CatPick Fridays Guitar Podcast

►►Unlikely Guitar Show YT: https://www.youtube.com/@unlikelyguitarshow ►►Unlikely Guitar Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unlikelyguitarshow/ Ladies and gentlemen, today - after two years and over 70 shows - we say goodbye with the final ever episode of the CatPick Fridays Guitar Podcast. But fear not, because we'll be back with a vengeance next year! In today's show, we dive into the latest tasty gear releases and discuss all the recent industry hot topics: 00:00 NSync vs Backstreet Boys  05:50 Wampler's new and affordable Collective Series of pedals 12:23 Chapman Guitars' new UK-built Workshop Series 20:56 Harley Benton's latest budget offset: the JA-60CC 25:16 Tosin Abasi and Ernie Ball Music Man collab on the Kaizen 7-string 27:36 PRS's affordable Hendrix/Plexi homage: the HDRX20 30:19 Eventide H90 - the modeler to end all modelers? 32:51 Digitech is back! 34:47 Strymon Big Sky plugin... is it worth the money? 37:25 Ola Englund and Solar Guitars unveil the Chug pedal... but WILL IT CHUG?! 39:47 Rabea Massaad and Plini release a new song 45:52 The Gibson Digital Amp 53:54 MusicRadar's Best Guitar Personalities of 2022 list... are YOU on it? We also reminisce about the crazy journey that CatPick Fridays has been, from Vlad's humble beginnings talking to himself in his room to Rich joining, and the show going from strength to strength with the help of you guys out there and some amazing guests who joined us for the ride. We also share some of our favorite moments from CPF, and we reveal our future plans for the new show (links above!) we are launching in 2023. See you there! CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. CatPick Studios Merch (use the code 'PODCAST' for -20% off of any purchace): https://catpick-studios-store.creator-spring.com/ Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw  

CatPick Fridays is BACK and we're recapping our favourite gear releases of the summer of 2022. We also share some plans we have for the show and what you can expect from us in the near future. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. CatPick Studios Merch (use the code 'PODCAST' for -20% off of any purchace): https://catpick-studios-store.creator-spring.com/ Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw

NAMM 2020 kicks off today so it's a great time to take a look at all the guitar gear that has been released over the past couple of weeks, catch up on other music and guitar industry news and try to guess what other major releases will follow. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. CatPick Studios Merch (use the code 'PODCAST' for -20% off of any purchace): https://catpick-studios-store.creator-spring.com/ Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw CatPick Studios Jam Tracks: http://bit.ly/32bElcB CatPick Studios Merch: http://bit.ly/2PJQ9iQ My Thomann Store: https://www.thomann.de/fi/thlpg_to75kzs7bv.html *All of the opinions stated in the videos are my own whether the video is sponsored or not. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catpickstudios/ Instagram @catpickstudios Twitter @catpickstudios

In this week's show Rich and Vlad check out (and get to hear) the REVV Tilt Shawn Tubbs signature overdrive pedal, check out the new Ernie Ball Music Man Jason Richardson guitars and DarkRay basses, Blackstar St James hybrding amps, Noel Gallagher teasing a new Gibson ES-355, Meris LVX stereo modular delay and SOLIDGOLDFX Surf Rider IV Reverb, answer your questions and comments and check out how the new Meris pedal sounds with The Pedal Zone's fantastic video. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. CatPick Studios Merch (use the code 'PODCAST' for -20% off of any purchace): https://catpick-studios-store.creator-spring.com/ Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Weekend watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wq2q3l0ppM 00:00 Intro & Eurovision Discussion 05:56 REVV Tilt - The Shawn Tubbs Signature Overdrive Pedal 22:09 New Ernie Ball Music Man Jason Richardson guitars and DarkRay basses 26:06 Blackstar St James hybrding amps 32:23 New Noel Gallagher ES-355 from Gibson coming 34:41 Meris LVX stereo modular delay 38:05 SOLIDGOLDFX Surf Rider IV Reverb 41:04 Answering Questions & Comments 57:29 New Seyour Duncan pickups CatPick Studios Jam Tracks: http://bit.ly/32bElcB CatPick Studios Merch: http://bit.ly/2PJQ9iQ My Thomann Store: https://www.thomann.de/fi/thlpg_to75kzs7bv.html

In this week's show Rich and Vlad check out the Schecter Nick Johnston Signature PT guitar, check out Solar Guitars Spring 2022 release, talk about Gibson signature Dave Mustaine acoustic, Chase Bliss going direct to consumer model, John Mayer signing a fan's Klon Centaur, Spinal Tap Sequel, Trevor Strand's passing, new Seyour Duncan pickups, Meris Audio still teasing a new release, answer your questions and comments and talk about another Gibson Les Paul Joe Bonamassa has bought. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. CatPick Studios Merch (use the code 'PODCAST' for -20% off of any purchace): https://catpick-studios-store.creator-spring.com/ Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Weekend watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCeRtlR-HVA 00:00 Intro 12:57 Schecter Nick Johnston PT 21:59 Solar Guitars Spring 2022 29:15 Gibson signature Dave Mustaine acoustic 39:57 Chase Bliss going direct to consumer model 49:17 John Mayer signs a fan's Klon Centaur 37:45 Spinal Tap Squel In The Making 55:23 Trevor Strand's passing 57:29 New Seyour Duncan pickups 1:02:03 Meris Audio still teasing a new release 1:04:33 Answering Questions 1:30:26 Another Gibson Les Paul Joe Bonamassa has bought

Harley Benton is back with Fusion EMG HT Roasted models, Strandberg has new Boden Standard NX guitars, Ibanez comes out with the new RG Gio model and if that wasn't enough guitars and gear for you there's also Epiphone Jerry Cantrell Wino and Prophecy Les Paul Customs, Source Audio Atlas compressor, EQD Special Crancker overdrive, Dreadbox Disorder Fuzz, Meris Audio teasing a new pedal, Guitar Pro 8 being released and in weekend watch we check out a fantastic interview of Mateus Asato by Rick Beato. Harley Benton Fusion EMG HT Roasted: (affiliate): https://www.thomann.de/fi/thlpg_uhgyrsg6rv.html CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. CatPick Studios Merch (use the code 'PODCAST' for -20% off of any purchace): https://catpick-studios-store.creator-spring.com/ Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Harley Benton Fusion EMG HT Roasted: https://www.gearnews.com/harley-benton-fusion-iii-emg-ht-roasted-stealth-black-shredders/ Strandberg Boden Standard NX: https://strandbergguitars.com/boden-standard-nx-series/ Ibanez RG Gio: https://geargods.net/news/ibanez-streams-demos-of-new-rg-gio-models/ EPIPHONE Introduces Two New Jerry Cantrell Models: https://geargods.net/news/epiphone-introduces-two-new-jerry-cantrell-models/ Source Audio Atlas Compressor: https://www.sourceaudio.net/atlas-compressor.html EQD Special Cranker overdrive: https://www.gearnews.com/eqd-special-cranker-overdrive-adds-drive-and-retains-your-dynamics/ Dreadbox Disorder fuzz: https://www.gearnews.com/dreadbox-disorder-fuzz-pedal-with-a-self-oscillating-filter/ Meris Audio: https://www.instagram.com/p/CdLo0XyLhfj/ Guitar Pro 8: Do you need it and is it worth it?: https://www.gearnews.com/guitar-pro-8-do-you-need-it-and-is-it-worth-it/ Mateus Asato Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BjdEymoy68 00:00 Intro 08:01 Harley Benton Fusion EMG HT Roasted 16:20 Strandberg Boden Standard NX 22:35 Ibanez RG Gio 25:39 EPIPHONE Introduces Two New Jerry Cantrell Models 32:10 Source Audio Atlas Compressor 37:45 EQD Special Cranker overdrive 40:00 Dreadbox Disorder fuzz 44:52 Meris Audio Teasing A New Pedal 47:28 Guitar Pro 8 53:41 Answering Questions 1:11:42 Mateus Asato Interview

Rich is back from holiday for this week's CatPick Fridays to talk about Digitech being acquired by Cor-Tek, new guitars, James Hetfied signature strings and much more. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. CatPick Studios Merch (use the code 'PODCAST' for -20% off of any purchace): https://catpick-studios-store.creator-spring.com/ Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw https://www.gearnews.com/digitech-and-dod-acquired-by-cor-tek/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/reverend-guitars-billy-corgan-z-one-smashing-pumpkins https://www.facebook.com/NikHuberGuitars/photos/pcb.5147679795291074/5147677915291262 https://geargods.net/news/vola-annonces-fanned-pickup-oz-rv-tnc-models/ https://metallica.com/papa-hets-ernie-ball-hardwired-master-cores-strings/JHEBSTRINGTIN.html?cgid=store#start=1 https://www.musicradar.com/news/carl-martin-honey-comp-compressor-pedal https://www.gearnews.com/vox-celebrates-platinum-jubilee-with-union-jack-royal-blue-pathfinder-10/ https://geargods.net/news/joe-dart-has-a-funky-new-ernie-ball-music-man-bass/ https://www.gearnews.com/harley-benton-rocker-uke-red-satin-ukebass-opnt/ https://www.thomann.de/fi/harley_benton_ukebass_opnt.htm?offid=1&affid=84&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=id84&utm_content=widget https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr9bbtVF3gs 00:00 Intro 05:29 Digitech Is Back! 12:54 Reverend Guitars Billy Corgan Z-One 18:46 Nick Huber Bernie Marsden Signature Guitar 26:05 Vola Guitars Fanned Pickup OZ RV TNC 30:11 James Hetfield Ernie Ball Signature Strings 34:08 Carl Martin Honey Comp Compressor Pedal 37:18 Vox Platinum Jubilee Union Jack Royal Blue Pathfinder 10 41:07 Joe Dart Ernie Ball Music Man Bass 46:11 Harley Benton Rocker Uke & Ukebass 51:53 Answering Questions About The Harley Benton CST-24T Kit Project 1:17:03 Steve'n'Seagulls' show @ Helsinki Olympic Stadium

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Vlad is going solo with Rich travelling, so we're doing it LIVE from Vlad's mother-in-law's place. Well talk about the new Marcus King MK Ulta signature amp by Orange, Guitar Cented drastically changing it's logo, Gamechanger Audio's Bigsby pedal finally being out, PRS Wes Borland guitar-bass, Fender's new 60th anniversary Jaguar models, KMA Machines Fuzzly Bear 2, Gibson introducing new Gene Simmons Bass, Joe Bonamassa teasing his new signature Fender amp, J. Rockett Audio El Hombre Pedal, answer your questions and check out a super cool video by Professional Musicians React. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. CatPick Studios Merch (use the code 'PODCAST' for -20% off of any purchace): https://catpick-studios-store.creator-spring.com/ Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw HB DIY Kit Video: https://youtu.be/HRlwl6n8hvc https://geargods.net/news/marcus-king-has-his-own-signature-orange-amp-now/ https://guitar.com/news/industry-news/guitar-center-adds-g-to-logo-twitter-users/ https://geargods.net/news/gamechanger-audios-bigsby-pedal-is-finally-available/ https://geargods.net/news/prs-made-limp-bizkits-wes-borland-a-guitar-bass-and-it-looks-sick/ https://geargods.net/news/fender-drops-two-60th-anniversary-jaguar-models/ https://www.gearnews.com/fuzzly-bear-2-kma-machines-updated-take-of-jordan-bosstone-silicon-fuzz/ https://geargods.net/news/gibson-introduces-new-gene-simmons-bass/ https://geargods.net/news/joe-bonamassa-shows-off-upcoming-fender-48-dual-professional-jb-edition-amp/ https://geargods.net/news/get-your-zz-top-on-with-the-new-j-rockett-audio-el-hombre-pedal/ Is Silk Sonic the BEST live band touring today?: https://youtu.be/QgRhUUTCnro

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and Vlad talk about Harley Benton MR-series, JHS 3 Series Screamer, Tone City Golden Plexi 2, Kurt Cobain Fender Mustang auction, Eric Johnson's Fender Strat prototype with built in overdrive, Victory V4 series preamp pedals, Mojo Hand FX Swim Team Nirvana style chorus/flanger, KMA Machines Queequeg 2, Fender El Mocambo guitars, Gibson Sergio Vallin Les Paul Goldtop, answer your questions and comments and check out a video of Digitech possibly been discontinued. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. CatPick Studios Merch (use the code 'PODCAST' for -20% off of any purchace): https://catpick-studios-store.creator-spring.com/ Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw https://www.gearnews.com/harley-benton-mr-series-gabba-gabba-hey/ Shop Harley Benton MR-Series (affiliate): https://thmn.to/thocf/tmg1g7f2rd https://www.gearnews.com/a-99-usa-made-tubescreamer-jhs-pedals-3-series-screamer/ Rich's Tone City Golden Plexi 2 Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPluzom9eJk https://www.musicradar.com/news/kurt-cobain-smells-like-teen-spirit-fender-mustang https://www.guitarworld.com/news/eric-johnson-stratocaster-overdrive https://www.gearnews.com/victory-updates-its-v4-series-adds-new-jack-copper-and-sheriff-models/ https://geargods.net/news/mojo-hand-fx-nods-to-nirvana-with-new-swim-team-chorus-flanger/ https://geargods.net/news/kma-machines-introduces-new-analog-sub-octave-pedal/ https://geargods.net/news/fender-made-guitars-out-of-the-now-closed-el-mocambo/ https://www.gearnews.com/gibson-sergio-vallin-1955-les-paul-goldtop/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHuS5LcQGD0 00:00 Intro 04:25 New Mosrite inspired MR series from Harley Benton 14:18 JHS Pedals 3 Series Screamer - Budget boutique overdrive 20:10 Tone City Golden Plexi 2 | The best cheap Marshall In A Box mini pedal got an upgrade! 21:50 Kurt Cobain's Nevermind-era Fender Mustang smells like the next $1 million guitar as it goes up for auction 29:10 Eric Johnson and Fender are developing a Stratocaster with onboard overdrive 34:22 Victory updates its V4 Series: Adds new Jack, Copper and Sheriff models 44:15 MOJO HAND FX Nods To NIRVANA With New Swim Team Chorus Flanger 47:45 KMA MACHINES Introduces New Analog Sub-Octave Pedal 51:35 FENDER Made Guitars Out Of The El Mocambo's Old Floors 53:43 Gibson Sergio Vallin 1955 Les Paul Goldtop 57:54 We Answer Your Questions And Comments 1:09:40 Was Digitech Just Discontinued? 1:14:22 See you next time and guessing what gear is being released next week

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and Vlad check out the new Nile Rodgers Fender, Gibson Master Artisan Collection by Leo Scala, Maxon OD-9 Creamdrive edition, Toontrack teasing EzDrummer 3, Steve Vai naming 5 guitarist who are taking the instrument to another level, Ed Sheeran's copyright case, Herman Li sharing info on how much the band compensated for Through The Fire And The Flames, we react to Grammy winners 2022, answer your questions and comments and check out an amazing video by Steve Vai and his Hydra guitar. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. CatPick Studios Merch (use the code 'PODCAST' for -20% off of any purchace): https://catpick-studios-store.creator-spring.com/ Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw FENDER Gets Funky With New Nile Rodgers Model: https://geargods.net/news/fender-gets-funky-with-new-nile-rodgers-model/ GIBSON DEBUTS THE MASTER ARTISAN COLLECTION WITH 10 FLYING VS DESIGNED BY LEO SCALA: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/gibson-master-artisan-1958-korina-flying-v-leo-scala-classic-hybrid-777-seraph/ Maxon OD-9 Creamdrive limited European run now available: https://www.gearnews.com/maxon-od-9-creamdrive-limited-european-run-now-available/ TOONTRACK's EzDrummer 3 Is Coming: https://geargods.net/news/ezdrummer-3-is-coming/ Steve Vai names 5 contemporary guitarists who are taking the instrument to the next level: https://www.guitarworld.com/features/steve-vai-5-guitarists-to-watch ED SHEERAN PREVAILS IN SHAPE OF YOU COPYRIGHT CASE: https://guitar.com/news/music-news/ed-sheeran-prevails-shape-you-copyright-case/ HERMAN LI SAYS GUITAR HERO ONLY PAID DRAGONFORCE “ABOUT $3,000” FOR THROUGH THE FIRE AND THE FLAMES: https://guitar.com/news/music-news/herman-li-says-guitar-hero-paid-3000-for-dragonforce-through-the-fire-and-the-flames/ Grammy winners 2022: The full list: https://edition.cnn.com/2022/04/03/entertainment/grammy Steve Vai - Teeth of the Hydra (Official Music Video): https://youtu.be/46qjDJ0lLdE   00:00 Intro 03:32 Fender Gets Funky With New Nile Rodgers Model 12:37 Gibson Debuts The Master Artisan Collection With 10 Flying Vs Designed By Leo Scala 19:52 Maxon OD-9 Creamdrive limited European run 22:53 TOONTRACK's EzDrummer 3 Is Coming 26:10 Steve Vai names 5 contemporary guitarists who are taking the instrument to the next level 38:30 Ed Sheeran Prevails In Shape Of You Copyright Case 42:42 Herman Li Says Guitar Hero Only Paid Dragonforce About $3,00 For Through The Fire And The Flames 47:24 Grammy winners 2022 - Did The Right Artists Win? 1:04:03 We Answer Your Questions And Comments 1:21:29 Steve Vai Is (Still) Amazing 1:25:48 See you next time and guessing what gear is being released next week

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and Vlad remember Taylor Hawkins', talk about Mark Tremonti's Sinatra album, BOSS president stepping down, Fender Frontman 20G practice amplifier, Fender Japan Junior Collection, Gretsch Electromatic JET BT & Baritone Guitars, Strymon StryCast podcast, controlling Kemper with your phone, IK Multimedia ToneNet, Chase Bliss Habit dellay, KMA Machines Wurm 2, Acorn Amplifiers Solid State and the Cory Wong's Wong Notes podcast episode that features John Mayer. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. CatPick Studios Merch (use the code 'PODCAST' for -20% off of any purchace): https://catpick-studios-store.creator-spring.com/ Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Taylor Hawkins's Passing: https://www.musicradar.com/news/taylor-hawkins-farewell-to-a-modern-rock-drumming-icon Mark Tremonti Sings Sinatra: https://www.guitarworld.com/news/mark-tremonti-sings-frank-sinatra BOSS President Stepping Down: https://www.musicradar.com/news/boss-president-yoshi-ikegami-announces-retirement-from-roland Fender Frontman 20G: https://www.gearnews.com/fender-frontman-20g-mini-practice-amp-offers-some-awful-tones-or-is-it-really-amazing/ Fender Japan Junior Collection: https://www.guitarworld.com/news/fender-japan-junior-collection Gretsch Electromatic Jet BT & Baritone: https://www.gearnews.com/gretsch-electromatic-jet-bt-and-baritone-get-a-refresh-for-2022/ Strymon StryCast: https://www.strymon.net/the-strycast-episode-1/ You Can Now Control Kemper With Your Phone: https://www.guitarworld.com/news/kemper-profiler-rig-manager-app IK Multimedia ToneNET: https://www.guitarworld.com/news/ik-multimedia-tonenet Chase Bliss Habit Delay: https://www.musicradar.com/news/chase-bliss-habit-delay KMA Machines WURM 2: https://www.gearnews.com/kma-machines-wurm-2-distortion-smaller-and-fiercer-then-before/ Acorn Amplifiers Solid State: https://www.guitarworld.com/news/acorn-amps-solid-state Wong Notes Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04tGUziJSKg 00:00 Intro 03:29 Taylor Hawkins: remembering this amazing drummer, musician and human 14:03 Mark Tremonti's new album of Frank Sinatra covers in support of the National Down Syndrome Society 18:48 Boss President Yoshi Ikegami announces his retirement 22:55 Fender Frontman 20G mini practice amp 29:32 Fender Japan 24” Junior Collection: Stratocaster, Telecaster and Jazzmaster models 33:05 Gretsch Electromatic and JT Baritone 2022 range refresh 40:05 Strymon has a new podcast: the StryCast! 45:06 Kemper Profiler Rig Manager app 48:14 IK Multimedia ToneNET: a new preset sharing community for AmpliTube 5 users 53:05 Chase Bliss Habit delay/looper/sampler/musical sketchpad pedal 59:58 KMA Audio Machines Wurm 2 distortion pedal 1:03:30 Acorn Amplifiers Solid State pedal – inspired by the Peavey Decade (the secret sound of Josh Homme from Queens Of The Stone Age!) 1:07:04 Weekend Watch: Cory Wong meets John Mayer on the Wong Notes podcast 1:13:04 See you next time and guessing what gear is being released next week CatPick Studios Jam Tracks: http://bit.ly/32bElcB My Thomann Store: https://www.thomann.de/fi/thlpg_to75kzs7bv.html

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and Vlad discuss the Line6 DL4 MK II release, the BOSS RE-2 and RE-202 releases, Gibson Theodore, Fender JV Series Reissue 80's Japanese models, Ernie Ball Music Man Spring 2022 guitars, Sterling by Music Man 2022 models, Tosin Abasi teasing a new electric nylon 7 string guitar, new Harley Benton acoustic guitars, a US manufacturer possibly getting into guitar tube making game and check out an interesting video from Phil McKnight about the Yamaha Revvstar. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. CatPick Studios Merch (use the code 'PODCAST' for -20% off of any purchace): https://catpick-studios-store.creator-spring.com/ Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Line6 DL 4 MK II: https://geargods.net/news/line-6-revisits-classic-dl4-pedal-with-dl4-mkii/ BOSS RE-2: https://www.boss.info/global/products/re-2/ BOSS RE-202: https://www.boss.info/global/products/re-202/ Gibson Theodore: https://geargods.net/news/gibson-reaches-deep-for-1957-ted-mccarty-created-theodore-guitar/ Fender JV Series 80' Reissue: https://geargods.net/news/fenders-new-jv-series-reissues-80s-japanese-models/ Music Man Spring 2022 Lineup: https://www.music-man.com/bfr/spring-2022 Sterling By Music Man 2022: https://www.gearnews.com/sterling-by-music-man-2022-stingray-mariposa-majesty-and-more/ Tosin Abasi Electric Nylon 7-string: https://geargods.net/news/tosin-abasi-shows-off-new-electric-nylon-7-string/ Harley Benton Acoustics: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/harley-benton-expands-acoustic-range-with-hybrid-grand-auditorium-and-parlor-models/ US Tubes?: https://guitar.com/news/industry-news/russian-vacuum-tube-crisis-us-hifi-brand-western-electric-branching-guitar-tubes/ Is There An Amplifier In The New Yamaha Revvstar?: https://youtu.be/rNK5Rm9INd8 Rich's Revvstar Demo: https://youtu.be/zJVQVsed-Vw 00:00 Intro 03:15 The Line 6 DL4 MKII is officially here 13:01 The Boss RE-2 and RE-202 Space Echo units are also out 23:03 Gibson Theodore 29:01 Fender JV Series reissues 80s Japanese models 33:27 New Ernie Ball Music Man Spring 2022 limited guitars: Valentine “Carmelo”, Short Scale Stingray “Bombshell” Bass, Luke III “Woody”, Albert Lee “Ghost In The Shell” 40:40 Sterling by Music Man 2022 models: Stingray, Mariposa, Majesty, Cutlass, Axis, Majesty and more 46:43 Abasi Concepts 7-string electric nylon fan fret 7-string 49:05 Harley Benton expands its acoustic range: new hybrid, grand auditorium and parlor models 52:06 Guitar tube crisis: US hi-fi brand Western Electric considers branching out into guitar tubes 56:05 Weekend Watch: there is a transformer in the new Yamaha Revstar guitars! Phil McKnight's new video 1:02:09 See you next time and guessing what gear is being released next week

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and Vlad discuss the Line6 DL4 MK II Leak, Neural DSP Tone King Imperial MKII Plugin, Line6 Metallurgy Collection, Nembiri Audio Facemun plugin, BOSS Katana Bass combos, John Mayer Owning Stevie Ray Vauhghan's Dumble, Tube shortage (and the cancellation of it), Fender Meteora Player Plus, Blackstar Jared James Nichols Mini Amp, Jeff Loomis Pro Series 7 String, ESP Nosferatu guitar, Mooer Prime P1 Pedal, SolidGoldFX Commodore Overdrive, Earthquaker Devices The Afterneath Reverb, check out MusicRadar's Best Delay Pedals 2020 list, react to your guitar submissions and check out a super cool video on a K.I.T.T. build project. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. CatPick Studios Merch (use the code 'PODCAST' for -20% off of any purchace): https://catpick-studios-store.creator-spring.com/ Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Line6 DL 4 MK II Leaked: https://www.gearnews.com/leak-did-guitar-world-magazine-accidentally-share-the-new-line-6-dl4-mk-ii/ Neural DSP Tone King Imperial MK II: https://www.gearnews.com/neural-dsp-tone-king-imperial-mkii-an-amp-sim-with-a-vintage-50s-tone/ Line6 Metallurgy Collection: https://www.guitarworld.com/news/line-6-metallurgy-collection Nembiri AUdio Faceman: https://www.gearnews.com/nembrini-audio-faceman-2-channel-head-guitar-amp-67-bassman-tones/ BOSS Katana Bass: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/boss-katana-110-210-bass-amplifiers/ John Mayer Owns Stevie Ray Vaughan's Dumble: https://www.guitarworld.com/news/john-mayer-stevie-ray-vaughan-texas-flood-dumble-amp Tube Shortage: https://www.musicradar.com/news/tube-amp-shortage-ehx-russia Tube Shortage Cancelled?: https://www.gearnews.com/the-electro-harmonix-russian-vacuum-tubes-issue-may-be-resolved-but-at-what-cost/ Fender Meteora Player Plus: https://www.musicradar.com/news/fender-meteora-player-plus Blackstar Jared James Nichols Mini Amp: https://www.musicradar.com/news/blackstar-jared-james-nichols-mini-amp CatPick Studios Website: https://catpickstudios.com/ Jeff Loomis Pro Series 7 String: https://www.gearnews.com/jeff-loomis-gets-a-new-signature-pro-series-jackson-soloist-sl7/ ESP Nosferatu: https://www.musicradar.com/news/esp-nosferatu Mooer Prime P1 Pedal: https://www.gearnews.com/mooer-prime-p1-ultra-compact-audio-interface-and-multi-effects/ SolidGoldFX Commodore Overdrive: https://www.guitarworld.com/news/solidgoldfx-commodore-overdrive Earthquaker Deivices The Afterneath Reverb: https://www.gearnews.com/earthquaker-devices-unleash-the-afterneath-otherworldly-reverberator-special-edition/ Best Delay Pedals 2022: https://www.musicradar.com/news/best-delay-pedals Your Guitar Submissions: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cvk399du7u3xh1e/AABuHzg8dIvVGQDc2Ij-W_9Da?dl=0 Upgrading Squier Jazzmaster: https://youtu.be/cEmMoKDKU2I Luis Vasquez Cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6frdtilPmtA KNUT RIDER — Anssi Kela's K.I.T.T.: https://youtu.be/Mtg3Zya_pvE 00:00 Intro 04:30 Line6 DL4 MK II Leaked 13:41 Neural DSP Tone King Imperial MK II 21:47 Line6 Metallurgy Collection 25:31 Nembiri Audio Faceman 31:24 BOSS Katana Bass 37:00 John Mayer Owns Stevie Ray Vaughan's Dumble 40:22 Tube Shortage 50:25 Fender Meteora Player Plus 56:35 Blackstar Jared James Nichols Mini Amp 1:00:37 New CatPick Studios Website 1:13:42 Jeff Loomis Pro Series 7 String 1:10:20 ESP Nosferatu 1:16:55 Mooer Prime P1 Pedal 1:23:56 SolidGoldFX Commodore Overdrive 1:27:54 Earthquaker Deivices The Afterneath Reverb 1:31:18 Best Delay Pedals 2022 1:51:24 Reacting To Your Guitars 2:12:42 Weekend Watch

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and Vlad discuss the first demos of Spark Mini, Yamaha Revvstar 2022 lineup, Fender Custom Shop 2022 models and the one-of-a-kind releases, Gibson Elvis Presley Acoustics, Cort G290 FAT II, Electro-Harmonix Nano Pulsar tremolo, Catalinbread Many Worlds Phase, Gretsch Richard Fortus signature guitars review and in a new segment we roast the pedalboards submitted by you. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. CatPick Studios Merch (use the code 'PODCAST' for -20% off of any purchace): https://catpick-studios-store.creator-spring.com/ Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Hear the new Spark Mini: https://youtu.be/WERDCPshjyE Yamaha Revstar 2022 update: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/yamaha-motorcycle-inspired-revstar-electric-guitars-get-a-tune-up-for-2022/ Eirik's REVVSTAR demo: https://youtu.be/E7WBAIuHYfI Fender Custom Shop 2022 models: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/fender-custom-shop-unveils-limited-edition-electric-guitars-basses-annual-collection-2022/ Fender Custom Shop 2022 Prestige: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/fender-custom-shop-2022-prestige-line-up-stratocaster-telecaster-jazzmaster-p-bass-resonator/ Gibson Elvis Presley Acoustics: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/gibson-elvis-presley-elvis-dove-sj-200-new-acoustic-guitars/ Cort G290 FAT II: https://geargods.net/news/cort-revamps-a-classic-with-new-g290-fat-ii/ Electro-Harmonix Nano Pulsar: https://geargods.net/news/electro-harmonix-unveils-smaller-nano-pulsar-pedal/ Alexander Pedals Many Worlds Phaser: https://geargods.net/news/catalinbread-gets-funky-with-new-many-worlds-phaser/ Catalinbread Many Worlds Phaser: https://geargods.net/news/catalinbread-gets-funky-with-new-many-worlds-phaser/ Gretsch Richard Fortus signature guitars review: https://guitar.com/review/electric-guitar/the-big-review-gretsch-richard-fortus-g6636-rf-g6636t-rf-white-and-black-falcon/ Orange O Bones Headphones: https://orangeamps.com/product/o-bones/?fbclid=IwAR1aF8KlhD0jFTr7hfz4JFcoePr4x32fErVXS9udnt75Q7ZAVmd-6HcLfjY Pedalboards That We Roast: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/omxm6lsq2gwyhmk/AADyjQ2evRHLGU8bAI0gDwXsa?dl=0 Reacting To THAT Tonewood Video | What Does The Air Guitar Test Prove?!: https://youtu.be/L_T4u6I4Udk 00:00 Intro 04:40 Hear The Positive Grid Spark Mini 13:07 Yamaha REVVSTAR 2022 Lineup 21:28 Fender Custom Shop 2022 models 36:53 Fender Custom Shop 2022 Prestige 41:47 Gibson Elvis Presley Acoustics 45:22 Cort G290 FAT II 49:47 Electro-Harmonix Nano Pulsar 53:15 Alexander Pedals Many Worlds Phaser 56:44 Catalinbread Many Worlds Phaser 1:00:24 Gretsch Richard Fortus signature guitars review 1:10:20 Orange O Bones Headphones 1:17:06 Roasting Your Pedalboards 1:35:24 Reacting To THAT Tonewood Video

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and Vlad react to the release of BOSS GX-100 and Positive Grid Spark Mini pricing, Fractal Audio footswitches, discuss rumours about PRS SE DGT guitar, Mooer GTRS PTRN mini amps, Wolf Van Halen possible signature guitar, KMA Machines Pylon Noise Gate, JHS Overdrive Preamp, ThorpyFX The Boneyard, Dean Thoroughbread Select Series, Steve Vai announcing European tour, Musikmesse calling the quits, answer your questions and comments and check out a fantastic Al Di Meola interview. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. CatPick Studios Merch (use the code 'PODCAST' for -20% off of any purchace): https://catpick-studios-store.creator-spring.com/ Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw BOSS GX-100: https://www.boss.info/global/products/gx-100/features Positive Grid Spark Mini: https://www.positivegrid.com/spark-mini Fractal Audio Footswitches: https://www.gearnews.com/fractal-audio-fc-6-and-fc-12-mark-ii-foot-controllers-offers-new-mini-displays/ PRS SE DGT Rumours: https://www.gearnews.com/prs-se-dgt-is-potentially-on-the-cards-according-to-dave-grissom/ Mooer GTRS PTNR Mini amps: https://www.gearnews.com/mooer-launches-the-gtrs-ptnr-for-their-gtrs-intelligent-guitar/ Wolf Van Halen Signature Guitar?: https://geargods.net/gear-mystery/does-wolfgang-van-halen-have-a-new-signature-guitar-in-the-works/ KMA Machines Pylon Noise Gate: https://www.gearnews.com/kma-machines-pylon-advanced-transformer-boost-noise-gate/ JHS Overdrive Preamp: https://www.gearnews.com/jhs-pedals-overdrive-preamp-based-on-a-pedal-that-never-existed/ ThorpyFX The Boneyard: https://www.musicradar.com/news/thorpyfx-the-boneyard-fuzz-pedal Dean Thoroughbred Select Series: https://www.guitarworld.com/news/dean-thoroughbred-select-floyd-rose Steve Vai announcing European tour: https://www.guitarworld.com/news/steve-vai-inviolate-european-tour End Of Musikmesse: https://www.gearnews.com/musikmesse-frankfurt-cancelled/ The Al Di Meola Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU745UovT2g 00:00 Intro 05:59 BOSS GS-100 21:10 Spark Mini Pricing 25:29 Fractal Audio Footswitches 30:22 PRS SE DGT Rumours 37:32 Mooer GTRS PTNR Mini amps 42:22 Wolf Van Halen Signature Guitar? 45:58 KMA Machines Pylon Noise Gate 49:52 JHS Overdrive Preamp 53:35 ThorpyFX The Boneyard 57:35 Dean Thoroughbred Select Series 1:01:18 Steve Vai announcing European tour 1:05:07 End Of Musikmesse 1:09:24 Answering Your Questions 1:21:52 The Al Di Meola Interview

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and Vlad Fender Ensenada factory fire, Andertons and Fender collaboration with the Ferrari Yellow Play Strat, 40th anniversary Squier demo, BOSS confirming RE-2 release, NUX Tape Echo, Origin Effects BASSRIG pedals, TC Electronic IR loader, Positive Grid Spark Mini, Six Iconic Stratocasters, Mark Lanegan's passing and in Weekend watch we discuss different levels of guitar maintenance. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. CatPick Studios Merch (use the code 'PODCAST' for -20% off of any purchace): https://catpick-studios-store.creator-spring.com/ Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Fender Ensenada Factory Fire: https://www.gearnews.com/fender-ensenada-factory-catches-fire/ Fender/Andertons Ferrari Yellow Strat: https://www.guitarworld.com/news/fender-andertons-ferrari-yellow-player-strat Hear the Squier 40th anniversary guitars: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/hear-the-new-gold-edition-40th-anniversary-squiers-in-action/ BOSS confirms RE-2: https://geargods.net/news/boss-reissues-roland-space-echo-as-re-2-pedal/ NUX Tape Echo: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/nux-pays-tribute-to-the-roland-space-echo-with-its-own-tape-echo-pedal/ Origin Effects Bassrig pedals: https://www.gearnews.com/origin-effects-super-vintage-64-black-panel-bassrig-classic-amps-in-pedal-format/ TC Electronic IR Loader: https://geargods.net/news/tc-electronics-new-impulse-ir-loader-does-what-you-think-it-does/ Positive Grid Spark Mini: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/positive-grid-launches-the-spark-mini-a-scaled-down-battery-powered-version-of-the-spark/ Six Iconic Stratocasters: https://guitar.com/features/opinion-analysis/most-iconic-fender-stratocasters-rock-history/ Mark Lanegan's passing: https://www.guitarworld.com/news/mark-lanegan-tributes I'm An Idiot. I Broke My $5,000 Guitar: https://youtu.be/Y7Z9RJgftj8 00:00 Intro 05:29 Fender Ensenada Factory Fire 09:28 Fender/Andertons Ferrari Yellow Strat 17:36 Hear the Squier 40th anniversary guitars 21:00 BOSS RE-2 Space Echo Confirmed 24:42 NUX Tape Echo 28:44 Origin Effects Bassrig pedals 37:00 TC Electronic IR Loader 43:03 Positive Grid Spark Mini 54:08 Six Iconic Stratocasters 1:13:30 Mark Lanegan's passing 1:16:22 Answering Your Questions 1:27:32 Let's Talk About Guitar Maintenance

►►Shop the gear mentioned in the episode here (affiliate): https://www.thomann.de/fi/thlpg_05vli0276i.html In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and Vlad celebrate the one year anniversary of CatPick Fridays, talks about producing the show and then diving into all the new gear: Line6 Catalyst amps, BOSS RE-2 Space Echo possibly leaking, PRS Chrome Silver Sky that was seen at Super Bowl half time show, Premiere Guitar's Instagram page being hacked, Gibson Jerry Cantrell Acoustic guitars, Kiesel Thomas McRockling signature guitars, Fender George Harrison Rosewood tele, Ibanez Custom Shop guitars, Universal Audio SD-1 microphone and in weekend watch we check out Charles Cornell's video on Studio Ghibli music. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. CatPick Studios Merch (use the code 'PODCAST' for -20% off of any purchace): https://catpick-studios-store.creator-spring.com/ Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Line 6 Catalyst: https://www.gearnews.com/line-6-catalyst-new-amps-no-menus-no-screens-just-tone/ BOSS RE-2 Space Echo: https://www.gearnews.com/leak-boss-re-2-space-echo-a-new-compact-take-one-a-roland-classic/ PRS Chrome SIlver Sky at Super Bowl: https://www.gearnews.com/a-prs-chrome-silver-sky-makes-its-appearance-during-the-super-bowl-halftime/ Premiere Guitar Instagram Hack: https://guitar.com/news/industry-news/premier-guitars-instagram-page-appears-to-have-been-hacked/ Gibson Jerry Cantrell Acoustics: https://geargods.net/news/gibson-introduces-two-new-jerry-cantrell-acoustic-models/ Kiesel Thomas McRockling Signature Guitars: https://geargods.net/news/kiesel-introduces-mcrocklin-signature-guitar/ Fender George Harrison Rosewood Telecaster chambered: https://www.gearnews.com/fender-george-harrison-rosewood-telecaster-now-with-chambered-rosewood-body/ Ibanez Custom Shop USA 50th anniversary: https://www.musicradar.com/news/ibanez-hoshino-usa-50th-anniversary-custom-models Ibanes 50th Anniversary USA Custom Shop Guitars: https://www.ibanez.com/usa/special/50th_Anniversary/50-guitars.html Universal Audio SD-1 Microphone: https://geargods.net/news/universal-audio-gets-into-the-mic-game-with-the-sd-1-dynamic-microphone/ Studio Ghibli Music Explained by a Jazz Pianist: https://youtu.be/WbRtz5Trnbo 00:00 Intro 05:45 How We Make CatPick Fridays 12:50 Celebrating 1 Year Anniversary 32:35 Line 6 Catalyst 45:00 BOSS RE-2 Space Echo 50:53 PRS Silver Sky Chrome 57:02 Premiere Guitar Instagram Hack 1:04:52 Gibson Jerry Cantrell Acoustics 1:11:18 Kiesel Thomas McRockling Signature Guitars 1:16:58 Fender George Harrison Rosewood Telecaster chambered 1:33:25 Universal Audio SD-1 Microphone 1:42:35 Studio Ghibli Music Explained by a Jazz Pianist

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and Vlad discuss the updates to Line6 Helix units, Quad Cortex getting a looper via update, BOSS GT-1000 update, Headrush units update, Harley Benton G112A-FR cab for modellers, Line6 DL4 being discontinued, Kirk Hammet's upcoming EP, Yngwie Malmsteent talking about his influences, Gretsch 2022 lineup, Solar Guitar Blood Splatter guitars, Native Audio Rising Sun v2, TC Electronic Bucket Brigade, MusicRadar's Best Guitars for 2022 list, answer your questions and comments and check out another crazy video by Jim LIll. ►►Shop the gear mentioned in the episode here (affiliate): https://www.thomann.de/fi/thlpg_fwt3c20zb4.html CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. CatPick Studios Merch (use the code 'PODCAST' for -20% off of any purchace): https://catpick-studios-store.creator-spring.com/? Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Line6 Helix update: https://geargods.net/news/line-6-adds-new-amp-new-effects-to-their-helix/ Quad Cortex gets a looper: https://geargods.net/news/neural-dsp-adds-a-looper-to-their-quad-cortex/ Ask The Fro: https://youtu.be/F9KbmVV15XQ?t=70 BOSS GT-1000 update: https://geargods.net/news/boss-adds-effects-bluetooth-to-gt-1000-update/ Headrush units update: https://www.musicradar.com/news/headrush-amp-modeller-update Harley Benton G112A-FR: https://www.gearnews.com/with-the-g112a-fr-did-harley-benton-make-perfect-cabinet-for-budget-modellers/ Line6 DL4 discontinued: https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads%2Fline6-dl4-discontinued.2330639%2F&fbclid=IwAR1yCcgZXM8N9UImv7CQnWvgynVNAadP8dVWZOxEsWsaP2c8nFKjPmodLaE Kirk Hammet's upcoming EP: https://guitar.com/news/music-news/kirk-hammett-announces-first-solo-ep-portals/ Yngwie Malmsteent talks about his influences: https://www.musicradar.com/news/yngwie-malmsteen-classical-guitar-interview Gretsch 2022 lineup: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/electromatics-and-streamliners-gretschs-full-2022-lineup/ Solar Guitar Blood Splatter: https://www.gearnews.com/solar-guitars-canibalismo-more-blood-spatter-finishes-for-ola-englunds-brand/ Native Audio Rising Sun v2: https://geargods.net/news/nativeaudios-new-rising-sun-v2-offers-vintage-amp-tremolo/ TC Electronic Bucket Brigade: https://geargods.net/news/tc-electronics-brings-compact-delay-with-new-bucket-brigade-pedal/ Best Guitars for 2022: https://www.musicradar.com/news/the-best-electric-guitars Tested: Where Does The Sustain Come From In An Electric Guitar?: https://youtu.be/muVzwbkUUnM 00:00 Intro 07:54 Line6 Helix update 15:03 Quad Cortex gets a looper 17:27 BOSS GT-1000 update 19:10 Headrush units update 21:33 Harley Benton G112A-FR 24:29 Line6 DL4 discontinued 29:21 Kirk Hammet's upcoming EP 34:24 Yngwie Malmsteent talks about his influences 39:36 Gretsch 2022 lineup 52:32 Solar Guitar Blood Splatter 55:50 Native Audio Rising Sun v2 58:54 TC Electronic Bucket Brigade 1:00:22 Best Guitars for 2022 1:22:03 We Answer Your Questions And Comments 1:36:19 Tested: Where Does The Sustain Come From In An Electric Guitar?

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and Vlad discuss the B.B. King Lucille Legacy Gibson guitar, Gibson Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe, Kramer Pacer Classic series, Squier 40th anniversary models, Squier Classic Vibe baritone Custom Telecaster, Guthrie Govan signature Charvel, other new Charvel signature guitars, Vox Mark III mini Teardrop guitars, Puzzle Effects pedals, KMA Machines Disruptor, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2022 nominees, answer your questions and comments and in Weekend Watch we check out a great video from 12Tone. Shop the gear mentioned in the episode here (affiliate): https://thmn.to/thocf/bfpsdfu7y9 CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. CatPick Studios Merch (use the code 'PODCAST' for -20% off of any purchace): https://catpick-studios-store.creator-spring.com/? Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Gibson B.B. King Lucille Legacy: https://www.gearnews.com/gibson-b-b-king-lucille-legacy-in-transparent-ebony-announced/ Gibson Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe: https://www.gearnews.com/gibson-mike-ness-1976-les-paul-deluxe-9k-for-a-70s-reissue/ Kramer Pacer Classic Series: https://geargods.net/news/kramer-introduces-affordable-pacer-classic-series/ Squier 40th Anniversary Models: https://www.gearnews.com/squier-40th-anniversary-and-fender-goes-gold-celebrating-with-new-models/ Squier Classic Vibe Baritone Custom Telecaster: https://www.gearnews.com/squier-classic-vibe-baritone-custom-telecaster-with-a-27-scale-length/ Guthrie Govan Signature Charvel: https://www.gearnews.com/a-new-made-in-japan-charvel-guthrie-govan-signature-mj-san-dimas-sd24-cm/ More Charvel Signature Models: https://geargods.net/news/steel-panther-and-red-dragon-cartel-guitarists-have-new-charvel-models/ Vox MARK III Mini "Teardrop" Guitars: https://www.guitarworld.com/news/vox-mark-III-mini Puzzle Effects Pedals: https://geargods.net/news/puzzle-effects-eliminates-too-many-cables-on-your-pedalboard/ KMA Machines Chief Disruptor: https://geargods.net/news/kma-machines-goes-nuclear-with-chief-disruptor-pedal/ Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2022: https://guitar.com/news/music-news/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-2022-nominees-dolly-parton-eminem-rage-against-the-machine-and-more/ Understanding Bohemian Rhapsody: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez8Ljhv9dyw 00:00 Intro 10:36 Gibson B.B. King Lucille Legacy 17:03 Gibson Mike Ness 1976 Les Paul Deluxe 20:00 Kramer Pacer Classic Series: 22:43 Squier 40th Anniversary Models 29:38 Squier Classic Vibe Baritone Custom Telecaster 35:50 Guthrie Govan Signature Charvel 43:40 More Charvel Signature Models 53:50 Vox MARK III Mini "Teardrop" Guitars 56:53 Puzzle Effects Pedals 1:02:07 KMA Machines Chief Disruptor 1:04:28 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2022 1:13:16 We Answer Your Questions And Comments 1:23:50 Understanding Bohemian Rhapsody

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and Vlad discuss the new Jackson Audio Cory Wong Dual OD The Optimist, Joan Jett Epiphone, Jam Pedals Seagull and Delay Lama mk3, Magnatone Starlite Amp, Bob Dylan selling his catalogue rights to Sony, Chapman ML3 Pro, dive into the Best Budget Amps Under $500 in 2022, answer some great questions and comments sumbitted by YOU and check out a great tonewood video by Jim Lill. Complete Rock And Metal Songwriting: https://bit.ly/3pEtnLv CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. CatPick Studios Merch (use the code 'PODCAST' for -20% off of any purchace): http://bit.ly/2PJQ9iQ Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Jackson Audio Cory Wong Dual OD: https://www.musicradar.com/news/jackson-audio-the-optimist-cory-wong-klon Joan Jett Epiphone: https://www.guitarworld.com/news/joan-jett-epiphone-olympic-special Jam Pedals Seagull: https://www.musicradar.com/news/jam-pedals-seagull-david-gilmour Jam Pedals Delay Lama mk3: https://www.musicradar.com/news/jam-pedals-delay-llama-mk3-analogue-delay-pedal Jam Pedals The Rattler Limited Edition: https://www.jampedals.com/rattler-plus/ Vlad's Pink Flow demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja1By6k_ALU Magnatone Starlite Amp: https://geargods.net/news/magnatone-rolls-out-5-watt-fender-style-starlite-amp/ Bob Dylan Recording Catalogue Sale: https://guitar.com/news/music-news/bob-dylan-sells-rights-to-complete-recording-catalogue-to-sony-music/ Chapman ML3 Pro Review: https://guitar.com/review/electric-guitar/chapman-ml3-pro-modern-review/ Best budget guitar amps under $500/£500 in 2022: https://www.musicradar.com/news/best-budget-guitar-amps-under-dollarpound500 Tested: Where Does The Tone Come From In An Electric Guitar?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n02tImce3AE   CatPick Studios Jam Tracks: http://bit.ly/32bElcB CatPick Studios Merch: http://bit.ly/2PJQ9iQ My Thomann Store: https://www.thomann.de/fi/thlpg_to75kzs7bv.html   00:00 Intro 05:10 Jackson Audio Cory Wong Dual OD 19:40 Vlad's Latest New Gear 23:44 Joan Jett Epiphone 30:01 Jam Pedals Seagull 37:58 Jam Pedals Delay Lama mk3 42:25 Magnatone Starlite Amp 46:07 Complete Rock And Metal Songwriting 47:38 Bob Dylan Recording Catalogue Sale 56:27 Chapman ML3 Pro Review 1:08:17 Best budget guitar amps under $500/£500 in 2022 1:31:23 We Answer Your Questions And Comments! 1:43:54 Tested: Where Does The Tone Come From In An Electric Guitar?

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and Vlad discuss the passing of Howard Dumble, Steve Vai Hydra Guitar, Gibson Maestro pedal line, ESP Phase 1 guitars, D'Angelico Bedford P90's guitars, Walrus Audio D1 High-fidelity and M1 pedals, PRS SE Standard 24-08, PRS Fishman Sonitone pickup system for acoustiscs, When we were young 2022 festival and check out a video on transcribing Ichika Nito's song. Complete Rock And Metal Songwriting: https://bit.ly/3pEtnLv CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. CatPick Studios Merch (use the code 'PODCAST' for -20% off of any purchace): http://bit.ly/2PJQ9iQ Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Howard Alexander Dumble's passing: https://www.musicradar.com/news/howard-alexander-dumble-death Steve Vai Hydra Guitar: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/is-this-the-most-excessive-guitar-ever-made-ibanez-and-steve-vai-unveil-the-triple-necked-vacuum-tube-equipped-hydra/ Gibson Maestro Pedal Line: https://geargods.net/news/gibson-unveils-new-maestro-pedal-line/ ESP Phase 1 Guitars: https://www.musicradar.com/news/esp-ltd-new-guitars-2022 D'Angelico Bedford: https://geargods.net/news/dangelico-brings-back-p-90-equipped-bedford-guitars/ Walrus Audio D1 High-Fidelity: https://geargods.net/news/walrus-audio-updates-their-d1-delay-with-new-d1-high-fidelity-delay/ Walrus Audio M1: https://www.guitarworld.com/news/walrus-audio-m1 Eirik's M1 Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLsU-KbfVrA PRS SE Standard 24-08: https://geargods.net/news/prs-introduces-tonally-flexible-se-standard-24-08/ PRS Fishman Sonitone pickup system for acoustics: https://geargods.net/news/prs-introduces-new-fishman-sonitone-pickup-system-for-their-acoustics/ When We Were Young 2022 festival: https://guitar.com/news/events-news/paramore-and-my-chemical-romance-to-headline-seriously-nostalgic-when-we-were-young-2022-festival/ Live Transcribing - Ichika Nito - I Miss You - Modern Neo Soul Guitar: https://youtu.be/DqHqfo5uHro 00:00 Intro 05:15 Howard Alexander Dumble 15:14 Steve Vai Ibanez Hydra 20:31 Gibson Maestro Pedals 27:55 ESP Phase 1 Guitars 44:46 D'Angelico Bedford 48:51 Complete Rock And Metal Songwriting 50:26 Walrus Audio D1 High-Fidelity 55:02 Walrus Audio M1 59:55 PRS SE Standard 24-08 1:05:37 PRS Fishman Sonitone pickup system for acoustics 1:11:51 When We Were Young 2022 festival 1:20:16 Live Transcribing - Ichika Nito - I Miss You - Modern Neo Soul Guitar

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and Vlad discuss the PRS SE Silver Sky (again), Fender CEO's comments on guitar and amp stock shortages, Boutique Amps Distribution's mini amps discount on Thomann, possible Kirk Hammet and Adam Jones signature Gibson Guitars, Walrus Audio Slötvå Multi Texture Reverb, TC Electronic Infinite Sample Sustainer and in weekend watch we check out Best Riffs of the 80's, UK vs USA. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. CatPick Studios Merch (use the code 'PODCAST' for -20% off of any purchace): http://bit.ly/2PJQ9iQ Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw PRS SE Silver Sky: https://geargods.net/news/prs-unveils-pricing-for-john-mayer-se-silver-sky-model/ Fender CEO talks about guitar and amp stock shortages: https://www.musicradar.com/news/fender-guitar-stock BAD Amps On Dicount: https://www.thomann.de/fi/thlpg_b2ct02ii6d.html Kirk Hammet Signature Gibson Flying V: https://geargods.net/news/is-metallicas-kirk-hammett-teasing-a-signature-gibson-flying-v/ Adam Jones Guitar: https://geargods.net/gear-mystery/whats-this-gibson-flying-v-tools-adam-jones-is-playing/ Orange Guitar Butler: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/orange-introduces-the-guitar-butler-a-fully-featured-rig-in-a-box-preamp-pedal/ Walrus Audio Slötvå Multi Texture Reverb: https://geargods.net/news/walrus-audio-invades-your-dreams-with-new-slotva-multi-texture-reverb/ TC Electronic Infinite Sample Sustainer: https://geargods.net/news/loop-forever-with-tc-electronics-new-infinite-sample-sustainer/ Best Riffs of the 80's, UK vs USA! Ft/Nick Bowcott: https://youtu.be/ZonEg1GMpcc 00:00 Intro 05:13 Rich's Take On PRS SE Silver Sky 14:23 Fender CEO talks about sock shortages 19:02 Boutique Amp Distribution Mini Amps On Discount 22:32 Upcoming Kirk Hammet Signature Gibson Flying V? 25:58 Mysterious Adam Jones Gibson Guitar 30:08 Orange Guitar Butler 39:22 Walrus Audio Slötvå Multi Texture Reverb Pedal 43:54 TC Electronic Infinite Sample Sustainer 51:58 Best Riffs of the 80's

We're back for 2022 with a LIVE show and this time we're joined by Trey Xavier of Gear Gods to talk about the Neural DSP Archetype Petrucci plugin, PRS SE Silver Sky being officially released, KHDK Scott Ian JSL Pedal, Ibanez 2022 RG and AZ Premium models, Samsung ZamStar LED fretboard guitar, answer your questions and comments and obviously talk about Trey's brand new Complete Rock And Metal Songwriting course as well. Complete Rock and Metal Songwriting: https://bit.ly/3pEtnLv Shop the gear meantioned in the show (affiliate): https://redir.love/thocf/4exd4wgcfq CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. CatPick Studios Merch (use the code 'PODCAST' for -20% off of any purchace): http://bit.ly/2PJQ9iQ Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Neural DSP Archetype Petrucci: https://www.gearnews.com/dream-theater-tones-neural-dsp-archetype-petrucci/ PRS SE Silver Sky: https://www.gearnews.com/prs-shares-new-se-silver-sky-colours-and-specifications-via-instagram/ KHDK Scott Ian JSL pedal: https://www.gearnews.com/khdk-electronics-and-scott-ian-team-up-for-new-jsl-pedal-more-metal-and-clarity/ Ibanez 2022 RG and AZ Premium models: https://www.gearnews.com/ibanez-brings-in-2022-with-new-rg-premium-and-az-premium-models/ Samsung ZamStar LED fretboard guitar: https://geargods.net/news/samsung-to-premiere-led-fretboard-guitar-this-week/ The Best Guitar Chords (you've never heard of): https://youtu.be/0ZGfsi9-30o 00:00 Intro 06:40 Neural DSP Archetype Petrucci 15:33 PRS SE Silver Sky 25:25 KHDK Scott Ian JSL Pedal 46:54 Ibanez 2022 RG and AZ Premium models 59:30 Samsung ZamStar LED fretboard guitar 1:08:31 The Best Guitar Chords (you've never heard of)

Recapping 2021 we take a look at our favourite amp news we covered including the Friedman BE Mini, Fender Tonemaster Super Reverb, Bogner Ecstasy Mini, Orange Super Chrus 100 head, Diezel VH Micro, Supro Royale 1x12 combo and Joyo Meteor II & Tweedy amps. Shop the gear meantioned in the show (affiliate): https://redir.love/thocf/4exd4wgcfq CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. CatPick Studios Merch (use the code 'PODCAST' for -20% off of any purchace): http://bit.ly/2PJQ9iQ Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw  00:00 Intro 00:44 Friedman BE Mini 10:07 Fender Tonemaster Super Reverb 20:14 Bogner Ecstasy Mini 28:37 Orange Super Crush 100 37:46 Diezel VH Micro 48:58 Supro Royale 1x12 53:58 Joyo Meteor II & Tweedy

Recapping 2021 we take a look at our favourite pedals news we covered including the BOSS Anniversary SD-1 and MT-2, Factal Audio Systems FM9, Keeley Compressor Mini, BOSS IR-200 & SY-200, Zoom B6, Harley Benton Ministomp Pedals, Electro-Harmonix Nano Deluxe Memory Man, JHS Packrat, EHX Intelligent Harmony Machine, Joyo King of Kings and Hotone Ampero II Stomp. Complete Rock and Metal Songwriting: https://bit.ly/3pEtnLv Shop the gear meantioned in the show (affiliate): https://redir.love/thocf/4exd4wgcfq CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. CatPick Studios Merch (use the code 'PODCAST' for -20% off of any purchace): http://bit.ly/2PJQ9iQ Get 40% off of Get Songs Done songwriting course by using the code ”2021” at the checkout (valid until the end of 2021): https://www.catpickstudios.com/get-songs-done-offer Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw  00:00 Intro 01:01 BOSS Anniversary SD-1 and MT-2 10:13 Fractal Audio Systems FM9 21:33 Keeley Compressor Mini 26:30 BOSS IR-200 and SY-200 41:44 Zoom B6 49:07 Harley Benton Ministomp 57:44 Electro-Harmonix Nano Deluxe Memory Man 1:05:19 JHS Packrat 1:15:52 Electro-Harmonix Intelligent Harmony Machine 1:20:34 Joyo King of Kings 1:26:45 Hotone Ampero II Stomp

Recapping 2021 we take a look at our favourite guitar news we covered including the Mooer GTRS, Harley Benton Aeolus, Harley Benton DC-60 Junior, Epiphone Slash Collection, Harley Benton EX-84, ESP Alexi Laiho singature models, Fender Player Plus Series, Harley Benton Fusion-T HH Roasted, Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul and Fender Acoustasonic Player Telecaster. Shop the gear meantioned in the show (affiliate): https://redir.love/thocf/4exd4wgcfq CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. CatPick Studios Merch (use the code 'PODCAST' for -20% off of any purchace): http://bit.ly/2PJQ9iQ Get 40% off of Get Songs Done songwriting course by using the code ”2021” at the checkout (valid until the end of 2021): https://www.catpickstudios.com/get-songs-done-offer Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Mooer GTRS: https://www.gearnews.com/mooer-launching-gtrs-intelligent-guitars-via-indiegogo-with-a-super-knob/ Harley Benton Aeolus Review: https://youtu.be/JwRogdDkMRc ESP Alexi Laiho signature series: https://geargods.net/news/esp-announces-new-alexi-laiho-signature-series/ Fender Player Plus Series: https://www.guitarworld.com/news/fender-player-plus-series  00:00 Intro 00:57 Mooer GTRS 14:59 Harley Benton Aeolus 21:09 Harley Benton DC-60 Junior 26:49 Epiphone Slash Collection 37:00 Harley Beton EX-84 44:33 ESP Alexi Laiho Signature Models 52:12 Fender Player Plus Series 1:06:08 Harley Benton Fusion-T HH Roasted 1:19:13 Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Pauls 1:25:05 Fender Acoustasonic Player Telecaster

In the last CatPick Fridays episode of 2021 Rich and Vlad discuss the Gibson Dave Mustaine signature Flying V, Epiphone 1961 Les Paul SG Standard, all the Harley Benton T-style guitars they've released recently, the new Harley Benton HB-20 MFX and HB-40MFX combo amps, Modal Effects Disruptor modular pedal concept, share our top 5 favourite pieces of gear released in 2021 and reveal our favourite Christmas songs each. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. CatPick Studios Merch (use the code 'PODCAST' for -20% off of any purchace): http://bit.ly/2PJQ9iQ Get 40% off of Get Songs Done songwriting course by using the code ”2021” at the checkout (valid until the end of 2021): https://www.catpickstudios.com/get-songs-done-offer Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Gibson Dave Mustaine Signature Guitar: https://geargods.net/news/megadeths-dave-mustaine-announces-new-signature-gibson-flying-v/ Epiphone 1961 Les Paul SG Standard: https://geargods.net/news/epiphones-1961-les-paul-sg-standard-uses-gibson-burstbuckers/ Harley Benton Fusion T And TE-62CC: https://www.musicradar.com/news/harley-benton-new-guitars-t-style Harley Benton HB-40MFX & HB-20MFX: https://www.musicradar.com/news/harley-benton-digital-modelling-practice-guitar-amp Modal Effects Disruptor: https://www.guitarworld.com/news/modal-effects-disruption 00:00 Last Show Of The Year 10:19 Gibson Dace Mustaine Signature Guitar 16:34 Epiphone 1961 Les Paul SG Standard 24:49 Harley Benton Fusion T And TE-62CC 35:48 Harley Benton HB-40MFX & HB-20MFX 43:21 Modal Effects Disruptor 46:57 Top 5 Best Gear Of 2021 1:23:00 Our Favourite Christmas Songs

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and Vlad discuss the Wampler Patheon Deluxe, Harley Benton DNAfx GiT Pro, the new TIM pedal by Paul Cochrane, dive into list of 10 best new guitar amp and modelling pedals, top 10 best new effects pedals and best premium electric guitars of 2021, check out Vlad's album pick and 5 amazing bass riffs by ABBA. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. CatPick Studios Merch (use the code 'PODCAST' for -20% off of any purchace): http://bit.ly/2PJQ9iQ Get 40% off of Get Songs Done songwriting course by using the code ”2021” at the checkout (valid until the end of 2021): https://www.catpickstudios.com/get-songs-done-offer Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Wampler Patheon Deluxe: https://www.musicradar.com/news/wampler-pantheon-deluxe-dual-overdrive Harley Benton DNAfx GiT Pro: https://www.musicradar.com/news/harley-benton-new-guitar-multi-effects Paul Cochrane Tim OD: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/paul-cochrane-is-readying-the-third-version-of-the-revered-tim-overdrive/ The 10 best new guitar amp and modelling pedals 0f 2021: https://www.musicradar.com/news/the-10-best-new-guitar-amp-and-amp-modelling-pedals-in-the-world-right-now-as-voted-for-by-you The 10 best new effects of 2021: https://www.musicradar.com/news/readers-polls-2021-best-guitar-effects-pedals BEST PREMIUM ELECTRIC GUITAR OF 2021: https://guitar.com/features/awards/best-premium-electric-guitar-2021/ Top 5 ABBA Bass Lines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzR_TAagC1w Rich's Timmy comparison video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMlz_GNP3EQ Most Versatile Rig: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_fOdRbJ9q4 00:00 Merch Update! 11:01 Wampler Patheon Deluxe 18:22 Harley Benton DNAfx GiT Pro 27:12 Paul Cochrane Tim OD 34:01 The 10 best new guitar amp and modelling pedals 0f 2021 58:37 The 10 best new effects pedals of 2021 1:17:06 Best Premium Electric Guitar Of 2021 1:35:05 Vlad's Album Pick (Sonata Arctica - Reckoning Night) 1:45:20 Top 5 ABBA Bass Lines

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and Vlad discuss the re-release of Simon Neal's Boooom/Blast (Biffy Clyro) distortion pedal, the new Supro Royale 1x12 combo, new ESP/LTD signature models, useful article on CBS Fender Telecasters, 5 pieces of iconic gear that were lost, dive into Christmas shopping guide by Guitar.com, talk about Rich's album pick and answer some of your questions and comments. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. CatPick Studios Merch (use the code 'PODCAST' for -20% off of any purchace): http://bit.ly/2PJQ9iQ Get 40% off of Get Songs Done songwriting course by using the code ”2021” at the checkout (valid until the end of 2021): https://www.catpickstudios.com/get-songs-done-offer Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Simon Neal Boom/Blast pedal: https://geargods.net/news/biffy-clyro-guitarist-announces-booooom-blast-2-0-pedal/ Supro Royale 1x12: https://www.gearnews.com/supro-royale-1x12-combo-a-50w-tube-amplifier-with-super-cleans/ Three new ESP LTD signature models: https://www.gearnews.com/three-new-esp-ltd-signature-models-for-sammy-duet-alan-ashby-and-javier-reyes/ CBS Fender Telecasters: https://www.guitarworld.com/features/cbs-fender-telecasters 5 Pieces Of Lost Gear: https://guitar.com/features/opinion-analysis/5-pieces-of-iconic-guitar-gear-that-were-lost/ Best Christmas And Holiday Gifts For Guitarists: https://guitar.com/guides/christmas-gift-guide/ Vintage ReIssued V100WR Wine Red: https://youtu.be/vFhoBwS582Q 00:00 New Mech! 10:51 Simon Neal Boooom/Blast Pedal 17:09 Supro Royale 1x12 22:11 New ESP/LTD Signature Models 34:06 CBS Fender Telecasters 42:45 5 Pieces Of Iconic Gear That Were Lost 58:23 Best Christmas And Holiday Gifts For Guitarists 1:20:52 Rich's Album Pick 1:30:47 Questions & Comments

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and Vlad are joined by our good Mike from CGS to discuss The Beatles: Get Back mini series, Strymon Midnight edition pedals, 7 Harley Benton deals for Black Friday, Hotone Ampero II, 3 new JHS 3 series pedals, Freddy Mercury, Reverb.com 's lists on best selling amps, pedals and guitars, Mike's album pick and check out Produce Like A Pro's great video on his Friday FAQ show. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Get 40% off of Get Songs Done songwriting course by using the code ”2021” at the checkout (valid until the end of 2021): https://www.catpickstudios.com/get-songs-done-offer CGS: https://www.youtube.com/c/Chinaguitarsceptic/ Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Harley Benton Black Weekend Deals (affiliate links): https://redir.love/thocf/8smfjo01qr Ranger FX - Minibar: https://www.raingerfx.com/product/minibar-liquid-analyser/ The Beatles: Get Back | Official Trailer: https://youtu.be/Auta2lagtw4 Strymon Midnight Big Sky, Deco and El Capistan: https://www.guitarworld.com/news/strymon-midnight-edition 7 Harley Benton Deals: https://www.musicradar.com/news/7-of-thomanns-already-amazing-value-harley-benton-guitars-have-had-their-prices-slashed-for-black-friday Hotone Ampero II Stomp: https://geargods.net/news/hotone-rolls-out-updated-ampero-ii-stomp-modeler/ New JHS 3 Series Pedals: https://geargods.net/news/jhs-adds-three-new-pedals-to-its-affordable-3-series/ Remembering Freddie Mercury: https://theconversation.com/its-30-years-since-freddie-mercury-died-his-music-is-still-the-soundtrack-of-our-lives-172389 Reverb Best Selling Guitars: https://reverb.com/news/the-best-selling-guitars-of-2021 Reverb Best Selling Pedals & Amps: https://reverb.com/news/the-best-selling-pedals-and-amps-of-2021 How Do You Know When A Mix Is Good Enough?: https://youtu.be/3SNYIWM5ey4 00:00 Intro 08:41 The Beatles: Get Back is out now 18:44 Strymon Midnight Edition Pedals 23:42 7 Harley Benton Deals 29:35 Hotone Ampero II 36:21 3 New JHS 3 Series Pedals 41:41 Remembering Freddie Mercury 53:42 Reverb.com - Best Selling Guitars, Pedals, Amps 1:35:59 Mike's Album Pick 1:46:32 Questions & Comments 2:01:59 How do you know the mix is good?

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and Vlad discuss the sad news about Vlad's car, Epiphone Billie Joe Armstrong signature, the two Matt Heafy Epiphone Les Pauls, Fender Acoustasonic Player Telecaster, Kiesel Retro Solo, Catalinbread The Cloack reverb pedal, Joyo Meteor II & Tweedy mini amps, Jared Dines' and Howard Jones' band Sion, Vlad's album pick, answer some of your questions and check out a super cool Strat/Iron Maiden mod video. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Get 40% off of Get Songs Done songwriting course by using the code ”2021” at the checkout (valid until the end of 2021): https://www.catpickstudios.com/get-songs-done-offer Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Epiphone Billie Joe Armstrong: https://www.gearnews.com/epiphone-billie-joe-armstrong-les-paul-junior-a-punk-rock-classic/ Matt Heafy Epiphone 7 String: https://www.guitarworld.com/news/matt-heafy-mkh-origins-7-string Fender Acoustasonic Player Telecaster: https://www.gearnews.com/fender-rolls-out-new-acoustasonic-player-telecaster/ Kiesel Retro Solo: https://geargods.net/news/kiesel-goes-the-telecaster-route-with-new-retro-solo-model/ Catalinbread The Cloak: https://geargods.net/news/catalinbreads-new-cloak-pedal-both-reverbs-and-shimmers/ Joyo Meteor II & Tweedy: https://www.gearnews.com/joyo-adds-new-meteor-ii-and-tweedy-amps-to-its-bantamp-lineup/ Jared Dines and Howard Jones announce debut album as Sion: https://www.guitarworld.com/news/jared-dines-howard-jones-sion-album I Turned a SQUIER into an IRON MAIDEN Stratocaster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k27ea291U4I 00:00 Intro 04:57 Epiphone Billie Joe Armstrong 14:03 Matt Heafy Epiphone 7 String 19:58 Fender Acoustasonic Player Telecaster 29:15 Kiesel Retro Solo 35:45 Catalinbread The Cloak 41:09 Joyo Meteor II & Tweedy 48:33 Sion by Jared Dines And Howard Jones 1:01:07 Killswitch Engage - As Daylight Dies 1:13:07 Questions & Comments 1:26:37 I Turned a SQUIER into an IRON MAIDEN Stratocaster

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and Vlad discuss the new CatPick Studios Elite Facebook group, BOSS FZ-1 Waza Craft Edition, PRS Custom Tremonti Joe Fenton Limited edition guitars, PRS SE P20E Parlor Pink Lotus, Virtual Jeff retrofit whammy bar, Slate Digital Free Sample Packs, Rich's album pick, our favourite black metal bands and check out a channel that hates everything. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Get 40% off of Get Songs Done songwriting course by using the code ”2021” at the checkout (valid until the end of 2021): https://www.catpickstudios.com/get-songs-done-offer Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw CatPick Studios Elite: https://www.facebook.com/groups/222664309937118/ BOSS FZ-1W: https://www.facebook.com/groups/222664309937118/ PRS Custom Tremonti Joe Fenton: https://www.gearnews.com/20-hand-painted-prs-custom-tremonti-joe-fenton-limited-editions/ PRS SE P20E Parlor Pink Lotus: https://www.gearnews.com/prs-adds-new-limited-edition-pink-lotus-model-to-its-se-p20e-parlor-series/ Virtual Jeff Pro: https://www.gearnews.com/virtual-jeff-the-digital-whammy-bar-for-any-guitar/ Slate Digital Free Sample Packs: https://www.musicradar.com/news/slate-digital-free-sample-packs Less Than Jake - Hello Rockview: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hello_Rockview Top 30 Black Metal Albums: https://loudwire.com/top-black-metal-albums-of-all-time/ I HATE SUPERHERO MOVIES (2020) 12 MOVIES!: https://youtu.be/vJ1fgSY0mAk 00:00 Intro 06:52 CatPick Studios Elites 10:03 BOSS FZ-1W 16:53 PRS Custom Tremonti Joe Fenton 23:35 PRS SE P20E Parlor Pink Lotus 31:50 Virtual Jeff Pro 41:12 Slate Digital Free Sample Packs 49:01 Less Than Jake - Hello Rockview 58:28 Our Favourite Black Metal Bands 1:14:38 I Hate Everything (Superhero Movies)

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and Vlad discuss Vlad's new YouTube channel, the JHS Packrat release reactions, Fender buying Presonus, Guitar Magazine going online only, EHX Intelligent Harmony Machine, Joyo R20 King Of Kings, Pat Martino's passing and Musicradar's Best Telecasters 2021 list. We'll also dive into Vlad's album pick (Alter Bridge - Blackbird) and check out a useful mixing/production lesson. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Get 25% off of Get Songs Done songwriting course by using the code ”PODCAST” at the checkout: https://www.catpickstudios.com/get-songs-done-offer Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Vlad's second channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmOG4QWktcM1xs0MlPypq-Q Fender Buys Presonus: https://www.gearnews.com/fender-acquires-presonus-what-does-the-future-hold-for-musicians/ Guitar Magazine: https://guitar.com/ EHX Intelligent Harmony Machine: https://geargods.net/news/electro-harmonix-unveil-their-intelligent-harmony-pedal/ Joyo R 20 King Of Kings: https://www.gearnews.com/could-the-joyo-r-20-king-of-kings-be-a-poor-mans-analog-man-king-of-tone/ Pat Martino: https://www.musicradar.com/news/pat-martino-tributes Best Telecasters 2021: https://www.guitarworld.com/features/best-telecasters-fender-guitars How To Make Acoustic Duo Sound Huge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kxGmy424Xk 00:00 Intro 05:30 Vlad's New Channel 12:25 JHS Packrat Reactions 23:02 Fender Buys Presonus 28:07 Guitar Magazine Goes Online Only 34:03 Electro-Harmonix Intelligent Harmony Machine 38:46 Joyo King Of Kings 45:02 Pat Martino's Passing 49:07 Top 11 Telecasters 2021 1:15:20 Albums Of Our Lives 1:28:57 Weekend Watch

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and Vlad cover the JHS Packrat, Walrus Audio Iron Horse, Fender Traditional MIJ 60's Jazzmaster, Fender Dual Marine Layer Reverb & Pugilist Distortion, The Thomann Grand Jam, check out Rich's album pick, answer a great question about recording commercial record using just the BOSS Katana 100MKII and in weekend watch we check a super funny video by Gear Gods on Ghost. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Get 25% off of Get Songs Done songwriting course by using the code ”PODCAST” at the checkout: https://www.catpickstudios.com/get-songs-done-offer Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw JHS Packrat: https://www.jhspedals.info/packrat Walrus Audio Iron Horse V3: https://youtu.be/2sfvfYgw_vs Fender Traditional MIJ 60's Jazzmaster: https://www.gearnews.com/fender-made-in-japan-traditional-60s-jazzmaster-with-wide-range-humbuckers/ Fender Dual Marine Layer Reverb and Duel Pugilis Distortion: https://www.guitarworld.com/news/fender-dual-marine-layer-duel-pugilist The Grand Jam: https://www.thegrandjam.com/index.php/en/ Recording Pop Punk with BOSS Katana 100MKII: https://youtu.be/zdPQV2uWmIM How Ghost Writes A Song: https://youtu.be/A9Uz9xkBoxs 00:00 Intro 06:32 JHS Packrat 18:00 Walrus Audio Iron Horse V3 25:14 Fender Traditional MIJ 60's Jazzmaster 30:28 Fender Dual Marine Layer Reverb and Duel Pugilis Distortion 35:54 The Grand Jam 46:42 Albums Of Our Lives 56:13 Recording Commercial Album With BOSS Katana 1:09:48 Weekend Watch

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and Vlad cover Vlad's two weeks of new baby madness, Harley Benton Fusion-T HH Roasted guitars, Harley Benton MiniStomp pedal range, BOSS RC-600 looper, REVV G8 Noise gate, Solidgoldfx Supa Funk, Electro-Harmonix Nano Deluxe Memory Man, Fender Violinmaster, Epiphone B.B.King Lucille, Vlad's album pick (Dream Theater - Scenes From A Memory), answer your questions and comments and check out The Beatles trailer in weekend watch. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Get 25% off of Get Songs Done songwriting course by using the code ”PODCAST” at the checkout: https://www.catpickstudios.com/get-songs-done-offer Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Harley Benton Fusion-T HH: https://www.gearnews.com/harley-benton-expands-its-pro-series-with-new-fusion-t-hh-roasted-models/ Harley Benton MiniStomp Pedal Range: https://www.gearnews.com/harley-benton-launches-new-ministomp-compact-effects-pedal-range/ BOSS RC-600 Looper: https://geargods.net/news/repeat-forever-with-the-new-boss-rc-600-loop-station/ REVV G8 Noise Gate: https://www.guitarworld.com/news/revv-amplification-g8-noise-gate SOLIDGOLDFX Supa Funk: https://geargods.net/news/solidgoldfx-gets-funky-as-hell-with-new-supa-funk-pedal/ Electro-Harmonix Nano Deluxe Memory Man: https://geargods.net/news/electro-harmonix-shrunk-down-their-classic-deluxe-memory-man/ Fender Violinmaster: https://www.gearnews.com/fender-unveils-new-violinmaster-guitar-inspired-by-the-huberman-stradivarius/ Epiphone B.B. King Lucille: https://www.gearnews.com/the-epiphone-b-b-king-lucille-model-is-finally-out/ The Beatles: Get Back (Official Trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Auta2lagtw4 00:00 Intro 03:09 Vlad's Baby News 13:04 Harley Benton Fusion-T HH 26:14 Harley Benton MiniStomp Pedal Range 35:01 BOSS RC-600 Looper 39:35 REVV G8 Noise Gate 43:12 SOLIDGOLDFX Supa Funk 46:53 Electro-Harmonix Nano Deluxe Memory Man 54:33 Fender Violinmaster 59:22 Epiphone B.B. King Lucille 1:04:44 Albums Of Our Lives (Dream Theater - Scenes from A Memory) 1:21:56 Questions & Comments 1:38:34 Weekend Watch

In this special episode of CatPick Fridays Rich and I share our honest opinions on Harley Benton Aeolus that we both have reviewed on our channels. Rich's Aeolus Review https://youtu.be/3QW6xASHxsI   Vlad's Aeolus Demo https://youtu.be/JwRogdDkMRc  

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and Vlad discuss Vlad's new album, we remember Eddie Van Halen who passed a year ago, Zoom B6, Origin Effects pedal renaming, Best Distortion Pedals Of 2021 list, Rich's album pick and Kiko Loureiro's Megadeth-vlogs. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Get 25% off of Get Songs Done songwriting course by using the code ”PODCAST” at the checkout: https://www.catpickstudios.com/get-songs-done-offer Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Vlad's New Album https://youtu.be/r7VU5YGDxbU Remembering EVH https://www.guitarworld.com/features/eddie-van-halen-in-his-own-words-i-locked-myself-in-my-room-played-guitar-wrote-songs-and-hoped-to-god-i-got-somewhere Zoom B6 https://www.gearnews.com/zoom-b6-a-dedicated-multi-effects-floor-unit-for-bass/ Origin Effects renames it's pedal https://www.musicradar.com/news/origin-effects-tremolo-pedal Best Distortion Pedals of 2021 https://www.musicradar.com/news/best-distortion-pedals The Guitars I'm Using On The Megadeth Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oM64iQte1w

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and Vlad discuss the Diezel VH Micro Rich has recently demoed, Warwick vs Gibson Lawsuit, Strandberg Boden NX series, the unfortunately named Joyo JF-20 Moist Reverb, the Mad Max Fury Road Doog Wagor auction and dive into one of our favourite albums, which is Permission To Land by The Darkness. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Get 25% off of Get Songs Done songwriting course by using the code ”PODCAST” at the checkout: https://www.catpickstudios.com/get-songs-done-offer Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Diezel VH Micro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie4PrdHyUZE Warwick vs Gibson Lawsuit https://www.musicradar.com/news/warwick-claims-final-victory-in-gibson-flying-v-battle Strandberg Boden NX https://www.gearnews.com/strandberg-refines-the-boden-for-its-new-nx-concept-range/ Joyo JF-20 Moist Reverb https://www.gearnews.com/joyo-jf-20-moist-reverb-a-32-bit-dsp-pedal-with-an-unfortunate-name/ Mad Max Fury Road Doof Wagon Auction https://www.gearnews.com/the-mad-max-fury-road-doof-wagon-guitar-rig-is-up-for-grabs/ The Darkness - Live at the Astoria https://youtu.be/C8bOMh54w3k 00:00 Intro 03:25 Diezel VH Micro 14:48 Warwick vs Gibson Flying V battle 18:25 Strandberg Boden NX 26:43 Joyo JF-20 Moist Reverb 32:33 Mad Max Fury Road Doof Wagon Auction 40:27 Albums Of Our Lives 59:52 The Darkness - Live at the Astoria

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and Vlad dive talk about the new BOSS IR-200 and SY-200 pedals, Orange Super Crush 100 amp, Suhr PT100 Pete Thorn signature plugin, crazy looking Fender Hama Okamoto Katana bass, Fender Squier CV Late 50's Jazzmaster, Fender LTD Noir MIJ limited edition guitars, discuss Vlad's album pick of the week (Linkin Park - Meteora) and check out an interesting video by Punk Rock MBA. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Get 25% off of Get Songs Done songwriting course by using the code ”PODCAST” at the checkout: https://www.catpickstudios.com/get-songs-done-offer Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw BOSS IR-200 & SY-200 https://geargods.net/news/boss-introduces-ir-200-cab-sim-pedal-and-sy-200-synth-pedal/ Orange Super Crush 100 https://geargods.net/news/orange-steps-toward-valve-like-tones-with-new-super-crush-100/ Suhr PT100 Plugin by Plugin Alliance https://www.gearnews.com/new-from-plugin-alliance-the-suhr-pt100-pete-thorns-signature-plug-in/ Fender Hama Okamoto Katana Bass https://www.gearnews.com/fender-revives-an-80s-classic-with-new-hama-okamoto-katana-bass/ Fender Squier CV Late 50's Jazzmaster https://www.gearnews.com/the-new-squier-cv-late-50s-jazzmaster-a-quality-offset-at-an-affordable-price/ Fender LTD Noir MIJ limited edition guitars https://www.gearnews.com/fender-ltd-noir-2021-mij-models-back-in-black-and-twice-the-price/ THE MISUNDERSTOOD GENIUS OF LINKIN PARK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D7wgGnvYv0 00:00 Intro 04:23 BOSS IR-200 & SY-200 19:53 Orange Super Crush 100 29:09 Suhr PT100 Plugin by Plugin Alliance 34:35 Fender Hama Okamoto Katana Bass 40:22 Fender Squier CV Late 50's Jazzmaster 44:52 Fender LTD Noir MIJ limited edition guitars 48:49 Albums Of Our Lives 1:06:41 THE MISUNDERSTOOD GENIUS OF LINKIN PARK

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and Vlad dive into the new Fender Player Plus Series, Noatronic Wireless Midi Control, John Petrucci Ernie Ball Music Man Majesty 8 string guitar, Solar Guitars Patrik Jensen signature guitar, Keeley compressor mini, Fender Acoustasonic Paisley telecasters, Rich will introduce his album pick for the "Albums Of Our lives", we'll answer questions like "who should be at the NAMM" and in Weekend Watch we check another awesome Rick Beato video featuring Queen and Brian May. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Get 25% off of Get Songs Done songwriting course by using the code ”PODCAST” at the checkout: https://www.catpickstudios.com/get-songs-done-offer Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Fender Player Plus Series https://www.guitarworld.com/news/fender-player-plus-series Noatronic Wireless Midi Control https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/noatronic-next-level-wireless-guitar-system/#/ John Petrucci Ernie Ball Music Man 8 string https://www.guitarworld.com/news/john-petrucci-8-string-ebmm-majesty Keeley Electronics Compressor Mini https://www.guitarworld.com/news/keeley-electronics-compressor-mini Fender Acoustasonic Telecaster Paisley https://www.guitarworld.com/news/fender-paisley-acoustasonic-telecasters What Makes This Song Great? QUEEN (Feat. Brian May) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ym7X_wCsPQ 00:00 Intro 05:43 Fender Player Plus Series 20:00 Noatronic Wireless Midi Control 26:08 John Petrucci Ernie Ball Music Man 8 string 33:12 Solar Guitars Patrik Jensen Signature Guitar 36:23 Keeley Electronics Compressor Mini 41:20 Fender Acoustasonic Telecaster Paisley 51:14 Albums Of Our Lives 1:06:25 Cheap vs Expensive Gear 1:29:14 What Makes This Song Great? QUEEN (Feat. Brian May)

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and I talk about NAMM 2022 being postponed to June 2022, BOSS Waza Air Bass headphones, ESP Alexi Laiho signature series, Foo Fighters' pedalboards, Klon Centaur creator Bill Finnegan's livestream, introduce a new segment on our favourite albums, answer your questions and comments and in Weekend Watch we check out Rick Beato's video where he plays pop punk in a white void. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Get 25% off of Get Songs Done songwriting course by using the code ”PODCAST” at the checkout: https://www.catpickstudios.com/get-songs-done-offer Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw NAMM 2022 Announcement https://www.namm.org/news/press-releases/transformation-awaits-namm-show-announces-return BOSS Waza-Air Bass https://www.gearnews.com/boss-waza-air-bass-with-3d-spatial-audio/ ESP Alexi Laiho signature series https://geargods.net/news/esp-announces-new-alexi-laiho-signature-series/ Foo Fighters' Pedalboards Revealed https://www.musicradar.com/news/foo-fighters-dave-grohl-chris-shiflett-pedalboard Bill Finnegan Livestream https://www.gearnews.com/bill-finnegan-designer-of-the-klon-centaur-is-doing-a-youtube-livestream/ TOP 20 POP PUNK SONGS OF THE 90'S https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k7aADBOoHw 00:00 NAMM 2022 Update 10:03 Intro 17:18 BOSS Waza-Air Bass 27:36 ESP Alexi Laiho Signature Series 35:24 Foo Fighters Pedalboards Revealed 58:18 Bill Finnegan Livestream 1:12:11 Albums Of Our Lives 1:28:09 Questions & Comments 1:44:35 TOP 20 POP PUNK SONGS OF THE 90'S

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and I talk about using my Harley Benton Aeolus live, the new Bogner Ecstasy Mini, Ibanez AZ Essentials lineup, Fractal Audio FM9, Fender's instruments sales for Praise & Worship community, Herman Li teasing a possible PRS signature, dive into your questions and comments and in Weekend Watch recommendation we dive into a drumming video that broke Vlad's brain. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Get 25% off of Get Songs Done songwriting course by using the code ”PODCAST” at the checkout: https://www.catpickstudios.com/get-songs-done-offer Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Rich's Bogner Ecstasy Mini Demo https://youtu.be/oLBszsaamP0 Rich's Ibanez AZ Essentials demo https://youtu.be/ngMktV-t8eE Fractal Audio FM9 https://www.musicradar.com/news/fractal-audio-fm9-amp-modeller-fx Praise and Worships music drives about a third of musical instrument sales, says Fender https://guitar.com/news/industry-news/christian-praise-and-worship-musical-instrument-sales-one-third-fender-research/ Shawn Crowder - These rhythms are... out of this world https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC3tiQqyICQ 00:00 Intro 03:15 Using Harley Benton Aeolus Live 12:00 Bogner Ecstasy Mini 20:17 Ibanez AZ Essentials 29:16 Fractal FM9 40:40 Praise & Worship Drives Instrument Sales 48:42 Herman Li Signature PRS? 55:15 Questions & Comments 1:16:44 Shawn Crowder - These rhythms are... out of this world

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and I talk about Rich attending 42 Gear Streer 3, Vlad's new Harley Benton Aeolus, Strymon Zelzah, Gibson Jerry Cantrell Wino Les Paul, Charlie Watts' passing, Headrush MX5, Nirvana Nevermind album cover lawsuit and in weekend watch we check out the Dave Mustaine interview by Gibson TV. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Get 25% off of Get Songs Done songwriting course by using the code ”PODCAST” at the checkout: https://www.catpickstudios.com/get-songs-done-offer Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Strymon Zelzah https://www.gearnews.com/strymon-confirms-new-zelzah-a-purple-multidimensional-phaser/ Gibson Jerry Cantrell Wino Les Paul https://www.gearnews.com/les-pauls-first-ever-gibson-les-paul-to-go-under-the-hammer/ Charlie Watts Passing https://www.musicradar.com/news/rolling-stones-charlie-watts-dead Headrush MX5 https://www.musicradar.com/news/headrush-mx5 Nirvana Nevermind Lawsuit GQ Article: https://www.gq.com.au/entertainment/music/the-cover-star-baby-of-nevermind-is-suing-nirvanaheres-why/news-story/1b28ba641cce063f4c3416d03b287638 Rolling Stone article: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/nirvana-nevermind-baby-lawsuit-child-pornography-1216672/ Icons: Dave Mustaine of Megadeth: https://youtu.be/O6URPndg9cg 00:00 Intro 01:50 Rich at 42 Gear Street 3 17:32 Harley Benton Aeolus is here 23:47 Strymon Zelzah 32:05 Gibson Jerry Cantrell Les Paul 39:34 Charlie Watts Passing 46:09 Headrush MX5 57:14 Nirvana Nevermind Lawsuit 1:07:44 Icons: Dave Mustaine of Megadeth

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and I talk about Vlad's new bass, Harley Benton EX models, Dream Theater's new single, John Mayer jamming with music school students and Guitar World's Gibson Murphy Lab review. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Get 25% off of Get Songs Done songwriting course by using the code ”PODCAST” at the checkout: https://www.catpickstudios.com/get-songs-done-offer Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Harley Benton Explores the world https://www.guitarworld.com/news/harley-benton-ex84-finish-update Dream Theater new single https://www.musicradar.com/news/new-dream-theater-song-the-alien John Mayer proves tone is in the hands https://www.musicradar.com/news/john-mayer-epiphone-gravity Gibson Murphy Lab Review https://www.guitarworld.com/reviews/gibson-murphy-lab-review 00:00 Intro 03:50 Vlad's New Bass 11:27 Harley Benton EX84 Series 20:05 New Dream Theater Song 26:06 John Mayer Proves The Tone Is In The Hands 35:10 Gibson Murphy Lab Review

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and I talk about Vlad's new gear, the Fender Tonemaster Super Reverb, John Mayer's comments on not being a blues player, Joe Bonamassa's list of guitarists that blew him away and the top 10 amp list of amps voted by Musicradar readers. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Get 25% off of Get Songs Done songwriting course by using the code ”PODCAST” at the checkout: https://www.catpickstudios.com/get-songs-done-offer Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Fender Tonemaster Super Reverb https://www.musicradar.com/news/fender-tone-master-super-reverb John Mayer: ”I don't really consider myself a blues guitar player" https://www.musicradar.com/news/john-mayer-blues-player Joe Bonamassa: the 10 guitarists that blew my mind https://www.musicradar.com/news/joe-bonamassa-best-guitarists The 10 best new guitar amps in the world right now, as voted for by you https://www.musicradar.com/news/the-10-best-guitar-amps-in-the-world-right-now 00:00 Intro 05:00 Vlad has some new gear 17:07 Fender Tonemaster Super Reverb 27:36 John Mayer Isn't A Blues Player 36:02 Joe Bonamassa: the 10 guitarists that blew my mind 51:12 The 10 best new guitar amps in the world

In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and I talk about the Fender Paranormal series, Harley Benton DC-60 Junior, BOSS EURUS GS-1 synth guitar, KMA Audio Machines Guardian Of The Wurm, Epiphone Slash Collection, Kirk Hammet becoming a Gibson artist, Gibson's lawsuit against Mojo Hand FX and new Vola Guitars Vasti and OZ models. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Get 25% off of Get Songs Done songwriting course by using the code ”PODCAST” at the checkout: https://www.catpickstudios.com/get-songs-done-offer Rich. Words. Music Harley Benton DC-60 Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkm7xJthUj8 Fender Paranormal Series https://www.gearnews.com/the-fender-squier-paranormal-range-is-back-no-more-scalping/ Harley Benton DC-60 Junior https://www.gearnews.com/harley-benton-dc-60-junior-a-new-p90-loaded-powerhouse/ Boss EURUS GS-1 https://www.gearnews.com/boss-eurus-gs-1-their-first-ever-electric-guitar-with-built-in-synth/ KMA Machines GUARDIAN of the WURM https://www.gearnews.com/kma-machines-guardian-of-the-wurm-for-brutal-high-gain-distortion/ Epiphone Slash Collection https://www.gearnews.com/you-can-now-finally-buy-the-epiphone-slash-collection-models/ Kirk Hammet to Gibson https://www.gearnews.com/gibson-teasing-kirk-hammett-flying-v-signature-model/ Gibson & Mojo Hand FX Legal Stuff https://www.gearnews.com/gibson-serves-mojo-hand-fx-with-cease-and-desist-over-mister-o-pedal-name/ Vola Guitars OZ and Vasti Models https://geargods.net/news/vola-guitars-unveils-new-oz-and-vasti-models/ 00:00 Intro 07:33 Fender Squier Paranormal Series 15:28 Harley Benton DC-60 Junior 21:06 BOSS Eurus GS-1 Synth Guitar 28:17 Will There Be A NAMM 2022? 36:02 KMA Audio Machines Guardian Of The Wurm 45:07 Slash Epiphone Signatures 55:33 Kirk Hammet Is Now A Gibson Artist 58:58 Gibson vs Mojo Hand FX Lawsuit 1:06:05 New Vola Vasti And OZ Models

CatPick Fridays Summer Specials are here! In this episode Vlad, Rich and Eirik each create their ultimate summer festival and draft their acts from the Billboard all time top 100 list. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Get 25% off of Get Songs Done songwriting course by using the code ”PODCAST” at the checkout: https://www.catpickstudios.com/get-songs-done-offer Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Living Room Gear Demos: https://www.youtube.com/user/conradtiss

CatPick Fridays Summer Specials are here! In this episode Vlad, Rich and Eirik each build a cool Balaguer custom guitar using their online guitar builder. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Get 25% off of Get Songs Done songwriting course by using the code ”PODCAST” at the checkout: https://www.catpickstudios.com/get-songs-done-offer Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Living Room Gear Demos https://www.youtube.com/user/conradtiss Balaguer Guitar Builder https://www.balaguerguitars.com/product/guitaronlinebuilder/

CatPick Fridays Summer Specials are here! In this episode Vlad, Rich and Eirik each reveal their top 5 favorite pedals. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Get 25% off of Get Songs Done songwriting course by using the code ”PODCAST” at the checkout: https://www.catpickstudios.com/get-songs-done-offer Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Living Room Gear Demos https://www.youtube.com/user/conradtiss Shop the pedals mentioned in the episode https://www.thomann.de/intl/thlpg_f3cy3znm0i.html

CatPick Fridays Summer Specials are here! In this episode Vlad, Rich and Eirik each reveal their top 5 favourite guitars. Though someone breaks the rules right away... CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Get 25% off of Get Songs Done songwriting course by using the code ”PODCAST” at the checkout: https://www.catpickstudios.com/get-songs-done-offer Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Living Room Gear Demos: https://www.youtube.com/user/conradtiss

WE ARE LIVE! The first CatPick Fridays Live episode is here and boy we have lot of cool stuff to talk about. We talk about Vlad becoming a Vola artist, new Ibanez headless guitars, J. Rockett Audio Clockwork Echo, Gamechanger Bigsby pedal, Rich will share some details of his Harley Benton Aeolus review and we are answering some of your questions and comments live! CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Get 25% off of Get Songs Done songwriting course by using the code ”PODCAST” at the checkout: https://www.catpickstudios.com/get-songs-done-offer Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw Vlad at Vola Guitars https://www.volaguitar.com/vladimir-halinen/ Ibanez Headless Q Series https://geargods.net/news/ibanez-launches-headless-q-series/ Ibanez Ichika Nito signature https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/ibanez-headless-ichika-nito-guitar/ J.Rockett Audio Clockwork Echo https://www.gearnews.com/j-rockett-audio-clockwork-echo-a-new-upgraded-deluxe-memory-man/ Gamechanger Audio Bigsby Pedal https://www.gamechangeraudio.com/bigsby-pedal/ Rich's Harley Benton Aeolus Review https://youtu.be/3QW6xASHxsI #catpickfridays #catpickstudios