The Guitar Kept Secret From Me For Two Years 

It was hard to keep the secret for all that time, but it was worth it!

"So you can see, it says Metal but instead it sounds great" -Phil McKnight (2020)

That is so awesome!

Very cool! Congrats on your new amazing axe Phillip!

It's not just you, Phil. That's one of the best looking guitars I've ever seen.

That is a SICK guitar and probably one of the nicest things I’ve heard anyone do.

Damn allergies, my eyes are watering. I’m not crying, you’re crying! Probably one of my all time favorite videos. Congratulations.

In the 90’s I moved from Southern California to Montana and went to work at Gibson. I have a one-of-kind custom as a result of my time there.

The story is even cooler than the guitar, and the guitar is very cool.

This makes me smile and what we need more of in this world in 2020. Kindness, friendship and love for one another (and awesome guitars!). We get what we give Phillip and he obviously appreciates you. I know you will cherish not only the guitar but also a true friend.

Honestly, i can't express how happy I am for you...a guitar like that with all those custom(or just well thought out) appointments..it was thoughtfully made just for you..i completely understand how you could get emotional and how grateful you are. You're great and you deserve every second of effort put into that guitar. Enjoy it, man. Keep on jammin' .

That is the most amazing guitar. I think even if it was a lesser instrument, Phil would be genuinely touched, but the fact that it is such a looker and perfect in terms of quality and every little detail, really disarmed Phil. You can feel the love in the room and even Phil is so overwhelmed that he is lost for words. I am totally envious of this man, but he deserves it totally. It's like a knighthood for McKnight! :-)

This guitar is so beautiful. I love the burst and color on it. I can only imagine how nice it looks in person. The story about it is amazing. Thank you for sharing.

A good friend and a fine guitar. Lucky to have one, truly blessed to have both.

I recently bought a PRS Neck and Body unfinished, and this inspired me to finish it similar to this guitar.

You’ve always been the coolest dude when it comes to guitars. It makes me so incredibly happy to see something so incredible happen to such a kind human. I hope that it serves you well for many years, my friend.

This is a really great story, and as an added bonus, the guitar just came out phenomenally cool. Congrats, and nice work to those at PRS :)

Half way through this video, I just started tearing up and ended up crying. I could just imagine, being such a guitar lover, what that PRS means to you. Thank you so much for sharing this video.

The best guitar, the best friends and the best guitar “You tuber”. The universe is in sync!! It couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy! Congratulations and enjoy countless hours on that great guitar!

This is one of the most heartwarming guitar videos I’ve seen. This doesn’t just say what kind of person Phil is but also Phil’s friend that he’d have all those other people help work on this project

Not only is the guitar amazing, the story that comes with it makes it even better!

I'm not crying, you’re crying!

I had a tear in my eye the whole time watching this video. It shows how good of a person you are and how much people appreciate you for someone to do that. I try and show my appreciation for the people that have affected my life in a positive way also but that guitar is HUGE!! You must be an awesome guy to be friends with. I haven’t watched many of your videos and my interest in guitar videos comes and goes but I’m going to subscribe now because this video was touching and it made me feel emotions I typically don’t get to feel and if something can do that then it’s special and deserves some more attention than just a pass through click and watch on occasion. This kinda content needs to be on my daily watch list. And good on Nathan, that’s one cool freakin dude to do something so special for a friend. Watch and learn people!! This is how we as humans should interact, be kind, give easily and earn each other’s respect through just being fuckin cool man!!!

That was really incredible. You must be a really great guy to have such amazing people in your life. Thank you for sharing, can't wait to see what's next. AZ fan

This really makes me realize what deadbeats my friends are.

wow this is absolutely amazing--love the concept! i think its amazing that PRS lets their employees work on personal projects.

Absolutely Amazing Phil. I was even a little emotional watching it. You're a lucky guy to have such friends. And the guitar itself is one of the nicest I've ever seen in my life. Enjoy it - you deserve it and certainly have earned it with yourself being the way you are. Enjoy that my friend!

That was a very heartfelt video Phillip. It’s really nice to see somebody genuinely emotionally very touched by something that a friend has done for them. Just very nice to see, and totally made my day. Hope you continue to stay safe and healthy in this crazy world, especially nowadays!

Congrats, Phil! Thanks for leaving the raw emotion in the video and not editing it out. I'm an even bigger PRS fanboy now lol

Congratulations Phil- what a beautiful instrument. Everyone involved did a spectacular job!

This is my favorite Phillip McKnight video that I've seen. You do have great friends, and its really cool to see this amount of kindness when things seem so crazy out there. Thanks for sharing this really personal gesture with us Phil.

So cool. Well deserved. “Happiness is only real when shared” ~

Beautiful guitar. You do have some amazing friends, but i understand why. Youre a phenomenal dude.

Great story, great guitar, great company, great friends of a great guy... and I’ve never met you before. I think all of us feel like we know you because you have such a positive, warm and friendly transparency that truly shows on every video ! Blessings

In these hyper-contentious times, this video should be a mandatory watch & wake-up call for people of all persuasions…. not just music based. A gem of a testament of what some of us sometimes forget - what it means to properly live and honor the human condition. Whether knowingly or unknowingly, Phillip just posted a powerful, much needed, Karmic message for all of us!

I've watched so many of your video's Phil. You deserve this. The fact that so many PRS workers got involved, that knew you, from your video's and the character reference from a former employee, to put so much effort into this, is a testament to how so many of us see you too. Congratulations.

What an absolutely amazing gift, both physically and emotionally. I can't imagine the bond of friendship behind this 6 string shell. Knowing the kindness and goodwill of the employees who donated their time to this just makes me love the PRS family and brand that much more!

Wow, just wow! Every single second of this video I was thinking he's gonna cry right now! Congrats for having such good people around you!

Love this! I mean the gesture, in part, but mostly I love that someone cared enough about another person to do something like this for them. And also that it means so much to you. I don't think there's enough of this level of caring in the world.

It’s such a personal gift. It’s like a piece of his soul as a gift. Wow.

So happy for you, couldn't happen to a nicer guy! Hit me in the feels...

When your guitar feels so much like home that even looks like it. Awesome guitar, from awesome friends for an awesome guy with an awesome channel.

Thank you so much for sharing that story. I can't think of anyone more deserving of that guitar. You share so much with us.

What a beautiful GIFT! You fortunate man . . . Great friends always come through and do great things for great people.

man, just answer this: did you cry? I believe this is so emotional. Everything.

This couldnt have happened to a more deserving and appreciative person. This is what happens when you not only know your gear but also spread the wealth.

Phill, I’ve got to say, you have some remarkable friends. I just finished watching this video and it almost brought a tear to my eye. Seeing you so touched by someone’s kindness was a bit of sunshine that we could all use right now. I’ve been a fan of your channel for some time, and always look forward to your latest offerings. You always have great content and seem to share your honest opinions and talents with your viewers. We are very lucky as an audience, to have someone like you too. Someone who is thoughtful, sincere and willing to help his fellow players with great advice and helpful tips. Here’s wishing you many years of enjoyment as well as inspiration from your new gift. Play it in good health my friend.

That is one awesome gift! I definitely understand getting a little choked up when talking about it. Congratulations, and cherish the guitar and friends as much as they obviously cherish you!

Amazing looking and sounding guitar

Had me a little choked up there! A lot of positive energy being squirted out into the universe from this vid. Great stuff, just what I needed to see :) 👍🏼👊🏼

Phil great video and thanks for sharing. During this year we need more of this type of kindness to be shared amongst each other.

Congratulations Phil! It is truly an amazing instrument. You have even more amazing friends. Thank you to all for the love and sacrifice to do this. Its really beautiful to see people do things like this for each other. Really makes this world a better place. Much love and respect!

Wow, we rarely get to see this side of people .. what a great guy. Definitely deserves it.

Hey Phil, that guitar is truly beautiful, and one of the best stories I've run across as well. Nice! If you're going to do more "Sharpen My Axe", I've got an old Custom 24 that could use some sharpening. I would love to make it happen.

Wow, what a beautiful thing to do for a friend. Guitar people are special human beings on this planet. PRS as a company are people who are beyond what you would expect and Paul makes it happen. Very great full to be a small part of this world. Congratulations on having this life changing experience. Simply beautiful in every way. Pay it forward in kindness!

Such a marvellous gift. You always come across as a real gent and it's heartwarming to see this. We need more kindness in the world!

I’m sure you’re a great friend to your friends..they wouldn’t do anything like that for you if you weren’t a cool guy. God bless you! I haven’t played music in years. It’s behind me, but instill get the urge. Rock on Brother

Either the good people at PRS really love you, or they really love Nathan. 😉

I am crying already man! Pure joy. Friendship it is an amazing thing. You deserve it for shure.

Good for you Phil! As a long time viewer I’m so happy to see you get such a nice gift.

I've been watching this channel for years and it choked me up ... Guess it's time for me to buy a PRS

This is the coolest thing I’ve seen in a long time. This is why I love the guitar community so much. BTW this beautiful instrument reminds me of a freshly poured pint of Guinness.

This also says some very nice things about you. Both the friendship you engender and the appreciation you show. Good job to all involved.

This was the best video of 2020. It made me so happy to see this happen. With everything going on the world needs more happiness and generosity. Congrats Phil that thing is amazing. And Nathan you and your friends do impeccable work! Bravo! 👏👏👏

After 15 years of playing I recently bought my first pro guitar, a used japanese Ibanez s2020 prestige. It basically has a similar look to this PRS, but with Mahogany top. I love it, plays awesome, but it got really beat up over the years. I thought nah, I keep the many bruises and dings as patina. Now, after seeing this, I want to work on it and bring it in nice looking shape again. This was really inspiring! Also thanks Phil, your channel has been a blessing. Your combination of just having fun and your profound knowledge and education makes it so great and has helped me enormously!

It really is a great looking guitar. The stain is perfect. Beautiful!

What an uplifting video! I had a lump in my throat and watery eyes from the amount of sheer gratitude from you at the end. Totally made my day. There's hope for humanity after all.

This was very moving to watch. Thanks for sharing the moment with us! You’re a kind man, Phillip, and you deserve great things. Rock on. 🤘🏻

Wow! A piece of art!

Dude I wouldn’t be able to talk I would be bawling my eyes out over that guitar I haven’t played an electric guitar in almost 7 years and prs Guitars are magical

You are a good soul man and definitely deserve it! Thanks for all the info you put out into the community!

Phillip, you're always such a positive and helpful dude, your mate clearly understands this. Totally happy for you getting such a wonderful gift and also for having such a kick ass friend. \m/

Nathan, I don't know you, but when you wrote: "It was worth it", man that's the best, thank you, I felt great, like it was for me, I'm not religious, but: Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you. Congratulations to both of you, cheers and take care...

you must have been a good boss for this guy to do this for you!All the other prs people that helped probably heard you were good in that most important job the boss i always say its not the work that keeps you happy its the people you interact with while you work.the boss sets the tone.

Philip several years ago I watched your vids regularly because of your passion and kindness. It seemed to me that you were the type of person that everyone should have at least one friend of such quality as yours in their life. I don't play guitar or work on instruments I just like music so of course I do not view your vids consistently but I just came across this and I find it to be delightful and not at all surprising! Your quality has attracted other peeps of quality like Nathan who has inspired others to help him bless you! I think you know how rare this type of thing is and I believe that you will continue to show yourself worthy of this tremendous gift. This is simply fantastic.

Comgratulations Phillip on having such a talented and dear friend-and on the gift he has bestowed on you. For so many of us-you have given of yourself and poured into us thru your channel-and you deserve to have some return flow in your direction. But the guitar, beautiful as it is, pales in comparison by the friendship that formed it and sent it your way. Things come and go and will all be left behind when we leave this mortal earth, but family and friends and the love created between us ans others lasts forever and hence is the most valuable thing any of us have-cherish them and never forsake them-just as the Lord cherishes each and every one of us.

Amazing work by the people at PRS. The worst part of this video is I know I'm going to drop a couple grand on a PRS now!

Good for you Phil! Thanks for sharing your great experience with us.

Wow that really speaks alot about your character. Great when your humility is an example for others that are struggling. To all the folks at PRS ...your an inspiration to the guitar world. Beautiful craftsmanship...I have never owned or played a PRS, but thats definitely changed. Be safe in these tough times. Touched my heart mahalo!

PRS seems to do things right all the time. I love how they treat their employees. Also, this is a great gift. Very cool to everyone involved. Cheers! 🍻

I keep waiting for Phil to say, "don't tell my wife" (as in, "it's the sexiest thing I've ever seen (don't tell my wife)")

Amazing - such a cool looking and sounding guitar - giving me GAS

It's so touching to see him getting sentimental. Love this channel, I'm glad N did this for him.

What an beautiful gift, Phil! Great to have good friends and great to be a good friend. Great to have a guitar that inspires you to play it every day too. Much congratulations to you and all involved. Thanks so much for your insightful videos too!

I know how you feel. I fixed a long time childhood friend's furnace after the previous company sabotaged it to sell them another. (A personal beef I have with my industry RHVAC. I Will Not Cheat People!) Well I got it back up and running, and confirmed it's running well and safely, and thought nothing of it. No charge since he is one of my oldest friends, and they were tight on cash anyway. About a month later I get a call, and he said it's about the furnace. I run down to his house thinking the worst has happened, wondering what I missed. I see the exhaust flowing from the vent. Now, I'm confused. I have all my tools ready to fight the furnace. I knock on the door, and they let me in, "Ok, what's wrong with the furnace?" "Nothing," he says, "we just wanted to thank you." Now, I am really confused. Here comes Nick's wife with a left handed Squier Stratocaster. Nick had found himself a new job and they were out shopping in Hillsdale and saw it in a shop window. For some reason it reminded Emma of me. So they bought it and presented it to me that night. It may only be a Squier but it feels good in my hand and it sounds really great. In 20 years of being a RHVAC technician, no one has ever done so much to say Thank You before or since. It just blew me way. So I understand how hard it is to objectively do a review of something so close to your heart. You are rich beyond your dreams.

Finish called "desert sandstorm," you know you have to do a cover of Sandstorm by Darude now right? Anyways, what a beautiful guitar and gesture. Congrats! :D

Man, watching you just look at it. You can see the feelings and admiration of the work. Best video yet

I would like to say that this is my favorite video you have made because you were so humble about this amazing blessing. It was simply beautiful. You are a good man too!

What a gorgeous guitar. How cool is that!

"That is the sexiest thing I've ever seen!" ..... Phil, I love you my brother, and I love your channel, but you need to get out more :-D ... Great video, outstanding guitar!

What a fantastic way to show love and appreciation, kudos to Nathan and congrats to you Phil, an amazing guitar and an outstanding friend!

Dude, I'm so glad last week's live stream was the first one I caught live! Hanging out and talking to people in the comments section was fun and seeing you get that live was great!

Shame on you Nathan!! For making a bunch of men cry like babies lol🤣

The first couple of chords I thought he was gonna play The Last In Line

Hello from Tucson Phil. That guitar is beautiful! Congratulations!! I have been playing and working on my guitars since I was 16 years old. I am now 46 and you have taught me more about guitars in the last 3 years then I have learned in 30 years! Thanks for the knowledge Phil!

Phillip, This has to be my all-time favorite video you’ve ever done. You are blessed.

That guitar looks sexier than my girl. That's not saying a whole lot but what I'm trying to say is it does look really bitchin'. Lol

1:00 I think your wife might have something to say about this statement

Congratulations again Phil ! Good on you Nathan and PRS Crew ! 😎🎸🤘

That is a special gift from to get from a close friend. You can hear your emotions in your voice come across. Totally awesome!