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6 #11 (New Audio) Kemper doesn't feel like a real amp? Should you get Axe FX? Apr 26, 2020

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Highlighted questions40:19 Kemper doesn't feel like a real amp? Should you get Axe FX?5:23 The Jeff Kiesel did the wrong thing, then he did the right thingQuestion Index 0:00 Why Im late!2:13 Dirty Finger Pick Ups5:23 The Jeff Kiesel did the wrong thing, then he did the right thing19:15 We lost a great person and I am better for knowing him22:06 How do you set your pick up heights?25:30 Is Pro Audio Star a real place?30:30 Strat saddles that do not scratch your hand?https://www.stewmac.com/Hardware_and_Parts/All_Hardware_and_Parts_by_Instrument/Electric_Guitar_Parts/Electric_Guitar_Saddles/Highwood_Contoured_Vintage_Saddles_for_Strat_Set_of_6.html38:05 Have I dyed fretboards? 40:19 Kemper doesn't feel like a real amp? Should you get Axe FX?46:10 New Charvel47:26 The tone control video49:00 Best Friedman 20 watt amp for Clean, Rock, and Metal?My PT 20 on reverbhttps://reverb.com/item/33232133-friedman-pt-20-pink-taco-20-watt-guitar-amp-head50:50 The Guitar kitchen (Smaller channels matter more)https://www.youtube.com/user/4catsmusic/videos52:55 Tube amp or Modeling? Whats the right fit for you?57:01 Bias asked me to check out the Spark.59:40 I have never reviewed Orange or Vox and why1:00:40 Intonation and how to deal with issues1:08:16 All this gear is just tools for us1:11:18 Fake Guitars on Facebook using my video https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2891457120739161:12:55 The T shirt issue. I am working on it and will update you nest week1:17:40 BC Rich on Tone Kings Channel1:20:20 Did I check out the PRS Silver Sky Maple fretboard guitar and thoughts?1:22:40 The Stew Mac Tool pack?1:25:35 Do I still use my Katana?1:28:00 Ever-tune and LTD and Solar1:29:42 A fun Pedal order question1:32:30 Is The Stew Mac 5 watt amp kit worth it?

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6 #10 Guitars that are copied vs guitars that are faked. Apr 24, 2020

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Highlighted questions11:00 Guitars that are copied vs guitars that are faked.46:11 Low guitar sales are not the only problem for the mom & pop shops1:00:40 Will new high-end guitar prices drop in the next few months?Question Index0:00 intro2:00 Locking tuners for USA and MIM fenders3:30 Thoughts on the Marshall JCM 2000 and 6505+ combo7:18 Thoughts on the Charvel DK24?11:00 Guitars that are copied vs guitars that are faked.17:34 Thoughts on sound hole humidifiers19:35 Fender Noiseless Tele pick ups23:10 Jet City amps is on hiatus26:51 Thoughts on the gear market in 2021?34:51 matt schofield fundraiserhttp://www.mattschofield.com39:01 Upgrades for Strat besides pick ups44:20 Kansas City Orders Guitar Center Facility To Close46:11 Low guitar sales are not the only problem for the mom & pop shops57:30 Set neck vs bolt on beck which is better for longevity1:00:40 Will new high-end guitar prices drop in the next few months?1:17:26 Thoughts on the new Fender Mustang amps1:10:40 Sand paper and Fret Sprout?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeNy4LmrOMs&feature=youtu.be1:12:31 My Alvarez Dana Scoop Guitar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNJtonSUa7M&feature=youtu.be1:14:30 What wire do I use for wiring guitars?1:18:00 Gotoh 510 Bridge issue1:23:50 Happy Birthday Jake! Make sure to practice1:26:00 Use a EQ pedal to get a idea of what to look for in a speaker1:27:45 Player, Performer, Professional series1:32:40 Fender is now only doing limited runs of ash bodies1:36:40 Thank youMy Patreon Web Page https://www.patreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG

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6 #9 Is There A Down Side To Stainless Steel Frets Apr 22, 2020

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Highlighted Question 39:04 Is there a down side to stainless steel frets?Question Index0:00 Intro0:40 Limited run of Chrome Foil Logo shirtshttps://teespring.com/shop/kyg-limited-edition-chrome?pid=46&cid=27421:58 Last chance to win a Kirk Hammett Wah from Sweetwaterhttps://gleam.io/iF9TH/phil-mcknight-sweetwater-kirk-hammett-signature-cry-baby-wah-pedal2:20 logo with masks? what charity would you pick? Playing for change?5:10 What makes a guitar one of my go to guitars?7:39 Do I still dig my Gibson Les Paul Lite?10:09 Static issue with guitar13:19 G&L Humbucker vs Seymour Duncan?14:00 viewers Pick ups, video idea?16:40 Players seem to be doing more smaller impulse shopping19:50 Thoughts on Fender and Gibson Custom shop guitars23:00 Do I have a rule of thumb for fret work? When to use the fret rocker?28:05 Strandberg nut and what I like and do not like34:45 How do I choose my fret wire?36:11 Breaking the You Tube rule about the Boss Katana39:04 Is there a down side to stainless steal frets?43:00 How do you remove velcro from the bottom of a pedal?https://www.truceclean.com49:00 The Answer to PRS Artist pick ups (Thank you Jeff)51:30 Stanley Clark fan?53:15 Optical pickups?54:30 Fret leveling discusion58:24 I alway end up back to my Fender amps1:00:30 Thoughts on new Epiphones?1:02:52 Zero Fret?1:05:00 Guitar finishes that have issues with guitar stands?1:09:00 What Voodoo do you need to do to get a Strat to stay in tune?1:15:35 Marshall Class 51:23:00 Why I do not play 5 string basses anymore1:25:00 Thank you

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6 #8 Is the 20 Watt Marshall still to loud? Apr 18, 2020

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# Bonus show Episode 4. Is the 20 Watt Marshall still to loud? by PhilMcknight

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6 #7 Waiting to open guitar boxes when they show up Apr 07, 2020

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Win A Kirk Hammett Wah from Sweetwater https://gleam.io/iF9TH/phil-mcknight-sweetwater-kirk-hammett-signature-cry-baby-wah-pedalhighlighted question 29:01 Waiting to open guitar boxes when they show upQuestion Index0:00 intro 1:26 The Podcast with Mrs. Smithhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X1Hv2U7G08Mrs Smith Pedal board https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7nQlWh5fhA&t=16s4:40 Guild Starfire Cherry redhttps://guildguitars.com8:35 Can you have a RWRP pick up on a Nashville Tele?10:18 Thoughts on Speakers 8s,10s, or 12s15:40 The KYG Gold Top shirt https://teespring.com/special-gold-top-lp-know-your?tsmac=store&tsmic=know-your-gear-shop-2&pid=2&cid=239717:40 Six String Samurai (ok Im going to watch this and let you know)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118736/18:09 Epiphone Lzzy Hale vs Gibson 22:28 Why don't acoustic guitars come with locking keys?24:41 The Somnium guitar is getting to the end of the honeymoon and..............26:30 Pick-up makers always say they found the magic29:01 Waiting to open guitar boxes when they show up34:07 What does it mean that a used Relic guitar is mint?36:27 Shop Local as much as you can now. 42:26 & string Archtopshttps://reverb.com/item/32799528-ibanez-afj957-vsb-artcore-expressionist-7-string-hollowbody-jazz-guitar44:15 Behring compressor pedal Thoughts (They are noisy)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApJZa8yCMCQ48:01 Good for the price50:16 100,000 subs with my phonehttps://amzn.to/2Xeb9mh55:57 Notes that are louder than others59:48 What locking keys I like right now1:01:00 Thin-line PRS S2 594 neck heavy?1:03:00 How to start trading guitars? 1:07:09 Dovydas streaming live playinghttps://www.youtube.com/user/hopkinsas1:07:40 The Peavey Rage, As Good As A Marshall Stack!1:13:30 What is my favorite Attenuator?1:15:00 Truss rod covers 1:18:17 A huge Thank You!

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6 #6 Re-frets Cost As Much As A New Neck Apr 01, 2020

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Question Index0:00 Working way more 0:20 Podcast on Itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kygpodcast/id12528770952:28 Patreon contenthttps://www.patreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG3:47 I use to be hyper focused on things 7:19 what bass effects do I use? 10:27 Strats with a stiff feeling tremolo?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqOVzUR6tsI14:13 What is the best hum-bucker to coil split?16:50 Cabin Fever18:34 Will Guitar Center make it through this?27:58 Sweetwater Selling G&L guitars and other brands31:52 Gibson SG or Chapman Guitar?33:15 Need a Floyd Rose in a Strat?45:03 My favorite Strat pick upshttps://octavedoctor.com47:12 Joss at Guitar Bros Demoshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC78xiN1J2Bn88-Xc8HQIIzA50:46 No More Know Your Gear Web Site54:46 What Princeton Amp Do I have?1:00:11 Paoletti vs Fender if they were same Price?1:04:52 Why are re-frets as much as a new neck?1:12:10 You should have fun or why do it.1:19:30 Calling before you order online during these times

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6 #5 Roasted Maple Necks, Gimmick or Amazing Mar 27, 2020

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Highlighted Question23:05 Roasted Maple Necks, Gimmick or Amazing?Question Index0:00 Into1:30 Are the Ibanez AZ Prestige guitars having tuning issues?5:18 Why don't do these three times a week?6:49 Thoughts on how to sell on Reverb?7:59 The Music Nomad Winner!!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fmc8YcOWVFI&feature=youtu.be9:45 What is the best Hum-bucker to get the Skid Row 80s sound?15:10 I cleaned the Ibanez YY10 in Bleach?17:20 Im not full screen. Fixed!18:19 My Somnium TS3 Guitar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vj2uJBeSHt4&feature=youtu.be19:27 Thoughts on Schecter Elite C1?21:06 Best way to price a custom guitar for sale23:05 Roasted Maple Necks, Gimmick or Amazing?31:20 Should you re-fret a guitar you got from a famous player?43:10 Why I like the 6 way switch https://www.stewmac.com/Pickups_and_Electronics/Components_and_Parts/Switches/Free-Way_3-Way_6-Position_Pickup_Switch.html37:50 Do I own more clean or dirty amps?42:40 Paoletti Guitarshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6cFO_ZKqNk&feature=youtu.be44:07 Doing videos for the channel48:28 Working on guitars 52:28 What specs do I shoot for when doing a set up?57:49 How to make your bass have a softer sound?59:51 Why I use Millimeters 1:02:49 AMS is still shipping 1:04:30 Thank you

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6 #4 Guitars Shipping In Tune Mar 25, 2020

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Highlighted Question 2:12 Line 6 Wireless Safety Recall https://line6.com/g10recall/#english1:22:27 I'm Becoming A Telecaster PlayerQuestion Index0:00 This is a Podcast on Itunes. (KYG PODCAST)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kygpodcast/id1252877091:00 Changing the merch pricing 2:12 Line 6 Wireless Safety Recall https://line6.com/g10recall/#english5:04 Can you choose which coil you split on a humbucker?8:08 Do you think the Stew Mac Fret bar will overtake the old way?11:40 Epiphone Emperor Swingsterhttps://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=c298edea-2204-4131-ac36-d78075fe910d&website_id=1c7df851-6ddc-44b4-bb17-a353fdf94b36&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fsearch.php%3Fs%3Depiphone%2Bswingster13:07 Guitar hangers safe for nitro?I only use string swing hangers ( Not endorsed or sponsored) String Swing Sideways Wall Hangershttps://amzn.to/2TZApteZither Oak Guitar Stands https://amzn.to/2vhiu8SString Swing hanger https://amzn.to/2xYumOb16:50 How to remove knobs without a ESP tool?20:00 What song should we learn when stuck at home?24:04 Thoughts on Alvarez acoustics?25:41 Thoughts on Peavey Viper?26:40 Changing your mind right before you buy30:20 Nirto finish turned black (It is a Lacquer burn)32:26 Whats the most excited U have been to just be let down?36:59 Modding tuners to fit G&L. Thin headstock?40:20 How much TP did I stock up on?41:09 Trading tissues for bleach42:08 Linseed oil can be dangeroushttps://www.simplemost.com/linseed-oil-can-fire-hazard-need-know-stay-safe/43:49 Music Nomad Giveaway (Sorry US only)https://woobox.com/34dbsn44:21 Social distance from social media45:45 My goal during all of this 48:07 Over humidification?52:18 Select hardwood?55:14 Guitars shipped in tune? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIqNf7X2qEI&feature=youtu.be57:40 Can you give guitar parts to charities?1:02:50 The pick up videos and the Somnium guitar1:05:10 Why are there so many guitar bodies for sale online?1:07:35 Charity is something you do, not something you will do 1:11:29 Intonation issue?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn3Zl-4IGsg&feature=youtu.be1:13:41 Soldering to the potentiometer1:15:41 Thoughts on the HXFX 1:19:42 Can you make a 3ply pick guard?1:21:13 Thoughts on Fender 5 string bass?1:22:27 Telecaster or Stratocaster?1:26:57 Am I afraid of Covid?1:30:23 What is my favorite guitar?A huge thank you!!!!!

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6 #3 Why I do Not like the GYROCK guitar Mar 20, 2020

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Highlighted Question 9:45 The GYROCK guitar? No Thank you1:20 Why You May Need A Guitar ProjectQuestion Index0:00 Intro0:30 This is a Podcast on Itunes. (KYG PODCAST)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kygpodcast/id1252877091:20 Why You May Need A Guitar Project4:38 My favorite PRS pick (It changed) 638 Is that a Yvette Young Ibanez behind me?9:45 The GYROCK guitar? No Thank you17:38 Guitar giveaway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsDyDB5mIdc18:19 Can you lower your Floyd Rose Nut?21:45 When is a backlog a good thing or a bad thing?25:00 It is a different time, but27:58 The 1,2,3, Of Bad Workmanship 32:30 Tele guitar pick ups preferences 34:00 My favorite acoustics for under $50035:27 If I could guitar tech for anyone who would I pick?37:30 What is the most consistent guitar brand under $250?(Would love all your thoughts)45:29 VVT Ampshttp://www.vvtamps.com45:50 The Somnium guitar 49:53 A fun story about buying random pick ups52:30 Why do your strings slip out of your Floyd Rose Special?54:29 The Friday the 13th Bass tuning Machine54:50 Will Sanding Your Guitar Neck Hurt The Value?58:34 Should you get a a cheap multi FX pedal or stomp boxes?1:00:30 Why I wear Vans1:03:30 How do manage string changes on my collection1:10:35 Barefaced cabs?https://barefacedbass.com1:11:30 How do I sand down a glossy neck?1:13:19 Do I own a EVH Musicman?1:14:00 Thank you!

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6 #2 Asking Google If Fender Guitars Are Any Good Mar 20, 2020

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Highlighted Question 41:13 Asking Google If Fender Guitars Are Any Good Question Index0:00 This is a Podcast on Itunes. (KYG PODCAST)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kygpodcast/id1252877091:10 Music Nomad Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_uVJTZjj_U&feature=youtu.be1:11 Link for the Music Nomad Giveawayhttp://bit.ly/MusicNomadGiveaway3:31 Thoughts on the Fender HH Blacktop?6:10 Should I buy a Fender Esquire?7:30 Should Gibson put the Les Paul Lite in the regular lineup?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0lwxziYoqg10:39 12 to 16 inch radius neck what do I set the bridge to?12:29 Fender American Original 60s Strat vs John Mayer Silver Sky16:53 The PRS 513 20:25 Thoughts on there Positive Grid Spark?25:07 Wiggins Pick ups25:57 Sammy Boller (You need to check him out)https://www.sammyboller.com/#!27:21 reachable of the weekReachable Just text me at +1 (480) 386-1305 and I will respond within 48 hours. First message is free, and after that you can become a member for a small fee34:40 Can you record a cheap acoustic and make it sound good?Fluff doing Danelectro Honeytonehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdfGlYKMnDM38:48 Eric Johnson Strat rumors 41:13 Asking Google If Fender Guitars Are Any Good 47:13 What fasteners do I use to hang my guitar hangers48:20 The Pick Up review videos 49:34 The Wah OFF!!!!!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIKKgUtl0Oo&feature=emb_rel_end51:05 Im Pro WAH pedal!53:10 New lighting and rig for videos 53:50 Will a heavy guitar get lighter over the years?56:20 Time change 57:40 The Kiesel addiction1:00:14 Fender Is discontinuing Fender Fusehttps://fuse.fender.com1:02:30 Say high to the bird 1:05:48 The Relish vs the Somnium guitar1:10:50 Thoughts on Music Man guitars

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