The Guitar Podcast

This week is a story about my friend, Matt's beloved 1960 Gibson J-50 that was his grandfather's guitar. Needed some much deserved attention.

I tell what I've been doing during lockdown, how I was encouraged to do so and want to know what you all have been doing.

I did a Frankel-Tele build last summer so I'll tell about that. I posted a video this week as I changed out the original CTS speakers in my 1974 Vibrolux with Celestions. By request, I tell a few short Guitar Shop Stories.

This time I talk about band dynamics because of listener feedback. So I go down memory lane. Some good, some bad.

This time I share the struggles of an adult learning guitar, giving back what I know about guitar to family, friends and you all..

Listener feedback is now an ongoing segment of the show. We'll talk Marshall, Microphones, Amps and other fun guitar stuff.

We have some listener feedback. I talk about teaching beginners, specifically kids. Also reference a video by the Guitar Geek on YouTube about the inteview he did with the new CEO of Gibson

I've been trying to learn how to play pedal steel guitar the last year or so. Sharing some things I've learned and a bit of a paradigm shift.

I've acquired some gear over the last year from japanese and american guitars to boutique amps which led me back to my first love, the Les Paul guitar.

This week I field questions about my guitars, the ones I'm taking to the Indiana Guitar Show as well as the amps and pedals I'm taking to sell.

Today we have some good feedback from listeners, how I don't kiss butt, the Indiana Guitar Show and how you can share your song for outtro music.

Something to ponder the next time you're dreaming about new gear; more gear to feed the g.a.s or invest in your skills? I talk a little about a Toadworks pedal and the upcoming Indiana Guitar Show!

Today we talk with Otto D'Ambrosio from Eastman Guitars. We talk about the construction and craft behind Eastman's instruments, what's next as well as how Otto came up working on guitars to become a builder.

After a long wait you finally get a new show from me. Finally right?! Well, I'll try to make this a good one since you had to wait so long.

Today we talk about practice. That's right, practice. Not a game, but practice.

Today we talk about my wah mod project, pedal chain order change and keeping a good signal over a long distance.

Is there another way you may make money with your music than playing in smoky bars or stiff restaurants? Possibly through getting your music published and licensed. This episode I offer my opinions and takeaways from articles I read in the April 2015 Guitar Player and July 2015 Vintage Guitar Magazines.

Yes, another listener feedback show. Well partially because the second half is all about the rebirth of The Indiana Guitar Show! Super happy it's back and I had a great time! Listen up and hear about the experience. I do answer some questions about 70s Gibson guitars and attenuators.

I love listener feedback shows because I never know where they will take me. I get a question or comment from a listener and I think I know what I'm going to say for the most part but sometimes something comes out I didn't expect. I like these shows too because I know it's what you guys are wanting to hear about!

Adam tells us all about how he started, what's going on with his company and his new pickup design; the "Tuned Aperture Pickup." It's a nice talk and you'll get a good bit of information about the cool new design of his pickups. Check out his website and kickstarter.

This week we get some emails about amps and pedals to which yes, I have an opinion. I talk a little about professionalism as a guitar player or musician in general. Something cool I found on cable - Palladia. I also offer up my opinion on punk.

Listener Feedback - silent sister and a small church, sanding a neck, wah distortion, boutique gutiars and the Indiana Guitar Show!

Facebook Feedback about Blue Steel Strings, playing with other guitarists, holiday wish list, Anna asks about playing in a band for the first time, PRS Guitars, my Mariah Carey rant and why all pedals are NOT created equal.

This week we talk about an article I read from Vintage Guitar Magazine by George Gruhn about Ivory and the CITES Treaty, Lower priced amps and cool stuff found in the annual Sweetwater catalog and Taylor's efforts for sustainable Ebony.

This week we get feedback and questions. Tone, Cigar Box Guitars, Tipping Mariachi Bands, Giving Back, Blackstar Amp.

The good ole days? Were they? Let's take a look and see. This show is certainly a departure from previous shows. I really hope you come out of this encouraged and not discouraged.

So here's the real episode about doing a Tele Build or a Strat Build for that matter. Telecasters and Stratocasters are great guitars to mix and match and customize. This show is all about building your own parts guitar, just the way you want.

I got an email asking about building a parts Telecaster. Before that I talk a bit about pedalboard signal chain as in where the wah goes in the chain. Before or after... (after). Also, I am stringing up my Les Paul slightly different. ALSO... I talk about other ways to make your guitar play and maybe sound better.

I got to experience the magic of a couple real vintage guitars. One had a real vibe about it.

Here is some encouragement to walk your own path and trust your ear

Ever wonder why your rig doesn't sound the same everywhere you go? Or why the new pedal you just bought doesn't sound the way you thought it would?

Super cool way to try out new pickups, overdrives for fender amps, artistworks lessons website, tipjar and other podcast stuff

This topic popped into my head at work today and I didn't want to wait to talk about it so the audio quality is that of my mobile podcasting studio! (yeah! or boo!) Anyway I outline a few ways to improve your tone, furthering your guitar stuff on the cheap which includes furthering your skills.

This week we get some listener questions about buying an electric guitar and first amp

We had a great time at the Nickel Creek Concert and yep, I want to tell you about it! Also I have gotten some good listener feedback I want to share with you as well as cover some feedback for one of the emails - may help you on your next guitar project!

This week I do a short show and review of the DVD/Blue Ray Muscle Shoals - about the small recording studio in Alabama where tons of all time classic tunes were recorded. Also a short talk about upcoming concerts I hope to go to. I close the show talking about mentors and old people.

A few weeks ago me and some good friends took a trip to Nashville for the weekend. Gotta tell you about the trip and some of the cool stuff there.

This week we revisit tubes, primarily the 6V6 power tube and 5879 preamp tube. I have loved my 1956 Gibson GA-40 amp and investigating my Getchel Chicago Deluxe amp helps me understand why I love them both! Enjoy the show!

This week I get to interview Brian Wampler of Wampler Pedals

Yep, another listener feedback question type episode! We talk building your own custom guitars, parts, value and pricing as well as starting a blog or podcast.

I got a lot of good comments and questions this week about pedals, pickups, recording and learning and improving guitar playing.

Tips on learning songs on your guitar by ear.

Tips on learning songs on your guitar by ear.

Monitors with your guitar rig followup, Rock tips liquid callus? Fuzz pedal info, Auto tune rant, Aaron Kusterer and Jennifer Batten

Following up on Episode 110 to finish up the review of the complete documentary of Tom Petty Runnin Down a Dream

Yet another listener feedback question episode! Floating Bridge Buzz FollowUp - 58V - Multi-Effects - Tremolo Tune Issue

Time for a listener feedback question episode! The first half is response to emails and stuff. Also a review of Acoustic Guitar Magazine and I talk about an article about finishes by Dana Bourgeois. Great stuff!

This week's episode is a quick review on the DVD Tom Petty-Runnin Down a Dream

Listener questions come in about strings, string pegs and wooden floating bridge noise

Teaching Kids - Black Sabbath DVD Review part 2 - Foo Fighters Back and Forth DVD Review

PJ20 documentary review