Know Your Gear Podcast

288 episodes · 9 with AI analysis

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.

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People · top 20

Companies · top 20

Topics · top 10

Acoustic bass guitar limitations and tuning stabilityPRS SE vs S2 vs Core guitar comparisons and collectibilityGuitar tuning stability factors (nut, tremolo, strings, humidity)Locking tuner upgrades and installation (Hipshot, Gotoh, Grover)Customer service ethics and 'don't feed the bears' retail strategyCelebrity interview logistics and junket format challengesZach Wylde interview experience and fan interaction storiesTone production factors: hands vs equipment debateGear spending comfort zones vs income levelsPRS Kiesel event experience and brand appreciation

Analyzed Episodes

Feb 14, 2026

The flaw in the tone is in your hands argument

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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Mar 1, 2026

The guitar Secret You Can’t Unsee

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

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Mar 7, 2026

Another Round Of Layoffs At Fender Guitars

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

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Mar 9, 2026

I Survived Buying A Guitar At Guitar Center

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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Mar 14, 2026

Fender Wins Lawsuit To Stop All Strat Copies

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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Mar 23, 2026

Why Most Guitar Salesmen Don’t Actually Help You

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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Mar 29, 2026

The scams and tricks people do when selling or trading guitars

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

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Apr 9, 2026

Guitar Center CEO Starting A Brand To Rival Gibson And Fender

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

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Apr 14, 2026

Fender is ready to fight the cheap amazon guitar market

Budget guitar market competition and Amazon's impact on FenderGuitar collecting psychology and upgrade cycle mythsCustom Shop vs. Professional-tier guitar value proposition

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