I bought this exact surf green /maple fretboard 3 yrs ago. I have to say it stands on its own merit to most MIM strats. Plays in 450-$600 weight class. I've yet to mod, even after 3 yrs.! Lol Action and intonation were excellent out of the box. Good quack and sustain. The ceramic coils play well. She is a total keeper. I could not be happier with this little guitar. Color and finish are first rate. Neck is a little glossy, but still feels and plays well. If you're looking for a great budget Strat, you have a full endorsement from me! Thanx for this video that turned me onto my Tagima strat! Cheers BR
Yup, I got the same make, model, color, practically brand new...for 120 bucks, I have no regrets at all. I do miss my Fender strat, but this guitar stands on its own merit for what it is I say.
As A Brazilian its Nice to see that as you guys dont have the bias we have here you can really judge by what you playing. Probably going to pick a Tagima as my next guitar.
@@livinthesound5182 Is not that brazilians misjudge Tagima (a brazilian brand, huge domestically), but after the founder of it (Seizi Tagima) sold the brand, they started to import really bad chinese guitars for their entry level, with their badge on it. So even though they still had the "brazilian series", some people had bad experiences with the chinese ones (sometimes as their first contact with the brand) and started to assume Tagima was always not a great choice. Probably they've learned a lot with it, and nowadays even their entry level "made in china" guitars are pretty good on their price range. In the past some people used to complain even about the fact that the "made in Brazil" guitars were made with brazilian woods, mostly (as if it was a bad thing - while in fact brazilian woods usually are some of the best for instruments). Anyway... His point is: in Brazil, some people don't even try Tagima instruments, assume they're inferior and then buy stuff like Bullet Squiers et cetera in entry level.
This is the second guitar you sold me! I bought the G&L Fallout Tribute after your Thomann video, now I bought the Tagima but I bought the T-635 it's a step up from the one you're playing its $299 but it has an Alder body and 2 point Trem with a bone nut and Alnico pickups. I've been wanting an inexpensive Strat to mod and wanted an Alder or Ash body and 2 point Trem. I figured it can be my guitar that sits out and I play most while my 2 sons custom relic it. They're doing a job on my Gibson Les Paul Special and its been pissing me off but I wouldn't care if they dinged up a moded import Strat type guitar.
For those of you who have owned or played one of these Tagima's..... are they MIM Fender comparable? Classic Vibe Squier level? Squier Affinity level? Thanks for your thoughts.
Thanks for responding, if that’s the case, and considering price is basically the same, then I would think one would be far better off to stick with the Affinity/Bullet
I have tried the Tagima TG540 (with a humbucker in the bridge) and the Squier affinity. Tagima is better. The neck is better, the finish is better. Feels better when playing.
You have the best sound I have heard at a trade show. The background noise is usually so bad that I can’t get what they are saying or playing very well. Your set up really works. Nice review of the guitar!
I love love love my TW-61 (jazzmaster/offset shape) with P90s. It'll be a looooooooong time before I can justify a new guitar, but something stratty will be right in the wheelhouse.
Where can you find the 530 for $200? Reverb sellers have it for $299 and up. Has inflation boosted the price 50%? Seems a bit much for a price increase
Excellent wood and construction, the low price is due to the 1/5 dollar exchange rate in relation to the Brazilian currency ...... not that the components are bad, on the contrary but a smart upgrade while spending little $ will raise the level this guitar.
THIS IS MY GUITAR MAN IS VERY GOOD If you put on positions 2 and 4, rolling off the tone of the middle pickup to 3 or 5, and put some distortion or fuzz you can have insane humbuckingish sound (like Mick Ronson). I love my guitar!
I never played the TG-530, but its in the same price range of the Memphis by Tagima MG-32. I think the only difference would be the pickups. Not sure if the TG-530 is ceramic or not, but the MG-32 are, I have 4 of them and i absolutely love them. Brazilians have a bias against Tagima for the shit things they did in the past, but they have solid instruments for a good price.
Na real só as linhas mais comerciais que são fodas ainda... Não tem muita sonoridade ou a madeira não é de primeira, as vezes é sobra. Mas toda a linha woodstock deles tem um preço sensa e é de outro mundo cara
I picked one up in candy apple red for under $200 new. Bang for the buck is astounding. It’s comparable to a Classic Vibe for half the cost. Significantly better than a Bullet or Affinity series.
I’m seeing some tagimas 530s with a cut on the back for higher fret access like the 635. I thought only the 635 had them?? Just curious, don’t wanna buy a fake tagima or something..
I bought this exact surf green /maple fretboard 3 yrs ago. I have to say it stands on its own merit to most MIM strats. Plays in 450-$600 weight class. I've yet to mod, even after 3 yrs.! Lol Action and intonation were excellent out of the box. Good quack and sustain. The ceramic coils play well.
She is a total keeper. I could not be happier with this little guitar. Color and finish are first rate. Neck is a little glossy, but still feels and plays well. If you're looking for a great budget Strat, you have a full endorsement from me! Thanx for this video that turned me onto my Tagima strat! Cheers BR
I'm going for it as my first tremolo system, picking it up tomorrow I'll let you know how it goes 😜
Yup, I got the same make, model, color, practically brand new...for 120 bucks, I have no regrets at all. I do miss my Fender strat, but this guitar stands on its own merit for what it is I say.
How is it 10 months later?
@@jeffallen3382how is it 18 months later??
@@beakfastlkain7423 how is it 23 months later
As A Brazilian its Nice to see that as you guys dont have the bias we have here you can really judge by what you playing. Probably going to pick a Tagima as my next guitar.
What's the story about?
But this is made in China. The brazilian series is more "respected" when it comes to Tagima (or even Seizi) guitars.
@@livinthesound5182 Is not that brazilians misjudge Tagima (a brazilian brand, huge domestically), but after the founder of it (Seizi Tagima) sold the brand, they started to import really bad chinese guitars for their entry level, with their badge on it. So even though they still had the "brazilian series", some people had bad experiences with the chinese ones (sometimes as their first contact with the brand) and started to assume Tagima was always not a great choice. Probably they've learned a lot with it, and nowadays even their entry level "made in china" guitars are pretty good on their price range. In the past some people used to complain even about the fact that the "made in Brazil" guitars were made with brazilian woods, mostly (as if it was a bad thing - while in fact brazilian woods usually are some of the best for instruments). Anyway... His point is: in Brazil, some people don't even try Tagima instruments, assume they're inferior and then buy stuff like Bullet Squiers et cetera in entry level.
It's made in China as Squiers are. Made in China doesn't mean almost anything.
rewatching this, while opening my newly purchased tagima tg530 😂😂😂
How was it
@@EDanimation_ Compared to fender, fender has a little to unnoticeable twang 😁
@@djangounchained2715 so which would you recommend Tagima or fender?
@@djangounchained2715fender will always be the reference
guy shaking his head. classic
This is my personal guitar, sounds pretty dope for most things, bridge is funky but it does everything I need it to do
the dude just shaking his head
This is the second guitar you sold me! I bought the G&L Fallout Tribute after your Thomann video, now I bought the Tagima but I bought the T-635 it's a step up from the one you're playing its $299 but it has an Alder body and 2 point Trem with a bone nut and Alnico pickups. I've been wanting an inexpensive Strat to mod and wanted an Alder or Ash body and 2 point Trem. I figured it can be my guitar that sits out and I play most while my 2 sons custom relic it. They're doing a job on my Gibson Les Paul Special and its been pissing me off but I wouldn't care if they dinged up a moded import Strat type guitar.
does using the trem bar in t635 stays in tune? is it a floating bridge?
How do the pickups sound? Do they have the signature Strat twang?
Watching this is giving me the blues....he he...love the lighting.
I've got a Tagima T-635 Classic Series (Stratocaster)... It´s incredible!!! I recommend.
For those of you who have owned or played one of these Tagima's..... are they MIM Fender comparable? Classic Vibe Squier level? Squier Affinity level? Thanks for your thoughts.
in my opnion that tagima is on the same level as squier affinity/bullet
Thanks for responding, if that’s the case, and considering price is basically the same, then I would think one would be far better off to stick with the Affinity/Bullet
TG-530s have a more comfortable neck in my opinion. I would put them ahead of affinity series guitars
I have tried the Tagima TG540 (with a humbucker in the bridge) and the Squier affinity. Tagima is better. The neck is better, the finish is better. Feels better when playing.
I just got mine and it sounds AMAZING
You have the best sound I have heard at a trade show. The background noise is usually so bad that I can’t get what they are saying or playing very well. Your set up really works. Nice review of the guitar!
The end is brutal!
I love love love my TW-61 (jazzmaster/offset shape) with P90s. It'll be a looooooooong time before I can justify a new guitar, but something stratty will be right in the wheelhouse.
I picked up a Tagima jazzmaster type guitar and it was actually pretty good. They remind me a lot of a G&L.
I am going to have to try one of these out - seems to sound like the Squier Classic Vibe
Where can you find the 530 for $200? Reverb sellers have it for $299 and up. Has inflation boosted the price 50%? Seems a bit much for a price increase
Anyone have a clue what the neck radius is on these? I'm having a hard time finding specs on this.
I think its 10 ou 12"
@@brunomuniz5776 -- for sure?
13in per their website.
I have the tagime tw 61 definitely a lot like g&l jazzmasters it's awesome👌🤘🔥
Excellent wood and construction, the low price is due to the 1/5 dollar exchange rate in relation to the Brazilian currency ...... not that the components are bad, on the contrary but a smart upgrade while spending little $ will raise the level this guitar.
JUST bought one and would you kindly tell me the smart upgrade you are referring to? I will bequeath my kingdom to you Sir as gratitude!
THIS IS MY GUITAR MAN
IS VERY GOOD
If you put on positions 2 and 4, rolling off the tone of the middle pickup to 3 or 5, and put some distortion or fuzz you can have insane humbuckingish sound (like Mick Ronson). I love my guitar!
I never played the TG-530, but its in the same price range of the Memphis by Tagima MG-32. I think the only difference would be the pickups. Not sure if the TG-530 is ceramic or not, but the MG-32 are, I have 4 of them and i absolutely love them. Brazilians have a bias against Tagima for the shit things they did in the past, but they have solid instruments for a good price.
Memphis is the second trademark of Tagima, go on Tagima
I have a TW61 and it's crazy when you shield it
Na real só as linhas mais comerciais que são fodas ainda... Não tem muita sonoridade ou a madeira não é de primeira, as vezes é sobra. Mas toda a linha woodstock deles tem um preço sensa e é de outro mundo cara
do you think they are better or worse than a Squier?
What amp were you using to review this?
So like, bullet mustang or tg 530?
I picked one up in candy apple red for under $200 new. Bang for the buck is astounding. It’s comparable to a Classic Vibe for half the cost. Significantly better than a Bullet or Affinity series.
My guitar is tagima stratocastar t635 yerar 2003 seizi hand made Brazil. Da pau em fender kkkkkk
Kkkkkkkkkk mi mi mi de sempre! Kkk
Whats with the dude at 1:40? Guess he isn't a Tagima fan or not a fan of the channel
This dude always resembles to me like a Sesame Street character, Harvey Kneeslapper.
When I'm watching i change my only-fender-gibson vision and see this infinity of guitars marks. Cool video man ;)
between the tg-530 and the Squier affinity surf green wich should i buy?
Squire
Tagima is ten times better.
Tagima for sure
I’m seeing some tagimas 530s with a cut on the back for higher fret access like the 635. I thought only the 635 had them?? Just curious, don’t wanna buy a fake tagima or something..
the 530 has it too
Any idea why there's not a supplier in europe?
I suppose its because they are a traditional Brazilian Brand Just starting tô expand outside here.
Harley Benton and East Coast have that market in Europe.
I have see theres no demo of the T540
1:37 who was that? 😆 and why dose he looks So disappointed ?
Who is the clown shaking his head @ 1:35 behind Ryan, what a clown…🤡🤡🤡
I seen Ted Nugent in the background behind Ryan in the beginning of the video.
Lol bruhhhhhhhhhh
will wheaton 1:36
hi sir im planning to buy a tagima t635 is it worth it?? or any better than a squire affinity
T635 it's better than Affinity
0:49 Dude, I think Ted Nugent is right behind you. A relatively tall Ted Nugent, but Ted Nugent nonetheless.
Aw man. You can't compare MXs to Squiers...
5:08 barcode? Sold.
Their page sucks donkey balls because it's mostly slow and choppy and it just keeps reloading. If the site sucks then these guitars must suck too.