Unboxing a Super Cheap "335"....And It's GORGEOUS!

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  • @WattchomanBrandySavage
    @WattchomanBrandySavage 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2014

    I find myself constantly surprised on how far "budget friendly" guitars have come. What a time to play guitar..

    • @joeyvanostrand3655
      @joeyvanostrand3655 5 ปีที่แล้ว +90

      This is an AMAZING time to be a guitar player.

    • @trajtemberg
      @trajtemberg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +140

      Other than name and heritage, im finding it very hard to justify buying stuff from the big brands.

    • @glenkepic3208
      @glenkepic3208 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I've owned cheap guitars my whole life a besides a jack or pu switch, they've stayed intact. ha, Arbor 'woodstock' strato hasn't needed anything (go to for Trower and such).
      Like Fifth Angel said "Time Will Tell".

    • @J__C__
      @J__C__ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Well I picked up a Silvertone Strat-style earlier. I guess I'll see what I paid for within a week. 🤞 Hoping its as good as some of the other budget guitars I've seen. If not, I can, always make it good 😁

    • @deldia
      @deldia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Amen. Cheap guitars were horrific when I was a kid.

  • @DarrellBraunGuitar
    @DarrellBraunGuitar  5 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    VIDEO SECTIONS:
    1. Unboxing the guitar!
    2. Is it any good? - 3:00
    3. What does it sound like? - 10:46
    4. One minute solo - 13:54
    5. Final Thoughts - 15:21
    Enjoy!

    • @douglascampbell9809
      @douglascampbell9809 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      An endoscope inspection camera costs about $35 (Amazon). They are small enough to go in the F holes.
      Most will hook up wirelessly to any device.
      The can also be found with LED lights mounted near the camera for use in small dark areas.
      Just thought you would like to know because I think it would be a lot easier than the mirror. Plus you can record the endoscope and edit the footage in your videos.

    • @jonlennon3348
      @jonlennon3348 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The guitar for the money is a steal for a beginner.

    • @jack41396
      @jack41396 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What is the light behind your guitar wall ?(if my english is bad it because I’m from Québec)

    • @sahamal_savu
      @sahamal_savu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just curious how much you paid for customs getting that shipped from California? I'm really considering buying one of these Indio's but I don't want to pay another $100 for customs...

    • @landonbailey
      @landonbailey 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      My Monoprice California Classic (Strat Clone) is one of the best copies I've seen in person :) Indio is their follow up series.

  • @SteveHylton1969
    @SteveHylton1969 5 ปีที่แล้ว +285

    I'll never understand why anyone would dislike a video like this... much less 113 people??? wtf? what isn't to like? This guy is great.

  • @robhappe2705
    @robhappe2705 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    I like this guy for being positive and realistic. Great guitar for hobbyists, which most of us are.

    • @marklowe7431
      @marklowe7431 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Even if you're a pro but perfect comment. Hard to become a pro if you can't afford an instrument. These less expensive instruments really help a lot of people.

    • @wowthink
      @wowthink 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The most generic comment ever written

    • @samstewart9249
      @samstewart9249 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Are you saying hobbyist shouldn't want finely crafted instruments?and a mass produced Ford Focus is certainly cheaper than a hand made Ferrari! Kind of like comparing a Kimball to a Steinway or Bosendorfer!

  • @00LAH00
    @00LAH00 4 ปีที่แล้ว +270

    I love how you don't artificially overreact to everything like "WOOOOOOW!" or "OMFG!" etc and take it cooler, this makes your channel much more pleasant to watch. The overreacting thing with people losing their minds over simple stuff is a terrible trend these days and i hope it will die off with the rise of quality content like yours. Thanks for the good work mate, awesome material as usual 👍

    • @dereksalgat9625
      @dereksalgat9625 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      OMG! I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU! COULDN’T BE MORE ACCURATE!
      Lol the caps was a joke you’re correct though.

    • @lotgxj9215
      @lotgxj9215 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      More palatable that way keeps the heart rate the same I feel like overreaction culture is for kids who like getting excited lol

    • @JeffHuntsinger
      @JeffHuntsinger 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      *losing

    • @wadedepatie3645
      @wadedepatie3645 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very tasteful vids and very helpful... Keep up the good work

    • @randybatchelor1875
      @randybatchelor1875 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      haha..you say people are overreacting and loosing their minds ??? I think you are overreacting with much exaggeration by saying that. people are not loosing their minds...which is impossible. They are just excited..But let me say that apparently you have a pet peve with people that say certain things that irritate you, ok we are all different but you must realize that everyone is not like you and not like me. Certain Things irritate lots of people but they don't make a big Fuss about it.

  • @steevereeve9292
    @steevereeve9292 5 ปีที่แล้ว +470

    Can we just appreciate how amazing of a TH-cam Darrell is. He puts out interesting, entertaining and straight to the point videos. Every video of his is amazing and he deserves so many more subs. Great job Darrell👍

    • @DarrellBraunGuitar
      @DarrellBraunGuitar  5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Thanks so much SR!

    • @victormarinelli5660
      @victormarinelli5660 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Totally agree!!

    • @DMSProduktions
      @DMSProduktions 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Time for a new avatar.

    • @thegusk520
      @thegusk520 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like his vids and playing, but 'straight to the point ?' Hardly. I don't know why, like so many TH-camrs, he has to tell us what he is going to do just before he does it.

    • @victormarinelli5660
      @victormarinelli5660 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thegusk520
      How does it make sense not to??

  • @alig.20
    @alig.20 5 ปีที่แล้ว +320

    Darrel, you are seriously giving a brand reputation to Indio brand.

    • @mboyer68
      @mboyer68 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I agree! And I'm sure Indio notices!!

    • @aidank2
      @aidank2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Great looking Guitar yes as you say the cheap end does have some flaws but they are getting so much better Great Videos always, keep them coming 😎

    • @arinovick3899
      @arinovick3899 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      They probably do because the 100 dollar strat went to 200 dollars after his video was made

    • @greenfly1264
      @greenfly1264 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@arinovick3899 or unavailable.

    • @davidrhoden9773
      @davidrhoden9773 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mboyer68 ...certainly they pay him.

  • @courtnrysalamone7677
    @courtnrysalamone7677 5 ปีที่แล้ว +782

    Man, he always looks so friendly. Every time i click on a video he just appears lookin like bob ross if he was a guitar player. Idk if its just me....

    • @lynnmatsui
      @lynnmatsui 5 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      There are no wrong notes, only happy accidents.

    • @zacharyhandcraftedguitars
      @zacharyhandcraftedguitars 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I feel like I am in kindergarten class when I visit this channel.
      He might have been a kindergarten teacher prior to his TH-cam career.

    • @caseylee12
      @caseylee12 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      ...''There are no mistakes...it's your world...''

    • @calebtmccauley8131
      @calebtmccauley8131 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      No he’s so genuine I’ll always tune in

    • @diegomahoudeau934
      @diegomahoudeau934 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      He's Canadian that's why

  • @adanavalos3454
    @adanavalos3454 5 ปีที่แล้ว +561

    I'd cover the "In" on the Indio logo to make it a DIO guitar

    • @willjamiesonstudio6272
      @willjamiesonstudio6272 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      A little chunk of gaff tape fixes that. :)

    • @lvbboi9
      @lvbboi9 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@willjamiesonstudio6272 flex tape*

    • @Clunk49
      @Clunk49 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      RIP Ronnie

    • @prototype615h
      @prototype615h 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      you will experience a holy neck dive

    • @bodhim4353
      @bodhim4353 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      KONO DIO DA!!!

  • @spiritofatlantis8739
    @spiritofatlantis8739 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I am really not surprised how good that guitar sounds. They really nailed that tone with those pickups. No telling how their made. I played one of their strats and it sounded virtually indistinguishable from a real Fender American Deluxe through a Twin Reverb...

  • @AndreVillaMusic
    @AndreVillaMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    For those wondering, they changed the font logo and it looks much better on their newer guitars

  • @the_lyall
    @the_lyall 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have no interest in 335 guitars and yet here I am. Your videos are just so watchable and... reasonable. You're right about unboxing too!

  • @benzuckerman
    @benzuckerman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +770

    I thought it looked great, and sounded even better. The logo is HORRIBLE.

    • @olensoifer9901
      @olensoifer9901 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      I agree, pretty much completely...except that the logo would be the last thing I would worry about.

    • @stevegutierrez8679
      @stevegutierrez8679 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Ya for $250 VERY pretty guitar, I'm familiar with painting cars etc... So I would instantly sand it down n paint over that headstock

    • @QoraxAudio
      @QoraxAudio 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Yup, typical for cheaper brands of instruments and audio equipment to put on a large logo.
      Especially when they try to look higher end.

    • @laryon
      @laryon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I don't care too much for the fret inlay on the first fret either. It sort of looks dumb sitting there.

    • @alainrobillard4300
      @alainrobillard4300 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@stevegutierrez8679
      Don't waste any paint. Just a little bit of masking tape would look better than the logo...!!!

  • @shauncarter924
    @shauncarter924 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Great work, as always, DB. I’m guilty of this myself, but sometimes we need to look past the name on the headstock and realize that there are several ‘affordable’ options out there. “More expensive” doesn’t always means “better”. If you like the way it sounds and the way it plays, that’s all that matters. The Big brands don’t want you to know that. Keep rocking, Amigo!!

  • @90rohancd13
    @90rohancd13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Man looking at the vids you've done on the indios so far. They seem to be, for their price, pretty close to amazing.
    Would love to see this company grow and start just increasing the quality here and there. Would be great to be witnessing the budget days now of a company that could be a big name when my kids are my age. Crazy to think

  • @davidmurray9193
    @davidmurray9193 5 ปีที่แล้ว +234

    Wish the quality of guitars was like this when I was younger, my very first electric guitar was a Columbus plank of banana wood and sounded like a bag of crap

    • @Ndlanding
      @Ndlanding 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Exactly! My bandmate got a grey Columbus Semi (335, I suppose) and it fell over at our second rehearsal. Headstock was left lying loose on the floor, and the wood looked like balsa or matchwood. Goodbye!

    • @davidmurray9193
      @davidmurray9193 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Ndlanding ahhh the good old days.........

    • @dennistalley790
      @dennistalley790 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      in '74, minimum wage was $2/hr. My first bass cost me $40, used. It was short scale and had a particle board body that I spray painted every color of paint that my dad had. The neck was made of about 15 thin pieces of wood laminated together. Thankfully, I was finished with the painting phase of life when I started to get P-basses and a 4001. Has anyone put together one of those kit guitars???. I'm curious.

    • @favoriteblueshirt
      @favoriteblueshirt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Columbus oh the memories... my first guitar was a Columbus Jazz bass. The neck was shaped like a banana. It was really hard to play, no one told me it was crap I just thought guitars were hard to play. Put me off for 25 years.

    • @davecarsley8773
      @davecarsley8773 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The real amazing things are the amps. Most experienced players know that you can make almost any $50 pawn shop guitar sound and play fine with an hour or two of work. The real sound comes from the amp. And there was nothing, I mean NOTHING like a $200 Boss Katana when we were kids. Nothing even remotely close.

  • @PhilKelley
    @PhilKelley 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thanks, Darrell, for these "unboxing" videos. I appreciate your consistency in presentation - makes for easy comparison. You clearly demonstrate that you are an authority on this subject. I am primarily a song writer in the CCM genre, not a regularly performing musician, so an expensive guitar has never made sense to me. Your tips and demos have helped me immensely to improve the inexpensive guitars I have, and given me valuable advice to consider about buying another guitar. For me - and I am sure you know what I am talking about - a new instrument is a source of inspiration for new sounds and new songs.

  • @jradamo
    @jradamo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Some other You Tube hosts pretend to review guitars, but they are really trying to sell them. Darrell's reviews are honest. I would feel confident to buy a guitar he gives a good review to.

  • @elonmust7470
    @elonmust7470 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    In the 90s as a younger kid who loved music stores, seeing a guitar that looked like this was never under $1,000.00.

  • @kipponi
    @kipponi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Vow! Every guitarist should have strato, tele and 335.
    Basic tools you cant go wrong.

  • @DavidOakesMusic
    @DavidOakesMusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Was NOT expecting it to look that nice. 😍

    • @DavidOakesMusic
      @DavidOakesMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That headstock shape is half Gibson and half Epiphone!

  • @akeeperofoddknowledge4956
    @akeeperofoddknowledge4956 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I'm convinced that between your skill and that amp, you could make a broomstick with one string and a piezo electric pickup sound good!

  • @brianpetersen3429
    @brianpetersen3429 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I bought a similar priced "Grote" 335 style guitar and am quite impressed with the quality (flamed maple with purple dye and gold hardware). I added a Duesenberg gold flat arm tailpiece to the existing studs and "wow" what a performer! The fretwork was spot on and the finish was perfect. A great value.

    • @ivandel7788
      @ivandel7788 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey sir do you have a link to buy it?

    • @brianpetersen3429
      @brianpetersen3429 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ivandel7788 Just go to Amazon and enter Grote 335 style. I recommend the purple and gold finish version. If you want the Duesenberg gold flat arm tailpiece you will have to buy it separately from France (through Ebay) It takes about a month to receive it and costs $115.00, but is well worth it if you like using a Bigsby style tailpiece. And it looks great without any modifications to the guitar.

  • @johnfair62
    @johnfair62 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    When I was a kid years ago we would have loved to have a guitar like this for that price. As an adult I would love to have a guitar like this for that price. A little TLC would take this a long way.

  • @michaelrice500
    @michaelrice500 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    With free or A grade maple and parts scrounged from around the shop - I'd have a tough time building that for $400 with no labor costs. Thats's pretty amazing.

  • @timdavis1591
    @timdavis1591 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nice review Darrell, as usual. I only just noticed your sign off , "SOLI DEO GLORIA!" Amen to that!

  • @kevin7rxxx346
    @kevin7rxxx346 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Darrell taking it for the team as always

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    That black beauty being cheap is surreal! Really love and appreciate the work on highlighting these underrated masterpieces!

    • @robertclarkguitar
      @robertclarkguitar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Indeedio. Ooops. I meant "Indio" deedio. Indeed. Hehehe

    • @RC32Smiths01
      @RC32Smiths01 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@soundtreeatmsn That is awesome man!

    • @zacharyhandcraftedguitars
      @zacharyhandcraftedguitars 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its as much of a masterpiece as your kitchen toaster and most likely comes out of the same factory. You need a lot to learn about guitars and what a musical instrument is. I hope you are only a little kid making this statement. I'll give you a pass.

    • @tonedriverss8629
      @tonedriverss8629 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@zacharyhandcraftedguitars Ha ha ... butt hurting a bit eh ? Yes it IS a MASTERPIECE , especially against the silly high price of anything you'd be struggling to make . Who's the "little kid " crying ?

    • @zacharyhandcraftedguitars
      @zacharyhandcraftedguitars 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tonedriverss8629 What a stupid statement you made. You are only defending your own incompetence and ignorance. Yes, creating anything by hand is a struggle and why its so rewarding. Try it sometime if you were only capable.

  • @peskyfervid6515
    @peskyfervid6515 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would like to add my thanks to Darrell Braun guitars for these great videos. I have watched a number of them, and find them to be very informative, and very pleasantly constructed. Thanks very much for the effort you have put into this. Great job!

  • @geoffdewar8845
    @geoffdewar8845 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This guy always puts out a great video. This guitar does come across as a fine item. Yes, the headstock logo needs to be redone but the resot of this guitar is wonderful. There are inexpensive guitars out there. This one is worth the a serious look.

  • @Wargasm644
    @Wargasm644 5 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Everyone complaining about the “extreme” logo 😂. Just bust out your Sharpie . Then go to ebay and buy an Epiphone logo for 2$. Nobody’s gonna question an Epiphone . Probably made in the same factory anyways. Problem solved! 😂🤣

    • @WytcherNytes
      @WytcherNytes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Even better, I’m sure he could get a classy “Braun” logo made for just a few bucks.

    • @LTJR.
      @LTJR. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm going 3D ...I have 'broach'? Jewelry where diamond would be on LP custom. Always catches folks eyes, and interest. Just like me!

    • @LuisGonzalez0505
      @LuisGonzalez0505 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Why would you advertise another brand you're not even playing on? That makes no sense to me at all. It's also messed up to the original brand, they're already hardly known & yet you still suggest using their guitar to advertise a bigger company. I'd suggest a sticker you like with a picture or your name, paint your own design over it, or just cover it all black. 🤷‍♂️ There's more creative thing you could do rather than give someone free advertising lol

    • @lynneftw
      @lynneftw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's such a poser response. Bet you're one of those guys who puts high-end component badges on a car, but none of that is under the hood.

  • @ricksanchezito8972
    @ricksanchezito8972 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    We should come up with some type of code so the company's won't jack up the prices after seeing these videos haha

    • @ricksanchezito8972
      @ricksanchezito8972 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Spike Elwood Wow you took that joke really hard. Therapy might even be needed.

  • @jakes4670
    @jakes4670 5 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    I'm going to take this opportunity to brag about my love for the used market. I picked up an Epiphone ES 339 Pro used, with the hard shell case included, as well as an aftermarket set of P90's, for only $250. I really don't understand why some people strictly buy new guitars, when there are some amazing deals In the used market.

    • @jakes4670
      @jakes4670 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @Inbesuto Sirubesuto honestly most guitars I come across haven't even been gigged at all, and are usually in good or close to mint condition. I think you underestimate how much people care about their guitars lol

    • @unclestubs8377
      @unclestubs8377 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Don't think of it as buying someone's scratches and dings, think of it as getting an experienced guitar! I prefer used solid bodies as solid wood can be sanded and refinished to look any way you want. Not to mention if the electrics of the guitar are damaged, they can be upgraded easily.

    • @jimmyparris9892
      @jimmyparris9892 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      If no-one bought new guitars there wouldn't be any used guitars for us to buy.
      I like used guitars as long as they haven't been abused. I don't mind if they've been well played and the finish is naturally wearing through in places. Normal dents and dings are ok with me. I don't like major buckle rash or some major repair. I also prefer stock pickups. The guitar could have been modified with aftermarket pickups at one time or other, so long as the originals are included in the sale.

    • @Zilegil
      @Zilegil 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I got mine for a chunk more, £300. Still happy
      It doesn’t say it’s a pro but it’s got the push pull features, so I’m not sure what it is. But it’s an Epi 339 alright

    • @Zilegil
      @Zilegil 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Part of the problem with getting second hand is that high end big brand guitars usually hold their value quite well
      I don’t think things like Ibanezes or GnLs do. So maybe that’s a route you can take

  • @stoneysdead689
    @stoneysdead689 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The less expensive options keep the big guys on their toes- well done.

    • @peskypesky
      @peskypesky 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      indeed

    • @werewolflover8636
      @werewolflover8636 ปีที่แล้ว

      How? Because the finish looks nice? What about the build quality, wood used, and the many parts used to make it work? Are they also just cheap knockoffs too? No, American made interment companies aren’t afraid of these cheap knockoffs as they know these things will always be worthless the moment someone buys one! No matter how well you think it’s put together the fact remains this thing is a Chinese mass production slave labor guitar and it’ll never be a prized possession of any collection!

  • @stevesolo16
    @stevesolo16 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, it looks amazing. My friend ordered a Chinese 335 and was floored at the quality woodwork. The fretwork wasn't too bad. There was nothing a little touch-up didn't solve. The pickups weren't potted, but it didn't entirely suck. Was it worth the $300.? Absolutely. He had a set of Seymore Duncan pickups in a drawer and he installed new pots....and Gotoh tuners. Now, Bing, Bang, Boom!!! It's his #1 Gig guitar.
    And it sounds out blues like John Lee was on his shoulder!!

  • @DONATOM99
    @DONATOM99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    It's so beautiful man. The colour it's just amazing.

  • @johnadams9044
    @johnadams9044 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Another marvel of modern instrument technology at remarkably cheap price.

  • @BenRobsonMusic
    @BenRobsonMusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    The EXTREEEEME font on the Indio logo reminds me of the short-lived Fender "STRAT" from the 80's...you know the one.

    • @keithferris9574
      @keithferris9574 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I had one of them.

    • @homefront3162
      @homefront3162 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Keith Ferris 😟

    • @theendofacircle
      @theendofacircle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You mean the one they brought back for namm this year lol 😂

    • @IndigoJo
      @IndigoJo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I remember the Squier 'Strat' but that was the 90s; it was the first one they made in China but reviewers said get the Korean one if you could afford it. (Never had one.)

    • @6jjh1
      @6jjh1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have one! Heavy Metal Strat. Someday, it will be super collectible.

  • @billyboy6028
    @billyboy6028 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the nicest guys in the business right there!
    Thanks Darrell!

  • @chriscuthbertson
    @chriscuthbertson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The logo looks like something you would find on a HM strat.

  • @TheXopony
    @TheXopony 5 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    I agree on font. In fact i dont like that font at all.

    • @BoltRM
      @BoltRM 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Needs a gray ink wash over those huge bright letters.

    • @wriglarzzz
      @wriglarzzz 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Idk I liked it

    • @buzzbabyjesus
      @buzzbabyjesus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      It screams '80's hair metal.

    • @thatziggs4062
      @thatziggs4062 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's pretty cheesy on their non Strats. I have one of their Teles and it doesn't quite match the beautiful 3 tone sunburst they gave it.

    • @JohnSmith-wd9rc
      @JohnSmith-wd9rc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, the logo should have been at the top, a little more subtle in size, and instead of paint, should be pearloid, and clear coated over.

  • @friethem
    @friethem 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It's 9am in my place, saw the notification you uploaded a 335 video. It's a great day already! :)

  • @leandropalhares8706
    @leandropalhares8706 5 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    Hey Darrel, I'm from Brazil and I really love to see all these different guitars that you bring here to your chanel, I like to give you a suggestion, here in Brazil we have a brand called Tagima, wich have affordable guitars and some different guitars, two model I have in mind to suggest is the TW61, is a Jazzmaster like with some difference, and one exclusive model of Tagima named Tagima Jet Blues Deluxe, this one is more expensive but have a great look and I think you will like thouse!
    Cheers from Brazil!

    • @rolojared
      @rolojared 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Hi, I'm from Chile. Last time Tagima has brought here many models with good prices. These models, as Leandro says, are "emulations" of most of classic models, like strats, Les Paul's and other ones. Also, I realized that there's a line of "strats" with alnico pickups. I'd like to know more about the characteristics and quality of Tagima guitars, 'cause long time ago I want to purchase one strat with alnico single coils and I don't know if to wait for a Fender or buy something cheaper but with nice quality.
      I don't know if Tagima comes to North America, but it would be interesting that you could try one of these guitars.
      I love your channel. Greetings from Santiago.

    • @giahunggiang1797
      @giahunggiang1797 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I prefer the GBS Pro

    • @radiohead102
      @radiohead102 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love love love my Tagima!!!

    • @porcodoegito6857
      @porcodoegito6857 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sim também acho quer seria legal ele testar

    • @timw8167
      @timw8167 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      i just visited brazil and played a few of those! i'm from the us and i'd be interesting to see what another american thinks of them. pretty good quality imo

  • @JønathønJeffries
    @JønathønJeffries 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    No joke, when you unwrapped it, I giggled at how good it looked being a super low end guitar.

  • @GianmarioScotti
    @GianmarioScotti 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Solid review. I like the whole "going through it with a fine comb"-thing. Keep it up!

  • @nicolaspopic7546
    @nicolaspopic7546 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    All of us think you should do an upgrade of this guitar...including changing a decent decal for the brand

    • @davecarsley8773
      @davecarsley8773 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why? Why would you not just buy a better guitar?

    • @nicolaspopic7546
      @nicolaspopic7546 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@davecarsley8773 just because it is funnier

    • @sfvisualarts6215
      @sfvisualarts6215 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      sounds like a stupid waste of time

    • @nicolaspopic7546
      @nicolaspopic7546 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davecarsley8773 because it is funnier...it would really turn it into a great guitar...and this is what he does.. that´s why we are in his channel

    • @wadedepatie3645
      @wadedepatie3645 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nicolaspopic7546 jus' like puttin STP stickers on our old beater cars made'em faster

  • @WatchdogVideo
    @WatchdogVideo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow .... that was an incredibly well done demo! The playing was superb and there was some Gilmour vibe in there!

  • @Chuck-Bob
    @Chuck-Bob 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great review, I really appreciate your precision. I'm blown away, I think the pickups sound better than the stock ones in my Gretsch did. Thanks, man!

  • @raygarcia4468
    @raygarcia4468 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Darrell Braun honestly for my love of music , you are the most knowledgeable and interesting musician I've watched on TH-cam . I started when I was 5 . My great grandfather who played 7 Instruments Taught me How to play The harpsichord 1st . Then I started playing the acoustic guitar . I got my dads 59 Les Paul . I can only play Gibsons ,but Listening to you play various guitars I just went out and bought a super strat with EMGS and Floyd rose Bridge This thing sounds amazing. And if it wasn't for your show I wouldn't have ever tried playing anything but Gibson Thanks for all your videos You're very intelligent that's What I like about Hearing you speak and watching you play the The lesser expensive guitars Thanks And Take care .

  • @a.korolainen1091
    @a.korolainen1091 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this is good, quality content that's informative, useful, and gets straight to the point. Keep up the good work!

  • @74dartman13
    @74dartman13 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I'm just blown away at the nice, inexpensive guitars available today. People starting out don't have to pay a fortune to play something decent!👍😎🎸🎶

  • @brucejohnson8521
    @brucejohnson8521 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I got a Wolf, in fact, I bought another after playing the first, CNC tech is a game changer.

  • @alonsoquesada1136
    @alonsoquesada1136 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Just spray the headstock with some clear lacquer with a drop or two of black tint to tone down the logo, will look far better in a greyish color scale

  • @briano1607
    @briano1607 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Darrell. Can't believe you reviewed this guitar. I bought this to give for an auction fund raiser for a guy going through a hard medical time. I did a full fret leveling, dress and finish. Played it side by side with one of my Gibby custom shop historics. Kept up nicley. $200+ vs 7K. I'm gonna link your videos in the auction listing if you don't mind and going to play it at the event. Keep rocking and positing. Love and joy. B

  • @MonkyMonk729
    @MonkyMonk729 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I totally agree with you on the INDIO font.
    [Pulling guitar out of bag]
    Me: Wow! That's a really nice looking guit-
    [Shows headstock]
    Me: Oof!

    • @MonkyMonk729
      @MonkyMonk729 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Spike Elwood I don't know how you came to the wild assumption that dollar store spray paint is too expensive for my tastes...lol. I was just saying that's an ugly font. End of story.

    • @demoleramera
      @demoleramera 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MonkyMonk729 This guy seems to have some genuine problems, he has replied to several comments on here calling people cheapskates even when (like in your case), the original comment had nothing to do with economy

  • @whenry8
    @whenry8 5 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Daryl, it would be awesome if you'd compare this Indio to other low cost options like: Harley Benton, Grote, and Firefly.
    Great content. Love your channel!

    • @nateday9328
      @nateday9328 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I, too, would like a comparison of those brands!

    • @zacharyhandcraftedguitars
      @zacharyhandcraftedguitars 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@nateday9328 There are hundreds of these brands and they all come out of the same few factories in Asia. Time to wake up for you.

    • @crusheverything4449
      @crusheverything4449 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Zachary Handcrafted Guitars - Give it a rest, dude.

    • @zacharyhandcraftedguitars
      @zacharyhandcraftedguitars 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@crusheverything4449 Give what a rest, dude? REALITY?

    • @charlie-obrien
      @charlie-obrien 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@zacharyhandcraftedguitars
      Sounds like Crush doesn't like having his bubble burst.

  • @davidmeltzer1715
    @davidmeltzer1715 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I wound up getting a d'angelico DC boardwalk, partially based on your demo. I love it!

  • @dirkmoolman
    @dirkmoolman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm so glad I discovered your channel. I absolutely love your videos. Thank you.

  • @alternativeharvey7
    @alternativeharvey7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So grateful I cane across your channel. The best so far. Keep keeping it simple. Thank you once again

  • @suba7320
    @suba7320 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    High end brands are so screwed with the budget market being this great

    • @RMBittner
      @RMBittner 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Super Bamse While I agree with you that there are some incredible budget guitars available these days, I think there is always going to be a need for the kind of quality and attention to detail that most of the high-end brands deliver with consistency. Tuners, pickups, durable frets, well-built switches-these are the things you may not be able to see but which can dramatically alter the feel and the sound of a quality instrument. (I’m not a high-end snob; I’ve got a wide range of guitars and enjoy them all.)

    • @Blackreapxr
      @Blackreapxr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      They aren't screwed. As the other comment stated there are plenty of budget options which are great, but there will always be a demand for high quality instruments which most hgih end brands produce with consistency.

    • @leslawrenson9305
      @leslawrenson9305 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, you guys keep kidding yourselves that the big budget brands aren't screwed.

    • @Blackreapxr
      @Blackreapxr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@leslawrenson9305 How would they be screwed? Have you played a suhr? Compare that to a MIM strat and see the difference for yourself.

    • @marike1100
      @marike1100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There will always be pros and wealthy hobbyists who would never look at budget knockoffs in a million years. As for the budget market, this guitar will never take a huge chunk of sales away from the much more well done Epiphone Dot or Ibanez AS series guitars.

  • @nicholasmurphy1847
    @nicholasmurphy1847 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Really love the videos! I think it would be nice to also see some clips with afforable amps that would be more likely for someone starting out or on a budget that would most likely be using this range of guitar would have. Keep up the quality content!!

    • @dennistalley790
      @dennistalley790 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't know about your area, but in OKC, there are tons of bargains on Craigslist. Good luck. dgt

  • @caseylee12
    @caseylee12 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I've bought 2 of their guitars, immediately replaced the tuners with guitar fetish, filed the nut down with a guitar string, polished the frets, and they turned out amazing. I'd buy another in a heartbeat!

    • @zacharyhandcraftedguitars
      @zacharyhandcraftedguitars 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its exactly all you deserve actually or can appreciate.
      Do you get off on sterility?

    • @caseylee12
      @caseylee12 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Some of us are not rich. Is this how you intend to build your customer base?

    • @yukonline
      @yukonline 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice experience

    • @zacharyhandcraftedguitars
      @zacharyhandcraftedguitars 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@caseylee12 Sort of Yes. The more educated and intelligent people are the more they will appreciate my work. However its irrelevant because working full time I can only make one guitar per month. For me its art and I do it becuase I need to create. Sort of like why YOU play the guitar. I hope.

    • @zacharyhandcraftedguitars
      @zacharyhandcraftedguitars 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@caseylee12 The reason you are not rich is becuase Western manufacturing was hijacked and taken to the 3rd world where the slave labor is. At the same time making your own labor worthless. Hence a shiny object fed back to you, which is practically worthless.

  • @ryanzea7196
    @ryanzea7196 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    “Well that’s pretty cool, but I don’t see it playing some dirtier sounds-“
    Now lets put some overdrive on it
    “I’LL TAKE YOUR ENTIRE STOCK!”

  • @teacuppermike2568
    @teacuppermike2568 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your videos, playing, and positive attitude. Something to take in consideration about those fret ends before dressing, i would recommend humidifying for 24 hours first. Many imports are made in high humidity climates, and often in travel or storage, a lack of humidity can cause the untreated fretboard wood to shrink very slightly. Sometimes just a day in a humidified room is all it needs. It’s not 100%, but i’ve seen it happen. Cheers and keep up the great work.

  • @craighalvorson77
    @craighalvorson77 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It’s hilarious how amazing it looks and sounds! It doesn’t seem cheap. Just an off brand of great quality. I know Gibson is in trouble and sadly, I can see why. Not surprising though in this day and age.
    Without any more to say, I have to admit that it appears to be a great guitar at a really great price. I love my Epiphone Sheraton 2, though. And I am looking forward to buying my next guitar. I am getting a sweet Ibanez AM73B semi hollow beautiful beast of a guitar!
    On a side note, Squier has made some awesome guitars recently. The 70’s Vibe series of guitars and bass guitars are high quality. They are made in Indonesia. So I hope the people actually doing the work of making them are being treated better than my intuition tells me? I might have to check up on that? I bought a Strat for under $300, used and it impressed me. It was a pickup swap opportunity for me (hss) as it was great for the Dimebucker and two single coil Seymour Duncan’s to keep up with Dime. Plays great! Really smooth! 😁

    • @mattwilliam4803
      @mattwilliam4803 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      -I looked at a VM thinline tele, and was very interested, but then noticed they've switched to poplar wood, and was very disappointed - also noticed the CV thinline tele's are made of Nato now - not familiar with Nato - not too sure about it, either

  • @kenhall6525
    @kenhall6525 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'd love that finish on a Strat or a HH Tele, that would be sick !!

  • @EricBlackmonGuitar
    @EricBlackmonGuitar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    Hi Darrell! I watch your videos and love everything you do! Have gotten a lot of great tips from your channel content. I get some of these guitar companies contacting me about doing reviews on their guitars(especially the inexpensive ones). So far I have turned them all down because the instruments that they offer are not ones that I would normally play. I have a lot of great inexpensive guitars, and every one of them is amazing. I just have not been offered any like them to review. Maybe someday. Thanks for what you do!

    • @fussiestgoblin2872
      @fussiestgoblin2872 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      How come he didn’t see this 😢

    • @bluesmama5
      @bluesmama5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      How about a list of those inexpensive guitars that you like...mmm

    • @celestelongway7315
      @celestelongway7315 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dude u rock, too brother! Luv your Strat video! We have a Squire Grey mist 70's Strat which is a top top fave , ever. We played it out like 100 150 times in LA jam nights.

    • @larryn1875
      @larryn1875 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fussiestgoblin2872 :(

    • @jeffstewart7439
      @jeffstewart7439 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      MY BROTHER & INSTRUCTOR!!!

  • @johnro6659
    @johnro6659 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the fact you start reviewing these guitars not hating them right from the start. A lot of reviews I have seen seem to hate the brand before they even open the box or pick a guitar apart before they even try it and when they do IMO they do not give it a very good review no matter how good it sounds and plays or seems to play on their channel. I was never big into the 335 style guitars until I saw a guy play one at a small gig a few years back it sounded amazing but he had tape over the logo so I was curious. After their set i talked to him and asked if I could try it he was cool with it and I just loved it. He took the tape off the logo and it was a Jay Turser! I was blown away because all i ever heard was nothing but trash talk about the brand. Later I had the chance to buy one of Jay Turser's Warlord guitars. A funky flying V style. I paid about $130.00 used for it and loved it. I have bought several JT guitars since LPs, Vs, another Warlord, a guitar shaped like a shark and eventually the 335 copy from the guy who's I tried at the club. That 335 clone is amazing. Once I got past the logo on the head stock I have found so many guitars I love I would never have considered in the past. I hope you keep up the reviews on these inexpensive guitars. I have 158 guitars in my collection and a majority are of off brands not many people have heard of. I have now considered a few you have reviewed!

  • @malcolmreed3742
    @malcolmreed3742 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    looks like a great budget starting platform for some upgrades... and sanding off the headstock logo and painting it straight black..lol

  • @orvilfarley7861
    @orvilfarley7861 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Would love to see a comparison between this one and the Harley Benton model.

    • @jlswlf7408
      @jlswlf7408 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Orvil Farley yes please

    • @DMSProduktions
      @DMSProduktions 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd say the HB would still be better!

    • @zacharyhandcraftedguitars
      @zacharyhandcraftedguitars 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its the same thing dude, most likely made by the same factory, same slave labour, who don't even know what they are making.

    • @zacharyhandcraftedguitars
      @zacharyhandcraftedguitars 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DMSProduktions What exactly is your point? Always be clear.
      Are you denying that working for $1 hr is slave labor? Your alternative lifestyle reference is however very revealing.

    • @JInfinity7
      @JInfinity7 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why? They're prob built side by side.

  • @peyotepete4903
    @peyotepete4903 5 ปีที่แล้ว +279

    The inlays look like good old fashioned mother of toilet seat. Still though, not a bad looking guitar!

    • @vivlund
      @vivlund 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Peyote Pete Thanks for the laugh!

    • @xClunky
      @xClunky 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I laughed a lot harder than I care to admit

    • @Hatari2
      @Hatari2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Peyote Pete I have seen you on a lot of different YT channels lately, you have good taste.

    • @Wargasm644
      @Wargasm644 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I don’t think they were THAT bad? Mother of bowling ball at worst.

    • @abradolfhonkler9287
      @abradolfhonkler9287 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Still beats mother of GOD WHAT IS THAT by a country mile.

  • @fredacuneo5180
    @fredacuneo5180 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    A lot more guitar for the $200 than was available back in the 80's when I got my first electric. It's not a Gibson, but it's a very nice tone for the money. Nicely surprised.

  • @martinsander7112
    @martinsander7112 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    FINALLY got to order one! They have been out of stock for some time, but got notice today IN STOCK. So stoked. A little work, and I'm sure I'll have a beautiful, fully gigable guitar. Thanks for turning us on to Monoprice. Great site. Love the channel man. Keep em coming DB.

    • @jmangi6221
      @jmangi6221 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ordered mine a week ago,should get here in a day or so, can't wait,super stoked.😉

    • @martinsander7112
      @martinsander7112 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Got my "on its way" email today. What a great looking axe. Not even sweating the little issues. Nothing that can't be touched up. Cheers, and enjoy!!!

    • @mrbill6724
      @mrbill6724 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine was delivered yesterday. Plays great, sounds great! Unfortunately it has a significant dent on the back, right thru the finish. It will need to be replaced and, of course, now they're out of stock.
      Edit: I should add I experienced some tuning "issues" (lots of pinging when tuning up the second and third strings).

    • @martinsander7112
      @martinsander7112 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mrbill6724 what a bummer. Received mine, and the only notable issues were the same ones DB brought up. The flame maple is a bit weak, but overall, exactly what I expected. Plays and sounds good right out of the box. Just needs a little detail attention. Very happy. Beautiful axe.

    • @martinsander7112
      @martinsander7112 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Update. Received mine, and it is beautiful. Frets....ROUGH!! BUT, after abone nut, low post locking tuners, fretwork and a roller bridge, it really came to life. The tone and playability is just awesome. Even keeping the stock pickups. Beautiful guitar, and now a great player. Hard to put it down.

  • @brennasmyrniotis4175
    @brennasmyrniotis4175 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi,
    I just had my fourth electric guitar lesson yesterday and i'm OBSESSED with my baby blue mitchle guitar LOVE my guitar lessons

  • @ryanwojda5185
    @ryanwojda5185 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    They changed their logo! It looks way better now.

    • @oldrrocr
      @oldrrocr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmmm. They couldn't spend $500 and do something more striking? But yeah, better than before.
      but the guitar otherwise looks great!
      I had good luck with "another brand" removing the logo with acetone... don't know if that will work here.
      and they are currently sold out of these.

  • @aidanbrooks771
    @aidanbrooks771 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Those "mother of toilet seat" block inlays actually look pretty good

    • @aidanbrooks771
      @aidanbrooks771 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Charles Pierce no trapezoid inlays on something like a Les Paul or block inlays like on this are just a “premium feature” as compared to dot inlays you usually. It doesn’t affect performance it just looks better

  • @josiahfry3635
    @josiahfry3635 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve never heard a human use the word tone even moderately close to as much as you do. You deserve a Guinness Record. 😆 I love your videos man. 🤙🏼👊🏼

    • @robinfra52
      @robinfra52 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tone is the Grail!

  • @boogiemorgan
    @boogiemorgan ปีที่แล้ว

    I have an Epiphone 335 that I bought dirt cheap from a man that bought it to learn to play and obviously gave up! It had not been set up was virtually new! I set it up properly, put new strings on it, and this thing sounds and plays almost as good as my Gibson Les Paul, fun to play! Our group lead player stopped bringing his guitar when we practice st my house and he uses and loves the 335! I always enjoy your program and honest opinions, God bless! By the way, I got this guitar for $125 bucks!

  • @pisaitsun
    @pisaitsun 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just back to watch your channel once again after you left the previous studio..
    Both presentation and language usege are alway superb.

  • @poetwarriorrare9489
    @poetwarriorrare9489 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    the reason that we will find decent objects for better prices is "probably" related to the idea that CDC machines and other computer assisted wood working machines are simply making such accurate cuts into wood that objects that need to fit precisely are fitting well. The end product can often be constructed to a higher level and since the machine does all the work, costs are lower.

  • @jameslewis2635
    @jameslewis2635 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    With many of these instruments, once the manufacturer has reached a certain scale, it seems that they generally reach what I would call an acceptable quality level despite their price tag meaning that if you are willing to spend a little time sharpening up the fine details such as the smoothness of the frets and a general setup you actually end up with quite a nice instrument and/or modding platform.

    • @werewolflover8636
      @werewolflover8636 ปีที่แล้ว

      And it’s still going to be worthless in the end! No matter what you do to one of these it’s never going to give it any value over time!

  • @JMxx6204
    @JMxx6204 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Got myself one of these on your recommendation. Cleaned it up a bit gave the frets a polish. A nice cheap guitar. Sure the headstock logo isn’t great but it plays fine. 👍

  • @faethe000
    @faethe000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like that the back is burst too, rather than solid black.

  • @Tigerraj
    @Tigerraj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man that’s an amazing looking guitar and sounds really great ! Thanks for sharing !

  • @alaricpaley6865
    @alaricpaley6865 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I love when people trash on Alpha pots when as a Guitar effect builder I can say they are considered the good ones, lol.

    • @rocket69218
      @rocket69218 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      There's nothing wrong with Alpha pots, I use them in all my guitars.... also on some builds I've had to use the smaller size so I can fit the controls close enough together and I don't notice any real difference in quality between them and the larger size so I'm not convinced of the 'upgrade' point on that either.

    • @currituck
      @currituck 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree. All of my Carvin guitars have mini Alpha pots and sound grear.

    • @alexandrereis7316
      @alexandrereis7316 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Guitar world is infected with certain notions that do not match the reality. Pots have to be big, capacitors have to be hand made by the virgins in the Swiss Alps, and the list goes on.

    • @cydonia9342
      @cydonia9342 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pots are just pots. I have a £1 set off eBay and they feel 20x better than the stock ones and have no crackling or anything.

    • @edwardmonsariste4050
      @edwardmonsariste4050 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Agree that Alpha pots are actually very good.
      I’ve used Alpha in tube amp builds many times and I really like the durability.
      Also, the turning resistance of Alpha pots is very nice, not too hard or too easy.
      But...... there is a certain snobbery when it comes to pots in guitars. If it ain’t CTS, people will rip out good pots just to have that CTS look.

  • @irvinolmos7521
    @irvinolmos7521 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I want to see the upgrade of this beauty ❤️

  • @Janko1972
    @Janko1972 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I kind of like that logo on the headstock. It screams "I am not a Gibson".

    • @oliverfrejoles173
      @oliverfrejoles173 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      hahahaha

    • @andrewj3177
      @andrewj3177 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      God damn right lol

    • @WDeeGee1
      @WDeeGee1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I find the lack of authenticity disturbing.

    • @rakusin
      @rakusin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      More like "I don't want to be a Gibson"

  • @bartonbrown4172
    @bartonbrown4172 ปีที่แล้ว

    Darrell - I found the official specs for the Indio Boardwalk (from the Boardwalk manual). Here they are (and the body and top ARE maple, as is the neck. Pretty fantastic deal - thanks for your usual thorough review!
    Bart Brown
    Model 610502
    Color Trans Red
    Number of Strings 6
    Body Style Double‑cutaway semi hollow body
    Orientation Right
    Top Material Maple
    Body Material Maple
    Fretboard Material Rosewood
    Neck Material Maple
    Nut 43x3 mm bone
    Neck Construction Set‑in
    Neck Shape C
    Fretboard Radius 350mm
    Scale 628mm scale
    Number of Frets 22
    Frets Size 2.6mm
    Pickups HH ‑ Ceramic, 9.5K (N), 11.6K (B)

  • @le_th_
    @le_th_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOL This guy is grinning from ear to ear about this guitar! So cute to seem someone so clearly excited about his new toy.

  • @aticsmtb
    @aticsmtb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    How many guitars does one man need? DBG- "HOLD MY BEER"

    • @timbell5393
      @timbell5393 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Can never have to many guitars

    • @themorrigan1312
      @themorrigan1312 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      See also: Steve Vai

    • @tonymarinelli7304
      @tonymarinelli7304 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The man who dies with the most guitars wins. Didn’t you know that? Lol

    • @jayadams681
      @jayadams681 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      All of them!!!

    • @mightymikethebear
      @mightymikethebear 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      nope, still dead

  • @Briansgate
    @Briansgate 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm literally getting that Indio tomorrow!

    • @jimmyparris9892
      @jimmyparris9892 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good luck. I think that one already sold out.

    • @Briansgate
      @Briansgate 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jimmyparris9892 Got it yesterday!

    • @alessrexar9982
      @alessrexar9982 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Briansgate where did you find it? I've been trying to look it up

    • @Briansgate
      @Briansgate 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alessrexar9982 from the monoprice website

  • @claysmell
    @claysmell 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    335's are kind of cool but were never on my lust list. But wow, this one looks awesome!

  • @jamesreaves5534
    @jamesreaves5534 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You can find really nice 9% tolerance 3/8 brass shaft vintage taper CTS pots at WD music. These are unusual because they have these in the small, as you would call them, dime-sized bodies. These are specifically made for putting through F holes where you have no back access or other guitars with small cavities such as ones that came from the factory with small pots and putting a large pot would be impossible because the holes are drilled too close to the edge of the cavity so even if you tried to enlarge the shaft holes the pot would hit the sides of the cavity. Full size pots would not fit unless you relocated the hole and that would be ugly cuz you ruin the front of your guitar. They're about $10 a piece, not expensive.
    God Bless You
    and Yourn!!
    Jimmy in NC....

  • @marklowe7431
    @marklowe7431 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Considering Brian May built his guitar from scrap wood sourced from old furniture and motorbike parts this is a step up. He also recorded a few popular songs with it.

  • @JamesAllenJr
    @JamesAllenJr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    That's one thing I notice about cheap guitars: even when they are tuned they don't sound tuned most places on the fretboard.

    • @GuitarFool1569
      @GuitarFool1569 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      James Allen jr. Yup, intonation needs to be set. That’s normal for it not to be set from the factory unless you drop big bucks.

    • @timgerard262
      @timgerard262 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly right. It was painful to listen to. Would like to hear it after setting relief, string height, and intonation.

  • @martialway100
    @martialway100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That guitar sounds amazing for $250. Cheap guitars have come a very long way.

  • @mma1st105
    @mma1st105 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Sometimes I wonder if the manufacturer know who they are sending the guitars to and give you tubers the best of the best and if I bought one I'd get a heap of plastic and strings. lol Idk

    • @fabianvanderelst9643
      @fabianvanderelst9643 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dude, I'm always wondering that too! Those reviews sound way too good to be true always!

    • @jfrphoto01
      @jfrphoto01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@fabianvanderelst9643 ... I own an Indigo Classic and an Indigo Boardwalk Classic and they both came out of the box basically ready to play. A setup and intonation (replaced the tuners with Hotshot Locking Tuners) and they were good to go. A friend even borrowed the Classic for Surf-Nite at a local club and he wanted to buy it from me, told me to name my price!

    • @bobsmith6538
      @bobsmith6538 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've got one of those Indio Boardwalk guitars just exactly like the one Darrell reviewed in
      this video, and I can tell you that mine is equally as beautiful and sounds as good as his
      does with only a few cosmetic issues. This guitar is well worth the money, and I personnally
      would highly recommend it.

  • @pieroska6668
    @pieroska6668 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Since I know your channel I always watch some of your videos just to relax time after my college classes

  • @dlmullins9054
    @dlmullins9054 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am an old man, but i did buy my share of guitars from Gibson, Martin and other high end stuff. The thing i remember when i bought a cheap guitar in those days of the sixties, seventies etc... , (of which i bought dozens of those too) just to have something to beat around on or practice. I will say with the utmost conviction, the cheap guitars of today are so much better and even cheaper than those bygone days! The latest of the China made guitars never cease to amaze me. They made junk for a long time, but now i have to say they have gotten it together and much like this one, they upped their game and other inexpensive models from some other country just cannot compete for the prices now. Grote, Firefly, Starshine etc... etc.. are nice guitars and well worth the investment. I have bought nine or ten and my higher end guitars just sit in their cases now, which is good for their future value.

  • @benjach5080
    @benjach5080 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The best on TH-cam!!!