The Bad Guitarist

In this episode, we recap the week's biggest guitar gear releases and discuss the latest news!Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcastJoin us every Mon-Fri for the Daily Guitar News and every weekend here on the Bad Guitarist Podcast

This was a huge week for gear releases! We're talking about new guitars, including the Fender MIJ Hybrid II lineup, the Gibson Jake Kiszka SG, this year's Martin Biosphere acoustic, and a Bilt X JHS collaboration Revelator! And of course we have a ton of new pedals from Buzzing Bugs, Enduring Audio, EHX, Beetronics, Daredevil Pedals, Tsakalis, Walrus Audio, Mad Professor, and Strymon!! Phew, did I miss any?!This week's topics range from female exclusion in the guitar creator space, a sustainable future in guitar production and Andrew reminisces on days of Big Muffs past.We also discuss the future formatting of the show and invite you to watch our new miniseries on YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels and Threads, where we will post daily guitar news updates every Monday through Friday!T-shirts are coming soon and should be available as early as next week, so if you want to support the channel keep an eye out for the link to our shop! Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcastPlease help us get to 1000 channel subscribers and we will give back by hosting a giveaway!

This week we discuss a ton of new releases. The obvious big ones are the new Fender Vintera III and Epiphone Futura lineups, followed by some great pedal drops including the Summer School Electronics Fuzz 101, Matthews Effects Cartographer MkII, a collaboration Fuzz Wah from Morley and DOD, FruitFX's Space Cube, and Diamond reissuing their long-discontinued phaser! We also discuss the latest Synergy Module based on the JCM 800 and Marshall released, of all things, a Sex Pistols 50th anniversary JCM 800 half stack!This week's topic dives into the announcement from Mythos Pedals to wind down operations to a smaller team and switch from a dealer network to direct sales. This comes at a time where American small businesses and consumers are struggling with the cost of living and a constantly shifting economy. Is this a signal of what we can expect to see from other small and medium sized builders in the Musical Instrument space in the near future?Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcastHelp us get to 1000 channel subscribers so we can give back to our audience and host an awesome giveaway. If we hit 1000 by the time the show hits 100 episodes, we will make the giveaway even more special!

This week we discuss the new Jackson Custom Shop Misha Mansoor Surfcaster, The Guitar Center Exclusive Keeley Red Nectar, Wylde Audio and Rev each put out a mini head and Buddy Blues gets his own signature guitar. We also discuss the bizarre video circulating social media in which the Guitar Center CEO announced the launch of their new guitar brand, but there's a catch. They want the public to help design it.

This week we discuss the latest from EHX, JHS, Walrus Audio and more! We also talk about what influences you to buy (or not) new music gear. Is it mass video releases when a pedal comes out? FOMO? Or do you have a specific sound in mind when researching a piece of equipment? Inversely, who in your life keeps you in check from going overboard with the gear purchases or making possibly regrettable decisions?

This week we discuss the latest pedals, guitars and guitar news!Strymon released a blacked out version of the Cloudburst, Native Audio announced a looper that has already sold out of the first several pre-order batches, and Source Audio is coming for the Strymon Flint with Pathways, a super versatile reverb and tremolo. KMA Machines announced a feature-packed headphone amp, and Gibson continues to sell $20K custom shop signature guitars. This week's topics include our recent trip to a local music shop and comparing good vs. bad experiences in big box vs. mom and pop shops. We also discuss trying to keep up and stay relevant as a small YouTube channel when the algorithm only rewards larger, well-known creators. Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcastHelp us hit 1000 channel subscribers so we can host a giveaway to give back to the community!

This week we are coming at you with a short episode. We discuss the Fender 75th anniversary Telecaster collection, CopperSound's Mod Club, and Blame Electronics addresses JHS reaching out regarding the Tnydumble trade dress, and a 64 pickup guitar from Dark Arts Guitars.Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcast

In this week's episode we cover the release of several new pedals under $200, including the CopperSound Pedals Ion Fuzz, the limited edition JHS Overdrive Preamp, Oneder Effects' Burn Pile and the Catalinbread CB Paint! We also cover the release of Ibanez' new semi-hollow Artcore Baritone and the Fender John Osbourne Signature Telecaster!News stories from this episode include the Fender Lawsuit in Germany, Behringer's parent company suing Boss over alleged use of their Polytune tuner in the GT and GX series pedals. And of course, we had to cover the recent auction of the Jim Irsay guitar collection.Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcastHelp us hit 1000 YouTube channel subscribers and we will host a giveaway!

This week we talk about the latest from EarthQuaker Devices, Eastwood Guitars, IK Multimedia, Laney amps, and the 30th Anniversary Fender Hot Rod Deluxe! We also talk about the upcoming limited release from Summer School Electronics and how we missed the drop last year. Maybe this is our year?Our topic this week is "What makes a fair trade?"Special thanks to Justus over at FuzzImp FX for helping us out with information on the Gibson Memphis ES-339 Studio as part of our topic. Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcast

This week we discuss the latest and weirdest effects from Dazatronyx, JHS, Red Witch, and Alexander Pedals! We also discuss the 50th anniversary editions of the Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray bass, the Browne Alkene release, new Gretsch models and the limited edition Orangewood Guitars Del Sol!Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcastHelp us hit 1000 YouTube subs and we will host a giveaway!

This week we discuss new releases from Wampler with the Golden Jubilee, EHX put out a bass version of the Big Muff 2, Coffee Shop Pedals dropped the Cold Brew Chorus/Vibrato, OC Pedal Co. dips their toes into reverb, and Behringer did what they do best, clone other people's designs. Eastwood Guitars teamed up with Michael Weber to release a 35 fret "baritone guitarlin". Gibson released (and sold out of) a limited edition Gary Clark Jr. ES-355, and both Jackson and Charvel announced new models for 2026. Benson also released the Redland amplifier!Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcast

This week was a slow one for gear releases, but we highlighted our favorite three of the week. Sunn released the Beta Mini Head, Jordan Wav teamed up with FruitFX to make a production model of his infamous Frog Pedal and Hungry Robot released an updated version of the Moby Dick delay! Our topic today comes from a Facebook group post in which a user pointed out yet another price increase on Squier instruments. This comes right after Fender just dropped the price of the Vintera II series and before the release of this year's Fender and Squier lineups. We discuss the market of affordable guitars in whole and compare the business strategy of Squier vs. Epiphone and speculate perhaps Squier is headed toward a full pricing spectrum of everything from low end, low price guitars all the way up to premium quality instruments that may soon cost over $1000?Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcastHelp us get to 1000 YouTube channel subscribers and we will host an awesome giveaway. Maybe we should give away a Squier before prices go up again?

This week we are still trying to catch up with all the big NAMM releases as well as a few new releases from this past week! From the Epiphone 2026 lineup to a re-issue from Silvertone, to new pedals from Klowra, Hiwatt, Park Amps, and Freqscene Effects! This week also launched the official release of the Greathammer from Electronic Audio Experiments and the JHS Morning Glory Clean.Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcast

This week we pack as many pedal releases as possible into a single episode. Between NAMM and Wood Wire Volts, there is a lot to talk about in this episode! We're talking new releases from Casio, MXR, Benson Amps, Beetronix, Revv, Mentaworks, OBNE, Tech 21, Sonicake, Warm Audio, Polyend, Mad Professor, Vox, Seymour Duncan, and so, so many more!Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcast

This week we discuss the sale of Norman's Rare guitars to the parent company of Carter Vintage Guitars, Harley Benton closing their USA Reverb shop and a ton of releases! From EHX's new versatile Hardware plugin pedal to The Walrus Audio Mantle and Canvas Volume pedal, two new releases from Klowra, and a Fuzz from Vox, don't miss out on this week's new gear. We also discuss the Gibson Keith Richards ES-355 and Kat's hate for headless guitars, with new models from Donner and Hils.

This week we have a lot of new releases starting to come out leading up to NAMM 2026! Ibanez released their entire 2026 lineup early, including some wild new designs, reissues of classics, and a crazy new delay called the Layer Delayer! DSM Humboldt announced their take on a feature-packed Dumble emulator pedal, and EQD teamed up with Dr. Z Amplification to create the ZEQD-Pre, a tube-powered preamp pedal. Audio Surplus brings back the RadioShack nostalgia with Radio Trash, Fender teamed up with Chicago Music Exchange and Anderton's to release a lineup of 4 special edition Lavender Mist Player II guitars. Speaking of Fender, their incoming CEO promises big things for the future of the company!

This week we are back after a couple weeks off with Andrew being sick. We cover a small handful of new releases, including a new series from Collision Devices, a Collab pedal between Summer School Electronics and Super Cool Pedals and some crazy new AI powered open source device from Roland. But the real fun of this week's episode is about us discussing our individual top 10 gear releases of 2025.Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcastHelp us get to 1000 subscribers on YouTube and we will host an awesome giveaway!

This week we are covering all the last minute holidays releases coming out in December. From the JHS collaboration with EHX on the Big Muff 2 to the Crazy Tube Circuits Orama and Strymon Fairfax, we have a lot to talk about this week so let's jump on in!Please help support and grow our YouTube channel by liking and subscribingFind us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcast

We are back after a week out of the country and we're excited to be talking about all the Black Friday pedal releases - From the JHS Kilt 10 year anniversary edition to THREE new compact effects from Death By Audio, to Mythos Pedals finally releasing their take on the Rat circuit and Fractal dropping the AM4 modeler and multi effects unit. And we couldn't forget about the Wampler TCD, Brian's take on the classic Fulltone OCD, with tons of improvements. Find us on Threads and Instagram @badguitaristpodcastHelp us get to 1000 channel Subscribers for your chance to win an upcoming giveaway once we hit our goal!

This week we are talking about some of the early Black Friday deals coming out, as well as new releases from Fender, Gibson, Marshall and more! JHS and Third Man Hardware have teamed up to release the Troika Delay, Benson Amps finally released their take on the 424 preamp, and Vox introduced the Micro Superbeetle!Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcast

This week we are discussing the 2025 edition Blacked Out releases from Reverb in collaboration with Walrus Audio, Earthquaker Devices, Daredevil Pedals, Way Huge, and Death By Audio. We also talk about the all-in-one DFX-1 drum effects unit from Walrus, Heather Brown Electronicals dropped the Darlene Compression, TWA partnered with the creator of the Tube Screamer for a fresh take on a classic, and IK Multimedia has entered the headphone amp modeling game with the Tonex Plug. Other gear releases include Ernie Ball rechargeable batteries and La Bella putting out a new set of Ella Feingold signature inverted strings.Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcast Help us get to 1000 Subscribers on YouTube so we can host a giveaway!

This week we are discussing the latest Behringer Moog clone, signature Oasis models from Epiphone and Gibson, and a Kirk Hammett signature acoustic guitar. PRS released 50 and 100 watt models of an amp that promises to deliver the best features of Fender, Marshall and Dumble style amps all in one package, LPD dropped the latest competitor in the dual overdrive world, and Positive Grid simplified the headphone amp by putting their Spark technology directly in the headphones themselves. Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcast

After over a year of doing this podcast, it is time to test Kat's knowledge of guitar gear and ability to identify different brands and models of guitars, pedals, amps and well known guitarists and influencers! From Fender to Gibson, Phillip McKnight to John Mayer, join us for some quick trivia before jumping into this week's gear news. We are talking about the Gibson and Epiphone Back to the Future ES-345 guitars, another batch of Fender Hello Kitty Stratocasters, and some awesome new pedals including the Diamond Memory Lane, Keeley Oaxa, OBNE Sunlight and more!

This week we are talking about a lot of big releases! From Fender launching the American Professional Classic lineup to Gretsch releasing a new set of four super affordable models, to new and innovative pedals from Kinotone with the Ghosts pedal and Coffee Shop pedals with a brand new take on the dual overdrive genre. This week also saw the launch of new mini pedals from Wampler with the Ego 76 Mini, two pedals from Catalinbread and Earthquaker's second mini release with the Hizumitas Jr. available only at the merch booth on the upcoming Boris tour. After much hype last week, Strymon announced the Olivera oil can delay and JHS put out two limited colorways of the Notaklon.

This week we had a minor technical glitch with our camera but we still managed to get an episode out on time. This week we are talking new releases from Mythos Pedals, Warm Audio, Greer, Fender, PRS, Peavey, and more! We also discuss the latest on the G&L shutdown and potential buyout, the passing of guitar builder Ken Parker, the Klon vs. Behringer Lawsuit dismissal and RUSH coming out of retirement with a new drummer. Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcast

After taking a week off, we are back with a massive amount of guitar, amp and pedal releases! New fuzzes including the Bender Royale from EHX, Barrows from EQD, and Earwig from Olinthus. Tons of ambient and soundscape effects from Walrus Audio, Poly Effects, Crazy Tube Circuits and Alexander Pedals. Two new drum machines hit the market with the Beat Buddy 2 and Roland's insane TR-1000. Several new amps came out in the last two weeks from Synergy & Marshall, ENGL and Orange released special edition versions of two models in British racing green. Summer School Electronics released this year's limited edition Halloween pedal and Fuzz Imp FX has some awesome new color ways available on a few pedals.Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcast

This week was a big one for gear releases, which is great to see after two very light weeks back to back. This week we are talking about the Fender Vintera II Road Worn lineup, Gibson's re-release of the Les Paul 70's custom model, and a new semi-hollow from Orangewood Guitars. New pedals arrived from Warm Audio, Source Audio, Catalinbread, Walrus Audio, EHX and Monger Pedals! Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcast and help us grow the channel by subscribing!

This week we talk about the latest from Keeley Electronics, Marshall Amplification and Walrus Audio, as well as an entire new series from Jackson Guitars. Keeley released the Taiga Mod Octa Psi for their 24th anniversary. This mod involves 20 component changes on the fuzz side for more of a 90's Russian-Era Big Muff sound. Jackson guitars released the Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas lineup, a callback to 80's shredder guitars. Marshall released the Bromley 750, a massive party speaker on wheels, equipped with lights, wheels and even inputs for guitar and microphones with an EQ and built in reverb and delay. Walrus Audio released the Canvas Power USB and teased their next release coming next week. Loog Guitars teased their upcoming collaboration with Gibson, and Mythos Pedals also teased a possible second batch of the Big Puft Fuzz. We also discuss the three giant pedalboards of Nigel Tufnel from the film Spinal Tap 2.

This week we are talking about the latest pedals and utilities from Strymon, MXR and Behringer. We also discuss several new signature model guitars from Charvel and Sterling by Music Man, as well as a one of a kind Gibson SJ-200 that retails for $99,999. We also discuss the INSANE trade offer Andrew received this weekend and the recent lineup of cast-iron pedals from EarthQuaker Devices and KGR Harmony.

This week we are talking the new release of the Boss PX-1, possibly the most hated guitar pedal of 2025. Are we headed toward all digital pedals having a paywall and micro-transactional user experience? We're also talking about the latest release from Black Mountain Pedals in collaboration with Third Man Hardware. The Roto Echo is a classic PT2399 digital delay with the inclusion of a built in assignable expression roller for on the fly parameter changes. We also discuss the releases of several new guitars and color ways from the folks at Fender, PRS, Kramer and Martin.

This week was not a huge one for new releases, but there were some big ones! DOD has leaked the upcoming release of the Badder Monkey overdrive. Death By Audio unleashed the Crossover Fuzz, unique filtered stereo fuzz that splits the high and low frequencies to two separate outputs. O.C.E. Pedals also released a unique new fuzz called the Demon Core, and Summer School Electronics added to their arsenal of school themed offerings with the School Lunch multi effect. We also discuss Josh Scott's bicycle accident and the world of guitar losing metal legend Brent Hinds, similarly in a tragic motorcycle accident. Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcastHelp us grow the channel to 1000 subscribers for a giveaway!

This week we have a lot to talk about! JHS broke the internet yet again with their mysterious, much hyped release that ended up being the preamp section of the Tascam 424 multitrack tape recorder. PRS dropped yet another 40th anniversary limited edition guitar, and Fender enters the realm of high end boutique guitar builders like Suhr and Tom Anderson with the release of the American Ultra Luxe Vintage series. Missing Link Audio and Blackstar released some cool new gear and Jackson added new models to their Pure Metal Series and a famous EVH-owned guitar is up for auction and could potentially sell for over THREE MILLION DOLLARS! Check out the new album from  @SpiralCasterPlaysPedals  and catch up on the incredible pedal demos over on his channel. Check out the album, "Here's To The World As We Don't Know It", dropping 9/4 and pre-order the double LP vinyl here: https://spiralcaster.bandcamp.com/album/heres-to-the-world-as-we-dont-know-itAnd While you're at it, listen to the first released single off the album, "Sisterworld" here: https://open.spotify.com/track/48AtfLdmb4ZCMO9bDJcFFX?si=N9ajQN5sRwiOvEIrzHHmzwFind us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcast and send us any new gear releases you come across each week!Help us grow the channel to 1000 subscribers and we'll host a giveaway to say thanks to our viewers and listeners.

We are back from a week off! This week we're talking the newest pedal releases from Chase Bliss, EarthQuaker Devices, Spurr Audio, Walrus Audio and more! We also discuss the public speculation on the upcoming Monday release of a mysterious new JHS pedal. PRS has new colors for the Silver Sky, and Andrew rants about the used resale value of a partscaster on the local marketplace. Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcast

This was a smaller week for gear releases and unfortunately was a big week for musician deaths. Icons like Ozzy Osbourne and Chuck Mangione to celebrities-turned musician like Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Hulk Hogan. While releases were limited, there were some great ones, such as the Furia from Fuzz Imp, a fresh take on the HM-2 style distortion and Fish Circuits dropped a killer new delay pedal. Behringer is back yet again with their line of Moogerfooger clones, this time with the BM-12, because they thought everyone would jump on a new ring modulator on the market. JHS (John Hornsby Skewes) announced they will be closing down and selling off their assets, including Vintage Guitars and Fret King.Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcast

In this week's episode we dive into the latest pedal releases with the Boss RT-2, Heather Brown Electronicals Volga, the limited (unofficial) EVH edition of the Tonex One, The Earthquake Devices Easy Listening, and some upcoming new additions to the Fender Hammertone lineup. The only new amp we discuss this week is the highly sought after but extremely limited Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++ (it's already sold out). We also talk about the reall

This week we discuss a lot of cool pedal releases from Caroline Guitar Company, Rainger FX, Spaceman Effects, Supercool Pedals, October Audio and the anniversary edition of the Fender Blues Junior IV. And of course, our main topic...CHLEO, the Herman Li signature model from PRS. Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcastHelp us get to 1000 YouTube subscribers and we will be announcing a giveaway.

We're back from a week off to catch up on some of the biggest new releases of the past couple weeks. From the Summer School Electronics Middle School Chorus, to the Crazy Tube Circuits Mirage and Browne Ethane, to the Diamond F Octave and the mandatory weekly Behringer release and more! Don't forget the latest guitars from PRS and Gibson, one of which we expect to be a hit and the other being more of a novelty collectors item (you guess which).Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcast

This week we have a lot to talk about! New pedals from EarthQuaker Devices, Templo Devices, Catalinbread, and Cornerstone! Signature gear releases including the New Sterling by Music Man Fluff signature model and KHDK released a Chino Moreno pedal called the digital bath. We also stumbled across a new pedal company called Klowra, which seems to be an offshoot from former employees of ALABS. The New hardwired Vox AC4 also blew our minds with real spring reverb AND an effects loop...for double the price of the standard model.Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcastWe're almost halfway to our subscriber goal for our first giveaway announcement! Help us hit 1000 subs on YouTube and please help the podcast grow by subscribing to us on Spotify, Amazon, Apple and wherever else you get your podcasts!

This week we are a day late getting the episode edited and released due to Father's Day on Sunday, but better late than never! This week we discuss the latest from Fender, Gibson, and Supra. Of Course we had to talk about the big news of the week, with Line 6 debuting not just one but two new models for their Helix lineup. We also talk about the 2025 additions to the Squier Classic Vibe series and new pedals from Native Audio, OBNE and more.Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcastWe still plan on doing a giveaway whenever we hit 1000 subscribers on YouTube, so tell your friends!

This week didn't have a whole lot of new releases in the world of guitar, but we still wanted to talk about the top releases we came across this week! From the Keeley Signalis Series to the Black Arts Toneworks Bat, the LPD OKB X3 to the Soundlad Liverpool Hungry Beaver v2, we've got you covered. We also wanted to give a heads up on the upcoming release from Nick At Oneder Effects as he hits his five year anniversary as a company. Don't forget about the insane sounding Glitch Witch from Cosmodio Instruments. And of course, we couldn't avoid talking about the big news from the past week: Klon LLC filing a lawsuit against Behringer and their parent company, Music Tribe.Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcast

This week we talk about a lot of new Acoustics, from the solid top Gretsch Jim Dandy to the latest from Harley Benton to the most affordable full-size Taylor with the 14ce! We also talk about some killer new pedals from Electronic Audio Experiments, Funny Little Boxes, and Earthquaker Devices and Valeton and the Kemper Profiler Mk 2. As the title suggests, we dive deep into the auction of oddities and rare music gear owned by David Lynch.

This week there wasn't much news in the pedal world, but there were plenty of guitars to talk about! New Guitar Center Exclusive Fenders, a couple new Gretsch Broadkaster options hit the market, and higher end shredders from PRS and Kramer. We also cover some of this weekend's Memorial Day sales and look through the MASSIVE collection of guitars owned by Jim Irsay, owner of the Indianapolis Colts, who passed away this week.Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcast

This week we jump into a variety of topics, from the boutique pedal boom to today's market of small builders, and the economic hardship larger builders are facing during these tough times. We also discuss recent gear trades, dual overdrive pedals, and...tattoos? We're talking about new Canvas additions from Walrus Audio, EHX dropping a MASSIVE new Oceans reverb, Japanese Fenders, Harley Benton Mini Basses, and so much more!

This week we're talking about Craigslist nightmares, new releases and following up on last week's big mystery release, the JHS Notadumble. We're talking new pedals from Spaceman, KMA, Polyend, Thorpy and more! We also talk about the new Fender Custom Shop Brad Paisley guitar and the Philip Sayce signature pickups from Seymour Duncan!

This week we say goodbye to Sentient Sonic Machines and KittyCasterFX and say hello to new pedals from Red Witch, Catalinbread, and Revv. We also discuss new guitars from PRS and Epiphone's additions to the Inspired by Gibson lineup. Of Course we had to speculate on the upcoming release of the new JHS pedal kit. Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcast

This week we dive into new releases from LPD Pedals, Darkglass Electronics, ENGL has a new IR pedal and more! Bleak District and AMT put out some of the best looking pedals this week while JAM released a NOS version of a fan favorite. EVH guitars put out the same guitar for the 100th time and we give our hot takes on the various EVH models on the market. Gibson recently released a super limited run of Serj Tankian Les Pauls with a ton of merch included. Check us out on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcastGiveaway announced at 1000 Youtube Subs!

This week we are talking about the Chase Bliss and Analog Man Collaboration pedal that sold out in record time and other new pedals from Chibson, Oneder Effects, Fjord Fuzz, Gamechanger Audio, Yesterday Effects and a couple brand new company launches with Blue Devices FX and Automat Audio Devices. And of course we had to talk about the new Fender Player II Modified series and Andrew's discovery of a generic guitar brand he has been searching a decade for!

This week we dive into new releases from Tone King, Steel Panther, Spaceman, Blammo!, Ghost Note Audio, and More! New guitars from D'Angelico and Jackson, and speculation about about a much hyped collaboration between two heavy hitters in the pedal industry coming out next week.Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcast

This week we cover a LOT of topics, from April Fool's Day pranks from our favorite gear makers to a more serious note - Builders are expressing their frustrations with the new tariffs that went into effect April 2nd. We cover a lot of great new releases from Coriolis Effects, Summer School Electronics, Super Cool Pedals, Tuesday Experiments, Devi Ever and more!Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcast

In this episode we have a lot of sequels to great pedals...call them what you will...stereo, deluxe, mini, 2....these pedals are all killer additions to the world of effects! We're talking about the TC Electronic Ditto 2, OBNE Black Fountain Stereo, Great Eastern FX Co. Focus Fuzz Deluxe, Carl Martin Headroom Mini and the Mooer M2 multi-effect. We also discuss new guitars from Harley Benton and Gibson, a recent amp sale gone wrong, and Gene Simmons canceling most of his upcoming tour were he planned to sell $12000 spots to be his personal roadie for a day. Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcastGiveaway announcement at 1000 YouTube subscribers!