What To Look At When Buying A USED Strat.

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@chaddavis523 3 жыл бұрын

This is the "buddy" Rick calls down to the pawn shop that "knows everything there is to know about fender guitars."

@RC32Smiths01 4 жыл бұрын

Dang, I really hope this goes into being a series! Would love to see work on how inspect used Teles or PRSs next if possible!

@PhillipMcKnight 4 жыл бұрын

I really like doing them and working on refining it.

@RC32Smiths01 4 жыл бұрын

@@PhillipMcKnight Ahh That is awesome to hear! It entices and encourages me to get into the gear aspect of guitars!

@RC32Smiths01 4 жыл бұрын

@FlamQ Dbltap Ahh I hear ya haha. Don't want to get Guitar Acquisition Syndrome anytime soon!

@Shaun.Stephens 4 жыл бұрын

@@PhillipMcKnight I'd love to see one of these on used Telecasters (having just bought one, lol). It has the skunk-stripe issue that you mention in this video and I missed it before I handed over my cash. It wasn't until I got home that I discovered it. :-/

@PhillipBlanton 3 жыл бұрын

@@RC32Smiths01 It's my favorite affliction

@gvtshorts2024 4 жыл бұрын

Imagine the look on the second hand guitar salesman's face when I ask to inspect the strat and perform that whole number on it. I love these type of videos btw

@luschu5487 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. These are not just good for examining pre-owned guitars. They are a good guide for giving one's own guitar a physical.

@rubydragon4563 4 жыл бұрын

Please make one of these for telecasters. I’m in the market for one and I would love to be able to buy one used with confidence.

@Shaun.Stephens 4 жыл бұрын

Yes please! (Though I think a lot of what's in this video applies to Telecasters as well as Strats.)

@timmunro7313 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t comment very often. Been playing over 40 years. Still in a working band. I very much appreciate your “straight to the point” information. Good job! By the way, owning 4 Strats is not too many :)

@grayaj23 3 жыл бұрын

Fender's own video about truss rods on vintage shows it without removing the strings or neck. They loosen the strings, then unscrew the bolts so that they have a bit of play, then gently tilt the neck up which gives access to the adjustment screw. Then tilt it back flat, tighten the bolts and dial back in the strings.

@frankiec2765 4 жыл бұрын

As an owner of 5 strats ( 3 USA, 2 Mexican) i was going to skip this vid butdecided to watch it. You were correct on all points and it was a good video.Good job Phil !

@jimmydodsworth4851 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative! Covered some items I’ve never heard of before. Also, I really like how Phillip is impartial (unbiased) and explains how some issues might not be an issue or can easily be corrected.

@laurentiustratan7488 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos are as relaxing as they are informative. This channel is a truly unique gem, thank you a lot!

@PhishyBongwaters 4 жыл бұрын

This one answered a few questions about my road worn strat. The blank neck plate has bothered me for years. The screwed in tuning machines with no fender stamp bothered me but I found through other research that these are indeed what's supposed to be on that reissue.

@Skibble5150 4 жыл бұрын

If it buzzes through an amp, it's a Strat. :)

@lonerider92 3 жыл бұрын

That's single coils all together tho.

@echoguitarist 2 жыл бұрын

If the bridge pickup sounds like absolute crap then it's a Strat.

@riogrande163 2 жыл бұрын

@@echoguitarist Was never a strat guy, but i always found it funny how people hate the bridge pickup on a strat, I've always hated the neck pickup sound.

@dragoncove5308 9 ай бұрын

Nuh uh soundless EDIT soundless single coil suck

@anthonystark5412 4 жыл бұрын

You are 100% the best source of information when it comes to assessing, evaluating and judging gear. It's a bonus that you're engaging and provide entertaining content, as well as being a great guitarist. You're doing a great job, Phillip. Thank you. Thanks for the PDF. It's almost certain to see some use.

@zaz4667 4 жыл бұрын

This video is guitar encyclopedia at its best! Phil is the best! Thanks for sharing!

@simontemplar3359 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. That's a huge gift, and it is so appreciated. These videos help to de-mystify a lot of things and I think the more the average player knows, the better a relationship they can have with the tool of their craft. Understanding the instrument is critically important and yet still foreign ground for a lot of players. Thank you for sharing these!

@40fit38 4 жыл бұрын

Ive been a casual fan of your channel for some time, but wow this video REALLY opened my eyes to your knowledge. Thank you Phil!

@justinpatrick9938 4 жыл бұрын

I thought I knew what to look for in a used Strat but I learned a ton today. Thanks for the video. I would love to see a PRS version of it.

@petebrown3715 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Phil. Thanks for this knowledge.

@douglaschristine8387 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Philip, you are one smart cookie when it comes to guitars. I'm fairly new to playing and all this information is something that every player should know whether your dealing with used guitars or not. Your knowledge is a godsend.

@godtoHrD 4 жыл бұрын

i recently bought a MIM Strat. My first Strat. I wanted to know more about them. This helped a lot! Thanks!

@glenshort5123 2 жыл бұрын

Love Love the Olive Green Strat. Thanks for the valuable info you have shared and the time to do it. Bravo.

@exhoost_fume4646 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a squier standard strat with a flame maple top and a flame neck for $150. The only scratches or any fault I could find on it were a few scratches on the metal neck plate and some uneven yellowing on the pickguard due to a sticker. It looked unplayed and felt unplayed, no fret wear, no scratches on the pickguard, it looked like it was just a display piece. Most beautiful guitar I've ever played and it sounded almost exactly the same as the Fender american strat I play at school during lunchbreaks with my band.

@girouxlp 4 жыл бұрын

Don't stop making those, this needs to be a series! Thanks for great content. I'm wearing my new kyg shirt for the first time today!

@lukerandle7406 4 жыл бұрын

Another video about inspecting PRS and PRS SE guitars would be interesting.

@geeeemn5010 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for all these great tips about used strats!

@davidaylsworth8964 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful and timely video as I am currently shopping for a Strat. Thanks for the primer.

@nikojnemavakvo 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, now i know how to make the perfect copy of strat :D

@PhillipMcKnight 4 жыл бұрын

Use your powers for good not evil.

@j_music_8779 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Phil!

@robertramer6461 4 жыл бұрын

ARMY Green! Thank you for your time! And your service! ;))

@kirkscobey3031 4 жыл бұрын

Robert Ramer yep I love that color too!!🤗🤗

@robertramer6461 4 жыл бұрын

If I had seen that color or knew someone who would nitro mine that color, I would be all in!

@milliesdad8322 4 жыл бұрын

I was told my truck color is Taliban Tan. Being a Veteran, I wasn't offended. 😎

@GuitarTabsDaily 4 жыл бұрын

That’s a great strat Phil! Played one and loved it

@IvanStoynev 4 жыл бұрын

Great as always, Please keep making these vids! Thanks, man!

@skeetschuler1859 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the education Phil

@minervameza2686 3 жыл бұрын

You are the best, Phil. Thank you for this great info!

@mattmanley7118 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you posted this I'm going to look at a used 2012 American standard Strat tomorrow if everything checks out it will be my first American fender. I think the American standard strats are a lot better than the new professional strats. Thanks Phil

@letzrockitrite8469 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Phil for another vid chocked full of super valuable information.

@p1st0ls44 4 жыл бұрын

thanks so much. been eyeing some fender strats at a guitar shop near my house. decent prices too but i want the right one.

@davidpomella6786 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent summary Dr. Phil

@jonathanrupolo4726 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is a great video, very informative. Definitely worth saving, I would love to see more

@Nghilifa 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome work Phil, thanks!

@avgjoegat8126 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil very helpful indeed

@audiophileman7047 3 күн бұрын

Your tips are excellent, Phillip. Thank you for making this video! 👍👍👍

@enoch5656 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks for this video! I know it's one of your older ones, but I am a new sub and supporter. Been haunting craigslist and pawnshops in the Bay Area for a used Strat or Tele, and this is awesome info. Have a multimeter, just need a set of fallen wrenches to bring with me and a pocket flashlight. Thanks again for this awesome info, Phil!

@johngeddes7894 3 жыл бұрын

Really sincere dude. Great videos!

@TarshishedCactus 4 жыл бұрын

I have a daphne blue rosewood neck strat too and I love it.

@lexdemonica 4 жыл бұрын

Going on Safari today. Perfect timing

@trevorhoward2254 4 жыл бұрын

Free PDF, Nice one, Phil, thanks.

@eliotlaver3414 4 жыл бұрын

Hey. don’t see the PDF where is it???

@kennethwhite7858 4 жыл бұрын

@@eliotlaver3414 Beats me I could not see it as well!

@talrajuan 4 жыл бұрын

i'd love to see a guitar collection video! love the channel

@b.rodclark7349 4 жыл бұрын

My MIM '95 Special has a swimming pool routing, my CIC '00 Squier Affinity lefty has a semi-split routing where the bridge/middle is whole separated from the humbucker portion and my CII '02 Squier Bullet hardtail's swimming pool routing looks like a semi-hollow center block...their necks are excellent!

@Nonexistanthuman 4 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see an Ibanez one in the future if possible could even talk about their gio guitars too. Thanks for sharing the knowledge :)))

@drivinsouth651 4 жыл бұрын

I have an Ibanez Gio; it is almost as good as my American made 1994 40th Anniversary Fender strat and stays in tune about as well, too. I bought it for my niece for about $120.00 new and I bought it back from her when she decided the guitar was not her bag. I bought the strat used for $750.00. I love The Japanese price and quality, in cars too. Great video & videos; thanks for posting, McKnight!

@drivinsouth651 4 жыл бұрын

@@lueysixty-six7300 She needed the money and I`m the cool uncle.

@one-pu2rw 3 жыл бұрын

@@drivinsouth651 RX Series??

@drivinsouth651 3 жыл бұрын

@@one-pu2rw Ibanez GIO Electric Guitar Candy Apple Red basswood body, maple neck with rosewood fretboard, HSS,

@cdavidlake2 4 жыл бұрын

Fabulous content as always, Phil.

@hotwheel6663 2 жыл бұрын

Great video learned a lot watching this.

@benbirdsinging3275 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, thanks! For information: The Fender Highway one stratocasters have a chrome neck plate with no logo on it. Although they are American guitars. At least these guitars until 2005

@troutpoutLA 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! Great info!

@MyVantasticLifeVoyage 3 жыл бұрын

I learned a few things. Thanks for making this!

@andrewransom6489 4 жыл бұрын

Super helpful - thanks! I agree, would love to see a video on a Tele.

@donaldryder5534 4 жыл бұрын

Super helpful - thanks also for the pdf!

@fnersch3367 3 жыл бұрын

Am building a kit so all this info is of great use. Thanks.

@trevorhartman8380 4 жыл бұрын

Phil every video you put out is amazing

@eyb0ss317 4 жыл бұрын

Love the look of that green strat

@54fighting5 4 жыл бұрын

Another great job Phil👍

@leohenriq8032 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I found your channel...great info and knowledge

@lisan1010 4 жыл бұрын

you are the best Phillip !!

@nobrain5895 4 жыл бұрын

really useful and clear information, thx!

@trentnichols5075 4 жыл бұрын

YEAH!!!! PHILL!!! This is so much fun!!

@VERBANDTREM 4 жыл бұрын

This video will save people big money! Thanks and great info!

@ipuya 2 жыл бұрын

That Daphne blue strat with the rosewood neck!! 😍😍😍😍

@danielguimaraes8705 Жыл бұрын

Great tips! Thank you!

@genegarneau3822 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video. I learned allot. Thank you.

@clairegarlow6100 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips that was a lot of fun. Im not a strat expert I was checking all the things you said on this strat I got off of a friend that he bought at a garage sale for $10 off of someone. I got the strat in a trade for drums( 3 tama rock star tom toms plus the bass drum and the mount for the bass i got for free and my friend offered me this strat, and a wanna be hofner beatle bass It turned out great what a deal I finally got. I put a new maple neck on it too. I never had any kind of strart. Its not my #1 love on electrics. Love my old u.s.a.tele 69 first and my( 72 sg the pods are 8/72) but I bought it in 74. and my fathers 67 gibson es125tc, but yes as the years went by I fell in love with the strart also. I just was so used to the tele that I picked up at a young age..and fell in love with it. from the feel to the looks to the sound..

@ZackRamsey14 4 жыл бұрын

I love that you pulled out all the strats for this one xD

@hezz74 4 жыл бұрын

Great informative vid as usual Phil...I would just like to add; I've got 2011 American special(totally awesome) and it's got a non logo neck plate.

@garrettsgarage4769 4 жыл бұрын

Great video as always

@demantoid418 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Phill

@robertgallagher2226 3 жыл бұрын

I love that green strat!

@tolkienboutstuff446 3 жыл бұрын

That green strat is breathtaking!

@josephheikes1459 4 жыл бұрын

Great items to check . Thanks

@rezakhan8290 4 жыл бұрын

Good information to enlighten us all.

@dominiquehoeijmans6952 4 жыл бұрын

Your best vids are these kind of vids👍

@peterumbriana1272 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info Phil, i have a left handed 1984 strat the neck is marked that year, checking to see if the date is marked on the body, also i will now check the to see volume and tone controls to see if they have the big pots and pin in the center. Good tips.

@biscuitranchproductions4946 3 жыл бұрын

That green Strat is fantastic!

@resington 4 жыл бұрын

Phil you are an absolute beast for Information. Thanks! It'd be great so this for Ibanez or other brands too.

@bilalnachabeh 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video! I usually start with the serial number, I check it on fender website then start comparing with the used instrument I'm looking to buy

@brucelee2309 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Phil! Really useful! Just picked up a 2006 made in Mexico strat for £360 all original seemed like a good deal. Plays great and sounds amazing! Only thing was has a small finish crack near the neck pocket and a little paint chip on the heal but overall in good condition for 14 years old.

@tonyhoodlass1846 Жыл бұрын

Mine has that too

@c.l.5199 4 жыл бұрын

Great info... Thank you!

@jimobrien84 3 жыл бұрын

The more of your videos I watch the more I appreciate my luthier. Mike at Players Guitar in the south suburbs of chicago. To anyone in the area the guy does awesome work at crazy low prices

@CharlieTWilbury 4 жыл бұрын

Just found you, awesome stuff! Thank you

@JohnOhkumaThiel 4 жыл бұрын

Everything I learned about DIYing my guitar, pretty much the only reason I play a Stratocaster, is because of you. I think it would be very interesting, after the pandemic, for you to check out my guitar after I go home to SoCal. I bought it used, in Japan, constantly working on it. I think it will be interesting to see how well I and others do with a low end Stratocaster per your instructions.

@daggergblue Жыл бұрын

I am still in love with that green Strat.

@littlerhodyguitar2169 4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff Sir 👍

@jakeah1175 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks - amazing stuff

@drkmbadgley 4 жыл бұрын

On a double fulcrum bridge, the posts for a Squire are a couple of millimeters different than an American made Fender, so the American bridge will not fit on the Squire.

@superorangeish 3 жыл бұрын

👌Learning alot..thanks!

@rijosigns 4 жыл бұрын

i grew up as a kramer ibanez guy...but as i got older and could play better i fell i love with a tele cause i would use it not pluged in sitting on the couch watching x-files back in the early 90's and gigged it and loved it for it's sound.so please do a tele inspect ty and hi from canada cheers long time fans we are here in alberta

@bluesplanet2290 2 жыл бұрын

I love your channel! Best hidden hint ever was to buy more amps, so we finally have a place for my daughter´s stuffed animals! 😉

@pranavkamath4329 4 жыл бұрын

I was in a lecture when I got the notification, and I had a strong desire to just leave and watch the vid

@bipbipletucha 4 жыл бұрын

Haha

@jim.missywyant.kennedy2334 4 жыл бұрын

This is great info Phil, I always end up picking up Johnny Cash guitars. You know, someone snuck out a few parts from the factory over 6+ years in a lunch box and none of it lines up or works together! Plus the factory is in Shanghai so there's that too, Lol

@jonnyrochester1141 10 ай бұрын

For a vintage style neck, I would recommend using a flat screwdriver for adjustment over a Phillips. It is an X, but it's not really a Phillips screw, and a good sized flat screwdriver will cause less damage there and have better torque.

@CitizenSoldier500 3 жыл бұрын

extremely informative video

@superdigital 4 жыл бұрын

Great video.I think you could probably do most popular models. I'd love to see Jags/Jazzmasters. I love the channel.

@jjdillon2007 4 жыл бұрын

I have an American Deluxe Tele (2014, with a maple board) that had a bad case of fret sprout, that I had to correct. So it's not just MIMs that have that problem. That being said, I've seen and played some new MIM Teles and Strats, that I could grate lettuce to make tacos.