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Ep 117 : Understanding EQ Pedals
Hi everyone! In this episode we consider the often ignored EQ pedal and I offer ideas why every serious musician can benefit from having one. Please support the channel by becoming a member on Patreon.
Ep 116 : Multiple Pedal Boards?
Hello all. Channel Supporter David wrote me to ask why many guitarists have more than one pedal board and what pieces are needed in addition to your choice of pedals. So that’s this episode.
Ep 115 : Simple Upgrades for your Acoustic Guitar
These simple upgrades can make a really significant improvement in the tone of your acoustic guitar. Have a listen to see how these upgrades may benefit you.
Ep 114 : More Talk on Pickups
In this episode, we go a bit farther into the world of pickups. Please consider supporting the channel by becoming a member on Patreon.
Ep 113 : Understanding Passive and Active Pickups
In this episode, I go through how a pickup works, the components therein and how passive and active pickups differ. I hope that you find the episode worth your time. Please support the channel by becoming a member on Patreon.
Ep 112 : Getting Young People Playing and Keeping Them Engaged
Hello! In this episode, I welcome young musician Will Bertram as we talk about getting younger people into playing guitar and bass and Will shares his thoughts on keeping these people engaged.
Ep 111 : Sample Rate, Bit Depth and Bit Rate
In this episode, I explain what each of these phrases mean, what they do and why they matter, especially if you are recording your own music.
Ep 110 : Resonator Guitars
In this episode, I provide an introduction to the idea of resonator guitars. I apologize in advance for the shaky short intro, but we all have those kinds of days. For those who care, the slide is ceramic, the strings are Curt Mangan resonator strings and the guitar is an old Epiphone, all of which proved to be better than me this day. I hope that you enjoy the episode.
Ep 109 : A Visit to Birdland
Hey listeners. In this episode we visit Birdland, the home I name for one of my favourite guitars and favourite basses. Please listen in to hear what I am talking about
Ep 108 : Floorboard Amps
Hey folks! This time I am joined by professional musician Shane Sukhu to talk about the idea of backpackable floorboard style amps and preamps. We’ll speak in depth about the Blackstar AMPED 3 and the TECH21NYC Ritchie Kotzen FlyRig 5 v2.
Ep 107 : My Favourite S Shaped Object
When you hear the phrase “S Shaped Object” in the context of guitars, it’s natural to think of guitars that look like Fender’s venerable Stratocaster. But what if you want everything that the Stratocaster SHOULD be? Listen in for my answer.
Ep 106 : TC 2290 Plugin and Controller
In this episode, I look at using plugins in the studio and live and the real world benefits of a hardware controller for a plugin, with emphasis on the TC 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay.
Ep 105 : Can You Hear a Difference?
There is always web and YouTube chatter about real amps and cabinets vs amplifier and cabinet simulations. When it comes to really good amp and cabinet sims, can you hear a difference? They may be different, but the majority cannot tell which is which. In this episode, I talk about why the concern in actually irrelevant in the real world.
Ep 104 : Impulse Response Pedals
Today’s IR pedals are incredibly powerful and great sounding devices. In this episode, I explain what they are, how they do what they do and offer reasons why you might need one.
Ep 103 : Prognostications for 2024
Hi listeners. Find in this episode my predictions for 2024. Some are rather dark, but there are opportunities for growth and money savings for all of us.
Ep 102 : My Faves from 2023
Hey folks, in this recap episode for the year end, I talk about some of the great successes in gear and tools that I discovered in the last twelve months.
Ep 101 : 2023 Musical Instrument Industry Year in Review
Hey folks, this episode is my review of the musical instrument industry for 2023. A future episode will cover my 2024 prognostications, and another my favourite gear of 2023.
Ep 100 : Tapewound Bass Strings
Hello listeners. In my quest to find the best sounding (to me) bass strings for my Fender Precision US Ultra (what most people call a PJ as it has both Precision and Jazz bass pickups), I want to share my experience with a new string type to me, those strings referred to as Tapewound.
Ep 99 : Noise Gates What For and When
Hey everyone. In this episode we explore the need for and the use of the noise gate pedal, to improve the playing and listening experience and to eradicate, hiss and hum.
Ep 98 : The One Microphone for Recording Amplifiers
Hey listeners. In this episode I provide guidance on selection and placement for the one microphone every recordist show have to record amplifiers, of any kind at home. Listen in to learn more and be ready to record your work.