YT gear demos, who does it right? and some constructive criticism

[beej]

I tend to prefer the non-professional gear demos. But I'd sure as hell like to see more people tune their guitars first ...

 

[JerEvil]

I couldn't care less if they're paid or not. The only difference is I'll definitely skip the talking if they are, compared to most likely if they aren't.

Well, “paid” is a relative term. Folks also get gear to keep which is payment. They can sell it or do what they want after the vid. It’s still compensated.

 

[ZEN Amps]

I know many people prefer this format, but I've never liked cell phone videos of expensive amps. It's an expensive amp, and there are many natural-sounding mics. It's not that hard to mic a cab. It's not like cell phone vids give that much of an in-the-room vibe either.

Agreed big-time on the phone thing. I will add that it's easy to mic a cab badly too - YT is full of examples of that.

 

[Metalhex]

This is what I’m confused by, do you need the reviewers opinion to make up your mind if you like an amps tone or not??

Sadly, alot if people don't think for themselves.

 

[Beyond Black]

Euge Valovirta is fantastic.

Ya gotta like that guy.

 

[Elliott]

Ya gotta like that guy.

He's so good; I even watched his reactive load box video from start to finish

 

[Metlupass2]

Choptones has great no talking no bullshit demos.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7NDsvASXvl9cWxV2ur5gsx_ftyd3_Ybr