A candid discussion of guitarists, guitars and the guitar community.
This week, PT sits down with the CEO of Wampler Pedals and the host of the Chasing Tone podcast, Brian Wampler. Plus, Pipes and PT reveal the topic of their new six-part series.
Pipes and PT are back. They dust off their microphones to discuss the pros and cons of DIY, tips for buying and selling used gear, and Pipes's new guitar. Plus, a new game called Guicar. Bliss on!
Alife and Rhod rundown the first half of the Six-String Bliss Community album: The Seventies Album: Dark Side... of the Bliss
Well, this is it folks. The exciting conclusion to the last Six String Bliss show. Over a dozen listeners talk about what the bliss has meant to them over the years. There's even a little guitar talk in there for old time sake.
The Blues have been a lot of places. The Delta. Chicago. Memphis. And now, Six-String Bliss! Join us for the Six-String Bliss Community album, The Blues Album! Check back on Monday, October 7th to download the complete album for free right here on Six-String Bliss.
In this episode we have a guitar story, a book review, a quick-fire list of topics, and an important annoucement.
Chris Sherland sits down to discuss his new book 'Lead Guitar from the Inside Out' and his innovative teaching philosophy. Plus, Pipes talks picks.
Pipes and PT interview Skinny Jim Rotramel on his new album, life on the road, and what it's like to record with Eddie Spaghetti.
Gavin Downie sits down with Red Witch Pedals head honcho Ben Fulton for a fascinating discussion on tone, rechargeable pedals, and the happy accidents that lead to great guitar pedals. Plus, Pipes and PT give their thoughts on essential effects pedals for beginners.
Special guest correspondent Erik interviews a plethora of noteworthy gear makers at the NAMM show. Listen up for interviews and demos with Mojo Hand FX, Caroline Guitar Company, Gittler Instruments, Chromatik, Four Force, Crystal Frets, Cusack Music, DC Voltage, Milbert Amplifers, EC Pedal, and Electro-Harmonix.
Special guest correspondent Erik interviews a plethora of noteworthy gear makers at the NAMM show. Listen up for interviews and demos with Z.VEX, Bartolini Pickups, Voodoo Lab, TremKing, Big Joe's Stompbox Company, Rock Tips, Plek, and Guitar Defender.
Pipes and PT play dj, bringing you the 10th Six-String Bliss album, Driven to Bliss! Hear the album first right here, then download the album from sixstringbliss.com It will be available for free at midnight on late Tuesday, 1/15/13.
In this episode, Pipes and PT review the Strymon Brigadier delay pedal and the Riffstation software. Plus, tons of guitar talk!
Larry Fishman talks about his musical journey and his 30 plus years of amazing contributions to the guitar world. Plus, guitar and fitness talk with Pipes and PT.
An interview with Vinnie Smith of V-Picks. Plus, Pipes and PT talk dream concerts, dream gear, and drastic gear moves.
In this episode, fingerstyle guitarist extraordinaire Don Alder sits down for an interview and an mini lesson with the Bliss. Plus, has Pipes discovered the future of guitar? It's three episode October, right here on Six-String Bliss!
In this episode, PT interviews fingerstyle guitarist Richard Gilewitz, and the boys discuss the 25th anniversary of a classic album.
In this episode, PT sits down with Australian guitarist Joe Matera, Pipes proposes a gentleman's competition, and PT has a bone to pick with the Internet.
It's PT versus the best surf guitar lesson videos and websites on the Internet.
PT gives a rundown of some of the best free Gypsy Jazz guitar resources running amuck on the Internet. It's Bliss On... Gypsy Jazz.
Go back in time with hosts Clint and Alicia Searcy as they bring you Six String Bliss' latest album project. With 13 covers by fellow Blissners of songs that were originally released in 1987 this is the community's strongest album yet. Enjoy the 2+ hours of music, commentary and a fond farewell finale.
Jan Carlo DeFan of the band ELAN sits down to discuss guitar, being an A&R rep for Warner Bros. Records, taking advice from bass players, and much, much more. Plus, a review of the Taylor GS Mini, and the greatest super group of all time.
The guys discuss their dream gear, string etiquette, Ronnie Montrose and so much more!
It's all the best moments from Pappy's two years with the Bliss. We will miss you, sir!
Whether it is a pedal, a pedalboard, or a song, there is nothing like the feeling of accomplishment you get from building your own. The guys discuss this and so much more.
Pipes and PT talk NAMM, wedding rings, lost picks and put-down songs. Bliss off!
Hosted by Clint Searcy, In The Meantime is intended to be an interim show released in between regular Six String Bliss Episodes. Instead of a long conversation between friends about guitars In The Meantime will be short segments that revolve largely around the Six String Bliss community that has been established over the last six years. The pilot episode includes an interview with Eric Sardinas and the very first "This Guitar" segment featuring a key member of the Bliss. The outro reaches back into the BlissStock live audio and is a real treat. If the concept is well liked there are plans to release an episode every month; enjoy!
It's a Christmas miracle! The lost and all but forgotten installment #9 of the Retro Zone episodes with host Clint Searcy and featuring an interview with Blissner Chris Waet was found under the seat of Santa's sleigh. Happy Holidays to all and enjoy!
Your Bliss Army General Alicia Searcy announces the theme for album #9 based on the Six String Bliss FaceBook poll votes and plays several songs for the Guilty Pleasures album that didn't quite make the deadline.
Pappy, PT and Pipes rundown their top albums and top gear of the year. See what made our list! Plus, the General announces the nominated themes for the next Bliss album. Come vote on Facebook.
It's that time again! Six String Bliss presents the Guilty Pleasures album project. Featuring songs covered by fellow Blissners that, in some way, make them feel "guilty" to admit they enjoy listening to. Your Bliss Army General Alicia Searcy and Clint Searcy guide you through 13 songs - some of which are sure to raise a few eyebrows. Be sure you listen all the way through to hear a some very special announcements at the end of the show!
PT and Pappy review Reason 6 and Amplitube Fender. Plus, a review of the TC Electronic G-Major 2 by Alfie!
Pipes, PT and Pappy discuss collaboration (with a little help from their friends). We've got a Mod Kits DIY amp review, a Parker Fly review, a review of the Podcaster guitar and a special segment on the Bliss community collaboration, "Hey You".
In this surprise event-themed episode, PT, Clint Searcy, and Matt and Derrick from Gear for Guitar discuss the Nashville Amp Expo. Plus reviews of the Taylor Find Your Fit event, the Taylor 616ce and the Taylor 12-Fret CE.
Pipes, PT and Pappy are back with a whole bunch of their friends! This month, the guys take a look at some of the best stuff under fifty bucks, including the Boss DS-1, Blue Chip Picks, the Jake Blade, Smokey Amps and more!
A wah review, a ton of great wah tips, a wah-tastic outro track and a funkadelic GoW. Plus an announcement about the future of the Bliss. This one is jam-packed!
There is nothing more fun than shopping for a new guitar, even it is a theoretical experience. Pappy leads Pipes and PT through the wilds of selecting a Gretsch guitar, including talk of features, models and calling a dealer for a price quote.
Pipes visits the south, PT and Pipes visit a defunct guitar museum and all three guys discuss the guitar museum of their dreams.
PT and Pappy discuss guitar magazines, gear news, a review of Doyle Dykes's book and much more!
Pappy and PT discuss some cool gear news and play a listener submitted acoustic amp review.
Pipes and PT share clips from Blisstock. Hear the good times and the guitar talk, including Clint Searcy's Blisstock pickup winding demo.
Recorded live from Blisstock 2011! Join the guys and tons of great guests as they discuss their dream guitar companies and try to lure potential sponsors. Plus, a live outro track, and the guys give away a book, three pedals, an amp and a guitar!
He's one of the finest blues-rock guitarists of all time, and he's here to talk guitar! 'Nuff said!
It's the final installment of the British Are Coming! As Pipes would say, dig it!
It's volume two of the epic Bliss album The British Are Coming! Clint and Alicia hit us with the album track by track!
It's the Bliss community album, The British Are Coming Volume 1!
Pipes and PT lay down a quick one, just taking some time to discuss the Blisstock itinerary and a GoW Pipes loves.
Pappy reviews Amplitube 3.5 and their brand spanking new Custom Shop a la carte option and the book Guitar Lessons by Bob Taylor. Let's all check it out!
The guys wonder how much of guitar care should be done by a guitarist themselves? Are you less of a guitarist if you don't change your own strings? Plus Pipes needs a semi-major guitar repair. Should he attempt it himself?
The joys of Drop D tuning, plus Pipes gives away a Morley Wah pedal!
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