Is This The BEST Sub £400 New 'Strat' Today?

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2 жыл бұрын

Welcome back folks, as i said before second video looking at some new guitars from vintage. As the title suggests - I think if your looking for a NEW fender style guitar in the £300-£350 mark this could be the best bet.
The obvious competitor would be Squier Classic Vibe, which would beat it only if you want something visually even closer. Everything else these V6 Icons win in my opinion, and remember they do non-relic too!
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@tobytoxd 2 жыл бұрын

Nice demo! I love these guitars! Thanks for the review and the hint to their pro shop!

@williamburns7580 2 ай бұрын

I'm a Strat enthusiast and have played T-type and S- type Vintage in person. I have owned Fender mexican 60 year anniversary and 80' Fernandes strats and changed out pick guards and professional set-up...buy a Vintage and save your time, effort and money. They feel and sound fantastic for the price by a long shot...great guitars!!!

@davidsillars3181 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds amazingly good. I'm shocked 😲 Does seem there are a lot of lower end Fenders that maybe don't offer much more on that than the logo. I think those pickups way ahead of the Wilkonson ceramics on the Encore Blasters, which were as cheap as 75 quid, I modded one for a wee pal early lockdown. Full size flipping block on that Vintege too! Whew. Thumbs up. Good call, nice video and playing. TC.

@Paul-D 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly, after just doing the texmex and 57/62 vid i was expecting a noticeable difference playing this, but these WVC pickups really hold there own. Honestly i think any Alnico V and not hot pickup is a decent sound on a strat. Thanks for watching

@ondmon818 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid, i have a v6 icon in black and it's just amazing ( i owned a 90's usa strat and this is easily comparable) .As for Dave Simpson, in on of his vids from a year or so ago he states he 'can't recommend the new ones (v6)' and when i asked why ,was just ignored , very mature.

@Paul-D 2 жыл бұрын

I think he had abit of an issue getting some newer ones drop shipped which is always a big no no as i say in the vid. Thanks for watching man they are great guitars for sure

@Pikiah77 Жыл бұрын

Just came across your channel, great reviews mate, just subscribed👍

@Paul-D Жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming along 😁😁

@danielstryhanyn7278 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds amazing! I own the Luguna Blue.

@Paul-D 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Great guitars tbf to them

@simondbarnes 2 жыл бұрын

I love the tone on Sultans of Swing (I think it was position 4 ) Not a fan of relic finish but if you're going to do it then I think having a bright white nut is a mistake.

@Paul-D 2 жыл бұрын

I think if your someone buying a relic at this price point - your also someone whos likely to do your own relicing. Something done 10x easier on this then any poly guitar. But, you can get them non reliced too so everyone is happy haha. Thanks for watching dude

@J0nny61 5 ай бұрын

They sound and look great the reissued series, however I have had some major issues with reliability. First issue was I lost sound out of one of the pickups so ordered a new selector switch. That didn't cure the issue as it was actually a dry joint on the soldered connection to the pick up which I quickly repaired. Then it turned into a guitar that was unplayable as the neck got twisted with age. I bought a new neck from JHS for a very reasonable £100 but it was nothing like the original as they seem to have shifted manufacturers. I've gone from a guitar that was my go too instrument to something I loath. Mines a JMHV6 Reissued with the reverse headstock. I really got unlucky with mine.

@Paul-D 5 ай бұрын

Unfortunately your one of lots of people that have had similar issues.

@dh9228 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got a vintage Thomas blug sig based on his ‘61, if it wasn’t for getting it from a trusted dealer who set it up before it was sent to me I might’ve thrown it out the window long ago, I wish vintage did an unofficial srv v6 strat, that would be sick

@Paul-D 2 жыл бұрын

awesome, i was going to get some in but the prices shot up Feb1st on them. But ill still keep eye out - really want to try one.

@dh9228 2 жыл бұрын

@@Paul-D scan is where I got mine, they’ve got it on there for £399 atm it’s preorder though

@Paul-D 2 жыл бұрын

@@dh9228 they wont be for long id doubt, not unless they just start direct drop ship and make literally pennies. i refuse to drop ship guitars though personally.

@eljefeguapobarbon Жыл бұрын

Yup, no debate, just tell me about the guitar! Nice guitar.

@alexscott7226 Жыл бұрын

I have two of those... they are amazing guitars

@Paul-D Жыл бұрын

for sure man just gotta get one that's right or know how to make them right yourself :D

@millieoreskovic Жыл бұрын

Wow amazing!! As good as a decent level fender and sounds more like a fender the most fenders!!! That's it I'm buying one 😇😁😄

@Paul-D Жыл бұрын

It is a genuinely good guitar, just need to make sure you get it from someone who will get it righy first - or if you enjoy guitar set up stuff yourself

@jscoppe Жыл бұрын

Wondering if you wouldn't mind giving a quick explanation of your 'dirty' tones at 7:38 (just a TS maybe?).

@Paul-D Жыл бұрын

From memory It was the neural dsp soldano plug in set at a lower gain - thanks for watching

@jamesbutler1949 Жыл бұрын

How's the reliving on it? as some of them are very strange, almost like a photograph of relicing? Like not actually relied but included in the finish.

@Paul-D Жыл бұрын

Yes a lot of them are just like that, a photo is a good way to describe it. But - more recently its ALOT better and in this case easily added too which I think I mentioned here (was a while ago haha) its never going to be at the level of a custom shop or smaller luthier build, but its 10 or more times cheaper so compromises have to be made

@jamesbutler1949 Жыл бұрын

@@Paul-D ok. I’m going to pop into a dealer and have look. I’m not crazy for relics but…… Thanks for the reviews, as long as they feel comfortable for me I’ll pull the trigger, apart from fender custom shops their main lines are just not grabbing me, plus, the price is too much for what you get.

@Edward1312 2 жыл бұрын

Problem for me is that if you look hard and haggle you can get a really good Mexican Fender Strat secondhand for £350.

@Paul-D 2 жыл бұрын

I think you always have to split how you think of new vs used. I sell 80% used on reverb because you get more for your money. But i like to find a small selection of new that i believe in also 😁

@alexgochman6654 2 жыл бұрын

This guitar sound more strat then the g&l tribute legacy and more warm

@Paul-D 2 жыл бұрын

Agree totally

@Iggytommy 2 жыл бұрын

new to channel. subbed.

@Paul-D 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome along 🤘🤘

@labellamemoria Жыл бұрын

I am really loving how this guitar sounds. Looking for my first new guitar. Could I please get the exact name of this guitar? Considering buying it. Also I wonder how do you make it sound so clear? I am still learning.

@Paul-D Жыл бұрын

Its the Vintage V6 Icon Firenza red. What do you mean by sound so clear so i can answer properly haha

@labellamemoria Жыл бұрын

@@Paul-D Thank you for your reply. Much appreciated. I think perhaps I didn't ask the question properly, apologies. What I meant is, How would you dial a clean sound on a guitar Amp? So it sounds more clean when you play. I hope that's more understandable.

@Paul-D Жыл бұрын

Ahh I see, I tend to do the typical set the amp just before edge of break up and then turn the guitar down a little. Sometimes if an amp has a dirty channel - I run that with the gain really low to add bit of character when digging in. Oh, and always a little reverb haha.

@EdCoombesDogs 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely looking V6 strat would you say they are above the aria pro stg 57 and 62 now or about the same

@Paul-D 2 жыл бұрын

I think the pickups in the Aria STG57/62 are abit more vintage sounding. But you do get proper rosewood here instead of techwood which could be huge to some people. Also - bear in mind these guitars are at a higher price point

@EdCoombesDogs 2 жыл бұрын

@@Paul-D yeah but I learning more towards maple

@EdCoombesDogs 2 жыл бұрын

What is the finish is it still poly just thiner

@Paul-D 2 жыл бұрын

@@EdCoombesDogs no its basically unfinished. Just the satin paint and wood.

@PaulCooksStuff 2 жыл бұрын

There's a half price maple Aria on some dudes reverb store. Second Newt or sumthin like that. 😉

@acdp61 Жыл бұрын

Hi, what is the finish of the guitar? Is it nitrocellulose or a satin urethane?

@Paul-D Жыл бұрын

Its a satin urethane but it is thinner then your average poly finish. They wouldn’t offer nitro at this price point haha

@ccjmusic 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not normally a fan of faging (fake aging), but this did look better than most I have seen.

@stephanguitar9778 2 жыл бұрын

Ive got the Vintage V6 Reissued, Laguna Blue, not scratched up to look pretend old. Is nice, better I think than a Squier CV and much cheaper than this relic job.

@Paul-D 2 жыл бұрын

Sadly, like everything else the price of new things is hiking up. I dont think finding really cheap used ones will last forever either. It is a great guitar though - congrats on yours. I like the Laguna blue one more too.

@Lean6 Жыл бұрын

You might want to actually try playing a decent distressed guitar if you haven't. Hint: If it's done right, it's not just for looks.

@J0nny61 5 ай бұрын

I forgot to mention I have a 2021 USA FSR Strat and it sounds completely different to the V6. The Vintage has a unique tone and sounds nothing like my USA Strat.

@Paul-D 5 ай бұрын

I think the alnico wsv or whatever there called that vintage use are a fair bit hotter then more vintage proper fender ones

@johncollins5552 2 жыл бұрын

Poplar is too soft, alder would be better choice or ash, even pine. It sounded hot, was there a lot of overdrive added to this demo? It's a much better relic than the new vintage LP relics that look like a sticker... they sound good though and that's the main thing but they have the proper mahogany body.

@Paul-D 2 жыл бұрын

Only the intro and very last clip was there alot of drive. Yeh i agree there, as i say luckily they dont only do the relics. And all the V100s ive had ive chosen the non reliced haha.

@aliengrey6052 Жыл бұрын

It’s the fender killer

@Paul-D Жыл бұрын

once you get them right they are for sure a great way to get a Strat. Of all the many many budget non fenders ive played I still rate these vintage as the best. But emphasis on the once you get them right haha

@nadavmat3032 2 жыл бұрын

How it compare to g&l tribute legacy?

@Paul-D 2 жыл бұрын

Id take this for sure. No doubt.

@nadavmat3032 2 жыл бұрын

@@Paul-D what is the reason? price or quality?

@Paul-D 2 жыл бұрын

@@nadavmat3032 the quality is more then good enough on both, the price atleast over here is similar too. But playing them both the vintage is just more 60s reissue feeling and sounding then the g&l. And for me, the 60s strat stuff is by far my favourite. Especially being a massive frusciante fan lol.

@nadavmat3032 2 жыл бұрын

@@Paul-D thanks for answer . in israel the price is diff (g@l is 500 dolar and vintage 300 dolar)

@jamesguitar7384 Жыл бұрын

These Vintage guitars are every bit as good as Fender or Gibson. People just want to defend the overpricing of Fender and especially Gibson . As John Martin said " It's just some wood with bits on " . They should be supported along with other companies also giving honest prices.

@Paul-D Жыл бұрын

I think they would be alot more respected if it wasnt for the modern drop ship method of selling. But nonetheless put the time into these guitars and they are fantastic

@jamesguitar7384 Жыл бұрын

@@Paul-D I've bought three from a good shop . No problem with them . They had been checked. I'm afraid I don't recognise the term drop ship selling. I'm guessing you mean mail order . I would agree with you but I didn't think Vintage actually did that themselves .

@Paul-D Жыл бұрын

Always makes a difference from a good shop. Unsung heroes of guitars like this. Yea drop ship / mail order. And ooh yes JHS/Vintage love to drop ship lol

@mikehoncho2900 Жыл бұрын

@@Paul-D who’s the original dealer on dh gate or Ali express?

@OM-et4qj 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought one new. The fret job is awful..

@Paul-D 2 жыл бұрын

This is always my point on these (if you see my other videos on vintage) you have to make sure you buy from someone like me who will do all the frets etc before a customer gets the guitar. Its the only way to make sure you get a great deal.

@silentrabbit247 6 ай бұрын

Yes and Didn't like the original neck shape, although looked good. Replaced with a chunkier NW Guitars neck - 21 fret, 9.5 radius and modern C shaped neck. Transformed the v6 to a new level. ( got 2nd hand, complete with locking tuners 10mm )