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Trading vs.Buying: Why Trading May Be Your Best Bet.

Trading vs.Buying: Why Trading May Be Your Best Bet.

Are Guitar Shows Still Worth It? My 2024 Veenendaal Experience

Are Guitar Shows Still Worth It? My 2024 Veenendaal Experience

The Slow Death Of The Guitar Show.

The Slow Death Of The Guitar Show.

Diddy,The Music Industry and Hollywood Have A lot In Common..

Diddy,The Music Industry and Hollywood Have A lot In Common..

Double Secret Guitar Unboxing Preview! 🤫

Double Secret Guitar Unboxing Preview! 🤫

Retro Reverie: Dive into Asian-Made Guitars of the 70s, 80s & 2000s

Retro Reverie: Dive into Asian-Made Guitars of the 70s, 80s & 2000s

Star Wars, Censorship and Guitar Channels.

Star Wars, Censorship and Guitar Channels.

A Word About Your Local Luthier.

A Word About Your Local Luthier.

How Consumerism Keeps You Broke and Sad by Design in the Guitar Market.

How Consumerism Keeps You Broke and Sad by Design in the Guitar Market.

Fender Certified Pre-Owned: Is It Really What We Need?

Fender Certified Pre-Owned: Is It Really What We Need?

So Ya Wannabe a Rockstar…

So Ya Wannabe a Rockstar…

Noel Gallagher’s Definitely Maybe Epiphone Les Paul: Respect for Epiphone?

Noel Gallagher’s Definitely Maybe Epiphone Les Paul: Respect for Epiphone?

The Tough Truth About Starting a Guitar Gear Channel

The Tough Truth About Starting a Guitar Gear Channel

This Vintage Strat was filthy...

This Vintage Strat was filthy...

Gibson, Gibsun & GiveSum Guitars.

Gibson, Gibsun & GiveSum Guitars.

The Great Guitar Market Crash

The Great Guitar Market Crash

1978 Greco EG700: The Hidden Gem of Vintage Guitars

1978 Greco EG700: The Hidden Gem of Vintage Guitars

Become Your Own Guitar Detective..

Become Your Own Guitar Detective..

Comic Books and Guitar Gear Have Something In Common..

Comic Books and Guitar Gear Have Something In Common..

Battle of the Budget Guitars: Greco Vintage vs. Squier Quality

Battle of the Budget Guitars: Greco Vintage vs. Squier Quality

From Japan with Love: 1970's Greco Guitar Unboxing!

From Japan with Love: 1970's Greco Guitar Unboxing!

Fender’s Secret Weapon:How Squier Changed the Guitar Market.

Fender’s Secret Weapon:How Squier Changed the Guitar Market.

My opinion on best/worst guitarist lists…

My opinion on best/worst guitarist lists…

And another one bites the dust…

And another one bites the dust…

Rock house Pedal Board: Inexpensive elegance!

Rock house Pedal Board: Inexpensive elegance!

Fernandes bankruptcy and it’s impact on the guitar industry.

Fernandes bankruptcy and it’s impact on the guitar industry.

Fender Player 2…right, why didn’t you do this the 1st time ?

Fender Player 2…right, why didn’t you do this the 1st time ?

The 1978 Greco SE700: Timeless Quality and Value

The 1978 Greco SE700: Timeless Quality and Value

Gibson loses again.

Gibson loses again.

B.S. ‘Restoration’ videos and Chibsons are better than Yamaha?

B.S. ‘Restoration’ videos and Chibsons are better than Yamaha?

Let’s talk about vintage Japanese Pickups!

Let’s talk about vintage Japanese Pickups!

Dear guitar manufacturer: the consumer is tapped..

Dear guitar manufacturer: the consumer is tapped..

My best unboxing ever! And I half screwed it up....

My best unboxing ever! And I half screwed it up....

Let’s dive into 70s Greco and 80s Epiphone guitars!

Let’s dive into 70s Greco and 80s Epiphone guitars!

This YAMAHA said to EPIPHONE,"Hold my beer!" pt.2/EP.400

This YAMAHA said to EPIPHONE,"Hold my beer!" pt.2/EP.400

Epiphone’s made in Singapore? Could happen…

Epiphone’s made in Singapore? Could happen…

The death and rebirth of studio hardware.

The death and rebirth of studio hardware.

The “Limited Edition” scam.

The “Limited Edition” scam.

Another argument for buying 20+ year old gear.

Another argument for buying 20+ year old gear.

The Guitar Pedal market? It’s dead Jim.

The Guitar Pedal market? It’s dead Jim.

Marshall’s new CEO wants you to rock modelers!

Marshall’s new CEO wants you to rock modelers!

Resale value: Realities in the guitar market.

Resale value: Realities in the guitar market.

1x12 or bust: Best amp for the home or stage!

1x12 or bust: Best amp for the home or stage!

This Yamaha said “Epiphone, hold my beer!”

This Yamaha said “Epiphone, hold my beer!”

Unveiling a rare 80's Yamaha gem! Deja Vu Unboxing!

Unveiling a rare 80's Yamaha gem! Deja Vu Unboxing!

PRS guitars are “too perfect and have no soul”?

PRS guitars are “too perfect and have no soul”?

A.I. Music is sweeping across YouTube..and its pretty damn hilarious!

A.I. Music is sweeping across YouTube..and its pretty damn hilarious!

Steve Albini’s thoughts on the Music Industry and how it relates to a rap beef.

Steve Albini’s thoughts on the Music Industry and how it relates to a rap beef.

Gibson slashed prices..or are they back to ‘normal’?

Gibson slashed prices..or are they back to ‘normal’?

Squier vs MIJ Strat: Which is the best bang for the budget?

Squier vs MIJ Strat: Which is the best bang for the budget?

Sam Ash, A.I , Spotify and how screwed you already are..

Sam Ash, A.I , Spotify and how screwed you already are..

I’m not so sure about buying MIJ Fender Strats for this reason.

I’m not so sure about buying MIJ Fender Strats for this reason.

The new Tone X pedal roll out was interesting, Bye bye Reverb&more!

The new Tone X pedal roll out was interesting, Bye bye Reverb&more!

Fender 62 Reissue Vs Harley Benton Vt75 JB finally!!

Fender 62 Reissue Vs Harley Benton Vt75 JB finally!!

Exactly which Gibson headstock are we talking here?

Exactly which Gibson headstock are we talking here?

Guitars are a funny thing…

Guitars are a funny thing…

Let's unbox a "Cease and desist" letter guitar!

Let's unbox a "Cease and desist" letter guitar!

Are there more cons than pros with buying a signature guitar in the long term?

Are there more cons than pros with buying a signature guitar in the long term?

Wireless guitar gear getting cheaper but are they any good?

Wireless guitar gear getting cheaper but are they any good?

Do you really want to be in the music industry? Are ya sure?

Do you really want to be in the music industry? Are ya sure?

In the guitar market, $1200 is the new $500.

In the guitar market, $1200 is the new $500.

1998 Unsung Factory P-90 Gold top Goodness!

1998 Unsung Factory P-90 Gold top Goodness!

I’m back in the market for pedals!

I’m back in the market for pedals!

Is it worth starting a Guitar channel on YouTube?

Is it worth starting a Guitar channel on YouTube?

What are “Lawsuit” MIJ Guitars and are they any good?

What are “Lawsuit” MIJ Guitars and are they any good?

Another tone talk, so…let’s talk wood!

Another tone talk, so…let’s talk wood!

Fake Epiphones and the new incentive to do so.

Fake Epiphones and the new incentive to do so.

The hypocrisy of corporate rockers

The hypocrisy of corporate rockers

I’m priced out of Epiphone guitars so I’m looking at this Gibson..

I’m priced out of Epiphone guitars so I’m looking at this Gibson..

What the closing of the Sam Ash Hollywood store means to me.. and you.

What the closing of the Sam Ash Hollywood store means to me.. and you.

"Unboxing of Vintage 1978 Yamaha SA700 and '98 Epi '56 Les Paul | A Nostalgic Journey"

"Unboxing of Vintage 1978 Yamaha SA700 and '98 Epi '56 Les Paul | A Nostalgic Journey"

Let’s talk about Yamaha guitars

Let’s talk about Yamaha guitars

You're either the superstar or you're scraping away…

You're either the superstar or you're scraping away…

Why I Love My 1x12 Combo Amps!!

Why I Love My 1x12 Combo Amps!!

This is what happens when lunatics run the asylum…and other Gibson news.

This is what happens when lunatics run the asylum…and other Gibson news.

Spotify decided to steal openly and are proud about it.

Spotify decided to steal openly and are proud about it.

Let’s talk Korean Epiphones!

Let’s talk Korean Epiphones!

Best ear protection for Musicians? Try Loop Experience Plus:長時間のリハーサルのために

Best ear protection for Musicians? Try Loop Experience Plus:長時間のリハーサルのために

I heard Rock was on the come up..

I heard Rock was on the come up..

The Sunset Sound break in(s) and other news

The Sunset Sound break in(s) and other news

Breaking down’I’m Good’:What Lies Behind The Words?

Breaking down’I’m Good’:What Lies Behind The Words?

Chasing classic tones is a fools errand

Chasing classic tones is a fools errand

Is the Harley Benton HB 75 VT SERIES Bass Worth it?3-Year Owner's Review

Is the Harley Benton HB 75 VT SERIES Bass Worth it?3-Year Owner's Review

How can we move forward if we’re always looking back in rock?

How can we move forward if we’re always looking back in rock?

Japan makes the best guitars?

Japan makes the best guitars?

The end of a golden era for private gear sales?

The end of a golden era for private gear sales?

The death of the guitar god.

The death of the guitar god.

Are the $20,000 Gibsons LP selling?

Are the $20,000 Gibsons LP selling?

The 3rd wave of Guitar Channels

The 3rd wave of Guitar Channels

Best Epiphone available in my opinion?

Best Epiphone available in my opinion?

The hidden costs of import parts

The hidden costs of import parts

Oh, so now you’re selling? Errr..

Oh, so now you’re selling? Errr..

UpStairs To The Right Rocking Xmas Eve!

UpStairs To The Right Rocking Xmas Eve!

Harley Benton and the Epiphone pivot up.

Harley Benton and the Epiphone pivot up.

Epiphone scams on woods? In other news, water is wet!

Epiphone scams on woods? In other news, water is wet!

Top 5 stocking stuffers under $80

Top 5 stocking stuffers under $80

Stop it with the Chibson’s already!

Stop it with the Chibson’s already!

Reverb is a swamp/Changed my mind about Temu/Say it isn’t so!

Reverb is a swamp/Changed my mind about Temu/Say it isn’t so!

Unwrapping a Piece of Guitar History: Unboxing the 1973 Yamaha SG 45 Guitar

Unwrapping a Piece of Guitar History: Unboxing the 1973 Yamaha SG 45 Guitar

Comparison is a thief to satisfaction.

Comparison is a thief to satisfaction.

Parts caster build? Check out Temu!

Parts caster build? Check out Temu!

F*** Black Friday..

F*** Black Friday..

I got scammed…

I got scammed…

Fender Champion 20/40/50? Step by step speaker swap tutorial!Pt1

Fender Champion 20/40/50? Step by step speaker swap tutorial!Pt1

Guitar geeks are a dying breed?

Guitar geeks are a dying breed?

90's Yamaha Acoustics: A hidden bargain?

90's Yamaha Acoustics: A hidden bargain?

Should I change my current string gauge?

Should I change my current string gauge?

A simple cure for G.A.S..

A simple cure for G.A.S..

It's a funny thing

It's a funny thing

The Great Pedal Sale of 2023 to …?

The Great Pedal Sale of 2023 to …?

Squier parts caster? Some things to do and not to do!

Squier parts caster? Some things to do and not to do!

Let’s talk parts casters!

Let’s talk parts casters!

New Squier CV or used Affinity/Standard?

New Squier CV or used Affinity/Standard?

I bought my second Stratocaster!My thoughts..

I bought my second Stratocaster!My thoughts..

In praise of used guitars.

In praise of used guitars.

Thoughts on my Harley Benton 2years later Part 2

Thoughts on my Harley Benton 2years later Part 2

Reverb has gotten worse.

Reverb has gotten worse.

Thoughts on my Harley Benton 2 years later..

Thoughts on my Harley Benton 2 years later..

16 Million new guitarist and now we have 15,900,000 for sale on Craigslist

16 Million new guitarist and now we have 15,900,000 for sale on Craigslist

UpStairs To The Right Music Live Stream

UpStairs To The Right Music Live Stream

Let's talk about custom strings!

Let's talk about custom strings!

Buying second hand is gaining popularity.

Buying second hand is gaining popularity.

Unboxing my first ever Stratocaster!

Unboxing my first ever Stratocaster!

I won at auction and got my first Stratocaster..

I won at auction and got my first Stratocaster..

Are you a guitar player or guitar owner?

Are you a guitar player or guitar owner?

AMT M LEAD PLUS : TRUE TUBE DISTORTION?

AMT M LEAD PLUS : TRUE TUBE DISTORTION?

Let’s talk about those other Gibson Les Pauls!

Let’s talk about those other Gibson Les Pauls!

1993 Orville Vs Stoner Les Paul:Good enough?

1993 Orville Vs Stoner Les Paul:Good enough?

Mike and Colin@Denmark St behind the scenes!

Mike and Colin@Denmark St behind the scenes!

When Boutique guitars start seeming to be a more reasonable price!Fender prices increase(again)

When Boutique guitars start seeming to be a more reasonable price!Fender prices increase(again)

The old music business model Vs the new model/Mike and Jacques Talk!

The old music business model Vs the new model/Mike and Jacques Talk!

TC Electronic releases Dream 65 killer at 1/3 the price/Spotify artist rates in the toilet

TC Electronic releases Dream 65 killer at 1/3 the price/Spotify artist rates in the toilet

De Armond M75T:A brief history of corporate SNAFU

De Armond M75T:A brief history of corporate SNAFU

Fender QC is..not bad!/ More price hikes coming

Fender QC is..not bad!/ More price hikes coming

The Carlton McWilliams Interview Pt2

The Carlton McWilliams Interview Pt2

Have the member berries gone sour in the gear market?/ Warner is selling Purple Rain

Have the member berries gone sour in the gear market?/ Warner is selling Purple Rain

Flippers gonna flip/Hard cases: East vs West

Flippers gonna flip/Hard cases: East vs West

Indonesian Epiphone's any good?2012 Emperor Swingster!

Indonesian Epiphone's any good?2012 Emperor Swingster!

The #1 most important thing look for when choosing a guitar/$500 pedals, really?

The #1 most important thing look for when choosing a guitar/$500 pedals, really?

Unleash the Epiphone SO GOOD it was An Exclusive Japanese Delight! 2014 Tak Matsumoto!

Unleash the Epiphone SO GOOD it was An Exclusive Japanese Delight! 2014 Tak Matsumoto!

Bottom feeder syndrome in the gear market/Guitar Center great deals(not)/Copyrights and YouTube

Bottom feeder syndrome in the gear market/Guitar Center great deals(not)/Copyrights and YouTube

Epiphones so getting into Gibson price range.

Epiphones so getting into Gibson price range.

Will AI make musicians obsolete?w/guest Jacques Richmond

Will AI make musicians obsolete?w/guest Jacques Richmond

Guitar Center raises prices 10% then offers a 10% discount/ New Epiphone Models

Guitar Center raises prices 10% then offers a 10% discount/ New Epiphone Models

This boutique guitar is a Greeny mod candidate!

This boutique guitar is a Greeny mod candidate!

AI and music/ Subscriptions on the rise/ Story time

AI and music/ Subscriptions on the rise/ Story time

Give your guitar a "showroom' shine!

Give your guitar a "showroom' shine!

Keep it clean boys!

Keep it clean boys!

It’s better to own one guitar you really love than 100 you really like.

It’s better to own one guitar you really love than 100 you really like.

Let's break down a amp less rig and how to build one yourself!

Let's break down a amp less rig and how to build one yourself!

New and used are meaningless on Reverb/Resale value of boutique guitars/Do your homework

New and used are meaningless on Reverb/Resale value of boutique guitars/Do your homework

This guitar IS a Epiphone 1959 killer(maybe Gibson a bit too.)

This guitar IS a Epiphone 1959 killer(maybe Gibson a bit too.)

This guitar is a revelation/My thoughts on the future of tube amps/One word pedal review

This guitar is a revelation/My thoughts on the future of tube amps/One word pedal review

I had a revelation about Epiphone guitars/How many pedals is too many?/Carlton interview update

I had a revelation about Epiphone guitars/How many pedals is too many?/Carlton interview update

IBG Epiphone ES339 Vs 1959 Les Paul

IBG Epiphone ES339 Vs 1959 Les Paul

2 ways to upgrade your gear without spending $$$

2 ways to upgrade your gear without spending $$$

More guitar price increases |Guitar Center officially junk status | Prosonus help desk sucks

More guitar price increases |Guitar Center officially junk status | Prosonus help desk sucks

100% in the box recording? I’m DONE!

100% in the box recording? I’m DONE!

Sure Waves backed down, but the message was clear...

Sure Waves backed down, but the message was clear...

Interview with legendary Guitarist Carlton McWilliams Pt.1

Interview with legendary Guitarist Carlton McWilliams Pt.1

So that went as expected…

So that went as expected…

Save your$$$ - 2 ways I trade to upgrade my studio gear!

Save your$$$ - 2 ways I trade to upgrade my studio gear!

“Lovely Fool” intro.

“Lovely Fool” intro.

It’s time to say ‘I’m good!” on buying gear.

It’s time to say ‘I’m good!” on buying gear.

How playing live is a thrill and a PITA…

How playing live is a thrill and a PITA…

Zoom Multistomp 50G and Channel Update!

Zoom Multistomp 50G and Channel Update!

Piano time!

Piano time!

Marshall classic pedal’s reissued

Marshall classic pedal’s reissued

Are MIJ Epiphones really that good?

Are MIJ Epiphones really that good?

NPD Unboxing! What's in the box Mike?

NPD Unboxing! What's in the box Mike?

@2Funky4Ya!

@2Funky4Ya!

You really just need one acoustic..

You really just need one acoustic..

Harley Benton’s not so great in the long run?

Harley Benton’s not so great in the long run?

Do you need the Fender Level Set Buffer for your amp less rig?

Do you need the Fender Level Set Buffer for your amp less rig?

Cat takes a blues lesson..

Cat takes a blues lesson..

Fender said 90% of you suck(and other plot twists)

Fender said 90% of you suck(and other plot twists)

Why I don't play Fender Strats...and why maybe you should!

Why I don't play Fender Strats...and why maybe you should!

Taking longer to sell your used gear?

Taking longer to sell your used gear?

I finally found my dream guitar ..of this month

I finally found my dream guitar ..of this month

Mooer Shimverb Giveaway Drawing!!

Mooer Shimverb Giveaway Drawing!!

Has NAMM become irrelevant?

Has NAMM become irrelevant?

Les Paul Vs ES335: Advice for older guitar players

Les Paul Vs ES335: Advice for older guitar players

Just Chinese junk guitars?

Just Chinese junk guitars?

New Years Giveaway!! -Mooer Shimverb-

New Years Giveaway!! -Mooer Shimverb-

Xmas Eye Candy Live!

Xmas Eye Candy Live!

5 easy mods to improve your Squire Tele!

5 easy mods to improve your Squire Tele!

Boutique Pedals vs. Mass Production Pedals

Boutique Pedals vs. Mass Production Pedals

Sunday @mikes ep. 27

Sunday @mikes ep. 27

Are Epiphones getting too expensive?

Are Epiphones getting too expensive?

My Music Influences: JC Super Star Album.

My Music Influences: JC Super Star Album.

About that Joe thing and a health update

About that Joe thing and a health update

Frampton Comes Alive: Big Influence!

Frampton Comes Alive: Big Influence!

Can I just upgrade my Epiphone 335 to a JB 335?

Can I just upgrade my Epiphone 335 to a JB 335?

Cracks showing in the vintage market?

Cracks showing in the vintage market?

Dirk Witte Guitar shop owner talks Joe Bonamassa and vintage gear!

Dirk Witte Guitar shop owner talks Joe Bonamassa and vintage gear!

Why cats make lousy guitar students…

Why cats make lousy guitar students…

Joe B. Epiphone 335

Joe B. Epiphone 335

It’s time to talk about a $500 guitar being considered “Budget “.

It’s time to talk about a $500 guitar being considered “Budget “.

Could it be that the guitar fun money is drying up?

Could it be that the guitar fun money is drying up?

My studio pedal board and how to build one just like it on a budget!

My studio pedal board and how to build one just like it on a budget!