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Ep 62 : Vintage. Really?
Welcome to this episode, which I admit is a bit of a rant about the chronic misuse of the word vintage and its implications in the music industry
Ep 61 : Why an Attenuator
You’ve probably heard the term attenuation before. It means a reduction in signal strength and many of us first encountered the concept in condenser and ribbon based microphones as a means to prevent the signal from the microphone from overdriving the preamp in a recording desk or a mixer. In this episode we’re going to look at modern attenuators for physical amplifiers.
Ep 60 : The Most In Demand Guitar Effect
Join me as we spend this episode discussing the most in demand guitar effect. Can you guess what it is?
Ep 59 : Acoustic Electric or Electric Acoustic
Hello listeners. In this episode I distinguish between acoustic electrics and electric acoustics and then delineate the specific requirements and design differences in electric acoustic guitars which are gaining in market awareness.
Ep 58 : The Benefits of a Keyboard for Guitarists
For guitarists working to improve their skill in music theory and in chord construction, a simple USB connected piano keyboard can be an incredible tool. Listen in to get ideas of how having a piano keyboard can help you build skill.
Ep 57 : Why A Looper Makes Sense
Hello folks. In this short episode I discuss why having a looper makes sense for any guitarist or bassist as a practice tool and even as a songwriting tool.
Ep 56 : Amplifier and Cabinet Plugins
Let's talk about how we can use plugins to give us most any amplifier and cabinet we want for playing and recording
Ep 55 : Semi-Hollow Body Instruments
In this episode I explore the use cases and unique value proposition of semi-hollow body guitars and basses
Ep 54 : Bass Preamps
I was recently searching for a new bass amplifier. My findings surprised me and that is why this episode is about bass preamps.
Ep 53 : Are Coated Strings Worth the Money?
There are probably more options in guitar string vendors today than ever before. In addition to many names available for years such as D’Addario and Ernie Ball from America and Thomastik-Infeld and Rotosound from the UK and Europe, we are also seeing more independent string makers such as Curt Mangan and Stringjoy. In addition to the number of brand choices, in many brands we are now seeing the option for regular (uncoated) strings and coated strings. Are the more expensive coated strings worth the higher price?
Ep 52 : Choosing a Pedal - Simple or Complex
Hey folks! This episode I want to explore with you three pedal categories, the simple single function, the more advanced single effect and the powerful yet complex multi-effect pedal type. Listen in and then please share via email or a comment which type of pedal you tend to buy most often.
Ep 51 : Embracing the Banjo
For guitar and bass players, we sometimes like to learn another stringed instrument. For my latest excursion, I have decided to the learn to play the Bluegrass Banjo.
Ep 50 : Understanding Equalizer Pedals
Hello folks! In this episode I take some time to review the different types of equalizer pedals available for acoustic-electric, electric and bass guitars.
Ep 49 : Choosing a Bass
If you are considering adding a bass to your musical repertoire, or adding a new bass to your kit, this episode can help you make a great decision. It’s also helpful if you are buying a bass as a gift
Ep 48 : Flanger, Chorus and Delay
In this episode, I talk about how flangers, choruses and delays are all related and how this relationship helps to define the sound of these powerful and popular effects.
Episode 47 : Stereo vs Wet/Dry
Hello fellow musicians! Based on some questions coming in to info@thatguitarlover.com I thought that I should provide a quick explanation of stereo vs wet/dry amplifier rigs. When I use the terminology wet/dry, I am using the definition as provided by Dan and Mick of That Pedal Show whose videos you can find on YouTube. Anyways, have a listen and see if one option appeals more than the other.
Episode 46 : Real Amps and Modelers - It’s Not Either / Or
I’m not sure why, but whenever I see a video or read an article about “real” amps, by which the author invariably means an amplifier powered by tubes, or an article about digital modellers, that the underlying theme is one of either or. Each author will tend to have a preference one way or the other, and it comes across sometimes clearly and sometimes subtly in their presentation. That’s ok, but for me, it’s always been either / and because I have spent the hard earned cash on both deliverables and that’s what I’m going to cover this episode
Episode 45 : The Resurgence of Headless Guitars
Hello listeners! In this episode I talk about the resurgence in interest and availability of headless guitars. If you’ve never played or even considered a headless guitar or bass, listen in, you might find this area worth your time.
Episode 44 : The Shawn Tubbs Signature Tilt
Welcome to episode 44 of the Podcast at That Guitar Lover dot com. This time I wanted to talk about the Shawn Tubbs signature pedal called the Tilt from REVV Amplification.
Ep 43 : Choosing a Reverb Pedal
In this episode I talk about some of the considerations that go into choosing a reverb pedal which you want if your amp doesn’t have reverb and that you probably want even if your amp does have built-in reverb. Judging by the number of options in the market, the latter is proven to be true every day!