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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.
Ep 97 : Computer Based Amplifiers
In this episode I look at amps that exist in your computer, that sound like the real thing, that you can play back through monitors or through headphones and also use for silent recording. This may be the least expensive amplifier that you encounter.
Ep 96 : Nylon String Guitars
In this episode I explore the less travelled road of nylon string guitars. Join me, won’t you?
Ep 95 : Are Your Strings Counterfeits?
Hello listeners. In this episode I talk about the increasing problem of counterfeit strings.
Ep 94 : Pedal Amplifiers
Hey folks. This episode I do a brief exploration on the growing world of pedal amplifiers. These tools may be just the thing to suit you.
Ep 93 : Committing Heresy?
In this episode, I share what some may call the path of heresy.
Ep 92 : Impulse Response
In this episode, I take a deep dive into Impulse Response. What IR files are, why you might use them, how they are made and IR makers that I have had success with.
Ep 91 : Can You Trust Reviews on Social?
Hi folks. In this episode I want to explore the subject of knowing how much you can trust in YouTube videos, manufacturer social media, retail store ads and social as well as blog posts and podcasts. It’s lively and will probably annoy someone.
Ep 90 : Your Effects Strategy
Hello folks, in this episode I look at helping you define the effects strategy that works best for you.