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Know Your Gear Podcast

Know Your Gear Podcast

Phillip Mcknight

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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Know Your Gear Podcast - Solar Guitars Takes On Harley Benton Price Points!
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11/30/23 • 128 min

Subject index
00:00 Intro
01:48 Any updates on modular guitar like relish gyrock, Somnium others.
05:40 How hard is it to drop fill on a guitar?
10:38 Status on Stew Mac discounts
13:10 Solar Guitars Takes On Harley Benton Price Points!
20:00 Used gear on Reverb is getting harder to trust
23:00 My first mistake I made when opening a business
27:50 Dean Guitars Are Back To Making Vs After Losing Lawsuit With Gibson
38:05 Artist endorsing multiple products, is this the future?
48:55 Is it a tube amp if it only has preamp tubes?
51:30 True temperament frets
55:38 Thoughts on selling a music store
1:04:00 Fender hiring a 100 people, but not to build guitars
1:09:28 Should you change your tubes?
1:21:15 Kiesel Guitar event
1:23:00 Should A Retailer be responsible for a guitar to play correctly?
1:34:00 Sweetwater sending discounts if you leave items in your cart
1:36:45 It is not a good time to try and sell your gear
1:58:26 The Fender Prosonic?
2:00:00 What is the perfect guitar for a 5 year old?
PRS Is Blowing Out guitars
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You can become a Patreon and support this podcast
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Know Your Gear Facebook
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Know Your Gear Podcast - Used Guitar Prices Go Down As New Prices Go Up?
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03/30/22 • 123 min

Subject Index
00:00 Intro
01:50 The future of the tube amp market?
11:26 What guitar player represents the Know Your Gear motto the best?
16:59 Tradition vs innovation when it comes to guitars
20:55 Is the quality changing in MXR pedals?
24:00 Worried about tubes? They last longer than you think
27:35 The new Gibson Theodore?
33:35 Why did I close the guitar store?
51:13 Cat piss smell fretboard?
52:22 Will Glary and Harley Benton Be Collectable Like Silvertone and Airline?
52:23 Will Inexpensive guitars Become collectible?
56:40 Who makes a high quality combo that doesn't rattle?
1:00:10 Playing a $3000 guitar into a $200 amp?
1:03:12 Is Bugera/ Behringer connected to Blackstar?
1:05:55 $500 Guitar into a $1000 amp or $1000 Guitar into a $500 amp?
1:08:03 My reaction to Fenders pricing. OMG!!!
1:11:53 Does stainless steel frets mean never having to level and crown again?
1:20:48 Used Guitar Prices Go Down As New Prices Go Up
1:33:20 Why I use the gear I use in videos
1:49:50 The new Kramers SM-1
1:51:55 Worried about denting or scratching guitars?
1:58:38 Your Tele buzzes when you take your hand off?
2:00:12 Can you put your guitar by a vent?
This show is sponsored by Patreons If you would like to join and help support this show
https://www.patreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG?fan_landing=true
If you want to support the channel and not sign up with Patreon you can make a one time pledge here. https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=DQ3TQZGFGWVHU
Another way to support the channel is by checking out Blackstock Pickups
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Last chance for KYG merch before we switch to the new shirts
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The podcast rig I use
PreSonus PD-70 Dynamic Cardioid Broadcast Microphone
https://imp.i114863.net/zaR59W
PreSonus StudioLive AR8c Mixer and Audio Interface
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Podcast Mic stand
https://imp.i114863.net/7md97d
Where I bought my JJs
https://imp.i114863.net/BXke39
iTunes: https://smarturl.it/KYGitunes
Spotify: https://smarturl.it/KYG-Spotify
YouTube: https://smarturl.it/KYGyoutube
iHeart Radio: https://smarturl.it/KYGiheartradio

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Know Your Gear Podcast - What's The Worst Guitar Damage Story From When I Was In Retail?
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04/08/21 • 133 min

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Here are some other products from a dealer I trust and buy from online
https://imp.i114863.net/c/2224555/791999/11319
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[email protected]
PODCAST
https://knowyourgear.buzzsprout.com
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Know Your Gear Podcast - Burning Out On Playing Guitar? Buy More Stuff?
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04/02/21 • 147 min

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[email protected]
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Highlighted question of the week
18:25 Behringer, Tc Electronics Stops Selling To Mom & Pops
Question Index
00:00 Intro
01:28 My wife thoughts on the show?
06:40 This is our time!
08:10 Neck flexing?
10:30 Will Pleking a PRS make it play better?
15:30 Friedman vs LPD and Princeton?
18:25 Behringer, Tc Electronics Stops Selling To Mom & Pops
28:52 Why won't my used Kiesel sell?
32:00 Chipped paint?
35:00 Harmony guitars from the 70s
37:50 Looking for a Strat for $250 not made in China
41:39 Graph-tech saddles vs regular ones?
43:40 Whats my method for adjusting a pedal or amp? MY parachute will not open!!!!!!!!!
46:25 How many fret level and crowns can you do on a guitar?
48:24 Have you been drinking Sir?
49:00 Reverend and the brands I have not done on the channel
52:00 Buying from Mom and pops when you can
57:38 What Princeton do I like? 68 or 65?
58:57 Lowering the Floyd Rose nut?
1:03:08 My Patreon live stream
1:05:15 What % does shielding paint and copper tape reduce 60 cycle hum?
1:07:38 The Hot Ones wing challenge
1:09:00 Why lower price guitars are exciting!
1:12:35 Did I ever relate the criteria for my lists videos? What FU emails mean?
1:16:16 Fret bender and why I love it
1:17:40 I know how freaking expensive Stew Mac tools are!
1:22:17 Would I ever want to tech for a touring band?
1:26:15 Douchebags?
1:28:00 Engl Ironball tube issue?
1:30:58 Good parlor or travel acoustic guitars under $1000?
1:34:10 Tom Morello signature Strat?
1:36:40 Discounts at Stew Mac and why Im sick of Apps and yearly programs
Wavs IEM gave us discount. 10% off using this code: KNOWYOURGEAR
Wavs Website. http://wavscustom.com/
1:40:50 Stew Mac vs Snap on? Light weight. LOL
1:43:20 focusing on making money when working on guitars. Fast and good!
You don't want to RUSH you want to be FAST
1:46:20 If I could only keep one guitar what would it be?
1:48:20 fretting compound radius
1:50:00 I drink when watching the show. LOL Adult beverage?
1:50:45 Guitar joke
1:51: doing videos with Dan Erlewine?
1:53:53 Ending on a joke
You can support this channel and get a discount on KYG Merch
Use Promo Code 2020SUCKS2
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Here are some other products from a dealer I trust and buy from online
https://imp.i114863.net/c/2224555/791999/11319
You can become a Patreon and support more videos like this
https://www.patreon.com/home
Send photos of you in your shirt here or ask questions
[email protected]
PODCAST
https://knowyourgear.buzzsprout.com
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Knowyourgear/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/phillip_mcknight/
Know Your Gear T shirts
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Know Your Gear Podcast - Why Stores Sell You A Guitar, But Make You Wait To Take It Home
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04/11/21 • 153 min

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You can become a Patreon and support more videos like this, Plus see videos before they come out and typically a longer version of that video as well
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Here are some other products from a dealer I trust and buy from online
https://imp.i114863.net/c/2224555/791999/11319
Send photos of you in your shirt here or ask questions
[email protected]
PODCAST
https://knowyourgear.buzzsprout.com
Facebook
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Know Your Gear Podcast - Eddie Van Halen R.I.P 1955 to 2020
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10/07/20 • 60 min

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Highlighted subjects on this show
24:48 Are Gibson Les Pauls Not Staying In Tune Blown Out Of Proportion?
34:48 Sharing the things sent to me
43:50 The Pedal Movie is coming!
Other subjects on this show
00:00 Intro
02:10 Good pedal to tighten the amps distortion?
05:48 Asking for the deal and why it works
09:25 Do mini pedals sound different than their full size version?
15:12 Why You Tube is pushing everyone to the more click bait style titles
22:24 Pickup not picking up the D string?
24:48 Are Gibson Les Pauls Not Staying In Tune Blown Out Of Proportion?
27:19 Keely Caverns
31:12 Is there brands where the honeymoon is over?
34:48 Sharing the things sent to me
LPD Pedals website mailing list
https://www.lpdpedals.com/
43:50 The Pedal Movie is coming!
49:48 If I could save the life of one musician who died to young who would it be?
51:58 Can't afford the Alex Lifeson guitar should I mod one up?
55:40 Tips for selling your first item on Reverb?
59:14 Sam Ash stores will defiantly give you deals when talking to them.
1:01:40 420 Stoner rig?
1:04:02 Baritone guitars?
1:09:00 Does Retailers making Deals mean prices are inflated?
1:14:10 Why I have no plans to review a import G&L
1:23:16 Whats the deal with Jazz bass sizings?
1:24:50 What is a good tube amp for my first one for under $550?
1:28:20 Dirty Shirley, Victory Sheriff, Or Marshall Studio Vintage?
1:30:10 Why it is important you understand how the battery is connected in your active guitar
1:34:50 Friedman Deluxe BE OD, MXR 5150, and LPD 87
1:40:45 Dents from your fingers in the fingerboard?
1:46:38 There is no way I would ever buy a $50,000 guitar.
1:55:54 Kiss, Marry, kill guitar game
1:57:40 Rivolta and Rick Beato Gibson
1:59:00 Boss Katana 100 Head and why I messed up
2:03: 45 What's my dream guitar?
2:04:28 Kiesel, PRS, and others
2:06:40 Re-fret my MIM Strat or buy new Fender Mim neck?
2:13: 55 What Know Your Gear really means???
2:20:00 Thank you and where is the door?
New logo merch
https://teespring.com/stores/know-your-gear-shop-2
You can become a Patreon and support more videos like this, Plus see videos before they come out and typically a longer version of that video as well
https://www.patreon.com/home
Here are some other products from a dealer I trust and buy from online
https://imp.i114863.net/c/2224555/791999/11319
Send photos of you in your shirt here or ask questions
[email protected]
PODCAST
https://knowyourgear.buzzsprout.com
Facebook
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Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/phillip_mcknight/

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Subject index
00:00 Intro with OBS issue
03:10 Issue with your guitar getting drowned out by another player
07:46 Just got 34 pedals
24:30 You like the Boss Katana, but not the distortions tones
30:44 Basic set up vs Performance set up
37:30 Thoughts n the Diezel micro amp?
42:28 What is going on with Reverb? Saying inspect photos closely
53:50 Roasted maple necks are they here to stay?
55:50 Do speakers make your tone?
1:08:10 Why I like the affordable lines of high-end guitars
1:10:45 The perfect storm that lead to me buying my most expensive guitar
1:26:12 The gear argument that doesn't exist
1:35:19 Why the wattage doesn't dictate how well the amps sound at low volumes
1:48:00 Fender Tone Master talk
1:52:00 Knowing when to stop when you find the right piece of gear
1:55:14 The law of diminishing returns with gear?
1:59:40 Engle Iron Ball SE vs Mesa Mark Five 25 and amp talk
2:05:42 Why do guitar players talk about resale value when buying a new guitar?
You can become a Patreon and support more videos like this
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If you want to support the channel and not sign up with Patreon you can make a one time pledge here. https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=DQ3TQZGFGWVHU
KYG Merch
https://teespring.com/stores/know-your-gear-shop-2
The strings I use
https://stringjoy.com/partner/phillipmcknight/
Check out Hand-wound Blackstock pickups.
https://blackstockpickups.com/
Products I use on this show
D addario tool kits
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Snark tuner
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The mic I use for this and my podcast
https://imp.i114863.net/yRrAmG
Here is a affiliate link to products from a dealer I trust and buy from online
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How many episodes does Know Your Gear Podcast have?

Know Your Gear Podcast currently has 409 episodes available.

What topics does Know Your Gear Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Music, How To, Music History, Podcasts, Education and Guitar.

What is the most popular episode on Know Your Gear Podcast?

The episode title 'Solar Guitars Takes On Harley Benton Price Points!' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Know Your Gear Podcast?

The average episode length on Know Your Gear Podcast is 93 minutes.

How often are episodes of Know Your Gear Podcast released?

Episodes of Know Your Gear Podcast are typically released every 6 days, 4 hours.

When was the first episode of Know Your Gear Podcast?

The first episode of Know Your Gear Podcast was released on May 28, 2017.

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