Members diceman1000 Posted January 13, 2010 Members Share Posted January 13, 2010 all i can find on it is that it's Korean made... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members diceman1000 Posted January 13, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 13, 2010 come on, nobody? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roflmao Posted January 13, 2010 Members Share Posted January 13, 2010 I've never heard of them. Is that guitar yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members w00dsy Posted January 13, 2010 Members Share Posted January 13, 2010 never heard of them, but it seems an odd name for a guitar company, like Bob or Keith. Especially as it's Korean made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted January 13, 2010 Members Share Posted January 13, 2010 :phil:I know this Phil. It is an odd name for a guitar company. EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoneNut Posted January 13, 2010 Members Share Posted January 13, 2010 Never played one I liked. They copy most of the major styles but have serious quality issues. They are sold in a few stores in Mexico and priced right at Squier level but waaaaayyy beneath Squier quality. For some reason I thought they were made in Brazil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mo' Cowbell Posted January 13, 2010 Members Share Posted January 13, 2010 I've had the opportunity to play a few PRS models. I know PRS could be made cheaper, I just don't know how they could be made better. They turn out some of the highest quality production guitars made and the custom stuff comes from another planet. If I could afford more than an SE, I'd wear the snorkel dick label with pride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 That name is just funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bugly Posted January 14, 2010 Members Share Posted January 14, 2010 I think 'Phil' is not the guitar's maker but the name the buyer asked the factory to put on the headstock. A large number of chinese guitar cloners offer that service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretmonster Posted January 14, 2010 Members Share Posted January 14, 2010 I've never heard of them. Is that guitar yours? C'mon spill, that looks like a really great copy. Love to know how it plays and what it sounds like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brewski Posted January 14, 2010 Members Share Posted January 14, 2010 I've had the opportunity to play a few PRS models. I know PRS could be made cheaper, I just don't know how they could be made better. They turn out some of the highest quality production guitars made and the custom stuff comes from another planet. If I could afford more than an SE, I'd wear the snorkel dick label with pride. I do now!! Seriously - have you heard of the Land amps? they go along with the Phil guitars - LandPhil! Doh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members germs Posted January 14, 2010 Members Share Posted January 14, 2010 All of you are WRONG! I own a similar model, but with a Wilkinson knockoff trem. I came across mine on consignment, and liked the way it played. It has since become a fun modding platform. Bbreaker actually helped me out with finding a bit more on this brand. But the company is either now defunct, or no website. So... Since your model is similar to mine, I'd say hardwood body and rosewood board. Plastic inlays. I actually like the neck profile on mine... But here's the pics: She's been through hell and high water, and some sketchy gigs to boot. Don't listen to the guys who don't know what they're talking about. They're solid gigging machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vintage clubber Posted January 14, 2010 Members Share Posted January 14, 2010 did you say "Phil"?? :phil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members diceman1000 Posted January 15, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 15, 2010 it's not mine, but i'm being offered it as a trade for my TTM... it has dimarzio dlx 90's in it... here's a vid... [YOUTUBE][/YOUTUBE] i'm kind of diggin' it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members headless Posted January 15, 2010 Members Share Posted January 15, 2010 Those pickup mounting screws looks as though they are sitting a bit "proud" from the surface of the pickup. Like they might catch on your hand. (trick of the light?) I prefer my Asian guitars without "MSG" (yeah, it's a cheap-shot, but it's all I got). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members diceman1000 Posted January 15, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 15, 2010 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BG76 Posted January 15, 2010 Members Share Posted January 15, 2010 They seem to have missed copying the ginormous PRS heel. Good for them:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoneNut Posted January 15, 2010 Members Share Posted January 15, 2010 I own a similar model, but with a Wilkinson knockoff trem. I came across mine on consignment, and liked the way it played. It has since become a fun modding platform. Bbreaker actually helped me out with finding a bit more on this brand. But the company is either now defunct, or no website. So... Since your model is similar to mine, I'd say hardwood body and rosewood board. Plastic inlays. I actually like the neck profile on mine... But here's the pics: She's been through hell and high water, and some sketchy gigs to boot. Don't listen to the guys who don't know what they're talking about. They're solid gigging machines. I opened a store in a shopping mall next door to a music stores. They sell nice pianos, some Fender and usually have a few nice amps. Along with that, they carried these Phil models. The store is called Sala Chopin. It took about three months all in all for me to open that store so I'd walk into the music store every day and got friendly with the manager. I tried a few dozen of those Phil, in all the different models they offered and I have to admit this was at the height of my GAS and modding period. Every one I tried was a complete and total POS. Truly some of the worst guitars I've ever played. Not even in my wildest modding fantasies did I even consider buying one to upgrade. Either I'm too picky or you must have found the only good Phil guitar on the planet, Either way, I don't think I'll ever trust another recommendation here on HC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slashfacepalm Posted January 15, 2010 Members Share Posted January 15, 2010 Instead of asking about PRS copies you run across on google every other week, why not save up for an SE or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members diceman1000 Posted January 15, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 15, 2010 Instead of asking about PRS copies you run across on google every other week, why not save up for an SE or something? because saving is not an option at this point. trading is however, but i don't believe that anybody is going to trade me an actual PRS straight up for my TTM. furthermore, if my asking about PRS copies bothers you, don't read my threads... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slashfacepalm Posted January 15, 2010 Members Share Posted January 15, 2010 because saving is not an option at this point. trading is however, but i don't believe that anybody is going to trade me an actual PRS straight up for my TTM. furthermore, if my asking about PRS copies bothers you, don't read my threads... Why is saving not an option? I don't see why you continue your search for a low-cost PRS copy when PRS makes it in the SE line. That was their whole reason behind the SE line in the first place - to give players a more affordable alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members harold heckuba Posted January 15, 2010 Members Share Posted January 15, 2010 I have two Phils, both are Strat copies. I like them quite fine. There is a UK guitarist named James Bradfield. or something like that, who used to used Phils. The brand name is actually supposed to be "Phil Pro" but somehow the name has been shortened. However, I wouldnt trade my TTM for one, because I have never seen one bring more than $100 on ebay. I would just sell my TTM for around $200 and then buy something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members diceman1000 Posted January 15, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 15, 2010 Why is saving not an option? I don't see why you continue your search for a low-cost PRS copy when PRS makes it in the SE line. That was their whole reason behind the SE line in the first place - to give players a more affordable alternative. because i'm married with a 9 year old and bills out the wazoo. if i try to save for anything the money will end up going to something else... for example, i had a good start on an amp fund to buy my custom Ceriatone, had about $250 saved. but alas, hte wife got pneumonia and missed almost a week of work... guess where my amp money went... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Joanpajaro60 Posted April 18, 2020 Members Share Posted April 18, 2020 Y tengo una modificada. 635msg. Aunke he tenidos iguales. Son buenas guitarras. Tiene diferentes gamas. Son de luthier koreano MinYung music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Bienvenido a Harmony Central Joanpajaro60. Rough translation, per Google: And I have a modified one. 635msg. I've even had the same. They are good guitars. It has different ranges. They are by Korean luthier MinYung music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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