Recent Episodes
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Behringer Went To Far With The Klon Clone (The Klon Scam)
Jun 6, 2025 – 02:08:57 -
Why doesn't Sweetwater and GC have a Harley Benton Type Brand
Jun 1, 2025 – 02:29:48 -
The hard opinions on gear in 2025
May 23, 2025 – 01:56:04 -
The Largest Guitar Retailer Buys A Amp Company / The Used Market Summed up right now
May 16, 2025 – 02:06:27 -
What Everyone Gets Wrong With Cheap vs expensive guitars
May 9, 2025 – 02:05:09 -
Fender Buys Reverb The Largest Used Website
May 7, 2025 – 01:46:52 -
Boss Katana The Best Amp Ever, Fight ME!
May 6, 2025 – 02:03:39 -
What Reverb Did About The Fraud Guitar / Boutique Guitar Builder Starts Import Line
May 5, 2025 – 01:35:37 -
The Gibson ES335 Body Shape Is No longer Trademarked
Apr 19, 2025 – 01:41:36 -
Why Gibson And Fender Make It Hard To get These Guitars
Apr 10, 2025 – 01:26:16 -
Fretboard Conditioner Destroying Fretboards
Mar 27, 2025 – 02:10:23 -
The Guitar Market in 2025
Mar 26, 2025 – 02:04:22 -
Buying Expensive Gear Because Of How It Makes You look Vs Sound
Mar 25, 2025 – 02:18:10 -
Why They Do Not Use USA Parts In USA Made Guitar Pickups
Mar 24, 2025 – 52:59 -
Guitar Modding Mistakes / The Fake Guitar Problem
Mar 23, 2025 – 01:56:53 -
PRS Challenges Builders To Make A Guitar At Home Depot
Mar 22, 2025 – 02:10:37 -
They Said My Gibson Is Fake / Why Fender Standards Could Have Been Great!
Mar 10, 2025 – 02:05:22 -
Guitar Center’s CEO Reacts To My Criticism
Mar 3, 2025 – 36:27 -
Reverb sending everyone 1099 tax forms
Mar 3, 2025 – 01:59:34 -
Why Fender's New Guitar Line Failed / Building A Brand Vs Destroying It
Feb 7, 2025 – 01:53:20 -
Fenders Now Being Made In Indonesia / What’s New From NAMM 2025
Feb 6, 2025 – 01:43:37 -
More Guitar Companies Merging And 2025 NAMM Gear
Feb 5, 2025 – 02:18:53 -
Why Players Think 50s, 60s, and 70s, Gear Is Better
Jan 16, 2025 – 02:05:13 -
Reverb Said Tube Amps Sales Are Dead
Jan 11, 2025 – 01:43:30 -
Why Fender Bought And Sold Ovation Guitars
Jan 5, 2025 – 01:22:02 -
No More Room For New Guitar Builders In 2025
Dec 24, 2024 – 01:43:31 -
Dealers BLOWING Out High End Guitars What Does This Mean
Dec 21, 2024 – 01:35:41 -
How much does a good guitar really cost
Dec 9, 2024 – 01:07:06 -
Trading Guitars Is A Bad Idea ? Let's See
Dec 7, 2024 – 51:48 -
They Gave Her $250 For A $14,000 Guitar
Dec 3, 2024 – 57:45 -
These Brands Are going Away
Dec 1, 2024 – 01:35:34 -
Underrated Guitar Brands / Should ESP Follow PRS
Nov 29, 2024 – 01:46:47 -
Harsh Truth, Beginner guitars are not for beginners / Why I Snuck into PRS’s Factory
Nov 27, 2024 – 01:32:41 -
Even High End Guitar Companies Want Us to Buy Low Price Guitars
Nov 25, 2024 – 01:29:38 -
Fender’s New Strategy On Hype Marketing Instead Of Good Guitars
Nov 22, 2024 – 01:51:35 -
Why Guitar Center’s New Plan Is Not Going To Work
Nov 18, 2024 – 01:35:39 -
Import guitars Drive USA Guitars Prices Up? She doesn't care how many guitars you have
Nov 10, 2024 – 02:00:42 -
Why I Think Vintage Guitars Are A Scam / Why This Show Is Not Financially Worth Doing
Oct 11, 2024 – 01:19:34 -
Smack Your Guitar With Car Keys For Better Tone? / Do We Really Need Mini Wah Pedals?
Sep 28, 2024 – 01:31:29 -
Fake Guitar Inspections / Why $100 Guitars Can Be Great
Sep 24, 2024 – 01:30:05 -
Dear Guitar Center CEO Stop This To Help Yourself And Mom And Pops
Sep 21, 2024 – 01:22:49 -
It's A Buyers Market, But Not For Long / Fender Certified Used Is Not Used / Repair Horror Stories
Sep 11, 2024 – 01:11:40 -
Certified Preowned Guitars Are Thing Now / Gibson Fires Mesa Boogie Founder?
Sep 5, 2024 – 01:03:44 -
No One Will Tell You This About Guitars.
Sep 3, 2024 – 01:43:38 -
The Mistake Guitar Manufactures Made That Let Cheap Guitars Get So Good
Aug 16, 2024 – 57:20 -
If Dumble Never Made The Same Amp Twice. How Is There A Dumble Sound?
Aug 6, 2024 – 01:16:00 -
Reverb hits all time high of guitar listings?
Aug 3, 2024 – 01:19:00 -
Guitar Stores Are Closing In The Current Market / The market is being killed by guitars built before
Jul 26, 2024 – 01:35:54 -
Another Guitar Company Went Out Of Business Here is Why / New PRS vs Gibson Lawsuit?
Jul 19, 2024 – 01:25:37 -
Marshall's Plan To Be The Next Peavey? / Boutique Strings A Gimmick?
Jul 13, 2024 – 01:30:37
Recent Reviews
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robbiusaThanksFor years Phil has been a great driving companion while on the road and a favorite You Tube channel when I’ve been lucky enough to have time to watch!
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Beefy McCheesyBest Podcast On The InternetLove Phil’s show. Been a YT subscriber for years, great to be able to download and listen on the go. I always learn something valuable in every episode.
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FROGE 🐸🐸Awesome 🎸🤘I love this podcast I’m learning so much about anything in the guitar category thank you!
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Mike in East TennesseeVery informativeI’ve listened to every episode of KYG and appreciate Phil passing along his knowledge, expertise and opinions. His YouTube channels are helpful as well and given me the confidence to fix and/or mod some guitars. Thanks KYG!
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TooIllOrEaseA stunningly popular showIf the boring repetition of 'insider' subjects and brands doesn't repel you, wait until the fifth time in one episode that the host deploys his verbal tic, the redundant 'is', as in "The thing about Fender izzizz bleet loop." Didn't think izzizz was a word? It izzizz now!
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ollieeeeeeeePhil McKnight is a national treasureKnow Your Gear is a great resource for those looking to learn about guitar maintenance and the guitar sales industry. Phil’s takes are unusually candid for a podcast, and he has the experience and know-how to back them up. If you catch his love show, he’s always open to questions, and nearly never runs ads or has sponsored content.
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Stee70Great information from a good dudeI appreciate Phil for all of the great guitar information from a guy that seems to genuinely care for his audience. Great perspective and he always seek to contextualize to where you might be as a player. Highly recommended!
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Al_in_ILGreat Community, and educational!If you’re into guitar gear, this pod and the community that comes with it, are for you! Phil has the experience and knowledge to guide you along your guitar gear journey and the friday night gangs are a blast! You won’t want to miss one!
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ricardoguy222Entertaining and informative!Main podcast that I listen to, very informative and interesting.
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theotherdude1Lose not looseSpell check title
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phatmanjamsNice! I always miss the livestream.Thanks, Phil!
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nnnnnnooooooooooooHonest and reliable podcastThanks, Phil for a great podcast. I have learned a lot from you.
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rstreetStop BlasphemingJesus is not a swear word. I’d appreciate it if you’d stop using it in your podcasts. 2 out of the last 3 podcasts you’ve let it slip by. Other than that I love your podcast!!! I wouldn’t be writing this if I didn’t care.
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polaris20I dig the show, but……More consistency in terms of release cycle would be nice (most podcasts come out weekly on a schedule), and for crissakes, dial back on the ads. Holy cow, do you really need that many per episode?
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SuperDc30Know MY Gear!Been watching Phil on YouTube for a bit so hitting up the podcast just made sense. A great feel of community, and no episode goes by where I don’t learn something, big or small. Just a great thing to listen to while driving or even doing tech work on my guitars. Love it!
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ForChristsSakeMGM!Love it, but friendly criticismI enjoy this podcast, and I doubt this will reach Phil, but please stop smacking after a drink it’s very very annoying!
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Air Force Guitar Player.Phil motivates mePhil’s Podcast is so good my wife likes to tune in with me. I’ve learned a lot and no longer feel guilty about all the gear I buy.
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Spaceage9Love it and suggestionLove it times 100 says it all, and, how about settin up Skype calls while you are workin yourself and pushing record to capture content as you go. Great stuff Phill, for all these years!
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RepentlesssA True JoyA breath of fresh Arizona air.
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katjust123Fun and UpliftingPhil has a positive attitude and doesn’t pander in the negativity I hear on many podcasts. He knows his stuff without sounding like a jerk.
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GuitarGeek206Knowledgeable, jovial, informative and funI have been watching Phil’s videos on YouTube for months. He combines industry insight, hardcore guitar geekiness, and a candid communication style that makes his content a pleasure to listen to and watch. I particularly appreciate how even in the rare cases when he’s opinionated about something and with all the authority he could appeal to because of years and years of experience, he’s very open to different opinions. This makes for a very healthy exchange of ideas and a great atmosphere in the community who follows him. The content and tone is varied (within the bounds of guitar and the music gear industry) and frequently updated and relevant. I find myself listening to this during commutes, workouts, as background chatter, or doing house chores all the same.
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Scook19772112Know Your Gear PodcastPersonally, for me this is my favorite pod. Phil is a great resource to us guitar players! I learn something every time I listen to KYG. I’ve done a lot of guitar repairs I usually would pay other people to do thanks to Phil. Took me a few to warm up to Phil, but he grows on you. You realize “there’s no stupid questions” with him and he always treats people with respect with their questions. I wish the guy all the success in the world. He’s put in the work and he deserves it! Subscribe to this channel if you play guitar!!!!!!
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hgkeoeGreat show and great guyI’ve been watching his YouTube videos for years, very knowledgeable on so many things and seems like a really good guy all around. 2nd to only Marty Schwartz...sorry Phil
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bachamnessGlad to have this as a podcast!Good guitar talk for when you’re doing the dishes.
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Rock'n'RollWillNeverDieOn and OffI watched Phil a few times on YouTube and listened to him “on and off” periodically... I listened him the the other day and besides the fact that we have almost the exact same amps, he said a few things that struck me and revealed to me who this guy really is - first and for most he seems like a very genuine and caring person and that’s awesome and immediately made me a fan! I learned so much about him during the 2 episodes that just made me want to watch more. Phil is extremely knowledgeable, great content and a pretty darn good player when he plugs in. I’ve been binging and will continue to support this guy! Thank you for everything Phil - GREAT show!!! Scott
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Snaggle-BagPhil is great!Loved the new bonus podcast. I listened while on the way to work. The YouTube channel is awesome too! Thanks Phil!
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Groberts1988Love it.I listen to Philip every chance I get, I love his input.
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nettles_4_prez_2012Fantastic!If you love guitars and not just the ones rich collectors can afford - you’ve found the right podcast. I’ve been collecting for years and I’ve learned a ton from Phil via his podcast and YouTube videos. Thanks Phil!
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Disso1Listen nowYou are doing yourself a disservice if you don’t listen to this podcast and check out Philip McKnight’s YouTube channel. There is great content multiple times a week.
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hand775Phil rulesGreat pod for any gear nut
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thelighthouseguyGreat guitar/amp/pedal/gear podcast!!Each episode, about an hour long, is an entertaining adventure into the world of guitar gear. Brands, models, years, amps, pedals, working rigs, studio rigs, current and historic guitar builders/ players, you name it- AND... it's all based on YOUR (and my) questions! The live shows are spontaneous and fun, generated weekly in real time on YouTube using the chat feature to talk to Phil. The Podcast is an additional weekly program where he shares his response to emails, messages from Facebook/Instagram/Patreon, and his thoughts about topics that may be in the news related to the industry. Phil is fun, spirited, and positive, is honest in his reviews, and is candid with his thoughts. His stated goal is to bring together a community of people who gather and interact with each other, all based on their love and passion for guitars and gear. He leads by example, and I'm happy to be included!
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geetarzzGreat podcast - file size too big!Love the podcast and youtube channel, but the size of your downloaded files for this podcast are huge! Especially compared to other podcasts with longer episodes. Otherwise thumbs up!
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@rickduffIts a CommunityAs Phil says on his channel, what we've all built is a place to come together without the distractions and things that divide us and come together for a love of music and the tools used to create it. One of the most casual and family friendly podcasts and channels on the internet. Say hi!
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