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Gearbuds
by Gearbuds
Henry and Dave are Gearbuds who use gear as a gateway into discussions of our messy musical journeys. Let's be buds!
Episodes
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Ep. 207 - The Final Episode
Buddies, the day we’ve all dreaded is upon us; Gearbuds Podcast is now complete. It’s been the honor of a lifetime to be allowed into your world for the last 4 years and 207 episodes. I’m desperately sad and will deeply miss doing this for and with all of you every week. Thank you for everything,...
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Ep. 206 - Ante Up
Chip or no chip? Your buds are Team Chip this week as they get into another grab bag of gear news, including April Fools with Chibson, Kirk Hammett 79 Flying V Reissue, Neumann MT-48 interface, and Vox Brian May signatures. Also discussed: Boaz Guitar updates, Mesa price increase, Adobe Podcast,...
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Ep. 205 - Going to a Good Home
Public service accouncement - reissues are reissues. Vintage is vintage. NOW GET OFF OUR LAWN. This week is a gear grab bag, so now that Hank’s had a week with it we dig into the pros and cons of the Mattoverse Electronics Solar Sound Desktop Saturator - spoiler, it’s rad. Also discussed: saying...
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Ep. 204 - Gearbuds Bingo
Happy Monday friends - it’s been a week! Hank went down to KC and ate alll the BBQ he could find, so we decided to slather on some sauce for a spicy ‘sode. The Gearbuds tackle a few questions: what would happen if Dave was named CEO of Fender? And is AI going to start showing up in every piece of...
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Ep. 203 - Looking through the Scope
Hey Daylight Savings Time, you’re the worst and never come back. In this light and airy meringue-like episode your buds talk through a new Hankquisition, the Korg Nu-Tekt NTS-2 Oscilloscope and multi-tool bundled with the Bjooks Patch & Tweak Korg hardcover. As if that isn’t tasty enough, the...
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Ep. 202 - Chicago Vintage Guitar Expo 2023
Spoiler alert: we’re having a weird week - Dave is sick and Hank’s ear isn’t working. Will that stop the show? Heck no! This episode your buds pack in a ton of content; Hank attended the Chicago Vintage Guitar Expo (and beefed up the DODfather Collection) which begs the question - are guitar…
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Ep. 201 - Over the Hump
Happy Monday, buddies. Time marches on, the episodes keep rolling, and your Gearbuds are back with another episode to fill your ears full of tone goodies. This week the buds catch up on a host of gear that’s come out recently, specifically the Neural DSP Mesa MkII C+ plugin, Epiphone Korina...
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Ep. 200 - Bicentennial Buds
Holy cow! 200 freaking episodes! This week your buds take the time to reflect on the momentous occasion of this deep dish episode while giving thanks for the show and audience, while also talking through Hank’s EVH amp exchange and some cosmetic updates on the LP Modern. Also discussed: Marshall...
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Ep. 199 - A Whole New Rig
So you thought the modern Lester was going to be it for Hank, huh? You must be new around here. This week your buds dig into a brand new back-half to your Bud’s heavy band rig; after threatening to get a high gain amp for ages there’s a new EVH head in town along with a new mind-blower of a…
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Ep. 198 - Les Paul Modern
HANK GOT ANOTHER LESTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. LES PAUL MAN BUYS LES PAUL. WE REPEAT THIS IS NOT A DRILL. It’s a 2019 Gibson Les Paul Modern in Sparkling Burgundy - why did Hank, a devout vintage lover, buy a new era Gibby? Tune in to find out now, friends. Also discussed: the new Strymon…
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Ep. 197 - In Kemper We Trust
Happy February, ya groundhogs. Get any new gear yet in 2023? This week Hank and Dave stir the gear pot, digging deep into a list of controversial hot takes; plenty of hot spice coming your way. Also discussed: Fender cheeseboards, Roland drone speakers, tube pickups from Ruokangas, a rare one-off...
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Ep. 196 - String Em Up
We threw some beefy strings on Dave’s Lester! Hank’s old band got back together! A third exclamation to complete the series! This week your buds dig into the the gear, the trials, and the tribulations that come from reuniting with an old band. They also realize, hey, it’s nice to have a specific...
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Ep. 195 - What Dat Bass Do?
How’s everyone hanging in there? Here’s hoping 2023 is off to a banging start. For those following, this week we finalize Dave’s 69 Fender Jazz Bass saga! Not only that, during an Extra Beefy Symphony the buds land themselves in an accidental new segment - Gear Jail. Also discussed: Hank’s 7...
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Ep. 194 - Swedeisode
Who’s hungry for some seasoned beef? Maybe a meatball? Gather ‘round, Gearbuddies, this one is spicy. For the main topics this week, Hank gets into some personal gear news with vintage VT40 repairs and the Bogner Harlow earning a (semi)permanent place of pride on his pedalboard. The dudes also…
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Ep. 193 - Bridging the Gap
Do you mod your instruments? This week your favorite Gearbuds complete the decade-plus tone transformation of Hank’s Gibson SG with the final piece of the puzzle, a Graphtech bridge. Spoiler: even seasoned Gearboomers make extremely stupid (and easily fixable) mistakes. Also discussed: a rare...
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Ep. 192 - Handle With Care
Happy New Gear! From all (both) of us here in Gearbudsland, we wish you and yours all possible good tidings in the Gear of Our Board 2023. This week we have two main topics: a follow-up signature deep dive, and the exciting developments in Dave’s vintage Fender Jazz Bass saga! Also discussed:...
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Ep. 191 - Party Dreams
Happiest of holidays to all of our gearbuddies far and wide - whatever you celebrate, we hope that it’s been warm, loving, and filled with your favorite gear. This week is a special episode for several reasons: the end of 2022, Hank isn’t sick anymore, we do up a Dave’s Doc Duo style for Gil...
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Ep. 190 - The Rona Sode Volume 2
First it was Dave, now it’s Hank - we’re doing another remote recording because Hank got the shit. Closing out the year in quar, right where we began. Dave stepped it up in two ways this week - both by doing a lot more talking, as well as surprising Hank with a WILD vintage purchase. Also...
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Ep. 189 - Bring Your Own Djembe
Hi friends - who’s ready for a rambling beefer? This week Dave and Hank got some new pedals and built some new rigs, dusted off some cobwebs on some old tunes, and even created hate rigs for each other! Also discussed: PTD Vintage, Mojotone partnering with Fender, Dumbles, Peavey tiger guitars…
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Ep. 188 - Getting into the Spirit of the Season
It’s December, buddies - can you believe 2022 is almost over? This week we have some meaty topics to chew on - what makes a Dave’s Doc? Why did Dave get a Snark and Hank a wah? Why fuzz first? Also discussed: standard tuning, Spotify Wrapped, Peter Green’s Matamp, Tone Junkie Kemper profiles,...
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Ep. 187 - Cliff ‘Em All
Happy Cyber Monday, fellow gear hunters. Seeing any can’t miss deals? Drop ‘em in the comments! This week your buds throw down another beefy hodgepodge, digging into some wild topics including the mystery of Cliff Burton’s controversial Rickenbacker. Also discussed: Moog distortion, J. Mascis...
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Ep. 186 - Back to Back Beefers
Happy Monday buds, hope you’re out there keeping warm and shredding hot licks. This is a real potpourri episode, including taking (too much?) time for The Buds to do theoretical Xmas gifts. Also… new sub-sub-segment alert! Also discussed: Black Friday deals, Les Paul, Klons, winterizing guitars,...
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Ep. 185 - Chicago Stompbuds
Can you believe it’s seriously almost December? Wild. Not only that, Dave’s been creeping in on Hank’s territory, adding even more fuzz and dirt boxes to the repertoire including a clone of the Maestro FZ-1. That said, our main topic this week is Reverb’s top selling gear of 2022 - what made the...
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Ep. 184 - Gearboomers
Coming in with some burning fire for your cool November, Dave’s band Hot Bloods have a new track called Bad Guy for y’all to go love… so go love it! Now! We also go full gear boomer on you this week, discussing the challenges of streaming on Spotify as well as what it means to “fix” music. Also...
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Ep. 183 - Dusties
Would a custom bespoke instrument make more of an impact with a relative beginner or a seasoned veteran? This week the buds dive deep into some fresh gear and some fresh gear thoughts, but what else is new? Also discussed: Warm Audio’s new Centavo and Zendrive clones, Avid with a major refresh to...
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Ep. 182 - Microscopic
EHX Bass Microsynth on guitar?! Who knew? Feel free to steal those settings, they rule. This week we stumbled into a bit of an accidental gear theme - hardware gone software. Moog put out Moogerfooger Pedal plugins, Strymon a Big Sky plugin, and Arturia the Minifreak (a hardware synth that…
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Ep. 181 - Skin Deep
Oh what a time to be alive, gear friends. Heck of an episode coming your way this week with big news from the Gibson Pickup Shop and Fender releasing the American Vintage II series, don’tchaknow. We also get into random tone thoughts, including this brain-buster: what’s something gear related…
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Ep. 180 - Bad Actor
Fall times are falling in line friends, and this week your buds really get after it. I mean come on; check out your buddy Hank in that sweet screenshot from The Blood is the Life video by Asphodel Wine, available wherever you consume videos. In honor of 180 episodes we talked about turnarounds;...
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Ep. 179 - Not All Gearbuds Wear Capes
More week, more beef. We’re asking the hard-hitting questions this week, so buckle up buttercups. PRS announced a new pedal line, but what’s up with those names? We also dig into some really cool technology from Pickup Leslee you won’t want to miss. Also discussed: Reverb fees, Craigslist goofin,...
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Ep. 178 - Pukulele
WARNING: BEEFER ALERT. Lots of gear to talk about this week, so let’s just get right to it, eh? Yours buds go deep on the new Gibson Custom Shop Greeny Burst from the Murphy Lab and all of the ridiculous bonuses it includes. Would you buy one if you had the chance? Also discussed: the…
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Ep. 177 - Studio Time
Meatball season is back; the Bears lost, screw the Packers, that is all we have to say about that. ANYWHO, this is a bit of a special week as your buddy Hank went to Panama for some R&R. Not only that, Dave and his band Hot Bloods did some tracking at our very favorite Shirk Studios. As such we…
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Ep. 176 - Elbow Grease
It’s starting to feel like fall in the States, so what better time to hunker down and dig into your pile of projects? This week your buds do just that by getting Hank’s EB2 up to the Gearbuds Code of Bassboi Standards, featuring a deep dive into the dirty world of mudbuckers. Also discussed:...
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Ep. 175 - 1968 Gibson EB-2 Bass
Happy Labor Day - if you’re in the US go hug a union member. Also - Happy Hank Got a Vintage Shortscale Day! Your buds push through some Hank pain to talk a bunch about his birthday present, a 1968 Gibson EB-2 bass in Cherry finish with hilarious added EMG pickup. Shorty! Also discussed: AC15...
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Ep. 174 - Viva Voce
For those following along - Dave needed an amp to match his beautiful vintage Lester, and we landed on a used Vox AC15. Is it too much amp for the living room? You bet! Does it look and sound dope? SURE DOES. Also discussed: getting angry about Les Paul darkbacks, Hot Bloods playing gigs…
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Ep. 173 - Making Gear Moves
Summer’s winding down here in the States but the gear deals are just starting to heat up! This week was a bit of a grab bag of gear (yes we talk some more about Dave’s Les Paul) so why not settle in with your neighborhood friendly Gearbuds and learn a thing or two? Also discussed: Dave’s AC15…
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Ep. 172 - Do Over
If you missed last week’s IG and FB post; Hank messed up(!), so this week the buds are running down the content we missed out on last week. That includes: another update in Dave’s slow burn love affair with his new old Les Paul, hanging out with former Fender Master Builder Carlos and Stephanie...
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Ep. 171 - Dave’s ALL Good Very AMAZING Gear Week
This is one of the most exciting episodes we’ve ever put out; BIG SURPRISES INSIDE. Dave got his dream guitar, a birth-year Les Paul Standard, and Hank and his wife Mandy were able to surprise him with it on the mics! Also discussed: Death By Audio Space Bender, Fender Custom Shop Minions stuff,...
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Ep. 170 - Dave’s No Good Very Bad Gear Week
Friends - we needed to have a little public therapy sesh. Most of the time on this show we feature all of our good gear tidings, but this week we do need to get into a bit of a drag for Dave. Could next week bring a change in fortunes? Only one way to find out… Also discussed: HUGE Dave’s Doc…
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Ep. 169 - The Big Three
When you think of the Big Three in guitars, who comes to mind? This week your buds tackle that question as well as a big beefy BFI, specifically a sad update on Dave’s vintage LG0. Was it an ef off bid? Also discussed: new signature Rex Brown Thunderbird in time for a Pantera reunion, Mesa...
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Ep. 168 - Replacement Bone Tone
Utonepia? Free amp finds in an alley? What is this, some weird dream? Lots of gear to discuss this week with your buds talking Fender, a signature JoBo JoBaffle, API bass pedals, Way Huge reissues, double ronis, and an exciting entry to futuregear from CloudVocal. Also discussed: artist amps for...
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Ep. 167 - Boutique Builder Challenge 2022
You asked for it, you got it - a new listener challenge! Big thanks to our friends at Blackworm Instruments for the idea, what a blast; Dave and Hank had to put together boutique rigs - no spoilers but we rustled up some cool stuff. No big brands, no vintage, and no tuner pedals. Obviously. Also...
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Ep. 166 - Short Week, Long Scale
G’mornin! Hope everyone is keeping it together; not an easy task these days. This week the buds keep it simple (with Dave out of town) and plenty of new gear to discuss: Fender going All-Hog with their new Acoustasonics, Jack White’s Fender Custom Shop gear, a unique new fuzz from Anasounds…
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Ep. 165 - Rim Bims
Hello buddies - wanna talk about some fresh gear? Good thing that, because this week we’ve got all sorts of new and ole gear, big numbers for big boys, and rim bims on a Bass VI. Also discussed: Metallica partnering with Yousician, PayPal offering payment plans, JT selling his song catalog to...
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Ep. 164 - Casket Queen
You asked for it, you got it; this is a NAMM 2022 recap of beefer proportions, and we even managed to fit in a gear-centric thought experiment! Some of the pieces we touched on: Neve’s new 88m interface, Imperial Electrical launching their first two pedals, new stuff from Bixonic, SoulPedal...
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Ep. 163 - The Dean of Discipline
Happy Monday, buddies! Who’s ready to talk about some new NAMM gear? Your favorite neighborhood Gearbuds are, that’s who, and that’s what we do this week. We also dig into a few of our favorite brands, Gibson and Dean, who have resolved their lawsuit… but who really won? Also discussed: Ernie…
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Ep. 162 - Shims and Auctions
Hi friends - we know, we know, we’re a day late; your buds took a little holiday so we’re getting this week’s episode out to you on a Tuesday instead of Monday. Please forgive us. That said - a handful of instruments were auctioned recently and we got to thinking: what are the most expensive...
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Ep. 161 - Back to the Stage
Dave played a gig! This week your buds run down the hot and spicy performance from Hot Bloods’ first gig at Golden Dagger in Chicago. It was juicy! Also discussed: Gibson EB-0F Fuzztone, JoBo bought the Burst, Carol Kaye honored at NAMM, Taylor Hawkins, George Martin’s Caribbean studio, the new...
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Ep. 160 - Three Years
We did it buddies! Three years of this ding dang show! After talking a brief trip down memory lane, the main story today is about a recently unearthed Burst found in the UK - they still exist friends. What a gem. Also discussed: Hank’s secret Reverb deal, Apple’s final iPod, Fender NFTs (big...
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Ep. 159 - Caveat Emptor
Buying vintage gear can be a gamble even for the most knowledgable of experts. We’ve noticed a trend happening recently that we wanted to talk about: unscrupulous folks are pillaging parts from valuable old gear and returning it - BUYER/SELLER BEWARE. Also discussed: Liam Gallagher, Daredevil...
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Ep. 158 - We Solved the Great DigiTech Mystery
Ask and ye shall receive: while The Buds spent last week’s episode pondering the fate of one of our favorite brands, DigiTech, this week we really blow the lid off… they’re back folks! Celebrate Cort Guitars! Also discussed: Right to Repair rolling out in the US, RIP Cynthia Plastercaster, Billy...
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