Phillip Mcknight

Know Your Gear Podcast

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The Know Your Gear Podcast with Phillip McKnight is a weekly show where he answers about 30 to 40 guitar related questions while keeping it fun and informative.

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Phillip Mcknight

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5 #8 Deep Dive Guitar Questions 01.11.2019 12:35

Bonus Pod Cast #1 by PhilMcknight Support the show

5 #7 My Experience With Harley Benton Guitars & Used Gear 01.11.2019 1:00:02

Highlighted Question48:35 My Experience With Harley Benton Guitars & Used GearQuestion Index0:00 Intro0:35 Im going to go build an amplifier1:28 This is also a pod cast on iTunes and sound Cloudhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kygpodcast/id12528770952:35 Thought on the Veritone switch on the ES3454:25 Wrap around bridge for better intonation?7:15 JHS Bonsai or regular Tube screamer?9:29 M...

5 #6 Why The Recession Changed The Guitar business Model 21.10.2019 1:22:35

Highlighted Question 43:37 Why The Recession Changed The Guitar business Model https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUTLoRknIyc31:02 How Much Fret Buzz Is Too Much? Question Index0:00 Into1:45 The Show is a podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kygpodcast/id12528770952:45 A Harley Benton Sharpen My Axe?4:06 The Friedman Runt vs the Studio Marshalls6:08 What is the Red thing on my amp?8:45 My Fu...

5 #5 Practicing Vs Chasing Tone. 12.10.2019 1:15:21

Highlighted Question 28:51 You Suck At Guitar? So What. The power of learning15:24 Chasing tone and practicing Question Index 0:00 Intro0:45 Micah's guitar is going up for auction! All proceeds will pay for music lessons for autistic children.https://www.ebay.com/itm/1638747633362:30 The video I did with Marty Schwartzhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRg_e8tDps8&t=59s4:12 Melissa Rocks! Sh...

5 #4 The Guitar Repair World Is Feast Or Famine 09.10.2019 1:31:41

The Top Ten Highlighted Questions4:57 The Guitar Repair World Is Feast Or Famine10:38 What do I think of Reverend guitars?11:28 How I determine what to review?17:34 Do Pick Up Covers change the sound?23:23 What does Limited Run Mean?27:00 Check out this Auction for a good causeeBay auction number 163874763336Micah's promotion video for the auction is on YouTube:https://youtu.be/qLXiwrB4vMk37:...

5 #3 Should Stainless Steel Frets Be Industry Standard? Roasted Necks and more 01.10.2019 1:13:24

0:00 Welcome0:40 XSonic winnershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRbbqQGcovc&feature=youtu.be1:58 Check out the Marty Schwartz video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEvTkhBd7WY&t=144s2:58 $1000 pedal board giveawayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AvScEs18rQ3:58 Did You Tubers kill Guitar Magazines?7:56 Tele Performer thoughts vs Strats11:30 Burns Cobra (P/P Tone pot)13:38 Gibson Has removed...

5 #2 Why I play My Squier Bullet Every Day 21.09.2019 1:19:05

Highlighted question36:04 Why I play My Squier Bullet Everyday Shirt and Merch Promotion 15% off with this code 2RXE7I6DYThttps://teespring.com/stores/know-your-gear-shop-2Join me in Phoenix AZ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV4G-pl2yoY&feature=youtu.beROBERTO-VENN OCTOBER 26-27, 2019 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM$999 (Includes Mojotone 5E3 Style Tweed Combo Amp Kit,https://roberto-venn.com/specialty-cl...

5 #1 Why Are Guitar Players Hot & Cold On Kiesel Guitars? 21.09.2019 1:16:25

Highlighted Question 32:50 Why Are Guitar Players Hot & Cold On Kiesel Guitars28:18 Cites has made some changes, but will it help US builders?https://teespring.com/stores/know-you...Save 10% off merch good till Monday code: ENDOFSUMRQuestion Index0:00 Tee Spring is giving a discount on Merch https://teespring.com/stores/know-you... code: ENDOFSUMR2:44 Is Fuzz and Od a either or, or can they wo...

4 #25 Do Not Throw A Guitar Away 26.08.2019 1:06:10

Highlighted question28:10 Do Not Throw A Guitar Away https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEEBeyexaME&t=1169sQuestion Index0:00 What Are your thoughts on the MXR Dookie Drive?1:35 Thoughts on the Marcus Miller Basses?5:24 Mesa Mark Five 255:55 Gear Street https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_xcmA_IicY&t=583s11:20 I think I just did a coffee commercial. lol13:05 Thoughts on fan fretted bass16:00 Bu...

4 #24 Why your PRS will not stay in tune? 23.08.2019 1:25:20

Question Index0:00 Intro0:21 Who is Nathan2:27 How do you think Kiesel does their candy finish?4:01 The Ben Coombs ( it is pronounced Coo mbs)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJkp8Q8IJfY&t=1018s6:12 Check out Boscoe Francehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rYCsZY9aKM7:00 The Boaz guitar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0AreAwpU8Y&t=1850s10:43 Dave Mustaine told Nathan not to make the metal fi...

4 #23 Is There A Reason I would Not Buy A Used Piece OF Gear? 10.08.2019 1:23:57

Highlighted Question30:51 Is There A Reason I would Not Buy A Used Piece OF Gear? Question Index0:00 intro1:25 KYG shirt questions2:34 If I could only have 6 or 5 guitars? 5:25 What do you think most guitar players can improve on?10:52 I never see you with a Rickenbacker12:14 What is my pet peeve?14:21 What is the best way to start collecting pedals?18:45 Have I tried a EB Armada?19:53 What do you...

4 #22 Gibson Runs Over Their Own Guitars? 07.08.2019 1:17:50

Pod Cast Episode 121 Gibson Runs Over Their Own Guitars? by PhilMcknight Support the show

4 #22.I Crashed The Gibson Party 02.08.2019 1:20:07

Question highlights16:29 I crashed the Gibson Party11:19 Thoughts on Etsy buying Reverb25% off birthday discount code QRKINBM6E8https://teespring.com/stores/know-your-gear-shop-2Good till MondayQuestion Index0:00 Intro hello0:39 Its my Birthday and this is what I got3:11My favorite Delay and Reverb pedal combohttps://amzn.to/32XBbL07:21 Best affordable fuzz pedal?9:48 My Birthday Merch sale25% off...

4 #21 Will A Squier Hold Value Over The Years 13.07.2019 1:07:57

Will A Squier Hold Value Over The Years? Riff City closing by PhilMcknight Support the show

4 #20 Gibson Lost The Lawsuit In Europe. Now What? 29.06.2019 1:17:38

Question Index0:00 Into0:26 Two cool videos to check outCheck out the video with Warren Huarthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCMPHgJ-rdgYou can see the other video on his channelhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxqLnO0C0S8&t=1926s1:47 Gibson Lost The Lawsuit In Europehttps://guitar.com/news/gibson-loses-flying-v-trademark-case-in-eu-court/8:20 Dean responds to Stay Metal Rayhttps://www.youtube....

4 #19 Yes we are going to talk about Gibsons Video 23.06.2019 1:02:09

Question Highlight Index36:50 Can Gibson fix this? Question Index0:00 Intro and my cold1:00 The Gibson Video and Lawsuits Here is the Gibson videohttps://www.reddit.com/link/c1p9kc/video/zhucj5uxvx431/player8:39 Where was Henning at TGU?10:30 My Ibanez AZ guitar12:25 The V Reissue?14:35 Ibanez RG 550 or Charvel?17:35 What is the blue guitar with P90s?19:24 A muffled bridge pickup?20:25 Dovydas and...

4 #18 Best Guitars At Thomann (With The Tone King) 22.06.2019 51:47

Question index0:00 why are we in Germany?1:20 Black ops Know Your Gear shirthttps://teespring.com/know-your-gear-dg-logo?tsmac=store&tsmic=know-your-gear-shop-2#pid=2&cid=573&sid=front1:40 Best bass I seen at TGU?2:06 Did I get Any new gear here?4:25 How does Warwick feel about GC giving deals?5:15 Best locking keys with out making holes6:00 Will we be at summer NAMM?6:20 We both like...

4 #17 Will Cheap Guitars Oversaturate The Market And Then Ruin It? 01.06.2019 1:30:36

Question Index0:00 Live every Friday 3pm PT1:10 Tools I like https://knowyourgear.net/tools-i-use-13:20 http://www.harmonicaster.com3:46 Thoughts on the H&K Spirit 200 amp?7:42 The PRS Silver Sky9:32 Will cheap guitars oversaturate the market and then ruin it?14:17 Thoughts on Hagstrum?15:42 What does a Capacitor do on a tone knob?23:06 My G&L ( Im a G&L fan for sure!)24:30 What is the...

4 #16 The Benefits Of Gibson & Fender Having Sub Brands 25.05.2019 1:27:18

Question Highlights55:50 The Benefits Of Gibson & Fender Having Sub BrandsQuestion Index0:00 Intro1:50 Shout Outs!2:59 Does Charvel make any high end guitars still?7:14 The Sparkle G&L ASAT guitar9:00 Thoughts on the Timmy pedal12:06 Should I wait and buy the two pick up Gibson?15:54 Sustainiac issue18:16 Should you upgrade the G&B picks ups to Seymour Duncans?21:03 Thoughts on the Pre...

4 #15 How do figure out which guitar has the magic? 18.05.2019 1:37:26

Question Index1:05:39 How do figure out which guitar has the magic? Question Index0:00 intro1:16 The discount code idea3:19 Im a huge Gibson pick up fan5:08 Thoughts on Hamer guitars5:58 The New 2019 Gibson have amazing necks6:00 Why Fender Why?10:36 Is the Copper Strat the only Custom Shop Fender I own?11:40 Please bring the Know Your Tone Shirt13:00 Do I still have my Fender Super Sonic 22?14:10...

4 #14 Why Tube Amps Might End Up like Cd's & Record's. Did Gibson Improve the Quilty In 2019? 11.05.2019 1:27:54

Why Tube Amps Might End Up like Cd's & Record's. Did Gibson Improve the Quilty In 2019? by PhilMcknight Support the show

4 #13 Are The New 2019 Gibson's A Home Run Or A Downgrade? 04.05.2019 1:21:11

Highlighted Questions2:02 Are The New 2019 Gibson's A Home Run Or A Downgrade?26:20 We are excited about Gibson because Start Wars?55:27 Thoughts on the Gibson removable pick guard? Question Index0:00 Intro0:26 What Pick up with 4 conductor sounds like a Gibson 57 classic?2:02 Are The New 2019 Gibson's A Home Run Or A Downgrade?9:20 My new Danelectrohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFHuJL...

4 #12 Guitar brands find a way around using rock stars 27.04.2019 1:12:06

Highlighted question 5:12 Will new guitars brands find a way around using rock stars? Question Index0:00 The Pod Casts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kygpodcast/id1252877095 1:10 New Danelectro guitar Ok New Used Guitar https://www.instagram.com/phillip_mcknight/3:24 Thoughts on Henry amps?https://www.henryamps.com3:38 Doug And Pat Show (check them out)https://www.youtube.com/user/DFraserHo...

4 #11 Why I like 60s Strat pick ups over 50s pick ups 20.04.2019 1:17:18

Highlighted Question 22:05 Why I would buy a High End Epiphone over a low End GibsonQuestion Index0:00 Intro 1:20 LSR Roller nuts for Stratocatershttps://amzn.to/2Xs7MF0Check out D Addario Lubrikithttps://amzn.to/2Iv75Hw5:34 How do you tell what Duncan Designed pick ups you have?https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/product-news/duncan-designed-pickups8:28 Is it worth it to switch to Seymour Duncans...

4 #10 What's The Down Side Of Buying An Expensive First Guitar? 15.04.2019 1:26:48

highlighted questions 19:08 The Down Side of buying a expensive guitar for your first guitar part 11:09:59 The Down Side of buying a expensive guitar for your first guitar part 2Question Index 0:00 Intro2:08 Thoughts on good single coils http://www.wigginsbrand.com5:30 zakk wylde audio?8:25 Is the audience sick of the Wah Pedal?16:03 Nathan19:08 The Down Side of buying a expensive guitar for your...