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The Guitar Podcast
by Loren Hunt
Discussions about guitars, amps, effects pedals, accessories and more.
Episodes
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Episode 19: Multi-Effects Processors - value - viability
Is a multi-effect pedalboard a viable alternative to analog - build it yourself pedalboards?
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Episode 18: Pedal-Board Starter Kit
This is what I would start with in building my first pedal-board.
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Episode 52: Rhythm Guitar, Import Guitars and the Gibson Raid
Well, this week I tried to divide the podcast into three segments. Let's see how I did. A hot topic of the last few weeks has been the Gibson Raid so I thought I would chime in and give my two cents worth.
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Episode 79 - Listener Questions and Feedback
This week we talk about the all kinds of things from questions and feedback from the audience
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Episode 78 - Brad Paisley Concert Review 2012
This week I share thoughts on seeing Brad Paisley in Concert May 19, 2012
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Episode 76 - ROAD TRIP! May 2012
Road trip to RS Guitarworks, Willcutt Guitars and Tom Webers workshop
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Episode 86 – Life Lessons, Volume Knob Tone Clean-up, Skunk Stripe Correction
This episode is about life lessons, how using your guitar volume knob will clean up your tone and a correction to something I said last spring
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Episode 85 – Special Edition Random Thoughts Music Imagery
This is the first of many "random thoughts" that I'll share with you - imagery in music and the role personal experiences play
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Episode 102 - Mag Articles, Finger Style Challenges, Leave Guitar In or Out of Case
Some suggested magazine articles and of course my opinions about them, my finger style challenges and a listener question or comment about leaving their guitar out
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Episode 128 - Marshall JCM 800, Gibson L-37, Rant on Country Music
This week I talk about the versatility of the classic Marshall JCM 800 and that I wish I still had my old JCM 900 and an old "grandpa" 1936 L-37. Oh, and I also have a short rant about the current state of country music.
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Episode 159 - Story of my Friend's 1960 Gibson J-50
This week is a story about my friend, Matt's beloved 1960 Gibson J-50 that was his grandfather's guitar. Needed some much deserved attention.
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Episode 158 - What Have You Been Doing During Lockdown?
I tell what I've been doing during lockdown, how I was encouraged to do so and want to know what you all have been doing.
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Episode 157 - Tele Build Vibrolux Speaker Swap Guitar Shop Stories.mp3
I did a Frankel-Tele build last summer so I'll tell about that. I posted a video this week as I changed out the original CTS speakers in my 1974 Vibrolux with Celestions. By request, I tell a few short Guitar Shop Stories.
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Episode 156 - Band Dynamics
This time I talk about band dynamics because of listener feedback. So I go down memory lane. Some good, some bad.
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Episode 155 - Learning as an Adult, Family and Giving Back
This time I share the struggles of an adult learning guitar, giving back what I know about guitar to family, friends and you all..
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Episode 154 - Marshall JMP, Kiesel, Sweetwater, Audio Technica, Kemper, Solodallas
Listener feedback is now an ongoing segment of the show. We'll talk Marshall, Microphones, Amps and other fun guitar stuff.
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Episode 153 - Listener Feedback, Teaching Beginners, Gibson Future
We have some listener feedback. I talk about teaching beginners, specifically kids. Also reference a video by the Guitar Geek on YouTube about the inteview he did with the new CEO of Gibson
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Episode 152 - Pedal Steel Guitar and Giving Back
I've been trying to learn how to play pedal steel guitar the last year or so. Sharing some things I've learned and a bit of a paradigm shift.
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Episode 151 - Hot Rod Tele to Les Paul Fever
I've acquired some gear over the last year from japanese and american guitars to boutique amps which led me back to my first love, the Les Paul guitar.
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Episode 150 - My Guitars, Keeping it in the Family
This week I field questions about my guitars, the ones I'm taking to the Indiana Guitar Show as well as the amps and pedals I'm taking to sell.
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Episode 149 - Listener Feedback
Today we have some good feedback from listeners, how I don't kiss butt, the Indiana Guitar Show and how you can share your song for outtro music.
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Episode 148 - Mo Gear or Mo Lessons?
Something to ponder the next time you're dreaming about new gear; more gear to feed the g.a.s or invest in your skills? I talk a little about a Toadworks pedal and the upcoming Indiana Guitar Show!
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Episode 147 - Eight Month Update
Today after an eight month hiatus I give an update on what's been going on around here, update on my elbow injury which was not guitar related but kept me from playing regularly for a year, and the J-45 I picked up last fall.
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Episode 146 - Interview Otto D'Ambrosio from Eastman Guitars
Today we talk with Otto D'Ambrosio from Eastman Guitars. We talk about the construction and craft behind Eastman's instruments, what's next as well as how Otto came up working on guitars to become a builder.
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Episode 145 - Guitar and Amp Hum, Strings, Elbow Injury
After a long wait you finally get a new show from me. Finally right?! Well, I'll try to make this a good one since you had to wait so long.
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Episode 144 - Practice
Today we talk about practice. That's right, practice. Not a game, but practice.
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Episode 143 - Projects, Buffer and Signal Chain
Today we talk about my wah mod project, pedal chain order change and keeping a good signal over a long distance.
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Episode 142 - Music Publishing and Licensing?
Is there another way you may make money with your music than playing in smoky bars or stiff restaurants? Possibly through getting your music published and licensed. This episode I offer my opinions and takeaways from articles I read in the April 2015 Guitar Player and July 2015 Vintage Guitar...
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Episode 141 - Listener Feedback and THE INDIANA GUITAR SHOW 2015
Yes, another listener feedback show. Well partially because the second half is all about the rebirth of The Indiana Guitar Show! Super happy it's back and I had a great time! Listen up and hear about the experience. I do answer some questions about 70s Gibson guitars and attenuators.
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Episode 140 - Listener Feedback Show
I love listener feedback shows because I never know where they will take me. I get a question or comment from a listener and I think I know what I'm going to say for the most part but sometimes something comes out I didn't expect. I like these shows too because I know it's what you guys are…
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Episode 139 - Adam Bath of Elysian Tuned Aperture Pickup
Adam tells us all about how he started, what's going on with his company and his new pickup design; the "Tuned Aperture Pickup." It's a nice talk and you'll get a good bit of information about the cool new design of his pickups. Check out his website and kickstarter.
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Episode 138 - Amps, Pedals, Professionalism, Palladia and Punk
This week we get some emails about amps and pedals to which yes, I have an opinion. I talk a little about professionalism as a guitar player or musician in general. Something cool I found on cable - Palladia. I also offer up my opinion on punk.
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Episode 137 - Listener Feedback
Listener Feedback - silent sister and a small church, sanding a neck, wah distortion, boutique gutiars and the Indiana Guitar Show!
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Episode 136 - Facebook Feedback
Facebook Feedback about Blue Steel Strings, playing with other guitarists, holiday wish list, Anna asks about playing in a band for the first time, PRS Guitars, my Mariah Carey rant and why all pedals are NOT created equal.
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Episode 135 - Ivory Issue, Lower Priced Amps, Taylor and Ebony
This week we talk about an article I read from Vintage Guitar Magazine by George Gruhn about Ivory and the CITES Treaty, Lower priced amps and cool stuff found in the annual Sweetwater catalog and Taylor's efforts for sustainable Ebony.
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Episode 134 - Listener Feedback
This week we get feedback and questions. Tone, Cigar Box Guitars, Tipping Mariachi Bands, Giving Back, Blackstar Amp.
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Episode 133 - The Good Old Days?
The good ole days? Were they? Let's take a look and see. This show is certainly a departure from previous shows. I really hope you come out of this encouraged and not discouraged.
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Episode 132 - Tele Build Parts Guitar
So here's the real episode about doing a Tele Build or a Strat Build for that matter. Telecasters and Stratocasters are great guitars to mix and match and customize. This show is all about building your own parts guitar, just the way you want.
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Episode 131 - Tele Building, Improvements to your Les Paul
I got an email asking about building a parts Telecaster. Before that I talk a bit about pedalboard signal chain as in where the wah goes in the chain. Before or after... (after). Also, I am stringing up my Les Paul slightly different. ALSO... I talk about other ways to make your guitar play and...
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Episode 130 - Cool Vintage Guitar Experience
I got to experience the magic of a couple real vintage guitars. One had a real vibe about it.
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Episode 129 - Opinions
Here is some encouragement to walk your own path and trust your ear
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Episode 127 - Why Doesn't This Sound Right?
Ever wonder why your rig doesn't sound the same everywhere you go? Or why the new pedal you just bought doesn't sound the way you thought it would?
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Episode 126 - Listener Feedback
Super cool way to try out new pickups, overdrives for fender amps, artistworks lessons website, tipjar and other podcast stuff
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Episode 125 - Furthering Guitar on the Cheap
This topic popped into my head at work today and I didn't want to wait to talk about it so the audio quality is that of my mobile podcasting studio! (yeah! or boo!) Anyway I outline a few ways to improve your tone, furthering your guitar stuff on the cheap which includes furthering your skills.
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Episode 124 - Buying Electric Guitar and First Amp
This week we get some listener questions about buying an electric guitar and first amp
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Episode 123 - Nickel Creek Concert Review and Listener Feedback
We had a great time at the Nickel Creek Concert and yep, I want to tell you about it! Also I have gotten some good listener feedback I want to share with you as well as cover some feedback for one of the emails - may help you on your next guitar project!
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Episode 122 - Muscle Shoals, Upcoming Concerts and other stuff
This week I do a short show and review of the DVD/Blue Ray Muscle Shoals - about the small recording studio in Alabama where tons of all time classic tunes were recorded. Also a short talk about upcoming concerts I hope to go to. I close the show talking about mentors and old people.
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Episode 121 - Nashville Road Trip
A few weeks ago me and some good friends took a trip to Nashville for the weekend. Gotta tell you about the trip and some of the cool stuff there.
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Episode 120 - Tubes Revisited 6V6 and 5879
This week we revisit tubes, primarily the 6V6 power tube and 5879 preamp tube. I have loved my 1956 Gibson GA-40 amp and investigating my Getchel Chicago Deluxe amp helps me understand why I love them both! Enjoy the show!
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Episode 119 - Listener Questions and Feedback
Yep, another listener feedback question type episode! We talk building your own custom guitars, parts, value and pricing as well as starting a blog or podcast.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Discussions about guitars, amps, effects pedals, accessories and more.
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Loren Hunt
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