The problem with Epiphone no one tells you Ministry of Guitar 2024-02-27 | 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 SE
The sell-out of Aging Rockstars Ministry of Guitar 2024-03-21 | 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 life
The Guitar that lost me $10,000! Ministry of Guitar 2024-03-18 | 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 GlowUtkarsh Mohan is a Singapore based Author, Musician, Artist and owner of the Ministry of Guitar Collection
Why the Epiphone DG335 turns Millennials into Boomers Ministry of Guitar 2024-03-14 | 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 itself
The Real Villain behind Gibson isnt who you think! Ministry of Guitar 2024-03-11 | 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 why
What Data reveals about modern Guitarists Ministry of Guitar 2024-03-07 | 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 music
What Boomers and Millennials do not accept about Taylor Swift Ministry of Guitar 2024-03-04 | 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.
Will AI kill guitar and other musical instruments? Ministry of Guitar 2024-02-24 | 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 inevitability
The NEW PRS SE CE24 Satin is the most significant guitar launched in the last 20 years Ministry of Guitar 2024-02-21 | The sub $500 price point makes it a game changer but not for the reasons you think.PRS SE CE24 Standard Satin 2024
Why Technology made and killed the Rockstar! Ministry of Guitar 2024-02-19 | 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 place
The downfall of modern Guitar Ministry of Guitar 2024-02-14 | 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 Chasing3:43 Gear Obsession5:27 Memorabilia and Nostalgia7:13 Guitars and Arts7:56 Flexing and showing Crazy Skills
The Extinction Event threatening Guitars! Ministry of Guitar 2024-02-11 | 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 industry
PRS put their BEST woods on this guitar | PRS Private Stock Singlecut 245 24 fret Quilt Ministry of Guitar 2024-02-09 | 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 Guide0:27 Demo (Guitar in mix)1:42 Introduction3:02 Model History7:35 Specs11:02 BEST WOODS KNOWN TO MAN21:42 Sounds (Tone Samples)28:10 Final Thoughts. KEEP OR SELL?30:49 Condition ReportDirect link: ministryofguitar.com/shopReverb link: reverb.com/shop/utkarshs-gear-bazaarUtkarsh Mohan is a Singapore based writer, musician and artist and owner of the Ministry of Guitar collection
The Future of Guitar is Bright BUT... Ministry of Guitar 2024-02-07 | I outline 4 reasons why I am optimistic about the future of guitars and guitarists and one big reason which could ruin everything0:15 Introduction0:40 Reason 1 Social Media1:55 Reason 2 Resources2:59 Reason 3 Taylor Swift4:06 Reason 4 Other countries (Asia etc)5:45 The Problem
Gibson combined the Les Paul and the Firebird | Gibson Custom Bonabyrd Review Ministry of Guitar 2024-02-05 | 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 outEPISODE GUIDE0:33 Demo (Guitar in a mix)1:53 Introduction3:19 Model History4:34 Specs and Build9:01 Sound and Tone Samples11:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts15:41 Condition ReportDirect Purchase Listing: ministryofguitar.com/shopReverb Listing: reverb.com/item/78781269-gibson-custom-shop-joe-bonamassa-bonabyrd-signed-2015-antique-pelham-blue
WHY the Golden era of Guitar has started but WONT LAST! Ministry of Guitar 2024-02-02 | 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 years
This PRS guitar reinvented humbuckers #guitar #gibson #prsguitars Ministry of Guitar 2024-02-02 | ...
Can One Guitar REPLACE ALL Guitars?| PRS 513 Monster Quilt Private Stock Review Ministry of Guitar 2024-01-31 | 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 Guide1:41 Demo in a Mix3:31 Introduction4:20 Model History7:48 Specs and Features10:06 Controls and electronics Explained19:53 CAN IT REALLY REPLACE ALL GUITARS? Sounds and Tone Samples with Blind test vs Stratocaster, Les Paul, Telecaster, ES335 and EMG loaded Schecter27:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts31:31 Condition Report (for buyers)For those interested in the guitar, Direct Buying Link: ministryofguitar.com/shopReverb Link: reverb.com/item/78626520-prs-private-stock-513-monster-quilt-2007-purple-mistUtkarsh Mohan is a Singapore based Author, Musician and Artist
Did MORE Guitars make me HAPPIER? Ministry of Guitar 2024-01-29 | 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 answer0:31 My journey in Brief2:10 Lesson 13:51 Lesson 26:12 Lesson 37:41 Lesson 49:20 Lesson 5 (Conclusion and answer)
The MOST Innovative PRS of the last 15 years? | PRS Private Stock Signature Limited review Ministry of Guitar 2024-01-27 | 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 humbuckersEpisode Guide1:44 Demo (Guitar in a mix)3:30 Introduction4:32 Model History and Specifications23:23 Sounds (Tone Samples)26:13 Impromptu Hendixy loop26:39 Summary (Final Thoughts)34:52 Condition ReportSee link to purchase this guitar hereReverb: reverb.com/item/78510245-video-7-3lbs-prs-private-stock-signature-limited-glacier-blueDirect: ministryofguitar.com/product-page/prs-private-stock-signature-limited-in-faded-glacier-blueUtkarsh Mohan is a Singapore based Author, Musician and Artist
WHY the Golden Era of Guitar is over | ex CMO explains Ministry of Guitar 2024-01-25 | 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. s
Gibsons boss helped PRS build a better Les Paul | PRS Ted McCarty DC245 Review Ministry of Guitar 2024-01-23 | 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 594Episode guide0:40 Demo (Guitar in a mix)1:55 Introduction2:59 Model History8:53 Specs16:54 Sounds (tone samples) with comparison with Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard22:35 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 saleLink to reverb shopreverb.com/shop/utkarshs-gear-bazaarLink to website to buy directly: ministryofguitar.com
Guitars don’t get more outrageous than this | ESP Pink Monster Ohmura Snapper 7 Review Ministry of Guitar 2024-01-21 | 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 reviewEpisode guide0:35 Demo Track (Guitar in full mix)3:14 Introduction5:15 Model History8:32 Unboxing and wife's reactions13:23 Specs16:31 Tone Demos20:11 Final Thoughts
The REAL Reason Gibson became successful after Bankruptcy! Ministry of Guitar 2024-01-19 | It's not the product. It's not the quality.It is the marketing
CRAZY Collection Unboxing Clips 15: Original 1998 Ibanez UV777P Ministry of Guitar 2024-01-17 | Singapore, India Guitar Collection Clip 15: 1998 Ibanez Universe UV777PWatch the full collection video hereyoutu.be/nfQaYewmCRM
Guitar Collector Reacts and Explains the PRS 2024 Range Ministry of Guitar 2024-01-17 | 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 RetroEpisode Guide1:37 New Custom 24-088:04 New McCarty15:00 New Santana Retro19:11 Silver Sky New Colours and Satin finish20:10 New PRS Winged Tuners
CRAZY Collection Unboxing Clips 14: PRS SE277 Baritone Stealth Limited Edition Ministry of Guitar 2024-01-16 | Singapore, India Guitar Collection Clip 14: PRS SE277 Baritone Stealth Limited EditionWatch the full collection video hereyoutu.be/nfQaYewmCRM
The Biggest MYTH most Guitarists believe Ministry of Guitar 2024-01-15 | A Guitar Myth, that really restricts Guitarists today and really needs to be busted1) That 7 String guitars are only for metal guitarists2) Playing them is more difficult than 6 stringThe guitar used in this video is a PRS Private Stock Custom 24 7 String with Seymour Duncan Mark Holcomb Alpha Omega pickups, Custom Burl Maple top, Custom color (Japanese dealer special order) and 25 inch scale length
PRS Private Stock Collection Special Part 1 Ministry of Guitar 2024-01-14 | Watch Part 1 hereyoutu.be/0WzDiriJ8q0Part 2 hereyoutu.be/nfQaYewmCRMPart 3 hereyoutu.be/8ZEKMYT_ZLoPart 4 hereyoutu.be/815gHRbIPhEPart 5 hereyoutu.be/BuqXeB9_3wIGibson, ESP, PRS, Fender, ESP, Chapman and many moreThis is part 6 of the Singapore based Ministry of Guitar Collection 2023 end of year collection wrap-up1:22 PRS Private Stock Signature Limited5:43 PRS Private Stock Custom 24 7 String Burl Top Stoptail in Booberry Burst10:06 PRS Private Stock Custom 24 8 String Japanese Limited Run13:56 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 Glow
My wife guesses the price of my guitars. Part 3 Ministry of Guitar 2024-01-12 | 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 featured1:29 PRS (Paul Reed Smith) Dave Navarro Signature7:58 Gibson 1981 Les Paul Heritage Elite Modified with Floyd Rose13:25 Fender Custom Shop Telecaster Custom Flamed Maple Top18:22 PRS Private Stock Signature Limited in Glacier Blue
CRAZY Collection Unboxing Clips 12: Fender Custom Rosewood Telecaster Ministry of Guitar 2024-01-11 | Singapore, India Guitar Collection Clip 12: Fender Custom Rosewood TelecasterWatch the full collection video hereyoutu.be/nfQaYewmCRM
The 2024 PRS Custom 2408 is Perfect BUT… Ministry of Guitar 2024-01-10 | 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 me
Unboxing Gibson Custom Alex Lifeson Les Paul Axcess CRAZY Collection Clips 11: Ministry of Guitar 2024-01-08 | Singapore, India Guitar Collection Clip 11:Gibson Custom Alex Lifeson Les Paul Axcess in Viceroy BurstWatch the full collection video hereyoutu.be/nfQaYewmCRM
Whats the point of a Singlecut Tremolo? Ministry of Guitar 2024-01-07 | The bye-product of the Gibson PRS Lawsuit is a strange hybrid but is an incredible guitar
Part 5: CRAZY Singapore India Guitar Collection (PRS Special) Ministry of Guitar 2024-01-06 | Watch Part 1 hereyoutu.be/0WzDiriJ8q0Part 2 hereyoutu.be/nfQaYewmCRMPart 3 hereyoutu.be/8ZEKMYT_ZLoPart 4 hereyoutu.be/815gHRbIPhEGibson, ESP, PRS, Fender, ESP, Chapman and many moreThis is part 5 of the Singapore based Ministry of Guitar Collection 2023 end of year collection wrap-up1:22 PRS Paul's Guitar Artist Pack in Tiger's Eye6:19 PRS Brushstroke 24 Limited Edition in Jade Green10:05 PRS Special Semi Hollow Experience Limited Edition in Glacier Blue16:01 PRS Ted McCarty DC245 in Amber20:57 PRS P245 Semi-Hollow in Black Gold
CRAZY Collection Unboxing Clips 10: Gibson Silverburst Flying V Ministry of Guitar 2024-01-05 | Singapore, India Guitar Collection Clip 10:Gibson Silverburst Flying VWatch the full collection video hereyoutu.be/0WzDiriJ8q0
PRS Finish Clouding/Hazing/Ghosting Explained Ministry of Guitar 2024-01-04 | The strange phenomenon affecting certain years of Paul Reed Smith guitars and why they make the best value Guitars out there
CRAZY Collection Unboxing Clips 9: ESP Custom Raiden 8 (Snapper 8) Babymetal ISAO Signature Ministry of Guitar 2024-01-04 | Singapore, India Guitar Collection Clip 9: ESP Custom Raiden 8 (Snapper 8) Babymetal ISAO Signature Watch the full collection video hereyoutu.be/0WzDiriJ8q0
WHY I am selling HALF my Guitars in 2024 Ministry of Guitar 2024-01-03 | 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 II Ministry of Guitar 2024-01-01 | Singapore, India Guitar Collection Clip 8: PRS McCarty 594 Hollowbody IIWatch the full collection video hereyoutu.be/0WzDiriJ8q0
WHY I am selling ALL my Gibsons? Ministry of Guitar 2024-01-01 | 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 guitarsThe Gibsons I currently own are as below. You can see them on my channel.1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom in Alpine White2009 Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul reissueGibson Custom 1966 EDS 1275 Slash 'Knocking on Heavens door' signed and aged2013 Gibson Custom Alex Lifeson Les Paul Axcess in Viceroy Burst2015 Gibson Custom Bonabyrd Les Paul Firebird Hybrid2004 Gibson Firebird VII1981 Gibson Les Paul Heritage2001 Gibson Tony Iommi2008 Gibson Silverburst Flying V2008 Gibson Shred X Explorer Guitar of the Month2011 Gibson Baritone Explorer2018 Gibson Firebird Studio with P90s
Part 4: CRAZY Singapore India Guitar Collection (Gibson, ESP, Chapman) Ministry of Guitar 2023-12-30 | Watch Part 1 hereyoutu.be/0WzDiriJ8q0Part 2 hereyoutu.be/nfQaYewmCRMPart 3 hereyoutu.be/8ZEKMYT_ZLoGibson, ESP, PRS, Fender, ESP, Chapman and many moreThis is part 4 of the Singapore based Ministry of Guitar Collection 2023 end of year collection wrap-up1:22 Chapman Ghost Fret First Run with S4:37 Gibson Baritone Explorer in Silverburst9:14 ESP Alexi Laiho in White13:18 Chapman Bea Baritone17:47 Chapman ML 1 Modern Baritone
CRAZY Collection Unboxing Clips 7: Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul with Bigsby Ministry of Guitar 2023-12-29 | Singapore, India Guitar Collection Clip 7: Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul with BigsbyWatch the full collection video hereyoutu.be/0WzDiriJ8q0
CRAZY Collection Unboxing 6: Musicman Purple Nebula Majesty 7 Ministry of Guitar 2023-12-27 | Singapore, India Guitar Collection Clip 6: Musicman Purple Nebula Majesty 7Watch the full collection video hereyoutu.be/0WzDiriJ8q0
