KYGPodcast

Highlighted Questions 18:19 What guitar should you invest in? Question Index 0:00 Intro 2:48 Checking out guitar cables 4:44 The shame shelf of gear 12:00 Small cracks in your acoustic guitar top? 14:00 Sometimes the best gear I review I thought I would hate 16:59 Ever had to shim the front of the neck pocket? 18:19 What guitar should you invest in?

0:00 Intro 1:05 Know Your Gear Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLROaXiA8391hQi70hZonBw/videos 3:14 Facebook and my fight with them 11:45 Noise with the Fender Princeton 65 RI 14:10 What Piezo do I like? 17:19 Strap locks for Taylor and acoustic? 19:38 Do 5 watt tube amps feel and sound like higher wattage amps? 25:10 What Tuning Machines do I like for acoustic? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dK3cGtTPGg&feature=youtu.be 27:45 Is anyone worried they didn't get better at guitar right now? 29:40 Fuss Trated ? 31:59 Better springs makes a difference https://www.fu-tone.com/product-category/springs/spring-upgrades/ 34:48 Ohm question. 38:30 Black dirt on cloth after cleaning fretboard

# 5 Bonus Pocket Knives and Guitars by PhilMcknight

Highlighted questions 40:19 Kemper doesn't feel like a real amp? Should you get Axe FX? 5:23 The Jeff Kiesel did the wrong thing, then he did the right thing Question Index 0:00 Why Im late! 2:13 Dirty Finger Pick Ups 5:23 The Jeff Kiesel did the wrong thing, then he did the right thing 19:15 We lost a great person and I am better for knowing him 22:06 How do you set your pick up heights? 25:30 Is Pro Audio Star a real place? 30:30 Strat saddles that do not scratch your hand? https://www.stewmac.com/Hardware_and_Parts/All_Hardware_and_Parts_by_Instrument/Electric_Guitar_Parts/Electric_Guitar_Saddles/Highwood_Contoured_Vintage_Saddles_for_Strat_Set_of_6.html 38:05 Have I dyed fretboards? 40:19 Kemper doesn't feel like a real amp? Should you get Axe FX? 46:10 New Charvel 47:26 The tone control video 49:00 Best Friedman 20 watt amp for Clean, Rock, and Metal? My PT 20 on reverb https://reverb.com/item/33232133-friedman-pt-20-pink-taco-20-watt-guitar-amp-head 50:50 The Guitar kitchen (Smaller channels matter more) https://www.youtube.com/user/4catsmusic/videos 52:55 Tube amp or Modeling? Whats the right fit for you? 57:01 Bias asked me to check out the Spark. 59:40 I have never reviewed Orange or Vox and why 1:00:40 Intonation and how to deal with issues 1:08:16 All this gear is just tools for us 1:11:18 Fake Guitars on Facebook using my video https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=289145712073916 1:12:55 The T shirt issue. I am working on it and will update you nest week 1:17:40 BC Rich on Tone Kings Channel 1:20:20 Did I check out the PRS Silver Sky Maple fretboard guitar and thoughts? 1:22:40 The Stew Mac Tool pack? 1:25:35 Do I still use my Katana? 1:28:00 Ever-tune and LTD and Solar 1:29:42 A fun Pedal order question 1:32:30 Is The Stew Mac 5 watt amp kit worth it?

Highlighted questions 11:00 Guitars that are copied vs guitars that are faked. 46:11 Low guitar sales are not the only problem for the mom & pop shops 1:00:40 Will new high-end guitar prices drop in the next few months? Question Index 0:00 intro 2:00 Locking tuners for USA and MIM fenders 3:30 Thoughts on the Marshall JCM 2000 and 6505+ combo 7:18 Thoughts on the Charvel DK24? 11:00 Guitars that are copied vs guitars that are faked. 17:34 Thoughts on sound hole humidifiers 19:35 Fender Noiseless Tele pick ups 23:10 Jet City amps is on hiatus 26:51 Thoughts on the gear market in 2021? 34:51 matt schofield fundraiser http://www.mattschofield.com 39:01 Upgrades for Strat besides pick ups 44:20 Kansas City Orders Guitar Center Facility To Close 46:11 Low guitar sales are not the only problem for the mom & pop shops 57:30 Set neck vs bolt on beck which is better for longevity 1:00:40 Will new high-end guitar prices drop in the next few months? 1:17:26 Thoughts on the new Fender Mustang amps 1:10:40 Sand paper and Fret Sprout? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeNy4LmrOMs&feature=youtu.be 1:12:31 My Alvarez Dana Scoop Guitar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNJtonSUa7M&feature=youtu.be 1:14:30 What wire do I use for wiring guitars? 1:18:00 Gotoh 510 Bridge issue 1:23:50 Happy Birthday Jake! Make sure to practice 1:26:00 Use a EQ pedal to get a idea of what to look for in a speaker 1:27:45 Player, Performer, Professional series 1:32:40 Fender is now only doing limited runs of ash bodies 1:36:40 Thank you My Patreon Web Page https://www.patreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG

Highlighted Question 39:04 Is there a down side to stainless steel frets? Question Index 0:00 Intro 0:40 Limited run of Chrome Foil Logo shirts https://teespring.com/shop/kyg-limited-edition-chrome?pid=46&cid=2742 1:58 Last chance to win a Kirk Hammett Wah from Sweetwater https://gleam.io/iF9TH/phil-mcknight-sweetwater-kirk-hammett-signature-cry-baby-wah-pedal 2:20 logo with masks? what charity would you pick? Playing for change? 5:10 What makes a guitar one of my go to guitars? 7:39 Do I still dig my Gibson Les Paul Lite? 10:09 Static issue with guitar 13:19 G&L Humbucker vs Seymour Duncan? 14:00 viewers Pick ups, video idea? 16:40 Players seem to be doing more smaller impulse shopping 19:50 Thoughts on Fender and Gibson Custom shop guitars 23:00 Do I have a rule of thumb for fret work? When to use the fret rocker? 28:05 Strandberg nut and what I like and do not like 34:45 How do I choose my fret wire? 36:11 Breaking the You Tube rule about the Boss Katana 39:04 Is there a down side to stainless steal frets? 43:00 How do you remove velcro from the bottom of a pedal? https://www.truceclean.com 49:00 The Answer to PRS Artist pick ups (Thank you Jeff) 51:30 Stanley Clark fan? 53:15 Optical pickups? 54:30 Fret leveling discusion 58:24 I alway end up back to my Fender amps 1:00:30 Thoughts on new Epiphones? 1:02:52 Zero Fret? 1:05:00 Guitar finishes that have issues with guitar stands? 1:09:00 What Voodoo do you need to do to get a Strat to stay in tune? 1:15:35 Marshall Class 5 1:23:00 Why I do not play 5 string basses anymore 1:25:00 Thank you

# Bonus show Episode 4. Is the 20 Watt Marshall still to loud? by PhilMcknight

Win A Kirk Hammett Wah from Sweetwater https://gleam.io/iF9TH/phil-mcknight-sweetwater-kirk-hammett-signature-cry-baby-wah-pedal highlighted question 29:01 Waiting to open guitar boxes when they show up Question Index 0:00 intro 1:26 The Podcast with Mrs. Smith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X1Hv2U7G08 Mrs Smith Pedal board https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7nQlWh5fhA&t=16s 4:40 Guild Starfire Cherry red https://guildguitars.com 8:35 Can you have a RWRP pick up on a Nashville Tele? 10:18 Thoughts on Speakers 8s,10s, or 12s 15:40 The KYG Gold Top shirt https://teespring.com/special-gold-top-lp-know-your?tsmac=store&tsmic=know-your-gear-shop-2&pid=2&cid=2397 17:40 Six String Samurai (ok Im going to watch this and let you know) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118736/ 18:09 Epiphone Lzzy Hale vs Gibson 22:28 Why don't acoustic guitars come with locking keys? 24:41 The Somnium guitar is getting to the end of the honeymoon and.............. 26:30 Pick-up makers always say they found the magic 29:01 Waiting to open guitar boxes when they show up 34:07 What does it mean that a used Relic guitar is mint? 36:27 Shop Local as much as you can now. 42:26 & string Archtops https://reverb.com/item/32799528-ibanez-afj957-vsb-artcore-expressionist-7-string-hollowbody-jazz-guitar 44:15 Behring compressor pedal Thoughts (They are noisy) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApJZa8yCMCQ 48:01 Good for the price 50:16 100,000 subs with my phone https://amzn.to/2Xeb9mh 55:57 Notes that are louder than others 59:48 What locking keys I like right now 1:01:00 Thin-line PRS S2 594 neck heavy? 1:03:00 How to start trading guitars? 1:07:09 Dovydas streaming live playing https://www.youtube.com/user/hopkinsas 1:07:40 The Peavey Rage, As Good As A Marshall Stack! 1:13:30 What is my favorite Attenuator? 1:15:00 Truss rod covers 1:18:17 A huge Thank You!

Question Index 0:00 Working way more 0:20 Podcast on Itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kygpodcast/id1252877095 2:28 Patreon content https://www.patreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG 3:47 I use to be hyper focused on things 7:19 what bass effects do I use? 10:27 Strats with a stiff feeling tremolo? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqOVzUR6tsI 14:13 What is the best hum-bucker to coil split? 16:50 Cabin Fever 18:34 Will Guitar Center make it through this? 27:58 Sweetwater Selling G&L guitars and other brands 31:52 Gibson SG or Chapman Guitar? 33:15 Need a Floyd Rose in a Strat? 45:03 My favorite Strat pick ups https://octavedoctor.com 47:12 Joss at Guitar Bros Demos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC78xiN1J2Bn88-Xc8HQIIzA 50:46 No More Know Your Gear Web Site 54:46 What Princeton Amp Do I have? 1:00:11 Paoletti vs Fender if they were same Price? 1:04:52 Why are re-frets as much as a new neck? 1:12:10 You should have fun or why do it. 1:19:30 Calling before you order online during these times

Highlighted Question 23:05 Roasted Maple Necks, Gimmick or Amazing? Question Index 0:00 Into 1:30 Are the Ibanez AZ Prestige guitars having tuning issues? 5:18 Why don't do these three times a week? 6:49 Thoughts on how to sell on Reverb? 7:59 The Music Nomad Winner!!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fmc8YcOWVFI&feature=youtu.be 9:45 What is the best Hum-bucker to get the Skid Row 80s sound? 15:10 I cleaned the Ibanez YY10 in Bleach? 17:20 Im not full screen. Fixed! 18:19 My Somnium TS3 Guitar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vj2uJBeSHt4&feature=youtu.be 19:27 Thoughts on Schecter Elite C1? 21:06 Best way to price a custom guitar for sale 23:05 Roasted Maple Necks, Gimmick or Amazing? 31:20 Should you re-fret a guitar you got from a famous player? 43:10 Why I like the 6 way switch https://www.stewmac.com/Pickups_and_Electronics/Components_and_Parts/Switches/Free-Way_3-Way_6-Position_Pickup_Switch.html 37:50 Do I own more clean or dirty amps? 42:40 Paoletti Guitars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6cFO_ZKqNk&feature=youtu.be 44:07 Doing videos for the channel 48:28 Working on guitars 52:28 What specs do I shoot for when doing a set up? 57:49 How to make your bass have a softer sound? 59:51 Why I use Millimeters 1:02:49 AMS is still shipping 1:04:30 Thank you

Highlighted Question 2:12 Line 6 Wireless Safety Recall https://line6.com/g10recall/#english 1:22:27 I'm Becoming A Telecaster Player Question Index 0:00 This is a Podcast on Itunes. (KYG PODCAST) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kygpodcast/id125287709 1:00 Changing the merch pricing 2:12 Line 6 Wireless Safety Recall https://line6.com/g10recall/#english 5:04 Can you choose which coil you split on a humbucker? 8:08 Do you think the Stew Mac Fret bar will overtake the old way? 11:40 Epiphone Emperor Swingster https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=c298edea-2204-4131-ac36-d78075fe910d&website_id=1c7df851-6ddc-44b4-bb17-a353fdf94b36&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sweetwater.com%2Fstore%2Fsearch.php%3Fs%3Depiphone%2Bswingster 13:07 Guitar hangers safe for nitro? I only use string swing hangers ( Not endorsed or sponsored) String Swing Sideways Wall Hangers https://amzn.to/2TZApte Zither Oak Guitar Stands https://amzn.to/2vhiu8S String Swing hanger https://amzn.to/2xYumOb 16:50 How to remove knobs without a ESP tool? 20:00 What song should we learn when stuck at home? 24:04 Thoughts on Alvarez acoustics? 25:41 Thoughts on Peavey Viper? 26:40 Changing your mind right before you buy 30:20 Nirto finish turned black (It is a Lacquer burn) 32:26 Whats the most excited U have been to just be let down? 36:59 Modding tuners to fit G&L. Thin headstock? 40:20 How much TP did I stock up on? 41:09 Trading tissues for bleach 42:08 Linseed oil can be dangerous https://www.simplemost.com/linseed-oil-can-fire-hazard-need-know-stay-safe/ 43:49 Music Nomad Giveaway (Sorry US only) https://woobox.com/34dbsn 44:21 Social distance from social media 45:45 My goal during all of this 48:07 Over humidification? 52:18 Select hardwood? 55:14 Guitars shipped in tune? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIqNf7X2qEI&feature=youtu.be 57:40 Can you give guitar parts to charities? 1:02:50 The pick up videos and the Somnium guitar 1:05:10 Why are there so many guitar bodies for sale online? 1:07:35 Charity is something you do, not something you will do 1:11:29 Intonation issue? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn3Zl-4IGsg&feature=youtu.be 1:13:41 Soldering to the potentiometer 1:15:41 Thoughts on the HXFX 1:19:42 Can you make a 3ply pick guard? 1:21:13 Thoughts on Fender 5 string bass? 1:22:27 Telecaster or Stratocaster? 1:26:57 Am I afraid of Covid? 1:30:23 What is my favorite guitar? A huge thank you!!!!!

Highlighted Question 9:45 The GYROCK guitar? No Thank you 1:20 Why You May Need A Guitar Project Question Index 0:00 Intro 0:30 This is a Podcast on Itunes. (KYG PODCAST) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kygpodcast/id125287709 1:20 Why You May Need A Guitar Project 4:38 My favorite PRS pick (It changed) 638 Is that a Yvette Young Ibanez behind me? 9:45 The GYROCK guitar? No Thank you 17:38 Guitar giveaway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsDyDB5mIdc 18:19 Can you lower your Floyd Rose Nut? 21:45 When is a backlog a good thing or a bad thing? 25:00 It is a different time, but 27:58 The 1,2,3, Of Bad Workmanship 32:30 Tele guitar pick ups preferences 34:00 My favorite acoustics for under $500 35:27 If I could guitar tech for anyone who would I pick? 37:30 What is the most consistent guitar brand under $250? (Would love all your thoughts) 45:29 VVT Amps http://www.vvtamps.com 45:50 The Somnium guitar 49:53 A fun story about buying random pick ups 52:30 Why do your strings slip out of your Floyd Rose Special? 54:29 The Friday the 13th Bass tuning Machine 54:50 Will Sanding Your Guitar Neck Hurt The Value? 58:34 Should you get a a cheap multi FX pedal or stomp boxes? 1:00:30 Why I wear Vans 1:03:30 How do manage string changes on my collection 1:10:35 Barefaced cabs? https://barefacedbass.com 1:11:30 How do I sand down a glossy neck? 1:13:19 Do I own a EVH Musicman? 1:14:00 Thank you!

Highlighted Question 41:13 Asking Google If Fender Guitars Are Any Good Question Index 0:00 This is a Podcast on Itunes. (KYG PODCAST) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kygpodcast/id125287709 1:10 Music Nomad Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_uVJTZjj_U&feature=youtu.be 1:11 Link for the Music Nomad Giveaway http://bit.ly/MusicNomadGiveaway 3:31 Thoughts on the Fender HH Blacktop? 6:10 Should I buy a Fender Esquire? 7:30 Should Gibson put the Les Paul Lite in the regular lineup? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0lwxziYoqg 10:39 12 to 16 inch radius neck what do I set the bridge to? 12:29 Fender American Original 60s Strat vs John Mayer Silver Sky 16:53 The PRS 513 20:25 Thoughts on there Positive Grid Spark? 25:07 Wiggins Pick ups 25:57 Sammy Boller (You need to check him out) https://www.sammyboller.com/#! 27:21 reachable of the week Reachable Just text me at +1 (480) 386-1305 and I will respond within 48 hours. First message is free, and after that you can become a member for a small fee 34:40 Can you record a cheap acoustic and make it sound good? Fluff doing Danelectro Honeytone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdfGlYKMnDM 38:48 Eric Johnson Strat rumors 41:13 Asking Google If Fender Guitars Are Any Good 47:13 What fasteners do I use to hang my guitar hangers 48:20 The Pick Up review videos 49:34 The Wah OFF!!!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIKKgUtl0Oo&feature=emb_rel_end 51:05 Im Pro WAH pedal! 53:10 New lighting and rig for videos 53:50 Will a heavy guitar get lighter over the years? 56:20 Time change 57:40 The Kiesel addiction 1:00:14 Fender Is discontinuing Fender Fuse https://fuse.fender.com 1:02:30 Say high to the bird 1:05:48 The Relish vs the Somnium guitar 1:10:50 Thoughts on Music Man guitars

Highlighted Question 1:40 Tips on fixing feedback issues with Telecaster? Question Index 0:00 Intro 0:20 This is a Podcast on Itunes. (KYG PODCAST) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kygpodcast/id1252877095 0:55 Reachable Just text me at +1 (480) 386-1305 and I will respond within 48 hours. First message is free, and after that you can become a member for a small fee 1:40 Tips on fixing feedback issues with Telecaster? 4:45 Why do we still talk in watts when talking about amps? 9:00 Do I still need Modules and Pickups for there Impossible guitar? 13:40 Black Ops KYG shirt. Discount Code DEALFORYOU for 15% off https://teespring.com/know-your-gear-in-grey?tsmac=store&tsmic=know-your-gear-shop-2&pid=2&cid=2397 14:20 Do I still have my PRS Custom 24 in Eriza Verde green? 16:20 Tesi Knobs for your Helix https://tesiswitch.com/shop?olsPage=products%2Ftesi-solid-aluminum-replacement-knob-set-for-line-6-helix discount code CANUCKS for 15% off 21:14 What speaker upgrade would I do for the Fender Super Camp X2 24:20 Thoughts on Treble Bleeds on guitars? Here is one I like https://www.stewmac.com/Pickups_and_Electronics/Components_and_Parts/Capacitors_and_Resistors/Golden_Age_Treble_Bleed_Circuit.html 29:51 A cool pedal for my Silver Sky? 35:24 is there a good Magnifier for soldering? Ott Light https://amzn.to/32zqy0S 40:00 Headless Kiesel vs Silver Sky 42:50 What are the best Girl Scout cookies? 44:59 How much does my Kiesel Delos weigh? 45:58 250k 0r 500K pots for mini humbuckers? 48:30 Schecter guitars 50:49 GFS parts 52:00 Custom Kiesel or my Custom Halo? 53:26 Your Feed Back On Brands Helps Me Make Good Choices. 57:54 What is the fastest I have ever returned something? 1:00:24 What speaker would go well with a 70/80 Celestion? 1:02:04 Can you wire a HH guitar with 5 way switch to coil split? 1:04:38 Good PRS Silver Sky type pick up? 1:06:00 Marshall 1960A thoughts on Speaker mixing? 1:08:30 The Live Wires https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBm_L0Fa8ZXcTZKElzajOOg 1:11:05 The winner of the Tesi Knobs 1:13:00 Vintage tuner issues with locking keys 1:18:20 EV Speakers. 1:19:30 Thank you to everyone

Highlighted Question 10:28 Why Headless guitars are like stairs Question Index 0:00 intro 0:10 Podcast on Itunes. (KYG PODCAST) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kygpodcast/id1252877095 1:15 Black Ops KYG shirt. Discount Code DEALFORYOU for 15% off https://teespring.com/know-your-gear-in-grey?tsmac=store&tsmic=know-your-gear-shop-2&pid=2&cid=2397 1:37 Reachable Just text me at +1 (480) 386-1305 and I will respond within 48 hours. First message is free, and after that you can become a member for a small fee. 2:09 Thank you to Dees Music! 2:38 Thoughts on the Fender Evil Twin? 5:07 Thought son Wolf Guitars? 5:08 Check out the Guitar MAX channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT7hoXPoPoI 8:47 Should you shield cavity for meg pick ups? 9:58 What is that blue strat shaped guitar behind me? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzkIaBFKeSw&feature=youtu.be 10:28 Why Headless guitars are like stairs 16:29 How do Musikraft parts to Warmoth? https://musikraft.com 18:00 Jake E lee Charvel high string E issues Fret polish video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OogPL3w0oWg&feature=youtu.be Fret Polish system by D Addario https://amzn.to/2P9nJOL 20:17 Fret Sprout and how to fix it 20:30 If I had to learn guitar over again what would I do different? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeNy4LmrOMs&feature=youtu.be 24:06 My Favorite backing tracks on You Tube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqAZJmEC2-C9roOB4vgzROA 26:59 What is the best way to take care of phenolic fretboards? 29:49 How to fix a sitar sound on a high E string on a Floyd Rose? Here is a link to the shims https://amzn.to/2P9nJOL 32:22 How to protect a signature on a guitar? 34:34 Thoughts on the Evertune bridge 37:00 Why I thought I was being punked at the NAMM show 39:40 The imposible guitar 42:00 How do you tell if a pickup cover is Nickel or Chrome? 43:50 Ormsby guitars is one of the few on the my short list 45:52 What to consider before buying your second guitar 51:38 New drinking game? 53:32 How to fix a guitar that is out of relief? 56:08 The Danelectro Orange Sparkle 57:24 Do you need pedals made just for bass for bass? 59:15 Thoughts on powered cabs for multi effect units? 1:01:25 If I could only have four pedals to use what would I pick? 1:06:05 How do I tell what a guitar nut is made of? 1:12:10 Ever put a boost or compassion pedal in front of a Boss Katana 1:15:39 Thoughts on the Vintage guitar brand? 1:17:30 What boost do I use in front of the Katana? 1:20:20 A looper for the pick up videos 1:21:30 A very special thank you