I Explain What Gas Is To A Viewer's Wife. KYG Guitar Podcast

[@devonull8784]

Wow I share a life history with Phil. In 1986 I exited the Army and took my lump sum exit money straight to Guitar Center in Seattle. The sales kid was a teenager. He asked me "If you could buy any guitar in here which one would you want because I will make you a great deal". From across the store, hanging near the ceiling (out of reach) was a black sunburst Gibson Les Paul Standard. I pointed at it and said "That one". HE SOLD IT TO ME FOR $500 (with case) because it was used (1980) plus gave me a FREE Tom Sholz Rockman Soloist headphone amp to make sure I'd buy the guitar. When I brought it in to have the output jack tightened, I learned from the manager that the salesman got in trouble for making that sweet deal. BTW, when I entered the Army, i only saved one acoustic guitar hidden in my parents house, but my stepbrother found it hidden and pawned it for $35 cigarette money and then fled to Australia. Thanks bro.

[@Canadianwheelchairguitar]

My now wife & I started dating in April of 2002, she bought me an Epiphone Explorer for Christmas of 2002. We got married in 2005. In January of 2020 she bought me a Matt Heafy signature 7 string Epiphone Les Paul for my 40th birthday.

[@ryanwilson5936]

Those kinds of wives are awesome. My wife bought me a PRS MT15 for our 10th anniversary.

[@Canadianwheelchairguitar]

@@ryanwilson5936 My wife is helping me save for a PRS S2 594. I'm physically disabled going on 13 years now and living in Canada, guitars aren't cheap!

[@Canadianwheelchairguitar]

@@vaughanmacegan4012 You're talking about the S2 McCarty 594? It's over $2200 plus tax in Canada. I've never played a Cort guitar, but I am curious. I'm only buying 2 more guitars & I'm pretty set on the S2 McCarty 594 & the Schecter Tempest though.

[@christopherfleming6990]

That is awesome man. I have been with my wife since spring of 2002 as well. No fun gear acquisition stories. Usually just get the thumbs up and a head shack when I, “get another guitar.”

[@Canadianwheelchairguitar]

@@christopherfleming6990 I usually get the "Why do you need another guitar?" Question. I've got a Squier Starcaster on the way, were saving for the S2 McCarty 594, & then a Schecter Tempest to finish my guitar shopping. 8 electric guitars in total & 1 acoustic, & I bought a Katana MK2 50Watt last year. I'm physically disabled as of Feb. 2008, so I don't bring in much income. That's why the GAS doesn't get to live for long, & I can't even justify another guitar purchase. One amp, 4 pedals & the guitars will be the end of my shopping.

[@hamricmike8]

Dude you're important enough, you're good enough and doggone it, people like you!

[@PhillipMcKnight]

Stewart smiley is the best!

[@hawleybrowder4083]

My wife of 25 years supports my recent guitar building hobby. I am on my fourth since the pandemic started. My wall is starting to look like Phil’s 😀

[@chrissturley823]

If she buys you a guitar, marry he says. I say: if she buys you a bass stick it in her ( ㅅ )

[@86Sporty86]

When I was married, I had two guitars and an amp. I've been single for a while now (personal choice) and now I have 17 guitars and 6 amps. Woo hoo! Guess I needed her to keep me under control. Luv yer channel, Philly, Thanx for your info.

[@disco4535]

A live stream while repairing a customers guitar would be really fun, even if he didn't have time to read chat. Just watching him and listening to him "ramble" would be great

[@keithmalpass563]

I have been with my wife for just over 50 years. I have ALWAYS found that forgiveness is easier to get than permission. Just saying.

[@mjsthx1138]

I have always found sneaking the guitar into the house and hiding it in a locked room is easier than permission or forgiveness.

[@koihaiavailable]

And then follow it up with the....whaaat you don't remember thissss oneeee? 😳🤪

[@simon_patterson]

Does your wife agree that's the best approach?

[@j_freed]

It's like cars… As long as the new guitar is the same color, she will never know…

[@michaelcantwell316]

🤣 thanks for the tip

[@EvilUncleGeddy]

My partner is into knitting and spinning and all things wool/fibre. In that 'hobby' they have a similar concept to GAS which is Stash Acquisition Syndrome where you are compelled to buy wool/fibre whenever you see it. This leads to the concept of SABLE - Stash Acquisition Beyond LIfe Expectancy; basically you have so much wool you couldnt use it all up if you knitted for the rest of your life.....We have that problem in my household

[@CL8ON6]

I've saved so much money buying b-stock guitars from Sweetwater

[@dw22509]

Yeppp I got a blemished DSL 100 for like 675, power tubes crackled a bit and they sent me a brand new amp to replace it

[@jefferson4245]

I got a MIM Tele from GC for $120 years ago because it fell off a wall and left a decent sized chip in the body on the lower bout. Never affected how it plays, looks roadworn (especially after 12 years), and is my go-to for all occasions. Bundled it with a used Vox AD120VTX amp and came away with a gig-ready setup for under $250. Still use the amp, which at its low output setting is basically a tube amp, for daily use.

[@geruto17760]

Talking about burn-out. The viewers burn out as well. Who wants to view a video every day from all of his favourite KZbinrs? It reaches the saturation point quickly. You don't want to be inundated with endless videos.

[@JenniLudes]

Glad I can be part of the 4% female demographic for the channel! And yes, women do get GAS ;)

[@The-11]

3 hour marathon , I watched it from start to finish ! Thanks Phil !

[@peyotepete4903]

My wife has more clothes than anything. I have more gear than clothes. She has her choice and I have mine on how we spend our money! 🎸🎸🎸

[@keokiheller4351]

The 🏡uuuuuuuu

[@koihaiavailable]

I fully support your and my choice on this...😊

[@Lefty-Guitar-Enthusiast]

My wedding present was a Carvin DC135 trans blue lefty. Right then it was proven, I "picked" the right girl.

[@guloguloguy]

THANK YOU, PHIL, FOR ALL OF YOUR AWESOME CONTENT!!! YOU DO BRING A LOT OF KNOWLEDGE, WISDOM, EXPERIENCE, INSIGHTS, ADVICE, CAUTION, EXCITEMENT, IDEAS, INNOVATION, PASSION, AND ENTHUSIASM TO ALL OF US, WHETHER, OR NOT, WE ALL ACKNOWLEDGE IT, OR, REALIZE IT, WEEKLY. PLEASE, PACE YOURSELF,...AND, KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!... YOU COULD THROW IN SOME VIDEO CONTENT, ABOUT THE SUBJECT OF "LEARNING TO PLAY GUITAR", AS WELL, SINCE YOU ARE QUITE PROFICIENT AT PLAYING!...(IN ADDITION TO REVIEWING GEAR)...ALSO, YOU ARE SO DOWN TO EARTH, (LIKE JOSH SCOTT), ..WHICH IS VERY NICE, AND THAT MAKES YOUR VIDEOS SUCH A PLEASURE TO WATCH! SOMETIMES, THE "DEEP DIVES" INTO THE TECHNICAL DETAILS, OF GUITAR ERGONOMICS, ADDS A TON OF VALUE TO THE THOUGHT PROCESSES, OF ANYONE CONSIDERING LOOKING AT, OR, BUYING ANY PARTICULAR USED GUITAR, AND, ESPECIALLY, WHEN CONSIDERING ORDERING A "CUSTOM" BUILT GUITAR! YOU, ARE SO HELPFUL!!! THANKS!, AGAIN! [FYI: I LOVE ALL THINGS "SURF MUSIC" (INSTRUMENTAL TUNES, WITH CLEAR, BEAUTIFUL, MEMORABLE, REAL MELODIES...]. [...IMHO: "JAZZ", "METAL", "RAP/HOP" IS A WASTE OF NOISE!!]

[@barbmelle3136]

From Leo: GAS is only questioned when a man does it. I bought this house in 2012. I have not seen the countertop in the master bathroom since, it is completely covered with cosmetic products. The 8 X 10 walk in closet in the master bedroom is full, I have nothing in it. The shoe racks are all full. Every time my GAS is brought up, I buy another guitar or amp that week.

[@kevmac1230]

The only thing 8x10 in my place is an SVT cab.

[@brianpostoloski2698]

Phil, I know exactly what you mean about your wife, and how marrying her was a smart choice! My wife changed our wedding day for a gig! Knew right then marrying her would be the smartest thing I could ever do in my life! And as you said, you can find pretty good $300 guitars, so that’s why before I met her, I had only a couple of guitars and an amp, no job, no license. Now I have what I guess you call a collection of what I think are pretty decent $300-500 guitars, a decent job, and I’m gonna freely admit it was my wife’s doing! Hell she even buys me musical stuff all the time!

[@brianpostoloski2698]

@Left HandedGuitars yup! 20 years together,18 married , and I still love playing and singing to her! Even better, she enjoys listening!

[@EastCoastDave]

X = the perfect number of guitars to have. Y = the number of guitars you own. X = Y + 1. Am I clear?

[@InGrindWeCrust2010]

The connection is John Tempesta was the guitarist in White Zombie, and Mike Tempesta is his brother. This episode was so easy to listen to. I kept getting ready to turn it off the recording and go to bed, and then another interesting item would come up about equipment, like the bit about refretting with stainless steel vs not. Thank you so much!

[@Gene_Cali]

I'm with Phil, you can't beat the fajitas because the plate sizzles and it's as good looking as it is delish. I Love this Show.

[@circleof54ths18]

"Built in permission," wise words by Phillip Mcknight!!!

[@circleof54ths18]

Motocycle should still be great as long as money isn't the issue .

[@miketharipr]

That thumbnail photo is killing me! So funny! Lol!

[@nathanmarcinek2073]

My first grown-up guitar is an '09 Schecter Tempest I got right after high school, which has been my #1 ever since (it's in my profile picture!). A few years ago I rewired it and put in zebra Seymour Duncans, and it's wonderful. The only downside is it's backbreakingly heavy, but I didn't take that into account when I bought it. It was on the wall at Guitar Center and all I knew was that I wanted it.

[@huginstarkstrom]

17:20 - I once told my GF "there's a second hadn guitar....you know..." she asked me, if I needed money. We are married now.

[@Sixfootdig]

I loved the bit about you binging Frickers channel lol. This and his channel are my 2 favorite music channels

[@greenfloatingtoad]

We should all join forces and make a gear library so we can try gear w/o running out of wallspace

[@PhilM-lk1mt]

Girl friend buys you guitar, marry that girl

[@-Thunder]

Girl Acquisition Syndrome I just wish it was easier to trade them in.

[@calebtylershepherd21]

No doubt! Cause, I’ve experienced the opposite being with someone who was unsupportive of me collecting, and buying guitars at all. I couldn’t even get them to go into a guitar store for half an hour. Needless to say that it didn’t last. So yea, if you find a woman who supports your hobby, and supports you as a musician definitely hang onto them.

[@hogrotten6897]

TANKERS BAR !!! AMEN, I learned to play in the Army.

[@neilwilson5871]

Always good to get some life lessons in amongst the gear questions 🤔 love the show Phil 👍

[@stanbowker3603]

I've been playing my 72 Strat with a full set of groove tubes through my late 60s twin reverb since 1982, same tubes! Lucky?

[@caseylee12]

Oh, yeah, I woulda married her, too! I have a wife like that. She actually found my last 2 guitars on the internet FOR ME! And one was a $1500 guitar, and she SENT ME to go get it! God, I love this woman!

[@phil36135]

I just came across your channel, and like it so far so I will be subscribing.Its crazy but you were talking about married life, and when my wife and I were dating I was playing guitar,riding motorcycles,and hang gliding . She bought me a cheap acoustic $150.00 guitar for my birthday, I knew then I had the right one. Over the last 40 years I've bought hang gliders, motorcycles, and dozens of guitars, I probably have 30 or more now. I build guitars too, and have many of them. Of course I have sold many, but my wife has never got upset with me buying guitars or anything really. But that is good advice. if you find a Girl like that you better keep her.

[@jamesodonnell9217]

Our dearest wives... ❤️. I’ve had good luck with both JJ and other brands, but have noticed that my gear comes from the factory with Tung-Sol, and replacements are sometimes JJ’s. Back in the day the old Chinese 12AX7’s were nice and bright, and I think mine still work 30 years later. Not sure what’s in there any more. Been a while. Rectifier tubes are an altogether different story, where I prefer expensive ones and it’s not for the tone, but for the longevity. Nice to hear you play more now Phil, even the Mrs has noticed ‘he plays?’. Happy Valentines Day. Share the Love. ❤️

[@boudreaux_nunu]

It’s always been my only main hobby also,I’m in my mid 50,s,and its same as many years ago,i still love it

[@lisah336]

Whew, I listen while walking. Took 3 walks, but loved it.

[@jimfromoh8944]

JJ's are fine. I prefer re-issue russian Tung-Sol's for 12AX7 and EL84's. To me they aren't as thin and glassy, warmer than the JJ's and close to the same price. YMMV.

[@SteveSmith-ih1gn]

? Are new diamond 75th Anniversary strat# ok

[@fiacmar]

Phil, things are hard man. You make it easier. Thanks. After this Covid crap I promised myself I’d go to the states to one of those NAMM shows. I hope I cross your path and get to shake your hand man. Thanks again.

[@MrStephenlederle]

I was ALWAYS an American guitar guy. I have Gubson, Fender, and PRS but when I played a ESP ltd EC-1000 deluxe, I fell in love with the neck, playability, and weight/balance. I bout that guitar then bought the Tele version with the same neck and coil split pickups and they've replaced my 9 other guitars. Both have the evertune as well. I'll never go back to a standard bridge or neck.

[@KRoegiest]

At 2:06:40 As an architect, that hit me right in the feels ...

[@SirenaWF1]

I'm part of that 4%!

[@shaun64vet]

When I think about what I can part exchange or how much overtime I can do before my next pay cheque I know I have gas.

[@joshbittner]

For $800ish, I’d totally recommend going used and getting an American Standard Strat/Tele, Gibson Les Paul Studio or an SG Standard, or a PRS S2 Custom or Standard 24. You should easily find deals for $800-$850 or so for those

[@ant_yep]

Hahaha! That's some Great relationships advice! No joke 👍

[@bvs5164]

Reverend! EXCELENT!

[@johnnewton1830]

Hey Phil - My buddy works for ESP. We both wanted one of those Vernon Reid LTDs but they were all sold out to dealers so even we couldn't get them

[@jasonbaker5430]

I bought a Gibson LP Special Tribute from AMS about a month ago. It was listed as minor blemish but I can't find what was wrong with it. That saved me about a $150.

[@markmcdonald5711]

I play lefty so that limits my guitar options. I read in a book that the first run of Fender strats were made in Oct 1954, the month and year I was born so I turned 50 in Oct 2004. Fender came out with a 50th anniverary model that year but not in lefty. I told my girlfriend of three years that I wanted a strat for my birthday so we went to Maple Street Guitars and special ordered a G&L George Fullerton signiture model that looked like Clapton's Blackie guitar. Got it in time for my birthday, love that guitar. We ended up going our separate ways about a year ago but I still have that guitar.

[@alexmarti2404]

Wow, built in permission. Great point and great video

[@isologuitar996]

Ah! The goldtop shirt was up! Ordered. Thanks, Phil!

[@JoshuaC923]

Thanks for a great 3 hours!

[@Ottonic6]

Watched and listened to the whole cast. Wish I would have caught it live... Good stuff..

[@swingmanu9969]

very good elaboration about GAS and wives... I own guitars, more than needed... very few have a value... most are worth playing... I must admit that, on any given period, I only play four of them,. And I play very different styles... for the last two years, this is what I've actually played: Fender Tele and Strat Roadworn. Electric acoustic Jazzbox, that sounds good when played acoustic,.. and a folk guitare here and there. plus a 335 semi hollow, suitable for jazz and rock style, not very often.... When it comes to it, i can dig out two other parscaster and store the current ones...and possibly a jazz guitar that's only really good on stage... same number...

[@ashchase8340]

I highly recommend Diamond saw blades 140 grit for cutting Stainless steel frets. It cuts them like butter and saves your tools in the end

[@MrCeeAre]

Phil, I wrote a song about having GAS, and it's on my youtube channel but I'm not sure about the rules and etiquette of linking here. Anyway, it's the musical answer to the question "How many guitars do you need?" - "I've got yard sale pretenders, a Chinese Fender, a fake Martin to boot. I'd love me a Gibson, but I got me a Chibsen, 'cus Gibsons just cost too much loot.."

[@PhillipMcKnight]

You can link, it just gets held for review to make sure its not inappropriate so it takes like a hour or two to show after you post.

[@MrCeeAre]

@@PhillipMcKnight Okay, I sent it and it said "failed to send", so I assume it's in that holding time...thanks.

[@bluglass7819]

I went from having GAS to having a full time addiction… building guitars. Now when an idea is bothering me it leads to an experiment/ build to see what the results are.

[@christopherfleming6990]

Man, I have some serious GAS... Step 1 is acknowledging it

[@gutsrage9616]

Cant wait for the Stewmac pack looking forward to that vid

[@bryanbrunner9548]

Just put an order in on that tuner. Looks like a great design.

[@danielpaddonshealingspace2481]

I met my wife after I started guitar she said yes to my 5 guitar

[@reddoggie100]

I got the THR30 II. Love it for practice. Wireless, Bluetooth speaker & able to use headphones. All great!

[@MiguelMakesMusic]

been thinking about snagging one, how does it sound as a speaker?

[@reddoggie100]

@@MiguelMakesMusic It’s pretty good, plus it looks cool!

[@tofagakilifi9535]

Godin 1996 artisan signature, case inc. $1250 NZ. October 2020 purchased 3rd owner. Fender Player $1599 NZ new. Godin specs above and beyond even if prices were reversed. Made the call to buy the Godin the very day I went in to get the Fender Player at The Rock shop ( our version of GC ). Schaller this, birds eye that, ebony there, locking tuners there, 1/4 inch maple this.... anywho come this October 26 (happy birthday!) Gonna bring that Fender home.

[@joesatchton212]

Vid record the Skype session, provided the customer is OK with it. Then you could share with us all on youtube. The time thing: maybe consider dedicating one entire day to this Skype thing. With confirmed appointments all day, prepaid, etc...figure out a price scale for your time [e.g., 60min session costs more than 30min session]. As part of the prep, customer needs to email you the specific details about the issue/what they want to do - then you could reply via email before the Skype to suggest exactly what tools/materials the customer will need to have ready for the Skype session. All of this is just organization Phil. YOU CAN DO IT! It's a GREAT IDEA and honestly could be win-win for everyone. We all get content, people get pro help at a fair, trustworthy price, you get paid twice. :) Plus, you'd be Dr. KYG - making "housecalls"!

[@ryanandring2688]

Love the show Phil

[@charleswallace5818]

Any tire that you need a bar to help you lift to change it is defiantly no fun, but not everyone can do it because if it was easy then everyone would do it Stay safe and be blessed

[@HauntedGuitarMan]

I saw children of bodom live back in 2005. They were awesome. Keyboard player was amazing as well.

[@bobtheblindbedroomguitaris8742]

you know Phil or anyone out there talking about chorus pedals being on I was surprised to learn that Johnny Winter got the chorus pedal on I think it was a boss and it was used you know at a very low level but it was still there part of his sound you know just thought I'd throw that out there sincerely us, above the blind bedroom guitarist PS you know to think of Johnny Winter you don't think of any sort of effects you know just like you wouldn't think of Angus Young using any effects which I'm pretty sure he didn't but with Johnny Winter nope it was the chorus

[@rocklives8251]

Cameron cooper uses that Yamaha amp on his channel and always sounds great. I'm 53 and love children of bodom

[@guloguloguy]

....Hmmmm... I was considering buying a "Reverend" Baritone, from Sweetwater,... but, if they're "afraid" to have you "review" their instruments,... ...then,...I think that I'll drop them from my list/shopping cart... THANK YOU, PHIL!!! OFTEN, WE HEAR MORE THAN YOU "SAY".... (We can read between the lines...)

[@bobravenscraft5376]

Who needs TV. I got this

[@altoid8450]

I gave up actual TV about 3 yrs ago. Who needs shows when you got podcasts? Podcasts on things I'm actually in to and are more interactive. KZbin premium and Netflix for movies are plenty.

[@michaelnc4450]

A year late to the party, but good stuff Phil… have a great rest of the week

[@kevmac1230]

My girlfriend bought me a Spector five string,an Alvarez acoustic bass and an SWR Goliath jr II cab,on the same day ! Eventually I took her to Vegas for nuptials.24 yrs. later my man cave looks like the Bass Center.

[@bobravenscraft5376]

Yes COB Alexi RIP. One of a kind

[@poopoo5850]

Please do a sweetspot price point for multiple guitar brands/Thank you for your hard work 👍

[@sublyme2157]

Haha! Before I had kids I always wondered why people with kids were typically late and only able to do so much. Now I have kids, and I can't believe how much other people with kids are able to accomplish.

[@matthewtayloryowieresearch1912]

Sorry, wrong reply / comment, I was lookin' for Rydyculous.

[@tommymauro326]

I buy all of Sweetwaters show room guitars, not only for the discount, because you know they would not put it out unless it was completely gone over and setup, Phil I would like to send you a Tele type guitar i built, it is a great guitar all the electronics in it Kwik konnect GFS Dream 90 pickups it has a setneck beautiful deep black with white plastic. Your channel has given my spirit a boost during these times ,I have tons of packing and boxes. How would i go about it? Theres no way to send pic, i have bad gas!!!

[@tommymauro326]

? Phil thanks for the great info, what do think of the Fender super champ head, my last Sweetwater purchase it amazes me I had a old four ten Peavey USA cab and it is great sounding plenty loud for my needs . I have a Fender Mustang multi effects pedal, its a match made in GAS heaven. I have been a only Sweetwater customer for over 22 years because i have always lived to far from town, I in 1963 I bought my first guitar from SAM ASH in Huntington , NY brand 265 bucks with case Sam Ash was the only music store we had and always loved them until the Web came along an found Sweetwater personal service is the best. Ok bud be safe

[@robin5054]

👍

[@myshow667]

Used to shoot Powerman a bunch back in my old photog days the other guitar player is from New Jersey cool guy

[@onkelpool]

Since my initial training was on a 24.75" acoustic instrument - and I was an active weightlifter at the time - the first encounter with the robust weight of a Les Paul was repulsive! To be honest, I haven't gotten over it in 45 years! It was much nicer to feel free on stage with a Soviet-era Mustang clone! Since then, I always prefer those so-called student guitars! The biggest surprise was the Square Bullet - very neat carpentry work. Great instrument after replacing the pickups.🤓

[@jeffvargo1068]

As far as chorus on.... Eric Johnson defined stereo clean tone with his TC SCF pedal !!!!!!

[@minervameza2686]

Hey Phil! Raw apple cider vinegar is a wonderful antihistamine for your allergies. You are the best. Keep it up, baby!

[@jray5363]

That stuff is so brutal, it’ll probably cure covid!

[@FortisUrsus]

ESP has had a challenge in recent years branding and marketing their guitar offerings in non-domestic markets. It’s interesting how different generations perceive certain brands. As someone who picked up guitar in the early 2000s, I associate ESP with their standard series guitars (production Japanese made). I bet those early guitars you referenced were made when ESP was primarily a custom shop. Seems like ESP has come full circle - anything made out of their Japanese Custom Shop or Made to Order USA Shop has the ESP logo.

[@dansumigawa1414]

I buy used or under $500, and have stayed married for 47 years! Knowing their tolerance is crucial!

[@loosecannon7300]

I have a 2004 Cherry red epiphone SG and it is one of the best sounding guitars in my collection yet I had 2010 epiphone SG and it was horrible, and also I have other guitars like gibson, sterling and PRS etc so I can relate to liking a cheaper guitar over an expensive one.

[@joshbittner]

Sometimes you just get a winner :)

[@sajisguitar]

Phil's theory: If your girlfriend buys you gear, marry her!!!!

[@mark240862]

Doesn't matter where you live in the world or how old you are... The rules on what you can buy and what you can't are always the same....😎👍

[@johnmoser2689]

Ibanez rgrt621 is a sweet neck through with Dimargio pickups stable lightweight sounds great plays great 650 bucks

[@dw22509]

In regards to the Digitech Drop pedal, it's a life safer for my coverband. It's great for dropping a step or two, anything more than 5 tho and it starts to sound just a little off

[@joshbittner]

It’s a good practice tool too. I keep one on my desk so I don’t have to detune guitars or change to practice different songs

[@dw22509]

@@joshbittner for sure. I use a combo of WinAmp and the Pacemaker add-on tho. It'll let you slow down the song while it keeps correct pitch and also you can change the pitch independently to practice along side. I don't always have my pedalboard with me, so that's an all around solution at home.

[@Randy.100]

I like dealing with Sweetwater, I have bought a Hunter Hayes signature Music Man guitar and just bought the James Valentine signature music man guitar. l like them both, love the roasted necks and the action on music man guitars. I especially like the 55-point pre-check that Sweetwater does before they ship out a guitar. The setup out the box has always spot on. I have found that Sweetwater will deal with me on the price of their guitars that's a real Plus... NOW ! What I don't like about Sweetwater is when you're buying high-end items my particular guy gets right back to me many times answering the phone on the spot BUT when I call and leave a message telling him I need smaller $$$ items he does not return calls and that sucks. I don't like that AND I just pick up the phone and call Musician's Friends... if they're not going to return my calls , I call another dealer that will return my calls. That happens a lot with Sweetwater and it is a bummer. One thing I do like is Phillip McKnight and know your gear channel. Thank You Philip for the awesome Channel you have. Randy from the Great North Woods Of Michigan

[@I-Libertine]

Best way to get rid of a 250 dollar guitar? Sell it to GC. You'll get what you would net in an online sale.

[@JgHaverty]

If you have a guitar worth 250$, if you sell it for 200$ + shipping on reverb youre getting ... like 190$. If you sell it to guitar center, youre at most getting 100$.

[@I-Libertine]

@@JgHaverty not I. Sold an epi lp muse for 180. Is it worth more than 250? Sure. But you can't get more than that on CL or ebay, since that price is too close to new. Shipping will set you back $50 to be conservative (more likely $65, and you pray no damage or you eat the whole sale). That's the problem with guitars valued in that range. You can fight like a dog to sell it and ship it... if that extra $10-$25 is worth it to ya. (Oh, I forgot ebay listing fees. And, er, PayPal's bit, too.)

[@JgHaverty]

@@I-Libertine why are you "paying for shipping"??? Also, Listing fees for that would be like 15$ .

[@I-Libertine]

@@JgHaverty haha I'm not. The buyer would be. And no one in their right mind would. That's why you'll never be able to sell: who's gonna eat that? Not me. And not any buyer with any sense. It's just math.

[@JgHaverty]

@@I-Libertine huh?

[@jamesharden8033]

Started on a Strat … IMMA DIE ON A STRAT ❤

[@SkyHigh622]

Love the idea of Skype sessions. I would love to set one up. Also - how about an online course for guitar setups/maintenance? Sharpen my axe but from the basics, maintenance, advanced repairs

[@boudreaux_nunu]

This is fact,I’ve got end stage GAS,been fighting it for over 40 years

[@melodystrong2114]

If she/he, doesn't know what a pinch harmonic is, they're NOT the one. LOL!

[@benjaminsmall8446]

Hey phil i would love it if could pay you like a hourly fee for doing a repair lesson on zoom like walking me through a set-up i would have no problem if you filmed it i would do that in a second and it would be worth every penny im a hands on learner so some times its hard learning from just watching videos alone and i loved the review of the ltd eclipse you just did im now in the market to get one any how as always thanks for the great start to the weekend

[@thomasmaynard6125]

What stew mac kit has everything you need to check clean and polish frets and have tools to take off knobs

[@scotthumphrey99]

Mike tempesta is brother to john tempesta, the drummer for rob zombie/ white zombie.

[@ThePonDePon]

Oh my God you actually mentioned scary kids scaring kids 💀💀💀💀

[@NotBCT]

I think you really "triggered" that Canadian friend by NOT pronouncing "Regina" like that other word that has a "Va" instead of an "Re." They call it "The City that Rhymes with Fun," or so my friends from Canukistan say.

[@Canadianwheelchairguitar]

Much like in Deadpool!

[@drew_peabawls13]

Do NOT call it Canukistan. We are Canucks...live in Canadia and speak Canadianese

[@TheTeknikFrik]

If the nut is too high the first few frets can be sharp even if 12th fret is ok... (I think?)

[@lokarrsboots9337]

Hi Phil, I have a question about caramelized/baked/roasted maple necks, since you own guitars equipped with them and probably came across enough of them to have a solid opinion on them: Does this treatment really improve the stability of the neck compared to 3- or 5-piece laminated necks for example? In other words: is it really a feature that is a big deal? Or do I still have to adjust the neck when seasons/temperature/humidity changes? It makes sense to me that it does increase stability compared to a normal 1-piece-maple neck but how does it compare to laminated necks?