60 Cycle Hum: The Guitar Podcast!
589 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 172 ratings60 Cycle Hum is a guitar podcast that covers the used market of Craigslist, Ebay and Reverb.com, Each week hosts Ryan and Steve tackle ads sent in by listeners and discuss topics relevant to the guitar gear industry. If you listen to Guitar Nerds, Chasing tone, or any other popular guitar podcast 60 Cycle Hum should be familiar to you.
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172 - Special Ghost Coe
May 22, 2017 06:59 - 1 hour - 129 MBThis episode was brought to you by Sinasoid. We can't get enough Sinasoid in our lives. You should check them out if you're looking for an instrument cable. Seriously...what are you waiting for? Oh yeah...this episode we get a guest hosting job from Coe. Coe is doing a thing called One Day Roadshow. The next one is in Fresno on May 27th We start with Ryan...oh Ryan. He talks about the Fender GT40. It's a mini-review I guess. Then we get into the stuff Vintage Boss pedal Coe talks abou...
171 - Steve's hilarious hiccups
May 15, 2017 06:59 - 1 hour - 35.5 MBThis episode was brought to you by Walrus Audio. They just released the Monument Harmonic Tremolo. It's incredible. You should definitely check it out if you're looking for a tremolo pedal. This episode was also brought to you by Sinasoid. We can't get enough Sinasoid in our lives. You should check them out if you're looking for an instrument cable. Seriously...what are you waiting for? This week Ryan talks about his ongoing Dean project. You might be thinking, "How cool can a Dean be?" Wel...
170 - Ugly Tattoo
May 08, 2017 06:59 - 1 hour - 33 MBThis episode was brought to you by Walrus Audio. They just released the Monument Harmonic Tremolo. It's incredible. You should definitely check it out if you're looking for a tremolo pedal. This episode was also brought to you by Sinasoid. We can't get enough Sinasoid in our lives. You should check them out if you're looking for an instrument cable. Seriously...what are you waiting for? In this episode Ryan talks about the VOX MV50 that he just brought. It's a really tiny amp from Vox. He h...
169.5 AD WEEK Day 5!
May 05, 2017 06:47 - 14 minutes - 7.34 MBAd Week is sponsored by Mammoth Electronics. They just rolled out a bunch of classic Keeley Mods for your listening pleasure. We just did a demo of their BOSS Metal Zone mod. This was also sponsored by Sinasoid. Whether it's an instrument, speaker or patch cable that you need, Sinasoid is your best bet for quality. The Lace Rat Fink
169.4 AD WEEK Day 4!
May 04, 2017 06:59 - 9 minutes - 4.67 MBAd Week is sponsored by Mammoth Electronics. They just rolled out a bunch of classic Keeley Mods for your listening pleasure. We just did a demo of their BOSS Metal Zone mod. This was also sponsored by Sinasoid. Whether it's an instrument, speaker or patch cable that you need, Sinasoid is your best bet for quality. What's better than one bass? TWO BASS!
169.3 AD WEEK Day 3!
May 03, 2017 06:59 - 9 minutes - 5.06 MBAd Week is sponsored by Mammoth Electronics. They just rolled out a bunch of classic Keeley Mods for your listening pleasure. We just did a demo of their BOSS Metal Zone mod. This was also sponsored by Sinasoid. Whether it's an instrument, speaker or patch cable that you need, Sinasoid is your best bet for quality. Here's a little cable testing gadget from TrueTone.
169.2 AD WEEK Day 2!
May 02, 2017 06:59 - 10 minutes - 5.19 MBAd Week is sponsored by Mammoth Electronics. They just rolled out a bunch of classic Keeley Mods for your listening pleasure. We just did a demo of their BOSS Metal Zone mod. This was also sponsored by Sinasoid. Whether it's an instrument, speaker or patch cable that you need, Sinasoid is your best bet for quality. What's better than one Yamaha? TWO!
169.1 - AD WEEK!!!
May 01, 2017 06:59 - 23 minutes - 11.3 MBAd Week is sponsored by Mammoth Electronics. They just rolled out a bunch of classic Keeley Mods for your listening pleasure. We just did a demo of their BOSS Metal Zone mod. This was also sponsored by Sinasoid. Whether it's an instrument, speaker or patch cable that you need, Sinasoid is your best bet for quality. In the first episode of Ad Week, Steve talks about a little care package he got from Ryan at Fuzzorcious Pedals. The first ad of Ad Week is this nifty wheel chair playable guit...
168 - $10 pile of GARBAGE GUITARS
April 24, 2017 06:59 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBThis episode was brought to you by Mammoth Electronics. They just rolled out a bunch of classic Keeley Mods for your listening pleasure. We just did a demo of their BOSS Metal Zone mod. This episode was also sponsored by Sinasoid. Whether it's an instrument, speaker or patch cable that you need, Sinasoid is your best bet for quality. This week Ryan goes for flip glory by introducing a bunch of beginner gear that he picked up for $10. How much can he flip it all for? Only time will tell. Her...
167 - Half Horsin' Around!
April 17, 2017 12:00 - 59 minutes - 28.3 MBThis episode was brought to you by Mammoth Electronics. They just rolled out a bunch of classic Keeley Mods for your listening pleasure. This episode was also sponsored by Sinasoid. The Sliver series patch cable is back. Get it while you can! Ryan is finally almost over his poison oak. It's really gross looking. Like...Tom Hanks in "Castaway" levels of skin cracking. Oh yeah...we also introduce the Pelican Noiseworks Half Horse. Ryan made a sweet demo for everyone to check out. Go here: ...
Pelican NoiseWorks Half Horse Contest Info
April 14, 2017 07:59 - 3 minutes - 6.03 MBHey everyone, we're teaming up with Pelican NoiseWorks, and two podcasts, the Gear Slum and the Flippin' Flippers to bring you a sweet contest for the new Pelican NoiseWorks pedal, the Half Horse. Check out our Youtube Channel on Friday, April 14th for a demo of this sweet new pedal. Half Horse Demo!
166 - Fanny Pack Guitar Strap
April 10, 2017 07:59 - 59 minutes - 28.2 MBThis episode was brought to you by Mammoth Electronics. They just rolled out a bunch of classic Keeley Mods for your listening pleasure. This episode was also sponsored by Sinasoid. The Sliver series patch cable is back. Get it while you can! If you're reading this, it's because you want to know what we talked about this episode and see some links to pictures. You're in the right place: Teuffel Tesla Guitar Center on Facebook Hitching a ride Is the Floyd Rose era over? Fanny Pack Strap...
165 - Free Termites
April 03, 2017 07:59 - 58 minutes - 27.6 MBThis episode was brought to you by Mammoth Electronics. They just rolled out a bunch of classic Keeley Mods for your listening pleasure. This episode was also sponsored by Sinasoid. The Sliver series patch cable is back. Get it while you can! In this episode Ryan talks about the BOSS Katana 50 for a bit. Then Ryan and Steve lament the slow demise of the Wheel of Pedals. Here's some other things we discuss Fender Startocaster In The Blues - No More Demos Free Termites! Basic recording se...
April fools 2017 SPECTACULAR!
April 01, 2017 06:23 - 55 minutes - 26.1 MBThis is going to be one for the history books, I don't want to spoil the surprise but you are't going to want to miss this one.
164 - Steve tells Ryan to SHUT UP!
March 27, 2017 07:59 - 59 minutes - 28 MBThis episode is brought to you by Mr Black Pedals, builder of the JDS-50 Overdrive and a slew of modulation and time effects. This week's episode was also brought to you by Barefoot Buttons. There's no better way to make reaching a small pedal tucked away on your pedal board than using a Barefoot Button. Get one today! Finally this episode was sponsored by Sinasoid. The Sliver series patch cable is back. Get it while you can! There wasn't much to update this week so we got right into it: B...
163 - HAMBURGERS
March 20, 2017 07:59 - 1 hour - 36.7 MBThis episode is brought to you by Mr Black Pedals, builder of the JDS-50 Overdrive and a slew of modulation and time effects. This episode was also brought to you by Mammoth Electronics. They just rolled out a bunch of classic Keeley Mods for your listening pleasure. Finally this episode was sponsored by Sinasoid. The Sliver series patch cable is back. Get it while you can! Here's what you need to know about this episode. Ryan bought an Ibanez shredder of some sort. Here's our list of topic...
162 - Cool Pancake Jokes
March 13, 2017 07:58 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBThis week's episode was brought to you by Barefoot Buttons. There's no better way to make reaching a small pedal tucked away on your pedal board than using a Barefoot Button. Get one today! This week's episode was also brought to you by Sinasoid. Are you looking for an instrument, patch or speaker cable? Check out Sinasoid. Their quality is top notch and their warranty will last longer than you do. This week Ryan talks about getting a BOSS Katana. Then we get into the good stuff. Dummy ...
161 - The FUTURE of music
March 06, 2017 07:59 - 1 hour - 64 MBThis episode was brought to you by Sinasoid. If you're looking for the best guitar cable on the market, start and finish your search with Sinasoid. In this episode Ryan and Steve get right to it. There's some goofy ads plus we respond to one of your questions and address an observation. 3 stand microphone Ryan and Steve talk about the FUTURE (of music) Left Handed stuff Ryan and Steve talk about Pedals and gear: Youtube vs. Real Life Quilted bass This week's music was sent in by M...
160 - The Rules of Acquisition
February 27, 2017 07:59 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBThis episode is sponsored by Barefoot Buttons. Whether you're looking to boost the height of a low-lying pedal or just give yourself a bigger target, Barefoot Buttons is the switch topper for you. This episode is also sponsored by Sinasoid. When you're in need of a custom cable or just want something guaranteed robust off the shelf, check out Sinasoid. Ryan talks about his amp journey How to chorus Guitar setup for dummies String Butler Ryan and Steve read all 285 Ferengi Rules of Acqui...
159 - Ryan's First and Last First Act
February 20, 2017 07:59 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBThis episode was sponsored by Cusack Music. Check out Cusack's newest pedal, the Orthrus. Like the two-headed beast of legend, the Orthrus pack some intense, high-gain growl with a boost/kill switch to add an extra dimension to your playing. This episode was also sponsored by Sinasoid. If you're looking for a premium guitar or patch cable, look no further than Sinasoid. Ryan and Steve get straight into it. Here's the deets Dick guitar Ryan bought a First Act guitar for $25, this is his st...
158 - Amp Roulette
February 13, 2017 08:59 - 1 hour - 61 MBThis episode was brought to you by the Gabriel Tenorio String Company. I don't know what to say about these strings except they are hands down the most consistently recommended high end string I've ever seen. When you want the finest strings made by hand, look no further than theGTSco. This episode was also sponsored by Barefoot Buttons. Whether you need to figure out how to make that tap tempo on your board's back row easier to reach or you just want to add some color to your board, look no...
157 - As Long as my Leg
February 06, 2017 07:59 - 1 hour - 70 MBThis week's episode was brought to you by Sinasoid. If you're looking for a premium guitar or patch cable, look no further than Sinasoid. This week Ryan and Steve sit down in the garage and talk about guitar cabs...unfinished...from eBay. Ryan wants them and he's going to tell you why. Ancient Guitar Music Group (parent of Behringer, TC and others) says 2017 was their last NAMM Antique Martin We review the Gibson M2 A good flip (Steve loves these Strats) This week's song was sent by W...
156 - Strange Booze and Guitar World
January 30, 2017 07:59 - 1 hour - 86 MBThis episode was sponsored by the fine folks at Sinasoid. If you're looking for a cable that's built to keep sounding great for years, go check out Sinasoid. This episode is also sponsored by Barefoot Buttons, makers of a stompbox switch accessory that converts your little switch into a big target. Ryan and Steve slurp on some science vodka from Bellion Spirits before diving into the week's festivities Pedal Lot Reading through Guitar World magazine Mickey Mouse Guitars Boss OD-1, engag...
NAMM 2017 #9 - ESCAPE FROM NAMM
January 27, 2017 07:59 - 24 minutes - 48.9 MBRyan, Steve, and Aaron from the Gear Slum podcast talk about their dramatic exit from NAMM 2017.
NAMM 2017 #8 - Matt Knight of Guitar Nerds Podcast
January 27, 2017 07:58 - 17 minutes - 33.7 MBMatt Knight of the Guitar Nerds Podcast walks the NAMM floor with us and talk about his very first NAMM experience. Along the way we run into Dylan from Dylan Pickups.
NAMM 2017 #7 - Cole and Ryan wait for Bendy
January 27, 2017 07:57 - 5 minutes - 10.6 MBRyan and Cole Duke are waiting for Bendy in the Zemaitis room.
NAMM 2017 #6 - Tim Marcus of Milkman amps
January 27, 2017 07:56 - 9 minutes - 18.3 MBWe hang out with Tim Marcus from Milkman Amps. Word on the street is that he's a terrible person or something.
NAMM 2017 #5 - HUMMIN & SLUMMIN
January 26, 2017 07:58 - 1 hour - 179 MBRyan and Steve sit down with the guys from the Gear Slum podcast and are joined by Daniel Shields of DS Guitar Engineering.
NAMM 2017 #4 - The Basement
January 25, 2017 07:59 - 7 minutes - 15.2 MBRyan and Steve discuss Hall E (THE BASEMENT)
NAMM 2017 #3 - Fender booth review
January 25, 2017 07:58 - 8 minutes - 16 MBRyan and Steve use their feet to walk into the Fender booth. Then they use their eyes, hands and ears to experience it.
NAMM 2017 #2 - Sinasoid/Gear Slum beer lunch
January 24, 2017 07:59 - 12 minutes - 24.8 MBRyan and Steve are getting sipsy with everyone at the Sinasoid/Gear Slum free beer lunch.
NAMM 2017 #1 - Review of the Gibson booth
January 24, 2017 07:58 - 12 minutes - 24.8 MBRyan and Steve talk about how crappy the Gibson booth was, though Ryan did reach out and touch Marc Maron.
155 - Star Wars Spoilers II (A New Spoiler)
January 23, 2017 07:59 - 1 hour - 189 MBThis episode was sponsored by Sinasoid Pro Audio Couture. If you're in the market for a custom, high end cable or looking for a tiny, soldered patch cable, then check out Sinasoid. This episode is different because it's coming out the Monday after NAMM. We're hoping to dump a ton of NAMM content on you later this week, so we took a little diversion here Ads: Marshall Tube Conversion Strange Mustang Then we talk about Star Wars: Rogue One Song is from Tyson Brinacombe for a project call...
154 - Gear Goals 2017
January 16, 2017 07:59 - 1 hour - 117 MBThis episode was sponsored by the fine folks at Sinasoid. If you're looking for a cable that's built to keep sounding great for years, go check out Sinasoid. This episode is also sponsored by Barefoot Buttons, makers of a stompbox switch accessory that converts your little switch into a big target. This week Ryan and Steve talk about their goals for 2017 in the gear market. Both of them have plans, and if you listen to the whole episode, you will hear them all. Ads: Emily the Strange Ton...
153 - Steve hits Ryan. Twice.
January 09, 2017 07:59 - 1 hour - 191 MBThis episode was sponsored by Fuzzrocious. If you're looking for something you've never quite heard before, go check out the Anomalies and the M.O.T.H. from Fuzzrocious. This episode was also sponsored by the fine folks at Sinasoid. If you're looking for a cable that's built to keep sounding great for years, go check out Sinasoid. In this episode, Ryan and Steve continue their chat with Kevin Equitz of Equitz Guitars and Coe Schneider of Coesch. Steve talks about buying the Tachyon Delay fr...
152 - Coe's Journey
January 02, 2017 07:59 - 1 hour - 134 MBThis episode was sponsored by the fine folks at Sinasoid. If you're looking for a cable that's built to keep sounding great for years, go check out Sinasoid. This episode is also sponsored by Barefoot Buttons, makers of a stompbox switch accessory that converts your little switch into a big target. Lastly this episode was sponsored by Fuzzrocious. If you're looking for something you've never quite heard before, go check out the Anomalies and the M.O.T.H. from Fuzzrocious. In episode 152, Ry...
151 - The year in review
December 26, 2016 07:59 - 1 hour - 124 MBThis episode was sponsored by Sinasoid, where you can have cables built to your personal specs on their Build a Cable site. Lots of big stuff happened this year. Ryan and Steve cozy up by the fireplace with some strong drinks to reminisce. Actually we are in a cold dirty garage drinking coors, but whatever. This week's music is "Jingle Bells" by Kenny Greg
150 - Looking good VS. Sounding good
December 19, 2016 07:59 - 1 hour - 118 MBWe tripled up on sponsors this week. This episode is brought to you by Coast Sonic, our favorite place to look for boutique pedals. It's also brought to you by Barefoot Buttons, the best footswitch covers we've seen, and by Sinasoid, a great place to get a high quality cable custom made to order. Here's the rundown this week 1) Ibanez Blazer 2) Sound/tone vs. vanity 3) Nice girlfriend? 4) Fender with a bad CEO 5) Fender Mini StratTele This week's song is a Christmas tune from R...
149 - Magic guitar peddles bag
December 12, 2016 07:59 - 1 hour - 126 MBThis episode was sponsored by Spruce Effects, makers of the Rainier Fuzz and other effects boxes. This episode is also sponsored by Coast Sonic. When you're looking for boutique effects, Coast Sonic is the first store you should check out. This week Ryan updates you on his ongoing Flying V project, and Steve talks about a Star Trek podcast he's been listening to. Then we look at what a great friend will build you. Steve talks a little Fantasy Football before we look at some magic guitar ...
148 - Double Stuffed
December 05, 2016 07:59 - 1 hour - 140 MBThis week is brought to you by Spruce Effects, home of a Rainier Fuzz as well as other great guitar effects. This episode was also sponsored by Barefoot Buttons. They build great little caps that make your stompbox switches easier to stomp on. This week we change the format up a little. Let us know what you think: [email protected] First: TC Electronic Pedals and the Strymon Riverside 2: Fat tele...er...double fat? thirdly - Always on pedals: Do we and why? cuatro: This Stratocas...
147 - Throwing shade at Thomas Kinkade
November 28, 2016 07:59 - 58 minutes - 112 MBThis week's episode was brought to you by Matthews Effects. Their latest update, the Architect version 2, is ready to hit stores...today! This week's episode is also brough to you by Coast Sonic, a great boutique pedal shop that has a great selection of pedals ready to ship to you. In this episode Steve says something nice about UPS and Musician's Friend. It's quite lovely. After that brief segment well...it's ad time.: Ryan and Steve really lay into the painter of light, they must hate...
146 - Christmas Shopping for Guitarists
November 21, 2016 07:59 - 1 hour - 126 MBThis week's episode was brought to you by Matthews Effects. Their latest update, the Architect version 2, is ready to hit stores...today! This week's episode is also brough to you by Coast Sonic, a great boutique pedal shop that has a great selection of pedals ready to ship to you. This week Ryan talks about his recent Craigslist pedal score. Steve talks about getting to play the Titan KR-1 for awhile. This week's ads cover: Guitar Hanger Guitar Mammoth Picks Steampunk garbage...no reall...
145 - White people like NASCAR
November 14, 2016 07:59 - 1 hour - 121 MBThis episode wasbrought to you by Matthews Effects, makers of the Harbinger Distortion and the updated Cosmonaut Reverb. In this week's episode, Ryan and Steve talk about finding surprising instruments owned by people they know as well as a letter from Wrought Iron Effects. This week's ads include NASCAR tribute guitar time "Fender" Power slide Then Ryan and Steve talk about two newer used gear spots, the Facebook Marketplace and the 60 Cycle Hum Junkyard. This week's song was sent...
144 - Dirty Mattress Week
November 07, 2016 07:59 - 1 hour - 136 MBThis episode is brought to you by Stringjoy. If you're looking for a custom set of handmade strings, Stringjoy is the place for you. This episode was also brought to you by Matthews Effects, makers of the Harbinger Distortion and the updated Cosmonaut Reverb. This episode has a theme. Have you figured it out? Here are some clues Gibson SG Epiphone Strat Ibanez RG PRS Tremonti This week Ryan and Steve talk about a recent meme about pedal usage and the legacy of Jimi Hendrix. This week's...
143 - Return to the MOOOOOOOOOON
October 31, 2016 06:59 - 1 hour - 142 MBRyan and Steve get back to their moon roots this week. Ads Kurt Sweaters Kawaii Moon Guitar I love lamp This week's topic is instrument theft. It sucks. Don't steal stuff out of people's cars. This week's song is Flower Animals - "Lookout" sent by David Choate.
142 - Look at this photograph
October 24, 2016 06:59 - 1 hour - 133 MBEpisode 142 gets back to the basics. Ryan talks about his time at the Fretboard Summit before the guys get into the ads. Block Explorer Flaying V, 2, 3 Unique Acoustic, 2 This week's topic discusses the new Strymon Riverside (in brief) and the new TC Electronics lineup as well as the TC Electronics Mimiq. This week's song was sent by Tyler Aldridge. The song is called "Herpes Goes to Delaware".
Interview with Union Tube and Transistor's Chris Young
October 21, 2016 06:59 - 13 minutes - 26.8 MBRyan sits down with Chris Young from Union Tube and Transistor. We talk about how their signature pedal for Jack White (The Bumble Buzz) came into existence as well as some of their other pedals. This interview took place at the Fretboard Summit put on by Fretboard Journal.
141 - Audio Envy Cables
October 17, 2016 06:59 - 1 hour - 117 MBThis episode is brought to you by the fine folks over at Stringjoy. Located in Nashville, TN, Stringjoy is committed to bringing you a high quality string with a custom, handmade experience. Ryan and Steve sit down with the Audio Envy NV-10 cable. We take it through a few different pieces of equipment to see how this cable performs under different conditions. The instruments and amps used were a Titan by Kauer into a Fender Princeton Reverb RI, a Mitchell MD-100 with a GFS pre-amp system int...
AD WEEK - Friday - Flip City
October 14, 2016 06:59 - 19 minutes - 38.1 MBThis episode is brought to you by the fine folks over at Stringjoy. Located in Nashville, TN, Stringjoy is committed to bringing you a high quality string with a custom, handmade experience. Gotta keep the flip alive! This week concludes with a song by P.Zorito. It's a cover of Sugar Ray's "Every Morning".
AD WEEK - Thursday - Guitar Vests
October 13, 2016 06:59 - 11 minutes - 21.2 MBThis episode is brought to you by the fine folks over at Stringjoy. Located in Nashville, TN, Stringjoy is committed to bringing you a high quality string with a custom, handmade experience. The Duke of James sent us this ad. It's like a shirt, but for guitar?