This is Bob here. Absolutely blown away by Phil's work and his generosity! I felt like an idiot for not insuring my guitar for more but I've never had an incident shipping before. Won't make the same mistake again. Anyway, Phil absolutely nailed it here. The Epi did always seem muddy and the new pickups sound, even on KZread, like they make a world of difference. Can't wait to play it. Again, Phil couldn't have been kinder. What a class act!

@NathanWoollaston

6 жыл бұрын

Enjoy Bob!

@LYLEWOLD

6 жыл бұрын

congrats on the 'new' guitar.

@GoonSquadLifeMember

6 жыл бұрын

despite the misfortune, for lack of a better word, to your original Les Paul, I'm glad it all worked out! Vids like these make me proud to be a (somewhat) musician. Enjoy.

@janezo8322

5 жыл бұрын

Why you always lying!!!! Ur name i robert not bob!!!!! Mhmmm oh my gosh why do fu you lying!!

@ezassegai4793

5 жыл бұрын

congrats man! thats an awesome axe!!

We just got it in the mail yesterday, it sounds amazing, can't thank you enough for what you did for my dad, your a great man!!

@jordanminiard22

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome brother!!

@jonathantom8425

2 жыл бұрын

@@dildojizzbaggins6969 whose dead?

@DaveTaste

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonathantom8425 my dead what?

I was actually surprised how decent the Epi pickups sounded.

@jst601

4 жыл бұрын

Ditto. Search for demos on the amp used here. All PRS amps have a buzzy/fizzy thing in the overdrive. Every one I've ever heard. To me, both of these sets of pickups sound buzzy/fizzy & the new set sounds more pronunced in the treble freq. The stock pickups sound fine. No need to knee-jerk swap pickups till you live with it a while. (just mhwo)

@whatcher8151

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it wasn't as big a deal huh.

@therealrene1

4 жыл бұрын

I liked the sound of the epiphone bridge pickup better

@bonnivilleblackcherry9745

4 жыл бұрын

you do know epi has been around forever right? most sound better than the gibson company that bought them out.

@arthritisankle

4 жыл бұрын

I thought both new pickups were a huge improvement.

World-class move, there Phil. Love this series as well!

Phil, you went above and beyond what it was expected from you and i really wanted to say thank you for being such a classy gentlemen which is pretty rare nowadays. Besides the really cool gear videos this is the reason why your channel keeps growing. Wish you all the best.

@Joe-mz6dc

6 жыл бұрын

Pedro Martins Phil is a genuinely nice person. He's very intelligent and he makes good videos and he speaks well. He's just a great guy.

@foadrightnow5725

6 жыл бұрын

Pedro Martins - Well said and much agreed! Phil is a class act and his videos are always a pleasure to watch.

@leeland175

6 жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely great reviews and very happy I found phils channel. Quality explanations, and he seems genuine, not just doing it for the likes.

@kurdtjohn

6 жыл бұрын

He deserves more views and subs

@davidmochid2732

6 жыл бұрын

Pedro Martins Roger that brother I agree good stuff

I have this exact same model. That headstock crack is heartbreaking.

@christians494

6 жыл бұрын

why would it crack tho? if you really care for your spade don't send it with the mail etc.

@EDAR96

6 жыл бұрын

I have a black custom epi that I haven’t fixed yet with that same exact break....devastating

@zacgossage5164

5 жыл бұрын

So do I. I have the same crack as this bloke

@nicholasmetros6646

5 жыл бұрын

I have the exact same model paint and everything. Also had the same headstock crack, got it repaired pretty cheap no problems now.

@gpdude22

5 жыл бұрын

@@christians494 Cracked because gig bags give ZERO support at the necks weakest area.

Bob is somewhere crying with happiness right now. Class act Phil!

I am absolutely flabbergasted by the fact that 50 people gave a thumbs down on this video. This is absolutely one of the most honorable and awesome videos I have ever seen on KZread regarding guitars. Phil, you are one awesome guy! You deserve all the honors and thumbs up. Such a great thing you do. Thank you buddy.

I don't know why but I love the "keep your work area clean" segments.

@chuckBauer2k23

5 жыл бұрын

AXPena so do I

@OrIoN1989

5 жыл бұрын

i hate it.. It was ok the first time, but it gets old fast.

@cinders302

5 жыл бұрын

@@OrIoN1989 Ya but it's good for those who are new to his channel or new to guitar work. I just ignore it now...maybe because I like to keep things neat and tidy too ;) Best just let it go and enjoy the main gig along with the rest of us. Off topic...are you from Norway? Your name is the clue to that question :) My hometown was settled by Norwegians; thus naming it Sundre.

@OrIoN1989

5 жыл бұрын

@@cinders302 Cool. Yeah im Norwegian. Do you know when it was settled?

@cinders302

5 жыл бұрын

@@OrIoN1989 In the mid 20th century, so in terms of a historical timeline not that long ago. The first postmaster arrived in the early 1900's. For what its worth his name was Nels Hagen. Family by the name of Skog were also early arrivers. Many others of Scandinavian descent.

Phil you rock, really going the extra mile for your fans and we appreciate you.

There are so many people that say, after all the money you spend upgrading, you could have just bought the better one from the beginning. There's a big difference. You might not have enough to buy the top model first, and if you waited until you had enough money, you might not have had anything to play for 6 months while you saved up enough. Or maybe you just like to see the reaction from the people that spent all that money and your budget guitar sounds better or just as good. Or maybe some of us just like working on our own stuff.

@robcarr9968

2 жыл бұрын

The other is sentimentality! I got my epi less paul for my 18th birthday, but now my other guitars honestly sound better, but none have the special spot in my heart this LP does, so I'm looking at upgrades! No gibson will ever have the story and memories this LP has with me

Great story. That's how you get a return customer for life and a lot of people that saw this video will do business with you.

Way to step up Phil, that was very cool.

@TomGoldsmithguitar

6 жыл бұрын

yep

@guitarplayer2846

5 жыл бұрын

Why not buy a great EPI in the first place instead of a "B stock"? I have a few Gibson LP's and an Epi LP (for $485) equipped with '57 Classics, deep set neck, quality pots, coil splits, etc. It plays and sounds just as nice as my Gibby Standard.

Gibsons and Epiphones need HARD CASES.

@isaacmurillo2371

5 жыл бұрын

My Epiphone broke while in a hard case, man. Still, all nice guitars deserve a hard case. Edit: spelling

@Manadono

5 жыл бұрын

did I ever tell you about the time I bought an Ibanez 7 string with a hard case and the guy sent them s e p e r a t e l y?

@gpdude22

5 жыл бұрын

@@isaacmurillo2371 Next time, put it IN a hard case. Man.

@isaacmurillo2371

5 жыл бұрын

Mortuus Rationem spelling mistake lol

@Iheartdgd

5 жыл бұрын

Manadono LOL!

Respect! You have gone WAY BEYOND the call of duty. And many thanks for the great product you're putting out there for us.

"The headstock is broken." So a normal Gibson then lmao

@ahriik

3 жыл бұрын

"Today we're gonna turn this simple Epiphone into a full-fledged" Gibson! *headstock is cracked "And we're done!"

@skincookiez7576

3 жыл бұрын

That's why I like Strat style necks. Just straight lumber with no weak points.

@nelsonc6173

3 жыл бұрын

Sadly! I've lived that sentiment...my headstock cracked on my Gibson...wasn't as bad as this Epi but it cost me 200 bucks to fix! No fault of mine either. Its just cracked in the HS case.

@joshuachaffey1453

2 жыл бұрын

"epiphone inspired by Gibson"

@94SexyStang

2 жыл бұрын

a snapped Gibson STILL worth more than all the other junk!

Although you were not responsible for the shipping tragedy you stepped up and went beyond the call, well done Phil, even more respect! As for sponsors contributing to the series, why the hell not, everybody wins. The fact that the replacement parts are of high quality is the point, not from where they came. I own a Gibson Les Paul Custom, from 2000, and this sharpened one is now it´s serious rival! Not something I would ever have said before seeing and hearing this. Have fun at NAMM for us Phil, find the buried treasure for us!

@dylanzrim1011

5 жыл бұрын

Christopher Jeneson in watching it, I don't think his drop caused the damage. I mean how heavily it was wrapped? It couldn't have done that alone.

@dylanzrim1011

5 жыл бұрын

That reeks of being thrown into a truck. And UPS track record with instruments/frigiles is poor at best

@stevee7774

3 жыл бұрын

Dylan Zrim - Ace Ventura delivered it, kicked it all the way down the hallway.

Man I felt so bad when I Saw the broken headstock, then pissed at fedex, and when I saw you walk in with the same guitar I felt so much relief, you rock !!

What a great act of kindness, Music brings us all together and creates a bond that we musicians, and pretty much everyone that enjoys music can be a part of. 😊

phillip mcknight. bravo sir for showing the public the dying art of being a above and beyond, stand up individual willing to go the extra mile to make a wrong right even though you had no obligation to do so, i applaud you sir.

This world needs more silver bursts

@vincebauerle5942

6 жыл бұрын

^^^ THIS! YES

@DavidMakesNoise

5 жыл бұрын

Could not agree more

@MaynardOwns

5 жыл бұрын

Indeed

@tariqxl

5 жыл бұрын

For Les Pauls sure, such a classy look. But all guitars have a colour that suits them same as cars. I like the tobacco sunburst for PRS, surf green strats and natural teles. If your gonna go EVH - yellow and black and anything less than bright neon for Charvel is just heathenism but not the Jem that has to be white. All SG's should be red, nothing else makes sense and Wildcat style semi's either black or white with gold trim.

@cinders302

5 жыл бұрын

The world needs more people like Phil! :)

That was very generous of you Phil... Great job on that guitar... enjoy It Bob.

MR Mcknight, this video got me. thanks for being a solid human being, there aren't as many of you as there should be in this world. thanks for all the videos, its a pleasure

Phil, you're a Star! I would be devastated if something like that happened to my love. That was so kind and compassionate. And the offer to donate the fixed one to someone... I'm touched. All the best!

Good ol Gypson "break angle" did what it does...BREAKS!

That was a really solid hookup for Bob you did there man. And also a great reminder to NEVER ship a guitar in a gigbag.

Phil is a stand up guy. thats awesom that he hooked Bob up like that.

Phil, you are a good man to go beyond the call of duty. We all appreciate you and Bob should be very happy with the LP. God bless

Phil, I thoroughly enjoyed every episode of Sharpen my Axe. Please do it again soon!

Wow, you both went above and beyond and turned what could have been an awful situation into an amazing one. Kudos to both of you and thanks again to you Phil for doing all of these Sharpen Your Axe segments and also to all of the great companies for helping out.

@CTSully1

5 жыл бұрын

Turd Ferguson u

You prove once again Phil just how great of a human being you are and how much you care about others!!

My favorite part of these videos is the brief cleanup with the shop vac. 😊

Also Graphtech deserves the plug for not only stepping up to help but because their products are amazing.

@damnyankeex1

6 жыл бұрын

Philip you are a standup guy. Momma brought you up right.

I think I've said this for each one of these videos, but Phill, PLEASE keep doing the Sharpen My Axe series. It's currently the best thing on any of the channels I follow.

@jimbrown6139

6 жыл бұрын

Chris House You're basically asking the guy to do four times the work, and spend hundreds of dollars per episode for your enjoyment. Well, so am I! 😁 I love it, but I understand why this can't be a permanent thing.

@paulterl4563

5 жыл бұрын

yes

Phil, you truely a down to earth good person. Most people wouldn't have gone through that much trouble.

A man of integrity and generosity. Well done, Phil.

We need a "sharpen my axe" every week.

Very nice, Phil. I hope you've made him very happy. Also, thank you GraphTech and Dark Moon! E: Yes, that's how you show us a comparison. No talking in between. Thanks!

Awesome Phil! That is above and beyond the call of duty. Props to you as well!

I love how relaxing the "SHARPEN MY AXE" episodes are. Some coffee and the episodes set on autoplay make me feel I have high quality TV. The detailed explanation, the flow of the reparation, the great educational side to the videos. Simply amazing work!! Awesome content!

Even though I already knew what you were doing with this guitar, watching the video has made me even more impressed by your integrity and generosity. 100% Class Phil. Well done!

Not to be cheezy, but if only there were more people like you in the world Phil, it'd be a much better place.

The new pups are smoother in the mid range for sure. I watch these videos for the fret work tips. Keep it up.

Poor Bob ain't that poor anymore. You're a good man Phil. You just got yourself a new subscriber.

I love these "Sharpen My Axe" episodes! May they forever be a thing!! \m/

This episode pretty much encapsulates everything we love about what Phil does. Bravo!

Goodness Gracious. I knew there was a reason I watch this channel. Above and beyond Phillip! Thanks for the video.

As my good friend Steely Dan might say, Phil, you are a Major Dude. With a WHOLE heart. Hope to see you at NAMM next week.

Phil, you are by far one of the best KZreadrs out there and I love all your videos, but this was just an amazingly generous thing for you to do, making everything right for Bob -- and you weren't even the one responsible for the damage! Super classy all the way around. If everyone treated each other with just 10% of your kindness, honesty, and respect, the world would be a much better place. Keep up the great work, my friend. -chris

You're the man! Love this series

This video confirms again my belief that you are a genuinely good person. The Darkmoon pickups sound great, and the way you compared them with the Epiphone ones makes it clear that the pickups are the only component changing the sound. I'm glad you will do another 10 Sharpen My Axe videos, I'm looking forward to see them.

Phillip, you are the man! What a great idea and story. Mad respect.

Phil, that was such a lovely gesture. Nice to come across a genuinely decent human being, gives the rest of us hope. Bob will be chuffed (British expression of elation).

@GoonSquadLifeMember

6 жыл бұрын

Ronnie Nose I would add "gobsmacked" to chuffed.

From Leo: I have used quite a few items from Graphtech and all have been great and money well spent. Good Job on taking care of the guy. Here's a tip: Whenever I ship a guitar with a tilt back head stock, I cut a couple of pieces of 1 inch Owens corning rigid styrofoam house insulation panels and tape them to the back of the neck. Even if someone sat on the box, the headstock will not get any stress. I have never broken a guitar shipped this way.

@Solvet862

6 жыл бұрын

Hello Phil, Bought set if Overkill and The Scripture for two Epiphone Les Paul Custom Pros with harness with tapping and PMT circuit. Will let you know how they sound. Maybe do a before after too. Scripture will be Mother of Pearl cover on a Alpine White and Dark Arts Overkill with Black Mother of Pearl on Ebony with the recommendation of this episode. Should sound and look amazing. Will be in touch and thank you.\m/

Gotta hand it to ya Phil, what a great gentlemanly way to treat people ! Technically since the shipping company created the broken neck and nut problem, the blame was clearly not your fault and yet you still solved the problem way above and beyond the call of duty ! Only a true gentleman who cares about people would have done such outstanding work in that situation. Congratulations on a great job well done !!! A tip of the hat to the parts suppliers too !

Great Job Phil, You really go all out and I think everyone who watches your channel appreciates that. You really did go above and beyond. Thanks!!!

From Everyone watching, Thank you to Graphtech for helping Phil in this great series!

Fed ex guy gave it thumbs down.

@stevee7774

3 жыл бұрын

Ace Ventura.

Phil, you are really an exceptional guy. I always enjoy your videos, but this is the first one I've ever been inspired to comment on. May your tribe increase.

We need more people like you in the world Phil! Keep up the goor work! Javier

great job Phil, you are a kind guy, and I hope enjoys his sharp axe.

Wow, what a great video!, you (and the companies that contributed" really stepped up to the plate. Great tips! I am impressed with your way of thinking.

@someguyyouknow6420

5 жыл бұрын

Brian Petersen I

great to see a guy go the extra mile and make a sorry situation into a beyond expectations! love your channel,learned loads of great info, you rock!👍😎🎸

You really make your subscribers don't have choices but to love you

Man that's devotion! Excellent sharpen my axe episode!!!

As we say in the South, “You’re Good People, Sir!”

@cinders302

5 жыл бұрын

That's a phrase we use as well and I'm way the hell north of you Craig...as in Canada north. And yes he is 'good people.' :)

Phil you are a first class gentleman

Phil you are the best. Your approach, honesty, and ethics are exactly what shined through when I first started watching your videos way back when, and this just was above and beyond! You are a man of good character, and I love watching your success as your channel grows. Love your idea of donating the fixed Epi too. Impressive Phil, impressive!

Phil, your integrity is something everyone should strive to achieve. Good for you! Way to go Graphtech!!!. I love "Sharpen my Axe"

@fiveaces1029

6 жыл бұрын

Way to go Darkmoon Pickups! Wow what a difference!

Phillip, you are one heck of an honest and straight up guy. Much respect Sir. And yes kids we have all learned a valuable lesson. NEVER ship your prized guitar in a gig bag. Enjoy that Epi Bob, Phillip once again man, You Rock!

How can anyone dislike this video? Phil, you never cease to amaze me.

One of a kind, Phil, that's you and your solution to this puzzle. Not your average "meh" approach and that makes you today's (ok, back in 2018 when you did this) King Of Guitar Magic.

You're an awesome guy! Would also like to say I'm battling stage 4 cancer but you and your videos always make me feel good thanks for all the great info and for being so genuinely awesome, if I could I would definitely buy all my gear from you have a blessed day

@mandarin7728

6 жыл бұрын

Richard Huskey stay strong dude. Ukraine’s metal and rock guitar community is with you.

@richardhuskey1310

6 жыл бұрын

Mandarin wow that was really cool, thanks for the encouraging words and ROCK ON MY BROTHERS!

@richardhuskey1310

6 жыл бұрын

I'm from knoxville Tennessee in the U.S. a little town right down the road from the Smoky Mountains, also wanted to say that y'all ROCK! I bet y'all have some awesome frickin local bands and musicians out there in the Ukraine, is there any KZread video channels I could check out some of y'all rockin that would be great man, hey you have a great day or night, its 10:12am here in Tennessee

@eriklambert3809

6 жыл бұрын

Richard Huskey stay strong brother. I'm from Ms and travel to Nashville often.

@liamfidler3824

5 жыл бұрын

Richard Huskey I sincerely hope you recover.

I signed up to be a Patreon because of this video. unbelievable commitment to your viewers. I will also consider any of the products you are using first in any upgrades or repairs I will undertake. Keep up the great work.

Very generous from Phil. Hats off to you and the companies for that.

Great video! You very knowledgeable and a gentleman. Bob must be thrilled. The world needs more Phil’s.

Fantastic episode, I've loved every one. I hope Bob loves his guitar. I love the idea of donating the other guitar after it is fixed. Whoever receives it will be lucky. You might consider donating it to a hospital that helps people with brain injuries, music and playing instruments is excellent for recovery. It is really helping me.

Very cool of you. That was awesome. Huge difference in the sound. I'm going to have to check out this pick ups for one of my les Paul's :) keep up the great work!

This is exactly why we love you, Phil. Very cool, man!

This is why your channel is my favorite channel. Your a good person. Cheers.

Very awesome for you to replace his Damaged guitar. I have the Graphtech string trees on my strat & love them.

.....erm...i like those epi pickups more than the Darkmoons......

@overthetarget9401

5 жыл бұрын

What Phil did was awesome (getting a new guitar) but he's wrong on a few counts: the pickups on this guitar are not Epiphone 57's but copies of a Gibson 490R and 490T and they sound very good, the hardware on the Epi custom is an upgrade from the standard Epi fare and consists of a self-locking bridge and tailpiece, both on par with replacement bridges with die-cast saddles, quality-wise. The Graphtech bridge doesn't really do much soundwise, those saddles actually change the attack and sustain for the worse. If you want a better sound on these (stock sound is actually quite good) replace the nut with a bone nut get a Duesenberg bridge (with stainless steel saddles for more sparkle and a more pronounced attack) with an aluminum tailpiece and replace the pots with better CTS pots and you are done, no pickup replacement necessary at all imho.

@12x2richter

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad someone else said this - my opinion was that the Darkmoon neck was an amazing difference, but for the bridge comparison I liked the Epiphone a little better. I wouldn't be unhappy with either, but if I had my druthers, I'd maybe put the Darkmoon neck pickup in the bridge position and the Epi bridge pickup in the Neck position, because it's darker than the neck Dark Moon, but there's something about the way the Dark Moon bridge sounds I'm not really digging. Not a one of them sounded bad though. And you could definitely hear the Darkmoon picking up frequencies that the stock pickups left behind in both cases, which is what you want. Just for the bridge, for my ears, some of those frequencies maybe deserved to be left behind. :D

@jduff59

5 жыл бұрын

@@12x2richter I liked the Epi bridge as well, as much as I was rooting for darkmoon

@paulterl4563

5 жыл бұрын

I hear better the darks for single notes only. But .... maybe with a real guitarist ...or in any case more notes played atound and maybe even with more gain....but...😕 Anyway... This was a nice serie of vid from tjin channel. Bye evryone

Watching one of these videos for the first time because I may be getting an Epiphone soon and wow. You've sold yourself way beyond what you would ever need to! You're such a kind hearted and honest person. I've always loved your channel and I have another reason to ever more!

Your decency is really impressive. I wish that more were like you.

that is awesome way to go above and beyond phil

Love this video series! That was very generous of you Phil. It is this type of behavior and your honest, genuine down to earth approach that makes your channel the best on KZread! Keep up the great content!

Way to go Phil! Really a class above to reverse an unfortunate situation into something cool

Phil, doing the comparisons notches your channel up. Keep doing it. Love your channel.

Damn, I'd say that was going above and beyond! Nice work Phil.

You Rock Phillip!! That was truly cool of you.

You sir, just earned my subscription and my respect! What a noble and beautiful thing you did for Bob!

Phil, u r freaking awesome 4 going completely above and beyond for this guy. That’s so cool that u did this. Congrats to the owner of the Epi and cheers 2 u Phil for reminding us why ur channel is our favorite.

Kudos to you Phil for making this one right... Definitely ordering a set of ratio tuners....

Phil you are a gentleman . ...that's really cool. Too bad it happened but looking forward to the repair video.

Wow. Phil you impress the hell out of me. Great upgrades and your kind heart is unparalleled to anything I have seen. Hats off buddy - your the best.

Hell yes for Phil and hell yes for graph tech! Looks good on ya both!

Man Phil, you're the coolest most amazing guy! 👏👏👏

You're a good dude Phil. Keep up the good work! Been subscribed for a while now, and love your content. It's good to see you care about your viewers as well. Cheers.

Unlucky break Bob. Nice job Phil on sharpening his axe and righting a tough situation. I smiled when you unveiled the Epiphone hard case. Dig your vids, very insightful info and commentary.

Bob got the hook up on this episode. Nice work Phil.