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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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2 #20 Guitar Pick Ups That Do Not Work Jun 22, 2018

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Live Q&A #70 Why I will not buy Lace Pick Ups by PhilMcknight

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2 #19 P90 for metal or high gain? Jun 15, 2018

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Shirt of the monthhttps://teespring.com/stores/know-your-gear-2018Patron linkhttps://www.patreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG QUESTION INDEX0:00 I wanted to say thank you 0:48 Thank you to Chedder Kung Pow https://www.youtube.com/user/cheeseonchinesefood2:03 Thoughts on Schecter Solo Elite?3:10 What is my favorite neck pick up?4:00 I stayed at a old Church with Grave yard.6:03 Thoughts on NS bass with piezo system?7:24 P90 for metal or high gain?9:35 Thoughts on Marshall Origin amps? Here is a linkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KSDu4kJBOw&t=309s11:40 What is F spaced?13:35 Have I ever cried over a guitar? sad or happy?16:15 Why I do not like colored strings18:05 The new History of gear and other cool stuff on the websitehttps://knowyourgear.net/the-history-of-gear19:49 Is the PRS Tremonti good for clean and using pedals?21:27 Thoughts on Darkmoon pick ups?22:17 Why I like lower priced USA mad guitars25:32 Thoughts on the Peavey Windsor?26:30 Ever been to Sweetwater Gear fest?28:36 Thoughts on PRS 85/15 SE pick ups?Get information early on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Knowyourgear/Want to check my Instagram page. Click herehttps://www.instagram.com/phillip_mcknight/What do the Icons on my videos mean?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4fAvzjncEk&t=60s

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2 #18 Vintage Guitars vs New Guitars? Jun 04, 2018

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Question Index0:40 No Friday QA because I will be at PRS2:10 How to learn to do fretwork?5:28 How to get a deal on a PRS CE?https://www.chucklevins.com/pages/contact-us7:06 How did I start my guitar brand?9:38 The PRS event is different than Guitcon11:06 Thoughts on Graphite neck basses?13:04 thoughts on the jhs bonsai pedal?14:19 Pedal platform head around $500?22:10 Vintage Guitars vs New Guitars?27:17 Thoughts on steinberger guitars? 27:18 More to tone than what you think?29:38 What happened to the SWR bass amp company?29:38 A brand can die in months not years now. 35:00 Kramer guitars, do you feel Gibson is effectively promoting the brand?37:20 PRS Core and CE thin necks vs PRS SE Thin neck?38:48 Can you install active pick ups in a guitar with Passives pickups?42:18 Gibson to measure? I have no idea what it is, sorry43:13 Is Fender going to stop selling necks?45:24 Certified neck vs a LIC Neck. Not the same thing47:28 Is it crazy to buy a Marshall for clean tone?49:12 Vox VT40x vs Boss Katana?50:44 What guitar Am I thinking of getting next?51:50 What happened to the G&L search?56:05 Thoughts Japan made guitars like Greco1:01:00 How to get more customers for your repair shop?1:04:44 Thoughts on none Gibson/Epiphone LP under $5001:06:02 Thoughts on the EVH D Tuna?1:07:28 Do all the yellow and orange Boss pedals sound the same?1:09:00 Will Guitcon Be better than #TGU18?1:11:18 Thoughts on Eastwood guitars?1:12:44 Shirt of the monthhttps://teespring.com/stores/know-your-gear-20181:13:20 Are the Wolfgang special pickups different than the USA pickups?1:16:10 I do not think you should sell your Les Paul

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2 #17 Cheap parts on Gibson Guitars? May 26, 2018

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You can support what I do and show you Know Your Gear. Get your T shirt, hoodie, or coffee cuphttps://teespring.com/stores/know-your-gear-2018Become a Patron member https://www.patreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG Get information early on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Knowyourgear/Want to check my Instagram page. Click herehttps://www.instagram.com/phillip_mcknight/What do the Icons on my videos mean?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4fAvzjncEk&t=60sQuestion Index0:00 intro1:46 I am horrible at the License plate game 4:02 What size guitar cab do you like for the bedroom?5:24 what happened to the H&K video that was up?7:18 Have I ever owned a double neck guitar?9:25 Why my wife did not allow me to own Behringer14:50 Do I ever buy anything vintage?18:10 thought son MXR Micro Chorus?20:32 My high E chokes out on my American strat 24:35 What is the oldest guitar I own and guitar I have owned the longest?26:19 Do you like all your amps the same or do you have a favorite?31:25 Thoughts on Egnator amps36:44 Blackstar metal amps43:28 Do you think entry level acoustics are less value than electrics?50:02 Lighting Boy Audio Apology videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RYwPMunp2854:46 Why does Glenn hate bass players?56:52 What was pedal should I get first?59:41 Thoughts on Chapmans attitude towards reverend guitars?1:02:35 Cheap parts on Gibson?1:04:06 Best midrange guitar brands?1:06:12 Are Gibson SG Special and Standard necks the same?1:07:39 When is it worth it to get a isolated power supply?1:10:03 What is that blue strat behind me?https://reverb.com/item/10944154-fender-strat-plus-19881:13:17 Boss RV6 or TC hall of fame?1:15:22 Freidman PT 20 vs Runt 1:17:28 A great online bass learning channel?1:18:48 PRS SE Amp with broken reverb for $300, worth it?1:20:10 And then my computer died, or the government kicked me off. lol

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2 #16 Over Rated Gear and Guitar Players? May 21, 2018

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Highlighted questions1:16:22 Most over rated gear and guitar players?We would love to hear your thoughtsQuestion Index0:00 Who is Ralph?1:19 Ever heard of Big knob pedals?2:07 Did Ralph ever find a the SG he was looking for? 2:08 Ralph Never buys guitars Online4:55 What are the must have Bass pedals?6:30 Digitech let everyone go and seems like the norm now.9:00 Is it ok to leave guitars out and not in the case?10:37 is the EHX Pitch Fork any good?12:18 What is the best Megadeth solo?14:48 PRS Strap buttons suck! What can I use instead?16:53 Should I learn on a 5 string bass?18:50 Acoustic 12th fret hump. 22:20 I went to the Metallica dress rehearsal 30:26 Who cares about your stuff when you die33:17 We need someone to make a cool boost pedal35:36 Do you have to play pedals loud to sound good?36:27 What is the red guitar behind me?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNJtonSUa7M39:15 Suggestion for a neck pick up40:35 What Gibson Pick ups do you like?42:48 A discussion about the Tremonti Baritone49:09 The way I do videos now 52:39 Our thoughts on 4x12 cabinets57:13 How would I go about starting a Guitar related lifestyle product?59:52 What is the max you would spend to upgrade a $1000 guitar?1:05:32 Underrated guitar players1:08:34 My PRS Pick ups are muddy, suggestions?1:10:35 What should I use to record band rehearsals?1:13:12 How do you feel about tools made in china?1:16:22 Most over rated gear and guitar players?1:23:14 Thoughts on PRS studio1:25:30 Thank you Justin for your service 1:27:35 Ralph needs a SG1:29:00 The most Over rated EQ pedal?1:31:59 You guys push Ralph towards the Gibson Sg1:34:30 A good short scale bass?1:37:37 The response to the SG offer1:41:15 Why do I own five red guitars?1:41:39 Why my son has a striped EVH Wolfgang guitar and how we got punked by Eddie Van Halen1:47:30 Thank you Keith!1:47:45 I think we are going to go get the SG1:49:00 Have you looked at the 2018 Epiphone LP studio?1:51:59 Thank all 844 of you for joining us live.

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2 #15 Is $650 to much for a fret level? May 11, 2018

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Highlighted questions17:30 Yamaha bought amp58:53 Is $650 to much for a fret level?32:54 The problem with Gibson Guitar necksQuestion Index47:09 Issues with Lace Pick ups so I can not recommend themhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPS9JX6qicE1:15 Should I sell my Bassbreaker 7 watt to get Marshall Class 5?2:39 Is there a issue mounting 83mm Danelectro pick ups to strat?3:30 What is the difference between active and Passive pickups?6:26 is it hard to bypass the coil split on a bridge humbucker?9:12 Marshall Origin or Marshall DSL? 10:30 Why I like the made in Mexico Jazzmaster13:30 Suggestions to help a Telecaster stay in tune?16:19 The PRS event and my buddy Nathan17:30 Yamaha bought amp23:07 Can you characterize the difference between Fender Hotrod and 65 deluxe?25:52 Electrical Guitar Co. made of aluminum 28:38 What it would take for me to buy Axe FX 31:13 Sanding a guitar and Stew Mac prices32:54 The problem I have with Gibson Guitar necks36:10 The ORGE Pedals I should give them a chance. 37:56 Suggestions for pick ups in Music Man guitar39:40 Shawbuckers thoughts40:19 Diamond guitars thoughts41:14 What happened to your grandmiester 40 H&K amp?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09VBbUrIQhg43:28 LIve You Tube Summit (Check it out)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgcOTqL0G4I44:32 Can I run my 8ohm to 16ohm head into a 4ohm cab?45:41 Your bridge saddles cut into your hand?47:09 Issues with Lace Pick ups so I can not recommend themhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPS9JX6qicE54:50 What are your thoughts on the String butler?56:50 Have I ever owned a engl amp?58:53 Is $650 to much for a fret level?1:03:01 What replacement necks do recommend for Strats?1:06:24 Have I ever had a argument with my wife over a guitar purchase?1:08:06 Do not forget these are also podcasts1:08:30 Thank you to Patreons who make this happen each week Get your T shirt, hoodie, or coffee cuphttps://teespring.com/stores/know-your-gear-2018Become a Patron member https://www.patreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG Get information early on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Knowyourgear/Want to check my Instagram page. Click herehttps://www.instagram.com/phillip_mcknight/What do the Icons on my videos mean?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4fAvzjncEk&t=60s

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2 #14 Whats my take on the Gibson bankruptcy? May 05, 2018

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Question Index0:00 Whats my take on the Gibson bankruptcy?What I said back in Octoberhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LQVtJLciw47:40 What does guitar mean to me?12:58 Thoughts on the Kiesel acoustic electric19:43 Thoughts on Rivera Rock Crusher?21:26 Should I buy a Hondo for $200 a good price?24:45 Eastman vs Gibson27:30 Should I adjust my poll pieces on my pick up for my strat?34:00 Epiphone Phanto Matic?37:28 The Ibanez TS9 is so good. 40:54 Direct in or mic bass for recording?43:19 How long can you run the Hughes and Kittner amp on stand by?we are going to find out58:00 What do I use for video editing?1:00:10 Do I change he guitars behind me for videos?1:01:50 My favorite humidifierYou can support what I do and show you Know Your Gear. Get your T shirt, hoodie, or coffee cuphttps://teespring.com/stores/know-your-gear-2018Become a Patron member https://www.patreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG Get information early on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Knowyourgear/Want to check my Instagram page. Click herehttps://www.instagram.com/phillip_mcknight/What do the Icons on my videos mean?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4fAvzjncEk&t=60s

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2 #13 Thoughts On Harley Benton Guitars & Why I Only Do One Pedal Review A Month. May 04, 2018

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Highlighted Questions31:53 Why I Only Do One Pedal review A Month 23:16 My thoughts On Harley Benton GuitarsQuestion Index0:00 Intro0:34 New Channel Format1:27 Do you have a favorite wind for Wiggins hum buckers?1:57 Does blocking a strat tremolo with wood increase sustain?3:23 Any information on the PRS MT15 amp?4:33 Any chance on a PRS JM Silver Sky Lefty guitar?5:16 GIBSON Is Being Sued For Not Paying For Robo Tunershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCFhjT7GQY010:14 Why would my amp sound clean when distorted? 11:32 The Dimarzio Super Distortion is as Iconic as the Tube Screamer12:50 Why are some pick ups mounted at a angle?14:20 Thoughts on acoustic Simulator pedals (give me your thoughts)15:59 Thoughts on Dragon Fire pick ups?17:40 Will I do a Universal Audio Ox review?18:44 500K or 250K for HSS Strat?20:35 Shawbucker and Thornbucker pick ups22:49 Shawman Blues Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lopnc4U6q6M23:16 My thoughts On Harley Benton Guitars27:43 Why did I pick the Fender Princeton 68 over the 65?29:38 What Guitar Preamp pedals do I recommend?31:32 have you tried PettyJohn pedals?31:53 Why I Only Do One Pedal review A Month 33:31 Can a pedal be used as a preamp?35:54 Am I still using the Fender Pedals?37:16 Where is Ralph?37:49 Thoughts on Hagstrum guitars?39:33 Will I review the Marshall Origin amps?41:00 Gibson Is still a great guitar and a great buy45:54 Piezo System issues48:14 My favorite looper pedal49:47 Why I think I can not go to NAMM anymore51:20 Thoughts on the Mesa Boogie Express 52:47 What I can do with the money I save from not going to NAMM53:51 Thoughts on You Tubers who left You Tube. 55:13 What do I consider low action?55:50 The best Output jack 56:56 Best value used acoustics?58:07 Can you fix a twisted neck?58:42 Tube vs Solid State shot out?59:34 Thoughts on lower priced and lighter Gibsons1:04:00 What do I feel is the best tuner pedal?1:05:09 Sharpen My Axe update1:09:26 Is it worth paying $120 for a Plek?1:10:00 Gibson, Fender, and Jeep. lol 1:11:43 Good Preamp pedal for Blues rock tones?1:14:48 Thoughts on ESP LTD guitars1:15:32 Do you feel gold tipped guitar cables matter?1:18:45 New schedule on the channel1:19:23 Way you guys are the best!!!!!https://teespring.com/stores/know-your-gear-20181:20:20 Pod casts1:20:50 Thank you You can support what I do and show you Know Your Gear. Get your T shirt, hoodie, or coffee cuphttps://teespring.com/stores/know-your-gear-2018Become a Patron member https://www.patreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG Get information early on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Knowyourgear/Want to check my Instagram page. Click herehttps://www.instagram.com/phillip_mcknight/What do the Icons on my videos mean?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4fAvzjncEk&t=60s

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2 #12 Pedals are just as important as amps May 04, 2018

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Featured question 46:07 Pedals are just as important as amps 17:58 Going to Guitcon?10:03 Thoughts on Henning and Guitcon (Quitcon)Question Index0:00 Intro0:57 How do you remove static build up on guitars?3:05 What does a envelope filter do?4:24 Issues with 68 Fender Princeton or amps buzzing6:15 What does a ground lift do on a amp?8:25 Heritage guitars thoughts?9:41 Are you still doing Sharpen My Axe Videos?* 10:03 Thoughts on Henning and Guitcon (Quitcon)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzk9cd9bYzs&t=182s13:25 The issue with HSH Ibanez guitars14:34 How to mic a guitar cab (check out Glenn Fricker video)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfEh79A0b0U15:55 Thoughts on Elixer strings* 17:58 Why am I not going to Guitcon?17:58 Check out Pedal Fusionhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiCTHKL4CLP9REo1bmsShSw21:34 Thoughts on Freidman vs Line 6 powered cabinet?23:26 Good pick up to replace MIM Fender Strat Hum-bucker?24:54 Best 80s metal pick up?27:37 Does the volume of amp effect how pedals sound?28:59 Pedals are like Crayons? 31:28 The best ideas come from you guys. Thank you!31:53 Thoughts on the Variaxe?36:49 What are my favorite PRS pick ups?39:21 Why I think some pedal rise to the top43:08 Push push or Push pull pots 44:49 Thoughts on Amptweaker and James Brownhttp://www.amptweaker.com46:07 Pedals are just as important as amps 46:08 Why You may need a pedal board50:49 Issues with Sharpen My Axe52:58 What you need when getting a bass amp and cabinet56:00 Thoughts on Frog Dog Pick ups, Devil Cat ampshttps://www.youtube.com/user/RNAMUSICShortStShred59:19 Should I do a 18 volt mod to my guitar? Check this outhttp://24voltmod.com1:02:58 I played Victor Wooten's bass. 1:04:17 Im doing a Kit build coming up1:04:47 Loopers in practice amps1:07:17 Will I review the PRS MT15 1:08:00 TC Electronic - Aeon String Sustainerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QaFf_v5mLo1:08:37 This months shirt is PRS stylehttps://teespring.com/stores/know-your-gear-20181:09:32 Know Your Gear stickers1:11:17 A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE!You can support what I do and show you Know Your Gear. Get your T shirt, hoodie, or coffee cuphttps://teespring.com/stores/know-your-gear-2018Become a Patron member https://www.patreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG Get information early on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Knowyourgear/Want to check my Instagram page. Click herehttps://www.instagram.com/phillip_mcknight/What do the Icons on my videos mean?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4fAvzjncEk&t=60s

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2 #11 What Guitar Player Has the Most Expensive and Cheapest Signature Rig? Apr 27, 2018

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Index0:00 Intro2:53 The topic description19:50 The Tones Kings Missing Gibson RD27:53 Most Expensive guitars sold on eBay this year30:05 Cheapest signature guitars49:16 The You Tuber signature guitars1:04:00 Artist signature guitars played by other artists1:10:53 Female signature guitars1:21:50 Left handed signature guitars1:24:50 Who has to much signature stuff?1:29:27 Signature gear that came out after the artist passed1:34:20 Signature hoppers, Artist who go from company to company1:42:33 Signature series amps (amps that have the artist name)1:54:13 What artist never had a signature amp or guitar and you think they should have?Check out Tone Kings channelhttps://www.youtube.com/user/lmsjr Get your T shirthttps://teespring.com/stores/know-your-gear-2018Become a Patron member https://www.patreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG Come John me on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Knowyourgear/Do not forget this where I update and post fun stuff Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/phillip_mcknight/What do the Icons on my videos mean?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4fAvzjncEk&t=60s

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