Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 11 hours ago
What happens when a $500 Crafter guitar tries to take on the big F? Turns out - quite a lot. In this review of the Crafter Crema S, I unbox it, play it, tear it apart (gently), and figure out whether itโs one of the best modern S-types under 600 quid. Spoiler: I might be in love.
Get yourself a Crafter Crema S
UK - elkqr.link/crafteruk
EU - elkqr.link/crafter-crema-eu
Other Gear used in this video
Fender Deluxe Reverb ๐ :
EU (Thomann) - thmn.to/thoprod/132510?offid=1&affid=288
US (Sweetwater) - imp.i114863.net/4eXd2L
UK (Andertons) - bit.ly/3FthJe6
Marshall JTM Studio ๐
Guitar Center (US ๐บ๐ธ) - guitar-center.pxf.io/19KGmD
Sweetwater (US ๐บ๐ธ) - sweetwater.sjv.io/2aBRA0
Thomann (EU ๐ช๐บ) - thmn.to/thoprod/550465?offid=1&affid=288
Andertons (UK ๐ฌ๐ง) - clk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=323652&a=3288404&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.andertons.co.uk%2Fsearch.php%3Fsearch_query%3Dmarshall%2520jtm%2520studio
Recorded with a Lewitt 440DM through the Orange PPC212 with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers and combined with a Celestion 212 setting on a Captor X for the most accurate representation of what i heard in the room.
This Stratocaster copy might just be the best guitar Fender doesnโt want you to know about. If youโre hunting for the best guitar around $500 or looking for a Fender Strat alternative with killer tone, this hidden gem might be your perfect match. Discover the affordable guitar that outperforms big brands, and why some say itโs better than Fender.
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DISCLAIMERS
Some of the links in this description are affiliate links. If you purchase gear through these links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel!
All opinions shared in this video are my own and were not reviewed or influenced by any outside parties.
My Recording Gear
๐ธ๐ค kit.co/theguitargeek/gear-i-use-for-making-videos
๐ธkit.co/theguitargeek/guitar-gear
๐ ๏ธ kit.co/theguitargeek/guitar-repair-and-maintainance
00:00 - UNBOXING OF THE CREMA S
01:58 - FIRST SOUNDS
03:07 - SPECIFICATIONS
08:36 - PICKUP WALKTHROUGH
11:11 - WITH THE BOSS SD-01
15:11 - WITH THE MARSHALL GOV'NER
20:00 - UNDER THE HOOD
23:51 - PICKUP MEASUREMENTS
25:27 - SHOULD YOU CONSIDER THIS GUITAR?
#TheGuitarGeek #crafterguitars #guitarreview
What happens when a $500 Crafter guitar tries to take on the big F? Turns out - quite a lot. In this review of the Crafter Crema S, I unbox it, play it, tear it apart (gently), and figure out whether itโs one of the best modern S-types under 600 quid. Spoiler: I might be in love.
Get yourself a Crafter Crema S
UK - elkqr.link/crafteruk
EU - elkqr.link/crafter-crema-eu
Other Gear used in this video
Fender Deluxe Reverb ๐ :
EU (Thomann) - thmn.to/thoprod/132510?offid=1&affid=288
US (Sweetwater) - imp.i114863.net/4eXd2L
UK (Andertons) - bit.ly/3FthJe6
Marshall JTM Studio ๐
Guitar Center (US ๐บ๐ธ) - guitar-center.pxf.io/19KGmD
Sweetwater (US ๐บ๐ธ) - sweetwater.sjv.io/2aBRA0
Thomann (EU ๐ช๐บ) - thmn.to/thoprod/550465?offid=1&affid=288
Andertons (UK ๐ฌ๐ง) - clk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=323652&a=3288404&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.andertons.co.uk%2Fsearch.php%3Fsearch_query%3Dmarshall%2520jtm%2520studio
Recorded with a Lewitt 440DM through the Orange PPC212 with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers and combined with a Celestion 212 setting on a Captor X for the most accurate representation of what i heard in the room.
This Stratocaster copy might just be the best guitar Fender doesnโt want you to know about. If youโre hunting for the best guitar around $500 or looking for a Fender Strat alternative with killer tone, this hidden gem might be your perfect match. Discover the affordable guitar that outperforms big brands, and why some say itโs better than Fender.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE CHANNEL
๐ค Subscribe for more updates by clicking here - elkqr.link/jdkhn
๐ค Join youtube.com/channel/UCI5i6aBbINMIEkYW3b6olHg/join
๐ค Support the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/AndyGuitarGeek
๐ค Buy something on Reverb - tidd.ly/3YklJqD
DISCLAIMERS
Some of the links in this description are affiliate links. If you purchase gear through these links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel!
All opinions shared in this video are my own and were not reviewed or influenced by any outside parties.
My Recording Gear
๐ธ๐ค kit.co/theguitargeek/gear-i-use-for-making-videos
๐ธkit.co/theguitargeek/guitar-gear
๐ ๏ธ kit.co/theguitargeek/guitar-repair-and-maintainance
00:00 - UNBOXING OF THE CREMA S
01:58 - FIRST SOUNDS
03:07 - SPECIFICATIONS
08:36 - PICKUP WALKTHROUGH
11:11 - WITH THE BOSS SD-01
15:11 - WITH THE MARSHALL GOV'NER
20:00 - UNDER THE HOOD
23:51 - PICKUP MEASUREMENTS
25:27 - SHOULD YOU CONSIDER THIS GUITAR?
#TheGuitarGeek #crafterguitars #guitarreview
