Chris and Rick Talk Guitars

Chris Cline & Rick Hines•chrisandricktalkguitars.com

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Discussion of guitar and guitar related topics mostly dealing guitar head space, and all things guitar culture.

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Episodes

#63 The Super Strat

A discussion of the high performance Strat-style guitars that were developed in the 80s.

Nov 22, 2023•35 min

#62 Listener recommended Topic: Our Pedalboards

Our pedalboards for reference

Nov 01, 2023•31 min

#61 Interview with Liz Keller guitar tech and and guitarist for the Seattle’s the Purrs

Discussion with Liz, guitar tech and guitarist with Seattle bnand the Purrs. A few of links to things discussed: THE Purrs on Facebook THE Purrs Bandcamp page Eva Pickups Crackle & Pop

Oct 16, 2023•47 min

#60 Dealing With ‘Ruts’

C and R discuss strategies for dealing with being stuck and uninspired.

Jun 12, 2023•26 min

#59 Interview with Frank Gross of Thunder Road Guitars

Chris and Rick speak with Thunder Road Guitar owner/operator Frank Gross.

Apr 30, 2023•1 hr

#58 Guitar Trends Through the Years – Part 2

Part 2 of discussion of various guitar and gear trends over the years.

Mar 27, 2023•40 min

#57 Guitar Trends Through the Years

Discussion of various guitar and gear trends over the years.

Dec 10, 2022•45 min

Is the era of the guitar hero over? C and R discuss the guitar god in today’s guitar culture. Correction: in this episode Chris erroneously attributes the solo for the MC5’s The American Ruse to Wayne Kramer. It is in fact Fred ‘Sonic” Smith who rips the tasty Chuck Berry influenced solo.

Nov 26, 2022•25 min

#55 Tube Amp Maintenance

Episode 55. Discussion of care and feeding of tube amps. The podcast mentioned in the episode: The Truth about Vintage Amplifiers Some Cool sites mentioned in the episode for over the shoulder peeks inside tube amps. Plus tech tips and inspiration: Fazio Electric Uncle Doug Psionic Audio

Aug 22, 2022•30 min

#54 Dialing in Stage Volume (remote Zoom)

Dialing in a good stage volume and keeping a happy headspace.

Jul 04, 2022•34 min

#53 Mythical Gear (remote Zoom)

Discussion of gear steeped in myth and hype like the KLON and Dumble amps etc.

May 30, 2022•34 min

#52 Strings (Remote Zoom)

C and R discuss strings and some observations and experiences with them.

Apr 20, 2022•30 min

#51 Carvin (Remote Zoom)

Discussion on the mail order musical instrument company Carvin.

Feb 05, 2022•29 min

#50 Get Back (Remote Zoom)

C & R discuss Peter Jackson’s brilliant documentary GET BACK.

Dec 06, 2021•33 min

#49 Collaborating (Remote Zoom)

Collaborating with others on guitar parts and songs.

Oct 17, 2021•31 min

#48 Theory (or lack thereof) – remote ZOOM

C and R discuss navigating the fretboard without a solid background in music theory. *Mott The Hoople’s All the Young Dudes mentioned in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNHdPPJGowY

Sep 06, 2021•36 min

#47 Checking in June 2021 (remote ZOOM)

Following an extended break C & R catch up on guitar stuff, work and life.

Jun 20, 2021•34 min

#46 Straight In To The Amp (remote ZOOM)

Discussion the pros and cons of the “guitar > cord > amp” principle.

Apr 26, 2021•34 min

#45 Guitar Solos and Soloing (remote ZOOM)

C & R discuss guitar solos and soloing.

Mar 03, 2021•27 min

#44 Gibson P-90 Pickups (remote ZOOM)

C & R discuss the classic Gibson P-90 pickup and the guitars that sport it.

Feb 02, 2021•32 min

#43 Dealing with multiple Guitars (remote ZOOM)

C & R discuss acquiring and maintaining a small stable of guitars.

Jan 02, 2021•28 min

#42 Edward Van Halen (remote ZOOM)

C & R Discuss EVH and what his music and guitar playing meant to them. Link to Van Halen live show mentioned is episode: Van Halen at the Pasadena Hilton

Dec 05, 2020•31 min