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6 #1 Tips to Fix Feedback Issues On Teles Feb 28, 2020

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Highlighted Question 1:40 Tips on fixing feedback issues with Telecaster?Question Index0:00 Intro0:20 This is a Podcast on Itunes. (KYG PODCAST)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kygpodcast/id12528770950:55 Reachable 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 fee1:40 Tips on fixing feedback issues with Telecaster?4:45 Why do we still talk in watts when talking about amps?9:00 Do I still need Modules and Pickups for there Impossible guitar?13:40 Black Ops KYG shirt. Discount Code DEALFORYOU for 15% off https://teespring.com/know-your-gear-in-grey?tsmac=store&tsmic=know-your-gear-shop-2&pid=2&cid=239714:20 Do I still have my PRS Custom 24 in Eriza Verde green?16:20 Tesi Knobs for your Helixhttps://tesiswitch.com/shop?olsPage=products%2Ftesi-solid-aluminum-replacement-knob-set-for-line-6-helixdiscount code CANUCKS for 15% off21:14 What speaker upgrade would I do for the Fender Super Camp X224:20 Thoughts on Treble Bleeds on guitars?Here is one I likehttps://www.stewmac.com/Pickups_and_Electronics/Components_and_Parts/Capacitors_and_Resistors/Golden_Age_Treble_Bleed_Circuit.html29:51 A cool pedal for my Silver Sky?35:24 is there a good Magnifier for soldering?Ott Light https://amzn.to/32zqy0S40:00 Headless Kiesel vs Silver Sky 42:50 What are the best Girl Scout cookies?44:59 How much does my Kiesel Delos weigh?45:58 250k 0r 500K pots for mini humbuckers?48:30 Schecter guitars 50:49 GFS parts 52:00 Custom Kiesel or my Custom Halo?53:26 Your Feed Back On Brands Helps Me Make Good Choices. 57:54 What is the fastest I have ever returned something?1:00:24 What speaker would go well with a 70/80 Celestion?1:02:04 Can you wire a HH guitar with 5 way switch to coil split?1:04:38 Good PRS Silver Sky type pick up?1:06:00 Marshall 1960A thoughts on Speaker mixing?1:08:30 The Live Wires https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBm_L0Fa8ZXcTZKElzajOOg1:11:05 The winner of the Tesi Knobs1:13:00 Vintage tuner issues with locking keys1:18:20 EV Speakers. 1:19:30 Thank you to everyone

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5 #25 Why Headless guitars are like stairs Feb 26, 2020

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Highlighted Question10:28 Why Headless guitars are like stairs Question Index0:00 intro0:10 Podcast on Itunes. (KYG PODCAST)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kygpodcast/id12528770951:15 Black Ops KYG shirt. Discount Code DEALFORYOU for 15% offhttps://teespring.com/know-your-gear-in-grey?tsmac=store&tsmic=know-your-gear-shop-2&pid=2&cid=23971:37 Reachable 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 fee.2:09 Thank you to Dees Music!2:38 Thoughts on the Fender Evil Twin?5:07 Thought son Wolf Guitars?5:08 Check out the Guitar MAX channelhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT7hoXPoPoI8:47 Should you shield cavity for meg pick ups?9:58 What is that blue strat shaped guitar behind me?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzkIaBFKeSw&feature=youtu.be10:28 Why Headless guitars are like stairs 16:29 How do Musikraft parts to Warmoth?https://musikraft.com18:00 Jake E lee Charvel high string E issuesFret polish videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OogPL3w0oWg&feature=youtu.beFret Polish system by D Addariohttps://amzn.to/2P9nJOL20:17 Fret Sprout and how to fix it20:30 If I had to learn guitar over again what would I do different?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeNy4LmrOMs&feature=youtu.be24:06 My Favorite backing tracks on You Tubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqAZJmEC2-C9roOB4vgzROA26:59 What is the best way to take care of phenolic fretboards?29:49 How to fix a sitar sound on a high E string on a Floyd Rose?Here is a link to the shimshttps://amzn.to/2P9nJOL32:22 How to protect a signature on a guitar?34:34 Thoughts on the Evertune bridge 37:00 Why I thought I was being punked at the NAMM show39:40 The imposible guitar42:00 How do you tell if a pickup cover is Nickel or Chrome?43:50 Ormsby guitars is one of the few on the my short list45:52 What to consider before buying your second guitar51:38 New drinking game?53:32 How to fix a guitar that is out of relief?56:08 The Danelectro Orange Sparkle57:24 Do you need pedals made just for bass for bass?59:15 Thoughts on powered cabs for multi effect units?1:01:25 If I could only have four pedals to use what would I pick?1:06:05 How do I tell what a guitar nut is made of?1:12:10 Ever put a boost or compassion pedal in front of a Boss Katana1:15:39 Thoughts on the Vintage guitar brand?1:17:30 What boost do I use in front of the Katana?1:20:20 A looper for the pick up videos1:21:30 A very special thank you

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5 #24 What Guitarist Has the Most Expensive or Cheapest Signature Rig? Feb 20, 2020

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What Guitar Player Has the Most Expensive and Cheapest Signature Rig?

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5 #23 When Someone Says A Guitar Is Lifeless Or Has No Soul? Feb 17, 2020

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Highlighted Questions36:04 When someone says a guitar is lifeless or has no soul?50:20 Gibson Sent Kiesel A Cease And Desist?Question Index0:00 Intro and how it works0:01 Pod Cast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kygpodcast/id12528770951:09 Chibson USAhttps://www.instagram.com/chibson_usa/4:39 What is the blue wrench next to someones name?5:49 The new amp shelving unit https://www.instagram.com/phillip_mcknight/9:56 Issues with PRS 305 pick ups13:05 Would a 1! meg pot brighten my guitar sound?17:38 How do you reach out to part of the 50 Pickup set challenge?contact pmcknight7@gmail.com20:29 Have I played a made In Japan Fender Strat?22:40 notes on the G string going sharp on a Gibson guitar24:14 My new review list for videos. The very official 10 things list. 29:00 I love George Carlin32:48 Issues with Epiphones? 34:30 I really like Gibson 57 classic pick ups36:04 When someone says a guitar is lifeless or has no soul?41:43 Showing my sarcastic side (busting chops)44:38 Is a pedal In front of a Katana a waste of money?46:30 Doing reviews based on price points. 48:15 Hearing a difference in pick ups?50:20 Gibson Sent Kiesel A Cease And Desist.1:03:40 Did I check out the new series from Fano?1:05:16 Does a Strat need two string trees?1:07:40 What guitar hanger should I use to not get lacquer burnsString Swing hangers I usehttps://amzn.to/31Wl5Rrhttps://amzn.to/2HrwmQs1:13:03 Trade value if you change pick ups on a Gibson?1:14:48 Thoughts on apologizing publicly and getting feedback1:19:30 Making music with other channels?1:20:18 Graphtech string savers?1:23:20 What I focus on with gear and you guys

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5 #22 Figure Out What You Suck At And What You Can Master Feb 07, 2020

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Highlighted Question43:22 Figure Out What You Suck At And What You Can Master Question Index0:00 Intro0:28 Reachable phone numberJust text me at +1 (480) 386-1305 and I will respond within 48 hours. First message is free, and after you can become a member for a small fee to can conversations.1:28 Know Your Gear Merch Store 15% off promotion. Code: LIVE144 https://teespring.com/stores/know-your-gear-shop-21:38 Mojo Tone Amp Build Class March 28- 29 At Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery in Phoenix, AZContact: Bart Applewhite Toll-Free: 800-507-3738https://roberto-venn.com/specialty-classes/mojotone-tube-amp/5:35 Whats up with Peavey? What are your thoughts?10:12 Whats the story on the Washburn Custom Shop?13:02 Can you age a artic white POLYURETHANE guitar using a tanning bed? 15:20 Thoughts on the new SD single coil pick ups?16:49 I just bought a bunch of guitar tools on Amazon20:01 Do I still use the Friedman JJJr?22:40 How thick is the top on the Gibson Lite?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0lwxziYoqg&feature=youtu.be27:35 What would help tuning stability?28:32 Knaggs vs Custom Shop Gibson. What is a better purchase?31:41 Peavey Valveking vs the Butcher?34:34 Thoughts on Multi Scale guitars. 38:16 Great resources for guitar repairhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaLQrGSThHLm2ERHcx-CHUN6KvKTNL_0H43:22 Figure Out What You Suck At And What You Can Master 46:24 Always print your wiring schematics49:15 Thoughts on new PRS 594 S2s?53:22 Thoughts on EVH roasted necks?54:48 The Squier Bass IV Reissue

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5 #21 Baby Goo On A Guitar ? Jan 31, 2020

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Highlighted Question 5:45 Baby Goo On A Guitar?KYG Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kygpodcast/id1252877095Question Index0:00 Intro1:03 Checkout Kennis Russel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPiryq75mD8&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0s-lytJywVD6FQ2voQ1iZa6WSsHgzC_9Z5jxx2Mjec-McqXkBZaqtoy-Q1:50 Mojo Tone Amp Build Class March 28- 29 At Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery in Phoenix, AZContact: Bart Applewhite Toll-Free: 800-507-3738https://roberto-venn.com/specialty-classes/mojotone-tube-amp/5:45 Baby Goo On A Guitar?9:02 If Dovydas goes to summer NAMM Im going10:45 Thoughts on Micheal Kelly guitars?12:38 Thoughts on Blade guitars?16:08 Thoughts on Jet City amps?17:45 Will the new Epiphone blow away Harley Benton20:08 Will I get another Kiesel?21:54 I was on Cheddars channel.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9wuyZBo1uc&t=59s28:20 Issues with Martin Guitar31:58 Do wax potted pick ups sound better?34:00 What is my Favorite head? Friedman, H&K, Mesa mk5 2537:39 My family has to listen to me play all week. 39:09 Is it better to get a head and cab or combo?42:55 My guitar influences?46:48 Do you need all 6 screws on a tremolo?47:59 New channels I digCat Pick Studioshttps://www.youtube.com/user/VooovaChris At The Guitar Pit. (For Discloser he is one of my Patreons)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW2o5OFN_-TlwOPYbohFRlQ50:17 What should I do for the quarter million subs contest?58:13 Live show from shop area58:48 Apple is now just an adapter company1:00:01 My New Years resolution. No more gear attached to my phone.1:05:50 The pick up videos1:07:42 The KYG Mojo 2x12 cabhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndC-wsYITcY&feature=youtu.be1:08:28 The You Tube gig and what I was told1:13:08 Silver Sky, Ibanez AZ, Friedman, or Fender Custom Shop?1:16:07 John Mayer Shows. lol 1:17:40 The John Mayer tickets and why I bought 8 of them1:19:30 Mojo Tone Amp building class. Why you should go!1:22:14 Kit amps value.1:24:40 Blackstar amps1:25:29 My Biggest regrets with reviews last year1:27:30 Blues Deluxe thoughts?1:30:25 Glary guitar videos Hype1:32:48 Godin Session good used price?

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5 #20 When will our guitars be considered vintage Jan 31, 2020

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Question Index0:00 Intro0:30 listen to this as a Pod Cast on iTunes (KYG Pod Cast)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kygpodcast/id12528770951:05 Reachable phone numberJust text me at +1 (480) 386-1305 and I will respond within 48 hours. First message is free, and after you can become a member for a small fee so we can continue the conversations.3:13 Kennis Russel New channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPiryq75mD8&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0s-lytJywVD6FQ2voQ1iZa6WSsHgzC_9Z5jxx2Mjec-McqXkBZaqtoy-Q5:00 5 to 1 watt tube amp or attenuate a higher wattage amp?6:48 My Charvel hums10:12 What was the worst thing at the NAMM Show?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJbl3RU3O7A13:00 Clean Black mold from a guitar?18:19 Super Fun Happy time something something showhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy0tDu2nWVO6PpU7DZwdZ_A19:19 My New Boss Katana and the Guitar Center at NAMM21:33 Coolest thing at NAMM for me?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85gViWwQKck&feature=youtu.be27:44 Can you play the guitars at NAMM?29:17 Musicman Cutlass or PRS silver Sky?34:05 How to take photos of guitars for sale? Golden hour39:05 Rats peed inside a tube amp. Can it be saved?40:17 Jackson inlays LIFTING! Can I use a soft hammer?45:04 What's your unfiltered opinion of the new Epiphones?48:04 Warm pickups like hot pick ups51:00 Sweetwater's Mitch Gallagher interview mehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReMGRukiK68&t=343s54:18 Repainting a vintage guitar?57:24 Phil's Pancakes and Porkchops1:04:13 Inspection of a guitarhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfBt6MfDpWM&feature=youtu.be1:07:14 Adjusting a MIM Strat?1:10:29 What kind of guitar set-up (strings, action, etc) would you recommend for experimenting with alternative tunings?1:14:42 Friedman Be Deluxe or Peavey JSX?1:17:16 The Trogly Guitar Show https://www.youtube.com/user/MrTrogly/videos1:19:28 The real competition on You Tube1:23:55 what affordable luthier tools would you recommend that aren't stewmac?1:26:17 When will our guitars b considered vintage1:29:09 Upgrading HarleyBs worth? Or do I wait for better?1:32:00 A huge thank you https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBm_L0Fa8ZXcTZKElzajOOgNEW Professional Guitar Pointer shirthttps://teespring.com/professional-guitar-pointer?tsmac=store&tsmic=know-your-gear-shop-2&pid=2&cid=2397

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5 #19 Are locking Tuners The Best Option To Stay In Tune? Jan 13, 2020

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#141 Are locking Tuners The Best Option To Stay In Tune? by PhilMcknight

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5 #18 Fender naming new products after old ones Jan 03, 2020

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Fender naming new products after old ones by PhilMcknight

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5 #17 Will Amp Manufactures Sue Amp Simulator Companies In The Future? Dec 20, 2019

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Highlighted Question 56:06 Will Amp Manufactures Sue Amp Simulator Companies In The Future?Last Chance for 2019 KYG merch (use Promo code LASTCHANCE to get 10% off)https://teespring.com/stores/know-your-gear-shop-2Question Index0:00 Into1:32 Sadowsky and Warwick have teamed up7:18 Best tool for fret edges?https://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/Types_of_Tools/Files/Fret_End_Dressing_File.html?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=CP%20%7C%20MF%20%7C%20BNG%20%7C%20SHOP%20%7C%20NBR%20%7C%20All%20Products&utm_term=4578572576575401&utm_content=All%20Products12:01 Rosewood Cities update14:34 best Place to buy a custom shop Les Paul19:20 AM I going to NAMM 2020?24:30 Reviews on Charvels 27:00 Good 2x12 cabinet on a budget?30:00 I suck at gift giving advice, but?33:40 Why are the Sire basses so good?35:30 What guitar would I put in a guitar shaped stocking?36:45 how is the Reachable app working out?You can now reach me 24 hours a dayhttps://home.reachableapp.com/?Name=phil%20mcknight40:30 Epiphone LP or LTD EC 100041:30 What would I buy? CE. Core 24, S2 24 or 594?44:42 Why sometimes a dollar can cut the BS50:48 Greenback vs Vintage 30s 53:43 Using cheap parts to mod cheap guitars?56:06 Will Amp Manufactures Sue Amp Simulator Companies In The Future?1:02:50 Would I ever have Scott Grove on the show?1:05:00 Any wiring tips for a GFS pick up?1:06:00 Guitar keeps breaking B string1:08:09 You can now get Guitar World for a buck! (again not sponsored)https://www.guitarworld.com/news/limited-time-offer-subscribe-to-guitar-world-for-dollar1-an-issue1:11:30 Which artist who died to soon would I bring back and record with?1:14:13 Thank you to all of you!!!!!!!

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