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Amps & Axes Podcast

229 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 128 ratings

The informative podcast for musicians on amplifiers, guitars and everything between. Your host Jeff Bober is considered by his peers as the "Godfather of low wattage amps" and is the owner of East Amplification. Along with Mick Marcellino who covers all of the guitar needs this show will not only be informative but a fun listen.

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Episodes

Amps & Axes - #143 - Tony MacAlpine

September 03, 2016 17:38 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

Greetings good people of the Podcast world and welcome to yet another AaA installment. In this episode the guys begin with a mention of Robert Fripp and a Parker... or was it Adrian Belew... yeah, that's it! Then there's Mick's review of the Black Sabbath show, followed by a manufacturing Jump the Shark moment. Then it's on to the guest of the week: An artist who began his musical career at age 5 and whose original compositions caught the ear of Mike Varney who signed him early on to Shrapne...

Amps & Axes - #142 - Tom Principato

August 27, 2016 18:35 - 1 hour - 49.2 MB

Hello AaA Listeners and thanks for lending an ear or two to the Amps and Axes episodic adventure. In this 'cast the guys, of course, begin by thanking the listeners (that's YOU!) for your support and to wish our Quick Licks Brother, Jason Sadites, a happy and safe move to their new home. Then it's on to the guest of the week. This gentleman has been on the DC, Northern Virginia music scene for quite some time and has had the opportunity to play and record with some heavy hitters. He has prob...

Amps & Axes - #141 - Paul Gilbert

August 20, 2016 19:19 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

Greetings AaA Fans and welcome back, or maybe it's your first time, so thanks for checkin' us out. Whichever it is, we've got another great episode for you. The guys start with a quick update from Mick in the Strap-Lock debacle. Then there's mention of some new strings called Rev Willy's Mexican Lottery (what?) and then it's on to the guest of the week. A guitarist who's been known to keep some pretty good company, especially in a little band called Mr Big, so make all the necessary preparat...

Amps & Axes - #140 - Patrick Geraghty from BrownBox

August 13, 2016 20:18 - 1 hour - 48.8 MB

Hello AaA Aficionados and welcome to yet another explorative adventure in the world of Amps and Axes. In this episode Mick mentions an album called Parallax by our former guest Greg Howe. Then there's talk of a Showtime show called Roadies and a recent guest on said show named Mark Maron and then sadly, the death of another performer from the Pittsburgh area, Mr B E Taylor. Then it's on to the guest of the week; Someone who saw a flaw in the way vintage amps were being operated and came up w...

Amps & Axes - #139 - Larry Coryell

August 06, 2016 20:28 - 1 hour - 50.4 MB

Greetings AaA Fans and welcome to the episodic adventure known as Amps and Axes. In this week's Podcast offering the guys begin with Mick describing his tour of the Sheffield Institute for the Recording Arts. Then just a brief mention of Rich Robinson, who would up touring with Bad Company. Then it's on to the guest of the week. A player in the Jazz idiom who has been around long enough to have been called the "Godfather of Fusion", so begin your listening ritual and get ready to listen to t...

Amps & Axes - #138 - Wino

July 30, 2016 15:35 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

Hello AaA Fans and welcome back to yet another episodic journey known as the Amps and Axes Podcast. In this installment the guys begin with a little product review of a device sent to them called the Body Double. A unique device for sure. Then the conversation continues with their guest of the week, which this week comes to you on location at friend of the 'cast Frank Marchand's new recording studio, where The Obsessed are recording their new release. So sit back, drink up (or not) and enjoy...

Amps & Axes - #137 - Tommy Conwell

July 23, 2016 17:53 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

Greetings AaA Fans and welcome back to your weekly dose of the Amps and Axes Podcast. In this installment the guys give a Happy Birthday shout out to JJ French as well as the one and only Carlos. And speaking of Carlos, there's some talk about his Woodstock amp. Then a conversation about a new record label started by an icon in the musical equipment industry. And of course, it's then on to the guest of the week. A player and songwriter that decided to meld together a couple musical styles in...

Amps & Axes - #136 - Matt Wakeling from Guitar Speak Podcast

July 16, 2016 22:55 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

G'-day AaA Enthusiasts. In this newest installment the guys give a Happy Birthday shout out to Podcast guest Bart Walker of Royal Southern Brotherhood. Then there's a Mick-review of an item called the Loxx Strap Lock and a little story about another prior guest, Dean Rosenthal. Then it's on to the guest of the week. This is kind of a double interview, because the guest also winds up interviewing Jeff and Mick for HIS Podcast, which by the way originates Down Under! So get in your favorite li...

Amps & Axes - #135 - Jon Sullivan - Sully Guitars

July 09, 2016 18:07 - 1 hour - 51 MB

Greetings AaA fans. Welcome to the latest recurrence of the Amps and Axes Podcast. In this installment the guys start with a little recap of the Joe Louis Walker interview and some talk about a new little device Mick picked up from Gruv Gear. Then it's on to the guest of the week. His second time on the show, this time with info on a few new guitar models along with some guitar builder stories and histories, so take a break, or work, or drive, or sit, or have a drink, or whatever it is you d...

Amps & Axes - #134 - Joe Louis Walker

July 02, 2016 19:25 - 1 hour - 44.5 MB

Greetings AaA enthusiasts and welcome to yet another opportunity to take the episodic adventure that is the Amps and Axes Podcast. In this episode the guys make a mention of last week's Lance Lopez 'cast, chat a bit about last week's Summer NAMM Show in Nashvegas and talk a bit about a new acoustic guitar offering from Epiphone. Then there's unfortunately the acknowledgement of yet another couple losses in the musical world (this year seems to be exceptionally brutal). And then, on a brighte...

Amps & Axes - #133 - Lance Lopez

June 25, 2016 21:51 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

Greetings AaA Fans and welcome to the Amps and Axes Podcast. In this installment the guys are in separate states... Literally!!! Jeff is at Summer NAMM moving his amazing line of East Amps and Mick is back home holding the podcast fort down. Jeff brings us up to speed on how things are going at the NAMM show and during the next few days he’ll have some show updates. Then it's on to the guest of the week. Mick is one on one with this blues great. This artist has done his homework and started ...

Amps & Axes - #132 - Paul Nelson

June 18, 2016 20:19 - 1 hour - 53.6 MB

Greetings AaA Fans and welcome to your weekly recurrence which is the Amps and Axes Podcast. In this installment the guys make mention of the Eddie Trunk / Twisted Sister podcast. Then there's talk of a new pedal by Solo Dallas followed by an announcement of a new upcoming release by Davy Knowles. Then it's on to the guest of the week. This guy has studied with some real heavyweights, played with numerous luminaries in the guitar world and was heavily involved in the resurgence and subsequen...

Amps & Axes - #131 - Alex Saraceno from Dirty Boy Pedals

June 11, 2016 23:17 - 1 hour - 45.3 MB

Greetings AaA Fans and thanks for visiting yet another episodic adventure in Amps and Axes land. The guys begin this Podcast with Mick mentioning a sighting of the girls of Zepparella in the latest edition of Guitar Aficionado magazine, which just happens to have Podcast king and guitarist Marc Maron on the cover. Then a mention of Jude Gold and his latest guest, Pete Thorn. A shout out to our Quick Lick creator Jason Sadites, who currently has other more pressing things on his plate and the...

Amps & Axes - #130 - Martin Barre

June 04, 2016 15:03 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

Hello AaA Enthusiasts and welcome to the Amps and Axes experience. In this edition the guys begin with a shout out to Mr Zakk Wylde for his comment on our Frank Marino episode and another thank you to the Guitar Speak Podcast. Then a quick mention of an upcoming guest, a little talk again about Mr Marino and then on to the guest of the week. Someone highly revered by Jeff as the guitarist in a band that was like no other when its albums began to hit turntables in the late '60's. He is also t...

Amps & Axes - #129 - Frank Marino

May 28, 2016 05:28 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

Hello AaA Fans. Glad to see you're back for another installment of your favorite Podcast. In this episode of Amps and Axes, the guys start out with a little discussion about last week's guest, Mr. Batio. Then a mention of yet another couple souls in the music biz called back home; Former drummer of Megadeath, Nick Menza, who BTW passed of heart failure at an OHM gig at The Baked Potato and a local Baltimore friend Boo Valdez, who was recently stage manager for Toto and tour manager for All T...

Amps & Axes - #128 - Michael Angelo Batio

May 22, 2016 00:44 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

Hello AaA Aficionados and welcome back to your favorite Podcast. In this installment of the Amps and Axes Podcast the guys begin with a nod to a little video of a Django cover done by Ms Menn, a mention of some Wylde Emojis and the sad and angering theft at the Kiesel factory. Then it's a nod to friend Mr Adam Wakefield for making it to the top 4 on the Voice, followed by the guest of the week. A man who has been showcasing his unusual talent for many years now and whose left and right brain...

Amps & Axes - #127 - Brian "Damage" Forsythe & Ronnie 10/10 Younkins

May 15, 2016 01:39 - 1 hour - 47.2 MB

Welcome AaA Fans to yet another episodic installment of your Amps and Axes Podcast. This offering begins with the guys honoring a recently lost, early pioneer in the music amplification and sound reinforcement industry, Mr Pete Traynor. Then it's off to actually a few guests of the week. Mick ventured out for some interview time with some cool players, so today we have a short "Mick on the Road" interview with Ronnie 10/10 Younkins and Brian "Damage" Forsythe of KIX. Enjoy!

Amps & Axes - #126 - Jeff & Mick

May 07, 2016 17:06 - 55 minutes - 33 MB

Hello AaA Fans and welcome to yet another installment of the Amps and Axes recurrence. In this episode the guys welcome, well... themselves! An hour's worth of conversation with the guys, touching base on such topics as a heavy metal guitarist / watchmaker and the ever-popular topic of, ahem... Autotune. There's also a lesson learned about cables, so do whatever it is you do when enjoying the Cast and please, Enjoy this week's offering. Onward!

Amps & Axes - #125 - Adrian Conner

May 01, 2016 01:45 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

Hello AaA Fans. Nice to have you back for yet another conversation in your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this installment the guys begin by addressing a couple of listener emails. The first has to do with their comments on Prince and his guitar abilities. Next there is a question on baffle board wood; a topic that I'm sure you all loose sleep over! haha. Then it's on to the guest of the week. A guitarist out of the Seattle, Washington area that Angus has supposedly said does him better than HE ...

Amps & Axes - #124 - Rick Witkowski

April 24, 2016 03:11 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

Hello AaA Fans and welcome to yet another episodic adventure known as Amps and Axes. This installment begins with Jeff in a remote location, namely New Orleans, so there is of course some talk about the event known as Jazz Fest. Then Mick has a report from a show he just attended by a band called Zepparella. Yeah, we know those gals! Then the loss of not one, but TWO legends this week! This just has to stop! Then, it's on to the guest of the week. Someone whose style is truly original and is...

Amps & Axes - #123 - Fil SoloDallas Olivieri

April 16, 2016 16:22 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

Greetings AaA listeners and welcome to yet another episodic adventure of your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this installment the guys start with a little conversation about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Seems that Steve Miller had something to say about it? hmmm Then there's the auction of an EVH guitar... Well, not really a guitar Eddie made, but rather was given... and THAT is the bigger story! And then the guys bring up the topic of Eddie's sound and what may have actually contributed to it...

Amps & Axes - #122 - Paul Nowinski

April 09, 2016 19:19 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

Greetings AaA Fans and welcome back to your recurring Amps and Axes experience. In this episode the guys give a nod to yet another musical icon to leave this rock, Mr Merle Haggard. Then there's a bit of talk about another Hendrix guitar that has surfaced and been auctioned and then it's on to the guest of the week. He has played and toured for decades and is one of the "bassists to the famous", none the less of which was Les Paul, so kick back, or pour your favorite, or drive on (don't pour...

Amps & Axes - #121 - Jon Gosnell

April 03, 2016 05:52 - 1 hour - 52.7 MB

Welcome AaA Fans to the recurrence that is your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this installment the guys begin with another little chat about the "experiences" of Lita Ford. Then there's some discussion about "Legacy Bands" and who's next, then, wait, what... Axle/DC? Then the uber-successful Stones in Cuba show and on to the guest of the week. A guy who's a pretty damn good guitar player in his own right, but has stepped into the realm of guitar-techary for a few of the big boys. Put in the ear ...

Amps & Axes - #120 - Quinn Sullivan

March 26, 2016 20:05 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

Hello AaA Fans and welcome to the latest installment of your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this episode, Jeff and Mick discuss a couple of emails from you, the listeners. A big thank you for listening and for sharing your experiences with us. Then it's on to the guest of the week; a player who at the ripe old age of 6 was slingin' his six string on national television. Shortly after, blues legend Buddy Guy took him under his wing and they have performed together many times since. Please help us ...

Amps & Axes - #119 - Andy Martongelli

March 19, 2016 15:36 - 1 hour - 49.9 MB

Greetings AaA Fans and welcome to the weekly re-occurrence of the Amps and Axes Podcast.  In this episode the guys begin by discussing some informative feedback from a couple of our great listeners. Then Mick delves into a new book by guitarist Lita Ford (careful, this gets a bit spicy). Then it's on to the guest of the week. A guitarist who shreds with taste in his band Arthemis and has shared the stage with quite a few notable players. He is also the head of the Rock-Metal Guitar Departmen...

Amps & Axes - #118 - Jennifer Young

March 12, 2016 17:21 - 1 hour - 49.7 MB

Greetings AaA Fans and welcome back to the Amps and Axes Podcast. In this installment, the guys begin with the discussion of not one, but two listener responses to the mention last week of Mr Billy F Gibbons in Cuba. One is a clarification and one is a tale of friendship, so a big thank you to the listeners. Next there is a bit of talk about Jeff's new acquisition, actually a gift from the wonderful Ms Petra. Then it's on to the guest of the week, a female four string slinger who holds down ...

Amps & Axes - #117 - James Brown from Amptweaker

March 05, 2016 15:50 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

Greetings AaA Fans. Welcome to the latest installment of your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this episode the guys begin with a little conversation about the Rev Billy F Gibbons in Cuba. Then a Nashville transplant, originally a local Baltimore boy, winds up on The Voice! Go Adam! Then it's on to the guest of the week. An amp designer who was responsible for one of the most iconic amps in recent history, he now owns a company whose products are heavily influenced by customer input. You listeners ...

Amps & Axes - #116 - Travis Larson

February 27, 2016 20:23 - 1 hour - 49.2 MB

Welcome AaA Fans to your next episode of the Amps and Axes Podcast.  In this episode Jeff begins with the announcement of a pretty cool exhibit called Gretsch in Nashville. Then a bit of talk about a band who is seeing a resurgence in popularity and are sounding as good as they ever have, the band KIX. Then its on to the guest of the week. A player who heads his own trio and cites some pretty heavy icons as influencing his playing style, so grab your favorite decompressional and welcome Mr T...

Amps & Axes - #115 - Mark Bartel from Tone King Amplifiers

February 20, 2016 19:56 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

Welcome AaA Fans to the next installment of your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this episode, the guys begin talking about some pickups... and then some more pickups and then pickup switching. Next there is some discussion on the horrific screw-up which left us with one less priceless Martin Guitar in the world. Wow. And then on to the guest of the week. A man who started an amp company with a new product that looked like it was plucked right out of the 50's! If you've been around long enough, yo...

Amps & Axes - #114 - Troy Grady

February 13, 2016 17:40 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

Greetings AaA Fans and and welcome back to your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this installment the guys begin with a mention of a new documentary being made about the legendary Washington / Virginia based band, The Nighthawks! Then more good news for the Baltimore / Washington / Virginia music scene, a new weekly show based at The 9:30 Club, a concert institution. This is followed by a mention of a new six stringed slinger, Jared James Nichols and then on to the guest of the week. A player who h...

Amps & Axes - #113 - John Platania

February 07, 2016 01:07 - 1 hour - 49.5 MB

Hello AaA Fans. Once more we welcome you to another installment of your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this episode the guys tip their hat to yet another music Icon departing this rock. Then an update on the catastrophe at the Maryland guitar manufacturer's facility and a discussion of the Guitar Player "12 Most Influential Guitarists" article. (Yes, please discuss amongst  yourselves) Then on to the guest of the week: A guitarist who we're pretty sure everyone that has listened to current rock /...

Amps & Axes - #112 - Chris Lueqette

January 30, 2016 20:31 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

Hello AaA fans and welcome back to another installment of your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this episode the guys begin with a bit of talk about their jaunt West to the NAMM Show in beautiful Anaheim, California. Then an unfortunate disaster back home in Maryland to a music industry giant due to the record breaking snowstorm. Then it's on to the guest of the week. A player in a genre thus-far unexplored by the AaA team. A flat picker in a music called Bluegrass! haha Please welcome guitarist of...

Amps & Axes - #111 - David Bowie Tribute with Carlos Alomar

January 16, 2016 16:46 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

Hello AaA Fans and welcome to your weekly infusion of Amps and Axes. In this episode the guys begin with a heartfelt nod to the Artist, Actor and Innovator, one Mr David Robert Jones. Next there's a mention of a cool book that Jeff was honored to pen the forward to and then on to the guest. As a tribute to the loss of the incredible Artist called David Bowie, this week's episode is a re-run of the interview with Carlos Alomar, one of Bowie's long time guitarist and collaborators. He's a grea...

Amps & Axes - #110 - Rick Sell - PureSalem Guitars

January 09, 2016 19:22 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

Hello AaA Fans. Welcome back to another episode of your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this installment, the guys start out with a Happy Birthday to a very unique guitar design. Then, speaking of guitar design, the announcement of another company's bring back of one of their earlier model. Then it's on to the guest of the week. A guy that spent 20+ years doing something completely different and then decided he wanted to be involved in the music industry by selling his own line of guitars. So he d...

Amps & Axes - #109 - Jeff & Mick

January 02, 2016 17:33 - 1 hour - 38.6 MB

Happy New Year AaA Fans. We here at Amps and Axes wish you  a very Happy, Healthy and Musical 2016. Because the holiday season and the year's end has most people running, tying up loose ends and traveling to see family and friends, the show this week is by the guys, with the guys, just talking about... stuff. Enjoy and have a fantastic 2016!

Amps & Axes - #108 - Michael Molenda Editor-in-Chief of Guitar Player Magazine

December 26, 2015 19:34 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

Merry Christmas AaA Fans and welcome to yet another edition of your Amps and Axes Podcast. Since it's Christmas, the guys obviously wanna' get back to their new toys, so they're not  doin' too much talkin'. A few thank yous and then it's on to their guest of the week. A man who has been in the magazine end of this industry for quite a while. That said, there's a whole lot that came before his present position as Editor in Chief of Guitar Player Magazine, so listen up, learn all about and hel...

Amps & Axes - #107 - Alan Phillips from Carol-Ann Amps

December 19, 2015 18:53 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB

Hello AaA Fans and welcome to yet another episode of your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this installment, the guys start out talking about a great benefit put on to benefit Mr Tony MacAlpine and his fight against cancer. A great occasion, unfortunately marred by a theft. (happily, by the time you hear this, the item was already recovered). Then it's on to the guest of the week. A gentleman who builds some pretty cool amps named after a girl. Wanna' know why? Listen here and you'll find out, so p...

Amps & Axes - #106 - Joel Bluestein from Dreamland Studios

December 12, 2015 18:22 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

Hello AaA Fans and welcome once again to your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this installment the guys begin with just a little mention of the famous amp of Mr West. Then there's talk of a cardboard Strat... What? Then the secret sauce inside the Strat of another famous player and finally on to the guest of the week. Owner of studio with many hit albums under its belt, once closed but now reopen, please help us welcome Mr Joel Bluestein of Dreamland Recording Studios. Enjoy!

Amps & Axes - #105 - Leslie West

December 05, 2015 14:26 - 1 hour - 51.9 MB

Hello again AaA Fans and welcome to another episodic adventure of your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this installment the guys, of course, give thanks to all of you listeners and then make you aware that some old brand of guitar strings is back for your listening and strumming pleasure. Then it's on to the guest of the week. One of a few legends that truly defined guitar tone in the heyday of Rock and who's sound became ingrained in the ears of one amp designer here, please welcome the Man himse...

Amps & Axes - #104 - Jeff Kiesel from Kiesel Guitars

November 28, 2015 15:24 - 1 hour - 50.9 MB

Welcome AaA Fans to yet another episode of your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this installment the guys start by talking about "Tribute" bands. Keep the name but not the members... hmmm. Then a little tidbit about the Rev Billy F Gibbons, a word on bridge wrapping and then on to the guest of the week. One of the new guys in charge of an old company, or better yet, a new company birthed from an established company, but with an old name that's now the new name... It's confusing, so let's get the s...

Amps & Axes - #103 - Jennifer Batten

November 21, 2015 17:13 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

Hello AaA Fans and welcome to yet another Amps and Axes Podcast. In this episode the guys start with a mention of yet another national notable with local roots that has gone on to sing for the big band in the sky and then a few comments about a listeners comments... hmmmmmm. Then it's on to the guest of the week. A player who has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in rock and pop, please welcome to the 'cast Ms Jennifer Batten. Enjoy! 

Amps & Axes - #102 - Jason Schroeder

November 14, 2015 06:06 - 1 hour - 52.5 MB

Hello AaA Fans to yet another Amps and Axes Podcast. Before we start with the show, we would like to send our condolences to all the victims of the Paris terror attacks and are glad the band Eagles of Death Metal were able to get off stage safely during the attack on the club. We hope the band and crew are all fine. Now on to the show. In this episode the guys start by sending out good wishes to guitarists Tony MacAlpine and Dr Know of the Bad Brains. Next a bit of discussion about Fractal a...

Amps & Axes - #101 - Anna Sentina

November 07, 2015 13:26 - 1 hour - 41 MB

Hello AaA Fans to yet another low end episode of your Amps and Axes Podcast. And yes, it's not just another episode with a four string slinger, it's another Girl Power episode! In this installment, the guys start out with a discussion about a famous Gibson guitar with a wrong part. Okay, it's not wrong since it's factory installed, but... okay, you'll just need to listen. Then they bring in their guest of the week. A girl who was an early student of the now ubiquitous School Of Rock musical ...

Amps & Axes - #100 - Angeline Saris

October 31, 2015 17:32 - 1 hour - 49.3 MB

Hello AaA fans and welcome to another week of your favorite Podcast. In this episode Jeff brings to light a little known fact about who really did have the first Marshall 8x12 cabinets (yes, that’s right, not two 4x12’s, but one 8x12!). You think you know, but you probably don’t. And guess what… It’s Girl Power week again. And our guest puts out some low end power! Sharing the stage with many notables, she also lays down the bottom end with Zepparella as well as drumming icon Narada Michael ...

Amps & Axes - #099 - Paul Jackson

October 24, 2015 15:14 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Hello AaA fans. Here’s this week’s Amps and Axes offering. In today’s Podcast the guys start talking about bridges. No, not the car kind, the guitar kind. There are a couple new offerings out there that you might want to take for a test drive. After that the guys bring in the guest of the week; A guy who has a great vintage vibe both in tone and style and plays with one of our prior axe slingers. Ladies and Gents, please welcome Mr  Paul Jackson of Blackberry Smoke. Enjoy!

Amps & Axes - #098 - Scott Metzger

October 17, 2015 21:21 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

Wecome AaA fans to yet another Amps and Axes Podcast. In this episode the guys begin with a discussion about a guitar that's made of... not wood! Even the fret board can be ordered as a manufactured synthetic board. Will this guitar sound different... How many times have we had THIS conversation?! Then it's on to the guest of the week. A New York resident with equal parts touring and studio experience. He's played with such notables as Joss Stone and ?uestlove and James Brown once called his...

Amps & Axes - #097 - Charlie Starr

October 10, 2015 13:49 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

Hello AaA Fans and welcome to yet another wonderful Amps and Axes Podcast. In this episode, Mick starts out by mentioning an interview he'd recently seen with Kiss guitarist Paul Stanley. It was about speakers. But no, not about guitar speakers, about stereo speakers! Ya' just gotta' listen. Then it's on to the guest of the week. A gentleman that's been playing quite a long time and for the last 15 years, in a perpetual state of touring with his band Blackberry Smoke, Lads and Lasses please ...

Amps & Axes - #096 - Duane Betts

October 03, 2015 14:33 - 1 hour - 51.7 MB

Welcome AaA Fans to yet another episode of your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this installment, Mick and Jeff discuss a new guitar into which your phone attaches.... Wait, What? Then they bring in their guest of the week. Son of a rock legend, he has been playing since his young teens and been part of a couple interesting bands, not the least of which is his dad's, Great Southern. Currently out with the band Dawes, please welcome Mr Duane Betts. Enjoy!

Amps & Axes - #095 - Rob Balducci

September 26, 2015 12:08 - 1 hour - 53.2 MB

Welcome AaA Fans to another installment of your Amps and Axes Podcast. In this episode, the guys start out talking about a listener email (yes, they do read them... and sometimes comment!) regarding technology. This leads to a discussion about another Billy F. Gibbons rig rundown and after that, their guest of the week. A guitarist who. early on, won the title of New York's Best Guitarist by Guitar for the Practicing Musician and then went on to be signed to Steve Vai's Favored Nations label...

Amps & Axes - #094 - Kevin Allen

September 19, 2015 02:22 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

Hello AaA Fans and welcome to this week's episode of your Amps and Axes Podcast. The guys start this show out by announcing the birth of EAST Amps Digital and then Mick starts talking about the new EAST amp model, so it pretty much would end up being an EAST Amp commercial! Then it's straight into the tech guest of the week. No, not technology, Guitar Tech! Previously out with Jewel and Coheed and Cambria, he now mans one of the boats for Slipknots Mick Thomson, please welcome Kevin Allen. E...

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