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What’s up, dudes!? In episode 29 we welcome the Godfather of all guitar youtubers, Steve from Boston. Steve shows us how any amount of money can be measured in Ibanez Artist models, why you shouldn’t bring your kids to a guitar shop when you want to make a good deal, and he shares some of the funniest guitar story you have ever heard. Hop on the G.A.S. wagon and enjoy the show!
In this episode we take on the controversial topic of paid gear reviews. Andy reveals his income streams as a professional youtuber and we provide full disclosure of what goes on behind the scenes in a company-to-influencer conversation. We also tackle the touchy topic of what content needs to be declared as advertisement and why affiliate marketing is only dirty money if the affiliate connection if not properly diclosed. Of course we also talk gear, especially the new Dave Mustaine signature collection and our picks of the week. Enjoy the show and remember: ANY CHANNEL OVER A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF SUBS THAT PRESENTS GEAR IS PAID. EITHER BY RECEIVING A SIGNIFICANT DISCOUNT OR BY RECEIVING THE ACTUAL PRODUCT FOR FREE. Just sayin'!
We’re diving deep into the realms of Modern Fingerstyle with Jon Gomm in this episode. Jon tells us about his beginnings on the electric and how a British roadie gave him the advice to tune his acoustic guitar down to find his own voice. Jon also gives us some insights on how his new signature acoustic guitar, the Ibanez JGM10, came together (including some amazing live impressions!) and explains how his relationship with the company started after trying out a couple guitars at the Ibanez booth at Guitar Summit in Germany. Of course, Andy & Dan check out the gear of the week and – for the first time ever – crown the undisputed Pick of the Picks from this week’s releases. Enjoy this firecracker of a show!
Another week another episode of your girlfriend’s favorite podcast. In episode 26 we discuss how well (or not) Virtual NAMM went and reminisce about old NAMM memories. We also welcome UK artist Moog Gravett with his Steampunk-inspired music project Rapscallion and discuss with him which paths he could choose to promote his upcoming Chap Rock release named Maximum Splendid. Of course, Andy & Dan discuss their favorite picks like the new Brian May Arielle guitar (designed by a young girl) or the much-hyped Jared James Nichols “Gold Glory (is it any good?). We also pick winners on the meme competition and give away two copies of Amplitube 5 live in the show. Enjoy the show!
Happy 25 to the Guitar Stories Podcast! In our anniversary episode we discuss why digital gear can become quickly obsolete (aka a “furby”) and what digital products are here to stay. We also pick our virtual NAMM favorites and discover why a pedalboard with built-in wah might be the next big thing. Dan also gets to geek out on the brand new AZS series from Ibanez and a “violently violet” addition to the signature guitar line. We also receive the first memes in our Amplitube 5 competition … just in time. Enjoy this week’s show!
We welcome John Browne of Monuments in this episode. He is renowned as one of the best downpickers in the world but we find quickly out that he is also a fellow guitar nerd who is able to outgeek Andy and Dan. We discuss how Bon Jovi's "Living On A Prayer" made him want to become a professional guitarist, why an 8-string sounds like the end of the world, and Browne himself explains how you should practice your picking abilities in order to become the next James Hetfield. We also talk about our most recent gear picks in a week that was flooded with new product releases. Another extended length episode for all you Guitar Geeks out there. Enjoy! (*Episode 24 is sponsored by Amplitube*)
We're back in 2021 with Episode 23 in which we discuss our guitar-related New Year's Resolutions and how to stay on track to achieve them. Andy also geeks out on the latest Amplitube 5 release, Daniel discusses the last time he saw Alexi Laiho on stage (RIP mate!), and we share some thoughts on Andy's favorites of the Ibanez 2021 line-up. We also collect diverse resolutions from our livestream crowd that are very inspiring and sometimes funny. Enjoy this episode! (*Note: Episode 23 is sponsored by IK Multimedia*)
New Year, New Gear! In this exclusive Guitar Stories Podcast Special we are browsing through the brand new Ibanez 2021 catalog. Andy gets to pick the most interesting news and Daniel elaborates on the relevant specs and gives some behind-the-scenes insights. Enjoy the ride!
The last show of 2020! In Episode 22 we talk about the Dos and Don'ts of do-it-yourself guitar repairs. We discuss why you should bring a guitar always to a luthier after the purchase, which guitar adjustments can and should be done by beginners and intermediate players, and why proper repairs should always be a job for a professional guitar builder. Plus, we check out the Gallery of Horror with the most frightening DIY repairs that we could find on the interwebs. Enjoy and see you in 2021!
A world premiere! Episode 21 sees the first live performance as our guest Nicole Milik is presenting her latest single „What If“, played live in the podcast. We also discuss why one guitar actually can be enough if you find the right one (blasphemy!) and discuss why The Mandalorian is Andy’s and Dan’s happy place each week. Looking back at this week’s most important news of Behringer stopping to sell to regular stores we discuss the ramifications of relying to only a handful of super partners (or how Andy renamed them „Super Powers“) for the guitar industry. Have a listen and enjoy!
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