Gotta make us hear it since he doesn’t go to it every time he plays anymore 😅. It’s been quite nice too because I was getting tired of it and his playing has vastly improved.
FGN are absolutely stellar guitars. Impeccable build quality and it's probably the only guitar where I didn't feel like I needed to change the original pickups !
FGN are elite manufacturers of electric guitars. A lot of Ibanez guitars are made in their factory. The new Schecter California classic series are also their creation. It is great that they've decided to boost their own guitars. For a fraction of the price of a high-end Ibanez or Schecter you get an excellent guitar with great specs and built. I own an ODYSSEY J-STANDARD (KOA NB) and it is by far the most versatile guitar I have ever played - from metal to jazz, from rock to blues, funk, shred… anything goes. Before you go ahead and purchase a guitar, I suggest you try on of these, you'll be amazed how much guitar you get for a fair affordable price.
Holly $hit, this Ben guy can shred (and I hate him). But that's not the worst part. We haven't heard him play properly yet. If he sounds this good blindfolded (playing guitar blindfolded is very difficult, but shredding is ten times more difficult. No one at Andertons has shredded like this blindfolded), what the hell does he sound like normally? A star is born, he should have his own spot on the channel.
The Larry Carlton Guitar sounded brighter than the EVH guitar because the EVH has been in the neck pickup position all the time. The pickup selector on the Wolfgang is soldered backwards.
Definitely one of the top players you’ve ever had on hopefully we can see more of him. Love the metal/shred series of these episodes too! You and Ben should do a budget and expensive shred/metal rig. You guys gotta bring back the “sounds like” series too, I feel like with all the new options these days, the “without busting the bank” versions could get insanely good.
I think guitars in blindfolded tests can without any harm be referred to with their color. I think the human mind can process colors better than numbers (the white one vs. the fifth one). Or will players be prejudiced by color? I also think we viewer can hear the sound, so it's nice to hear the preference specified, but it needn't be explained extensively. Playability on the other hand, since we cant feel what he feels: details! An interesting judging factor, and highly sensitive people notice, is how inviting the guitar plays. How eager does it make? Can you stop playing it, or does it make you go on?
Thats just an entry FGN too, the Expert models compete with any other custom shop instrument for a good price too. They make the ibanez J customs but for way less because there is no Ibanez name involved
Schecters really are like that, they take some getting used to. I have an Avenger fr and when I got it the neck felt uncomfortable and kind of weird, but when I’d wrestle with it for some time it grew on me and now it’s my favorit one.
I have the 7 string version! I don't use it for shreddy stuff and more just djenty stuff and have found it comfortable for that. Though I'm not a shredder so Ben could be on to something!
I have a US lefty Wolfgang and it’s a lovely guitar, but I think sits as a more general rock guitar as opposed to an out and out widdly shredder guitar. It really feels like a Les Paul mixed with a Tele with a Floyd Rose on it.
This is such a weird coeincidence it's awesome, just yesterday I've been comparing Ibanez to Jackson and schecter, the only missing brand in this lineup is LTD. I think Ben is either used to hard tails and active pickups or his a blues player at heart lol. Danish pete laughing in the back killed me hhhh
maybe times have changed, or im getting old, but for me as a now balding metalhead(no more windmilling), the neck pickup is always important for solos and bridge for that ola englund "will it chug".
Really enjoyed this and normally I would swerve anything that says “shred” or “chug”. 2 observations. 1 Ben should have been allowed to warm up. 2 The Wolfgang got a rough deal because of it.
Interesting review, thank you for it! The winner is not a suprise, but seeing the Jackson at the last place in terms of comfort, is pretty surprising. I always hear, that "if you wanna buy the most comfortable guitar go for Jackson or Charvel", maybe Ibanez with the Wizard neck profile... but now seeing that the Jackson was not comfortable, is absolutely interesting and disappointing.
This Ben fella can shred very nicely . By all means have him, John and Rabea do more videos and shred stuff . I would like to see Lee and Pete play somethink like Alkaline Trio .
I got the same Ibanez in its silver-black version and threw a full set of seymour duncans (JB, SSL-5, 59) into it, not because it needed it, just because I prefer the SD sound over the typical "ibanez" sound, and love it. Got it 6 years ago (i think) and for a bit over 400 euro, so I was kinda surprised how much more expansive it has gotten. But yeah, 6 years are not nothing and especially not those 6 years for pricing and comparing euro to pound sterling either, i guess. Its a nice guitar, one of the best options for budget double locking tremolo imho.
At the end of the day it’s all personal preference….the dude can shred on anything you put in his hands, does that mean he enjoys playing them all? No….it’s completely subjective….
If I can make a request… I love watching your videos because they’re entertaining and usually have a component of learning about gear to them, but often times on videos like these where there’s playing and then talking in between the guitar sound is way too loud compared to the talking. It’s really annoying because I’m constantly turning up and down the volume control.
Ben is a hell of a player - the overall genre is a bit much for me, too shreddy for me, but I can still appreciate really really good playing when I see it!
I actually chose the white Japanese Axe....and the Ibenez 😎...... I always say you can never go wrong with an Ibenez.....this was a good one. Thanks Ben you have spent much time in the wood shed, so to speak.☠️⚡🌪️🔥
Oh so thats how you play blindfolded. This guys way too good bring back Rob Chapperman I just love it when Rob starts missing loads of notes when he hybrid picks.
These blindfold sessions have inspired me to do this myself, have a mate hand me my guitars while I'm blindfolded to feel and hear which is my favourite. My new Chapman ML3 Traditional with the P90 is my current favourite.
Rabea will always hold a special place in my heart for shred work, but damn Ben is a beast too!
I’m actually more impressed by Ben
Lee's signature lick as the intro of every Anderton's guitar video!!!
Lee's signature lick plus a disclaimer that Lee is a partial owner of that lick and therefore has a financial interest in selling you that lick 😂
deadass! LOL!@@markhunstein1320
😂❤
Like the new intro with Lee’s usual guitar riff that Pete makes fun of.
Yeah! I spotted that and wondered if it was just the first time I'd noticed it...
Gotta make us hear it since he doesn’t go to it every time he plays anymore 😅. It’s been quite nice too because I was getting tired of it and his playing has vastly improved.
can you share a link to the video?
That's some amazing playing while blindfolded, holy crap!
absolutely! mindblown.gif
There's no way I could be close to playing that Accurate "without" a blindfold haha
FGN are absolutely stellar guitars. Impeccable build quality and it's probably the only guitar where I didn't feel like I needed to change the original pickups !
FGN are elite manufacturers of electric guitars. A lot of Ibanez guitars are made in their factory. The new Schecter California classic series are also their creation. It is great that they've decided to boost their own guitars. For a fraction of the price of a high-end Ibanez or Schecter you get an excellent guitar with great specs and built. I own an ODYSSEY J-STANDARD (KOA NB) and it is by far the most versatile guitar I have ever played - from metal to jazz, from rock to blues, funk, shred… anything goes. Before you go ahead and purchase a guitar, I suggest you try on of these, you'll be amazed how much guitar you get for a fair affordable price.
This guy know how to shred. Nice to see more metal stuff again :D
Holly $hit, this Ben guy can shred (and I hate him). But that's not the worst part. We haven't heard him play properly yet. If he sounds this good blindfolded (playing guitar blindfolded is very difficult, but shredding is ten times more difficult. No one at Andertons has shredded like this blindfolded), what the hell does he sound like normally? A star is born, he should have his own spot on the channel.
FGN has been kicking some serious ass.
I'm a bit of a shred-head, and I love my FGN Neo Classic. The fit and finish on their guitars is absolutely incredible. Flawless, even.
Freaking right!! Ben, dude!!! What a shredder. Nice playing, man!
The Larry Carlton Guitar sounded brighter than the EVH guitar because the EVH has been in the neck pickup position all the time. The pickup selector on the Wolfgang is soldered backwards.
That "Bark at the Moon" riffage just sounds savage.
Definitely one of the top players you’ve ever had on hopefully we can see more of him. Love the metal/shred series of these episodes too! You and Ben should do a budget and expensive shred/metal rig. You guys gotta bring back the “sounds like” series too, I feel like with all the new options these days, the “without busting the bank” versions could get insanely good.
Ben is right ! We need more of him with the captain
Ben is killer! Glad to have him on! Still miss Joss though. I’d love to see more videos with him again
I got a FGN Iliad and it's by far the best T-style guitar I have ever put my hands on!
😍😍😍
FGN again, wow
I think guitars in blindfolded tests can without any harm be referred to with their color. I think the human mind can process colors better than numbers (the white one vs. the fifth one). Or will players be prejudiced by color? I also think we viewer can hear the sound, so it's nice to hear the preference specified, but it needn't be explained extensively. Playability on the other hand, since we cant feel what he feels: details! An interesting judging factor, and highly sensitive people notice, is how inviting the guitar plays. How eager does it make? Can you stop playing it, or does it make you go on?
Not normally a fan of shredders but bloody hell Ben you're a monster!!!! 😮
Thats just an entry FGN too, the Expert models compete with any other custom shop instrument for a good price too. They make the ibanez J customs but for way less because there is no Ibanez name involved
That’s some serious shreddage going on there! Amazing stuff 🤘
FGN (FujiGeN) makes insane guitars for the money. Unfortunately I personally don't like the feel of the necks.
need more ben content!
Schecters really are like that, they take some getting used to. I have an Avenger fr and when I got it the neck felt uncomfortable and kind of weird, but when I’d wrestle with it for some time it grew on me and now it’s my favorit one.
More of these please, excellent stuff!
BTW I have the exact same Schecter Omen Elite, in the same colour :)
I have the 7 string version! I don't use it for shreddy stuff and more just djenty stuff and have found it comfortable for that. Though I'm not a shredder so Ben could be on to something!
You should show the specs of each one on the screen as they’re handed to Ben….especially what pickups they have
I have a US lefty Wolfgang and it’s a lovely guitar, but I think sits as a more general rock guitar as opposed to an out and out widdly shredder guitar. It really feels like a Les Paul mixed with a Tele with a Floyd Rose on it.
The Musicman Axis feels like what you've described too
Woo FGN for the win! Best Tele (mine is waiting for me at the shop) and best Shredder
Ben’s a monster of a player.
I have an FGN tele in candy Red. Brilliant guitars for the money.
I like Ben! He isn’t trying to show off, or seem smart he’s just into the guitars! You can feel his curiosity of what the hell he has in his hands.
"You sound like Rob Chapman now." "(oh no)" 🤣🤣🤣 Nothing against Rob, but that's hilarious.
No one can sound like chapperman.
@@darrenc8776 find someone who’s been playing for 2 years, and they can. But without the elitist know it all better than you attitude 😅
@@BkBk-gy6vrjust looking at the guy I feel like he actually smells bad. Idk I just get that vibe from him. 💀😭😂🤣
DAMN that Ibanez run was good.
This is such a weird coeincidence it's awesome, just yesterday I've been comparing Ibanez to Jackson and schecter, the only missing brand in this lineup is LTD.
I think Ben is either used to hard tails and active pickups or his a blues player at heart lol. Danish pete laughing in the back killed me hhhh
FGN killing it in the last videos! Still looking for a LPC10 with the original shape to add to my first one :D
Y , ideo before this it was amazing tele now this shreddy tele kills it.Japanese guitars are something else
maybe times have changed, or im getting old, but for me as a now balding metalhead(no more windmilling), the neck pickup is always important for solos and bridge for that ola englund "will it chug".
The Soldano is the star of the show. They all sounded good due to that tone
Anything will sound good out of a $2000+ head lol
Really enjoyed this and normally I would swerve anything that says “shred” or “chug”. 2 observations.
1 Ben should have been allowed to warm up.
2 The Wolfgang got a rough deal because of it.
Interesting review, thank you for it! The winner is not a suprise, but seeing the Jackson at the last place in terms of comfort, is pretty surprising. I always hear, that "if you wanna buy the most comfortable guitar go for Jackson or Charvel", maybe Ibanez with the Wizard neck profile... but now seeing that the Jackson was not comfortable, is absolutely interesting and disappointing.
I use my High Gain Riff Master guitar that's modded with high voltage pots with high dynamic caps and hand made triple wrapped low squeal pickups.
Love the captain lee's lick for the intro 😄
The EVH sounded best to me, but I'm totally biased as an old guy and huge Eddie fan. They've nailed that "Brown Sound" with that guitar.
I liked the Ibanez for sound, the PGN was nice too followed by the Wolfgang.
This Ben fella can shred very nicely . By all means have him, John and Rabea do more videos and shred stuff . I would like to see Lee and Pete play somethink like Alkaline Trio .
I love how Ben shreds like a mad man while blindfolded by can't find the G chord :D
Well, a lot of men do have issues finding things with “G” in them, so we can’t be too surprised…
Boom. Roasted.
This is a really interesting video happy to see another shredder on Andertons along with Rabea
love the intro.. Captains signature lick!
More Ben and metal vids please!
I got the same Ibanez in its silver-black version and threw a full set of seymour duncans (JB, SSL-5, 59) into it, not because it needed it, just because I prefer the SD sound over the typical "ibanez" sound, and love it. Got it 6 years ago (i think) and for a bit over 400 euro, so I was kinda surprised how much more expansive it has gotten. But yeah, 6 years are not nothing and especially not those 6 years for pricing and comparing euro to pound sterling either, i guess.
Its a nice guitar, one of the best options for budget double locking tremolo imho.
The Jackson ranking shocked me. As soon as he grabbed it he ripped it harder than everything else and said, nah last
he couldn't deal with the wider fretboard but it did sound good
At the end of the day it’s all personal preference….the dude can shred on anything you put in his hands, does that mean he enjoys playing them all? No….it’s completely subjective….
@@Cody2nd Yeah you're right. It was just funny cause it was a night and day difference in how he played it.
Final combined score rankings:
1. FGN
2. Sire
3. Ibanez
4. Schecter
5. EVH
6. Chapman
7. Jackson
If I can make a request… I love watching your videos because they’re entertaining and usually have a component of learning about gear to them, but often times on videos like these where there’s playing and then talking in between the guitar sound is way too loud compared to the talking. It’s really annoying because I’m constantly turning up and down the volume control.
ALWAYS
Great playing Ben!
Good lord Ben is a force to be reckoned with.... Playing better than 95% blindfolded!
First time for me to hear the Leeck as part of the intro. We have officially immortalized it.
definitely cleanest playing on the Ibanez, but I agree that fgn sounded best.
That Soldano sounds wonderful. I can only afford a SLO mini though.
Ben is a hell of a player - the overall genre is a bit much for me, too shreddy for me, but I can still appreciate really really good playing when I see it!
Finally, an honest Chapman review. Someone that doesn't figure out it's a Chapman and then say it's the best guitar ever.
1. Jackson 2. Ibanez 3. Schecter.
best guitar won,mij fujigen quality,i bet the majority of the others are cort made instruments
My favourite lately is the Jackson jeff loomis sl7 soloist and the kelly, whatever magic they did with those, they almost play themselves 😂
That FGN is FuGiN amazing.
No ESP?
I actually chose the white Japanese Axe....and the Ibenez 😎...... I always say you can never go wrong with an Ibenez.....this was a good one. Thanks Ben you have spent much time in the wood shed, so to speak.☠️⚡🌪️🔥
wtf is an ibenez?
That intro where you leave the chord ring on the second guitar stresses me out 😂😂😂😂
As soon as he started ripping into Bark at the Moon, I knew the FGN was his favorite haha.
these are always great fun, reminds me of early andertons yt videos!
I like wider necks so perhaps that Jackson is the one for me !!
I Love the sound and look of chapman
The new intro is so awesome lol.
I’m more impressed he can shred so accurately blindfolded than anything else lol 😎. Using the Force obviously 😳
He can see
10:16 "3-2-1 dusty bin" now there's a pop culture reference only viewers of a certain vintage will appreciate!
Ben sure does work in the guitar department YEESH
More high gain stuff please
All the notes in every order!
"Say anything that comes into your head" !!! Why not Pete does Lol
Ben is a Blindfolded beast 🤘
Do this with mid-price p basses (jazz basses too. I suppose, I'm just after a decent p-style at the moment)
Very good shredding..and no whammy either!
FGN 🤘
Oh so thats how you play blindfolded. This guys way too good bring back Rob Chapperman I just love it when Rob starts missing loads of notes when he hybrid picks.
That Sire looks like it should cost double the amount!
Blindfold Ben shredwell 😲🤘🏻
Wolfgang sounded AMAZING
Can we get a link to Bens Socials!!
Ben is the only guitarist I’ve ever seen who doesn’t make “guitar faces” !!,,, great player though ! 😂🎸👌🔥🔥🔥
I heard Lee owns part of EVH, ESP, Sire, Fender and Schecter.
So can you, just buy some shares….
I thought the Dinky sounded killer! Very midrangey cut and ballsy!
Never heard of that brand. Might not be available in the states
Everything’s available in the states just have it shipped here lol. I’ve ordered from andertons to the US everything arrived no problem.
Ben and Bea or Digital John and Ben should play together now.
#beastmode Incredibly entertaining! Thanks!
I enjoyed the shred!
Does anyone know what brand stools they use in the studio? I looked around on the anderton's site and couldn't find them.
These blindfold sessions have inspired me to do this myself, have a mate hand me my guitars while I'm blindfolded to feel and hear which is my favourite. My new Chapman ML3 Traditional with the P90 is my current favourite.
Does anyone know where the charvels are made these days
Ben…
What are those!? 🙌
You should throw in a gretsch elecromatic too.
Is it fretted pants, is it tab pants, is it neck pants?