Guitar Speak Podcast
329 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsWe speak guitar! Interviews with leading guitarists, luthiers and gear manufacturers. Home of the Iconic Albums series.
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Iconic Live Albums
April 24, 2024 14:10 - 1 hour - 160 MBFrom Ace to Zorn and Adams to Zeppelin we check out our favorite 11 live albums with killer guitar playing...plus bonus Neil Diamond! Rob Rhodes - www.rhodetripent.com Gabor Josika - SuperFunAwesomeHappyTime Pedal Show This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott, ex Head of Guitar at GIT and McNally Smith Music College. Fretboard Biology Guitar Speak Podcast #146 - Joe Elliott - ex guitar head of GIT...
Iconic Guitar in the Movies
March 30, 2024 04:17 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBThe Guitar Speak Podcast's 'Iconic Series' roundtable names the top nine motion pictures featuring cool guitar stuff. Good times! Please note - Matt's audio is a little sketchy at first but rapidly improves, Rob and Gabor sound delightful throughout as usual! Originally published Oct 2021. Iconic Series Co-Hosts: Rob Rhodes www.rhodetripent.com Gabor Josika SuperFunAwesomeHappyTime Pedal Show This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretboard Biology - the online ...
Guitar Review: Gretsch Broadkaster Jr Chris Rocha Model GSP#245
March 24, 2024 07:19 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBThis is the plugged in review of the new Gretsch Broadkaster Jr Chris Rocha Model! Matt reports back from the studio and live arena with the rundown of this new Gretsch signature guitar. Also check out our interview with Chris himself, talking us through the process of working with Gretsch: https://www.guitarspeakpodcast.com/e/chris-rocha-interview-his-new-signature-gretsch-gsp-244/ Matt's 2023 review of the Gretsch 140th Anniversary line: https://www.guitarspeakpodcast.com/e/gretsch-...
Chris Rocha Interview - his new signature Gretsch GSP #244
February 28, 2024 14:04 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBChris Rocha is an American Christian producer, Guitarist, Entrepreneur and pioneer in the Spanish Christian music industry. He is a two-time Dove Award winner, worked on two Grammy Award-winning albums and numerous Grammy nominated projects. Gretsch has just released the Chris Rocha Signature Broadkaster Jr and we hear all about it from Chris. This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott, ex Head of Guitar at GIT...
(Accidental) Iconic Guitar Albums GSP #243
February 26, 2024 13:35 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBWhat albums surprised you with unexpected yet glorious guitars?! Matt, Rob and Gabor name their favourite three (accidental) Iconic Guitar Albums...starring Harry Connick Jr, The Chicks and Jamiroquai. Rob Rhodes - www.rhodetripent.com Gabor Josika - SuperFunAwesomeHappyTime Pedal Show This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott, ex Head of Guitar at GIT and McNally Smith Music College. www.fretboardbiolog...
Introducing - The Guitar Quiz Podcast
February 18, 2024 12:07 - 10 minutes - 9.48 MBAlrighty, who doesn't love a good spinoff? Introducing 'The Guitar Quiz Podcast', a rapid fire 20 question quiz about guitar stuff. Good times! The Guitar Quiz Podcast is produced by the Guitar Speak Podcast. The quiz has it's own podcast platform to follow and subscribe to, but we will also publish some episodes here at GSP to start with. All of the regular Guitar Speak Podcast content - interviews, the Iconic roundtable and gear reviews - will keep coming as normal \m/. This episo...
Inside Fender's Tokyo Flagship Store with Bud Cole, President Fender Asia Pacific
February 11, 2024 12:27 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBBud Cole, Fender's President for the Asia Pacific region, takes us inside the company's first ever 'flagship' store, launched in Tokyo. The store boasts four levels of Fender goodness, from merch to custom shop and all points in between. Bud also explains Fender Japan's unique position in the organisation's picture and how this allows autonomy in creating the super cool instruments MIJ Fenders are known for. This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretboard Biology - the ...
NAMM 2024 - the hits! GSP #240
February 04, 2024 12:51 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBNAMM 2024 was massive! Matt is joined by Rob Rhodes and Gabor Josika in another 'Iconic Series' roundtable discussing the biggest hits at NAMM, honourable mentions and couple of recent 'not exactly NAMM releases'. Rob Rhodes - www.rhodetripent.com Gabor Josika - SuperFunAwesomeHappyTime Pedal Show This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott, ex Head of Guitar at GIT and McNally Smith Music College. www.fretboa...
Iconic Tones - the players, tracks and tools that changed the game. GSP#239
January 18, 2024 02:22 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBOn this Iconic Series episode Matt, Rob & Gabor choose six guitarists known for crafting unique tones. Zappa, The Edge, Santana, Stevens, Knopfler and May all get a run with honourable mentions to Young, Slash and an excellent list of suggestions from GSP listeners. Rob Rhodes - www.rhodetripent.com Gabor Josika - SuperFunAwesomeHappyTime Pedal Show This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott, ex Head of Guita...
Fender Jazzmaster - Review and Giveaway GSP#238
January 12, 2024 14:40 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBMatt takes Fender's Player series Jazzmaster for a spin on stage and in the studio for this Guitar Speak Podcast review. Thanks to Fender Australia, we are giving away this very guitar. Entries close Jan 30 AEST. This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott, ex Head of Guitar at GIT and McNally Smith Music College. www.fretboardbiology.com Guitar Speak Podcast #146 - Joe Elliott - ex guitar head of GIT - launch...
The Iconic 2023 Wrap Up GSP#237
December 31, 2023 03:08 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBThe GSP Iconic Series team of Matt, Rob and Gabor are back with a sprawling look back over 2023. We're talking favorite albums, gigs, gear, The Rollings Stones (the band and the similarly named publication), gig disasters, 'new' Beatles, Satriani jamming EVH, Notaklon, new and old school musical AI and much more. We outraged at the outrage! Rob Rhodes - www.rhodetripent.com Gabor Josika - SuperFunAwesomeHappyTime Pedal Show This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretboard ...
Fender California Series Acoustics Review GSP#236
December 03, 2023 12:08 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBFender's California Series of acoustic guitars marries Leo Fender's early '60s acoustic designs with modern features. Does this 'back to the future' plan work out? Matt test drives a couple of models live and in the studio to find out. This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott, ex Head of Guitar at GIT and McNally Smith Music College. Fretboard Biology - special deal $29 for 3 months https://fretboardbiology....
Iconic Gear Influencers
October 11, 2023 12:37 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBThe 'Iconic Series' team assemble to talk about those who have influenced guitar gear trends in a massive way. We're not talking about the YouTube or Instagram cats. We are talking PLAYERS who through the force of their style and tonecraft have made a lasting and ongoing impression on the world of guitar gear. Rob Rhodes - www.rhodetripent.com Gabor Josika - SuperFunAwesomeHappyTime Pedal Show This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretboard Biology - the online guita...
Fender Tonemaster Pro Review - all digital pro level floorboard. GSP #234
October 03, 2023 13:01 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBFender is taking on the digital modelling floorboard heavyweights with the launch of its Tone Master Pro. Fender spent over four years in development and the final product boasts over 100 amps, cabs and effects, touchscreen, integrated rotary footswitches/parameter controls and extensive IO. Matt, leaves his beloved pedalboard at home and gives the Tone Master Pro a run live and in the studio - what is the verdict? Exploring the Tone Master Pro - Fender YouTube https://www.youtube.com/wa...
Jackson Virtuoso Guitar: the plugged-in review GSP #233
September 26, 2023 23:26 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBThe GSP plugged-in review of Jackson's latest USA made offering - the Virtuoso. Matt test drives the guitar live and in the studio. Can it play more than metal? Spoiler alert...yes! Jackson 'Virtuoso' Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cymOD8mT-8U Marty Friedman Sept 2023 GSP interview - episode #232 https://www.guitarspeakpodcast.com/e/marty-friedman-on-launching-the-new-usa-jackson-virtuoso-and-more-gsp-232/ This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretboard Bio...
Marty Friedman - on launching the new USA Jackson ’Virtuoso’ and more. GSP #232.
September 17, 2023 12:40 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBMarty Friedman is back on the show! Marty talks us through his involvement in Jackson's killer new US made 'Virtuoso', working alongside Misha Mansoor, playing with orchestras, why Japanese music of all genres is so open to heavy guitars and more. Jackson 'Virtuoso' Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cymOD8mT-8U Marty Friedman 2019 GSP interview - episode #122 https://www.guitarspeakpodcast.com/e/marty-friedman-gsp-122/ This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretb...
Joe Matera - crafting a multidisciplined career in music performance, journalism and media
August 23, 2023 00:59 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBJoe Matera is an Australian guitarist, composer, journalist and top selling author. He has collaborated with some of the worlds greatest musicians and written for a number of leading publications including Rolling Stone, Guitar Player and Guitar World. His most book, "Backstage Pass: the Grit and the Glamour" has been an international chart topper. Joe joins us to share of a career that immersed in music. https://joematera.com/ This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretboa...
Oddball Gibson Guitars
August 22, 2023 09:37 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBThe Iconic Albums team are back, but this time shifting their gaze onto some of Gibson's stranger moments. Some of these guitars were destined for greatness...some had a destiny with a bulldozer. Rob Rhodes - www.rhodetripent.com Gabor Josika - SuperFunAwesomeHappyTime Pedal Show This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott, ex Head of Guitar at GIT and McNally Smith Music College. Fretboard Biology Guit...
Iconic ’90s Britpop - GSP #230
July 30, 2023 12:02 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB'90s Britpop was full of great songwriting, huge bands and was thoroughly guitar driven. Matt, Rob & Gabor choose their favorite proponents and talk it out. Yeah? Check out the accompanying playlist! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4NAbE0rhLbQYq6TCaKWphY?si=7463d7af018e4bdd Rob Rhodes www.rhodetripent.com Gabor Josika SuperFunAwesomeHappyTime Pedal Show This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott, ex H...
Gretsch 140th Anniversary Platinum Jet and Centre Block Review
July 05, 2023 12:04 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBWhat is better than reviewing one Gretsch? Reviewing two... In this episode Matt takes the Gretsch 140th Anniversary Platinum Jet and Centre Block guitars for a spin in the studio and road tests them on stage. These guitars comprise part of the rad new Gretsch range celebrating 140 years of Gretsch history. Special guests Paul Brouwer and Jem Magtibay offer sage Filtertron wisdom. https://moonwoodmusic.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@JemmyJems http://www.guitarspeakpodcast.com/e/glyn-evans...
Iconic Albums - Van Halen ’Fair Warning’
June 27, 2023 10:33 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBMatt, Rob & Gabor check out Van Halen's fourth album, 'Fair Warning'. This album realised more of Eddie Van Halen's vision of the band in 1981. The resulting tracks showed a darker, edgier side of the band and, although the album was a relatively slow burner, became many a guitar player's favourite VH record. Rob Rhodes www.rhodetripent.com Gabor Josika SuperFunAwesomeHappyTime Pedal Show This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretboard Biology - the online guitar colle...
Iconic RIFFS!! GSP #228
June 18, 2023 11:46 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBRIFFS!! The Guitar Speak Podcast 'Iconic Series' team of Matt, Rob & Gabor assemble to talk through the greatest guitar riffs ever...or at least, our favourites. We also have a crack at naming good riffs lurking in not so great songs. Good times! GSP #228 Riffs Playlist This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott, ex head of guitar at GIT and McNally Smith Music College. Fretboard Biology Guitar Speak Podcast #146 - Joe Elliott -...
Glyn Evans - Mr Glyns Pickups - GSP #227
June 07, 2023 08:09 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBGlyn Evans of Mr Glyn’s Pickups joins us for a fascinating conversation. Glyn’s pickups are handmade on the west coast of New Zealand and are played all over the world. Glyn’s passion for pickups, guitars and playing is infectious and his insights sharp - it’s a great guitar hang! https://mrglynspickups.com/ This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott, ex head of guitar at GIT and McNally Smith Music College. Fretboard Biology...
Joe Satriani - Classic Episode
May 31, 2023 11:19 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBSatch in replay! It's our 200th episode and we are doing it in style with the one and only Joe Satriani. Satriani joins us to talk about his 19th solo album The Elephants of Mars, how he pushes himself to mine new depths of creativity, the types of bandmates he seeks out, an addition to the Ibanez JS range of guitars and more. This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott, ex head of guitar at GIT and McNally Smith Music College. ...
Gear Review: Charvel So-Cal Pro-Mod 2023 Model - GSP #226
May 24, 2023 12:41 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBCharvel is taking their So-Cal line of guitars to the next level with the Pro-Mod series. Inspired by the hot-rodded shred machines of the '80s, the Pro-Mod is all about high performance. In a fun shift from normal programming, Matt plugs in and turns up...and takes the Pro-Mod to a couple of loud, live gigs to test drive it in the real world. Thanks to Fender Australia. Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal 2023 range This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretboard Biology - the ...
Fender Pickup Guru Tim Shaw - GSP #225
May 09, 2023 14:55 - 32 minutes - 30 MBTim Shaw is an undisputed pickup guru. He spent time at both Gibson and Heritage Guitars before joining Fender in 1996. Today, he is Fender's Chief Engineer - Guitars, in the R & D Innovations department. Tim joins us today to share about a 'once in a lifetime' project at Fender reinventing and reinvigorating Fender's Wide Range humbuckers into a stunning new range. This episode dives into the process of building your own 'unobtainium', Seth Lover's links with Fender and much more. This ...
Adam Miller GSP #224
April 30, 2023 02:27 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBAdam Miller is back with a fantastic new record and we hear all about it on the Guitar Speak Podcast! In Adam's words "Beyond Reason is a Guitarist / Songwriter album, if there was such a genre! I began to take note, that most of my guitar playing time was spent writing and creating, rather than practising. This led to me writing multiple albums worth of material the past few years whilst off the road for a while.” The 8 song album contains elements of blues, jazz, funk, rock, folk, and co...
Randall Waller GSP #223
April 24, 2023 03:16 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBRandall Waller returns to the podcast to discuss his much anticipated solo album, "More". Randall's guitar chops are on display from brutal drop C riffs and killer solos to beautiful acoustic moments. A star studded lineup of guests feature, including the Budapest Scoring Orchestra, Richard Fortus, Joel McDonald, Irwin Thomas and Chris Kamzelas to name but a few. And...Randall is one of Australia's finest rock vocalists by the way... SHOW LINKS: Check out Randall on Facebook List...
Iconic News Vol 2: NAMM 2023! GSP#222
April 18, 2023 23:47 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBEmergency podcast!! The GSP 'Iconic' roundtable team of Matt Wakeling, Rob Rhodes & Gabor Josika assemble to discuss their favourite new stuff to emerge from NAMM 2023. Guitars, amps, pedals and crazy gadgets abound! Rob Rhodes - www.rhodetripent.com Gabor Josika - SuperFunAwesomeHappyTime Pedal Show This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott, ex Head of Guitar at GIT and McNally Smith Music College. ...
Iconic News Volume 1: Cool or Not Cool? GSP #221
April 16, 2023 11:55 - 42 minutes - 39 MBHard hitting news and current affairs - sort of! The Guitar Speak 'Iconic' series team assemble to talk through some recent noise in guitar-land including Bad Monkey hype, reissue pedals from Marshall and DOD, new music from Nuno, Fender's Gold Foil series, isolated Jimi tracks and much more! TheSuperFunAwesomeHappytimePedalShow Punkifriar Vs Everything! Check out PastFX! Rob Rhodes - www.rhodetripent.com Gabor Josika - SuperFunAwesomeHappyTime Pedal Show This episode is brought to ...
Guthrie Govan - GSP Classic Episode
April 02, 2023 03:14 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBFollowing up the Charvel signature love shared in episode #22o with Prashant Aswani, we look back at Guthrie Govan's interview with us in this GSP classic. Guthrie Govan is - with good reason - one of the most celebrated voices of the modern guitar era. Guthrie joins us from his tour with Hans Zimmer to discuss his relationship with the legendary film composer, fresh music and tours from The Aristocrats, a look behind the latest Charvel Guthrie Govan Signature Model, listener questions and ...
Prashant Aswani - new Charvel signature release GSP #220
March 27, 2023 12:36 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBRenowned guitarist, producer and songwriter Prashant Aswani joins us to talk about his freshly released Charvel signature PA28. Known as the “guru of groove,” Aswani has honed his technical chops across almost every imaginable genre, from mainstream hard rock, pop and soul to more eclectic international fare. In addition to recording his own acclaimed solo albums and soundtracks, Aswani’s impressive repertoire includes touring and recording with artists such as Greg Howe, Christina Milian,...
Iconic Albums - U2 Achtung Baby
March 18, 2023 02:52 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBHappy St Patrick's Day! To celebrate we re-issue our Iconic Albums roundtable discussing our favourite Irish supergroup, U2. This week we look at U2's Achtung Baby, an album where the biggest band in the world reinvented itself. Rob Rhodes www.rhodetripent.com Gabor Josika SuperFunAwesomeHappyTime Pedal Show This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott, ex Head of Guitar at GIT and McNally Smith Music Colleg...
Todd Mills - Jefferson Starship touring guitar, drum tech and stage manager. GSP #219
March 12, 2023 06:45 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBThe multiskilled Todd Mills joins us to bring tales from the road as touring Guitar Tech, Drum Tech and Stage Manager for legendary rock band Jefferson Starship, Todd brings us unique insights of life in the wings of stages across the globe, including tours with Deep Purple, looking after Jefferson Starship's triple guitar team, a day in the life of a touring tech, dodging flying wardrobe debris, rock star encounters and his contribution to arguably the greatest collision of rock music and ...
Alex Rottier & Gabor Josika - TheSuperFunAwesomeHappyTimePedalShow GSP #218
March 05, 2023 10:02 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBAlex Rottier and Gabor Josika of TheSuperFunAwesomeHappyTimePedalShow join Matt to discuss their uniquely monikered YouTube channel. TSFAHTPS is one of Australia's longest running gear channels and has close to 30K subscribers worldwide. This episode brings fascinating insights into the running of a successful YouTube channel from dealing with multi-national companies to boutique one man and women operations, thoughts on influencers in the gear space, 90s vintage rack stuff, addressing the ...
Michael Sweet: Stryper - new album, tour and guitar GSP #217
February 23, 2023 08:55 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBMichael Sweet - frontman, guitarist and founder of legendary metal band Stryper returns to the Guitar Speak Podcast. Sweet talks about the new Stryper album 'The Final Battle', new Sully Guitars signature series, touring, keeping the creative fires burning in 2023 and much more. Australia & NZ Tour 2023 GSP Sully Guitars talk new Michael Sweet series This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott, ex Head of Guit...
Ana Popovic GSP #216
February 19, 2023 07:15 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBAna Popovic is a fiery blues-rock guitarist who has forged her own voice on the instrument during a career spanning over two decades. She has shared the stage with artists such as BB King, Jeff Beck, Joe Bonamassa and Gary Clarke Jr amongst others, Ana joins us to discuss her latest album, 'Power'. The album is wall-to-wall excellent writing, performances and guitar parts. Ana talks about her epic '64 Strat, answers rumours about a Fender signature model, layering jazz boxes with nylon stri...
Takaakira Goto - Mono
February 15, 2023 12:15 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBMono are touring Australia in March and I'm super excited - so here in replay is my conversation with Takaakira Goto. 'Taka' is the principal composer, guitarist and band leader of the Japanese post-rock band. Mono formed in 1999 and had just released a brilliant album 'Pilgrimage of the Soul' when I spoke with Taka in late 2021. Taka discusses working with legendary producer - and longtime collaborator -Steve Albini, fusing influences well beyond electric guitar, tone secrets and essentia...
Iconic Series: Desert Island Guitarists - Jeff Beck, Prince & Nuno Bettencourt GSP #215
January 15, 2023 23:54 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBOk, you have heard of Desert Island Discs, how about Desert Island Guitarists? Matt, Gabor & Rob each choose one guitarist and discuss three keystone tracks from each. Join us for a fun hang talking about guitarists and guitar stuff we love. Please note, this episode was recorded before the sad passing of Jeff Beck on January 10, 2023. So, whilst this episode wasn't produced as a posthumous tribute to Beck, we are really happy to present this episode that celebrates his genius and influenc...
Leo Fender & Les Paul - Friendship and Rivalry with author Ian S. Port
January 05, 2023 04:48 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBIan S. Port joins us to discuss his fascinating book "The Birth of Loud" in depth. It is a brilliant read that follows the arms race to electrify the solid body electric guitar - a race spearheaded by Les Paul and Leo Fender. “A hot-rod joy ride through mid-20th-century American history. With appropriately flashy prose, [Port] dismantles some misconceptions and credits some nearly forgotten but key figures. He also summons, exuberantly and perceptively, the look, sound, and sometimes smell...
Iconic Guitar Albums of 2022
December 27, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 79 MBMatt, Gabor & Rob talk through their favourite guitar albums of 2022. Given the range of amazing works that dropped this year this was no small task! A heap of records are discussed but the main focus is on Andy Timmon's 'Electric Truth', Cardinal Black's 'January Came Close' and The Smile's 'A Light For Attracting Attention'. Our final 'Iconic' series podcast for the year is a great hang with detours into unexpected King of Tone substitutes, excellent listener suggestions and questions, g...
Iconic Christmas Guitar Albums GSP #213
December 22, 2022 11:15 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBMerry Christmas - if you have been sent this episode you are definitely on the 'nice' list! Matt, Rob & Gabor talk through their favourite Christmas albums featuring cool guitar. From subversion to swing, shred to swoon it's all here - starring Marc Ribot, Brian Setzer, Steve Lukather, Sammy Davis Jr and Eddie Van Halen amongst others. Rob Rhodes - www.rhodetripent.com Gabor Josika - SuperFunAwesomeHappyTime Pedal Show This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretb...
Adam Roach & Phoenix Van Der Weyden GSP #212
December 17, 2022 10:47 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBAdam Roach (Australia) and Phoenix Van Der Weyden (Brazil) have collaborated on a guitar heavy album, 'The Mission'. Adam and Phoenix are both killer players and enlisted some extra heavyweight guests from all corners of the globe including Jennifer Batten, Nili Brosh and Brett Garsed to name a few. https://roachandweyden.bandcamp.com/album/the-mission https://becomeaguitaristtoday.podbean.com/ This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretboard Biology - the onlin...
Iconic NEW Albums
December 11, 2022 12:09 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBWhat are some NEW albums that feature guitar in it's creative, visceral and sonic glory? Matt, Rob & Gabor list some of their favourite albums released since January 1 2020. From blues & roots to post rock to electro weirdness we present some of the most exciting new guitar music to stretch your ears. Rob Rhodes www.rhodetripent.com Gabor Josika SuperFunAwesomeHappyTime Pedal Show This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretboard Biology - the online guitar col...
Iconic Albums - Jimi Hendrix ’Are You Experienced’
November 27, 2022 20:11 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MBThe 80th anniversary of Jimi Hendrix' birth falls on Nov 27, 2022. To celebrate the milestone we replay our Iconic Albums deep dive into Jimi's debut album. Join hosts Matt, Rob and Gabor as they dig deep into Jimi Hendrix' phenomenal debut "Are You Experienced". From trippy jams to trippier liner notes, mammoth guitar tones, Beato, notable covers, killer songwriting and performances and of course, Hendrix' game-changing approach to the electric guitar. Huge thanks to the wonderful A...
Iconic Albums - Joe Satriani, Surfing with the Alien
October 24, 2022 06:24 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBIn Replay - the OG 'Iconic Albums' episode \m/ Guitar Speak Podcast kicks off the 'Iconic Albums' series with a look at Joe Satriani's Surfing With The Alien. Matt is joined by Rob Rhodes (Living in the 70s) and Gabor Josika (SuperFunAwesomeHappyTime Pedal Show) to discuss the album that put instrumental rock back on the map. Tones, gear, favorite songs, the impact of the record and more is on the agenda. Did Matt really tech for Satch? Was Rob assigned Satch-security? Should Gabor trust ...
Iconic Fender Oddballs GSP #210
October 12, 2022 09:29 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBOver the last 75 years Fender have produced some of the most identifiable guitars of all time. They have also produced some...oddballs! Join Matt, Rob & Gabor in this affectionate look at Fender's quirkier offerings. We cover all the big questions...what does CBS really stand for? Was the the Stratocaster just a transitional model? Who made the first ever 'partscaster'? Lots of listener feedback and shout outs today too - thanks for tuning in! Previous episodes mentioned in this show: Dav...
Dave Leslie - Truck / Baby Animals GSP #209
October 05, 2022 11:16 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBThe legendary Dave Leslie joins us to talk about his new band project, Truck, pulling double duty with the Baby Animals, new music and adventures with both bands, lost and found gear and tonnes of guitar talk! Check out https://truckofficial.com.au/ for all things Truck! This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott, ex Head of Guitar at GIT and McNally Smith Music College. Fretboard Biology Guitar Speak Podcast...
Dave Hunter: 75 Years of Fender GSP #208
September 24, 2022 05:29 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBWe are joined by legendary guitar author and journalist Dave Hunter (Guitar Player, Premier Guitar, Vintage Guitar, The Fender Stratocaster, The Fender Telecaster, The Tube Amp Handbook and many more titles). Dave talks us through his latest book, Fender - 75 Years, a fascinating look at the history behind one of the most recognised and influential guitar brands of all time. Fender 75 Years is published by Motor Books and is available through all the usual book retailers online and instore...
Iconic Signature Gear GSP #207
July 06, 2022 22:43 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBThe Iconic team is back talking cool, quirky and classic signature gear. From EVH to Clapton, Vai to Wong and even some anime stars along the way, there is a lot to get across! And postscript...Rob now owns a Fireman \m/. Rob Rhodes - www.rhodetripent.com Gabor Josika - SuperFunAwesomeHappyTime Pedal Show This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott, ex Head of Guitar at GIT and McNally Smith Music Colleg...