Know Your Gear Podcast

Phillip McKnight has spent decades behind the counter of guitar shops, and that hands-on perspective shapes every episode of Know Your Gear Podcast. A longtime YouTube personality known for straight-talking reviews and myth-busting videos, McKnight takes the same no-nonsense approach to audio, walking listeners through the practical realities of buying, selling, collecting, and playing guitars. He talks honestly about pricing trends, resale value, which brands hold up, which ones disappoint, and how the used market actually works day to day. Episodes often pull from his decades of retail experience, with stories about customers, repairs gone sideways, and the bizarre things people bring in hoping to flip. McKnight also interviews luthiers, brand reps, and fellow players, giving listeners access to builders and industry insiders who rarely appear on larger shows. Topics range from vintage tone debates and pickup comparisons to amp maintenance, effects chain building, and the economics of running a guitar business in a streaming-first music world. It's a useful listen for anyone shopping for their next instrument, weighing a pricey purchase, or simply curious about how the guitar industry really operates behind the marketing. McKnight's conversational style and refusal to sugarcoat brand loyalty make this a reliable second opinion before you hand over your credit card.