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On this episode of Talking Guitars on JohnnyBeaneTV, we crack open a mystery guitar unboxing—and HUGE shout-out to Bay Area Rich for making it happen! Inside the case? An RJ Guitars Telecaster-style Broadcaster from the GigLine series, decked out in white and gold and loaded with killer specs: vintage Kluson-style tuners, bone nut, D’Addario strings, stainless steel frets, a roasted maple neck, alder body, full shielding, and a Wilkinson bridge. This thing is an absolute tone machine, and I’ll be dropping a dedicated deep-dive video soon—so stay tuned, smash that like, and keep rocking with us on JohnnyBeaneTV. Huge thanks again to Bay Area Rich for the amazing support! If you dig this kind of hands-on guitar work, drop a comment below and let us know! 🎸⚡️ 🎥 Catch it LIVE or watch the replay — only on Johnny Beane TV! 👇 Smash LIKE, jump in the chat, and let’s talk guitars! If you’re into guitars, gear, and music news, you’re in the right place — smash that LIKE, hit SUBSCRIBE, and hang with us because Talking Guitars is where the party’s at! 🎉 🔥 Every Week on Johnny Beane TV — Your Ultimate Guitar Hangout! ⚡ Epic Guitar & Gear Unboxings 🔧 Mod Tips, Pro Tricks & DIY Hacks 🎤 Live Q&As with Players Worldwide 🚨 Breaking Gear News, Leaks & First Looks 🎸 Guitar Stories, Artist Access & Backstage Vibes 🎁 Surprise Giveaways You Don’t Want to Miss 👍 Smash that LIKE 🔔 Hit SUBSCRIBE 💬 Drop a comment — You’re part of the crew! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/johnnybeane?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Hang Out With Us: 🎯 Website: http://johnnybeane.com 💎 Become a Channel Member — Ride With the Crew! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/johnnybeane/join 📱 Let’s Connect: 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/johnnybeane 🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/johnnybeane 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/johnnybeane 💥 Affiliate Gear Picks — Help Support the Channel! 🎸 Lock-It Guitar Strap 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/GKBjEL 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4g5udJL 🛡️ Ernie Ball Rubber Strap Blocks 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/nXgvmV 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX3Pjy 🌀 Dunlop EVH Tortex Frankenstein Picks (.60mm) 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/WyY0LA 🛠️ D’Addario Guitar Dock 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKZGkQ 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cHpZGu 🎸 D'Addario Brass Guitar Strap End Pins 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/BnLXdy 🎯 StewMac Pure Tone Stereo 1/4" Output Jack (Nickel) 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/46fLlrG 🔋 Ernie Ball Rechargeable Batteries: 👉 9V: https://amzn.to/4nIoQT4 👉 AA: https://amzn.to/47tTg6w 🎥 Want Your Stream to Look Pro? 👉 StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4906555367489536 #JohnnyBeaneTV #TalkingGuitars #RJGuitars #Telecaster #GuitarUnboxing #GuitarCommunity #GuitarShow #GuitarGear #Broadcaster #BayAreaRich

On this episode, we hit the workbench full throttle! I swapped out the nut on a vintage 1979 Ibanez Roadster RS100 Strat, brought it back to life, and took it for a killer test run. 🔥 Then we checked out some seriously cool gear — including a 1980 Seville 335-style loaded with Seymour Duncan Phat Cat humbucker-sized P90s, plus my GMW Kramer 5150 replica rocking a Seymour Duncan ’59 humbucker. Total tone overload! ⚡️ If you dig guitar mods, rare gear, and killer tones, you’re in the right place. 🎸🔥 Welcome to STRATURDAY NIGHT — Your Saturday Night Guitar Destination! Riffs, mods, tone & mayhem every week — live guitar builds, screaming demos, wild stories, and nonstop laughs. Whether you’re a shredder, gearhead, or weekend warrior, THIS is your Saturday night hang. 📌 Subscribe: 🔔 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/user/johnnybeane?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Website → http://johnnybeane.com 📲 Follow Johnny Beane TV: 📸 Instagram → https://instagram.com/johnnybeane 🐦 Twitter/X → https://twitter.com/johnnybeane 📘 Facebook → https://facebook.com/johnnybeane 💎 Extra Links: 👨‍💻 Stream like a Rockstar → https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4906555367489536 ⚡ Power up the stream while LIVE → !tip | !s | !merch | !sub | !thumbs 🛒 Gear Up & Support the Show: 🎸 Lock-It Guitar Strap → Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/GKBjEL | Amazon: https://amzn.to/4g5udJL 🛡️ Ernie Ball Rubber Strap Blocks → Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/nXgvmV | Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX3Pjy 🌀 Dunlop EVH Tortex Frankenstein Picks (.60mm) → http://sweetwater.sjv.io/WyY0LA 🛠️ D’Addario Guitar Dock → Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKZGkQ | Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cHpZGu 🎸 D'Addario Brass Strap End Pins → http://sweetwater.sjv.io/BnLXdy 🎯 Stew Mac Pure Tone Stereo 1/4" Jack → https://amzn.to/46fLlrG #JohnnyBeaneTV #TalkingGuitars #GuitarMods #GuitarWorkbench #IbanezRoadster #VintageGuitars #Kramer5150 #GMWGuitars #SeymourDuncan #PhatCatP90 #SD59 #GuitarTone #GuitarPlayers #GuitarCommunity #EVHGear

On this episode of Talking Guitars on JohnnyBeane TV, we’re diving deep into some serious Workbench action! 🔧🔥 Ron is performing major surgery on a BC Rich owned by LAZ’s brother — this thing needed real attention, and he’s bringing it back to life. Meanwhile, I swapped out two busted volume pots: one on my Sunburst Squier Strat after the knob snapped clean off, and another on my Squier loaded with the Dimarzio X2N, where the old pot completely froze up. Both guitars are back in action! If you dig this kind of hands-on guitar work, drop a comment below and let us know! 🎸⚡️ 🎥 Catch it LIVE or watch the replay — only on Johnny Beane TV! 👇 Smash LIKE, jump in the chat, and let’s talk guitars! If you’re into guitars, gear, and music news, you’re in the right place — smash that LIKE, hit SUBSCRIBE, and hang with us because Talking Guitars is where the party’s at! 🎉 🔥 Every Week on Johnny Beane TV — Your Ultimate Guitar Hangout! ⚡ Epic Guitar & Gear Unboxings 🔧 Mod Tips, Pro Tricks & DIY Hacks 🎤 Live Q&As with Players Worldwide 🚨 Breaking Gear News, Leaks & First Looks 🎸 Guitar Stories, Artist Access & Backstage Vibes 🎁 Surprise Giveaways You Don’t Want to Miss 👍 Smash that LIKE 🔔 Hit SUBSCRIBE 💬 Drop a comment — You’re part of the crew! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/johnnybeane?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Hang Out With Us: 🎯 Website: http://johnnybeane.com 💎 Become a Channel Member — Ride With the Crew! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/johnnybeane/join 📱 Let’s Connect: 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/johnnybeane 🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/johnnybeane 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/johnnybeane 💥 Affiliate Gear Picks — Help Support the Channel! 🎸 Lock-It Guitar Strap 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/GKBjEL 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4g5udJL 🛡️ Ernie Ball Rubber Strap Blocks 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/nXgvmV 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX3Pjy 🌀 Dunlop EVH Tortex Frankenstein Picks (.60mm) 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/WyY0LA 🛠️ D’Addario Guitar Dock 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKZGkQ 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cHpZGu 🎸 D'Addario Brass Guitar Strap End Pins 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/BnLXdy 🎯 StewMac Pure Tone Stereo 1/4" Output Jack (Nickel) 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/46fLlrG 🔋 Ernie Ball Rechargeable Batteries: 👉 9V: https://amzn.to/4nIoQT4 👉 AA: https://amzn.to/47tTg6w 🎥 Want Your Stream to Look Pro? 👉 StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4906555367489536 #TalkingGuitars #JohnnyBeaneTV #GuitarMods #Workbenchstream #GuitarRepair #BCRich #SeymourDuncan #dimarzioX2N #Stratocaster #GuitarTech #LiveGuitarShow #GuitarCommunity

On this episode of Talking Guitars, it’s Workbench Wednesday on Johnny Beane TV — and we’re getting our hands dirty! 🔧🔥 Ron breaks out his killer holoflash technique and transforms my Kramer Beretta Special body into pure eye-candy. Meanwhile, I dive back into my Strat from yesterday’s show — popping the pickguard, pulling the pickups, and loading up a fresh set, including my vintage 1979 DiMarzio X2N. This thing is a monster. What do YOU think of the new setup? Drop your comments below — and if you love live guitar mods, tone talk, and gear madness, hit that subscribe button! 🎸⚡️ 🎥 Catch it LIVE or watch the replay — only on Johnny Beane TV! 👇 Smash LIKE, jump in the chat, and let’s talk guitars! If you’re into guitars, gear, and music news, you’re in the right place — smash that LIKE, hit SUBSCRIBE, and hang with us because Talking Guitars is where the party’s at! 🎉 🔥 Every Week on Johnny Beane TV — Your Ultimate Guitar Hangout! ⚡ Epic Guitar & Gear Unboxings 🔧 Mod Tips, Pro Tricks & DIY Hacks 🎤 Live Q&As with Players Worldwide 🚨 Breaking Gear News, Leaks & First Looks 🎸 Guitar Stories, Artist Access & Backstage Vibes 🎁 Surprise Giveaways You Don’t Want to Miss 👍 Smash that LIKE 🔔 Hit SUBSCRIBE 💬 Drop a comment — You’re part of the crew! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/johnnybeane?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Hang Out With Us: 🎯 Website: http://johnnybeane.com 💎 Become a Channel Member — Ride With the Crew! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/johnnybeane/join 📱 Let’s Connect: 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/johnnybeane 🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/johnnybeane 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/johnnybeane 💥 Affiliate Gear Picks — Help Support the Channel! 🎸 Lock-It Guitar Strap 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/GKBjEL 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4g5udJL 🛡️ Ernie Ball Rubber Strap Blocks 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/nXgvmV 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX3Pjy 🌀 Dunlop EVH Tortex Frankenstein Picks (.60mm) 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/WyY0LA 🛠️ D’Addario Guitar Dock 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKZGkQ 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cHpZGu 🎸 D'Addario Brass Guitar Strap End Pins 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/BnLXdy 🎯 StewMac Pure Tone Stereo 1/4" Output Jack (Nickel) 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/46fLlrG 🔋 Ernie Ball Rechargeable Batteries: 👉 9V: https://amzn.to/4nIoQT4 👉 AA: https://amzn.to/47tTg6w 🎥 Want Your Stream to Look Pro? 👉 StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4906555367489536 #TalkingGuitars #JohnnyBeaneTV #WorkbenchWednesday #GuitarMods #KramerGuitars #Stratocaster #X2N #DiMarzio #GuitarTech #GuitarCommunity #LiveGuitarShow

On this epic FOUR-HOUR episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we went full throttle from start to finish! ⚡🎸 I kicked things off by recapping my hands-on look at the brand-new EVH MXR 5150 Bumblebee Overdrive — the black-and-yellow, Guitar Center–exclusive, limited-edition monster of a pedal. 🐝🔥 We watched my demo video, broke down the tone, and talked all things 5150. From there, we dove into the Seymour Duncan PowerStage 100, pulled up the site, read the specs, and talked about why this little power amp is secretly a rig-changing weapon for gigging players. Then it was off to the Workbench, where Ron mailed in a mystery box PACKED with guitar goodies. We cracked it open live, unboxed everything, and got right into guitar surgery. Ron showed off the BC Rich that Laz sent in for his brother — and let’s just say… that thing’s gonna need major reconstruction. 🛠️😅 I grabbed a loaded pickguard from Ron’s box and slapped it onto one of my Fenders on the spot. It fit perfectly… but the tone? Yeah… those pickups were not the match. So tomorrow on Workbench Wednesday, I’m tearing the guts out, keeping the pickguard, and rebuilding the whole thing live. Tune in! 🔧🎸🔥 🎥 Catch it LIVE or watch the replay — only on Johnny Beane TV! 👇 Smash LIKE, jump in the chat, and let’s talk guitars! If you’re into guitars, gear, and music news, you’re in the right place — smash that LIKE, hit SUBSCRIBE, and hang with us because Talking Guitars is where the party’s at! 🎉 🔥 Every Week on Johnny Beane TV — Your Ultimate Guitar Hangout! ⚡ Epic Guitar & Gear Unboxings 🔧 Mod Tips, Pro Tricks & DIY Hacks 🎤 Live Q&As with Players Worldwide 🚨 Breaking Gear News, Leaks & First Looks 🎸 Guitar Stories, Artist Access & Backstage Vibes 🎁 Surprise Giveaways You Don’t Want to Miss 👍 Smash that LIKE 🔔 Hit SUBSCRIBE 💬 Drop a comment — You’re part of the crew! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/johnnybeane?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Hang Out With Us: 🎯 Website: http://johnnybeane.com 💎 Become a Channel Member — Ride With the Crew! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/johnnybeane/join 📱 Let’s Connect: 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/johnnybeane 🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/johnnybeane 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/johnnybeane 💥 Affiliate Gear Picks — Help Support the Channel! 🎸 Lock-It Guitar Strap 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/GKBjEL 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4g5udJL 🛡️ Ernie Ball Rubber Strap Blocks 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/nXgvmV 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX3Pjy 🌀 Dunlop EVH Tortex Frankenstein Picks (.60mm) 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/WyY0LA 🛠️ D’Addario Guitar Dock 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKZGkQ 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cHpZGu 🎸 D'Addario Brass Guitar Strap End Pins 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/BnLXdy 🎯 StewMac Pure Tone Stereo 1/4" Output Jack (Nickel) 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/46fLlrG 🔋 Ernie Ball Rechargeable Batteries: 👉 9V: https://amzn.to/4nIoQT4 👉 AA: https://amzn.to/47tTg6w 🎥 Want Your Stream to Look Pro? 👉 StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4906555367489536 #JohnnyBeaneTV #TalkingGuitars #GuitarCommunity #EVH5150 #MXR #SeymourDuncan #GuitarCenter #GuitarMods #WorkbenchWednesday #GuitarTech #LiveStream #GuitarShow

On this episode of Straturday Night Live, we’re kicking things off with a brand new intro — and this one’s been four years in the making! 🚁✨ It actually shows the route I take to get to the studio every day… inspired by Grand Theft Auto V. Yes, I finally made the GTA-style DeLorean (the Deluxo!) intro I’ve always wanted. Let me know what you think in the comments! After that, we head straight to the workbenches. Ron dives into a Jackson Warrior project, and I jump between a couple builds of my own. My Strat now has a Seymour Duncan Screamin’ Demon in the bridge, but the nut slots dropped and the action got way too low — so I hit it with the classic superglue + baking soda fix. We’ll revisit this repair next week. Then I mod my TEASE SBH-E guitar with a generic P90 in the neck, demo it at the end of the show, and wow… it looks killer and sounds even better. 🎸🔥 Drop your thoughts below — and as always, thanks for rocking with us on Johnny Beane TV! 🎸🔥 Welcome to STRATURDAY NIGHT — Your Saturday Night Guitar Destination! Riffs, mods, tone & mayhem every week — live guitar builds, screaming demos, wild stories, and nonstop laughs. Whether you’re a shredder, gearhead, or weekend warrior, THIS is your Saturday night hang. 📌 Subscribe: 🔔 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/user/johnnybeane?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Website → http://johnnybeane.com 📲 Follow Johnny Beane TV: 📸 Instagram → https://instagram.com/johnnybeane 🐦 Twitter/X → https://twitter.com/johnnybeane 📘 Facebook → https://facebook.com/johnnybeane 💎 Extra Links: 👨‍💻 Stream like a Rockstar → https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4906555367489536 ⚡ Power up the stream while LIVE → !tip | !s | !merch | !sub | !thumbs 🛒 Gear Up & Support the Show: 🎸 Lock-It Guitar Strap → Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/GKBjEL | Amazon: https://amzn.to/4g5udJL 🛡️ Ernie Ball Rubber Strap Blocks → Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/nXgvmV | Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX3Pjy 🌀 Dunlop EVH Tortex Frankenstein Picks (.60mm) → http://sweetwater.sjv.io/WyY0LA 🛠️ D’Addario Guitar Dock → Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKZGkQ | Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cHpZGu 🎸 D'Addario Brass Strap End Pins → http://sweetwater.sjv.io/BnLXdy 🎯 Stew Mac Pure Tone Stereo 1/4" Jack → https://amzn.to/46fLlrG #StraturdayNightLive #JohnnyBeaneTV #GuitarMods #GuitarRepair #GuitarSetup #GuitarPlayers #GuitarCommunity #GTAV #Delorean #P90Pickup #SeymourDuncan #TalkingGuitars #LiveMusicShow

We kicked things off by showing our freshly repainted Samick Avion / Greg Bennett mini guitar — HUGE shout-out to Ron! This little beast started life as a black eBay car guitar, but now it’s a champagne flip-flop copper ripper loaded with an Epiphone humbucker, Pure Tone jack, and Grover tuners. We played it, loved it, ROCKED it. 🤘 Then it was music news time — including the wild story Micky Dolenz calls “the worst tour matchup in rock history”: 🎤 The time Jimi Hendrix opened for The Monkees. Dolenz had seen Hendrix back when he was Jimmy James & the Blue Flames — “the guy who plays guitar with his teeth.” After Hendrix destroyed Monterey Pop in ’67, Dolenz wanted him on The Monkees’ first big U.S. tour. Great idea… in theory. Hendrix’s manager hated it. Dick Clark said anyone could see it wouldn’t work. But it happened anyway. When the tour launched in July ’67, Hendrix shredded while crowds screamed “We want the Monkees!” After eight shows, he was pulled — blamed on fake “complaints” that the act was “too erotic.” Hendrix joked, “I think they’re replacing me with Mickey Mouse.” Still, Dolenz says they remained friends, and he still tells the story at his solo shows. After that, it was Workbench Time! 🛠️ We grabbed the Fender 75th Anniversary Strat, swapped a broken string, dialed in tones through the Line 6 Pod Go, and jammed live. Then we cycled through a TON of guitars: 🎸 Hello Kitty pink Squier 🎸 My MIM Andy Summers–style Tele — signed by ANDY himself in 2006! 🎸 A couple killer Squier strats 🎸 My Made-in-Japan Fender Tele — absolute monster 🎸 PLUS exclusive demo footage of the Firefly FFSP Green Crackle 🔥 👉 https://youtu.be/fszvvw6mPoU Wall-to-wall guitars. Wall-to-wall tone. Wall-to-wall FUN. Another epic night on Johnny Beane TV! If you’re into guitars, gear, and music news, you’re in the right place — smash LIKE, hit SUBSCRIBE, and hang with us because Talking Guitars is where the party’s at! 🎉 🔥 Every Week on Johnny Beane TV — Your Ultimate Guitar Hangout! ⚡ Epic Guitar & Gear Unboxings 🔧 Mod Tips, Pro Tricks & DIY Hacks 🎤 Live Q&As with Players Worldwide 🚨 Breaking Gear News, Leaks & First Looks 🎸 Guitar Stories, Artist Access & Backstage Vibes 🎁 Surprise Giveaways You Don’t Want to Miss 👍 Smash LIKE 🔔 Hit SUBSCRIBE 💬 Drop a comment — you’re part of the crew! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/johnnybeane?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Hang Out With Us: 🎯 Website: http://johnnybeane.com 💎 Become a Channel Member: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/johnnybeane/join 📱 Let’s Connect: 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/johnnybeane 🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/johnnybeane 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/johnnybeane 💥 Affiliate Gear Picks — Support the Channel! 🎸 Lock-It Guitar Strap 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/GKBjEL 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4g5udJL 🛡️ Ernie Ball Rubber Strap Blocks 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/nXgvmV 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX3Pjy 🌀 Dunlop EVH Tortex Frankenstein Picks (.60mm) 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/WyY0LA 🛠️ D’Addario Guitar Dock 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKZGkQ 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cHpZGu 🎸 D'Addario Brass Strap End Pins 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/BnLXdy 🎯 StewMac Pure Tone Stereo Jack 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/46fLlrG 🔋 Ernie Ball Rechargeable Batteries 👉 9V: https://amzn.to/4nIoQT4 👉 AA: https://amzn.to/47tTg6w 🎥 Want your stream to look pro? 👉 StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4906555367489536

🎸 Tonight on TALKING GUITARS on Johnny Beane TV! 🎸 Join us LIVE for another epic Workbench Stream — we’re talking guitars, gear, tone & mods, plus the latest music and guitar news from around the world! 🎶 I even dive into my modded Strat, where I switched the pickup wires… but yep, still having issues. We’ll troubleshoot it together! We’re also diving into TWO wild Michael J. Fox guitar stories — and trust me, these are GOOD. First up: Michael J. Fox jamming with Jackson Browne at a recent charity gala! Not only did Fox tear it up onstage, but he did it with one of the most unique custom guitars we’ve seen — a stunning flame-maple–topped creation by luthier Mark Wolfe of Neil Douglas Guitar & Ukulele Shop. Gearless tuners, an LP-meets-Cloud silhouette, humbuckers, and a history that includes Sheryl Crow? This thing is wild. Then we get into the mystery that has guitar geeks buzzing worldwide: 🔎 What REALLY happened to the Back to the Future Gibson ES-345? Gibson is searching the globe. Fans are digging for clues. A documentary is in the works. But Michael J. Fox has his own theory — and it involves someone quietly keeping the guitar hidden away for the last 40 years. We break it all down: • Why the ES-345 vanished after filming • How Fox honored Hendrix, Townshend, and EVH in one iconic scene • Why Fox thinks the guitar won’t reappear anytime soon • How Gibson’s “Lost to the Future” search is unfolding PLUS: We read the full stories, talk guitar history, troubleshoot guitar problems, and hang out with the live chat — all on this episode of Talking Guitars! 🎥 Catch it LIVE or watch the replay — only on Johnny Beane TV! 👇 Smash LIKE, jump in the chat, and let’s talk guitars! If you’re into guitars, gear, and music news, you’re in the right place — smash that LIKE, hit SUBSCRIBE, and hang with us because Talking Guitars is where the party’s at! 🎉 🔥 Every Week on Johnny Beane TV — Your Ultimate Guitar Hangout! ⚡ Epic Guitar & Gear Unboxings 🔧 Mod Tips, Pro Tricks & DIY Hacks 🎤 Live Q&As with Players Worldwide 🚨 Breaking Gear News, Leaks & First Looks 🎸 Guitar Stories, Artist Access & Backstage Vibes 🎁 Surprise Giveaways You Don’t Want to Miss 👍 Smash that LIKE 🔔 Hit SUBSCRIBE 💬 Drop a comment — You’re part of the crew! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/johnnybeane?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Hang Out With Us: 🎯 Website: http://johnnybeane.com 💎 Become a Channel Member — Ride With the Crew! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/johnnybeane/join 📱 Let’s Connect: 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/johnnybeane 🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/johnnybeane 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/johnnybeane 💥 Affiliate Gear Picks — Help Support the Channel! 🎸 Lock-It Guitar Strap 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/GKBjEL 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4g5udJL 🛡️ Ernie Ball Rubber Strap Blocks 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/nXgvmV 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX3Pjy 🌀 Dunlop EVH Tortex Frankenstein Picks (.60mm) 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/WyY0LA 🛠️ D’Addario Guitar Dock 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKZGkQ 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cHpZGu 🎸 D'Addario Brass Guitar Strap End Pins 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/BnLXdy 🎯 StewMac Pure Tone Stereo 1/4" Output Jack (Nickel) 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/46fLlrG 🔋 Ernie Ball Rechargeable Batteries: 👉 9V: https://amzn.to/4nIoQT4 👉 AA: https://amzn.to/47tTg6w 🎥 Want Your Stream to Look Pro? 👉 StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4906555367489536 #JohnnyBeaneTV #TalkingGuitars #MusicNews #GuitarNews #GuitarCommunity #MichaelJFox #BackToTheFuture #GibsonGuitars #ES345 #JacksonBrowne #SherylCrow #GuitarMystery #LostToTheFuture #GuitarGear #GuitarTalk #Guitarist #Stratocaster #GuitarRepairs #GuitarMods #WorkbenchWednesday #LiveGuitarShow #RockNews #GearDemo #GuitarStories

We kick things off with a brand-new show intro, powered by my original 2010 track “Rockin’” — now streaming on Spotify & Apple Music. 🎸🔥 Then I break out one of my all-time favorites: a Fender-style Strat loaded with a Mighty Mite neck, Seymour Duncan Screamin’ Demon humbucker, and the ultra-smooth VegaTrem VT1 — killer tuning stability, buttery feel, and massive tone. 🤘 Next, we hit the latest gear drops with more specs packed in: 🎸 Epiphone Mike Dirnt Signature Grabber G-3 Bass The Grabber G-3 is BACK, rebuilt with Mike Dirnt’s exact stage specs: Double-cutaway maple Grabber body 34" scale, 3-piece maple neck Ebony or maple fretboard w/ abalone dots, 20 medium jumbo frets Classic Grabber “V” headstock w/ open-gear clover tuners Bone nut + Leo Quan Badass II bridge for attack, sustain & full adjustability String-thru-body ferrule anchoring for maximum tone Three Gibson G-3 pickups hand-made in Nashville “Buck-and-a-half” 3-way pickup system: Up = neck + middle (humbucker mode) Middle = all 3 pickups Down = middle + bridge (humbucker mode) Master volume + tone, hum-free operation Includes hardshell case ⚡ Line 6 Helix Stadium XL & Stadium XL Floor The new flagship processors with more power, more control, and next-level modeling: All-new Agoura modeling methodology Hype Control — morph between authentic amp tone & idealized versions Proxy cloud-based cloning for amps, cabs, & effects Full compatibility with legacy Helix/HX presets Large high-res touchscreen interface High-contrast OLED scribble strips (XL only) Focus View for quick parameter deep dives Preset Audition with clip previews and info Showcase automation & playback engine Highly precise expression pedal w/ toe switch (XL only) Wi-Fi + Bluetooth for wireless updates & editing Free Helix Stadium Editor software Finally, I power up the Line 6 Pod Go LIVE for on-air tone demos — swapping guitars, including my custom Squier “Tuxedo” Strat fresh off the workbench. 🔥 It’s a fully loaded episode — don’t miss it! 🎸 After that, I fire up my Line 6 Pod Go LIVE on the show for some real-time demos, switching between guitars, including my custom-built Squier Strat “Tuxedo” from the workbench. And don’t forget — Workbench Wednesday is tomorrow! I’ll be fixing up another guitar live, so come hang out in the chat and help steer the build. We wrap it all up with a little jam session — thank you all for the love, the support, and for watching Johnny Beane TV! 🎶🔥 🎸 TALKING GUITARS: Music & Guitar News LIVE! 🤘 Join us LIVE for another epic Workbench Stream — we’re talking guitars, gear, tone & mods, plus the latest music and guitar news from around the world! 🎶 👇 Tune in LIVE, jump in the chat, and let’s talk guitars! If you’re into guitars, gear, and music news, you’re in the right place — smash that LIKE, hit SUBSCRIBE, and hang with us because Talking Guitars is where the party’s at! 🎉 🔥 Every Week on Johnny Beane TV — Your Ultimate Guitar Hangout! ⚡ Epic Guitar & Gear Unboxings 🔧 Mod Tips, Pro Tricks & DIY Hacks 🎤 Live Q&As with Players Worldwide 🚨 Breaking Gear News, Leaks & First Looks 🎸 Guitar Stories, Artist Access & Backstage Vibes 🎁 Surprise Giveaways You Don’t Want to Miss 👍 Smash that LIKE 🔔 Hit SUBSCRIBE 💬 Drop a comment — You’re part of the crew! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/johnnybeane?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Hang Out With Us: 🎯 Website: http://johnnybeane.com 💎 Become a Channel Member — Ride With the Crew! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/johnnybeane/join #JohnnyBeaneTV #TalkingGuitars #MusicNews #GuitarNews #GuitarCommunity #GuitarShow #Guitarist #GuitarGear #GearDemo #Line6 #PodGo #Epiphone #MikeDirnt #FenderStrat #Stratocaster #SeymourDuncan #VegaTrem #GuitarTalk #Rockin #GuitarPlayer #GuitarASMR #GuitarBenchASMR

Last night was EPIC! 🤘 On this episode, I talk about hitting The Jury Room in Santa Cruz to catch some killer live music. I rolled in and saw Powerstrip tear it up — super cool band — and even met the awesome duo Friendship Commanders from Nashville. Great people, great hang, great vibes. 🎶🔥 Then we head straight to the workbenches! Ron dives into a Rob Chapman baritone, and I crack open the White Strat with the Red Headstock and VegaTrem for a full rewiring session. I kept the Seymour Duncan Screamin’ Demon and George Lynch humbucker, and loaded it up with two fresh single coils to complete the monster. ⚡🛠️ If you dig live music, killer guitar mods, and hanging with a fun community, make sure to FOLLOW for more Straturday Night Live on Johnny Beane TV! 🎸🔥 🎸🔥 Welcome to STRATURDAY NIGHT — Your Saturday Night Guitar Destination! Riffs, mods, tone & mayhem every week — live guitar builds, screaming demos, wild stories, and nonstop laughs. Whether you’re a shredder, gearhead, or weekend warrior, THIS is your Saturday night hang. 📌 Subscribe: 🔔 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/user/johnnybeane?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Website → http://johnnybeane.com 📲 Follow Johnny Beane TV: 📸 Instagram → https://instagram.com/johnnybeane 🐦 Twitter/X → https://twitter.com/johnnybeane 📘 Facebook → https://facebook.com/johnnybeane 💎 Extra Links: 👨‍💻 Stream like a Rockstar → https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4906555367489536 ⚡ Power up the stream while LIVE → !tip | !s | !merch | !sub | !thumbs 🛒 Gear Up & Support the Show: 🎸 Lock-It Guitar Strap → Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/GKBjEL | Amazon: https://amzn.to/4g5udJL 🛡️ Ernie Ball Rubber Strap Blocks → Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/nXgvmV | Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX3Pjy 🌀 Dunlop EVH Tortex Frankenstein Picks (.60mm) → http://sweetwater.sjv.io/WyY0LA 🛠️ D’Addario Guitar Dock → Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKZGkQ | Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cHpZGu 🎸 D'Addario Brass Strap End Pins → http://sweetwater.sjv.io/BnLXdy 🎯 Stew Mac Pure Tone Stereo 1/4" Jack → https://amzn.to/46fLlrG #StraturdayNightLive #JohnnyBeaneTV #GuitarMods #LiveMusic #SantaCruz #Powerstrip #FriendshipCommanders #GuitarCommunity

On this episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we kick things off with some major music-news 🔥 — our guy Bob Daisley is thinning out his legendary bass collection, and that includes a 1963 Olympic White Precision Bass. Yep — the very one he used on records like Gary Moore’s “Power of the Blues.” Want in? Hit me up — or head straight to Bob’s website to make the connection. Next up, Vox just dropped a game-changer: the Vox Micro Super Beetle — a compact guitar amp that brings back that classic ’60s Super Beetle stack tone, now reimagined for modern, portable playing. It features a detachable battery-powered amp head and an innovative two-way speaker system — all packed into a small but powerful form. Authentic Vox sound, no strings attached. And lastly — Ron surprised me with a package of 3D-printed guitar tools… and they’re pink. Yes, pink! We unboxed the whole thing, and tomorrow on the show we’re putting them through their paces. 🎸 Get ready — it’s gonna be a blast. 🎸 TALKING GUITARS: Music & Guitar News LIVE! 🤘 Join us LIVE for another epic Workbench Stream — we’re talking guitars, gear, tone & mods, plus the latest music and guitar news from around the world! 🎶 👇 Tune in LIVE, jump in the chat, and let’s talk guitars! If you’re into guitars, gear, and music news, you’re in the right place — smash that LIKE, hit SUBSCRIBE, and hang with us because Talking Guitars is where the party’s at! 🎉 🔥 Every Week on Johnny Beane TV — Your Ultimate Guitar Hangout! ⚡ Epic Guitar & Gear Unboxings 🔧 Mod Tips, Pro Tricks & DIY Hacks 🎤 Live Q&As with Players Worldwide 🚨 Breaking Gear News, Leaks & First Looks 🎸 Guitar Stories, Artist Access & Backstage Vibes 🎁 Surprise Giveaways You Don’t Want to Miss 👍 Smash that LIKE 🔔 Hit SUBSCRIBE 💬 Drop a comment — You’re part of the crew! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/johnnybeane?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Hang Out With Us: 🎯 Website: http://johnnybeane.com 💎 Become a Channel Member — Ride With the Crew! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/johnnybeane/join 📱 Let’s Connect: 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/johnnybeane 🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/johnnybeane 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/johnnybeane 💥 Affiliate Gear Picks — Help Support the Channel! 🎸 Lock-It Guitar Strap 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/GKBjEL 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4g5udJL 🛡️ Ernie Ball Rubber Strap Blocks 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/nXgvmV 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX3Pjy 🌀 Dunlop EVH Tortex Frankenstein Picks (.60mm) 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/WyY0LA 🛠️ D’Addario Guitar Dock 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKZGkQ 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cHpZGu 🎸 D'Addario Brass Guitar Strap End Pins 👉 Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/BnLXdy 🎯 StewMac Pure Tone Stereo 1/4" Output Jack (Nickel) 👉 Amazon: https://amzn.to/46fLlrG 🔋 Ernie Ball Rechargeable Batteries: 👉 9V: https://amzn.to/4nIoQT4 👉 AA: https://amzn.to/47tTg6w 🎥 Want Your Stream to Look Pro? 👉 StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4906555367489536 #TalkingGuitars #JohnnyBeaneTV #BobDaisley #GaryMoore #VintageBass #VoxGear #MicroSuperBeetle #GuitarAmp #GuitarTools #3DPrintedGear #PinkGuitarTools #GearUnboxing

🔥 On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV! 🔥 Alex Van Halen just dropped HUGE news today — he’s teaming up with Genesis Publications for The Chronicle of Van Halen, a visual and written journey told through his own eyes. For the very first time, the Van Halen family archive is being opened to share rare and never-before-seen photos, giving fans an intimate look inside the band’s incredible legacy. Curated and narrated by Alex himself, this authorized limited-edition book celebrates the music, the moments, and the brotherhood that built Van Halen. 👉 Be the first to hear more and register your interest now at VanHalenAnthology.com #VanHalen #AlexVanHalen #GenesisPublications #VanHalenBook #VanHalenForever #ExclusivelyVanHalen #JohnnyBeaneTV

We’re kicking things off with exclusive footage I filmed this morning at Sylvan Music in Santa Cruz, California — then diving into an incredible story that’ll hit every guitarist right in the feels. “I started crying. I never thought in these 42 years I’d see my work on the stage. I’m going, ‘Damn it, Joe!’” 💔 That’s Maricela “MJ” Juarez, the legendary pickup builder from the Seymour Duncan Custom Shop, recalling the moment Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith gave her the ultimate onstage shoutout that brought her to tears of joy! 🙌 MJ’s built pickups for icons like Eddie Van Halen, Billy Gibbons, David Gilmour, and Peter Frampton — and during Sweetwater’s recent Guitar Fest, she revealed that seeing her work come alive on stage with Joe and Josh was her proudest moment ever. 🎶 From recreating the iconic Frampton Comes Alive! humbuckers to crafting tone magic for Joe Bonamassa’s Greenburst Strat, MJ’s fingerprints are all over rock history. And that’s just the beginning... Then, we’re heading to the workbench LIVE to go full rock ’n’ roll mode! ⚡ We’re building a Super Strat from parts — LIVE on the show! 🔧🎸 You in the chat get to help decide every move — pickups, trem, hardware — it’s a full-on interactive build featuring a Vega Trem and a Seymour Duncan Screamin’ Demon humbucker! 🔥 Plus: ⚙️ The latest guitar gear drops 📰 Fresh rock & guitar news 🎤 Inside updates from across the shred universe Don’t miss it — it’s gonna be LOUD, LIVE & LEGENDARY! 🤘 #TalkingGuitars #JohnnyBeaneTV #GuitarBuild #Stratocaster #GuitarNews #RockNews #GuitarCommunity #LiveStream #WorkbenchLive #GuitarMods

On tonight’s episode, we dive into Steve Vai’s powerful message to the music world — a heartfelt call to support legendary guitar tech Thomas Nordegg. Thomas, who’s worked with Steve Vai, Frank Zappa, Duran Duran, and so many more, was recently involved in a serious scooter accident in Los Angeles near Laurel Canyon and Ventura Blvd. He’s now facing a long road to recovery and, as a self-employed tech, a total loss of income. Steve Vai and friends have launched a fundraiser with a goal of $46,000 to help cover medical bills, transportation, and living expenses while Thomas heals. Let’s show some love and rally behind the guy who’s kept the world’s greatest guitars in tune for decades. ❤️🎶 But that’s not all — we’re also diving into “The Black Strat Theory!” It’s an internet idea that overconfident beginners buy a black Fender Stratocaster thinking they’ll instantly shred Metallica or Nirvana… only to realize the struggle is real! 🎶 The “Black Strat Theory” Concept: A humorous (and often critical) internet idea suggesting that overconfident beginner guitarists buy a black Fender Stratocaster and struggle to play well, often mimicking bands like Metallica or Nirvana. Purpose: The theory is used to poke fun at new players posting videos online, implying they are unaware of their own lack of skill. Community Response: Many have criticized the theory as mean-spirited, especially toward young or inexperienced players. Critics encourage more positive, supportive interactions within the online guitar community, emphasizing that everyone starts somewhere. Reality Check: While intended as a joke, the theory overlooks the fact that countless skilled guitarists have used Fender Stratocasters. The guitar itself doesn’t determine ability—skill and creativity do. David Gilmour’s legendary “Black Strat,” for example, demonstrates that mastery comes from the player and how they use and modify their instrument, not just its color or model. And get this — totally by coincidence, I just picked up a black Squier Strat yesterday, and I’m modding it LIVE on the show tonight! ⚡ I’ve always wanted a Tuxedo Strat, and after 20 years of thinking about it, it’s finally happening — right here on Johnny Beane TV! 🎥 Tune in LIVE, join the chat, and let’s talk guitars, gear, mods, and music — it’s gonna be one wild night at the workbench! 🤘 🎸 TALKING GUITARS: Music & Guitar News LIVE! 🤘 Join us LIVE for another epic Workbench Stream — we’re talking guitars, gear, tone & mods, plus the latest music and guitar news from around the world! 🎶 👇 Tune in LIVE, jump in the chat, and let’s talk guitars! If you’re into guitars, gear, and music news, you’re in the right place — smash that LIKE, hit SUBSCRIBE, and hang with us because Talking Guitars is where the party’s at! 🎉 🔥 Every Week on Johnny Beane TV — Your Ultimate Guitar Hangout! ⚡ Epic Guitar & Gear Unboxings 🔧 Mod Tips, Pro Tricks & DIY Hacks 🎤 Live Q&As with Players Worldwide 🚨 Breaking Gear News, Leaks & First Looks 🎸 Guitar Stories, Artist Access & Backstage Vibes 🎁 Surprise Giveaways You Don’t Want to Miss 👍 Smash that LIKE 🔔 Hit SUBSCRIBE 💬 Drop a comment — You’re part of the crew! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/johnnybeane?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Hang Out With Us: 🎯 Website: http://johnnybeane.com #squirestrat #talkingguitars #eddievanhalen #guitarlivestream #johnnybeaneTV #guitarmods #BlackStratTheory

🔥 It’s Straturday Night on Johnny Beane TV — and we’re heading straight to the workbenches! 🔧🎸 Ron’s laying down a killer Holo Flash finish on the TEASE SuperStrat, and I’m tearing into a $99 Squier Bullet with a full-blown upgrade — dropping in a Seymour Duncan ’59 humbucker, new tuners, and dialing in some serious tone! 🤘 More upgrades coming soon, so if you love guitar builds, mods, and epic gear talk, this is your spot! 🎶 👉 Like, share, and subscribe — and join us live for all the guitar mayhem! Get ready for a full-on Strat-tastic Saturday night! We’re diving into some killer Squier Strat mods LIVE — new tones, new tricks, and plenty of guitar geekery. Tune in, hang out, and let’s make this Strat scream! 🤘 🎸🔥 Welcome to STRATURDAY NIGHT — Your Saturday Night Guitar Destination! Riffs, mods, tone & mayhem every week — live guitar builds, screaming demos, wild stories, and nonstop laughs. Whether you’re a shredder, gearhead, or weekend warrior, THIS is your Saturday night hang. 📌 Subscribe: 🔔 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/user/johnnybeane?sub_confirmation=1 🌐 Website → http://johnnybeane.com 📲 Follow Johnny Beane TV: 📸 Instagram → https://instagram.com/johnnybeane 🐦 Twitter/X → https://twitter.com/johnnybeane 📘 Facebook → https://facebook.com/johnnybeane 💎 Extra Links: 👨‍💻 Stream like a Rockstar → https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4906555367489536 ⚡ Power up the stream while LIVE → !tip | !s | !merch | !sub | !thumbs 🛒 Gear Up & Support the Show: 🎸 Lock-It Guitar Strap → Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/GKBjEL | Amazon: https://amzn.to/4g5udJL 🛡️ Ernie Ball Rubber Strap Blocks → Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/nXgvmV | Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cX3Pjy 🌀 Dunlop EVH Tortex Frankenstein Picks (.60mm) → http://sweetwater.sjv.io/WyY0LA 🛠️ D’Addario Guitar Dock → Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKZGkQ | Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cHpZGu 🎸 D'Addario Brass Strap End Pins → http://sweetwater.sjv.io/BnLXdy 🎯 Stew Mac Pure Tone Stereo 1/4" Jack → https://amzn.to/46fLlrG #StraturdayNight #JohnnyBeaneTV #GuitarMods #SeymourDuncan #SuperStrat #GuitarUpgrades #SquierBullet #GuitarBuilds #GuitarCommunity #GuitarShow #GuitarTone #EVHGear #Guitarists