Phil McKnight Shows Off Our New Squier Stratocaster Hardware Upgrade Kit.

[@TheAtariCreep]

I love Stew Mac but most the the tools here are over priced fancy versions of tools you should already have or can get local at your hardware store, for much less money too.

[@fransvenrooy4760]

ABSOLUTELY TRUE!!

[@georgelackey622]

Yup! I only buy true specialized tools from them, the majority of their stuff is just overpriced common tools and lots of shit you don't need like the tuner ferrule thing, what a joke!

[@dondeestasquenoteveo]

@@georgelackey622 you think that's a joke??? Check out the string lifter tool...

[@rjmcmooseknuckle]

www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/Tools_by_Job/Fretting_Hammer.html .... Dollar store... 1$ lol I do love you Stew Mac

[@northof50now]

Does your hardware store offer free videos on how to use the tools? Why do you love StewMac? Because they give you free videos? StewMac is a guitar parts/guitar tool distributor. If their tools are overpriced, what is it that you love? JA

[@MrMisterock]

I used different types of screw drivers for my upgrades and not the ones from Stewmac. Now the guitar sounds weird. Next time, I will use the right tools.

[@danmar007]

:-)

[@davidkastin4240]

Recheck the intonation is where to start. The brand of tools you use doesn't matter. If you changed string saddles that is possibly the reason for a different sound. Check all measurements again and check the pickups height too ✌

[@onpsxmember]

I think yours might not be authentic. Don't forget you need an additional fender branded set as well.

[@fransvenrooy4760]

Hahaha, there you have it! 😂😂😂. You are joking, or are you for real?

[@davidkastin4240]

@Keith Clark Oh, I guess I didn't, he didn't use authentic tools 😆

[@patricksclarke]

This is a fantastic ad....for luthiers. Funny that Phil has a video setting up a guitar using dollar store items.

[@williambock1821]

After you buy the StewMac kit, you can start saving up for the guitar parts!

[@arthurszabo7716]

I set up my Stratocaster using offbrand tools, not StewMac. Now it's a tamburica with 8 strings.

[@TheRamsberg]

I'm shocked he didn't use Stewmac painters tape!

[@gregmartin1757]

Hey don't knock the stewmac tape! it is the greatest tape ever and endored by everyone who ever got paid to say so.

[@necronorris]

I just bought one of these because that natural finish is everything.

[@eddiecarrizales]

Nice. This video was filmed using our stew Mac camera kit.

[@fransvenrooy4760]

Do I really have to buy Stewmack Allen keys? Or can I use my own tools. 🤔 😅

[@derred723]

dollar store allen keys my friend

[@northof50now]

@@derred723 Dollar store tools - if you want to F-up every screw, nut, bolt you work on.

[@keefjunior4061]

frans venrooy depends.... you want great tone, or not?!

[@keefjunior4061]

Remley you should hear how a guitar sounds after using vintage tools to fix them. You just can't fake that kind of genuine tone.

[@spottedsaint957]

They're allen keys not surgical instruments. Just go to Harbor Freight or somewhere like that that specializes in tools and get a set. They're not hard to find and they don't cost much. The same thing goes for the screwdriver set. The other stuff, probably go to stewmac.

[@rickbaker4571]

$8000 in tools, $1000 in parts to fix a $399.99 guitar. BRILLLLLLLLIANT!! (yes, exaggeration but the point is made)

[@BrianSGuitars]

No you totally missed the point. In fact you're not even in the same ball park as the point. The point of the video isn't to upgrade this one guitar with all of the new parts. It's to teach people how they can upgrade their guitars. Duh..

[@MuscleDad420]

Yes, this is the state of luthiery and guitar tech work in the modern age. Guitars are cheap and under-perform in some aspects. Meanwhile performance parts to address these issues tend to be expensive. Factor in the cost of professional tools* to ease work flow and inspire confidence in potential clientele that bring you their $400 budget guitars, or their several thousand dollar vintage pieces. What do you get? Smart-asses on the internet who will criticize ya. *You'll also be criticized if you use cheaper tools from, say, Harbor Freight.

[@rickbaker4571]

@@MuscleDad420 there are so many holes in this "highlighted reply" that it's comical. $3500 Custom Shop guitars have many of the same issues, so blaming it on a "cheap" or "under performing" guitar is ridiculous. "professional tool"?? Really? How much of StewMac is made in China? Just like HF... perhaps a bit better, but don't act like these tools are anything special. And I'd rather be an "internet smartass" than an pot head dumbass, so lay down the pipe and just say NO.

[@MuscleDad420]

Rick Baker It’s a highlighted reply because it’s a response to your comment you dumbass boomer lol. A $3k guitar is not likely to have sharp pot metal saddles or poor tuning keys. Charging for parts to improve upon issues present on a $400 guitar is a write off to make an okay guitar better. Stew-Mac has nothing to do with the cost of locking tuners or saddles with rounded-over edges. They only offer the product. My point is cheap guitars are killing guitar techs and luthiers because people like you throw a tantrum when they’re handed the bill. The tools are “professional” because they’re designed by and marketed to those in a niche trade. Sure, Stew Mac digital calipers won’t be much better than something a third the price but Phil is doing a commercial and being comped with free tools. Use your head. As for China, it’s more than capable of producing good quality parts and tools if the price is right. In some industries they’re lightyears ahead of the West. If you’re buying cheap junk, it will be junk.

[@joelmiddaugh8229]

@@rickbaker4571 You almost got a like until you insulted pot heads. Leave the pot out of it its got nothing to do with this mans ignorance.

[@offbeatbassgear]

Boy, Dan Erlewine is looking great lately!

[@Nomadicsage1]

He's been using stew Mac anti-aging cream every night before he goes to bed.

[@DarioVarasG]

The greatest crossover in the history of guitar videos

[@leonarddaneman810]

My Squier ESR HSS upgrade kit consisted of a Pearly Gates humbucker matched to two Ultra Vintage Noiseless, a Fender Elite Compound Radius Ebony neck with staggered locking tuners and bone nut, new pots, caps, super switch and an S-1 switch. Surprisingly, the Indonesian bridge and trem block were excellent as is. Altogether, only spent $850 on a used Squier I picked up for $200. Now that's how you save a boatload of $$$.

[@doovie101]

Absolutely should have replaced the nut. If you're going to spend the money on those expensive saddles, spend the 11 bucks for a Tusq nut.

[@northof50now]

Good first effort Phil. Just a suggestion, ease up on the use of "StewMac" for every tool label. It's understood. A brief description of the StewMac tools, in the beginning of the vid is enough.

[@81ghale]

I would bet that was a requirement from StewMac.

[@TeddScheckler]

Oh, you don’t like that he says Stew Mac? Do you like all the free videos? Do you like free education from Phil McCracken? Well?

[@anthonysilva5312]

Here’s what I did to my Squier strat: Locking tuners (Fender on sale $49) MIM bridge assembly (Amazon $40) Graptech nut and single string tree ($20) The set screws can be ground down if they bother your princessly palm. Had to cut nut slots myself. YMMV

[@joelmiddaugh8229]

And you coulda saved even more money by not buying from shitty Amazon and going to Ebay instead. Now you know and knowing is half the battle.

[@anthonysilva5312]

Joel Middaugh eBay is far more expensive as I am Canadian. Know you know.

[@robertpurdy4452]

Good for you! Next...

[@joelmiddaugh8229]

@@anthonysilva5312 Ah I see...my bad

[@joelmiddaugh8229]

@Kaptain Kid Jesus dude give it up with the trolling.

[@theshimmeringcarnelians]

Thanks for this demo. Having all the right tools is helpful. If you like Squiers, drop-in tuners, bridge, and string tree will cost $100-$150.

[@lordseph]

Won't the staggered tuners make the string trees useless? Or you still need them?

[@OrionHellraiser]

Phil!!! I've been a suscriber of his channel since a couple of years ago and I feel proud of seeing him growing fast!! and he deserves it, he's a cool dude, very wise and passionate about what he does, this is the perfect matchup

[@larsdahl6594]

If the title didn't say upgrade Squier I could be led to believe this was a StewMac tools advertisement.

[@SIMETHESHAMAN]

The vintage style tuners are 43% of what makes that strat cool

[@bartwa9951]

ah yes, the stew mac straight edge, sold by stew mac, which is also notched by stew mac to fit over the frets. Stew mac really out did them selves with these great tools. the stew mac calipers are also stew mac accurate so you can stew mac measure your strew mac saddles. Thanks stew mac!

[@QS-si3cq]

Sounds like a guitar episode of Pimp My Ride. "Yo dawg, we heard you like to Stew Mac, so we Stew Mac'd your Stew Mac, so you can Stew Mac while you Stew Mac!"

[@luisownerbr]

stewmac now owns his soul

[@bigdaddyfilmmaker]

Didn’t show the bushing install

[@julian65886]

I am surprised you did not put StewMac strings, the best in the world..

[@zaz4667]

I only see D'Addario, GHS, and Dunlop strings on their website! Wait was that a joke? HA!

[@maxandkellyestesrealestate]

Thank you. I play guitar and these exercise are helping

[@petersouthwell5971]

Hey Phil! Now this is a company you can be proud to do marketing for. I love them too man!

[@donaldfisher8556]

I have been purchasing some Stewmac tools over the last while. It is quality equipment and most of the tools demonstrated by Phil are useful over the long run. The locking tuners are nice but it may not be practical for most to purchase tuners that need the mounting hole reamed and a bushing press is another added expense. The up grade work on the tuners is expensive for a single use. But, the tools are nice.

[@flyerstothecup09]

Donald Fisher the bushing press is a nice luxury, but a proper sized socket and a hammer work just as well. And if you have to press them in, a C clamp is a lot cheaper...

[@dimitris470]

You should measure from the exit point of the saddle. Not its back. You don t know if both old and new saddles have the same length or geometry

[@guywihn1658]

wow, that fret sprout!.. I'm also from Arizona and never saw that much sprout before, boggles the mind, lol... love Stew Mac and really dig that I can trust the accuracy of their tools, not to mention the awesome customer service!!

[@onpsxmember]

5:03 For anyone adjusting the bridge saddles to the radius of the fretboard: Make sure that each individual saddle is NOT at an angle. They don't form the radius by looking like a radius but more like small steps. That's a common setup problem. We need more content from Dan.

[@rainking422]

Dan made this EXACT same video like 5 months before this one Phil made. The only difference is he didn't say "Stew Mac" as often before mentioning a tool. At first I thought I was in the Twilight Zone, as I watched Dan's video then this one right after and was like, "It's the exact same video!"

[@DavidMartinez-dz9pj]

For the common tools which brand should I use? Should I put aside my Snap-On, Craftsman, Bondhus, and Mac Tools? Thanks for linking the items that you replaced on the guitar...soo helpful.

[@leoburke8466]

I build and remodel guitars as a hobby, so I have purchased beef Stewmac and cheese products. The key is to buy tools one cannot find elsewhere, there are other options out there. As far as the video is concerned, pay for a setup and put in a good set of pickups. Does an inexpensive guitar really need locking tuners?

[@spottedsaint957]

I don't know if locking tuners are really necessary for guitars that don't have a tremolo setup on them but in the very least a decent set of tuners are an absolute must.

[@Papa_O.A.M]

Great job Phil! Love your videos and love my stew mac tools. I dont use all stew mac tools but the speciality ones I do I absolutely love. They're made of great quality material's and make the job much easier to perform. Thanks again for a great video and congrats on working with Stew Mac! I hope they continue to work with you, because I get a lot out of your instructional videos from your page but having even more out there/available is only a good thing! Thanks Stew Mac for trusting in Phil, he definitely " Know's his Gear " :)

[@Spittin_Bars]

Made of great quality chinese made materials then marked up 1000%

[@1sswoody]

A bit of relief on the neck instead of a perfectly straight neck is the way to go.

[@arthurszabo7716]

I don't remember and I don't want to rewatch it to know, but if he straightened the neck before putting on the strings, the string tension pulls it into a bit of upbow, and there you have your relief. If he straightened with the strings, then your point is valid

[@stricknine8623]

@@arthurszabo7716 That is a good observation. The problem with doing that is that you may end up with quite more neck relief than you need or quite less neck relief than you need. It is very unlikely that it will end up "just right" doing it that way.

[@peterschmidt9942]

I noticed the same thing. There's so many things wrong with this - Dan's video on Squier upgrades was much better.

[@peterschmidt9942]

@Kaptain Kid Really? Guitars don't need neck relief? Put all that effort into changing tuners and saddles and leave the neck straight. It's going to buzz like a bitch.

[@rogermoore2798]

Correct...you ensure the neck is straight when levelling the frets. After the strings have been installed and 'pulled to pitch' the neck bow thus produced can be adjusted (but not straightened) along with the string height (via the saddles) to give you the action you like. Personally I set up only the 1st n 6th string action first. Once i'm happy with these two outer strings I then use my under string radius gauge to set the heights of the othe four strings to match the fretboard radius. Remembering to check the intonation regularly.

[@waylong25]

Quick question. If the tuners are staggered to match string pull, why do you need string trees?

[@Nomadicsage1]

Good question

[@bjdenil]

Great video Phill (as usual)

[@DylanHutto]

Literally one of his SMA videos: I know this is seems like an ad for StewMac, but it isn't, I just really like their stuff Fast forward 4 years

[@Stranchous]

What's the point of using the 3-string string tree in pair with staggered tuners?

[@BadChizzle]

Staggered tuners and MORE strings under the tree. Cool idea... 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@hoboroadie]

I put on staggered tuners so I won't defile my headstock with a tree. 😶 am I doing it wrong again?

[@BadChizzle]

hoboroadie No... yours is the correct way to use them. I was being sarcastic, if you didn’t know. If you did know... thanks for the comment. 😜

[@lone-wolf-1]

BadChizzle oh, you ment string-tree? I seriously thought under the cristmas-tree😂

[@malicesmom]

This is a nice instructional video on how to install the new upgrade kit. Great collaboration Phil and StewMac!

[@Havanacuba1985]

Those Gotoh are a drop in fit on 2018 Squier contemporary . Sg 381 magnum trad

[@grantgiachin9154]

Does anybody know where I can buy those tools????

[@BenBreard]

+100 on the Highwood saddles. I put those on my Gotoh 510 6 screw trem and it's a huge upgrade. I noticed Tom Anderson is using these on their Icon model. That's about as good as an endorsement gets IMO.

[@caerparavel]

I have never seen a direct fit upgrade for Squier tuners. Or for lower priced Epiphones

[@Ri_Guy]

Why should I use staggered tuners instead of standard ones? If the string trees are creating that downward pressure, then does it matter that much?

[@maxmustardman298]

Nope, even staggered tuners dont create the necessary pressure at the right spot

[@philbivins7133]

Very informative and educational video for guys like me who are learning how to do this stuff. Thanks to StewMac and Phil

[@jobe6783]

Love Phil!! Phil is the man!! Love stew Mac too!! Thanks for the video!

[@MrGlasstech]

Great job Phil!

[@johntrevena4280]

Yep true... That's a bit more like it... Big 70's headstocks are us!!! And hard ware upgrade lookin good so far.... As much as I do like this one and DON'T care ware it's made... Some of us still love and miss the old MIJ silva sieres.. It really is the best stratocaster ever made not by FENDER, now thats AUTHENIC.. SST-33R I MISS U X

[@OldManJeremy]

Awesome video, great to see this kind of collaboration!

[@giantweestax]

The highwood saddles definitely made a noticeable, positive difference to my mIm Strat in sound and feel. Adding locking tuners was a worthwhile upgrade too. However the biggest improvement for the least amount of money and hassle was certainly replacing the nut for a tusq one and I’m surprised it wasn’t one of the mods here given that Danny E over at StuMac has made that mod on a few of his vids. Swap the string tree upgrade for a nut upgrade and, for me, these are definitely must haves for any squier or mIm Strat.

[@stewmac]

Agreed. We looked at that, but it's hard to build an upgrade kit that has a nut that will fit all Squiers and imports universally. We found enough variation to not be able to have a one-size-fits-all option, but you're right. A bone nut is a good upgrade option.

[@JohnOhkumaThiel]

I’m glad I watched this because I got all the tools I need and am about to get the locking tuners. I never saw anyone explain how to use the reamer so well. I also thought-and have seen others do-I would have to ream both the back and front, but it makes perfect sense that you only need to do it from the back of the headstock. No need to measure, don’t need a power drill, nice and easy.

[@kjemradio]

The one tool I wished that StewMac would create is one to remove bass ferrells (like those on Fender Precision's). The one they have currently only does the ones on guitars. Yeah I probably could make one, but if it's made by StewMac it's gonna be precision made. Oh and I 100% agree about the StewMac caliper. That tool is absolutely amazing, and a must have when doing any builds, mods, repairs, or setups.

[@sam127001]

exact same caliper at home depot for about 1/2 the price. Only get the guitar specific "specialty " tools at stew mac , all standard tools can be found MUCH cheaper elsewhere.

[@briangodfrey5079]

@@sam127001 I just looked and this is not true. They have some similar ones, but the StewMac ones have a couple of custom features that the HD ones do not. Whether you personally need those features or not, the fact of every manufactured product in the world is that custom features cost extra to produce - and especially in the small quantities that these are being produced. You'll find this to be true in everything: compare the price of cheap Costco toilet paper to 100% recycled, or compare the cost of a Toyota Camry to a McLaren 720S. Someone who does a lot of fret work might find that spending $25 to make his job easier, faster, and better for years to come is a very good price.

[@michaelpolutta3131]

@@briangodfrey5079 Best I can tell, the *only* differences between StewMac digital calipers and the one I bought for $20 at Harbor Freight are the "custom notch for measuring fret crown height" and the "notch on the caliper's depth gauge." Pretty pricey notches. Plus shipping.

[@briangodfrey5079]

@@michaelpolutta3131 Harbor Freight? Apples & oranges. It will break the third time you use it. :)

[@michaelpolutta3131]

@@briangodfrey5079 It's the same caliper.

[@kos22us]

nice work phil

[@avh9394]

I know this is an older video Phil, but I'm looking for a good affordable 2 point Squire Strat trem, that is black. The prices now are insane!

[@PelleKuipers]

5:20 WTF is up with those fret ends?!

[@PelleKuipers]

@Mendozer01 Exactly haha, what the hell. I mean all those mods and then having these horrible fret ends. Ouch.

[@inOutZoom]

I recently bought squirt bullet for 150$. It has far better fret work.

[@nasiranwar9776]

Invaluable tips and tricks here. This demo saves a huge amount of time and aggravation for someone new to this type of project.

[@nucorguy]

Do the math - You start with a $400 guitar, and if you purchase all the parts & tools in the video description, you'll spend an extra $463. Add your time and labor into the equation, and you'll end up with an instrument that will sell for $250 - $300, used.

[@caleshtcincredibles]

I have the same guitar , put locking tuners on it and Fender N3 noiseless pickups. Its a great guitar plays nice and sounds great. I need those tools!

[@CarloRegadasGuitar]

I've got a Squier Telecaster that I'm tinkering around with, it already has a scalloped neck, reverse bridge, reverse control plate with slanted pickup selector, new string tree etc. Apologies in advance if it's a daft question - I have a spare Seymour Duncan SSL-6 pickup and would like to try it out in the bridge position on the Squier Telecaster mod project. Is it possible to modify a regular single coil by adding a Telecaster bridge pickup base plate, so it then has the three screws, instead of the screw on either ear? I was just wondering if it was at all possible and whether or not to try it out and see if I liked it more than the stock Squier bridge pickup. I'll upload a video of the results if it's doable. Many thanks. Carlo 👍🏼🎸

[@dkpick]

You don't reset your neck until it's straight with the strings on--unless there is no tension on the strings.

[@ssn0651]

Or get the Hipshot locking tuners which require NO drilling or reaming and are reasonably priced . Not available at Stewmac

[@stewmac]

We sell Hipshot locking tuners.

[@Nick-ul2nu]

You only to to use the reamer if you have older vintage style tuners

[@DavidHBurkart]

Great mods. Pricey (but very useful) tools.

[@thomasraven]

Great video, Phil. Thanks! Ignore the trolls.

[@johnl.donofrio2441]

I don’t know why all the negative comments. This was a stewmac video not a know your gear video. Give Phil a break. He is just trying to make a living doing what he likes. He is an accomplished luthier and is qualified to demonstrate stewmac tools. Try using a stewmac reamer and a harbor freight reamer. There is no comparison. I have used a harbor freight reamer. It is a good way to ruin your guitar. Phil has always used stewmac on his channel and always says they are expensive and you can find cheaper tools but he is a professional and uses professional tools. You get what you pay for. You can buy a Harley Benton and get a good guitar but an Eastman single cut is not a rebranded Harley Benton. My only gripe with stewmac is their shipping costs. $10 for shipping a $10 dollar product is a problem. I would rather see a stewmac video with Phil hosting it that someone else. I know I will get a lot of hate for this comment but I don’t care.

[@robertpurdy4452]

Most of these comments are by Internet "EdgeLords" who think they have to be snarky to everything because they rule from their basements. You are spot on. Most of these comments deriding Phillip are stupid and silly. They are just commenting to make noise.

[@goodguystu]

Make a living? How much do you think he rakes in from You Tube, T shirts, free shit? I always felt Phil was us for small guys, I feel that's in the past.

[@stewmac]

@goodguystu Generally we don't chime in on these type of comments. However, I think it is worth mentioning that we asked Phil to help us launch this new product. That was the purpose of the video. We provided him no script and just a modest fee for his time to make the video. We have been a supporter of what he is doing (and his channel) for quite some time and we were proud to work with him on this product launch. There's nothing nefarious about it. No major sponsorships. Just a couple of content producers who are both guitar enthusiasts getting together to make a video.

[@johnl.donofrio2441]

Thanks for the reply. Phil is the greatest and I am glad you know that. Thanks so much.

[@brunoCondor]

@Kaptain Kid Don't forget shipping fees and IMPORT TAXES to Europe ! Cost almost 3 times the price of the item..and yes STEWIE...i know where i can buy your "tools" in Europe.. but will not mention this here and i rather fall dead..

[@JohnnoDorber]

OK, so it's an advert, but how useful. It's on my guitar play list now.

[@ramcharger154]

He is the McKnight rider! Remember him when you look at the night sky!

[@keefjunior4061]

Hopefully these come relic'd too!

[@goodguystu]

So, you did no guitar work till StewMac came along? You sold out Phil. Did you filter in StewMac air to your StewMac work shop?

[@robertpurdy4452]

It's for StewMac and not for his channel. How did he sell out again?

[@goodguystu]

@@robertpurdy4452 When did I say again And I'm not alone here, read other reply's. I wish he stayed with the little guy and not those with money.

[@81ghale]

My god some people are petty as fuck. How dare he not underachieve and stay with the little guy?? I don’t think people even know what “sold out” even means these days. Apparently it’s impossible to take any opportunity for yourself without being considered a “sellout” to these twerps.

[@joseph-ow1hf]

I just got this kit to use on my original Squire '51. I just roughed in the tuning machines. (did not have to ream holes) Man they are way shorter than original. Dunno if good or bad thing, but really gonna change break angle over the nut. Hope it works. I love this guitar, but definitely wanted the lockers and the better saddles.

[@zaz4667]

I am familiar with the pricing of dial calipers! 55 dollars for the stewmac 6" (154mm), with .0005" (.01mm) resolution calipers is actually not bad. Cheapest chinese impots with good resolution are 25.00. 100 dollars for top Mitutoyo quality. The Stewmac 36-bit set at 46 dollars is pretty expensive however there is a variety of sizes. Premade kits will have duplicates that might not have variety. Something to remember when buying a set at home depot. Or a import tool supply house. Stewmac are billing themselves as specialty tools. Not sure of Stewmacs warranty on the tools. They are priced the similar as tools with a lifetime warranty

[@CVMusic39]

2 great channels make a video together! Loved it. I only use Stewmac tools. They may be expensive but they're worth it in quality. 👍🎸😎 Jesus..a lot of negative comments on here from people. Glad I was able to make a positive one rather than a passive aggressive joke comment.

[@robertpurdy4452]

IKR? I guess the haters had nothing better to do. It might be jealousy too.

[@alistairtweedie]

Is there any reason I wouldn't be able to use this kit for my Squier Telecaster? I should add my tele doesn't have the traditional tele bridge

[@scottestes7768]

Ever heard of Warman pickups?

[@brianschwartz5673]

Cool video. Cost of new parts- $45 Cost of tools - $3950

[@gordmills1983]

Don’t forget to use the stewmac toilet.

[@zaz4667]

You only need the toilet after you see the price of everything!

[@j.d.schultzsr.9215]

And don't forget to use Genuine StewMac Scented Soap to thoroughly wash your hands after using the StewMac HighTech Commode!!

[@girouxlp]

Hey it's Phil! Know your gear!

[@onpsxmember]

No it's Chef Tony, and if you call now you get another set for triple the price. But there is more! Just 1200 easy payments and you can keep your gift, no questions asked.

[@secondthought2320]

This is a Stew Mac commercial!

[@robertpurdy4452]

Yes, it is. It's not trying to be anything else. Okay, a how-to and a commercial. Feel better?

[@martb8022]

@ 05:25, holy shit those frets look like they would SHRED you to bits!

[@Xxmeca421xX]

I'm trying to upgrade my squire cyclone but there's no spec sheets on sizes. Will it be the same as all squires? It has great vintage tuners but I want vintage locking.

[@WriterMikeMonson]

I JUST bought the exact guitar brand new from Zzounds. Seems perfect: plays great, sounds great. Luckily, I'm not sophisticated enough to need to spend all that money and do all this stuff to make it into a guitar that's ACTUALLY good. Plus, how about a before and after so we could see the incredible difference made by the upgrades?

[@davidkastin4240]

Good video Phil. I like how to improve your guitar videos. They give you the confidence to do this yourself. Thanks

[@kingcopycat9945]

I was looking through hardware upgrades and I couldn’t find hardware upgrades for an hss are you planning on coming out for hardware upgrades for and hss or is there anything someone could recommend that would be budget friendly

[@markthompson7339]

Sounded like a add for stu mac

[@GrimYak]

Nice video. Contrary to popular belief any screwdriver will work on a guitar, you don't need a stewmac one ;)

[@Havanacuba1985]

I just bought those tuners

[@zaz4667]

Give Phil a break! Maybe the video should say "For Luthiers only" But all of us know where to get the cheap tools! I would rather watch him do it with the good ones and then make my own decisions on each tool. Phils a pro!

[@bmwcarrmann429]

Wow awesome.im in awe how easy this GS can be to do this type of work.but I would love to send my experiment like cheap guitar to you to do a guitar tune up review on peace

[@PintsofGuinness]

5:19 dear god those frets look rough

[@jwhitty14]

Exactly what I was seeing. Cut your hand rough. That should have been addressed, could have hawked their files too.

[@bmwcarrmann429]

I have one of those sx liquid type three pickups p90.it needs to be set up right.hit me up if you want to reset the action it's too high.i like low action.peace

[@johnl.donofrio2441]

Best stew Mac video I have seen. Great job Phil. Yes their stuff is expensive but it is like buying craftsman tools instead of harbor freight.

[@Robert-Smith]

I love Stew Mac stuff but this was like watching a commercial

[@vitorrosachaves3170]

Could you guys show how to positioning the saddles from zero without the calipe ??

[@RitusG]

You don't need to use calipers. Just put the new saddle on and eyeball it close, than set your intonation like normal with a tuner.

[@onpsxmember]

Search online for the picture of a PRS wrap around bridge. Roughly adjust the saddle position to match that shape. After that some fine adjustment and you got it.

[@briangodfrey5079]

@@RitusG Yes. The calipers were just used to speed up the adjustment. You'd still have to check and probably tweak it.

[@vitorrosachaves3170]

Thank you guys for the comments.

[@LaughShack]

Ahhh just grab you black and decker drill and eye ball everything. If you mess up grab your jig saw and cut the wood right off and wood glue a nice piece of maple wood from Home Depot. Just sand it nice and hammer on your tuners with a little hammer. 😂😂😂

[@gyrospace2]

Great video

[@BamboLord]

My stewmac tools keep wearing out... I've only been using them for like 7 months

[@stewmac]

Everything has a lifetime guarantee. If you call customer service they will fix you right up.

[@suspence25]

Great Work Phil!!! I love the collaboration! I hope there is more of this in the future.

[@stanparsley9186]

Great Stew Mac ad