Know Your Gear Podcast
Music
About
The Know Your Gear Podcast with Phillip McKnight is a weekly show where he answers about 30 to 40 guitar related questions while keeping it fun and informative.
Episodes
- How Guitar Brands Target Kids Vs Older Players
This episode discusses how guitar brands create different marketing and product strategies to appeal to both younger players and older, more experienced musicians.
- Why Cheap Guitars Have Better Features Than Expensive Ones
This episode of the Know Your Gear Podcast discusses why less expensive guitars sometimes offer superior features compared to their more costly counterparts.
- This EVH guitar is not what you think !!! 
This episode of the Know Your Gear Podcast features a discussion about an EVH guitar. The content suggests that the guitar is not what listeners might expect.
- Another Pedal Co. shrinking its size and going direct
This episode of the Know Your Gear Podcast discusses Another Pedal Co. shrinking its size and adopting a direct-to-consumer model.
- Fender is ready to fight the cheap amazon guitar market
The Know Your Gear Podcast addresses Fender's response to the market of inexpensive guitars available on Amazon.
- Guitar Center CEO Starting A Brand To Rival Gibson And Fender
The Guitar Center CEO is starting a new brand aimed at competing with established guitar manufacturers like Gibson and Fender.
- The scams and tricks people do when selling or trading guitars
This episode of the Know Your Gear Podcast discusses scams and deceptive tactics employed during the buying and selling of guitars.
- Why Most Guitar Salesmen Don’t Actually Help You
This episode discusses the common issue of guitar salesmen not providing helpful advice to customers. It aims to inform listeners about this sales dynamic.
- Fender Wins Lawsuit To Stop All Strat Copies
The Know Your Gear Podcast discusses Fender's legal victory, which prohibits the creation of Stratocaster guitar copies. The episode focuses on the outcome of the lawsuit.
- I Survived Buying A Guitar At Guitar Center
This episode of the Know Your Gear Podcast covers the host's experience buying a guitar at Guitar Center. The description is minimal, providing only the episode title and a note of support for the show.
- Another Round Of Layoffs At Fender Guitars
The Know Your Gear Podcast covers recent layoffs at Fender Guitars. This episode provides information on the situation.
- The guitar Secret You Can’t Unsee
This episode of the Know Your Gear Podcast discusses a guitar secret. The description also encourages support for the show.
- The flaw in the tone is in your hands argument
This episode of the Know Your Gear Podcast examines the argument that a guitarist's playing ability is the primary factor determining their guitar's tone.
- People Have Lost Their Minds With Used Guitar Prices
The Know Your Gear Podcast discusses the current market for used guitars, with the episode title suggesting that prices have become excessively high.
- The Your Not Good Enough For That Guitar Argument
This episode is titled "The Your Not Good Enough For That Guitar Argument" and the description is "Support the show".
- The Cheap Guitar Companies Are Eating Themselves
This episode discusses the current struggles and internal competition among budget guitar manufacturers.
- Huge Pop Star Gets PRS SE Signature guitar
This episode discusses a PRS SE Signature guitar model, reportedly acquired by a major pop star.
- Companies Show Who Really Makes Their Product
The Know Your Gear Podcast episode discusses companies revealing their product manufacturers. The description also includes a message of support for the show.
- Being asked to leave a Guitar Center
This episode of the Know Your Gear Podcast discusses the experience of being asked to leave a Guitar Center. The description also includes a call to support the show.
- Another Guitar Brand files Bankruptcy
This episode of the Know Your Gear Podcast covers the news of another guitar brand filing for bankruptcy. The episode description includes a note of support for the show.
- Best Selling Used Guitar Pedals In 2025
The Know Your Gear Podcast episode titled "Best Selling Used Guitar Pedals In 2025" discusses popular used guitar pedals. The description is "Support the show".
- Best Selling Guitars On Reverb In 2025
The Know Your Gear Podcast episode focuses on the best-selling guitars on Reverb for 2025. It highlights popular models and market trends.
- Worst And Best Guitars Of 2025 Bonus Podcast
This bonus episode of the Know Your Gear Podcast covers the worst and best guitars anticipated for 2025. The episode is supported by listeners.
- Catching Guitar Companies Lying About Guitar Specs
The Know Your Gear Podcast discusses allegations of guitar companies providing inaccurate specifications for their products.
- Why PRS Is Changing The SE Guitars Again
The Know Your Gear Podcast discusses the recent changes PRS is implementing on their SE guitars. The episode focuses on the reasons behind these modifications.
- Reverb Is Hiding Some Listings From You
The Know Your Gear Podcast episode 'Reverb Is Hiding Some Listings From You' discusses how the platform might obscure specific listings. The description supports the show.
- Did Fender’s Affordable Guitar Work Or Backfire
This episode of the Know Your Gear Podcast examines the success or failure of an affordable Fender guitar.
- The Harsh Truth About Selling Your Gear Right Now
This episode of the Know Your Gear Podcast discusses the current market conditions for selling used gear, offering a realistic perspective for listeners.
- Fender Buys G&L And Changes Already Started
The Know Your Gear Podcast covers Fender's acquisition of G&L and notes that changes to the product line were already in progress.
- Another Large Guitar Company does Lay offs
The podcast episode discusses layoffs at a large guitar company.
- Know Your Gear Podcast Episode #435
This episode of the Know Your Gear Podcast is titled Episode #435. The description states that listeners can support the show.
- The Internets Reaction To The 2k PRS SE Guitar
This episode discusses the internet's reaction to the 2k PRS SE guitar. The description is 'Support the show'.
- Nuno Bettencourt Leaves Washburn
Nuno Bettencourt has left Washburn Guitars. This episode of the Know Your Gear Podcast discusses this news.
- How Brands Keep Retailers From Lowering Prices
This episode of the Know Your Gear Podcast explores the methods brands use to stop retailers from lowering prices. The discussion focuses on the strategies employed to maintain set retail prices.
- The end of the economy brands
This episode of the Know Your Gear Podcast discusses the end of economy brands. The description also includes a message to support the show.
- They Don’t Want Affordable USA Guitars To Come Back
This episode discusses the possibility of affordable USA guitar manufacturing returning. The title suggests an inquiry into whether the industry desires this comeback.
- Whats Going On With Used Guitar Prices
This episode of the Know Your Gear Podcast discusses the current state of used guitar prices. The conversation focuses on the factors contributing to the changing market.
- Boss's New Plug Out Pedal Has Players Divided
Phillip McKnight of the Know Your Gear podcast reviews the new Boss Plug Out pedal, which has sparked debate among guitar players. The episode description includes affiliate links for purchasing gear.
- Sweetwater CEO Reacts To The Industry’s Decline
This episode of the Know Your Gear Podcast features a reaction from the Sweetwater CEO regarding the decline observed within the music industry.
- Another Guitar Brand Closing After 60 years
This episode of the Know Your Gear Podcast discusses the closure of a guitar brand after 60 years. The description also includes links to support the channel, merchandise, and affiliate deals.
- What no one tells you about stainless steel frets
This episode of the Know Your Gear Podcast discusses stainless steel frets, covering details that are not commonly mentioned. The description includes links to the KYG Shop, affiliate links for music gear retailers, and merchandise.
- Squier & Epiphone Are No Longer Affordable, So Things Will Change
The episode discusses the increasing cost of Squier and Epiphone guitars, suggesting that this shift in affordability will likely lead to changes in the market. The description also includes links to support the channel and purchase mercha…
- The End Of The Iconic Guitars
The Know Your Gear podcast episode "The End Of The Iconic Guitars" explores the topic of iconic guitars potentially phasing out. It also provides various links for supporting the channel, purchasing merchandise, and finding deals on musica…
- Gibson Stops Someone From Selling Their Harley Benton Online
This episode of the Know Your Gear Podcast covers an incident where Gibson reportedly stopped the online sale of a Harley Benton guitar. The description also includes links to merchandise, the show's shop, and Patreon support.
- Cash Grab Products Guitar Players Are Sick Of
This episode of the Know Your Gear Podcast focuses on 'cash grab' products that guitar players dislike. The description includes various links for supporting the show and its related ventures.
- The Most Hated Guitar On The Internet & The Gear Market Is In Free Fall
This episode of the Know Your Gear Podcast discusses the guitar that has received the most negative attention online. It also covers the current volatile state of the gear market, noting that it is in free fall.
- PRS Is Now The House John Mayer Built
This episode of the Know Your Gear Podcast discusses PRS guitars and their connection to John Mayer. The description also includes links to the KYG Shop, Patreon, a second channel, and deals at Sweetwater and Guitar Center.
- Appointment Only Guitar Stores, The End Of Retail?
This episode of the Know Your Gear Podcast, titled "Appointment Only Guitar Stores, The End Of Retail?", explores the concept of appointment-only guitar stores and considers their implications for the future of retail.
- Outdated Thoughts On Cheap Guitars
This episode of the Know Your Gear Podcast, titled 'Outdated Thoughts On Cheap Guitars,' delves into common misconceptions about affordable guitars. The hosts explore these outdated notions within the podcast.
- Another Big Guitar Store Closed, What Is The State Of The Industry
This episode of the Know Your Gear Podcast discusses the state of the guitar industry, prompted by the closure of a large guitar store. It also covers various gear-related topics including amplifier comparisons, USA guitar kits, and opinio…