Your Guitar Center strategy makes a lot of sense. They should also consider raising their game with quality photos of the used gear and improve the description of the used gear. Selling Used gear could be a huge competitive advantage for GC. It would also be great if they standardized policies on cleanliness - some of the stores are embarrassingly filthy and not pleasant to be in.
Alan Nichol- asked in the chat about his Supro Delta king 12 that has a fried circuit board- wants to know what he could do with the rest of what's left that still works. #1 Alan, I feel your pain brother- mine was Black Star Club 40 MKII, working fine one minute- dead the next. Now it's a 900$ door stop. Anyway- they make an excellent cab. Most combo amps have the speaker input right there on the rear of the head- buy a new head, set it on top of the amp- plug the speaker into it- you've got your combo amp back. If you like it, you can mount the head to the top of the amp. You'll never find a head that will slide in and replace the old one- unfortunately. And if you remove it- you mess up the sound of the cabinet because now there's a huge port in it that shouldn't be there. Even if you use a board or something and close the hole up- it's still not going to sound like it used to- you've changed the inside dimensions of the cab- could sound better, but usually it sounds worse to me. I like to leave he old head where it is. That said- you can play with it- use some kind of dampening material inside, remove the head and see if you like it that way, etc.- and figure out what you like. Other than that- they make a good door stop for the studio, a decent back drop for filming videos, a handy bed side table, an aquarium stand, etc. Find some youtuber who is just getting started and needs amps to set up in the backdrop- remove the speaker and sell the rest to them cheap, as a prop. You can use the speaker later in some other amp or build your own cab.
I use, no I have, The Pick of Destiny. I went to a previewing of the Tenacious D movie "The Pick of Destiny" decades in the 2000s(?) & they gave labeled guitar picks. I keep it in a box with a pick from "Everclear", multiple picks from "Big Wreck", one from "Thornley" & about 7 from our wedding in 2005 with our names & the date. I can't forget my anniversary now, the day before is actually my sister-in-law's birthday & I have picks....I'll be in serious trouble if I forget it!
@Phillip McKnight - if I were f2f in front of the CEO of Guitar Center, I'd tell him: 1. while searching the GC website, make it super easy to toggle search results with only new gear, or only used gear, or both, 2. when buying online, don't send "open box store demo gear" when someone is buying something as new.
@@jeffb5798 guitar centers website has sooo much room for improvement! With almost everyone shopping online these days, I don’t see why that isn’t one of their main concerns
I'm pushing 70. My music and heroes are mostly unknown to younger players these days, even to post~Boomers like Phil. One thing he talks about is wanting a guitar because your favorite player had the same model. I'm like that a lot but I've adapted to a lower budget and acquired several vintage guitars and amps at reasonable prices. I've never spent over a thousand on a guitar or amp and haven't bought new since 1973. I can't play the blue chip vintage game, no way. I look for off~brand stuff that hasn't held resale value and is in good condition at a decent price. Experience has taught that old equipment often requires expensive repairs and I'm a better shopper than I was a few years ago when I happened upon a Godin Seagull 12~string that rekindled my long lost desire to play. I learned everything I could about guitars, focusing on the models of my heroes. I've acquired a Kawai S~180 (Hound Dog Taylor), a red~burst Crucianelli 335 (Mississippi Fred McDowell), a polar white 1958 Supro short~scale (Howling Wolf), a candy apple red rosewood fretboard white pickguard G&L Tele (Muddy Waters) and a 1960's Czech Lignatone 12~string (for the old time ladder braced sound). I even get cool stickers to honor the hero on their particular axe. I'm happy combing Reverb for affordable cool stuff. I'm learning to do setups to keep my costs down too. There are guys who love restoring older guitars most and they'll often let them go at a nice price while you can rest assured they put a lot of love into their work and you won't be facing unexpected repair bills.
Can't find any Black Friday deals on the new Epiphone guitars. If I can't find that deal, I'm not buying a new guitar on Black Friday. Buy the way, that story about that crazy music store owner made my stomach turn. The bad thing, I always watch your "Know Your Gear, Podcast" when I eat dinner after work on Fridays. That crazy guy reminds me of how most Pawn Shop owners are.
This comment goes out to any viewers of this episode: The new prestige Ibanez made in Japan are as good or equal quality to any custom shop guitar! If you disagree then make a video reviewing one and prove me wrong! Best sub $2,000 guitar next to the Kiesel JB numbers for $1,700
@@myoptik3x103 I have many guitars and out of all of them I play both my ibanez prestige models the most. Nothing against other brands, I just like how my ibanez always stay in tune and are so easy to play!
Does anyone know the brand of the blue burst guitar just over Phil's right shoulder? I know he mentioned it and did a review before, just can't find it
Your points on the custom shop guitars heard and agree. There’s one problem, at least as it applies to Fender, I’ve seen the factory tour video and the only guitars made by Americans are from the custom shop. When you replace your American workers with the Mexican factory staff, they’re just Mexican made guitars in a factory in California, which was once and really is again Mexico.
Your Guitar Center strategy makes a lot of sense. They should also consider raising their game with quality photos of the used gear and improve the description of the used gear. Selling Used gear could be a huge competitive advantage for GC. It would also be great if they standardized policies on cleanliness - some of the stores are embarrassingly filthy and not pleasant to be in.
I've used Herco picks since the late 60's ,they were the first pick I discovered with the surface to help with the grip.
Alan Nichol- asked in the chat about his Supro Delta king 12 that has a fried circuit board- wants to know what he could do with the rest of what's left that still works. #1 Alan, I feel your pain brother- mine was Black Star Club 40 MKII, working fine one minute- dead the next. Now it's a 900$ door stop. Anyway- they make an excellent cab. Most combo amps have the speaker input right there on the rear of the head- buy a new head, set it on top of the amp- plug the speaker into it- you've got your combo amp back. If you like it, you can mount the head to the top of the amp. You'll never find a head that will slide in and replace the old one- unfortunately. And if you remove it- you mess up the sound of the cabinet because now there's a huge port in it that shouldn't be there. Even if you use a board or something and close the hole up- it's still not going to sound like it used to- you've changed the inside dimensions of the cab- could sound better, but usually it sounds worse to me. I like to leave he old head where it is. That said- you can play with it- use some kind of dampening material inside, remove the head and see if you like it that way, etc.- and figure out what you like. Other than that- they make a good door stop for the studio, a decent back drop for filming videos, a handy bed side table, an aquarium stand, etc. Find some youtuber who is just getting started and needs amps to set up in the backdrop- remove the speaker and sell the rest to them cheap, as a prop. You can use the speaker later in some other amp or build your own cab.
HERCO !! Yes !! I've been using Herco's since I started...1964...cheers
Pretty sure the Herco Flex 75 is the Jimmy Page pick, they feel totally natural to me, I'm barely aware I'm even holding a pick.
I'd love to hear what you think about FU tone gear and all the claims they make. A breakdown and analysis on one of their guitars. Thanks man
I feel like for the mini katana. plug a boss IR2 into headphones
I use, no I have, The Pick of Destiny. I went to a previewing of the Tenacious D movie "The Pick of Destiny" decades in the 2000s(?) & they gave labeled guitar picks. I keep it in a box with a pick from "Everclear", multiple picks from "Big Wreck", one from "Thornley" & about 7 from our wedding in 2005 with our names & the date. I can't forget my anniversary now, the day before is actually my sister-in-law's birthday & I have picks....I'll be in serious trouble if I forget it!
I have some grey Dunlop .73 picks that have a similar design with the raised grip on them.
The hello Kitty gig bag is hilarious…
@Phillip McKnight - if I were f2f in front of the CEO of Guitar Center, I'd tell him: 1. while searching the GC website, make it super easy to toggle search results with only new gear, or only used gear, or both, 2. when buying online, don't send "open box store demo gear" when someone is buying something as new.
@@jeffb5798 guitar centers website has sooo much room for improvement! With almost everyone shopping online these days, I don’t see why that isn’t one of their main concerns
I'm pushing 70. My music and heroes are mostly unknown to younger players these days, even to post~Boomers like Phil. One thing he talks about is wanting a guitar because your favorite player had the same model. I'm like that a lot but I've adapted to a lower budget and acquired several vintage guitars and amps at reasonable prices. I've never spent over a thousand on a guitar or amp and haven't bought new since 1973.
I can't play the blue chip vintage game, no way. I look for off~brand stuff that hasn't held resale value and is in good condition at a decent price. Experience has taught that old equipment often requires expensive repairs and I'm a better shopper than I was a few years ago when I happened upon a Godin Seagull 12~string that rekindled my long lost desire to play.
I learned everything I could about guitars, focusing on the models of my heroes. I've acquired a Kawai S~180 (Hound Dog Taylor), a red~burst Crucianelli 335 (Mississippi Fred McDowell), a polar white 1958 Supro short~scale (Howling Wolf), a candy apple red rosewood fretboard white pickguard G&L Tele (Muddy Waters) and a 1960's Czech Lignatone 12~string (for the old time ladder braced sound). I even get cool stickers to honor the hero on their particular axe. I'm happy combing Reverb for affordable cool stuff. I'm learning to do setups to keep my costs down too. There are guys who love restoring older guitars most and they'll often let them go at a nice price while you can rest assured they put a lot of love into their work and you won't be facing unexpected repair bills.
You should check out Balaguer I have one it's awesome. I have Kiesel's as well and it plays just as good as my Kiesel's, the builder is great as well.
Phil with his yellow shorty shorts half off. Lol, what a mental image.
Can't find any Black Friday deals on the new Epiphone guitars. If I can't find that deal, I'm not buying a new guitar on Black Friday. Buy the way, that story about that crazy music store owner made my stomach turn. The bad thing, I always watch your "Know Your Gear, Podcast" when I eat dinner after work on Fridays. That crazy guy reminds me of how most Pawn Shop owners are.
Philly. 🙂🙂🙂
This comment goes out to any viewers of this episode: The new prestige Ibanez made in Japan are as good or equal quality to any custom shop guitar! If you disagree then make a video reviewing one and prove me wrong! Best sub $2,000 guitar next to the Kiesel JB numbers for $1,700
I have more Ibanez basses than all of the other brands that I own combined. Love me some Ibanez.
@@myoptik3x103 I have many guitars and out of all of them I play both my ibanez prestige models the most. Nothing against other brands, I just like how my ibanez always stay in tune and are so easy to play!
Does anyone know the brand of the blue burst guitar just over Phil's right shoulder? I know he mentioned it and did a review before, just can't find it
can you make Gibson give us new colors on Explorers?
Tip jar, I guess
first (or second)
Your points on the custom shop guitars heard and agree. There’s one problem, at least as it applies to Fender, I’ve seen the factory tour video and the only guitars made by Americans are from the custom shop. When you replace your American workers with the Mexican factory staff, they’re just Mexican made guitars in a factory in California, which was once and really is again Mexico.