going to 09's

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton81003 ай бұрын

    @@davebridge5580 TBH the 594 was right up there re: Les Paul tones, they're all great guitars. I have a Custom 24 which I've had for 12 years and that has needed neck adjustment for 9's but it's really easy, just very minor tweaks and patience. Also you typically need to adjust the intonation slightly. I love my Ibanez, Fenders, Gibsons (in that order) but the PRS's come top for me.

  • @basistpro1
    @basistpro13 ай бұрын

    I have fishman tripleplay wireless and miditech pianobox mini2. How to set midi to play only on one midi channel. Now every string plays on one channel (1-6)

  • @AlexanderGhezzo
    @AlexanderGhezzo3 ай бұрын

    Does it still have the G Force? mine has it. I love it, but sometimes it is struggeling

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton81003 ай бұрын

    No, I switched it for Grovers. I found it screwed up on stage, weirdly seemed to pick sound up (maybe vibrations) from other things and lose the plot.

  • @AlexanderGhezzo
    @AlexanderGhezzo3 ай бұрын

    @@davidupton8100 yeah had this too, and if you don't use it in a while it gets confused. but I still like it

  • @hansvandenhurk7497
    @hansvandenhurk74973 ай бұрын

    Great playing. What kind of amp or pedals did you use for this video?

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton81003 ай бұрын

    Many thanks Hans, I use a Line 6 Helix Floor for effects and Amp and Cab modelling so I'm primarily using a Soldano amp model here with a mixture of settings for clean and lead.

  • @theoversouls
    @theoversouls3 ай бұрын

    I thought this would be a review of the owners.

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton81003 ай бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @user-fv5yo5fi5c
    @user-fv5yo5fi5c3 ай бұрын

    Tone Tuner plastics, PRS....LOLOLOL. I have one PRS in my 65 count guitar collection. It's only an SE. Great fit and finish but it's the most lifeless guitar I've ever purchased. Not a nano ounce of MOJO. This here one youz did is pretty, but I'm still not a fan of PRS shape. I'm also not a fan of the man, the myth, and the legend, PRS himself. Nothing specific, just overall don't care for him. His success is undeniable as is the reputation for the fit and finish on all his stuff from bottom to top. Enjoy your guitar Dave

  • @miloupulinx4875
    @miloupulinx4875Ай бұрын

    Jealous guy

  • @user-fv5yo5fi5c
    @user-fv5yo5fi5cАй бұрын

    @@miloupulinx4875 LOL, because my opinion of PRS and his guitars is not good, I'm jealous. LOL...mmmmkay

  • @micksmith5641
    @micksmith564128 күн бұрын

    It's just that your post is so crass, and so out of place.

  • @user-fv5yo5fi5c
    @user-fv5yo5fi5c28 күн бұрын

    @@micksmith5641 You have a point. I must have been cranky when I replied. I'll be more careful down the line.

  • @martybreen6228
    @martybreen62283 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much Dave. This review was calm and comprehensive and showed me everything I needed to know without actually having picked one up. I’ve had my eyes on them since the Orange version but with Sustainiac, the DiMarzio Bridge pickup and the lovely MCR which reminds me of my Cherry Red 1989 Sabre, I’m totally sold. Must have! 😊

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton81003 ай бұрын

    Many thanks Marty, this guitar is right up there against some stiff competition. This is one of only 2 guitars I would never sell, no matter what. I hope you can get hold of one. Good luck.

  • @ryanmcgrath9869
    @ryanmcgrath98693 ай бұрын

    You don't often see the faded blue jean top with the natural mahogany back. I much prefer that to the blue stained back. I just so happened to order a new 2023 PRS Core Paul's Guitar today. It was marked 30% off and I couldn't pass it up. It should arrive in 2 days. I have 4 PRS Core guitars and I love them. Also, beautiful gold PIA hanging on the wall.

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton81003 ай бұрын

    You'll love the Paul's guitar, they're quite special. I love my Ibanez guitars but they're not PRS's. The PIA is a limited run, 120 made.

  • @ryanmcgrath9869
    @ryanmcgrath98693 ай бұрын

    PRS guitars definitely fit my style of playing much better than Ibanez. I rarely play my 1990 Ibanez RG550 but that limited run of the PIA, especially in gold or panther pink just does it for me. I missed the boat when that limited run came out. Oh well.

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton81003 ай бұрын

    @@ryanmcgrath9869 Yes, I do like the PIA although I don't play it that much now, I have a JS2480 which is my favourite behind my 2 PRS's. I do consider selling the PIA occasionally but I don't know if I'd get the collectors premium yet.

  • @markcarleton6647
    @markcarleton66473 ай бұрын

    Love this demo! You did a great job demonstrating the features and tonality of this guitar! I have a PRS studio with narrowfield pickups. I really like the tone of the narrowfields. The Pauls guitar is intriguing to me because you can get the narrowfield humbucker plus true single coil tones.

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton81003 ай бұрын

    Many thanks Mark, I'm glad you like it. I tried a studio when I bought this and the Studio was awesome, but I think I had my heart set on the Paul's partly because I'd searched for this colour, and partly because I wanted the single coil option. I started working on a video to compare the Paul's with various other decent guitars, hopefully I'll get this done soon but for me, the Paul's came top, just more clarity and articulation.

  • @user-lv7ph7hs7l
    @user-lv7ph7hs7l3 ай бұрын

    Coil splits are an easy mod though, I have it in my V with Alnico 2 Classic. Sounds incredibly

  • @richardbennett2512
    @richardbennett25123 ай бұрын

    I'm not a guitarist, but if I was, I'd definitely be watching DU's reviews beforehand. Excellent reviewer.

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton81003 ай бұрын

    Thanks Rich, I just make it up as I go along 🤣

  • @davidramos4317
    @davidramos43173 ай бұрын

    It's a $5,000 guitar. It's going to be good.

  • @mattz9569
    @mattz95693 ай бұрын

    Its kinda odd. The pia sounds as if it has a pre-amp or volume is much higher on the guitar. I wonder if the jem had a pre-amp push it a bit, if theyd sound identical. My gf just bought me a set of utopias to do the same thing. Im a little nervous though after seeing this.

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton81003 ай бұрын

    I'm not disappointed by the Jem, it's got it's own sound which you can perfect with guitar/amp/pedal setting and it's easily got enough output. This was a side by side test so just showed how the two guitars compare with the same settings. You'll be fine.

  • @richardbennett2512
    @richardbennett25123 ай бұрын

    Great atmospheric guitar track. So many elements in there.

  • @lonewolfgeoff
    @lonewolfgeoff3 ай бұрын

    very nice 😊 great composition too, nice one david and darrel! 😊

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton81003 ай бұрын

    Thanks Geoff, this was a particularly addictive riff Darrell sent to me last year, I just had to do something with it.

  • @christoph_koller
    @christoph_koller3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your inspiration ❤

  • @ChrisErrington1975
    @ChrisErrington19753 ай бұрын

    Absolutely superb! 👌🏼🙌🏼👏🏼

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton81003 ай бұрын

    Thanks Chris, that's really appreciated. 🤘

  • @andrewfraser2760
    @andrewfraser27603 ай бұрын

    Very nice 👍

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton81003 ай бұрын

    Thanks again Andrew

  • @guitar_begins_at_40
    @guitar_begins_at_403 ай бұрын

    Excellent playing mate 💯

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton81003 ай бұрын

    Thanks, much appreciated.

  • @lonewolfgeoff
    @lonewolfgeoff3 ай бұрын

    brilliant! im glad you uploaded this! 😊

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton81003 ай бұрын

    Thanks again Geoff, hope you're ok

  • @pranavphx
    @pranavphx3 ай бұрын

    This is very cool of you to do this for people who enjoy listening to you play! This is the one thing that matters.

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton81003 ай бұрын

    I always think if even one person has a happier day because of my music then it was worth it. Best regards.

  • @pranavphx
    @pranavphx3 ай бұрын

    I'm just here from your ibanez review which was phenomenally detailed. You play with a lot of feeling:)

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton81003 ай бұрын

    Wow thank you, that's really appreciated

  • @AlphaCuck
    @AlphaCuck3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for making this video, it is super helpful to hear and compare!

  • @AlphaCuck
    @AlphaCuck4 ай бұрын

    Do you find that it lacks low end? I'm very interested in getting this guitar but I saw another reviewer say that it was good but too mid and a high forward. I think it sounds great and I'm not deterred from getting it, but I'm just curious if you or any other owners find the same to be true. Great video btw, thank you!

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton81004 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your kind words, really appreciated. I never found this lacking low end in fact I was always impressed with the breath of tone. I don't however play much chugging metal so maybe there are better pickups for this. I did record this video though where I compare various guitars in a chugathon, make sure you play through a sound system or proper full range headphones, but it might help kzread.info/dash/bejne/aJyAu8SyZ7rYdKw.htmlsi=bSB9E2RsD4PpcQcw

  • @AlphaCuck
    @AlphaCuck4 ай бұрын

    @@davidupton8100 thank you so much for the helpful information and for linking another video of yours! Just subbed to your channel and looking forward to seeing more. And that's good to know, I will check out the video you linked and will listen closely. Cheers!

  • @sportsportsport
    @sportsportsport4 ай бұрын

    Apologies if I missed it, what's your recording set up here? Amps and pedals?

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton81004 ай бұрын

    I use a Line 6 Helix Floor modeller direct into my DAW.

  • @pranavphx
    @pranavphx4 ай бұрын

    Your gear demos are spot on!

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton81004 ай бұрын

    Hey, thank you so much, I just do what I'd want to know about, I figure it'll help others, I make no effort to promote the channel, I just do it for fun. It's great when people share their appreciation.

  • @user-kc7sf7xo7q
    @user-kc7sf7xo7q4 ай бұрын

    Wow !

  • @Rekotek
    @Rekotek4 ай бұрын

    Very cool track! Adding a bit of synths and vocals, I guess, coukd be as a frame for the brilliant. Thank you for sharing and keep going!

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton81004 ай бұрын

    Many thanks, a few people asked for keys and vocals off this video, so I recorded this with a singer friend of mine kzread.info/dash/bejne/a32AtqaKg5DaiLg.htmlsi=WSCdOPCZ6TLUmQUm

  • @bellerophon9116
    @bellerophon91164 ай бұрын

    You can immediately hear the difference between the two guitars! The PIA is definitely better!

  • @brisbackvideos
    @brisbackvideos4 ай бұрын

    "You can go and have a bite and you would still be hearing that one" - Nigel Tuffnel.

  • @Bluezulu17
    @Bluezulu174 ай бұрын

    Fuck, he's getting even better 👀

  • @jumpstar9000
    @jumpstar90004 ай бұрын

    Great!! It's very Knopfler! Love it 🎉

  • @davidupton8100
    @davidupton81004 ай бұрын

    Thanks, glad you like it, miles of the god MK but I'll take that as a win. Happy New Year.

  • @akhmaddharma2707
    @akhmaddharma27074 ай бұрын

    awesome man, can you share backing track