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Tweed Couch Guitar Therapy Session
by Dr. Tietjen
Welcome to the “Tweed Couch: Guitar Therapy Session” where we talk about all things guitar related. Dr. T is NOT a licensed therapist but he play's one on a Podcast. Join him and his friends as they discuss the thoughts of a guitarist and the decisions that are made.Occasional co-hosts: Jason Cornelius, John Dougherty, Lloyd Garrelts, Chris Swinney, Owen and Paul Tietjen, Andrew Barber, Beth and Jeromy Dorsing, and Nick Dell.
Episodes
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137- St. Louis Guitar Shops (Lloyd)
It is not everyday that you get to go to a stellar guitar shop. It is not everyday that you get to go with a friend. It is not everyday that you get a great story and it is not everyday that you get VIP treatment… and today all of this came true and it came true at nearly all six guitar shops in...
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136- In Ear Monitoring Systems: Trusting Your Gig to a Belt Pack - (John)
Today on the Tweed Couch we are counseling on “Inear Monitoring Systems: Trusting Your Gig to a Belt Pack” There is no doubt that how well you hear yourself and others affects how well you play the show. Of course the method you chose to hear yourself can vary. Some use floor wedges, some use...
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135- Guitar Road Trip to South Paw Guitars - (Swags)
I love going to guitar shops. It's fun to go, enjoy, play, and experience what is out on the market. I cannot think of a single shop I go to that doesn't have at least 1 guitar that inspires me when I pick it up. Of course this is usually out of a selection of 50 to 1000 guitars of my choosing...
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134- Lifest 2025 (Owen & Eli)
If you have been listening to the podcast for a while then you know that each year my family and I head up to Oshkosh, WI to run what, I understand to be, the largest Christian Music Festival in the world. Of course, each year is filled with new stories about artists, staff, volunteers, setup…
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133- PRS DGT & Meeting David Grissom (Owen)
A few months ago I went on a quest to find the perfect PRS DGT. I took my 17 year-old cork sniffer along and was incredibly surprised by the outcomes and results. While we planned to make this podcast about our tonal quest, our plans changed when our local guitar shop (Tone Shop Guitars) sent an...
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132- Gibson Designer Guitars - Explorer, Flying V, Firebird (Barber)
I remember seeing the Edge and James Hetfield with an Explorer. Billy Gibbons and Jimi Hendrix with a Flying V. Johnny Winter and Allen Collins with a Firebird… Such fascinating tones from such fascinating players. Of course I wouldn’t call these guitars traditional by any stretch of the...
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131- Frontman vs Side Player (Lloyd)
Nothing can beat a charismatic frontman. Then again, there are some Side Players that give them a run for their money. I mean… who is Bono without Edge? Freddie Mercury without Brian May? Roth or Haggar without Eddie Van Halen? Robert Plant without Jimmy Page? Anthony Kiedis without John...
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130- Guitar Shows (Owen)
I am fortunate enough to live in an area that not only has amazing guitar shops, but 1-2 times a year guitar shops from around the nation will come to buy, sell, trade, and showcase musical gear all under 1 roof. Occasionally you’ll see a celebrity. Get a chance to listen to some live music. And...
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129- 2024 Premier Guitar Mystery Stocking (Jason)
This has been a fun annual event to do each year. I enjoy the anticipation, the fun in the forums, and the chance to get something I normally would not pick out myself. I would also say that I am a consumer of Premier Guitar’s content and for me this is a small way to support what they do. Of...
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128- Are You A Guitar Player or Collector (Jason)
As you just heard in the intro, Jason is now a licensed therapist in Texas. Although this podcast has never been about true scientific therapy and the advice here was never meant to treat anything but an entertainment deficiency. My hope was always that you left here encouraged, happier, and...
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127- Passion to Paycheck (John)
We all have passions. When I was a kid I loved playing sports and collecting baseball and football cards. As a young adult I was into playing guitar and music. Now as a middle age adult I love being with my wife and kids. Teaching and learning. Being in the music industry. And obviously I love...
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126- Glories of a Stratocaster (Chris)
Back in 1954, Leo Fender once again created a guitar that would revolutionize popular music. Although many changes have occurred over the last 7 decades… at the heart of it… the Stratocaster is still just as revolutionary today as it was back then. Of course it has been a long journey since then....
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125- Lifest 2024 (Owen & Eli)
Every year I talk about how this festival feels like a family reunion and this year was no exception. It’s not just because I get to see my normal Tweed Couch Buddies and not just because I get to perform music with my bandmates. It is because of the bond we share because of our desire to see…
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124- Tasty Delay... ay... ay... ay (Barber)
There is something cool about the delay effect on guitar. Sometimes you need a little to add size. Sometimes you need a lot to add texture. Sometimes you need to go backwards or wobbly to do something completely different. Of course delay isn’t perfect… and it could cover your sloppy playing but...
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123- Issues With Reissues (Lloyd)
There is a reason why we fall in love with the tones of songs from decades ago. The player, the phrasing, the technique, the gear. All of this ignites and inspires a guitar player. Of course that gear has become harder and harder to obtain as time goes on. Plexi’s to JCM’s. Tweed to Silverface....
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122- Unused Gear... Skeletons In The Closet (Barber)
Some trade their gear in and trade up. Others sell their unwanted stuff off to finance other endeavors. Some feel the clutter and just want to regain space and sanity. Of course you never know if you might need that gear again. And most of the time, selling it off is actually more of a hassle…
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121- Love & Hate of Gibson Guitars (Jason)
Some love them. Some hate them. Those that feel the love appreciate the history, tone, feel, and inspiration these guitars embody. Those that feel the hate. Disapprove of the hype and blinded devotion to a flawed guitar design that reeks of terrible tuning stability, inferior quality control,...
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120- All Things Monitors (John)
I’ve used inear monitors for over 20 years and floor wedges for even longer. Although there is a huge price difference between these two. Depending on the venue or concert you are playing, there is definitely a clear winner. Of course a great mix with great musicians makes all the difference when...
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119- Essential Amps (Lloyd)
By now we all know that I love Marshall amplifiers but I also love my Fender and my Vox. Of course boutique amplifiers are incredible too and I’ve really enjoyed my Dr. Z, Clark, and Mesa amps. Then there’s Lloyd with his Saldono, Reason and Naylor… and Jason’s Carr… So many… But what amps do we...
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118- Overdrive Pedals (Lloyd)
My first overdrive was a tube screamer circuit. It turned my solid state amp into a broken up tone machine. A few years later I went with a tube amp, and although I could get it driven, nothing beat the tones I got with an overdrive pushing the front end. Of course tone is subjective. Some love…
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117- Neural DSP Quad Cortex (Barber)
I’ve seen the gear reviews. I’ve joined the Facebook fan pages. I’ve updated and updated and updated software. I have captured with it. I’ve owned it for about three years and use it at least twice a week in a live setting. So I guess it's time I finally talk about it. Of course it's pretty…
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116- Premier Guitar Mystery Stocking 2023 (John)
Who doesn’t like getting a package in the mail? The excitement. The anticipation. The dopamine release… Now add to it that what you ordered is a surprise and you’ve essentially doubled down on all of these emotions. Of course, “doubling down” is an interesting way to put it. The Premier Guitar...
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115- Guitar & Drum Pet Peeves (John)
Drummers are awesome. Their ability to use every limb of their body to create syncopation and energy is astounding. A seasoned drummer with finesse and dynamics can take a song from meh to amazing! Of course they do have their quirks and downfalls to us guitar/vocalists. Their high volume and...
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114- Done Gear Chasing? (Jason)
I’m not sure if you’ve ever been in this place for gear? Content. You love what you have. It inspires you to play. Simply put, you have found your voice and you have found your mojo… Of course, you’d love some vintage gear. Or a custom built instrument. Or a signature artist’s piece of gear. Then...
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113- Tone Terms (Chris)
How do you describe tone? Seriously… how do you describe guitar tone? Lush, responsive, meaty, throaty, organic… its a never ending thesaurus of adjectives to describe the feeling we have when we hear it. Of course tone is very subjective and opinions may differ. Some like a tone that is flabby…
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112- Playing Big vs Small Stages (Lloyd)
The magnificence of a big stage. The PA, lights, smoke, and the size that allows you to be able to move and perform with high energy. Of course a small stage has its charm too. Generally it means a more intimate crowd, more accessibility to the audience, and less pressure to perform visually. But...
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111- Lifest 2023 (Owen)
I love this festival! I love playing music at this festival. I love bringing my family. I love the community. I love this festival! Of these 25 years of Lifest, I have been to 17 of them in Oshkosh, WI. In 2000 I was there to play with Echelon. 2004 - 2007 I played with Second Adam. 2008 I played...
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110- Vox Amp Magic (Lloyd)
The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, U2, Queen, Brad Paisley. What do they all have in common? They are part of the story of the iconic tone that is Vox Amplification. Starting out, I was a Fender guy. Early professional, I made my way to Vox Modeling amps. Professional, I rocked a...
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109- Pedalboard Revisit (Jason)
My first guitar pedal was a Visual Sound Jekyll & Hyde. My second was a Dunlop Crybaby Wah. Then I jumped over to the world of modulation and pedal building. As my pedal needs grew and my situations changed. It didn’t take long before I realized that I took longer to set up than the drummer and I...
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108- Minneapolis & Complementing Tone (Lloyd)
Gigs are great. Fly gigs are special. Weekend events are amazing. Doing all 3 with some of your best friends in the world… priceless. Of course getting a gig, with fantastic gear and tone, is only one part of what makes touring special. Doing all this in a different region or town where you get…
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107- Why We Own What We Own Pt. 1 (Lloyd)
There are many reasons why someone picks the gear they have. Influence, recommendation, budget, necessity… but at the end of the day, the gear that is picked creates your tone. Of course after a few decades of playing and some transitions in life you may find yourself a gear hoarder and what you...
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106- Gear Purge & Life Changing Diagnosis (Solo)
Sometimes you just feel claustrophobic. You go one direction in tone… then another… then another. You join new bands, you scratch the itch of the new gadget, you find a deal you can’t pass up… years go by and then you see it and you feel it. Cluttered and Claustrophobic. Now I realize this is a...
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105- Failure IS an Option (Jeromy)
I’ve said it for years, “Failure IS an option”. Most people hate this statement but it’s true. Of course I’d rather see success and sometimes things are out of your control but nevertheless… It is an option. Another statement I often remember saying was, “If you fail to plan. Then you plan to...
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104- John Rich Redneck Riviera Whiskey (Nick)
90’s country made a positive mark on me. I loved the stories they told, the sense of pride they carried, and the twangy stringed instruments. Of course Country wasn’t always like this. Country music pioneers, for better or worse, created new sounds and new tones by mixing genres in order to...
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103- Dialing & Recording a Modeler (Beth)
There is no denying the ease of use of a modeler when recording. Sure there is an argument of simplicity when you put a mic in front of a speaker, hit record and let it be what it is… but there are downfalls of the analog situation too. Amps are bigger, have less options, more noise artifacts…
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102- Guitars In Movies (Paul)
If you are listening to this then you have probably been there. You sit down to watch a movie and somewhere in there you see guitar gear. From Tom Hanks’, That Thing You Do to Rob Reiner’s Spinal Tap… nothing is more engaging, entertaining, and aggravating to a guitarist than a movie with guitar...
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101- Tone is in the Fingers? (Chris)
Ah the age old debate.. Is tone really in the fingers? From the grip of the neck to the pluck of a string. This debate has been heard time and time again. Of course the gear has to play a part too, right? I have been told that a 51 Nocaster is magical and a 59 burst is godly and if the right...
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100- 100th Episode Extravaganza (EVERYONE!!!)
It is hard to believe that nearly 3 years ago I started a podcast because all of my bookings had been canceled and I missed my music friends. Now that the gigs have started to return I thought about stopping this podcast and moving on with life. But when I returned to gigging, what I didn’t…
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99- Quality Cover Bands (John)
Live music is amazing. I remember listening to Van Halen on the radio and thinking they were good but wasn’t sure what the fuss was about. Then I saw them live. At that moment I knew I was missing out on an important element of a band… the performance. But big rock concerts are more expensive and...
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98- Amp & Pedal Modeler Hunting (Barber)
The term best is always subjective. Best for the price, best for the size, best for this sound… what we really mean is best for myself in this situation. With that said. This is why it is important to have a conversation with someone who speaks your language and can help you organize your…
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97- Wrap Up 2022 & 2023 New Year Resolutions (Jason)
It has been another year of Podcasting, Gigs, Gear, and Videos. Of course, with this being the the end of a new year comes time to reflect on the past and look to the future. But did we accomplish all of our goals? Do we have new gear on the horizon? How well did the podcast do last year? Are we...
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96- Man Caves "Corn Crib Edition" (Lloyd)
I love having a place I can call my own. Not just because it gives me a place to house my gear but because it gives me a place to take pride in. From the guitars on the wall to the knick knacks and memories. This Guitar Sanctuary is mine. I recently visited Lloyd at his converted Corn Crib, His...
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95- Premier Guitar Mystery Stocking 2022 Strikes Back (Jason)
Today on the Tweed Couch we are counseling on “Mystery Stocking 2022… Strikes Back” Way back in 2020, episode 22, Jason and I did the Premier Guitar Mystery Stocking. We got some cables, shirts, straps, coupons, and a GloKnob. It was a lot of fun and we vowed to do it again the next year....
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94- Cover Songs & Double Barrel Whiskey- Bob Dylan (Nick)
There is no question that Bob Dylan has inspired many musicians over decades of playing. From his musical style to his lyrics he has a sound and flavor all his own. Of course other bands have covered his songs. Within the unique identity of the Byrds, Hendrix, and even Rage Against the Machine...
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93- Mexican Lottery Strings (Chris)
Nothing in guitar is more personal than the guitar itself but there are many factors that play into it. One of the big ones is string gauge. Whether you have a heavy hand or a light touch the gauge of a string can sculpt your tone and change your thinking. But does the gauge of string really...
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92- Foot Problems (Solo)
Well here is a week where I had some time but no one to Podcast with so I will discuss a common ailment that plagues a musician. As mentioned already… I am not a licensed therapist… or at least a licensed mental therapist. I am a licensed Physiotherapist, Educator, and Doctor of Chiropractic. In...
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91- Cigars & Guitars (Lloyd)
There are many things in life that bring us enjoyment. Good food, a loving family, a new piece of gear, a podcast… and there are parallels to why we enjoy these things equally but different. Well today Lloyd has a list and would like to discuss, and convince me, of the parallels he has found...
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90- The Evolution of Modern Worship Music (John)
Most people will probably stop listening at this point but wait… I think it is important to cover this subject. From the instruments, to the artist, to the reason why it changed… The Evolution of Modern Worship holds many properties of non-worship styled music. But… What are the deciding factors?...
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89- Rock Is Dying (Lloyd)
Icons like The Who, Aerosmith, Rolling Stones, Beatles, and ZZ Top are really getting up there in age. As time went on…Van Halen, Guns N Roses, Black Crows, and the Foo Fighters moved that torch and kept Rock N Roll alive. Now we lack the mojo of old and it leaves us wondering… is rock dying...
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88- Back Into Pedals (Chris)
Back in the day I played Danelectro mini’s, the Visual Sound Jekyll & Hyde, & Vox Wah’s. Years later I started to dabble in pedal building with Build Your Own Clone. As time moved on, so did my needs, and I went to multi effects. Now I am all over the place but ready to get back into the pedal...
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Welcome to the “Tweed Couch: Guitar Therapy Session” where we talk about all things guitar related. Dr. T is NOT a licensed therapist but he play's one on a Podcast. Join him and his friends as they discuss the thoughts of a guitarist and the decisions that are made.Occasional co-hosts: Jason Cornelius, John Dougherty, Lloyd Garrelts, Chris Swinney, Owen and Paul Tietjen, Andrew Barber, Beth and Jeromy Dorsing, and Nick Dell.
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Welcome to the “Tweed Couch: Guitar Therapy Session” where we talk about all things guitar related. Dr. T is NOT a licensed therapist but he play's one on a Podcast. Join him and his friends as they discuss the thoughts of a guitarist and the decisions that are made.Occasional co-hosts: Jason...
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