SAYHA Stratocaster!! Can A KNOCK OFF GUITAR BE BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL?

[@wasteddude9387]

Hey Sean. You’ve been wondering for a long time. Here’s your answer. The guitar body can go through multiple CNC machines for different manufacturing stages. For instance, at Schecter, the neck pocket gets cut before the last stage. The last stage is when the outer perimeter of the body is routed. As you know, that rounded edge is done with a large router. But there’s a problem because the edges of the neck pocket can end up sharp and thin. Not a good place for a large router. UNLESS, a temporary small form-fitting block of wood is inserted in the neck pocket before that large router goes by. BUT something has to hold that little wood block in place. That’s why that extra hole is under the neck plate.

[@ralphquaglia5637]

I thought that hole was to hang it up for painting. At least that's what I saw them doing on another channel.

[@wasteddude9387]

@@ralphquaglia5637 That's what I used to think. I suppose one hole can have multiple functions. I watched Schecter use the block. That's what changed my mind.

[@kickinwing4489]

@wasteddude9387 bruvv you thinking too much, it’s for them to hang while they paint it, been doing it since the land before time

[@wasteddude9387]

@@kickinwing4489 I’m thinking too much. Yo, bruh. What’s happening, Slick? So you got the brains here, huh? Tell me something, homey. Who lasts longer? Smart people or dumb people? I just wanna know how to address you, holmes. So what about it? Talk to me, man. You know. I been thinking too much. BRUVV. rotflmao. Hey, KZbin. Check this guy. Hey…. Let me talk with him just a little while. Just a little bit.

[@wasteddude9387]

@@kickinwing4489 “bruvv”? lol. who are you? I’ll pinch your little clown nose.

[@dritt-drittpaniagua739]

Sean you guys have taught me so much. I'm 65 and I'm trying to learn how to level my own frets. Thank you thank you

[@Bbbbad724]

The blue Strat knockoff is really good with Cathy’s Pickups and your setup. Really good!

[@timmackenzie8145]

Yes that blue Fojill sounded just amazing once Cathy’s pickups got in there. And the work Sean put into it too of course.

[@davidsummerville351]

I can't believe how good these guitars are. The only problem is you need a repair man like Sean to make it right. Not every community has one.

[@TimRock1269]

Another great modification! On SHEIN, there's a guitar that has no name on the headstock $68. Comes in 4 colors. I put a new HSH loaded pickguard from Amazon and a set of D'Addario 9/42 strings. I tuned and Intonated it. It rocks! I'm giving it away to a friends kid since I won a guitar last week on the live chat with Scar My Pickups

[@jeffrowlette]

I have finally learned to watch your videos without buying another guitar. Ok....this is the first, and it's not even over, but I haven't bought it yet!

[@deantharrington278]

I don't play the guitar. I'm thinking about beginning to learn how to play but I definitely enjoy your videos.

[@scarmyguitar]

You should!

[@daleturner3507]

Funny part is I’ve had to do the same things you just did on plenty of guitars with brand names and a lot higher price tags!

[@boavirett]

Cathys interruption is so classic “SHUT UP, and open the dang guitar box” Lol! You go, Cathy!!

[@johny3barr]

Thanks Sean & Cathy, Have a Great Week ...

[@allenmitchell09]

Sean is a poet! "..baby it's okay to make your sounds"!

[@Markplaysmusic]

Good to hear reality Sean, someone has to hear it, but everyone actually knows. Good to see some more guitar wonders. And let's say thanks and respect to your old lady for those pick up wonders, Go Cathy!

[@jimhowell4282]

Thank You for answering about the hole in the neck

[@raymondtuckerjr1886]

Òk bruh, here's the deal. Im currently in guitar "info/comparison" overload. I'm 70, and one of my grandsons (14) is taking guitar in school. We're pretty close and decided to learn/play together. Neither of us has a guitar, and my grandson borrows one for class, but we're ready to take the plunge. That said, guitar buyiñg isn't the core of this comment, YOU are. You're my kinda person, down to earth, regular folk...I've no idea what either of us is talking about, but I'm COMFORTABLE with your vibe and ready/willing to learn. Here's what let's do. I'm going to subscribe, receive notifications, blah, blah, and maybe your being cool like you are, I'll learn something. Thanks.

[@that_thing_I_do]

Loving the backtracking music. There was about $99 worth of labor turning that baseball bat into a strat neck.

[@RocktCityTim]

Ramble, ramble, ramble ... Thanks, Kathy! Love you guys. Even my wife laughed at that 'cause she knows I'm the same way.

[@crazybillshobbiesandstuffd7652]

I have two Squiers s strat and a Tele. I also have a Epiphone Les Paul studio limited edition. Love them all.

[@Bbbbad724]

They can automate all they want. But to give the instrument its voice, it takes the touch of a master’s hand to make it the instrument of its own voice. That is you Sean, and when the electronics are not working properly, it is you Cathy who brings it to life! I have seen miracles happen here. I get a lot of joy from seeing this craftsmanship 👍

[@jhnstn1]

With all of the modern lubricants we have today its amazing 3 in 1 oil still gets the job done.

[@scarmyguitar]

OG what's up? You doing good?

[@jhnstn1]

@@scarmyguitar Life is good. :D

[@sadielampduo3762]

$99.00 strat w/ tremolo wham , humbucker at bridge , battery operated marshall looking amp.. Either way , great deal .. After you played Blacky , I thought you can fix anything 🎸🎸

[@rockerbuck967]

Maybe that big hole is where they hang the body when they first paint it? If they're that cheap, they're probably on some kind of assembly line to mass produce them. That's the only thing I can think of.

[@davidsummerville351]

I would have to agree.

[@MashaT22]

It is. We just don’t understand why it’s so massive . . . or why it’s necessary at all when most brands have no holes in the pocket, lol.

[@DavidHBurkart]

If that is your song Sean, its a great one brother... if not, great song in its own right. Turned that SAYHA into a SCAR-YEAH!

[@mikestroud9969]

Cathy stepped in and told her hubby straight. That's classic 😁🤣👋👋✌️✌️. Another good video as usual you all. Take care ❤️🙏💯🎸🎸

[@Ron_Masterjohn]

Love these type of video where you spend a bit of time fixing these type guitars up. Really liking now you playing your own songs and I’m a rocker and not into country but I’m liking your songs.🎸🎸 . Was curious what you did to the pocket or did I somehow miss it? Thanks Sean and Cathy for another great video 🙏🙏🙏

[@joeandreana2645]

I learn every time I watch your video; it makes it harder for my local Guitar Shop to make me feel like an idiot. : ) Stuck between them and GC

[@MashaT22]

Hit the like, ppl!! Yikes, that neck pocket!! D’oh!! What a mess in more ways than one, lol. 🤦🏼‍♀️😂 That neck really was very beefy for a Strat. Thankfully, with a bit of elbow grease (and grease on the tuners lol), you made this guitar a great workhorse. It’s singing beautifully now! 😎🤘🏻🎸🔊🎶❤️‍🔥 Omg, ppl are whining that they don’t see the guitars on Amazon?! Early bird catches the worm, ppl! Quit acting like sore losers. It’s very easy to know when Sean and Cathy post new items on their eBay - there are several ways, actually. Flip the brain switch on, folks! 😂🤘🏻

[@FlameFlickers]

Isn't the hole under the neck plate there so that they can hang the body on a hook in the paint booth? That's what I've always assumed anyway.

[@angelonemo5551]

Awwww...come on Cathy. We all look forward to seeing you do the ol' EL KABONG on Sean's cranium.

[@rickengh1943]

love the backing track,Sean...yeah,buddy...

[@Michael-jv2cn]

A lot of budget guitars are using pressed composite fret boards. Is that a fancy way to say plywood?

[@luckyjackson814]

The neck fingerboard could be hybrid of pulverized wood and some hard plastic mixed together kind like engineered wood like they sell at home center stores for outdoor boards for decking. If someone is intrigued they take little piece and send to laboratory for analysis. They’ll tell you what is made of but, not cheap.

[@Bbbbad724]

I n 8th grade shop we used sawdust and brown plastic resin in a mold and press with heat like a waffle maker and make coasters with it. About the same color. I wondered if they recycle the sawdust and resin in huge press to make fingerboards?

[@vinniesworld459]

Love your take at around 2:00. Its the same as what happened back in the 70s with cheap japanese guitars. Back then, people had the same attitude towards those (I'm talking about the really cheap ones - like the pos plywood ones with fake humbuckers and all), but here we are 40-50 years later and even those are being sought after. Go figure!

[@jamesnewton485]

Ive got an Epiphone Les Paul Traditional Pro III I bought in 2019 for $299 brand new. Plays great sounds great and the surprise is the split coil pickups. When split to single coil it sounds really good. I have a $100 Silvertone SlK1 I bought brand new in 2005. After setting it up and polishing the frets it's been a great guitar. Unless you're a professional player I can't justify spending more than $500-$600 for a guitar. I'd rather put money into an amp and a few pedals.

[@johnnytruck2009]

There's a solution for every problem. That's why i watch what you do so i can learn something. Cheap guitar makers need people like you, to teach and show people what to do. Sharing your knowledge and skills goes a long way, even for a USA fanboy like myself.

[@robertvarner8195]

Good video! When you take the neck off these guitars I believe that extra hole is what they use to hang the guitar bodies up to spray paint them.

[@glenclifton4563]

You never cease to amaze,,!! I've never seen anyone decide they didn't care for the neck, break out the grinder, and fix it !! You broke it down and just made it yours. Well done! Can you tell me what amp you were using today! Thanks!!

[@TheMassdistortion]

i will gladly repay you Tuesday for a Fender stratocaster today. 16:04 I heard a few know-it-alls complain about not seating' the fret before you level it. Thank you for shutting them up. Even Brad the 'guitologist' said the same thing. Is the fretboard, the richlite stuff? I had a Kramer Duke headless bass a long time ago with an aluminum neck and the fretboard was made out of something close to bowling balls.

[@Rockr69747]

I know this video is 7 months old but, you asked for proof of the plastic plate under the neck plate? Watch at 15:06 and you'll see why. Watch the finish at the corner of the plate as you tighten the screw. I've damaged many a finish learning that one.

[@kevinramey4226]

yes you need the plastic shim and why not replace the tune keys we all know it never stay in tune

[@MG-jw6uy]

Howdy Sean! Have you ever checked out the Stagg sel-std-blk , i picked one up and i cant find a thing wrong with it, kinda flawless really.

[@rodennis418]

Nice timing. With all the decent cheapos lately I almost ordered this the other night. Gladded I passed on it as that's WAY more work than I'm set up for lol

[@mcanderson3511]

I think the hole is used to hang the body while it's being painted. I thought I saw that on a video of a guitar factory.

[@Tk-sm2cw]

Have you checked out any harley benton? would love to know what you think of those

[@allmostbrothers]

I been binge watching finally all caught up haha great stuff best thing on youtube !!!!

[@scarmyguitar]

You're the best!

[@gsbguitarsgsb679]

It’s so good to see a guy use the right tools for the job at hand. Appreciation to the Scar man… ie the socket on the tuners is what I’m referring to. That saws all is the best thing I’ve ever seen for crowning frets. It makes me laugh everytime, I don’t know why. lol…

[@Aydentv]

I got the same one a year ago for 115 on amazon.. it was HSS and its pretty good especially for 100 bucks.. My didnt have a hole where the neck and body went.. but mine also needed a little bit if work but i didnt have to shim it.

[@Jaylynnpauly]

Yeah, I’m definitely getting a new guitar the sayha was my first guitar because I didn’t know what to look for in a guitar so I definitely need a new one

[@johnbrady1211]

Nice job on the neck, Sean. I bought a cheap neck off eBay because I wanted a 4X2 headstock. The fretboard is made of what looks like the same material that your guitar's fretboard is made of. They advertise it as HPL which has something to do with "high pressure lumber". Kinda like Masonite. It is probably the material of the future. Gibson used it on some guitars. I'm gonna say the neck I got with that stuff is really a good base. It's very stable and has a 2 way truss rod. They screwed up the fret job though. I will be refretting it next.

[@Sunflower-xo5ud]

Just ordered this because it’s all I could afford right now. Do you think it’s good enough for a beginner until I can upgrade? I’m hoping to get the guitar I want at the end of the year but I don’t want to miss out on months where I could be practicing.

[@robertscotti7970]

I think the hole in the neck is so they hang lots of them and paint them in batches of a certain color.

[@mr_travismc1]

Good Fun videos. I enjoy watching the craftsmanship. And the songs are fun too.

[@bobperu1]

I think that hole is for the older style where they used to put a threaded insert in there with a adjustment bolt and a small metal piece on the back of the neck to adjust neck angle but then they quit and just left the hole for production purposes?

[@bobperu1]

I remember seeing the setup in an old squire jap strat that had it?

[@Gerry-cg6kr]

Maybe I do got one made from same place just no name. Cause I had to rework neck to

[@Gerry-cg6kr]

I like blue light green and white

[@omnitemplarvii2160]

Did you add the shim to the neck pocket? It was not shown in the video.

[@scarmyguitar]

Yes a double

[@Roy_Gaber]

Wow! $99, you made it playable in short order, some of Cathy's pups in it and some new electronics and you have yourself a pretty nice guitar. You do good work Mr. Sean. You ought to get some of your music in front of some people who may be able to do something with it, like make you some money. I'm sure it is copyrighted, so send it off to some producers in Nashville, look up the gal Kinsey Rose, my wife (when she was alive) knew her, she's up and coming on the Nashville scene and may be looking for some material, you never know. Thanks again for another fine video.

[@marlan3rd]

Very informative video especially about taking care of the high frets. What type of shim did you use for the neck? How many coats of Linseed oil would you use on the neck? I do like the honest review of the guitar.

[@TedP007]

Love your videos. For us older guys could you please weigh the guitars in your future videos? Thanks

[@earnestmatlock9694]

Sean, that may be a phenolic fretboard, if so that is tuff stuff extremely hard and strong as Hades too. If you install stainless steel frets and do Cathy's sound like heaven p-90 pickups. It will be a parts caster, but that's how improvements are made. Thanks great video. I have learned much from watching your channel. 73 and GOD bless; Earnest K5EWM.

[@MisterJWJ71]

Love the videos and the songs youve been putting in are a nive touch. All that being said there was no need to thin the neck other than personal preference.

[@jaminjimlp]

Hey Sean, I saw you talk about this on Trey's live stream that the Amazon guitars have already been for sale on there but I've been searching Amazon for a couple days (since you said it would drop in 3 or 4 days) "Scarred guitars" "Scar my guitar" and can't find nothing 😢 and then you were saying last night there was a couple left?!?!😮 I also remember you saying you were going to do a video for the members first, but I never saw that and I watch every video (i thought) so I don't know what I missed😅 funny thing the other night when you went live on Saturday I didn't get the notification till the live stream was over (It was my grandson's birthday anyway and we were out eating and Japanese steakhouse) which is kind of weird... Just curious man where would I find them? did you make a Amazon store? I did wind up seeing the Censtar store when I was searching but they had no mention of "Scarred" on there.🤷🏻

[@Bbbbad724]

The song is really good. 👍

[@MashaT22]

I totally agree! I keep seeing comments with people asking if Sean will make his music available to buy. I asked him about it in the live stream. He’s thinking about it. Hopefully we can convince him. Lots of people will buy his music, and it’ll help the channel a great deal! (Cathy will help him see the light if it means using hard objects, lol. 😂) P.S. There’s a service called DistroKid that’ll help musicians copyright their songs, distribute to all streaming platforms/socials, make it available for sale, copyright the music, etc. Lots of guitar KZbinrs use the it and seem happy with it. You get to keep all revenue and the fee to use the service is pretty fair from what it seems. Could be crappy too, but sounds pretty good on the surface!

[@Gerry-cg6kr]

By looking at the head stock

[@jimwoodard64]

Enjoyed your song. That was you on vocals, right? It's raining as I type this, and the song was perfect for the present mood. I like the fact that decent guitars are made overseas for a decent price (even though that guitar wasn't one of them). I will say this though: I'm sure you would have charged more than $99 for your time. You're obviously a skilled wood worker and luthier. You have all the right tools, and skilled labor like yours does not come cheap. For a kid or even an adult who only has the money to pay for the guitar, the tools would be more than most can afford, and even if they farmed out the labor to someone like yourself, that's going to cost them. To be fair to the watchers, and yes, I watch your channel, you might put a reasonable number of hours you spent as well as cost of anything you use and a reasonable expectation of pay for those hours. Include that in the cost of getting these guitars 'right' so that some of these poor Reddit posers (and I see their posts by the hundreds) can put a more realistic price tag on getting these guitars to where they're more playable. It's unfortunate to read every day these posts from people every day fighting tooth and nail with a guitar that they hoped would be great, but reality slaps them in the face when they can't 'sound like' their idols when they plug in a guitar that looks exactly like the one they say on KZbin, Instagram, TickTock and the like. Of course, most of that is lack of skill alongside a crappy 'modeling' amp that has a few meager tones; but they break a string and after their first string change, they're getting buzzing frets; higher action (don't know how those go hand in hand, but they seem to), and choked out notes. The expectation needs to be reasonable, and as I'm sure you're aware; it takes some patience and elbow grease along with some knowledge and skill to get these guitars playable beyond the honeymoon period. Just a suggestion. Keep up the great work.

[@davidcole5183]

I enjoy watching your clips. I'm such an "un-handyman" that I don't always get what you're doing but I appreciate it all the same.

[@notlikethatbro2948]

My man is a machine. He just busts the drill out and reshapes the neck! And the ending lol

[@oldmanrocker227]

Just bought the Scarred Cherry Burst ST and got it Tues for $339.00 plus tax. Had to lower the action a bit for my preference,other than that a beautiful guitar.

[@scarmyguitar]

Yeah Baby!!

[@Mrpurple75]

My wife wants a CD of your stuff

[@alan11121959]

OK Sean, I got it, I guess I gotta be a little faster than that...

[@Gerry-cg6kr]

Blue and blood red are my favorite colors besides mahogany

[@caseylee12]

I would agree about the "knockoff" thing, except for my g&l USA Legacy, Leo Fender's next baby

[@TURBOCAST]

Love the surprise endings !!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@Gerry-cg6kr]

But I have done that to one of mine till felt right in my hand. I just need some tung oil now.

[@SIXPACFISH]

Glue a dowel in the big neck pocket hole, Sean. No problem! I bet it would even sound better.

[@TC-FSU]

Love the channel. Nearly fell out laughing my butt off on the flavor flav comment. Keep up the excellent work.

[@jasonmast1982]

ohhh , you have that same ryobi drill bit set from home depot. I have that same set

[@Bbbbad724]

Is that a knock off Seymour-Duncan Pearly Gates Humbucker? They are all ceramic magnets. They are an odd Humbucker even from SD Almico 2 magnets. And that White with black poles. I d want a Cathybucker in a Tom Delonge pickguard with a 500K pot and a toggle split instead of the treble bleed pot. I wish they would offer a hot Almico 5 bucker in the shielded Delonge pickguard with the Single Bridge and a regular 500K pot and a toggle split. . 1 Cathybucker and the single 500K pot at the bridge like the Delonge pickguard and a toggle to split it to two singles. But definitely not ceramic or Almico 2 s . What would you recommend? Should I do it that way. I got the Silvertone for $5 and I set it up and the neck and bridge turned out great. I just need to get rid of those pigfarty ceramic single coils. I have room in the rout for 2, but that old Silver Fender HM with the 7.25 fretboard and the single killer bridge Humbucker with the toggle coil split had me writing some ghost stories songs. I did some studio work with it when they needed a haunting sound. I miss that thing. I know it can be re created. I wish I could throw you $ 100-150 mail money order and have you wire me a drop in.

[@Gerry-cg6kr]

I bought a Leo Jaymz wasn't happy with it. Took a lot would to make play right.

[@ProjectCreativityGuy96]

Hey, Dude! You surely have done a superb job to this guitar! 😎🎸🤘🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@alkyhauler8185]

I look forward to your vids EVERY WEEK BRUH🤘

[@scarmyguitar]

You are a Legend!

[@petercase9583]

Good show, love coming to shop class.

[@Gerry-cg6kr]

Do the head stock in black to

[@juanvaldez5422]

Why did you spam this comment section? It’s insane

[@MrAaroncissell]

I have not got past the name of the guitar yet. A friend from Highschool is Turkish and his mom hated going to the football games because of all the "Sayha" or Screaming in English. Kind of fits a Strat.

[@Gerry-cg6kr]

Might do that

[@jcx5659]

The hole in the body at the neck joint is for hanging the body as they are painted. Why some are bigger than others? Who knows?

[@musicalbeast2041]

The music though! Sean your songs are the jams.

[@Gerry-cg6kr]

And you didn't have to move bridge thats a plus

[@Gerry-cg6kr]

Best choice any good. For the money. Plus amp

[@NoVoPlayz]

This dudes tone when he talks is funny asf, that’s worth a sub

[@orgelkraft]

I would sure be afraid to tear into a neck with hand tools like that! You make it look easy.

[@rickgoddard6925]

When you where filing the 4 bolt bottom of neck ..i heard Atomic punk!

[@bradmiles8242]

What if you just spent a little bit more and bought a squire Strat would any work need to be done to that to start playing

[@brandonjackson5865]

Might need a little work or might not, it’ll still need a set up and likely have some fret sprout , unless you’re going with one of the Classic Vibes they are pretty much good to go, but I’ve picked up Squiers that were hanging next to an American Strat and I liked the feel and setup on the Squier better than the American it was next to, ordering them online it’s going to be pretty hard to know but if you can go to a fender dealers and try a few different Squiers I would definitely do that instead of rolling the dice on these Amazon guitars

[@Greven64Staller]

Love That Song

[@jasonmast1982]

yeah , once I sanded a thick neck down thin and sanded through to the truss rod. I toook some popcicle sticks and wood glue and sealed it back up

[@jasonmast1982]

the neck was like a louisville slugger

[@NoNameNo.5]

Anyone know what those fretboards are made of? I’m sure they’re saying it’s rosewood but he also said it prolly ain’t real

[@mauibill7233]

I like to see you review a Guild Surfliner Deluxe.

[@Gerry-cg6kr]

How'd they get by with that head stock

[@christiantaylor4027]

Great to see this work being done. We can learn so much.Howdy Sea.n

[@bmg696]

Just curious, how many total hours of labor did you put into this.

[@scarmyguitar]

Literally 45 minutes total. But I do this all the time

[@rafaelcuadra5009]

I love it when she gets on the vid...ps...can she make me P-bass pick ups????

[@panthercoast]

It's a GLARRY! Ain't bad I got three of them

[@stevemercure902]

I don't think my Glarry was this bad?