Phil McKnight

Mentioned in 8 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

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Episode Appearances

Know Your Gear Podcast · Apr 9, 2026

Guitar Center CEO Starting A Brand To Rival Gibson And Fender

“Primary speaker; former music store owner (13 years), current content creator analyzing gear market trends”

Guitar Center CEO strategy and new brand announcementRetail operations and customer experience optimizationUsed gear market dynamics and resale value analysis

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Know Your Gear Podcast · Mar 29, 2026

The scams and tricks people do when selling or trading guitars

“Host discussing guitar scams, modifications, retail experience, and factory visits; shares personal guitar collection and repair expertise”

Guitar scams and deceptive selling practicesUsed guitar inspection and authenticationPickup swaps and component modifications

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Know Your Gear Podcast · Mar 23, 2026

Why Most Guitar Salesmen Don’t Actually Help You

“Host discussing guitar retail experiences, sales training deficiencies, and product reviews”

Guitar store customer service failures and sales training deficienciesObjection handling in retail sales—discount negotiation tacticsTonewood vs. component quality in electric guitar tone

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Know Your Gear Podcast · Mar 14, 2026

Fender Wins Lawsuit To Stop All Strat Copies

“Primary speaker analyzing Fender lawsuit, guitar gear, and industry trends from retailer and technician perspective”

Fender Stratocaster body shape copyright ruling in GermanyTrademark vs. copyright vs. patent distinctions in guitar design protectionEuropean vs. US intellectual property law for musical instruments

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Know Your Gear Podcast · Mar 9, 2026

I Survived Buying A Guitar At Guitar Center

“Main host discussing guitar industry trends, retail experiences, and technical setup advice”

High-end vs budget gear content strategy and audience engagementProfessional musician definition and monetization vs skillGuitar setup customization for playing technique

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Know Your Gear Podcast · Mar 7, 2026

Another Round Of Layoffs At Fender Guitars

“Primary host discussing Fender layoffs, quality issues, and gear evaluation philosophy based on 10+ years dealer experience”

Fender Guitars Layoffs and RestructuringGuitar Manufacturing Quality Control IssuesDirect-to-Consumer vs. Dealer Distribution Strategy

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Know Your Gear Podcast · Mar 1, 2026

The guitar Secret You Can’t Unsee

“Primary host discussing guitar reviews, market analysis, and personal collection management strategies”

PIRAS Hullabody 2 SE pricing and market positioningPiezo pickup system durability and maintenanceG&L guitar brand discontinuation and resale value

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Know Your Gear Podcast · Feb 14, 2026

The flaw in the tone is in your hands argument

“Primary host discussing gear, interviews, and customer service philosophy from retail experience”

Acoustic bass guitar limitations and tuning stabilityPRS SE vs S2 vs Core guitar comparisons and collectibilityGuitar tuning stability factors (nut, tremolo, strings, humidity)

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