9-42
86 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago -9-42 is the podcast from the team behind The Guitar Show, the UK's biggest annual guitar event.
I'm Jason, and when I am not co-hosting this podcast I am trying to organise the next Guitar Show. The other co-host is Ant, we've known each other for years and he's the fella that pressured me in to doing this.
Each episode we will endeavour to bring you the stories behind the gear, to talk to the artists, the influencers and the manufacturers that keep us playing and loving the guitar.
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Episodes
9-42 meets Auden Guitars
April 12, 2021 08:42 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBThe one where we talk to Doug Sparkes of Auden Guitars It’s been quite a ride for Doug, not only is he the driving force behind Auden Guitars, but he has also taken ownership of another classic UK guitar brand in Gordon Smith. We had a great chat with Doug, as he took us through his guitar backstory and the clear ethos that underpins both of these cherished brands. Episode 33 Playlist Auden Website Gordan Smith Website 9-42 Instagram 9-42 Twitter 9-42 Facebook 9-42 Youtube 9-42 We...
9-42 meets Darrel Higham
March 29, 2021 08:42 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBThe one where we talked football & rockabilly with Darrel Higham. It's a bit difficult to know where to start when describing Darrel. As a guitarist he has played in numerous bands, with the likes of Shakin’ Stevens & Imelda May. Worked on sessions for artists such as Chrissie Hynde & Robert Plant and appeared in the West End (and on tour) playing Eddie Cochran. He is a Gretsch endorsee and helped Peavey design their first ever semi-acoustic guitar, the Rockingham. Oh, and he was born in ...
9-42 meets Paul Stanley
March 15, 2021 08:42 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBThe one where Jason chatted to Paul Stanley. Yes, you did read that correctly, the Paul Stanley. Being a lifelong Kiss fan you can only imagine what it's been like since the possibility of talking to Paul was first mooted. Bless him, Jason did his best not to sound too much of a fanboy, and asked Paul about his new band Soul Station. The project explores Pauls love of R'n'B and Soul music and the album 'Now & Then' is released on the 19th March. Now & Then - Documentary Paul Stanley & ...
9-42 meets Misha Mansoor
February 26, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBThe one where we stayed up late. to talk to Misha, stateside. It's also the one that could have gone on for hours as we had a whale of a time verbally-riffing with the Periphery guitarist about all manner of stuff, including Cricket, QAnon & Top Gear. We do find time to talk about Signature Guitars, working with Tim @ Bareknuckle Pickups and the less than fun parts of recording a Solo record. It's been a few weeks since this episode was recorded, but listening back this week you can't hel...
9-42 meets Bare Knuckle Pickups
February 15, 2021 08:42 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBThe one where we got up early to talk to Tim Mills of Bare Knuckle Pickups. Now we could easily have chatted to Tim about his back story as a Session Player and his ten years (plus) as part of the Elkie Brooks band. But that (as they say) was just the start of it. When the time came to leave the touring life behind, Tim spotted an opportunity to revolutionise the way Pickups were designed, marketed and sold to make it easier for Guitarists to capture the sound in their heads. It's a fasci...
9-42 meets Aziz Ibrahim
February 01, 2021 08:42 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBThe one where we zoomed with Aziz Ibrahim. Talk about a career that's impossible to pigeon-hole. Aziz is a genuine one-off, not only because of the way he plays but also because of the variety of genres he has worked within over the last thirty-odd years. Every chapter of his story reveals another twist, another artist or band he has played with, or another landmark album he has played on. And yet, as he told us during a very entertaining recording session, he is still moving forward and ...
9-42 meets Bruce Kulick
January 16, 2021 08:42 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBThe one where Jason tried not embarrass himself in front of one of his heroes. Bruce Kulick has had one hell of a musical career. For many he is best known as the lead guitarist in Kiss in the non make-up years of the eighties & nineties, but that is just a chapter of the story. Prior to joining Kiss he had toured with Meatloaf, BlackJack & Michael Bolton amongst others and since 2000 he has been a member of Grand Funk Railroad. We had a great time chatting with Bruce about his career, to...
9-42 meets Joel McIver
January 04, 2021 08:42 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBThe one that got cancelled because of Covid... But that wasn't going to keep a good man down, and we finally got to have a catch-up with Joel in the first week of December. Now you might be thinking 'who the hell is Joel McIver?' but there is a very good chance you have read numerous things he has written, because prolific doesn't seem enough to describe his output. Take your pick from books on artists such as Metallica, Rage Against The Machine or The Sex Pistols, articles for the Guardi...
9-42 meets Bruce Dickinson (Pt.2)
December 21, 2020 08:42 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBThe second half of our conversation with the former Little Angel. We kind of picked up where we left out and talked about the future of music education, before getting onto the changes in the way that bands now fund music production & generate income. Oh, and then we talked about guitars for a bit. Episode 24 Playlist 9-42 Instagram 9-42 Twitter 9-42 Facebook 9-42 Youtube 9-42 Website ashortstories Facebook This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Charta...
9-42 meets Bruce Dickinson
December 07, 2020 09:42 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBThe one where we talked to a former angel. Bruces career began as the guitarist in rock band Little Angels. Through the late 80’s and early 90’s, Little Angels achieved 11 top forty hit singles and 4 Top 20 albums – including a #1 with 1993’s much acclaimed ‘Jam’. Little Angels toured across the globe with Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Aerosmith, Bryan Adams, ZZ Top and Aerosmith. After they split, Bruce want on to form the band b.l.o.w releasing two albums. After a stint working for the Academy of Co...
9-42 meets Bruce Dickinson (Pt.1)
December 07, 2020 08:42 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBThe one where we talked to a former angel. Bruces career began as the guitarist in rock band Little Angels. Through the late 80’s and early 90’s, Little Angels achieved 11 top forty hit singles and 4 Top 20 albums – including a #1 with 1993’s much acclaimed ‘Jam’. Little Angels toured across the globe with Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Aerosmith, Bryan Adams, ZZ Top and Aerosmith. After they split, Bruce want on to form the band b.l.o.w releasing two albums. After a stint working for the Academy o...
9-42 meets Ross Bailey
November 23, 2020 08:42 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBThe one where we have a chinwag with Ross Bailey. Ross Bailey is a session guitarist and product demonstrator, and has worked in and around the music industry for the last 25 years. Over that time he has worked in retail, for the likes of Academy of Sound & Sound Control as well as for brands such as Line 6, Peavey & Yamaha. We take a meander through some of the highlights, including his introduction to the world of product demonstration with Line 6 and jumping at the chance to go out on ...
9-42 meets Covid-19
November 09, 2020 08:42 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBThe one where 9-42 came up against a (suspected) case of Covid-19. We knew it had to happen sooner or later, our scheduled guest for this week Joel McIver unfortunately had to cancel at the last minute as he took to his bed with possible Covid symptoms. First & foremost we wish Joel well and hope to speak to him as soon as he is feeling brighter, we understand he is using the time to knock out another couple of books on Thrash Metal. So, in his place, the Reluctant Podcaster himself Jason...
9-42 meets Mark Abrahams
October 26, 2020 08:42 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBThe one where Ant chats to a chap he used to work in a music store with (who just happens to now play in Wishbone Ash...!) For most people simply working in a guitar store at some point in their life would be enough, but then going on to own your own store would probably put you in the 'charmed life' category. How about if you did all that, and then got the call from one of your biggest musical influences with the invitation to join the band, and go-on to tour the world? By rights we shou...
9-42 meets Rift Amps (Pt.2)
October 12, 2020 08:42 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBThe second part of the show where we philosophised the evening away with Christophe Fantana. As you will recall Chris is not only the talent behind Rift Amplification, but also the most rock'n'roll named of any guest we have had on 9-42. Episode 20 is the concluding part of our recent interview, in which we get into amplifier tone, country music and racing cars. Never a dull moment. Rift Amps Website 9-42 Instagram 9-42 Twitter 9-42 Facebook 9-42 Youtube 9-42 Website ashortstories ...
9-42 meets Rift Amps (Pt.1)
October 05, 2020 08:42 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBThe one where 9-42 nattered into the night with Chris about his company, Rift Amplification. What do you do when you stop teaching primary school children to play the recorder? Clearly in the case of Christov Fantana you convert the laundry cupboard into a workshop and start hand-building custom amplifiers. In the first part of this interview we trace the roots of Rift Amplification, how it was named and how it has evolved over the years. We also talk quite a lot about Naan bread. Rift A...
9-42 meets Aynsley Lister
September 21, 2020 08:42 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBThe one where Aynsley got us out of a tight spot, and agreed to be a guest at the eleventh hour. Aynsley is a singer-songwriter & musician, with influences that are firmly grounded in the blues but with an output that Is a little harder to define. We caught up with Aynsley over a Zoom call and chatted about touring, his upcoming album and bridge pickups on strats. Aynsley Website Episode 18 playlist 9-42 Instagram 9-42 Twitter 9-42 Facebook 9-42 Youtube 9-42 Website ashortstories F...
9-42 meets Mary Spender
September 07, 2020 08:42 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBThe one where we talked to Mary Spender. It's kind of hard to sum up Mary's career in a few words. She chooses to describe herself as a Musician and a Content Creator, but to be honest that probably doesn't quite capture what she has packed into the last few years. What we do know is that she is a singer songwriter, and she combines her unique guitar style and sultry vocals to create songs infused with blues and soul. Mary has amassed over 25 million hits on her YouTube channel with over ...
9-42 meets Lee Wrathe
August 24, 2020 08:42 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBThe one where 9-42 meets Lee Wrathe. In an entertaining chat Lee explains what life is like as Marketing Director for Headstock Distribution, how he arrived at that gig and explains why you need to be 'chipping' on any given Friday. Along the way we talk about the impact Steve Vai has had on Lee's career path and how his time in the police force have equipped him for the role he now finds himself in. Lee Website Lee Youtube Episode 16 Playlist 9-42 Instagram 9-42 Twitter 9-42 Faceboo...
9-42 meets Steve Rothery
August 10, 2020 08:42 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBThe one where 9-42 meets Steve Rothery. Steve is best known for being the original guitarist (and longest serving member) of the band Marillion, but he is also a member of the band The Wishing Tree has guested on various other projects. His first solo album The Ghosts of Pripyat was released in 2014 and he is currently finishing work on the follow-up 'Revontulet'. We caught up with Steve (over a Zoom call) in his home-studio and chatted about what it was like spending forty plus years in o...
9-42 meets Simon Bradley
July 27, 2020 08:42 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBThe one where 9-42 meets that chap what wrote that book about Brian Mays funny red guitar... Simon Bradley has been working in and around the Music industry for quite a while. After an early u-turn away from a career in Hotel Management he joined the team at the iconic Musical Exchanges store in Birmingham before moving on to write for Guitarist magazine. Over a Saturday night snifter, Simon took us on a retrospective of his career, through the people & places that ultimately brought him ...
9-42 meets Montys Guitars
July 13, 2020 08:42 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBThe one where we meet the face behind Montys Guitars Matt Gleeson has been 'tinkering' with guitar stuff about 20 years ago under the guidance of Charlie Chandler. Matt talks us through that journey revealing some of the highs, as well as some of the challenges. Fast forward and Matt and the team at Montys offer a full range of services from re-strings and set-ups to their impressive range of pick-ups and other assorted guitar hot-roddery. We also touched on the subject of his (very) impr...
9-42 meets Mikey Demus
June 29, 2020 08:42 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBThe one where we chat with 'ol RedBeard himself. Mikey Demus is probably best known as the guitarist in Skindred, a position he has held since the band were formed over twenty years ago. In recent years he has embarked on a number of other projects ranging from a Signature edition with Manson Guitars, Beard Oil and of course Redbeard Effects - his collaborative project with Adrian Thorpe (Thorpy FX). And of course, we asked him about all of the above as well as the news that Skindred will...
9-42 meets ThorpyFX
June 22, 2020 08:42 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBThe one where 9-42 met Adrian Thorpe. What do you after a distinguished career in the Army as a Major and an Explosives Disposal expert?. Adrian talks us through the journey that led him to starting ThorpyFX, and how the support of his family allowed him to follow his passion into the world of the boutique pedal-builder. ThorpyFX Website ThorpyFX Instagram Episode 11 Playlist 9-42 Instagram 9-42 Twitter 9-42 Facebook 9-42 Youtube 9-42 Website ashortstories Facebook ashortstories ...
9-42 meets Simon Bartholomew
June 15, 2020 08:42 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBThe one where 9-42 had a natter with a Brand New Heavie. Simon Bartholomew is an English Guitarist best know for being one of the founder members of The Brand New Heavies, but the 'Heavies' are not the only project Simon Bartholomew has been involved with. He has composed tunes for movies, such as ‘Happy Feet’, played with Jamiroquai on one of their early albums and he is part of yet another killer Acid Jazz act called Akimbo. We chatted to Simon about his roots in rock, the continuing suc...
9-42 meets Irwin Sparkes
June 08, 2020 08:42 - 1 hour - 56 MBThe one where we kick Irwin Sparkes in the goolies (in his words) Self-confessed gear-o-phobe, musical luminary, and all round fantastic bloke Irwin Sparkes is both the front man and driving force behind The Hoosiers, and a prolific and eclectic songwriter and producer We caught up with him just before the launch of his new solo album, and chatted about the evolution of the project as well as his experiences of lockdown, the Hoosiers and the journey that took him to the Edinburgh Fringe fe...
9-42 meets Earl Slick
June 01, 2020 08:42 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBThe one where 9-42 meets Earl Slick. Earl is a guitarist best known for his collaborations with David Bowie, John Lennon, Yoko Ono, and Robert Smith. He has also worked with other artists including John Waite, Tim Curry and the New York Dolls. He is currently in The International Swingers with Clem Burke & Glen Matlock... ...and that is how we managed to get an interview with him. As lockdown hit and commitments cancelled, Earl was left a stranded guest, resident in Glen's house in London....
9-42 meets Glenn Matlock
May 25, 2020 09:42 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBThe one where 9-42 chewed the fat with a Teenage Sex Pistol. Where do you start when trying to sum up Glen's career. An original member of the Sex Pistols, he co-wrote most of the seminal first album, before leaving to form The Rich Kids with Midge Ure. He has also played with Primal Scream and the Faces, and is currently in The International Swingers with Clem Burke & Earl Slick. So it was a real lockdown privilege to have a natter with Glen Matlock as he talked about the effect it was havin...
9-42 meets Glen Matlock
May 25, 2020 08:42 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBThe one where 9-42 chewed the fat with a Teenage Sex Pistol. Where do you start when trying to sum up Glen's career. An original member of the Sex Pistols, he co-wrote most of the seminal first album, before leaving to form The Rich Kids with Midge Ure. He has also played with Primal Scream and the Faces, and is currently in The International Swingers with Clem Burke & Earl Slick. So it was a real lockdown privilege to have a natter with Glen Matlock as he talked about the effect it was ha...
9-42 meets Bumblefoot
May 18, 2020 08:42 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBThe one where 9-42 had a surreal evening with Bumblefoot. Bumblefoot is lead singer and guitarist of the legendary progressive rock band Asia (with Geoff Downes, Carl Palmer and Billy Sherwood), and guitarist of progressive rock band Sons Of Apollo (with Mike Portnoy, Derek Sherinian, Billy Sheehan and Jeff Scott Soto. Formerly lead guitarist of rock groups Art of Anarchy (2011 - 2017, including STP/Velvet Revolver vocalist Scott Weiland, Creed vocalist Scott Stapp and Disturbed bassist Jo...
9-42 meets Ryan Roxie
May 11, 2020 08:42 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBThe one where we had a long chat with Ryan Roxie. Ryan is an American guitarist and singer/songwriter and is best known as a Solo Artist and for his guitar work with Alice Cooper and Slash's Snakepit. We talked to Ryan about his musical journey, as well as living under lockdown in Sweden, his podcast In the Trenches and his System 12 Guitar Method - which he is launching via Kickstarter. Oh and he also took part in our 9-42 lockdown quick fire question segment. What a guy. Ryan Roxie Fa...
9-42 meets Rob Chapman & Rabea Massaad
May 04, 2020 08:42 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBThe one where 9-42 meets Rob Chapman & Rabea Massaad. The final interview(s) recorded in the 'Cloakroom Sessions' back at The Guitar Show earlier this year. Rob is a guitarist, content creator and the founder and co-owner of Chapman Guitars. He is widely credited as being one of the first guitarists in the UK to establish himself on Youtube, initially with his own instructional videos and then with his collaboration with Lee Anderton. He is the lead singer and a guitarist for the band Dorje...
9-42 meets Mike Exeter
April 27, 2020 08:42 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBThe one where 9-42 meets Grammy Award winning Producer & Engineer Mike Exeter. Mike has worked with Black Sabbath, Tony Iommi, Judas Priest, Cradle of Filth & UB40, amongst many others. We caught up with Mike at the Guitar Show back in early march, bundled him into a cloakroom and thrust a microphone in front of him. Now he could have been a little perturbed by this, but being the kind & gentle soul that he is, he humoured us and shared an insight into his career and the artists he has wor...
9-42 meets Phil X
April 13, 2020 08:42 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBThe one with Phil X of The Drills and Bon Jovi. We put Phil in a cloakroom at The Guitar Show with Ant. He took this rather well, and went on to talk about life on the road, his musical & playing influences & Gibson Guitars. ...then he blew everyone's socks off on the Live Stage, to close this years show. Phil X Website Phil X Twitter Phil X Facebook The Drills Facebook 9-42 Instagram 9-42 Twitter 9-42 Facebook 9-42 Youtube 9-42 Website 9-42 Playlist for Episode 2 This podcast ...
The 9-42 teaser episode.
April 09, 2020 08:42 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB'This seemed like a good idea at the time, only time will tell...' Jason Hunt (Guitar Show UK Head Honcho & the reluctant podcaster) and long time industry cohort Ant Short (Shure Microphones for ages, but now owner of ashortstories) have started a podcast. In this episode they discuss how they finally got around to getting this project off the ground, via the Costa at Donnington Services and a three-way bromance with guitarist Keith Scott. Enjoy. 9-42 Instagram 9-42 Twitter 9-42 Faceb...
The Teaser
April 09, 2020 08:42 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBThis seemed like a good idea at the time, only time will tell. The Guitar Show Podcast. Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theguitarshowuk/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/theguitarshowuk) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theguitarshowuk) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCozetpXDzhNSAELq6wnoLhQ) Website (www.theguitarshow.co.uk)