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    • Nov 27, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Fretboard Confessional podcast is a gem for guitar enthusiasts and music lovers alike. Hosted by Chris and Cooper, the dynamic duo delivers honest and thoughtful commentary on all things guitar-related, making each episode a treat that is eagerly anticipated by their listeners. From discussing different guitar models and techniques to sharing their personal experiences in the world of music, Chris and Cooper's passion for the instrument shines through, making this podcast an absolute joy to listen to.

    One of the best aspects of The Fretboard Confessional podcast is the genuine camaraderie between Chris and Cooper. Their chemistry creates a warm and friendly atmosphere that instantly makes listeners feel like old pals joining in on their conversation. The banter between the two hosts is entertaining yet insightful, striking the perfect balance between informative discussions and lighthearted moments. Whether they are breaking down iconic guitar solos or sharing tips for improving technique, their thoughtful insights always leave listeners with something valuable to take away.

    Another highlight of this podcast is its informative nature. Chris and Cooper not only share their own expertise but also bring in guests who are experts in various aspects of guitar playing. This diversity in perspectives enhances the overall quality of the show, providing listeners with a well-rounded understanding of different topics within the realm of guitar music. Whether you're a seasoned guitarist looking to expand your knowledge or a beginner seeking guidance, this podcast has something to offer everyone.

    While The Fretboard Confessional podcast has many strengths, it does have a minor flaw - occasional tangents. While these tangents can be enjoyable as they showcase more of Chris and Cooper's personalities, they may sometimes stray from the main topic at hand. However, this is a small price to pay considering the wealth of information and entertainment provided throughout each episode.

    In conclusion, The Fretboard Confessional podcast is an absolute must-listen for passionate guitarists and anyone who enjoys great conversation about music. With the perfect blend of expertise, camaraderie, and informative discussions, Chris and Cooper have created a fantastic podcast that will keep listeners coming back for more. Whether you're looking to expand your guitar knowledge or simply want to bask in the joy of all things guitar-related, this podcast is an excellent choice. So grab your favorite guitar and tune in to The Fretboard Confessional for a truly enjoyable experience.



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    Latest episodes from The Fretboard Confessional

    Interview with Bob Taylor - 50 Years of Taylor, Legacy Series and Who He Admires S2|E6

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 47:59


    To honor Taylor Guitar's 50th Anniversary Chris McKee had the opportunity to interview Bob Taylor about the companies history, the new legacy series and who he admires in the business.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    Podcast S2|E5 Taylor Trip Custom Guitars, Dock Strikes, Import Guitar Debates, Future of amps

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 57:15


    The Fretboard Confessional Podcast Season 2, Episode 5In this episode Chris and Cooper talk about their trip to Taylor, incoming custom guitars, the impact dock strikes can have, debate import guitars and the future of tube amps.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    Something Is Bugging Us! Fretboard Confessional Season 2, Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 60:43


    Welcome back to a new episode of The Fretboard Confessional. In this episode Chris and Cooper get into some unexpected used guitar concerns, what's going on with guitar reddit posts, fake guitars Fender CPO guitars and more.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    Too Many Strats and Gibson Lawsuits Galore and What Guitar Would Trump Play?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 46:29


    In this episdoe of The Fretboard Confessional Chris and Cooper discuss the many choices for Stratocasters - are there too many? Gibson lawsuits and guitars get political! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    Euro Trip! We visit Furch Guitars in the Czech Republic!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 62:42


    In this episode we discuss our recent trip to the Furch Factory in the Czech Republic, Chris' Customs issues, upcoming Fender launches and the Sam Ash purchase.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    We're Back! Taylor Swift, Sam Ash Vacuum, Does Gibson want to be Rolex, Favorite Music Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 59:46 Transcription Available


    In this new episode of The Fretboard Confessional, Chris and Cooper dive into the hard hitting questions - what's up the Taylor Taylor Swift guitar?, Is Gibson copying Rolex's business model? What is going to happen int he vacuum of Sam Ash closing and what are the best movies about music?  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    Cooper discusses NAMM 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 32:37


    The Fretboard Confessional is back with a solo episode. This week, Cooper Greenberg talks about the NAMM show; he'll describe the guitars that Alamo Music took home, custom guitars that he got to design, and of course, the food that he enjoyed the most.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    Episode 17: Life Events with Music and Gear

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 42:17


    The show is finally back! In this episode Chris and Cooper dive into the unique aspects of tone woods, future purchases and the importance that music and specific guitars can have on important life events!Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, and leave us a review if you're enjoying the discussions.♬ Connect: YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/c/AlamoMusicCenterSanAntonioInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/alamomusic/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/alamoguitar/Twitter → https://twitter.com/alamomusic ♪ Contact us: https://www.alamomusic.com/contact  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    The Best Guitar in the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 36:34


    Chris and Cooper are talking about the fine line between brand loyalty and snobbery. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, and leave us a review if you're enjoying the discussions.♬ Connect: YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/c/AlamoMusicCenterSanAntonioInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/alamomusic/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/alamoguitar/Twitter → https://twitter.com/alamomusic ♪ Contact us: https://www.alamomusic.com/contact  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    Collaboration and Live Recordings

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 41:04


    Chris and Cooper talk about Cooper's upcoming live album (featuring some of the Alamo Music crew), and come up with marketing gold for guitar brands.Find 'Favorite Son LIVE' on October 14th at favoritesonmusic.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    Updates and Custom Shops

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 58:36


    Chris and Cooper return after a short break with some work/life updates. They discuss previous and future video sets, upcoming guitar releases, and visits to shops.Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, and leave us a review if you're enjoying the discussions.♬ Connect: YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/c/AlamoMusicCenterSanAntonioInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/alamomusic/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/alamoguitar/Twitter → https://twitter.com/alamomusic ♪ Contact us: https://www.alamomusic.com/contact  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    Imposter Syndrome and Physical Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 28:25


    Chris and Cooper discuss live performance woes, the 1985 classic "Teen Wolf", and their search for rare tracks.Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, and leave us a review if you're enjoying the discussions.♬ Connect: YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/c/AlamoMusicCenterSanAntonioInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/alamomusic/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/alamoguitar/Twitter → https://twitter.com/alamomusic ♪ Contact us: https://www.alamomusic.com/contact  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    Buyer's Remorse and How to Avoid It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 34:15


    Chris and Cooper discuss their experiences buying and selling guitars.Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, and leave us a review if you're enjoying the discussions.♬ Connect: YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/c/AlamoMusicCenterSanAntonioInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/alamomusic/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/alamoguitar/Twitter → https://twitter.com/alamomusic ♪ Contact us: https://www.alamomusic.com/contact  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    Guitar Customization and Modification

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 57:38


    Chris and Cooper discuss their thoughts on and experiences with guitar modifications.Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, and leave us a review if you're enjoying the discussions.♬ Connect: YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/c/AlamoMusicCenterSanAntonioInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/alamomusic/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/alamoguitar/Twitter → https://twitter.com/alamomusic ♪ Contact us: https://www.alamomusic.com/contact  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    The Exclusive Instruments and Notable Cheeses of NAMM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 68:30


    Cooper is back from NAMM in California, but what did he see? Redwood painted black? Humboldt Fog? Stevie Wonder? Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, and leave us a review if you're enjoying the discussions.♬ Connect: YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/c/AlamoMusicCenterSanAntonioInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/alamomusic/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/alamoguitar/Twitter → https://twitter.com/alamomusic ♪ Contact us: https://www.alamomusic.com/contact  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    Upcoming NAMM and Parallel Events

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 54:20


    Chris gives some thoughts on the industry events that are coming up, and where they may be headed.  ♬ Connect: YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/c/AlamoMusicCenterSanAntonioInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/alamomusic/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/alamoguitar/Twitter → https://twitter.com/alamomusic ♪ Contact us: https://www.alamomusic.com/contact  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    Guitar Brand Evolution and Innovation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 52:12


    Chris and Cooper share their thoughts on the production and marketing of top guitar brands. ♬ Connect: YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/c/AlamoMusicCenterSanAntonioInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/alamomusic/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/alamoguitar/Twitter → https://twitter.com/alamomusic ♪ Contact us: https://www.alamomusic.com/contact  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    Patrick Marr Returns!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 44:06


    Patrick Marr returns just in time for Easter.Cooper and Pat talk underrated/overrated gear, Worlde, and some of their musical collaborations. Stay tuned til the end of the episode for an original song featuring both Cooper and Patrick.♪ Contact us: https://www.alamomusic.com/contact ♩ Call toll-free: (844)251-1922 ♬ Connect: Twitter → https://twitter.com/alamomusic Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/alamomusic/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/alamoguitar/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    A Visit From Our Taylor Rep JR

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 61:35


    ♪ Contact us: https://www.alamomusic.com/contact ♩ Call toll-free: (844)251-1922 ♬ Connect: Twitter → https://twitter.com/alamomusic Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/alamomusic/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/alamoguitar/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    Practice Pitfalls and Supply Chain Woes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 56:12


    ♪ Contact us: https://www.alamomusic.com/contact ♩ Call toll-free: (844)251-1922 ♬ Connect: Twitter → https://twitter.com/alamomusic Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/alamomusic/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/alamoguitar/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    Chris McKee AMA

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 57:08


    ♪ Contact us: https://www.alamomusic.com/contact ♩ Call toll-free: (844)251-1922 ♬ Connect: Twitter → https://twitter.com/alamomusic Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/alamomusic/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/alamoguitar/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    NAMM? In This economy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 46:56


    Chris and Cooper discuss the state of the music world in 2022.♪ Contact us: https://www.alamomusic.com/contact ♩ Call toll-free: (844)251-1922 ♬ Connect: Twitter → https://twitter.com/alamomusic Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/alamomusic/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/alamoguitar/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    Tone Woods and The Beatles with Patrick Marr

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 67:18


    Chris and Cooper are joined by Patrick Marr to discuss tone woods and musical tastes.♪ Contact us: https://www.alamomusic.com/contact ♩ Call toll-free: (844)251-1922 ♬ Connect: Twitter → https://twitter.com/alamomusic Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/alamomusic/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/alamoguitar/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    Welcome to The Fretboard Confessional

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 33:31


    Welcome to The Fretboard Confessional, the first podcast from Alamo Music Center in San Antonio, TX.♪ Contact us: https://www.alamomusic.com/contact ♩ Call toll-free: (844)251-1922 ♬ Connect: Twitter → https://twitter.com/alamomusic Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/alamomusic/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/alamoguitar/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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