Guitar Blah Blah
178 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Through interviews with guitar builders, musicians and other professionals from the world of music, Guitar Blah Blah takes an in-depth look at where the future of guitar music is heading. Each episode exploring a subject is followed by the full interviews with each guest, in which we go on to talk about life working with guitars and all things music.
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Weird (Wired?) Place For A Guitar Review
November 02, 2020 23:46 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBIt was cool to come across a guitar review in an unexpected place - and it got me thinking it could be another sign that the guitar is in a good place at the moment.
D-Cat Custom Deluxe - Guitar Highlight
November 01, 2020 22:42 - 18 minutes - 17 MBThis highest-of-the-high-end offering from Bassart Guitars in Germany offers incredible aesthetics, meticulous craftsmanship and addictive tones. Here's a quick introduction to the model, and be sure to check out the article and full demo video on axesandblades.com to learn more!
TV Jones Guitars! - Spectra Sonic - Guitar Highlight
October 31, 2020 22:21 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBGet to know renowned pickup maker TV Jones' awesome line of guitars. With a history of expertise in all things guitar - not just pickups - and having made custom builds for some of the biggest guitarists on the planet, it's no surprise that TV Jones' guitar offerings are so worth knowing about. Each iteration of the Spectra Sonic is founded in all of the expertise, experience and knowledge that make the TV Jones pickups so beloved.
The Most Important Trend In Guitar Making Today
October 30, 2020 22:59 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBThe latest news about Fender's move away from swamp ash and the CITES restrictions on rosewood aren't isolated stories. These changes, Taylor Guitars' 'Ebony Project', the sustainable practices of small builders - all of these are part of an important new shift in guitar making today, one that will play a huge part in defining the future of the instrument.
Are Oil Finishes The Future?
October 29, 2020 23:56 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBGloss finishes, satin finishes - we love them. But in the world of high-end guitars, more and more are showcasing beautiful oil finishes. Often sustainable and distinctive looking, could this be the way to go? In this episode, get to know just a couple of standout examples of oil finishing in the world today.
Five Tops Cooler Than Maple
October 28, 2020 22:21 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this episode, we're taking a look at five guitar tops from different builders that opt for something a little more unusual than maple. All of these models are absolutely stunning, and they each show off what's possible when skilled luthiers look to new materials.
Why Play A Multiscale Guitar?
October 27, 2020 21:40 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBFollowing on from our episode on ergonomic designs, this one takes a closer look at the more prevalent reasons players are choosing fanned fret, multiscale guitars. What are the benefits of a fanned fret guitar? Is a multiscale guitar better for certain styles of playing?
Amazing Builds To Follow Right Now
October 26, 2020 21:14 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBGet to know some of the best work happening in the guitar world right now and follow along with these amazing builds in real time. Each of these instruments is shaping up to be something special, and watching them come to life day by day is something any guitar fanatic will love.
What Is An Ergonomic Guitar?
October 25, 2020 22:09 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBErgonomic instruments and features are becoming more and more commonplace in the world of guitar and bass. But what is an ergonomic guitar, and why should we care?
Black Metal On A Semi-Hollowbody
October 24, 2020 21:11 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBIt's easy to get tunnel vision with our gear sometimes - certain guitars are for certain genres, specific amps are for specific sounds. But being more creative and open with what we have at our disposal is usually a much better approach. Seeing musicians demonstrate their own creative use of gear inspires this kind of approach, so here's one example that really caught my eye.
Guitar Highlight - The Redwood
October 23, 2020 21:54 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this guitar highlight, we get to know the extremely nice Redwood model from Nik Huber Guitars. Get ready to want one!
Improved Acoustic Guitar Tones
October 22, 2020 20:53 - 9 minutes - 8.9 MBI was always struggling to get my acoustic guitar tone sounding the way I want. But one little accessory has got me there, and it's something I'd definitely recommend trying.
Guitar Highlight - The Arnoia
October 21, 2020 20:59 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBEvery so often I want to simply highlight a guitar that I think is worth knowing about. The Arnoia from Carlos Sabrafén blends versatile custom options, innovative pickup loadouts and ergonomic design into an instrument that appeals across genres and playing styles. Get to know about it here, and be sure to check out Sabrafén Luthier on Instagram and Facebook to follow all of their work.
Start Recording Guitar Now
October 20, 2020 20:31 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBOne of the best pieces of advice I ever got for starting to record music was: stop considering, stop thinking, stop researching and start doing it right now, today. But what really got me inspired was hearing some people's examples to back up the theory that you can start recording guitar almost no matter what, with often no budget and no experience. So I thought I'd share a few examples of super beginner, genuinely very budget setups to maybe inspire us all to stop stalling and start record...
Everything New On Axes & Blades
October 19, 2020 20:33 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBQuick updates and a run-through of all the new Axes & Blades guitar content coming up starting tomorrow! Be sure to check out Axes & Blades across Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and check out axesandblades.com from tomorrow for a bunch of new guitar articles, videos, features and more
Tips To Make Sure You Play Guitar Every Day
October 18, 2020 21:43 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBThere are a whole bunch of awesome players and teachers out there that will help to make you a better player. I sure as hell don't know a thing compared to them. But there are a couple of insights from outside the world of guitar that have really helped me in recent years, so I thought I'd share them. Hopefully there's something useful to take away from this and bring into your own practice.
My New Favourite Guitar Exercise
October 17, 2020 22:02 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBIt can be hard to find ways to get that interactive, improvised part of playing that's so rewarding - especially in the current circumstances. But one new approach is definitely getting at some of the benefits for me lately. Guitar Blah Blah is the daily podcast for people that just can't shut up about guitars. Follow Axes & Blades on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and check out axesandblades.com to learn more about incredible guitars and the people who make them. You'll also find the ...
Luthier-Made Guitar Conversion Necks
October 16, 2020 20:29 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBA quick look at the simple and awesome conversion neck concept from Deimel Guitarworks. Can't decide between a custom guitar with a short scale and a baritone? Get both in one! Guitar Blah Blah is the daily podcast for people that just can't shut up about guitars. Follow Axes & Blades on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and check out axesandblades.com to learn more about incredible guitars and the people who make them. You'll also find the video accompaniment to this podcast there too!
Are Virtual Guitar Shows The Future?
October 15, 2020 21:30 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBThey're certainly becoming a feature in the current circumstances, but can online shows deliver the same benefits and fun of the real thing? Guitar Blah Blah is the daily podcast for people that just can't shut up about guitars. Follow Axes & Blades on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and check out axesandblades.com to learn more about incredible guitars and the people who make them. You'll also find the video accompaniment to this podcast there too!
Why Some Frets Just Plain Suck
October 14, 2020 19:45 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBNot all fretwire is created equal, and that has a big impact on our enjoyment playing an instrument - it might just be the most important spec of all. So wouldn't it be better if us players had more info on the subject? Guitar Blah Blah is the daily podcast for people that just can't shut up about guitars. Follow Axes & Blades on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and check out axesandblades.com to learn more about incredible guitars and the people who make them. You'll also find the video...
'Affordable' Boutique Guitars - What's The Deal?
October 13, 2020 20:45 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBWhen boutique guitar makers lower their prices to try and compete, does it really benefit the builder? What about the players? Guitar Blah Blah is the daily podcast for people that just can't shut up about guitars. Follow Axes & Blades on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and check out axesandblades.com to learn more about incredible guitars and the people who make them. You'll also find the video accompaniment to this podcast there too!
Get to know Sabrafén Luthier
October 12, 2020 18:33 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBArchtops with asymmetrical necks, double lipstick neck pickups, wild bass designs and subtle oil finishes - get to know the work of Spanish luthier Carlos Sabrafén. Guitar Blah Blah is the daily podcast for people that just can't shut up about guitars. Follow Axes & Blades on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and check out axesandblades.com to learn more about incredible guitars and the people who make them. You'll also find the video accompaniment to this podcast there too!
Piet, Paulownia and Guitars With Personality
October 11, 2020 17:25 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBGet to know the story behind Nik Huber Guitars' newest model, Piet, and their use of Paulownia in guitar building. Guitar Blah Blah is the daily podcast for people that just can't shut up about guitars. Follow Axes & Blades on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and check out axesandblades.com to learn more about incredible guitars and the people who make them. You'll also find the video accompaniment to this podcast there too!
Are Asymmetrical Necks Better?
October 10, 2020 19:16 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBAn asymmetrical neck is a seriously cool and sometimes overlooked little feature - but what benefit do they give the player? Guitar Blah Blah is the daily podcast for people that just can't shut up about guitars. Follow Axes & Blades on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and check out axesandblades.com to learn more about incredible guitars and the people who make them. You'll also find the video accompaniment to this podcast there too!
Are Guitarists Too Traditional? Maybe Not...
October 09, 2020 20:22 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBIt's pretty common to think of guitarists and the guitar community as traditional in their tastes - but is that fair? How traditional are we really? Guitar Blah Blah is the daily podcast for people that just can't shut up about guitars. Follow Axes & Blades on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and check out axesandblades.com to learn more about incredible guitars and the people who make them. You'll also find the video accompaniment to this podcast there too!
The Local Wood Concept
October 08, 2020 16:42 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBGuitar builders are experimenting with more wood species, opening up new possibilities in their craft. But what are the advantages? And what will it mean for us as players? Guitar Blah Blah is the daily podcast for people that just can't shut up about guitars. Follow Axes & Blades on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and check out axesandblades.com to learn more about incredible guitars and the people who make them. You'll also find the video accompaniment to this podcast there too!
Ignoring The Specs
October 07, 2020 17:53 - 23 minutes - 22 MBDo guitarists focus too much on specs? I dunno. We're probably all too focused on guitar instead of all the other stuff in life. That's probably true. But whether we talk about fretwire and nut slots too much or not, today we're exploring how - sometimes - ignoring the specs has its benefits. Guitar Blah Blah is the daily podcast for people that just can't shut up about guitars. Follow Axes & Blades on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and check out axesandblades.com to learn more about ...
What's Up With Resin Guitars?
October 06, 2020 16:39 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBWelcome to Guitar Blah Blah, the daily podcast for people that just can't shut up about guitars. Today, we're starting off with a look at the growing world of resin guitars. In particular we'll be taking a look at the work of Stone Wolf Guitars and Spalt Instruments, who have two very different (but equally awesome) approaches to using resin. Will we start to see more guitars using resin in their designs? Why are guitar builders using resin anyway? Follow Axes & Blades on Instagram, Fac...