David Knudson (@davidknudson), a US-based guitarist known for Minus the Bear and Botch, posts guitar riff reels and short rehearsal clips on YouTube. The channel has about 3,780 subscribers, 41 videos and a median of roughly 3,450 views per video. Uploads have stopped since 2022. Sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video.
Guitar-focused channel with a loyal math rock and post-hardcore audience
- Median of roughly 3,450 views per video across 41 uploads
- Top video, a Minus the Bear riff run-through, reached about 25,900 views
- Estimated sponsored rate of $150 to $250 per video, about $20 to $35 CPM
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- riff reel, rehearsal clip, music video, collaboration audio
- Tone
- technical, enthusiastic
- Language
- English
- On camera
- Yes, talking head
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- under 90 seconds
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- guitar equipment
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos; a 2022 giveaway with Line 6 for a DL4 was run in the video 'Win a new Line 6 DL4 MkII Delay & "Spaldo" Riff Reel'.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
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Platforms
Benchmark score: 51 / 100
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Recent videos
▶Botch - "To Our Friends in the Great White North" Rehearsal · 7.9k views
▶Botch - "Thank God for Worker Bees" Rehearsal Nov 2022 · 8.6k views
▶David Knudson - "Medalle (feat. Bayonne) Nightblind Remix" C · 864 viewsLast three uploads, latest 1433 days ago.
Guitarist for Minus the Bear and Botch. New EP “Undo / Redo” out Nov 11th. Listen to David’s debut solo album - The Only Thing You Have to Change is Everything: https://platoon.lnk.to/the-only-thing-you-have-to-change-is-everything Follow David Knudson: https://linktr.ee/davidknudson https://www.instagram.com/davidknudson https://www.twitter.com/davidknudson https://www.facebook.com/davidknudsonmusic
About David Knudson
David Knudson (@davidknudson) is a guitarist known for his work with Minus the Bear and Botch, according to his website. His YouTube channel focuses on short guitar riff reels, rehearsal clips and music releases. The channel has about 3,780 subscribers and a median of roughly 3,450 views per video.
The channel's audience is estimated to be mostly guitar players and fans of math rock and indie rock, based mainly in the United States. Its uploads stopped in 2022, so recent activity is limited.
Sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video, which is roughly $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views. Paid ads typically run $10 to $30 CPM, so the channel is a niche option for guitar-related brands that want a dedicated audience.
Written from David Knudson's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. David Knudson can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about David
How much does David Knudson charge for a sponsored video?
Based on the channel's median views, an estimated sponsored integration is $150 to $250 per video. This is roughly $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views, which is the CPM range used on Starbooked. The rate is an estimate and should be confirmed directly with the creator.
What does David Knudson post about on YouTube?
David Knudson posts short guitar riff reels, rehearsal clips and music video releases tied to Minus the Bear, Botch and his solo work. Most videos run under 90 seconds and focus on technical guitar playing. The channel has not published new uploads since 2022.
How do I contact David Knudson for a brand deal?
Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked directly, so check their status before reaching out.
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