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1 #25 Gibson Asked If I am Interested In Working With Them? Feb 03, 2018

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Question index1:30 Thoughts on new Framus affordable line? 4:00 Should I upgrade my Jackson bridge?5:38 Did you see the new Rat distortion cable?7:12 Speaker cabinets brand suggestions9:9:56 Marshall did a great job with the new LINE UP!11:37 Rosted maple necks thoughts12:56 The Patreon hang out is on the first of the month. 14:00 Good delays for under $75 bucks 19:28 The vibe of this years NAMM was the best in 10 years20:34 Stew Mac wants to help with Sharpen my axe. 22:32 Thoughts on Chapman British Standard Guitars.25:14 I met Rob Chapman29:00 Im not a booth reviewer.30:09 Is the Fender Supersonic 22 loud enough to gig with?31:24 Will meeting Rob Chapman change how you review his guitars?38:03 I make one video at NAMM39:18 Check out Hunters channel Agufish https://www.youtube.com/user/thirdykal39:55 Stew Mac is now on board for Sharpen My Axe41:42 What was the coolest guitar at NAMM for me?47:21 You are better off not being at NAMM and watching videos48:42 What amps was I excited about at NAMM?50:20 G&L has started making custom shop guitars for $210050:49 Guitars I was excited about at 2018 NAMM show51:50 Thoughts on Jared Dines 18 string guitar?53:00 Thoughts on the Nita Strauss Ibanez Guitar55:46 The PRS MT 15 head57:56 Gibson reached out to see if I am interested to work with them?1:06:48 Check out these QA on Soundcloud and iTunes as POD Cast1:07:22 Thoughts on Reverend guitars?See you next Friday at 2pm Pacific TimeYou can support what I do and show you Know Your Gear. Get your T shirthttps://teespring.com/stores/know-your-gear-2018Become a Patron member https://www.patreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Knowyourgear/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/phillip_mcknight/

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1 #24 What 5 guitars would I keep? Jan 24, 2018

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Question Index0:00 Thank you to the Friends who make it happen3:22 Any issues with the Sterling St Vincent4:50 Thoughts on the Fender Hot Rod Revamp11:06 I wish solid State amps had compression built in12:03 Pixxy Lixx is now Steve From Boston13:40 Thoughts on the PRS S2 Vela?14:34 Why the Know Your Gear shirts always change17:09 LP, Tele, Gretsch, and what?18:30 what videos I want to make at 2018 NAMM videos23:03 Do you care if a guitar body is made from more than 1 piece of wood?27:30 You can not like things with respect30:07 New PRS Tremonti amp comes out in April31:19 is a Roland Jazz 120 a good pedal platform?32:07 What Friedman amp would I give up of my two?37:04 What is a good attenuator for short money?38:30 Do Attenuators shorten a tubes Life?40:18 What amp do I use the most?41:53 What are my thoughts on the Peavey Wiggy?44:29 The new Gibson V is a Jackson Area 5145;06 I sold my Nuno Randall amp 48:35 Why I play the guitars I repair (now its)52:00 I have not swapped any of my PRS pick ups54:04 Optima Gold covered strings55:24 PRS SE Baritone or PRS SE 7 String?1:00:41 Is the Fender Blues Jr a upgrade from Superchamp XD?1:02:02 What 5 guitars would I get rid of?1:03:49 What 5 guitars would I keep?1:07:26 Do I buy into the Idea behind Brass blocks?1:12:31 What do I consider Low, Medium, and High action?1:16:15 What do I listen for when setting pickup height?Know Your Gear Shirts https://teespring.com/stores/know-your-gear-2018Become a Patron member https://www.patreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Knowyourgear/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/phillip_mcknight/

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1 #23 How The brand Value Can Change In The Future Jan 20, 2018

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Live QA #49 How The brand Value Can Change In The Future by PhilMcknight

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1 #23 A great Idea about renting gear Jan 13, 2018

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Thank you for another great live show. Over 1000 live people watching!Question Index0:00 Friends Who Make This Happen!1:30 These live shows are on Sound Cloud and iTunes as podcasts https://soundcloud.com/user-110582179On iTunes is KYG Podcast2:22 What do you think of Prestige guitars?4:43 Are there any guitars you will not sale or get rid of?5:20 Thoughts on the PRS Zach Meyers?7:09 G&L guitars9:45 I will never not want a Fender or Gibson11:35 Im a Fan of Epiphone12:05 Set Up Sheet PDFS coming to knowyourgear.net13:05 More Sharpen My Axe videos are coming and more17:03 Will mom and Pops grow if GC closes? 18:19 Do you thing the Ibanez Jem reissue worth the money?19:30 Will you do a synergy Amp review?20:35 Who has the best guitar collection Henning or Scott Grove?21:05 Duncan Designed vs Seymour Duncan22:14 What editing software do I use?23:39 Henning is one of the hardest working You Tubers I know.24:58 Music Is Win asked is there more Sharpen My Axe vids?26:13 Thoughts on Breedlove guitars?26:30 Can clip on tuners Damage your Guitars headstock?28:21 How do I take care of my guitars hardware and finish?29:40 Do I own any metal body dobro style guitars?30:25 I am trying not to see the stuff at NAMM before I get there33:34 Will I ever have a custom guitar made?35:59 Why I didn't do any bass reviews36:54 Would I work for Gibson Guitars?38:30 $9.00 in parts can make something amazing40:02 The new way I want to do reviews41:00 Are boutique guitars better?41:44 Why I like the PRS S2 guitars better than core42:33 Sucks and overpriced?43:27 Thoughts on the St Vincent guitar? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ_UouxOwMs45:00 Why do I think Line 6 will not make lefty guitars?46:16 Lets go and buy a ST Vincent guitarThey took the offer! 55:45 Michael Nelson Channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U44BJdHZktc59:06 Why did you fall out of favor of your new les Paul?1:00:46 What do you think of the Marshal JVM 2051:02:25 My old Custom Shop Gibson Les Paul, why I got rid of it.1:04:50 Lets look at the New 2018 Fender collection.https://www.gearnews.com/leak-fender-parallel-universe-jaguar-strat-troublemaker-tele-whiteguard-strat-jazz-tele/1:09:31 Why I will not sign contracts to review the Yamaha THR10. 1:13:46 Go Daddy contacted me and said they will refund the difference1:17:28 A great Idea about renting gear. 1:18:11 Thank you Rick for supporting the channel! Want to check out limited edition shirts, Jackets, and mugs https://teespring.com/stores/know-your-gear-2018Find out more at my websitewww.knowyourgear.neSend your T shirt Pictures to pmcknight7@gmail.com with the word picture in the subjectBecome a Patron member and get special content https://www.patreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Knowyourgear/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/phillip_mcknight/

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1#22 Why I Think Gibson Is Not Going To NAMM 2018 Jan 05, 2018

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Question Index 0:00 The Friends that are this happen. www.knowyourgear.net1:24 Thank you for hanging out for 8 hours on Patreon hangout2:57 Why I Think Gibson is not going to 2018 NAMM7:24 GFX Tremolo What is it?9:07 The Nutube Ibanez Tube Screamer for 201813:52 Self Esteem Booster pedal15:44 American manufacturing 18:15 Buying a SG buy local or online?19:58 What should I get for a first pedal 24:00 Why are tube amps the best sounding amps?26:58 What should I do to brighten up a dark sounding amp?28:00 How come bass players are less fussy about tube amps?30:01 Are Tube amps over priced?32:20 My Soldano story35:01 What guitar did I just buy. What I did wrong37:59 My Thoughts on my Peavey Classic 20 head39:22. Trans tube and all the tube like technologies 40:15 Thoughts on 2018 NAMM Marshall line up?42:49 Why hasn't Fender came out with a Hot Rod Deluxe head?48:16 Sharpen My Axe videos are going to continue and more53:20 Do I like Solid State Marshall amps from the 80s?54:02 900 People LIVE!!!!!!!54:09 Tips on aging pick up covers56:06 Fernandez sustainer vs Sustainiac 57:01 am I planing on keeping my PRS 594 58:56 What pick ups do you suggest for a PJ bass?1:00:01 What other hobbies do I have?1:01:32 What do you think of phenolic and man made fretboards?1:04:28 I have dead frets on my electric acoustic what should it cost to fix?

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1 #21 What I ended up getting for Christmas Dec 30, 2017

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Question Index0:01 The Know Your Gear Crew1:45 How Many Strats do I have?4:14 Allen Woody Rumble Kat? What Is it?4:40 My Trip to Bizzare Guitar in Reno Nevada9:10 Have you ever tried a D Angelica Guitar9:40 Egnater Tweeker 10:24 Know Your Gear T shirts support the channel.https://teechip.com/stores/knowyourgear11:24 What I ended up getting for Christmas17:48 The Keeley D&M Drive (I Need One)19:27 Have I played Way Huge. Im A Fan Boy 20:39 Is the Jet City amps any good? I thought they would do better21:28 Is it hard to make your own pick-guard?23:10 Some advise for your first visit at NAMM24:50 Thoughts on a good non Epiphone Les Paul alternative27:39 Is a best time of year to sell gear?28:54 MI Audio Super Crunch Box29:50 Is it a good idea to build a Warmoth guitar?30:50 Thoughts on the Sterling Guitar vs USA Music Man?33:10 What do I think of Steve Vai guitars?35:48 Metallica and Pantera Tone from a pedal37:00 Fender Jaguar Bass vs Squier 38:20 Why are most guitar players technology challenged?41:07 Parker Fly Mojo 42:07 Next Sharpen My Axe Gretsch is next45:13 Fender Blues Jr, Princeton, Or Blues Deluxe for at home playing?47:40 Why did the Boss DD3 just go up in price?49:25 What is my favorite pedal? 51:24 Do I still love my Mira? I like lower priced PRS guitars53:30 Learn to replace your own output jack.56:20 Strat is buzzing?57:06 How do you get a Tele sound from a Strat?57:49 Do string lubricants work?1:01:10 What do I think of the Eleven Rack?1:02:00 Elixir strings? Nano vs Poly1:04:19 EVH USA Wolfgang vs Mexico made one?1:05:56 Bonus time because 786 live viewers WOW!1:06:18 I want to check out G&L while I'm at NAMM1:06:50 Did I say I would never buy a Electro Harmonix pedal?1:07:29 Should I pay more to have my Fender Elite Plecked?1:09:50 My Ibanez TS9 broke1:12:29 A good over drive for a Fender Princeton?1:13:56 A good pedal for a doubled sound?1:15:00 Is the Keeley Blue magnetic Echo the same as the Green Echo?1:16:36 PC board vs wired electronics in Gibson's?Find out more at my websitewww.knowyourgear.netGet a Know Your Gear T shirthttps://teechip.com/stores/knowyourgearSend your T shirt Pictures to pmcknight7@gmail.com with the word picture in the subjectBecome a Patron member and get special content https://www.patreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Knowyourgear/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/phillip_mcknight/

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1 #20 Could Epiphone last if Gibson falls? Dec 26, 2017

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QA # 45 Should I Buy A JHS or Wampler? Could Epiphone last if Gibson falls? by PhilMcknight

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1#19 Oh Ya, We are going to talk Gear! Dec 18, 2017

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Know Your Gear Live #44. NEW WEBSITE! by PhilMcknight

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1 #18 Will Guitar Center Close In 2018? Dec 08, 2017

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Live #43 Will Guitar Center Close In 2018?