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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 263 - "Say you, Say Lee..."

They are just down right irresponsible aren’t they? Well, we discuss whether or not it is the case. Budge and Lee are this week’s hosts and we talk about some pretty big video drops this week and a big old dollop of guitar news too. 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 your online on the Fret Talk ...

Aug 29, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 263

Fret Talk Episode 262 - "Pasta of Muppets"

So we all know NAMM show has had it’s day right? Is this right, or is it actually more relevant than it has ever been? We discuss this, as well as discussing possibly the most stupid video idea we have ever had on PBOD YouTube. There is also a bit of guitar news, but hey ho, don’t let that stop you. 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...

Aug 22, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 262

Fret Talk Episode 261 - "Joshy tries a Variax, hilarity ensues..."

The accessory that is the biggest waste of time in the pedal industry? I think you could guess before we tell you… Budge and Josh talk about a really cool get together we had this week where we found possibly the lowest and most brutal guitar sound ever. We also give a run down on the HX Stomp from a QC users perspective and vice versa. 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 ...

Aug 15, 20221 hr 18 minSeason 2Ep. 261

Fret Talk Episode 260 - "12% Penis"

You have too many drive pedals! We argue this and try to justify the fact we have a drawer full of guitar pedals, it’s normal right? Budge, Matt and Josh talk about a tube screamer this week. It has got a clean blend… Yeah, it is pretty pricey too. Join us for this and much more on this week’s Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as two dollars a month, you can back us on Patreon and get with the most ultimate support available. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have yo...

Aug 08, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 260

Fret Talk Episode 259 - "Bacon, Lettuce and Tone?!"

The Fuzz Face has had it’s day, right? Budge is joined this week with Lee and Will for a super special Big Loud Tone exclusive! We are chatting to the maker of the Big Loud Tone to get the full story. We are also talking about that one time that Budge put his foot in his mouth, like fully... For as little as two dollars a month, you can back us on Patreon and get with the most ultimate support available. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret...

Aug 01, 20221 hr 21 minSeason 2Ep. 259

Fret Talk Episode 258 - "Jizzamore"

It goes without saying that Victory are the best amps out there… or are they? That is this week’s question and hear OMG Josh fight his corner for this hot take. Matt is this weeks host and is joined by our very own Budge for a week of guitar shenanigans. For as little as two dollars a month, you can back us on Patreon and get with the most ultimate support available. 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:...

Jul 25, 20221 hr 17 minSeason 2Ep. 258

Fret Talk Episode 257 - "Bury me in the mix, Daddy"

Tone is in the fingers… right? Is it in the strings? Do thicker strings give better tone? Is it just a myth perpetuated by string manufacturers to sell more strings? We discuss this as our hot take this week and delve into the week of guitar, featuring your host Mr Budget Pedal Chap and co-hosts Mr Matt Quine and Mr O.M.G Josh. For as little as two dollars a month, you can back us on Patreon and get with the most ultimate support available. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't f...

Jul 18, 20221 hr 19 minSeason 2Ep. 257

Fret Talk Episode 256 - "Blumonj Teff?"

Guitar players love big muffs, right? Are they any good for your tone though? Do you just disappear in a mix if you step on that pedal or is there a better alternative? We answer this burning question and report on the Wampler Metaverse in detail too on this weeks episode of Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as two dollars a month, you can back us on Patreon and get with the most ultimate support available. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fr...

Jul 11, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 256

Fret Talk Episode 255 - "Coquetease"

So plugins these days sound great right? But are they as good as the real deal? We answer this question and investigatively journalise the new MXR Duke of Tone and the Strymon V2 series and an awesome and heartbreaking story which might feature an amp on fire. For as little as two dollars a month, you can back us on Patreon and get with the most ultimate support available. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Talk Podcast group on Facebook ...

Jul 04, 20221 hr 26 minEp. 255

Fret Talk Episode 254 - "Two Thirds Up The Dirty End"

We got to try a real Klon. Are they actually any good or is it all hype? We discuss this, talk all about the FX Expo and get into a juicy Hot Take this week. Join Budget Pedal Chap, Ollie Miles of Ollie Miles Music, Omigosh it’s Josh and Mr Matt Quine. For as little as two dollars a month, you can back us on Patreon and get with the most ultimate support available. 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://...

Jun 27, 20221 hr 10 minEp. 254

Fret Talk Episode 253 - "EasyJet like Sundady Morning"

What do you get when you mix a broken guitar with a week-long stay in Germany? A podcast! Join Budget Pedal Chap, Matt Quine and Josh Castle this week for guitar shenanigans as well as some pre FxExpo hype. Join Budget Pedal Chap and Lee Pedabadadoo for this weeks Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as two dollars a month, you can back us on Patreon and get with the most ultimate support available. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Talk Pod...

Jun 20, 20221 hr 27 min

Fret Talk Episode 252 - "The Ultimate Guitar Pedal Design?"

Surely, the perfect pedal design can't have been under our noses this whole time? We discuss this on the week's Luke Warm Hot Take and talk about some of the coolest things coming from NAMM including the new effort from ThorpyFX and a folding guitar! Budget Pedal Chap and Lee Pedabadadoo take on the guitar world for this weeks Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as two dollars a month, you can back us on Patreon and get with the most ultimate support available. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to fin...

Jun 13, 20221 hr 6 minEp. 252

Fret Talk Episode 251 - "Fully Wet Duchess"

There is no argument that the Fender Stratocaster is the peak of guitar design, right? We argue this point on Hot Takes this week as well as discussing some choice selections from NAMM 2022. Join Budget Pedal Chap and Lee Pedabadadoo for this weeks Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as two dollars a month, you can back us on Patreon and get with the most ultimate support available. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Talk Podcast group on Fa...

Jun 06, 20221 hr 20 minEp. 251

Fret Talk Episode 250 - "Two Fifty or Two Scmifty"

Episode 250 is here and so we are talking everything two-fifty! Budget Pedal Chap is joined by Matt Quine for a bumper episode of certified silliness and some rather tempting selections of fresh guitar news. For as little as two dollars a month, you can back us on Patreon and get with the most ultimate support available. 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=...

May 30, 20221 hr 14 minEp. 250

Fret Talk Episode 249 - "Atomic Finger Blast"

Wood doesn’t affect your tone? Is that really true? We discuss this and much more on this weeks Fret Talk Podcast. Budget Pedal Chap is joined by a full cast of hosts this week, including Matt, Josh and Lee. We touch lightly on the guitar news this week and instead talk about just how great Robert Cray is. He really is quite magnificent. For as little as two dollars a month, you can back us on Patreon and get with the most ultimate support available. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out mo...

May 23, 20221 hr 18 minEp. 249

Fret Talk Episode 248 - "Birmingham Guitar Show 2022"

Buying pedals makes you a better guitar player? We sure do argue the point on this weeks episode. We also talk about some of the most amazing exhibitors at the Birmingham Guitar Show which our very own Budget Pedal Chap attended last weekend. Joined this week by Lee Pedabadoo and Josh OhMyGosh, we get knee deep in a murky puddle of guitar news. Many big acknowledgements to the Patreon boys, you guys are amazing, and for as little as two dollars a month, you can be one of those cool kids. Visit w...

May 16, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 248

Fret Talk Episode 247 - "This is going to p*ss off Nirvana fans..."

This is possibly the most controversial hot take we have ever discussed on this week’s Fret Talk Podcast. BudgetPedalChap, Matt Quine and Lee Pedabadadoo square-up to the week’s guitar news and smack-talk the week’s guitar news. Many big acknowledgements to the Patreon boys, you guys are amazing, and for as little as two dollars a month, you can be one of those cool kids. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Talk Podcast group on Facebook h...

May 09, 20221 hr 25 minEp. 247

Fret Talk Episode 246 - "Got it in the Butt(erzone)"

Could this be the best news for DigiTech in over a decade? We discuss this and other guitar related newsliness on this week’s Fret Talk Podcast. BudgetPedalChap, Matt Quine and Omagosh It’s Josh face the week’s guitar news head on and don’t break eye contact with the weeks biggest guitar related stories. Many big acknowledgements to the Patreon boys, you guys are amazing, and for as little as two dollars a month, you can be one of those cool kids. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more ...

May 02, 20221 hr 18 minEp. 246

Fret Talk Episode 245 - "The Death of DigiTech?!"

Is this the end of DigiTech as we know it? We discuss this and other guitar related shenanigans on this week’s Fret Talk Podcast. BudgetPedalChap, and Lee Pedabadadoo sprint headlong into a field of the latest guitar news. Many big acknowledgements to the Patreon boys, you guys are amazing, and for as little as two dollars a month, you can be one of those cool kids. 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:/...

Apr 25, 20221 hr 18 minEp. 245

Fret Talk Episode 244 - "Moswrong?"

Are they wrong to be copying guitar shapes or are they mosrite? QOTSA signature tone anyone? We face this weeks (or last weeks) burning questions on this weeks Fret Talk Podcast. BudgetPedalChap, and Matt Quine jump head first into a steamy bowl of guitar news. Many big acknowledgements to the Patreon boys, you guys are amazing, and for as little as two dollars a month, you can be one of those cool kids. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret...

Apr 18, 20221 hr 26 minEp. 244

Fret Talk Episode 243 - "The END of an era for Boss?"

The end of an era is upon us! One of the most prolific personalities in the guitar world is leaving can the big boy of the pedal world continue to make waves without him? We answer this question and much more on this weeks episode of Fret Talk. BudgetPedalChap, Omg Josh and Matt Quine sprint towards the finish line of guitar news in the sprint race of guitar journalism. Many big acknowledgements to the Patreon boys, you guys are amazing, and for as little as two dollars a month, you can be one o...

Apr 11, 20221 hr 16 minEp. 243

Fret Talk Episode 242 - "Most Drawey"

Has Harley Benton made the Acoustasonic killer? We answer this question and much more on this weeks episode of Fret Talk. BudgetPedalChap and Matt Quine charge gallantly into the frontline of guitar news and face off against the most interesting news this week. Grand respect to the Patreon boys, you guys are amazing, and for as little as two dollars a month, you can be one of those cool kids. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Talk Podcas...

Apr 04, 20221 hr 11 minEp. 242

Fret Talk Episode 241 - "BB Gun and a Can of Lynx"

Are the new features of the DL-4 MkII going to make it relevant in 2022?! We answer this question and much more on this weeks episode of Fret Talk. BudgetPedalChap, “Oh my gosh” Josh Castle and Lee “yabadaba” Doom take on the week in guitar news. Grand respect to the Patreon boys, you guys are amazing, and for as little as two dollars a month, you can be one of those cool kids. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Talk Podcast group on Face...

Mar 28, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 241

Fret Talk Episode 240 - "The Berlin Gooch"

Gibson as Plymouth?! How can you get it so wrong? We have a big ol chat about valvey tubes this week as the worlds supply grinds to a halt. BudgetPedalChap, “Hi” Matt Quine and “Oh my gosh” Josh Castle and Lee “yabadaba” Doom for anther episode of the Fret Talk Podcast. Grand respect to the Patreon boys, you guys are amazing, and for as little as two dollars a month, you can be one of those cool kids. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to have your online on the Fret Ta...

Mar 21, 20221 hr 27 minEp. 240

Fret Talk Episode 239 - "Best Aussie Guitarist"

There is only one guitarist you think of when you talk about Ozzy Osbourne, right? Jake E Lee?! We have a chat about the new GX100 by Boss and try and wrap our heads around what it is all about as well as a nano version of an older big box classic. BudgetPedalChap, Lee Pedabadadoom and Will with the hair for anther episode of the Fret Talk Podcast. Hefty acknowledgement to the Patreon backers, you guys are amazing, and for as little as two dollars a month, you can be one of those cool kids. Visi...

Mar 14, 20221 hr 23 minEp. 239

Fret Talk Episode 238 - "I Fought The Breaking The Law"

I mean, there has to be some rules against comparing Iron Maiden to Status Quo, right? We mention the new Thorpy “Multi-Bender” Boneyard and question exactly who the new JHS offering is for. BudgetPedalChap, “Hi” Matt Quine and “Oh my gosh” Josh Castle for anther episode of the Fret Talk Podcast. Hefty acknowledgement to the Patreon backers, you guys are amazing, and for as little as two dollars a month, you can be one of those cool kids. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't for...

Mar 07, 20221 hr 18 minEp. 238

Fret Talk Episode 237 - "Space Ghetto"

BudgetPedalChap is joined by Mr Matt Quine and Mr Josh Omigosh Castle to frolic in a care-free way through the wheat fields of guitar news. We discuss the seemingly massive rift in space(echo) time and spend an inordinate amount of time discussing the latter-end of the one of the big four. Chonky recognition to the Patreon backers, you guys are amazing, and for as little as two dollars a month, you can be one of those cool kids. Visit www.patreon.com/frettalk to find out more Don't forget to hav...

Feb 28, 20221 hr 19 minEp. 237

Fret Talk Episode 236 - "Mexican Time"

BudgetPedalChap is joined by Mr Matt Quine and Mr Josh Omigosh Castle to tackle the week of guitar news. We discuss the next step in amps from Line 6 and reason whether this helix has some spider DNA. We talk about a breaking bit of news from Fender. We also catch up on some exciting videos released this week over on PBOD. Muscular acknowledgement to the Patreon backers, you guys are amazing, and for as little as two dollars a month, you can be one of those cool kids. Visit www.patreon.com/frett...

Feb 21, 20221 hr 11 minEp. 236

Fret Talk Episode 235 - "Symbiotic Circle-Jerk"

BudgetPedalChap is joined by the man from Man, Mr Matt Quine and fellow Brum-lord Mr Josh Omigosh Castle. We talk get in deep with the worlds most pimp-looking wah pedal and we talk about the serious sleeper hit released out of nowhere by TC. We also seriously consider fully modelling rigs with a release from Harley Benton. Muscular acknowledgement to the Patreon backers, you guys are amazing, and for as little as two dollars a month, you can be one of those cool kids. Visit www.patreon.com/fret...

Feb 14, 20221 hr 7 minEp. 235

Fret Talk Episode 234 - "On-Lee Fans"

BudgetPedalChap is partnered this week with oh my gosh, it’s Josh and Yabadabadoom Mr Lee Pedabadadoo. We ride the seven seas of guitar news this week on the good ship guitar journalism. We uproot a Harley Benton offering that could prove quite jimming popular, we also break some rather new news about the new goliath of reverb by Zander Circuitry. Hefty recognition to the Patreon backers, you guys are amazing, and for as little as two dollars a month, you can be one of those cool kids. Visit www...

Feb 07, 20221 hr 6 minEp. 264
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