Gifts That Help Build Skills

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Affordable gifts for fun
String Spreaders, Set of 2
stewmac.sjv.io/P05oOq
Schatten Magnet Polarity Tester
stewmac.sjv.io/JrD1KN
Golden Age Treble Bleed Circuit
stewmac.sjv.io/Ao4rmJ
Pure Tone Multi-Contact 1/4" Output Jack
stewmac.sjv.io/P05orM
Bullet Guitar Jack Tightener
stewmac.sjv.io/1546WD
Gifts that build skills
Pedal building Tool Set
stewmac.sjv.io/zaJWx7
StewMac Two Kings Boost Pedal Kit
stewmac.sjv.io/3P42kA
StewMac Sun Fuzz Pedal Kit
stewmac.sjv.io/QOkBYz
StewMac Interval Fuzz Pedal Kit
stewmac.sjv.io/GjLabB
Mini T-Style Electric Guitar Kit
stewmac.sjv.io/WDVbOn
T-Style Electric Guitar Kit
stewmac.sjv.io/MXrZQN
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@TheMusicmak3r Жыл бұрын

That Jack tightener looks cool

@jeffreyeagen4896 Жыл бұрын

Brad Angove has some really good videos on painting guitars with rattle cans.

@briansimpson8116 Жыл бұрын

Brad Angove has some excellent rattle can guitar painting videos.

@RaxFx Жыл бұрын

The Wilkinson kits on Stewmac are amazingly good.

@toddflowers8052 Жыл бұрын

The Tele kit is the same price as a Squier or more than a Harley Benton ? Add the paint and it's more !!! The rest is pretty reasonable especially the King of Tone pedal kit. Thanks Phil !!!

@billsguitargarage Жыл бұрын

The 2 King Boost pedal kit was a nice kit to do. I just finished it and will be posting the next video of the build within the next couple days

@stewmac Жыл бұрын

That one's such a fun build! Looking forward to the video.

@ernieb3626 Жыл бұрын

Great ideas for my wife and kids, thank you. Im looking forward to the build and would love a mod follow up. Thanks as always Phil. Happy Thanksgiving, Me and My household are Thankful for all the service men and women that serve this country in the armed forces so THANK YOU.

@richardclark. Жыл бұрын

We were talking about kits to help learn soldering in chat of the last live stream! Perfect timing! And if I read that Sweetwater guarantee correctly anything that breaks or wears out will be replaced? I wear out their strings all time. Lol.

@dalepal Жыл бұрын

I like the message to build skills and showing some of the kits and tools recommended.

@HellcatCustoms Жыл бұрын

Phil, I recently did a Colortone rattle can job on a Tele Deluxe. Get a 3 pack of those Krylon trigger sprayers that snap onto the top of the can. I found them on Amazon. For a first time nitro finish, it turned out great and those trigger sprayers made all the difference.

@mikeg6666 Жыл бұрын

I did a Tele build also and used lacquer spray. It came out pretty good for my first build.

@maspesasmasperras5554 Жыл бұрын

I paint with my fingers

@shawnawesome7770 Жыл бұрын

Wish I had read this before I did a nitro finish on a les paul style I got. I thought those nozzles were just a gimmicky type thing

@stewmac Жыл бұрын

Awesome! We've also got a series on getting the best results with aerosol finishing. Lots of tips in here that might help avoid any unnecessary headaches. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pNqjnLGkxseyeIE.html

@jralanmorgan Жыл бұрын

Very cool list. I've built about 10 pedals...I could really use that pedal tool set.

@Bobyoudontneeemyname Жыл бұрын

Nice idea for a list phil. Cant wait to see the build

@runningwithscissors0911 Жыл бұрын

Great idea for a video. Can;t wait fot the build!

@BrianSGuitars Жыл бұрын

Great gift ideas Phillip!

@24FretsGuitar Жыл бұрын

I just built a kit guitar myself and really enjoyed doing it; I actually built the whole thing on a kitchen table😁. I even fully documented it, even the mistakes, the biggest mistake fitting the pickups wrong. I only realised when I was comparing the size of the body to another guitar. My tip is don't rush it. I found it wasn't easy to figure out which screws to use; I just got a bag of screws with no idea where they go.

@DAVIDRAMIREZ-rg5qc Жыл бұрын

Built my first t style guitar last year from Stew Mac. Absolutely loved putting it together! Paint scheme to wiring was a learning experience and now it’s my fav guitar. Looking forward to maybe trying something else.

@michaelrosa2589 Жыл бұрын

Perfect! Love this.

@rosieotis Жыл бұрын

Watch out with the multi point output jacks when using the in an old Duo Sonic where it inserts into the guard. They grab so firm that it can pull the one guard screw loose from the body.

@coffeedudeguy Жыл бұрын

The Stew Mac book taught me all I know to have the confidence to tweak my own axe. I think I have edition 2? Thanks for the suggestions!

@stewmac Жыл бұрын

This is so great to hear. Rock on!

@ChristopherStandardTime Жыл бұрын

thanks for the video, phil. some really neat tools in here.

@JohnnyBeane Жыл бұрын

Can always use this stuff! 🎸👍

@davey_tones Жыл бұрын

i did my first parts caster last year and did a spray can lacquer finish. It was such a good experience and learned a ton!

@stewmac Жыл бұрын

Way to go!!! 🎸

@chrisggoodwin777 Жыл бұрын

This is a great idea for a video! Gifts building skills instead of just gifts to get stuff. I just might order myself a kit guitar also

@jeremysilcott7595 Жыл бұрын

I highly recommend the pedal kits. A of fun and sound great!!

@sunn_bass Жыл бұрын

Great video. I like how you want people to be able to do at minimum the basics as for as repairs and maintenance. I have had great luck with StewMac tools that are specifically designed for guitar wirk. I've tried other brands but most fall short. I'm firmly in the buy a tool once camp. Looking forward to the related videos to this. Great job.

@troywest Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Phil this is an awesome idea… I’ve been toying with the idea of doing a kit bass and then dropping some fat Aguilar pickups into it and staining it with a honey colored stain

@Crunchifyable2 Жыл бұрын

Having built part of an amp and seeing how stomp boxes are built I think it's just cheaper to buy off the shelf stuff rather than trying to copy stuff that's already been copied.

@helotaxi Жыл бұрын

I've built both the Ghost Drive and the Two Kings. Instructions are pretty good. Most of the tools in the builder kit are available at Lowe's/Home Depot. A good soldering iron and electronics solder and flush wire cutters are probably the only basic tools that the average person doesn't already have. The PC board holder is really worth it for building that type of project, but you can get the exact same tool, minus the Stew Mac logo, on Amazon for less money. I really want to build a Strat or offset kit, however Stew Mac doesn't have a single left-handed kit on their site.

@daleturner3507 Жыл бұрын

You can’t beat the Stew Mac fret dressing file. I’ve tried a bunch of others and that is one tool that has to come from SM!

@atin8996 Жыл бұрын

I cant wait to see this build. I would love to see some mods of course. Once you get something there's always more you want to do. 😆 im interested about the finish, and of course how well the frets come out of the store.

@JonClemence Жыл бұрын

I have the Bullet jack tightener. It's kind of like AC/DC in that they both only do one thing, but they do it perfectly.

@oldrrocr Жыл бұрын

Phil, thanks for this! I was planning on building a traveler for my next guitar, and that T-style might just be the ideal starting point. Stew Mac must LOVE you!

@jeffshort9921 Жыл бұрын

Great video Phil

@TheKourosaki Жыл бұрын

does anyone know about the brand sawtooth? I have never heard of them and just saw they have a 50% sale. I am very sceptic tho

@henrymrowicki7004 Жыл бұрын

I've seen them recently on Amazon, but have no idea. I bought a bullet tele, the switch crapped out pretty quickly, so i replaced the switch and potts. I was nervous about it, but got it done. The parts were about 30 bucks, and the soldering iron was around 20. Ive learned alot about set up and basic guitar wiring for pretty cheap. Maybe 50% off could allow you to mod it of it aint that great. Good luck

@mikeg6666 Жыл бұрын

I built my first guitar last year and it was an enjoyable experience , I'm definitely going to do more.

@stewmac Жыл бұрын

Sweet! What'd ya build?

@mikeg6666 Жыл бұрын

@@stewmac I built a Tele , but I upgraded the parts and pickups. It was a Christmas gift and I'm going to ask my wife for another one 😉 I'm thinking about an SG or Warlock style this time!✌️

@Bixll09 Жыл бұрын

The Treble bleed, Output jack is a must upgrade. Great set of nut files is missing from your list. Merry Christmas.

@TurfShifter Жыл бұрын

Have a lot fewer options here in the UK. Stewmac looks great though. I've used Northwest Guitars in the UK as they have a good selection of Music Nomad stuff.

@stewmac Жыл бұрын

Madinter carries a huge list of our products in Europe. Might be worth checking out!

@Crashtattoo1975 Жыл бұрын

HAPPY THANKSGIVING Phil

@Chrsly Жыл бұрын

I have the mini tele kit that I'm building right now :-) So cool.

@stewmac Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Enjoy the build. 🎸

@kostisk8914 Жыл бұрын

I remember watching the TSC. You need the countdown timer tho.

@devilsguitaristmusic Жыл бұрын

Hey Phil, I would really like to see a video where you put together a budget kit that would work well for setups and fret work. Most of us wouldn't be using these tools enough for them to wear out, we just need things that are easy to use and work well, if they wear out quickly or don't last that's not really a problem. Music Nomad has a precision setup kit that mostly consists of instructions and various guages, it's $60 and I'm sure it's high quality but the same results could be achieved with much less expensive items. I've never used guages to set up my guitars, I just go by feel and sight but I'm curious to see if a system like the Music Nomad one would work better. I'd be even more interested in an inexpensive fret work kit. I'm intimidated to try and do fret work but with an inexpensive kit and step by step instructions I would give it a shot.

@joecoach7268 Жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving to the McKnight family!

@rockingirish Жыл бұрын

I had a problem with a pad on the board and no matter what I couldn't get my new 22ga wire to solder shinny. A solid and stranded sets of Amazon wire insulation melting off and then getting some wire from Antique Electronics solved the heat issue but not the tinning with non lead solder. Finally have the option of non lead for my new Epi mods and lead for old amp and vintage guitar repair by going with 20ga stranded heat resistant auto primary wire from Napa that is not tinned giving me the choice of non Kester or lead. Hope this helps somebody

@brandon_s Жыл бұрын

Yes, mods for the Tele kit! I bought the kit, haven't built it yet. And a few hardware pieces feel really cheap. I would love suggestions for mods.

@ricksigurdson2016 Жыл бұрын

The string spreaders don't work as well with locking tuners. They are still a good add to your guitar mtce kit. Very useful.

@mykneeshurt8393 Жыл бұрын

I have been "building my own pedal" for a few years now...

@stewmac Жыл бұрын

Haha! Feel free to reach out to us if you need any help or tips!

@christopherbent2359 Жыл бұрын

Phil, can you show how to access 335 style electronic so I can put a treble bleed on it. The semi hollow seems daunting to mess up

@suzannecoholic1467 Жыл бұрын

oh cool Phil! Will you also mod the December kit by painting the headstock too? Thanks for sharing this!

@frankkiethebassplayer Жыл бұрын

Hey! I'm located in Phoenix Arizona and is need of a luthier. Do you have anyone you recommend? Thanks in advance

@dontderockmerizz3211 Жыл бұрын

Watch Brad Angove’s channel. Tons of painting guitars using different methods including rattle cans.

@mickeymessstudios109 Жыл бұрын

Dear Phillip - Please permit another question - Which is the BEST IMPORT FENDER Stratocaster to buy ? I want it to feel like a Rolls Royce and stay under 1000 $. You know what I mean right ? When I play my 1000 $ Ibanez, my 2500 $ Gibson LP, or a Yamaha Revstar they all feel so wonderful - but when I pick up my 1986 Kramer Liberty Anniversary Edition (white) then I feel that I am playing a Rolls Royce... just another level up .......... so that's what I am looking for, for my next Stratocaster (SSS pickup config) purchase. WHAT do you recommend -- PLEASE ???

@mickeymessstudios109 Жыл бұрын

Dear Phillip - I have this wonderful YAMAHA PACIFICA 612V 2FM which for the world I am UNABLE to set up correctly !!! The Low E-String always buzzez a LOT. Two guitar techies have tried to set it up but have also failed... it's unplayable at best... WHAT is the secret to setting up those "nasty" Yamaha "Wilkinson" (semi proprietary) wierd bridges correctly ????? Please help !!!!!

@mickeymessstudios109 Жыл бұрын

ADDENDUM - besides the 2K to 5K expensive guitars, EVEN ALL my Harley Benton SG, HB35 Plus Lemon (335 copy), Fusion-III HSH EB FCB, S-620 TB Rock Series... They ALL came delivered setup absolutely PERFECT - NO buzzing notes etc... I mean WHAT is going on ?... PLEASE - tell us the secret , SHOW US the secret to setting that Yamaha monster up correctly and make those Buzzing (especially low 4,5,6 strings) go away.... It's driving me crazy ... it's driving my guitar techies even more crazy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@robertreed2788 Жыл бұрын

Hi Phil. You were a bass player for your first 10 years correct? Why do we never see basses or bass playing in your videos? Would love to see more.

@MrEric622 Жыл бұрын

Hey Phil! If you're looking for rattlecan finish advice, I recommend Brad Angove- fellow KZfaqr, and Canadian paint wizard. Check him out. Can't wait for the build!

@scottreynolds5455 Жыл бұрын

? Did I see you use the clamp? It looks strange?

@scottreynolds5455 Жыл бұрын

You are DIY genius.

@marekgitarzysta5193 Жыл бұрын

10 bucks for treble bleed? Wow

@Mullewarp Жыл бұрын

Yeah, the parts costs a few cents and they charge you 10 bucks for soldering them together.😄 But they write in the description which values they use, so you can easily do this yourself.