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Feb 18, 2021 1 hr 13 min

Greg Martin

from Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch Hosted by Greg Koch / Greg Martin

The Kentucky Headhunters' Greg Martin has long been revered for his hot playing and glorious tone. He's also a gear aficionado with an impressive collection and first-hand perspective on all things vintage guitar. Greg and Greg discuss "Hank the Plank", The Allman Brothers, Cream, and 100w Marshalls, all amongst other magnificent tonal tangents. 2:47 - Greg Martin’s ‘Licks From The Outhouse’, the unparalleled glory of playing through a cranked 100W Marshall, and tons of pedal talk! 14:55 - Greg’s amp setup when playing with The Kentucky Headhunters 18:49 - An average year in the life of a Kentucky Headhunter 22:53 - The power and importance of a good vibrato 31:34 - Going down the Cream rabbit hole… 42:04 - Greg’s ’58 Les Paul “Hank” - the story, the acquisition, and a date with Greg Koch’s ’53 Telecaster 57:27 - The Allman Brothers in all their glory, and the musical genealogy that follows their legacy Total Length: 73:34 Fishman Dedicated to helping musicians achieve the truest sound possible whenever they plug-in. Wildwood Guitars One of the world’s premier retailers of exceptional electric and acoustic guitars. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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The Kentucky Headhunters' Greg Martin has long been revered for his hot playing and glorious tone. He's also a gear aficionado with an impressive collection and first-hand perspective on all things vintage guitar. Greg and Greg discuss "Hank the Plank", The Allman Brothers, Cream, and 100w Marshalls, all amongst other magnificent tonal tangents. 2:47 - Greg Martin’s ‘Licks From The Outhouse’, the unparalleled glory of playing through a cranked 100W Marshall, and tons of pedal talk! 14:55 - ...

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  1. 2:47 Greg Martin’s ‘Licks From The Outhouse’, the unparalleled glory of playing through a cranked 100W Marshall, and tons of pedal talk!
  2. 14:55 Greg’s amp setup when playing with The Kentucky Headhunters
  3. 18:49 An average year in the life of a Kentucky Headhunter
  4. 22:53 The power and importance of a good vibrato
  5. 31:34 Going down the Cream rabbit hole…
  6. 42:04 Greg’s ’58 Les Paul “Hank” - the story, the acquisition, and a date with Greg Koch’s ’53 Telecaster
  7. 57:27 The Allman Brothers in all their glory, and the musical genealogy that follows their legacy

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