Finding The Perfect BUDGET Electric Guitar | Are Cheap Guitars Good?

Dave Onorato and I head down to a local guitar shop to try out some budget electric guitars to see if we can find a good cheap guitar!

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[RhettShull]

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[tomrabbani]

I don't know, but there's something about buying used, cheap guitars that is so satisfying. Whether its meeting the previous owner and hearing their story as a musician and with the guitar, or just the grind of waiting and checking to see what's available in the local area, driving for miles to pick them up... It's so much better than just hitting order and getting exactly what you want in 3-4 working days.

[imoffendedthatyouareoffended]

gretsch is one of the best guitars period. theyre under utilized, under appreciated and they have filtertrons instead of what we see today as humbuckers. they have this bright and twangy sound to them, if you get their "solid" body it does more than exceptionally well for blues, jazz, country, rock, metal and even pop. theyre almost like a lost relic in the guitar world. seems only people with a good ear end up getting one.

[jdubya]

If you do a video about upgrading a guitar, please talk about they "whys" of doing upgrades and demonstrate some before/after sound and playability stuff. For some of us, we do not have as much of a discerning ear or playing technique to be able to hear or feel the differences or at least know what to listen for or feel. Thanks. Love your channel.

[weightaminute]

Camera crew walks into guitar store:

That one guy: so anyway I started powerchording

[RCSmiths]

As a budget heavy man, videos like this are definitely up my alley! The Perfect Budget guitar might seem subjective, but I think there are many ways to determine so. Thank you for the work!

[alementary]

There is literally no reason to spend over $1500 on an electric guitar anymore, except snob appeal.

[Sooby]

You’re doing the Lord’s work. Dave is a boss and you’re cinematographer should get a raise!

[Swampfox]

I own a couple of high- mid-range guitars, but I also have a budget Gretsch and I absolutely love it. Great tone, great feel, fast neck, super action, and just great fun to play. Well-made, and no bad stuff. It is my go-to for just picking something up and playing because it feels so good and resonates so well, even unplugged. Got it new for just over $400. Easily one of my best purchases.

[RythmicIntentions]

Great choice on the Gretsch! It took me over 20 years to decide to try a non U.S. made Gretsch. I own somewhere north of 10 vintage U.S. Gretschs and love every one of them. I got caught up in the whole " if it ain't made in the U.S. it sucks" thing when it comes to Gretsch guitars. Finally picked up a foreign version... and fell in love all over again. I have to honestly say that Gretsch just makes good stuff.

[AndAThirdRPM]

G&L guitars are greatly underrated. I bought my first one back in 1993 while on a mission to look for a Fender Strat. Had to have the salesperson tell me what the hell a G&L was. When I learned they were built by Leo Fender & George Fullerton I immediately picked one up and played it, ... 20 or so minutes later I told the salesperson to ring it in, ... and that was after I had played about 8 Fender Strats in the same store. I still have that guitar USA made G&L Strat today and it plays and sounds like the day I bought. The fit and finish are perfect and the Dual Fulcrum tremolo keeps the guitar in perfect tune, ... WAY better than the Fender Strat. I buy as many used G&L guitars as I can, ... preferably those made in the early 80's to early 90's which have an average price of about $1, 000. A true bargain when you consider the top notch quality.

[gearViewmirror]

"Taking a budget guitar and turning it into something great" The most rewarding thing to do, my favorite pastime...🤘🎸

[ohcaptainmycaptain]

"These are hard to beat" - every guitar he's picked up. LOL.

[stephanrott]

I have a Gretsch G5420T and it's an amazing guitar. The build quality is flawless and I don't even feel a need to change pickups.
I also own a Mexican Fender strat from the Road Worn series, which might stretch the definition of "budget" a bit, but it's nitro finished and definitely the loudest strat I've ever played (when strummed acoustically, like Dave mentioned in the video). I just love how it resonates and do believe that's something you should look out for, regardless of price.

[frdradio]

Here's an oddly specific tip for anyone looking at buying any recent Epiphone guitar (generally 2013 and on)... Look for one made in the Qingdao factory. I own several Epi's, and I have three that were made in that factory. They are far and away the best Epi's I have. I don't know how else to say it, they are simply all three of better quality than the others. You'll be looking for a '15' somewhere in the middle of the serial #, these are the Qingdao made models.


Something like this:


Trust me, they are good. Try one out for yourself.

[tsgv]

What I've learned:

-Every cheap guitar is hard to beat

[rmiraflor]

I JUST picked up a Gretsch G2655T (the smaller bodied version of the one Rhett liked) and it is really nice for the money. Fit and finish is great, feels good in the hands, and sounds great. The stuff like plastic knobs aren’t great but they’re not bad either and are easily upgraded anyways. No complaints at all. Would highly recommend.

[bthalko]

Saw the Gretsch in the thumbnail, instant click and 'like'. Picked up a G5220 Electromatic Jet single-cut about nine months ago, and it's been easily as good as my American Deluxe Telecaster. Such a great value for money.

[jimmy]

I get a charge out of the phrase “gig-able guitar”.
As if anyone listening to your band would know the diff between a $2500 American Strat or an $800 Mexi with upgrades.

[kingstumble]

I agree with what everybody says about the quality of the "affordable" Gretsch models. I have had a couple-- they were probably the best built guitars I have had, and that includes some much more expensive American made guitars. I 'll let you guess the brand!