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Fret Talk

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Guitar news round up and general gigging guitarist chat featuring Budget Pedal Chap, Matt Quine, Lee 'Pedalboards Of Doom' Atkin and others. Streamed live in the Pedalboards of Doom Facebook group every other week and released every Monday weekly and always free of charge.
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Episodes

Fret Talk Episode 297 - "Wealth no shaking, shaking - a crimp"

We talk about a fresh drop from EHX as well as a squishy pedal, and get all meme with Willow of Bob his week on Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as two dollars a month, you can support the show and get some cool bonus content too. Go on, all the cool kids are doing it. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Talk Podcast group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/690366661155328/?ref=bookmarkssay and join in with the live streams at the...

May 01, 20231 hr 16 minSeason 2Ep. 297

Fret Talk Episode 296 - "Hey Mom!"

Serving up a fresh slice of guitar news from NAMM 2023, we continue with Willow of Bob and much more on this weeks Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as two dollars a month, you can support the show and get some cool bonus content too. Go on, all the cool kids are doing it. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Talk Podcast group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/690366661155328/?ref=bookmarkssay and join in with the live streams at ...

Apr 24, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 296

Fret Talk Episode 295 - "The Blindness is Dangerous!"

We tackle some more poorly translated song lyrics, fresh guitar news and much more on this weeks Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as two dollars a month, you can support the show and get some cool bonus content too. Go on, all the cool kids are doing it. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Talk Podcast group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/690366661155328/?ref=bookmarkssay and join in with the live streams at the PBOD Group htt...

Apr 17, 20231 hr 10 min

Fret Talk Episode 294 - "Tom Information"

We discuss Walrus Fundamental series, Marshall being bought by Zounds and much more on this weeks Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as two dollars a month, you can support the show and get some cool bonus content too. Go on, all the cool kids are doing it. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Talk Podcast group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/690366661155328/?ref=bookmarkssay and join in with the live streams at the PBOD Group ht...

Apr 10, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 294

Fret Talk Episode 293 - "They're just single coils, now aren't they?"

They are basically Strat pickups, right? We discuss the humble P90 and crack open a fresh, frosty can of guitar news. For as little as two dollars a month, you can support the show and get some cool bonus content too. Go on, all the cool kids are doing it. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Talk Podcast group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/690366661155328/?ref=bookmarkssay and join in with the live streams at the PBOD Group h...

Apr 03, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 293

Fret Talk Episode 292 - "Analogue is better. Why? >:|"

Analogue is better than digital, fact. Fact? Can digital be as good as analogue? We discuss this and some freshly baked guitar news for this week’s Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as two dollars a month, you can support the show and get some cool bonus content too. Go on, all the cool kids are doing it. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Talk Podcast group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/690366661155328/?ref=bookmarkssay and ...

Mar 27, 20231 hr 20 minSeason 2Ep. 292

Fret Talk Episode 291 - "He just writes better songs..."

Sticking on the guitar hero theme, we have two guitar titans face off against each other in this weeks Luke Warm Hot Take and catch up on some meaty listener questions, including talking about the humble Jazz iii. For as little as two dollars a month, you can support the show and get some cool bonus content too. Go on, all the cool kids are doing it. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Talk Podcast group on Facebook https://www.facebook.co...

Mar 20, 20231 hr 15 minSeason 2Ep. 291

Fret Talk Episode 289 - "YAMM 2023"

Led Zeppelin weren’t that influential, right? We discuss this and the Brum guitar show on this weeks Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as two dollars a month, you can support the show and get some cool bonus content too. Go on, all the cool kids are doing it. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Talk Podcast group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/690366661155328/?ref=bookmarkssay and join in with the live streams at the PBOD Group...

Mar 06, 20231 hr 28 minSeason 2Ep. 289

Fret Talk Episode 288 - "Would Budge know?"

Matt puts Budget to the test to find out exact how much he knows (spoilers: it’s not a lot). We discuss this and serve up a big slice of guitar news this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as two dollars a month, you can support the show and get some cool bonus content too. Go on, all the cool kids are doing it. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Talk Podcast group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/690366661155328/?ref...

Feb 27, 20231 hr 24 minSeason 2Ep. 288

Fret Talk Episode 287 - "Ollie and the Duvvits"

Drop tuning isn’t a substitute for those weak-sauce riffs. We discuss this spicy-hot topic as well as discussing the big news stories from this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as two dollars a month, you can support the show and get some cool bonus content too. Go on, all the cool kids are doing it. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Talk Podcast group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/690366661155328/?ref=bookmarks...

Feb 20, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 287

Fret Talk Episode 286 - "Birminghametal!"

We all know that without Birmingham, metal would suck! We discuss this and some of the hottest guitar news this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as two dollars a month, you can support the show and get some cool bonus content too. Go on, all the cool kids are doing it. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Talk Podcast group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/690366661155328/?ref=bookmarkssay and join in with the live st...

Feb 13, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 286

Fret Talk Episode 285 - "Fuzz pedals are trash tier effects"

Fuzz is trash, right? Well, we discuss this on and do a little bit of guitar news too here on the Fret Talk Podcast this week. For as little as two dollars a month, you can support the show and get some cool bonus content too. Go on, all the cool kids are doing it. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Talk Podcast group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/690366661155328/?ref=bookmarkssay and join in with the live streams at the PBO...

Feb 06, 20231 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 285

Fret Talk Episode 284 - "The Dream Team"

The production is just way better, right? Join Budge, Josh and Matt as we discuss this and get knee-deep into a well of guitar news this week. For as little as two dollars a month, you can support the show and get some cool bonus content too. Go on, all the cool kids are doing it. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Talk Podcast group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/690366661155328/?ref=bookmarkssay and join in with the live st...

Jan 30, 20231 hr 7 minSeason 2Ep. 284

Fret Talk Episode 282 - "Compression is for nerds!"

There is absolutely no need for a compressor, right? We discuss the benefits of compression on your board or maybe not... Join Budge and Matt for a round up of the week in guitar. For as little as two dollars a month, you can support the show and get some cool bonus content too. Go on, all the cool kids are doing it. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Talk Podcast group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/690366661155328/?ref=book...

Jan 16, 20231 hr 7 minSeason 2Ep. 282

Fret Talk Episode 281 - "Tremolo-induced"

So we can all agree that this is the worst guitar tone of all time, right? That’s what we argue this week on the Fret Talk Podcast, as well as catching up on a rather peculiar thing that happens when Matt listens to a certain type of guitar demo... Join Budge and Matt and Josh for a round up of the week in guitar. For as little as two dollars a month, you can support the show and get some bonus stuff back in return. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online...

Jan 09, 20231 hr 16 minSeason 2Ep. 281

Fret Talk Episode 280 - "Guitar Stuff of the Annum 2022"

It is that time of year again where we wrap up the year, play some games and get drunk! Join Budge, Lee, Josh and Matt for a round up of the year in guitar. For as little as two dollars a month, you can support the show and get some bonus stuff back in return. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Talk Podcast group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/690366661155328/?ref=bookmarkssay and join in with the live streams at the PBOD Gro...

Dec 24, 20222 hr 32 minSeason 2Ep. 280

Fret Talk Episode 279 - "Clapback for Slapback"

So we can all agree that delay is better than reverb, right? Well that’s what we talk about on this week’s hot take and also discuss a colab between MXR and Jack White and more... Join Budge and Matt for a round up of the week in guitar. For as little as two dollars a month, you can support the show and get some bonus stuff back in return. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Talk Podcast group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/69...

Dec 19, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 279

Fret Talk Episode 278 - "IR better than you"

Impulse responses are just better than micing a cab, isnt it? Budge, Matt and Lee join together to round up the weeks guitar news. For as little as two dollars a month, you can support the show and get some bonus stuff back in return. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Talk Podcast group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/690366661155328/?ref=bookmarkssay and join in with the live streams at the PBOD Group https://www.facebook.co...

Dec 12, 20221 hr 12 minSeason 2Ep. 278

Fret Talk Episode 276 - "Hot Cake?"

Hot Cake? Matt and Budge round up the week’s news on this week's Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as two dollars a month, you can support the show and get some bonus stuff back in return. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Talk Podcast group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/690366661155328/?ref=bookmarkssay and join in with the live streams at the PBOD Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/64533347864/ Find your host at: Budget...

Nov 28, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 276

Fret Talk Episode 274 - "Richard Oliver from Wampler Pedals"

We got none other than that Richard chap from off of Wampler pedals. Join Budge and Lee with special guest Richard Oliver for a round up of the week in guitar. For as little as two dollars a month, you can support the show and get some bonus stuff back in return. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Talk Podcast group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/690366661155328/?ref=bookmarkssay and join in with the live streams at the PBOD ...

Nov 14, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 274

Fret Talk Episode 273 - "Betwixt the Tremolo and the Synth..."

This has to be the most useless feature on pedals today, right? We talk about the bold choice of successor for Motley Crue’s Mick Mars, a slicing good Boss release and much more on this week’s Fret Talk Podcast. Join Matt and Budge for a round up of the week in guitar. For as little as two dollars a month, you can support the show and get some bonus stuff back in return. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Talk Podcast group on Facebook ht...

Nov 07, 20221 hr 21 minSeason 2Ep. 273

Fret Talk Episode 272 - "Get Entered"

Vintage pedals just aren’t as good, that’s a fact. Well, we discuss whether that is the truth or pure fabrication. We also discuss some choice picks for guitar specifications and some iconic amp tones. For as little as two dollars a month, you can support the show and get some bonus stuff back in return. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Talk Podcast group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/690366661155328/?ref=bookmarkssay and ...

Oct 31, 20221 hr 13 minSeason 2Ep. 272

Fret Talk Episode 271 - "The Future of the Pedal World"

The future of guitar pedals isn’t actual pedals?! It’ll never catch on...surely? Budge is joined by Matt for another rich creamy guitar news with a gooey hot-take centre. For as little as two dollars a month, you can support the show and get some bonus stuff back in return. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Talk Podcast group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/690366661155328/?ref=bookmarkssay and join in with the live streams a...

Oct 24, 20221 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 271

Fret Talk Episode 270 - "Heelies into the next segment..."

Buffers. Who needs ‘em? They don’t do anything anyway, right? Well our Josh argues this point on this week’s Hot Take and we tackle some delicious guitar news too. Budge is joined by Josh and Matt for another action packed week of goodness. For as little as two dollars a month, you can support the show and get some bonus stuff back in return. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Talk Podcast group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups...

Oct 17, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 2Ep. 270

Fret Talk Episode 269 - "Joe Branton Nerdtacular (Guitar Nerds)"

Everyone’s favourite guitar nerd joins us for some juicy guitar discussion. We talk about how good the DS-1 actually is and we might unearth a little secret about our guest and the band Muse. Budge is joined by Lee and none other than Joe Branton from Guitar Nerds. For as little as two dollars a month, you can support the show and get some bonus stuff back in return. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Talk Podcast group on Facebook https:...

Oct 10, 20221 hr 23 minSeason 2Ep. 269

Fret Talk Episode 268 - "He Used Comic Sans"

Could it be the future of guitar recording? Can you really beat a loud tube amp? We discuss this, some outlandish guitar finishes and simply the worst headstock on this week's Fret Talk Podcast. Budge is joined by Lee to slice through the weeks news to get to the juicy bits. For as little as two dollars a month, you can support the show and get some bonus stuff back in return. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Talk Podcast group on Faceb...

Oct 03, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 268

Fret Talk Episode 267 - "The GREATEST sh*t joke, hands down"

Keep the signature models for the real musicians, yeah? Or maybe not? Our hot take this week delves into the world of social media influencers getting signature guitar gear. Budge and Josh shoot the breeze and tackle this week’s guitar discussions, including the newest OCD and a series of basswood guitars for over a grand?! For as little as two dollars a month, you can support the show and get some bonus stuff back in return. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have y...

Sep 26, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 2Ep. 267

Fret Talk Episode 266 - "Our Source who's full of Secrets (Lee Harris - Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets)"

Lee Harris is our source, who happens to be full of secrets. He is also part of the amazing Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets band, paying tribute to the Syd Barrett era of Pink Floyd. Join us for this on this very special episode of Fret Talk Podcast where Lee takes us through his fascinating journey in and around the music biz and we take a peek onto his Schmidt Array touring board and hear exactly what kind of pedal you need to aim for the psychedelic skies. Massive thanks for Lee for taking ...

Sep 19, 20221 hr 13 minSeason 2Ep. 266

Fret Talk Episode 265 - "PSP Ibanez"

It is THE most ergonomic way to tune a guitar, no doubts. Matt seems to think otherwise and you might too. We discuss signature guitars and what we would have, more controls on a guitar than you can shake a stick at and possibly the most filthy guitar tone ever. Join us for this and much more on this week’s Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as two dollars a month, you can support the show and get some bonus stuff back in return. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have...

Sep 12, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 265

Fret Talk Episode 264 - "Ivovainting"

Squier are hitting home run after home run, they have to be more innovative than Fender...right? That is the question we ask on this week’s Hot Take thanks to our dear listener Jon. We discuss things this week, oh do we discuss. 3 pickups? In a guitar?! What do you think? Join us for this and much more on this week’s Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as two dollars a month, you can support the show and get some bonus stuff back in return. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forg...

Sep 05, 20221 hr 13 minSeason 2Ep. 264
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