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BIG JOHN DUNCAN: A chat with a Punk Rock Legend 2024

Dunsys Guitar World 2026-09-17 | BIG JOHN DUNCAN: A chat with a Punk Rock Legend 2024

Limited Edition SQUIER Classic Vibe 60s JAZZMASTER

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-10-04 | Squier Classic Vibe '60s Jazzmaster Purple Metallic, Andertons CME Exclusive. Wow!

Designed by Anderton’s UK and for sale stateside exclusively through the Chicago Music Exchange, this Squier FSR Classic Vibe ‘60s Jazzmaster highlights the comfortable design, playable specs, and modernized pickup sets of the Classic Vibe Series, faithful recreations of some of Fender’s most famous models, adding to it more than just a dash of exclusive color for maximum mojo.

#squier
#jazzmaster
#purple

Body
Body Shape: Jazzmaster
Body Material: Poplar
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Neck
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Tinted Gloss Urethane
Neck Tint/Color: Vintage Tint
Neck Shape: C
Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.65" (42mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241mm)
Scale Length: 25.5" (648mm)
Number of Frets: 21 Frets
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Fingerboard Inlay: White Dots
Inlay Shape: Dots
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil
Neck Pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil
Controls and Switching: Lead Circuit Controls (Slide Switch Down): Master Volume, Master Tone; Rhythm Circuit Controls (Slide Switch Up): Two Thumbwheel Controls for Neck Pickup Volume and Tone
Electronics Notes: Specially-Voiced Rhythm and Lead Circuit Controls
Hardware
Hardware Color: Nickel
Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style with Non-Locking Floating Vibrato
Tuning Machines: Vintage Style
Fret Wire: Narrow Tall
Pickguard: 1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum
Knobs: Aged White

Scale length - what do you do? Strings and things.

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-09-27 | Short scale guitar, thick guitar strings? Fender Scale Guitar, thin guitar strings? Gibson scale length?

A little video with my thoughts on guitar scale length V guitar string gauge.

#fender
#gibson
#guitarstrings
#scale
#scalelength

UNBOXING This SQUIER guitar got mixed reviews.

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-09-20 | A very short scale SQUIER guitar unboxing. I've seen mixed reviews, but I wanted to try one myself.

Did I enjoy it? Did I hate it? Let's find out in this video!

Squier, now Fender's budget brand, started as the VC Squier Company, founded in 1890 to make strings, and was acquired by Fender in 1965. In the early 1980s, Fender began using the Squier name for affordable, Japanese-made Fender-style guitars to compete with Japanese competitors and address declining quality and rising prices. The brand quickly gained popularity by offering reliable, lower-cost instruments, eventually moving its production from Japan to Korea, China, and Indonesia, solidifying its role as Fender's accessible line for new and intermediate players.

Squier Paranormal Series:
Pros: Features unique and quirky Fender designs, offering a distinct experience for experienced players on a budget.
Cons: Not for traditionalists, models can be hard to find.

The Squier Super-Sonic is an electric guitar manufactured by the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, originally marketed under their Squier brand. The design, conceived by former Squier marketing manager Joe Carducci, is said to have been inspired by a photograph in which Jimi Hendrix is pictured playing a Fender Jazzmaster upside down.

The Super-Sonic features an offset body similar to an upside-down Fender Jaguar or Fender Jazzmaster, but with two humbucker pickups, a three-way pickup selector toggle switch, and a traditional Stratocaster-style six-screw vibrato bridge. Unusually, the Super-Sonic has no tone control and instead has only a volume control for each pickup, wired in reverse with the control closest to the bridge controlling the bridge pickup, and the control farthest from the neck controlling the neck pickup. Like many other Fender offset designs, the Super-Sonic is a short-scale (24-inch) guitar, and also features a 22-fret bolt-on neck with a reversed CBS-style large headstock.

Squier Vista Series (1996—1998)
The Super-Sonic was originally a part of the Japanese-manufactured Vista Series, and produced at the FujiGen factory between late 1996 and early 1998. The bodies were constructed from basswood and available in four different finishes; Blue Sparkle (x13), Olympic White (x05), Black (x06), Silver Sparkle (x17), with a maple neck with a rosewood fretboard. The ceramic pickups were manufactured in South Korea, with the bridge pickup canted.

Squier Paranormal Series (2020—2021)
The Super-Sonic was once again reintroduced to the Fender catalogue in June 2020 as part of the Squier Paranormal Series. The revived model was made in China and featured a poplar body available initially in two different finishes (2020 Graphite Metallic, Ice Blue Metallic) with a further two finishes added in (2021 Blue Sparkle, Shell Pink), a C-shaped maple neck, an Indian laurel fretboard with a 9.5 inch radius, and narrow-tall frets. Similarly to the Pawn Shop Series version, the Paranormal Series Super-Sonic features Squier Atomic humbuckers with the bridge pickup canted.

#squier
#squierguitars
#paranormal

September Grills

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-09-15 | ...

NORLIN Gibson Les Paul PRO DELUXE - rare!

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-09-06 | A NORLIN era GIBSON Les Paul that is a little special! A LES PAUL PRO DELUXE from 1978. Wow!

I had a loan of this fantastic guitar for a week. Damn, I wish I could have kept it.

Model: Gibson Les Paul Pro Deluxe
Finish: Ebony
Year: 1978
Made In United States
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Material: Maple
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Neck Material: Maple
Number of Frets: 22
Scale Length: 24.75"
Series: Gibson Norlin Era

The Gibson Les Paul Deluxe was released as a replacement for the Les Paul Standard in late 1969, equipped with mini-humbuckers sourced from Gibson's purchase of the Epiphone factory, and a new headstock "volute" implemented to better prevent headstock breaks, the Les Paul Deluxe otherwise very similar to the Standard model.

Some time during the late 1970s, Norlin-era Gibson decided that the mahogany available to them was of poor quality and switched essentially all production guitars to laminated 4- to 6-piece maple necks before going back to mahogany in the early 1980s. The Cherry Red and two "Sparkle" finishes in particular are quite rare and command significantly more money in today's market.

Vintage JAPAN only CHARVEL AR-070-SSH - a Shredders Guitar?

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-08-16 | This Made in Japan CHARVEL ARK SERIES super strat is a vintage Super Shredder! I'm definitely not though! Watch me struggle not to play with my wang bar every 20 seconds in this video, which taking in the great tones. It's a great instrument.

So plenty of tones, specs and even a rather disturbing A Aye Dunsy at one point. It's all here.

Thanks as ever for watching

Dunsy

#charvel
#charvelguitars
#madeinjapan

Charvel is a brand of electric guitars founded in the 1970s by Wayne Charvel in Azusa, California and originally headquartered in Glendora, California. Since 2002, Charvel has been under the ownership of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation.

Charvel guitars became popular in the 1980s due to their association with famous rock and heavy metal guitarists such as Eddie Van Halen (Van Halen), Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P.), Gary Moore, Warren DeMartini (Ratt), Jake E. Lee (Ozzy Osbourne), Eddie Ojeda (Twisted Sister), George Lynch (Dokken), Allan Holdsworth, Shawn Lane, Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi), and others. Modern Charvel players include Guthrie Govan (The Aristocrats), Satchel (Steel Panther), Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob), Joe Duplantier (Gojira), Andy Glass (Solstice), and Angel Vivaldi.

In 1980, Grover Jackson met Randy Rhoads, who had recently joined Ozzy Osbourne's new band as lead guitarist. They worked together to develop a guitar to complement the polka-dotted Flying V built for Rhoads by Karl Sandoval. The prototype was not angular enough for Rhoads, but the second design produced a shape that Randy referred to as the Concorde. Jackson worried that the radically styled neck-through guitar was too different from Charvel's familiar 'Superstrat' theme, so he labeled the instrument with his own name on the headstock in case the design proved unpopular. Contrary to Jackson's concerns, the visual impact of this guitar spawned the "Rhoads Model" that soon became iconic in the industry and later inspired Jackson to found Jackson Guitars.

Charvel (and Jackson) guitars remained in production at the Gladstone Street shop in Glendora, California until 1986. In 1986, as part of a licensing agreement with IMC (International Music Corporation), the manufacturing facilities moved to Ontario, California, and production of USA-built Charvel guitars ceased.

The success of Charvel in the 1980s led Jackson to mass-produce popular configurations in Asia. Each California-produced Charvel guitar was essentially a hand-built custom instrument. However, Japanese assembly line versions that appeared in 1986 were categorized into model numbers.

In 1989, Jackson sold Charvel/Jackson to the Japanese manufacturer IMC (International Music Corporation), who made Charvel guitars exclusively in Japan from 1986 to 1991.

The Japanese made Charvels that appeared in 1986 are easily distinguished from San Dimas instruments by several distinct differences:

Neck plates circa 1982-1986 stamped "San Dimas, CA"[4] (then briefly "Ontario, CA") changed to a plate that read "Ft. Worth, TX", the location of IMC's U.S. offices. This confused many consumers—as, without exception, all guitars with the "Ft. Worth" neck plate were made in Japan.

The gold label, "Charvel - Made in USA" affixed to the headstock of the San Dimas era (U.S. made) instruments changed to a white logo that read "Charvel - By Jackson/Charvel."
Instead of the unfinished maple bolt-on neck that was a hallmark of the U.S. instruments, the imported instruments had a Japanese neck with a clear satin finish.

This VINTAGE Made in Japan TELECASTER could be my guitar of the year! (so far)

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-08-09 | This MATSUMOKU made ARIA TE-500N, thinline Telecaster was manufactured in Japan in 1976. What a beautiful guitar. I love it. Quite possibly my guitar of the year already!

In this video there are a whole lot of sounds samples as well as a look inside this fantastic instrument.

I hope you enjoy - thanks for watching.

Dunsy

#telecaster
#ariaguitar
#madeinjapan
#guitarreview

Matsumoku Industrial was a Japanese manufacturing company based in Matsumoto, Nagano, between 1951 and 1987. Established in 1951 as a woodworking and cabinetry firm, Matsumoku is remembered as a manufacturer of guitars and bass guitars, including some Epiphone and Aria guitars.

By the early 1970s, Matsumoku had begun using CNC (computer numerical controlled) mills, routers, and lathes, one of the first guitar makers to do so. This created a significant economy of scale, allowing the company to rely upon factory automation rather than skilled labor for rough shaping of components and basic assembly tasks. Even so, 60% of the construction process was still done by hand, including planing, fretting, joining, and assembly. This machine-cut yet hand-worked process offered improved profit margins at lower unit prices and yielded high quality instruments with unique character.

Matsumoku produced guitars, or parts of guitars, for Vox, Guyatone, FujiGen Gakki, Kanda Shokai (Greco), Hoshino Gakki (Ibanez), Nippon Gakki (Yamaha), Carlo Robelli (Sam Ash), Hondo professional series (USA guitar company), Aria and Norlin (parent company of Gibson). American owned Unicord contracted Matsumoku to build most of its Univox and Westbury guitars. St. Louis Music imported Matsumoku-built Electra Guitars and Westone-Electra Guitars. J. C. Penney sold Matsumoku-built Skylark guitars through its catalog division. Matsumoku built many early Greco guitars as well as Memphis, Vantage, Westbury, Westminster, C.G.Winner, Cutler, Lyle and Fell. Washburn Guitars contracted with Matsumoku to build some of its electric guitars and basses from 1979 through 1984. Though the names above reflect Matsumoku's involvement, many of the names were later sold to other companies, which made guitars that were completely different in quality and sound.

Although its name began appearing on neck-bolt plates, headstocks, and sound-hole labels in the 1970s, Matsumoku's role in the making of guitars under contract was largely unknown outside of Japan's guitar-making circles. Matsumoku's contract with USA-based St. Louis Music had begun in 1971 with producing guitars under the Electra brand. (Electra branded instruments were also produced by multiple Japanese companies, though a majority were derived from Matsumoku.) In 1976 St. Louis Music would acquire the Westone brand from Matsumoku, a name the Japanese company had itself acquired previously to market their guitars to European and American consumers. Eventually in 1984 SLM would consolidate Electra and Westone together and create Electra-Westone branded instruments; a year later the Electra name was dropped and they would produce guitars solely as Westone. Matsumoku's final phase as a maker of guitars before shutting down in 1987 was under contract making Royce, Westminster, Westone and Westbury Guitars. (Westbury was a brand owned by American importer/marketer Unicord which named the brand after the location of its headquarters in Westbury, New York)

Arai and Company guitars were briefly labeled Arai, but switched to the familiar Aria around 1966. From the 1975 arrival of design engineer Nobuaki Hayashi (currently with Atlansia) onward, however, all Aria guitars were labeled Aria Pro II. Hayashi's pseudonym, "H. Noble", appeared on many of the Aria Pro II instruments he designed. Aria's guitars that followed showed remarkable design innovation and a definitive move away from Gibson and Fender formats. Hayashi is best known as the designer of the Aria Pro II, SB-1000 bass and the Aria Pro II PE-series guitars. Some of these were made with maple bodies, but higher-end models such as the PE1000 with Protomatic pickups and the PE1500 with DiMarzio pickups, had ash bodies. These ash-bodied guitars were produced only in relatively small numbers for the domestic market; most, however, had maple bodies. Some guitars were produced with the urushi finish and, again, these, in both red and brown urushi lacquer, were produced mostly for the domestic market. The vast majority of these have ash bodies, whereas the export models were made mainly of maple.

Joe Perry LES PAUL without the GIBSON price tag?

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-08-02 | The GIBSON Joe Perry Signature Les Paul is a beautiful guitar, but has a hefty price tag. How does the ORVILLE version compare? A Fujigen made instrument from 1996. With changed pickups. I think the EPIPHONE Hot Ceramic pickups are a bit hot, but let me know that you think.

Cheers for watching as ever

Dunsy

#joeperry
#lespaul
#orville
#gibson
#madeinjapan

Decline of Aerosmith and formation of Joe Perry Project (1979–1984)
In 1979, Aerosmith headlined over Van Halen, Ted Nugent, AC/DC and Foreigner during the world music festival concerts. However, as the decade was about to conclude, the band's drug use began taking its toll, and tensions were slowly coming to a head. On July 28, 1979, at the World Series of Rock in Cleveland, an argument resulted in Perry's wife throwing a glass of milk at Tom Hamilton's wife. Perry and Tyler had a heated argument, which led to Perry leaving Aerosmith part-way through the recording of the album Night in the Ruts, with the remainder of his parts played by temporary guitarists. Perry took a collection of unrecorded material with him, which would later become the basis of his album Let the Music Do the Talking, released in 1980. The album featured vocalist Ralph Morman, bassist David Hull and drummer Ronnie Stewart and went on to sell 250,000 copies. Midway through the tour in support of the album, Ralph Morman was replaced for the remainder of the tour by Joey Mala. It was followed by I've Got the Rock'n'Rolls Again in 1981, which featured vocalist/rhythm guitarist Charlie Farren, a veteran of the Boston rock scene. After this tour, there was a major shakeup of the band: Charlie Farren, David Hull and Ronnie Stewart left the band and the Joe Perry Project was dropped from Columbia Records. Equipped with a new record label (MCA Records) and three new band members in singer Mach Bell, bassist Danny Hargrove and drummer Joe Pet, the Joe Perry Project released the follow-up and Once a Rocker, Always a Rocker (1983).[26] These albums did not fare as well as The Project's debut, selling only 40,000 copies apiece. Despite the poor sales, The Project went out on a final tour in support of the album, adding former Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford to the lineup. During this tour, The Project performed in a series of co-bills with Huey Lewis and the News.

Reunion of Aerosmith and return to the spotlight (1984–1999)
In February 1984, both Perry and Whitford met up with their old bandmates in Aerosmith, which led to their rejoining the band two months later. Aerosmith signed a new record deal with Geffen Records (which coincidentally was sold to MCA in 1990, absorbing the MCA label 13 years later). When Perry rejoined Aerosmith, he brought on his manager Tim Collins to manage the band. Collins would help orchestrate much of Aerosmith's success over the next decade.

In 1984, Aerosmith embarked on a successful comeback tour, the "Back in the Saddle Tour".The following year, the band released their first album since re-uniting, Done with Mirrors, which was received favorably by critics but did not fare as well commercially, only going gold and failing to generate a hit single, aside from the rock radio cut "Let the Music Do the Talking", a remake of Perry's 1980 solo song. In 1986, Perry and Tyler collaborated with Run-D.M.C. in a remake of Aerosmith's 1975 hit "Walk This Way", which helped break rap into mainstream popularity and brought Aerosmith renewed mainstream attention as well. Despite their success since re-forming, drug problems still stood in their way. After completing drug rehabilitation, Aerosmith went on to collaborate with various big-name songwriters (such as Desmond Child and Jim Vallance), producers (Bruce Fairbairn), A&R men (John Kalodner), and music video directors (Marty Callner and David Fincher) to launch their true comeback, with the successful multi-platinum albums Permanent Vacation (1987), Pump (1989), and Get a Grip (1993), which were backed by many hit singles ("Dude (Looks Like a Lady)", "Angel", "Rag Doll", "Love in an Elevator", "Janie's Got a Gun", "What it Takes", "The Other Side", "Livin' on the Edge", "Cryin'", "Amazing", and "Crazy"), popular music videos, and worldwide concert tours. The band won several awards throughout the 1990s, including four Grammy Awards and ten MTV Video Music Awards. Perry and Tyler resumed their friendship, again co-writing songs and performing very close together on stage, as well as vacationing together with their families after the conclusion of the Get a Grip Tour. While grateful for all he had done to help resurrect their careers, Aerosmith fired Collins in 1996, and carried on with new management. The double-platinum-certified album, Nine Lives, was finally released in 1997. Nine Lives was fueled by the hit singles "Falling in Love (Is Hard on the Knees)" and "Pink" and supported by the three-year-long Nine Lives Tour. During this time, Perry starred in a commercial for The Gap with Steven Tyler.

UNBOXING another 2 Vintage Guitars from Japan - and some strange tape!

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-07-26 | Border Force tape means that this guitar package was opened on the way from Japan! Hopefully the guitars are still in there. Let's check.

So, a guitar from the 1970's and a guitar from the 1990's. What could they be?!

One is more traditional classic rock that the other. That one could well be used for Hair Metal

If I still had hair, lol!

Lemme know what ya think.

Cheers the noo

Dunsy

#madeinjapan
#electricguitar
#unboxing

SQUIER J Mascis Jazzmaster + FENDER Troy Van Leeuwen Jazzmaster = ?

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-07-19 | So there's a SQUIER J Masics Jazzmaster and a FENDER Troy Van Leeuwen Jazzmaster. What happens when you combine them? Let's find out today!

For the fuzz tones I used a Astrotone Fuzz made by Joe at Hello Sailor Effects.
hellosailoreffects.com

Thanks for watching folks and please do let me know what you think of the guitar with these changes.

Dunsy

Squier honours alt-rock godfather and Dinosaur Jr. leader J Mascis with a striking new Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster that delivers as much massive sound and performance as its namesake. The pickups, hardware and finish are all specified by Mascis himself for tremendous tone and value. For sale online and in our Glasgow shop. Fast UK delivery and beyond.

Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster in Vintage White
The Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster features a basswood body, C-shaped maple neck, Indian Laurel fingerboard with 9.5” radius and 21 jumbo frets, two single-coil Jazzmaster pickups with three-position switching and dual tone circuits, gold anodized aluminum pickguard, aged white plastic parts (knobs, switch tip, pickup covers), Adjusto-Matic™ bridge with vintage-style floating tremolo tailpiece, vintage-style tuners, chrome hardware, Vintage White finish and J Mascis signature on the back of the large ’60s-style headstock.

Maple neck with "C"-shaped profile and 21-fret Indian Laurel fingerboard
Two single-coil Jazzmaster pickups
Classic dual-circuit design ("lead"/"rhythm") with volume and tone controls for each
Three-way toggle pickup switch, two-way slide "lead"/"rhythm" switch
Adjusto-Matic™ bridge with vintage-style "floating" tremolo tailpiece
Gold anodized aluminum pickguard, vintage-style tuners

Video Timing:
0:00 Intro
0:33 Some sounds
0:49 The Work Part 1
1:50 Some more sounds
2:52 The Work Part 2
5:40 Some more sounds
7:13 The Work Part 3
8:00 This did not work
8:39 But why?!
10:21 How does it look to you?
10:57 End tune

#jazzmaster
#jmascis
#squier

TOMMY BOLIN style SAM ASH ASTROTONE Fuzz Pedal - handcrafted repro classic.

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-07-14 | A big part of TOMMY BOLIN's tone was the SAM ASH (ASTROTONE) Fuzz Pedal. I recently purchased this hand crafted tribute from Joe @hellosailoreffectsofficial after I watched his video on it (which can be found here: youtu.be/yUYbhaRGzFs?si=z28XtoTbJn3yh-4U

I'm a massive fan of the work of the late, great Tommy Bolin - and although I'm not a huge fuzz fan (wahey!) this seemed to me to be a perfect lower gain pedal.

I've included plenty of sound samples with single coils and humbuckers, as well as clean/overdriven amps, so you can check it out.

I'm super glad I got this, I think it really nails some of Tommy's tones, but also has a wide range which can do everything up to some thrash sounds with an overdriven amp. It's really thickens things up and the sustain is mighty!

Please do check out the other Hello Sailer Effects here:
hellosailoreffects.com

Video Timing:
0:00 Intro Jam
0:34 Introducing the Pedal
2:10 Strat Tones
6:30 Les Paul Tones
12:14 My Opinion

#tommybolin
#fuzzpedal
#samash

Pedal Demo BOSS Digital Delay DD-8

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-07-05 | A BOSS DD-8 - I am liking this! Diverse Sonic Range, Maximum Delay Power

This loaded pedal delivers more of everything - more great sounds, more delay time, more control options, and more connectivity. And it does it all in a standard BOSS pedal that slides easily into any mono or stereo setup. Eleven modes provide delay colors from basic to exotic, plus a looper with unlimited overdub capability and external control support. For maximum versatility in a minimum amount of space, there’s no better delay stomp than the DD-8.

Features
The most advanced BOSS compact series delay ever

Eleven versatile modes include basic digital delay, vintage echoes, shimmer, mod, looper, and more

Looper offers up to 40 seconds of recording time, overdub capability, and three-pedal operation with external footswitches

Three newly developed delay types: Warm, +RV (delay+reverb), and GLT (rhythmic delay)

Up to 10 seconds of delay time available with tap tempo input

Carryover switch sets whether delay trails continue or stop when the effect is bypassed

True stereo I/O and three selectable output modes (independent, panning, and wide stereo)

Smart I/O jacks support a variety of connection setups (mono, stereo, wet/dry, wet only, and more)

Support for external control with two footswitches or an expression pedal

Unique Twist function available in each delay mode via an external footswitch

#bosspedals
#delaypedal
#pedalreview

This BILL LAWRENCE Telecaster is very nice!

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-06-28 | BILL LAWRENCE is best known as a master pickup designer, but a line of guitars appeared with his name on for sale in the 1980's. Made by the Morris company in Japan, these do not appear to have been officially sanctioned by Mr Lawrence.

This one arrived to me recently, via Zenmarket in Japan. It is a lovely guitar. But I cannot work out when it was made.

Bill Lawrence info:
Bill Lawrence (born Willi Lorenz Stich; March 24, 1931 – November 2, 2013) was a pickup and guitar designer. Lawrence was born in Wahn in Cologne, Germany and began his musical career in the 1950s as a jazz guitarist, performing under the name Billy Lorento. He died in southern California in 2013.

As a musician, Lawrence created pickups which he felt best suited his needs and performance style. He then worked with Framus and became an endorser, including models as the "Billy Lorento" 5/120. He was also an endorser for Fender in Europe.

Moving to the United States, Lawrence designed pickups and assisted in electric guitar design for Fender, Gibson, Peavey and other companies. While at Gibson from 1968-1972, Lawrence helped design the "super-humbucker" pickup and the L6-S. He helped redesign the electronics of the SG and contributed significantly to the S-1 and Marauder, as well as to some bass models such as the Ripper, Grabber, and G3.

From a Facebook Post:
The Real story of Bill Lawrence and {Bill's Brother} Toshio Moridaira. by Bill Lawrence November 22, 2000

Dear Bill,
I recently saw a used Bill Lawrence Tele in a local shop. Can you give me more information about them? Thanks.
xxx.

Dear xxx,
Here is a brief history about the instrument:
At the end of the 70's, the Moridaira Company became the exclusive distributor for my products in Japan. During one of my visits there, Toshio Moridaira told me that he had failed to successfully market his own brand ( Morris) and asked me to help him. We agreed that we would start a joint venture - The Bill Lawrence Guitar - and the Moridaira Company would be the exclusive distributor for these guitars to be sold only in the southeast Asian market. See picture of Bill Lawrence Guitar. He would make the guitars in his Mutsumoto-based Morris factory, and I would supply them with my US- made pickups and endorse the guitars. I stayed one month in Mutsumoto at Toshio's house to teach him the marketing strategy, and at the same time, I worked in his factory to set it up and to teach the workers how to make a Class A electric guitar. In our agreement, it was made very clear, from the beginning, that I would not get involved in copy guitars.

In October of 1980, I demonstrated the guitars in all the major stores in Japan and did several press interviews. See picture of demonstration. However, during a visit to Japan in 1983, I discovered a change in the Bill Lawrence guitar program - a full line of Bill Lawrence copy guitars! I must agree that these guitars were probably some of the best copy guitars available at that time, but you can never get a sound reputation with copy guitars. My reputation is based on high quality original products.
It seems that I have a chronic problem with other people using my name. There is an easy explanation for this: the answer is money. People use the reputation of well-known and respected companies or persons to sell their products. For example, there was once a company that called their guitar "Bender", and the "B" looked like an "F", and their logo even looked like the Fender logo! These guys copied almost everything that had a value to make a buck.

Morris History:
The Morris Guitars company has been building quality handcrafted instruments in Nagano, Japan for a long time. Mr. Toshio Moridaira, the founder, was the first distributor in Japan to carry both Fender and Gibson lines. In 1964, due to his working relationship with Gibson, Mr. Moridaira was able to visit the Gibson factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan. An employee at Gibson nicknamed him ?Mori? at that time.

In 1967, he founded the Morris Guitars company. He named it Morris, taken from the nickname given to him a while back. Morris produced copies of dreadnought and small jumbo models based on Martin and Gibson designs. Since then, Morris Guitars have enjoyed an outstanding reputation in Japan and other countries for making high quality guitars.

In 1974, Morris introduced their guitars at the NAMM show. In 1978, Morris introduced the Tornado line, thin body acoustic-electric guitars inspired by the Ovation design. Up until the early 80s, the U.S. market saw a variety of guitars that Morris imported from Japan.

#madeinjapan
#billlawrence
#telecaster

Turn a couple of tuners: write a new tune!

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-06-21 | Stuck in a rut with the same old guitar chords? Need some new ideas to inspire your guitar playing? I know I do. And here's how I get over the creative slump. Sometimes, lol!

A weird tuning on my SQUIER J Mascis Jazzmaster (currently undergoing some "customisation") - a few chords, a few notes and a few strums and we have a tune.

Let me know what you think.

Thanks as ever for watching.

Dunsy

#weird
#guitar
#tuning
#squierbyfender
#squier
#squierjazzmaster
#jazzmaster

UNBOXING another 2 guitars! Whats in the box this time?

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-06-14 | Zenmarket guitars from Japan. Old ones. Nice ones! But what are they? Let's have a wee look in this here video.

2 guitars that I bid on on Zenmarket a few months back are here in Scotland. 3 months surface mail from Japan.

As ever I have not checked the guitars out before the unboxing so I have no idea if they have arrived in one piece or if it's even the correct guitars!

Thanks as ever for watching.

Dunsy

#madeinjapan
#unboxing
#zenmarket
#importingguitars

Japanese guitar manufacturing has a rich history, evolving from producing affordable copies to rivaling and even surpassing the quality of some American-made instruments. Initially focused on copying popular American designs, Japanese factories, like Fujigen, gained a reputation for high-quality craftsmanship, eventually leading to Fender partnering with them to produce "Fender Japan" guitars.

Here's a more detailed look:

Early Years (1960s-1970s):
Japanese guitar companies like Yamaha, Ibanez, and Greco started producing instruments, initially focusing on lower-priced copies of popular American models from Fender and Gibson. These guitars were often well-made with solid wood bodies and necks, and good quality electronics.

The "Lawsuit Era":
Japanese guitars became known for their high-quality copies, sometimes even surpassing the originals in terms of craftsmanship and attention to detail. This led to what is sometimes referred to as the "lawsuit era," where American companies faced competition from these well-made imports.

Fender Japan:
Fender, facing competition from these imports, partnered with Fujigen Gakki in 1982 to establish "Fender Japan". This joint venture saw Fujigen producing high-quality Fender guitars for the Japanese market and for export.

Fujigen's Role:
Fujigen Gakki played a significant role in the history of Japanese guitar manufacturing. They produced instruments for various brands, including Ibanez, Greco, and Fender Japan, and were known for their high-quality craftsmanship.

Beyond Copies:
While initially focused on copying, Japanese manufacturers eventually developed their own unique designs and innovations, with brands like Ibanez becoming known for their own distinctive guitar styles.

Continued Excellence:
Japanese guitar manufacturing continues to be a significant force in the global guitar market, with companies like Fujigen still producing high-quality instruments for various brands and their own FGN brand.

Blue Flower Telecaster FENDER JAPAN FSR 2014

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-06-07 | G.A.S Gear Acquisition Syndrome. That's how I ended up with this Fender Japan Telecaster FSR (Factory Special Run). I'll tell you about it in this video.

History of the Blue Flower Telecaster: youtu.be/DWpw-VHoBMY?si=KPHeqTBWOHFkFxC5

Video Timing
0:00 Intro
1:28 History
3:02 Pickup Sounds
5:00 Specs
6:48 How come I ended up with this guitar?
8:30 End Jam

#fender
#fendertelecaster
#fenderjapan
#fenderjapantelecaster
#fenderfsr

SQUIER J Mascis Jazzmaster or FENDER Jaguar?

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-05-31 | Squier J MASCIS Jazzmaster or Fender Jaguar. Which one does indie rock best? Here are some sounds.

Video Timing:
0:00 Intro
3:19 Tune

Squier honours alt-rock godfather and Dinosaur Jr. leader J Mascis with a striking new Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster that delivers as much massive sound and performance as its namesake. The pickups, hardware and finish are all specified by Mascis himself for tremendous tone and value. For sale online and in our Glasgow shop. Fast UK delivery and beyond.

Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster in Vintage White
The Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster features a basswood body, C-shaped maple neck, Indian Laurel fingerboard with 9.5” radius and 21 jumbo frets, two single-coil Jazzmaster pickups with three-position switching and dual tone circuits, gold anodized aluminum pickguard, aged white plastic parts (knobs, switch tip, pickup covers), Adjusto-Matic™ bridge with vintage-style floating tremolo tailpiece, vintage-style tuners, chrome hardware, Vintage White finish and J Mascis signature on the back of the large ’60s-style headstock.

Maple neck with "C"-shaped profile and 21-fret Indian Laurel fingerboard
Two single-coil Jazzmaster pickups
Classic dual-circuit design ("lead"/"rhythm") with volume and tone controls for each
Three-way toggle pickup switch, two-way slide "lead"/"rhythm" switch
Adjusto-Matic™ bridge with vintage-style "floating" tremolo tailpiece
Gold anodized aluminum pickguard, vintage-style tuners

The Fender Jaguar is a short-scale Electric Guitar, which has a more compact fretboard and neck compared than the run-of-the-mill guitar. It makes it incredibly easy to play as the jump between frets is that bit shorter. Famous Jaguar players include Kurt Cobain (Nirvana), Johnny Marr (The Smiths), John Squire (Stone Roses), Jonny Buckland (Coldplay) and Graham Coxon (Blur).

Another identifiable feature of the Jaguar is its versatile electronics. As well as the master volume and tone, you can sculpt both bridge and neck pickups exactly how you like. The neck pickup has a tone and volume, while the bridge gets a mid-tone cut. Rather than a five or three-way pickup selector, there are two switches used to 'activate' each pickup.

#squierbyfender
#jmascis
#jazzmaster
#guitarreview

LES PAUL Bridge Humbucker Pickup Comparison. Which sounds BEST?

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-05-24 | Tonerider, Bare Knuckle and Dimarzio pickup shoot out. Which one sounds best? Which one do you prefer? Which one did I pick?

It's all here!

Tonerider Alnico 2 Classic: tonerider.com/products/alnico-ii-classic
Alnico 4 Classic: tonerider.com/products/alnico-iv-classic
Bare Knuckle The Mule: bareknucklepickups.co.uk/pickup/humbucker/the-mule
Dimarzio Super Distortion: dimarzio.com/pickups/high-power/super-distortion

Video Timing:
Intro
2:37 1956 Fender Pro
3:54 1956 Fender Twin
4:51 Marshall JMP50
6:33 Soldano Hot Rod 50
7:24 Marshall JMP50
8:33 Fuchs Full House 50
9:15 What pickup is in the guitar now?

Thanks for watching

Dunsy

I got a SURPRISE with this! GRECO SE500 STRATOCASTER fix up.

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-05-17 | Flippin' 'eck, what a neck! This made in Japan Stratocaster, a 1981 Greco SE500, definitely had some issues. But have I managed to bring it back to life? Why did I move to Plan B? Find out right here:

Video Timing:
0:00 Intro
0:38 A Smashing Guitar
1:32 A little clean up job
3:38 Pickup Sounds
8:10 Plan A becomes Plan B
14:14 End Tune

Thanks as ever for watching

#greco
#grecoguitars
#madeinjapan

Greco History
Kanda Shokai was established in 1948 and the Greco brand name was started in 1960. It was not until 1966-1967 that Kanda Shokai began marketing Greco Telecaster-like models. Originally, Kanda Shokai used the Greco brand name for the solid-body models and the Canda brand name for its acoustic models, basing the latter on the company name Kanda. In the mid-late 1960s, Kanda Shokai also exported some Greco-branded guitars based on Hagström and EKO designs for Avnet/Goya in the USA. These guitars were made by the FujiGen and Matsumoku (and possibly Teisco guitar factories and were very similar to the late 1960s Ibanez guitars based on Hagström and EKO designs. Kanda Shokai also marketed a few original designs in the late '60s including the Greco Semi-hollow "Shrike" guitars, which were imported and marketed first by Goya and later by Kustom. The "Shrike" model had a pair of unusual L-shaped pickups, with the corner of the "L" pointing towards the headstock on the neck pickup and towards the bridge on the bridge pickup; these "boomerang" pickups predate the Gibson Flying V2 boomerang-shaped pickups by over ten years.

In the early 1970s Kanda Shokai marketed Greco Gibson-like models, but with bolt-on necks rather than the set necks of genuine Gibson guitars. These were very similar to the Ibanez Gibson-like models available at that time, and most had a script Greco logo. By the mid–late 1970s most Greco Gibson-like models were being made with set necks and open-book Gibson headstock designs. Some other Greco Gibson-like models from the 1970s had a different headstock design, more like a Guild headstock design, that had a Greco logo with equally sized letters.

Starting in 1979, the Greco "Super Real Series," which made available high standard replicas of Gibson and Fender models, was introduced. Beginning in 1982, the Greco "Mint Collection" continued the high standard of the "Super Real Series." In 1982 Kanda Shokai and Yamano Gakki become part of Fender Japan, and Kanda Shokai stopped producing its own Greco Fender replica models. Since the end of the Greco open-book headstock Gibson replicas in the early 1990s, Kanda Shokai have produced various models using the Greco brand name such as the "Mirage Series" (similar to the Ibanez Iceman), various Gibson copies (not using the open-book Gibson headstock design), and Höfner-styled violin-shaped basses. The company also owns Zemaitis Guitars, now made by Tokai.

Some notable guitar players who have used Greco guitars include Ace Frehley, who used Greco Les Paul replicas when his band, Kiss, was on tour in Japan, Millie Rose Lee of Dead Witch, and Elliot Easton of The Cars. Peter Tork of The Monkees on his 1979–1981 solo tours had two of the Tobacco Sunburst Les Paul models. The Greco BM line is particularly notable as they are semi-endorsed signature models. Brian May played (or at least mimed) his BM-900 on several television appearances in 1983.

Some channel news May 2025

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-05-15 | Just a wee update! The future awaits.

My other channel for guitars lessons, guitar covers and general off brand discussion:
@DunsysGuitarWorld2

Thanks for watching, folks.

Dunsy

1979 GRECO SE450 STRATOCASTER all fixed up.

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-05-10 | This December 1979 Greco Stratocaster, made in the Fujigen Factory (who went on to make Fender Japan guitars), needed a little bit of TLC. Now it's rocking. Seems to be all stock, with what I believe are Maxon PU119 pickups.

Video Timing:
0:00 Intro
1:10 Clean up and fix up
3:12 Sounds
6:20 Specs
7:29 Identifying this Greco
8:40 End Jam

Thanks for checking it out

Dunsy

#greco
#grecoguitars
#madeinjapan

Greco History
Kanda Shokai was established in 1948 and the Greco brand name was started in 1960. It was not until 1966-1967 that Kanda Shokai began marketing Greco Telecaster-like models. Originally, Kanda Shokai used the Greco brand name for the solid-body models and the Canda brand name for its acoustic models, basing the latter on the company name Kanda. In the mid-late 1960s, Kanda Shokai also exported some Greco-branded guitars based on Hagström and EKO designs for Avnet/Goya in the USA. These guitars were made by the FujiGen and Matsumoku (and possibly Teisco guitar factories and were very similar to the late 1960s Ibanez guitars based on Hagström and EKO designs. Kanda Shokai also marketed a few original designs in the late '60s including the Greco Semi-hollow "Shrike" guitars, which were imported and marketed first by Goya and later by Kustom. The "Shrike" model had a pair of unusual L-shaped pickups, with the corner of the "L" pointing towards the headstock on the neck pickup and towards the bridge on the bridge pickup; these "boomerang" pickups predate the Gibson Flying V2 boomerang-shaped pickups by over ten years.

In the early 1970s Kanda Shokai marketed Greco Gibson-like models, but with bolt-on necks rather than the set necks of genuine Gibson guitars. These were very similar to the Ibanez Gibson-like models available at that time, and most had a script Greco logo. By the mid–late 1970s most Greco Gibson-like models were being made with set necks and open-book Gibson headstock designs. Some other Greco Gibson-like models from the 1970s had a different headstock design, more like a Guild headstock design, that had a Greco logo with equally sized letters.

Starting in 1979, the Greco "Super Real Series," which made available high standard replicas of Gibson and Fender models, was introduced. Beginning in 1982, the Greco "Mint Collection" continued the high standard of the "Super Real Series." In 1982 Kanda Shokai and Yamano Gakki become part of Fender Japan, and Kanda Shokai stopped producing its own Greco Fender replica models. Since the end of the Greco open-book headstock Gibson replicas in the early 1990s, Kanda Shokai have produced various models using the Greco brand name such as the "Mirage Series" (similar to the Ibanez Iceman), various Gibson copies (not using the open-book Gibson headstock design), and Höfner-styled violin-shaped basses. The company also owns Zemaitis Guitars, now made by Tokai.

Some notable guitar players who have used Greco guitars include Ace Frehley, who used Greco Les Paul replicas when his band, Kiss, was on tour in Japan, Millie Rose Lee of Dead Witch, and Elliot Easton of The Cars. Peter Tork of The Monkees on his 1979–1981 solo tours had two of the Tobacco Sunburst Les Paul models. The Greco BM line is particularly notable as they are semi-endorsed signature models. Brian May played (or at least mimed) his BM-900 on several television appearances in 1983.

CURVE Think and Act - Guitar Cover and Guitar Lesson

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-05-07 | Think and Act, is taken from DOPPELGANGER by the legendary CURVE. Written by Dean Garcia and Toni Halliday. I'm using a live version as the backing track here.

Video Timing:
0:00 Intro
3:15 Cover
8:01 Lesson

As ever, I make no claim that this is what is played by Dean, Alex or Debbie, in the studio or live. This is just how I hear it and how I would play it.

Please do check out the band official pages:
curve.bandcamp.com/music
facebook.com/p/Curve-Official-managed-by-Dean-100057195351000

Doppelgänger is the debut studio album by English alternative rock band Curve. It was released on 9 March 1992 in the United Kingdom by Anxious Records, and on the following day in the United States by Anxious and Charisma Records.

A continuation of the musical idiom established by the group on its three earlier EPs, Doppelgänger combines elements of dance music and alternative rock with the reverb-laden and distortion-heavy stylings of shoegaze.

UNBOXING a big box from Japan with TWO GUITARS, lets see what they are!

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-05-03 | Two vintage JAPANESE guitar just imported from Japan to the UK via ZENMARKET. But what are they? In this video we'll find out. We'll also find out if they survived the journey over the sea in a big shipping container. Will the play? So many questions.

Oh, these are NOT the guitars I was looking at in my video from earlier in the week, I bought these ones 3 months ago. But, never fear, the 2 that I did buy in my previous video, will be here at some point.

0:00 Intro
1:41 Unboxing
4:12 Unwrapping
11:03 Guitar 1 on the Workbench
14:12 Guitar 2 on the Workbench
19:14 Do they make a sound?
20:00 Summing Up

Thanks for watching, as ever.

Dunsy

#unboxing
#unboxingvideo
#madeinjapan

Online Japanese Guitar Window Shopping (again!)

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-04-30 | Who doesn’t love to look at vintage Japanese guitars on line? Exactly!

So let’s take a wee look at some Greco, Burny, Orville, Fender Japan etc etc etc.

I did buy something…..

Thanks as ever for watching

Dunsy

TONERIDER ACII Classic Humbuckers and a cheap Les Paul

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-04-26 | TONERIDER PAF Alnico II Classics (AC2), here's what they sound like in my Les Paul. I like them - but they can be a bit spikey.

The guitar is a 1980 Gibson Firebrand Les Paul. Which I won in an auction! Totally refurbished.

#tonerider
#humbuckers
#paf

Video Timing
0:00 Intro
1:28 Clean Sounds
2:24 Changing pickups & Overdrive
4:45 Future upgrades?
5:42 Tonerider pickup specs
7:30 End Widdle

FENDER Richie Kotzen Telecaster - what do I think now?

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-04-19 | I bought this Fender Japan Richie Kotzen Telecaster in 2021, what do I think of it now?

Summary
Versatile rock guitarist Richie Kotzen has long wowed audiences with his impeccable chops and deft Telecaster artistry. His prolific career spans from stints in Poison and Mr. Big, to solo artist and front man of The Winery Dogs, to his recent collaboration with Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith in the group Smith/Kotzen. Known for his passionate and captivating playing style, Richie has influenced countless guitar players along the way.Once available only in Japan, the elegant Richie Kotzen Telecaster guitar is now available worldwide, with features including a beautiful flame maple top on a comfortably contoured ash body, gold hardware and a distinctive combination of DiMarzio® pickups.

Features
Contoured ash body with bound flame maple top
Maple neck with large "C" profile
Maple fingerboard with 12" radius, 22 jumbo frets and abalone inlays
DiMarzio® DP173 Twang King™ neck pickup and DP384 Chopper T™ bridge pickup
Three-way pickup selector switch and rotary series/parallel switch (no tone control)
Gold through-body Telecaster bridge

0:00 Intro
1:18 Specs
4:28 Clean Sounds
5:37 Big Chords and Chugging
7:24 Lead sounds
8:37 Why did I buy this guitar?
11:00 About that Big Neck
11:49 End Tune

Classic Chorus Pedal (as used by the famous) DOD FX65 - five minute video

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-04-16 | The DOD Stereo Chorus FX65's first series was initially produced in 1985 as an improvement upon DOD's beginner FX60 Stereo Chorus. Its analog chorus, using an MN3007 BBD chip, is controlled using Speed, Delay Time, and Depth knobs to thicken up your tone. Two output jacks give you great, subtle stereo chorus sound.

groundguitar.com/john-frusciante-gear/john-frusciantes-dod-stereo-chorus

John Frusciante’s DOD FX-65 Stereo Chorus
John used a chorus pedal during the Blood Sugar Sex Magik studio sessions to split his signal between a Marshall guitar amp and a Marshall bass amp—a setup he relied on for much of the recording. While he didn’t specify the exact model, the most likely candidate is the DOD FX65. However, it’s worth noting that not all tracks were recorded this way; on some occasions, John went directly into the board or used other Marshall amps.

Beat up Gibson Gold Top with SUPER HOT pickup rocks!

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-04-12 | This 2011 GIBSON LES PAUL 60's Tribute has a MONSTER P90 in the bridge. The Bare Knuckle WARPIG. It's hot, hot, hot!

Boss CE-2 JAPAN V Boss CE-2 TAIWAN 5 minute sound demo

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-04-09 | BOSS CE2, long dash, silver screw Made in Japan in 1980 V a BOSS CE2 Made in Taiwan in 1988. Can you hear a difference?

Produced from 1979 - 1992, the Boss CE-2 Chorus was the original compact chorus pedal. Thanks to its extremely durable made-in-Japan construction, many original specimens are still around and sound great. If you want a classic no-frills chorus, this is the pedal to get.

The original BOSS CE-2 Chorus pedal was the Japanese Roland company’s first compact chorus pedal, released in 1979 and replacing the earlier large box mains powered stereo CE-1 Chorus Ensemble.

The ‘Rate’ knob controls the speed of modulation
The ‘Depth’ knob controls the sweep range of the modulation effect

Made in Japan - black label long dash silver screw (1979-1981)
Made in Japan - black label (1981-1984)
Made in Japan - green label (1984-1988)
Made in Taiwan - green label (1988-1991)

#bosspedal
#choruspedal
#BOSSCE2

3 YouTube GUITAR Channels I think you should watch (if you dont already!)

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-04-05 | 3 Guitar Related YouTube Channels that I love to watch. For different reasons. Inspiration. Learning. Sheer wonderment! I'll explain it all in this video.

I'm sure that most folks are already subscribed to the channels of these fantastic individuals but, if not, please do check them out.

Paul Stafford Cook:
youtube.com/@UCg44BDPGmSdxW3IHmslWnuQ

David Brewster:
youtube.com/@UCnCL5AYMIBcaR8lhNP6OdOQ

Ted Woodford:
youtube.com/@UC8wIqZCt9h6uJbOBCQVuUmg

Thanks for watching, folks. I'll be playing more guitar in the next video!

Dunsy

DigiTech Mosaic Polyphonic 12-string effect pedal - 5 Minute Video

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-04-03 | DigiTech MOSAIC Polyphonic 12-string effect pedal - does it turn any 6-string guitar into a 12-string?

Only 2 controls:
LEVEL - Adjusts the intensity of the 12-string effect
TONE - Adjusts the amount of high frequency enhancement being applied to your signal

Full Polyphonic Low Latency Tracking

Create a lush, shimmering chordal effect reminiscent of a 12-string guitar.

Thanks for watching

Dunsy

Gibson Les Paul Artist Series Pete Townshend Deluxe Gold Top 1976

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-03-29 | One of the 150 Pete Townshend Gold Top ’76 Les Paul Deluxe's, made by Gibson in 2016. Inspired by a guitar Townshend regularly played in the 1970s and manufactured using the same vintage techniques.

Video Timing:
0:00 Intro & Drop D Clip
1:12 Brief Introduction
3:10 Clean Sounds
5:40 More details & changed pickup
6:42 Overdrive Sounds
10:35 Mini humbuckers & more
13:32 End Jam

Production year: 2016
Pickup: Passive
Pickup configuration: HH
Number of frets: 22 frets
Neck scale: Medium
Weight: 4.53kg
Body material: Maple Top/Mahogany Back
Fingerboard material: rosewood
Neck Joint: Set neck
Neck material: Mahogany

Kemper Vintage Fender Amp Profiles Part 1

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-03-22 | Vintage FENDER amp profiles from a modern KEMPER. Using a FENDER Telecaster. I really like these Michael Britt Kemper Profiles, which I believe are free with the Kemper.

This is a pretty rough and ready video that I've done just to show some of the great tones on the Kemper.

Video Timing:
0:00 Intro
1:01 Amp 1: 1956 Fender Pro Tweed
2:03 Amp 2: 1956 Fender Twin Tweed
3:06 Amp 3: 1962 Fender Bandmaster
4:08 Amp 4: 1962 Fender Deluxe
5:10 Amp 5: 1965 Fender Champ
6:27 Amp 6: 1965 Fender Bassman
7:40 Amp 7: 1965 Fender Bassman (more gain)
10:06 End Jam

Hope you enjoy

Dunsy

#fender
#kemperprofiler
#kemper

Amp Profiling

What it is:
Amp profiling, often associated with the Kemper Profiler, is a method of capturing the sound of a real amplifier, including its unique characteristics, and storing it digitally.

How it works:
The profiler analyzes the sound of an amplifier, capturing its sonic signature, rather than modeling the amp's components.

Difference from modeling:
While amp modeling attempts to simulate the sound of an amplifier based on its components, profiling captures the actual sound, including the nuances of the amp's interaction with the cabinet and microphones.

Benefits:
Authentic Tone: Profiling aims to capture the exact tone and feel of the original amplifier, making it a very close replica.
Portability: Users can take a digital copy of their amp's sound with them, eliminating the need to transport a heavy, physical amplifier.
Versatility: Profilers often allow users to create and store multiple profiles, offering a wide range of tones at their fingertips.

About M Britt Profiles
I’m Michael Britt and I play guitar for the country group Lonestar. We’ve been together almost 30 years and have had 9 #1 songs and sold millions of albums over those years. I grew up in Fort Worth, TX and started playing guitar in my teens. I went to college for a while before realizing I’d rather be playing music for a living and got that opportunity in 1990.

After a couple of years and a couple of bands, I moved to Nashville in 1992 and shortly after was called by friend who was starting a band that needed a guitar player. Right place at the right time. We formed Texassee in 1993 and played bars all over the country and up into Canada before landing a record deal with BNA Records in 1995. The rest, as they say, is history. We’ve made somewhere in the neighborhood of 15 albums and sold 10 million units and have had 9 #1 Country songs as well as a #1 on the Hot 100 Pop chart with “Amazed” in 2000. Over the past 22 years, I’ve gotten to work with many of the best musicians, writers, and producers in Nashville and I learned as much as I could. I was so go green when we first got our deal that I certainly had a lot to learn.

Since then, I’ve spent years chasing tone and have been fortunate enough to have the luxury of being able to try and buy some of the best guitar gear in my quest to sound better. I’ve been using the Kemper Profiling Amplifier onstage and in the studio since 2014 and have been extremely happy with what I am able to do with the Kemper. I have profiled my amp collection as well as any other amp I can get my hands on for a couple of hours and have compiled a bunch of my favorite profiles for others to use and make their own. Profiling amps is more of an art than an exact science and I’ve been lucky enough to have good buddies and a lot of great amps at my disposal to work with and to profile into the Kemper. I’m always trying to work on my playing and learn new things

Big John Duncan NIRVANA story 2024 #nirvana

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-03-19 | This is part of a longer chat I had with the legendary Big John Duncan about his musical career, including his work with #nirvana and being Kurt Cobain's guitar tech. The full video is here:
youtu.be/zKDWHEVbYNs

BURNY LG-75JP Joe Perry Les Paul Made in Japan

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-03-15 | A rather nice, made in Japan, take on JOE PERRY's Gibson Signature Les Paul, by Burny. I like it. After fixing the issues with the pickups, that is!

Video Timing:
0:00 Intro
0:38 Quick Musical Interlude
1:48 Guitar Details
3:18 Closer look
5:24 Here's the problem!
6:10 Before and after sounds!
8:14 Riffs and specs
9:24 Summing up
10:10 End Jam

Thanks for watching

Dunsy

#joeperry
#lespaul
#madeinjapan
#guitarreview

E Series SQUIER Japan Telecaster gets new pickups

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-03-08 | E Series Squier Japan Standard Telecaster gets the Bare Knuckle and Tonerider treatment! This old guitar is sounding all the better for it, but let me know what you think.

Video Timing:
0:00 Intro
1:17 Dynamics of the new pickups
2:35 Bridge Pickup
4:12 Neck Pickup
5:52 New V Old
9:25 Why did I change the pickups?
12:50 End Jam

Thanks for watching

Dunsy

#squier
#squierguitars
#bareknuckle
#pickups

#squier Telecaster new pickups

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-03-03 | #squier
#squierguitars
#telecaster
#bareknuckle
#tonerider

1970s YAMAHA SG v GIBSON LES PAUL who wins? - my thoughts and opinion

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-03-01 | The Gibson Killer V the Killer Gibson, the Yamaha SG V the Gibson Les Paul! Which is better? Which do you prefer? All subjective, of course. I own a 1979 Yamaha SG1000 and a 1979 Gibson Les Paul Standard and I've played both live and recorded with both - not at the same time, obv!

Here's what I think of those two guitars and how they compare.

Spoiler: They're both great guitars! For me, I would have specific uses for each of them.

Huge thanks to everyone who watched and commented on last weeks video.

Dunsy
#yamahasg1000
#gibsonlespaul
#guitarbattle

1970s YAMAHA SG v GIBSON LES PAUL who wins?

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-02-22 | SOUND TEST 1979 YAMAHA SG1000 V 1979 GIBSON Les Paul Standard, which sounds better? You decide!

0:00 Intro
1:40 Fender Vibro King
3:44 Fender Champ
5:30 Marshall JTM45
8:06 Soldano Hot Rod 50
9:43 Solo Jam

Thanks for watching folks, it's much appreciated.

Dunsy

#yamahasg1000
#gibsonlespaul
#guitarbattle

UNBOXING a Guitar that my wife chose! (for me)

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-02-15 | This guitar, all the way from Japan, was chosen by my wife! For me! I had a couple of vintage Japanese guitars I was looking at, but decided to let The Boss make the final decision on what I should get.

She's very happy with her choice - as am I - let me know what you think

Massive thank you to Mrs Dunsy for putting up with me for 1/4 of a century!

Thanks as ever for watching.

Dunsy

#unboxing
#guitarunboxing
#zenmarket

YAMAHA LD10E the only acoustic I own

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-02-07 | Apologies in advance! An acoustic guitar. A YAMAHA LD10E. Very nice it is too. But this is the first time in 5 years that I have taken it out of its case.

Video timing - is in the video.

Vintage EPIPHONE Olympic 1961 sounds great!

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-02-01 | I changed the stock Epiphone pickup on this Olympic when I first got it, to a Seymour Duncan. But I was wrong! The Epiphone pickup is actually way better. Here's some sounds to let you hear it.

This old guitar sounds great, just as it was intended from the factory.

Video Timing:
0:00 Intro
1:36 Clean and slight overdrive
3:18 Seymour Duncan Pickup
4:10 Higher gain
5:00 Classic Rock
6:37 Epiphone V Gibson
8:00 A little touch of melody
10:50 Final thoughts and a couple of bad things about this guitar
12:10 The Blues Widdle

Thanks for watching - please like and comment, it all helps.

Dunsy

#epiphone
#epiphoneguitars
#vintageguitar
#vintageepiphone

Epiphone Olympic
Finish: Sunburst
Year: 1960 - 1962
Made In United States
Body Material: Mahogany
Fretboard Material : Rosewood

History
Epiphone began in 1873, in Smyrna, Ottoman Empire (now İzmir, Turkey), where Greek founder Anastasios Stathopoulos made his own fiddles and lutes (specifically, the oud and the laouto). Stathopoulos moved to the United States in 1903 and continued to make his original instruments, as well as mandolins, from a factory at 35-37 36th Street in Long Island City, Queens, New York. Anastasios died in 1915, and his son, Epaminondas ("Epi"), took over.

After two years, the company became known as "The House of Stathopoulo". Just after the end of World War I, the company started to make banjos. The company produced its recording line of banjos in 1924 and, four years later, took on the name of the "Epiphone Banjo Company". It produced its first guitars (the "Epiphone Recording" models) in 1928. In 1931 the company commenced production of its "Masterbilt" range of archtop guitars which became very popular and competed successfully with the equivalent range produced at the time by Gibson, its main rival in the archtop market. After Epi died in 1943, control of the company went to his brothers, Orphie and Frixo. In 1951, a four-month-long strike caused a relocation of Epiphone Headquarters from New York City to Philadelphia. A number of Epiphone employees decided to remain in New York rather than relocate to Philadelphia, and spearheaded by George Mann, former Epiphone Vice President and Secretary, formed the nucleus of the new Guild Guitar Company, whose early archtop guitar designs owed a lot to Epiphone.

In 1957 the company was acquired by Gibson parent company CMI, who merged Epiphone operations with Gibson. Between 1957 and 1969, the Gibson-owned production of Epiphone instruments took a parallel path to those marketed under the Gibson brand, with many equivalents between the two lines but also some instruments unique to the Epiphone range. The marketing strategy used was that since the number of Gibson dealerships was limited by design, equivalent quality instruments under the Epiphone label could be offered for sale through other dealerships thus in principle increasing market share overall. This arrangement lasted until 1969 at which point Gibson decided to cease production of the high grade, U.S.A.-made Epiphone instruments in favour of a cheaper range of lower grade instruments still bearing the Epiphone label, but now sourced in Japan.

By the late 1970s, Epiphone production began moving to Korea, and by the mid-1980s, all Epiphones were Korean-built. Beginning in 1997, Epiphone moved its production to China and Indonesia. Since merging with Gibson, the brand has been used for a number of different guitars, some manufactured by Gibson itself in its own factories, and some manufactured by other companies such as Matsumoku under contract to Gibson and marketed under the Epiphone brand.

FENDER Jaguar + Creamery Alt 88 Pickups 👍

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-01-25 | CREAMERY PICKUPS Alt '88 Mid Range pickups in my FENDER JAGUAR, I'm impressed! Custom Handwound in the UK. Nice.

Let me know what ya think.

Dunsy

#fenderjaguar
#creamerypickups
#handwound
#guitarpickups
#jaguar

Creamery Pickups Website: creamery-pickups.co.uk
"From my small workshop in Manchester I make classic, vintage & custom guitar pickups - and craft one-off individual, custom guitars by hand from reclaimed or sustainable wood. Each guitar is unique; no two alike. Each pickup is custom made to order and I often modify the specifications to suit the individual player."

Fatter, Fuller with more mid-range. Designed for more modern Indie/Alternative styles & sounds
The Alt '88 pickup was inspired by the alternative music scene of the mid-to-late '80s and after feedback from Jaguar players the design has now been split into two distinct versions. Whereas the "Alt '88 - Treble" uses thicker 42awg coil wire and taller, stronger rod magnets for a brighter, more cutting sound, the "Alt '88 - Mid-Range" uses the same taller, stronger rod magnets but is wound with thinner 43awg coil wire for a fatter, fuller, more mid-range voice. Both have been designed to have similar, higher, more powerful outputs - the difference comes from how they're voiced.

With less in the higher frequencies the "Alt '88 - Mid-Range" sits in the band mix better, not as dominant as the 'Treble' version, a little sweeter, less brittle, a little fuller, a little darker - the more melancholy side to its brash alternative.

Alt '88 Jaguar Pickup - Magnet Choices
With magnets, Alnico 2 is that bit weaker so ‘holds’ the strings a little less, allowing them to vibrate that little more to add a little more warmth & resonance to the overall sound. Alnico 5 is slightly stronger so therefore ‘holds’ the strings that little more for slightly more attack, focus, brightness and a little increased output. Magnets don’t have ‘tone’ but they do have strength to varying degrees which has an effect on the overall sound, all other things being equal. Alnico 2 can be great to tame a bright bridge sound whereas a stronger magnet can help to keep clarity & definition in the naturally darker neck position.

The Alt '88 range has been a real labour of love and these pickups and have gone through numerous changes before launch just to get them right. A great Jaguar rhythm or lead pickup if you want more bite with more of an an alternative/left field sound. The Alt '88 Jaguar Neck can also be RW/RP if required.

I just won a 1980 Gibson Les Paul! (True Story)

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-01-18 | A prize draw for a 1980 Gibson Les Paul and I won! £20 for a 45 year old guitar. I couldn't believe it.

Here's the story about it, a journey to Fife on the train, a look around a rather smashing rehearsal space, a sound test of the Seymour Duncan Blackout Pickups (Hot, Hot, Hot!) and an extended jam.

It's all here.

Thanks as ever for watching.

Dunsy

I finally got the 1980’s SQUIER Telecaster Ive been looking for!

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-01-11 | A MADE IN JAPAN Squier Telecaster from the mid 80's - made in the Fujigen Factory. 100% original.

Links for more details on the Squier Japan Telecaster:
alston-family.co.uk/MIJ%20Squier/sqtel.php
planetbotch.blogspot.com/2012/08/fender-japan-mij-standard-telecaster.html

I've been after one of these for a long time.

Let's have a deep dive, look at the specs and construction and, most importantly, have a wee listen.

Let me know what you think of the pickups.

Oh, please be aware there is an extended widdle at the end of the video. My apologies.

Dunsy

#squierbyfender
#squier
#squierguitars
#guitarreview

GIG VLOG Mini Tour Germany 2024!

Dunsys Guitar World 2025-01-04 | 3 shows in GERMANY, Munich, Berlin & Cologne. Great times! Then our flight home is cancelled at the last minute! Here's how it looked from my perspective. Huge thank you to everyone who made these gigs possible.

Live Clips are at the end of the video.

Thanks as ever for watching

Dunsy

Band Links:
TWISTED NERVE: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100030708867168
KADEADKAS: facebook.com/KADEADKAS
PLASMASWARZ: facebook.com/plasmaschwarz

My GUITAR COLLECTION 2024

Dunsys Guitar World 2024-12-28 | Squier, Fender, Gibson, Orville, Greco, Hamer, Epiphone and more! All the guitars in my collection as of December 2024.

Hope you enjoy this very brief look at what instruments I have - do I need them all? Absolutely not!

A huge thank you to everyone for your support in 2024. I hope you and yours have a great festive season and best wishes to all for 2025.

See you next year!

Dunsy

P.S.
Gear Acquisition Syndrome (GAS) is a term that describes the compulsive urge to buy and own equipment or instruments, particularly for musicians, photographers, and audio engineers. It can involve:
Spending money on equipment that isn't needed
Upgrading equipment
The belief that acquiring new equipment will improve playing
The desire to try out different instruments and tones
The fear of missing out (F.O.M.O.)
GAS can be driven by the search for new experiences or sounds, and the thrill of acquiring new equipment can create an emotional high.

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#guitarcollection
#gas

First time playing a DUESENBERG CARIBOU

Dunsys Guitar World 2024-12-21 | My review of a DUESENBERG CARIBOU. I like it! This is a lovely guitar. Looks great, sounds great, plays great.

I've had this on loan for a little while, but it has to go back to my friend. Damn!

Specs from the DUESENBERG website:
Chambered Construction
A solid body that features big sound chambers for enhanced tone and weight reduction. Particularly characteristic tone somewhere between a solid and semi-hollow construction.

Versatile Pickups
Features our acclaimed set of the GrandVintage Humbucker and Domino P90 that delivers outstanding clarity, tonal range and versatility in any situation. At home in any genre.

Plek Processed
A pleked fretboard guarantees perfectly level frets. This is the basis for our fret polishing and setup work all done by hand that eventually makes our instruments play like nothing you have ever played before.

The creative spark
The Caribou is totally different. Made for artists seeking the exceptional.
It is made from solid alder in which we route extra large sound chambers. These sound chambers give the Caribou a uniquely direct, yet open voice that feels at home in any genre.
The body is then fitted with a flat maple top for the Narvik Blue and Black color options and classic swamp-ash for the Butterscotch version. All models feature a classy cream binding around the body and one-piece maple neck, Duesenberg Cat-Eye F-Hole and an award winning set of pickups.

THE DREAM TEAM
Duesenberg pickups are known for their distinct, clear and versatile tone that easily cuts through the mix from mellow Jazz to supercharged Rock.
Our creamy Domino P90 in the neck position and the classically voiced GrandVintage Humbucker at the bridge form an all-around dream team many have tried to replicate.
The acclaimed middle position of the heavy duty 3-way switch features a special wiring that filters certain low-end frequencies out of the humbucker signal. The result is an open, funky and extremely versatile addition to your pallet of tone.

Diamond Deluxe Tremola
Meet the Vibrato System that has changed the idea of what a classic design can do.
Buttery smooth action, reliable tuning stability and string changes that are a breeze are just the main aspects of our unique vibrato design.

The Diamond Deluxe gives you the best tone while being lightweight. Heavy duty needle and nylon bearings give you the highly responsive Duesenberg feel when using the vibrato arm. The arm itself can be turned freely for 360° and can be adjusted to your preferred angle and length. The strings are simply guided through the holes in the bar underneath the arm-axis and can be lead to the tuners without any hassle.

Decibelics THE REVEREND Overdrive Pedal

Dunsys Guitar World 2024-12-14 | A very nice little overdrive pedal that does Southern Rock REALLY well. Classic Rock too. Basically it rocks!

I have this on loan for a couple of weeks - knew nothing about it - just plugged it in and got some tones. I think they’re pretty good ones.

Let me know what you think.

Thanks as ever for watching.

Dunsy

#overdrivepedal
#southernrock
#reverend

DONNER Multi Effects Guitar Pedal Alpha Cruncher

Dunsys Guitar World 2024-12-07 | A DONNER Alpha Cruncher multi effects pedal - a forerunner to the Donner X Third Man Hardware Triple Threat? - a very nice budget pedal. I've used this at a LOT of gigs! I like it so much I bought a spare. It's saved me a few times, including last week. A review, some sounds and a Battle Story.

This is NOT a sponsored video - I purchased both of my Alpha Cruncher pedals with my own cash (they don't actually make them any more).

Video Timing:
0:00 Intro
4:30 Sounds
12:50 My Thoughts
13:25 Saved the Gig!

Thanks for watching, as ever.

Dunsy

What Donner Say:
FOUNDER STORY
Hevin He FOUNDER OF DONNER
The power of music manifests itself as the agent of connection. Each of us is somewhat universally connected in the world of music, where we revisit our deepest surge of emotion.
The world is nothing but boring and bleak without music. My first guitar in high school always helped me to find my voice when words failed me. Every time I play a new song on the ball with my companion guitar, I love myself more. Playing music is fun. And it got more thrilling when I learnt to widen my taste for music, traveling through the expansively evocative world of music. In the sound, I could feel the echoes of ethos, the passion of the producer, beyond age and race, and across time and space. In music, we live as a whole.
Music is not under the purview of professionals and prodigies. It offers me so much that I decided to start my own business of musical instruments, missioned to make music more playable and accessible to everyone.
The business took off with our lines of effect pedals that give more substance to music, just like what music to us.

BRAND CHRONICLE
2012: Brand Founded. Donner introduced the revolutionary mini guitar pedals and setup the Amazon store.
2014: Our Ukulele ranked Top 1 on the Amazon Best Seller list.
2018: Expanded sales to over 30 countries through Amazon and the proportion of the market increases significantly.
2020: Ranked among the global Top3 of Amazon musical instrument brands, launched our own website, expanded to more than 100 countries.
2021: Increased R&D production, entered the intelligent hardware field, and developed the donner music app. Multiple products like carbon fiber series products, microphones, MIDI keyboards, and guitar effects won the Red Dot Design Award, European Product Design Award, Golden Point Design Award, China Design Intelligence Award, and even won "the world's smallest 25-key MIDI keyboard" award. The portable percussion board won the IF Product Design Award.
2022: Brand highlighted by The New York Times, LA Weekly, Yahoo, Guitar World, Music Radar, and other prestigious media outlets.