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**Know Your Gear Podcast**

The **Know Your Gear Podcast** is where guitar players come for straight talk about guitars, amps, pedals, the music industry, and everything in between. Hosted by Phillip McKnight, each episode combines 20+ years of industry experience with honest opinions, gear advice, behind-the-scenes insight, and answers to the questions guitar players actually care about.

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3 #5 Is a Used USA Strat better than a New MIM Strat? Aug 31, 2018

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live Q&A #80 Is a Used USA Strat better than a New MIM Strat? by PhilMcknight

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3 #4 Buying Gear Is Not Practicing, But? Aug 25, 2018

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High lighted question46:54 Talking Gear is not practicing, but?Know Your Gear shirts, mugs, and hoodieshttps://teespring.com/stores/know-your-gear-shop-2NEW! Know Your Gear Stickershttps://reverb.com/item/14204159-know-your-gear-5-stickers-and-5-dava-picksBecome a Patron member to help this channel goinghttps://www.patreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG Join me on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Knowyourgear/Question Index0:00 Saying hi1:00 I got a new guitar, well?2:00 How is the Line 6 Helix? Update.3:20 New 5 product review videos and a new feature.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd8yAmaZrvs6:18 Line 6 pod vs Helix. Im a line 6 fan12:10 A good battery to power gear on the go?https://www.songbirdfx.com/products/birdcord/https://amzn.to/2P6Wm5h14:50 Digitech Freqout? I think Digitech is gone for a little while19:09 Superchat question20:19 Meet ups and why Im doing the restring event.21:40 We did not get hurt at the resting event. 22:56 Namm and shaking hands. 24:30 The Music Man behind me25:20 Ralph bought the el diablo pick up 28:46 If you want a guitar with Strat, Tele, Paul tone?31:00 What is the difference between the Vintage 30 and G12T?33:24 Ralph is not a pedal guy33:25 What pedals does Ralph own?34:55 $900 Gretsch or $3000 Gretsch?38:25 Have you ever noticed deferent EQ sounds on amps with same settings?39:38 Blackstar Fly 3, still my favorite even though.....41:07 Acoustic and bass Sharpen my Axe?42:30 Repair videos 43:15 Gelvin Guitar and why I think this industry is brutal. 46:54 Talking Gear is not practicing, but?54:09 Epiphone Jazz box from JHS Answer = Epiphone Emperor Hollow-body 54:50 knowyourgear.net wants youhttps://knowyourgear.net58:07 The Flea bass story. Man we love Flea.1:01:18 Good Floyd Rose bridge?1:02:35 Thoughts on TC Hall of fame mini?1:04:17 Its always the tubes. Well not always, but most the time.1:07:50 The giveaway. Congratulations!!!1:11:46 Brass block issue1:14:19 Did you start by taking lessons?1:18:16 Bass amp, yes or no? 1:19:37 Japan gets the best Fenders. lol 1:20:57 PRS 594 or Les Paul Standard?1:23:40 The $400 Les Paul 50s Tribute1:24:42 What is the best guitar Ralph ever played?1:26:40 Do you have a dedicated practice area?1:30:02 Thoughts on Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounders?1:31:00 The word of the week1:32:40 Name the 5 things review video = Buy this crap1:34:04 Give a horrible idea to get ideas rolling.

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3 #3 Your money runs out before the deals do. Aug 17, 2018

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Question Index0:38 What should I use to clean my guitar?3:50 Painting guitar hardware 6:46 8ohm speaker cab for a Fender Super Sonic 8:46 Marcus Miller is favorite bass player of all time 11:10 Whats the deference between the Peavey 5150 and EHV 5150III?14:15 How do you age a pearloid pick?16:54 Whats my Favorite Bassbreaker amp?17:40 How do you stop finger nail splitting when playing classical guitar?18:20 Would I ever review Reverend rail hammer pick ups?22:19 Your money runs out before the deals do. 24:49 If I was the new CEO of Gibson27:18 Sterling Axis vs Fender Players Series29:03 Ever do a Active pick up in the bridge and passive in the neck?31:50 Is a made in Mexico Strat good for a project guitar?34:20 How do you justify a guitar purchase sight unseen?36:04 Why do acoustic amps have 2x8s vs 1x12?38:40 What telecaster did get? A or B https://www.instagram.com/phillip_mcknight/40:02 Thoughts on Richlight on Gibson guitars over 3K?44:26 Whats on my Pedal board right now?45:13 Fun stuff coming48:53 What pick ups do I recommend for low tuning?50:47 Splawn guitars? What is it?52:56 I got a one hundred dollars? not really54:19 Elite tele, should I mod it?56:37 My Epiphone will not stay in tune, Ideas?59:18 Warmoth conversion scale necks for my Fender?https://reverb.com/item/13555412-fender-stratosonic-hh-60th-anniversary-2006-butterscotch-blonde1:01:30 Running pedals into digital amps, thoughts. 1:04:18 Guitar build kit update1:06:18 What is the longest I have ever gone not playing guitar do to a injury? 1:07:30 Why did I Trademark stuff?1:12:50 Thoughts on Valvetronics by Vox?1:14:00 Guitar vs speaker cables?1:18:15 Shirt of the month and bonus shirtSG Shirthttps://teespring.com/august-2018-t-shirt#pid=2&cid=2397&sid=frontGold Top Shirthttps://teespring.com/goldtop-july-2018_copy_3#pid=2&cid=2397&sid=front1:22:20 Where is John Wayne?1:

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3 #2 Is sending a new guitar back for repair or exchange the only option? Aug 10, 2018

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I tried to fixe the file size. I think I did it let me know?Know Your Gear shirts, mugs, and hoodieshttps://teespring.com/stores/know-your-gear-shop-2Question Index0:00 Patreon Sponsors1:00 Rickenbacker guitars?2:49 Good Pick ups for Epiphone Les Paul?5:48 Demo EVH Chorus pedal? 6:50 D Addario XLR8 and the issue at the restring event.10:25 Fender 68 or 65 Princeton?11:50 The new Mesa Boogie fillmore 5013:58 The Victory BD1 amp thoughts?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiGzAffXaF816:00 Upgrades for the Ibanez Jem Jr.17:50 How Loud is the PRS MT15 vs LBX II?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH6MCa76-AA&t=3s19:50 Is sending a new guitar back for repair or exchange the only option?25:45 Would put Fender locking tuners on a Eric Johnson Guitar?27:12 The Dean Z Glide neck? Thoughts?31:23 My wife has been working on shirts none stop. She is the best!32:38 The DOD Preamp 250?34:45 Justin Mabe is the man behind the Gold Top Les Paul Style shirt.https://teespring.com/goldtop-july-2018_copy_2#pid=2&cid=2397&sid=front35:00 What makes a Guitar Pick Up Hot?42:18 Is Jeff hurting Diamond by not get guitars reviewed?43:57 Thoughts on Wound 3rd string on electric guitar?47:30 Texas Specials vs 60s pick ups. My preference.49:19 Godin with Alpha pots. Should I change them?51:24 Why are the Pod Cast files so large? I fixed them 129mbhttps://soundcloud.com/user-11058217955:39 Is plying music u dont like part of music maturation?56:28 Larry Mitchell is playing Mesa AZ Aug 28th @ The Listening Room59:06 Are there any guitars on my bucket list?1:04:45 Warwick customer service1:05:49 How do you fix a lose output jack on a acoustic/electric?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vsJIQN5-Wk1:09:14 Ever heard of Gress Guitars AK or Santo Guitars?Know Your Gear shirts, mugs, and hoodieshttps://teespring.com/stores/know-your-gear-shop-2NEW! Know Your Gear Stickershttps://reverb.com/item/14204159-know-your-gear-5-stickers-and-5-dava-picksBecome a Patron member to help this channel g

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3 #1 If you can only have one guitar Aug 03, 2018

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August Sg Style Shirthttps://teespring.com/stores/know-your-gear-shop-2Know Your Gear Websitehttps://knowyourgear.netQuestion Index35:50 Why I think Tyler Larson Should Have a Signature Guitar0:00 Intro3:55 What do I think of the JHS Black Box?6:29 Attenuator vs overdrive pedal for low volume playing?7:52 Thoughts on Oceans 11 Reverb pedal?8:50 You do not quit playing guitar 9:30 Everyone has problems with their pinky on guitar11:32 Crown and level fret, work where to start?13:45 Changes on the channel15:38 Thoughts on semi affordable acoustic guitars?19:11 If you can only have one guitar, which one? 20:03 Are you keeping the Eastwood?22:55 Make your own tone or sound like someone else?25:06 The Fender Super Sonic 60 vs Super Sonic 2227:27 Why I do not dig travel guitars31:13 Suggestions for 2x12 cabinet?34:04 Any updates on Lace Pick ups? 35:49 What guitarist would I like to get their own signature guitar?35:50 Why I think Tyler Larson Should Have a Signature Guitar40:29 Do I shop on Reverb?41:45 Mooer pedals43:38 Did I get the Orangewood Uke?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5do9VJTlAs45:44 Will I ever do a build kit?46:30 Is You Tube your full time job?48:26 How do I deal with You Tube Copyright issues https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtcpNZ3SCFU49:26 Is all my income from the music industry?52:00 Thoughts on future of You Tube?53:25 Your amps are on wood slate shelves do you play them there?55:34 The bigger the channel gets the less crap I have to take56:49 I Only use String Swing for Wall hangers https://amzn.to/2AKOq7ohttps://amzn.to/2MidWlT59:17 The Gold Top shirt made for Justin Mabehttps://teespring.com/goldtop-july-2018_copy_2#pid=2&cid=2397&sid=front59:50 Why saying I do not charge for videos was a bad idea to announce1:02:25 Im I still upset with Lighting boy?1:02:54 Do you feel Chapman guitars is a product of You Tube PR?1:09:04 Thank you everyone at the restring event and for joining the live show.

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2 #25 My Favorite mini guitar pedals might shock you Jul 27, 2018

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It is my Birthday and it is Q&A day, so I thought I would have a friend Lawrence Petross fromLPD pedals join me to answer your questions.0:00 The Restring Event Sam As in Glendale2:00 Three hours of guitar chat on Cheddar Kung Pao's channelhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-gcOPnKSl8&t=271s5:00 What is that acoustic behind me6:19 if I use a 7.5 volt adapter on a 68 drive will it work like a variac on a Marshall?9:00 I bought two Gibson Special Ts and they have issues11:54 Why I like Schecter12:57 What is my real opinion on the Neunaber Immerse Reverb15:49 What are the problems with running Delay, Reverb in front of the preamp?19:17 How do you wire a HSS strat to have three volumes?https://www.seymourduncan.com/wiring-diagramsand https://guitarelectronics.com/guitar-wiring-resources/23:58 EQ for the room and not for the amp26:58 Thoughts on Strandberg guitars and the imports versions31:44 What do you is the best surf reverb?33:40 I want to make a TC Electronics 63 reverb tone print35:05 Explorer Style shirt and this months limited shirthttps://teespring.com/stores/know-your-gear-shop-239:46 Fuchs amps42:10 Thoughts on EVH products43:40 Moms cooking and tone47:37 Should I upgrade my Peavey Classic 50s speakers?48:58 Where do you get a LPD shirthttps://pro.teechip.com/lpdpedals?retailProductCode=57FC5A8557E4A3-0520252AC9DD-GS0-TC0-BLK51:48 Whats our favorite mini guitar pedal?53:21 What will bring Rock back to the radio?56:18 A Dumble pedal???58:50 Thoughts on Mesa F100 2x12? The two Mesa sounds1:02:38 What is the best amp for the LPD 68 drive?1:03:35 Can you install a electric guitar bridge on a acoustic?1:04:19 Should I get a LPD 68 drive or 68 deluxe?1:06:50 Would the Orange 1x12 cabinet be good with the PRS MT15?1:08:39 How can get my Ibanez to sustain more?1:11:00 The Pedal wall is gone,but now its the guitar aquirium 1:12:40 How can I be buying a Schecter with case for $250?1:14:18 How did Lawrence get into building pedals?NEW! Know Your Gear Stickershttps://reverb.com/item/13573766-5-know-your-gear-stickersKnow Your Gear shirts, mugs, and hoodieshttps://teespring.com/stores/know-your-gear-shop-2Become a Patron member https://www.patreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG Join me on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Knowyourgear/

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2 #24 Any Guitar Can Be Good On Accident Jul 20, 2018

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Highlighted question36:48 Any guitar can be good on accidentQuestion Index0:00 Thank you for the 8 hour hang out2:04 Im going to be on Cheddar Kung Pao channelhttps://www.youtube.com/user/cheeseonchinesefood2:49 EVH Special with D Tuna issue check out the EVH Proshttps://www.youtube.com/user/johnnybeane4:31 UnBiased reviews 6:15 Thoughts on Diamond amps?https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Diamond-Amplification/Spitfire-II-USA-Custom-Series-50W-100W-Tube-Guitar-Amp-Head-113496651.gc7:10 The Restring EVENT is FREE.https://www.facebook.com/events/480463659081846/8:29 Is the PRS MT15 amp made in the USA?9:48 Are Roasted Maple Necks all Hype?11:11 Any help on a rosewood neck with raised grain?12:19 PRS McCarty or Custom 24 if you hate thin necks?13:53 LPD 87 pedal new lower price and I am excited!https://reverb.com/item/3974100-lawrence-petross-design-lpd-eighty-7-preamp-cadillac-metallic-black15:07 Lefty T shirts are coming I promise and Stickershttps://reverb.com/item/13573766-5-know-your-gear-stickers16:28 Does it bug you that Suhr guitars look like Fenders?17:41 Have I tried a Parker Bass Guitar?20:11 Why I think you should get a second opinion on twisted necks and always get a replacement when something is new.23:30 Fender Custom Shop Strats to me are more high end than custom.26:38 Line 6 power cabinet and other line 6 products27:30 Marshall DSL20HR H&K or Jet City?29:00 A Martin Guitar with juice splashed inside issue30:48 Thoughts on the Ibanez Tube Screamer amp?32:05 Can you run a Fender Blues jr into a 2x12 cabinet?https://www.mojotone.com34:25: I can not believe all the stuff I have never heard of.35:44 How do make a 1x12 combo into a 2x12?https://www.mojotone.com36:48 Any guitar can be good on accident. 40:21 Jackson Minion are so good!43:04 Any chance of Randy Rhoads style T shirt?

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2 #23 Do you set up guitars to Factory specifications? Jul 15, 2018

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Know Your Gear Crew Member shirts, mugs, and hoodieshttps://teespring.com/stores/know-your-gear-shop-2Become a Patron member https://www.patreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG Know Your Gear Stickershttps://reverb.com/item/13573766-5-know-your-gear-stickersGet information early on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Knowyourgear/Want to check my Instagram page. Click herehttps://www.instagram.com/phillip_mcknight/Question Index0:00 Intro1:18 New room set up and changes2:58 Why I only use String SwingSingle guitar hanger woodhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006JCF0E4/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=knowyourgea0f-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B006JCF0E4&linkId=3c344330f4bed3b987d73cf26808d89fSingle wall hanger metalhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FOITMS/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=knowyourgea0f-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B004FOITMS&linkId=d9a1fe971de54fff76208d66d2e80b21String Swing Horizontal hangershttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CAKJSOM/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=knowyourgea0f-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00CAKJSOM&linkId=b7e968fb0389d74d8e02469f7cad327bString Swing Guitar Rackhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CBISHS6/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=knowyourgea0f-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00CBISHS6&linkId=d64bdadba493ff9af8839b3ef22995d35:39 What locking keys work with gretsch with out modding?6:35 Ralph and I still play and love our Fender Hot Rod (Blues Deluxe)8:08 Thoughts on using a noise suppressor pedal 10:12 Companies are people, so Guitar Center is people?11:30 Bassbreaker 45 combo thoughts?13:00 What amp modelers have great Fender clean tones?17:35 The best compliment I can get18:56 Where are the pedals?20:38 What are the characteristics of the different string brands?23:49 What are your favorite straps? 27:16 Bassbraker 15 or Bugera v22?27:38 Why I think you need to make sure to call fender with issues30:34 Top load or string thru body?34:13 Do the birds on the PRS make sound better?39:30 Give me a guitar that looks old but plays modern42:07 Modeling units, thoughts43:52 Ibanez AZ vs Fender HSS45:54 Guitars that are easy to play can change the way you play47:35 Do you set up guitars to Factory specifications?56:40 There is a benefit and a down fall to high action on your guitar59:05 Guitars being heavy or light is luck of the draw1:01:37 Why don't companies make more single humbucker super strat guitars?1:03:05 What are the possible reasons for a buzz sound between the nut and tuning key?1:05:11 Should I get the Line 6 HD500 on discount or wait for new one?1:07:00 The Restring Event announcement (FREE EVENT)What do the Icons on my videos mean?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4fAvzjncEk&t=60s

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2 #22 Why people block out serial numbers when selling guitars online? Jul 07, 2018

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Why people block out the serial number when selling guitars online?NEW! KNOW YOUR GEAR STICKERS!https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Freverb.com%2Fitem%2F13573766-5-know-your-gear-stickers&h=AT2-HmosHyuE4C3f4BrEqzzFS0jkvRSp2WPV8kngdLy26wioi8KTGDOzBFy8wAwwArIUscXX2t_RgYg0y78sQheO4A2KfR3o6oGNsUpDu6LwWgoGYPzzl_tjbR4-0yAY8SqH3e1dQcDviChXgsVVDvzm7OTq7AftQfNcICO3YZuvNEW! JULY OFFSET T-SHIRThttps://teespring.com/stores/know-your-gear-shop-2Question Index0:00 Intro and thank you to the Friends of KYG3:45 Thoughts on my old PRS 513 and now 5095:39 Boss RV67:18 The Rob Chapman Music Man factory video was greathttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWd9nx3IYOE12:18 Why I think Eddie Van Halen left Music Man?15:38 Why people block out the serial number when selling guitars online?19:23 Thoughts on 80s USA made Peavey guitars21:39 Do you think Fretboard radius is important for speed?22:56 Will a PRS USA switch work on a PRS SE?25:21 What pedal do I like more than the SL drive?26:43 You Tube gear reviews can prompt you to buy and not buy gear29:00 Upgrades on the Sterling St Vincent31:35 sometimes it is time to leave. lol32:58 Do I have a Diamond guitars?35:28 You should do a Warmoth build37:08 The July shirt and another shirt https://teespring.com/stores/know-your-gear-shop-237:44 I have stickers now https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Freverb.com%2Fitem%2F13573766-5-know-your-gear-stickers&h=AT2-HmosHyuE4C3f4BrEqzzFS0jkvRSp2WPV8kngdLy26wioi8KTGDOzBFy8wAwwArIUscXX2t_RgYg0y78sQheO4A2KfR3o6oGNsUpDu6LwWgoGYPzzl_tjbR4-0yAY8SqH3e1dQcDviChXgsVVDvzm7OTq7AftQfNcICO3YZuv38:54 Guitar with floating tremolo for metal and jazz under 1k?41:30 The Restring clinic in AZ and others are just finishing up the dates45:44 How will the New Fender Players Series effect used Fenders?52:33 Tim Shawbucers in a Tele, thoughts?53:37 Why you should leave your guitar alone until you know it inside and out56:20 Jackson VS PRS S2? US vs Indonesia?59:57 What do I think of Yousician?Please put suggestions and thoughts1:03:21 Is it a good idea to trade a guitar into Guitar Center?1:06:10 Dead frets, do it yourself or take it to a pro?1:07:45 The Alice Cooper Rock Solid Foundationhttps://www.alicecoopersolidrock.com1:10:01 Best way to clean electronics in your guitar?https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I3G272M/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=knowyourgea0f-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00I3G272M&linkId=f86e82e2d0cdb3f61ee1a7d3d40c73d21:11:50 Fender Pro, MM Cutlass, or Classic Suhr?1:13:07 Helix or Headrush?1:15:49 Shout out to KYG Friends1:16:34 What picks do I use?1:17:15 Do better transformers make a difference in amp

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2 #21 We are going to Talk Guitars Jun 29, 2018

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