I know you don’t want to name the companies that rage at you for stupid reasons, but as a consumer that information would be great to know. I don’t want to support companies like that, and I’m sure unknowing do.
Fully agree. What's the point of talking about bad products if you don't want to name them? Maybe the secret is paying for what you review, no sponsorship. I follow two channels that do just that, and they don't hold back: Project Farm and Freakin' Reviews.
Phil is always polite and thoughtful. Puts his audience first and tries to do the best by suppliers. To hear of companies sending nasty emails about petty stuff is disappointing. If he was nasty and they were scared he might retaliate then it may have been a different situation. Funny to see him drop an F bomb. Would be even funnier to see him name and shame.
@rodgoodbrand5359 I'm 'one of them', so i hope that will be helpful for you. But i did nothing wrong. BTW Philip was OK, that is his right not to mention names and it's basic of bontone , i would do the same
That Kiesel is truly GORGEAMOUS! A TOTAL SCORE 4 U! I also really enjoyed your words on the "Risk/Resale Brand Issue". I've NEVER "lost" on a Gibson, either! 🙂
I really appreciate your honesty Phil. I understand the need for sponsorships as the creators in this space need to pay the bills like anyone else. With that being said, the interactions you’ve described have really damaged the TH-cam gear space. I’m at the point where I basically don’t trust any “reviews” at all anymore. I wish all creators started calling out their sponsors for this sort of behavior. Keep up the good work 👍🏼👍🏼
I bought an SE 594 and just replaced the pickups with SD Pearly Gates. I also replaced the pots and jack, and the sound is now more defined, clear and punchy!
Pearly Gates are good pickups for brightening up a "muddy" or "dark" sounding guitar. I always recommend them to people for that or those who are having trouble cutting through the mix
I recently got a 12 string Washburn EA20-12 from 1995. Needed a small shim under the nut and some truss adjustment to straighten the neck and lower the action. I did the shim perfect AND the truss…then I “got greedy” and went 1/8” of a turn too much on the truss and SNAP CITY. Had to have it replaced to the tune of $493. Hated paying it…BUT worth every penny. You can’t even tell this guy did work on it.
Based on your review, I bought one of those files from Sweetwater. Unfortunately, they are on a long back order. If I had already known that such a product was available from another source, I would have bought it. If it wasn't for you video, I don't know if I would have ever found out about it. Thanks Phil. for reviewing it.
This is such a great channel. These videos truly feel like you’re just hanging out at a local guitar shop, a couple of guys next to the cash register chatting about gear. 🍻
Thanks for answering my 70s ovation question. The good thing with this guitar is no chance of fret sprout! Also managed to get a weird MIJ heartfield fender Talon
Lots of questions about alternate tunings: I play tele’s, and have several cheaper ones for alternate tunings. To keep the tension on the neck within tolerances, I tune down to D and put a capo on the 2nd fret to come back up to E, then do the alt tuning. The “low E to F#” tuning I change out the E string for a lighter guage.
That Kiesel is brilliant! Absolutely stunning. I have a custom 2004 Carvin DC127 that’s basically a 400 with a Birds Eye maple fretboard. It’s the best guitar in my arsenal, and also my favorite.
As far as necks, after 40+ years and severe Carpal Tunnel, the Charvel Speed Neck with the 12-16 inch compound radius has been a GODSEND for my hands, even for chording.
@blurry.magnets thin, but still familiar. Had a nice Les Paul with a chunky 50's profile. My hand would go numb after about 10 minutes. I now have a Les Paul with the 60's Slim Taper and an SG Jr. Much easier on the hands. The Charvels I can play all night. I'm not much of a shredder, but I do like the occasional Jake E Lee or Randy riffs. I also have compression wrist bands that help a lot.
Talking about resale value, It happened to me with a fender custom shop… I bought it used for 2000 euros from a retailer and after 6months I sold it for 2500 to a guy who badly wanted those custom wound Josephina pickups
Dude PHIL, the PAW!! I purchased a used Keisel ARIES 6, swamp ash, And this thing can't be more than seven pounds!! I think they came across some a really lite SWAMP ASH selection, try that next time!!
Some used Gibsons have magic, but obsessed with Eastman now. Tempted to get another Romeo w PAF’s (California model or get a NYC put Blackstocks in it). I have the P-90 in Blue.
In the 1970s my Brother had an "Applause" guitar (Applause was an Ovation subsidiary). It definitely had an aluminum fingerboard, I'm not sure about the neck. It had excessive fret wear early in its life. We weren't able to find a good treatment. Michael just got a better guitar. Maybe the idea was once you wear out your plastic and soft metal guitar, you've probably learned enough to know what you want next...
I've been a luthier and guitar tech for thirty years, with the exception of poorly built acoustic and classical guitars, they're built to carry the tension of standard tuning (and with in reason other tunings). I've not seen a guitar that requires repair due to being left at tension. However, guitars can be prone to "lamp post" breaks where the headstock can break from impact not necessarily at the headstock. Maple necks can be unpredictable as maple (so I've been told) can carry inner tension and can warp with out notice. I always cut maple oversize incase it warps slightly after being cut. From what I've seen Phillip seems to be right on point.
I bought an S2 594 Thinline which has the same pickups as a lot of SE models. For most music, including rock, the stock pickups are fine. Playing with the pickup height will reap rewards. I wanted something a bit more articulate because I play a lot of jangly arpeggios. I threw some Bare Knuckle Old Guards in and got what I wanted, PAF with articulation. I've also had great luck with Thornbuckers on other guitars. Again, the stock pickups are fine for most guitarists.
Don‘t know why none of the U.S. factories won’t let you see their facilities. Seems like channels like Anderton‘s and 60 Cycle Hum have open invitations and carte blanche access.
Just a quick response on Open E tuning: I tune to open E but down half a step. I have Fender's, Gibson's, Epiphone's, acoustics all tuned to said tuning, and I've never had an issue. And these guitars have remained in this tuning for years, no issue with neck warp, or any other tension related issue.
On Cort: About five years ago I bought a Cort single-cut, five-string bass. Couldn't (and can't) afford a Fodera, but wanted a single cut bass in that style. The Cort fit the bill. It's an amazing instrument. Neck-through, ash body with spalted maple top, great looking figured panga panga fretboard, and Bartolini pickups. I love it. When I got it, I posted in some guitar group and some dude was like, "You're a sucker. I'd never pay that much for an Indonesian guitar." That thinking is what Cort has to overcome, and I think in the five years since a lot of headway has been made toward overcoming that kind of thinking.
I personally own 4 Cort made guitars, only one with "cort" on the headstock. They're solid. I have two Squiers, one Cort acoustic, one PRS SE. All of them 10 to 20 years old, from the Cort Korea factory before they moved. Solid guitars. I think Cort is great.
Some people hee & haw about Gibson, but when it comes to the secondary market, the re-sale potential is extremely high, scratches, scuffs and all. I bought a couple of guitars made by a smaller but respected brand a few years ago (I won't mention the name), and though they are held in high esteem for their overall build quality, what people were willing to pay on the secondary market was a rude awakening... learning by doing.
Might liberally applying some fretboard oil a few minutes before removing a fret help with chip out, by saturating the wood so it swells a little and then the oil might lube the fret tang. Then I’m wondering if heating the frets might cause a fire though, and enter new problem
It was new guitar day, got a Sterling Majesty 7 for a little over half price because of about an inch area below the tone knob that's missing the finish.
I leave all my truss rod covers off, all my fenders need adjusted all the time, i only adjust my prs cores usaully 2 times a year, when the weather changes. Ive never adjusted my les paul since i bought it, i think mahogany neck seem to be more stable.
It’s amazing that you cannot purchase a Music nomad s- file right now. I don’t know if you could just before your review but after I learned about it from you I couldn’t find one. Hopefully those 3 realize the power of being decent like you are and have learned a lesson
Hi Phil, dig your channel. First comment. You recently discussed your knowledge of some industry stuff. I really liked your qualifications around the degree to which you “know” someone. I’ve come to trust your honesty, but that was a special distinction that a lot of people wouldn’t make. Thanks
I would hope that with the reasonable prices of carbon fiber reinforcing rods for guitar necks and the proliferation of CNC machines in brand name manufacturers or larger guitar makers any 12 string guitars should come with them installed. Helps with the neck but on an acoustic that's a LOT of stress on the bridge lifting on that thin usually spruce guitar top. I'd like to see them in 6 string guitars as well.
I'm watching this show for the first time, but I'm a regular watcher and LOVE your show! But I've never heard you drop an F-bomb before. You should do it more! 😅😅😅
If you haven't tried using Webril wipes with compound or metal polish you're in for a treat. Webril wipes are a non-woven cotton and it makes compound cut like a wheel.
This statement about nasty emails is really astounding to hear. We are a company in a completely different niche (Automotive), and I watch you for my personal entertainment, but we pay and push HARD in our niche to get our products in the hands of quality TH-camrs such as yourself Phil. I was astounded to hear for a couple hundred dollar they could be a sponsor of you video and they turned it down. We pay much much more than that in our segment to get decent video. The little companies, or big need to understand the value and credibility that you give them by hitting the direct segment they are trying to reach. Clueless is the word that comes to mind.
Cort needs a graphics branding update. Their logo looks dated and clunky and their marketing presence looks cheap. Better graphic designer, photography, website and early release promotions that generate discussion. It’s totally a branding issue.
I used to leave my back plates off. Until I realized that occasionally a bit of clothing would intrude and throw out the tuning. Now I just dremmel out the string holes for a bit more room on string changes.
PRS SE pickups: I bought the new PRS SE Custom 24 in violet (like you had on your channel), and I loved everything about it but the pickups. To me, those 85/15 S pickups just sound a little flat. They kind of lack dynamics. I put the DiMarzio Fortitude and PAF in mine and it's a monster now.
Makes me wonder if clay bar-ing a guitar is as amazing as it is when you do it to a car. I am somewhat skeptical that the clear is that thick, but if so..christ that REALLY brightens up and clarifies the color on a car-even a new one.
? Great tips this week on adjusting pickups ! Love the intro ! Shauna very funny! Phil, what neck makes your hand hurt ? Your Gibson ? Your right about “discovering” what we like as we experience different guitars . I totally am doing that now… I’m trying to get the neck that feels right and isn’t too different from my acoustic guitar
Fast legato runs in patterns are not necessarily a musical asset. Technical prowess should be subtle (if not obscured) and subservient to melody, harmony, and phrasing. A guitar neck should support a wide variety of playing styles. Versatility of art and tools must interplay with each other.
Phil, you mention PRS getting to be up there with resale value, is this recent and across the line. I just remember PRS guys being the sort of guys who don't tend to buy used, and if they do they try to haggle harder than I ever care to. I was shocked how little they were looking to pay considering the quality of every PRS I've held.
Thank you for staying real and loyal to your morals and not selling out to these companies..You are a rare breed these days..Most people sell out and lie to push products that they don't believe in..Great chat
my Gibson 59 reissue I purchased in 92 broken head stock leaning forward as far as the case would allow between packing up at out studio and getting to our gig 10 min away and only touched by me after owning less than 5 years, cost a small fortune to have fixed b4 I knew how to do it and the gold under the black face bleed thru over the years to come looking like gold veins in the head stock. I had a Custom 72 that slip along the keys, fairly common due to glue on ears. I don't buy Gibson any more, would have loved to get the money my 59R would be worth today though. Awesome tobacco burst.
Guitar trades are the best to me. Had a high end Cole-Clarke 12 string I wanted to move and ended up trading it for a vintage 1996 Guild Bluesbird. I was not playing that 12 string because I never liked the neck and have other 12s I liked lots better. The Bluesbird has been in my hands for a few hours every day since coming home. I has the MOJO....... my wife is not a musician and says she really like the sound of the Guilds Seymour-Duncan's. The goal for me is guitars I want to play and enjoy playing when I pick them up. The price I paid or the market value has little bearing on my enjoyment. My "best" 12 string I paid $100 for as a basket case in a pawn shop and fully restored. My favorite electric is a $700 Yamaha Revstar Standard. Trust your hands and your ears. They are your best judge of a guitar.
Had a pickguard with a static issue. Tried StaticGuard and shielding. Didn't fix it. Changed to an after-market pickguard, no more issues. I think some plastics just have issues.
Companies need to stop being butthurt that A.) you like a better product and B.) Somebody supposedly infringed on their "rights" to a product. If somebody did in fact "rip them off" let 'em duke it out between themselves. You are allowed to have an opinion!! What if you genuinely didn't know another similar product existed first?
Hi Phil. I am one of your patrons who is specifically asking you to let us know about the companies that give you guff or a hard time. I don’t want to deal with those kinds of companies. I have my own list of companies that I would not do business with because of poor customer orientation
Also J Mascis uses inexpensive guitars in studio and live often so whatever tunings he uses probably can be used on anything with enough strings to tune
Imagine owning a company, and yelling at a random person for not showing your product, rather than taking the cool approach and asking for your product to be showcased. That's elementary level sales skills that are seriously lacking there...
The Ibanez Wizard III is way too thin and flat for me. I don't care for any neck beyond a 12' radius - 9 1/2" to 12" for me. I also dislike anything more narrow than 1 5/8" - 1 3/4-1 7/8" for me. Regarding profile types, I stay away from "D"' shapes. The shoulders have too small a radius for comfort. The so-called "modern C" label is a safe bet to try. The neck thicknesses that fall somewhere between 0.8" and 0.95" don't seen to detract from playing. Fretboard edge radius and overhang have been experimented with by makers and have exceeded my comfort range occasionally. String spacing is critical for me due to my preferred finger style of string excitation and dynamic control. Please make that around 1.43" E to E' so I can play pseudo classical style with some strings droning - at times. Other than those specification ranges I'm not too picky. I don't get hung up on materials above ergonomic considerations. P.S.; Pickup magnetic field locations pin-pointed along the stings relative to length (due to node fluctuation) is woefully UNDER analyzed.
OK, logic question here. What’s the difference in string tension on my 12 string acoustic if it sits everyday for a long time or I play it everyday for the same amount of time? For that matter, how does any stringed instrument “know” if it’s being played or not? Am I missing something?
Hi Phil, ?? I recently upgraded my pots in my dual humbucker 1v, 1 tone 3 way switch guitar, now when the volume is completely off there is still some sound that bleeds through to the amp, it didn't do this before, is there a solution to this? Thanks, love the show 🤙🤘
None of my back plates are on. I have a stack of them on my self. A couple of them are from guitars I don’t even have anymore. lol… I’ve built a few partscasters over the years using pawnshop cheapies or using guitars given to me or what I have found in the ally trash can. I think Gibson are moving away from selling low end value guitars and not worrying about that end of the market. Because Epiphone can handle that market better and easier or more efficiently. I think. It seems that might be what is happening. I might be totally wrong as well.
Brand names matter only for the reason of brand recognition. I can build a guitar from cheap parts found online that shame the best brand names. So, I'm gonna do that. Don't expect to sell many, do expect everyone who buys one to love it. As a luthier, I'll back it 100%. It will play amazing, it will sound amazing, it won't say Fender or Gibson on the headstock. We'll see how this goes, not going all-in on this venture, just testing the waters. Wick'ed Guitars, my friends call me Wick.
Regarding the guy who wanted to do his first regret, tell him to be sure that he has given leveling and recrowning a shot first. To me before you go through the serious effort of regretting, I would level and crown first.
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24:45 Phil drops the F-bomb. wow.
It was at 24:41
I know you don’t want to name the companies that rage at you for stupid reasons, but as a consumer that information would be great to know. I don’t want to support companies like that, and I’m sure unknowing do.
A: 80% / ±5 of the companies
thats not hyperbole, most companies are run by complete dicks
I agree. I'd really like to know.
Fully agree. What's the point of talking about bad products if you don't want to name them? Maybe the secret is paying for what you review, no sponsorship. I follow two channels that do just that, and they don't hold back: Project Farm and Freakin' Reviews.
i would also like to know so i can avoid said companies in the future
Phil is always polite and thoughtful. Puts his audience first and tries to do the best by suppliers. To hear of companies sending nasty emails about petty stuff is disappointing. If he was nasty and they were scared he might retaliate then it may have been a different situation. Funny to see him drop an F bomb. Would be even funnier to see him name and shame.
And for Phil to drop a few f bombs while doing it!😂✌️🤘
@@christopherlyons9367 Enjoyed that!
@@christopherlyons9367 Enough people cater to teenagers with "f bombs" and everything being "AF".
Grow up.
@blurry.magnets 🍼 Enjoy.
@@SteamvilleQuintet NO! You aren’t my boss! You f’n butthole!😂🤣😂🤣
If Phil ever decides to retire the TH-cam channel naming the companies sure would be an interesting video to go out with.
1000%
Though I believe maybe Phil is too educated an individual to pull a stunt like that.
@rodgoodbrand5359 I'm 'one of them', so i hope that will be helpful for you. But i did nothing wrong. BTW Philip was OK, that is his right not to mention names and it's basic of bontone , i would do the same
That Kiesel is truly GORGEAMOUS! A TOTAL SCORE 4 U! I also really enjoyed your words on the "Risk/Resale Brand Issue". I've NEVER "lost" on a Gibson, either! 🙂
I really appreciate your honesty Phil. I understand the need for sponsorships as the creators in this space need to pay the bills like anyone else. With that being said, the interactions you’ve described have really damaged the TH-cam gear space. I’m at the point where I basically don’t trust any “reviews” at all anymore. I wish all creators started calling out their sponsors for this sort of behavior. Keep up the good work 👍🏼👍🏼
Best saying ever (“if you’re positive all the time, you’re not being honest”)… along with “after three beers a dounut is a good decision”… lol
This is why I don’t trust Darrell Braun’s reviews.
Go Phil, and screw those companies that sent you 'how dare you' letters. Except the one that then apologized.
I bought an SE 594 and just replaced the pickups with SD Pearly Gates. I also replaced the pots and jack, and the sound is now more defined, clear and punchy!
Pearly Gates are good pickups for brightening up a "muddy" or "dark" sounding guitar. I always recommend them to people for that or those who are having trouble cutting through the mix
I recently got a 12 string Washburn EA20-12 from 1995. Needed a small shim under the nut and some truss adjustment to straighten the neck and lower the action. I did the shim perfect AND the truss…then I “got greedy” and went 1/8” of a turn too much on the truss and SNAP CITY. Had to have it replaced to the tune of $493. Hated paying it…BUT worth every penny. You can’t even tell this guy did work on it.
Based on your review, I bought one of those files from Sweetwater. Unfortunately, they are on a long back order. If I had already known that such a product was available from another source, I would have bought it. If it wasn't for you video, I don't know if I would have ever found out about it. Thanks Phil. for reviewing it.
This is such a great channel. These videos truly feel like you’re just hanging out at a local guitar shop, a couple of guys next to the cash register chatting about gear.
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Thanks for answering my 70s ovation question. The good thing with this guitar is no chance of fret sprout! Also managed to get a weird MIJ heartfield fender Talon
Heartfield Talons are good guitars if you can find them in good shape. Buckethead played a blue one for quite a while
Lots of questions about alternate tunings: I play tele’s, and have several cheaper ones for alternate tunings. To keep the tension on the neck within tolerances, I tune down to D and put a capo on the 2nd fret to come back up to E, then do the alt tuning. The “low E to F#” tuning I change out the E string for a lighter guage.
That Kiesel is brilliant! Absolutely stunning. I have a custom 2004 Carvin DC127 that’s basically a 400 with a Birds Eye maple fretboard. It’s the best guitar in my arsenal, and also my favorite.
Good for you on taking care of your health!
Cort would need to put more effort into developing a stylistic signature, and then put those distinctive guitars into the hands of known players
As far as necks, after 40+ years and severe Carpal Tunnel, the Charvel Speed Neck with the 12-16 inch compound radius has been a GODSEND for my hands, even for chording.
@blurry.magnets thin, but still familiar. Had a nice Les Paul with a chunky 50's profile. My hand would go numb after about 10 minutes.
I now have a Les Paul with the 60's Slim Taper and an SG Jr. Much easier on the hands. The Charvels I can play all night. I'm not much of a shredder, but I do like the occasional Jake E Lee or Randy riffs.
I also have compression wrist bands that help a lot.
Talking about resale value, It happened to me with a fender custom shop… I bought it used for 2000 euros from a retailer and after 6months I sold it for 2500 to a guy who badly wanted those custom wound Josephina pickups
Dude PHIL, the PAW!! I purchased a used Keisel ARIES 6, swamp ash,
And this thing can't be more than seven pounds!! I think they came across some a really lite SWAMP ASH selection, try that next time!!
Life in video land Phil. Hope it continues to be good for you guys. The videos are great.
Yo, loved the RANT and the F bomb. lol
Same, I was not expecting that lmao. He must have been pissed
My first time hearing Phil drop one.
I appreciate that Phil keeps this classy and family friendly, but I did lol. The occasional one is more effective than left right and center.
Oh yeah maaan, it was cool AF for the 15 year olds most youtubers cater to.
Some used Gibsons have magic, but obsessed with Eastman now. Tempted to get another Romeo w PAF’s (California model or get a NYC put Blackstocks in it). I have the P-90 in Blue.
In the 1970s my Brother had an "Applause" guitar (Applause was an Ovation subsidiary). It definitely had an aluminum fingerboard, I'm not sure about the neck. It had excessive fret wear early in its life. We weren't able to find a good treatment. Michael just got a better guitar. Maybe the idea was once you wear out your plastic and soft metal guitar, you've probably learned enough to know what you want next...
I've been a luthier and guitar tech for thirty years, with the exception of poorly built acoustic and classical guitars, they're built to carry the tension of standard tuning (and with in reason other tunings). I've not seen a guitar that requires repair due to being left at tension. However, guitars can be prone to "lamp post" breaks where the headstock can break from impact not necessarily at the headstock. Maple necks can be unpredictable as maple (so I've been told) can carry inner tension and can warp with out notice. I always cut maple oversize incase it warps slightly after being cut. From what I've seen Phillip seems to be right on point.
I bought an S2 594 Thinline which has the same pickups as a lot of SE models. For most music, including rock, the stock pickups are fine. Playing with the pickup height will reap rewards. I wanted something a bit more articulate because I play a lot of jangly arpeggios. I threw some Bare Knuckle Old Guards in and got what I wanted, PAF with articulation. I've also had great luck with Thornbuckers on other guitars. Again, the stock pickups are fine for most guitarists.
Bare Knuckles are some of the best pickups I've ever played. I replaced the p'ups on my S2 594 with BK Mule and they are fantastic!
Don‘t know why none of the U.S. factories won’t let you see their facilities. Seems like channels like Anderton‘s and 60 Cycle Hum have open invitations and carte blanche access.
Probably because both Anderton‘s and 60 Cycle Hum are gluten free shills, and not real bright.
Thx for comments at 1:24 RE: direct mount pickups... I have an EVH WG spcl, and the neck p/u is too tall for my taste.
That psychedelic strat with the lime green pickups looks crazy. In a good way.
Just a quick response on Open E tuning: I tune to open E but down half a step. I have Fender's, Gibson's, Epiphone's, acoustics all tuned to said tuning, and I've never had an issue. And these guitars have remained in this tuning for years, no issue with neck warp, or any other tension related issue.
On Cort: About five years ago I bought a Cort single-cut, five-string bass. Couldn't (and can't) afford a Fodera, but wanted a single cut bass in that style. The Cort fit the bill. It's an amazing instrument. Neck-through, ash body with spalted maple top, great looking figured panga panga fretboard, and Bartolini pickups. I love it. When I got it, I posted in some guitar group and some dude was like, "You're a sucker. I'd never pay that much for an Indonesian guitar." That thinking is what Cort has to overcome, and I think in the five years since a lot of headway has been made toward overcoming that kind of thinking.
I personally own 4 Cort made guitars, only one with "cort" on the headstock. They're solid. I have two Squiers, one Cort acoustic, one PRS SE. All of them 10 to 20 years old, from the Cort Korea factory before they moved. Solid guitars. I think Cort is great.
Some people hee & haw about Gibson, but when it comes to the secondary market, the re-sale potential is extremely high, scratches, scuffs and all. I bought a couple of guitars made by a smaller but respected brand a few years ago (I won't mention the name), and though they are held in high esteem for their overall build quality, what people were willing to pay on the secondary market was a rude awakening... learning by doing.
Might liberally applying some fretboard oil a few minutes before removing a fret help with chip out, by saturating the wood so it swells a little and then the oil might lube the fret tang.
Then I’m wondering if heating the frets might cause a fire though, and enter new problem
It was new guitar day, got a Sterling Majesty 7 for a little over half price because of about an inch area below the tone knob that's missing the finish.
I leave all my truss rod covers off, all my fenders need adjusted all the time, i only adjust my prs cores usaully 2 times a year, when the weather changes. Ive never adjusted my les paul since i bought it, i think mahogany neck seem to be more stable.
It’s amazing that you cannot purchase a Music nomad s- file right now. I don’t know if you could just before your review but after I learned about it from you I couldn’t find one. Hopefully those 3 realize the power of being decent like you are and have learned a lesson
''I'm not sad that they have stolen from me, I'm sad that they don't have their own ideas'' Tesla
Thanks for doing what you do Phil and I appreciate your honesty.
Hi Phil, dig your channel. First comment. You recently discussed your knowledge of some industry stuff. I really liked your qualifications around the degree to which you “know” someone. I’ve come to trust your honesty, but that was a special distinction that a lot of people wouldn’t make. Thanks
I only watch you cause your an honest person . I respect your opinions ,god bless Phil
I would hope that with the reasonable prices of carbon fiber reinforcing rods for guitar necks and the proliferation of CNC machines in brand name manufacturers or larger guitar makers any 12 string guitars should come with them installed. Helps with the neck but on an acoustic that's a LOT of stress on the bridge lifting on that thin usually spruce guitar top. I'd like to see them in 6 string guitars as well.
there are a few orphaned truss rod covers along with back plates on bench
I'm watching this show for the first time, but I'm a regular watcher and LOVE your show! But I've never heard you drop an F-bomb before. You should do it more! 😅😅😅
If you haven't tried using Webril wipes with compound or metal polish you're in for a treat. Webril wipes are a non-woven cotton and it makes compound cut like a wheel.
This statement about nasty emails is really astounding to hear. We are a company in a completely different niche (Automotive), and I watch you for my personal entertainment, but we pay and push HARD in our niche to get our products in the hands of quality TH-camrs such as yourself Phil. I was astounded to hear for a couple hundred dollar they could be a sponsor of you video and they turned it down. We pay much much more than that in our segment to get decent video. The little companies, or big need to understand the value and credibility that you give them by hitting the direct segment they are trying to reach. Clueless is the word that comes to mind.
Amazing how many companies make guitars and amps etc. and so far most are successful. Blows my mind.
Best guitar gear podcast just keeps getting better.
Yes, some files can be coarse, aggressive and abrasive!!
Cort needs a graphics branding update. Their logo looks dated and clunky and their marketing presence looks cheap. Better graphic designer, photography, website and early release promotions that generate discussion. It’s totally a branding issue.
I used to leave my back plates off. Until I realized that occasionally a bit of clothing would intrude and throw out the tuning. Now I just dremmel out the string holes for a bit more room on string changes.
PRS SE pickups: I bought the new PRS SE Custom 24 in violet (like you had on your channel), and I loved everything about it but the pickups. To me, those 85/15 S pickups just sound a little flat. They kind of lack dynamics. I put the DiMarzio Fortitude and PAF in mine and it's a monster now.
Makes me wonder if clay bar-ing a guitar is as amazing as it is when you do it to a car. I am somewhat skeptical that the clear is that thick, but if so..christ that REALLY brightens up and clarifies the color on a car-even a new one.
? Great tips this week on adjusting pickups ! Love the intro ! Shauna very funny! Phil, what neck makes your hand hurt ? Your Gibson ? Your right about “discovering” what we like as we experience different guitars . I totally am doing that now… I’m trying to get the neck that feels right and isn’t too different from my acoustic guitar
Fast legato runs in patterns are not necessarily a musical asset. Technical prowess should be subtle (if not obscured) and subservient to melody, harmony, and phrasing. A guitar neck should support a wide variety of playing styles. Versatility of art and tools must interplay with each other.
Phil, you mention PRS getting to be up there with resale value, is this recent and across the line. I just remember PRS guys being the sort of guys who don't tend to buy used, and if they do they try to haggle harder than I ever care to. I was shocked how little they were looking to pay considering the quality of every PRS I've held.
Thank you for staying real and loyal to your morals and not selling out to these companies..You are a rare breed these days..Most people sell out and lie to push products that they don't believe in..Great chat
my Gibson 59 reissue I purchased in 92 broken head stock leaning forward as far as the case would allow between packing up at out studio and getting to our gig 10 min away and only touched by me after owning less than 5 years, cost a small fortune to have fixed b4 I knew how to do it and the gold under the black face bleed thru over the years to come looking like gold veins in the head stock. I had a Custom 72 that slip along the keys, fairly common due to glue on ears. I don't buy Gibson any more, would have loved to get the money my 59R would be worth today though. Awesome tobacco burst.
Can’t wait for my Holoflash! May sell my Nita Strauss when I get it.
Guitar trades are the best to me. Had a high end Cole-Clarke 12 string I wanted to move and ended up trading it for a vintage 1996 Guild Bluesbird. I was not playing that 12 string because I never liked the neck and have other 12s I liked lots better. The Bluesbird has been in my hands for a few hours every day since coming home. I has the MOJO....... my wife is not a musician and says she really like the sound of the Guilds Seymour-Duncan's.
The goal for me is guitars I want to play and enjoy playing when I pick them up. The price I paid or the market value has little bearing on my enjoyment. My "best" 12 string I paid $100 for as a basket case in a pawn shop and fully restored. My favorite electric is a $700 Yamaha Revstar Standard.
Trust your hands and your ears. They are your best judge of a guitar.
Hi Philip. I always enjoy your great video's and honest reviews! Please keep up the great work.
Had a pickguard with a static issue. Tried StaticGuard and shielding. Didn't fix it. Changed to an after-market pickguard, no more issues. I think some plastics just have issues.
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Companies need to stop being butthurt that A.) you like a better product and B.) Somebody supposedly infringed on their "rights" to a product. If somebody did in fact "rip them off" let 'em duke it out between themselves. You are allowed to have an opinion!! What if you genuinely didn't know another similar product existed first?
Hi Phil. I am one of your patrons who is specifically asking you to let us know about the companies that give you guff or a hard time. I don’t want to deal with those kinds of companies. I have my own list of companies that I would not do business with because of poor customer orientation
J Mascis uses capos a lot for the person asking about Sonic Youth tunings. Also, the band Vektor exclusively tuned up to F#
Also J Mascis uses inexpensive guitars in studio and live often so whatever tunings he uses probably can be used on anything with enough strings to tune
I had a hard time finding this, please consider putting "KYG-PC-351" or something in the video title. Thank as always...
Phil could you please offer some information on the Tone Traveler ?! Thank you
Hey Phil.. Love yr show!
Mic Drop 😊
I left my strat tuned for a month after switching to .13's, Now I got to find that alien key tighten my rod but its not like its broken.
If Reverb or some other gear company don’t immediately introduce swipe left/right they’re clueless 😂😂. Genius!
What's that cool, red guitar with the matching headstock behind you?
Imagine owning a company, and yelling at a random person for not showing your product, rather than taking the cool approach and asking for your product to be showcased.
That's elementary level sales skills that are seriously lacking there...
The Ibanez Wizard III is way too thin and flat for me. I don't care for any neck beyond a 12' radius - 9 1/2" to 12" for me. I also dislike anything more narrow than 1 5/8" - 1 3/4-1 7/8" for me. Regarding profile types, I stay away from "D"' shapes. The shoulders have too small a radius for comfort. The so-called "modern C" label is a safe bet to try. The neck thicknesses that fall somewhere between 0.8" and 0.95" don't seen to detract from playing. Fretboard edge radius and overhang have been experimented with by makers and have exceeded my comfort range occasionally. String spacing is critical for me due to my preferred finger style of string excitation and dynamic control. Please make that around 1.43" E to E' so I can play pseudo classical style with some strings droning - at times. Other than those specification ranges I'm not too picky. I don't get hung up on materials above ergonomic considerations. P.S.; Pickup magnetic field locations pin-pointed along the stings relative to length (due to node fluctuation) is woefully UNDER analyzed.
OK, logic question here. What’s the difference in string tension on my 12 string acoustic if it sits everyday for a long time or I play it everyday for the same amount of time? For that matter, how does any stringed instrument “know” if it’s being played or not? Am I missing something?
“ after three beers donuts are a great decision” I’m putting that on my gravestone
looking great Phil ! :)
I tell people that their first refret should be done on a cheap guitar that doesn't matter.
I wonder if one of the companies has a classical french period for a name.....
Hi Phil, ?? I recently upgraded my pots in my dual humbucker 1v, 1 tone 3 way switch guitar, now when the volume is completely off there is still some sound that bleeds through to the amp, it didn't do this before, is there a solution to this? Thanks, love the show 🤙🤘
None of my back plates are on. I have a stack of them on my self. A couple of them are from guitars I don’t even have anymore. lol… I’ve built a few partscasters over the years using pawnshop cheapies or using guitars given to me or what I have found in the ally trash can.
I think Gibson are moving away from selling low end value guitars and not worrying about that end of the market. Because Epiphone can handle that market better and easier or more efficiently. I think. It seems that might be what is happening. I might be totally wrong as well.
Brand names matter only for the reason of brand recognition. I can build a guitar from cheap parts found online that shame the best brand names. So, I'm gonna do that. Don't expect to sell many, do expect everyone who buys one to love it. As a luthier, I'll back it 100%. It will play amazing, it will sound amazing, it won't say Fender or Gibson on the headstock. We'll see how this goes, not going all-in on this venture, just testing the waters. Wick'ed Guitars, my friends call me Wick.
I dropped my 70s Gold Top dozens of times, never broke. A ding or two, but that's all.
"They can suck it" I like Feisty Phil!
Nice axe Phil!!!
Thanks!
I was about to buy a Vola but based off of todays show I think I’ll get a MIJ Charvel
Regarding the guy who wanted to do his first regret, tell him to be sure that he has given leveling and recrowning a shot first. To me before you go through the serious effort of regretting, I would level and crown first.
Stonecold Phil
Which minute is the blue guitar? Did i miss it.
Funny how three others companies plus music nomad all desiged the same file.
Who else has that style file for sale?
UK or EU options would rock.
Oooh, you said a bad word! LOL, I think it's the first time that I've seen you let one slip. Sometimes you just have to.
30 minutes into the "...so there ya go" drinking game...😂
Do the springs pinch your skin when your playing? I’ve never had a tremolo
honest will make you positive 100% of the times
Cort builds a pretty great guitar.
I would tell those companies to piss off, if they came at me. I'm not listening to their bs.
Send them a bill, threatening to have a fresh look at it.
Phil's a nice guy, so if he says your gear sucks then it sucks lol
maybe Daddario can give you "stock" factory footage...?
I NEED a The Geeky Stuff cap, when will it be available???