Is There A Reason I would Not Buy A Used Piece Of Gear?

[@peterdebad1]

Phil, thanks for having the replays of the livestream available. Am not able to watch live due to work so having them available is very much appreciated. Thank you!!

[@PhillipMcKnight]

Thank you Peter

[@CapnSkillzy6969]

I just want to say you're the only youtube channel I stop what I'm doing and watch when I get a notification you're doing great

[@PhillipMcKnight]

Thank you Tom, that is really cool

[@robertlester641]

13:10 Phil: "I hate when people say: 'the only way'" 14:26 Phil: "The only way..." LOL Kidding! I love the Q&A and your approach is always so engaging

[@TheStacanova]

I think rehearsing/playing live with other musicians is extremely important for guitarists. Having a musical conversation with other players. You can practice by yourself all you want, but it won’t prepare you for how to play along with the drummer speeding up or the singer going into a chorus early, & just being flexible enough to adjust in real time, because even if they are “wrong”, to the audience, they’re right!

[@johnkammerer2198]

Ibanez is what was 4 😊

[@jimfromoh8944]

Rhett Shull has an awesome video on a plek at an atlanta guitar shop. It's basically a cnc setup machine. Not here to shill his channel, just a really good video that goes through the process.

[@scottreynolds5455]

Dig the live stream. could you create a playlist of "live stream" from beginning to end? Dude you are awesome at answering questions out of the blue.

[@matthewstacy2451]

I bought a Dane Electro Fab overdrive pedal for $3 and I love it

[@Painscale]

At 6:11 in the video is the best advice for any guitar player or musician for that matter. I repeat this to every musician that asks. I can't count the times I have been in the exact situation of having to perform and learn a song at the same time and make it look like I have been doing it for years. My advice, play with others a lot, put yourself in uncomfortable situations that require you to think on your feet and most importantly stay attentive to what is going on around you and the musicians you are playing with. Be valuable. Find your space and allow others theirs. It is incredibly liberating to be able to take on a challenge like that and pull through. They aren't all winners but they are all learning experiences. Does that mean don't practice? heck no! You hit that stage more prepared than anyone else and then expect the unexpected and play in the moment.

[@Metalbass10000]

Phil, I have a friend who collects guitars two at a time. He will buy a, "high end," guitar, priced between $1000 and $6000 (yes, a wide spread, but we are both fans of many different instruments and different builders), then soon after will buy a very similar guitar (same shape, both vintage or modern styled, etc.), trying to keep the price below $500. He will play both day and night for weeks, as much as possible, and then he will come to my shop, notebook in hand, and we will try various modifications, from minor changes all the way to,"you're kidding me, right?" to see what we can do to make the lower priced instrument sound, and / or feel, as close as possible to the higher priced instrument. Sometimes we get very, very close to that sound, other times it seems like an exercise in futility. Often, we are surprised what changes to the instrument bring about the changes in the instruments tone, or attack and/or transient, or the sustain , or what harmonic overtones are enhanced or suppressed, and it shows up on a spectrum analyzer when you hear it, definitely, but not every single time. Then when we swap out components, or make sometimes major modifications to the body, or the neck, or the fretboard, just how drastically some changes affect the feel and playability of the instruments, in addition to the changes in the dynamic characteristics . Sometimes, changes surprise us by having less impact on the feel or playability of an instrument then we were expecting prior to making those changes. Often having expectations of a significant difference, based on things we had done with previous instruments, and then beating completely surprised by the resultant changes being much less significant than we had expected, or, and these are great surprises, when the resultant changes in feel calm playability, although the tonal, dynamic, enharmonic changes just being very different from what we would have predicted, based on what we have done in similar situations, with similar instruments possibly years ago. Occasionally my friend will surprised me by showing up with a bass guitar, and some of the most dramatic and unexpected change have been when we modified inexpensive Bass intending to come close to a high-end Bass weather vintage or modern. Enjoying the video of sunflower field, but it's time for me to go back to the shop and make some exotic sawdust LOL and chips of brass and stainless steel

[@icenic_wolf]

Tell me that your friend has a youtube channel that I should subscribe to? Because that sounds like an awesome YT channel to watch for a tone junkie.

[@darrellmcdonald7883]

If your going to start collecting pedals start with a delay, echo, chorus, or overdrive pedal.

[@jimmylavoie4152]

Talking about Rickenbackers. You need to plug one in the Kustom and play a bit of CCR. Would LOVE to hear that tone!

[@chadbouterse8617]

X-vive wireless system is flawless.... best piece of gear I ever bought!

[@icenic_wolf]

I have a relatively inexpensive XVive. Works great into my pedalboard, battery lasts forever, sounds good.

[@Damaged262]

17:45 Best stuff ever. "I was never a shredder" said almost all of the world! "I want to be a shredder" said almost all of the world!

[@stankfanger1366]

*"Only the Sith deal in absolutes!" ~ Obi Wan Kenobi* _Only_ the Sith, huh? Oh, Ben. Damn.

[@yarbrouc1]

I have a 6505mh running through a Marshall 2x12 and with my Ibanez RGAT62 it’s an amazing tone. Anytime I lack motivation to play I grab that combo.

[@ZacCostilla]

According to Stew Mac fret calculator, a 30.5” scale baritone will place the E2 (5th fret on low B string) 8.933” from the nut, or a 21.567” equivalent scale length.

[@fongy200]

I got a Marlin Sidewinder in the mid 80's a really great guitar for fast action, cost Fender some sales that model of guitar did, still have it now got a hotrail in the bridge with 2 x singles. Going up in price to.

[@brandonc2859]

10:14 definition of a great musician. You kick so much ass phillip!

[@michaelfessenden8601]

Funny thing I was early for work so I stopped at a pawn shop to see if there was any cool pedals. I always check out the guitars and the magic happened with a Ibenez s model looking thing. Looking at the back side then around to the front it was a green Schecter . It was love at first sight. Later remembered Phil reviewed one like it . Then sold it to a pawn shop. Hmm mm could it be.?

[@zaz4667]

19:52 Eterna shine guitar polish and scratch remover works great also.

[@edc3093]

Phil, EB still makes the Armada. One of the "national" guitar retailers has one in its platinum shop priced at $2,849.00

[@ragingchimera8021]

10:52 Priced at >$3000 (CDN) and with a fading legacy it is amazing when we see anyone with a Rickenbacker anymore.

[@Damaged262]

To Timothy Allen, I was late today, had stuff to get done. I own the Squier Jaguar SS PJ bass. I love it, though I am no expert. I think you should save the cash since you're a home player. If you were a gigging musician, I would still go with the Squier. You can beat on it for theatrical purposes and know you're not gonna be out of a ton of money. Mine came in pristine condition, it was even in tune. I guess that's just Sweetwater though. It's extremely well finished, the neck is very comfortable and the rosewood fret board is easily the nicest looking fretboard I own, including my Gibson SGHP. It's tight grained wood and has a beautiful marbling to it. On all of my other guitars, they seem very much more porous. I've played the American built Fender version at 2 different Guitar Centers and they were really nice, but I really don't see the need to spend another grand as this one is so nicely built. Maybe I got lucky, who knows as I didn't go to Sweetwater to play it and it's possible that Guitar Center gets less than the top of the line Fenders, I couldn't say. But I really do love this Squier. I think I paid $200 for it last year. Btw, my best built Epiphone came from Indonesia, the same place where this Squier came from, they seem miles above the Chinese built guitars and basses in quality.

[@darrellmcdonald7883]

D'adarrio makes a capo that you can adjust the tension on it with the turn of a knob that adjusts a spting. It's great. Costs about $17.00

[@PhillipMcKnight]

It is great. That is the one I use on my bass.

[@beanapalooza6614]

I bought a WL-50 BOSS WIRELESS . I love it. 75ft and around walls and florescent with no issues. Bass and 6strings alike......until you plug it into a active Guitar...... Then it makes my AMP CRY WITH PAIN... It makes it THUMP not a good thump. I have heard to put a small jumper lead to move the sending unit a little further away.. But in a passive 6 string of bass it's AWESOME!!!

[@kongandbasses8732]

My old analog Nady True Diversity had a small capacitator soldered into the guitar plug. Like Nady beeing too carefull. Because of this it had not enough Power in the signal, so l changed the plug and left the capacitator out of it. Now it is fine for passive and active basses. If ever an instrument will come with the output signal too hot, there is a little knob on the back side of the reciever to turn down the output signal of the reciever. A wireless unit should give you about the same signal strength as you have with a 9 ft cable.

[@beanapalooza6614]

@@kongandbasses8732thank you ill try that!!

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

On the used gear thing, I use Craigslist a lot. When I ask to meet in person, their responses will dictate how we proceed, if at all. I always insist on meeting in a public place, such as a McDonalds, Hardees, etc. and inside. Second, I tell them I will be bringing a screwdriver, a magnifying glass and flashlight. I will be removing covers, checking serial numbers, dates, pickups, etc. If they tell me no, then I cancel the meet all together. If they can't stand up to a little scrutiny, they're hiding something. Either it's not all original, it's a Chibson, it's not got the correct tubes, you get the idea. Now, it doesn't mean I am not still interested in the item, it just means we're not going to agree on the price. If you say original, it had better be original. None of this "well, the neck pickup crapped out so I replaced it with an aftermarket". It may be better than the original, but the price is coming way down. Many times when tell them the second one about the screwdriver, that will usually stop it from happening.

[@donaldfisher8556]

Hey Phil, super stoked about the conversation between you and Gibson. I am hopeful it's a step to bridge the gap between all controversies lately. I'm going to comment on the Gibson guitar destruction: if it were me and I believed I made an inferior product I'd destroy the product to. Remember the name Gibson should mean 100% quality. If those guitars were given to a school you know eventually they would get out to the public. Gibson doesn't want that. I'd fire the public relations person for allowing that video to be publicized. Anyway, I truly believe your the guy for us to bridge that gap with Gibson. Absolutely love your channel...I really hope companies like Gibson are paying attention.

[@ricstormwolf]

You're right, Philip. I did read the title wrong. I'm really tired today and had a hard time waking up at work. Still love your channel and sorry about the insult. I'll watch the video on my day off. Lol

[@PhillipMcKnight]

No insult at all. Have a great weekend

[@johnpark6042]

ASAT: As Same As Telecaster

[@tuplalfred]

ASAT its a military weapon. Anti-satellite weapons (ASAT) are designed to incapacitate or destroy satellites for strategic military purposes. Leo named many of the G&L's after military missles etc. Skyhawk Comanche Interceptor.. www.tdpri.com/threads/what-does-asat-stand-for.311910/

[@mid2139]

I'm pretty sure it's named after the ASAT missile. They seemed to be on a military theme: "ASAT", "Comanche", "Skyhawk", etc.

[@tosh-jakefinnigan1356]

Your point on not using expensive guitars at punk rock shows is most prudent - I had to fill in for a friend's Blink-182 tribute band back in January and all my other guitars save for my ESP Custom Shop SRC-6 were in getting work done, so I ended up using an $8,000 AUD axe for a blink covers set and I was so worried about potentially destroying the guitar that I could barely enjoy myself on stage. Never again.

[@dianabravo2106]

My daughter Anna practices sporadically but has weekly band rehearsals so she has that playing with others experience.

[@davesnothere2879]

I love your olive green strat, I saw you play it in a video once , should do it again.

[@RGGifford]

Cool Ergodyne in the background.

[@prophet8photo]

Hey, I just noticed something when re-watching this. Very slick, Phil. Drinking in Arizona ice tea so this sub liminal message is for D' Angelico to send you a guitar. I hope it works because I love mine and would love to see your take on their semi hollow 335 type guitars

[@timothy5974]

Your absolutely correct about Playing Guitar. I'm 52 years of age and I have spent so many years and a lot of money worrying about lead guitar and being THAT Guy that can rip a lead like nobody else. Guess what? I can't play a song from beginning to end to save my life. I want to be the rhythm guitarist, that really is most of the song you listen to anyway.Those of you who don't know him, Jason Neubauer, of that 80's hair band, out of Niagra Falls area, now this guy can play songs like nobody else. He is like a karaoke machine for guitar. I just hope to play guitar on stage one day before I die, and just have fun being part of the band!! Just play the meat and potatoes and the desert will come later as time gets under your belt.Lets Play!!

[@monroecounty]

LOOKS LIKE I MISSED IT LIVE, I HAD TO CATCH THE NEW FAST N FURIOUS MOVIE. WELL NOW I GET TO WATCH THIS!!!

[@justinespinosa7878]

Phil let’s do a black Dickey’s mechanics shirt KYG!

[@darrellmcdonald7883]

The guys from 60 Cycle Hum use something to keep it quiet when they do their live podcasts in Ryans garage. Reach out to them and find out what they use.

[@simplygreg17ify]

Phil, do you know of any other type or brand of guitar that comes factory with a slim tapered D neck other than some Epi Les Paul's?

[@MesaGuitarGuy]

I think I'll use "Droney Tones" for the name of a song or a band. Thanks!

[@satinwhip]

I've bought used guitars twice online. Both were excellent instruments. I have bought one new Charvel online. Also excellent. The problem with buying used gear online from individuals is that most people haven't a clue as to how to safely pack an item for shipment. I have received things that survived the journey only through the grace of God. Also, I hate when a buyer asks me why I am selling whatever I am selling. The most stupid question ever asked. Does it matter? Will it impact whether you purchase the item or not? If it has an issue and the seller hasn't already disclosed it they're not going to do so at that point. I try to think up creative answers like "I found out that the previous owner was a serial killer and I'd prefer not to own it".

[@alankelly1001]

It would be weird if Gibson was selling Kramer, since they put such a push on those products at the NAMM shows this year and they just released an artist signature model (got the Epiphone monthly promotional e-mail this morning, mentioned a Kramer signature model... not my thing, so I didn't give it that much attention).

[@PooNinja]

13:48 we learn from our mistakes “hopefully” the only pedal you need is a MT-2 🤘🏽😂

[@MetallicA29]

Hell yes...want to find hardcore flakes? You get in a band with people you thought were on the up and up.

[@fongy200]

You know when you said some thing are to good to be true, i have been offered a 2017 Les Paul Custom Special for £400, it's for real it all checks out serial number wise i just can't think why so inexpensive. It has the Graphite grey pick guard. Would you buy it. is it worth £400? thanks Phil.

[@cullenjames7542]

I have the XVive wireless units and I like them well enough. They work great for my passive guitars, but the first time I plugged them into an active bass they got all kinds of noisy.

[@trushack]

With you on "absolutes." Making an absolute claim requires a very high standard of evidenced I find that most folks who speak in absolutes often can't back it up :)

[@savannahkristinagreening4560]

What do you think about Ibanez Roadstar series 2.

[@darrellmcdonald7883]

Best thing for any musician is to play in a band.

[@anthonyrosa5006]

I miss San Diego's weather as well. Moved away 17 years ago. The problem with SD is that it's attached to California and the crazies in Sacramento. I'll go visit but I'd never live there again.

[@kongandbasses8732]

I just would grab my Precision Basses and my MusicMan Basses. And my Carvin. This would equal 8 basses.

[@monroecounty]

PHILLIP HAVE YOU PLAYED A DAN 62 BARITONE? THERE IS ONE NEAR ME BUT I WANTED A NORMAL SCALE. I SEE MANY PPL ENJOY THEM.

[@avd-wd9581]

@59:10 A punk with a 4k SG... That's some punk alright...

[@coupe89]

People really believe Fender and other companies do not destroy guitars too? All companies do this no matter what they sell or produce.

[@Steven_SK]

One way or the highway mentality... I hate that as well. I am there is always more than one way to skin a cat kinda guy. **no animals were hurt during the making of this post**

[@stanislavmigra]

Are El Diablo pickups Seymour Duncan take on Tony Iommi pickups from JayDee?

[@tjnugent62]

How many shirts have you sold to date?

[@Sticky_Tea]

This one should have been just one second longer

[@brianstrawser5695]

Ralph has minions now eh.

[@nightwishlover8913]

Henning Pauly (HP42) has a great video on Plek-ing a Harley Benton - and Rhett Shull got an LP Plek-checked...

[@mark-jn5kh]

remove scratches ect with toothpaste works great dont waste your money on brands

[@hoboroadie]

It's always wrong to speak in absolutes. ...i'll get my coat. 😎

[@mirandaulises5389]

Why I can not type in the chat?

[@monroecounty]

I HAVE A C1 SLS ELITE IF YOU WANT TO REVEIW IT

[@icenic_wolf]

I hate when anybody talks in absolutes! =D

[@WhatGrenadeWhere]

Never heard of the Ernie Ball Armada. Looked up some pictures of it. And boy are they ugly. The V thing is awkward in all the various color schemes. I'm sure they play well and sound great, but I'd never own nor play one on stage.

[@thelolguy007]

No Gibson controversy this week? 🤣

[@Steven_SK]

Baz good point... they still have a few hours left...

[@bobtheblindbedroomguitaris8742]

I saw this comment isn't just ain't that you but just to the general or the incentive you was in general. I'm going to give one example and there are others and I'm going to use PRS guitars. Videos Paul cutting next off of guitars. Why do you think he's doing that. And he's not the only one in this company that is tasked with doing these things. He does not have to keep the quality control of his guitar to a point that she approves of. He does not sell seconds, stocks, or give away these types of guitars to charities or people that say hey it's destroying a guitar I'll take it anyway. Those guitar could be repurposed just as well as Gibson can. Or any other company that does this. The difference is Gibson has been in the news non-stop over it bankruptcy and financial problems, it's lawsuits, and anything else you can think of that would look negative to them. this is the difference Gibson is a huge company when they have problems that they could cause it's in a lot larger amounts and it's just an assumption. those firebird access who are the most hated Gibson ever made. They also had problems with the guitar themselves structurally why would they want to take the chance of those guitars in those numbers getting somehow repurpose or put back on the used market with their name on it and having all that other crap dumped on them once again. No company wants to put a seconds or be ready to get tar out and have given it for charity or giving it to a person or whatever that case maybe and then have them flood the market on the used I should say flood to use markets with their inferior product. And Gibson I think needs to worry about that more than any other company because they've had problems with their fault control. I guess I'd been the one in a million person that has own sweet Gibson of which all of them are amazing guitar sand needed no fixing whether it was due to the finish or the mechanics of it or the world or anything like that my kids are all just beautiful and I love them. Apparently it's you can tell I am a Gibson person. They're my favorite guitar. As a kid I wanted to Gibson more than anything. It took me decades to be able to afford my Firebirds and I have not been let down by it. That's my two cents till I'm a subscriber I love you videos I love what you do so don't take this as a An attack on you please. I'd like to also and this with please excuse any typos misspelled words definitely lack of punctuation I'm not a bad diaper and believe it or not I'm not even a literate was all my friends like to say I am LOL I'm just a really legally blind using Speech-to-Text what she does and says what it wants to. Yours truly, Bob the blind bedroom guitarist

[@fongy200]

A plug in turd? classic.

[@KevOppelt]

You threw your guitar? First step: go to the mirror...

[@mr.c4652]

Never play the tele from China.........not modern!!!!!!

[@CHADKANDARIS]

you said "the only way" about collecting pedals literally just after saying you don't like people who talk like that. LOL come on don't speak in absolutes. LOL