What Squier Would A Fender Master Builder Buy?
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@ronthorn7299 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the chat Phillip and thank you for so many kind comments!
@christianolmeda 5 жыл бұрын
RON THORN I learned more from your appearance in this channel than I have from droves of KZfaq guitar videos in the last year. Thank you!
@MK-oz2lf 5 жыл бұрын
I've watched this video three times. Hope all goes well with your class later this year.
@MrTrendkill2 5 жыл бұрын
I think you taught all of us something, fantastic!
@oafguitars3136 5 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks Ron
@NolanZewariligon 5 жыл бұрын
This was very heartwarming. What a wholesome sight, an expert luthier enjoying guitars regardless of the price.
@adambrown6930 5 жыл бұрын
Love to see someone that is a master of their craft be that down to earth and unpretentious! No snobbery or BS. That guy really represented Fender well!
@ronthorn7299 5 жыл бұрын
Adam Brown Thanks, Adam!
@LookingForEntertainment112 5 жыл бұрын
@Adam Brown That's how all the proper/great luthiers I've met are. They're usually very zen, humble and LOVE their craft.
@insaneinthebrain1978 4 жыл бұрын
Supercool Dude! Dont miss that T. R. A. I. N. 10:05
@nickcoulter973 4 жыл бұрын
I agree... Fender is well represented when Ron Thorn is interviewed. It makes me trust that the brand is actually focused on understanding what makes an instrument good. That’s certainly not the case with, ahem... some other brands.
@matthewcarroll5047 4 жыл бұрын
I could listen to Ron talk about fenders all day.
@teddydavis3504 4 жыл бұрын
An old adage: You’re a pro if you can explain it to another pro, but you’re a master if you can explain it to anyone. You can tell, this guy is a master.
@ronthorn7299 4 жыл бұрын
Teddy Davis Thank you, Teddy!
@tomterry2662 2 жыл бұрын
@Bag you can like them. They are for people who are learning. Then later get the fender.
@shawnshipstad9281 2 жыл бұрын
I agree, he seems like a genuine person.
@DaveTaste 2 жыл бұрын
I've been trying to tell people this for years.
@kurdtjohn Жыл бұрын
They don’t call him Master Builder for nothing.
@aleks2194 5 жыл бұрын
His enthusiasm is so pure, they gotta give this guy more screen time cuz he's making fender look really good
@SM-dt1pr 2 жыл бұрын
Ha! He's making Squier look too good!
@RockmannMusic 5 жыл бұрын
The Fender company very well & positive represented, super likeable guy
@BillDerBerg 5 жыл бұрын
Has Scholz Research & Development sued you guys for copyright infringement yet?
@RockmannMusic 5 жыл бұрын
@@BillDerBerg Well, smart arse. Different spelling & our family business name is 100 years older anyways
@ryanbazail 5 жыл бұрын
can't say the same about Gibson these days lmao
@TJRatfink 5 жыл бұрын
Ron seems a good guy and has valuable input. where is your store located?
@johnjarmsen9754 5 жыл бұрын
he can rock with joe carducci
@priyonjoni 5 жыл бұрын
We got a Brian May fan in the store noodling away.
@kaspersloth5099 5 жыл бұрын
Finally somebody who wrote it XD
@truthxbl 5 жыл бұрын
😂
@TheAngmarwitch 5 жыл бұрын
hehe 10:53
@BassOutcast 4 жыл бұрын
Also notice when he's playing the blue one in the end, there's a guitar that looks like a Red Special replica on his right
@josephhutchins8 4 жыл бұрын
You hear him play Whole Lotta Love too?
@laa0fa502 3 жыл бұрын
I think that dude was genuinely happy to see the company he works for building quiality affordable guitars... he's gonna be a squire master builder after this.
@JohnOShaughnessy 2 жыл бұрын
yeah, I got that feeling too 😎👍
@dunebillydave222 10 ай бұрын
Or, he works for the company and part of his duties as a Principal Master Builder is to be an ambassador for Fender. So if he came right out and said "Jeez this thing is a stinking heap of horseshit!" it might not bode well for his career. Just a thought. Then again, he might really like the guitar.
@liquidsnake6879 9 ай бұрын
having master builders defeats the whole purpose of Squier, Squier's master builders are metallic and work 24/7 for no pay lol
@slowcuber309 4 жыл бұрын
‘Lots of colours and choices to pick from’ Hysterically laughs in left handed
@LittleGenevieve 4 жыл бұрын
do you mean 'cries'
@crsantin 4 жыл бұрын
We get black
@kobepowell8752 4 жыл бұрын
Carlo Santin white and red is a blessing few brands can offer for such lefties
@templategaming275 4 жыл бұрын
Laughs in left handed, what does that mean , I think you meant laughs while being left handed
@danielcannon3511 4 жыл бұрын
I once taught a guy to play some guitar chords and progressions. I'm right handed, he was left handed. Just play right handed like my friend Fred did. It took him a few minutes but he eventually got the dexterity down.
@bjornwolf6653 5 жыл бұрын
What a nice Guy, who is having the most expensive Guitars in his Hands on a daily Basis and taking this low Cost Examples serious. Thumbs up.
@johnnybgood774 5 жыл бұрын
There only expensive when there finished
@QS-si3cq 4 жыл бұрын
@@johnnybgood774 *their and *their
@johnnybgood774 4 жыл бұрын
@@QS-si3cq thx for the spellchecking brother💪💪
@Calbuick666 4 жыл бұрын
@@QS-si3cq *They're and *they're 😂
@cleawox 4 жыл бұрын
I could see a seed planted here: where a young player buys a Squier and later in life splurges for a Custom Shop because they remembered this video.
@aquasloth6832 5 жыл бұрын
Oh man, that T.R.A.I.N. tip is one of the best I’ve heard in a long time.
@peterzelaya9948 5 жыл бұрын
Tune, relief, action, intonate, noodle right?
@aquasloth6832 5 жыл бұрын
Peter Zelaya I think that’s it, yeah! Great tip!
@kanealson5200 5 жыл бұрын
Plus the word Orther, learned that was a word today too! 11:36. ( I'm assuming it means either/or ).
@daleykd 5 жыл бұрын
Where does adjusting the nut fit into that?
@clamus68 5 жыл бұрын
@@daleykd under Action.
@bstan565 4 жыл бұрын
You can tell that Ron loves his job. He was so excited. Such a wholesome dude. Great vibes.
@LesAventuresDeTigRRe 4 жыл бұрын
I love how he doesn't really know what to say at the beginning and then just nerds away, sharing amazing tips and taste. 18 min felt like 4 mins. That's quality content right there.
@DanishingAct 5 жыл бұрын
This guy was great. Fantastic video.
@cherrysunburst828 5 жыл бұрын
If this guy started a YT channel I'd definitely watch him, he must have tremendous knowledge of guitars
@aaronenix6418 5 жыл бұрын
@Dan K, yeah it was great. These two had a lot of chemistry.
@dariusbroughton3917 5 жыл бұрын
Ron Thorn is the man. I wanted one of his carved top telecasters before he joined Fender. One of the best luthiers on the planet.
@jbognap 5 жыл бұрын
He's the Strat Whisperer
@dragonmodel9262 5 жыл бұрын
True tone kings interview was great too.
@175epi 5 жыл бұрын
Truly enjoyed this: a guy who makes high-end guitars taking time to examine the kind of instruments I can afford, explaining what he's looking at, and sharing his enthusiasm. Very helpful, and fun to watch, too . . . thanks!
@mickb69 4 жыл бұрын
Well said
@bookemdanno5596 3 жыл бұрын
You heard it here. A Fender Master Builder's #1 guitar in his collection is his Squier. Just goes to show you that you don't need a $3000 (or even $1000) guitar to sound great. Eat your heart out, guitar snobs!
@flatline42 3 жыл бұрын
My pop did a project a few years ago where he rebuilt Clapton's Blackie basically from a squire and it sounds really great. Probably doubled the cost of the guitar but it sounds like it's a lot more expensive than it was.
@Ironworthstriking 3 жыл бұрын
True. Though 85 squiers are at another level
@LucaLindemann 2 жыл бұрын
@@Ironworthstriking exactly Tyler. Infact, the japanese 80s Squier/Fender instruments are superb and they got their own "vintage" market and history. I had several Jazz Bass from the late 80s and 90s: they're terrific instruments that can't be compared that much with the Indonesian or Chinese lately made (that are indeed good instruments for the price).
@mattwilliam4803 2 жыл бұрын
@@LucaLindemann -how's an Indonesian '04 ?
@gutsrage9616 2 жыл бұрын
Adding parts does not up the value of a guitar 🎸 $100 dollar guitar with a $1000 bucks in parts is still a $100 guitar even if you try to sell it BUT it does add enjoyment to the player which in my opinion is priceless did the same to mine totally worth it 😃
@jordanfender3085 3 жыл бұрын
Ron is an example to follow what you love. This guy looks so happy and healthy and u can tell he’s doing what he’s passionate about. And thank you so much Phillip, I’m on a binge of your content!!
@kevinbarr7991 5 жыл бұрын
I like that this is a guy who could play ANY guitar in the world and give an accurate, valuable critique and he's geeking out over a Fender Contemporary. I get he idea he really loves guitars
@LowEndMarauder 5 жыл бұрын
You can't fake that kind of enthusiasm. When you come across people like this in any field, you can't help but be inspired or feel like they brightened up your day a bit.
@hopfrogg9599 5 жыл бұрын
I like the fact that his #1 is a Squier. No pretense even though he's Fender's master builder.
@MrBladle 5 жыл бұрын
@@hopfrogg9599 I also loved that the video was about to finish but he wanted to play the guitar first!
@euge1210 5 жыл бұрын
@@hopfrogg9599 I own a 1985 Squier Strat like the one he´s talking about (a MIJ ´57 style, black basswood body and maple neck/freatboard), changed the tunning pegs and replace the original pickups with Alnico V ones, It´s been my favourite axe for many years too.
@Mikenperu 4 жыл бұрын
I like that he can understand people have constraints. He worked with what he was given.
@redcomn 5 жыл бұрын
I like his approach on choosing guitar. Neck feel is extremely important
@joebodynobody764 5 жыл бұрын
Agreed. However, I've found that different feeling necks can make you play differently. Sometimes that's a good thing, sometimes not. I myself like variety.
@redcomn 5 жыл бұрын
@@joebodynobody764 agree tho most of the times it's the pickup that made all the change. I tend to choose what felt good in my hand regardless of the profile hence why i never buy geetah online. All his assessment were spot on tho.
@xfallofmanx 5 жыл бұрын
When I was younger I really only cared what the guitar looked like. Now that I’ve played for a while and been through some guitars, I don’t give a crap about that. I ONLY care about how that neck/fretboard interact with my hand and the “sound” the guitar has overall. If I go with a Tele or Strat I want that sound. (I used to be a Gibson guy but I’ve slowly made my way to the Fender preferences....after the video Gibson put out the other day threatening literally everyone who uses a Gibson guitar to make music, I’ve sworn them off.)
@FrecklesOpenMic 5 жыл бұрын
@@goshdarntootin why aren't we talking about the mouth feel?
@adamredmer 5 жыл бұрын
@@xfallofmanx what video are you talking about? I'd be very interested to see that.
@docdoc8556 2 жыл бұрын
The interview was close to being ended and Ron had to keep it going because he was genuinely interested in how the guitar sounded. Imagine that, THE MASTER at fender being excited by an entry level model. Its hard to find people as talented as this and still have a passion like this guy has, a real credit to Fender. One day i hope to have a masterbuilt by him, hopefully hes still at fender in a decade when ive saved enough for it haha
@johngaudesi521 4 жыл бұрын
This man is the real deal. Unbelievably talented, dedicated, kind and humble. One in a million. A music industry legend in the works. JG 😺🙏🏻
@aliveandfit 5 жыл бұрын
Great video highlighting a master builder saying a Squier can be a very playable and enjoyable guitar. Some of the comments on this video are mind blowing.
@tomterry2662 2 жыл бұрын
Yea their mind blowing alright.
@GeoZero 5 жыл бұрын
Phillip, this is the best video you've made. The Fender dude is awesome.
@joeybusnardo5866 4 жыл бұрын
16:11 Philip: Ron, I want to thank you for doing this.. Ron: Oh my pleas WH WHAT?! Philip: ....and,... what?? Ron: Errwarwurr Philip: What? Ron: I WANT TO PLUG IT IN! Philip: Oh! Ron: I WANNA HEAR THIS THING!
@RCBandit25 4 жыл бұрын
Greatest comment ever.
@mopanda81 4 жыл бұрын
it's a shame he couldn't compare the guitar he wanted some setup time with to the one he said was good to go off the wall
@danhworth100 3 жыл бұрын
That was my favourite part. And he said his baby is an 85 squire strat. Nice to see a master builder appreciating an entry level guitar.
@DzoniMakaroni 3 жыл бұрын
@@danhworth100 An 85 Squier is not entry. I have an 86 Squier Royal Contemporary Strat and I can easily say: It's better than 90% of Fenders. Factory USA pickups, a switch for each pickup, Fender Gotoh tuners, just amazing. Pro tip: If you want an amazing guitar for cheap, just buy a MIJ Squier
@donkanboy 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah that was an epic moment!
@UnRealGoSho 4 жыл бұрын
Fender should have this guy doing Fender of the Week. Where he just talks about modern and classic fenders for 20 minutes on there build, hardware and history. I'd pay money to listen 🤣
@foadrightnow5725 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, Phil! Very enlightening, for sure! For a $350 guitar to put that kind of smile on a master luthier really speaks volumes as to its overall build quality and setup!
@foadrightnow5725 5 жыл бұрын
@Everything - I don't think he's "doing it for the camera...obviously"! He seems genuine about his impressions of the guitar. Especially considering the price point. He's used to dealing(and building) with guitars that cost ten times as much and more. And I don't think he's going to burn bridges with anyone giving his honest opinion of a guitar, be it good OR bad! Cheers!
@darkus2015 5 жыл бұрын
The guy is very genuine. You dont become master being fake.
@foadrightnow5725 5 жыл бұрын
@Everything - Sucks even more to be a cynical hater!
@johnnybgood774 5 жыл бұрын
@Everything facts ...when there is money involved
@Cerberus4982 5 жыл бұрын
Everything - yeah I was thinking, what if he said “I would NEVER play this. Hate that bridge” lol
@chrisriceca 5 жыл бұрын
That dude playing the whole lotta love solo in the back ground nailed it.
@72dodge340 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that was sweet. Funny, I read this comment right as he started tearing into it.
@kennyleejohnson5253 4 жыл бұрын
Great video guys. I’m really amazed at how impressed a Master builder is of a $350. Guitar. Shows the quality Squire is putting into their products.
@archierival6678 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely need more Ron Thorn on KZfaq. That was great.
@stephenchow5161 5 жыл бұрын
ron thorn is an a plus person period. ive interacted with him way back when he was a custom builder under his own brand. always gracious i feel lucky to have known him.
@ronthorn7299 5 жыл бұрын
Stephen Chow Hey Stephen! Great seeing you at NAMM, thanks for the kind words.
@avielkharrat5788 5 жыл бұрын
Super nice! It's amaising to see this Fender MASTER builder getting so excited on a guitar, and especially on a low cost one. This teaches me something : when you know your business, you don't need "labels" to be happy with the gear you get.
@MacPro8CoreMan 5 жыл бұрын
You are correct... And the point that his #1 guitar is an old Squire tells a lot about what's really important to him. He could build anything he wants, and these inexpensive little gems put a smile on his face.
@RWulff007 5 жыл бұрын
Yep, know your gear 😁😋
@jtblackwell7462 5 жыл бұрын
that smile on his face when he plugged in was great.
@jhagenseker 3 жыл бұрын
I love how he’s been playing so long, and works with guitars daily, and still gets so giddy about playing gear. I love this community.
@suereed 5 жыл бұрын
I think we could all listen to Ron Thorn for three hours straight. Really really good video Phil.
@jokkon13 5 жыл бұрын
I love how happy he was. Once hes plugged it into the amp... LOVE IT
@martinfederico7269 4 жыл бұрын
jokkon13 😂😂😂😂
@annieetc.563 3 жыл бұрын
did the fender master builder just say that his number one guitar is a squire strat? that's rad
@bobleonard9358 3 жыл бұрын
But an '85 is not a run-of-the-mill Squire. It would have been nice to see one of these guys point this out.
@annieetc.563 3 жыл бұрын
@@bobleonard9358 mij squire’s certainly were a higher level of quality than the ones that came after sure, but my point is that he’s not a gear snob which is pretty cool.
@samunden 5 жыл бұрын
Love the TRAIN acronym for setups...I'll remember that forever!
@juanadames3312 5 жыл бұрын
What a down to earth guitar guru. I love Ron's vibe! One of your best KZfaq posts.
@keithbirdsong1036 5 жыл бұрын
It’s hard to get access to these people. Great job. This is high quality content!
@semiografo 5 жыл бұрын
"Ohhh! Quacky!" 😁 That's what a real strat player look for.
@DerekLand 2 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best guitar tuning/setup/etc videos on KZfaq. I continue to come back and review. Basic for some, but there's a lot of solid info in here. Congrats to you Phil for this.
@Rompler_Rocco Жыл бұрын
You took the words out of my mouth! Just yesterday I found myself running through "T.R.A.I.N." in my mind- Woah, wait a sec! But I never _said_ it!! 😳 🤔 It was only a *thought* !! And now suddenly it's back in my feed?? What IS this algorithm?!?!
@kenhall6525 5 жыл бұрын
At 10:50, someone is jamming to Queen lol Great video, cool dude too
@PhillipMcKnight 5 жыл бұрын
It is Kifr Ochaion. He is a amazing player. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rM2oeLSayri7cX0.html
@firefist8511 5 жыл бұрын
He plays Zepplin after that.
@glumpy6079 5 жыл бұрын
Love it
@AngusNB 5 жыл бұрын
@@PhillipMcKnight I had not heard Kifr before. Great first example. Thanks, my ears enjoyed that. 😃
@mrslugboy1 5 жыл бұрын
there's a Red Special in the amp room
@danmar007 5 жыл бұрын
I want Fender to build me a $5000 custom and put Squier on it. :)
@GrimYak 5 жыл бұрын
in some cases a high end squier is better than a low end strat. in some rare cases the lower end product sometimes beat the mother brand, just ask Epiphone and Gibson :)
@gunhedd5375 5 жыл бұрын
Jay G • Case in point: I have an 08/09(?) Epiphone Elitist 335 I bought in 09; as good or better than any production Gibson 335 I’ve seen. (Have had at least 3 out-of-the-blue offers over the years.) I also have an AmStd Tele and a PRS 25th Anniversary Mira yet the Epi is my favorite. I will never get rid of this guitar. 😎
@paulpennington6492 5 жыл бұрын
Damn!!! You WIN BEST COMMEMT AWARD! PLUS free trip to Customer Shop. Ooops, were out of plushies. And the shop is on vacation. X2 oops.
@danmar007 5 жыл бұрын
@Paul Pennington You had me happy and sad inside 3 seconds!
@paulpennington6492 5 жыл бұрын
@@danmar007 Wow for 3 whole {record!! 😊} seconds... I'll have to aim for happy or, Elated-to- near-nirvana-state I can do it in 4 tho...
@RichardGarcia93 Жыл бұрын
Ron Thorn’s enthusiasm is infectious!
@vocalsg13 4 жыл бұрын
What a great, genuine and kind man. Knows his job damn well too. An example to look up to.
@redrider0151 5 жыл бұрын
Its AWESOME to see Ron chattign away!!! For those that know him.....this is EXACTLY how he is with everyone he ever meets....nicest guy on the entire planet, BAR NONE!!! Awesome to see him at the pillar of success, he deserves it like no other!
@kc117mx 5 жыл бұрын
That guy has forgotten more than I will ever know about guitars.
@OscarAbarcaChinchilla 5 жыл бұрын
K C man what a fucking great quote.
@mr.anonymous5501 5 жыл бұрын
@@OscarAbarcaChinchilla it's an extremely common expression lol
@yanan3681 4 жыл бұрын
Fml
@precisionbrown6829 4 жыл бұрын
I am Not T6IX9INE I never heard it repeatedly
@SpadaFer 4 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@kevinmorris7722 4 жыл бұрын
Very cool to hear a maker talk about what he's looking for. Perfect. Thanks.
@zazoomatt 4 жыл бұрын
Ron you made me appreciate my first & 2nd Fender squires MORE . Learned how to set them up and work them ! Phillip you nailed this Guys.........Thanks....
@larryward2347 5 жыл бұрын
As a guitarist of over 30 years it was amazing to see what's important to a master builder. Great video!!!
@acidburn_ 5 жыл бұрын
Super enthusiastic I bet this man absolutely loves his job.
@joegalford2319 2 жыл бұрын
I like that dude. Seeing him still enjoying guitars after working on them for so many years is really cool.
@williamcarson5505 4 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite videos on the internet. To see Ron get so excited about these guitars after all of his years as a master Luthier really shows his passion for the instrument. Great job guys.
@andyinwards2119 5 жыл бұрын
If it's possible to do more of this kind of thing with other master builders at Fender, Gibson etc. that would be great. Thanks Phil.
@djm.6322 5 жыл бұрын
Gibson would just sue him for using their name in a video. Hell I'm surprised they haven't sued you and I for using their name.
@Wells306 5 жыл бұрын
@@djm.6322 In that case, do PRS. They've already dealt with the G****n crap.
@djm.6322 5 жыл бұрын
@@Wells306 Yeah lol I've got no idea what they're up to over there but I don't think it's working and they're just ruining their already bad reputation. Which is a shame really, although it has created some entertaining content (especially the Spectre Sound Studios parody of their video)!
@brogoram 5 жыл бұрын
u want a master from Gibson to do this? He will lose his job and maybe get a lawsuit letter from Gibson's lawyer.
@aheartthrob 5 жыл бұрын
Gibson wouldn't dare. While there's a noticeable difference between Fenders and Squiers, a Squier is a solid, fun to play guitar that sounds pretty damn decent, although the electronics (solder maybe?) can get a bit finicky after a year or so. OTOH Epiphone Les Paul necks are like playing a baseball bat, at least last time I played one. The tone was a bit too dark as well IIRC.
@Pokey7317 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Phil as a fellow Squire lover myself and as much as your videos have helped me. THIS IS BY FAR THE COOLEST VIDEO. Great idea to have a guy like that pick an affordable guitar. AWESOME and keep up the good work...
@johnvcougar 4 жыл бұрын
That cat in the background playing Brian May and Jimmy Page solos got some chops!
@mattcwatkins 11 ай бұрын
This aged well! I'm sitting here watching four years after it was done and I've got that exact Squier Contemporary to the right of my TV screen. I still can only do a couple of chords and it takes me a minute to get to each, but doing the deep dive on electric guitars itself has been a joy the past half decade. Thanks Philip for a great vid!
@leoh1885 5 жыл бұрын
Man, I hope this guy thinks about releasing some videos through Fender's channel, he is really great Thanks Phil!
@holotape 5 жыл бұрын
10:47 Brian May is in the background wailing away
@andygranatelli8809 4 жыл бұрын
What a cool dude. Love that he first did a visual on the colors and then the deep dive. I absolutely love the first two.
@geraldhenrickson7472 2 жыл бұрын
This makes me want a fender…something I have not experienced since the 80,s. Thanks guys!
@TruthSurge 5 жыл бұрын
affinity is made in Indonesia. If you get a good one, they are really butter to play. The frets are rounded and the satin finish and higher radius makes it a really sweet ride. I bought a new one at a pawn shop and had no idea what it was other than a strat style cheapo but I played it and it was just all about that fretboard. The pickups sound decent. Doesn't stay in tune well enough, tho. no idea about those other two.
@collecter3456 3 жыл бұрын
Mine is made in china, and is the orange one they showed in the video. and it is very close to a real strat. It is just a little bit slimmer body and neck wise.
@nealdewar9959 3 жыл бұрын
Mine is made in China too the neck on mine is as good as it can be. Im very happy with it. 👍
@cakenbolls442 3 жыл бұрын
@@collecter3456 if it's made in China, it's probably old stock. Btw mine's also China made
@CyberneticArgumentCreator 3 жыл бұрын
Ironic, guitars from this part of the world were utter shit in the 90s. I guess they got their factories tightened up over there.
@OperaVanDubels 3 жыл бұрын
@@CyberneticArgumentCreator I'm from Indonesia, and I think they already have good enough experience cause they have been working for decades since the 90s
@bluesborn 5 жыл бұрын
Phil you should definitely have Ron back on the show and ideally (from my perspective at least)make him a regular feature. (once a week or every 2 weeks maybe?) You guys have a great rapport, both of you being easy going, witty and of course sharing a love of guitar like the rest of us maniacs. The useful info that came up in just one segment was quite impressive. More please.
@Jecool242 5 жыл бұрын
What a great guy, so enthusiastic and energetic about guitars! Really nice to see!
@gavinaston5716 4 жыл бұрын
Without a DOUBT my favorite KYG video. Ron is the BEST Fender salesman I have ever seen. Honest, cool guy, loves him some Fenders! Thanks Ron, you are a great interview. Awesome video.
@customshopbacktalk2026 4 жыл бұрын
gavin aston Thank you! Wait....”salesman”?!?! I just make ‘em. ;)
@gavinaston5716 4 жыл бұрын
@@customshopbacktalk2026 Salesman as in your LOVE the Stratocaster shows on your face and makes the rest of us love and desire those guitars from just watching and listening to you. You make them better than anyone and your love what you do sells them. I have a BEAUTIFUL American 1986+/- Strat that has but mods. Fender locking tuners and Fender Custom Shop 69 pickups. I've played guitar for 45 years and have Les Paul's, a 68 ES 335, a PRS, and some vintage 1966 Hagstroms among others but my blonde Stratocaster is the love of my life! Thank you for all you have done to keep the Fender brand alive and kicking from the 1950's until today.
@bikeboysyd292 5 жыл бұрын
Ron just loves guitars. Great to see him excited about a Squire when he works with the best of the best
@FloridaManMatty 5 жыл бұрын
There’s a certain Fender competitor that could learn a lot from videos like this. Rather than threaten their base, Fender has gone and turned one of their guys loose and *gasp* he’s just a regular guitar geek like the rest of us, not some cork sniffing, elitist douche nozzle. You hear that Gibson? That’s the sound of your market share taking yet another nosedive.
@FloridaManMatty 5 жыл бұрын
ROCCO SMURF More disappointment than hatred. Gibson needs to get back to making the best guitars around, not putting all that energy and capital into being a “lifestyle” company. Gibson and Harley Davidson are going the way of the Dodo and the execs are doing fuck all to sort it out. It’s just a shame.
@benjaminbarrera214 5 жыл бұрын
@ROCCO SMURF For me, disgust more than hatred. In the early to mid-90s, they were pretty cool but they've gone crazy since then. Fortunately I'm not a Gibson person so I really don't care how much they exploit their customers. Go capitalism!
@CyberSoulLover 5 жыл бұрын
ROCCO SMURF price gouging? How?? They are literally the exact same price as other guitars
@drieslambrecht8611 5 жыл бұрын
@@CyberSoulLover They've gotten their act together with the 2019 line in terms of pricing. But before that with the other CEO pricepoints were way too high.
@ZIGSVIDS 4 жыл бұрын
@@benjaminbarrera214 They go back that far do they ? Gibson on It's worse day kicks Fenders ass.
@hunterlowe2470 4 жыл бұрын
Like to see some down to earth people lkke Ron absolutely no bias or snobbery very good representative, keep doing what your doing man
@zb5715 4 жыл бұрын
THE Fender Custom Shop builder’s #1 is a Squier, let that sink in
@howdydoughty7634 4 жыл бұрын
Z Bob weren’t they made in Japan back in the 80’s my teach had one sounded amazing, set up with 11’s too I’ll never forget it.
@jimmyjakes1823 4 жыл бұрын
@@howdydoughty7634 Yeah, they were. If we're going by averages I'd take an 80's MIJ Squier over an American standard. They were a massive bargain about 10-15 years ago but now they go for the same or more as MIA Fender.
@laussethecat 4 жыл бұрын
A MIJ squier worth over a grand, yes.
@keithschneidly3922 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure any MIJ Fender was only made a short while. I thought the Squier Affinities were Indonesian and the plain Squiers were GasP Chinese.
@-Thunder 5 жыл бұрын
I feel a lot better about loving my Affinity now. :-) Plus TRAIN and Carnuba Wax. Great Video!
@The_Fat_Turtle 5 жыл бұрын
I wish there weren't gear snobs out there, but you can't convince them that a cheaper guitar can sound and play well, it's either top of the line American Fender or nothing at all for some. This guy is the dude who builds their dream guitars and even he loves the cheap Squiers.
5 жыл бұрын
The Affinity is sweet. I'd be pretty happy with that or the Contemporary. I have a G&L Skyhawk -- an early G&L "Strat" knockoff by Leo. It's ash, I think, with a smoooooth maple neck, but it weighs two tons. I don't think Ron Thorn would love it.
@ApolloTchize 5 жыл бұрын
@@The_Fat_Turtle There are others as well. I own some custom shops from Fender and Gibson and still think, Squiers (or Epiphones) are great guitars you can easily choose to gig with. But I'd never exchange my babies. There is much more to a custom shop guitar TO ME (apart from being build with love and an acceptable salary than from a machine and people working their ass of for a few bucks). Handmade never meant being better in every way. But it is and always will be more expensive. Put it this way: A watch for 5 Dollar might do its job better than a Rolex, but put some enthusiasm and / or heritage, love or whatever you are up to into it and you'll buy the Rolex (which I wouldn't, as I am not into watches, but I understand the difference). You can love a Squier and it IS a guitar you can easily live with for the rest of your life playing fantastic music. Whatever idiot tells something different is ... just that. *lol*
@luizspindola 5 жыл бұрын
I've never played a bad affinity. I'm sure they exist but the overall feel is great. They're the entry series and people say they would be the worst... But I fell like they simplify everything on the guitar to make it easier to play for beginners
@iglehart332 5 жыл бұрын
He's like WTF your not gonna let me plug it in! I wanna plug it in! Hahaha
@JM_utube 3 жыл бұрын
he's a master builder, top of the food chain at fender, knows just about everything there is to know about guitars, and still starts narrowing it down by pretty colors and looks :)
@imyourmutter 5 жыл бұрын
What a great watch! Entertaining and educational. I love how this shows to true joy of finding a good instrument!
@JagaegII 5 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a “Factory Special” Indonesian Affinity Strat, and there’s just something about it that makes it feel sooo good to play. Better than some other guitars twice the cost. Honestly blown away
@FlowtnWitWalden 5 жыл бұрын
I have one or two Indonesian Ibanez's that play just fine too!
@Synic42 5 жыл бұрын
This was such an entertaining and informative video. Nice to see how a master luthier can be so excited by a Squier. The quality is indeed so outstanding compared to 30 years ago.
@whatsup9260 4 жыл бұрын
getting back into guitar and your appearance was super informative. great energy in this interview. thank you so much.
@Steven_SK 5 жыл бұрын
Truly one of the best videos I have seen in a while. It didn’t hurt that I was looking at a new Squier as we speak and the master builder was close enough to the Affinity that I want. Thanks!
@jimmarinella9455 5 жыл бұрын
Can't say enough. This is how PR is done. Great video
@conormchugh1797 5 жыл бұрын
I love how excited Ron, a master builder, got for a Squire. Fabulous video.
@alexandercook9614 3 жыл бұрын
The guitar he picked is the squire contemporary HSS Strat which I have wanted for over a year now. It used to be $279 a year ago now it’s that price point on the used market.
@vasararh 4 жыл бұрын
I had this video on Watch list since it came out. Beautiful conversation and so much data to process. Amazing work
@SeanFication 5 жыл бұрын
"The neck feel is the most important, and that's very personal' ..... That seems like the important point to all this, much of what makes a good guitar comes down to personal taste. Some people like a big, thick, wide neck and some people don't, and there is no right or wrong answer to which is best, it's which is best for you. You could even say the same about tone .... one persons "Too bright" will be someone elses "Just right".
@ronthorn7299 5 жыл бұрын
SeanFication So true.
@HeadRoaster 5 жыл бұрын
what an amazing ambassador for Fender!! Don't get me wrong, Phil, you're awesome and I've learned an amazing amount from your channel, but keep this guy coming back for guest spots!
@jbourke33 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been debating the various Squier strats and leaning towards the contemporary, and this amazing video may just have sealed the deal. Thanks to both of you. Really well done.
@rogerledoux4741 5 жыл бұрын
First time I have seen someone not like the classic vibe but to each his own
@sugarlife485 5 жыл бұрын
classic vibe is just ok way overrated
@rogerledoux4741 5 жыл бұрын
@@sugarlife485 with all due respect that's your opinion and I disagree. Now as the price keeps going up on it yes there will be a point it is no longer good for the money you pay. But at it current price point it not only good its great.
@charleshultquist9233 5 жыл бұрын
What a kool guy! So down to earth and unassuming....not a snob. Great vid! I'd love to see a similar vid with Squier basses.
@peterdebad1 5 жыл бұрын
Wow! A amazing insight from one of Fender's top custom builders. Trying to absorb everything he was saying about set ups and playability. I will need to watch this over several times. This was a special one Phil. One of he best in a long time. Glad you were able to film this at Gearhead University. Thank you again!!👍👍👍
@DucatiDave68 4 жыл бұрын
Ron Thorn ... what a great guy .. I love to see a master of their craft with such enthusiasm and whilst also being a thoroughly nice down to earth fella 👍🏻 well done to Squier guitars too
@mccloskeyjamie 5 жыл бұрын
It's really great to see someone with all that experience, knowledge and wisdom come on here and be honest, down to earth, and seem to really have a good time learning about these inexpensive instruments. The enthusiasm Ron showed in this video overall is so cool to see nowadays. Thanks guys!
@stevenmgyori3826 5 жыл бұрын
Enjoyable and Educational! Great to hear a pro builder give tips and Advice! Thanks for sharing brothers!
@mikecullerton 5 жыл бұрын
What a great video, Phil. Ron was the perfect person for this. Humble, and great insight. It's cool he actually plays a Squire. It reminded me of Jack Pearson. Thank you.
@AmpApps 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks to Ron! Great segment, great info, great vibes. Fender outclasses all major brands for value.
@sarahgregory9502 5 жыл бұрын
Ron Thorn is a national treasure. This video is awesome.
@fransterhorst3694 5 жыл бұрын
Learned something important from this : Train! thanks a million ! great stuff.
@jjim0437 5 жыл бұрын
Squiers are a great value these days, and with a few modifications you’ll have a very good instrument. This guy (a Fender master builder)seems genuinely blown away by them!
@jammybilly 5 жыл бұрын
Great video. Lots of tips, a great anagram (TRAIN) to help you sort out your guitar and a genuine, fun, informative guy. I love that he was so enthusiastic to say "I wannna plug it in" when we all thought the test was over!
@rudyrod100 4 жыл бұрын
Truly a nice man honest and down to earth. I loved his excitement when he played that plugged into an amp. Big smile and I detected that little boy inside him coming out.
@KSeguraR 5 жыл бұрын
Great video and a really nice guy! Thanks for the "TRAIN" tip!
@casperboo5465 5 жыл бұрын
Really great video Phill, thank you for sharing with us, and for your time, Cheers
@miketurnbull7410 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant piece, thank you. What a lovely man Ron is - so open and helpful. I learned a lot.
@troyshellhamer9964 3 жыл бұрын
This was such an entertaining video! Phillip seems very genuine. I love hearing honest reviews like this. Thanks!
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