Another Guitar Brand Closing After 60 years Phillip McKnight 2025-08-23 | #knowyourgear #podcast #guitarpodcast You can now join Patreon and help the channelpatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueTopics00:00 Intro 02:30 Why I ended up selling my True Temperament guitar 08:00 No one likes what you brought to the pot luck 10:00 Grinding sound with Stainless Steel frets 18:57 After Market Piezo systems 22:00 EVH Wolfgang vs Music Man Axis 28:38 Get cheap guitars and learn to work on them33:18 Another Guitar Brand Closing After 60 years 42:16 Good Gear and Bad Playing vs Good Playing And Bad Gear 48:00 Guitar Of The Week 1:05:18 Do Epiphone Les pauls have a real maple cap?1:12:00 My thoughts on picking a Amplified Nation Amp 1:16:00 Best EQ pedal (watch this video)youtube.com/watch?v=g83gS-2qUdc&t=78s1:18:19 Why building Pedals, Pickups, and guitars are easy 1:20:00 The new channel just hit 25k subs and why we built ityoutube.com/@UCLROaXiA8391hQi70hZonBw 1:28:00 Your Tone Is Only Important To You1:44:00 Upgrading a EMG equipped guitar 1:48:44 What you need to do to fix your name on You Tube2:00:00 Thank you The KYG Shop on Gear Exchange sweetwater.com/used/storefront/know-your-gear-shopCheck out the Know Your Gear channel youtube.com/@TheRealKnowYourGearNEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comDeals At Sweetwater sweetwater.sjv.io/09QgzYDeals At Guitar Center guitar-center.pxf.io/oqjLVmMy Instagram instagram.com/phillip_mcknightNeed Stew Mac tools? You can get them and support what I do herestewmac.sjv.io/vnMQ3NKnow Your Gear Facebookfacebook.com/Knowyourgear
This Is Why Players Are Switching From Marshall Phillip McKnight 2025-08-21 | #knowyourgear #deepdive #geekystuff Slash interview talking about why he is playing Magnatone now youtu.be/RPHxBPMj1Ok?si=t6Jlawve-uFy_pnvThis links below support the channel by giving a small percentage on any product you buy even if it is not the products I talk aboutLink to Magnatone amps at Sweewater sweetwater.sjv.io/Wy3jkPNEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comYou can join Patreon for $10 a month and join a live guitar clinic each week, plus other bonus content and featurespatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=true
What No One Tells You About Stainless Steel Frets Phillip McKnight 2025-08-16 | #knowyourgear #podcast #guitarpodcast You can now join Patreon and help the channelpatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueTopics00:00 Intro01:25 The new Fender Ultra Vintage guitars 11:29 Cort vs Cortek13:00 What no one tells you about stainless steel frets Side note: Sweetwater charges $649 to $749 for re fret27:25 Why does the EVH Wolfgang have a 500K Volume and 250K Tone pot?35:00 Why A proper set up can save you money 41:500 Picking pickups for Strats 46:00 My trip to Cort guitars in Indonesia 53:00 Poop Coffee59:25 Guitar Of The Week 1:13:50 Why travel rigs are becoming super important 1:22:00 more poop coffee talk 1:25:40 Issues with Warmoth necks?1:27:00 Stew Mac and Musić Nomad tools are the real deal1:33:00 Placing the mic on the speakerCheck out the Know Your Gear channel youtube.com/@TheRealKnowYourGear1:40:00 Sand paper shims 1:48:00 Do guitar pickups go bad?1:55:00 Thank you The KYG Shop on Gear Exchange sweetwater.com/used/storefront/know-your-gear-shopCheck out the Know Your Gear channel youtube.com/@TheRealKnowYourGearNEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comDeals At Sweetwater sweetwater.sjv.io/09QgzYDeals At Guitar Center guitar-center.pxf.io/oqjLVmMy Instagram instagram.com/phillip_mcknightNeed Stew Mac tools? You can get them and support what I do herestewmac.sjv.io/vnMQ3NKnow Your Gear Facebookfacebook.com/Knowyourgear
This Hand Wired Amp Is A Little Hidden Gem Phillip McKnight 2025-08-11 | #knowyourgear #deepdive #geekystuff I’m happy to share a small builder when ever I can and I want to thank all of you who support the channel so I canCheck Out The Amp hereinvadersamplification.com/enNEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comYou can join Patreon for $10 a month and join a live guitar clinic each week, plus other bonus content and featurespatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=true
Squier & Epiphone Are No Longer Affordable, So Things Will Change Phillip McKnight 2025-08-08 | #knowyourgear #podcast #guitarpodcast LAST CALL FOR Moon Pi shirts for a limited time kyg.altacolor.comYou can now join Patreon and help the channelpatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueTopics00:00 Moon Pi Shirts Moonpie Video youtu.be/kL1PzNtMuk400:48 Squier & Epiphone Are No Longer Affordable, So Things Will Change11:50 Traveling to Cort guitars 17:00 Why do guitar players not like Ovation?20:00 Tele Bridge Issue22:30 PRS USA Picks Vs Import PRS pickups24:14 Getting the sound from the source25:30 Storing guitars in gig bags 27:37 The time we tried to buy guitars from Ed Roman 36:00 Guitar Of The Week53:50 Two notes vs Ox Box1:05:18 Music Man trus rods1:06:58 Why Kramer Guitars Are Dying1:17:59 How did consigning guitars work out?youtube.com/watch?v=SBEoDV_EOaEThe KYG Shop on Gear Exchange sweetwater.com/used/storefront/know-your-gear-shopCheck out the Know Your Gear channel youtube.com/@TheRealKnowYourGearNEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comDeals At Sweetwater sweetwater.sjv.io/09QgzYDeals At Guitar Center guitar-center.pxf.io/oqjLVmMy Instagram instagram.com/phillip_mcknightNeed Stew Mac tools? You can get them and support what I do herestewmac.sjv.io/vnMQ3NKnow Your Gear Facebookfacebook.com/Knowyourgear
What Guitar Would I Buy For Under $1200? Phillip McKnight 2025-08-04 | #knowyourgear #deepdive #geekystuff You can join Patreon for $10 a month and join a live guitar clinic each week, plus other bonus content and featurespatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueHere are some affiliate links if you use them you can support the channel at no cost to you.My mobile guitar rigKemper Playersweetwater.sjv.io/o4vv0OD Addario pedal Power Battery Kitsweetwater.sjv.io/yqvv93Zoom H5sweetwater.sjv.io/4GAAonThe guitar link to the Six gunsweetwater.sjv.io/55GGY2Another version of the six gunsweetwater.sjv.io/GKkkOmMusicNomad String Action Gaugesweetwater.sjv.io/4eZJQ0Digital Calipers stewmac.sjv.io/4eZrgGStew Mac Neck relief gaugestewmac.sjv.io/aOx15qThe Solder Station I use amzn.to/3Gg9SU4How to set your intonation youtube.com/watch?v=mn3Zl-4IGsgFret Polishing video youtube.com/watch?v=BA7XUd4yjVsHow To Do A Fast And Great Guitar Set Upyoutube.com/watch?v=Bj-dW-REZ5Y
The End Of The Iconic Guitars Phillip McKnight 2025-08-01 | #knowyourgear #podcast #guitarpodcast Moon Pi shirts for a limited time kyg.altacolor.comYou can now join Patreon and help the channelpatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueTopics00:00 Intro01:00 Why the Jeff Beck Strat has two necks11:04 Cortek Factory15:00 Fake ads on Instagram and facebook17:00 Why Fender, Gibson, and PRS will not make a headless guitar 25:30 The End Of The Iconic Guitars 31:48 Guitar Of The Week46:30 What if the Eddie Van Halen Axis Came Out Now With Social Media56:10 Selling on Reverb and protecting yourself1:06:00 Jackson’s set neck, neck thru?1:25:00 Is a roasted neck really better?1:30:00 Amp Tubes1:34:00 Mobile rig1:44:00 Thank you all You can join Patreon and support the channelpatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueThe KYG Shop on Gear Exchange sweetwater.com/used/storefront/know-your-gear-shopCheck out the Know Your Gear channel youtube.com/@TheRealKnowYourGearNEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comDeals At Sweetwater sweetwater.sjv.io/09QgzYDeals At Guitar Center guitar-center.pxf.io/oqjLVmMy Instagram instagram.com/phillip_mcknightNeed Stew Mac tools? You can get them and support what I do herestewmac.sjv.io/vnMQ3NKnow Your Gear Facebookfacebook.com/Knowyourgear
Why I Use A Cheap Zoom Pedal In The Effects Loop Phillip McKnight 2025-07-31 | #knowyourgear #deepdive #geekystuff You can join Patreon for $10 a month and join a live guitar clinic each week, plus other bonus content and featurespatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueHere are some affiliate links if you use them you can support the channel at no cost to you.The Pedal in this videosweetwater.sjv.io/19kBGxThe Friedman Small box sweetwater.sjv.io/Z6z5VgMusicNomad String Action Gaugesweetwater.sjv.io/4eZJQ0Digital Calipers stewmac.sjv.io/4eZrgGStew Mac Neck relief gaugestewmac.sjv.io/aOx15qThe Solder Station I use amzn.to/3Gg9SU4How to set your intonation youtube.com/watch?v=mn3Zl-4IGsgFret Polishing video youtube.com/watch?v=BA7XUd4yjVsHow To Do A Fast And Great Guitar Set Upyoutube.com/watch?v=Bj-dW-REZ5Y
More Competition For Gibson And Eastman Guitars Phillip McKnight 2025-07-28 | #knowyourgear #deepdive #geekystuff You can check out Shijie guitars here shijieguitars.com/products/lpv-8Link to PDF of guitar knowyourgearpodcast.com/geeky-pdfsYou can join Patreon for $10 a month and join a live guitar clinic each week, plus other bonus content and featurespatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueNEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comDigital Calipers stewmac.sjv.io/4eZrgGStew Mac Neck relief gaugestewmac.sjv.io/aOx15qHow to set your intonation youtube.com/watch?v=mn3Zl-4IGsgFret Polishing video youtube.com/watch?v=BA7XUd4yjVsHow To Do A Fast And Great Guitar Set Upyoutube.com/watch?v=Bj-dW-REZ5YThis Guitar Proves The System Is Rigged
Gibson Stops Someone From Selling Their Harley Benton Online Phillip McKnight 2025-07-26 | #knowyourgear #podcast #guitarpodcast Moon Pi shirts for a limited time kyg.altacolor.comThe KYG Shop on Gear Exchange sweetwater.com/used/storefront/know-your-gear-shopYou can now join Patreon and help the channelpatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueCheck out the Know Your Gear channel youtube.com/@TheRealKnowYourGearTopics00:00 Intro 02:34 Moon Pi!!!!!! youtu.be/kL1PzNtMuk407:40 How to fix a Floyd Rose whammy bar collar issue13:07 Hagstrom guitars 16:48 Podcasts I like 18:50 Gibson Stops Someone From Selling Their Harley Benton 60 Cycle Hum Episode youtube.com/watch?v=ntSWS04re6s&t=2553s31:50 When Ebay was great 34:50 Guitar Of The Week 45:20 Why Gear Exchange is competing with Guitar Center Not Reverb52:00 I bought a new guitar for my birthday 58:20 Why the new channel is important youtube.com/@TheRealKnowYourGear1:01:00 What to know when teaching your dad guitar 1:04:00 The unlock nut?1:09:19 What no one tells you about modelers and profilers 1:25:00 Before people knew stuff they just did stuff1:28:05 Why Ozzy meant something to me1:39:03 My best advise if you want to open a music store1:43:40 Did I talk to Mackie about eBay issue?1:45:00 Why I believe solder-less cables do not work 1:48:00 Why small builders are tough sometimes1:53:34 Why I picked the Amplified Nation Wonderland Overdrive2:00:20 Thank you all for a great show NEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comDeals At Sweetwater sweetwater.sjv.io/09QgzYDeals At Guitar Center guitar-center.pxf.io/oqjLVmMy Instagram instagram.com/phillip_mcknightNeed Stew Mac tools? You can get them and support what I do herestewmac.sjv.io/vnMQ3NKnow Your Gear Facebookfacebook.com/Knowyourgear
The Greatest Guitar Ever Made, Period! You Know What It Is Phillip McKnight 2025-07-22 | #knowyourgear #deepdive #geekystuff the links below are Affiliate links and help support the channel thank you for considering them Here is a link to the Vintage Guitars section of Guitar Center guitar-center.pxf.io/XmL5YbMoon Pi Guitars shirtskyg.altacolor.comLink to PDF of guitar knowyourgearpodcast.com/geeky-pdfsAre Patreon Page patreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueNEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comDigital Calipers stewmac.sjv.io/4eZrgGStew Mac Neck relief gaugestewmac.sjv.io/aOx15qHow to set your intonation youtube.com/watch?v=mn3Zl-4IGsgFret Polishing video youtube.com/watch?v=BA7XUd4yjVsHow To Do A Fast And Great Guitar Set Upyoutube.com/watch?v=Bj-dW-REZ5Y
Cash Grab Products Guitar Players Are Sick Of Phillip McKnight 2025-07-19 | #knowyourgear #podcast #guitarpodcast The KYG Shop on Gear Exchange sweetwater.com/used/storefront/know-your-gear-shopYou can now join Patreon and help the channelpatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueCheck out the other channel youtube.com/@TheRealKnowYourGearNEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comTopics00:00 Intro03:40 Guitars I will not do a deep dive of06:00 Cash Grab Products That Guitar Players Are Sick Of16:20 The We can not make this anymore thing17:30 When Fender Stopped including gig bags 21:00 How Come No Designed in China made in China labels?23:00 The company owned by a company owned by a family who owns a company 27:30 New 50% Tariff on Copper and guitar pickups35:00 Guitar Of The Week 48:10 The Sister channelyoutube.com/@TheRealKnowYourGear1:00:00 What are the most significant innovations on guitar?youtube.com/watch?v=KXr7fnNUbzE&t=109s1:04:25 Expensive guitars do not make you more happy. 1:10:00 My thinks this brand is for professional guitar players 1:14:00 7 string necks 1:17:00 Make your Strat a hardtail?1:20:45 Why low price guitars have flatter radius fretboards1:23:50 Maple vs Rosewood fretboards issues1:25:00 The reason you should buy what you love1:32:00 Why PRS uses the tele style bridge on guitars 1:38:10 Why don't more company make a SG style guitar?1:49:10 Is Reverb turning into the crappy swap meet we all stopped going to? Leave comments 2:01:39 Thank you Deals At Sweetwater sweetwater.sjv.io/09QgzYDeals At Guitar Center guitar-center.pxf.io/oqjLVmMy Instagram instagram.com/phillip_mcknightNeed Stew Mac tools? You can get them and support what I do herestewmac.sjv.io/vnMQ3NKnow Your Gear Facebookfacebook.com/Knowyourgear
Martins New Les Paul Sized Acoustic Phillip McKnight 2025-07-16 | #knowyourgear #deepdive #geekystuff Check out the guitar hereguitar-center.pxf.io/kOPxZxLink to PDF of guitar knowyourgearpodcast.com/geeky-pdfsYou can join Patreon for $10 a month and join a live guitar clinic each week, plus other bonus content and featurespatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueNEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comDigital Calipers stewmac.sjv.io/4eZrgGStew Mac Neck relief gaugestewmac.sjv.io/aOx15qHow to set your intonation youtube.com/watch?v=mn3Zl-4IGsgFret Polishing video youtube.com/watch?v=BA7XUd4yjVsHow To Do A Fast And Great Guitar Set Upyoutube.com/watch?v=Bj-dW-REZ5Y
The Most Hated Guitar On The Internet & The Gear Market Is In Free Fall Phillip McKnight 2025-07-12 | #knowyourgear #podcast #guitarpodcast The KYG Shop on Gear Exchange sweetwater.com/used/storefront/know-your-gear-shopYou can now join Patreon and help the channelpatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueCheck out the 2nd channel youtube.com/@TheRealKnowYourGearNEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comDeals At Sweetwater sweetwater.sjv.io/09QgzYDeals At Guitar Center guitar-center.pxf.io/oqjLVmTopics00:00 Thank you for supporting the new channel youtube.com/@UCLROaXiA8391hQi70hZonBw 03:00 New logos on our shirts kyg.altacolor.com03:00 No ads when the show is live, but06:00 Why I bought the Herman Li PRS guitar 06:02 The most hated guitar on the internet & Why Its The Silver Sky 19:00 Nuno leaving Washburn? A new Nuno guitar? youtu.be/u4UnyK44UgQ?si=QLs--lZoyza_Yt2z26:50 Will the PRS SE N53 last?32:31 Is music education better or worse today?39:00 Guitar Of The Week 49:00 Bubble wrap prices are crazy!! lol58:00 My work mat. (best $13 work mat)amzn.to/4nKWJUm1:06:28 Fender is now full on head to head competing with dealers1:10:00 I was fired from Thomann as a affiliate for not performing 1:13:00 If I could only have one tube amp1:17:08 The Gear Market is in free fall1:29:29 What Marshalls are behind me?youtu.be/L1FcIuoF21I?si=QrwQjRW6CkFbc-iK1:31:49 The dumbest videos I've made1:40:00 My Dream guitar and why 1:46:20 Why I need to spend time with new products when companies ask for video1:53:30 Using deoxit with switches1:58:40 Thank you My Instagram instagram.com/phillip_mcknightNeed Stew Mac tools? You can get them and support what I do herestewmac.sjv.io/vnMQ3NKnow Your Gear Facebookfacebook.com/Knowyourgear
Will PRS’s New Lower $ Tele Be The Next Silver Sky? Phillip McKnight 2025-07-09 | #knowyourgear #deepdive #geekystuff Check out the guitar heresweetwater.sjv.io/19KDDxLink to PDF of guitar knowyourgearpodcast.com/geeky-pdfsYou can join Patreon for $10 a month and join a live guitar clinic each week, plus other bonus content and featurespatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueNEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comHere are some affiliate links if you use them you can support the channel at no cost to you.The amp and modules Im using sweetwater.sjv.io/APG2DaThe reverb delay pedal Im using sweetwater.sjv.io/19VR3zMusicNomad String Action Gaugesweetwater.sjv.io/4eZJQ0Digital Calipers stewmac.sjv.io/4eZrgGStew Mac Neck relief gaugestewmac.sjv.io/aOx15qThe Solder Station I use amzn.to/3Gg9SU4How to set your intonation youtube.com/watch?v=mn3Zl-4IGsgFret Polishing video youtube.com/watch?v=BA7XUd4yjVsHow To Do A Fast And Great Guitar Set Upyoutube.com/watch?v=Bj-dW-REZ5Y
Why Brands Need Signature Guitars Phillip McKnight 2025-07-05 | #knowyourgear #podcast #guitarpodcast The KYG Shop on Gear Exchange sweetwater.com/used/storefront/know-your-gear-shopYou can now join Patreon and help the channelpatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueCheck out the 2nd channel youtube.com/@TheRealKnowYourGear4th of July Deals At Sweetwater sweetwater.sjv.io/09QgzY4th Of july Deals At Guitar Center guitar-center.pxf.io/oqjLVmTopics 00:00 Intro 02:09 Was Guitar Center Upset with my BC Rich Video?youtu.be/lGQ2iwCCWrw09:58 Deluxe Reverb vs Princeton which do I like more?20:50 Guitar selling regrets 22:30 Why we do not talk about ESP / LTD guitars?25:27 Guitar You Tube Dying Because Sponsored Videos 42:20 Where the nylon socks on deep dives came from 48:30 Thoughts on Carr amps49:25 Shipping a guitar? DO NOT TAKE ANY CHANCES 55:16 being a guitar tech on the road 1:00:40 The gear market 1:06:46 Guitar of the week 1:29:50 What are the down sides of the Engl Steve Morse amp?1:35:35 Fender Road Worn Strats and there fretboards1:47:49 Whats The Point Of Signature Guitars 2:04:45 Thank you all!!!!My Instagram instagram.com/phillip_mcknightNeed Stew Mac tools? You can get them and support what I do herestewmac.sjv.io/vnMQ3NKnow Your Gear Facebookfacebook.com/Knowyourgear
A $67 Guitar And Amp From Sears Phillip McKnight 2025-07-01 | #knowyourgear #deepdive #geekystuff I make a detailed sheet of the guitar I deal dive. link down belowYou can join Patreon for $10 a month and join a live guitar clinic each week, plus other bonus content and featurespatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueLink to PDF of guitar knowyourgearpodcast.com/geeky-pdfsNEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.com00:00 Intro00:22 Geeky Stuff04:29Geeky Tech Tip13:57 Playing The Guitar 17:58 What I thought of the guitar Here are some affiliate links if you use them you can support the channel at no cost to you.The amp and modules Im using sweetwater.sjv.io/APG2DaThe reverb delay pedal Im using sweetwater.sjv.io/19VR3zMusicNomad String Action Gaugesweetwater.sjv.io/4eZJQ0Digital Calipers stewmac.sjv.io/4eZrgGStew Mac Neck relief gaugestewmac.sjv.io/aOx15qThe Solder Station I use amzn.to/3Gg9SU4How to set your intonation youtube.com/watch?v=mn3Zl-4IGsgFret Polishing video youtube.com/watch?v=BA7XUd4yjVsHow To Do A Fast And Great Guitar Set Upyoutube.com/watch?v=Bj-dW-REZ5Y
Appointment Only Guitar Stores Phillip McKnight 2025-06-28 | #knowyourgear #podcast #guitarpodcast The KYG Shop on Gear Exchange sweetwater.com/used/storefront/know-your-gear-shopYou can now join Patreon and help the channelpatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueCheck out the 2nd channel youtube.com/@TheRealKnowYourGearTopic List 00:00 Intro 01:50 Appointment Only Guitar Stores, The End Of Retail?10:50 The Herman Li guitar and what he said to me 17:20 Why I would only own a Strat 37:45 Blue Guitars40:48 Is paying for the Reverb bump listing worth the money?45:58 The update on the Washburn N4 guitar issues 52:50 Using TusQ over Bone for a nut?56:57 Guitar Of The Week 1:12:50 Partsacaster go cheap body expensive neck 1:18:30 USA Made Guitars Hold Value? 1:31:00 Are the issues with Kiesel getting better?1:40:00 Scalloped Fretboardsyoutu.be/3qXvTZZDnds1:50:19 The biggest super chat we have ever received. Thank you1:52:00 I am going to the wolds biggest guitar factory1:55:50 The Helix announcement 1:58:40 Last weeks guitar of the week update 2:00:00 The Harsh truth about how hard it is to sell your guitars now2:08:40 Im feeling gear in July and gear at Zimms in Mesa AZ The KYG Shop on Gear Exchange sweetwater.com/used/storefront/know-your-gear-shopDeals At Sweetwater sweetwater.sjv.io/09QgzYDeals At Guitar Center guitar-center.pxf.io/oqjLVmMy Instagram instagram.com/phillip_mcknightNeed Stew Mac tools? You can get them and support what I do herestewmac.sjv.io/vnMQ3NKnow Your Gear Facebookfacebook.com/Knowyourgear
The NEW PRS Guitar Everyone Is Going To Hate Phillip McKnight 2025-06-24 | #knowyourgear #deepdive #geekystuff You can join Patreon for $10 a month and join a live guitar clinic each week, plus other bonus content and featurespatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueLink to PDF of guitar knowyourgearpodcast.com/geeky-pdfsNEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.com00:00 Intro01:37 Geeky Stuff14:30 Playing just like Herman Li in every way (lol)22:30 What I thought of the guitar Here are some affiliate links if you use them you can support the channel at no cost to you.The amp and modules Im using sweetwater.sjv.io/APG2DaThe reverb delay pedal Im using sweetwater.sjv.io/19VR3zMusicNomad String Action Gaugesweetwater.sjv.io/4eZJQ0Digital Calipers stewmac.sjv.io/4eZrgGStew Mac Neck relief gaugestewmac.sjv.io/aOx15qThe Solder Station I use amzn.to/3Gg9SU4How to set your intonation youtube.com/watch?v=mn3Zl-4IGsgFret Polishing video youtube.com/watch?v=BA7XUd4yjVsHow To Do A Fast And Great Guitar Set Upyoutube.com/watch?v=Bj-dW-REZ5Y
Outdated Thoughts On Cheap Guitars Phillip McKnight 2025-06-21 | #knowyourgear #podcast #guitarpodcast No Gravy On My Tone Shirt bonfire.com/no-gravy/?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=campaign_page&utm_campaign=no-gravy&utm_content=defaultYou can now join Patreon and help the channelpatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueCheck out the 2nd channel youtube.com/@TheRealKnowYourGearThis Weeks Topics00:00 No sound but it gets fixed at 1 min mark01:00 Intro 03:00 How long should you wait to open a guitar after it shipped 10:00 Martin and Taylor voiding warranty if you adjust your truss rod14:00 Carol kaye plays a cheep bass?21:00 Issue with a ESP truss rod 23:00 Can use guitar strings that are years old25:05 The time I bought strings from a small music store29:00 The Tinker Toy Truss Rod is a real thing. 31:54 The update on the Nuno Padauk N4 Issue 38:26 I met Nuno and he told me to 45:00 I make videos in the worst way apparently.51:48 Guitar Of The Week My Favorite backing drum tracks on You Tube youtube.com/@maxbackingtrack1:08:00 Do I think Stainless Steal Frets are important 1:12:50 From Gravy to Grits1:18:00 Suhr, Ibanez AZ, Tom Anderson, Kiesel, And James Tyler 1:22:00 I Bought the expensive guitars and this is where I landed1:25:15 Headstock Connoisseurs1:32:00 Outdated Thoughts On Cheap Guitars 1:44:00 Im Selling a bunch of guitars in July 1:48:00 What Strap locks do I use?1:55:00 Thank you Deals At Sweetwater sweetwater.sjv.io/09QgzYDeals At Guitar Center guitar-center.pxf.io/oqjLVmMy Instagram instagram.com/phillip_mcknightNeed Stew Mac tools? You can get them and support what I do herestewmac.sjv.io/vnMQ3NKnow Your Gear Facebookfacebook.com/Knowyourgear
It Was Better Than Gibson And Still Went Out Of business Phillip McKnight 2025-06-18 | #knowyourgear #deepdive #geekystuff You can join Patreon for $10 a month and join a live guitar clinic each week, plus other bonus content and featurespatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueLink to PDF of guitar knowyourgearpodcast.com/geeky-pdfsNEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comHere are some affiliate links if you use them you can support the channel at no cost to you.The amp and modules Im using sweetwater.sjv.io/APG2DaThe reverb delay pedal Im using sweetwater.sjv.io/19VR3zMusicNomad String Action Gaugesweetwater.sjv.io/4eZJQ0Digital Calipers stewmac.sjv.io/4eZrgGStew Mac Neck relief gaugestewmac.sjv.io/aOx15qThe Solder Station I use amzn.to/3Gg9SU4How to set your intonation youtube.com/watch?v=mn3Zl-4IGsgFret Polishing video youtube.com/watch?v=BA7XUd4yjVsHow To Do A Fast And Great Guitar Set Upyoutube.com/watch?v=Bj-dW-REZ5YHow to fix fret sproutyoutube.com/watch?v=GeNy4LmrOMsBetter Than Epiphone And It Still Went Out Of BusinessThis Guitar Is A Huge Failure
They Forgot The Other Great Marshall Sound Phillip McKnight 2025-06-17 | #knowyourgear #deepdive #geekystuff You can join Patreon for $10 a month and join a live guitar clinic each week, plus other bonus content and featurespatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueNEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comHere are some affiliate links to Sweetwater if you use them you can support the channel at no cost to you. The Marshall 1974Xsweetwater.sjv.io/zxBy7rThe Power Attenuator I am using sweetwater.sjv.io/55xA6nThe Marshall Blue Breaker Pedal sweetwater.sjv.io/xLLBR5The Marshall Blues Breaker Combosweetwater.sjv.io/091meRThe Marshall Origin Amp sweetwater.sjv.io/N9mzrVTha Marshall Studio Vintagesweetwater.sjv.io/2aJjA7
Another Big Guitar Store Closed, What Is The State Of The Industry Phillip McKnight 2025-06-14 | #knowyourgear #podcast #guitarpodcast You can now join Patreon for Free and get benefits or upgrade and help the channelpatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueCheck out the 2nd channel youtube.com/@TheRealKnowYourGearDeals At Sweetwater sweetwater.sjv.io/09QgzYDeals At Guitar Center guitar-center.pxf.io/oqjLVmSubject Index00:00 Intro00:30 We have a Winner for the USA Limited Edition Fender Tele! Congratulations to Rick Shandley from New Mexico. Thank you to everyone who entered.01:55 No Gravy On My Tone Shirt bonfire.com/no-gravy/?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=campaign_page&utm_campaign=no-gravy&utm_content=default04:20 The Sound of gear on You Tube vs being in the room 12:57 Another Big guitar Store closed what is the state of the industry28:50 The not so much update on the USA Nuno N4 Padauk Guitar 33:50 You buy and and I will pay double38:00 Why Fender Rumble are better than their price48:20 Kiesel Is Making USA Guitar Kits Again!58:58 Guitar Of The Week My Favorite backing drum tracks on You Tube youtube.com/@maxbackingtrack1:06:58 The Jack Butler Jackson Guitar from the Britney Spear Movie 1:16:51 Being elitist with guitars and the country of origin. 1:36:50 Guitar Center Not trading unless you have an appointment 2:00:40 The Patreon levels and the stuff I do 2:03:20 Changing bridge height changes the sustain??2:06:00 If you only learn one thing learn this2:06:48 Thank you My Instagram instagram.com/phillip_mcknightNeed Stew Mac tools? You can get them and support what I do herestewmac.sjv.io/vnMQ3NKnow Your Gear Facebookfacebook.com/Knowyourgear
The Taurus Servo 3 Phillip McKnight 2025-06-11 | TS20 is the discount code for purchase Servo-3 on the Taurus online store https://www.taurusamps.pl/servo-3You can also use this REVERB link, but this code does not work here.reverb.com/en-pl/item/89027537-taurus-servo-3-custom-tube-enhancer-bufor-sustainer-compressor-boosterHere is my video on the Servo 1 pedal youtube.com/watch?v=XmLpJBHnAF8
Behringer Went Too Far With The Klon Clone Phillip McKnight 2025-06-07 | You can now join Patreon for Free and get benefits or upgrade and help the channelpatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueSubject Index00:00 Intro 02:10 No one owns the Telecaster or Strat body05:18 Gravy Gate and the backlash 10:00 Guitar companies who focus on customer satisfaction vs customer acquisition15:36 Why the Nux Atlantic Reverb Delay is my favorite Affilate link: sweetwater.sjv.io/vPbgKj19:00 The winner of the Fender Limited Edition Tele from Guitar Center 20:10 What is the guitar with number on the wall 28:18 Behringer went too far with the Klon Clone (The Klon Scam) 48:40 Guitar Of The Week and the update on last weeks Washburn N41:05:50 The Bill Lawrence pickup 1:12:40 Why some guitar players pick strange things for their guitar 1:20:19 I now do live weekly guitar clinics patreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=true1:22:50 One pickup, does it matter?1:28:56 Fender Heavy Metal Strat 1:32:59 Why someone would need a Floyd Rose Bridge 1:36:00 Music Nomad vs Micro Mesh Affiliate links amzn.to/4kyfOHo and amzn.to/3Hr1S392:03:0 There is AI Phil Mcknight 2:06:00 Thank you NEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.com
The Best Guitar Under $500, But They Can’t Sell It To You Phillip McKnight 2025-06-05 | #knowyourgear #deepdive #geekystuff You can check out this guitar here(not an affiliate link)https://www.artistguitars.com.au/shop/guitars/electric-guitars/signature-electric-guitars/1201You can join Patreon for $10 a month and join a live guitar clinic each week, plus other bonus content and featurespatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueNEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comLink to PDF of guitar knowyourgearpodcast.com/geeky-pdfs00:00 Intro01:21 Geeky Stuff09:37 Geeky Tech Tip 10:36 Geeky Stuff Part Dos 13:16 Play Demo19:03 My Thoughts Tools in this videoDigital Calipers stewmac.sjv.io/4eZrgGStew Mac Neck relief gaugestewmac.sjv.io/aOx15qThe Solder Station I use amzn.to/3Gg9SU4How to set your intonation youtube.com/watch?v=mn3Zl-4IGsgFret Polishing video youtube.com/watch?v=BA7XUd4yjVsHow To Do A Fast And Great Guitar Set Upyoutube.com/watch?v=Bj-dW-REZ5YHow to fix fret sproutyoutube.com/watch?v=GeNy4LmrOMs
Kiesel Kyber Guitar Deep Dive Phillip McKnight 2025-06-02 | #knowyourgear #deepdive #geekystuff Unboxing video on my 2nd channel youtu.be/gkTai7xqKKEYou can check out this guitar here(not an affiliate link)kieselguitars.comNEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comLink to PDF of guitar knowyourgearpodcast.com/geeky-pdfsYou can now join Patreon for Free and get benefits or upgrade and help the channelpatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=true00:00 Intro00:19 Geeky Stuff13:13 Play Demo17:34 My Thoughts Tools in this videoDigital Calipers stewmac.sjv.io/4eZrgGStew Mac Neck relief gaugestewmac.sjv.io/aOx15qThe Solder Station I use amzn.to/3Gg9SU4How to set your intonation youtube.com/watch?v=mn3Zl-4IGsgFret Polishing video youtube.com/watch?v=BA7XUd4yjVsHow To Do A Fast And Great Guitar Set Upyoutube.com/watch?v=Bj-dW-REZ5YHow to fix fret sproutyoutube.com/watch?v=GeNy4LmrOMs
Why doesnt Sweetwater And GC have A Harley Benton Type Brand Phillip McKnight 2025-05-31 | #knowyourgear You can now join Patreon for Free and get benefits or upgrade and help the channelpatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueCheck out this guitar at Guitar Center guitar-center.pxf.io/zxXykOSubject Index 00:00 Intro00:08 The Fender USA Limited Edition Tele Giveawaykingsumo.com/g/19wegdm/fender-american-professional-ii-telecaster-hh-roasted-maple-neck-limited-edition-electric-guitar-aged-natural05:00 Short Scale vs longer scale guitars 08:18 Issue with Desoldering a volume pot 13:00 Why are PRS guitars Dentist guitars21:00 Modeling amps make all guitars sound the same. Fight me. lol 25:00 Buy your needs in gear first and what works for you32:18 Nut Lubricant (show goes off the rails)35:19 Companies who made bad choices during the pandemic 42:40 PRS used to be way more custom than now 46:00 No gravy 50:00 Fender Tonemaster price jump!54:50 String prices are crazy now1:00:00 Guitar of the week 1:06:40 The issues with the guitar 1:18:00 The new Kyber guitar 1:24:30 How Kiesel pricing works 1:25:00 Watch this clip and have a good laughyoutube.com/watch?v=19CvEO3Riy01:28:00 Guitar builders who make art 1:31:00 Why I pick Friedman over Marshall 1:33:00 Why Friedman changed his amps name and then changed it back 1:38:00 Thank you for 415 episodes!!!!!!!! 1:40:00 Strat nut issues and string tree issues 1:46:00 Selling gear because kids and then buying it back 1:48:51 Why doesn't Sweetwater and GC have a Harley Benton Type Brand2:07:00 Megadeth and Metallica talk2:09:28 The drama with Six String TV channel and Pearson Guitar issues2:10:00 Throbak pickups thoughts2:16:25 Why PRS contacted me about selling direct to consumers2:20:00 How much money do you need to open a Guitar Store in 2025 2:25:30 Bad Cat amp talk 2:27:30 The Patreon Guitar Live clinks patreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueNEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.com
The Guitar Big Box Retailers Do Not Want You To See Phillip McKnight 2025-05-29 | #knowyourgear #deepdive #geekystuff We Are giving away a $2,000 USA Limited Edition Fender Tele (click this link)kingsumo.com/g/19wegdm/fender-american-professional-ii-telecaster-hh-roasted-maple-neck-limited-edition-electric-guitar-aged-naturalYou can check out Firefly on amazon (some models) and at their site (not an affiliate link)guitarsgarden.com/collections/fftlNEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comLink to PDF of guitar knowyourgearpodcast.com/geeky-pdfsYou can now join Patreon for Free and get benefits or upgrade and help the channelpatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=true00:00 Intro02:27 Geeky Stuff10:00 Play Demo15:08 My Thoughts Tools in this videoDigital Calipers stewmac.sjv.io/4eZrgGStew Mac Neck relief gaugestewmac.sjv.io/aOx15qThe Solder Station I use amzn.to/3Gg9SU4How to set your intonation youtube.com/watch?v=mn3Zl-4IGsgFret Polishing video youtube.com/watch?v=BA7XUd4yjVsHow To Do A Fast And Great Guitar Set Upyoutube.com/watch?v=Bj-dW-REZ5YHow to fix fret sproutyoutube.com/watch?v=GeNy4LmrOMs
The New 2025 BC Rich Is A Disaster Phillip McKnight 2025-05-27 | #knowyourgear #deepdive #geekystuff BC Rich Gunslinger Retro II Is A Lesson In Brand LoyaltyWe Are giving away a $2,000 USA Limited Edition Fender Tele (click this link)kingsumo.com/g/19wegdm/fender-american-professional-ii-telecaster-hh-roasted-maple-neck-limited-edition-electric-guitar-aged-naturalCheck out this guitar at Guitar Center guitar-center.pxf.io/POYGaqNEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comLink to PDF of guitar knowyourgearpodcast.com/geeky-pdfsYou can now join Patreon for Free and get benefits or upgrade and help the channelpatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueHow To fix a high fret youtube.com/watch?v=Hfrq0tIznOk&t=291sHow to fix a lifted fret youtube.com/watch?v=nWLaw0xcsg000:00 Intro00:28 Geeky Stuff06:34 Geeky Tip08:54 Geeky Stuff part 211:50 Play Demo16:04 My Thoughts Fret End Dress File in this video stewmac.sjv.io/WyJoJGTools in this videoDigital Calipers stewmac.sjv.io/4eZrgGStew Mac Neck relief gaugestewmac.sjv.io/aOx15qThe Solder Station I use amzn.to/3Gg9SU4How to set your intonation youtube.com/watch?v=mn3Zl-4IGsgFret Polishing video youtube.com/watch?v=BA7XUd4yjVsHow To Do A Fast And Great Guitar Set Upyoutube.com/watch?v=Bj-dW-REZ5YHow to fix fret sproutyoutube.com/watch?v=GeNy4LmrOMs
The hard opinions on gear in 2025 Phillip McKnight 2025-05-24 | #knowyourgear You Can Enter to win one of these Fender Limited Edition Teles kingsumo.com/g/19wegdm/fender-american-professional-ii-telecaster-hh-roasted-maple-neck-limited-edition-electric-guitar-aged-naturalCheck out this guitar at Guitar Center guitar-center.pxf.io/zxXykOSubject Index00:00 Intro 01:00 The JHS NotADumble Fiasco12:30 What Peavey amp is behind me?17:30 Why is there a microphone on the amp head?21:00 Thoughts on the new PRS SEs24:40 Supporting small guitar builders49:20 Guitar Of The Week GIVEAWAY!!You Can Enter to win one of these Fender Limited Edition Teles kingsumo.com/g/19wegdm/fender-american-professional-ii-telecaster-hh-roasted-maple-neck-limited-edition-electric-guitar-aged-natural55:37 The new Radial mute switch from Sweetwatersweetwater.sjv.io/DyAqKo1:00:00 Are all the MIC tube amps made in the same place?1:06:00 Strange and Intense Guitar Opinions1:16:10 The hard opinions on gear in 2025 1:29:00 The pitfalls of Modding guitars1:41:52 The issue with buying a guitar that is to expensive1:45:45 The huge mistakes Ive seen players make doing their own repairsNEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comYou can now join Patreon for Free and get benefits or upgrade and help the channelpatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=true
Fender is trying something different, but is it too late? Phillip McKnight 2025-05-23 | #knowyourgear #deepdive #geekystuff You Can Enter to win one of these Fender Limited Edition Teles kingsumo.com/g/19wegdm/fender-american-professional-ii-telecaster-hh-roasted-maple-neck-limited-edition-electric-guitar-aged-naturalCheck out this guitar at Guitar Center guitar-center.pxf.io/zxXykOCoil Split video youtube.com/watch?v=2Z5U8Ln4UzA&t=6sCTS Push /Pull Pots guitar-center.pxf.io/dO3LdkNEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comLink to PDF of guitar knowyourgearpodcast.com/geeky-pdfsYou can now join Patreon for Free and get benefits or upgrade and help the channelpatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=true00:00 Intro01:50 Geeky Stuff08:32 Geeky Tip10:00 Geeky Stuff part 211:30 Play Demo19:00 My Thoughts Tools in this videoDigital Calipers stewmac.sjv.io/4eZrgGStew Mac Neck relief gaugestewmac.sjv.io/aOx15qThe Solder Station I use amzn.to/3Gg9SU4How to set your intonation youtube.com/watch?v=mn3Zl-4IGsgFret Polishing video youtube.com/watch?v=BA7XUd4yjVsHow To Do A Fast And Great Guitar Set Upyoutube.com/watch?v=Bj-dW-REZ5YHow to fix fret sproutyoutube.com/watch?v=GeNy4LmrOMs
The Peavey T15 Mississippi Mustang Phillip McKnight 2025-05-20 | #knowyourgear #geekystuff NEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comLink to PDF of guitar knowyourgearpodcast.com/geeky-pdfsYou can now join Patreon for Free and get benefits or upgrade and help the channelpatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=truelink to KYG stats card knowyourgearpodcast.com/geeky-pdfs00:00 Intro01:04 Geeky Stuff11:53 Play Demo16:13 My Thoughts Tools in this videoMusicNomad String Action Gaugesweetwater.sjv.io/4eZJQ0Digital Calipers stewmac.sjv.io/4eZrgGStew Mac Neck relief gaugestewmac.sjv.io/aOx15qThe Solder Station I use amzn.to/3Gg9SU4How to set your intonation youtube.com/watch?v=mn3Zl-4IGsgFret Polishing video youtube.com/watch?v=BA7XUd4yjVsHow To Do A Fast And Great Guitar Set Upyoutube.com/watch?v=Bj-dW-REZ5YHow to fix fret sproutyoutube.com/watch?v=GeNy4LmrOMsNotched Radius Gagesstewmac.sjv.io/15JN59Test your fret endsamzn.to/3QznyusWhat tuner do I use?imp.i114863.net/ORXJqNWhy They Never Made A Guitar Like This Again
Largest Guitar Retailer Buys Amp Company / The Used Market Summed up right now Phillip McKnight 2025-05-17 | #knowyourgear #podcast #guitarpodcast You can now join Patreon for Free and get benefits or upgrade and help the channelpatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueNEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comSubject Index00:00 Intro01:00 Guitar shops closing should you buy now before prices go up.05:00 The Largest Guitar Retailer Buys A Amp Company 25:00 New Epiphones with Gibson headstocks49:48 Guitar of the week1:00:00 Combos as cabs 1:13:48 Advice on ordering custom guitars1:29:30 If I could only use one brand and nothing else1:41:25 When I first met Cathy Duncan 1:47:58 The Used Market Summed up right now2:01:50 Thank you Use this Guitar Center link to support the podcast guitar-center.pxf.io/dODRaqUse this Sweetwater link to support the podcast sweetwater.sjv.io/09QgzYMy Instagram instagram.com/phillip_mcknightNeed Stew Mac tools? You can get them and support what I do herestewmac.sjv.io/vnMQ3NKnow Your Gear Facebookfacebook.com/Knowyourgear
What Everyone Gets Wrong, Cheap vs Expensive Guitars Phillip McKnight 2025-05-10 | #knowyourgear #guitarpodcast #podcast You can now join Patreon for Free and get benefits or upgrade and help the channelpatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueNEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comSubject index00:00 intro 02:00 Should you oil fretboard before or after polishing frets 04:00 The worst guitar I ever took on trade10:30 Can you hear guitar parts?30:37 How Deep Dives are changing guitars 38:00 How I feel in love with the Seymour Duncan BG1400 pickups43:10 Why Im selling my Friedman Twin-sister for the Magnatone amp 57:20 Why adding a Piezo makes you magnetic pickups not sound as good 1:00:00 Guitar Of The Week 1:14:00 gear that helps you make music wins 1:26:00 Why your new expensive guitar is a dud1:31:00 What Everyone Gets Wrong With Cheap vs expensive guitars1:40:00 Don't trust some one from the desert to talk about moisture LOL1:46:00 Guitar Center Used incompetence or fraud? Note: It was Western Union not Wellsfargo (it was 20 years ago) lol1:59:10 Guitar Center Tried to give $800 for a $19,000 guitar 2:06:50 On a budget Im always buying used. Best Tube Amp Under $7002:10:20 Flying with two electric guitars?2:15:00 Why more You Tube commercials 2:18:00 Thank you Use this Guitar Center link to support the podcast guitar-center.pxf.io/dODRaqUse this Sweetwater link to support the podcast sweetwater.sjv.io/09QgzYMy Instagram instagram.com/phillip_mcknightNeed Stew Mac tools? You can get them and support what I do herestewmac.sjv.io/vnMQ3NKnow Your Gear Facebookfacebook.com/Knowyourgear
I Know Why Slash & Billy Gibbons Play These Amps Now Phillip McKnight 2025-05-05 | #knowyourgear #geekystuff Link to this ampsweetwater.sjv.io/9L2y64NEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comYou can now join Patreon for Free and get benefits or upgrade and help the channelpatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueWhat tuner do I use?imp.i114863.net/ORXJqN
Fender Buys Reverb The Largest Used Website Phillip McKnight 2025-04-26 | #knowyourgear #guitarpodcast #podcast You can now join Patreon for Free and get benefits or upgrade and help the channelpatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueNEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comSubject Index00:00 Intro01:24 5 Reasons Fender Would Buy Reverb25:55 Why guitar factories are always hiring 30:00 Ibanez AZ Standard vs Premium 37:00 The Pedal Board WINNER! Thank you 39:01 Why leaving guitars in cases for long periods of time is badyoutube.com/watch?v=wIqNf7X2qEI&t=11s46:00 Gear Of The Week, Lets BUY Some gig bags (soft cases)59:58 baja Fender Tele Wiring1:00:00 EQ Boost pedal 1:04:00 Why we all use the resistance to figure out pickups1:17:30 Why boutique amp builders do not make small low watt amps1:25:09 Guitar Center has no lefties and other issues 1:33:00 The good old days, but this is the best time in gear 1:38:30The NO Truss Rod PRS guitar youtube.com/watch?v=wEqCKa7pMAQyoutube.com/watch?v=C6Jh6huoBV81:50:20 Orville Guitars?1:56:30 Gibson at Wallmart and Best buy 2:00:00 Thank you Use this Sweetwater link to support the podcast sweetwater.sjv.io/09QgzYMy Instagram instagram.com/phillip_mcknightNeed Stew Mac tools? You can get them and support what I do herestewmac.sjv.io/vnMQ3NKnow Your Gear Facebookfacebook.com/Knowyourgear
Taylor Makes A New Lower Price USA Guitar Phillip McKnight 2025-04-24 | #knowyourgear #geekystuff #TaylorguitarsToday’s video is a detailed look at the Taylor Guitars 414CE including detailed specifications and a technical look at how it plays and sounds Here is a link to new and used Taylor 414CEsguitar-center.pxf.io/YR26gKhere is a link to the amp I usedguitar-center.pxf.io/e1k0vgNEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comYou can now join Patreon for Free and get benefits or upgrade and help the channelpatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=truelink to KYG stats card knowyourgearpodcast.com/geeky-pdfs00:00 Intro02:12 Geeky Stuff14:15 Play Demo16:51 My Thoughts Taylors Torrefied video youtube.com/watch?v=cv3cM0qQecYTools in this videoDigital Calipers stewmac.sjv.io/4eZrgGStew Mac Neck relief gaugestewmac.sjv.io/aOx15qThe Solder Station I use amzn.to/3Gg9SU4How to set your intonation youtube.com/watch?v=mn3Zl-4IGsgFret Polishing video youtube.com/watch?v=BA7XUd4yjVsHow To Do A Fast And Great Guitar Set Upyoutube.com/watch?v=Bj-dW-REZ5YHow to fix fret sproutyoutube.com/watch?v=GeNy4LmrOMsNotched Radius Gagesstewmac.sjv.io/15JN59Test your fret endsamzn.to/3QznyusWhat tuner do I use?imp.i114863.net/ORXJqN
First, They Went After Gibson. Now Fender  Phillip McKnight 2025-04-21 | #knowyourgear #geekystuff Today’s video is a detailed look at the Eastman Guitars Fullertone DC62 including detailed specifications and a technical look at how it plays and sounds NEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comYou can now join Patreon for Free and get benefits or upgrade and help the channelpatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=truelink to KYG stats card knowyourgearpodcast.com/geeky-pdfsGuitar in this video sweetwater.sjv.io/q4D5nYMonster Boltsmonsterbolts.com/search?type=product&q=guitar00:00 Intro02:16 Geeky Stuff10:36 Tech Tip 111:13 Geeky Stuff Continued 14:26 Tech Tip 219:24 Play Demo24:16 My Thoughts Tools in this videoMusicNomad String Action Gaugesweetwater.sjv.io/4eZJQ0Digital Calipers stewmac.sjv.io/4eZrgGStew Mac Neck relief gaugestewmac.sjv.io/aOx15qThe Solder Station I use amzn.to/3Gg9SU4How to set your intonation youtube.com/watch?v=mn3Zl-4IGsgFret Polishing video youtube.com/watch?v=BA7XUd4yjVsHow To Do A Fast And Great Guitar Set Upyoutube.com/watch?v=Bj-dW-REZ5YHow to fix fret sproutyoutube.com/watch?v=GeNy4LmrOMsNotched Radius Gagesstewmac.sjv.io/15JN59Test your fret endsamzn.to/3QznyusWhat tuner do I use?imp.i114863.net/ORXJqN
Boss Katana The Best Amp Ever, Fight ME! Phillip McKnight 2025-04-19 | #knowyourgear #guitarpodcast #podcast You can now join Patreon for Free and get benefits or upgrade and help the channelpatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueSubject Index 00:00 intro02:30 Getting a 1099 from Sweetwater G.E.17:12 Pedal Board and Pedal giveaway!!!ENTER TO WIN HERE!knowyourgearpodcast.com20:00 You Tube is tricking you with like and view counters22:00 The number one company sponsor of Know Your Gear 35:30 Amp sims vs Tube amps35:30 Boss Katana Is The best amp Ever, Fight ME! 47:00 Sanding a guitar nut49:38 Why No Small Builders Make Practice Amps55:00 I like Blackstar amps for the price 56:00 People Do Not fix cheep gear 1:04:00 Guitar Of The Week 1:16:00 No back bumper and side mirror1:22:00 do you have to adjust Intonation when you change a string gauge1:29:00 Thought on this viewers guitar trade1:33:43 Cutting guitars in half for reviews 1:46:58 68 vs 65 Princeton amp 1:52:43 String action and pickup hieght 2:04:15 Chunky neck guitars with Floyds2:06:30 An Awkward dinner with a guitar brand. 2:13:00 Thank you guys NEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comUse this Sweetwater link to support the podcast sweetwater.sjv.io/09QgzYMy Instagram instagram.com/phillip_mcknightNeed Stew Mac tools? You can get them and support what I do herestewmac.sjv.io/vnMQ3NKnow Your Gear Facebookfacebook.com/Knowyourgear
Building A Pedal Board Live Phillip McKnight 2025-04-17 | Join me while I build a cool pedal board worth over $1400 that you can win by entering down below. knowyourgearpodcast.comWe have a WINNER! it is Douglas Hilbert from Pennsylvania. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who entered. A Huge Thank You to the companies who supported the giveaway Sweetwater, Mono Cases, Stew Mac, Warm Audio, Pigtronix, and Taurus PedalsYou can now join Patreon for Free and get benefits or upgrade and help the channelpatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueNEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comUse this Sweetwater link to support the podcast sweetwater.sjv.io/09QgzYMy Instagram instagram.com/phillip_mcknightNeed Stew Mac tools? You can get them and support what I do herestewmac.sjv.io/vnMQ3NKnow Your Gear Facebookfacebook.com/Knowyourgear
What Reverb Did About The Fraud Guitar / Boutique Guitar Builder Starts Import Line Phillip McKnight 2025-04-12 | #knowyourgear #guitarpodcast #podcast You can now join Patreon for Free and get benefits or upgrade and help the channelpatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueNEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comSubject Index00:00 Intro02:30 How to live with a Floyd Rose When You Don't like them 04:20 What Reverb Did About The Fraud Guitar 18:50 Single Coil Sized Humbucker for Tele22:00 Fender Mod Shop vs Kiesel 29:30 Made In China James Tyler Guitars41:10 Beginner Guitars 45:50 The Brands I didn't carry, but wanted 49:14 The Complete Pedal Board Giveaway ENTER TO WIN HERE!knowyourgearpodcast.com56:25 Guitar Of The Week 1:07:00 A Guitar Brand you count afford to think about1:10:00 Why didn't guitar magazines praise cheap guitars like You Tubers Do Now 1:21:00 Volume pots are either on or off what's wrong?1:30:00 Why Gibsons Brand is still one of the strongest 1:40:50 When A Guitar company made A couple guitars with the same serial number1:46:20 Advise for luthier school and this industry 1:50:00 The Morley Way pedal 1:58:00 Thank you Use this Sweetwater link to support the podcast sweetwater.sjv.io/09QgzYMy Instagram instagram.com/phillip_mcknightNeed Stew Mac tools? You can get them and support what I do herestewmac.sjv.io/vnMQ3NKnow Your Gear Facebookfacebook.com/Knowyourgear
This Pedal Has Been On My Pedal Board For 14 Years Phillip McKnight 2025-04-11 | Today’s video is a detailed look at the Morley Wah including detailed specifications and a technical look at how it plays and sounds Affiliate link to the Morely Way pedal http://sweetwater.sjv.io/q4D5nYsweetwater.sjv.io/q4D5nYHere are my other top pedals that I useNumber 1 youtu.be/ZOZ50Yr4HsMNumber 2youtu.be/SiFCaSRTuB8Number 3youtu.be/JPdb7HAje1QNumber 4youtu.be/g5c-5eNzqnoCheck out gear at Sweetwater and help support videos like this sweetwater.sjv.io/vNPP4O
I Made A Mistake And My Review Was Wrong Phillip McKnight 2025-04-08 | #knowyourgear #geekystuff NEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comYou can now join Patreon for Free and get benefits or upgrade and help the channelpatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueOriginal Deep Dive Video youtu.be/lRLDJF8PnUYMusicNomad String Action Gaugesweetwater.sjv.io/4eZJQ0Stew Mac nut Slot Gaugestewmac.sjv.io/9LMWAYDigital Calipers stewmac.sjv.io/4eZrgGStew Mac Neck relief gaugestewmac.sjv.io/aOx15qHow to set your intonation youtube.com/watch?v=mn3Zl-4IGsgFret Polishing video youtube.com/watch?v=BA7XUd4yjVsHow To Do A Fast And Great Guitar Set Upyoutube.com/watch?v=Bj-dW-REZ5YHow to fix fret sproutyoutube.com/watch?v=GeNy4LmrOMsNotched Radius Gagesstewmac.sjv.io/15JN59Test your fret endsamzn.to/3QznyusWhat tuner do I use?imp.i114863.net/ORXJqN
The Gibson ES335 Body Shape Is No longer Trademarked Phillip McKnight 2025-04-05 | #knowyourgear #guitarpodcast #podcast You can now join Patreon for Free and get benefits or upgrade and help the channelpatreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=trueMy Reverb Store reverb.com/shop/mcknightguitarcoNEW 2025 KYG Merch!!!!!! kyg.altacolor.comSubject Index00:00 Intro 03:15 The Guitars behind me 04:40 The store of why Charvel doesn't make Desolations anymore08:55 my favorite PRS SE?10:44 A guitar amp underwater?14:30 Musicians are cheap. How I made money making repairs22:00 Dimarzio DiMarzio Rainmaker & Dreamcatcher Pickupsyoutu.be/oi3lgukN6HU27:14 What are Bad Cat amps clones of?29:50 When companies have a captive customer base36:50 Why I gave a one warranty on guitar set ups41:05 My Blackstock Pickups are gone47:04 The Gibson ES335 Body Shape Is No longer Trademarked59:17 Best Plexi pedal guitar-center.pxf.io/WyAXyZ1:05:00 Guitar of The week 1:19:18 What cameras do i use? links to camerasCanon R5Camzn.to/3XLG3kkCanon R6 amzn.to/3XKQ5lNSony AX43amzn.to/3G8FBq71:23:00 New dry erase board 1:35:00 Why I like the Brian Setzer Grestch 1:39:00 What humidifier do I like in the guitar case?sweetwater.sjv.io/q4D5nY1:41:48 Orange drops are the answer 1:44:00 Hardwired princeton vs PCB Princeton. 1:56:58 How to deal with hum in a P90 pickup 2:00:00 Strandberg neck WATCH THIS! youtube.com/watch?v=qm_nXo7HDl02:Use this Sweetwater link to support the podcast sweetwater.sjv.io/09QgzYMy Instagram instagram.com/phillip_mcknightNeed Stew Mac tools? You can get them and support what I do herestewmac.sjv.io/vnMQ3NKnow Your Gear Facebookfacebook.com/Knowyourgear
