The Guitar Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Episode 59 - Updates and Listener Questions Dec 07, 2011

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This week I'm a bit under the weather battling a kidney stone (fun) but can still put out an episode. I'll update you on some of my projects and catch up on some listener feedback questions

Episode 58: Shredder Guitar, Active vs. Passive Pickups and the story of a GA-40 Nov 30, 2011

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So the story continues about the shredder guitar. I was asked about active vs passive pickups so I ramble a bit about that topic. Also we have a neat story about an old Gibson GA-40 amp.

Episode 57: Import Budget Guitar Nov 21, 2011

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I found this cheap import guitar at the used shop and am amazed at thelevel of quality and playability of the guitar. I've been looking for a shredder, metal, wild, pyrotechnic type guitar to play around with and pretend I'm Eddie or George.

Episode 56: Tone Change, EVH, Protect Your Ears Nov 14, 2011

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This week's episode is about how our ears change for better and sometimes for the worse. Check out how Eddie Van Halen's taste and ear has changed through the years.

Episode 55: Online Lessons, Strat Setup, Tremolo, Scales Nov 02, 2011

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I got a few questions and I am trying to catch up on them. This week I'll talk about online guitar lessons, how my strat is setup, my views and advice on tremolos and scales.

Episode 54: Indiana Guitar Show Recap Oct 12, 2011

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The annual Indiana Guitar Show was just a few weeks ago and I thought I'd share the experience.

Episode 53: PRS Experience 2011 Oct 05, 2011

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An old friend of mine went to the Paul Reed Smith Experience last week and provided a day by day report of events. I'm green with envy!

Episode 52: Rhythm Guitar, Import Guitars and the Gibson Raid Sep 21, 2011

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Well, this week I tried to divide the podcast into three segments. Let's see how I did. A hot topic of the last few weeks has been the Gibson Raid so I thought I would chime in and give my two cents worth.

Episode 51: Swapping out Pickups Aug 29, 2011

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Several listeners asked about swapping out pickups and what pickups to buy or try.

Episode 50: How to Value Your Guitar Equipment, Buy & Sell on eBay, Craigslist & Local Dealers Aug 09, 2011

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A listener asked about how to value guitars as well as buying and selling on ebay, craigslist and local dealers.