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Fret Talk
by Budget Pedal Chap
Guitar news round up and general gigging guitarist chat featuring Budget Pedal Chap, Matt Quine, Lee 'Pedalboards Of Doom' Atkin and others. Streamed live in the Pedalboards of Doom Facebook group every other week and released every Monday weekly and always free of charge.
Episodes
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Fret Talk 476 - "Toneamassa"
Has this blues giant switched from tube amps to digital modelling? Plus, what happens when big reputations get squeezed into tiny boxes? Hype, hope, and a healthy dose of scepticism. Pour a brew, turn it up, and let us know where you stand in the comments. For as little as $2 you can be part of…
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Fret Talk 475 - "Guitar Summit 2026"
Was this the best product at Gutiar Summit 2026? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at...
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Fret Talk 474 - "On the right side of wrong"
This is a huge middle finger to 'em, right? It's not just me imagining it... Budge and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our...
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Fret Talk 473 - "Flishmen"
Are they at it again? I can't see this ending well for 'em... Budge and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at...
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Fret Talk 742 - "Added Spark"
It is about time, huh? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some of the...
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Fret Talk 471 - "Tone-Free-Thousand"
They've released such a powerful tool and it's free!? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at...
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Fret Talk 470 - "Fi-NAM-lly..."
It is finally here, but is it any good? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk...
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Fret Talk 469 - "$1,000,000 beard"
An interesting take on a signature, some serious inspiration and some very sad news. Budge and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check…
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Fret Talk 468 - "Internet Sheriff"
The loss will be felt in the guitar community, for sure. Budge and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at...
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Fret Talk 467 - "You can't tune a fuzz"
They've finally made 'em, but is it too late? Budge and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at…
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Pedal Dive Podcast (Budge - Special Guest) - Fret Talk Special
Budge joins the Pedal Dive Podcast crew for a jolly ol' time. Check out the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/live/B_ycfGpNUP8?si=9Fxs9CQHrK7YPC2J For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at...
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Fret Talk 466 - "Don't be a Cry Baby"
They made it, but at what cost? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for…
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Fret Talk 465 - "A Shot in the Foot"
Are they taking on too much and shooting themselves in the foot? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor…
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Fret Talk 464 - "Semiquincentennial"
Happy 250 years! Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some of the…
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Fret Talk 463 - "Not even an extra inch"
Is it the end of an era? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some of…
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Fret Talk 462 - "Price Really Shocking?"
For a single pickup, single control guitar? They gotta be kidding right? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our...
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Fret Talk 461 - "Amp modelling revolution!"
Is this the first time that a sh!t news managed to win us over? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor…
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Fret Talk 460 - "Lightyear"
Is is fair game or is it just hypocrisy? Budge and Lee chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for...
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Fret Talk 459 - "Cocked Flange"
Could this be the biggest guitar news of 2026? Budge and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at…
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Fret Talk 458 - "Silver Sky Lining?"
They’re just digging their own grave at this point, right? Budge,Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on thisweek on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part ofthe exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out oursponsor at...
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Fret Talk 457 - "Repeat O-Fender?"
Have they royally shot themselves in the foot here? Budge and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at...
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Fret Talk 456 - "Poddy Good Time!"
How much more flogging can they do? Budge and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some...
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Fret Talk 455 - "Expensive paint"
Is a lick of paint really worth that much? Budge and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk…
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Fret Talk 454 - "Large Chronograph"
No doubt it is good, but it is a bit pricey, isn’t it? Budge and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at...
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Fret Talk 453 - "Silly-con fuzz face?"
Are they getting a bit lazy? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some…
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Fret Talk 452 - "See into the Futura"
Did they actually quietly drop some legit guitars? Budge, Lee and Matt chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at...
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Fret Talk 451 "Ah, at long last..."
Maybe they aren't as bad as we first thought? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the latest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at…
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Fret Talk 450 - "Thunderbastard"
They sure did ruin a good thing, huh? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk…
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Fret Talk 449 - "Caffeine Bomb"
How do they make ‘em for this price? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk…
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Fret Talk 448 - "The sue is on the other foot"
Is this sheer audacity or do they have a point? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at...
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Fret Talk 447 - "Strats are illegal now"
Does this ruling spell the end for all Strat copies? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at...
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Fret Talk 446 - "BirmingNAMM 2026"
What are they trying to DI here? Budge and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some of...
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Fret Talk 445 - "8-bit beat 'em up"
It’s not a terrible price, but is anyone really going to buy one? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor...
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Fret Talk 444 - "The Red was Better"
It’s like a totally brand new pedal, but now for bass? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at...
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Fret Talk 443 - "Shady Business"
Is it a step too far or is this just business? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at...
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Fret Talk 442 - "Our NAMM on the inside"
The Best news fresh from NAMM! Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some...
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Fret Talk 441 - "Surprising Guitar"
Could this be a return to form for ‘em? Budge and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for...
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Fret Talk 440 - "Cosmic Splash"
Is this the most random assortment of features on a guitar? Budge and Alex chat this week about the newsiest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at...
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Fret Talk 439 - "Alpha?"
Could this be the new direction for FX integration? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at...
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Fret Talk 438 - "Backronym"
Will this new release be a Victory for ‘em? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at...
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Fret Talk 437 - "Happy New Gear!"
Welcome back for 2026 to the Fret Talk Podcast. Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at...
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Fret Talk 436 GSOTY (Part 2)
The final is here! The best Guitar Stuff of this Annum will be announced in the episode, so get strapped in for the big one! For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some of the…
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Fret Talk 435 GSOTY (Part 1)
We round up the year by choosing the best Guitar Stuff of the Annum. Buckle in for the first episode and next week, we will announce the overall winner! For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at...
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Fret Talk 434 - "Am I homeless?"
What on earth is going on with pricing over there? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at...
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Fret Talk 433 - "Artisanal tape winder"
It’s like that Porsche turbo without a turbo, isn’t it? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at...
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Fret Talk 432 - "Most accurate PAF (since the last one)"
Why don't they get as much recognition in the UK? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at...
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Fret Talk 431 - "Jumper like a 70s recording studio"
Is this guitar what the people are really asking for? Budge and Lee pontificate about some of biggest guitar news this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at...
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Fret Talk 430 - "Underwater Burst"
Have they just increased with inflation or are these a bit much? Alex, Budge and Lee guitar some of newsest guitar news this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. Become a member of our Patreon for free or you can get additional bonus content on the premium tier for as little as $2 per month, just visit...
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Fret Talk 429 - "You can win free stuff!"
We are doing a giveaway, aren’t we? Budge is joined this week by none other than Hello Sailor Joe and JSA Simon for some classic shenanigans and a way for you to win an incredible one-of-a-kind guitar pedal this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive...
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Fret Talk 428 - "Is it over yet?"
Have they finally ended their tiff? Budge and Lee take in some of the guitarest guitar news this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some of the...
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Guitar news round up and general gigging guitarist chat featuring Budget Pedal Chap, Matt Quine, Lee 'Pedalboards Of Doom' Atkin and others. Streamed live in the Pedalboards of Doom Facebook group every other week and released every Monday weekly and always free of charge.
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Guitar news round up and general gigging guitarist chat featuring Budget Pedal Chap, Matt Quine, Lee 'Pedalboards Of Doom' Atkin and others. Streamed live in the Pedalboards of Doom Facebook group every other week and released every Monday weekly and always free of charge.
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