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VME Guitars- Venancio Portalatin
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Guitar reviews/demos/ builds & repairs
Epiphone inspired by Gibson J-45 review
Quick review of the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson J-45
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Fender Classic Player Baja Telecaster - Review/Demo
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Short review of my 2016 Fender Classic Player Baja Telecaster.
The Fretwire Offset P-90 DIY Guitar kit Pt 2
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The story of my fretwire diy guitar it. Part one - ruclips.net/video/m72jyFxEaxI/видео.html
Story of my parts Tele
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Short rundown on all I have done to my parts telecaster
2017 Gibson Les Paul Tribute Review/Demo
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Review/Demo of my modded 2017 Gibson Les Paul Tribute. Please Subscribe to my daughters youtube channel at- ruclips.net/channel/UCRYxwE9oUYP3Hgi4I2tMaZg
Squier Affinity Telecaster Deluxe -Burgundy Mist - REVIEW/DEMO
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Review of the new Squier Affinity Telecaster Deluxe
Bad Cat Zebrawood DIY Guitar kit part 2- The Build/Demo/Review. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!
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Winner will be announced in 2 weeks on Monday July 12th ! Rules for the Giveaway- 1.US residents only 2. Must be a subscriber to this channel 3. Comment/Like & Share (Make your comment creative as what you liked about my build and why you want win the giveaway) 4) Must be a member of the Bad Cad diy kit forum- groups/www.badcatinstruments.comvintagetlshape/
Bad Cat Zebrawood DIY Guitar Kit Unboxing/First Impression
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Unboxing of the Bad Cat Zebrawood DIY Guitar kit Amazon Link- smile.amazon.com/dp/B08K2X1LDS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_1TFTGHWE94WS9PSYD8BZ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Worship Tutorials 61 J45 acoustic Ir Demo/Review
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Demo/Review of the acoustic ir's from Worship Tutorials
The Fretwire Offset P-90 DIY Guitar Kit review
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Time for another build. This time from The Fretwire
Building a Partscaster - Pros & Cons
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Short video talking about what I feel are the pros & cons of building your own Partcaster
Emily's slime video!
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My daughter likes to make the occasional video. Ain't she just the sweetest thing you've ever seen? Not that I'm biased or anything..lol Enjoy!!
Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster Demo/Review
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Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster Demo/Review
GfS(Guitar Fetish) XGP Telecaster Body review
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GfS(Guitar Fetish) XGP Telecaster Body review
Squier Classic Vibe 50's Telecaster Demo/Review
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Squier Classic Vibe 50's Telecaster Demo/Review
Blackwater "Without a little blues" Demo
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Blackwater "Without a little blues" Demo
BYOGUITAR.COM Tele Kit Part 2 - Paint
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BYOGUITAR.COM Tele Kit Part 2 - Paint
Pickup Shootout - Single Coil vs P-90's
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Pickup Shootout - Single Coil vs P-90's
P-90 Pickup Shootout - Gibson Vs Wilkinson
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P-90 Pickup Shootout - Gibson Vs Wilkinson
Fender Rumble 25 Bass Amp Demo/Review
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Fender Rumble 25 Bass Amp Demo/Review
BYOGuitar.com Blizzard of 59 pickups & Wiring Harness Demo/Review
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BYOGuitar.com Blizzard of 59 pickups & Wiring Harness Demo/Review
u got the stacked ones?
no, they're not stacked
@@VenancioPortalatin i put some stacked in mine. Wilkins stacked. Seems to work good so far. I got the split coil switch. I only need the silent for fuzz
@@Glensully awesome
Hermosa guitarra! Abrazo!
Wow! This is a game changer. I followed your directions, even including using a blue shop towel, and my results have been fantastik!! I was planning on buffing this out but I honestly don’t think it needs it. Thanks so much for teaching this to me!
Excellent job explaining
I own one of these. I also own a 2001 Gibson J-45 and here's the deal, this Epiphone J-45 sounds identical to a Gibson J-45. There are a lot of comparison videos, but those videos always compare the modern Gibson J-45 Standard to this Epiphone J-45 and the problem with that comparison is the modern Gibson J-45 has a synthetic bone (TUSQ) nut and saddle which makes it sound distinctly different from real bone, the Epiphone uses real bone for the nut and saddle, which is vintage appropriate spec and also found on some models like the 50's and 60's "original". When you compare a Gibson J-45 with real bone nut and saddle to this, you'll find they sound the same... Little nuance differences the same you get between any two instruments. These are incredible guitars.
Where can I find a bone bridge replacement?
An other test witf a clean sound ... Is'it possible please ...?
I love the Wilkinson neck pickup......a little more clarity.
Are the Wilkinson's Ceramic or Alnico 5's ?
Alnico 5's
A real PAF Humbucker sound like a Tele on steroids.
Thanks for sharing!
Hello, do you remember if you glued the neck before applying the finish?
No i didn’t. I glue after the first part of finishing( Color, dye or stain) and then apply clear after the neck is glued in.
Interesting you feel it suits the mediums better, as I've found that too. It is quite a sturdily built guitar, and it seems to need that extra. Currently using Martin SP Phosphor Bronze 13s and the sound strummed is a nice balance of warmth and crispness even after months. I guess as the strings age it helps the bottom end a bit too.
Yeah, I don't normally used mediums on my acoustics but I had a set so I just thought I'd give it a try. Totally gives it more than the stock light gauge strings. Plays better too. I'm using the Martin Flexible Core's Phosphor bronze 13's and so far am really loving them on this guitar.
I've bought this guitar which im learning to play on and was wondering if changing the strings would help make it easier to learn and play on?
You can go with a lighter gauge string which can help a bit. However, sounds like you just need a setup. Find a good local music store with a guitar tech and spend the few bucks for a proper setup to get it playing it's best. Since you're a beginner I assume you don't know how to make those adjustments yourself which is why i recommend a proper tech do it for you. Tell them you want the lowest action possible without any buzzing because you're a beginner and trying to make it play it's best.
@@VenancioPortalatin I know on some guitars you can alter the neck with a little allen key but this guitar doesn't seem to have this, can you alter the neck oram I missing something?
@@Getoffmylawn9 yes, you can adjust the trussrod. This guitar has one. It's under the small plastic cover on the headstock. You have to remove the cover to make the adjustments. Plenty of videos on how to make those adjustments. Super fine adjustments can make major differences. If you're worried about messing it up then trust me and take it to a professional for a setup. It's totally worth it.
@@VenancioPortalatin brilliant thanks, I couldn't for the life of me find it but think I will take your advice and take it in
Nice review. Great guitar. I play this and a Gibson Southern Jumbo. Of course the Jumbo is my favorite but the Epiphone is a close second and plays very well with a nice warm sound.
I bought the Desert Sand Baja Telecaster in 2007 and have kept it in A class condition... These guitars are a must if you want a Mexico telecaster that plays, looks, feels and sounds better than alot of USA built models... Alot of the new Vintera models have Alder bodies now whereas the Baja has an Ash body.... You can still pick these up cheaper than a Vintera... The Baja is a better guitar than the Vintera in almost every way.
Agreed, they’re outstanding guitars. This one has become one of my favorites. Pickups rule, plays like a dream and I have yet to find a music situation where I couldn’t get the sound I was looking for out of it. Plus it’s not heavy and stays in tune like a beast. What’s not to love?
I don't use tru oil any more i use a formula of 1/3 Naptha 1/3 polyurethane 1/3 lindseed oil dries fast gets hard
cool, i’ll have to try that sometime
hey there! cool demo of the guitar! I have a neck that I think will be absolutely stunning with this guitar. Could you measure the body's pocket size where the neck joins in and let me know?
Unfortunately, I no longer have this guitar so I can’t. However, I have put many different necks on squiers and have yet to encounter one that wouldn’t fit. Fender necks, all parts, warmoth and a bunch of off brand stuff have all fit. Some with shims and minor pocket adjustments but they all fit.
I own a 2014 first year Gibson J-15. I installed Kluson locking tuners and stainless steel jumbo frets. Flame stripe pickguard flamed walnut back and sides with a sapwood running down the middle that looks like folded Angel wings. I did replace the pickup with a western mini which is glued to the inside and sounds great
I heard coffee filters work for applying the Tru Oil to reduce any extra lint & such from coming off.
I have heard that as well. Never tried it though as I stick with my blue shop towels.
Great video! Thanks for the feedback! It has been very useful. I think I will go for the Slash version of it. I have spotted some nice deals online. It comes with a hard shell case and grover tunners for just a 100$ more. But I was very hesitant to be fair. Both are great guitars! :)
Thanks for the kind words. Yeah I agree, the Slash version is the way to go. Better pickup, better tuners and hard case is 100% worth the extra $100.
@@VenancioPortalatin I think so. Thanks for the advice! :)
hard to compare a strat and an sg in any configuration. Scale length makes a big difference too.
hard to compare pickups with drastically different guitars. An sg and a les paul will sound different with the exact same pickups. Sg's have more high end/mid range and a little bit of a thinner sound. Les pauls have more low end w/ more sustain, esspecially if it has a mahogony body.
Fantastic.. not worth 200 more for me, I'm poor lmao!! I'd love gibbies but can't afford them... Wilkinson is worth it ... already heating up my soldering iron!! ty great video!! ❤❤❤
Awesome! Thanks!
Thanks for the tips. Would you say it’s about 50/50 thinned? Also, do you buff out the finish or this is the final layer? Thanks
Yeah, ruffly 50/50. You can buff and polish or leave it as is. I usually polish but be extra careful not to be too aggressive on the finish as it’s super thin and it’s easy to burn through.
I have a Chinese Les Paul copy with P90 Wilkinsons and without a Gibson to compare it to, love the tone. Listening to this video, I thought the Gibson P90s had a fatter, deeper tone and the Wilkinsons sounded brighter but a bit thinner.
Given enough pedals, about any guitar can play about the same sound. I'm here because I'm interested in the sound before added coloration. And, I'm leaving.
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The Wilkinson’s have more "Character"
I just ordered a Custom Shop 59 Les Paul Body from them, and now I'm even more concerned that the top is going to be thin like yours. They sent me an image of my quilted maple top I paid an additional $500 for, but if it's only 3/8" thick like yours I'm not going to be a happy camper. I even offered to send them a booked match 1.75" thick billet AAAAA quilted maple, and for some reason they refused. BTW your guitar looks great.
Unfortunately, you're not really comparing the pickups (at least not ONLY the pickups). You are mostly comparing two VERY different guitars that sound very different even with the exact same pickups in each of them. Also, and this is a biggy, it is next to impossible to really hear what a pickup sounds like with so much distortion. A good (not perfect) comparison would be pickups installed in the SAME kind of guitar with NO distortion. I say "good, not perfect" because even two of the same kind of guitars can sound a bit different. A "perfect" comparison would be the different pickups installed into the very same guitar with and without distortion (mostly without). So, clean up your act and clean up your guitars and spend the time and effort to do a reasonably useful comparison next time.
Sono tutti e due ottimi...a questo punto penso sia meglio averli tutti e due ed utilizzarli a seconda di come ci sentiamo disposti a voler sentire un timbro o l'altro..dipendera' dai giorni.
Dude, turn off the amp when switching guitars! I think I like the Wilkinson better.
I did that so it was clear I didn't do any edits or change the amp settings.
Should have done it clean with no effects, that way you can hear what the pickup is doing better.
Comparison pickups with two significantly different guitars . This is genius!
Does this hold up good from scratches or accidental scrapes?
I mean it's not as good as a poly finish but it does offer some protection. That being said no oil finish is really as durable as a good spray on finish.
Would this same process work on metal aluminum to enhance the dull black coating to prevent from having to repaint?
I don't think Tru oil works on metal. You probably want to go with a polyurethane finish
Squier is fender the low costs instruments will not be set up out of the box they expect people to go to the guitar shop and have the tec set it up for a price ..😅..
I half agree. While I don’t expect a guitar of this price range to have a perfect setup I do think Squier(Fender) could do a better job giving it a ballpark setup. This thing was not even close to having a setup. That’s not an issue for me as I have been doing my own setups for 30 years but a beginner could get turned off on trying to learn because they can’t play on an instrument that’s unplayable but they have no idea those things can be adjusted.
I have one but on Sunday I bought a fender Chris shiflett fender telecaster deluxe and it is much better 😅😅
Agreed, I liked it but sold it a year ago. Great budget option though.
The pick guard looks great! I was going to do something similar while keeping two pickups and knobs. The knob layout on these things lends itself to doing just that, so well done. I just got a hundred dollar one on ebay, and I also don't particularly like the bad version of tobacco sunburst. Real tobacco burst was brown around golden ochre yellow, not black over yellow orange. I don't know who would have thought that was a good idea. I got it to swap to P90s, but the orginal humbuckers sound pretty good, and like the finish, it's a guitar for around the house... so all of it stays (at least for now). I did get cheap chrome pickup covers, and the triangle(ish) shaped regular LP pickguard under ten bucks, and I'll decide if it's worth installing when it gets here. Anyway, the P90 you installed sounds great. Good job overall. Nice vid. ...edited to add that it's great that you played Blitzkrieg Bop as a demo. Great!!
completely different pickup placement - can’t really compare the pickups
Appreciate the review! Now that so much time has passed, and these are $90, have you found any other relatively affordable brands you’d rec? I have a couple cheap LP’s that are fine, save for the pickups, and I was wondering if I could save some $, since Lollar’s, Bare Knuckle’s, etc sound great but are rather pricey even used… Thx for your time, man, not sure why these don’t have any other reviews since they seem somewhat popular
I have had success with Guitar fetish pickups which are reasonably priced and pretty nice quality. I like the Earl Slick line of pickups best. However, that being said in recent years I have really found you get what you pay for with pickups. While yes, you can go the more affordable route and get pretty good stuff if you're willing to spend a few bucks more you almost always get a better sounding/quality pickup.
What you have here is primarily a difference in the quality of the instruments. You have a Gibson SG, and a Les Paul Chinese copy....not really a valid comparison. Swap out the two sets and put the Gibson pickups in the LP, and the Wilkinsons in the SG and everyone would be raving what clear and articulate the Wilkinsons are and how dull and muddy the Gibsons are.....LOL 🤣😂😂
Just got one in charcoal frost and can't believe how nice it is!...all im changing is the pickgaurd to black, i saw one that had that done and it looks great...
Yeah, they're nice guitars. I unfortunately, sold mine and have regretted it ever since. Luckily they're not expensive so I very well might get another one sometime soon...lol
Gibson's definitely
Wow 14yrs ago. Looks like last post was 1yr ago. Hope youre still ok and still rockin out with socks on!
Yeah, it's been a while since I posted. Hard to compete with so many channels on the platform now.. I think about making new content and still might at some point though. We shall see.
What did you sand it to?
Typically I sand to at least 400. Also if you're gonna do it on Mahogany or any open grain wood be sure to grain fill so you can get a really smooth finish.
I got a 2018. Love it to death, but The 2017 were best sounding tributes. The 2018 has the mahogany neck, non weight relief. These guitars were advertised as the workhorse Les Paul for working musicians who didn’t want to take their standards on tour.Hold on to that bad boy.
I put them in a strat build