Podcasts by Chris and Rick Talk Guitars
Discussion of guitar and guitar related topics mostly dealing with but not limited to vintage instruments.
Further podcasts by Chris Cline & Rick Hines
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#64 George Gruhn and the Versitar from 2023-12-06T19:45:05
C&R discuss Vintage Guitar guru George Gruhn’s Versitar guitar design. links to things discussed:The Gruhn Versitar Fretboard Journal George Gruhn Interview
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#63 The Super Strat from 2023-11-22T01:53:31
A discussion of the high performance Strat-style guitars that were developed in the 80s.
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#62 Listener recommended Topic: Our Pedalboards from 2023-11-01T15:38:09
Our pedalboards for reference
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#61 Interview with Liz Keller guitar tech and and guitarist for the Seattle’s the Purrs from 2023-10-16T14:26:21
Discussion with Liz, guitar tech and guitarist with Seattle bnand the Purrs. A few of links to things discussed:THE Purrs on Facebook THE Purrs Bandcamp pageEva Pickups Crackle&Pop
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#60 Dealing With ‘Ruts’ from 2023-06-12T23:35:47
C and R discuss strategies for dealing with being stuck and uninspired.
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#59 Interview with Frank Gross of Thunder Road Guitars from 2023-04-30T19:12:54
Chris and Rick speak with Thunder Road Guitar owner/operator Frank Gross.
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#58 Guitar Trends Through the Years – Part 2 from 2023-03-27T22:47:50
Part 2 of discussion of various guitar and gear trends over the years.
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#57 Guitar Trends Through the Years from 2022-12-10T22:10:40
Discussion of various guitar and gear trends over the years.
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#56 Guitar Heros from 2022-11-26T22:40:18
Is the era of the guitar hero over? C and R discuss the guitar god in today’s guitar culture. Correction: in this episode Chris erroneously attributes the solo for the MC5’s The American Ruse to W...
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#55 Tube Amp Maintenance from 2022-08-22T03:57:06
Episode 55. Discussion of care and feeding of tube amps. The podcast mentioned in the episode:The Truth about Vintage Amplifiers Some Cool sites mentioned in the episode for over the shoulder pe...
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#54 Dialing in Stage Volume (remote Zoom) from 2022-07-04T20:45:18
Dialing in a good stage volume and keeping a happy headspace.
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#53 Mythical Gear (remote Zoom) from 2022-05-30T18:19:55
Discussion of gear steeped in myth and hype like the KLON and Dumble amps etc.
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#52 Strings (Remote Zoom) from 2022-04-20T00:28:52
C and R discuss strings and some observations and experiences with them.
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#51 Carvin (Remote Zoom) from 2022-02-05T20:35:38
Discussion on the mail order musical instrument company Carvin.
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#50 Get Back (Remote Zoom) from 2021-12-06T14:11:30
C&R discuss Peter Jackson’s brilliant documentary GET BACK.
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#49 Collaborating (Remote Zoom) from 2021-10-17T19:16:44
Collaborating with others on guitar parts and songs.
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#48 Theory (or lack thereof) – remote ZOOM from 2021-09-06T19:28:35
C and R discuss navigating the fretboard without a solid background in music theory. *Mott The Hoople’s All the Young Dudes mentioned in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNHdPPJGowY
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#48 Theory (or lack thereof) – remote ZOOM from 2021-09-06T19:28:35
C and R discuss navigating the fretboard without a solid background in music theory. *Mott The Hoople’s All the Young Dudes mentioned in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNHdPPJGowY
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#47 Checking in June 2021 (remote ZOOM) from 2021-06-20T04:28:28
Following an extended break C&R catch up on guitar stuff, work and life.
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#47 Checking in June 2021 (remote ZOOM) from 2021-06-20T04:28:28
Following an extended break C & R catch up on guitar stuff, work and life.
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#46 Straight In To The Amp (remote ZOOM) from 2021-04-26T14:02
Discussion the pros and cons of the “guitar>cord>amp” principle.
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#45 Guitar Solos and Soloing (remote ZOOM) from 2021-03-03T21:32:39
C&R discuss guitar solos and soloing.
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#44 Gibson P-90 Pickups (remote ZOOM) from 2021-02-02T06:37:26
C&R discuss the classic Gibson P-90 pickup and the guitars that sport it.
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#43 Dealing with multiple Guitars (remote ZOOM) from 2021-01-02T05:29:20
C&R discuss acquiring and maintaining a small stable of guitars.
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#42 Edward Van Halen (remote ZOOM) from 2020-12-05T22:49:45
C&R Discuss EVH and what his music and guitar playing meant to them. Link to Van Halen live show mentioned is episode: Van Halen at the Pasadena Hilton
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#41 With Nick Millward of the Riffbrokers (remote skype) from 2020-11-09T04:53:03
C&R chat with special guest Nick Millward of Seattle’s Riffbrokers.
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#40 Interview with Emerald City Guitar’s Jay Boone (remote Skype) from 2020-10-12T04:21:52
Discussion with Emerald City Guitar’s “Soul Proprietor” Jay Boone.
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#39 Sorry Ma Forgot To Turn Out The Lights (remote Skype) from 2020-09-13T22:48:57
C&R discuss the music and guitars of the Replacement’s “Sorry Ma Forgot To Take Out The Trash” and UFO’s “Lights Out” LPs.
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#38 Versatility (remote Skype) from 2020-08-10T14:21:31
One guitar to rule them all? C&R discuss what makes a guitar (or amp) versatile.
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#37 Checking In (remote Skype) from 2020-07-05T22:54:50
C&R catch up on what’s been happening in their respective bunkers.
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#35 Guitar and Tone (remote Skype) from 2020-05-25T00:17:14
C&R scratch the surface of the super broad topic of guitar tone. Remote via SKYPE.
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#34 Lockdown Inspiration (remote Skype) from 2020-04-18T00:12:02
Discussion of staying inspired during quarantine.
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#33 Delay and Reverb (remote Skype) from 2020-04-05T00:03:51
Discussion of delay and reverb for guitar from C&R’s respective bunkers via Skype note: apologies for the low quality. Skype proved a little problematic in getting good quality, non-choppy audio.
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#32 The Telecaster from 2020-03-02T03:23:26
Discussion of this classic American solid body guitar.
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#31 Peavey from 2020-02-16T22:29:25
Discussion of the innovative American musical instrument manufacturer that was an important entry point for many musicians in their quest for quality affordable instruments. NOTE: in the episode C...
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#30 Checking In from 2020-02-03T00:31:14
Chris and Rick check in on what is up in their respective guitar nerd worlds (new amps and new old amps and other stuff)
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#29 The Birth of Loud from 2020-01-16T00:38
Discussion of the excellent book The Birth Of Loud by Ian S. Port.
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#28 Artist Series Gear from 2020-01-01T02:13:46
Listener requested topic (thank you!) Artist series gear. What’s the deal?
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#27 Dealing with Plateaus and Creative Blocks from 2019-12-16T06:00:43
C&R Talk discuss feeling like your playing is going nowhere and overcoming creative blocks.
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#26 Guitar Shops from 2019-12-01T05:48:21
Discussion of guitar stores and the joy and sorrow they can bring.
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#25 Playing Live from 2019-11-26T22:21:52
From Headspace to horror stories. C&R tackle bringin’ it to the people.
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#24 The Guitars of Ken Burns Country from 2019-11-26T22:21:06
C&R blather on about the overflowing cornucopia of cool guitars featured the Ken Burn Country Music documentary. Link to PBS episodes:https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/country-music/
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#23 Mods and Partscasters from 2019-11-26T22:20:08
Personalizing a gem or polishing a turd? C&R talk upgrades and customizations.
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#22 The Player Not The Guitar from 2019-10-01T01:19:19
While it’s really fun to obsess over the finer details of guitar and gear it often comes down to the old “it’s all in the fingers”, Episode references: Magic Sam tears it up on a LP copy and Steve...
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#21 Unplugged from 2019-09-16T00:24:59
C&R discuss the benefits of switching to acoustic for a spell to ignite creativity.
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#20 My Guitar Player is Better than Your Guitar Player from 2019-09-02T00:07:25
Discussion of “Overrated/Underrated” guitarists discussions.
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#19 Tuning and Intonation from 2019-08-16T16:32:47
Inspired by a youtube video on tuning the Telecaster. Chris and Rick discuss tuning and intonation.
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#18 Made in Japan Part 2 from 2019-08-01T04:20:57
Continued discussion of Japan’s role in the evolution of the electric guitar. Part 2 of 2 parts.
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#17 Made In Japan Part 1 from 2019-07-14T22:13:37
Discussion of Japan’s role in the evolution of the electric guitar. Part 1 of ? parts.
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#16 Gibson Does Stupid from 2019-07-02T02:40:22
C and R discuss internet losing its mind over ill advised Gibson video.
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#14 Watershed Moments for Guitar from 2019-05-31T17:04:53
Chris and Rick chat about turning points for the guitar. From Buddy Holly on T.V to the Beatles on the roof.
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#12 Television Vs. Styx from 2019-05-01T05:30:03
A listener requested topic! In 1977 Both Television’s Marquee Moon and STYX’s Grand Illusion came out. Chris and Rick discuss guitar moments of these two strikingly different releases.
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#11 Pet Peeves from 2019-04-14T20:38:03
C&R discuss explore things that “sort of bug them” when it comes to guitars and guitar playing.
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#10 Guitar In The 80s from 2019-04-01T04:53:33
Discussion of the era of pointy headstocks and Bradshaw racks.
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#9 The Tube Screamer from 2019-03-15T07:00:36
C&R discuss the classic screaming green meanie!
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#8 The Ones That Got Away from 2019-03-01T02:09:33
Chris and Rick pine for the stuff they didn’t have the sense to hang on to.
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#7 The Fender Stratocaster from 2019-02-15T22:35:50
Chris and Rick discuss one of the world’s most iconic guitars.
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#6 Horror Stories (Special Seattle Snowpocalypse episode) from 2019-02-11T01:29:53
Chris and Rick discuss the horrors inflicted on musical instruments over the years in this SPECIAL cabin fever reducing remote Skype episode.
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#5 RUSH 2112 and Guitar from 2019-02-01T02:58:04
Off-the-cuff discussion of RUSH’s career saving LP.
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#4 Guitar In Movies from 2019-01-15T17:42:56
Chris and Rick discuss some influential – to them – movies that feature guitar and guitar players.
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#3 Gibson and Fender Norlan/CBS from 2019-01-01T07:09:41
Chris and Rick shoot the shit about the “Big 2” in their respective “Dark Years”.
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#2 Musicmaster Bass Amp from 2018-11-29T22:49:05
From the early 70s to the early 80s Fender produced this all tube student bass amp. While pretty dismal for a bass, turns out it’s a pretty great guitar amp. In this episode Chris and Rick tell you...
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#1 First Guitars from 2018-11-28T22:47:38
Everyone recalls the joy and or heartbreak of that first guitar. This is the maiden voyage of Chris and Rick talk guitars and a perfect place to start the series.
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