Ep. 213 - As An Exercise in Hubris I also use a Metal Zone

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Alex from Coppersound is writing for Premier Guitar’s “State of the Stomp” column! (OBNE Haunt Fuzz) 00:14:34

• This month’s post is on sharing trade secrets in the guitar community.

I put the request out for show topics in Discord and got this: (stab: CMAT Butah) 00:23:22

• Joe Dart II bass from Ernie Ball Music Man (stab: EQ Bit Commander) 00:24:48
  • Kind of the Jazz bass adaptation of his other model
  • First 100 are a limited edition. Assuming that means more eventually?
  • Ash body, flame maple neck. Two volume knobs. No muss no fuss.
  • $2700
• “When to buy new gear and/or how to be happy with the stuff you already have”
  • (stab: Caroline Olympia) 00:28:26
• “Boutique guitars vs not” This has been asked before and I still don’t know what the question is! (stab: Dispatch Master) 00:37:20

Pedal Genie 00:50:47

• Derek still has the pedal from last time, still plans to demo… eventually.
• Justin has a new pedal https://www.aguilaramp.com/effect-pedals/db925/

Back to questions

• “It'll come out on Monday, which is the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Month, so something about guitar being good for your mental well-being. I'm sure there are science articles that can be referenced” (Stab: DLS) 01:01:06
• “THE GENE SIMMONS SIGNATURE FIREBIRD BASS” (stab: Green Rhino) 01:06:26
• Instagram post from GuitarsDaily “Let’s start a thread of toxic guitar advice. The absolute worst guitar or music advice you ever heard.” (stab: Caroline Kilobyte) 01:07:42
• Review reviews (stab: Mayflower) 01:16:50

Amazon review of the Boss DS-1 

Suggestions of the week 01:24:52

• Songsterr.com

Thank you to our Patreon supporters! 01:29:44

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