Helter Skelter 1962 Rickenbacker 375 "OS" (three pickups, with vibrato)

[@frettedamericana]

Hang in there with us guys... we are constantly working on new ideas and have some awesome things coming real soon! in the mean time please just enjoy the guitars played by a great player.. we dont expect anyone to come in here and imitate Phil, not sure why so many of you do... Thanks to all of our loyal fan base for sticking with us and enjoy what we do!

[@aarondeeming7002]

ill be hanging in there Michael grant is cool as,just love hearing the guitars thanks guys

[@Danny-fl2hw]

We don't want another Phil X just someone energetic and entertaining

[@mostlypostie1]

There is nothing wrong with this, and Michael is awesome. Screw the haters

[@taylorelsner6332]

Not privy to why Phil is gone but this guy is dog shit. I’ve been a fan of Phil this channel and store for 8 years and knowing this guy is Phil’s replacement is really dissatisfying. I honestly think that Fretted Americana needs to not try and reproduce what once was with this joker. But to create something new for its guitar review videos.

[@jumpman2326]

Taylor Elsner Michael grant is a beast dude he made more hits than Phil x Michael grant is better in my opinion

[@BryanAmandoG]

Phil X videos are always gonna be my favorite.

[@mattia7556]

Where is Phil? Who is this Japanese guy?

[@bdhere1]

I like this guy. Also liked Jarred. Keep showing us all this talent!!

[@livearm]

I like the new guy ! Keep it up frettedamericana !

[@GeetarSi]

Michael’s best video yet. Tone was terrific. Keep up the good work

[@GuillermoSmyser]

I applaud this guy so much. Takes balls to step into such huge shoes. But I love that he brings his own aura. He’s not trying to be super excited all over the place. It’s important to separate trying to DO what Phil did so well, which was demonstrate guitars and make a good video, with trying to BE a new Phil. This guy is a good fit feel. Just hope he has enough songs remembered. Let’s do it!

[@sol5759]

i'm sold on this guy ! welcome back frettedamericana

[@frettedamericana]

My apologies for the Title error, obviously this is a 1962 RICKENBACKER ... Editor error :|

[@whiteninja2006]

That Helter Skelter version was rippin' ! Great playing!

[@swinglow33]

Happy new year Frettedamericana. Can't wait to see what we'll see in 2019. Love you guys and all you do.

[@lufiealice6251]

I’m just glad Frettedamericana is back. Phil, Jared and Michael are all great players. Keep up the good work 👍

[@MonsieurSlydaoust]

starting to smell more like new stuff... Excited-in-Montreal!

[@freebee8221]

Awesome stuff. Keep it coming

[@nickofzo]

Good to see some new video's finally :)

[@J-P65]

The ORIGINAL guitar demo channel! Everyone else is just a copy. I like this guy.

[@waylong25]

It's been a year, where ya guys been?

[@conorbelvin9024]

So much talent, I'd love to see him in a live band setting with all these beautiful guitars

[@idahodad1]

Nice Showing of a cool guitar!

[@irontail4264]

Sounds good lad!

[@HereinTexas]

Michael Grant is an amazing musician. Loved his work in LA Guns.

[@lb2.0.45]

So typical of fans when one person leaves they completely trash the new person without giving them a chance. It's shameful!

[@jumpman2326]

LB 2.0. Right

[@GuitarHeroPhenomSux]

Yeah it's sad how people are constantly comparing. If you match someone's style too much, you're a "ripoff" or "hack." But if you have your own, then people complain that the other person did it better. You literally can't win with people. Funny thing is the ones complaining usually have nothing to contribute of their own, and instead act like we're all here to entertain them. Conceited.

[@Matheus.Richard]

I think he could structured the review a little bit. Like, neck pickup, middle, bridge, and after the distorted options.

[@joeland87]

What happened to sampling all the selector positions to hear the different pick up combinations? I miss that aspect of the show. Hearing the guitar and sound options both clean and dirty.

[@DirtiestDeeds]

Do more you slags! x welcome back.

[@Cesar0787]

This guy just cant feel it the way Phil used to. Miss you.!

[@Cthulhu_Awaken]

Is there ever a chance Phil will come back? If I'm not mistaken, Bon Jovi tour should be over by now.

[@Quetzalcoatl999]

Not likely. I can't remember the video but he was saying he wasn't enjoying as much as he used to. Phil seems like a really positive dude who likes to keep moving, so probably got tired of the repetitiveness of the same room of guitars and also the people constantly saying he was on drugs, playing things wrong and complaining about him playing the same riffs.

[@mattia7556]

I like this guy.

[@scottycunningham1413]

Guy's got a pretty good voice tbh

[@tommibjork]

The first thing I think when I see you with that "near mint condition" vintage guitar is.... All that metal on your jeans scratching the back.

[@kazhi959]

Greetings FA, no need to apologize or explain stuff about Michael, let the guy be and keep the videos coming. At the end we understand that you need to do the demos and someone has to take the job. I am also glad you promote the guys in the videos, I mean look at Jared now, he has an Epiphone signature model! And Phil is with Jon Bovine himself! I do think the sound has changed a bit since Phil used that studio and even Jared as well. Perhaps you could try bringing Michael back to the store and having use the amps"we are used to"? Cheers and keep up the good work

[@MostBever]

Keep the videos coming!

[@bryantmcpherson8308]

Good to see you back! Some nice guitars too. I like this guy's playing - very casual feel. Maybe do a bit more talk on the guitars and less jamming, but its great playing! On the Phil X thing - Phil was awesome cos he was so natural as a character - you felt like that's just him being him, he could be pretty much just be your kind-of-wacky neighbour. The other guys (in comparison) come across as playing the 'cool rock guy' with all the "hey man's" and hip clothes and stuff. So don't be too hard on those who loved Phil - impossible to replace as a character...but this guy is a good replacement as a rockin' guitarist!

[@deadjames3]

Would've been nice to hear all three pickups instead of just the bridge.

[@phynx2006]

Great job John, I mean Michael. Who knew 62 was you hahaha

[@jimmarshallman6300]

No Phil X .... I'm goooooooone! Bye ......

[@FilipeReishandmade]

Somebody knows the title of the song at the beginning of the video ?

[@JerryRiceBall]

Filipe Santiago ‘Toilet Paper & Sandpaper’ - The Phil X Experience

[@FilipeReishandmade]

@@JerryRiceBall thank you very much !

[@brianmckenzie1318]

Awesome! Regarding these older vintage guitars, if you have one that has been moderately used over the years, does it help or hurt if the frets have been replaced? Just curious how that affects the resale value. I'm assuming you want to keep everything original? Again, thanks Fretted Americana & Michel Grant, love the videos!

[@kevinryan6759]

for resell keep the old ones, for playability replace them.

[@KevinsAddiction]

I would like to know the name and the band of the intro song

[@magnoliawildwind8248]

Kevin Douglas Michael Grant & The Assassins

[@KevinsAddiction]

Thank you

[@murfdog19]

The year 2003...I wanted to hate Rob Trujillo so badly. There was no way he'd fill Jason's shoes. But, Rob is such a great player and such a cool guy that I couldn't help but love him. Same applies here. Michael is a great player and seems like a cool dude.

[@rodbelding9523]

This is pretty much a dead channel anymore unfortunately, it died when Phil X got the Bon Jovi gig.

[@mattia7556]

Where is Phil X??!

[@RobVanDusen]

When is that Death of Me tune going to be on iTunes? It doesn't appear on the only MG & the Assassins album available.

[@frettedamericana]

not sure if the new record has been released yet... might be a sneak preview ;)

[@mostlypostie1]

What is the outro track?? PS - great video - Michael is cool!

[@snapascrew]

7.8lbs is "so light" ?? ??

[@TheMataleon06]

first....sweet guitar! second...nice playing!

[@nikosk.8216]

What's the intro song (Michael's) ??

[@magnoliawildwind8248]

Nikos K. Michael Grant & The Assassins written by MG

[@nikosk.8216]

magnolia wild wind the title??

[@danielgorman8725]

Surely Going Underground by The Jam?

[@citrusvenom]

This guitar reminds me of Tom Petty

[@mdub048]

American Girl

[@GuitarHeroPhenomSux]

Wasn't that a 12 string they used on most of their songs? The design looks similar though.

[@tylerkelly1625]

Michael sounds like he's sleeping his way through this, thus making me feel like sleeping and finding something else to watch

[@davidg1612]

This was fine but normally these videos go through the whole guitar and show off all the different tonal variations. My only criticism is that Michael stayed strictly on the bridge pickup. Don't think he even touched the knobs.

[@TheAxe4Ever]

Frettedanericana....Fuck the haters. I’ll use the words your most famous presenter uses a lot. “They’re just being pussies”. I’ll admit it took me a couple videos to get used to Michael and his presentations, but that’s not to take away from his talent and seems like a great guy. I just got used to Phil and now it’s time for a change. Change is good! I’m really enjoying Michaels presentation now and REALLY enjoy the guitars. I’m just jealous I can’t afford some of these beauties. Keep doing what you’re doing and you’ll get the bugs worked out. (such as the title flub) 😂 Keep rockin’ dudes!

[@devito4107]

i saw grant with la guns and he was awesome such a cool dude not sure why everyone's being such crybabies

[@jerpenol]

What happened with the sound? It sounds like since Michael joined you started using a line6 spider for these demo's... The sound of this Rickenbacker is awfull like this, and I love the rickenbacker-sound. Ain't much better than a breadtoaster with strings.

[@ThomasAtzinger]

"With a little help from my friends": lyrics: wrong chords: wrong "While my guitar gently weeps" lyrics: wrong chords: wrong "Helter Skelter"... Well...never mind.

[@freebee8221]

A real artist does his own arrangement

[@hoodedman07]

What what you think if I sang out of tune Would you stand up and walk out on me Lend me your ears and I’ll song you a song and I’ll try not to sing out of key :)

[@ICACJ]

It's not even Fr.... wait a minute. Yes it is.

[@firsteerr]

how about some British guitars ?? a burns maybe a vox ?? haymen or something ???

[@jmanxoom]

Y Este wey quepedo!? Donde esta Phil X ?

[@Max-mj3ze]

Where is Phil X ? 👀

[@whitepepper8365]

He got a real paying gig...Bon Jovi

[@Rick-ro8bf]

Maybe next to the moon...?

[@hanus1]

Really ????

[@pedersenist]

One funny thing is that George Harrison only plays rickenbacker in the first year of the Beatles. But swift to Fender and Gretsz guitar. And Lennon played epifone.

[@robertg9184]

This can’t really be your replacement for Phil x...

[@wizaxed]

Watch all those zippers dude!!

[@dukeofpearl]

I know it’s all about the green...💵💵💵....but why would Phil join Bon Jovi? Probably one of the uncoolest bands ever! Greed? Adulation? Needy? If it’s just the cash then fair play. But a legacy’s better! We all burn or become worm bait🤔just my opinion 🕶🎶✌🏻

[@Cthulhu_Awaken]

I kind of agree, I'm not a fan of Bon Jovi AT ALL, instead I like Phil's style so much I find him quite wasted in that band. He has an energy, an attitude, a rush in his playing alone that would make anyone close to him sound like a wimp.

[@mtl47]

I absolutely hate Bon Jovi. BUT, they are a legendary Rock band and I'd imagine they also pay very good. As a studio musician you don't make much, so it's gotta feel pretty good to be paid handsomely for such an amazing talent. I'm happy for Phil, if a man should be paid according to how much talent he has, Phil should be a millionaire.

[@jaimegomezflores5318]

I miss Phil X. This is so lame 😒

[@whitepepper8365]

Agreed..... I feel bad for this guy though. No matter how hard he tries he will never even come close to bringing what Phil brought to this channel.

[@MattthewCunha]

Yea I feel bad for him too. He’s a talented guitarist, gets to play music for a living, host frettedamericana and play rare guitars for a bunch of opinionated babies. He’s not Phil x and he’s not trying to be Phil x. I highly doubt anyone on in the comment sections could even come close to hosting like Phil, JJ and Michael. Eff off with Whiney comparison bs.

[@magnoliawildwind8248]

Steven Ray, I feel bad for you. No matter how hard you try, you will never even come close to the talent Michael Grant is blessed with. Prove me wrong, I challenge you!

[@magnoliawildwind8248]

jaime gomezflores Quit your whining!!! You are so lame.

[@jaimegomezflores5318]

magnolia wild wind this is called opinion. Cannot handle it? Don’t read comments. You like to mess with people even when nobody really cares about your opinion? I have a better word for you... Ignorant

[@mdub048]

less talk, more rock, please. Michael is great, but I want to hear him play and hear the guitar.

[@synthmalicious7541]

Did this nigga just say a Guitar was BDSMy????????

[@vintagepipesnightmares]

This îs painful to watch!!

[@bleufishtv]

Who are you

[@magnoliawildwind8248]

bleufishtv He’s everything you are not...

[@acadianr2leger]

magnolia wild wind good one lol

[@skullduggery3377]

this guy is way cooler than the first guy. he doesn't go off and play pimple cream music with bon fkn jovi.

[@scampoli25]

Give up Fretted Americana. The only reason people even know your name is cause of Phil X. Not the other way around

[@frettedamericana]

The reason you know Phil's name is because of Fretted Americana..... you're welcome...

[@acadianr2leger]

scampoli25 it’s the other way around dumbass lmao

[@scampoli25]

@@frettedamericana Oh how hilariously delusional and bitter you guys are. I guess going from 100k hits a video to a thousand will put a chip on your shoulder. But really, best of luck selling rich dentists vintage guitars with videos of 40 year old butt rock hair metal players. That should extent your feeling of importance for a few more months

[@scampoli25]

@@acadianr2leger Oh yes how could I forget. Elvis's manager is the only reason we know Elvis, Sean Connery didn't define the character of James Bond it was all the producers, Whitney Houston wasn't an amazing singer it was just all Bobby and those drugs he gave her. How could I be so confused that the key to these unendingly talented artists success was a money man. All these years (Heavy sarcasm in case you are as dumb as you appear to be)

[@acadianr2leger]

scampoli25 only dumb person here is you mr butthurt snowflake lmao