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Is innovation in guitar music just a relic of the past? Aug 05, 2025

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This week, the Dads tackle an important question concerning today's guitar music: Are there still innovative guitarists out there or is everyone just putting their own spin on what's already been done? Also, Guitar Center tries to be innovative (sigh) and is Fender more well known than Gibson?

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Guitar Heroes or Algorithm Zeros? What's the future of guitar content? | The Prince has gone dark. Jul 29, 2025

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This week, the Dads are BACK from vacation and dive deep into what feels like the closing of a massive chapter in rock history. They start with the heartbreaking news of Ozzy Osbourne's death on July 22, 2025, at age 76, coming just 17 days after his final "Back to the Beginning" farewell concert at Villa Park in Birmingham. The Dads discuss the show's best and worst performances and Ozzy's amazing legacy. They also get into two possible farewell tours: Aerosmith and Fleetwood Mac.

Also - is there a crisis facing guitar culture online? Are algorithm changes and platform priorities pushing guitar creators to the margins? Or is this all in our heads?

Throwback: "Danish Pete" Honore Jul 15, 2025

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This week, we are rewinding back to a past popular episode while the Dads take a much-deserved summer vacation. This one was a great interview with "Danish Pete" Honore of Andertons and internet fame. The Dads had a great conversation with Pete, covering his touring days with Tom Jones to his path to Andertons and you tube. Check out Pete at https://www.mrpeterhonore.com/

Controversial Contours: PRS' new bulging shred machine Jul 01, 2025

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This week, the Dads talk about a lot of new gear including the latest new body shape from PRS, the Herman Li signature guitar and let's just say, it looks happy to see you. Also, new offerings from Fender, but are they just a snooze fest or actually cool? Practice amp bashing, and more Dad jokes!

Custom or Cookie-cutter? Why your dream guitar doesn't exist Jun 24, 2025

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This week the Dads dive into the listener mailbag to discuss the custom guitar options that somehow still don't exist in 2025, then we tackle the elephant in the room - Jon Bon Jovi's recent live performances and whether age has finally caught up to one of rock's biggest voices. Plus, a couple of interesting Gibson news items, including Marcus King's brand-new signature ES-345 and discuss whether it deserves your attention or if it's just another pretty face in the crowded signature guitar market.

Stadium-Level Tone: The new Helix and an Acoustic Les Paul Jun 17, 2025

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This week, the Dads take a deep dive into a bunch of new gear releases including the long awaited Helix 2.0, an acoustic les paul, and Coppersound pedal release speculation. They also talk Guns R Roses (is Axl done) and more AI controversy in music.

Distilling musical wisdom with the Bourbon Sons Jun 10, 2025

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The Dads are BACK after week off due to Dad duties with another episode! This one features an interview with Dallas and Driz from the band, Bourbon Sons. You may remember Dallas Dwight when he joined the guitar dads over two years ago to talk about his band, LA Maybe. Well Dallas and his long-time band mate and writing partner, Driz Silvera, are back with a new project, the Bourbon Sons, and they are taking the country/rock world by storm.

This is a great conversation that covers song writing, the independent band life, and of course, we get into some nerdy gear talk.

Check out the Bourbon Sons at https://www.bourbonsons.com/

The Instagram Guitarist Illusion; JHS comes "clean" May 27, 2025

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This week, the NOTADUMBLE is NOTWHATYOUTHINK, Instagram guitarists are basically scamming you, AND we crown the best lead singer of the 80s era!

Strings of Regret: Your DEEPEST guitar confessions May 20, 2025

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This week, the Dads go to the listener mailbag and discuss guitar regrets: the missed opportunities, the gear that got way, the bursts you didn't buy! Also, more AI music issues in the news, and a new EVH 5150 amp.

The BEST dumble or NOTAGOODPEDAL? May 13, 2025

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This week, the Dads cover some exciting news in the Dadaverse regarding Joe Perry and David Lee Roth, JHS releases another IKEA shocker, Paisely has a new signature, and PRS releases some upgraded amps. The Dads also take a listener question about Epiphone headstocks.

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