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Episode Mentions
Know Your Gear Podcast · May 21, 2026
Guitar Center CEO Responds To My Criticism
“Mentioned as competitor; host previously interviewed CEO for comparison of market approaches and private brands”
Know Your Gear Podcast · May 9, 2026
How Guitar Brands Target Kids Vs Older Players
“Praised for reinspection process on returned products and transparent disclosure of open-box items”
Know Your Gear Podcast · May 8, 2026
Why Cheap Guitars Have Better Features Than Expensive Ones
“Discussed Pink Taco amp naming controversy; refused to carry amp with original name”
Know Your Gear Podcast · May 5, 2026
This EVH guitar is not what you think !!! 
“Major guitar retailer in Fort Wayne, Indiana; discussed in context of content creator visits and local area challenges”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Apr 28, 2026
Another Pedal Co. shrinking its size and going direct
“Discussed as strategic partner maintaining presence on Reverb despite owning Gear Nuts used platform”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Apr 14, 2026
Fender is ready to fight the cheap amazon guitar market
“Mentioned as dealer that weighs guitars; 55-point inspection process referenced; cable sales discussed”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Apr 9, 2026
Guitar Center CEO Starting A Brand To Rival Gibson And Fender
“Positioned as Guitar Center's primary online competitor, growing 60-70% of GC's size in 5 years with superior customer service and inventory”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Mar 29, 2026
The scams and tricks people do when selling or trading guitars
“Large online retailer praised for customer service, return policies, and handling of TC Electronics products; Phil has direct rep relationship”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Mar 23, 2026
Why Most Guitar Salesmen Don’t Actually Help You
“Recommended as superior alternative to brick-and-mortar stores for online guitar purchasing with better customer service and return policies”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Mar 14, 2026
Fender Wins Lawsuit To Stop All Strat Copies
“Compared affiliate commission rates and customer service; noted high volume sales despite lower commission structure”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Mar 9, 2026
I Survived Buying A Guitar At Guitar Center
“Discussed repair turnaround times (marketed 2 weeks, actual 8 weeks); Phil planning April video on mods and modifications”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Mar 7, 2026
Another Round Of Layoffs At Fender Guitars
“Major retailer mentioned as affiliate partner and source for used gear pricing comparisons”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Mar 1, 2026
The guitar Secret You Can’t Unsee
“Retail quality assurance model (55-point inspection) discussed as critical filtering point ensuring customer receives good guitars”
The iDesign Lab Podcast | Where Design, Business, and Culture Shape How We Live and Build · Feb 26, 2026
Brett Hedican’s Journey From Stanley Cup To Custom Backpacks
“Potential retail partner for Heddy Gear guitar case products in development”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Feb 14, 2026
The flaw in the tone is in your hands argument
“Major guitar retailer; noted as not currently carrying Hipshot locking tuners”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Feb 13, 2026
People Have Lost Their Minds With Used Guitar Prices
“Major retailer discussed for high volume sales, inventory challenges, and used gear pricing compared to other retailers”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Feb 12, 2026
The Your Not Good Enough For That Guitar Argument
“Major music retailer; reported unofficial sales increases in 2025, used as example of strong market performance”
Know Your Gear Podcast · Feb 12, 2026
The Cheap Guitar Companies Are Eating Themselves
“Major US retailer; host estimates billion-dollar revenue and notes they successfully navigate tariffs unlike Harley Benton”