The High Gain

Episode 350 - The Final Episode

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500

It’s been our great pleasure to make this show for anyone who would listen, week after week, for 7 years. Knowing you were out there, and hearing from so many of you, really fed us as we pushed forward to that “next” guitar. This is the final episode of The High Gain Podcast. Enjoy!

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Episode 349 - Epiphone 1963 Firebird I

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500

In 1963 Gibson introduced the Firebird series of guitars. It came in multiple variations, with several options. The “lowest” model was the Firebird I, so named because of its single pickup. Now, as part of its “Inspired by Gibson Custom” series, there is an Epiphone 1963 Firebird I. In our humble opinion, its simplicity makes it somehow cooler than the rest. Enjoy!

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Episode 348 - Hamer Steve Stevens SS2

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Hamer had a long history of making great guitars, especially for the metal crowd. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, then, that not only did Steve Stevens have a signature model named after him, but he played it in the Top Gun Anthem video. Double cool. Enjoy!

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Episode 347 - Yamaha Samurai SG12A

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Yamaha was founded in 1887 by Torakusu Yamaha. Dealing primarily in keyboard instruments, it took a while to get around to designing electric guitars. But in the 1960s they did exactly that. One of the most unique shapes they came up with was known as the “Flying Samurai”. Enjoy!

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Episode 346 - Squier Hello Kitty Stratocaster

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Hello Kitty is perhaps the most recognizable character of Japan’s “cute” culture. The ubiquitous cat has appeared on just about every object you can imagine, and guitars are no exception. Having debuted in 2006, the Squier Hello Kitty Stratocaster is now being reissued, just in time for Hello Kitty’s 50th Anniversary. Enjoy!

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Episode 345 - Fender Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500

When you grow up listening to classical music, and studying the violin pyrotechnics of Nicolo Paganini, you’re bound to emerge as one of the most unique shredders in the world. And if you’re Yngwie Malmsteen, you get your own signature Fender Stratocaster. Enjoy!

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Episode 344 - Dwight Guitars

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Man, that Dwight guitar sure does look like an Epiphone Coronet, you might be thinking. You’ve got a sharp eye my friends - back in the day, the fine folk from Kalamazoo badged some Coronets for Sunny Shields Music in Illinois. Enjoy!

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Episode 343 - Jackson Monarkh Baritone

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500

It was Danelectro that brought us the baritone electric guitar, but it’s Jackson that has now released what is perhaps the doomiest version of that instrument. We tried our hand at some death metal this week (glad that’s over). Enjoy!

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Episode 342 - Doubleday Guitars

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500

We are truly living in a renaissance of custom guitar building. Just when you play one, another pops up to surprise and delight you. And the Doubleday Broadwing is no exception. Made in Austin, Texas by Walker Doubleday, we think these guitars would fit any bill, any place, any time. Special thanks to Superfan Alex for the gracious loan of this fantastic instrument. Enjoy!

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Episode 341 - Epiphone Coronet USA

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Originally introduced in 1959, shortly after Gibson bought the brand, the Coronet was the first Epiphone solidbody guitar. What started out as a student model would eventually come to be regarded as the rock and roll machine it is today. So why did it take so long to reissue a US made version of the original? Who knows, but we’re sure glad it’s here. Enjoy!

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Episode 340 - Gibson Victory

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500

In 1981 Gibson introduced one of its pointiest guitars yet. With an Explorer headstock and a slightly offset superstrat-style body, the team in Kalamazoo was ready to meet hair metal head-on. So they marketed the new instrument to - country musicians… It’s hard to say exactly what contributed to its poor showing, but the Victory was gone almost as quickly as it had arrived. Lucky for all of us in the present day, the Victory has been reissued! We dove under the hood to see what we could see. Enjoy!

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Episode 339 - ESP E-II Horizon-II

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Once a major provider of parts, bodies and necks to brands like Kramer and Schecter (which it ended up buying), ESP now occupies valuable territory in the metal world of guitars. Admittedly, we are less-than-familiar with these beasts, but we gave it our best shot this Horizon, which ticked all the boxes. Enjoy!

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Episode 338 - Squier Mami Sasazaki Jazzmaster

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Scandal is a Japanese band that holds the Guinness World Record for longest-active all-female band that still has all its original members. So it’s no wonder that they’ve all got signature guitars, including this 2014 Mami Sasazaki Jazzmaster, affectionately known as the “Stratomaster” - Enjoy!

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Episode 337 - Fender Jack White Triplecaster Telecaster

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Jack White has carved out a place of distinction for himself. His approach to music is at once considered and no-holds barred. He knows what he wants to hear, and has never stopped looking for it. We’re big fans over here at High Gain HQ. So when we got our hands on the new Fender Jack White Triplecaster Telecaster, we had to take it for a ride. Enjoy!

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Episode 336 - Greco Shrike

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Greco was among the many brands created to capitalize on the guitar boom of the 1960s. These instruments were mostly copies of well-known American brands, and were made in Japan by a variety of manufacturers, including Teisco and Kandai. The Shrike, however much it might have owed to Rickenbacker, was an original design. Enjoy!

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Episode 335 - Ampeg Dan Armstrong Lucite Bass

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Dan Armstrong was an original thinker. As a musician he toured with Van Morrison. He was one of the creative forces behind the Ampog SVT amplifier. Who else, then, in the late 1960s, could come up with the idea of a guitar made out of Lucite? Enjoy!

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Episode 334 - Yamaha Revstar

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0500

In 2013, Yamaha was looking to make a splash with a new guitar design. They wanted something that looked both old and new, but not too out there. Taking cues from their own past designs, as well as Cafe motorcycle culture, the came up with the Revstar series. Enjoy!

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Episode 333 - Fender Contemporary Stratocaster

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0500

When CBS sold Fender to a consortium of employees, the US factory was not included in the sale. So, while the new owners figured out where their new home would be built, production moved to Japan. That was when the Contemporary Series of Stratocasters and Telecasters was introduced - the first set of Japanese instruments to bear the Fender name on the headstock, instead of Squier. Enjoy!

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Episode 332 - Guild S-50 Jet-Star

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0500

When Guild decided to enter the solidbody guitar game, in 1963, they did it by introducing a series of instruments with funny headstocks and curves cut into the bottoms; some even had built-in kickstands. The least of these was the S-50 Jet-Star, a single-pickup affair targeted at the student market. It boasted a single pickup, a volume and a tone. That’s it. To our modern eyes, it is a triumph. But how does it sound? Enjoy!

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Episode 331 - Riggio Tango

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0500

The Pacific NW is proud to call itself home to some amazing makers of guitars, pickups, effects and more - they grow well in the rain up here. For 30 years Joe Riggio has crafted guitars of singular distinction. And for those in the know, his refinish work is impeccable. We’ve seen guitars that Joe has brought back to life, and we are amazed every time. We got a hold of a Tango in black, and enjoyed the hell out of it. Hope you do, too!

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Episode 330 - Rivolta Combinata

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0500

When guitar builder Dennis Fano was looking to expand the reach of his designs, he partnered up with Eastwood Guitars to create Rivolta. Incorporating design elements from vintage guitars, these overseas guitars are still distinctly Fano, somehow. We got our hands on a Combinata, and found it to be a pleasure to play. Enjoy!

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Episode 329 - Motander SM65 Ardweirdo

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Justin Motander Jones is making some wonderfully inventive guitars down there in San Diego, CA. He’s been experimenting with creating effects by controlling the pickups themselves, as opposed to simply feeding their output through an effect. He calls this idea the Ardweirdo, since the brain behind all of this is the Arduino open-source electronics platform. The guitar we got to play around on was kindly loaded with every kind of tremolo sound you could want. Enjoy!

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Episode 328 - Gibson J-50

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Gibson introduced both the J-45 and J-50 acoustic guitars in 1942. Wood was scarce, and production in Kalamazoo was severely curtailed in favor of war-related endeavors. A few “banner” J-45s were made, but the J-50 would not be reintroduced until 1947. At that time, the J-50 was little more than a J-45 without the paint job. Our example is from 1968, after many of the design “improvements” had been rolled back. Enjoy!

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Episode 327 - Danocaster Offset

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Fortunately for all of us, impeccable, handmade boutique guitars are easy to find; no one is wanting for choice. We are truly in an instrument-building renaissance. Dan Strain of Danocaster Guitars is one such builder, and his focus is all about having a guitar feel like it’s been yours for years, even if you’ve only just picked it up. We were fortunate enough to pick up an Offset and give it a whirl. Enjoy!

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Episode 326 - Fender Tom DeLonge Starcaster

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0500

We are torn here at High Gain HQ about the Starcaster that Fender released in 1976. All these years later, it has experienced a rehabilitation of sorts in the indie crowd. Now that the Tom DeLonge Starcaster has been introduced, will those on either side of the great Starcaster debate find common ground? If so, we smell a Nobel Peace Prize for Tom Delonge. Enjoy!

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Episode 325 - Silvertone 1438 Bass

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0500

In the immediate aftermath of WWII, the founders of Teisco would get their guitar bodies from a milkman who built instruments on the side. By the 1960s they were responsible for a large chunk of the Japanese import market, coming up with wilder designs as they went along. They mostly built for third parties; case in point this Silvertone bass, made for Sears. Enjoy!

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Episode 324 - Justin Abernethy of Abernethy Guitars

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0500

It’s been 5 years since we met Justin Abernethy of Abernethy Guitars, and he’s been very busy making top-shelf instruments. It seems like more and more we’re seeing Justin’s guitars in the hands of brilliant musicians. And there’s a reason for that. Like the Sonic Baroness baritone we enjoyed while catching up with Justin. Enjoy!

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Episode 323 - Millimetric MGS3

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0500

It’s been quite a while since we had the pleasure of talking to Florian at Millimetric Instruments. He’s one of the most thoughtful designers out there, and his guitars reflect the care he puts into everything he does. We’ve been fortunate enough to play several Millimetrics, and have loved every one of them. And now, Ed has his own! We took it for a spin, and allowed ourselves to ogle all over it. Enjoy!

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Episode 322 - Gibson Les Paul Lite

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Recently, Gibson added a new Les Paul to its lineup. It’s got hot pickups and slim neck, and sports a simpler, no-frills design. And, it’s very light! Is all this enough to convince Ed? Enjoy!

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Episode 321 - Squier Katana

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0500

In the early 1980s Fender briefly found itself without a factory. The company had been bought from CBS by a consortium, and the factory wasn’t included in the deal. So, they set up shop in Japan. At the same time, the Hair Metal Onslaught™ was in full bloom. What’s an instrument manufacturer to do? Make a guitar shaped like a samurai sword, that’s what. Enjoy!

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Episode 320 - Fender Mustang

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Ed has recently acquired one of the most uniquely beat up Fender Mustangs we’ve ever seen. Made in the year the model was released, every last sticker, scrape and scratch on it is perfect; character like this comes along rarely. So , naturally, we thought it best to do a review of what makes the Mustang the rock machine it is to this day.

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Episode 319 - Author Nick Corasaniti

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Nick Corasaniti is a domestic correspondent covering national politics for the New York Times. He has covered four presidential cycles, along with countless congressional, gubernatorial and mayoral races in more than 15 years at the Times. He was once the Times’s Jersey correspondent, tracking the politics, policy, people, trains, beaches, and eccentricities that give the Garden State its charm. He is a born and raised—and exceptionally proud—New Jerseyan, who splits his time between Asbury Park and Brooklyn. Enjoy!

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Episode 318 - Supro Kingston

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Thanks to people like Jack White and Dan Auerbach, budget line catalog guitars remain fondly in our conscience as the vibe-laden machines they are. Supro was/is no exception, having crafted some amazing instruments out of little more than a pickup and some fiberglass. Among them was the Kingston, with its buff sand color and swoopy good looks. Enjoy!

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Episode 317 - Airline Upbeat Stereo

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Montgomery Ward produced one of the largest mail order catalogs in the US, starting way back in the 1870s. By the time the 1950s rolled around, they were including electric guitars, like the Upbeat. Our example is a stereo version, and left us scratching our heads more than we thought it would. But it sounds good, and plays well, as most budget instruments built by the Chicago Boys did in the day. Enjoy!

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Episode 316 - Ernie Ball Music Man Armada

Mon, 27 May 2024 23:54:00 -0500

like, well, cool things that drop out of stuff. The Armada was the company’s first guitar designed with a neck-through. The result is every bit as sonorous as you might imagine. Enjoy!

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Episode 315 - Fender Jaguar Thinline

Wed, 15 May 2024 07:00:00 -0500

In 2012, Fender celebrated the 50th anniversary of one its greatest instruments, the Jaguar. In the US reissues were designed to evoke the look of those original guitars. In Japan, production took a wider turn that saw a double bound thinline model hit the market. We’re divided as to how successful it was at the time, or what we think of it now, but come along - we’ll fill you in. Enjoy!

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Episode 314 - Harmony Rebel

Wed, 08 May 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Starting in the 60s, and up into the 1970s, the world was awash in earth-toned appliances; refrigerators, stoves, microwaves, you name it. Autumn Harvest and Avocado Green were at the top of the heap. No wonder, then, that Harmony would create a version of its Rebel guitar to match. Because nothing says modern convenience like the color of guacamole. Enjoy!

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Episode 313 - Epiphone 1959 ES-355 Inspired by Gibson Custom

Wed, 01 May 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Epiphone started life as a primarily jazz-tinged manufacturer, making some of the finest hollowbodies there were. Eventually, Gibson bought the company, and eventually moved production overseas, where the brand would be relegated to mostly budget guitars. Now, though, Gibson is ramping up the build quality of these instruments - using US-made components. So, are these “Inspired by Gibson Custom” guitars worth a look? We think so. Enjoy!

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Episode 312 - Knaggs Kenai-J

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Joe Knaggs spent many years at PRS, contributing guitar designs that came to be classics. So, of course, when he left those hallowed halls, Joe fired up his own shop and hung his shingle on a whole new family of instruments, this time bearing the name Knaggs Guitars. These are elegant, next-level machines. Enjoy!

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Episode 311 - Gibson Map Guitar

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0500

In the early 1980s, Gibson undertook an ad campaign, the slogan for which was “American made, world played”. It featured a photograph of a guitar cut into the shape of the continental United States. Visibility of that ad increased curiosity about the guitar itself, and Gibson were soon making it available for purchase. It underwent various refinements, changes in appointments, and finishes; it was even re-released a time or two in subsequent years. But it was never really outlived that initial curiosity. Enjoy!

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Episode 310 - Kay Barney Kessel Pro K1700V

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0500

One of the venerable companies that made guitars in Chicago at the middle of the last century was Kay. Their instruments provided tremendous value at an affordable price. One such instrument was the Barney Kessel Pro. These were recently reissued, and we found our example to be a whole hell of a lot of fun to play. Enjoy!

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Episode 309 - Rickenbacker 330

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0500

The Rickenbacker 300 series of guitars was introduced in 1958. Designed by the esteemed Roger Rossmeisl, these guitars have changed little, but withstood the test of time. Just when we thjought we knew what we were dealing with, however, a 330 in matte black shows up. We had to grab it. Enjoy!

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Epiosde 308 - Guild S-100 Polara Kim Thayil

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0500

We’re pretty big fans of vintage Gretsch guitars over here at High Gain HQ. Especially the S-100, with its indispensable phase switch. If it’s good enough for Kim Thayil of Soundgarden it’s good enough for us. So when we got a line on the new Guild S-100 Polara Kim Thayil signature guitars, we had to try them. We were not dissappointed. Enjoy!

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Episode 307 - Ovation Magnum

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0500

When Ovation began making solidbody guitars, just about everything they came up with was full-featured, well-made and very playable. Their designs were perhaps a little forward thinking for most, however, and they didn’t fare too well in a market of Teles and Les Pauls. When it came to bass guitars, they fared little better. But the Magnum bass is a beast, and it found its way into the hands and onto the records of many a top-tier player. We thoroughly enjoyed this instrument. Enjoy!

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Episode 306 - Castedosa Conchers

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Carlos Lopez started his guitar-building journey on the production line at Fender. Before long he joined the Custom Shop. Not long after that he was apprenticing to become a Master Builder. You could say our man Carlos has the chops… So, it’s really no surprise to see him sailing and thriving under his own banner - Castedosa Guitars. Along with his wife Stephanie (a master pickup winder!), Castedosa is turning out some of the most thoughtful, exquisite instruments we’ve seen, including the black Conchers model we got our hands on this week. Enjoy!

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Episode 305 - Godin Radium

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Robert Godin started his guitar-making journey in a small shop in La Patrie, Quebec, in 1972. Over the years he expanded into five factories, across six well-known brands, including, of course, Godin Instruments. The goal was/is to make quality guitars at a reasonable price. Not easily done without cutting corners somewhere, but Godin never did. No outsourcing overseas, no inferior materials, no shoddy craft. These are eminently playable instruments. Enjoy!

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Episode 304 - Graig Markel of Recovery Effects / Danelectro Double Neck 3923

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Graig Markel and Zera Marvel of Recovery Effects have been making some of our favorite effects for a long time. At any moment they can be found on our pedal boards, emitting the precise lushness Recovery has become known for. So when Graig stopped by with two of his latest, the Moonstruck reverb/delay and the Revere overdrive, we knew what we had to do. The Danelectro Double Neck 3923 proved the perfect vehicle for the time, even if it did end up receiving a (rare) triple-deny. Enjoy!

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Episode 303 - Ibanez Musician MC200

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Among the first original designs Ibanez made after the famed Gibson lawsuit was the Musician Series. These were guitar re-thought from the ground up. They are still considered sturdy workhorses, and they mark a direction that would set Ibanez on the path to being one of the world’s leading guitar makers. This MC200 got a rare ‘double buy’ from us. Enjoy!

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Episode 302 - PRS Paul's Guitar

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Paul Reed Smith, the man, has been creating the highest quality guitars ever since he made one for college credit, after which he dropped out to pursue the art fulltime. PRS instruments are known for their attention to detail, impeccable response, and beautiful tops. Why then, haven’t we paid more attention to them? We’ve been remiss, and we apologize. Enjoy!

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Episode 301 - B.C. Rich Mockingbird

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Bernardo Chavez Rico grew up making classical guitars. He learned the craft from his father. Luckily for us, Bernardo decided to branch out into solidbody electrics. And the world was never the same, as musicians across all genres played his instruments at some point in their careers (Elliot Easton of The Cars? Yup…) We were fortunate enough to take this vintage Mockingbird for a spin, and decode its many knobs and switches. Enjoy!

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Episode 300 - Rickenbacher Ken Roberts

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Before Rickenbacker, there was Rickenbacher, and they pioneered electric guitars with their clever use of electronics, materials and design. But one instrument, the Ken Roberts electro-Spanish guitar, introduced in the throes of the Great Depression, and discontinued a few years later, would come to be regarded as one of the forerunners of today’s modern electric guitars. A built-in pickup (as opposed to an add-on), stock tremolo, larger scale length, and more frets clear of the body combined to make an instrument that would be the jumping off point for those who followed. Enjoy!

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Episode 299 - Rock N Roll Relics Lightning Junior

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500

The fine folk over at Rock N Roll Relics continue to kick out some of the most beautiful ideas. We’ve been fans of theirs for quite some time, and the Lightning Junior, with its lightning bolt f-holes and single pickup, does nothing to dissuade us from these rock machines. Give a listen and see if you don’t agree. Enjoy!

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Episode 298 - Graham Instruments Baritone

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Our friend Iain Graham is at it again. THis time he’s loaned us a baritone guitar, fresh off the press. There are so many bespoke touches on this thing, we almost forgot to actually play it. And it did not disappoint. It was as easy as could be to get any kind of sound out of this instrument. Contact Iain for more info at https://grahaminstruments.com/

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Episode 297 - Hallmark 60 Custom

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Once upon a time, a man named Joe Hall learned how to make guitars at the foot of Semie Mosely. He then struck out on his own with Hallmark Guitars, before leaving the industry altogether. And that may have been the end of that, had not Bob Shade resurrected the Hallmark brand and run with it. It’s unanimous - the 60 Custom is a rock machine. Enjoy!

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Episode 296 - Dave Dederer of The Presidents of The United States of America

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Dave Dederer stopped by for a vast discussion about all things guitar, including his use of only three strings during his time with The Presidents of The United States of America. Dave has an encyclopedic knowledge of his instrument, even if he is using all six strings these days. But he did bring donuts, and that counts for a lot. Enjoy!

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Episode 295 - Fender "10 for '15" American Standard Double Cut Telecaster

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0500

In keeping with its tradition of mixing and matching designs from its own history, Fender introduced the “10 for ‘15” series of limited edition guitars. Rolled out in 2015, each model was limited to 500 instruments. One of the more unusual guitars was the American Standard Telecaster - with a double cutaway. We were pleased to try it out, as you don’t see so very many these days. Enjoy!

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Episode 294 - Hamer Virtuoso

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Paul Hamer and Jol Dantzig were pioneers of what we know today as the boutique, or custom, guitar phenomenon. Many a touring band went to Hamer to get something that could not be had anywhere else. One such custom instrument is the Virtuoso. It boasted 36 frets and a scalloped fingerboard. Each guitar had a unique finish; no two are alike. We decided to take one for a spin, and see if we would still have fingers after trying to play that high up on a neck. Enjoy!

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Episode 293 - Jesse Herlitz of Moire

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Jesse Herlitz couldn’t find a pedal that matched the sound he had in his head; brutal, sharp, cacophonous, loud. So he set about learning the pedal biz. The result is the Visceral, a saw tooth fuzz synth pedal. Jesse swung down from Canada to walk us through it, and to show us his new guitar from Partscaster Concierge. He explained how a fella with no pedal building experience goes about building a pedal capable of clearcutting your psyche. Enjoy!

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Episode 292 - Ted McCarty and The Golden Age of Gibson

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Ted McCarty resided over the most innovative period in Gibson history. Under his leadership, the company produced some of the most innovative designs to ever grace a guitar store wall. But what about the man himself? Ed has been reading up on Ted, and is taking a turn in the host chair to report what he’s found out about our man Ted. Enjoy!

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Episode 291 - Fender Vintera II '50s Jazzmaster

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Fender has two factories in North America - one in California, and one in Mexico. They share a lot of resources, both material and human. Is this why, more than ever before, it’s getting harder to choose between the two? We’re taking the new Vintera II series Jazzmaster for a ride. Enjoy!

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Episode 290 - Epiphone 150th Anniversary Wilshire

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Epiphone was an instrument manufacturer founded 150 years ago in the Ottoman Empire. Upon emigrating to the United States, the Stathopoulos family continued their craft in New York. By the end of the 1950s the company belonged to CMI, owners of Gibson. Itself now operating under recently changed hands, Gibson is celebrating Epiphone’s rich sonic history with a series of 150th anniversary Epiphone guitars, the Wilshire among them. Enjoy!

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Episode 289 - Fender Bowling Ball Stratocaster

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0500

As the hair metal wars shifted into high gear, Fender sought to up its own bling game by releasing a guitar with a marbled paint job. Only 300 were ever made; 225 of them were Stratocasters. Named Marble Strats, they became more commonly known as “bowling ball” Stratocasters. Introduced in 1983, these were among the last CBS-era instruments made in the US before Fender was sold, and production moved (for the time being) to Japan. Discontinued after only a year, the bowling balls have become collectible. Are they worth it? Enjoy!

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Episode 288 - Stewart Oriphonic

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:01:00 -0500

In 1950s America there were tons of instruments being made for the growing guitar market. As quickly as old companies disappeared, new ones were formed to give the people what they wanted. Many of these outsourced manufacturing to third parties, like Kay and Harmony. In the case of New York distributor Bugellsein & Jacobsen (B&J), the work of creating its Stewart brand of guitars was done by the United Guitar Corporation of Jersey City, NJ. Enjoy!

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Episode 287 - Fender Tom DeLonge Stratocaster

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 07:01:00 -0500

Tom DeLonge has been playing juicy power punk pop stuff for a long time. He’s always favored stripped down, single pickup rock machines, and has had a few signature models along the way. The newest Tom DeLonge Stratocaster is no exception, as we found out. It’s a ripper. Enjoy!

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Episode 286 - Justin Motander Jones of Motander Guitars

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 07:01:00 -0500

Justin Motander Jones of Motander Guitars is hard at work combining Mid-Century Modern design touches with the very best of Guild’s quirkiest 1970s creations, such as the Sky Scorcher we‘re playing this week. Once he adds his own vision to those bones, what you get is a guitar unlike any other. We enjoyed an entirely pleasant conversation with Justin, who dialed into High Gain HQ from his home in San Diego, CA. Enjoy!

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Episode 285 - Gibson Les Paul Signature

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 07:01:00 -0500

Shortly after Norlin purchased CMI, and Gibson along with it, Les Paul returned for the design of several new models, each with specific controls and low impedence pickups. The last of these was the Les Paul Signature, a kind-of-offset looking amalgam of a regular Les Paul and an ES-335. That's where the similarity ends. Why did Norlin do this? Join us on a journey through the history of an unusual company. Enjoy!

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Episode 284 - Barry Grzebik of Grez Guitars

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 07:01:00 -0500

Barry Grzebik is making some mighty fine guitars at Grez Guitars in Petaluma, CA. They are beautiful instruments, with tops made from salvaged redwood. The example Barry was kind enough to send us was a Mendocino baritone, with a top made of redwood from an old municipal water tower in Lake Tahoe. The body is hollow, and it plays like an acoustic. We had a blast talking to Barry. To see more of his work, check out his website:

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Episode 283 - Jackson Roswell Rhoads

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 07:01:00 -0500

Dreams are mysterious, funny things. Who among us hasn’t spent time trying to interpret them, in order to make sense of something in our lives? Way back in 1995, the Jackson marketing director Charles Perrino had a dream he could not shake, and from it the Roswell Rhoads guitar was born. Enjoy!

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Episode 282 - Iain Graham of Graham Instruments

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 07:01:00 -0500

It's a great day whenever we get to talk to someone who puts the time and effort into making a great instrument. But when the builder lives in your neighborhood? And shows up in a vintage Japanese fire truck? 10 out of 10, no notes...

So it is that we came to have a great conversation with Iain Graham. When he's not busy working on wooden boats, or playing in his band Grosst, Iain makes one-of-a-kind basses for the likes of Joe Lally (Messthetics, Fugazi, Coriky). We got to play one such bass before it heads out to Joe, and were sorry to see it go. Enjoy!

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Episode 281 - Guild Surfliner Deluxe

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 07:01:00 -0500

The Guild Surfliner Deluxe represents the oft-relocated company’s first new solidbody guitar design in close to 40 years. Borrowing from elements of some its greatest hits, Guild has crafted a guitar that looks at once modern and retro. But how does it play? We got our hands on a black one (of course) and put it through its paces. Enjoy!

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Episode 280 - John Roderick/Fender Starcaster, part 2

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 07:01:00 -0500

Last week John Roderick of The Long Winters stopped by High Gain HQ to chat. Three old guys in a room? Literally, what’s NOT to talk about. So we let the tape run long enough for each of us to compare/contrast our various old man ailments, the cost of socks and Young People These Days. Enjoy part 2, in which we dive into John’s music, and get to hear him playing his 1977 Fender Starcaster some more.

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Episode 279 - John Roderick/Fender Starcaster, part 1

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 07:01:00 -0500

This week John Roderick of The Long Winters (to name just one of his many endeavors) stops by High Gain HQ to chat. This was our first in-person, host-to-guest exchange since the darkest days of COVID-19, so we let the tape run. The result? A two-parter! Enjoy part 1, in which we get a healthy dose of what makes Roderick tick...

Episode 278 - Baxendale Conversions

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 07:01:00 -0500

The story of how Scott Baxendale breathes new life into old catalog guitars, pedals, beverages and all kinds of chatter!

Episode 277 - Motor Ave. Guitars Fastback

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 07:01:00 -0500

We're talkin' Motor Ave. Guitars, beverages, pedals, movies, and more!

Episode 276 - Fender Coronado II

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 07:19:00 -0500

This week we welcome Director Kenneth A. LaBarre to the co-host chair. We're talking about the Fender Coronado II, pedals, beverages and much more.

Episode 275 - Giannini Craviola 12-String

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 07:01:00 -0500

Giannini Craviola 12-String, pedals, beverages and more!

Episode 274 - Squier Paranormal Esquire Deluxe

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 07:01:00 -0500

Squier Paranormal Esquire Deluxe, Benson Nathan Junior Reverb, pedals, beverages and more!

Episode 273 - Harmony H7208 Roy Smeck

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 07:01:00 -0500

Harmony H7208, beverages, effects, and more!

Episode 272 - Vox Tornado

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 07:01:00 -0500

Vox Tornado, beverages, effects and more!

Episode 271 - Gretsch G6134 '55 White Penguin

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 07:01:00 -0500

Gretsch G6134 '55 White Penguin, beverages, effects and more!

Episode 270 - Gibson LG-2

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 05:52:50 -0500

Gibson LG-2, beverages, effects and more!

Episode 269 - Eastwood Airline H44 Deluxe

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 07:01:00 -0500

Eastwood Airline H44 Deluxe, beverages, effects and more!

Episode 268 - Gibson ES-339

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 07:01:00 -0500

Gibson ES-339 beverages, effects and more!

Episode 267 - Larrivee OM-09

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 07:01:00 -0500

Larrivee OM-09, beverages, effects and more!

Episode 266 - Ibanez 2469 Futura

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 07:01:00 -0500

Ibanez 2469 Futura, beverages, effects and more!

Episode 265 - Ibanez 2640 Artist Doubleneck

Wed, 31 May 2023 07:01:00 -0500

Ibanez 2640 Artist Doubleneck, beverages, effects and more!

Episode 264 - Fender John 5 Signature Telecaster

Wed, 24 May 2023 15:41:00 -0500

Fender John 5 Signature Telecaster, beverages, effects and more!

Episode 263 - EVH Wolfgang Signature USA

Wed, 17 May 2023 07:01:00 -0500

EVH Wolfgang Signature USA, beverages, effects and more!

Episode 262 - Eastwood Hooky Bass 6 PRO

Wed, 10 May 2023 07:01:00 -0500

Eastwood Hooky Bass 6 PRO, beverages, effects and more!

Episode 261 - Gretsch Country Gentleman

Wed, 03 May 2023 07:01:00 -0500

Gretsch Country Gentleman, beverages, effects and more!

Episode 260 - Heritage H-535

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 07:01:00 -0500

Heritage H-535, beverages, effects and more!

Episode 259 - Modulus Genesis 3

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 07:01:00 -0500

Modulus Genesis 3, beverages, effects and more!

Episode 258 - Vox Mark III Custom

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 07:01:00 -0500

Vox Mark III Custom, beverages, effects and more!

Episode 257 - Gibson Theodore

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 07:01:00 -0500

Gibson Theodore, beverages, effects and more!

Episode 256 - Frank Deimel of Deimel Guitarworks

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 07:01:00 -0500

Frank Deimel of Deimel Guitarworks, beverages, effects and more!

Episode 255 - Gretsch TK 300

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 07:01:00 -0500

Gretsch TK 300, beverages, effects and more!

Episode 254 - Dunable Cyclops

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 07:01:00 -0500

Dunable Cyclops beverages, effects and more!

Episode 253 - Ibanez 2680 Bob Weir

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 08:01:00 -0500

Ibanez 2680 Bob Weir, beverages, and more!

Episode 252 - Gibson Les Paul SG with Adam Ian Sykes of Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 08:01:00 -0500

Gibson Les Paul SG, Adam Ian Sykes of Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 251 - G&L F-100

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 08:01:00 -0500

G&L F-100 pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 250 - Hagstrom Viking I

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 08:01:00 -0500

Hagstrom Viking I, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 249 - Eva Walker of The Black Tones, Rock N Roll Relics Thunders

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 08:01:00 -0500

Eva Walker of The Black Tones, Rock N Roll Relics Thunders, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 248 - Epiphone Al Caiola Standard

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 08:01:00 -0500

Epiphone Al Caiola Standard, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 247 - Goya Model 80

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 08:01:00 -0500

Goya Model 80, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 246 - Kramer SM1-H with Nick Rogers of Dirty Haggard Audio

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 08:01:00 -0500

Kramer SM1-H, Nick Rogers of Dirty Haggard Audio, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 245 - Guild M-75 Bluesbird

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 08:01:00 -0500

Guild M-75 Bluesbird, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 244 - Travis Bean TB500JG Jerry Garcia

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 08:01:00 -0500

Travis Bean TB500JG Jerry Garcia, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 243 - Danelectro Hawk

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 08:00:55 -0500

Danelectro Hawk, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 242 - Ibanez Roadstar II Comet

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 08:01:00 -0500

Ibanez Roadstar II Comet, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 241 - Novo Solus F1

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 08:01:00 -0500

Novo Solus F1 pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 240 - Mosrite Mel-O-Bar

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:03:16 -0500

Mosrite Mel-O-Bar, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 239 - Eastwood Sidejack Baritone 20th LTD

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 08:01:00 -0500

Eastwood Sidejack Baritone 20th LTD pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 238 - Tokai Talbo

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:01:00 -0500

Tokai Talbo, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 237 - Fender Fullerton Telecaster Ukulele

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 08:01:00 -0500

Fender Fullerton Telecaster Ukulele, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 235 - Fender American Vintage II Telecaster Deluxe

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 07:01:00 -0500

Fender American Vintage II Telecaster Deluxe, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 234 - Les Paul Custom Silverburst with Zach Blair of Rise Against

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:01:00 -0500

Les Paul Custom Silverburst, Zach Blair of Rise Against, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 233 - Epiphone Spirit

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 07:01:00 -0500

Epiphone Spirit, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 232 - Gamma Guitars

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:01:00 -0500

Gamma Guitars, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 231 - Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 07:01:00 -0500

Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 230 - Phred Instruments Dockstar

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:01:00 -0500

Phred Instruments Dockstar, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 229 - Duesenberg Fullerton

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 07:01:00 -0500

Duesenberg Fullerton, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 228 - Epiphone Newport EB6

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 07:01:00 -0500

Epiphone Newport EB6, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 227 - Silvertone 1446

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 07:01:00 -0500

Silvertone 1446, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 226 - Rick Kelly Bowery Pine Telecaster

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 07:01:00 -0500

Rick Kelly Bowery Pine Telecaster, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 225 - Harmony H35 Mandolin

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:01:00 -0500

Harmony H35 Mandolin , pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 224 - Gibson Jimmy Page Les Paul Custom Black Beauty

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 07:01:00 -0500

Gibson Jimmy Page Les Paul Custom Black Beauty , pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 223 - Fender D'Aquisto Standard

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 07:01:00 -0500

Once upon a time, Fender created jazz guitars based on the designs of master luthier Jimmy D’Aquisto. Jimmy had learned his craft from John D’Angelico, father of the handmade jazz box. Admittedly, these kinds of instruments were a bit outside of Fender’s usual offerings, but they charged ahead anyway. How did they do? We got our hands on a Fender D’Aquisto Standard and gave it a whirl. Enjoy!

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Episode 222 - Gibson ES-225TN

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 07:01:00 -0500

Shortly after Gibson introduced the Les Paul solidbody, it became clear that the more traditional jazz cats might also enjoy an instrument with an easier to handle profile. They certainly loved their big ol’ jazz boxes, but why couldn’t they also have something a little more…manageable? So began the thinline series of guitars, available to this day in many incarnations. But the first was the ES-225, introduced in the 1950s, and we’ve got one. Enjoy!

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Episode 221 - Gibson Lzzy Hale Explorerbird

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 07:01:00 -0500

Lzzy Hale has been ripping off faces with her guitar and vocals since she was 14 years old. Her band Halestorm is a force unto itself. Is it any wonder, then, that Gibson has just released their third Lzzy Hale signature guitar? Nope. We tried one on for size, and John demonstrated his singular lack of shredding skill. Enjoy!

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Episode 220 - Gretsch Roc Jet 7611

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 07:01:00 -0500

In 1967 Gretsch was bought by the Baldwin Piano Company. Like CBS-era Fenders before them, and Norlin-era Gibsons after them, expectations for continued quality were….measured. Of the guitars produced during the Baldwin-era, sure enough, there were some questionable moves. This week, however, we’re playing the Roc Jet 7611, and it is a ripper. Enjoy!

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Episode 219 - Sigma Guitars

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 07:01:00 -0500

Sigma Guitars, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 218 - The Fender Offset Special

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 07:01:00 -0500

The Fender Offset Special, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 217 - The Ibanez MC400DS with Jim Fairchild

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:01:00 -0500

The Ibanez MC400DS, special guest Jim Fairchild, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 216 - The Gibson ES-340

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 07:01:00 -0500

The Gibson ES-340, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 215 - The Jerry Jones Master Sitar with Nels Cline

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 07:23:12 -0500

Nels Cline, the Jerry Jones Master Sitar, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 214 - The Ibanez Yvette Young YY10

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 07:01:00 -0500

The Ibanez Yvette Young YY10, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 213 - The 1983 Gibson Futura

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 07:01:00 -0500

The 1983 Gibson Futura, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 212 - Kevin Siebold of Krappy Guitars

Wed, 25 May 2022 07:01:00 -0500

Kevin Siebold of Krappy Guitars, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 211 - 1961 Epiphone Olympic Special with Jason Verlinde of The Fretboard Journal

Wed, 18 May 2022 07:01:00 -0500

1961 Epiphone Olympic Special, Jason Verlinde of the Fretboard Journal, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 210 - Gretsch '55 Penguin G6134t with G. Love

Wed, 11 May 2022 07:01:00 -0500

Special guest G. Love, the Gretsch '55 G6134t guitar, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 209 - The Fender Electric XII with Anand Wilder

Wed, 04 May 2022 07:01:00 -0500

Special guest Anand Wilder, the Fender Electric XII guitar, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 208 - The Ibanez George Benson GB-10

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 07:01:00 -0500

The Ibanez George Benson GB-10, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 207 - The Gibson Government Series Flying V

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:01:00 -0500

The Gibson Government Series Flying V, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 206 - 1966 Fender Stratocaster

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 07:01:00 -0500

1966 Fender Stratocaster pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 204 - B.A. Ferguson Guitars

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 07:01:00 -0500

B.A. Ferguson Guitars, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 203 - Abernethy Guitars with Eli Maiman of Walk The Moon

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 07:19:28 -0500

Abernethy Guitars, with special guest Eli Maiman of Walk The Moon. Plus pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 202 - The Ibanez 2404 with Mike Squires of Couch Riffs

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 07:01:00 -0500

The Ibanez 2404 double-necked guitar, with special guest Mike Squires of Couch Riffs. Plus, the new Spun Loud Shuksan Fuzz pedal, beverages, and more!

Episode 201 - The Epiphone Broadway

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 08:01:00 -0500

The Epiphone Broadway guitar . Plus, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 200 - The Kramer NightSwan with Special Guest Frank Gross from Thunder Road Guitars

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 08:01:00 -0500

It's our 200th episode! Join us with special guest Uncle Frank from Thunder Road Guitars here in beautiful West Seattle. Pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 199 - Decca Guitars

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 08:01:00 -0500

Decca guitars, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 198 - The Danelectro U2

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:01:00 -0500

The Danelectro U2, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 197 - The Silvertone 1420 with Jimmy Watkins of The Vega Bodegas

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:01:00 -0500

The Silvertone 1420, special guest Jimmy Watkins of The Vega Bodegas, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 196 - The Fender Jag-Stang

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:01:00 -0500

The Fender Jag-Stang, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 195 - The Gibson Flying V

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 08:01:00 -0500

The Gibson Flying V, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 194 - The Gibson SG Gothic

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 08:01:00 -0500

Gibson SG Gothic, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 193 - Grammer Guitars

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 08:01:00 -0500

Grammer Guitars, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 192 - The Memphis EL-300

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 08:01:00 -0500

The Memphis EL-300, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 191 - The Martin D-28E

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 08:01:00 -0500

The Martin D-28E, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 190 - The Gretsch Professional Collection G6112TCB-JR

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 03:36:43 -0500

The Gretsch Professional Collection G6112TC, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 189 - The Hohner HS 90 SN

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:01:00 -0500

Hohn HS 90 SN guitar, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 188 - Jet City Guitars

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:01:00 -0500

Jet City Guitars, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 187 - The Ibanez Universe

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 08:01:00 -0500

The Ibanez Universe, Earthquaker Hizumitas Fuzz Sustainar, beverages, and more!

Episode 186 - The Gibson SG-1

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 08:01:00 -0500

The Gibson SG-1, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 185 - The Ovation Breadwinner

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 08:01:00 -0500

The Ovation Breadwinner, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 184 - The Supro Rhythm Tone with Jared Russell of Chlorine

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:01:00 -0500

Special guest Jared Russell of Chlorine, the Supro Rhythm Tone guitar, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 183 - The Taylor Solidbody

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 07:01:00 -0500

Taylor Solidbody guitars, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 182 - The Framus Strato Deluxe with Special Guest Hutch Harris

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 07:04:01 -0500

The Framus Strato Deluxe, Special Guest Hutch Harris, beverages, and more!

Episode 181 - The Fender Rhodes Piano Bass

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 07:01:00 -0500

The Fender Rhodes Piano Bass , pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 180 - The Gibson SG Special

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 07:01:00 -0500

The Gibson SG Special pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 179 - The Ovation UK2

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 07:01:00 -0500

The Ovation UK2 pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 178 - The Fender Rosewood Telecaster

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 07:01:00 -0500

The Fender Rosewood Telecaster, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 177 - The Gibson Melody Maker

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:01:00 -0500

The Gibson Melody Maker, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 176 - The Luxxtone El Machete

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 07:01:00 -0500

The Luxxtone El Machete, The Moire Visceral pedal, beverages, and more!

Episode 175 - The TMG Guitars Ronnie Scott

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 07:01:00 -0500

The TMG Guitars Ronnie Scott, THe Meris Polymoon pedal, beverages, and more!

Episode 174 - The Epiphone Emily Wolfe Sheraton Stealth

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 07:01:00 -0500

The Epiphone Emily Wolfe Sheraton Stealth, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 173 - The Silvertone 1449 Reissue

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 07:01:00 -0500

The Silvertone 1449 Reissue, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 172 - Morales Mosrite copy, with Hilary B. Jones from the Mid-Riff Podcast

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 07:01:00 -0500

Morales Mosrite copy, Hilary B. Jones from the Mid-Riff Podcast, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 171 - The Kiesel Delos

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 07:08:00 -0500

The Kiesel Delos, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 170 - The Frank Brothers Arcade

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:01:00 -0500

The Frank Brothers Arcade, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 169 - The Line 6 James Tyler Variax

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:01:00 -0500

The Line 6 James Tyler Variax, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 168 - The Gretsch Bigsby Reissue

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:01:00 -0500

The Gretsch Bigsby Reissue, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 167 - The Silvertone Paul Stanley Sovereign Pro

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0500

The Silvertone Paul Stanley Sovereign Pro, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 166 - The Gibson RD Custom

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 07:01:00 -0500

The Gibson RD Custom, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 165 - The Koll Junior Glide Special with Saul Koll

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0500

The Koll Junior Glide Special, with guest Saul Koll, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 164 - The Fender Noventa Telecaster

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 07:01:00 -0500

The Fender Noventa Telecaster guitar, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 163 - The Robin Fleetwood Standard

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 07:01:00 -0500

The Robin Fleetwood Standard guitar, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 162 - The Alamo Titan II

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:01:00 -0500

The Alamo Titan II guitar, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 161 - The National Studio 66 with Kemble Walters of Aeges

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:01:00 -0500

Special Guest Kemble Walters of the band Aeges, the Barbie-colored National Studio 66 guitar, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 160 - The TV Jones Spectra Sonic Supreme with Niklas Dahre of Liar Thief Bandit

Wed, 26 May 2021 07:01:00 -0500

Special Guest Niklas Dahre of Swedish band Liar Thief Bandit, the TV Jones Spectra Sonic Supreme, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 159 - Special Guest Chuck BB with The DBZ Cavallo

Wed, 19 May 2021 07:01:00 -0500

Special Guest Chuck BB, the DBZ Cavallo, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 158 - The Caparison Horus-M3 CC

Wed, 12 May 2021 10:37:49 -0500

The Caparison Horus-M3 CC, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 157 - The Reverend Club King

Wed, 05 May 2021 07:01:00 -0500

Reverend Club King, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 156 - The ESP LTD Kamikaze

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:01:00 -0500

ESP LTD Kamikaze, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 155 - The Squier Starcaster

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 07:01:00 -0500

Squier Starcaster, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 154 - Gretsch Double Anniversary

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 07:01:00 -0500

Gretsch Anniversary guitars, beverages, and more!

Episode 153 - Steinberger Guitars

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 07:01:00 -0500

Steinberger guitars, lots of pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 152 - Breedlove Mark I

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 07:01:00 -0500

The Breedlove Mark I, lots of pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 151 - The Gretsch Billy Bo

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 07:01:00 -0500

The Gretsch Billy Bo, lots of pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 150 - The Squier Offset Telecaster

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 07:01:00 -0500

The ttory behind Squier and its Offset Tele, drinking some beverages, and an entire guest pedalboard!

Episode 149 - David Slack of Hewn Guitars

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:01:00 -0500

We're talking to David Slack from Hewn Guitars this week, playing his H-2 guitar, stepping on some pedals, drinking some beverages, and more!

Episode 148 - Nacho Guitars

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 08:01:00 -0500

We're playing a Nacho electric guitar this week, complete with pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 147 - Collings Guitars

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:01:00 -0500

We're playing a Collings 360 LT M electric guitar this week, complete with pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 146 - Nash Guitars

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 08:01:00 -0500

We're playing a Nash Guitars JM63 this week, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 145 - Baranik Guitars with Mike Baranik

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:01:00 -0500

Mike Baranik from Baranik Guitars stops by to tell us all about his sweet sweet boutique instruments, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 144 - RKS Guitars

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 08:01:00 -0500

RKS Guitars, Dan DeMay of Spun Loud Effects debuts The new Litigator Overdrive, pedals, beverages, and more!

Episode 143 - TK Smith Guitars w/TK Smith

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:01:00 -0500

Special guest TK Smith of TK Smith Guitars, beverages and more!

Episode 142 - D'Angelico Deluxe Bob Weir Bedford

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 07:39:55 -0500

D'Angelico Deluxe Bob Weir Bedford, a slew of pedals, beverages and more!

Episode 141 - BilT Relevator w/Tim Thelen & Brandon Darner of BilT Guitars

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 08:01:00 -0500

BilT Relevator, Tim Thelen and Brandon Darner from BilT Guitars, a slew of pedals, beverages and more!

Episode 140 - Anderson Drop Top Mongrel

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:01:00 -0500

Anderson Drop Top Mongrel, 1981 Inventions, beverages and more!

Episode 139 - Charvel Model 6

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 08:01:00 -0500

Charvel Model 6, 1981 Inventions, beverages and more!

Episode 138 - Gibson ES-125T 3/4 and Rattlesnake Cable Company

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 07:47:20 -0500

Gibson ES-125T 3/4, Hank Donovan from Rattlesnake Cable Company, beverages and more!

Episode 137 - Fender American Pro II Stratocaster and Recovery Effects Shortwave

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 08:01:00 -0500

Fender American Pro II Stratocaster, A talk with Graig Markel of Recovery Effects about the new Shortwave pedal, beverages, and more! This episode is generously sponsored by El Enojado hot sauces - Thanks Guys!

Episode 136 - Liggett Guitars w/Ben Liggett

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 08:14:58 -0500

Conversation with Ben Liggett of Liggett Guitars! Beverages!

Episode 135 - Joel Korte of Chase Bliss Audio

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 08:01:00 -0500

Conversation with Joel Korte of Chase Bliss Audio, new Chase Bliss pedals, Baranik B-1 Night Creature guitar beverages!

Episode 134 - The Dean Z

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 08:01:00 -0500

Vintage 1979 Dean Z guitar, Dan DeMay of Spun Loud Effects, Blister & Peel Fuzz Drive pedal, beverages!

Episode 133 - The Electra MPC Outlaw

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500

Electra MPC Outlaw, Beverages and more!

Episode 132 - The Yamaha SG-3000

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 08:01:00 -0500

Yamaha SG-3000, 1981 Inventions DRV, Death By Audio Fuzz War, TC Electronic Ditto Looper, Beverages

Episode 131 - The Univox UC-2

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 08:01:00 -0500

Univox UC-2, 1981 Inventions DRV, Catalinbread Belle Epoch, Death By Audio Fuzz War, Beverages

Episode 130 - The Premier Bantam

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 06:27:33 -0500

Premier Bantam, 1981 Inventions DRV, Catalinbread Belle Epoch, Spaceman Sputnik III, Beverages

Episode 129 - The Fender STRAT

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 07:01:00 -0500

Fender STRAT, Catalinbread Belle Epoch, Spaceman Sputnik III, Beverages

Episode 128 - The Guild S-100 Deluxe

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 07:01:00 -0500

Guild S-100 Deluxe, Death By Audio Fuzz War, Catalinbread Belle Epoch, Beverages

Episode 127 - The Gibson Trini Lopez

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 07:01:00 -0500

Gibson Trini Lopez, Matthews Astronomer, beverages

Episode 126 - The Harmony Buck Owens American

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 09:01:00 -0500

Harmony Buck Owens, Strymon Night Sky, beverages

Episode 125 - The Austin Hatchet

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 07:01:00 -0500

Austin Hatchet guitar, beverages

Episode 124 - The Friedman Vintage-T

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 07:01:00 -0500

Friedman Vintage-T, Walrus Audio Lillian, E-H Pitch Fork

Episode 123 - The Vox Bossman

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 07:01:00 -0500

Vox Bossman with built-in distortion, beverages

Episode 122 - The Gretsch G6131-MY Malcolm Young Signature Jet

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 07:01:00 -0500

Malcolm Young Signature Jet, 1981 DRV pedal

Episode 121 - The Airline 7215 Stratotone

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 07:01:00 -0500

Airline Stratotone, POG2, Chase Bliss Brothers, Beverages

Episode 120 - The Fender Jaguar

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 09:01:00 -0500

Masterbuilt Fender Jaguar, Walrus Audio Lillian, OBNE Visitor, DeathBy Audio Fuzz War, Beverages

Episode 119 - The Schecter Diamond PT

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 07:31:21 -0500

Schecter Diamond PT, Monster Energy, Walrus Audio Lillian, JHS Supreme, Wright Sounds Trammello

Episode 118 - The Rickenbacker 350

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 07:01:00 -0500

Rickenbacker 350, Solidgold FX Electroman, Beverages

Episode 117 - The Gibson L-5S

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 07:01:00 -0500

Gibson L-5S, Meris Mercury 7, OBNE Dark Star, 1981 DRV, JHS Supreme, Mantic Flex Pro

Episode 116 - The Fernandes Retrorocket Elite with Nick Rogers of Dirty Haggard Audio

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 07:01:00 -0500

Fernandes RetroRocket Elite, Dirty Haggard Audio DH-2 Deathfuzz, Special Guest Nick Rogers, Beverages

Episode 115 - The Squier Toronado with Joel Korte of Chase Bliss Audio

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 08:38:56 -0500

Squier Toronado, Chase Bliss Automatone mkII, Special Guest Joel Korte Beverages

Episode 114 - The Framus Strato Super

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 07:01:00 -0500

Framus Strato Super, Danelectro 3699 Fuzz, fOXX Tone Machine, Moog Freq Box, Beverages

Episode 113 - The Squier Super-Sonic with Nick Reinhart

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 07:01:00 -0500

Guest Nick Reinhart, Squier Super-Sonic, 1981 Inventions, JHS Supreme, Beverages

Episode 112 - The Suhr Classic JM

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 07:01:00 -0500

Suhr Classic JM, JHS Bender fuzz, , Meris Enzo and Mercury 7

Episode 111 - The Gibson EDS-1275

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 07:01:00 -0500

Gibson EDS-1275, Super-Fuzz, Caroline Somersault

Episode 110 - The Gibson Moderne

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 07:01:00 -0500

Gibson Moderne, Chase Bliss Brothers

Episode 109 - The Schorr The Owl The Owl

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 07:01:00 -0500

Schorr Guitars, Ocean's 12 Reverb

Episode 108 - The Malinoski Fez

Wed, 27 May 2020 07:26:25 -0500

Malinoski Fez, Shones Wood Shralp

Episode 107 - The Supro Sahara

Wed, 20 May 2020 19:01:00 -0500

Supro Sahara, Ritual Fuzz, Dark Star

Episode 106 - The National Resolectric

Wed, 13 May 2020 07:01:00 -0500

National Resolectric, POG 2, 1981 Inventions

Episode 105 - The Fender Wildwood

Wed, 06 May 2020 07:01:00 -0500

Fender Wildwood, Spun Loud Effects, Recovery Effects, Wright Sounds Effects

Episode 104 - The Fender Musicmaster

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 07:01:00 -0500

Fender Musicmaster, Earthquaker Life, Electro-Harmonix Holier Grail

Episode 103 - The Kalamazoo KG-2

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 07:26:00 -0500

Kalamazoo KG-2, Teisco Delay

Episode 102 - The Yamaha SHB400

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 07:22:58 -0500

Yamaha SHB400, OBNE Visitor, Teisco Boost

Episode 101 - The Jerry Jones Bass VI

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 07:01:00 -0500

Jerry Jones Bass VI, Spun Loud - Leon's Railer Phaser

Episode 100 - The Gibson L6-S

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 09:05:41 -0500

Gibson L6-S, Recovery Effects Phantom Operator, OBNE Whitecap

Episode 99 - Heit Guitars

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0500

Heit Guitars, Rat pedal, OBNE Procession

Episode 98 - The Martin Dreadnought

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0500

The Martin D-28 acoustic guitar

Episode 97 - The Eastwood Stormbird

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0500

Eastwood Stormbird, Crazy Tube Circuits Splash, MXR Carbon Copy Mini

Episode 96 - 1955 Fender Precision Bass

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 09:34:00 -0500

A rare 1955 Fender Precision Bass, 3 Leaf Audio bass effects, and of course, beverages!

Episode 95 - The Gibson EB-6

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 08:01:00 -0500

Gibson EB-6 bass, Line 6 MM4 Modulation Modeler, Earthquaker Devices Life Pedal V2

Episode 94 - Relics and The Fender Custom Shop

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 08:01:00 -0500

The Fender Custom Shop, Rawkworks Night OD, Chase Bliss Mood

Episode 93 - The Tele-Star 5002

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 08:01:00 -0500

The Tele-Star 5002, Catalinbread Talisman, Spun Loud Press and Peel

Episode 92 - The Gibson The Paul

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 08:01:00 -0500

Gibson The Paul, 1981 Inventions DRV, Earthqueaker Devices Life Pedal V2, TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2

Episode 91 - The Fender Telecaster Thinline

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 08:01:00 -0500

Telecaster Thinline, Union Tube and Transistor Crackle pedal

Episode 90 - NAMM 2020 Wrap Up

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 09:08:23 -0500

Our first trip to NAMM in Anaheim, California

Episode 89 - The Welson DS-2

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 08:01:00 -0500

Welson DS-2 guitar, Red Panda Particle 2, Sonic VI Fuzzbite, 1981 Inventions DRV

Episode 88 - The Guild S-300 AD

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 08:01:00 -0500

Guild S-300 AD, Chase Bliss Blooper, JAX Fuzz Wah

Episode 87 - 2019: The Year in Review

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 08:01:00 -0500

John and Ed's top 10 guitars of 2019, Meris Enzo, 1981 DRV, Recovery Effects Phantom Operator, clips.

Episode 86 - The Greco RG550

Wed, 25 Dec 2019 08:01:00 -0500

The Greco RG550, Caroline Guitars Somersault, 1981 Inventions DRV, Sam Ash Fuzzz Boxx

Episode 85 - The Kramer DMZ-2000

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 08:01:00 -0500

Kramer DMZ-2000, Old Blood Noise Endeavors Dark Star, Fender Blender, Verb The Noun

Episode 84 - The Magnatone Tornado

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 08:01:00 -0500

Magnatone Tornado guitar, Electro-Harmonix Triangle Big Muff Pi, Strymon Volante, #LetEdPlay, Verb the Noun

Episode 83 - The Harmony Silhouette

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 08:01:00 -0500

The new Harmony Silhouette, EQD Avalanche Run, Dirty Visions FX Dual Fusion

Episode 82 - The Ernie Ball Music Man Albert Lee

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 08:01:00 -0500

Ernie Ball Music Man Albert Lee, Klon Centaur, Old Blood Noise Endeavors Mondegreen

Episode 81 - The Kramer Paul Dean Signature

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 08:01:00 -0500

Kramer Paul Dean, E-H Big Muff Pi Ram's Head, E-H Ocean's 11

Episode 80 - The Wire Instruments Concorde VI

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 08:01:00 -0500

Wire Instruments Concorde VI, '66 Revolver Fuzz, Wrightsounds Trammello

Episode 79 - The Ampeg Dan Armstrong

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 08:01:00 -0500

Ampeg Dan Armstrong, EHX Attack Decay, REed Witch Fuzz God 2

Episode 78 - The Rickenbacker 480

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 07:01:00 -0500

Rickenbacker 480, Death By Audio Supersonic Fuzz Gun, Old Blood Noise Endeavors Rêver

Episode 77 - The Yamaha SG-5A

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 07:01:00 -0500

Yamaha "Flying Samurai," Red Panda Particle V2, fOXX tone machine

Episode 76 - The Gretsch Masterbuilt '59 Falcon Relic

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 07:01:00 -0500

Gretsch Masterbuilt Falcon, Earthquaker Hoof Fuzz, Line 6 DL4

Episode 75 - The Fender Hardtail Stratocaster

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 07:01:00 -0500

Fender 1970s Hardtail Stratocaster, Sola Sound Tone Bender, EHX Holier Grail

Episode 74 - The Gibson J-160E

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 07:01:00 -0500

Gibson J-160E, Meris Mercury 7, POG2, Turbo Tube Screamer

Episode 73 - The Fender Telecaster Custom

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 07:01:00 -0500

Fender Telecaster Custom, WrightSounds Trammello, SolidGoldFX If 6 Was 9

Episode 72 - The Ibanez Custom Agent

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 07:01:00 -0500

Ibanez Custom Agent, OBNE Dark Star, JRockett Archer Ikon

Episode 71 - The Fender Maverick

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 07:01:00 -0500

Fender Electric XII, Ocean's 11 reverb, Alpha Haunt Fuzz

Episode 70 - The Travis Bean TB1000S

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 07:01:00 -0500

Talkin' aluminum with a vintage Travis Bean guitar.

Episode 69 - The Kay 6535

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 07:01:00 -0500

The Kay 6535, Swinson and The Expedition

Episode 68 - The Rock N Roll Relics Thunders

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 07:01:00 -0500

Rock N Roll Relics Thunders

Episode 67 - The Zemaitis DR-501

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 07:01:00 -0500

Zemaitis Guitars, Mojotone Tweed Champ Kit, Old Blood Noise Endeavors Dark Star, Big Muff Triangle Reissue

Episode 66 - The Fano JM-6

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 07:01:00 -0500

Fano JM-6, Old Blood Noise Endeavors WhiteCap

Episode 65 - The Gibson Firebird

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 07:01:00 -0500

Gibson Firebird, 1981 Inventions DRV pedal

Episode 64 - The Vox Cougar

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 07:01:00 -0500

Vox Cougar bass, Union Tube and Transistor LAB Optical Compressor, Tronographics Rusty Box bass preamp pedal

Episode 63 - The Mosrite Ventures

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 07:01:00 -0500

Mosrite Ventures guitar, Recovery Effects Pearl

Episode 62 - The Gibson Les Paul Standard

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 07:01:00 -0500

2018 Gibson Les Paul Standard, Earthquaker Devices Sun O)) Life Pedal

Episode 61 - The Guild Skyhawk

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 07:01:00 -0500

Bringing back the hair with a Rat pedal and a Guild Skyhawk.

Episode 60 - The Gretsch Broadkaster

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 07:01:00 -0500

The Gretsch Broadkaster and the Hologram Infinite Jets Resynthesizer pedal

Episode 59 - The Gibson ES-175

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 07:01:00 -0500

The Gibson ES-175 and the new Old Blood Noise Endeavors Whitecap tremolo pedal

Episode 58 - The Fender Coronado

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 07:01:00 -0500

A look back at Roger Rossmeisl's hollowbody design for Fender, the Coronado.

Episode 57 - Teisco Del Rey

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 07:01:00 -0500

Teisco Del Rey, Ocean's 11 Reverb, Fuzz Factory

Episode 56 - Millimetric Instruments

Wed, 29 May 2019 07:01:00 -0500

Guitar builder Florian Schneider of Millimetric Instruments

Episode 55 - The Fender Performer

Wed, 22 May 2019 07:01:00 -0500

The Fender Performer, Mantic Flex Pro pedal

Episode 54 - The Music Man StingRay

Wed, 15 May 2019 07:01:00 -0500

Leo Fender's first post-Fender guitar, the StingRay

Episode 53 - The EVH '78 Eruption

Wed, 08 May 2019 07:01:00 -0500

EVH '78 Eruption, director Ken LaBarre

Episode 52 - The Wandre Cobra

Wed, 01 May 2019 07:01:00 -0500

He fought the fascists so you could have this guitar. The beautiful Wandre Cobra!

Episode 51 - The Guild Polara

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 07:01:00 -0500

Guild Polara, Red Panda Particle, Fairfield Circuitry

Episode 50 - The National Varsity

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 07:01:00 -0500

National Varsity, Dirty Visions FX

Episode 49 - The Harmony Rocket

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 07:01:00 -0500

The Harmony Rocket, Mr. Black Eterna pedal

Episode 48 - The Fender Duo Sonic

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 07:01:00 -0500

The Fender Duo Sonic! Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 47 - Abernethy Guitars

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 07:45:00 -0500

Justin Abernethy of Abernethy Guitars joins us! Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 46 - The Rickenbacker Lap Steel

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 07:01:00 -0500

Graig Markel and Zera Marvel of Recovery Effects showcase their effects pedals through a vintage Rickenbacker lap steel guitar. Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 45 - The Fender Precision Bass

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 07:01:00 -0500

Musician Jeff Rouse talks all things P-Bass. Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 44 - The Strandberg Sälen

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 08:01:00 -0500

Strandberg Sälen headless guitar. Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 43 - The Gretsch Silver Jet

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 08:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 42 - The Epiphone Coronet

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 08:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument. Is the 1959 Epiphone Coronet the High Gain guitar of the year? Ed thinks so. Listen up and weigh in!

Episode 41 - The Fernandes ZO-3

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 08:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument. Special guest this week: super-fan Steve Malibu! You won't want to miss it as Steve tells us all about what we're doing wrong.

Episode 40 - The Hamer Sunburst

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 08:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument. This week we're looking at the Hamer Sunburst. Oddly available in many more colors than just sunburst, this is the vintage instrument you should snag if you're looking for an old Les Paul Jr., and see this on the wall by it.

Episode 39 - The Gibson ES-335

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 38 - The Gibson Nighthawk

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 08:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 37 - The Silvertone Silhouette

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 08:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 36 - The Ernie Ball Music Man St. Vincent

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 08:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 35 - The Rickenbacker 4003

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 10:41:27 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 34 - 2018: The Year In Review

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 08:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 33 - The Electrical Guitar Company Series 2

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 08:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 32 - The Burns Marquee

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 08:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 31 - The Gibson Les Paul Junior

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 08:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 30 - The Fender Telecaster

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 08:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 29 - The PRS Artist

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 08:00:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 28 - Giulietti Guitars

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 08:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 27 - The Kay K142

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 08:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 26 - The Washburn N4

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 07:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 25 - The Epiphone Casino

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 07:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 24 - The Fender Jaguar

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 07:10:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 23 - The Gretsch Astro-Jet

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 07:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 22 - The Isana Deluxe

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 07:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 21 - The Fender Bullet

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 07:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 20 - The Gibson Explorer

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 07:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 19 - Fender American Vintage Reissues

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 07:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 18 - Apland Guitars

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 07:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 17 - The Guild Starfire

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 07:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 16 - The Univox Hi-Flier

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 07:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 15 - The Gibson Les Paul Classic

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 07:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 14 - The Ibanez Iceman

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 07:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 13 - The Danelectro U3

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 07:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 12 - The Gibson Sonex

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 07:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 11 - The Peavey T-60

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 07:00:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 10 - The G&L Legacy

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 07:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 9 - The Parker Fly

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 07:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 8 - The Ovation Deacon

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 07:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 7 - The Fender Jazzmaster

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 07:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 6 - The Ibanez Artist

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 07:00:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 5 - The Hagstrom III

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 07:00:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 4 - The Gibson SG

Wed, 30 May 2018 07:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 3 - The Fender Mustang

Wed, 23 May 2018 07:01:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 2 - The Rickenbacker 360

Wed, 16 May 2018 07:00:00 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.

Episode 1 - The Fender Telecaster Deluxe

Sat, 12 May 2018 04:13:12 -0500

Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.