This was the WORST Guitar Review I've Ever Done!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- One of the big problems of working alone is not having anyone around to say, "NO, YOU IDIOT!" Here's how I screwed up my review of the Ruf Guitar V type! Check them out HERE: rufguitars.com/
Disclosure: Ruf sent me the guitar. No Cash has changed hands.
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It's really freaking awesome to see a company respond to constructive criticism from the community so quickly! Really puts "other manufacturers" to shame, as it should
Builder has my vote! Well done sir!
My thoughts exactly. With that kind of response, they clearly care about making a quality product and are humble enough to accept feedback.
Turned out to be great for ruf, this video is getting a much better reach.
“You don’t need to put other manufacturers in quotation marks.”
i was gunna comment the same thing!
One of the things I like most about Glenn is the fact that he's willing to admit when he's wrong. He's a stand-up guy and its why we all love him. That and all the swearing 😈
Well, he’s almost always wrong.
@@BAND-MAID-USA Most of us are almost always wrong, if you're think you're not, you have a problem of overinflated ego.
@@BAND-MAID-USA lol
genuine, word you looking for is genuine, its super rare these days and getting rarer. yall so damn fake!
@@BAND-MAID-USA And we've found the Gibson fanboy in today's audience!
If everyone starts apologising for over editing stuff on TH-cam we're gonna be here a looong time lol. Good on ya Glenn!
yay, I wish children shows on youtube would do the same. #anti-skibidi rizzler gyatt
Poles show how to make good guitars, Mayones, Hapas and now Ruf, I am so proud
I think Hapas are German-made guitars, but Skervesen are a Polish company.
What do Vader play?
@@Se7s95 Pawel and Robert, the owners of Hapas are Polish or at least with Polish roots. The shop itself is located in Berlin.
@@HabAnagarek He plays RAN, also Polish iirc
Fame makes a mighty fine bass too
It's awesome that guitar company was able to take the feedback of the issues and fix it quickly. These are the type of companies the player needs. Hopefully they will get your axe fixed up!
If guitar players weren’t such elitists I’m sure these would be much more popular . Amazing body styles, single hum bucker with 1 tone, and amazing tuning stability. Checks out all the boxes and uses materials less harmful for the environment. Stronger headstocks than a Gibson is also a plus lol
You didn't have to do Starlight like that LMAO
Yes he did. She messed up BAD.
That's one way to open a vid 🤣
She was going for Michael Jackson.
Yeah he did. She was so cute and now she's not.
@@kiezersosay49 Yeah, really tragic, I hope she can cope with the loss of ... herself ... poor woman
All the plastic floating around in your bloodstream could endanger your wood.
I havent seen it yet but now im curious. Its good of you to address these things. You could just ignore it but you care enough not to. Thats the important part.
0:06 catching me off guard
Oh, now we can see it… now it sounds good! LOL No joke, the guitar is awesome, I am glad you reposted the video without the cartoons!
GLENN. There's a lot of questions we bass players have (Why does my band hate me? How I tie my shoes? etc). I wanna know from a sound engineer - do you prefer basses with active EQs or would you rather we play a passive bass so that you control the EQ? Also, how do I tie my shoes? Thanks dude.
It's good you're reaching out for help. It's the first step in a bass player's journey to becoming a more well rounded human 😃
@@sonicclang Why do my bass strings sound different from one another? Do I pour the milk or the cereal first? Am I supposed to play the bass drum too?! If not, why is it called that?
Not a producer myself but when I was about to salvage a broken Harley Benton bass (that has surprisingly decent wood/build quality, looks cool, is comfy, and was the cheapest 5 string I could get) with passive pickups and active preamps anyone worth their salt told me to yeet tf out that preamp and get some good passive pickups and pots and make it a decent passive instrument. Their explanation was that anything the built in active preamps do can be done by stompbox preamps, but way, way better, and that any studio engineer would curse out artificially boosted bass and trebles in a shitty way that is always the case with built in active preamps, they just don't do any good, ever, they only mess up a good clean passive tone. Now, if I were to go for active pickups, that is a totally different discussion that is totally worth exploring, and a matter of taste/needs what you prefer. But especially for recordings in a studio, active preamps with a passive pickups are a definite, absolute NOPE and just use a stompbox preamp if you really think the passive tone is somehow not enough. You will have way more control and better results that way. Or if you really want an active preamp, then you want active pickups, too, otherwise it just makes no sense whatsoever and you will get a mess that is hard to work with when mixing.
Why does my bass sound so bad? No I don’t need to replace the strings, they’ve been on there for 20 years and they still sound fine! No I don’t think my tetanus is linked to my rusty strings. Yeah I know they cut my fingers every time I play but the gunk keeps the funk bro
Not a sound engineer so can't help you with the first question, but on the subject of how to tie your shoes, use the same method you did when choosing between a guitar and a bass, and go with velcro or slip-ons.
"Metallica did it with everything after the Black album..." fuck that had me in stitches XD
Super badass that they were so responsive, so fast!!
I've never wanted a V before, but I may have to add one now.
Aw man . . . That starlight dig wasn't right 😆
the self reflection is amazing in this video !
good on you for being able to do this !
I was one of the ones who made a comment on that video regarding there being too many effects. Glad you're willing to listen to feedback, both positive and negative, and make changes accordingly.
And the review's much MUCH better without those effects.
The way you gracefully handled this situation is very respectable of you Glenn, keep up the good work
POLKA WILL NEVER DIE!!!!
Wonder how many people will know what that's from? It's crazy how good composits have gotten. I'm glad to see a less distracting re-upload and glad to hear the company is growing.
I saw your quote and had to salute a fellow Dresden Files enthusiast.
I really want this company to succeed, and for the industry to adopt their standards. I am sick of how it caters to tonewood snobs and even sicker of dealing with the hassle of an unsealed fretboard and the host of issues from travelling from and living in a high-humidity environment. Graphite/carbon rods can only do so much, and they can't prevent improperly cured wood (I am looking at YOU, FMIC) from shrinking over time. Ruffaine, and similar materials, as well as ruf's manufacturing processes, should be an industry standard.
The response from the builder makes me want one even more now!
Great review Glenn!!🔥🔥
It's good to see you can laugh at your mistakes. I've found that to be the only way I've been able to make my way through life.
Hey Glenn, your reviews are amazing! There's a few small hand-built channels on YT that are trying to build their brand, Tornelli Guitars and Sweet T Guitars. I HIGHLY recommend checking them out, as their craftsmanship is immaculate!!!
Finally got to see that axe! And I hate it 😆😆
But I don't have to play it, so it doesn't matter. Thanks for redoing the vid so we could actually see it, though. That's a top-tier move. Also great to see the guys respond to your issues with multiple fixes! Definitely puts them on the map for me if I'm ever looking to drop that kind of money on a guitar. Positive response to valid criticism and good customer service go a hell of a long way and I wish more companies would behave like that. I'm the first one to say "the customer is NOT always right," and they're not, but this is right way to deal with complaints from both you and them. Cheers!
Much better! I really appreciate your openness to constant improvement! Was also nice to see the manufacturer listening to your input. This video just goes to show that people can be critical but not be dicks, and in the end everyone improves.
I love that blue! And i love the fact that Ruff acknowledged the problems and made a solution. It just shows that they take pride in wanting their customers satisfied.
Great that they took the criticism and made the guitar better.
I appreciate them trying to make the improvements. The multiple jack outputs is awesome. However they put themselves from one bad situation in to another by moving the strap button to the spot your hand would need to be. You can see see him trying to avoid it too when he puts his hand there and flips the guitar. The benefit of the V is having all that open space for people with big hands. Either way I love the look of this guitar. They did a killer job on it. Really hoping to see them get big!
This video was much better than the last… glad to see you living up to your own words and even better that Ruf joined in… solidifying the relationship between you, them and us as the audiences
I forgot Glenn mentioned there was a response from these guys at the end. And Audibly freaked out screaming "no fucking way !"
In Flames just did a “rig rundown” video with Premier Guitar around the same time this one came out. It’s fifty-five minutes long, but it might answer some questions about their sound. Haven’t watched it yet, but I’m gonna check it out after this one and see if they mention what kinds of speakers they use. Thank you for admitting your mistakes and staying true to us and yourself, Glenn. Cheers!
The mix that plays while the specs of the guitar come on screen with the beautiful videography SOUNDS KILLER! I hope that's your work Glenn!
No, I can’t take credit for that one
Ruf really missed the opportunity to use that huge wasted space between the 24th fret and the pickup to have 5-6 more frets.
any company that was willing to patiently sit through that first video and still listen to your feedback has to be ran by absolute saints.
Wow! The way the guys at Ruf responded to your suggestions is fantastic. Some big American guitar companies that might want to try doing that. Maybe instead of spending their time on filing BS lawsuits against the competition.
No kidding. It's hard to see a glossy, black guitar. They are damn near invisible onstage. I like the black satin look. No blinding gloss and you can actually see the guitar.
Wow! That looks a LOT like a Solar headstock! Ola will be pissed.
Props to you for trying something new and for having the character to admit when it doesn't work.
I appreciate your honesty. The reviews are always to the point and accurate. In this case, the guitar is great. The video effects only draw away if the viewer allows it to do so. I watched the original review, I probably even commented (though I can’t remember). Every now and again, something will go wrong. You’ve had more good videos than bad ones. This might be one that you’ve learned about your audience from.
OMG you did the drive thru ref. love it!
I like the color, but a black fingerboard would have been nice.
Ebony would probably do the trick
Their fretboards are made of Richlite, a resin infused recycled paper. It can probably be dyed rather than painted.
super impressed with the response, that's awesome. will give these guys a serious look at my next non-Asteroid V
This makes me want to buy a RUF guitar. Let’s hope this brand takes off
Absolutely fantastic video all round Although I didn't leave a comment at the time, I was also distracted by the bluescreen effect on the guitar. But to see the immediate, honest and 100% sincere response from Glen, as well as the amazing response from Ruf guitars - that's how the world SHOULD BE! We're all human, we all do things that, in hindsight, are maybe not optimal. And the ability to go out afterwards and say 'yep, I hear you, I got that wrong' - just amazing. Although I'm a Brit, I suspect people worldwide might agree with me when I say that I wish our politicians were even 1% as honest and able to say they got it wrong... Two thumbs up, and keep up the amazing work.
Man, these new composite guitars make me really wish I had bought a Parker Fly back in the early 2000s. I always wanted one, but thought they were overpriced. After checking out the Ruf guitars website....oh, how wrong I was. Wish I could afford one of these, they look awesome!
Man, someone admiting to doing something dumb (come on, we all do dumb stuff sometimes) and being really sincere about it? This is something I haven't seen for a while on youtube.
“Let’s see if it can do the metal.”
Well played sir, well played.
Was going to refute the JP Turbo album comment but remembered the many, many times I popped the door lock on my best friend's Honda to rewind the cassette to the first track and force him to hear it. Got to the point he tossed the cassette out of the car somewhere along I-64. Thanks Glen, for helping me relive hilarious pastimes.
Big props to both Glenn and Ruf for addressing issues quickly and not getting butthurt about it. I do videos and constantly have to make adjustments even when I think I have it right. 🤘🏼
It’s always nice to see some integrity on the internet. Thank you. Now, knowing there is a risk of being called a super nerd here….the Willow series actually aired the full first season. Then mysteriously disappeared from the streaming service altogether. Controversial take, but I actually really liked it lol
Last time I checked, Ruf was a tuner for Porsche cars. Also, this guitar looks like a Solar.
I love it!
I liked the visual effects one... It gave it a suspence vibe!
These guitars look pretty freakin awesome. Also, I’ve gotta say I love Richlite as a fretboard material.
I play a black flying v with coil taps and I'm in a country band. You nailed it.
I forgot your in Windsor! I’d lived there before moving back to Fort Erie, love your channel as someone into production and instruments 🤘
LMAO! They straight up answered and fixed the issue. 😂 That's awesome!
What a killer guitar!!! I love the colour and the finish. Cool graphic on the back too. It was great to see Ruf guitars respond to your video. I am so keen to look into them. Low action is so hard to accomplish without compromises. Your reviews are so entertaining and I love your honesty. You're a legend Glenn and I love your Pink Panther riffage. Keep up the awesome content dude. One question, it looked pretty light, how heavy is it?
Ruf is going a serious player in the guitar world. They had my guitarist and I over for NAMM 2024 and the whole crew are amazing.
If you care to try, setting up a super hot splitable humbucker with a split, and use 250k pots instead of 500k pots, the split comes to life.
Doesn't kill the humbucker tone despite popular belief, specially when it's super duper hot. It kinda works in your favor since it tames the signal, you can get the pickup magnet closer to the strings.
p.s. the x2n is my favorite pick up personally
Oh Man,that Ruf V is so cool,You deserve it brotha.👍
Matte Blue Screen Blue is a kickass color and I can also see using it in a show where the big screen displays other crap all over it. Like explosions and lightning and stuff.
I enjoyed the first video you did on this guitar. Though I did wonder the whole time what the actual guitar looked like. Thanks for showing it again Glen, maybe in the future a combination of effects from green/bluescreep display the guitar like you're holding Simba to show the actual gear, then VFX it up.
i liked the blue screen effect in the 1st video
I recently modified my Strat to be more ergonomic when sitting. To do that I had to move the Football Jack to the back of guitar due to the removed wood. Not too hard to do with some planning, and it works surprisingly well in that location. My guitar has one pickup, a Humbucker in the Bridge location. With the Mods I've made, it only weighs 6 pounds 10 ounces/2.9 kilos.
There is a YT video by Phil McKnight: "Kiesel A2 With Scalloped Fretboard" that shows where they located a Football Jack on the back of a Strat type guitar. I used approximately the same location.
I would love to see you get a Bexgears or Leo Jaymz diy guitar to assemble and demo on your channel. I've been considering buying the Bexgears 8 string diy, because I've heard good things, and I want to dip my toes in the 8 string realm
3:00 WOW, didn't expect a St Anger x Load cover I made like 5 years ago to appear here, wonder how you found it hahahaha.
Great video!
Wish there were a few more visual effects used on the guitar. Seems like you swung completely different way and used that boring black 😂.
The Ruff company response was really great to see!
The Drive thru gag is a classic in my ears. AAAAHHHHHHHH!!! lol I have that cassette somewhere. Thanks for all your vides, dude. ✌
anybody else see painters tape? I can't unsee it that aside very cool ax i love their dedication
But, you did show it...at the very end for enough frames that I could pause to get a good view of the blue. I thought it was a clever video, but figured you'd do a follow up to fully show it. I guess this is it! 😀
I always have a 90° cable on the guitar. I just dont like the straight plug sticking out. I don't know if it's a thing or not, but I just feel like it stresses the cable connector a little. I even use them on strats like that. I love that they have two jack options on the upgrade.
Humility?!?! In 2024!!?!?! We need more of this. Thank you, Glen.
Just a thought, not trying to be totally snotty, but not every guitar made in the USA has Gibson, Fender or PRS on the headstock. Obviously other big brands are in the USA like Schecter, but there are tons of smaller manufacturers who are doing either small shop builds or even close to full production and aren't charging those big sticker prices for the LOGO! That said, some cool brands that would be cool to showcase on the channel like LSL, Nash and probably some more making more traditional shapes and there are some others doing some interesting things like Texas Toast and Driftwood Guitars. Texas Toast even does a class, which would be cool to see you go and do a video and build with them. Just like Ruf and Vicious Guitars, there are a lot of builders out there doing cool or even just "better" guitars for good prices - mind you not necessarily 'inexpensive'. Keep up the good work bringing more brands to people's attention!
That KOTH theme playing was 🔥💯
I found it very refreshing to hear you be critical of yourself and live up to your mistakes. It's such a common thing for people to double down instead of just saying 'yeah that was dumb sorry'. You're usually a bit of a loudmouth (lol which I usually quite enjoy) , so it's nice to see that you can own up to something like this. It's also nice for people to see that even people who are very experienced make mistakes all the time. So many people act like they are above that when in real life no one is above mistakes. If people would follow that personality model the world would be sooooo much better. Cheers 🤘
Company response was super awesome!!!
Glennn, you are a true mensch for responding to the criticisms, I think I was a bit too crabby, the cartoon blue screening was very cool.
Great video Glenn! I appreciate you, man.
There’s just something with Japanese and Polish made guitars. Like the amount of care and attention spent on them are insane. Exactly why I ordered a Skervesen. Love the content Glen!
Nah, it was a good meme. Appreciate the fact that you commit to the bit all the way through
I like the clean tones because I get to hear the guitar. I love distortion and fuzz and chorus and reverb I never use to with evaluating the guitar. Hell, I play the guitar first with any amp first.
I thought it had something to do with the car company Ruff that modified those porsches. Especially since the first one was yellow. They made one of the best cars of all time.
It sounds like a very clear articulate guitar. Note definition is there
Yes, We can see the guitar now! The blue fretboard is maybe a bit to much I think.
Someone forgot to remove the blue tape from the fretboard.
I was reading about the material the bodies are made of, Ruffaine. Sounds like a modern version of the Masonite product older Danelectros were made of. Difference being this new stuff doesn't crumble or fall apart.
This material spits on those "tone wood" claims.
respect for selfreflection, not many ppl are willing to go that mile...
Now that’s how a TH-camr and a company respond to people giving constructive criticism.
Full blue looks great ❤
Finally someone playing the epic beavis and butthead intro 🤟
Cool! The pricing makes me think they are thinking like the big guys. A fantastic guitart need not be more than $600
Ruf, why have to make options if the first option doesn't work? Unless you already have some made. Just fix it in the first place?
I don’t tune in for clean tones, but I do LOVE clean tones. Unfortunately I’ve also grown an affinity for the way you break things down and when you find some really cool guitar (particularly if it’s hard to find in a store or on other TH-cam channels) I get bummed when I can’t hear it clean. Seems like you can make almost anything sound decent with the right gear, but if you ever play clean isn’t that basically just the guitar?
Hey look, it's a V version of the longer Xiphos wing with a rounded off Solar headstock. 😅
Wait does that mean the guitar comes standard with "stereo" output? That's pretty awesome if it does, I don't know of a guitar out there that has that feature.
8:33 This is the playing i show up for
10:34 PASS ME THE BUTTER
Thanks for doing this review again Glen.
Say it with me: cheeseburger, small fries, and a large orange drink! 😅
Dude I love the TV show theme songs! You have tabs for those you're willing to share with us plebes? I could probably figure them out, but you know..... uh.... lazzzy...
I thought the tone was better when it was made of Cartoonwood. But this is good too.
Swamp Bevis body with a hard Peter... Griffin neck.
i've seen them at guitar summit. stellar instruments, and the fact they fixed the ergonomic issues so quickly is a testament to their quality as a company.
too bad i can't afford one. the prices are hefty, but justified.