The Fret Files
by Eric Daw
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Ep 221 – Joe Dampt of Joe’s Vintage Guitars
Oct 15, 2026
51m 08s
Ep 220 – Kay Guitar History and Listener Questions
Sep 17, 2026
56m 48s
Ep 219 – Listener Questions
Aug 18, 2026
58m 33s
Ep 218 – Guitar News and Listener Questions
Jul 15, 2026
1h 09m 12s
Ep 217 – Listener Questions and Guitar News
Jun 19, 2026
44m 55s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/15/26 | Ep 221 – Joe Dampt of Joe’s Vintage Guitars | In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric is joined by guitar dealer, collector, and player Joe Dampt of Joe’s Vintage Guitars in Mesa AZ. Eric and Joe discuss vintage guitar authentication, buying and selling, music, oddball vintage guitars and more. To participate in the show, you can leave a message with your question or comment by calling 757-774-8482.  To email the show, visit Eric at EricDaw.com and click the contact link. | 51m 08s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 | Ep 220 – Kay Guitar History and Listener Questions | In this episode, Eric and Nat dive into the history of the Kay guitar company. Then they answer listener questions such as what electronic cleaner does Eric recommend, problems wiring up a 4 conductor pickup, how to solder on larger pieces of metal, and how to properly pack a guitar for shipping. To participate in the show, you can leave a message with your question or comment by calling 757-774-8482.  To email the show, visit Eric at EricDaw.com and click the contact link. | 56m 48s | ||||||
| 8/18/26 | vintage guitarslistener questions+3 | Nat | Gibson Marauder pickupsStratocaster+1 | — | DanelectroGibson Marauder+4 | — | 58m 33s | ||
| 7/15/26 | guitar newslistener questions+3 | Nat | EricDaw.comCease & Desist | — | guitartruss rod+3 | — | 1h 09m 12s | ||
| 6/19/26 | listener questionsguitar news+4 | — | 1953 Fender EsquireFender Musical Instrument Corporation | — | guitartech questions+5 | — | 44m 55s | ||
| 5/15/26 | guitar amplifiersamp philosophy+4 | Troy Angus | tube guitar amplifiers | UtahIdaho Falls, ID | guitaramplifiers+5 | — | 1h 16m 09s | ||
| 4/16/26 | guitar storiesinterview+3 | Greg Boyd | Greg Boyd’s House of Fine InstrumentsGregBoyd.com+1 | Missoula, Montana | guitarinterview+4 | — | 1h 09m 59s | ||
| 3/17/26 | guitar newslistener questions+4 | Nat | Black Fender StratocasterEricDaw.com+1 | — | guitar newslistener questions+4 | — | 1h 01m 18s | ||
| 2/16/26 | listener questionsguitar maintenance+3 | Nat | EricDaw.comFilter Tron | — | P90 shimsTele saddle alignment+3 | — | 56m 13s | ||
| 1/15/26 | guitar newsguitar building+3 | Freddy | Norman’s Rare GuitarsCarter Vintage Guitars+1 | — | guitar newsFreddy+5 | — | 45m 08s | ||
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| 12/18/25 | listener questionsguitar maintenance+3 | Nat | Pin-Up Custom guitar | — | Jaguar pickup humpre-slotted nuts+3 | — | 1h 10m 16s | ||
| 11/18/25 | listener questionsguitar repairs+3 | Nat | Mustang BassNo-caster Pickups+3 | — | listener questionsguitar repairs+3 | — | 58m 48s | ||
| 10/16/25 | guitar string historylistener questions+3 | Nat | EricDaw.com | 757-774-8482 | guitar stringslistener questions+3 | — | 55m 25s | ||
| 9/16/25 | guitar quizlistener questions+5 | Nat | EricDaw.com | 50’s GibsonFender | guitar quizlistener questions+5 | — | 1h 00m 56s | ||
| 8/15/25 | guitar newslistener questions+3 | Nat | 1959 Gibson Les Paul | — | guitar auctionEddie Van Halen+3 | — | 47m 02s | ||
| 7/15/25 | vintage guitarsguitar shop+3 | Norman Harris | Norman’s Rare GuitarsNetflix | — | vintage guitarsNorman Harris+3 | — | 45m 34s | ||
| 6/17/25 | Ep 205 – Listener Questions | In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric talks about what’s been going on in the shop lately, and then answers questions from listeners including how to do a proper Vintage Amber neck tint, Eric’s favorite vibrato unit, lots of offset/JM vibrato talk, treble bleed circuits, and more about that weird conductive PVC layer inside instrument cables and what it’s for. To participate in the show, you can leave a message with your question or comment by calling 757-774-8482. To email the show, visit Eric at EricDaw.com and click the contact link. | 36m 14s | ||||||
| 5/15/25 | Ep 204 – Listener Questions and a book review | In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric talks about vintage pre-war (pre 1940) Washburns and discusses the book “Washburn Prewar Instrument Styles” by Pleijsier Hubert. Then, Eric answers questions from listener emails including how to remove superglue from a finish, how to properly cut a Fender style nut, and setup tips for those finicky Jazzmasters. Also, something of a follow up from the pictured P-Bass bridge, but it still remains a mystery. To participate in the show, you can leave a message with your question or comment by calling 757-774-8482. To email the show, visit Eric at EricDaw.com and click the contact link. | 42m 03s | ||||||
| 4/16/25 | Ep 203 -Guitar News and Listener Questions | In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat talk taxes, tarrifs, and Taylors in a session of Guitar News. Then comes the questions from listeners including questions about touching up lacquer, spraying over nitrate binding, refin color choices, hum in a humbucker, and where to get a Harmony Sovereign bridge. To participate in the show, you can leave a message with your question or comment by calling 757-774-8482. To email the show, visit Eric at EricDaw.com and click the contact link. | 55m 22s | ||||||
| 3/17/25 | Ep 202 – Listener Questions and Shop Safety | In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric goes over some shop safety rules. Then, Eric takes questions from listeners including questions about refretting over a fingerboard extension, solidifying a soft finish, buffing advice, advice on starting a new guitar repair business, and finally – what’s the big problem with adding a Bigsby vibrato unit? Oh, let me count the ways. To participate in the show, you can leave a message with your question or comment by calling 757-774-8482. To email the show, visit Eric at EricDaw.com and click the contact link. | 46m 36s | ||||||
| 2/16/25 | Ep 201 – Listener Questions and a Top Ten List | In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, we have a top ten list for you – “The top ten things NOT to say to your guitar tech.” Next, Eric and Nat take questions from listeners including questions about a cloudy pickguard, Tele neck pickups that emulate a Strat neck pickup, bolt on neck techniques, humidification recommendations, string trees, and Eric and Nat’s top tips for guitar players to get the most out of their guitar. To participate in the show, you can leave a message with your question or comment by calling 757-774-8482. To email the show, visit Eric at EricDaw.com and click the contact link. | 1h 14m 23s | ||||||
| 1/16/25 | Ep 200 – Listener Quiz! | In this special episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat call listeners who have volunteered to play Guitar Trivia. It’s chaos and it’s fun and you should listen. Thanks to everyone who volunteered and thanks to those who participated! To participate in the show, you can leave a message with your question or comment by calling 757-774-8482. To email the show, visit Eric at EricDaw.com and click the contact link. | 1h 06m 34s | ||||||
| 12/16/24 | Ep 199-Quiz and Listener Questions | In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric gives Nat a quiz – “Guitar Pickup or Indie Band?” Then, they take questions regarding wax potting pickups, heavy duty soldering, Strat pickups, spraying lacquer, identifying parts on a schematic, and shielding cavities on electric guitars. .To participate in the show, you can leave a message with your question or comment by calling 757-774-8482. To email the show, visit Eric at EricDaw.com and click the contact link. Vector eps10 | 1h 02m 53s | ||||||
| 11/15/24 | Ep 198 – Listener Questions | In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat talk about being prepared and cleating cracks in acoustic guitars. They then take questions regarding removing glued in saddles, a quiet high string with an acoustic pickup install, how to know what size frets to use on a vintage guitar, vintage guitar refrets, and why Rickenbacker guitars feel different than just about every other guitar. To participate in the show, you can leave a message with your question or comment by calling 757-774-8482.  To email the show, visit Eric at EricDaw.com and click the contact link. | 47m 18s | ||||||
| 10/15/24 | Ep 197 – Listener Questions | In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat take questions regarding Baxendale Conversions, wood dust toxicity and sensitivity, magnetizing Alnico, Bolivian Rosewood, 5 string bass setups, and more. To participate in the show, you can leave a message with your question or comment by calling 757-774-8482.  To email the show, visit Eric at EricDaw.com and click the contact link. | 47m 20s | ||||||
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Chart history for The Fret Files
Peaked at #15 in Finland, currently #15 in Finland.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| PL | — | #50 | #50 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #92 | #92 | — |
| Australia | — | #95 | #95 | — |
| Sweden | — | #97 | #97 | — |
| Japan | — | #114 | #114 | — |
| United States | — | #125 | #125 | — |
| PT | — | #125 | #125 | — |
| Brazil | — | #141 | #141 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #142 | #142 | — |
| Canada | — | #142 | #142 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #164 | #164 | — |
| Norway | — | #182 | #182 | — |
Chart Positions
13 placements across 13 markets.
Chart Positions
13 placements across 13 markets.