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Never Waste A Good Recession feat. Zachary Adkins (Ep. 79)

Zachary Adkins (Guitar teacher of Aidan from Stranger Things) joins us in episode 79 to talk Shred, speed and efficiency in our final episode of season 3 of the Guitar Stories podcast. We take an unexpected detour on advanced business strategies for guitar teachers, Andy talks about his Fender Meteora giveaway and the hurdles it brought about, and Dr. Dan brings the Shred Medicine as usual and an unexpected pick of the week that caused an unexpected chain reaction of G.A.S. - wanna know more? Tune in and enjoy!

Pedal Zen feat. Robert Keeley (Ep. 78)

Robert Keeley joins us for Episode 78 to talk about all things Pedals and more. We enter the Pedal Zen zone and discuss what a signature Guitar Stories pedal would look like, Robert provides advise on hunting down vintage tubes, and we take a deep dive into the development of the new Keeley Halo pedal with guitar legend Andy Timmons. Enjoy this firecracker!

Stranger Hands feat. Stranger Things Double Aidan Fisher (Ep. 77)

Stranger Things and Guitar fans rejoice! In episode 77 we have Eddie Munson's hands, Aidan Fisher, as a very special guest. We find out what it was like to play the epic solo from Metallica's Master of Puppets in The Upside Down and save Hawkins and the word from Vecna in the Most Metal Concert Ever!  Aidan was the Guitar Double for Joseph Quinn in Netflix' TV show, Stranger Things. Enjoy!

Earn As You Learn feat. Warren Huart (Ep. 76)

In this week's episode we bring you legendary producer, composer, and guitarist Warren Huart. We chat about how Tim Pierce made him jump on the Youtube train and start "Produce Like a Pro", how he ended up buying the house in L.A. he had his first BBQ at, why trusting your ears is often the most important component when creating music, and why a cheap Yamaha Revstar is his favorite guitar at the moment. Fasten your seatbelt, guys and gals, Warren is at top speed in this episode!

Nipplegate feat. Jen Majura (Ep. 75)

Episode 75 marks a milestone for Guitar Stories as for the first time ever, Andy and Dan are LIVE and in the same room. Joined by our friend and professional guitarist, Jen Majura, we talk the truth behind her recent career changes, take a closer look at her custom-designed Ibanez PIA guitar, pick the most surprising gear picks ever on the show (meow!), and rave about the fantastic Steve Vai concert that we all went to this week. Whoop whoop!

Guitars Are Too Expensive feat. Kris Barocsi (Ep. 74)

For episode 74 we invite Kris Barocsi to openly discuss current (and future) guitar prices. Are they too expensive or not? We also have the undoubtedly hardest Buy, Borrow, or Burn in Guitar Stories history with three AMAZING picks from Keeley Electronics, Beetronics, and Two Notes Audio. We also talk about a Guitarist’s Hierarchy of Needs and why selling every guitar you own and start from zero can be a cathartic and rewarding experience. This was an enlightening one, enjoy the ride!

Trades Only feat. Dave Bonvillain (Ep. 73)

This year's NAMM was smaller but still brought us some cool new gear. Andy and Dan present their 10 most interesting finds and chat with Swirlmeister David Bonvillain about how he created the breathtaking Ibanez PIA35TH prototype that was revealed in Anaheim. We go in-depth with Dave about his unique finishing techniques and why a degree in organic chemistry helped him to push the envelope for swirl designs, why he prefers to trade guitars with artists, and what hilarious experiences he had working as a guitar tech for Kerry King. Dave also brings us his most ridiculous product finds from the NAMM floor and Andy & Dan round this week’s episode off with a comprehensive Obi-Wan discussion. Enjoy!

Breadboard Bingo feat. Brian Wampler (Ep. 72)

In episode 72 we welcome Brian Wampler to discuss pedals, the MI industry in general, and goats. We start of with a NGD as Andy shows us his new old Fender Vintage Hot Rod Strat, we dive into the business talk as Brian elaborates why the current circumstances make it almost no more profitable to build a $199 pedal in the US. We also exchange thoughts on why Josh Scott is the root of all the pedal hype in the industry at the moment and we learn why goats are like dogs and should not be milked. Enjoy!

Holy Big Words feat. Dave Simpson (Ep. 71)

In episode 71 we welcome the enigmatic Dave Simpson, a British guitarist and gear lunatic that rose to fame with his YouTube channel. We argue with him about what the best Red Hot Chili Peppers album is, why Hendrix might be overwhelming for teenage guitar players, and try to answer the question what a "toneless amp" is. Enjoy!

Trending on Social Media feat. Martina Blazeska (Ep. 70)

Pop Power! In Episode 70 we welcome Macedonian singer-songwriter Martina Blazeska who has just released her new single 'Trending Love'. Andy and Dan talk with her about trending on Social Media, Martina's personal guitar story, and why you neither should miss out on visiting the Supercandy! nor the Chocolate museum when in Cologne. Gear picks include the new Kirk Hammett pedal, earning Andy a new nickname as Willy Wah Wah, the new Epiphone Jerry Cantrell signature guitar duo with an obnoxious pickup choice, and the new Roland Juno-X synth. A synth? Yes, you read correctly! Listen to the episode to find out more about the why and how Martina was able to sneak a synth into the show. Enjoy!