About this episode

Eric and Nat discuss guitar auction news and answer listener questions about guitar maintenance and sound issues.

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat cover some guitar auction news about guitar owned by Eddie Van Halen, Jimmy Page, and the resurfacing of Mick Taylor’s 1959 Gibson Les Paul. Eric and Nat then take questions from listeners about fixing dings in a guitar neck, mystery noise from an acoustic soundhole pickup, hide glue preparation, and some advice for hearing aid users who play 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.

People in this episode

Host: Eric Daw

Guest: Nat

Topics covered

• guitar news
• listener questions
• guitar maintenance
• acoustic pickups
• hearing aids

Keywords

• guitar auction
• Eddie Van Halen
• guitar neck repair
• acoustic soundhole pickup
• hide glue preparation

Mentioned in this episode

Products: 1959 Gibson Les Paul

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