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On All About Guitar we talk tone. We talk technique. We talk gear. We talk to artists, educators, manufacturers and more! Where we take a good look at everything guitar, and some things not exactly guitar but just as important to become more successful musicians in today's music scene! Hosted by Jef…

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Don Alder

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 55:00


NAMM 2020 has just ended and Don Alder returns to All About Guitar with a special post NAMM wrap up!! We take a look at a brand new Don Alder Signature model fanfret guitar by Mayson, with a scalloped upper fretboard. Mayson also released a new harp guitar and we will be looking at that. Alex Wang of Mayson Guitars also joins us to talk about these magnificent instruments!! Don shows us a new battery/multi-channel mixer made by Elite Acoustics! And Tad Brown joins us to show us his latest archtop guitar!! It's a night of some great gear, great guitar playing, and more!! Link for Don Alder: http://www.donalder.com/index.htm Link for Alex Wang and Mayson Guitars: https://maysonguitars.eu/ Link for Elite Acoustics: https://www.eliteacoustics.com/ Link for Tad Brown Guitars: https://brown.guitars/

Muriel Anderson

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 55:00


Muriel Anderson returns to All About Guitar and we take a look at her latest work, "Acoustic Chef." Her previous release, "Nightlight Daylight," won many awards including being chosen as one of the top 10 CDs of the decade from Guitar Player Magazine. But Muriel pushes us forward with "Acoustic Chef" best decribed as a multi-sensual release. We take a look at the creative process of Muriel, from conception to mastering and learn more about she uses more than just our ears to create a much profound musical experience! Link for Muriel Anderson: murielanderson.com

Strymon Pedals

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 55:00


We pre recorded this show to broadcast it now to preview for the upcoming NAMM show this month. Pete Celi, Ethan Tufts and Jack Heine joined me and originally we were going to check out the Strymon Iridium and the Flint pedals. There was so much to talk about the Iridium, I knew we couldn't do justice to the Flint pedal, so we decided to cover the Flint on another show. So we take a close look at the Iridium, a spectacular amp and cab simulator that really delivers! Amp simulations for Marshall, Fender and Vox tones, and a very thorough sampling of cabinets and speakers, this is a great box for both studio and stage! Link for Strymon: strymon.net

Ben Woods

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 55:00


Ben Woods returns to All About Guitar and on this show we take a closer look at his signature series guitars made by Ortega. These are excellently crafted instruments at a reasonable price, made for the gigging musician. Ben shows us the Flametal series and the BWSM series. Also we take a look at Ben's Nylocaster, a strat modified into an amazing classical/flamenco instrument! And, of course, Ben will be demonstrating these beautiful instruments, so it will be a night of great playing, technique and tone!! Ben Woods: spanishguitarplayer.com Ortega Guitars: ortegaguitars.com

Howie Anderson, Cathy Lauer

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 55:00


As a child, the mention of Christmas always brought to mind toys! And as guitarists, the mention of pedals also brings that twinkle in the eyes of guitarists! Tonight we get to play with toys! My guests are Howie Anderson, of the Strawberry Alarm Clock, and Cathy Lauer, of Systyr Skin-nerd and ToneZoneLA. We take a look at a lot of pedals, some old, some new, some unusual and some just plain cool!! It's a night of cool sounds and tweaking knobs!! Link for Howie Anderson: strawberryalarmclock.com Link for Cathy Lauer: tonezonela.com

Michael DeTemple

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 55:00


I am honored to have Michael DeTemple on the show!! A consumate musician, Michael was a renowned session musician, playing guitar on Dave Mason's best selling album "Alone Together." He worked with such noted artists as Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Pete Townshend, Ron Wood, Randy California, Booker T., Paul Butterfield, Earl Slick and many, many more. Michael got into instrument building, repair and restoration, which led to him building his world famous DeTemple Guitars. DeTemple guitars are hard to get, they are each hand made, and there is a long waiting list of A-players wanting their hands on these incredible instruments. We talk to Michael, about how he got into making guitars and what makes a DeTemple guitar, as luthier Rick Turner refers to it, as "dream Strat style guitar everybody's chasing after!" detempleguitars.com

Jeff Paris

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 55:00


In today's music scene, one has to sometimes wear many hats to thrive and survive as a successful working musician. One such person in is my guest, Jeff Paris. Jeff is a guitarist, but also plays keyboards, mandolin, bass, accordion, harmonica and more! Jeff is also a songwriter, a successful one, having his music performed and recorded by such artists as Lita Ford and Mr. Big. He has worked with celebrated artists including Keb Mo, Coco Montoya, Dan Fogelberg, Stanley Clarke & George Duke, Bill Withers, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, and many more! We take a look at Jeff's music, his solo records, and the many hats Jeff has to wear in his career! Link for Jeff Paris: http://www.jeffparis.net/about/

Gary Myrick, Prescott Niles

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 55:00


Bands come and go, and many musicians move around in different bands in their careers. Tonight we take a look at two powerhouse musicians, Gary Myrick and Prescott Niles, and get a unique insight into a new venture between both of them. Prescott, who has been on several times on All About Guitar, is one of the demand working bassists, coming from the Knack and regularly gigging with Missing Persons. Gary has been performing as a solo artist and is also a session and touring guitarist, having toured with Jackson Browne, the Eagles, Wilson Pickett, Bonnie Raitt, Todd Rundgren, Brian Wilson, and Stevie Wonder. Both artists are now working together and we talk about how that came to be. It's a night of great music, great tone, and more!! Link for Prescott Niles: http://www.theknack.com/the-band/prescott-niles/ Link for Gary Myrick: https://www.facebook.com/motorcyclecrash

Kai Kurosawa

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 55:00


Kai Kurosawa joins us tonight on All About Guitar! Kai is most known for playing the Kubo (aka "The Aircraft Carrier"), but also plays bass, guitar, trumpet and trombone. Kai has a Master of Fine Arts degree in music and has released 6 albums and does seminars worldwide. We talk to Kai about his Kubo, how it was developed and the techniques needed to play it. We take a listen to some of his music and more!! Link for Kai Kurosawa: http://www.happysad.org/english/

"Form Factor" basses

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 55:00


Form Factor returns to All About Guitar and they have a lot to talk about! Form Factor has released new basses!! We take a look at these beautiful instruments. And we also take a look at their latest bass amp models. Joining me is Gary Roudenko, from the Bass Exchange Amp Shop. If you are in the market for a new bass and/or amp you need to take a listen to this show!! Factor: formfactoraudio.com Gary Roudenko: bassexchange.com

The Gohar & Ovanes Andriassian Guitar Festival & Competition

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 55:00


The Gohar & Ovanes Andriassian Guitar Festival & Competition just concluded on November 10th and Satik Andriassian, the festival director, is my guest to talk about the Festival and Competition. Joining Satik are some of the judges and staff of the festival. John M. Kennedy, an accomplished rock and jazz bassist, is a professor at Cal State LA. Sevag Derderian, Festival and Competition Director, is an accomplished baritone, pianist, and organist, founder of the Music Education Department of the Association of Armenian Church Choirs of the Western Diocese. Also joining us is Scott Detweiler, one of the Competition judges and established artist and guitarist, and a previous guest on All About Guitar. And Gerrat Padgorsky, one of the contestants will be joining us. It's a night of incredible musicianship, artistry, and great music!! Link for Gohar & Ovanes Andriassian Guitar Festival and Competition: http://www.calstatela.edu/al/music/gohar-and-ovanes-andriassian-classical-guitar-competition Link for John M. Kennedy: http://www.johnmkennedy.net/index.html

Frank Stallone Guitars

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 55:00


Frank Stallone returns to All About Guitar and tonight we will learn about his new guitar line: Frank Stallone Guitars. Joining Frank will be Gary "GJ" Panepinto, CEO for the company and we will take a closer look at these truly beautiful instruments! Frank and Gary have succeeded in creating a great playing guitar at a very reasonable price! frankstallone.com frankstalloneguitars.com frankstalloneguitars.com

Daredevil Pedals

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 55:00


Gary Roudenko from the Amp Shop Bass Exchange returns to All About Guitar to show us a brand new line of guitar effects made by Daredevil Pedals!! The make a whole line of distortion and overdrive pedals. Based and made in Chicago, Daredevil offers original circuit designs to get extraordinary tones! Joining us also is guitarist Steve Fister, another regular to All About Guitar, and he will be demoing the different pedals. It's a night of great tone and cool toys to check out!! Daredevil Pedals: daredevilpedals.com Amp Shop Bass Exchange and Gary Roudenko: bassexchange.com Steve Fister: stevefister.com

Freebo

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 55:00


I am excited to announce that Freebo has returned to All About Guitar!! When we last talked to him, Freebo had finished producing Alice Howe's latest album, "Visions," and was performing with her. We catch up to Freebo and see what he is up to now...taking his music on the road, the band, and more!!

Dr. David Allan

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 55:00


I am proud to have Dr. David Allan back on All About Guitar!! Dr. Allan is the CEO of Rocketship Wellness, a chiropractor, musician and guitarist, and is a recognized expert on mind and body wellness education for over 35 years. He has courses for the musician on injury protection, nutrition, playing with less effort, and power your stage presence. He created his own movement education system based on a blend of Embodiment, Alexander and Feldenkrais therapies. We talk to Dr. Allan about his new upcoming course: Best Exercise Program for the Musician. If you have experienced any pain when playing your instrument, this show is a must to help you be the best you can be!! rocketshipwellness.com

Aspen Pittman tribute show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 55:00


This past August, the music industry lost a remarkable and innovative pioneer, Aspen Pittman. Aspen Pittman’s designs have been coveted by legendary musicians and record producers for nearly 40 years. His best selling Tube Amp Book has sold over 140,000 copies. He has designed dozens of tube guitar amps, stage and studio microphones, and has designed and built over a dozen unique electron vacuum tubes from scratch. Aspen’s inventions, such as the Speaker Emulator, changed the way we record guitar, and his Center Point Stereo technology will forever change the way we produce live music. Aspen’s audio designs have earned multiple utility patents both in the USA and around the world, and have garnered top awards in multiple fields including the prestigious TEC award for best microphone design. Tonight we take a look at Aspen's life and his groundbreaking designs. Joining me is Loni Spector, creator of the Amp Show and the Guitar Pedal Expo, and a close personal friend of Aspen. Also joining me is guitar and amp tech Donald Butler and Paul "Fingers" Patronete, both of whom had worked with Aspen. It's a night of some truly groundbreaking innovations, and insight into one extraordinary man!

Marc Bonilla

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 55:00


I am very honored to have Marc Bonilla return to All About Guitar! We take a look at Marc's most recent solo release: "Celluloid Debris." It's an extraordinary release with some of the best guitar work ever!! We talk to Marc about the album, from conception to final mastering, and Marc will play some of the cuts live! So join me and my guest host, Lauri Reimer, as we see what Marc has been up to!! It's a night of some great music, killer tone, and more!! marcbonillamusic.com

Shiri Goldsmith

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 55:00


Shiri Goldsmith returns to All About Guitar this week. I first met her through Jessica Baron, of Guitars In the Classroom. Shiri is one of the teaching artists for Guitars In The Classroom. Tonight we go deeper into Shiri's background as a musician, playing a multitude of instruments, including guitar and ukulele. We take a listen to her group, The Shiribims, and discuss their unique music! Link for Shiri Goldsmith: shirigoldsmith.com Link for Guitars In The Classroom: guitarsintheclassroom.org

Bill Champlin

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 55:00


Bill Champlin returns to All About Guitar and tonight we talk about his band Wunderground!! Joining Bill are two other members of the band, Tamara Champlin and Gary Falcone. We take a look at Wunderground, it's music, and more!! So join me and special guest host, Lauri Reimer. billchamplin.com

Janet Robin

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 55:00


Janet Robin returns to All About Guitar to talk about The String Revolution's latest EP, "Red Drops," and their new single, "Rocket Man." We take a closer look at the creation of this extraordinary EP by a truly extraordinary group! It's a night of great tone, great music, great guitars and more!! thestringrevolution.com Janetrobin.com

Rob Garland

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 55:00


Rob Garland is my guest on All About Guitar. Originally hailing from the UK, Rob is currently living here in Los Angeles. Guitarist, artist, author and session player, Rob currently is faculty at Musician's Institute, and runs an artist channel (Babylon), writes for RIFF Journal, hosts live YouTube sessions and is well known for his best selling Chord Navigator series. Musicians Rob has worked with include Jimmy Haslip (The Yellowjackets), Andy Sanesi (Scott Henderson), Tony Newton (Gary Moore), Mick Stevens (Brand X) and Gus Thorton (Albert King). We take a closer look at Rob's extraordinary career and take a listen to his music with Rob Garland's Eclectic Trio and the jazz/funk band Catatonic! http://www.robgarland.net/index.html

Orville Gibson's Legacy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 55:00


Sharon & Gregg Delorto return to All About Guitar as we take a look at the legacy of Orville Gibson going into the next century after his passing, and we have a lot to talk about it. Singer, songwriter, guitarist and collector Frank Stallone joins us and brings some of his prize Gibsons to share with us. Also joining us is Thomas Van Hoose, Guitarist, Collector and author of "The Gibson Super 400," the definitive book on the subject! And Gibson Guitars have given us a couple of their new guitars that are an indicator of what the new Gibson is all about!! It's a night of some history and a bright future for Orville's legacy and the guitar!! Link for Sharon & Gregg De Lorto: DeLortoGuitar.com Link for Frank Stallone: FrankStallone.com Link for Thomas Van Hoose: VanHooseVintage.com Link for Gibson: Gibson.com

Scott Detweiler

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 55:00


I met Scott Detweiler when he was a guest of Jessica Anne Baron during the show on Guitars In The Classroom last June (6-3-2019). Tonight we go into more depth with Scott's career. Besides being an artist advocate for Guitars In The Classroom, Scott is quite a multi-faceted artist! Besides playing with his band, The New Orleans Jazz Funksemble, Scott is a juror for the upcoming Gohar & Ovanes Andriassian Classical Guitar Competition, Director of Artist Relations at AMI Guitars USA, a cantor/guitarist at Our Lady of Grace Church in Encino, and an active performer in the California prison system with the Los Angeles Archdiocese Office of Administrative Justice. We take a closer look at Scott's amazing career and take a listen to some of his music, and more!! https://www.detweilermusic.com/

G&L Guitars

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 55:00


Ron Moreno, from G&L Guitars returns to All About Guitar and we take a closer look at some new guitars and basses being released by the company. G&L has kept the tradition Leo Fender left the company...further raising the bar on better guitars, basses, pickups, and more and refining and perfecting the technologies involved in making their fine instruments. It's a night of great guitars, great tone, and more!! www.glguitars.com

Marc "The Hatman" Mann

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 55:00


Marc "The Hatman" Mann returns to All About Guitar to talk about his latest release, "Deja Blue," by Lefty and the Hatman! Also joining us, via skype, is Jeffrey "Lefty" Levine, the other half of the duo. We will take a closer look Deja Blue, from conception to release. It's a night of great music, great guitar, cool tone and more!!

"Cruefest"

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 55:00


There is an exciting event happening on July 27th, 2019! Cruefest Hollywood is coming to the Whisky with an extraordinary lineup of bands, and all for a great cause. Cruefest was founded by fans of Motley Crue since 2001. All proceeds go to Cancer Charities in memory of Skylar Neil, daughter of Motley Crue lead vocalist Vince Neil who lost her battle with cancer at age 4. Joining me are Tesy Ward, singer, songwriter and Artist Development and Manager, Kelle Rhoads, Randy Rhoads brother and multi-instrumentalist, who will be performing at Cruefest! And my very special guest host will be Rebecca Fearing, host of Dancing With Ghosts, a show on LA Talk Radio I have done with her for 10 years!! (Rebecca introduced me to Tesy,) We will be talking about the event, the bands coming to play, and more!!

Strymon pedals Pt.2

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 55:00


Pete Celi and Ethan Tufts, of Strymon, return to All About Guitar and we take a look at another set of pedals. Pete and Ethan will be showing us the Strymon Big Sky Reverb, the Riverside dual hybrid digital/analog drive, and the amazing Deco tape saturizer and double tracker. These pedals represent why Strymon pedals are some of the most used pedals by musicians everywhere!! Joining me as my guest host is Cathy Lauer, of ToneZone LA (and guitarist for Systyr Skin-nerd). Cathy has just finished building two pedal boards for clients that almost exclusively have Strymon effects on them!! https://www.strymon.net/ https://www.tonezonela.com/

The Licata Brothers

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 55:00


All About Guitar is proud to present The Licata Brothers to the show! Tony and Jimmy are of Peruvian/Italian descent and tonight we talk to them about their latest CD release, "Kindle The Flame." Joining us are the producers of their album, Jean-Pierre Durand and Liza Carbe. We talk to Tony, Jimmy, JP, and Liza about the making of the album, from conception to final mix. It's a night of great music, great tone, guitars, gear and more!! The Licata Bros.: thelicatabrothers.com Carbe and Durand: carbeanddurand.com

Rivera Amplification

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 55:00


Paul Rivera Jr. returns to All About Guitar and he is bringing along his dad!! Paul Rivera Sr. is the founder of Rivera Amplification and we talk to him about his early Marshall and Fender mods, and his development of his Rivera amps. Also joining us is guitarist Andrew Synowiec, another All About Guitar alumn, as we explore the amazing tone of Rivera Amps!! Rivera Amplification: rivera.com Andrew Synowiec: andrewsynowiec.com

Gibson Guitars, Pt2

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 55:00


Sharon & Gregg De Lorto return to All About Guitar as we continue with our series of shows on Gibson Guitars! Tonight we talk about the ES Series of guitars, including the B.B. King's "Lucille," the ES-347, dot neck ES-335 and more! Joining Sharon & Gregg are Wolf Marshall, guitarist, historian, journalist and educator at UCLA, and Glenn Kishi, guitarist and collector, recently performing with singer Claudia Lennear. Gregg De Lorto is an accomplished guitarist and expert on both Gibson and Heritage guitars, and Sharon De Lorto, Gibson historian, writer, and producer on an upcoming documentary on the life of Orville Gibson. Gibson guitars: gibson.com Gregg De Lorto: greggdelorto.com Wolf Marshall: wolfmarshall.com Sharon De Lorto: Linkedin.com/in/sharon-de-lorto-b5722490/

Jean-Pierre Durand, Liza Carbe, Jim Stubblefield and Timothy Curle

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 55:00


I am proud to welcome back Incendio to All About Guitar and we have a lot to talk about! We take a look at their most adventurous album yet, "Summoning The Muse." We talk to Jean-Pierre Durand, Liza Carbe, Jim Stubblefield and Timothy Curle and take a closer look at their latest work, from conception to execution. It's a night of great music, tone, lots of gear, guitars and more! http://incendioband.com/

David Marks

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 55:00


Tonight we talk about music that changed a generation! My guest is David Marks. David played guitar with the Beach Boys and performed on the band's first four albums: "Surfin' Safari," "Surfin' U.S.A.," "Surfer Girl," and "Little Deuce Coupe." After the Beach Boys, David formed the group "David Marks & The Marksman," which was one of the first acts signed by Herb Alpert's A&M Records in 1964. We talk to David about working with the Beach Boys, including joining them on their 50th Anniversary tour, and creating music that forever influenced contemporary music for years to come!! https://www.davidleemarks.com/

Guitars In The Classroom

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 55:00


Guitars In The Classroom returns to All About Guitar and a lot has happened since our last visit!! Jessica Baron joins us and is joined by artist/educator Shiri Goldsmith and artist/guitarist Scott Detweiler. We will be talking about adapting music making for students with special needs, and also the latest developments at GITC!! And we take a look at a new instrument developed by Godin just for educating children!! All parents and guitarists working with children, you don't want to miss this! Link for Jessica Baron and Guitars In The Classroom: https://www.guitarsintheclassroom.org/ Link for Scott Detweiler: https://www.detweilermusic.com/ Link for Godin Guitars: https://godinguitars.com/

Yamaha's Custom shop

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 55:00


Yamaha Guitars return to All About Guitar! Guitarist and Technical Sales Specialist Andy Winston joins me as well as Pat Campolattano from Yamaha's Custom shop as we take a look at Yamaha's new FG Red Label guitars and the newest TransAcoustic models. It's a great night of great guitars!! https://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical_instruments/guitars_basses/index.html

Carlos Calvo, Julie Tan

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 55:00


Have you ever felt stuck, in a rut, having a creative block? Carlos Calvo returns to All About Guitar and he is joined by Julie Tan, a guitarist, singer and songwriter. Carlos and Julie have been developing techniques to help you get out of ruts and plateaus, plus other things that can help you become the player you were meant to be. We will also be talking about the guitars they use and why, effects, amps and simulators and much more!! julietan.com carloscalvo.com

Freebo, Alice Howe

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 55:00


Freebo returns to the show and we talk to him about his latest project, producing and performing with guitarist, singer, songwriter Alice Howe. Alice also joins us in studio to talk about her latest release, "Visions." A beautifully crafted album, with great songs and tasty guitar parts, we take a closer look at the creative process, from conception to recording. It's a rare opportunity to take a look at how a great album is made!! freebomusic.com alicehowe.com

Systyr Skin-nerd

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2019 55:00


Systyr Skin-nerd are a group of women that love to play the music of Lynyrd Skynyrd. And they do that well! We talk to the group about the challenges being a tribute band and duplicating the sound of such an iconic group, their recent tour in Europe, their upcoming gigs and, of course, their guitars and gear they used to get the Skynyrd sound! https://www.systyrskin-nerd.com/

Tim Pierce

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 55:00


Tim Pierce returns to All About Guitar and a lot has happened since we last talked to him! Tim is a perfect example on how musicians are adapting to the changing times and changing technologies and has built quite a prosperous business for himself. Tonight we talk to Tim about his session work, how that has changed and how he has adapted to it, and we also look into his hugely successful online presence, featuring a Youtube channel, online classes and courses, and more!!

Guitar Shorty

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 55:00


I am proud to have Guitar Shorty on the show! A legendary blues rock guitarist, Guitar Shorty was a big influence on Jimi Hendrix. Shorty was the first person Hendrix saw use a wah pedal. Shorty let Jimi borrow his wah and the rest is history. We talk to Guitar Shorty about his playing with such legends as Ray Charles, T-Bone Walker, Big Joe Turner, Little Richard and Sam Cooke, among others. Joining me as guest host is Cathy Lauer, of ToneZone LA and guitarist of Systyr Skin-nerd. Cathy built Shorty's pedal board and we take a look at that too!! It's a night of legendary tone, technique and gear!!

Steve Fister

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 55:00


My good friend and amazing guitarist Steve Fister returns to All About Guitar! Fresh off a tour of Europe, we talk to Steve about that tour, the gear he used over there, especially his new signature guitar from DAG. We also take a look at his new release, "Let It Slide," and his participation in the documentery, "Blood, Fret & Tears!" It's a night of gear, great tone, great playing, and great stories!!

Strymon pedals

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 55:00


Tonight we take a look at Strymon pedals. Strymon is a young company, started in 2009, and offshoot of Damage Control, not that old itself, started in 2004. But within a very short time Strymon has become one of the foremost pedal effects manufacturers. We talk to Ethan Tufts and Pete Celi from Strymon and take a look at their brand new pedal, the Volante, and more!!

Gibson guitars, Pt1

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 55:00


I am proud to present the first in a series of shows on Gibson guitars! Gibson is a vital part of our American and global music history and Orville and his company changed music forever!! On our first show we take a look at one of the icons of guitars, the Gibson L-5. This was the first Gibson to feature f-holes and since its debut in 1923 is one of the most valued guitars today! My co-hosts for this show are Sharon and Gregg De Lorto. Guitar historians and producers of an upcoming biography on Orville Gibson, Sharon & Gregg will explore the development of the guitar at Gibson and especially the archtop guitar and the L-5. Also joining us is Wolf Marshall, guitarist, educator (UCLA Jazz Dept.) and author. Joining us via phone is Dr. Tom Van Hoose, clinical psychologist, guitarist, collector and author of the book "The Gibson Super 400: Art Of The Fine Guitar." We will take a look at all the different versions of the L-5 and the back story on how and why they were made!

Chelsea Clark

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2019 55:00


I approached Chelsea Clark several months ago to have her install my Carlos Juan pickup into my Ovation guitar. The original pickup had failed and I wanted to get that guitar up and running. So I had her work on the guitar and tonight we will check it out and talk to Chelsea what she had to do to get my guitar back in action. She also is bringing some other projects, so it will be a great night looking at guitar repair and restoration and how she has "Remojoificated" my beloved guitar!!

Line6

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 55:00


My friends and guitarists Dan Sistos, Jim Stubblefield, and Jean-Pierre Durand have been using and been telling me how amazing the Line 6 Helix is. Other guests like Basil Fung swear by it and there was much buzz about the Helix line at NAMM this past January. JP has been playing with the HX Stomp and tonight we take a closer look at this amazing stompbox and what it can do! Joining us is Jeffery Marshall, another All About Guitar regular, and Eric Klein, from Line 6. So join us as we take a closer look at what the HX Stomp can do and how it compares to the other Helix devices in Line 6 product line!

Mayson Guitars, Martinez Guitars

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 55:00


Don Alder gave me a call just after the holidays and was excited about some new guitars and wanted to do a show on them. I didn't have a Monday open around the NAMM Show, which they were attending, so I pre-recorded this upcoming show to take a look at these amazing instruments. Alex Wang and Van Chan from Mayson Guitars and Martinez Guitars join me and Don and we take a look at their beautiful and affordable instruments. Don also brought a Timberline Guitars harp guitar, a unique low strung Kevin Amy Muiderman guitar and a Tad Brown Guitars archtop guitar. It's a night of some really beautiful instruments, great tone and something you need to check out!!

Andrew Synowiec

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 55:00


I met Andrew Synowiec when he came on the October 15th, 2018 show with Paul Rivera Jr. and I talked to him about being on the show and tonight that is happening! An amazing session guitarist, you have heard Andrew on such motion pictures as "Frozen" and it's hit song "Let It Go," "The Greatest Showman," "Coco," "Spiderman: Homecoming," "Logan," "Zootopia,"Oblivion," "Transformers," "Mission Impossible," "A Good Day To Die Hard," and the list goes on and on! We talk to Andrew about his new album, "Second Story," his gigging and session work and more!! It's a night of some great playing, ultimate tone and gear!!

Andrea Lisa

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 55:00


We have a great show for you tonight! Andrea Lisa returns to All About Guitar and we get a special look at a work in progress, taking a listen to Andrea's new songs for her upcoming album! You are in for a treat, because there is some great songs, fantastic guitar work and some killer tone!! We talk to Andrea on her guitar playing and look at her arrangements and how they impact her songwriting!

David Becker, Brad Rabuchin

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 55:00


David Becker returns to All About Guitar and we go into depth on his latest project "For John," with guitarist Brad Rabuchin. We will get a sneak peek at some of the music on this upcoming album release and talk about the music, the arrangements, the production and some of the interesting instruments used (electric 12-string guitar and electric sitar)! It's a night of some amazing guitar playing, great tone and plenty of gear!!

Rob Morrow, Carlos Calvo

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 55:00


I am honored to have Rob Morrow (Actor; Numb3res, Northern Exposure) on the show, and he is joined with fellow bandmate, and good friend, Carlos Calvo! We take a look at The Rob Morrow Band, take a look and listen to their upcoming album project, and more. It's a night of some great songs, amazing tone, and gear!!

Marcella Detroit

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 55:00


I am very honored to have Marcella Detroit on the show!! Marcella co-wrote the hit "Lay Down Sally" with Eric Clapton, and she has toured and recorded with Aretha Franklin, Elton John, George Duke, Stanley Clarke, Bob Seger, Leon Russell & Robin Gibb. She has written songs for Al Jarreau, Chaka Khan, Rita Coolidge and Belinda Carlisle. Marcella is a multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, ukulele, harmonica, keyboards, flute & drums. We talk to Marcella about her guitar playing and how it impacts her songs. It's a night of great songs, great guitar playing and awesome tone!

Muriel Anderson

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019 55:00


I am very honored to have Muriel Anderson on the show! One of the world's foremost fingerstyle guitarists and harp-guitarists, Muriel's facility across the genres of folk, classical, bluegrass, popular and international music is revered by guitarists worldwide. We talk to Muriel about her unique approach to the instrument, transforming the guitar into a lyrical choir, then a marching band, a Japanese koto, a Bluegrass band and more! We take a closer look at her guitars, especially her harp-guitar and take a look at her technique and her incredible tone!!

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