Guitars Of The Year 2023 🎸 The Highs & Lows Of This Year's GAS 😀😤

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Guitars Of The Year 2023 🎸 The Highs & Lows Of This Year's GAS 😀😤

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In this final show of 2023 It’s time to do a roundup of the highs & lows of this GAS powered rollercoaster journey of buying and reviewing guitars to feed our addiction and keep the youtube content machine in motion. And our guitar of the year 2023 is... 😀🎸🙌
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00:00 hello
01:30 which telecaster
03:01 more affordable gems
04:40 explorer disappointment
06:47 a pair of flying v's
08:58 epiphone originals
10:19 epiphone fails
14:10 squier paranormals
15:22 denmark st guitar safari
17:03 les paul rabbit hole
19:59 and then came an sg...
21:06 bummer of the year
24:44 another signature guitar
26:12 affordable guitar of the year
27:30 my guitar of the year
31:16 thank you & happy new year!
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@j.jester7821 7 ай бұрын

Overheard in a Gibson marketing meeting "What is our biggest target market? Some old punk rocker in England named Colin."

@punkywozza4330 7 ай бұрын

Last christmas Colin bought a guitar and very next day he took it apart, This year to save him from tears we'll like and subscribe to his channel. Merry Christmas everyone.

@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын

😆👍

@LifetimeBiker 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Colin , For keeping us entertained with such great content.👍 Merry Christmas , Hope 2024 is a great year for you. 🎅🎄🥳🎸

@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын

Bless you mate thanks for the support! 😁🙏

@fisterroboto1044 7 ай бұрын

That sweet little "hellooo" and little laugh at the beginning of the video caught me completely of guard. I loved it!!

@daviddelossantos6075 7 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 love it

@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын

Cheers man, I'm glad little touches like that are noticed... I do it to entertain myself! 😆👍

@tomwhite716 7 ай бұрын

Did not enjoy any Flying V. Just me.

@pttrent123 7 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas Colin, we are all living our life to acquire gear through you 🎸🎄🎅🏻

@davidhamilton7780 7 ай бұрын

Twenty eight new guitars? Let's call it a good year! Thanks Colin - it has been a fun ride. Merry Christmas to you and yours and I will look forward to venturing into your guitar vault in the new year. Bottoms up!

@voyager7 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for all you do Colin, one of my favourite YT channels by far! Merry Christmas and peace, joy and wellness to you throughout 2024!!! EDIT: On the Epi concerns, I too have become disappointed with the current direction (towards expensive artist models and generally higher prices) and lower quality. From 2020-2022 they really peaked and for some reason, that positive direction they seemed committed to appears to have become less important to maintain. Let's hope that whoever is at the helm there rights the ship and addresses the problems.

@richardcarle786 7 ай бұрын

@@Baytle-BryanThat's actually quite normal on the epiphones and has been for many years. Best to upgrade but I couldn't tell you an affordable replacement that won't chip or tarnish but yeah quite normal for the gold plated bridges and pickup covers and other pieces on epiphones and other cheaper models! I'm not a fan of the gold hardware even if it did stay good and I personally on the customs and other models that would come with gold would automatically change it up to nickel or chrome but that's just me... don't like the fake gold hardware on anything.

@edlicari3909 7 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas and thanks for all the great videos this past year! 👍

@faces_of_japan 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the wonderful content throughout the year Colin. Hope you have a great festive season and a wonderful and safe new year.

@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын

Thanks man and you!

@barrycole 7 ай бұрын

Colin is about as honest and real as it get`s. I fully approve of every minute he spends with us guitar fans. Merry Christmas Brother.

@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын

Cheers Barry! 😁👍

@bryangoodwin6626 7 ай бұрын

Except he switched from the Garbage Gibson 335, to the Sheraton II pro headstock and it played beautifully. John Lee Hooker even said the Sheraton is the Gibson 335 killer!!

@barrycole 7 ай бұрын

The Sheraton of it`s day has little to do with what is being produced at present. Each instrument must be evaluated on it`s own merits. All these companies have changed hands over the years and what was once true, may not be true in these times.@@bryangoodwin6626

@bw5785 7 ай бұрын

I don’t play guitar. But watching a man as enthusiastic and knowledgeable as you is utterly compelling. Enough to make me want to book guitar lessons!! So thank you for your riveting channel.

@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын

Thanks that's appreciated! 😁🙏

@richardswinscoe5764 7 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas and thanks for making Friday lunchtimes the highlight of my week.

@barryflanagan1 7 ай бұрын

I've just ordered an Eastman SB59/v mostly on the basis of your videos. Really looking forward to it arriving in the new year. Have a great Christmas Colin!

@scottdavidson6066 7 ай бұрын

So jelly!

@baabaabaa-yp2jh 7 ай бұрын

Barry, lve got one and you're gonna luv it mate!! It honestly shits all over my mates Gibson DC Jr... he's forever asking to lend it. Have fun mate, and have a great Xmas and New Year.

@barryflanagan1 7 ай бұрын

Thanks @@baabaabaa-yp2jh I have a good feeling about this one. I'm a bit like Colin in that I have tried a couple of Gibson LPs but never really bonded. I love the shape and the look/feel, but really my Epi's give that. I love things that are hand made, and just looking at the carves on the Eastmans, it is so much more human than all the CNC stuff these days.

@barryflanagan1 7 ай бұрын

@@baabaabaa-yp2jh On the subject of Jr DCs - I've had Gibson, Maybach DC Jr's . The Maybach was brilliant but never bonded. The Gibson...na. My current DC Jr is a Harley Benton FAT which I swapped the pickup for a Lollar, plus a new bridge, CTS pots and a bone nut. F'ing killer! Really light and sounds. great.

@baabaabaa-yp2jh 7 ай бұрын

@@barryflanagan1 No joke mate? I've only seen Maybachs in mags, never had a strum on one. Well, now lm not sure you'll click with the Eastman, they've got an underwound Lollar!! I played both the Eastman's before l bought em, so l already liked em.... But, lve got a Tele l thought l liked, now not so much! I'm in Australia, so l.only see the odd HB for sale 2nd hand, l think our shipping and taxes don't make them that much of a bargain. Oh, if you ever think of swapping pickups, there's a bloke out here, JJs...they make great gear and it's cheap...l got a set of p90s (3/4 charged al3 magnets) for my LP Special.. brilliant! Hope you like the SB55 mate, and have a great Xmas!

@jean-paulschelkens6930 7 ай бұрын

Dear Colin, a Merry Xmas to you and all the best and a good health for 2024 !!!

@AllThings357 7 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Looking forward to what 2024 brings. The wife got me an early Christmas gift and I haven’t been able to put it down because it’s phenomenal. It’s a Gretsch G5210-P90 in Firestick Red. Everyone needs one of these in the collection!! $500 U.S. it’s affordable and a definite stand out!

@mathiasbruce6582 7 ай бұрын

I got the exact same one a few months back, it’s really nice! 😊

@Remsterdam 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for all your effort and sharing your GAS with us Colin! Hope you will have great holidays and see you next year 🎸

@kevinmacgregor5831 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Colin you are a beacon of light in a sea of Mediocracy

@neoquest2012 7 ай бұрын

Agreed 👍

@neilmartin7564 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for a great year,,,Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year ,,ROCK ON ✌😎🤘

@lincognito4073 7 ай бұрын

Hi Colin, thanks for all the great videos over the past year! This has become one of my favorite YT channels. You're funny, relatable and humble, a stark contrast to many of the larger channels that keep telling me everything I do is wrong even though they don't know who or what I'm all about. Merry Christmas to you and yours, and keep the videos coming!

@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and support it's appreciated! 😁🙏

@BadFox38 7 ай бұрын

What a great way to start my morning across the pond in Maryland. That Les Paul jam starting at 19:05 really reminded me of ‘Debris’ by The Faces.

@jefftucker201 7 ай бұрын

Been a pleasure watching your vids all year Collin mate, wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year, look forward to seeing what's to come!! :)

@HgcnLe1 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the wonderful videos!! I love the one where we went to the guitar shops around your region and all the others.. Of course!

@jamesmgreen15 7 ай бұрын

Hard to argue with your guitar of the year. Merry Cmas and a Happy NY to all.

@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын

Happy Christmas mate!

@jfiery 7 ай бұрын

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year's to you Col. Thanks for all you do to let us live vicariously through you. 28 new guitars for us all this year, a Strummer Project and all the extras on the TV channel! Looking forward to 24!

@dananthony6258 7 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas brother. I love these videos. I hope you keep them coming in 24.

@scottbogfoot 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Colin, your videos over the past year have made it so I dont show up to work on Fridays until I've seen your video. 😃 everything you do here is very appreciated! Cheers and cant wait to see your vids in the new year! 😃

@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, and thanks you for watching and supporting the channel its really appreciated 😊🙏... I just hope I haven't made you late for work too many times! 😂

@davidkerr1971 7 ай бұрын

Hi Colin, many thanks for all your hard work this year, Ive loved all the gear you have reviewed, Every episode is dynamite. I hope you and your family have a great Christmas and Best Wishes for 2024✌😎✌❤🎸🎸 Thanks again. Hope Santa's good to you lol

@riffcodgerpetermcaleer8638 7 ай бұрын

Happy Christmas and thanks for all the information and entertainment. I only managed 13 and an amp this year.🙈 God help us gasers.

@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын

Ah yes I forgot about amps... 🤦‍♂️🤣👍

@jaypeterson7637 7 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas Colin! Thanks for the great/fun guitar videos. I'm looking forward to another year of humor, guitar/amp reviews, and whatever else you come up with. I especially enjoyed your trip to London and the guitar friends you featured. 😊👍🎶🎵🎶🎵❤️

@jasonmiller2023 7 ай бұрын

Great work through 2023 Colin. Looking forward to see what 2024 has in store . Thanks for keeping us all entertained and lastly merry Xmas and have a top new year . Jay .

@rod9050 7 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas colin really enjoyed watching your videos in 2023 look foward to 2024 bless you man

@Bona-who 7 ай бұрын

Cheers Collin! Thanks for the year! See you in 24

@paulburton5150 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for all the great content this year Colin. Your channel is such a refreshing change from other channels who are always jumping on the latest guitar gear to review or promote (which I also enjoy tbh). Your channel is more like a relaxed hang with a fellow guitar enthusiast. I know you put a lot of time and effort into these videos. It is very much appreciated. Wishing you all the best (gear) for 2024.

@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын

🌟thanks Paul that’s really appreciated mate! 😊🙏 happy holidays!! 😁👍

@jeffberg8015 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great content, and I look forward to more to come. I'm especially looking forward to the low cost Tele comparison. That might convince me to get a new guitar despite the fact that I'm always telling myself (especially after watching your videos) that I don't need anything more than what I have. Have a Merry Christmas and a great new year.

@kyokushin-tobi 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your great work. I've just found your channel a month ago and it re-opened my mind for alternative Trademarks. I love your comparison Videos 🙏🏻 Have some nice days with your loved ones ❤

@stuartmiller7419 7 ай бұрын

Thanks, Colin. Always enjoy your output. My guitar of the year was my Japanese Tokai Love Rock, the desire for which to buy was (re)kindled by your good self this year. Second was the Epi LP Special TV yellow - which we both agree is Coleman's Mustard yellow. Both guitars are ace. Have a good one mate and all power to your elbow (and your crocs) in 2024. Cheers.

@sambone8348 7 ай бұрын

One of the ones you seemed quite happy with was the V100 Lemonburst, yet it didn't even get an honorable mention ??? I loved hearing you play 'The Supernatural' on it. Happy New Year, Colin, let's hope it's a good one, Cheers !!!!!

@RecitalGuitarist 7 ай бұрын

Hi Colin! Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and a blessed and joyous New Year! As I have said before, after my accident, your videos were my distraction and entertainment through a long recovery. It was a year since my busted shoulder on December 8th. It is only now that I can play without pain and with some dexterity. I did make a few purchases this year--a Squier Classic Vibe 50's Tele -- in butterscotch. It is absolutely brilliant! Also, I am in the process of a Squier CV Mustang in vintage white. I will let you know all about it... Anyway, my deepest thanks for getting me though a tough year. All the best! Harry

@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын

Cheers Harry, great to hear you're on the mend and playing again!... the little cv mustang will be a lot lighter and nice and easy to handle, plus fabulous guitar to boot so let us know how you find it!

@markspurgin8225 7 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas

@poodleguiderpeyes7388 7 ай бұрын

Still love'n my Epi '59 "Inspired by Gibson" Les Paul, it's a fantastic guitar. Enjoying my Sheraton 2 Pro also. The story for me this year though, is discovering how great PRS SE guitars are. I now have 3 of them & can't put them down.😀

@carlosdeno 7 ай бұрын

Apologies for being late to the party Colin. Thank you for all the content you have shared with us all, absolutely brilliant and it always makes me smile. With respect your channel has a great feel good vibe, have a great Xmas and see you in 2024 mate! 💜🤘

@joeymcmanus448 7 ай бұрын

Its been a great year of content. Its got me up a 4am on a Friday morning all year. Cant wait to see you next year. Merry Christmas and happy new year. And thank you we appreciate the effort. Cheers

@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын

Happy Christmas mate!

@SLO7HProductions 7 ай бұрын

Love your videos. So cozy, some well placed jokes and laughs, well paced. You have created a nice place to hang out 🙂

@iainriley617 7 ай бұрын

Cheer's Colin, it's been great year watching your fun and games . Thank you and have a great Christmas mattie 💯👍

@jrchanning 7 ай бұрын

Great year end roundup, some fantastic guitars, happy Xmas and a great New Year to all 👍🎸🎅😄

@DougZbikowski 7 ай бұрын

I played a Gretsch on your recommendation earlier this year- I've never been attracted to Gretsch because I viewed them as "clanky, old fashioned, giant' guitars. I picked up a G5410t at a local shop and that fretboard felt like BUTTER. Fastest impulse buy I've ever made 😂

@zentime8047 7 ай бұрын

Your video on the Juliet inspired me to get one. I already had an sb59 and I knew the quality of Eastman. I barely pick up the 59 anymore, the Juliet is SO good. Thank you for the best Chanel on KZfaq sir! Merry Christmas

@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын

Cheers man, yes something else eh?? 😁👍🎸🔥

@j.jester7821 7 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas Colin! Merry Christmas everyone! Happy New Year!

@IanRobertSanders 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Colin. I started learning the guitar in late June this year and quickly found your channel when looking for a guitar to start on. Even though I've watched a lot of other channels, I always follow yours. I think the highlight of the year is not the guitars themselves but you playing them. It's a real pleasure at the end of each review to hear you jam away.

@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын

Cheers Ian, thanks for the support and kind words its appreciated! 😁🙏

@Pannemat 7 ай бұрын

I always love it when you do a little "Man Who Sold The world". Really enjoyed this video. Merry Christmas and a happy Newyear!

@kengouthro 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Colin, for all of your hard work and great videos. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

@victorparadise5878 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for all the content, Colin!! This is easily one of the top guitar programs on any platform!! Happy Holidays!!

@Darth.Shredder 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for a great year! I'm a recent subscriber and look forward to experiencing 2024 and beyond with you. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.

@esej1 7 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas from Poland, Colin. Love your shows amd see ya in 2024!

@gsbguitarsgsb679 7 ай бұрын

It was a roller coaster year wasn’t it? I had one myself. Acquired three guitars brought another out of retirement, so four guitars this year that I don’t have room for and haven’t sold any. Next year I will focus on getting rid of some gear I don’t use or need. And some gear I can use to get other gear by trade or selling to fund it. I just realized I should do an inventory but I have gear scattered from one side of town to the other. I forced myself to go to some jam nights and that was productive and fun too. I auditioned for a band and got the gig. So that’s good, I still have it. lol Happy holidays, next year is going to be awesome.

@OliverAmberg 7 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Colin. Thanks for entertaining poor guitar addicts!

@DaringDan 7 ай бұрын

The Tele segment made me remember how poorly received that T-Style guitar from PRS was received this year. Man, that guitar was actively off-putting. Thanks for a great year of amazing videos. Cheers, homie.

@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын

Yes I kind of ignored that... is there a cheap version I can get to be cynical about next year? 🤔😂

@lisaferrara8120 7 ай бұрын

I did get the Sonic Mustang from your review. The only thing I had to do with it was raise the bridge pickup slightly. Overall, it’s a fun guitar to play. Happy New Year, Colin.

@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын

😁👍 Excellent!!... I'm taking mine home to play over the holidays! 😆

@dlflash56 7 ай бұрын

As usual, great stuff! Glad I watched this episode, as for the last few months, I have been trying to decide on my next guitar purchase. It's a real coincidence that for the last couple of months, I have been strongly leaning toward the Eastman Juliet, in Pomona Blonde... you've sold me on it. Thanks for all you do. Happy New Year!

@Tsoiugidali 7 ай бұрын

Hi Colin. From me in the US I wanted to wish you a very happy new year! Love your videos ... they make me wish I was rich LOL. Appreciate your presentation style and your insights into all of the different guitars. I'm an old retired Blues player who still loves the guitar. Best Wishes and I'll be watching in 2024!

@nostro1001 7 ай бұрын

Love that Eastman... Was looking at it black Friday sales... But went down a different route and got a used MIJ Jag. Thanks Col... All the best to you and the Mrs...have fun and stay healthy. Cheers. 🎸🎸🎸

@wiggiesworld 7 ай бұрын

Massively entertaining as always Colin; can't wait to hear all those 60-odd reviews.

@hogie1259 7 ай бұрын

Colin, thanks for always spending the time to give us quality content to enjoy. I know I can speak for most when I say we appreciate the effort you put in. Looking forward to another year of your videos. Take care, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Enjoy your break!

@BobPerrone 7 ай бұрын

God bless you Colin, and a very happy Christmas to you and your loved ones. We all appreciate all the hard work you do in presenting the best and most enjoyable reviews on KZfaq. Looking forward to next year with more guitars and more giggles!😊

@christopherwatkins9729 7 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas Colin and an interesting and enjoyable New Year... To sum up ? Its great to share this challenging and troubled world with blokes as yourself... It makes the days cheerful and worries blow away... Life is Good ! Cheers !🤠

@DrTomoculus 7 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you. Thanks for all your help! :D

@Paul_Lenard_Ewing 7 ай бұрын

Love your show. I think of it as the Bernie Marsden show, lol. You have the right look, your manner is very similar. The capper is you have that laid back playing style where every note is important and you have to pull out not from the gear but your touch . I will be 77 on the 3rd. I am still at it at least 4 hours every day. lol. All thru the 70's I was the guitarist for Tallis. We lived and played the London West End clubs everyone played coming up. I met most of the greats. Clapton (he let me play his guitar) , Hendrix twice. I went saw Joe Pass with Steve Howe. We had a following big enough that we opened for Rush. Ronnie Wood stepped in and found me a good deal so I could get my first Marshall JMP50. I could write a book :-) I haven't played a cover song since '69. I have written hundreds of tunes but only hang onto my best which are now 33. My goal is if the tune doesn't stick in the listeners head like for example Smoke on the Water. It goes. You have a verse, chorus and middle 8. Do all 3 have an obnoxious hook??? If not...fix it or scrap it. I will quit the day I wake up and find ...'my poor self dead' LOL The secret to getting anything is that the only thing that can stop you is to stop trying. Key things to remember. If you don't ask ....the answer is NO! The squeaky wheel gets the grease. Go back a hundred times and ask again. Example: I wanted the Custom Shop of a famous PU maker to make me an identical PU they made for a very famous player. They said no 3 times. So I asked that famous player if he would help. He did. He said I just had to keep it a secret. In fact I literally got one made for him. I can not say who but I can say he still fronts the same 3 piece band :-) .

@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын

Hey Paul, thanks for the kind words and support man that's really appreciated! 😊🙏 I recall the name Tallis... prog rockers formed by ex Jethro Tull I see? I bet you have some great stories there man and it's brilliant that you're still playing as hard now and enjoying it. Guitar is a great gift for life. Have a wonderful Christmas and happy birthday for the 3rd! 😁👍

@xiehu43 7 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Colin, may the 2024 be no worse than 2023 :) Get some rest and come back with your cool stuff as you always do! Cheers. Peace.

@timhall3575 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Colin - I tune in every week / Friday to see what's going down. Always sensible, informed advice! No nonsense valued advice. I've not acquired a new guitar in two + years... and I'm in the market.. but it's such a minefield.... channels like your's are an invaluable resource! Reason being - most of us watching (I believe) are on a budget.... buying a new guitar or even a second hand guitar is quite an investment in these cash strapped times... you've got to see through the marketing to the nub / crux of it all... we're not all virtuosos... we bumble through at varying levels of (in)competence.. well I do anyway...Of all you've reviewed in 2023 I'd probably go for the Kim Thayill Polara! I'm a sucker for a Grunge Era Signature guitar and I get the inkling that Guild are a little underrated... but I also agree with thee for VFM / top QC then Eastman seem to be hitting it out the park at the moment.... my local (independent) guitar shop has had a few in and they are great! Personally speaking it's all about just getting over that £1000+ mental block thing for a guitar that doesn't have Fender, Gibson or Gretsch on the headstock.. which is my failing not theirs!! So thankyou again and have a well earned break:) cheers now

@buddhamus 7 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year! Thank you for all the great video content in 2023. Looking forward to seeing what you have for us in 2024.

@beachjn86 7 ай бұрын

As a newer player, I’d really like to see you do some videos on pedals and amps. I have a cheaper amp and I’d love to see how much of a difference a better amp would make in your opinion.

@s9plus20 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for giving us a fun year of guitar mania! I have enjoyed each episode. Merry Christmas and happy New Year Colin !!

@dickati 7 ай бұрын

Thanks once again. Always a pleasure listening to you. Compliments of the season.

@lumberlikwidator8863 7 ай бұрын

I just loved this presentation! Never saw your channel before, but I just liked and subscribed. That Eastman has a unique look to it and I’d like to see and hear more of their stuff. Personally, I liked the Guild Kim Thayil Signature the best, but I’d have to play it to make sure. My wife is fantastic and she’s always happy for me when I get a new guitar or amp, but if she ever starts saying that I bought too many guitars I’m going to show her this video. It looks like a get out of jail card for me. Have a great new year and thanks again for the channel!

@normanjohnson712 7 ай бұрын

Amen! I bought a Eastman T486-GB this year and it is my best guitar I have of only 7 at this moment. The Eastman is a lifer and I will buy another one.

@63sgjunior 7 ай бұрын

Wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy new year from a fellow guitar acquisitionist. Thanks for saving us a lot of time and money and doing all the tough demos so we can all acquire wisely. Looking forward to your sale of the century next year. 😂😂😂😂

@craigpetterson3962 7 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Colin. 🍻🎸

@user-nj1gq5op8c 7 ай бұрын

Happy New Year to you and yours, Colin.

@eamonmcdermott4032 7 ай бұрын

Thanks very much, Col. Your Tokai Les Paul gets my vote for guitar of the year. Gorgeous guitar. I'll wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Stay safe and well mate.

@motorhead1971xxx 7 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas Colin all the very best to You and yours see you in 2024 keep on pluckin' 😊

@adge74 7 ай бұрын

Happy Christmas, still loving how the vids are coming along and enjoy what you have to teach us immensely. And a happy new year from Shropshire.

@belmontbutty4143 7 ай бұрын

Presumably with releases like the Greeny, Epiphone is looking to throw off the perception that their guitars are just glorified modding platforms. Their next move to ratchet up prices may be to use the open book headstock more often and rosewood on their 'inspired by' line. They have provided a valuable service for those of us who either can't or refuse to pay Gibson prices, but £1,500 for Greeny does leaves you thinking, if you can afford that, why not just buy the real thing ie a Gibson for a few hundred more (or the same price second hand on Reverb) and reverse the polarity on the neck pick up. Going forward, I think I'm going to stick to the second-hand market rather than buy new as there's more value, and fun, doing that. Thanks for another inspirational year of videos, Colin. And season's greetings to you and yours. All the best, mate.

@christopherwatkins9729 7 ай бұрын

HiDiHi Camper ! Came back for a 2nd "Squiz" and yup... My two choices still are the GUILD and Gibson... BUT... still would NOT swap my Stagg L400-TS (LP) HH for any guitars I have seen/heard on not only your channel, but all other channels too... Did own a 'Beauty' ES-339 but was always the Stagg I picked up (only so much time in the day) and traded it for an Archtop Hollowbody ?) - (which I DO play)... and so... Colin... Time to take a weekend break over to Belgium and share your thoughts with your fans... FYI When I purchased my Stagg, the third Fret was 'sharp' and store owner filed it down before cash changed hands while we chatted... Is there such a thing as a "Perfect" Guitar ? ... Would have to be a combination of 'Player' and Gear... "Roll on"... 2024... Cheers ! 🤠...

@joehahn8817 7 ай бұрын

Hey Colin, thanks for another amusing and informative year!!! You managed to get me to convert from my beloved LP to a friggin' SG Special. I started with the Epiphone but that abortion of a neck carve never really impressed me. To the contrary, I kinda hated it. But I loved the sound. So, I finally said fuck it and got a Gibson. By the way, they do not smell like vanilla. They do however, smell like lacquer. I would hate to send some of y'all to the store for ice cream!!! 🤣🤣🤣 I love the Gibson SG Special so much it will likely be my last guitar. Except for maybe...🤔😁 You might say that the rising cost of Epiphones "Inspired me to Buy a Gibson"...😉😁 And it even came with a case...lol. I hope the holidays treat you well my friend, see ya' next year!!!

@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын

Cheers Joe, thanks for the support as always it's appreciated! Happy Christmas mate! 😁👍

@AndrewMusicStudie 7 ай бұрын

I’ve had nothing but bad experiences from GuitarGuitar. I got a guitar from them that had an electrical fault, I even took a video of it and sent it to them and they still said they couldn’t find it once they got it back. I spent loads of time explaining it to them for nothing, they didn’t care and probably just re sold it. Never again. Awesome videos by the way.

@rmcf3972 7 ай бұрын

Good to see the guitaristas again. You helped me decide to buy my epiphone les paul standard 50s back in november 2021. Thanks.

@reddogcartel3571 7 ай бұрын

I watch mainly for your guitar playing - you constantly give me new ideas. If I get stagnant then on comes your channel here in Thailand. Have a great New Year pal.

@stuartsneddon8915 7 ай бұрын

And my missus moans ive only got 8 guitars smashing year colin cant wait for 2024 have a great xmas

@DaVinci0963 7 ай бұрын

Happy New Year Colin and Thank-You for 2023! See you in 2024!

@charlesirving9522 7 ай бұрын

Merry X-Mas Colin! May you & yours have the best Holiday Season ever! & thanks for being my guitar nerd one stop central station! See ya next yr!

@gernotboesser6901 7 ай бұрын

Guitar equisition syndrom? We all have it, I guess, Colin 😁. Have a nice Christmas and a happy new year, and thanx for lovely channel 👍🎸 🙏

@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын

Cheers mate thanks for supporting this year!

@transmissionggb2820 7 ай бұрын

I got an Epiphone les Paul then you were going Les Paul crazy after I just got one just after you said you were done with them. the squire Classic vibe tele deluxe was great and after watching your video I got one and love it and just saw one on the the other channel I watch on here and the guy playing one today and he bought a broken deluxe for 70 quid and fixed it and it sounds great so that squire was inspired by yourself and your video on it. Thanks again it’s been a blast. The mustang is next on the list.

@cantfindamerica877 7 ай бұрын

28 that’s pretty strange. I own 28 guitars due to GAS, and A few are In pieces for future operations. But unlike yourself I had to stop I gotta sell some of my less loved ones to buy more. It’s an illness I know. It truly is. But anyway Merry Christmas, God Bless

@gerhardreif5609 7 ай бұрын

Hello Colin, I live in the wild southwest of Germany and since I have found your channel in 2021 it is a big pleasure for me to watch your Videos every friday. I Wish you a merry Christmas and a Happy new year. And of course I Wish you a Lot of joy with your guitars further. Best regards Gerhard 🎸🍄👍 .

@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support and kind words Gerhard it's appreciated! 😁👍

@2112pjm 7 ай бұрын

Hi Colin . Thanks so much for all the entertainment this year. I’m looking forward to the adventures next year. I wonder if I will be buying another one of your cast offs to join the Tribute and the Nashville 😂. I’m definitely getting an SG style soon - and I’m also looking to try a V shape and a semi hollow next year. It will be the budget end of the market and I’ll be flipping a few guitars. Look out SME !! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын

Cheers Phil. have a good one mate... I'll definitely be selling in the new year and James has his eye on a few that could tick those boxes! 😉👍

@davidkornblatt851 7 ай бұрын

You have been great this year. I loved your channel so far. That’s all

@jimmyhartman573 7 ай бұрын

HEY COLIN MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY , THANX FOR ALL THE HARD WORK TO MAKE THINGS SOMEWHAT EASIER FOR US JOE PUBLIX .PEACE

@user-wv1ef2my2t 7 ай бұрын

Good evening, thank you very much for your work and creating beautiful videos. I wish you a pleasant and peaceful experience of the Christmas holidays and I look forward to your next videos on the YT channel next year. Greetings from the Czech Republic. Pavel CZ.👍👍👍🎸

@craigw3014 7 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas Colin, enjoy your time off and looking forward to next year!! Peace and love brother.

@raimondwamelink5208 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for all the great content and great playing this year. Enjoyed it very much. Looking for another guitar to review? Maybe a Eastman Romeo NYC could be an interesting one? Have a great 2024!

@chuckbouscaren3898 7 ай бұрын

Hey Happy Holidays Colin! I stumbled onto your channel when you reviewed the Gibson Standard '61 reissue SG faded just a couple of months ago. I enjoy your content man, thanks for doing what you do here!