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That Guitar Lover
by Ross Chevalier
This podcast is for guitarists, bassists and home recordists and chats about gear, best practices and other items of interest
Episodes
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Ep 173 : Jump to a Different Time and Space
In this episode I discuss the transformative effect on a mental rut brought on by illness by the simple use of a new device, in this case the MXR Rockman X100 amplifier pedal
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Ep 172 : What is Fender Studio
In this episode I answer the questions, what is Fender Studio and who is it for?
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Ep 171 : Mastering and Channel Compressors
In this episode I explore the use of compressors on individual tracks and in the final mastering and mixdown process when engineering and producing songs in your DAW.
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Ep 170 : Why Your Acoustic Pickup Needs a Preamp
In this episode I talk about how a simplex external preamp changes the sound of your acoustic guitar that has a built in pickup dramatically and inexpensively. I want to thank Aaron at The Arts Music Store as our conversation this week inspired this episode.
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Ep 169 : Choosing Your DAW
In this episode we discuss what value the DAW brings to the individual musician and then discuss some of the better options for both Windows and Macintosh platforms.
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Ep 168 : Try Simple
In this episode, I talk about the idea of playing simply for better skill development and precision
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Ep 167 : Acoustic Tones from Electric Guitars
In this episode I explore the benefits of having an acoustic pickup in an electric guitar.
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Ep 166 : The Value Proposition of a MIDI Keyboard
Hi folks, sorry for the delay this time but I’m here with you now to talk about the value proposition of a MIDI keyboard, even for those of us who are not keyboard competent.
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Ep 165 : Drum Delays are Magic
In this episode I discuss the construction, operation and some options for desk and pedal board suitable drum style delays
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Ep 164 : Why Do You Need a DI Box?
In this episode, I explore why most all musicians will benefit from carrying a DI box in the instrument case. Please support me on Patreon via the links provided. Also please note that in the episode I talk about condenser microphones. All condenser microphones should have power of some kind, but...
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Ep 163 : How Many Plugins Are Enough?
Hey folks. This is an interesting question, and in today’s world of plugin overload, it’s worth asking. Let’s talk about it.
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Ep 162 : A Discussion of Instrument Sales Channels
Hello everyone. In this episode, I want to discuss the two primary channels for connecting musicians with the ability to purchase instruments and gear. The industry is presently in a serious downturn, and how we choose to buy is going to impact us personally in the future.
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Ep 161 : Are String Cleaners a Scam?
Welcome to the episode where this time we discuss keeping strings clean and whether string cleaners are all that they are cracked up to be.
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Ep 160 : What Speaker To Use With My Modeller?
In this episode, I look into a specific member question into what to plug his modeller into for reasonable sound, without using headphones.
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Ep 159 : Oil Can Delays
We take a short trip into the somewhat esoteric world of the oil can delay. They sound awesome and current products deliver the sound without the oil leaks
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Ep 158 : Using a Profiler for all my Sample Tones
Hey folks. In this episode I explain why the sample tones in my reviews are only going to be made using one of my two favourite profiler units. No, I’m not getting rid of my amps, but limited time and no compromise in tone has made this decision easy. Have a listen to learn why this works.
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Ep 157 : What’s the right amp for me?
In this episode I look into answering the question, “what’s the right amp for me” While this question is critical to beginners, we may ask it as we move through our musical journey. Make a monthly donation to support the channel by clicking this link.
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Ep 156 : What Speaker Cabinet Design Should I Choose?
Hello folks. In this episode I want to talk about going through the process of selecting the speaker cabinet design that suits your needs and wants best. Will it be a combo, or a separate head and cab? L:et’s talk about that. Please support my hard work by becoming a monthly donor via Patreon by...
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Ep 155 : Buying Used Is a Smart Decision
You can get a great guitar and save a bundle by shopping smart for a used instrument. In my collection, I have a lot of used guitars and because I shopped carefully, all of them are 100% keepers. In fact the only guitars that I have sold or traded were bought new, and I grew to discover they...
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Ep 154 : The Best Amp…
Hey there. When the music industry goes into its annual slump starting early January that lasts until March or so, the Internet, forums, magazines and the tubes all fill to the brim with speculative fiction and utter BS. Which is the best amp is one of those. Time to set that crap on fire and…
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Ep 153 : D’Addario XS Acoustic and Electric Coated Strings
Happy 2025. In this episode I talk about the advantage of coated strings and my favourite readily available strings, the industry leading D’Addario XS family. If you like my work, please become a monthly supporter on Patreon by clicking the link on the main page at thatguitarlover.com
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Ep 152 : The Rotary or Leslie Pedal
Hey listeners! In this episode I talk about the design and evolution of the Leslie speaker system and how that incredible effect is now available for guitar and bass. Please support my work by becoming a donor on Patreon.
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Ep 151 : The Spark 2 is the Perfect Practice Amp
I contend that you cannot get a more effective, more powerful in terms of function and more usable practice amplifier system than the Positive Grid Spark 2. This episode is not sponsored by anyone and I wasn’t bought off. I really believe this so have a listen and let me explain why. Help keep…
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Ep 150 : Where Next for Amplifiers
Our use cases for amplifiers has changed over the last fifty years. What we had to have then, may be irrelevant today. In this episode I invite listeners to consider where they will be going on the subject of amplifiers and if willing to share with the audience by sending in a comment. If you get...
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Ep 149 : The Value of a Looper
The Looper pedal is one of the most useful tools to a guitarist or bassist. When one is practicing alone or writing a song, the ability to construct passages or solos over a backing sound is very powerful and very important. While powerful backing tracks are available on the Internet, some free,...
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Ep 148 : Discussing Switchers
Hi folks, in this episode I talk about three kinds of switchers that most of us could make use of. To support my work, please go to https://thatguitarlover.com and click the link to support me on Patreon.
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Ep 147 : Getting More From Your Pickups
In this episode I share my experience in getting more tonal range out of the pickups that are already in the instrument. Changing pickups can be fun, but perhaps there is a simpler and less expensive option. If you enjoy my work, please become a supporter on Patreon. Your small monthly donation…
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Ep 146 : Killing Hum and Hiss
In this episode I explore the root causes of noise from our electric instruments and provide suggestions on how to reduce and kill it. Please support the channel by becoming a support on Patreon.
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Ep 145 : Equalizers and Tone Stacks
Hello listeners. In this episode I want to explore the value propositions of the tone controls, starting with the ones in your instrument, moving to a pedal style equalizer, the tone stack in your amplifier and EQ plugins in your DAW. And if you aren’t recording, we will consider the tone stack…
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Ep 144 : Pedal Style Bass Preamplifers
Hello all. In this episode I discuss the value proposition of bass preamplifiers with speaker simulations that come in a pedal sized box. I touch on the capabilities of these devices in general and then drill down into the three that I recommend, the EBS Microbass 3, the Tech21 NYC DI-2112 and…
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Ep 143 : Getting a Decent Signal from a Dynamic Microphone
I’ve recently been approached by some folks who have found that the output level from dynamic microphones that they have bought are very low and that to get a decent signal level requires almost cranking the mic preamp in the interface or on the stage mixer to the maximum. They want to know why,...
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Ep 142 : Understanding Reverb Options
Welcome to the episode. I want to dive into reverb this episode. What is it, what are the different types, how do we achieve it and what do you look for in choosing the reverb option that is right for you?
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Ep 141 : Does Country of Manufacture Matter?
This is a pretty common topic, so I did my research and you may find what I learned surprising. Please become a Patron on Patreon to support my work.
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Ep 140 : Modulate This
In this episode I explore the different types of modulation effects that we find in pedals for live play and for recording and in plugins to use in the studio. Please become a patron on Patreon to support my work. Your small monthly donation matters a great deal.
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Ep 139 : Amp Sims, Impulse Responses and Pedals for Both
About a year ago, I did an episode on Impulse Response systems. Time has passed, they have become even more prevalent and a lack of clear information has created a fog of confusion around IRs, Amp Sims and pedals that do both to directly feed a PA without any actual guitar or bass amplifiers...
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Ep 138 : Delay in Depth
The use of a great delay expands your soundscape and helps you as a musician tell your story. In this episode I go through the four primary delay types to provide some core knowledge that might help you find the delay that fits your needs best. Please support my work by becoming a Patron on...
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Ep 137 : Should Your Next Guitar Be a Baritone?
As guitarists we are (most of us) always happy to spend time in a real guitar shop, looking around, and perhaps having a play on a guitar that strikes our fancy. Yet, when I ask players who have decided to own multiple guitars, I rarely hear of a baritone guitar. Twelve different Strats, for…
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Ep 136 : Why A Short Scale Bass May Be Right For You
I have to admit that I get tired of the endless spew of BS that I hear thrown around at high velocity by people with strong opinions who are also unemcumbered by facts. Asking the right questions will result in a buyer getting the best instrument for his or her needs, but not asking the right...
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Ep 135 : The China Syndrome
Welcome! In this episode I talk about what I call the China Syndrome, the widely found delusion that guitars made in China or other parts of Asia are inherently garbage. Please support the channel by becoming a Patreon member.
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Ep 134 : Modellers and Profilers
Hello folks. In this episode, I am joined by Will Bertram and we discuss the viability of modellers and profilers as amplifier and cabinet alternatives and when using them as such makes sense.
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Ep 133 : DAW Plugins
Welcome! In this episode we close out our recent home recording series with the topic of plugins to be used in your DAW. There are myriad different plugin deliverables and tons of options. So I try to clarify things to make your recording and production lives easier and also save you money.…
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Ep 132 : Studio Monitors and Headphones
We continue the series on equipment and tools for home recording. In this episode I discuss studio monitors and headphones for studio use. If you like what I do, please become a sponsor of the channel on Patreon.
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Ep 131 : Your First Microphones
Hello everyone. This is the third episode in our series on recording your yourself or your band. This time we dive into microphones, where to start and what are good options. Please support the channel by becoming a donor on Patreon. Your support makes a serious difference.
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Ep 130 : Your First Recording Interface
Greetings! In this episode I cover the next piece in the home / band recording pantheon, that of the interface between your instruments and microphones and the computer. I’m keeping the price options low, because the options are great and so is the quality.
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Ep 129 : Consider UA LUNA as your DAW
In this episode, I propose consideration of Universal Audio’s LUNA as your Digital Audio Workstation. When there are so many good ones, why LUNA? Have a listen and you might be convinced to give it a try.
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Ep : 128 Playing Live - An Interview with Drake Metcalf
Hello listeners. In this episode, I am joined by Drake Metcalf, a fine young gentleman who is both a working musician and sales professional with Cosmo Music in Richmond Hill, Ontario. We talk about the value proposition of playing your instrument live with other musicians, in a jam, in a band or...
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Ep 127 : Buying an Acoustic Guitar with guest Mark Collins
This episode, I am joined by my friend Mark Collins and we discuss the considerations in choosing your next acoustic guitar. The guidance is oriented for folks starting out, but is applicable to players at all levels.
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Ep 126 : You Don’t Have to Play All The Notes….
This episode is a thought exercise. I’ve been exposed to incredibly fast players who leave me tired, and more emotive players who use the space between the notes for magic. Please have a listen and see if you align to this idea. Please do sign up to support the channel on Patreon. Your monthly...
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Ep 125 : AI Music?
Hey listeners. This episode is a bit of a rant, so fair warning. The statement that one can use AI to make useful music is a lie. Real music is created by humans, not by machines copying the work of humans. You make your own decision whether to agree or disagree. But do have a listen.
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Ep 124 : A Guitar Shopping Story
This past weekend, I had the pleasure to help a young player and his parents purchase his next guitar. it was a great experience for me, and the young man was very happy as well. Have a listen to the story. If you are currently not supporting the channel on Patreon, please consider doing so by...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast is for guitarists, bassists and home recordists and chats about gear, best practices and other items of interest
HOSTED BY
Ross Chevalier
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