Amazon ES335 Style Guitar With Stainless Steel Frets Deep Dive

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00:00 Intro
00:40 Specifications
02:14 The Geeky Stuff
05:50 Tech Tip On fixing a high fret
13:39 Sound Demo
19:00 My Thoughts
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[@PhillipMcKnight]

Boya&Ziqi seen the video and sent us this email. I thought I would share it I've watched the video and it's great! Please pass on my thanks to Phillip ! Thank him for pointing out what needs to be improved on this guitar, I will reflect his suggestions to the factory in order to provide the player with more perfect guitars.

[@davidcochran6291]

Hey Philip let me know when they make as good a guitar for Left-handers. I watched that Braun guy's evaluation of this guitar and it sounded great went to Damazon and guess what......RHT Hand Only. Same old story.

[@andrewsmith1520]

Leave it to a Chinese brand to understand what you are trying to do in your videos and high end brands taking offense to it... No wonder they are loosing. It's kind of a bummer really. But I'm glad they were happy and not an annoyance. Great work!

[@douglasfuqua7082]

I need the Amazon link for that guitar, if you have it handy. Not saying I'm a buyer, but interested...and yes, also a luthier/repair/setup, etc. Dropped the other response below your vid title. Grateful for the response you just received, and posted.... We DO need the Amazon LINK, if you or the OEM could provide it....Amazon search turned up NOTHING on this model guitar. Thanks for all you do (new subscriber)...

[@JTWilde]

This guitar sounds great!

[@copperaudio9664]

@@davidcochran6291 if they don't make a lefty version they a just expensive canoe paddles.

[@eric103292301]

The name Boya & Ziqi (pronounced like Zichi) refers to a famous Chinese story. Boya was a renowned musician and Ziqi was essentially his muse. When Ziqi died, Boya destroyed his instrument and refused to play again because he lost the only person who truly understands his music. Their logo refers to "Lofty Mountain and Flowing Water", Boya's most well-known work.

[@I.M.Guitar-Nerd]

Thank you.

[@chipcaronte]

Appreciated!

[@FamilyTreeRG]

Very interesting and informative!

[@JoshuaC923]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Wargasm54]

Thanks Mr. Wiki 😎🤘🏻

[@zihanwang4078]

I love how you always solve the problem and just continue on with your review without making a big deal out of it.

[@Asshat237]

Well, if the guitar was 3699 instead of 369 he definitely would. At this price point those sorts of issues are to be expected.

[@JoshuaC923]

Agreed, always appreciate him showing us how to solve problems

[@ArthurMorgan_5327]

Hey Phil, really love the content as always. I think the brand reads "Boya & hzi-chi" it's an ancient chinese story about two friends really get each other, understand each other, and how they communicate is through the playing of "Qin", an ancient stringed instrument, it resembles friendship and understanding - later the names" Boya&hzi-chi" are used to refer classy, deep and solid friendship.

[@doctoribanez]

I love how you showed fixing that. I have that stuffed pretty figured out but I'm sure this helped tons of people. Best box opening ever

[@Jacksalternate1]

Incredible video! So many tips and explanations! Keep up the great work Phil!

[@carlkerkman7028]

Great review - thanks for the detailed analysis!

[@jefflemieux8890]

You make every guitar sound awesome Phil! So hard to gauge, because your playing is so good!!!

[@roymartin500]

You really know what you're doing! Still, after 8 years of me watching, that deserves reiteration.

[@philipmarsh3522]

You do such a good job with your videos, Philip. Learning to properly setup a guitar is something worth learning for sure.

[@daveormand4977]

The honesty is great along with your detailed reasoning. I’m a believer of spending a little more for brand and not having to upgrade to reach the same level for an almost same product. The goal to for all to play and enjoy music so…get there how it serves one best! Rock on!

[@icenic_wolf]

Thanks so much for the review, Phil!

[@deztruct0823]

Love the tech tips Phil, as someone who's yet to be able to purchase a higher end guitar I end up having to do my own maintenance on the few guitars I have and it's always scary!

[@dumitrurapan2764]

Love the neck molds!! Finally, a really good way for us to see them. Thank you!

[@ethanadjack5289]

Thank you for the tips. You've saved me a bundle over the past couple years.

[@BoneyBobsTreasure]

Dear Philip, thank you for this, not just as a review of the guitar but also a demonstration in being civil polite and professional, that gives your comments real authority and it is the way things are done in the big wide world and it is good example to see from anyone, whatever they do in life. Thank you.

[@astrofire68]

Thanks Phil. I always enjoy your content. Very clear and precise evaluation and some great playing. 🤓👍

[@BatColonyEvictor]

Great content! I love how you rate the gear related to price point. Very friendly and objective

[@trueworld3857]

Great video Philip.pleasure to watch.

[@ralphmunn1685]

EXCELLENT review, Bro! I don't know that I've ever seen such a complete breakdown of an instrument, and I have definitely NEVER seen issues fixed as they're identified. 🙏

[@gamjammallota78]

Top notch review. I liked the low output alnico II humbuckers sounds very much. The separate coil splits for each was icing on the cake. It gives the guitar a unique feature set and lets it stand out from the others in its class.

[@incognito2246]

I really like the way you inspect the thing, and learn us to fine tune a guitar ! Thanks 👍

[@pcanarsky]

Great video! I really like how fair and realistic your perspective is.

[@griffingooch1722]

Absolutely love your format for these videos! The commentary is exactly what we want and need! Give us the raw price to performance and don't try to hype things up!

[@im58woody]

One of your best videos Phil as far as the geeky stuff goes with teaching advice on addressing fret issues and the other goodies. Thanks 👍🏻

[@krum41]

You are THE guy and always so helpful Thank You!

[@jca-finestampspedals7760]

Thanks for your great support Mr. McKnight!

[@Treat-ALL-W-Respect]

Thanks for explaining in a way even a brand new beginner like myself can understand! And for being honest !

[@davidkurnos3081]

Sounds respectable. Love the Texas Flood!

[@NofreedomofspeechonYouTube]

Straight to the point and best advice at the end of the video for beginners.

[@jackharris3993]

I love the tech explanations especially and the general prevention. Excellent information!

[@rodgerbell810]

Hi Phil, your Deep Dives just keep getting better & better. Loved this review showcasing an inexpensive guitar & how it can work for anyone with some careful checking upon receivable. Cheers ✌️🎸

[@nilesthrompton]

Love it!! Semi hollow epi-clones are getting better than the real thing! Great review as always Phil!

[@timchalmers1700]

Very interesting!! Yet another great KYG video.

[@BazonBlades]

Thanks for the look Phillip. I have to admit I'm not really interested in semi-hollow guitars right now. But I love to see your technical reviews of guitars at any price point. Good job as always.

[@dewdude2112]

You should check them out. With the right setup and pick ups...they are very versatile. With nice pups my hamer echotone does...literally...everything...metal to jazz. No sacrifices (except whammy bar LOL?)

[@troywest]

This is a really nice instrument for that price, very impressive. And SO glad you showed the geeky rework, love the content 🙂

[@bobward7489]

Excellent video as always, I appreciate your thorough examination of the tech/geek side of the review including actual fixes. Much appreciated. As to this particular guitar, it had some pretty sweet tones for such a low budget instrument.

[@jameslong9921]

Excellent video, great explanations, useful tips and pretty slick playing.

[@skellyngton]

Great review! Very comprehensive and instructional 👍👍

[@martintremblay4248]

Very informative about what to look for about setup. Great channel!

[@ccup81]

Always learn a Thing or two from yer videos. Thanks bro

[@tobiasryan8378]

I love the deep dives Phil!

[@mistreated]

Thanks for another great video. Good to see what's new out there

[@ronfalkoff]

Love these videos and the tech tips are awesome!!! Love the neck comparison!!!!

[@jlo2987]

Sounded awesome! Coil split was amazing compared to other, Big Brand names! I would rock it!!

[@chasiebabe]

Great review, sounds really great guitar at that price. Thanks Phil

[@robertanthony2015]

I was just playing my Harley Benton E35and was contemplating relocating the 3-way switch. Looks like these guys found the perfect spot

[@michaelrosa2589]

I agree completely about Epiphone must up their game a bit to compete with these. SS frets I like to see these on the Epiphones

[@brucelittle3958]

Enjoyed the review and I am impressed by the price and tone! I really liked the sound of the bridge pickup! The neck pickup sounds great with distortion, too! Single coil split doesn't sound all that bad either! Thanks, Phillip!

[@seanhallahan14]

Phillip, you rock!! Thank you so much!!!

[@pickersgrip]

Great tips, sounds good Phil!

[@nightsdew8136]

I'm 8 minutes in and this is just awesome. Inserted explanations are so good and too the point. Takes out any doubt. Cheers man.

[@jayleomac]

I learned a lot. thank you.

[@matewansid]

Got a very similar ES-335 knock-off under the "Latitude" brand. Other than upgrading to a set of $35 set Rotomatic style locking tuners it really doesn't need a thing. The fretwork is superb; rounded ball ends and highly polished medium jumbo frets, bone nut and a roller saddle bridge too. Fretboard was a little dry and the "flame maple" is probably photo finish. Couple of finish imperfections but other then oiling the rosewood and doing a little set-up with fresh strings it was ready to play.

[@jumpskirt]

Another great, informative/educational video from you. You are wonderful. Thank you!

[@scottreynolds5455]

Thanks brother, excellent work.

[@scottreynolds5455]

by the way, these types of hollow bodies sound good clean.

[@TarnishedViking.]

Awesome! Thanks Phil

[@TheMerc1950]

Great informative video Phil!

[@PatrickGnarly]

Dude Phil I’ve been playing and tinkering for years. I never knew the bone nut trick with dropping it. You’re a genius.

[@larryfleming7295]

I LOVE IT!!! Sounds amazing all of it

[@brianamato1078]

Terrific video of a very interesting guitar.....and at such an incredible price!! Nice job Phillip.

[@mikewithers299]

Awesome review Phil. I mean right down to the brass tacks! I'm impressed with the sound of that guitar. Too bad I have a beautiful Washburn HB35 already, and too many other guitars that prohibit me from buying another. 🎸

[@martyshwaartz971]

Nothing scares PRS, Fender, and Gibson more than stainless steel frets.

[@batautomat]

😂😂😂

[@anthonyward8587]

Another great video Phil. Cheers from Oz. :)

[@JoshuaC923]

Awesome review Phil, i thought the nut and neck profile section was pretty cool👍🏻👍🏻 keep up the great work

[@johnp6269]

Sounds really nice!!!!

[@adamkempa5157]

Thanks enjoyed the coil splits. I drop nuts on stone counter top bone "rings" plastic "dullish" I also weigh a bone nut v.s. plastic on a kitchen scale ( it was on the counter top) The bone was almost twice the weight of plastic. Great video

[@karlberardi4351]

Your channel is the best, don’t mean to brag but I know sincerity, art and quality when I see it and you got it. Thank you.

[@jamesdniederstadt5861]

You are a AWESOME reviewer, just found you about a month ago, I will be watching more of you,r vids.

[@steveoneal5257]

great vid Phil

[@paulzuccarello8026]

Thanks!

[@jeremybaker195]

I like that it has the rounded horns. A lot of inexpensive 335 style guitars have a pointy profile.

[@timothypotter2137]

I bought the Enya carbon fiber electric acoustic and I love it!

[@vince8081]

Sounds great, look great.

[@congamike1]

Great guitar. Great video.

[@suedeface]

Nice to see brands I've never heard of. Always looking despite having "enough"

[@DavidHBurkart]

Great guitar for such a budget-level instrument. We live in a great era for guitars... other than the big company price increases these past couple of years.

[@resington]

Well that pedal sounds amazing.

[@Joe-mz6dc]

Okay that guitar looks and sounds very good. Definitely a good option if you're looking for a semi hollow.

[@gringogreen4719]

Phil, great review. Guitar looks and sounds pretty good. I agree with your final thoughts. That said hollow bodies and semi hollows are really guitars you come to rather than start on. My first semi hollow was a 90s Epiphone Sheraton ll that I still miss. Right now I have three hollow bodies, two Ibanez Artcores and a Gretsch Electromatic. Compared to all my other solid bodies, they feel and play very different. I agree with you that you want a guitar that plays straight away out of the box. I think this guitar and a set up with a set of D'Addario NYXLs or Stringjoys would be a great way to get this guitar up and running. I would swap the output jack for a Switchcraft or a Pure Tone.

[@creationinspired200]

Phil is a true pro you can learn a lot from this man just gotta remember wood is wood metal is metal the two dont mix on their own even the $5000 instruments can have these "problems" just less of them and sometimes the issue is our understanding of a problem the price doesnt matter i promise you will find a high fret some where on expensive guitars production isnt perfect the wood and metal isnt any different i love all my guitars and keep them in tip top shape everything from core PRS to bottom of the barrel squier and not a good one either and they all play like a million bucks set it up right and sometimes put the right parts on it and you cant tell the difference between the "cheap" and "problematic" ones and the "expensive" "good" ones yes even your first act can sound like a prs given you took the time to upgrade parts and in labor ie. making nuts saddles reinstalling/reseating frets and other laborious work sure its work but at some point in learning it all you wont trust anyone else to work on your guitar my point is anyone reading follow Phil he will point the way working on your own instruments can be the most satisfying and gratifying thing on earth and im sure a lot of you will agree 👍😉👌

[@scottpolston6137]

This company actually makes decent instruments ive seen several reviews highly impressed with this brand

[@elguapo9628]

Really nice guitar, and the pedal sounds great with it!

[@david_effects]

Wouldn’t it be hilarious if in 50 years these no name guitars became really sought after and rare and expensive 😂

[@TXstang347]

I have a 60s Sears Harmony 338 that apparently the kids are paying $1500 for these days.

[@captainkirk70]

Well it happened with Silvertone, Teisco, etc. But those were unique designs with cool pickups. I dont know how much the lawsuit guitars were going for back in the 80s but I did buy a used Gibson black custom for $500 in '88. I was going to buy a new white one for $1100, but the salesman told me about the black one.

[@mh5101]

Haha 😂 if the idiots in the market pay it.

[@andyshull8229]

As 60s cheep garbage Japanese vintage is demanding absurd money today.

[@ziggylayneable]

What if the iyv guitars are worth thousands of dollars in the

[@frodeleirvik]

No nonsense and informative as always! Question: do you ever consider or adjust intonation on such tests? Also: a friendly suggestion to put your camera on a stand when doing desktop shots like the one with the neck profiles in this video. No offense, though. Great work!

[@jonathanhandsmusic]

It sounds really nice. The finish looks great. You fixed the wonky fret. What’s not to like? For the price it’s a damn good guitar.

[@b.rodclark334]

I can use a guitar like this as sure as I'm also diggin' the green HH Strat on the wall behind you!

[@dufus2273]

i learned some things. thanks

[@edwardbelcher8612]

I was looking to get a budget semi-hollow body style guitar last year and ended up buying a Guild Starfire 1 DC. It has all the features I was looking for and it was different enough in appearance to not try to be an outright 335 clone. It came flawless out of the box and the only thing I did was to take the factory 11's off and put a set of Elixir 10's on instead. Very versatile guitar for anything from classic rock to rockabilly stuff and it was hard to beat at under $600. I have seen alot of off-branded guitars on the cheap but, I have always stayed with established brands that are well regarded just out of being cautious.

[@guppybill]

The pedal was phenomenal.

[@mknewlan67]

That neck pickup sounds great.

[@PlanetRockJesus]

I have 3 Jay Turser guitars (among my collection of fifteen guitars) and I'm amazed that a nice guitar like mine and these can be made for so little. And I know guitars. I owned many classics.

[@faautobahna9416]

Thanks

[@MrCgar18]

just to let you know I admire you I wish i had the smarts and patience you have for guitar repair.

[@cowlevelcrypto2346]

Nice intro count down. :P

[@livewire4495]

Good review. Fair summary. You do a great job reviewing these guitars and the technical advise is spot on. I appreciate All of your time and effort. You are the best at what you do. Not a Fan of Chinese made Guitars. But fair competition is always a good thing for the market IMHO Indonesian Guitars are a leap in quality and and Play-ability. Also the Used market is currently full of great guitar values. Rock On!😎

[@limpindug]

Great demo Phil thanks, very interesting, I agree we might be looking at an introductory price? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍👍👍🥃Respect to you mate.

[@renmad0078]

Pretty cool guitar and sound it seems very cool for the price👍😊

[@darthdurkelthewise320]

Phil, this is a great video man. Thank you for sharing a new guitar/company and also exactly what can and should be done when you receive an instrument that may need some work and is otherwise good to go! You are doing the Lord’s work IMO. My guess is that Gibson/Epiphone will not take action on things like stainless steel frets despite other import makers going this way (Boya, Schecter, LTD, etc.). They’d rather tout the goofy marketing BS like collabs w/Gibson CS on finishes and using U.S. Gibson pups, CTS pots, and Grover tuners. While these little tweaks may have appeal (and they do for many), the last little stretch of road w/Epiphone has more to do with quality control issues still prevalent as Epiphone is charging significantly higher prices. I mean, we still receive Gibson guitars w/issues so what makes you think we want a budget guitar w/higher quality components slapped rapidly in a flawed product that you overcharged for that we still have to put on a bench?? 👌🏻 They’re so close yet still so far.

[@terrybake]

Nice!