The smile on Phil's face when he rolled the tone back warmed my heart. That was a face of true enjoyment.
@oinkooink
Жыл бұрын
I think he was smiling at the hundreds and hundreds of dollars in 3rd party peripherals he threw at his Mexican bass.
@ramencurry6672
5 ай бұрын
In my opinion, the bass did not need modifications. But of course your mileage may vary
@Gene_Cali
Жыл бұрын
This was like seeing old friends. I miss my P-Bass and it's good to see a Sharpen my Axe vid. Thank you Phil for bringing us 'the Thunder'. KYG Rocks! \m/
@davidconnelly
Жыл бұрын
Why do bass players never turn up for their second bass lesson? ----> Because they're too busy performing at their first gig. *** BOOM BOOM BOOM ****
@ileutur6863
Жыл бұрын
In my opinion, the only upgrade this bass really needed were the electronics. I can't believe a Fender branded instrument would come with such flat and dull sounding pickups. It practically sounds like a Squier, I'd be unhappy if I paid sticker price for it
@charleswood123
Жыл бұрын
Phil wasn’t kidding, this channel is off to a real hot start in 2023
@BluesSky
Жыл бұрын
Big tone upgrade, very noticeable. High mass bridges make a big difference, I like the Badass II on my Jazz bass but they’re no more now. Id describe the tone as being more piano like, three dimensional.
@LowEndLobster
Жыл бұрын
I audibly cheered when Phil took out those DiMarzio Sixties P pickups! WOOO!
@kicksareforribs5156
Жыл бұрын
Good to see you actually doing some bass stuff, you looked very happy doing it
@VincentVader
Жыл бұрын
The P Bass is THE only bass anyone needs. Change my mind.
@ileutur6863
Жыл бұрын
That's like saying all guitarists just need an esquire
@diegoxxxbc
Жыл бұрын
I could never get enough of Phil's bass playing, he's a such a funky player, would love to hear Phil lead rhythm section.
@senacht
Жыл бұрын
Most basses have far more sustain than a bass player needs. Which is why bass players do a lot of muting when they play. Getting long sustain times is something that’s more of a concern for guitarists than bassists. Different roles = different instruments, different requirements. :-)
@Ryandgeorgi
Жыл бұрын
You're right! But still, it's nice to see an experienced player reflect on how upgrades change playability
@ileutur6863
Жыл бұрын
Eh maybe for genres like blues or motown, but definitely don't speak for all bass players. I like my notes to ring out for minutes if I want them
@rmmst49
Жыл бұрын
probably the best video i’ve seen on the channel. i can’t believe how much better it sounded especially given it had to go through youtube to my phone. I’d love to see more videos like this. Do a 335 style guitar next!
@b.t.c6419
Жыл бұрын
Great job! I was surprise though: No nut replacement? Not important with a bass?
@googleboy7
Жыл бұрын
Hi Phil, I owe you two thank yous. First, I watched your review of an EART Telecaster copy and bought one. That is one sweet guitar right of the box! I haven't had to do anything to it, other than play it. ;-)) The really impressive feature, as you said, is the fret work. I have had several brand name guitars over the years, since 1962. The EART's fret work is the best I've ever seen. Second, after watching your repair videos and those of others, I bought several other under $200 guitars and put the time into them to finish them and sometimes swap out/upgrade components that the manufacturer didn't do. What started out as decent guitars ended up being excellent instruments. And I've learned to work on them in the process. Plus I now have a nice tool kit of luthier tools and the skills to use them. Again, thank you so much for your reviews and training. May you be blessed as you have blessed others! Shalom/gw .
@Fret-knot
Жыл бұрын
I'm mainly a guitar man, but I also have a Mexican P bass and I love it…. But now, I'm going to have to upgrade it. Damn. That sounded so sweet!
@SnarkyRC
2 ай бұрын
The best way to improve a fender p bass is to trade it for a stingray.
@garychait3353
8 ай бұрын
I have a 69 Fender Precision w/Jazz Neck at the time custom color, Ocean Turqoise, block inlay on rosewood neck/bought at the music store I worked for in 1969. 2024 and Fender Custom Shop says "Sorry we won't touch it because you don't have a receipt"; although I do have owners manual with name of "E Paxton", only Custom Shop in Colorado is HB Woodsong, Boulder. I thought Fender had control of their channel. I believe Woodsong is telling Fender that no receipt, no work. Moving away from Fender. If they wouldn't do this to a Senior, think what they'll do to you. Buyer Beware. I will post this on other sites selling Fender.
@thedukeofno
Жыл бұрын
G&L has been improving the Fender P-bass for over 44 years...
@nalukeko
Жыл бұрын
Here's a video I'd like to see: Shielding Paint before and after... With decent pickups, I've never had an issue without painted cavities. If the pickups squeal, no amount of shielding will help.
@Snivic-music
Жыл бұрын
it is to create a faraday cage in the cavity, so your wires won't pick up outside interference, it doesn't change the sound at all.
@OhhLoz
Жыл бұрын
@Timdoeswork Thats because shielding paint can be harder to ensure no gaps and to make sure there is continuity between all painted parts unless you use a multimeter to check. With the shielding tape (aslong as it has conductive adhesive) you can more certainly be sure there will be a connection everywhere as it can be overlapped in spots and is more tangible to the general person than paint. I only shielded my strat about a week ago and it definitely reduced some of the noise, I looked at paint but it seems like more hassle than its worth compared to tape.
@larryvickrey111
Жыл бұрын
You have to use multiple coats over a couple days. Kind of a drag, but it works.
@steveDC51
Жыл бұрын
Excuse me if I missed something but I don’t remember him saying it would change anything, it’s just protection if you find yourself playing where there is a “dirty” power supply.
@corneliuscrewe677
Жыл бұрын
Same.
@VidMashUp
Жыл бұрын
When is the video coming that you promised would be up in January regarding the guitar that is under $300 but incredibly good? You teased it, but now you ignore comments related to it. Did you change your opinion?
@zacharyvalenter9637
Жыл бұрын
You are so sweet! I would let you make any modifications to my guitar any day. You are a good guy, Phil!
@KershawsGoat
Жыл бұрын
I love these kinds of videos, Phil. As many others have said, it got me to start doing my own work on my gear and it's such a great feeling when you get done.
@bassman108
9 ай бұрын
I have the same bass in buttercream. First, the neck and fretboard are two different pieces of wood but no big deal there. I loved the original pickups but I did upgrade them to the EMG GBR because I had them. They are passive and sound amazing!. I have a high-mass bridge that would fit but I love the vintage look of the original bridge so I left it as is. So far I love this bass as much as my 2016 Fender American Standard P bass which I did upgrade to the same EMG GBR pickup. The white-on-white with maple fretboard looks great btw. FYI the EMG pickups are solderless for easy installation.
@maytreemedia
2 ай бұрын
The easiest way is to trade it for a different brand. I'm not anti-Fender just against bad QC.
@no59do56
Жыл бұрын
Best GUITAR reviews on KZitem.!
@a.krawion1872
Жыл бұрын
Hello! Could you please make a new updated "Who makes who" video?
@recoilrob4765
Жыл бұрын
Did you end up adjusting the truss rod or did you leave the neck relief as is?
@johnbgoode3
Жыл бұрын
Love the mods videos. Here’s a video I would like to see because this is the problem I have. My new telecaster low e, a, and to some degree d strings buzz when being fretted. They don’t buzz open. I checked all the frets and they are level. I raised the action to 2.0 @ 12th fret. I checked the neck relief and it’s good. Still there is buzzing, so much so that you can hear it coming through the amp. I also lowered the pickup just in case. Searching the web all that comes up is fret buzz, but that’s not it. Could it be the truss rod being loose inside the neck? Please help!
@GuitarInformer
Жыл бұрын
what a difference in sound, I don't know how I feel about those initial windings being part of the scale length with that bridge however
@PintsofGuinness
Жыл бұрын
Came here to say this. Probably feels weird to play back by the bridge. Certainly looks weird.
@ASM881
Жыл бұрын
What a striking difference that made! I’m amazed. I need to do that to my P.
@Breakbeats92.5
Жыл бұрын
Man, I could watch guitar-nerd stuff like this all day. Oh wait, I already do lol!
@giornox114
Жыл бұрын
Not so familiar with bass mods, is changing the nut not that necessary or this MIM's nut is good enough?
@jonathandulin8753
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video. I love your simple upgrade choices.
@simpwood4973
Жыл бұрын
You never fail to amaze me with your bass playing
@AutismRocksOfficial
Жыл бұрын
Do you miss slappin da bass?
@ciggy_
Жыл бұрын
Haha someone finally figured out how to make Phil play bass on the channel
@ACoustaDC
Жыл бұрын
Just a hunch but I bet John keeps those fantastic mods.... good video Phill
@sundaynightdrunk
Жыл бұрын
Man, that pickup change made a simply gigantic difference. For anyone wondering, it's about $130 worth of pickups-well worth it, from the difference in tone. The made-in-America P-Bass doesn't sound that good, and you'd spend a lot more than $130 to step up to that bass!
@redeyebloom
Жыл бұрын
I recently got one of these in capri orange. I added a black hipshot himass bridge and other black hardware. The tuners just came in today. 😁
@gregoryhall3156
Жыл бұрын
So since this is a Bass you are “sharpening” instead of a guitar, ….. does this mean a new title for these instrument improvement videos is warranted? 🤔 “Polish My Hammer”?
@r1reign
Жыл бұрын
Love the upgrades, Phil!
@nicolamontoro
Жыл бұрын
I always learn something from your videos. Great info😊
@samlelowitch
Жыл бұрын
Why is sustain so important? Do you ever actually use three tied whole notes when performing? A white P-Bass with a b/w/b pickguard and a maple fingerboard looks great.
@son0fsocal
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Night and day difference from the crummy fender pick ups and Dimarzio ..that Bass is now legit and ready for its first gig!
@charlesb7831
Жыл бұрын
Hey Phil , any thoughts on the Spector Performer 4 Bass, I'm a guitar player for 30 years and needed a Bass, I always loved Spector from the 90s, but I don't ever see anyone showing them any love lol. Only thing I did was copper shield it. It has a high mass bridge already, sorta . I was thinking about doing a brass nut on it. Not many people see. To review that stuff. 3 of my Floyd Rose guitars all have Fu-tone Brass big blocks and Titanium hardware, I know the difference that stuff makes, just not with the Bass stuff so much.
@gorlagOv
Жыл бұрын
Great to see an unlabeled sharpen my axe return.
@BigHairyGuitars
Жыл бұрын
Great vid!
@frank241973
Жыл бұрын
Another great video, really enjoy watching this series of videos,,but I'm just curious Phil, why doesn't Fender offer a bass with these modification's,,, maybe you should start a series " this how you should build it"",the modification's don't feel there were that expensive..
@Ryandgeorgi
Жыл бұрын
Feels like it's been forever since we got a bass video! The low end community thanks you. I think this might be the first pbass on your channel too. Appreciate it!
@BassUnderCover
2 ай бұрын
oh my god the bridge and knobs are hideous :D great video tho!
@steveeckert8396
Жыл бұрын
More Bass videos please. A lot of us guitarists have a bass in the house too. I watched alot of bass videos but hearing it from a trusted source make it so much better. One question did you play bass BEFORE you picked up a guitar? You killed it.😃
@franciscomoreno5433
27 күн бұрын
PHILLIP, How can I get you to evaluate and do this with a Fender American Pro II P-Bass …as a comparison of Squire vs Fender build quality (?)
@senhorspock
5 ай бұрын
DiMarzio PUPs sound better with a 500K volume pot... and a 0.033 capacitor.... at least to my ears...🤷♂
@SplitHairz
8 күн бұрын
@PhillipMcKnight I was surprised there was no capaictor in back with the knobs. What gives?
@nsiderultimaseth
Жыл бұрын
Isn't this a Sharpen My Axe?
@fernbobbio
Жыл бұрын
That bridge and píckups are quite an upgrade. Looks and sounds killer now!
@skybluemarshall
6 ай бұрын
My 2018 MIM Mustang PJ bass had black paint in the control pocket. I tested it. Nothing. No continuity. Fake shielding paint! I bought some real stuff and painted it myself.
@MainPrism
Жыл бұрын
It's a bass. You can do whatever you want with it? Trash can, then send him back the empty box. You'd do him a favor. Jk jk bass players. Maybe...
@Chris.Wiley.
Жыл бұрын
I really want to try one of these bridges. Not cheap, but unique in the way it works.
@thegeekdude67
Жыл бұрын
Really awesome upgrades! Completely altered the clarity of the sound. Dig your style, Phillip! 🎸👊😎
@ricks.1092
Жыл бұрын
I don't play any musical instrument. But I love music. And I find this channel to be Awesome.
@jerryfraker377
Жыл бұрын
Very cool bass! Nice work you did on it Phil.
@garethtravis1786
Жыл бұрын
@Phillip McKnight i cannot tell u how many Mex Fender basses (and guitars) i have to insist on a bridge upgrade brand new ... they're now cheap taiwanese crap stock andthe height adjusters fail brand new all the time ... out of interest the Fender Vintage reissue vintage 60s style bridge is a dead straight swap out and those saddles hold great and ticks boxes for fender purists ... those stock S Korean pots can also take the boot for decent CTS ... made in mexico ... and taiwan ... and korea 😆 Great vid as always
@vanshankguitars
Жыл бұрын
I installed that same Day Ross bridge on the last bass I made last year. I definitely will use them again!
@jacquesguitars
5 ай бұрын
Is it my amplification here at home? Or do I hear some unhappy distorted sounds, like @17:00? Also some ‘before and after’ sounds would have been informative.
@67NewEngland
3 ай бұрын
6:16 Roger Sadowsky hold the string at the 12th and 1st and taps the 7th to check the amount of neck relief. I guess it accomplishes the same goal. 7:08 with todays modern CNC manufacturing there’s no reason for that hole to be the size of a nickel let alone there at all. But it’s been there for decades so apparently Fender hasn’t updated its manufacturing equipment in decades.
@doublesynchrohelix8613
Жыл бұрын
Serious question fellas.... how do I talk my wife from Mexico to get Made in Mexico tattooed on the back of her neck i the same font...? Dinner and a movie? Or just flowers... etc.
@kennycube5126
Жыл бұрын
I’m watching this on my phone and can’t see properly. But is Phil using a James Jameson “The Claw” single finger style approach on that P-Bass? 🦀
@athomas6870
Ай бұрын
One thing that I believe would make videos like this even better, is if you included approximate costs of the various component upgrades as well as an end total.
@georgewidmer7818
Жыл бұрын
I Have a Squier Bass VI coming tomorrow... I planned on upgrading... Do you have any tips ?
@seanhoward5562
6 ай бұрын
Tone was definitely better. How about the output? Was there any noticeable volume change with the pickups?
@DeirdreSM
Жыл бұрын
I got all excited about the DiMarzio pickups features, but…they don't have them in 5-string P-bass. *sad panda*
@kurdtjohn
Жыл бұрын
Weird. I've had a Player Jazz Bass from 2019 and its maple fingerboard is a separate piece from the maple neck.
@danieljharris42
Жыл бұрын
So you are saying… if I send you a guitar, you’ll make a video of it and upgrade it/set it up!? Sign me up.. I’m in the market very soon!
@presentrlb
4 ай бұрын
Very nice. I just got the same bass recently, except in buttercream. I'd love to see you have a second go at this bass, using mine. :)
@paulauksztulewicz4803
Жыл бұрын
Great vid. Any idea what is the purpose of that round hole with green sticker inside? My Big Apple Strat has one under pick guard, minus the green sticker.
@thombat999
Жыл бұрын
Id love to send you my Epiphone double neck for Sharpen My Axe. Would you be interested?
@garyarmstrong9542
Жыл бұрын
I'd love to send one of my instruments to you mr. McKnight. Of course, only a lucky select person has this privilege. And you did extremely well!
@palm444
Жыл бұрын
The Maximum Guitar Works knobs a pretty nice. I have them on one of my guitars.
@ziniborova6279
Жыл бұрын
Is it worth it? Still MIM and does'nt add any value.Just saying.
@oliverchapman51177
Жыл бұрын
I have 6 classic vibes. I need help. I’m overwhelmed with health and can barely get one to where my used to be considered essential
@charlieburns1385
2 ай бұрын
Are dp 122 De marzio as good as 60 P? Or how in difference sound
@jamescassidy4045
2 ай бұрын
So, you dont want any relief on the first fret? I know on a guitar that you usually want a little bit no?
@r.l.rachel740
3 ай бұрын
Simple & informative. Very, very nice. Thx……
@VintageRadius
Жыл бұрын
Well, Phil, everyone is going to start sending you their new guitars!
@richardvaldez9838
Жыл бұрын
There's a blue sparkle guitar behind you. Is that a Luke 3?
@TheM00ndawg
Жыл бұрын
I the past i've taped the ground wire to the bridge with copper insulating tape.
@tobiasryan8378
Жыл бұрын
Wow, amazing transformation in sound. Now I want a bass to mod!
@eckie4679
15 күн бұрын
How to improve a P Bass? Get a Mike Lull one 😎
@jamesdeananderson1411
Жыл бұрын
Thank for the video, and good luck with your new brand. I recently started carving my own body and headstock style, and it's no picnic to make guitars. Still, endlessly fun.
@CarlosAguilar-pp9kn
23 күн бұрын
How to improve a P-Bass?: Do nothing
@biglar769
Жыл бұрын
I thought for a minute you were gonna break into the Cliff Burton part of Orion
@LucaLindemann
4 ай бұрын
... that bridge is really aesthetically horrible. Sorry.
@michaellarson6569
Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel, I love this video. Please keep making videos upgrading different guitsrs and basses.
@Michael.Jamie.Foxxworthy
Жыл бұрын
Hoping we see that custom shop flop vid mentioned on the livestream
@ItchyFawn710
Жыл бұрын
I'd send you my custom telecaster to see what you'd improve
@no59do56
Жыл бұрын
😊👍👍👍👍
@JChalant
Жыл бұрын
i like that powder blue number to the right, your left ;)
@DMSProduktions
Жыл бұрын
BIG improvement! Nice 1 Phil!
@2000SkyView
2 ай бұрын
Are those brass shafts for the knobs sold separately?
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