I Ended Up Being Right About The Rick Beato Signature Guitar

[@kmajor44]

Guitar scalping is more accurate in my mind than flipping.

[@erickaufmancustomguitars1351]

You ain't alone. I thought of that scene in FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH where that kid tells that other kid in the mall "But all the other scalpers are out." Haha

[@joeb8383]

I hate those people that flip guitars, house, etc...just for the sake of it. It's just greed and it's a sin.

[@arglbargl]

@@joeb8383 blame the companies that produce limited runs aimed at the collectors market because they know that's what's going to happen and it boosts their brand value

[@leavingcorinth]

Exactly what it is

[@erickaufmancustomguitars1351]

@@joeb8383 Ahh, I don't think you really do. Hate is a big word. Admit you'd rather see a historical property returned to its former glory than a dirty old run down house with broken windows. And I'll even admit that I know a guitar flipper whose a used car salesman at heart. A kind of person whom you wanna like because they have something you want. But can't help being scummy from moment to moment. Lol

[@donttalktome4696]

53:55 my guitar technician worked for Washburn as a master builder for a decade. He told me a story about delivering a set of three or four guitars to dime for a tour. Within a few tour stops 2/3 were broke at the jeadstock, so they had to scramble, make him two more extras and then repair the others. The two that dime broke and my tech fixed, where forgotten and never really thought about again until they were found when washburn USA fired everyone and cleaned house. They were both given to my tech and I can proudly say I have played one of dimes road worn guitars!

[@rtaylor1105]

nice

[@joeyvanostrand3655]

Always love to hear an awesome guitar story!!

[@scramblesthedeathdealer]

Awesome!

[@SuperBroncosguy]

Great back story!

[@robertcarey3383]

The people who are "flipping" guitars require you find someone who is a bigger fool than yourself to sell it to latter. Gibson is trying to sell a guitar to you for a price that is higher than it is worth, in this case $2,000...... where it should actually be worth $1,200 based on appointments and finish, but you gladly pay it because you assume you can find someone who is an even a bigger fool than yourself to sell it to latter. This has worked great in the economy we have had for the last 15 years, not so sure it will continue to work in the economy we are now entering into. This new $50,000 Gary Moore - Greenie clone Gibson is offering is the epitome of this nonsense.

[@eddiejr540]

I 100% agree…its crazy when I make a truthful comment about Gibson how all the fanboys come out of the woodwork to defend their love affair…it’s insanity!!!!

[@fepatton]

My wife worked with a guy in a bank’s investment department many years ago who always referred to “The Greater Fool” theory of economics. I had just graduated as an economics major, and thought this was hilarious.

[@robertcarey3383]

@@fepatton You are correct it is an "economic" term, and for an economic example of this stupidity "crypto currency" comes to mind.

[@tptmnc]

Yep, PT Barnum explained it to us in 1861. There's a sucker born every minute. It's certainly true.

[@tedtriestech8864]

Look into why it’s more expensive. It’s not Because of Rick, he only did it if his profit went to charity

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

Sweetwater just released another Josh Scott video where he identifies 10 pedals blindfolded by feel alone. He got all ten right. It was like watching a super hero do their special ability. He identified a Keely Compressor by the bezel on the LED. He figured out a DiMarzio pedal from the spacing of the knobs. You should go and watch it if you haven't seen it yet. When it comes to pedals, the guy is a genius. He's also very funny and his sense of humor is legendary

[@neilpatrickhairless]

That guy is a true nerd (in a good way) - he is near obsessive when it comes to the stuff. I'd even imagine that he could probably identify pedals by sound and year produced if you really put him up to it

[@Mephilis78]

Like Rob Chapman and guitars

[@RyAnAiTcH92]

Next thing you'll know Josh Scott will start selling overpriced pedals lol

[@randygomez9595]

If it wasn't Josh Scott I would say it was probably staged

[@QuikdethDeviantart]

Apparently now it’s a marketable skill! Take that, Josh’s mom!

[@thisguy2973]

The Josh Scott video for sweetwater was absolutely fantastic! I’m a huge fan of the JHS show and Josh Scott, and it’s great that he knows just about everything pedals and their history.

[@jamesnewton485]

Rick isnt making money on the guitar. His "cut" is going to charity. That's cool.

[@SilverMusicAndGaming]

@@stratolestele7611 ya good bud? sounding pretty tinfoil hatty

[@feddomeijerwiersma6955]

@@stratolestele7611 classic projection, bro. 😂

[@andystagger2906]

@@SilverMusicAndGaming😂😂😂😂😂❤

[@andystagger2906]

So what if he is making some scratch … everyone needs some 😂

[@BerscakCustomGuitars]

Hey Phil- Sweetwater does now carry Sterling by Music Man...they announced it just the other day, after I had just gotten an SR50 from Guitar Center

[@Andrew_182]

I was about to reply this. I think it was earlier this week or maybe last week they sent out the emails they now had them.

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

I ordered a truck last year in September. I did not get it delivered until April of 2022 so 8 months. I held them to the price that was advertised at the time of order and Ford had to honor it.

[@bilanggoboy]

Great point re KZbinrs and their connection to fans. I can’t say I am familiar enough with Rick’s original music to buy his signature guitar, but I definiteLy LOVE his taste in guitars, and his lessons on orchestration have opened me to a whole new universe of music production. I’d get one if I could!

[@broncoxy]

The whole 'buy it up and flip it' topic was very interesting and relatable; where it really bumms me out is when the more or less artificially rised prices keep people that actually really want to own it from getting it, just because for some its just another item of value to trade and make money with...

[@laughingdaffodils5450]

Fortunately you can avoid the problem - just avoid Gibson. And other 'big' brands - if you avoid that you can get as good or better playing guitar for far less.

[@PHeMoX]

Any guitar that is an artist signature model that _doesn't_ come with truly custom hardware, will have a seriously inflated price. It's actually very rarely ever worth it. Want a Slash sound in a "Slash" guitar? Do yourself a favour and just mod an Epiphone or Chibson with some Seymour Duncan Slash pickups, instead of getting the signature Slash guitars. It's cheaper and better sounding. If you want to avoid scalpers, just don't buy secondhand. Don't reward the scalpers for what they do. They want to own 20 Gibsons they will never unload for double the price? Good on them, they can keep it. Also, because there will usually be a finite amount of guitars made of any particular model, you'll always run into an issue of scarcity. Most of these brands don't really ever bother to make 50,000 of the same guitars. Or if they do, will take like 10 years to do so for it.

[@mattvanmantgem8600]

regarding flipping- I've been seeing the same kinda thing my whole adult life- and I always liken it to something I experienced back in the very early 1990's, when I was a college student- I wasn't exactly a fashion plate, decent pair of khakis and a flannel shirt, and I'm "dressed up'- so I would buy clothes at thrift stores- the thrift stores, to cycle stuff out would do a weekly sale, everything was 50 cents, or a dollar, or what have you, and as cheap as I was, I wouldn't shop on those days, because there'd be hordes of middle aged women there to fill up shopping carts with stuff. None of it was for personal use- they were getting inventory to sell at the swap meet the next week. I didn't hate them for it, I just didn't want to have to fight someone for a flannel shirt. That's what I see folks doing all the time- everybody wants to find something that is "undervalued" just sos they can sell it. Same with buying a 2k Beato guitar, and selling it for 3.5K- I can see the logic- Beato has what? 3 million subs? More? Less? there's no way that Gibson made enough for the potential demand, so, the thinking is that any price would be undervalued, if enough people want it- and that's the trick- I don't want one even 2k bad. Not when I have guitars already that tick enough boxes for me, but let's say it's a 'gotta have', like clothes on your back type gotta have, is it worth a bidding war? or is it like my 50 cent flannel shirt- still not worth arguing over....

[@cautiousoptimist1926]

I think that this rare period of guitars being used as investment vehicles, historically rare models aside, has about run its course. The Gibson Beato? I would probably opt for something more affordable: Reverend Sensei, PRS SE Mira, Yamaha Revstar.

[@innocentoctave]

There are so many great guitars that you might choose to spend 2K on. I struggle to see why I would choose to spend it on a Les Paul Special that sells for 2/3rds of the price they're asking for the Beato model.

[@michaelweiss9219]

Im sure its a nice guitar, but not worth two grand or even three

[@SaintKines]

A TS in front of a 5150 is just to tighten up the low end. Most of those guys are turning the gain on the TS all the way down or close to it and cranking the drive. This works as a clean boost that tightens up the flub.

[@daveyboy8907]

I do that on my orange dark terror..Sounds great with the Maxon od808 with gain on 0..

[@maxmustardman298]

Do people actually do that with non fender style amps as well ? The mesas, 5150s all seem to have a loose bottom end so to speak😆

[@SaintKines]

@@maxmustardman298 yeah, especially if you're tuning down to drop C or lower. Standard and drop D it may not be needed.

[@Nugmania1]

I bought a 1957 Gibson LG-1 for 1500 in 2015, later on I bought an SKB 000 case, almost like new for 85 dollars. I sold it w case for 3975, as an investment, good deal, and as you say got paid to play this guitar on many recordings, as per usual Thanks for your service

[@vancesnyder2426]

The best way to do it.

[@poptopunderdog9690]

The solution to the flipping problem is to stop buying from flippers with these inflated prices. Honestly these are terrible people. Let them rack up a credit card bill and they'll stop doing it.

[@bce3210]

What do you think any used guitar store is? Lol.

[@bce3210]

Flippers are wonderful as long as the price is fair and a good deal.

[@bce3210]

@Far Stox no no. Of course not. That’s definitely terrible.

[@poptopunderdog9690]

There is a difference between selling used guitars and scalping guitars for 50-100% more 2 days after release. It may not be illegal but it is sleazy as hell.

[@Zoso981]

@@farstox1875 Like Trogly has done several times.

[@Gene_Cali]

Thanks Phil for the earlier start time. Have a great Friday and weekend everyone!!

[@michaeleaster1815]

39:17 I think the industry & KZbinrs should call it "scalping" when it's a limited run like this (and esp. with some proceeds going to charity). Flipping is reminiscent of real estate, whereas this is truly scalping.

[@gregoryhall3156]

Whether its tasteful or not, it all boils down to supply and demand-its capitalism at work. It can be messy, ugly, and infuriating. Just remember, same process is why we have all the things we take for granted as daily necessities (cell phones, air conditioned homes, indoor plumbing, two car plus families, and so on) here in US-but also same has spilled over into lower income countries all over the earth. When wireless phones first came out in late 1970s-they were sooo expensive to buy and operate only the very wealthy had them. But market forces drove the developers and manufacturers to make them smaller, better, cheaper with self contained batteries, better reception, etc and even loaded with more computing power than the onboard computers on the Apollo space capsule. Now nearly everyone in US has a wireless phone and even people still living in mud and thatch roofed, dirt floor houses in Africa, Asia, and South America also have them. None of that development and affordability or the actual invention of the device tool place in a Marxist/Communist/Socialist nation.

[@jktolford8272]

​@@gregoryhall3156 Nonsense & superstition. *Speculative* markets do not drive innovation nor efficiently allocate resources. Scalpers & flippers played no role in the popularization of cell phones. The roaming frequencies technology *shelved* by DOD in WWII was invented by an actress ex-wife of a pro-Nazi munitions seller & an avant guard piano composer. Air conditioned homes rely on refrigeration technology invented by an agrarian communal Christian sect to facilitate separation from the US mainstream. Two car plus families are not necessary & are central in causing global climate change. Most of the world does not live in *either* the US or a Marxist/Communist/Socialist nation.

[@alexisborden3191]

Real estate is scalping too, I'd argue its worse because you need shelter to live, a guitar is just entertainment.

[@GearGasms]

Phil I wore your shirt in last weeks video. I promise you’ll love it if you watch to the end. If not, I’ll apologize 🤓🤘🏻🎸

[@rider132]

Took advantage of the Stew Mac deal, worked out great. Thanks

[@stoneysdead689]

Tbone says he sold his tube screamer because he's looking for "warm and creamy"- you need the Tone City Sweet Cream drive my friend. If you're familiar with the "Sweety" drive- it was made to simulate that edge of breakup tone- well Tone City took that drive and made it super creamy and smooth and viola- the Sweet Cream was born. If you want a smooth, bluesy overdrive- look no further. And- they're only about 50 bucks- shipped, from Andertons. And no, I'm no affiliated with the company or the vender- just a happy customer. Tone city actually makes a whole line of "budget" pedals that aren't just "good for the money" they're just good- period. The Plexi drive is awesome, and so is the Black tea- best line of "budget" pedals I've ever found. And they're tiny, itty bitty, super small, little cute things- that produce big sound.

[@BrianSGuitars]

$2K for a thin double cut with a satin finish is nuts to begin with.

[@ChrisEck13]

@@Ottophil Yeah really. There's not many made in the USA signature guitars out there for under $2k. And from what I understand, the dealers are the only one making a profit on it, the rest is going to charity. They also sold out within the first few hours I guarantee you'll see that guitar selling for way more on the used market and people paying way more.

[@ImNotOld_ImVintage]

I agree, but they sold out so quick, it's hard to argue with them.

[@innocentoctave]

@@ChrisEck13 Now you need to explain why 'made in the USA' and 'signature' are important. The only thing that makes this guitar potentially valuable is the limited run. As a player's instrument, it's nothing special.

[@ChrisEck13]

@@innocentoctave whether or not something about a guitar is important to you or not has nothing to do with what the guitar costs. Made in the USA guitars cost more because the cost of labor and everything else is exponentially more. Signature guitars cost more because a percentage goes directly to the artist, or to charity in this case. Do you think that nothing should be made anywhere except Asia because that's the cheapest way to do it?

[@innocentoctave]

@@ChrisEck13 I understand why guitars are more expensive to manufacture in the West. That has no bearing at all on why the Beato model costs more than the standard model - also manufactured in the West. As for the charitable donation: if Gibson wanted to donate to charity, they could have done that directly. These guitars aren't being bought by players: they are being bought by speculators. The profits of any sale after the first won't go to Gibson, or to Rick, or to charity: they will go into the pockets of the speculators.

[@es330td]

I will comment on the guitar flipping. In 1987 I knew someone who owned one of the original Shelby 427 Cobras ($500K at the time) who used to regularly drive it at 100 mph on the highway. I asked him if he was worried about damaging it or hurting the value. He looked at me sternly, pointed his finger at me and said "Carroll Shelby did not build this car to sit in a museum. I am not going to insult Carroll Shelby by *not* driving his car." I took that to heart. Unless it is art to be admired like a painting or sculpture, a thing that was designed as a tool should be used as such. Guitars should be purchased with the intent to play, cars should be purchased with the intent to drive. If you aren't going to use it, don't buy it. Let someone who will purchase it.

[@neilpatrickhairless]

Phil, you make a good point about the "KZbin Signature" gear and the more intimate aspect of doing things in this format. That was an astute observation on your part and honestly, a market that really is getting overlooked.

[@thorstenglockner5700]

Hi Phil thanks for the european friendly timeslot! Great stuff! Greetings from Hamburg Germany

[@enlat2003]

The ironic nonsense about guitar flippers is the fact that they exist because people keep paying twice as much.

[@stoneysdead689]

Exactly- they couldn't exist if ppl didn't buy the stuff- but ppl do. And in reality, when this supply shit gets worked out- if it ever does, this will be curved considerably. Companies would love to make enough to get all those sales and not let these guys make this money off their product but- right now they can't. These guys can buy up the initial run, and the company can't get another one out in time to stop them from being able to sell them all. But you can bet they're working on it- that's potential profit hanging in the wind.

[@dowaliby1]

@@someotherguy5935 I care enough about preserving my hard-earned money than to get clipped by any of those exploiters. There are just too many awesome guitars available and great deals to be had. But I guess if someone is filthy rich and money is no object, they don't care and will pay for what they consider a status symbol or collectible or whatever. But for people of modest means, if they pay an outrageous price, then well, I guess that''s on them.

[@StreetPreacherr]

Yep, the public just needs to stop being desperate enough to pay over MSRP for a new guitar...

[@craig.encinitas]

@@StreetPreacherr I look at Reverb listings daily. Fortunately, I don’t see many guitars BRAND NEW over MSRP. I haven’t ever paid list price for a guitar. Three of them, the seller offered a discount before I asked. In one case, they did a complete setup with new strings. And I didn’t see that as being included. I agree with your comment, however. I pass up prices that are beyond my budget. Another one has always come along. Recently though, I got a used guitar I was lusting after at a good price. Couple months later, that same model is currently listed for $300 less than I paid. But it’s not stock. Not sure what to think about that., The pickups were changed. Stock ones not included. *edit* Sorry, Phil is talking about more exclusive guitars than what I am referring to with my experience.

[@czechplastik]

@@StreetPreacherr thing is, if you don't know it's coming or miss the announcement, because, life, then people will pay the money to not miss out. The manufacturers are accountable for for releasing such limited items all the time.

[@IrishBog]

I got a 1955 LP custom with a small issue for 9k back in 2020. Swapped it for a refin 57 strat that’s now worth over 30k (gold parts) I’m a little freaked out to own a guitar that valuable to be honest. I would never pay 30k for a guitar but apparently now I own one

[@1scooterpilot1]

A little out of the swim lane but it does apply to your subject about flipping (AKA price gouging). Buying a product and flipping it for profit is everywhere I'm looking at buying a Corvette. Same thing is happen but when they're flipping it's 15K to 20K over MSPR and it's the dealerships that are doing it. Not all of the dealers but most of them are doing it. I decided not go for Vett and looked at Dodge Charger ScatPack WideBody. Same flippin (pun) thing is happening to them. I reside in Los Angeles. I found a Dodge at a small town dealer in Arizona. They are not over inflating the price. Consider it sold. Point being this buy and flipping or charging over MSRP is affecting everything because of supply chain issues. I believe it is going to slow down as the Fed's continue to raise the prime rate American's will be more judicious when spending.

[@KozmykJ]

"You probably should ... " I love it 👍

[@yhzh2002]

Stewmac did a general free ship promo a couple days after your live show in their email promos, so it seems like you might have influenced that. I've been an email sub for a pretty long time now, and I don't remember seeing a free ship promo previously in that time. I got a RIck Beato sig, not to resell or because I'm a huge fan of Rick Beato. I was kind of in the market for an LP DC or an SG, and I like all the spec choices that Rick made. They weren't super hard to get. They were still available for at least several hours after the announcement, which is when I ordered mine.

[@jktolford8272]

*Those* are the reasons to get a signature guitar. Glad to see someone who's going to *play* an instrument actually got one for a price they planned to pay.

[@jetobey5656]

I have been in "Stew-Max" (annual shipping) since it first began. Like Amazon Prime, I am way, far, ahead money-wise on their plan. Their tools have never let me down.

[@daddio307]

I watched this right after you posted it. Then I went to Sweetwater and they highlighted that they were welcoming Sterling to their lineup. Go figure...

[@ericbutler6881]

I really wanted that Rick Beati guitar they were gone the second the were announced. Trogly demoed it an said it was a disappointment I'm inclined to believe didn't realize it was going to have they fadded finish . It's like the fadded special that came out a few years ago .

[@mihneazoican2479]

The one thing I appreciate about the Greeny reissue is that they’ll only sell to end users. Of course you can’t be 100% certain everybody will keep theirs, but they’re not selling to shops and to known resellers. The whole experience (paid hotel, dinner with Kirk, factory tour etc.) is meant to be for people who want to own that guitar, not for people trying to make a profit. It’s the first step towards limiting scalping and it’s great, I just hope they’ll keep that up for all limited editions, regardless of the tour and whatnot

[@toddhatfield5329]

You can't get that amp nation sound out of a pedal. That amp is something special.

[@rosshowell7497]

‘Probably because they don’t get it… and it’s stupid’ Phil, you’re the best man 😂. I DO get it. Master of your craft!!

[@NoLifeLeft13]

Tubescreamer metal settings are usually very low drive and high volume. Pushes the front of the amp and shelves some bass to tighten everything.

[@TheDrunkenScoundrel]

Paying MSRP for a Toyota Truck may hurt, but if you take care of it like your guitars it will outlive us all. Good on you for rejecting the add-on.

[@hugodavila5879]

When i had the money to buy stew mac fret files , nut files and other tools . The thing that stopped me was the shipping and handling, not so much the tax. So im always looking at luthier file reviews from other companies, even though everyone says the stew mac stuff is the best. Hate to buy just one tool to have to pay shipping then every couple months buy another and another just to pay which seems the same amount each time for shipping. I would rather try to get everything and pay only one reasonable shipping. For a while i thought maybe they were shipping it from manufacturers somewhere in asia

[@CarsInDimension]

Not only does the ISP Decimator work great and sound more natural than conventional noise gates, Buck Waller, who runs ISP, is a great guy (and used to design Rocktron's gear).

[@jeffrey.a.hanson]

Glad to hear that. They’ve created one of those magical pedals. Nearly every guitarist I’ve played with has bought one after hearing my rig. That and the Keeley GC-2 limiter both just the perfect natural roll off.

[@petermoss208]

Just so you know, appreciate the modesty. But RJ and Rhett are no where near Rick’s level. They are blues/rock guitarists who would be lost if you put a reel book in front of them. Just because they are great social media presenters doesn’t mean they are great players. Never seen anything from them to show otherwise. Rick literally teaches people how to approach jazz, he’s a true student of music, while also being a great presenter. Totally different level 🙏

[@flapjack413]

Phil, us metal guitarists who use tube screamers and other comparable pedals going into high gain amps, isn't about adding any more gain. Generally the gain is all the way down, and the level is all the way up... it's more about a little more push in the mids, and tightening the low end of the amp. It just helps to clear things up and cut through a mix better.

[@lifewithasong]

On the Beato Gibsons: With everything becoming commodified to one degree or another, what product or possession is held as truly special anymore?

[@robertkeenan9706]

Sweetwater just started carrying Sterling this week. They’re now available online

[@tonepilot]

I’ll have to send my Fret Kisser back for replacement. Wore it out leveling frets on an Ibanez with stainless frets.

[@flapjack413]

Thank you for making the analogy of people buying guitars when they are released, and jacking up the prices, to scalpers doing the same with tickets. I've been calling those people guitar scalpers for years. They suck!

[@jonathanhorne6503]

Another possible wide neck option. The much maligned 2015 Gibson Les Paul jr. I’m an acoustic player who owns and plays mostly martins. That Gibson has the same diameter nut. I acquired the guitar cheap enough so I didn’t mind heavily modding it. Besides neck width, I changed or added the headstock logo back dated an addition of a Charlie Christian in the neck. Inspired by Lennon’s Les Paul. Plays wonderfully.

[@jarrodhroberson]

The only guitar brands that people do this with are the "lifestyle brands" the brands that people actually buy to play do not have this issue.

[@gorlagOv]

Landon has a great channel, you all should watch it as well. Thanks for the show today Phil. It really helped me work today.

[@innocentoctave]

I like Rick Beato, and I've no doubt that the Beato signature Gibson Les Paul Special is a decent instrument - but 2 grand? 2 grand for Gibson to change the colour of the paint slightly and take wood off? Come on. It costs half as much again as the basic model. Why? You can buy a new Les Paul, or an SG, or a Junior for less. The Gibson USA Les Paul Standard '50s P90 Gold Top is barely more. I know which I would buy.

[@zoeherriot]

It's expensive, but it's not just colour and taking wood off. It also comes in a hard shell case, has neck binding and is a limited artist model. Now is that worth $2000? Probably not .. is it worth half? Hell no, it's definitely a better specced instrument than the base models.

[@georgeprice4212]

All of Rick’s profits are going to charity.

[@zoeherriot]

@ghost mall well I know. I own one.

[@DocRoc94]

Those flying vs are from 2018, I have one myself, they’re a 50th anniversary reissue of one of Joe Bonamassas guitars called “The Amos”. I have one myself, they’re great!! I’m going to put some Dave Mustaine thrash factor pups in it!!

[@roywarriner8441]

Epi semi-hollows and Masterbilt acoustics are still built by Samik in Indonesia.

[@Originot]

awww man!!!! i missed the one i wouldnt have had to stay up past midnight for gutted!!!! defo watching later though hope you had a good show mate

[@bluzzjazz]

Beato guitar looks cool to have but $1,500 would be the max I'd pay for it.

[@rocknrollmonkey8668]

I usually listen to the show on Friday nights at work. I'm on 2 weeks straight without a night off, so I'm not even sure what day it is to begin with. Moving the show to Thursday is throwing me off even more. 🤣

[@BillyE5150]

Man, You just got top level respect from me. Good man.

[@kcsvantasticvoyages9729]

Your right I remember a rich person saying to me, “never pay more for an item than you can sell it for!” They have a totally different mindset.

[@georgeprice4212]

The Kirk Hammett is actually worthy, because of its history: started out with Peter Green (there’s a video of Fleetwood Mac’s original lineup doing “Oh Well”, with Peter Green playing the same guitar), then became Gary Moore’s (a full Thin Lizzy concert from Australia exists on KZbin showing Gary playing said guitar) and now Kirk owns it.

[@johnenglish8261]

You're gonna love this. The other day I got a hotone amp and was going to hook it up. Right before I was going to do it I watched the Dumble clone video. Dude, it is really hard to unhear some things. Needless to say, I still haven't hooked the amp up. Maybe today. Keep on gear jamming.😆👍👍✌️

[@brandonanderson2066]

KZbinrs are the new rockstar.

[@Superjet113]

LMAO 😂

[@zoeherriot]

@@johnsmith-ug5tp nah, this is the way it's going now.

[@zoeherriot]

@@johnsmith-ug5tp It means there are no more rockstars - and the best way to get guitars in front of new players is through influencers.

[@zoeherriot]

@@johnsmith-ug5tp Agreed - and that is sad. :(

[@russdesaulniers3112]

My Godin LG-90 has a 44 mm wide neck. Killer guitar.

[@charlygoehring6155]

I'd just like to say, if you are cutting through a mix, it is no longer mixed correctly, and it may not be volume alone. Everyone has their place sonicallly(frequencies, timbre, etc).

[@squigpeels.1021]

55:00 mark, the only electric guitar I can think of that has a wider spacing is the late 2000's Willie Adler Esp and LTD tan/green camo eclipse models. The 600 series and up have 45mm nut spacing.

[@ryanandring2688]

Scalpers still flip tickets today, and it still sucks. Massively.

[@billyshears6622]

Dang, Phil! Your life story is an inspiration. Bravo. 🤯

[@chrisggoodwin777]

"no way!" "way!" thank you for 80's/early 90's nostalgia 😂

[@donttalktome4696]

I love your quote about rich people bringing junk to the auction

[@tacob69]

I am really surprised when big companies charge shipping anymore.I admit I use Sweetwater over all others if they have the product because you can buy 4 dollar picks and still it's free shipping.

[@GuitarJesse7]

Rick is right man, just practice more. Start with some of his ideas 😀 glad you heeded his advice.

[@jonnyhafer7376]

the sell fender single coils in single pickups we used to sell them at music brokers

[@jeromestevenfaigin6059]

??? Phillip McKnight - I'm building several electric guitars. When I bought the wood over time I forgot I had white ebony and I thought it looked like korina or limba. Do you think they might be the same or related or who cares? I'm going to make a 35" inch bass scale length neck and make the violin body style in white ebony and maple back, simular to the Hofner bass form but 35" inch long scale length. I need advice on pickups for basses? Any recommendations?

[@rawtruth78]

The "flipping" epidemic has been a tooth grinding problem for years. It's gotten worse since the pandemic. The general public doesn't make it much better. This" I just have to have it" mentally is wild.

[@acrscott]

I love your truth, health and happiness Phil.

[@juanmacaceres2702]

Check out a "SonicGuitars" Korina V (or Explorer). The guitars are made by a luthier that sells on reverb and they look AMAZING! Brazilian rosewood fretboard and aged korina for a fraction of what Gibson would charge you

[@Laxcoach1574]

Sweetwater now carries Sterling.

[@danielhorsley2259]

If you’re a fan of Woodford Reserve try Elijah Craig pretty much the same price but just a cut above. Love the channel thank you Phil!

[@wickedmethod151]

I detest the scalpers and the ones that pay those prices lol

[@southpawOO7]

I guarantee the guitar you're rolling the fretboard on is the EBMM JP7. I picked up a new St. Vincent Goldie and the edges are almost sharp

[@zoltar7274]

Bought the beato les paul yesterday at GC. Returned it this morning. Found issues where binding butts up to neck. It wasnt flush and made for sharp edges. Looked at a same priced SG at GC and it had same issue, just less severe. Apparently Gibson needs to stay away from satin finished necks and stick with the high gloss paint that fills in all their flawed work. Its such a shame, guitar had great sound and fantastic action. Rick needs to find another vendor to use his name that produces something worth the money.

[@michaeleaster1815]

37:21 In this case, it isn't quite that simple as flipping (as in real estate), because Rick's cut goes to charity. So the ick-factor (for me) is more poignant than in the normal free market. It is true that the charity is still getting the cut, but it is unpleasant to think of pure profit on top of that. Perhaps Gibson should have charged more from the outset?

[@innocentoctave]

You are the only person on the planet who is suggesting that Gibson charge more for a guitar. Rick has done the decent thing: Gibson, not so much.

[@michaeleaster1815]

@@innocentoctave My thought is that any price increase would go to charity. Reverb implies that the market would support $3k for the guitar. Seems like a reasonable question to me. You are the only person on the planet to interpret it as a suggestion to boost profit for Gibson.

[@sgt.gruhnn]

What they’ll never tell you is how much goes to charity, it could be 8.00 per guitar for all we know

[@globalnova]

@@sgt.gruhnn yep. Beato has to quantify the amount going to charity before getting any altruistic credit for it.

[@Black-Jack-2022]

when I tried links on vedios, they did not work,so I skip them.😢

[@user-wl7rb5ri5m]

JHS makes nice TS alternative, the Moonshine.

[@jamesthompson8965]

I have bought most of my pickups second hand, great opportunity :D

[@stevenweaver9078]

I believe that people are actually flipping firefly guitars.

[@mr.mcmagpie6606]

Ever since the pandemic thats that's pretty much how every newer product is. Just like with video game consoles and don't even get me started on vehicles! Especially on Toyota.. it's actually sick...

[@MartinMCade]

There are lots of fake restoration videos out there. I've seen a few for rusty old "antique" guns and knives/swords. Many of the commenters are pointing out that this "restoration" will probably destroy any actual historic value a real item might have. But the worst fake videos, to me, are the animal rescue ones. I don't know which ones are real and which are fake, so I mostly avoid those videos whenever they come up.

[@jmc2830]

i gotta be wrong here, but wouldn't golden fret's bend and deteriorate extremely quickly? i assume they mean, gold plated.. but for the asking price for the same of these finishing touches i have to believe they are at least 16 carat.

[@Megarobotsquadron]

Honestly? I think Reverb is a major contributor with inflated prices. People always ask high on reverb. Because they expect some lower offers. But when you just scan a guitar on reverb, your first instinct is that the asking price is the going price. And that will have the effect of normalizing those prices. I have a couple of old guitars and when I see them on reverb they are over double of what I see them for when they are for sale locally.

[@JulesFox]

You make great points Phillip - love this content.

[@MauiBoyTrav]

I've wanted Rick's Special with the P-90's since I first saw it. But I already really like the LP Special. It's right in there with the PRS Custom 22. And with the P-90 sound a smidge lighter, I think it's worth the $2000. And Rick's portion of the money goes to charity.

[@scottmartin5004]

PRS is head and shoulders above a better guitar IMO... and Paul didn't lay anyone off during the pandemic and he paid them...

[@peterkelly4791guitzarman]

I think you have the views because you give true advice and I know it’s true I’ve been building and playing my own axes since high school and I’m 60 years old went to Kalamazoo central were they had a work study program with Gibson

[@jeffrey.a.hanson]

*Signature Guitars* - Does the Silver Sky stay on top if Mayer moved back to Fender? _(assuming PRS owns the rights and simply removes his name)_

[@ffranklyspkn]

Hello Phillip, here's a question you may have answered, but I was wondering where's the best place on an electric guitar to have a famous guitarist to put his/her autograph? I have a meet & greet in the near future with Joe Satriani, so I actually bought a signature model Ibanez of his, I hope to hear your answer

[@timscarrow9151]

Mr. Grumpypants sez The thought it was a Les Paul signature model. Should I call my '81 My Sigature model ? Can I charge more? It will a have COA.

[@seanbrooks2583]

my sweetwater rep told me sweetwater doesnt carry sterling guitars/basses because they had too many customer returns when they carried them previously.

[@jonprendergast]

I own 23 String Swing hangers because of Phil/KYG, I hope they know about you!

[@隠れた]

Could of sworn Sweetwater carried sterling, I checked out the cutlass a while back when the roasted maple neck ones came out

[@davethefed]

Isn't it later in Europe?

[@beandipcartography]

Stew Mac makes some great pre-cooked meals. The Mac&Cheese is amazing.

[@jetobey5656]

To Repeat : Where else should a real builder and repairman go? When I say that, I am serious and appreciative for Stew Mac- I'll wager I have spent over $5000, at least, with them and not a penny has been wasted. I do subscribe to the shipping program and, frankly, on money value, I have "killed" them.

[@Martos59]

Don’t like rolled edges. It means lost real estate for the fret, and in the case of fenders usually the high E is near the edge of the neck. I had a 2017 fender professional Strat with rolled edges. I couldn’t keep the E string on the neck, totally unplayable so I sold it. I make my own necks now with a extra 2mm width at the heel and don’t put a heavy angle on the big stainless frets I use.