The Global Forces that will destroy today’s Guitar IndustryMinistry of Guitar2024-10-22 | The Global Forces that will destroy today’s Guitar IndustryThe sell-out of Aging RockstarsMinistry of Guitar2024-03-21 | Why is the Stairway to Heaven Gibson guitar significant? What do Jimmy Page, Slash and Kirk Hammett have in common? Other than being icons that inspired generations, they are also taking a rather different direction in their old age. Some could blame Gibson. Others may want to just blame the cycle of lifeShocking data about modern guitarists #guitar #guitaristMinistry of Guitar2024-03-20 | ...The Guitar that lost me $10,000!Ministry of Guitar2024-03-18 | A cautionary tale about mental gymnastics, instant clicks and the power of self storytelling. The guitar featured in this video is the PRS Private Stock Modern Eagle V 24 fret in Frostbite Glow
Utkarsh Mohan is a Singapore based Author, Musician, Artist and owner of the Ministry of Guitar CollectionWhy the Epiphone DG335 turns Millennials into BoomersMinistry of Guitar2024-03-14 | Dave Grohl's Epiphone Signature DG 335 has sold out rapidly. This may seem like yet another signature guitar selling out and think about it a little deeper and you may figure out a few things, about the state of the guitar market, the future, Boomers, Gen X and Millennials and indeed human nature itselfThe Real Villain behind Gibson isnt who you think!Ministry of Guitar2024-03-11 | Gibson and Epiphone are releasing a slew of guitars, the Dave Grohl DG 355, courting Jimmy Page, yet another Kirk Hammett signature yet their quality remains suspect. As it turns out, there is a very good reason whyWhat Data reveals about modern GuitaristsMinistry of Guitar2024-03-07 | There is something a little strange hiding in plain sight about modern guitarists. Compare their Spotify and their Youtube, and it will reveal a lot about them, society today and the general state of guitar musicWhat Boomers and Millennials do not accept about Taylor SwiftMinistry of Guitar2024-03-04 | Taylor Swift's Eras tour is making the news for grossing over a Billion dollars. But there is another, possibly more significant impact that no one is talking about. The renaissance of Guitar.The problem with Epiphone no one tells youMinistry of Guitar2024-02-27 | Epiphone guitars have been on a roll lately. But there is a big problem that has plagued the brand for years, which is never talked about openly in the guitaring press. This is something Epiphone needs to fix if we want to remain competitive with the likes of PRS SEWill AI kill guitar and other musical instruments?Ministry of Guitar2024-02-24 | Could they die out one day? A strange question but think about it and a world without real Guitars, Pianos, Drums or other instruments may not only seem possible but an inevitabilityThe NEW PRS SE CE24 Satin is the most significant guitar launched in the last 20 yearsMinistry of Guitar2024-02-21 | The sub $500 price point makes it a game changer but not for the reasons you think. PRS SE CE24 Standard Satin 2024Why Technology made and killed the Rockstar!Ministry of Guitar2024-02-19 | Technology was the musician's best friend. Until it wasn't. The last century was a golden age for talented musicians which is likely never to come again as social media, the attention economy, AI and other macro-trends take the industry to a very different placeThe downfall of modern GuitarMinistry of Guitar2024-02-14 | Guitars and Guitar culture once changed the world. However the public in large no longer cares about guitar and Modern Guitar culture is no longer about music. It instead obsesses on other things. 2:11 Tone Chasing 3:43 Gear Obsession 5:27 Memorabilia and Nostalgia 7:13 Guitars and Arts 7:56 Flexing and showing Crazy SkillsAn old fashioned guitar solo #guitar #prsguitars #gibsonMinistry of Guitar2024-02-12 | ...The Extinction Event threatening Guitars!Ministry of Guitar2024-02-11 | There are some things we take for granted. Rock n Roll and Whiskey. Fast cars and Petrol. And Guitars made from wood. This may not be the case for very much longer as the macro forces of AI, Automation and Climate Change Regulation impact the guitar industryPRS put their BEST woods on this guitar | PRS Private Stock Singlecut 245 24 fret QuiltMinistry of Guitar2024-02-09 | Sometimes a guitar comes along that is made with no compromise from the absolutely best woods possible. This Paul Reed Smith Private Stock SC245 with One Piece Quilt top, Cocobolo neck, Black Brazilian Rosewood Fretboard is one such guitar. But I have a dilemma which is not the guitar's fault so I'm not sure what to do.
Episode Guide 0:27 Demo (Guitar in mix) 1:42 Introduction 3:02 Model History 7:35 Specs 11:02 BEST WOODS KNOWN TO MAN 21:42 Sounds (Tone Samples) 28:10 Final Thoughts. KEEP OR SELL? 30:49 Condition Report
Utkarsh Mohan is a Singapore based writer, musician and artist and owner of the Ministry of Guitar collectionThe Future of Guitar is Bright BUT...Ministry of Guitar2024-02-07 | I outline 4 reasons why I am optimistic about the future of guitars and guitarists and one big reason which could ruin everything
0:15 Introduction 0:40 Reason 1 Social Media 1:55 Reason 2 Resources 2:59 Reason 3 Taylor Swift 4:06 Reason 4 Other countries (Asia etc) 5:45 The ProblemGibson combined the Les Paul and the Firebird | Gibson Custom Bonabyrd ReviewMinistry of Guitar2024-02-05 | The thing that should not be? Or should it. What happened when Gibson and Joe Bonamassa decided to combine the 1950s Les Paul Burst and the 1960s Firebird, and deck it in Pelham Blue. We find out
EPISODE GUIDE 0:33 Demo (Guitar in a mix) 1:53 Introduction 3:19 Model History 4:34 Specs and Build 9:01 Sound and Tone Samples 11:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 15:41 Condition Report
Direct Purchase Listing: ministryofguitar.com/shop Reverb Listing: reverb.com/item/78781269-gibson-custom-shop-joe-bonamassa-bonabyrd-signed-2015-antique-pelham-blueGibson Led Paul vs PRS Ted McCarty #gibson #prsguitars #guitarMinistry of Guitar2024-02-04 | ...WHY the Golden era of Guitar has started but WONT LAST!Ministry of Guitar2024-02-02 | It is almost unbelievable how good relatively affordable guitars, made in Indonesia and other lower cost locations, like PRS SE, LTD have gotten. But their prices will not last forever. Forces are at play in the world around us and will increase the relative price of all guitars forever in the coming yearsThis PRS guitar reinvented humbuckers #guitar #gibson #prsguitarsMinistry of Guitar2024-02-02 | ...The real McCarty is not a Gibson #guitar #prsguitars #gibsonMinistry of Guitar2024-02-01 | ...Can One Guitar REPLACE ALL Guitars?| PRS 513 Monster Quilt Private Stock ReviewMinistry of Guitar2024-01-31 | Is it possible for one guitar to make all other guitars redundant? That is what Paul Reed Smith tried to do in 2004 with the 513. Did they succeed? That's what we find out with a BLIND TEST vs a Stratocaster, Les Paul, Telecaster, ES 335 and EMG loaded Schecter
Episode Guide 1:41 Demo in a Mix 3:31 Introduction 4:20 Model History 7:48 Specs and Features 10:06 Controls and electronics Explained 19:53 CAN IT REALLY REPLACE ALL GUITARS? Sounds and Tone Samples with Blind test vs Stratocaster, Les Paul, Telecaster, ES335 and EMG loaded Schecter
27:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 31:31 Condition Report (for buyers)
Utkarsh Mohan is a Singapore based Author, Musician and ArtistThe ESP Pink Monster is crazy #guitar #metalMinistry of Guitar2024-01-31 | ...The PRS Signature Ltd changed humbuckers forever #guitar #prsMinistry of Guitar2024-01-30 | ...Did MORE Guitars make me HAPPIER?Ministry of Guitar2024-01-29 | I once owned 1 guitar for 10 years and then I owned 100 guitars for a year. What did I learn from collecting Guitars? What is the right number? Should you collect guitars? I think I have an answer
0:31 My journey in Brief 2:10 Lesson 1 3:51 Lesson 2 6:12 Lesson 3 7:41 Lesson 4 9:20 Lesson 5 (Conclusion and answer)The MOST Innovative PRS of the last 15 years? | PRS Private Stock Signature Limited reviewMinistry of Guitar2024-01-27 | In 2011, PRS launched a guitar endorsed by not one BUT five Signature artists. Amongst the reasons was its revolutionary new Humbuckers and coil splitting system, perhaps the biggest change since Seth Lover's PAF itself. We go through the guitar in detail, sounds as well as the 30 year journey to create the new humbuckers
Episode Guide 1:44 Demo (Guitar in a mix) 3:30 Introduction 4:32 Model History and Specifications 23:23 Sounds (Tone Samples) 26:13 Impromptu Hendixy loop 26:39 Summary (Final Thoughts) 34:52 Condition Report
Utkarsh Mohan is a Singapore based Author, Musician and ArtistWHY the Golden Era of Guitar is over | ex CMO explainsMinistry of Guitar2024-01-25 | The world of Premium Electric Guitars is forever changed. Using Gibson and PRS as examples, I share my thoughts.The 2000s and 2010s was a golden era in terms of relative affordability and things will be different due to a multitude of reasons. sGibsons boss helped PRS build a better Les Paul | PRS Ted McCarty DC245 ReviewMinistry of Guitar2024-01-23 | PRS had a secret weapon in former Gibson president Ted McCarty who mentored Paul Reed Smith . The result, the very rare PRS Ted McCarty model sounds more like a 1959 reissue than its Gibson Custom counterpart. This is a review of the very rare limited run guitar that resulted from Paul Reed Smith's collaboration with former Gibson president Ted McCarty and the ancestor of the very popular McCarty 594
Episode guide 0:40 Demo (Guitar in a mix) 1:55 Introduction 2:59 Model History 8:53 Specs 16:54 Sounds (tone samples) with comparison with Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard 22:35 Conclusion (in summary) 25:46 Condition Report (for interested buyers)
This particular guitar, 2010 Paul Reed Smith Ted McCarty DC245 Willcutt Limited Run in Honey Amber is for sale
Link to reverb shop reverb.com/shop/utkarshs-gear-bazaar Link to website to buy directly: ministryofguitar.comGuitars don’t get more outrageous than this | ESP Pink Monster Ohmura Snapper 7 ReviewMinistry of Guitar2024-01-21 | The Babymetal ESP Pink MONSTER has a personality as bi-polar as Barbie-Heimer and is more metal than your low B string and heavier than Ironman The 15th Anniversary Takayoshi Ohmura (of Babymetal) Signature Snapper 7 is a phenomenal guitar. This is a full review
Episode guide 0:35 Demo Track (Guitar in full mix) 3:14 Introduction 5:15 Model History 8:32 Unboxing and wife's reactions 13:23 Specs 16:31 Tone Demos 20:11 Final ThoughtsThe REAL Reason Gibson became successful after Bankruptcy!Ministry of Guitar2024-01-19 | It's not the product. It's not the quality. It is the marketingCRAZY Collection Unboxing Clips 15: Original 1998 Ibanez UV777PMinistry of Guitar2024-01-17 | Singapore, India Guitar Collection Clip 15: 1998 Ibanez Universe UV777P Watch the full collection video here youtu.be/nfQaYewmCRMGuitar Collector Reacts and Explains the PRS 2024 RangeMinistry of Guitar2024-01-17 | I help you make sense of the changes Paul Reed Smith Guitars have made to their 2024 lineup. The new Custom 2408, Changes to the McCarty. The new Santana Retro
Episode Guide 1:37 New Custom 24-08 8:04 New McCarty 15:00 New Santana Retro 19:11 Silver Sky New Colours and Satin finish 20:10 New PRS Winged TunersCRAZY Collection Unboxing Clips 14: PRS SE277 Baritone Stealth Limited EditionMinistry of Guitar2024-01-16 | Singapore, India Guitar Collection Clip 14: PRS SE277 Baritone Stealth Limited Edition Watch the full collection video here youtu.be/nfQaYewmCRMThe Biggest MYTH most Guitarists believeMinistry of Guitar2024-01-15 | A Guitar Myth, that really restricts Guitarists today and really needs to be busted 1) That 7 String guitars are only for metal guitarists 2) Playing them is more difficult than 6 string
Gibson, ESP, PRS, Fender, ESP, Chapman and many more This is part 6 of the Singapore based Ministry of Guitar Collection 2023 end of year collection wrap-up
1:22 PRS Private Stock Signature Limited 5:43 PRS Private Stock Custom 24 7 String Burl Top Stoptail in Booberry Burst 10:06 PRS Private Stock Custom 24 8 String Japanese Limited Run 13:56 PRS Private Stock Custom 24 7 String Floyd in Peacock Green (Faded) 18:24 PRS Private Stock Singelcut Tremolo 7 String in Dark Purple Smokeburst GlowMy wife guesses the price of my guitars. Part 3Ministry of Guitar2024-01-12 | Can my wife guess the age and price of my guitars? We find out in the 2024 edition of the 'Ministry of Guitar' Singapore Wife Guitar Guessing Challenge.
Guitars featured 1:29 PRS (Paul Reed Smith) Dave Navarro Signature 7:58 Gibson 1981 Les Paul Heritage Elite Modified with Floyd Rose 13:25 Fender Custom Shop Telecaster Custom Flamed Maple Top 18:22 PRS Private Stock Signature Limited in Glacier BlueCRAZY Collection Unboxing Clips 12: Fender Custom Rosewood TelecasterMinistry of Guitar2024-01-11 | Singapore, India Guitar Collection Clip 12: Fender Custom Rosewood Telecaster Watch the full collection video here youtu.be/nfQaYewmCRMThe 2024 PRS Custom 2408 is Perfect BUT…Ministry of Guitar2024-01-10 | PRS may have introduced the perfect blend of traditional and modern with the 2024 PRS Custom 24-08 with the TCI Paul's pickups, but it has only one slight problem for meUnboxing Gibson Custom Alex Lifeson Les Paul Axcess CRAZY Collection Clips 11:Ministry of Guitar2024-01-08 | Singapore, India Guitar Collection Clip 11:Gibson Custom Alex Lifeson Les Paul Axcess in Viceroy Burst Watch the full collection video here youtu.be/nfQaYewmCRMWhats the point of a Singlecut Tremolo?Ministry of Guitar2024-01-07 | The bye-product of the Gibson PRS Lawsuit is a strange hybrid but is an incredible guitarPart 5: CRAZY Singapore India Guitar Collection (PRS Special)Ministry of Guitar2024-01-06 | Watch Part 1 here youtu.be/0WzDiriJ8q0 Part 2 here youtu.be/nfQaYewmCRM Part 3 here youtu.be/8ZEKMYT_ZLo Part 4 here youtu.be/815gHRbIPhE
Gibson, ESP, PRS, Fender, ESP, Chapman and many more This is part 5 of the Singapore based Ministry of Guitar Collection 2023 end of year collection wrap-up
1:22 PRS Paul's Guitar Artist Pack in Tiger's Eye 6:19 PRS Brushstroke 24 Limited Edition in Jade Green 10:05 PRS Special Semi Hollow Experience Limited Edition in Glacier Blue 16:01 PRS Ted McCarty DC245 in Amber 20:57 PRS P245 Semi-Hollow in Black GoldCRAZY Collection Unboxing Clips 10: Gibson Silverburst Flying VMinistry of Guitar2024-01-05 | Singapore, India Guitar Collection Clip 10:Gibson Silverburst Flying V Watch the full collection video here youtu.be/0WzDiriJ8q0PRS Finish Clouding/Hazing/Ghosting ExplainedMinistry of Guitar2024-01-04 | The strange phenomenon affecting certain years of Paul Reed Smith guitars and why they make the best value Guitars out thereCRAZY Collection Unboxing Clips 9: ESP Custom Raiden 8 (Snapper 8) Babymetal ISAO SignatureMinistry of Guitar2024-01-04 | Singapore, India Guitar Collection Clip 9: ESP Custom Raiden 8 (Snapper 8) Babymetal ISAO Signature Watch the full collection video here youtu.be/0WzDiriJ8q0WHY I am selling HALF my Guitars in 2024Ministry of Guitar2024-01-03 | It's been an amazing journey but it is time to escape the chase and seduction of gear. And focus on music.CRAZY Collection Unboxing Clips 8: PRS McCarty 594 Hollowbody IIMinistry of Guitar2024-01-01 | Singapore, India Guitar Collection Clip 8: PRS McCarty 594 Hollowbody II Watch the full collection video here youtu.be/0WzDiriJ8q0WHY I am selling ALL my Gibsons?Ministry of Guitar2024-01-01 | Haven't made up my mind but it looks highly likely. I will keep 3 but they are more emotional possessions (the dreams of 18 year old me) than guitars The Gibsons I currently own are as below. You can see them on my channel.
1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom in Alpine White 2009 Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul reissue Gibson Custom 1966 EDS 1275 Slash 'Knocking on Heavens door' signed and aged 2013 Gibson Custom Alex Lifeson Les Paul Axcess in Viceroy Burst 2015 Gibson Custom Bonabyrd Les Paul Firebird Hybrid 2004 Gibson Firebird VII 1981 Gibson Les Paul Heritage 2001 Gibson Tony Iommi 2008 Gibson Silverburst Flying V 2008 Gibson Shred X Explorer Guitar of the Month 2011 Gibson Baritone Explorer 2018 Gibson Firebird Studio with P90sPart 4: CRAZY Singapore India Guitar Collection (Gibson, ESP, Chapman)Ministry of Guitar2023-12-30 | Watch Part 1 here youtu.be/0WzDiriJ8q0 Part 2 here youtu.be/nfQaYewmCRM Part 3 here youtu.be/8ZEKMYT_ZLo
Gibson, ESP, PRS, Fender, ESP, Chapman and many more This is part 4 of the Singapore based Ministry of Guitar Collection 2023 end of year collection wrap-up
1:22 Chapman Ghost Fret First Run with S 4:37 Gibson Baritone Explorer in Silverburst 9:14 ESP Alexi Laiho in White 13:18 Chapman Bea Baritone 17:47 Chapman ML 1 Modern BaritoneCRAZY Collection Unboxing Clips 7: Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul with BigsbyMinistry of Guitar2023-12-29 | Singapore, India Guitar Collection Clip 7: Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul with Bigsby Watch the full collection video here youtu.be/0WzDiriJ8q0CRAZY Collection Unboxing 6: Musicman Purple Nebula Majesty 7Ministry of Guitar2023-12-27 | Singapore, India Guitar Collection Clip 6: Musicman Purple Nebula Majesty 7 Watch the full collection video here youtu.be/0WzDiriJ8q0