Hey James, just wanted to thank you for this video - as a result I ended up getting the MB S-Type in Daphne Blue that Coda had on Monday just gone!! Best wishes, Sam 🎸🎶
I have the exact same black strat from MB, it is a monster strat, mine is not as dark as yours I'd say, it's hands down the best sounding strat I ever played or in top 2 for sure... I just have a problem with the chunky vintage C shape which is a little too much for my small hands... I wish I could find one sounding the same with the small Vintage C neck profile now...
I somehow managed to acquire three: 56 S, 62 S and 52 T. Sold everything else (except a Gibson Custom Lucille). Just the way they resonate will change your identity.
James, I recently bought the close brother of your black one there. I honestly prefer it to any of the CS or Masterbuilts I have owned, and it’s right up there with the best of the vintage ones I have owned/played. Looks, feel and most importantly tone, it really delivers on all fronts. Not sure if yours has the ‘chunky ‘62 C’ profile? It is superb. Love your content, keep up the great work!
This was such a lucky find down at Coda! very happy :) Check out MB Guitars - his website is in the description! Thanks for watching & please give the video a 👍🏼 if you enjoyed it - it’s much appreciated!
Hey! I’m looking into some teles and strats. I’m a full time working musician and If I had to go Masterbuilt or M.B, what would you suggest? I’m having a hard time choosing between the two, despite the differences you listed in this video. I recently had a Masterbuilt that was an incredible feeling guitar. However, the sound didn’t really click with me despite some of the mods I made to it. Above anything else, I prioritize playability and sound. My issue is it’s difficult to find any of these guitars to try. So I’m hesitant to drop so much money on them even though I know they’re great instruments.
Did you try the K LIne S Type ...Superb ...I hope Doug or Mark looked after you !! Trying to get up there next week, but everytime I plan to go something comes up ..Looking for a Start with a Rosewood board ..
D’you know what, i did, and just didn’t get on with it there and then. Perhaps i’m not used to a small combo having such direct, focused tones and also the attenuation really which i had to use for most of the time just wasn’t doing it for me. I think it is one i need to try again. Coda are going to lend me some gear to review so i may ask for that 🤟🏼
First of all, great video and bloody brilliant playing! I may have missed you explaining this but, how come you ended up buying both rather than just buying the one you prefer?
Thanks! Ah… yes, good question. I really liked them both instantly and was trading a large amount of gear so it all just came together really! I had always wanted a black strat and this one is just perfect in my eyes, and i still wanted a traditional looking early 60’s 3 tone burst… so… yeah 😂
@@Mike-ln7dy yeah hopefully if you look again you can see it is very matt and sort of worn down. I’m not sure how real to life that is but it looks aesthetically good, because the old ones i’ve played often still have very undamaged chrome or whatever it is even when otherwise quite aged looking in the finish
@@JamesOnGuitar ahhhh, that makes total sense. To be honest it’s probably that I’ve seen so many ‘relics’ that I’ve been conditioned into thinking that rust=vintage!
It’s more like a vintage one in my experience - and i feel that is on purpose and part of the charm. They play well but still need the player’s skill to dig in and it is very satisfying. For whatever reason some masterbuilt guitars feel more ‘modern’ or just not intended to feel like 60 year old guitars which can also be good!
I bought Squier MIJ 1986, upgraded bridge with Highwood saddles and Steel block, Radioshop 63 GT pickups and I am probaly really close to this MB beauties in sound and feel!
Those could be really really good guitars, but a MB guitar is a bit of a different level because of the materials used and the attention to detail, thats where the magic lies. But until you did not had one, you never miss it, so don't spoil the game for yourself :D I don't think anybody needs a MB guitar, but nice to have haha.
Yeah i had one and another on order - not fender types though, gibson types. Nico is an amazing builder, possibly my favourite and he is very passionate about gibson types!
Hey there.. just thought I'd chime in.. it's been a 15-18 month wait time for a fair few months now. I have had a lot of enquiries since James picked up these guitars and posted this wonderful video, which will likely push it up further, but just wanted to clear that up! Time to go update my website too! - M.B.
thats what keeps me from sending in an order for custom shop.... im not spendin 5k plus on a guitar I havent put my hands on... I tend to go by feel... if I walk into guitar shop and pick a guitar that feels like ive had forever then I just hope I have enough money to buy it lol
I’m very lucky to be on the waiting list for one of Mike’s S-Types. Absolutely cannot wait!
Coda is such a great store and Doug always looks after me! Youve definitely peaked my interest in MB guitars. Cheers for a wicked video.
Hey James, just wanted to thank you for this video - as a result I ended up getting the MB S-Type in Daphne Blue that Coda had on Monday just gone!! Best wishes, Sam 🎸🎶
I have the exact same black strat from MB, it is a monster strat, mine is not as dark as yours I'd say, it's hands down the best sounding strat I ever played or in top 2 for sure... I just have a problem with the chunky vintage C shape which is a little too much for my small hands... I wish I could find one sounding the same with the small Vintage C neck profile now...
I somehow managed to acquire three: 56 S, 62 S and 52 T. Sold everything else (except a Gibson Custom Lucille). Just the way they resonate will change your identity.
James, I recently bought the close brother of your black one there. I honestly prefer it to any of the CS or Masterbuilts I have owned, and it’s right up there with the best of the vintage ones I have owned/played. Looks, feel and most importantly tone, it really delivers on all fronts. Not sure if yours has the ‘chunky ‘62 C’ profile? It is superb. Love your content, keep up the great work!
This was such a lucky find down at Coda! very happy :) Check out MB Guitars - his website is in the description! Thanks for watching & please give the video a 👍🏼 if you enjoyed it - it’s much appreciated!
Check out Fraser Guitars in the UK, too
They look Fantastic! Looks a lot like my Danocaster, I think they must use very similar aging techniques...
Hey! I’m looking into some teles and strats. I’m a full time working musician and If I had to go Masterbuilt or M.B, what would you suggest? I’m having a hard time choosing between the two, despite the differences you listed in this video.
I recently had a Masterbuilt that was an incredible feeling guitar. However, the sound didn’t really click with me despite some of the mods I made to it.
Above anything else, I prioritize playability and sound. My issue is it’s difficult to find any of these guitars to try. So I’m hesitant to drop so much money on them even though I know they’re great instruments.
At least the relic job on these is realistic. Fender usually goes full fantasy mode on theirs and other companies don’t look good.
Look and sound terrific.
They look and sounds incredible!! I feel an order is in my future 😂
James i was just wondering what are the specs of the black one?? pickups ect.
Did you try the K LIne S Type ...Superb ...I hope Doug or Mark looked after you !! Trying to get up there next week, but everytime I plan to go something comes up ..Looking for a Start with a Rosewood board ..
James, when at Coda did you try the Carr Mercury V… great amp and can get amazing tones, excellent Hendrix tones also.
D’you know what, i did, and just didn’t get on with it there and then. Perhaps i’m not used to a small combo having such direct, focused tones and also the attenuation really which i had to use for most of the time just wasn’t doing it for me. I think it is one i need to try again. Coda are going to lend me some gear to review so i may ask for that 🤟🏼
@@JamesOnGuitar give the Swart stuff a try too… going back to the Mercury it’s great through an external cabinet also!
First of all, great video and bloody brilliant playing! I may have missed you explaining this but, how come you ended up buying both rather than just buying the one you prefer?
Thanks! Ah… yes, good question. I really liked them both instantly and was trading a large amount of gear so it all just came together really! I had always wanted a black strat and this one is just perfect in my eyes, and i still wanted a traditional looking early 60’s 3 tone burst… so… yeah 😂
Hahaha, destiny really!
I dunno if it’s just how it looks over video, but the bridge looks brand new. Is it aged in real life?
@@Mike-ln7dy yeah hopefully if you look again you can see it is very matt and sort of worn down. I’m not sure how real to life that is but it looks aesthetically good, because the old ones i’ve played often still have very undamaged chrome or whatever it is even when otherwise quite aged looking in the finish
@@JamesOnGuitar ahhhh, that makes total sense. To be honest it’s probably that I’ve seen so many ‘relics’ that I’ve been conditioned into thinking that rust=vintage!
Question. How many Strats do you need?
James Yes
Yes
James you talk about the finish a lot, how is the playability of the MB’s compared to a Master Built Fenders and to Vintage Fenders.
It’s more like a vintage one in my experience - and i feel that is on purpose and part of the charm. They play well but still need the player’s skill to dig in and it is very satisfying. For whatever reason some masterbuilt guitars feel more ‘modern’ or just not intended to feel like 60 year old guitars which can also be good!
I bought Squier MIJ 1986, upgraded bridge with Highwood saddles and Steel block, Radioshop 63 GT pickups and I am probaly really close to this MB beauties in sound and feel!
Probably not 🙂
you definitely haven't played those early Squiers then@@paulvanheuklom6439
@@paulvanheuklom6439 So you have both? :D
Those could be really really good guitars, but a MB guitar is a bit of a different level because of the materials used and the attention to detail, thats where the magic lies. But until you did not had one, you never miss it, so don't spoil the game for yourself :D I don't think anybody needs a MB guitar, but nice to have haha.
You might want to check out giordano guitars too
Yeah i had one and another on order - not fender types though, gibson types. Nico is an amazing builder, possibly my favourite and he is very passionate about gibson types!
Oh no you sold the TS1! That was the best sounding amp on this channel 😢
Check out Fraser Guitars if you want vintage relic inspired strats i have one there amazing there in UK 🇬🇧 too
Now its 15-18 Month waiting time 🤣 A friend just ordered one
blimey!
Hey there.. just thought I'd chime in.. it's been a 15-18 month wait time for a fair few months now. I have had a lot of enquiries since James picked up these guitars and posted this wonderful video, which will likely push it up further, but just wanted to clear that up! Time to go update my website too! - M.B.
@@m.b.guitars4887 Hi Mike, I think its worth the wait ! Your Guitars look amazing and even look better than the ones from the F with the CS Stamp 🙃
More money than sense
thats what keeps me from sending in an order for custom shop.... im not spendin 5k plus on a guitar I havent put my hands on... I tend to go by feel... if I walk into guitar shop and pick a guitar that feels like ive had forever then I just hope I have enough money to buy it lol
I was just glad i’d bought enough stuff to trade! Sometimes you just find a thing!