TALKING GUITARS: Repainted Mini Guitar, Hendrix–Monkees Story & Studio Tour Madness! 11/21/25

We kicked things off by showing our freshly repainted Samick Avion / Greg Bennett mini guitar — HUGE shout-out to Ron! This little beast started life as a black eBay car guitar, but now it’s a champagne flip-flop copper ripper loaded with an Epiphone humbucker, Pure Tone jack, and Grover tuners. We played it, loved it, ROCKED it. 🤘 Then it was music news time — including the wild story Micky Dolenz calls “the worst tour matchup in rock history”: 🎤 The time Jimi Hendrix opened for The Monkees. Dolenz had seen Hendrix back when he was Jimmy James & the Blue Flames — “the guy who plays guitar with his teeth.” After Hendrix destroyed Monterey Pop in ’67, Dolenz wanted him on The Monkees’ first big U.S. tour. Great idea… in theory. Hendrix’s manager hated it. Dick Clark said anyone could see it wouldn’t work. But it happened anyway. When the tour launched in July ’67, Hendrix shredded while crowds screamed “We want the Monkees!” After eight shows, he was pulled — blamed on fake “complaints” that the act was “too erotic.” Hendrix joked, “I think they’re replacing me with Mickey Mouse.” Still, Dolenz says they remained friends, and he still tells the story at his solo shows. After that, it was Workbench Time! 🛠️ We grabbed the Fender 75th Anniversary Strat, swapped a broken string, dialed in tones through the Line 6 Pod Go, and jammed live. Then we cycled through a TON of guitars: 🎸 Hello Kitty pink Squier 🎸 My MIM Andy Summers–style Tele — signed by ANDY himself in 2006! 🎸 A couple killer Squier strats 🎸 My Made-in-Japan Fender Tele — absolute monster 🎸 PLUS exclusive demo footage of the Firefly FFSP Green Crackle 🔥 👉 https://youtu.be/fszvvw6mPoU Wall-to-wall guitars. Wall-to-wall tone. Wall-to-wall FUN. Another epic night on Johnny Beane TV! If you’re into guitars, gear, and music news, you’re in the right place — smash LIKE, hit SUBSCRIBE, and hang with us because Talking Guitars is where the party’s at! 🎉 🔥 Every Week on Johnny Beane TV — Your Ultimate Guitar Hangout! ⚡ Epic Guitar & Gear Unboxings 🔧 Mod Tips, Pro Tricks & DIY Hacks 🎤 Live Q&As with Players Worldwide 🚨 Breaking Gear News, Leaks & First Looks 🎸 Guitar Stories, Artist Access & Backstage Vibes 🎁 Surprise Giveaways You Don’t Want to Miss 👍 Smash LIKE 🔔 Hit SUBSCRIBE 💬 Drop a comment — you’re part of the crew! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/johnnybeane?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Hang Out With Us: 🎯 Website: http://johnnybeane.com 💎 Become a Channel Member: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/johnnybeane/join 📱 Let’s Connect: 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/johnnybeane 🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/johnnybeane 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/johnnybeane 💥 Affiliate Gear Picks — Support the Channel! 🎸 Lock-It Guitar Strap 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/GKBjEL 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4g5udJL 🛡️ Ernie Ball Rubber Strap Blocks 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/nXgvmV 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX3Pjy 🌀 Dunlop EVH Tortex Frankenstein Picks (.60mm) 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/WyY0LA 🛠️ D’Addario Guitar Dock 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKZGkQ 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cHpZGu 🎸 D'Addario Brass Strap End Pins 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/BnLXdy 🎯 StewMac Pure Tone Stereo Jack 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/46fLlrG 🔋 Ernie Ball Rechargeable Batteries 👉 9V: https://amzn.to/4nIoQT4 👉 AA: https://amzn.to/47tTg6w 🎥 Want your stream to look pro? 👉 StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4906555367489536