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Alex Bouks and Seth Donaldson on tour with Immolation
Apr 29, 2026
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Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V -- Are collectable guitars good investments for preserving wealth?
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Are second hand guitars the new guitar trend?
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| 4/29/26 | Alex Bouks and Seth Donaldson on tour with Immolation | Live Show 64 -- We were live with Alex on the road on an off day between Seattle and Salt Lake City.Join us and subscribe!Youtube.com/@TheGuitarGearLocker | — | ||||||
| 4/29/26 | Is guitar culture stuck in the past? Floyd Rose vs Fixed Bridges! | Live Show 63 We talked about fixed vs Floyd Rose types of guitar bridges. We will also be talking about a range of timely guitar topics.00:00 Introduction01:38 Alex’s ESP SV VII 04:56 Tuning Stability in a Floyd Rose07:12 Not using a whammy bar on a Floyd Rose11:06 Kahler Tremolo13:12 Floyds while using thicker string gauges13:59 Does the bridge make you play differently16:20 Noiseless Springs17:29 Evertune or fixed bridge for recording?18:21 Maintenance and string changes20:23 Techs charging more for Floyds24:09 Types of fixed bridges30:03 Different types of Floyd Rose Bridges35:55 A guitar Alex has his eye on!40:29 Evertune bridge issue43:22 Most iconic Stratocaster and Telecaster Player45:49 Most iconic Les Paul Player47:01 Most Iconic V guitar player49:28 Most Iconic Explorer shape guitar 50:14 Most Iconic SG player51:11 RUSH’s new tour53:57 Clip on tuners56:53 Is guitar culture stuck in the past | — | ||||||
| 4/29/26 | Michael Schenker 1971 Flying V -- Are collectable guitars good investments for preserving wealth? | Live Show Number 61 00:00 Introduction01:12 Buying used guitar gear01:38 Michael Schenker Vhttps://www.gibson.com/products/gibson-custom-michael-schenker-1971-flying-v-black-white13:21 Are guitars an investment16:27 Gretsch Electromatic Premier Jethttps://www.gretschguitars.com/gear/build/solid-body/electromatic-premier-jet/251510355222:30 Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 Electric Guitarhttps://www.guitarcenter.com/Jackson/American-Series-Soloist-SL3-Electric-Guitar-Platinum-Pearl-1500000375466.gc?template=0y7n73MAL4Km&source=4WWRWXGP&utm_medium=paid-search&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=GC_G_TM_PLA-PMX_Guitars_Electric_N&utm_term=1500000375466&utm_content=tm&utm_id=23626256083&utm_creative=&utm_marketing_tactic=guitar&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23621678288&gbraid=0AAAAADtcCuy0NdMLg9LlaQiP3xBaqvqRX&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7IjOBhDyARIsAFzrWQy56uUuCFZqzITJ0BfYPVTMrS3ljBlAYk7PB2AK68l1iNJfBrRkSQAaAnIOEALw_wcB36:07 Kiesel Kyber Runhttps://www.kieselguitars.com/47:32 Earthcraft Custom Instruments earthcraftcustominstrumentshttps://www.instagram.com/earthcraftcustominstruments/50:21 New Fender Anniversary Guitars and basseshttps://www.fender.com/collections/new-releases-electrics57:44 Stewmac Fret Kisser https://www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/tools-by-job/tools-for-fretting/leveling/stewmac-fret-kisser/?srsltid=AfmBOoqPr6vPf1rlBXiQVCl6emmY_Z_nHDZ93pVLzKnkm_nEV2Y24IAF | — | ||||||
| 4/29/26 | Are second hand guitars the new guitar trend? | Live Show Number 60 - We were live with Jorgan KristensonDon't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!00:00 Introduction01:19 Death of Phil Campbell of Motorhead02:08 Jorgan Joins us05:18 What got Jorgan into music?08:31 Cort Flying V guitar11:54 1080’s Metal Scene in Sweeden17:20 ESP EII Horizon25:24 USA ESP Horizon28:14 ESP Vintage Plus30:34 ESP NV36:30 Jorgan’s Career in Guitar Sales39:02 Top selling guitar in Sweeden41:31 Solar Guitars42:44 Why don’t I feel like Slash44:06 What is the best new guitar44:37 Thoughts on Kiesel Guitars45:59 Gibson Quality Assurance48:37 The best upgrade to make to an affordable guitar49:33 Potentiometers CTS, Emerson etc51:14 Plek or hand fret leveling55:14 ESP Snapper58:21 What guitar player should a new player get1:01:47 Do you still sell a lot of amps1:06:50 Kempers1:08:09 Should younger players try modelers 1:10:43 Why do new guitars need a setup1:14:03 Gibson Michael Shenker V1:18:50 Metallica Black Album1:25:42 What does he have in the future1:27:30 BC Rich Stealth1:33:10 Like and Subscribe | — | ||||||
| 3/12/26 | Alex recaps Immolation's “Death Over Europe” tour with Mayhem and Marduk! - ESP Expedition series | Live Show 59 -- In our first daytime live show, Alex reviewed his recent tour with Immolation in the "Death Over Europe" tour 2026. We had a lot of people stop by in the comments. We also talked about the affordable ESP Expedition Series guitars. Ok....not so affordable but phenomenal craftsmanship.00:00 Introductin00:26 Where have we been01:02 Life on the road02:42 Death Over Europe pictures45:21 Floyd guitars in different climates48:06 ESP Expedition Series57:26 Enki case failhttps://enkiusa.com/collections/cases1:00:50 Millie Petrozza LTDhttps://www.espguitars.com/products?categories=mille-petrozza1:05:13 Alex’s heaviest guitar1:05:48 Does Alex get nervous playing on stage1:06:49 EMG X series vs Fishmans1:17:19 Thanks for watching and please like and subscribe https://www.espguitars.com/pages/exhibition-limited-2026Youtube.com/@TheGuitarGearLocker | — | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | Interview with Loudstakk founder Ron D. Rock launch of newTRVRIG plugin | Heavy metal digital product company Loudstakk, known for building tools that prioritizes heavy metal songwriting and production tools. February 6, Loudstakk will release TRVE Rig, a Guitar and Bass tone plugin intentionally designed for metal riff writing, demos, and mix-ready production. | — | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | Live Show 57 with Guest Chris Monroy of Skeletal Remains | Tonight we will be LIVE with Chris Monroy or Skeletal Remains. | — | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | Live Show 56 | Alex and Roger did a quick show after a scheduling snafu! | — | ||||||
| 2/2/26 | Is it only possible to "Push Air" using a tube amp? OR......... | We will have Jeremy Sosville as our guest this week to talk about all things guitar and gear.00:00 Introduction00:59 Lack of enthusiasm for NAMM03:46 Nashville Guitar Showhttps://www.amigoguitarshows.com/nashville-2/05:25 Jeremy and Alex on the road07:55 Scumyardhttps://scumyard.bandcamp.com/12:29 Gibson Dirty Fingers Humbucker13:37 Tygers of Pan Tang22:23 Amps and pushing air23:41 Ibanez lineup for 2026https://www.ibanez.com/eu/news/detail/20251211100838.html49:36 Taylor Guitars for 2026https://www.taylorguitars.com/next-generation?srsltid=AfmBOoo14KxS06yPAGsrkkY5TKg-QoFG5rOIbN8n3SNwqojbZPy5mGeVTaylor Action Control Neck58:06 Gibson: Strong expectations for Dave Mustaine Les Paul and Mark Morton Les Paul models, plus new Michael Schenker Flying V.1:07:07 Jeremy’s Gibson Murphy Lab1:10:17 Fender Bluetooth Speakerhttps://www.guitarworld.com/gear/accessories/fender-announces-fender-audio1:11:59 Big Muff 2https://jhspedals.info/products/big-muff-2?srsltid=AfmBOoruqkXxl8SgrT4ij8jsHDphxTSPRnjZ4I8BQRNJB54VcKiJ_MjP1:15:47 Playing along to music with headphoneshttps://www.guitarcenter.com/Mackie/ProFX6v3-6-Channel-Professional-Effects-Mixer-with-USB-1500000302144.gc?template=0y7n73MAL4Km&source=4WWRWXGL&utm_medium=paid-search&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=GC_G_NTM_LIA-PMX_Pro-Audio_Mixers_N&utm_term=115900169&utm_content=lia&utm_id=17760431471&utm_creative=&utm_marketing_tactic=pro-audio&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17760434081&gbraid=0AAAAADtcCuzLUsdFcaIZoGV0Xeq9X8FHW&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsY3LBhCwARIsAF6O6XijGZpqf91HijDxFu6dbj0rpnYDj8_oa3LiUsfm7gL0IKoYRu0eVpYaAg3YEALw_wcB1:22:11 IK Multimedia TONEX Cab 700-watt 1 x 12-inch Powered Speaker Cabinethttps://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ToneXCab--ik-multimedia-tonex-cab-700-wat-1-by-12-inch-power-guitar-cabinet1:34:45 Fender Tone Masterhttps://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ToneMasterPro--fender-tone-master-pro-multi-effects-guitar-workstation?mrkgadid=&mrkgcl=28&mrkgen=&mrkgbflag=&mrkgcat=&acctid=21700000001645388&dskeywordid=2422365985871&lid=92700082000222919&ds_s_kwgid=58700008893940713&ds_s_inventory_feed_id=97700000007215323&dsproductgroupid=2422365985871&product_id=ToneMasterPro&prodctry=US&prodlang=en&channel=online&storeid=&device=c&network=g&matchtype=&adpos=largenumber&locationid=9008198&creative=752276712688&targetid=aud-412560458043:pla-2422365985871&campaignid=21590335192&awsearchcpc=1&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21590335192&gbraid=0AAAAAD_RQYlcgvG6-cpx3WaT3XKlbUbQ9&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsY3LBhCwARIsAF6O6XgmYSI3R_ycLFxEgMG49qAqhxCOHe7cGLupAyNxs5wycXGvryyb718aAokPEALw_wcB1:38:28 Fishman Airlock Systemhttps://fishman.com/airlock-wireless-gt-tx-rx/ | — | ||||||
| 2/2/26 | -Will Guitar Effects go the way of Subscription based services? | Alex and Roger were live for their, post New Year show. Lots of comments (and strange comments). Thanks for joining us!00:00 Introduction03:01 NAMM 202604:00 Yamaha Guitars11:30 Tonex EVH Brown Soundhttps://www.ikmultimedia.com/news/?item_id=18473&srsltid=AfmBOop7py30CHmQk4PUmnNNJ0mFd7Zd3hGBtj0oLd7G5roGQUZEzzHo14:55 Spark Amp and Effects15:33 Tube Amps and Air Movement17:45 Quad Cortexhttps://neuraldsp.com/quad-cortex?srsltid=AfmBOoqJEdL_KMXPPnwyU-Nx6s9monJa0w0CNn2f4cjFyEurQu_NllF724:15 The Martin Guitar debacle24:47 Boss IR-2 Pedalhttps://www.boss.info/global/products/ir-2/30:24 Keely Angry Orangehttps://robertkeeley.com/product/angry-orange-distortion-and-fuzz/35:43 Acoustic Guitars48:40 Future Shows50:08 Trends for 2026?53:43 Eddie Van Halen or Randy Rhodes55:31 Yngwie Malmsteen or John Petrucci56:53 Joe Satriani or Jeff Beck59:27 Dimebag or EVH59:49 Gibson or Fender1:01:07 Charvel or Fender1:01:52 ESP or Jackson1:03:16 GTO or Mustang1:04:57 Kramer vs Gretch1:06:08 Explorer or Firebird1:08:43 Future Metal Music1:11:26 Yungblood | — | ||||||
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| 2/2/26 | Do guitar manufacturers actually care about their customers? | Alex and Roger revisited the Tom Morello Fender. They will also go over their favorite guitars of 2025!00:00 Welcome01:22 Tom Morello Fender Guitarhttps://www.fender.com/products/tom-morellos-arm-the-homeless-guitar14:29 Danish-Swedish prog-metal band VOLAhttps://www.guitarworld.com/artists/bands/vola-suffer-devastating-loss-after-equipment-destroyed-by-fire19:25 Desert Island Guitar Rig21:03 Guitar Fails with Fender, Gibson29:29 Guitar Center Corporate and Martin Guitars “Radio Silence” on Issuehttps://www.guitarcenter.com/Martin/D-28-Modern-Deluxe-Dreadnought-Acoustic-Guitar-Natural-1500000257273.gc50:34 Our Review of Last years and gear we purchased or caught our eyeReverand Kingbolthttps://reverendguitars.com/guitars/kingbolt-ra-fm-floyd/EVH 5150 50 Watt https://www.guitarcenter.com/EVH/5150-III-50-watt-Tube-Head-Stealth-Black-1500000322110.gc?template=0y7n73MAL4Km&source=4WWRWXGP&utm_medium=paid-search&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=GC_G_NTM_PLA-PMX_Amps-Effects_Top-SKUs_N&utm_term=1500000322110&utm_content=pla&utm_id=21092994945&utm_creative=&utm_marketing_tactic=amp-effect&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21092996541&gbraid=0AAAAADtcCuyFt3gybu-DdMew4ICfpS_aU&gclid=CjwKCAiAmKnKBhBrEiwAaqAnZ-ZzaUGCRkX5iORmywWVhrPgcBFY-bxOUO7E0bwgRhOu5ai_8MBrGBoCp-4QAvD_BwEESP LTD Mirage Deluxe '87https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Mirage87LSWL--esp-ltd-mirage-deluxe-87-left-handed-electric-guitar-snow-white?mrkgadid=&mrkgcl=28&mrkgen=&mrkgbflag=&mrkgcat=&acctid=21700000001645388&dskeywordid=2322828027975&lid=92700080478108458&ds_s_kwgid=58700008746021299&ds_s_inventory_feed_id=97700000007215323&dsproductgroupid=2322828027975&product_id=Mirage87LSWL&prodctry=US&prodlang=en&channel=online&storeid=&device=c&network=g&matchtype=&adpos=largenumber&locationid=9008198&creative=705548890959&targetid=aud-418160834130:pla-2322828027975&campaignid=21455990307&awsearchcpc=1&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21455990307&gbraid=0AAAAAD_RQYkYgRUj-OHLlxWpkp5VQ7Icw&gclid=CjwKCAiAmKnKBhBrEiwAaqAnZ9h11uH2uN6n8QG8NGE5rKQY5iNeA5BCzKkfK5q-ahT8cmrSjp5trBoCgNkQAvD_BwEPRS Modern Eagle Vhttps://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MEVFWBlu--prs-modern-eagle-v-electric-guitar-faded-whale-blue?mrkgadid=1000000&mrkgcl=28&mrkgen=gtext&mrkgbflag=0&mrkgcat=guitars&acctid=21700000001645388&dskeywordid=2112114826926&lid=43700082853704447&ds_s_kwgid=58700008971516189&device=c&network=g&matchtype=e&adpos=largenumber&locationid=9008198&creative=782140933135&targetid=aud-2381230798313:kwd-2112114826926&campaignid=21220067454&awsearchcpc=1&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21220067454&gbraid=0AAAAAD_RQYlrF-XHRERHBlkveTM7DMcGS&gclid=CjwKCAiAmKnKBhBrEiwAaqAnZ_fUIJmfKwOExjX1Rxe2RIk0OPhyVYAtksZK30p4TXf8KGMzm2rBCBoCCvQQAvD_BwEhttps://luxxtoneguitars.com/kaijuhttps://www.espguitars.com/products/33477-alr-iihttps://www.espguitars.com/products/33468-sn-1-hthttps://www.espguitars.com/products/33480-mt-ihttps://www.gibson.com/products/80s-flying-v-ebony1:10:46 What we see for next year, and the future of gear1:21:06 Thanks for watching and subscribe | — | ||||||
| 2/2/26 | The Best Signature guitars made to date.....Tom Morello's new Fender line! | Live Show 52 - In this show, we talked a lot about Killer Guitars (the company), as well as Tom Morello's new Signature Fender guitar. 00:00 Introduction00:47 Killer Guitars (The Brand) Akira Takasaki https://www.killer.jp/https://reverb.com/b/killer/electric-guitars--95915:58 Edwards Guitars https://espguitars.co.jp/edwards_/19:17 Any insights into offerings for NAMM 202621:53 Jackson American Serieshttps://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DKVirtHTSSW--jackson-american-series-virtuoso-ht-electric-guitar-snow-white23:21 Tom Anderson 2 bolt neckhttps://www.andersonguitarworks.com/wedge25:42 Stringjoy Soft touch stringshttps://stringjoy.com/guitarstrings/strings/electric-guitar-strings/soft-touch-electric-guitar-strings/?currency=USD&variant=51709057368338&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google+Shopping&stkn=d6bdab94300f&srsltid=AfmBOoqFlzJ0H1hA9uDmFk-U8VEQBYDJcj9WvD3ptiqwImDG5VelRskObc4&com_cvv=8fb3d522dc163aeadb66e08cd7450cbbdddc64c6cf2e8891f6d48747c6d56d2c29:12 Iron Maiden Hits No. 1 For The First Time With A Decades-Old Album https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2025/12/09/iron-maiden-hits-no-1-for-the-first-time-with-a-decades-old-album/ 32:43 Tom Morello “Arm the Homeless” Fender guitar https://www.sweetwater.com/store/search?s=tom+morello41:18 Reverb Best Guitar of 2025 Fender American Professional II Stratocaster https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/reverb-fender-stratocaster-best-selling-guitars-amps-pedals-2025/ 45:58 Billy Strings46:48 Loudwires Metal song of the year. End of You," the powerhouse collaboration between Poppy, Amy Lee and Courtney LaPlante48:22 Loudwires Rock song of the year -Mammoth's "The End"The Best Metal Song of 2025 - 'End of You' | https://loudwire.com/end-of-you-best-metal-song-2025-poppy-amy-lee-courtney-laplante/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral55:28 Pickup Musichttps://www.pickupmusic.com/59:14 Fishman Airlock Wireless Systemhttps://fishman.com/airlock-wireless-gt-tx-rx/ | — | ||||||
| 12/16/25 | Live Steam Number 50 with Craig Smilowski and Casimir Trinkala | Live Show 50 -- Tonight will be a redo of our earlier show where we had audio issues. This will be a lot of fun! | — | ||||||
| 12/16/25 | Are V Shaped guitars the best shaped guitars? - Fender's Iron Maiden Collection - Helix Stadium | LIVE SHOW 51This show will be all about the V shaped guitar! Alex Bouks of Immolation is a player and enthusiast of V shaped guitars. There has also been a lot of new gear that has dropped recently.00:01 Welcome Back00:33 The Flying V Guitar40:44 Black Friday Disappointment 43:58 Fender Iron Maiden Guitar Collection https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/guitars/fender-iron-maiden-50th-anniversary-collectionhttps://www.fender.com/collections/iron-maiden-collection49:02 Line 6 Helix Stadium XL Amp Modeler and FX Processorhttps://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/StadiumXL--line-6-helix-stadium-xl-amp-modeler-and-fx-processor?mrkgadid=1000000&mrkgcl=28&mrkgen=gdsa&mrkgbflag=0&mrkgcat=studio&recording&acctid=21700000001645388&dskeywordid=1385849823330&lid=39700065013197445&ds_s_kwgid=58700007232174981&device=c&network=g&matchtype=&adpos=largenumber&locationid=9008198&creative=706902477806&targetid=aud-939904668396:dsa-1385849823330&campaignid=6730319008&awsearchcpc=1&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=6730319008&gbraid=0AAAAAD_RQYlXYiRyIP7XhMpOzdcfroBS4&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_8TJBhDNARIsAPX5qxSpov7mK2U0Oxnw8mIwa1slgsZWzBhFBBmgIfV7N5aXpCthzy1CNSUaApd2EALw_wcB52:05Fractal AM4https://shop.fractalaudio.com/products/am4-amp-modeler?srsltid=AfmBOoo5LUZTagGEBJf6OnbIts3iuY7lbnsrtdHRodUuP3PGEP4PlLkC 54:24 EVH 5150 Hypersonichttps://www.guitarworld.com/gear/combo-amps/evh-5150iii-hypersonic-6l6-combo57:38 Evh Stealth 50 watt tube amp1:00:13 Format change to the channel – duplicate feeds oriented for phone and computer | — | ||||||
| 12/2/25 | The Evolution of Death Metal Guitar! | Hosts Alex Bouks of Immolation Band and Roger Sutherland of 3 Alarm Guitar Services were joined by Jeremy Sosville and Matt Sorg to discuss the evolution of death metal and guitar playing.00:00 Introduction00:45 Where is all began06:28 What changed to make death metal sound like death metal09:08 Death Metal has to be dark and evil13:00 No rules guitar playing19:03 Were the bands competitive with other bands24:05 Can the music get stale27:25 Did the equipment change with death metal29:37 The tone knob32:16 How Jeremy was introduced to death metal34:01 Tube Screamer pedal38:50 1990’s death metal43:22 Who started death metal?46:05 Band in the Philly area. Did they hate each other?50:17 Should death metal stay under ground and raw56:29 Active vs passive electronics1:01:42 Seymour Duncan JB Pickup1:06:00 Guitars tuned down with larger strings1:16:16 BC Rich guitars1:25:42 Thanks for watching! | — | ||||||
| 10/24/25 | Tribute Show for Ace Frehley | Live Show 48 We had guests Matt Sorg and Jeremy Sossville with us tonight to talk about the extensive career of Ace Frehley! | — | ||||||
| 10/24/25 | Is the PRS SE Chleo Herman Li worth $2000? Yes, and hear why! | Live Show Number 47 -- This episode talked about the new 2025 line of PRS SE guitars, including the SE Chleo. Also, what should your expectations be when purchasing a new guitar? Why are we still using locking nuts with Floyd Rose bridges? Rush's new drummer!00:00 Introduction01:00 PRS Guitars Announces New SE Models https://prsguitars.com/news/story/prs_guitars_announces_new_se_models_plus_a_new_combo_amp_ahead_of_2026_updates :01:17 PRS Herman Li Chleo https://prsguitars.com/electrics/model/se_chleo_2025PRS DGT Standard -https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/electric-guitars/prs-se-dgt-standard 30:17 Graphtech Unlock nut findings https://graphtech.com/collections/un-lock-nuts34:22 Badlands Guitar https://chucklevins.com/products/badlands-limited-edition-gx1-gridlock-hh-electric-guitar-chucksclusive-us24eas002?variant=42118693879871&country=US&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&srsltid=AfmBOorzLMYaviT0_jfAOlMSDQpL0J-vr3GC4ttDUUW2vbW_oS4CyMW51Ns&com_cvv=8fb3d522dc163aeadb66e08cd7450cbbdddc64c6cf2e8891f6d48747c6d56d2c44:36 Boss Poly Shifter Pedalhttps://www.boss.info/us/products/xs-100/50:36 Joe Bonamassa 1959 Les Paul Black Beauty Epiphonehttps://www.gibson.com/products/epiphone-joe-bonamassa-59-les-paul-custom-antique-ebony?srsltid=AfmBOopYtFLOKuC0Mh5ccqYMxsqLGI0ZYYFZNNNLziE_fp4zvthIwH6854:04 Rush’s new drummer Anika Nilles59:55 New Guitar expectations1:06:37 Winding a Pickup with 43 awg wire 1:08:32 Fishman AirLock Wireless GT https://www.fishman.com/dp/airlock/ | — | ||||||
| 10/24/25 | Are new 70’s Series Gibson guitars better than a true 70’s era guitar! IK Multimedia Brown Sound | Alex and Roger reviewed new guitar gear, as well as some older gear!00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:50 Kramer SM-1 Electric Guitar, with Black Floyd Rose https://www.zzounds.com/item--KRMKSM1?siid=271223&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1051799671&gbraid=0AAAAAD_vpo7d81Wj4WNYylNibz37YVJ05&gclid=CjwKCAjwxfjGBhAUEiwAKWPwDvvlpL7a6v_QzK7mhb2QXd8UWA4zdM-ZCBMXvVOh10Htb2y2qiIl6hoCuFQQAvD_BwE10:19 Fishman In-hole Fluencehttps://www.fishman.com/dp/fluence-acoustic-rock-icon-guitar-pickup/17:07 Billy Strings17:43 Tom Gabriel Warrior Morbid Tube Distortion Pedalhttps://www.jessupamps.com/products/tom-gabriel-warrior-morbid-tube-distortion-pedal21:36Kramer Pacer Deluxe 87 EMGhttps://www.gibson.com/products/kramer-pacer-deluxe-87-emg-flip-flop-blue-exclusive?srsltid=AfmBOoqk7arRKsrXwzeL8NF8ZVjF2khwygV89FSEcLT1ooR8UdSXO8oW26:17 Brown Sound 80/81https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/tonex-brown-sound/index.php?p=8081&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23030383620&gbraid=0AAAAAD3qYFkCPRZroP_cT2YX17pyhBZNe&gclid=CjwKCAjwxfjGBhAUEiwAKWPwDic_EuEcsIyCd-d0Fhz4Fdj50wYIfTZCLbbHmTh2cj-cOi7zH46udxoC8n4QAvD_BwE#nl_form_area32:32 Jackson American Rhodes Serieshttps://www.jacksonguitars.com/pages/american-series?utm_campaign=gupta_amsrhoadsrr24_action&src=PAIDGOOGLE23027109987&utm_id=23027109987&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23033191874&gbraid=0AAAAAoaWAlsJDefXsMdW2YZd0lf4-jwDu&gclid=CjwKCAjwxfjGBhAUEiwAKWPwDh2wzv0zCsyTy0JQJbNbyyN7246eSccBhJQ2GucZ3oK1nY2S7xWL7hoCo1kQAvD_BwE40:49 SKG Guitar44:31 Heavy Guitars46:17 Gibson Les Paul 70’shttps://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LPCU700BCGH--gibson-70s-les-paul-custom-electric-guitar-buttercream?mrkgadid=&mrkgcl=28&mrkgen=&mrkgbflag=&mrkgcat=&acctid=21700000001645388&dskeywordid=2322828027975&lid=92700080478108458&ds_s_kwgid=58700008746021299&ds_s_inventory_feed_id=97700000007215323&dsproductgroupid=2322828027975&product_id=LPCU700BCGH&prodctry=US&prodlang=en&channel=online&storeid=&device=c&network=g&matchtype=&adpos=largenumber&locationid=9008198&creative=705548890959&targetid=aud-2381230798313:pla-2322828027975&campaignid=21455990307&awsearchcpc=1&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21455990307&gbraid=0AAAAAD_RQYk37nJji3oi6QsxmJGYu0QHw&gclid=CjwKCAjw6P3GBhBVEiwAJPjmLrOegOUfylLeyrsWGslI1tI1SZr08RQ__IkIXkG6_KZBvZ_lByXsTxoC4nIQAvD_BwE57:17 Jackson Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas SD1https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/POSD1MCAR--jackson-pro-origins-1985-san-dimas-sd1-electric-guitar-candy-apple-red-maple-fingerboard?mrkgadid=&mrkgcl=28&mrkgen=&mrkgbflag=&mrkgcat=&acctid=21700000001645388&dskeywordid=2322828028055&lid=92700080478108464&ds_s_kwgid=58700008746021299&ds_s_inventory_feed_id=97700000007215323&dsproductgroupid=2322828028055&product_id=POSD1MCAR&prodctry=US&prodlang=en&channel=online&storeid=&device=c&network=g&matchtype=&adpos=largenumber&locationid=9008198&creative=705548890959&targetid=aud-1689131054545:pla-2322828028055&campaignid=21455990307&awsearchcpc=1&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21455990307&gbraid=0AAAAAD_RQYlyk7e77Xa6cZLseo4CmNEqn&gclid=CjwKCAjwxfjGBhAUEiwAKWPwDmK6o1MlbgjAxv9cD5YCCa7nf57I0erPIlxnCbnxfRRGgdoyJ680VBoCJvsQAvD_BwE1:00:52 Charvel Model 61:06:07 Buying and Selling guitars1:07:59 G&L Closing up shop1:09:01 -Fender Increasing Priceshttps://www.guitarworld.com/music-industry/fender-s-and-p-global-report-price-rise1:11:53 Nuno leaving Washburn and forming Nuno Guitars1:20:02 Upcoming shows | — | ||||||
| 10/5/25 | Live Show 45 -- The History of Rock/Metal '80s era | Tonight we are back with RIk and Jeremy with Part 3 of the History of Rock/Metal Music! We had a bit of a sound issue last week and we are going to try a redo of that show soon! | — | ||||||
| 10/5/25 | The Guitar Gear Locker Live Show 44 - History of Rock/Metal Part 2 | Tonight we will have Jeremy Sosville and Rik Lawhorne with us to continue our series on the history of rock and metal music in the 1970's! | — | ||||||
| 10/5/25 | Is the PRS Modern Eagle V the most versatile guitar? - Spark Go - Are Guitar Ergonomics important? | 00:00 Introduction01:29 Next week’s show01:58 Pickup winding and lack of parts10:17 Positive Grid Spark Go https://www.positivegrid.com/products/spark-go?variant=4752339946716816:47 Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster27:27 Carvin with the Kahler Killer bridge32:07 Guitar Ergonomics43:42 Rick Graham42:28 Sterling Ernie Ball Tosin Abasi Kaizen48:13 Beat Buddy52:56 Paul Reed Smith Modern Eagle V1:05:03 Thanks for joining us and please subscribe! | — | ||||||
| 8/22/25 | Live Show Number 42 - Rock/Metal History '60's-70's | We were live with Jeremy Sosville of Sanhedrin and Rik Lawhorne or Cactus Jack to begin our series on the history of Rock and Metal music!00:00 Introduction00:49 1050’s and Chuck Berry 09:37 Underground music in Memphis and Chicago12:41 Elvis17:33 Bill Haley and the Comets18:18 Kinks, Yardbirds, The Who, Beatles18:40 Blue Cheer Summertime Blues19:39 What leads us to Black Sabbath22:19 Jimi Hendrix25:09 Paul McCartney and John Lennon30:00 Leslie West and Mountain34:19 Grand Funk Railroad blowing Led Zeppelin off the stage37:04 Early bands sounding like garage bands39:42 Who was the most extreme in the late 1960’s?43:26 Deep Purple46:40 King Crimson48:01 Led Zeppelin51:16 The Acid years55:35 The magic started happening in 19691:00:00 Neil Young1:01:41 Budgie1:03:55 Michael Schenker1:07:01 Jeff Beck1:08:04 Guitars and gear of the early rock/metal era1:18:51 Cassette tapes are making a comeback1:22:11 Spotify vs Cassette/records1:28:34 Click track1:32:34 Guitarists that transitioned to a different guitar1:37:36 Vox AC301:39:40 Edwards guitar1:42:22 The Pink Solar guitar gone1:45:10 Haught Guitars1:48:21 Tiktok1:54:17 Upcoming shows | — | ||||||
| 8/22/25 | Singer/Songwriter Emily Woodhull - Her Music - Music Networking - Leveraging Social Media | It was great having Emily on the show to talk about her music. We talked about musicians as a "business" and leveraging social media to get visibility. | — | ||||||
| 8/22/25 | Do PRS guitars fit with extreme/metal music? Guitar shapes and playing styles? | Live Show Number 40 In this episode, we talked a lot about guitar shapes and physical limitations with some guitars and their shapes. 00:00 Introduction01:12 Recap of last week’s show05:52 History of Rock/Metal beginning on August 14th10:33 Guitar shapes and playing styles25:09 PRS Modern Eagle V30:54 Reverend Kingbolt Guitar34:06 Hamer Guitars38:44 Amazon Westlake guitar40:43 What is an affordable guitar?45:26 Are PRS’s guitars metal guitars55:05 The Fishman Airlock wireless system1:04:36 Dragonfly’s and tree frogs1:05:05 Sweetwater’s gear exchange1:10:07 Upcomming shows1:10:59 Graphtech Unlock NutThanks for joining us! | — | ||||||
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