Guitar Gear Of The Year 2024

In today's video Paul from The Studio Rats is checking out the favorite guitar gear from 2024.

Quick note, the Harley Benton guitar is a TE-62 not a TE-20 as I said in the video.

Crazy Tube Circuits White Whale
To visit Crazy Tube Circuit's web site

Valiant Mercury Guitar
PROMO CODE for 10% off Valiant Guitars
STUDIO10
Link to Valiant Guitars
Link to Thomann's Valiant Guitar Range

Mezzabarba Even Drive

AMS DBA50

TWS 2864-S Amp

Harley Benton TE-62

The Studio Rats are core band members Paul Drew on guitar/production/mixing, drummer James Ivey and Dan Hawkins on bass. They collaborate with singers and musicians to produce radio-ready songs.

[tubeworkshop]

I'm feeling very honoured Paul. Thanks!

[valiantguitars]

That’s very kind of you to include our Mercury in your gear list of 2024. Big-big shoutout for TWS, great amplifiers!

[lassekalhauge]

I’ve tried almost everything out there when it comes to guitar software/amp sim. Recently I bought the Boss GX-10 for 400 euros and I’m totally blown away. It is the best performing unit in a latency test (Leo Gibson), the effects are all awesome and the amps are amazing. I mean for that amount of money - nothing compares. Happy new year 🎉

[renevanderbruggen]

Thanks a lot Paul for making these wonderful vids. Happy New Year !!

[Utube--sh]

Headed for 100, 000 subs. I’ve been here from almost the very beginning. 🎉

[wlkalong]

One of the best things about the TE-60/TE-62 and other T-style guitars from HB is that they make great modding platforms. New wiring harness, pick-ups, tuners, maybe a nut upgrade and you have a great sounding, great looking guitar, for a very reasonable price. An instrument to start off with and grow with.

[jvshangout]

No ToneX One? What an amazing product in 2024 for price and features, hard to beat in my opinion. Great gear in the video though! Happy Holidays!

[deddiev]

Your gear taste tone and playing is exceptionally great

[TAZnator]

Thanks Paul! Great video to end the year and great choices.

[Sam_Sparks]

You make everything sound great my man💯😎 Merry Christmas and happy new year

[nicolasmaurin]

Sounds amazing The Whale thing. Great playing. Congrats 🎉

[ogmakefirefiregood]

Im going with the Boss GX10 and the Merris Mercury X reverb. If you love reverb, you will love that one.

[MrUmandMrEr]

Hey Paul, I’ve watched many of your demo videos. 3 questions for you:
1. Where did you learn vibrato?
2. I’m hearing Def Leppard influences. Is that accurate?
3. Where can we hear your recording projects/sessions?
Cheers
Dan

[stevesteve.]

It's the Valiant guitar that done it for me this year..I will be modding a strat soon to get close to yours. Distressed olive too.

[richmacgonigle]

I love your reviews and videos Paul. If only I could play as well as you do 🙂. I will be seriously looking at a Valiant guitar in 2025

[shorerocks]

I love my Friedman Motor City Drive exactly for what you say about the Mezzabarba.

[Dmeador]

U tricking us? You made me watch the whole video. 😊. Your awesome player . I need practice more like you .

[stevecassidyguitar]

Great stuff mate! 😎👌
Hope you and yours are enjoying the hols 🎄🙏
All the best for 2025 - You'll smash that 100k nae bather mate! 💪😀

[esmoroglu]

Merry Christmas to you, James and all close ones! Tasty sound-focused choices as always. I managed to hi-jack a Wellsping by Teaching Machines, I think this is yet another UK-pride unit, I am 1000% sure you would like it very much!🎉

[optimus]

Never cared for tremelo but that strat looks absolutely delicious, I’d put a shawbucker in the bridge and make it perfect but it just looks cozy, ultra jealous.