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Shad’s Guitar Show is a discussion of all things guitar related... guitars, gear, players and music.
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On this episode, we discuss three reasons I believe Gretsch has never gained the popularity of Fender or Gibson, despite most of their legendary models having been released in the same basic early to mid 50's era.
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Today we head across the pond to the UK to discuss the vintage amp circuits of VOX and Marshall amps. We'll dive into the sonic differences between the EL84 and the EL34.
On this episode we discuss the 4 iconic fender amp ears. Tweed, Brownface, Blackface and Silverface! We'll discuss the differences in tone from era to era and what makes each era special.
On this episode we discuss the legendary Ibanez Tube Screamer. The various iterations of the design and what makes it such a copied circuit in the boutique world!
On this episode, we discuss the origins of spring reverb, how it works, and who ultimately perfected it for guitar!
On this episode, we look at the legendary norlin era 1976 LP deluxe that has been the go to guitar for Mike Ness and heard on all Social Distortion albums plus Mike's solo work.
On this episode we discuss guitar scale length. How it affects feel, playability and tone!
On this episode we discuss Alnico magnets and how they effect the sound of your pickups and ultimately, your guitar tone!
On this episode, I sum up my thoughts after doing the Wood, Wire & Volts show last weekend.
On this episode we discuss the importance of music in 2026 vs. the pre-internet age when there were less entertainment sources trying to capture your attention.
Today we discuss one of the most iconic and instantly recognizable guitars ever built. The Gretsch White Falcon.
On this episode we discuss the unavoidable reality of AI's effect on the future of music and musicians, and what we can do to fight back!
On this episode we discuss the very real fact that the majority of players who are worldwide, larger than life guitar heroes and musical icons... guys like Clapton, McCartney, Gilmour, Page, Keef, Gibbons, etc. are all right at, or beyond 80 years old and will eventually pass on. Because so many of them are the same age, it stands to reason that we may loose a lot of these guys in a short time span. So we discuss how that's going to feel and who will take their place? Are there any guitar heroes from the 80's and beyond that carry the same weight to us as players?
On this episode we discuss the slippery slope of the "what if" game when it comes to new gear. For those who are constantly on the hunt for the "missing piece" that will finally make your tone perfect, this episode is for you!
There's a small part hiding in your guitar's electronics that can have a big effect on your tone! IF you use your tone. Even if you don't, it's worth knowing about capacitors.... what they are, what they do and the various options you can choose.
On this episode we discuss the awesome resource that is YouTube! How it can be a valuable resource but also create confusion and ultimately be a negative if we don't approach it the right way.
One this episode, we discuss my favorite guitar player, Kenny Burrell!
On this episode, we explore one of the most iconic and recognizable guitar models ever. The Gibson SG!
On this episode, we dive into the history of CTS potentiometers! Few small parts have their own legacy, but CTS has almost a century of quality production and has been with the electric guitar world from the beginning!
On this episode we discuss the early days of rockabilly guitar. The pioneers of the sound and the effect that early rock and roll had on all rock music that would follow.
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