This Squier Has Some Crazy Gibson Features

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  • Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024

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  • @PhillipMcKnight
    @PhillipMcKnight  10 месяцев назад +12

    Congratulations to Seth Dunfee. We sent the guitar and Swag and through in a rechargeable Snark tuner. Thank you to all who entered and reminder we are giving away a PRS now if you watch the new PRS video

  • @johnnolan4312
    @johnnolan4312 11 месяцев назад +78

    Nice new studio! Also love how your fret rocker sounds like a banjo

  • @lancefielden
    @lancefielden 11 месяцев назад +29

    One of your best demos/reviews on a Squier. That's an awesome guitar, it looks great, very cool looking but Fender owes you a debt of gratitude for showing how awesome this guitar really is. I've seen it a thousand times this year, I just now found out what it's capable of. 🤘

  • @barbmelle3136
    @barbmelle3136 11 месяцев назад +5

    I have a Strat with 2 P-90's that I put together years ago. It is a good tonal variation for someone that likes the feel of a Strat better.

  • @thseed7
    @thseed7 11 месяцев назад +18

    My favorite part of your videos on gear are the incredible insights, tips and tricks peppered throughout. I always feel like I'm learning new things or touching up on established techniques/skills in a really fun and interesting way. Thanks for always being such positive and helpful resource across the community man 🤘

  • @RobertFisher1969
    @RobertFisher1969 11 месяцев назад +8

    I’ve been very happy with mine. Like my Toronado, it gives me things I like about Gibsons but with all the things I like about Fenders too. And I’m impressed that they included all the wiring mods I would’ve wanted to do. I also got lucky and got some cool figuring in the wood on the back of the neck. I’ll probably eventually switch the pickups out for some of Dylan’s, but that’s all I ever see myself changing on it.

  • @ericbgordon1575
    @ericbgordon1575 11 месяцев назад +5

    Thank you very much for mentioning Landon Bailey and the little tips and details he picked out on this model that were synonymous with Epiphone, Mr McKnight. When you mentioned that Fender was distributing an Epiphone model, my brain was searching around for the instance when Landon put it out that Fender and Gibson were having their economy-grade instruments assembled at the same factory.
    When you said it felt like a Strat with a shorter scale, it came to me that it might have been based on the scale of the Mustang. That particular model is recognized as being one of Fender's most notorious short scale guitars.

    • @chancemiller9340
      @chancemiller9340 9 месяцев назад

      This guitar is a 24.75” scale. (Like nearly all Gibsons.)
      Mustang is a 24” scale, though originally it was even shorter than that back in the first half of the 1960s.

  • @zflash3088
    @zflash3088 11 месяцев назад +13

    I can only wish for the day he does a video on his favorite jazz bass pickups. Still happy to check this out.

  • @jray5363
    @jray5363 11 месяцев назад +9

    Nice Review! I love that guitar! Squire is really stepping up their game here lately with style and variety! That’s my favorite color on any guitar. I’d be proud to add that to the collection! And having Epiphone on the bridge is actually kinda cool!

  • @nellayema2455
    @nellayema2455 11 месяцев назад +6

    I have one. It's pretty cool. I don't see any obvious issues with mine. I haven't taken it apart or changed the strings yet. I do like the "kill switch" aspect of the one pup /switch combo.

    • @chancemiller9340
      @chancemiller9340 9 месяцев назад +1

      I thought that mine had a wiring issue until I watched another video that mentioned the circuit cutoff, but Phil’s video explains it much more clearly.

  • @townshendshean
    @townshendshean 11 месяцев назад +6

    Surprisingly, it actually sounds quite good! I didn't think the pickups sounded bad at all!

  • @Gene_Cali
    @Gene_Cali 11 месяцев назад +3

    Thanks Phil,
    I really enjoy these deep dives into the instruments for a few reasons. I'll learn about different guitars, and build confidence to do basic maintenance and simple upgrades.
    win-win.

  • @Natenie
    @Natenie 11 месяцев назад +4

    I can’t believe how many tonal variations this guitar actually produces… I love my epiphone SG with p90s but this thing slaps.

  • @JEDiTV
    @JEDiTV 11 месяцев назад +1

    I really like the streak in this fretboard, gives the guitar a really unique look. Thanks for the deep-dive AND the opportunity to win this guitar.
    🤠 👍 👍

  • @henryhunter5026
    @henryhunter5026 11 месяцев назад +2

    Excellent review! You really went to some trouble with your in depth inspection in order for a potential buyer to see what they’d get for their money. I particularly liked the look under the pickup covers, not many reviewers would do that but it did go someway to explain the difference in tone from Gibson P90s.

  • @joejoesoft
    @joejoesoft 11 месяцев назад +4

    Every time a fret rocker rocks, a banjo gets its wings.

  • @jamesskaggs7691
    @jamesskaggs7691 10 месяцев назад +3

    This is only the 7th, but when I click the link, the only contest is for a Snark tuner.

  • @huntergalloway3944
    @huntergalloway3944 11 месяцев назад +2

    That fretboard is gorgeous!

  • @barberelectronics5672
    @barberelectronics5672 11 месяцев назад +4

    I wanted to learn about what is happening at 4:55. When Phil is playing the string open, then checking the harmonic and says "that's really good", what is he checking here? It seems like any string divided in half should produce the perfect octave, regardless of overall length. He says "Let's go ahead and check the intonation" but Phil is not checking the octave fretted note by pressing the string to meet the fret, and checking to see if the bridge adjustment has compensated for the string stretching to the fret, and any pressure beyond that. I'd love to hear about what is happening here. The new studio looks nice!

    • @zaphodrahja
      @zaphodrahja 11 месяцев назад +2

      He should have checked fretted at 12th vs harmonic or open, not sure why he made that mistake.

    • @barberelectronics5672
      @barberelectronics5672 11 месяцев назад

      @@zaphodrahja I've seen Phil do it in another video or two, I was hoping to learn how this intonation method works, although I could not make sense of it. It also could be this is something he should learn a little more about for himself, guitar tech-ing is all about filling in holes in our knowledge. I usually check 3rd fret then 15th fret, then go back and check open against 12th fret to make sure the nut placement and nut filing are correct. In my experience, intonation is all about the fretted note. DylanTalksTone made a episode a month ago where he asserted humans can't hear the difference in intonation. All this RUclips info from experts, what a great time to be alive! 🙂

  • @sordidsentinel
    @sordidsentinel 9 месяцев назад +1

    As someone who's always liked the sound of P90s, but have just never found Gibsons nearly as playable as Fenders - this is exactly up my alley. Good quality for reasonable price and gets more than close enough for me to that P90 tone when I'm in the mood for it.

    • @lidor2856
      @lidor2856 9 месяцев назад

      You can check Harmony they have the juno and some new models with p90, as well as G&L fallout.

  • @dugbert5
    @dugbert5 11 месяцев назад +2

    I've heard it suggested to use shielding tape on the bridge studs to maintain the ground.

  • @vomonurmomdotcomlol5878
    @vomonurmomdotcomlol5878 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you Phil, another interesting deep dive! This is definitely an interesting one

  • @pauledwards1807
    @pauledwards1807 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for detailed and interesting review of the stratus sonic one of the best I’ve seen on RUclips. Thank you very much . Paul

  • @norseman61
    @norseman61 10 месяцев назад +11

    Each time I see a demo for this StratoSonic, I like it better. It’s as cool as it’s name. To my ears, the tones are fantastic. On that note, I’ve got to say the tones you get from your setup in general are KILLER! Your amp choice(s), mics, settings, etc are exactly what I like. Another great video with even better audio!

    • @postoffice146
      @postoffice146 10 месяцев назад

      I don't like the shape of that pickguard at all.

  • @JohnLloydDavis
    @JohnLloydDavis 2 месяца назад

    The pickup switching reminds of the Frank Zappa's Gibson Roxy SG. It has that switch option but on 2 toggle switches mounted on the scratch plate. Nice guitar and great review.

  • @SpiralJucifer
    @SpiralJucifer 5 дней назад

    I wish they all had that skunk stripe down the fretboard. Looks really cool. Great sounding piece, too. Not sure if I'd play the bridge only position much, though.

  • @TommySG1
    @TommySG1 11 месяцев назад +1

    Cool video Phil, I dig the dent puller trick ahah! Definitely better than trying to slide a thin screwdriver or a butter knife in there to lift it 🤣🤙

  • @papasteve7376
    @papasteve7376 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks Phil. Good luck everyone.

  • @zanzabar4ky7
    @zanzabar4ky7 11 месяцев назад +1

    @Phil , Teflon tape is not plumbers tape. Plumbers tape a strip of bendable metal with holes in it. it is used to "tape" a pipe in the air and support it.

    • @Mountainrock70
      @Mountainrock70 10 месяцев назад

      What you are talking about is called pipe strapping.

  • @guillermo3564
    @guillermo3564 11 месяцев назад +5

    How did he make that guitar sound like a banjo with the fret rocker?

  • @brontis
    @brontis 11 месяцев назад +6

    Fascinating. Always wonder why Fender and Gibson don't outright collaborate more often. Reminds one of political party devision. Consumers are left to their own modifications prowess or other manufacturer offerings. Thanks for your work, Phillip. Totally enjoy your channels. Cheers!

  • @wallyhynds8067
    @wallyhynds8067 10 месяцев назад +2

    I upgraded my strat-o-sonic pickups to Seymour Duncan Vintage P90s and could not be happier. Plus, I really like the neck carve and that sculpted strat body. The high bridge requires a slight angle between strings and body ... uncommon for a Fender/Squier.

  • @Ray-Angel
    @Ray-Angel 11 месяцев назад

    I bought one of these a couple of months ago and absolutely love it!

  • @atin8996
    @atin8996 11 месяцев назад

    The new studio shop looks amazing, Phil. I really appreciate these videos, it's a good place to find out about interesting guitars like this. All it needs is some McKnight p90s lpl

  • @bradyazell
    @bradyazell Месяц назад

    I put some used Gibson P90's, Kluson tuners and a Tonepros wraparound adjustable bridge in mine. It is a killer guitar with a total cost of $650.

  • @Jef-sj6zc
    @Jef-sj6zc 10 месяцев назад +3

    I really like how consistent in these videos Phillip tests guitars ; always the same patron and it gives you a very good impression what you are dealing with . Also good tips how to check some things ( action , neck , nut ) at a simple way . And every part of the guitar gets a check.
    Very good videos to judge a guitar at a certain price . 👍👍👍

  • @user-up4vf4iy4n
    @user-up4vf4iy4n Месяц назад

    Fenders' version of a melody maker IMO. I like it and now I have to try it!
    I have had the bridge posts wiggle problem on both of my L.P. type wraparound bridges.
    My solution was to use a single wrap of tin foil (not aluminium foil) around each post, worked like a champ. No grounding issues afterwards either.
    Great informative video. Thanks Phillip

  • @stug5041
    @stug5041 11 месяцев назад +4

    I have a few fender partscasters with warmoth 24.74 conversion necks - it’s a different feel, but, like this axe, it doesn’t make your guitar sound much more like a Gibson - there’s too many other factors, so that straty or tele flavour still comes through quite a bit

    • @thatsoutstanding
      @thatsoutstanding 10 месяцев назад

      Do they intonate properly?

    • @stug5041
      @stug5041 10 месяцев назад

      @@thatsoutstanding 100% - their conversion necks are specifically designed to do just that on standard fender bodies!

  • @adrianvanwormer3327
    @adrianvanwormer3327 11 месяцев назад

    Speaking as a guitar kit builder, okoume may as well be mahogany, in how it reacts to tooling, sanding, and finishing. It can also be just as beautiful under a natural or translucent finish. The eBay-sold kit brand 'Bexgears' is known for using okoume, and with a fretjob and some hardware upgrades they can be great players.

  • @christopherclarke5254
    @christopherclarke5254 11 месяцев назад +5

    Wow Phil you have got these reviews down to a science *and* an art! Covered every bit, not so easy with a complex beast like a modern guitar. My tech once hit a loose bridge post with shrink tubing. Caused me concern, but sounded fine lol! Really enjoy your reviews!! 🎶🎸

  • @makearunat
    @makearunat 11 месяцев назад

    I LOVE THE FRETBOARD! I wish more off the shelf guitars and basses had similar "stripes"

  • @lisah336
    @lisah336 11 месяцев назад

    What a nice contest. Good luck!

  • @tomisham9900
    @tomisham9900 11 месяцев назад

    That. is a really nice looking and sounding guitar. Love that color! Thanks for another great video!

  • @traydillon6246
    @traydillon6246 10 месяцев назад +1

    I recently purchased 2 Squier Sonic HSS Strats. Tahitian Coral & Black with maple necks. Quality is wonderful. Packaged perfectly & flawless out of the boxes. I purchased from two major vendors. The Tahitian Coral was first and played well out of the box. This guitar is gorgeous but not intonated or set-up as string heights were slightly high. Now plays and sounds like/better after set-up than my 2 Mexi-Strats. The black Squire Sonic HSS came almost perfect out of the box. She was completely set-up, intonated and the single coil ceramic PUPs and been tweaked to insane perfection with every individual height set just right. It’s very impressive how well the Indonesian factory has done with this line. My Indonesian Ibanez and Schekters are also impeccable. These new Squiers are worth the money and then some. Powerful. Perfect.

  • @hellboy31376
    @hellboy31376 11 месяцев назад +1

    I just bought that on Monday cool

  • @AndrewAHayes
    @AndrewAHayes 11 месяцев назад

    Col of The Guitaristas channel recently modded a Strat with Gibson P90 pickups and it sounded awesome, nothing like that bright chimey Strat sound, more an SG of a sound

  • @tacobreather
    @tacobreather 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks Phillip!!

  • @robertclarkguitar
    @robertclarkguitar 11 месяцев назад

    Really cool tones this thing makes. Cool review Phil!

  • @MB57
    @MB57 11 месяцев назад

    Studio shop looks great, I love this guitar!

  • @davidsummerville351
    @davidsummerville351 11 месяцев назад

    A ton of good info in this episode. Thanks. 😎🤓

  • @D14V0R05
    @D14V0R05 11 месяцев назад +1

    Would be cool to see a Fender/Squier with 25,5" scale, a p90 on neck with humbucker at bridge, also with a TOM bridge.

  • @retread1083
    @retread1083 11 месяцев назад

    The Gibson one-piece wraparound bridge/tailpiece is totally rock & roll. They also have one that's compensated for a wound G-string. But I reckon most rockers will be using a plain G.

  • @wheels845
    @wheels845 11 месяцев назад

    Great review PHIL. Playing it like a boss! Nice tones.

  • @timwilliams990
    @timwilliams990 11 месяцев назад

    Sounds great Phil! I actually entered this give away, I usually do not, but this guitar intrigues me. Had an issue with posting to 'Twitter' (X), oh well, fingers crossed. Keep up the good work, thanks for the content!

  • @Tiburcio1950
    @Tiburcio1950 11 месяцев назад

    Wow. I really like the variety of tones you get with the push pull controls. A have a number of short scale guitars along with Epi SG, Epi Les Paul, strats and this one seems to produce sounds from each. Very nice guitar and another great review.

  • @viperocco
    @viperocco 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great video Phil. Pretty cool guitar.

  • @_Yep_Yep_
    @_Yep_Yep_ 10 месяцев назад +2

    I picked up a now "vintage" Squire Master Chambered Tele a few months ago. Its one of those early set neck 24.74 scales with LP controls and humbuckers. The guitar is so good its like someone really mad at Gibson was running Squire at the time and wanted to give them a solid middle finger. One of the really rad things about Squire, in my opinion, is their limited series.

  • @raymondsurace2575
    @raymondsurace2575 11 месяцев назад

    Cool to hear a Super Champ X2. Great, versatile little amp / head.

  • @Oats57
    @Oats57 11 месяцев назад +11

    The lack of intonation adjustment is a deal killer for me.

    • @Dr-Curious
      @Dr-Curious 11 месяцев назад +11

      You can get a intonatable wrap-over for not much cash.

    • @Oats57
      @Oats57 11 месяцев назад +3

      @@Dr-Curious - Good to know. Thanks.

    • @ThatHuskyisCrazy
      @ThatHuskyisCrazy 9 месяцев назад

      Never had a problem with my PRS SE guitars😀

  • @HalfpennyTerwilliger
    @HalfpennyTerwilliger 11 месяцев назад +1

    I wonder how similar are these pickups to the p90s found on the Strat Noventa.

  • @bobboyle7629
    @bobboyle7629 9 месяцев назад

    Great video. I have a 1986 Squier by Fender MIJ with the same short scale length and 2 Humbuckers looks similar to the one in your video. I think the model was ST-335. I've seen a video of Kris Kristofferson playing one. Its a strange guitar by Fender bit I DO like how easy the short scale is to play.

  • @DJPLAYNICE
    @DJPLAYNICE 11 месяцев назад

    Best review on this model yet! Thanks @Phillip McKnight

  • @masterbeaver
    @masterbeaver 11 месяцев назад +1

    This thing reminds me a lot of the G&L Tribute ASAT Junior 2, but seemingly not as good.

  • @robertiboy7315
    @robertiboy7315 11 месяцев назад

    The new studio looks great! I think you should’ve had done this a while ago 👍🏻

  • @jamesmusicproducts
    @jamesmusicproducts 11 месяцев назад +4

    Mine, out of the box, was un-playable; the "fret sprout" was entirely atrocious. 😐

  • @GuitarGearGyan
    @GuitarGearGyan 11 месяцев назад

    The giveaway looks amazing, the US viewers are so lucky.

  • @dawoud8013
    @dawoud8013 10 месяцев назад

    Hi ! Great small guitar ! thank you for the demo ! Sad to have missed the contest for win this guitar... no link anymore... And very good this P90s !!

  • @radel1102
    @radel1102 11 месяцев назад

    I was holding myself from buying a LP Special because I have too many LP shaped guitars, what a great model and with such a great timing! I finally can justify my GAS since it's almost a strat 😄

  • @philipbeasley72
    @philipbeasley72 11 месяцев назад +1

    Dude thank you for the post/rubber trick. It tightened up much better!

  • @mikelaffey5159
    @mikelaffey5159 11 месяцев назад

    Cool studio and guitar Phil...great review too

  • @randywarren6925
    @randywarren6925 11 месяцев назад

    Awesome video brother, keep them coming.

  • @sentforth5
    @sentforth5 11 месяцев назад

    Dammit, Phillip, you got me one time already with that Schecter C-1 Exotic! Now I want this to go with my Squier '51

  • @mikeapplegate5845
    @mikeapplegate5845 11 месяцев назад

    Wow! The new Studio Rocks big time..!!

  • @RobertFisher1969
    @RobertFisher1969 11 месяцев назад

    Arguably “TV Yellow” (Telecaster Version as the rumor goes) was originally a copy of Fender blonde.

  • @ef7494
    @ef7494 11 месяцев назад +1

    So with that bridge, you can’t use a wound 3rd?

  • @tonynoon8693
    @tonynoon8693 11 месяцев назад +2

    I'm really happy you did a review of this guitar. I ordered the web-exclusive Blue transparent one from Fender and I think I got lucky because with the exception of the output jack, it was perfect out of the box and I love playing it. I am glad you explained the series wiring. I was switching back and forth between the neck and the middle and not hearing the difference and then the bridge not working. I thought it was defective! the only issue I have is the output jack is loose on all of my cables. I will probably have to switch that out at some point. Did you notice if the soap bars are standard P90 size? will they be a direct replacement for other soap bar pickups?

    • @eezar21
      @eezar21 11 месяцев назад

      Hey, I got one of these a month ago. I replaced the pickups with a Lollar P90 in the neck and a Tonerider P90 in the bridge, so yes it is a standard size. If you are not requiring electronics just be aware that you are going to be wiring up to push pull pots so be aware/remember where the hot/grounds are going! Good luck

    • @bakedbean37
      @bakedbean37 10 месяцев назад

      If it's a standard jack socket you can probably just bend the contact tab that holds the plug in place to be a little tighter.

    • @tonynoon8693
      @tonynoon8693 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@bakedbean37 Yeah you can but it almost always just bends back out after a while. I usually replace it with the one that Phil recommends in the sharpen your axe series.

  • @MesaGuitarGuy
    @MesaGuitarGuy 11 месяцев назад

    cool guitar and loving the new shop

  • @cj.sabella
    @cj.sabella 11 месяцев назад

    Studio looks great Phil!

  • @JimHawkins808
    @JimHawkins808 11 месяцев назад

    I've wanted this guitar since it was released!

  • @ChaseTheHeat
    @ChaseTheHeat 10 месяцев назад

    I loved Gibson until i bought one. A custom shop black beauty. Gibson's remind me of my x-wife. Sure, she's pretty, but I fought her every time I touched her. The crazy thing is I never realized it until I played a Strandberg. So, I bought one and my Gibson's are in their cases. I can't see playing them again. Had I been handed a Strandberg when I began my journey, I would be 10X the guitarist I am now. I can't put it down. I have improved so much since getting it.

  • @donald-parker
    @donald-parker 11 месяцев назад

    I have not played one but when I first saw it I said to myself "JA Tele at 1/4 the price". In fact, it has more versatile wiring. Seems like a win win.

  • @dejavoodoo7204
    @dejavoodoo7204 11 месяцев назад

    my Greg Bennett made in Indonesia guitars all came with Epiphone tailpieces in 2005-6 (Samick factory), occasionally scratched out somewhat. *Not sure about Greg Bennett made in Korea guitars.

  • @jefflemieux8890
    @jefflemieux8890 11 месяцев назад

    Phil makes every guitar sound good!!!

  • @TealScarab
    @TealScarab 11 месяцев назад

    Weirdly looks very Tony Iommi! Obviously known for using an SG special, he also used a strat on wicked world from the first album. It also kinda reminds me of the Gibson Theodore very slightly.

  • @clemmcguinness1087
    @clemmcguinness1087 11 месяцев назад

    Scale length nice, couple of small caps across the p.u.s would improve the sound

  • @stevenjohnson2672
    @stevenjohnson2672 11 месяцев назад

    Phil can you do a bass setup video? I can't find a video for one.

  • @nigef334
    @nigef334 11 месяцев назад

    With so many tonal options available it would make quite a good studio guitar.

  • @The-11
    @The-11 11 месяцев назад

    Love the new studio Phil !!!

  • @Kevinlbright
    @Kevinlbright 11 месяцев назад +4

    Thanks Phillip, I really appreciate all that you do here....

  • @ritwikjs
    @ritwikjs 11 месяцев назад +1

    i played one at guitar centre through a fender champion. It wasn't good for the price. stuck in the middle of wanting to eb an HH guitar while retaining some of the SSS charm, failing at both. The fretbaord isn't finished well or that confortable either

  • @onesandzeros
    @onesandzeros 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks Phil, interesting video and nice guitar!

  • @WendellSexson
    @WendellSexson 11 месяцев назад

    I have one of these. It is pretty light.

  • @AlphaAchilles
    @AlphaAchilles 11 месяцев назад

    I think it’s impossible to point at the pickups without doing this 🤘

  • @trevormoorctaft3906
    @trevormoorctaft3906 11 месяцев назад

    Great show! Great guitar, love the p90's.

  • @gregoaks4413
    @gregoaks4413 11 месяцев назад

    love the color

  • @DavidHBurkart
    @DavidHBurkart 11 месяцев назад +3

    The new shop space is amazing!!

  • @paulrobertson3326
    @paulrobertson3326 11 месяцев назад +1

    Hmmm...are you ok Phil? I missed your Friday chat.

  • @jimmyheathmusic3779
    @jimmyheathmusic3779 11 месяцев назад

    Nice video. Always like your deep dives. I think an alternative would be a used Godin LG P90. I think it is a mahogany body, rosewood fingerboard and Seymour Duncan P90s.

  • @PatrickGeneLeBlancHardy
    @PatrickGeneLeBlancHardy 11 месяцев назад

    I Love Your RUclips Channel!!!Thanks For Sharing 🎸🎶 💪

  • @OneMoreGrave
    @OneMoreGrave 11 месяцев назад

    Mine wasn't set up as well. High action and too much bow. Had to set it up and level out the frets. I really dig it though. Has a nice medium flame on the maple neck. Bonus! Replaced the tuners and bridge with gotoh. A must imo. It's a keeper.