Podcast appearances and mentions of Leo Fender

Rik Emmett's Latest Record is also a detailed and passionate book detailing the creation of the Guitar "Babs" and the record Ten Telecaster Tales. Rik joins us to dissect it and music at large. This is an amazing story from an amazing musician.

Leo Fender was heavily influenced by the work of Paul Bigsby in the late 1940s, yet in all of the interviews he did, he never acknowledged it. Today we look at both the influences, and the reasons why Leo did not give the credit that Paul Bigsby deserved for his innovations that filtered into every Fender guitar. To help us, we have an amazing copy of the 1948 Bigsby "Merle Travis" guitar, that clearly spotlights the influence on the Fender Telecaster, Stratocaster, and just about every instrument that Leo designed.Amazon affiliate links:The Bigsby Book by Andy Babuikhttps://amzn.to/4iwxtO6Sixteen Tons, By Merle Travis & Deke Dickersonhttps://amzn.to/4hgE6mC Follow me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/askzac/To Support the Channel:Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/AskZacTip jar:  https://paypal.me/AskZacVenmo @AskZac Or check out my store for merch  - https://my-store-be0243.creator-spring.com/Support the show

With the recent visit  with a real-deal 1950 Broadcaster, I had the chance to experience the unique tonal options that Leo Fender's original blend control offered over your run-off-the-mill tone control. The only problem, was that awful #1 position, that put a suffocating blanket over the neck pickup. I started searching for a modified wiring scheme, and I found my episode from a couple of years ago with Rick Holmstrom, Mavis Staples' guitarist and bandleader. In it, he described his modified Broadcaster blend wiring that made the first position just a slightly lower volume, and slightly darkened neck pickup sound in position 1. I tried it, and loved it, and am sharing it with you now. I also share 2 YouTube Channels I have been enjoying, Adam Levy's, and Shane Theriot's.https://www.youtube.com/@AdamLevyGuitarhttps://www.youtube.com/user/TheRiotguitarInfo on the wiring:https://www.askzac.com/post/rick-holmstrom-mavis-staples-my-birthday-trip-to-new-orleans-ask-zac-162Follow me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/askzac/To Support the Channel:Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/AskZacTip jar:  https://paypal.me/AskZacVenmo @AskZac Or check out my store for merch  - https://my-store-be0243.creator-spring.com/Support the show

In Episode 7 of "Buy That Guitar," presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host Ram Tuli is joined by Peter Kohman of Retrofret Guitars. They discuss the history of electric guitars. Most people view the history of electric guitars by looking backward from 1969. Ram and Peter look at it from 1928 onward. A lot happened before Leo Fender built the Broadcaster. Links: https://www.retrofret.com Sponsored By: The VG 2025 Price Guide https://store.vintageguitar.com/price-guide.html Subscribe to our "Overdrive" newsletter for the latest happenings at Vintage Guitar magazine: https://www.vintageguitar.com/overdrive Please feel free to reach out to Ram at Ram@VintageGuitar.com with any questions or comments you may have. Like, comment, and share this podcast!

After he sold Fender and exited his collaboration with Music Man, Leo Fender founded a brand-new company that would play host to his final electric guitar and bass innovations. Leo called G&L Guitars the best instruments he ever made – the problem was that by the time he formed his new line of instruments, his accomplishments in the music industry were already etched in the history books. Could G&L Guitars REALLY compete with Fender?In this podcast, Ian and Sharon explore the history of G&L Guitars, compare some of the company's most popular models, and take a look behind the scenes of Leo's private workshop in Fullerton, California! 

After he sold Fender and exited his collaboration with Music Man, Leo Fender founded a brand-new company that would play host to his final electric guitar and bass innovations. Leo called G&L Guitars the best instruments he ever made – the problem was that by the time he formed his new line of instruments, his accomplishments in the music industry were already etched in the history books. Could G&L Guitars REALLY compete with Fender?In this podcast, Ian and Sharon explore the history of G&L Guitars, compare some of the company's most popular models, and take a look behind the scenes of Leo's private workshop in Fullerton, California! 

Back in 1954, Leo Fender once again created a guitar that would revolutionize popular music. Although many changes have occurred over the last 7 decades… at the heart of it… the Stratocaster is still just as revolutionary today as it was back then. Of course it has been a long journey since then. In 1965 the headstock was enlarged. In 1971 the 3 bolt neck began. In 1977 the 5 way switch became the stock design. In 1982 they began releasing Squier versions. In 1985 Japanese Strats started getting a humbucker in the bridge. In 1997 the US made, double humbucker, “Big Apple” Strat was created… and the story goes on and on and on. But… what makes a strat a strat? Should we call similar designs an S-style guitar? Which is better, rosewood or maple fretboards? Can you call it a strat if it has humbuckers? What about a 5 switch? Should the tremolo be floating? Why do they call it a tremolo if its really a vibrotol? Is it really a strat if its a hardtail? What mods are worth the time? And sounds… what or should I say who makes the best “strat tone”?  Well we will discuss this, and more on this group therapy session with Chris, on the Tweed Couch. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tweedcouch/support

Er erfand eine Rock-Ikone: die "Strat". Die weltberühmte E-Gitarre, die den Sound der Blues-, Rock- und Popmusik für immer geprägt hat. Leo Fender wurde am 10. August 1909 geboren. Von Christopher Heimer.

In the Spring of 1956, Leo Fender introduced the greatest little solid body of all-time, the Fender Electric Mandolin. Nicknamed ,Mandocaster, by collectors, they were designed to replicate the sound of Tiny Moore, and Johnny Gimble, the fiery 4-string mandolin playing veterans of Bob Wills Texas Playboys Band. The instrument was not a success as Western Swing's popularity was waning by the time Leo introduced it, but it found new and exciting uses in the ensuing 70 years. Today we look at the instrument, and the inspiration behind it, with a look at the playing and influence of both Tiny Moore and Johnny Gimble.To Support the Channel:Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/AskZacTip jar:  https://paypal.me/AskZacVenmo @AskZac Or check out my store for merch  - https://my-store-be0243.creator-spring.com/Gear Used:1958 Fender Electric Mandolin1959 Fender Harvard AmpThanks to the following siteswww.guitarhq.comwww.emando.comBook MentionedFender The Golden Age 1946-1970https://amzn.to/4duer8P#fendermandolin #mandocaster #askzacSupport the Show.

117 - Gene Parsons (Nashville West, the Byrds, Stringbender inventor) In episode 117 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and pedal steel guitarist and inventor of the B-bender (string bender) the legendary Gene Parsons. He was lucky enough to be able to interview Gene in his shop on the Northern California coast. In their conversation they cover his childhood in the southern California desert and what brought him to the remote Northern California coast. They go through his musical history including playing drums for Nashville West, the Byrds. His friendship with guitarist Clarence White. They go into detail about his pedal steel guitar playing and how he invented the B-Bender (string bender) with Clarence White and his interactions with Leo Fender. They discuss building string benders for Jimmy Page's Red Les Paul while in Led Zeppelin and Pete Townsend as well. They discuss all the instruments that Gene has installed string benders on… electric guitars (of course), acoustic guitars, baritone guitars, banjos and mandolins. They discuss Gene's passion for steam trains, which he also builds. Gene at the end of the interview gives a demo of his acoustic string bender and his Fender 800 pedal steel… James will post the videos to the Have Guitar Will Travel social media sites. . You can get in touch with Gene through his website: http://stringbender.com . Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! . #VintageGuitarMagazine #GeneParsons #theByrds #NashvilleWest #GeneParsonsBand #theFlyingBurritoBrothers #guitar #Guitar #StringBender #B-Bender #BBender #GuitarHero #PedalSteel #theDeadlies #guitarfinds #Telecaster #Fender800PedalSteel #LeoFender #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

To Support the Channel:Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/AskZacTip jar:  https://paypal.me/AskZacVenmo @AskZac Or check out my store for merch  - https://my-store-be0243.creator-spring.com/Nashville is a "Telecaster-Town," a common phrase bandied about, and many will stress the  importance of Tele ownership if one wants to work as a pro guitarist in Music City.  Surprisingly, the Tele did not immediately earn this status the day Leo Fender introduced the Broadcaster in 1950. In fact, it took more than a decade after its release before it became an essential for 615-area session men. The trailblazers of the Tele include, Jabo Arrington, Billy Sanford, and Fred Carter Jr, though lesser known names, they made both the sound and the playing techniques associated with it Nashville essentials. A major sub-plot of this story takes place in Shreveport, LA, where Billy Sanford & Fred Carter Jr, along with James Burton, and Roy Buchanan were all performing and hanging out together in the late 1950s. Together, these players forged a style based around the use of the Telecaster, and utilizing a mix of Delta Blues, Rockabilly, Western Swing, and wild string bending allowed by their shared use of banjo strings.   Jabo Arrington article from VG maghttps://www.vintageguitar.com/40127/jabo-vince-and-broadcaster-0048/Strings: D'Addario NYXL 95-44https://amzn.to/41rnl0V2023 Headstrong Lil' King with 12" Eminence GA-SC64 speakerhttps://headstrongamps.com/lil-king-amp#askzac #telecasterSupport the Show.

This week's guest is Nolan Bederman of Bederman Capital discusses the evolving landscape of private equity, emphasizing the importance of strategic growth, innovation, and building strong management partnerships. He highlights the need to balance technology and business operations, address regulatory challenges, and prioritize psychological insight in investment decisions. Bederman also critiques the Canadian regulatory environment, calling for a more supportive approach to entrepreneurship to drive productivity and economic growth.About Nolan Bederman:Nolan Bederman is the Executive Chair of the Lifespeak and is also the founder and managing partner of Bederman Capital Corp., a private equity business focused on investing in North American growth companies.In 2017, he formalized a partnership with New York-based Reynolds Channel Capital Partners, a private equity fund focused on making similar investments.Before founding Bederman Capital Corp., Nolan was a co-founding partner of Genuity Capital Partners, a mid-market private equity fund, where he spent almost ten years leading numerous successful private equity investments. Prior to joining Genuity, Mr. Bederman was an Executive Director in private equity at CIBC Capital Partners. Mr. Bederman was also a Vice President in the US Mergers & Acquisitions group of Merrill Lynch & Co., where he focused on advising global companies in the capital/consumer goods, transportation, food, and pharma sectors.He graduated with a combined JD/MBA program from the University of Toronto and a BA (Econ.) from the University of Western Ontario.In this episode, we discuss:(01:00) Career Transition and Private Equity Beginnings(02:25) Building and Growing Businesses(04:00) Notable Investments and Lessons Learned(08:13) Challenges and Learning from Failures(11:00) The Role of Trust in Private Equity(15:22) Engagement in Companies and Private Equity Dynamics(20:14) Psychology in Private Equity(25:17) Private Equity Landscape Changes(29:00) Advice for Aspiring Private Equity Professionals(34:35) Technological Innovation and Business Strategy(41:11) Mental Health in the Workplace(45:52) Impact of Canadian Economic PoliciesFast Favorites

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En 2024, la guitarra eléctrica Fender Stratocaster celebra su 70 aniversario. Un modelo eléctrico diseñado entre 1952 y 1954 por un equipo liderado por Leo Fender, y tres luthiers. En este episodio te contamos por qué la guitarra ganó su lugar en la historia, y cómo es reconocida por su versatilidad y comodidad. Un guitarrista fue el principal responsable de su popularidad en los años 60, Jimi Hendrix. Otro gran músico la hizo su marca de sonido, Eddie Van Halen. Y un colombiano ha hecho una trayectoria con su sonido como su firma sonora, el "Parcero" Juanes. Su versatilidad tonal, la comodidad interpretativa y el diseño estético la convirtieron en la elección preferida de artistas tan influyentes que van desde Eric Clapton a Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Holly, y entre otros muchos otros, la leyenda/guitarrista de Pink Floyd David Gilmour ¿Quiénes la usan en América Latina? En este episodio hablaré con Juanes, y con Rubén Miranda, desde las oficinas de Fender en California, quien se desempeña como presidente de operaciones de la marca y es además coleccionista del instrumento. También conversaremos de tecnología con dos profesores de la Facultad de Ingeniería de la Universidad de Antioquia: Mauricio Hernández Valdivieso, profesor e investigador del programa de Bioingeniería; exintegrante de la desaparecida banda Lucrecia, y Ricardo Mesías, profesor e investigador del programa de Ingeniería de Materiales. Además, con Hugo Restrepo (guitarrista original fundador de Kraken y Titán), y el técnico/luthier paisa Luis García Blair. ¡Celebramos los músicos con instrumentos! Escucha más episodios: - Juanes, la biografía. - Juanes, "Origen". - La historia de la guitarra eléctrica. - 20 años de "Fíjate Bien". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gabriel-posada/message

En 2024, la guitarra eléctrica Fender Stratocaster celebra su 70 aniversario. Es un modelo eléctrico diseñado entre 1952 y 1954 por un equipo liderado por Leo Fender, y tres luthiers. La guitarra tiene su lugar en la historia porque es reconocida por su versatilidad y comodidad y porque un guitarrista fue el principal responsable de su popularidad en los años 60, Jimi Hendrix. Otro gran músico la hizo su marca de sonido, Eddie Van Halen. Y un colombiano ha hecho una trayectoria con su sonido como su firma sonora, tan fácil de identificar como su voz, el "Parcero" Juanes. Espera el episodio completo en la siguiente entrega de este podcast en compañía de Juanes, Rubén Miranda, desde las oficinas de Fender en California, quien se desempeña como presidente de operaciones de la marca y es además coleccionista del instrumento. Te contaremos la historia del legendario instrumento y hablaremos de tecnología con dos profesores de la Facultad de Ingeniería de la Universidad de Antioquia; con Hugo Restrepo (guitarrista original fundador de Kraken y Titán) hará las preguntas más pro con el legendario técnico/luthier paisa Luis García Blair. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gabriel-posada/message

So, what makes a particular bass guitar a classic? While some basses are undoubtedly born great (it's a testament to Leo Fender that the P-Bass is still one of the most played instruments ever): some achieve greatness over time and some have greatness thrust upon them (Rickenbacker have long enjoyed the star power of Lemmy, Geddy Lee and Chris Squire, for example). And so, for your viewing pleasure, we've put a spotlight on 5 of the most iconic bass guitars of all time.In this episode:Why Scott's never owned a Rickenbacker.What sucks about a Hofner Club Bass?If you've never played a P-Bass – you simply have to! What kept a Thunderbird at the top of Ian's wish list? Will Scott pass our blindfold test?And much, much more!

So, what makes a particular bass guitar a classic? While some basses are undoubtedly born great (it's a testament to Leo Fender that the P-Bass is still one of the most played instruments ever): some achieve greatness over time and some have greatness thrust upon them (Rickenbacker have long enjoyed the star power of Lemmy, Geddy Lee and Chris Squire, for example). And so, for your viewing pleasure, we've put a spotlight on 5 of the most iconic bass guitars of all time.In this episode:Why Scott's never owned a Rickenbacker.What sucks about a Hofner Club Bass?If you've never played a P-Bass – you simply have to! What kept a Thunderbird at the top of Ian's wish list? Will Scott pass our blindfold test?And much, much more!

This episode features the first part of a lengthy interview I conducted with DJ Neal Kay back in December of last year. Famous for his involvement in Iron Maiden's early success, Neal's name will be familiar to many. Here, Neal discusses the early start of his DJing career, and brings us right up to the point where he got a five days per week residency in The Bandwagon, home of the Heavy Metal Soundhouse, in Kingsbury, London. Along the way he tells numerous stories of his early DJing career, mentioning how he felt Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band changed the face of popular music, the influence of Leo Fender and Les Paul, working the Berlin club scene in 1969, music changing again with the evolution of disco and punk, and a serendipitous event which resulted in his five nights per week slot in the Bandwagon. Enjoy!   Buy Neal's book! Contact Stjepan Juras at fanclub@maidencroatia.com   Clips featured in episode: 1. Iron Maiden - "Prowler" - The Soundhouse Tapes (1979)

To Support the Channel:Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/AskZacTip jar:  https://paypal.me/AskZacVenmo @AskZac  Or check out my store for merch  - https://my-store-be0243.creator-spring.com/Ever wondered how Leo Fender came around to making the G&L Broadcaster after a decade of Music Man guitars, and the early G&L designs with active electronics and too many knobs and switches? The truth is better than fiction here, and you're going to love to hear what motivated Leo to return to his roots, with a twist to save his pride. I also share the story of the early G&L ASAT I use in the video that was formerly owned by John Jorgenson and is now in the possession of Brad Paisley.Gear used:1987 G&L ASAT formerly owned by John Jorgenson, now owned by Brad PaisleyStrings: EB 10-46Pick:Pick Boy Small Jazz, Tortoise Shell, 1.00mmEffects: Boss DM-3Amp:1964 Vox AC10.#askzac #gandlguitars    #telecasterSupport the show

Keith Richards is still alive. We recorded this episode on his 80th birthday, and we discussed how he is one of the most important guitarists in rock music, and the backbone of The Rolling Stones Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/thenexttrack). We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes: @officialKeef (https://twitter.com/officialkeef) - Keith Richards an Twitter Keith Richards Shows Off His Guitar Skills by Playing Some Rolling Stones Hits | The Tonight Show (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiSCebNwsdc&t=56s) Keith Richards: A life in guitars (https://www.guitarworld.com/features/keith-richards-a-life-in-guitars) Keith Richards: “They haven't really improved the electric guitar since Les Paul and Leo Fender put their touch to it. Everything else is trying to sound like them” (https://www.guitarworld.com/features/keith-richards-interview-electric-guitar-les-paul-leo-fender) Peter Gabriel - Here Comes The Flood video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlRLvaXVyk8) Our next tracks: Peter Gabriel: I/O (https://amzn.to/3RNctaa) X-Ray Spex: Germfree Adolescents (https://amzn.to/3RK6umv) If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-next-track/id1116242606) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast.

To Support the Channel:Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/AskZacTip jar:  https://paypal.me/AskZacVenmo @AskZac  Or check out my store for merch  - https://my-store-be0243.creator-spring.com/Eldon Shamblin was Leo Fender's favorite guitarist, playing in his favorite band, Bob Wills & The Texas Playboys. Fender supplied the Playboys with amps and steel guitars but he wanted badly to get his new Spanish guitar, the Broadcaster, in their guitarist's hands. Unfortunately, Eldon had no interest in the plank with strings and politely passed on the offer. A few short years later, Leo was still bent on converting Shamblin, so he had his crew build a one-of-a-kind gold Stratocaster in the summer of 1954, and gifted it to the Playboy guitarist during one of their regular visits to the Fender factory. Eldon at first refused the golden solid body, but Leo convinced him to take it with him and try it on the bandstand. Shamblin soon dropped his hollow-body Gibson and became a lifelong Stratocaster player, using them until his passing on August 4th, 1998. Today we take a look at Eldon Shamblin's importance as a guitarist and arranger for Bob Wills & The Texas Playboys, and the fantastically rare and beautiful golden 1954 Stratocaster that Leo Fender gave him. Photos and video on my sitewww.askzac.com/post/eldon-shamblins-1954-gold-stratocasterPlaylisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/1efYMv1CjoK8jpJp7sqS55?si=77fd65af7a7b4568Gear used:2023 Headstrong Lil' King with 12" Eminence GA-SC64 speakerhttps://headstrongamps.com/lil-king-amp1955 Stratocaster built by my old college buddy, B. Paisley, using a mix of old and new parts. Ron Ellis 50/60 middle and neck, Duncan Twang banger in the bridge.https://www.ronellispickups.com/Strings: D'Addario NYXL 10-46Affiliate linkhttps://amzn.to/494qQ1yPick:Pick Boy Small Jazz, Tortoise Shell, 1.00mmEffects: Amp reverb#askzac #eldonshamblin #stratocasterSupport the show

Fender's California Series of acoustic guitars marries Leo Fender's early '60s acoustic designs with modern features. Does this 'back to the future' plan work out? Matt test drives a couple of models live and in the studio to find out. This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology  Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott, ex Head of Guitar at GIT and McNally Smith Music College. Fretboard Biology - special deal $29 for 3 months https://fretboardbiology.com/register/subscriber-promo/ Guitar Speak Podcast #146 - Joe Elliott - ex guitar head of GIT - launches Fretboard Biology Guitar Speak Podcast Links PayPal Tip Jar Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher   ...and wherever you find podcasts!

Esta semana, el creador de instrumentos Leo Fender.

Esta semana, el creador de instrumentos Leo Fender.

Esta semana, el creador de instrumentos Leo Fender.

Esta semana, el creador de instrumentos Leo Fender.

Esta semana, el creador de instrumentos Leo Fender.

To Support the Channel:Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/AskZacTip jar:  https://paypal.me/AskZacVenmo @AskZac  Or check out my store for merch  - https://my-store-be0243.creator-spring.com/Introduced in 1954, the Fender Stratocaster could have died a quick death if it had not caught on with key players on the music scene of the day. The guitarists who put it on the map, Ike Turner, Otis Rush, Pee Wee Crayton, Buddy Guy, Buddy Holly, Johnny Meeks, Eldon Shamblin, Buddy Merrill, and Neil LeVang, deserve credit for their important role in the success story of the Strat. Bill Carson & Rex Gallion also get special mention as the guys who pushed Leo Fender to create the Stratocaster because of their desire for an instrument with a built-in vibrato, a 6-piece bridge, 3 pickups, and a contoured body.  Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/4XGaErkuMmb0aa1tYu9jaE?si=cceae943364246dcDoye O'Dell with Bill Carsonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtuBYo3e9lQDeke's article on Rex Gallion and Strat 001https://dekedickerson.com/musings/rex-gallion-and-stratocaster-serial-no-001/Gear used:2023 Headstrong Lil' King with 12" Eminence GA-SC64 speakerhttps://headstrongamps.com/lil-king-amp1955 Stratocaster built by my old college buddy, B. Paisley, using a mix of old and new parts. Ron Ellis 50/60 middle and neck, Duncan Twang banger in the bridge.https://www.ronellispickups.com/Strings: D'Addario NYXL 10-46Affiliate linkhttps://amzn.to/494qQ1yPick:Pick Boy Small Jazz, Tortoise Shell, 1.00mmEffects: Amp reverb#askzac #zacchilds #stratocasterSupport the show

En la década de 1930 y 1940, el mercado de las guitarras eléctricas está creciendo, pero se ve obstaculizado por los diseños defectuosos de los instrumentos. Pero unpequeño grupo de rebeldes está replanteando la guitarra para la era electrónica. Uno de ellos, el guitarrista Les Paul, intenta sin éxito convencer a una de las compañías de guitarras más antiguas de Estados Unidos, Gibson, para que produzca en masa una guitarra que llama "El Tronco", una de las primeras guitarras eléctricas de cuerpo sólido. Gibson lo rechaza. Pero cuando Leo Fender, un reparador de radios convertido en inventor, ve la guitarra de Paul, se inspira para intentar crear su propia versión de una guitarra eléctrica de cuerpo sólido, y su creación cambiará para siempre la forma en que se fabrican las guitarras.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Truefire Link  https://prf.hn/l/LbY3nGLEnter promo code "ASKZAC30" to save 30%To Support the Channel:Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/AskZacTip jar:  https://paypal.me/AskZacVenmo @AskZac  Many know Merle Travis simply as the name behind "Travis Picking," yet are unaware of his influence as a performer and songwriter. Perhaps even less known, is how in the late 40s he was one of the architects of the solid body guitar. It seems almost a deep dark secret that his Bigsby-made guitar was borrowed by Leo Fender in 1948, and it set the course for the Telecaster and Stratocaster. Today, we seek to spotlight this overlooked contribution by Merle and Paul Bigsby and to spotlight the incredible musical works of the great Merle Travis.Sixteen Tons: The Merle Travis Story - By Merle Travis & Deke Dickersonhttps://amzn.to/3YtybBlTo buy a copy autographed by Deke https://dekedickerson.com/merch/sixte...The Merle Travis Guitar Albumhttps://open.spotify.com/album/6Nq6eD...#askzac #merletravis #bigsbyguitarSupport the show

- "Rising Women's Tennis Phenom COCO GAUFF is Taking a Bold Stand for Her Christian Faith!" - "Worship Leader SEAN FEUCHT Shares How Having One of His Guitars STOLEN Actually Lead the THIEF to CHRIST!" - PHYLLIS FENDER: "How Leo Fender's Faith in God Revolutionized Music and Changed the World" - Gregg Harris, President & CEO of Thru the Bible

To Support the Channel:Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/AskZacTip jar:  https://paypal.me/AskZacVenmo @AskZac  Or check out my store for merch  - www.askzac.comLeo Fender spent a great amount of time and money to create a cover for the bridge and pickup assembly on his Esquire & Broadcaster guitars in 1950. It protected the bridge & pickup assembly from corrosion, it shielded it to help with noise, and it was an ornamental hand rest that made his guitar look more professional. Early players kept them on, but by even the mid-50s, players were taking them off to palm mute for chugga-chugga rhythms or swampy low-string licks. It soon became known as the ashtray, and Leo's functional and decorative cover was used by smokers who set them on their amps and knocked out the contents at the end of the night. Soon, most players retired them permanently to their case or lost them altogether. The lone exception to this was Iceman, Albert Collins, who not only kept his cover in place but decorated it with eye-catching reflective tape. Today we dive deep, into the story of Leo Fender's Telecaster bridge cover.Gear Used:1957 Fender Esquire with a 1954 neck pickup, and original bridge pickup. Restoration and aging on the body by Dan "Danocaster" Strain. Both pickups were rewound by Ron Ellis.Strings: StringJoy Pure Nickel Round Core 10-44 (10,12,16,24,34,44)Pick:D'Andrea Medium-HeavyAmp:1965 Deluxe Reverb with a 60s JBL D120F gray frame speaker with its original cone. Used with AmpRX Brown Box set to 113vEffects used:Amp reverb, MXR Clone Looper#askzac #stringjoy #zacchildsSupport the show

To Support the Channel:Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/AskZacTip jar:  https://paypal.me/AskZacVenmo @AskZac  Or check out my store for merch  - www.askzac.comJBL began producing efficient, high-wattage speakers in 1948 with the introduction of the D-130 model 15" speaker. The speaker was mainly used in public address (PA) systems until 1953 when Bob Crooks decided to spare no expense with his new Standel line of guitar amps, and factory install D-130's in them. Standel became the Dumble of the early 50s with their innovative cabinet and circuit designs, and also due to their use of a speaker that could produce a much clearer and louder tone than the less expensive pressed frame speakers being produced by Jensen and others. Stars from Chet Atkins to Speedy West began using Standel models over Fender, and the boys in Fullerton began to take note. Leo Fender, whose goal was always to make a great instrument at a more pocketbook-friendly price, continued to use lower-cost Jensen units until he finally relented in late 1959, producing the Vibrasonic amp, which was his first factory-equipped model with a JBL and the first Fender with Tolex covering and forward facing controls.  In today's episode, we will look at some of the myths about them concerning brightness, the actual weight of the popular alnico magnet D120F & K120 models, and the differences between cast frame and pressed from speakers. Also, we will discuss the polarity issue and the frame thickness of the later D120F and K120 models that can require modifications to be utilized in some amps.    A short list of guitarists that have used JBL speakers during important phases of their careers would include, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Albert Lee, Albert Collins, James Burton, Jerry Garcia, Roy Nichols, Duane Allman, Chet Atkins, Dickie Betts, Vince Gill, Mick Taylor, Keith Richards, Jesse Ed Davis, and Eric Johnson.Gear Used:1957 Fender Esquire with a 1954 neck pickup, and original bridge pickup. Restoration and aging on the body by Dan "Danocaster" Strain. Both pickups were rewound by Ron Ellis.Strings: D'Addario NYXL 10-44 (10,12,16,24,34,44)Pick:D'Andrea Medium-HeavyAmp:1965 Deluxe Reverb with a 60s JBL D120F gray frame speaker with its original cone. Used with AmpRX Brown Box set to 113vEffects used:Amp reverb#askzac #jbld120f #zacchildsSupport the show

To Support the Channel:Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/AskZacTip jar:  https://paypal.me/AskZacVenmo @AskZac  Or check out my store for merch  - www.askzac.comWhen Leo Fender released the Broadcaster, he was laughed at by his competitors. His detractors claimed that no serious guitarist would be seen playing Fender's "boat paddle" with strings. But old Leo knew just the guitarist that could give his new plank some respect, Jimmy Bryant. What many are not aware of is that after working all day at the factory, Leo Fender would moonlight as the sound man for the popular Cliffie Stone's Hometown Jamboree show. On a break, Leo anxiously handed his new Broadcaster to Hometown guitarist, Jimmy Bryant, who was by all accounts the hottest picker in L.A. at the time. To his great delight, Bryant loved the fast action, clear tone, lack of unwanted feedback, and the comfort of Leo's new guitar. Soon Jimmy and his sparring partner, Speedy West, had their own recording contract with Capitol Records, and their first LP, with Jimmy proudly holding his Broadcaster, acted as a huge Fender ad in record stores across the United States. The new Fender guitar now was seen as the one to have.Jimmy was one of the finest guitarists in the history of American Music, and although he is not forgotten, he is often underappreciated. With this episode, I will do my best to rectify that with a healthy dose of his story, and a look at the gear he used to create his decidedly "Fender" tone.In the video, I spotlight how his use of the Broadcaster, 12-52 pure nickel strings, jazz picks, and an early "woody" Fender Pro influenced his sound. Also, I discuss the blend control, and how Broadcaster wiring was different than what was later used on the Telecaster. Gear for this video1957 Fender Esquire with an added neck pickup. Restoration and aging on the body by Dan "Danocaster" Strain. Bridge pickup re-wind by Ron EllisStrings: D'Addario Pure Nickle 10-45Pick:D'Andrea Medium HeavyAmp:1959 Fender SuperNo effects #askzac  #guitartech #telecasterSupport the show

To Support the Channel:Tip jar:  https://paypal.me/AskZacVenmo @AskZac  Or check out my store for merch  - www.askzac.comFender tweeds are some of the most desirable vintage amps, especially the late 50s designs, which are considered by many as the pinnacle of Leo Fender's work. Today, I look at 2 of the most revered of the smaller tweeds, the 1959 Harvard, and the 1960 Deluxe. The 2 amps are similar in many ways, sharing even some of the same iron, yet different in their cabinet size, speaker size, and perhaps most importantly the Deluxe having cathode versus the fixed power tube bias of the Harvard. From clean to cranked, you hear it all paired with my 1957 Esquire.Vintage Amp comparison - Tweed ShootoutGear used:1959 Fender Harvard with stock Jensen P10R1960 Fender Deluxe with Jensen P12Q1957 Fender Esquire with added neck pickup. Restoration and aging on the body by Dan "Danocaster" Strain. Bridge re-wind by Ron EllisStrings: D'Addario NYXL 10,12,16,24,34,44Pick:MediumEffects:None - though a Live Wire ABC switch was used to select each amp. #askzac #guitartech #telecasterSupport the show

To Support the Channel:Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/AskZacTip jar:  https://paypal.me/AskZacVenmo @AskZac  Or check out my store for merch  - www.askzac.comFender has made the Telecaster for longer than many of us have been alive. The elegant, yet simple instrument has evolved and had many variations over the past 70 years. Today, I take a 1957 and 1967 Telecaster and show how the instrument changed from the heart of the Leo years, to firmly in the CBS era. From headstock to pickups, the comparison is quite enlightening, and I finish the video with head-to-head tone examples. To finish the video, I give a quick lesson on the playing examples I used for both instruments.Gear for this video1957 Fender Esquire with added vintage neck pickup. Restoration and aging on the body by Dan "Danocaster" Strain. Rewind of bridge pickup by Ron Ellis.1967 Telecaster - stock except for steel compensated saddles, and the tone control is wired to the bridge pickup only.Strings: D'Addario NYXL 10,12,16,24,34,44Pick:Danocaster MediumAmp:1965 Deluxe Reverb with Celestion Vintage 30 speaker, and bright cap clipped on the vibrato channel.Effects used:amp verb #askzac #guitartech #telecasterSupport the show

Bolt-on? Neck-through? All bass guitars are essentially the same, right? Wrong! Many bass players say that bass guitars with bolt-on necks have a punchier attack than neck-through designs. In today's episode, we're going to highlight the pros and cons, so that you can decide which you prefer – or maybe you should have one of each! In this Episode you're going to learn:Why do most people start out with a bolt-on bass?Why neck-through basses are more expensive.The neck join that was popularised by Leo Fender.Where Fodera's deluxe (dovetail) option came from.How Billy Sheehan modded his bolt-on Yamaha.And much, much more!

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Ian S. Port joins us to discuss his fascinating book "The Birth of Loud" in depth. It is a brilliant read that follows the arms race to electrify the solid body electric guitar - a race spearheaded by Les Paul and Leo Fender.  “A hot-rod joy ride through mid-20th-century American history. With appropriately flashy prose, [Port] dismantles some misconceptions and credits some nearly forgotten but key figures. He also summons, exuberantly and perceptively, the look, sound, and sometimes smell of pivotal scenes and songs. The Birth of Loud rightfully celebrates an earlier time, when wood, steel, copper wire, microphones and loudspeakers could redefine reality. Tracing material choices that echoed through generations, the book captures the quirks of human inventiveness and the power of sound.” John Pareles, New York Times Book Review. (R) This episode was first published in December 2019.   This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology and The Pedal Movie                                   Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott, ex Head of Guitar at GIT and McNally Smith Music College. Fretboard Biology Guitar Speak Podcast #146 - Joe Elliott - ex guitar head of GIT - launches Fretboard Biology   'The Pedal Movie' - the full length feature film that is all about effects pedals, produced by music marketplace Reverb. The Pedal Movie GSP #154 with The Pedal Movie Directors Michael Lux and Dan Orkin   Guitar Speak Podcast Links PayPal Tip Jar Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher   Follow us on Facebook & Instagram Buy a T-Shirt! Contact us at guitarspeakpodcast@gmail.com    

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Here in episode 79 of the No Name Music Cast, it is Joy's turn to pick the topic and she chooses fun music facts!We talk about Garth Brooks, Leo Fender and Shania Twain to name but a few.We also talk about Scandinavian Dinosaur metal bands, free concerts and National Anthems!Thanks for listening, and don't forget to 'Like' our page on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/NoNameMusicCast/And Follow us on Twitter!https://twitter.com/NoNameMusicCast

Shop Talk covers an article from CNN Business regarding an 8-week experiment implementing a 4-day work week. Caught My Eye encourages anyone in San Francisco to go see “The Empire Strips Back” in Chinatown. It is a burlesque performance featuring Star Wars characters. Also, the Candy Funhouse is looking for a Chief Candy Officer or CCO! You must taste 3,500 pieces of candy per month! Leo Fender, famous for the Fender Guitar is our Business Birthday. Finally, John gets an Apple Watch!We're all business. Except when we're not.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/2n0Z7H1Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMbStitcher: bit.ly/1N97ZquGoogle Podcasts: bit.ly/1pQTcVWPandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradioTwitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradioInstagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

Paul Jeffrey Thomas has been composing songs from a very early age and feels uniquely integrated as a human person when that inspiration gifts him with music and the chance to perform what he has written.  Paul still feels the idealism of music having the ability to help improve the world's social structures and the lives of people everywhere. For Paul, music is life and as important as breathing. Join me in this episode of Someone Gets Me —How to Fall in Love with Your Art Again with Paul Jeffrey Thomas ▶️ Key point covered in this episode:  ✔️Paul put music and lyrics that speak to his soul, hoping that it speaks to many others, too. In his song, We'll Get Home, he shares how happiness awaits on the other side when you take the courage to pursue your healing and transformation. This message is one that many of us can make use of today.  ✔️Music as a ministry. To borrow Leo Fender's words, he said, "Musicians are emissaries of God." Paul believes this is a sacred role in making music that touches and heals. Musicians, in a way, facilitate the gift of restoration for many who need it.  ✔️Intuition and inspiration work together in the creation process. As a singer, songwriter, and composer, Paul describes that making music does not necessarily require developing it intellectually but manifesting from what's coming in from the soul and the heart.  ✔️Spirituality is called a "practice" for a reason. Pursuing and deepening the relationship with the sacred requires consistency. Whether it's prayer, meditation, and breathing exercises — these all require repetition to achieve a truly spiritual life. ✔️Take the spiritual path through your creativity. Paul shares how in his journey, he opened up through self-acceptance and made more music that heals and imparts life wisdom as an artist. Paul Jeffrey Thomas is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, lyricist, poet, and composer. He studied classical guitar and composition at Rhode Island College and jazz guitar at Berklee College of Music. Paul's experience includes bands he formed around his original songs, appearances on Nashville television, writing for cable, and independent film. He was nominated in Japan for best score for the independent film Not Me by filmmaker Mahmoud Salimi.  Listen to Paul's songs here: https://soundcloud.com/pauljeffreythomas ———————————————————————————————— How to Connect with Dianne A. Allen You have a vision inside to create something bigger than you. What you need is a community and a mentor. The Someone Gets Me Experience could be that perfect solution to bringing your heart's desire into reality. You will grow, transform and connect. https://msdianneallen.com/someone-gets-me-experience/ Join our Facebook Group Someone Gets Me: https://www.facebook.com/groups/someonegetsme. Follow Dianne's Facebook Page: Dianne A. Allen: https://www.facebook.com/msdianneallen. Email contact: dianne@visionsapplied.com Dianne's Mentoring Services: https://msdianneallen.com Website: https://www.visionsapplied.com Be sure to take a second and subscribe to the show and share it with anyone you think will benefit. Until next time, remember the world needs your unique gift, let your light shine.

Victor Carroll Squier, better known in his time as V.C. Squier was a violin maker, music store owner and instructor in Battle Creek. He had learned the craft of violin making from his father, as well as other prominent violin makers in the Boston area. He established his coming in 1890 in Battle Creek, repairing and manufacturing violins and other string instruments. His company also manufactured strings, and became known world wide for his famous Squier Strings. In the 1960's his company began manufacturng strings for businessman Leo Fender of Fender Instruments, who would eventually acquire the company. Fender retired the Squire strings name, but revitalized the name in 1982 with its new line of Squier Guitars which are still produced today. This is the story of V.C. Squier. For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://michaeldelaware.com YouTube videos mentioned in this episode: Searching for Harmonia: https://youtu.be/MbExbGvLDq4 The Story of V.C Squier: https://youtu.be/haYyaXvIEfo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-delaware/support

Paul Bigsby is one of the most important figures in the world of electric guitar development. Of course, everyone knows about his namesake (and still enduring) vibrato design. But the ultra-rare creations he made before the vibrato took off - innovative lap steels, pedal steels, electrics, and neck conversions - are the stuff of legend. These instruments, primarily built for country stars in the '40s and '50s, helped usher in  and influence the modern electric guitar. New York City's Retrofret Vintage Guitars recently posted what might be the last Spanish-necked guitar that Bigsby ever built. Previously undocumented, this guitar was finished on September 15, 1958 for a Midwest studio owner named Larry (whose name is still engraved in the pickguard). At the time, Larry's guitar order cost around $400. Today's asking price? $750,000. On this week's Fretboard Journal Podcast, we talk to the always-lively Steve Uhrik and Peter Kohman from Retrofret about it. We hear about how this guitar ended up at their store, Bigsby's incredible legacy as a guitar designer (and why it's so hard to copy one even today), the evolution of early electric guitar design, Bigsby's strained relationship with Leo Fender (and Semie Moseley), the skinny "hot rod" neck that Bigsby specialized in, and the time Merle Haggard bought Lefty Frizzell's Gibson J-200 from Retrofret (and the gamble with Haggard they politely declined). We also hear about Retrofret's recent video shoot with Bill Frisell on this Bigsby guitar and what Bill thought of it. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOZ9eBrFZz0 This is an entertaining chat about both an extremely collectible instrument and the rich history of the electric guitar. We hope you enjoy it. This episode is sponsored by Peghead Nation (use the promo code FRETBOARD and get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription); Retrofret Vintage Guitars; Izotope (use the discount code FRET10 to save 10% off your Izotope purchase); and Calton Cases. Subscribe to the Fretboard Journal magazine here and support all that we do, including our growing family of podcasts. Click here.

Occasionally, the world produces one of those rare thinkers that alter the course of history. Disney reinvented entertainment, Edison lit up our lives with the light bulb, … and Leo Fender revolutionized the sound of music. If you think about it, Leo Fender has influenced every person on earth today – at least everyone who has ever heard a song. Guitar Player Magazine declared that Clarence Leo Fender is the father of the solid body guitar. Not only did he invent it, but Leo's guitars were used by everyone from Elvis Presley to Eric Clapton and from Jimmy Page to Jimmy Hendrix.  Indeed, Rolling Stone Magazine published a list of the world's top 100 guitarists, and 90 of them used one of Leo's guitars on stage, and the others used guitars that copied Leo's inventions and concepts. The highest price ever spent for music memorabilia was not for Michael Jackson's glove or Elvis' jumpsuit. It was for a Fender Stratocaster, which sold for over $4 million. Our guest today is Dr. Randall Bell, we're going to get a rare look into the world of Leo Fender, The Quiet Giant Heard Around the World.