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Guitar Dads

A podcast by guitar dads FOR guitar dads! This is a guitar podcast focused on all things related to guitar dadery - including our favorite guitar dad music, breaking music news, and music-related gear. It's not just a gear podcast and it's not just a music podcast!
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Episodes

Amp modelers need to be better! | Ticketmaster gains fans?

This week, the Dads cover Fleetwood Mac, Oasis and ticketmaster in the Dadaverse, and tackle the listener mailbag again with a question about modelers. Also, new gear from third man, Friedman, and a ridiculous offering from Fender. Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use code DADS10 to 10% off your order! Also - please consider supporting the Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast We have some great exclusive content with special guests AND a special disco...

Nov 05, 202450 min

Guitar Innovation is dying | UA and JHS do it again!

This week, the Dads bring back bands you should be listening to and in the Dadaverse - it's the Pretenders and the Warped Tour. Do we even need innovation in guitars anymore or have we reached the peak? Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use code DADS10 to 10% off your order! Also - please consider supporting the Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Oct 29, 20241 hr 1 min

Fender Bender: Does the company need saving? | A legendary guitar comes home!

The Dads are BACK and better than ever with another new episode. This week - Fender's new ultra disappoints? Does the company desperately need help? The Koch Ness Monster, a multi-gain catch-all, David Lee Roth is up to no good, and a legend comes home. Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use code DADS10 to 10% off your order! Also - please consider supporting the Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Oct 22, 20241 hr 7 min

Are the BEST guitars still made in the USA? The Best Bands since 2000

This week, the Dads tackle a loaded topic - does a guitar need to be made in the USA to be considered the highest quality? Also - we give our picks for the best bands on the scene since 2000. We also talk Joe Bonamassa's new signature les paul and Rev pedals. Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use code DADS10 to 10% off your order! Also - please consider supporting the Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Oct 08, 202456 min

Are Pedals Holding You Back? UA does Dumble!

This week, the Dads talk about some controversy in the Journey camp and new UA, Walrus and Keely Pedals, but are all these pedals holding back your development as a guitar player? Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use code DAD10 to 10% off your order! Also - please consider supporting the Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Oct 01, 202454 min

The Fuzz Lord | Jack White lets us down? | The Nanocortex misses…kinda.

The Dads cover a LOT of new gear on this week's pod including the new Fender Jack White collection, and the Neural DSP's new release, is it worth it? Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use code DAD10 to 10% off your order! Also - please consider supporting the Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Sep 17, 202458 min

Is your neck too fat? Gibson copies PRS or PRS copies Gibson?

Are you confused about guitar necks? What's a "baseball bat" what is "slim taper?" We got you covered? Also, PRS copied Gibson from the 80s and Gibson is back to tell the tale! yes! Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use code DAD10 to 10% off your order! Also - please consider supporting the Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Sep 10, 202451 min

The Oasis sound on a budget; Epiphone goes psychedelic; Pickups from hell!

So you want to sound like Noel Gallegher huh? Also, are V's for hippies? Seymour Duncan killZZ it with these new pickups, and high gain amps: are the necessary? Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use code DAD10 to 10% off your order! Also - please consider supporting the Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Sep 10, 202446 min

Do you KNOW your guitars? Oasis looks back in anger

This week, do you have too many guitars? Oasis reunion and the Dads called it! Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use code DAD10 to 10% off your order! Also - please consider supporting the Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Sep 03, 202453 min

Are you gonna shred my way? UA channels EVH

This week, the Dads discuss different playing styles. Is slow better or is the shred were it's at? Also, UA comes out with a fire breathing pedal. Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use code DAD10 to 10% off your order! Also - please consider supporting the Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Aug 27, 202446 min

Pedal Addiction is “Driving” You Insane | Walrus Saves Modelers

This week, the Dads dive into the listener mailbag and talk drive pedals, Sterling by music man, Walrus handy power supplies and more! Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use code DAD10 to 10% off your order! Also - please consider supporting the Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Aug 20, 202453 min

The guitar you didn't know you needed | Out of G.A.S?

This week, the Dads are joined by Matt's brother and fellow music Dad, Alex. My three dads discuss Journey, the Sphere, GAS, and much more! Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals at www.coppersoundpedals.com use code DADS10 to get 10% off your order. Support the Guitar Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast Also, check out our Rattlesnake Cable giveaway at Rattlesnakecables.com/guitardadspodcast

Aug 13, 20241 hr 8 min

Is Germanium really that special? Aerosmith the GOAT!

This week, the Dads discuss the new Wampler Germanium Tumnus Deluxe, Aerosmith's retirement, and Slash's blues tones. Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals at www.coppersoundpedals.com use code DADS10 to get 10% off! Please consider joining our Patreon for extra content EVERY WEEK patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Aug 06, 202448 min

The Art of the Pedal Release with Mark Turley of Summer School Electronics

This week, the Dads are joined once again by Mark Turley of Summer School Electronics, the guys talk album and pedal release tactics, Ticketmaster shenanigans and other fun topics. Check out Summer School Pedals at www.summerschoolelectronics.com Please support our sponsor, coppersoundpedals.com and use DADS10 to get 10% off! Please support the Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Jul 30, 20241 hr 13 min

Zach Broyles of Mythos Pedals - The man, the MYTH, the legend.

The Dads are BACK with another great interview. This time with Zach Broyles of Mythos Pedals. The guys talk everything Mythos, Cardinal Black, Nashville and more. Check out Mythos Pedals at www.mythospedals.com Please support our sponsor, coppersoundpedals.com and use DADS10 to get 10% off! Please support the Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Jul 23, 202451 min

The world needs another Fender Tone Master? The best guitar straps you can get!

This week, the Dads get into all kinds of topics including guitar straps, Sabastian Bach, new fender guitars and the long-awaited release of the Tonemaster Bassman (or is it?) Please support our sponsor, coppersoundpedals.com and use DADS10 to get 10% off! Please support the Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Jul 09, 202456 min

Is AI really destroying music? Marshall keeps its promise

This week, the Dads talk about some big news in AI in music and talk new JHS and Marshall offerings. GIVEAWAY ALERT: Go to rattlesnakecables.com/give-away/guitar-dads Rules and ways to enter are all there Go to rattlesnakecables.com/guitardadspodcast to sign up for a 20% coupon even if you don’t enter! Please also support our sponsor, coppersoundpedals.com and use DADS10 to get 10% off! Please support the Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast...

Jul 02, 202456 min

The BEST guitars we've ever played and Paul Reed Smith is finally quiet!

This week, the Dads attempt to choose their favorite guitars of all time. Can they actually do it? Paul Reed Smith finally shuts up..his pickups, and more about Spotify and their up charge premium service. Is it worth it? Also, the Dadaverse is alive and well! We are giving away Rattlesnake Cables!! Go to rattlesnakecables.com/give-away/guitar-dads Rules and ways to enter are all there Go to rattlesnakecables.com/guitardadspodcast to sign up for a 20% coupon even if you don’t enter! Please also ...

Jun 25, 202456 min

Have we got a SPECIAL for you!

This week, the Dads talk about Specials, the Brian May Red Specials and Dave's new…Special? What's so special about them? Please support our sponsor, Coppersoundpedals.com Use code DAD10 to get 10% off your order Join our patreon at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Jun 18, 202438 min

This is WORTH all the hype!

This week, the Dads tackle the complex issue of gear hype. Do you really want that piece of gear or are you just buying into the hype around it? Please support our sponsor, Copper Sound Pedals at www.coppersoundpedals.com use DADS10 for 10% off. Please support the Guitar Dads at www.patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Jun 11, 202445 min

Can Marshall save itself?

This week, the Dads are actually alone for once and get into all kind of discussions in the Dadaverse, but then get into a real heavy hitting topic: what can Marshall do to become relevant again? Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals at www.coppersoundpedals.com use DADS10 at checkout for 10% off your order! Support the Guitar Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Jun 04, 202451 min

Breadboarding Sexy Circuits with Alex Guaraldi of Coppersound Pedals

This week, Alex Guaraldi of our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals joins the podcast! We talk about the DIY series and how YOU can become somewhat of a pedal builder yourself. Also, do female guitarists not get their due respect? Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals and get 10% off your order with the code DADS10! www.coppersoundpedals.com Please support the Guitar Dads at www.patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

May 28, 20241 hr 6 min

Guitar Adventures with Phillip Carter of the 40 Watt Podcast

This week, the Dads are joined by Phillip Carter of the 40 Watt Podcast and discuss their whacky guitar adventures together from Phillip's recent visit to Boston. Also, Matt went to Chicago and CME did not disappoint. Please check out the 40 watt podcast at www.40wattpodcast.com Also, please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals and get 10% off your order with the code DADS10! www.coppersoundpedals.com Please support the Guitar Dads at www.patreon.com/guitardadspodcast...

May 21, 20241 hr 2 min

The Ultimate Guitar Dad Rig

This week, by popular demand, the Dads give their FULL rig rundowns (and there is plenty of crtique). Also - a new guitar design is born! Would you rock it? Please support our sponsor, Copporsound Pedals at www.coppersoundpedals.com Use DADS10 to get 10% off your order! Please consider joining the Patreon at www.patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

May 06, 202447 min

Is guitar YouTube getting old? Tonex changes the game again!

This week, the Dads answer a great listener mailbag question, and the Tonex One lights up the guitar world. Do we care? Is it too much? Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals at www.coppersoundpedals.com use code DADS10 to get 10% off your order! Also, please consider joining the Patreon at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Apr 29, 202454 min

We've waited DeLonge-est time for this guitar! | Dave can’t choose an amp!

This week, the Dads give you more updates on things happening in the Dadaverse including Live Nation about to get sued, Journey's chart topping prowess, and Axl's autobiography. Also, Fender answers Epiphone with a huge new guitar release. Don't blink or you'll miss it! You can support our sponsor, Coppersound pedals by using DADS10 at checkout on their website: CopperSound Pedals Also, please consider supporting the Guitar Dads at www.patreon.com/guitardadspodcast...

Apr 21, 202455 min

How to chase the tone in your head

This week, the Dads discuss tone chasing, Oasis reunion rumors, the new DSM Humbolt Simplifier, and much more. This episode was sponsored by Coppersound Pedals, check them out at CopperSound Pedals and use DADS10 to get 10% off your order. Please consider supporting the Guitar Dads at www.patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Apr 15, 202449 min

Epiphone does it again with Custom Shop? | Lip syncing legends: is this ok?

This week, the Dads get back into the Dadaverse and get into a debate about using vocal tracks. Is it all part of the experience or a total rip off? Also, Epiphone releases more in their insprired by custom shop line. Consider supporting the Guitar Dads at www.patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Apr 07, 202454 min

Interview: Guitarist/Singer/Songwriter Ash Taylor

The Dads bring you another great interview this week with Nashville-based Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist, Ash Taylor. Ash talks about her musical journey that brought her from Bakersfield, CA to Nashville, her love of Gibson acoustics, teles, and surprisingly, the fender Acousticsonic!

Mar 31, 20241 hr 1 min

Interview: Jake Young from Man the Helm Podcast

The Dads have another great interview this week with Jake Young from the Man the Helm Podcast. The three Dads discuss getting out of a playing rut, the Eagles, Steve Miller Band, and Jake gives some insights into the origin of Man the Helm! Check out the Man the Helm Podcast anywhere you get podcasts! Please support the Guitar Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast

Mar 25, 20241 hr 3 min
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