Half of the fun of this show is witnessing you two venture off into the unknown.... that's improvisation... that's rock n roll. Love it.

It's not the Brands but who the store/dealer would make me feel more trustworthy towards.

Love the banter even off-topic. It’s just like sitting around bs’ing with friends. Makes your channel so enjoyable….funny but still learning a lot.

I actually love when Baxter gets off topic! You guys are awesome!

Love when you guys go off topic!

Love the sidebars. Second channel? Not the biggest sci-fi/Marvel dude but I’d enjoy listening to you guys talk about your shows, movies, or whatever. Great chat and good fellows.

I love when you get off topic. It makes me smile 😃

I bought my first PRS from Amazon, an SE Standard 24. Luckily it was setup great and is one of my favorite guitars in my collection.

Yall are doing a fantastic job keep it up!

When I listen to Baxter and Jonathan talk, they do get off topic from time to time, but to me it's because they just say what they are thinking and sometimes it's hard to focus. My brain works the same way. I'll be thinking ok I gotta do this or that, then out of nowhere I think of a funny movie quote or something else completely random. I have no issues with going off on random tangents because for me sometimes it's hard to focus on one thing for 10-20 minutes. I love the content and the channel and if I lived in the area, I would be stopping in once a week just to say hi and see what new gear you have that I "need".

Your ramblings are soothing.

I have bought several higher end guitars from distant shops, All went well, but I always actually talk to someone if it is possible. Bought a very nice Backlund Rockerbox direct from Eastwood, but they also sell in some shops. Great setup out of the case. My go-to 'bucker guitar. Bought a Cole-Clark Fat Lady II 12 string from Gruhns in Nashville based on their photos and a phone call with them. Perfect, in stock and my alternative choice was a Martin with a long wait. Very happy with that one too, it is a keeper. Key is to know the seller reputation for doing good QC and setups.

PRS is the only brand I'm 100% comfortable buying unseen. Got a Strat from CME, that was excellent and no problems. Thought buying a new Fender (direct) would be OK but it arrived with a smashed pickup switch due to poor packaging and a weak-ass case. Lesson learned. Love the channel, guys, keep it up!

A topic worthy of discussion. Big distributors that make a big deal on their pre-sale inspections pass along obviously messed up stuff too.

Personally, I enjoy when Baxter gets off topic. It’s like flying from New Jersey to Long Island with a layover in Sydney Australia. You didn’t mean to go there but it was a fun time.

When Sean brought out that American Pro II Telecaster I knew that was the one I wanted. Quality on it was amazing so I was totally happy!! We were the only two that had played it because he pulled it from in back. And the CME exclusive strat was just as good!!

Bought a Kraemer Pacer Classic in Passion Purple. Had a crack in the neck pocket, the neck was not seated properly, screw holes on the spring cavity were double drilled. Wood putty found in the trem cavity. and of course very sharp fret ends from fret sprout. returned it for another one. no cracks, still had wood putty and sharp frets. Beautiful finish and the Alnico 5 humbuckers sound nice. bought it from a reputable store that took care of me with no issues. Being Lefty I have to mostly buy online.

I remember trading multiple things to get an affinity squire at Wilcutts around 20 years ago. Bob himself went through the guitar I was trading for, did a few things with the neck and frets to make sure it met his standards before he was willing to send it out the door. I was seriously impressed. Hope to make it to Casino one day to look at things.

One of my favorite things is when you guys swerve off topic. Keep it up.

Baxter rants are why I watch these videos. Thanks y'all!

I was on the hunt for a GOOD Gibson LP Standard. Took me about 10 years to fall on it. Tried a bunch through the last decade, looked around and just took my time... I always have time for a nice instrument. One day I got lucky, it just clicked and bought it on the spot new. Now one thing. It has issues. Honestly, the pickup switch doesn't stick up correctly and other little things here and there, but the neck is spot on. After 40 years of playing guitars, this is a rare thing at Gibson (standard line). Great videos, cheers.

I watched this video before buying a used Les Paul on eBay. Thanks!

Probably one of the main reasons why I fell in love with yous guys videos is because it’s like a mini comedy special while also talking about amazing guitars. Let the people who whine about it continue to do so. What you guys do makes you stand out from every other channel. 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

I just subscribed to you guys. Been playing 46 years. Got a band Midwestern underground on reverb nation check it out got about 80 live recordings. Just bought a Hagstrom super Viking and a Hagstrom Viking limited and also the charviell mod the new one telecaster model with the reverse headstock. The quality of the hagstroms is phenomenal Good stuff Maynard

Rockin the denim jacket …nice

I took a plunge and bought from a US retailer for shipping to the UK (model wasn’t to be found in the UK). The guitar (Reverend) was perfect. Really nicely set up out of the box. But the shop sent it from the USA to UK in just the basic guitar box, no box within a box or any further packing. So it did get a dent by the lower strap button. Kept it anyway got a few £££’s back, but never understood why they sent it like that, they even said it was enough packing (clearly it wasn’t). But love the Reverend. Glad I took the risk. Fenders are still a bit hit and miss, poor fret finishing on a few I’ve seen, would always want to see it first, don’t get me started on Gibson! Cheers guys… all the best with the vids.

My brother bought a Les Paul, and it took 3 tries to get one that didn't have issues. I bought a PRS SE off Sweetwater and while there was never a cosmetic issue, I did have a problem with the pots, which they replaced. I haven't had the problem on my second one. My Silver Sky was perfect out of the box. I have a Gretch (made in China) and it had a tiny cosmetic problem that you wouldn't notice without really looking for it. I did end up changing the pots, wiring, swapped the pickups for TV Jones, and replaced the tuners with Gretch locking tuners. Every guitar company is capable of having QC issues, but some have much more than others. I would gladly take a chance on a PRS online, than I would a Gibson online.

PRS...... bought 3 cores and 2 amps from Reverb sight unseen. I love them all. Note: I did mod the prior persons setup/pickup heights, etc.....

I really appreciate the honesty!!! We're not going to go through every guitar, unless it's really cool. :)

I enjoy the banter

My favorite parts are the off topic topics. They are the best!

Rockpool in Sydney does a good steak. Great quality control (to stay on topic).

I find most brands will have something they could improve on. I find Fender to be the best. I've never had an issue with one. PrS SE is pretty good, but some of the finishes I've seen have things like bubbles in the clear, haze spots and orange-peeling. Especially with the Burl wood tops. Schecter is awesome. As for places to buy from, in Canada, I've had no problems with Long & McQuade, Steve's Music, or Guitar Works. As for American, I like Music Zoo or Sweetwater. All of those do at least a superficial check and a quick clean of the instrument first.

I have bought 3 guitars from the Gibson Demo Shop on Reverb and have been pleasantly surprised with all 3 of them. 🤘😎🎸

What I heard. QC but remember time in in storage and warehouse. They don't check it. Before it's goes out. To customer. Then it's up to you. To go through pre-planned red tape. To deter you. So they look go. But your talking about. Top dealer sellers. Who have a REP to up hold. Like you. Thank you for your time .

11/26/22... I just bought a Fender Player Plus Nashville Telecaster on Amazon for black Friday weekend. And it says "pick this box last" ON THE BOX!!! That means it was the last box on a pallet of guitars. AND ITS FANTASTIC!!! ...Guess I got lucky!

First time watching your channel. It’s a good thing I have dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. I was able to follow along.

I remember when I pre-ordered my Surf Green Squier Jag when it first released. I ordered it months in advance the guitar store got 7 in stock all in Surf Green. Of course they were all spoken for, so when I open the box to inspect it, the rosewood on the fretboard was so chewed up it was heartbreaking. (We searched the box trying to figure out how it ended up looking like it was chiseled to bits.) then I had to wait a couple more weeks, all because my name got put on the defective one lol. It was worth the wait, got a slightly nicer grain / colour on the one I now own.

I bought a LP Special with a wrap around bridge direct from Gibson. It was a flawless transaction - came set up very nicely.

Happened to me, got a MiM fender strat in capri orange found a local shop online after a few months of looking for that colour and i drove to buy it before they even had a chance to unbox it check it out and put it up on the wall and it came with a few nut issues, they took care of it for free but my guitar was in the shop for over 5 weeks since the guitar techs were so busy

Yes, I bought a guitar from a online store with a 50+ point checklist, and the intonation was very off, and the saddle screws were very loose. Must have been a Friday at 4:45pm when they were checking the guitar out.

Elephant in the room: gone are the days when you could go to a guitar shop and play 3 or 4 D-18s or J-45s. So we have to buy online. After an excellent live conversation with the good folks in Bozeman, I got my J-45 from Music Villa. I’d go back there in a heartbeat. Setup was perfect. It even arrived in tune. They discussed the shipping route and considered humidity and temperature conditions along the route to my house at that time in November. Plus, they threw in a t shirt, which I wear proudly, and a full Humidipak. ( I have since seen that my humidity here (Bay Area) keeps all my acoustics at around 49% RH naturally.

Major appreciation to Sweetwater. Bought a squire vibe 70s strat online from them.. my very first big online purchase. Nervous as hell, but it came in 4 days and out of the box was like a jewel! There was a copy of a 50something checklist for before shipping, and that thing was PERFECT. SW are my go-to for anything I can't get at my local store.

I've bought several Squier basses and guitars online and they needed setups, which are expected. Still sealed in factory boxes, I would have played live with them at least once. That says a lot about factory QC.

I love the videos, even when a disjointed train of thought completely derails mid topic. I wholeheartedly approve of the Boba Fett & Dune discussion. I’d love to do business with y’all, but the nearly 2 hour drive, & some solid small local shops have always taken me down a different path. While I’d prefer to support a smaller business, every time, sometimes availability is the reason I purchase from a larger company. The not so thinly viewed digs at Sweetwater seem a little unfair. Yes, I get that they were bought by an investment group/conglomerate recently, but I haven’t seen any difference in the high level of customer support & service they provide. Their inspection may not be of the quality your local tech would provide but it’s far better than any other company of that size. It’s also my experience that any issues with them are quickly & seamlessly resolved. I also appreciate that they do employ real musicians, like my rep, & a friend who just accepted a position there. That’s more than can be said for the local Guitar Center.

Hey Guys! Great video's as always...Question-What is that beautiful looking relicked blue/green rosewood board Strat behind you?? Is that a CS Fender??

I like to try in store but with my new Gibson I am still only now slowly discovering more of the QC issues (not just cosmetic). I was okay with cosmetic ’quirks’-par for the course- but not construction or playability issues.

Having worked in the industry, I would like to say this, directly to Baxter; I manufacture beskar armored pants, and our QC is top notch. If I can do it, so can those people at that company that rhymes with Bibson.

I would definetly buy another Deusenberg guitar without having to worry about QC. Built to perfection!

Here for the guitar talk, stay for Baxter’s tangents.

As a Fender Rep my number one tool was my hygrometer. Here in the Northeast humidity levels are the number one cause of fret sprout ( no relation to Brusseld sprouts ). A guitar that left the factory in perfect shape during cold,dry weather can become firewood in 24 hours. My studio in Massachusetts drinks 3 gallons of water every 24 hours now. #waterme #nosteam # Bassilicious

PRS (Core and S2 lines) and Taylor are the only guitar brands that I will buy without playing. While no manufacturer is perfect, I have yet to experience a QC issue with either brand (80+ guitars over the past 25 years). I did not love some of the guitars but it was personal preference (tone or feel) and not due to a quality issue. Added: I love the off topic tangents!

Sweetwater seems safe for midrange guitars. Only complaint I have is they arrive they're in drop D. As for second hand and higher end guitars I'm fortunate enough to have a great local shop that also has their own website and ships across the US. If you want to check them out just look up Ish Guitars

I've had a couple of bad experiences with MF/GC with online purchases. But buying from a local dealer has always been great.

EPIC EPISODE!!!!!! Laugh out loud Good!!! Thanks Guys!!!!

I've been very fortunate buying guitars online. Most of my purchases have been through Reverb and all the guitars were good quality and as advertised, but it is nice to play a guitar before you commit to buying it.

I love the sidebars! You always have great content, but the other stuff is fun. And go Nashville!

Off topic makes these videos worth watching. Fun + learning

The only brands I would buy online are PRS (core), Taylor or Knaggs. The last two guitars I’ve bought have been Gibson’s (Custom Shop R9 and an L-00 Original) and they’re amazing, but they were bought here in town, where I could go play them in person.

I love it when Baxter goes off topic. It's guaranteed, but you dont know when or what will trigger it.

Baxter and Johnathan, great show as always, so consitidant bringing most everyday guitar information and it makes me Jones. Here comes the but, I have a P.R.S that I love and is very capable for what I play. I really don't need any more than that. But evertime I watch your show, I feel the need to go buy another guitar. When will the madness end. It's too early, Sam Ash isn't open yet. I'll be there when the doors open to buy yet another guitar. I guess I have to get my blue's lawer, might have to sue you guys. lol. Have a great day .

The squirrels 🐿 in Baxter’s head are entertaining!

Always great topics and goofy geekery comedy. Blessings to you both

To answer the question of the thumbnail, any brand past the 400 dollar mark is going to be decent but it’s the setup they receive (or don’t receive) that makes all the difference. I’ve played custom shop gibsons in a crappy store and hated the guitar but honestly it wasn’t gibsons fault. It was the store who let the strings go dead and hadn’t intonated the thIng in god knows how long. I also love the fact that the videos aren’t even addressing the actual question from the thumbnails half the time and still….STILL some of the best content I’ve watched! Boys maybe you should invent beskar strings????

Baxter's stream of consciousness thought process (happily aided and abetted by Jonathan) are REALLY what makes this channel one of single most fun (and dare I say it? I dare.) *happening* music channels on the YT. Gentlemen, please carry on.

Bought four PRS guitars online and not a bad one in the bunch. No issues at all with these.

I have to give props to Sweetwater and CME. I was nervous about buying online, but both guitars I purchased from them came safely and no issues. Someday I will buy from Casino & Wildwood, once I get more space haha. Baxter’s demo of the AM Pro 2 Jazzmaster was awesome! And I probably buy one of those from Casino…

love the tracksuit....both of yinz should color cordinate track suits

I got my AmProII Jazzmaster and Strat online and both are magnificent. I bought 2 nylons online and returned them both. Sean warned me about the Taylor 12N and he was right. Soo buzzy.

Just bought a guild D20 from musician friend and it's sweet.

I just bought a 50's Vibe from Amazon because when I looked on your website, they were not there. I had no idea that you even fooled with Squire. I love watching you guys. I would have, and will in the future, buy from you. But I have to know you sell the product. This is twice. My first was a PRS 245. Now I'm feeling really bad because I didn't buy from my friends at Casino Guitars.

In Australia can't recommend Port Mac guitars enough for online ourchase. Great service, great set up.

,...if the day ever comes when Baxter stays on topic,...then we should start to worry:) ,keep it up bois, must watch viewing.

Bought two guitars online from a big box store because my local store didn't have them in stock. The guitars were sold as new but were obviuosly floor models (non-original box, no paper work, wrapped in bubbke wrap, scratches and dings). I understand the supply shortage but they could have let me know and reduced the price. To be fair, my local store took them back and got me a new replacement.

First question I ask when going to a music store is show me the ones you have already checked over and set up. Also I’ve had better expectations buying from Amazon because I know right out of the gate that it needs a set up.

I buy a lot from GC. I’ve only had one good experienced buying online. It was for a PRS.

For me I have to buy online because nobody around me has any inventory that I want. If they have anything it’s mostly entry-level, nothing wrong with that but it’s not what I want at this point. Also where I’m at we have had a very cold and dry winter so an acoustic guitar might leave a store in perfect condition but by the time you get it after being in these conditions anything can happen to a guitar, I would only work with stores that have a good return policy.

Great job Gentlemen!!

Wow that went off the rails. That’s why I like this channel

“The guitar has strings. All six…..hell yeah!” I spit coffee on that one.

I build studios and furniture etc, yall are making me think about building guitars...💡

"Baxter and Jonathan talk food... and a little guitars" LOL!

The whole vibe of this show is what a guitar shop should be like. Two people talking about guitars and getting distracted by kobe beef and McDonald's. There is very little chatter like this with the customers at a Guitar Center. Keep it up.

👍 off topic parts are the best!

I think I trust Fender CS more The Troposphere strat I bought with out playing first worked out just fine The 2019 LP I bought I drove up to Nashville from FL to check out first since I was road tripping up to Indiana at that time The shop actually checked all the boxes as far as QC seeing how it was slightly used when they got it Have to say both have been a joy and were first new guitars I have purchased in a long time Also have to say the 50's Standard has broken in so very nice Tailpiece studs all the way down too The Strat is taking a little longer for some reason My 65 Strat is SO easy to play besides the idiosyncrasies the old one's have Cheers fellows

I've bought a Jackson, Charvel and Ibanez guitar (also an Ibanez 5 string bass) online with no issues!!!

Agreed as previously stated, a lot of the fun of the show is how real you both are, and the unscripted nature of the show. And I have gained good info from you guys going off topic! hahaha I'm all for the off-topic discussions, great stuff!

I usually try to get from places with real pictures. Musiciansfriend is okay in twrms of deals, but you have to be extra careful with what you order from them. Sweetwater takes pictures of what they have, which more places need to do. Especially if it has a lam top or something like that

Let me know when to expect that silver sky in my mail box. Thanks

Funny you mention pots. I’ve had two relatively new guitars (PRS & Gordon Smith) and both had pickup selector switches that started failing. They sent me replacements and I swapped them out. QC couldn’t catch this.

I have never had any issues with the PRS I've bought online, and I bought them used. They are the only brand I feel 100% comfortable with buying this way.

I bought a new PRS SE Silver Sky. The guitar came with buzz all over the fretboard

I bought 2 guitars and a amp head and cab on Amazon, they were awesome! However 2 came from Chicago Music Exchange. I still had to have the guitar professionally set up though. It’s very dry up here and 4,500 ft elevation. The other I forget what shop it came from but it was also in really good shape. No issues aside from my amp cab getting a small indentation on the front facing side during shipping. I do like what Sweetwater does with the pictures and weight though. If I can afford another I would like to buy from a place with pics and info. However Sweetwater deals are a joke. Musicians friend and guitar center blow them away with their deals. So, yeah.

I need to trust the dealer more in the event that there are any issues. I've got news for you, I've ordered PRS, Gibsons, and many others that have had QC issues and there really isn't any excuse that they were not caught earlier in the process. Personally, I trust Sweetwater, Wildwood, and CME but I am sure there are many others that can be added to that list.

I love the idea of the people at casino guitars getting into a jam in the middle of a customer calling up asking about a guitar. 😂

This video was made just for me. Guitars and food. I like Captain D’s they just don’t have them here in San Antonio. And they are opening a Jersey Mike’s by the house.

Ha! Wanted to pick up a PRS SE Zack Myers semi hollow for my son for Christmas and they have one at GC so I went to take a look. The "f" hole was a very sloppy cut with lots of little splinters and the cavity showed some glue, white paint and sawdust. Of course it wasn't set up. I asked the GC dude if they set it up and they said "yeah, we take it out of the box and set it on the wall". Needless to say, GC in my town will not be getting much love from me. But I still can't buy on line. Gotta play em first man. Too many variables. It just blows my mind that they can't be bothered to setup or even tune these relatively expensive things.

Oh yes boys definitely Tempe afraid to venture up some of the best times on the show or when you guys do that it's absolutely awesome don't sweat the haters they're always going to be there we love you man the both of you

Dude, every day before work I am watching you guys 😆 I wish I had guitar nerd friends like you guys, just willing to talk guitar and shoot the sheet 💩

Bought two new Yamaha FGX5's which are their top of the line acoustic. Both were majorly screwed up and got returned. Got a Martin... all good.