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Guess the Bass -- Volume 5! from 2023-08-29T14:25:04

It's a rare thing for us to have back to back episodes on the same topic, but we couldn't resist. It was time to put Reg through his guessing paces and see if he could get his overall GTB score ...

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Guess the Bass 4 - Can Reg Do It This Time? from 2023-08-10T14:04:18

Another day, another bass to for Reg to try to identify...without seeing it. 20 questions plus 5 guesses is all he gets, as always. Jet answers the questions and plays the bass for him, but can ...

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Gristle King VS D&M Drive . . . Which Is a Better Pedal? from 2023-08-02T15:19:29

Overdrive and boost in the same pedal is really useful. Awesome in fact. Being able to switch the order of them is even better. Way better. Having some famous folks associated with the pedal is ...

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All-Pedal Macrodose Envelope Filter Review from 2023-07-21T23:50:05

OK, this one is a trippy, drippy, does-more-than-you-would-think sorta guitar pedal. Jet and Reg take the All-Pedal Macrodose to task with a Huber Krautster II and an Amplified Nation Wonderland...

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Pedalboard Contenders, Episode 1 from 2023-07-15T12:25:30

Jet and Reg are at it again, this time with a new pedalboard in their sights. Question is, what to put on it? It's gonna take more than one show to figure that out! But they gotta start somewher...

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The Car Collection for Guitar Players! from 2023-06-10T15:09:34

The VVCO pedal reviews we've done on Gear 'n Gigs have been some of our favorites. Then Reg had an idea... A parking lot made from VVCO guitar pedals. It took a while, but Jet and his daughter m...

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Who Needs a Pedalboard? We Review a JAM Multipedal from their Custom Shop! from 2023-06-01T15:40:41

If you're into guitar effects, you probably already know that JAM pedals are all hand built and painted in Greece, from top notch components. They are also all analog, with amazing quality and i...

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Which of the Lightweight Bass Heads is the best? from 2023-05-23T22:23:51

Jet and Reggie pit 3 heavy hitting but light weight bass amp heads against each other in this low frequency shootout to determine which one steals the show. Will it be the Mesa Boogie Subway D-8...

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Can You Guess the Bass Jet is Playing Before Reggie Does? from 2023-05-13T12:14:46

Can Reg finally do it? Can he guess the bass Jet is playing without seeing it in under 20 questions? He's tried a couple of times without any luck, he's listened to himself in frustration afterw...

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The Big GnG Interview: Taylor Cox of Amplified Nation from 2023-05-07T14:14:27

Jet gets the rare opportunity to interview his favorite amp designer, Taylor Cox, owner and founder of Amplified Nation. With 2 new AN amps in the studio, Jet is fired up about telling you, and ...

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VVco Ratmobile, Klonmobile and Starsky&Hutch Fuzz Pedal Review from 2023-04-05T13:30:24

Here comes the fuzz! (and the clean boost) It's a flashback 70's show for Jet and Reg as they check out three of VVco's pedals, all clad in die cast crime fighting costumes. Two Rat style fuzz c...

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A Big Interview: The Travis Larson Band Release a New Album! from 2023-03-21T14:56:56

Our very first guest comes back for another visit, this time to tell us about his band's new album, "The New Exhibit".

Three years ago, Travis Larson gave us the pleasure of an exclusive ...

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Going for the Gold! TTC Electronic’s Limited Edition Chorus Flanger is a Winner! from 2023-03-05T13:41:31

There is a reason why the TC SCF is a favorite effect for many famous players. It's candy for your ears! Jet and Reg find that it doesn't really sound like other pedals that produce these types ...

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Cranking Out Classic Tone with the Special Cranker! from 2023-02-08T11:56:21

Earthquaker always has something tasty up their sleeve. And fans of our show know we like a lot of Earthquaker pedals. Today's box of guitar goodness, the Special Cranker, offers more tone on th...

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Unrecognizable as a Bass Guitar -- Can We Do It? from 2023-02-04T20:21:39

Time for part three in the Trilogy of Twisting Tone. This time Reg takes the reins and drives his bass guitar into the land of the unknown. Using his newest pedalboard recipe, he's out to add at...

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How to Make Your Guitar NOT Sound Like a Guitar--Part 2, The Sequel! from 2023-02-02T12:20:30

We had to do it! It was so much fun the first time, we had to do another dive into the deep end of tone twisting guitar pedals and techniques to see what atmospheric and amazing sounds we could ...

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Love the Look, But the Sound is the Best Part! from 2023-01-26T13:36:30

VVco, makers of the Delayrean, the Mystery Machine Chorus, and the Ghostbuster Reverb pedals has come through for us again! This time, it's a couple of real Action Heroes, the famous "A-Team" va...

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Guitar Inspiration Medication! Here Comes Something Completely Different... from 2023-01-23T17:18:34

Guitar is really awesome. Except when you want something different. But you don't necessarily have to go to a another instrument, there are a lot of great ways to get more sounds from your axe! ...

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Which is the Best Wah Pedal? from 2023-01-09T11:15:03

So many wah pedals, so many choices. Which is our favorite, and which is yours? Jet, Tyler and Jason put 11 pedals to the test in our first ever bracketed competition to determine the best wah! ...

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Get Out the Scooby Snacks...It’s Time for Some Spooky Sounds! from 2022-11-26T11:42:45

VVCO has done it again! This time the gang is in the famous Mystery Machine...

 

A killer chorus in a die cast vehicle? They've successfully merged pop culture and awesome tone int...

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Pushing the Sonic Boundaries! from 2022-10-29T15:20:58

Reg and Jet have a Show 'n Tell for you that goes 0 to Epic in under 30 minutes. Using 2 of his favorite pedals, Reg shows us what the always amazing Electro Harmonix SuperEgo Plus can do when i...

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Taking Your Bass to Another Place! from 2022-10-13T21:29

Trust ol' Reg to come up with a great Show 'n Tell for us. . . a bass extravaganza with only 2 pedals, but it's more than enough! Compression, ADSR Envelope, Distortion, Phaser, Envelope Filter,...

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GUESS the BASS II--the Sequel! from 2022-10-11T15:16:26

Reg is back to make the guesses that make our day! It's time for another GUESS THE BASS episode. Reg pulls out every possible hint, extension, and extra (dubiously argued) guess that he can to t...

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Which Electric Mistress is the BEST? A Big Flanger Shootout! from 2022-10-11T15:12:10

The mysterious, swirling, atmospheric flanger. Anything but humble, this staple of pedalboards is used to flavor everything from The Police and Rush to The Eagles, Pink Floyd, Robin Trower . . ....

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Bass Distortion Done Scientifically! from 2022-09-26T19:17:20

Clipping or overloading a signal will bring out hot spots. It will exacerbate mud and make chords on a bass often sound messy or flubby. Enter the Source Audio Multiwave Bass Distortion! By divi...

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Two Guitar Pedals that Could Make It All So Easy from 2022-09-21T20:39:05

"Search ending", "easy to use", "simple to understand", "adjustable on the fly" . . . . these are the pedal mantras that many guitar players live by. We've discovered a pedal combination that mi...

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We’ve Been Slimed! VVco’s Ghostly Reverb Pedal Envelops Us from 2022-09-16T14:40:35

In a world of box shaped guitar pedals, VVco stands out like a 50 foot marshmallow man. Everything they do is from another world, and the version of the Ecto-1 pedal we're trying today is absolu...

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The Gameshow of Bad Decisions from 2022-09-02T22:27:18

OK, you don't want to miss this one. It's crass. It's ridiculous. You might laugh out loud. But it's all true. Jet and Reg bare their souls to tell stories from their (checkered) musical past. I...

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Gimme Some Space...Boss Released a New Space Echo! from 2022-08-31T23:38:32

When it comes to tape delays of legend, there are really only a couple of contenders. Without doubt, one of the most revered is the Roland RE-201 Space Echo, a multi-head tape delay with EQ and ...

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The Guitar Pedal That’s Not Really a Pedal from 2022-07-17T21:25:05

The Strymon DECO is not trying to be a guitar pedal, not exactly. It's trying to be 2 reel to reel tape decks at the same time. Not to record, but to get overdrive, flange, chorus, slapback, and...

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The Big Chorus Shootout! from 2022-07-11T14:18:16

Chorus is coming back! At least Jet thinks so. So it's time to do the big comparison. Which analog chorus from back in the day rules the pedalboard? Is it the original Roland Boss CE-1? Is it th...

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”This is a Box of Fun!” Source Audio’s MANTA Bass Filter from 2022-06-20T23:07:34

Sometimes guitar and bass pedals are tools. And sometimes they are song idea machines, giving you inspiring sounds you don't expect, tones you wouldn't normally experience, sonicscapes that are ...

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GUITAR TONE TIME CAPSULE--1978 Ibanez Iceman&1976 Roland DC-50 Digital Chorus from 2022-05-27T12:06:21

What could be better than playing through a vintage Roland DC-50 bucket brigade delay/chorus unit? Playing a vintage Paul Stanley Signature Iceman through it! We take a ride through Tone Heaven ...

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Consider Our Minds Blown! The FX Tracker Has Us Freaked Out! from 2022-05-17T00:12:11

OK, we've tested a lot of pedals. We've owned and used hundreds. We've also worked in music stores for many years so we kinda thought we'd seen it all. And yet. . . no. No we hadn't.

The ...

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Awesomeness! VVco’s Delayrean Delay Pedal is Like No Other! from 2022-05-02T18:45:27

It's a pretty unbelievable package. VVco has produced a Delorean shaped delay pedal...literally, a real time machine! But is the sound it makes a good one? Jet blows Reg's mind with this one. Co...

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GUESS THE BASS Game--20 Questions to Solve It from 2022-04-22T15:27:47

A new game for Gear 'n Gigs--Guess the Bass! Reg has 20 questions to guess what bass Jet is playing. (hint: It's something special) He can hear it but he can't see it. Can he come up with the an...

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Earthquaker Devices NIGHT WIRE Harmonic Tremelo . . . Is It Cool? Is It Funky? from 2022-04-03T15:50:38

Harmonic Trems are being talked about a lot lately, and for good reason. By splitting frequencies and using them to push and pull on the signal, an organic and pleasing tremelo can be had. Earth...

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Unbelievable Luck! Nick Bernstein Joins Us for a Fascinating Interview! from 2022-03-08T19:12:40

Straight from the Late Late Show with James Corden, Senior VP Late Night Programs West Coast CBS, Nick Bernstein, sits down for a full-length, informative chat with our own Jet Stone. Nick has o...

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Phasers on STUN! Vintage VS Modern -- Is Newer Better? from 2022-02-25T19:10:04

The Maestro PS-1A Phaser Shifter is one of the most iconic effect pedals out there. Used by George Harrison, Alex Lifeson, Waylon Jennings, Layne Staley and many others, they were recorded and u...

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Flanger Shootout -- Longamp Roxanne VS Vintage Electro Harmonix Electric Mistress from 2022-02-14T17:07:11

Used by guitar heroes like Andy Summers, Alex Lifeson, David Gilmour and many others, the Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress analog flanger is a classic among classic pedals. Known for it's "hal...

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The World’s BEST ANALOG DELAY? Let’s find out! The SUHR DISCOVERY pedal. from 2022-02-10T18:38:40

Delays, delays, delays. There are tons of great echo-filled pedals out there. But after all is said and done, is this the one to beat? Jet and Stacy go in-depth to find out for you. Listen along...

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Boss Waza-Craft Limited Edition TONE BENDER Fuzz pedal Review from 2022-02-08T13:44:30

Jet and Stacy test out the limited edition release (3000 worldwide) of the new Roland Boss Waza Craft Tone Bender fuzz pedal. 40 years in the making, this reissue is already sold out everywhere!...

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Joie Calio’s Guitar and Bass Tone Secrets! from 2021-12-24T12:41:02

Bass player and singer for Billboard superstars Dada, amazing guitar player for Hollywood soundtrack kings 7Horse, Joie Calio has left his mark on the music world. His tones are unique and compe...

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From Session Artist to Producer to Major Studio Owner to Manager for the Stars--the Olivier Chastan Interview! from 2021-11-16T17:04:26

Time for Some Serious Music Industry Knowledge - Olivier Chastan brings his incredible experience to the table and is willing to share! Former owner of the famed Sound City studios, Olivier went...

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The Best Pickups We‘ve Ever Heard! from 2021-10-15T10:44:28

Brian Porter of Porter Guitars visits via Zoom from his workshop in Idaho to talk boutique guitars and pickups. His may run the world's first Custom Shop for both guitars AND pickups! Hear him d...

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“Guess the Connection”—The GAME SHOW for GUITAR PLAYERS! from 2021-06-21T18:28:47

"Guess The Connection" is the newest gameshow concoction from the crazy creative people at Gear 'n Gigs. Jet Stone hosts the battle, joined by contestants Trey Hawkins and Stacy Venne, both GnG ...

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Which Small Marshall Tube Combo is the Best? from 2021-05-23T23:48:56

Jet & Reggie are in the studio (Unearthly Sound, Dallas) testing 3 Marshall all tube combo amplifiers, with the only rule being they have to stay under 20 watts. The Class 5, the handwired 1974X...

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Analog Synthesis Basics #1-- Reggie Shows Us Pulse Width Modulation from 2021-03-18T18:45:57

Jet and Reg are in the studio with the Moog Little Phatty analog synth to talk about some common useful analog synthesis techniques. In this, part 1 of our short-form Analog Synthesis Basics ser...

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Analog Synthesis Basics #1-- Reggie Shows Us Pulse Width Modulation from 2021-03-18T18:45:57

Jet and Reg are in the studio with the Moog Little Phatty analog synth to talk about some common useful analog synthesis techniques. In this, part 1 of our short-form Analog Synthesis Basics ser...

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A Gear 'n Gigs Christmas Show! Stacy Venne brings us the Holidays! from 2021-03-10T17:25:40

Guitarist and Gear 'n Gigs co-host Stacy Venne stops by (virtually of course, this is 2020) to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Stacy and Jet have recorded a song Stacy put together just for the...

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A Gear 'n Gigs Christmas Show! Stacy Venne brings us the Holidays! from 2021-03-10T17:25:40

Guitarist and Gear 'n Gigs co-host Stacy Venne stops by (virtually of course, this is 2020) to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Stacy and Jet have recorded a song Stacy put together just for the...

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Meet the Boss!: Doug Kauer of Kauer & Titan Guitars from 2021-03-10T15:02:04

Guitar Guru Extraordinaire Doug Kauer of Kauer and Titan Guitars takes some time out of his busy building schedule to tell us how he makes the magic he's famous for worldwide. Instrument maker t...

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Meet the Boss!: Doug Kauer of Kauer&Titan Guitars from 2021-03-10T15:02:04

Guitar Guru Extraordinaire Doug Kauer of Kauer and Titan Guitars takes some time out of his busy building schedule to tell us how he makes the magic he's famous for worldwide. Instrument maker t...

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"The Gameshow of Analogies" with Jet&Reggie from 2021-01-18T21:20:57

Jet and Reg are at it again . . . another wild and undeniably ridiculous episode of fun, merriment and general nonsense in this, "The Gameshow of Analogies". What is that, you say? Sit back and ...

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DrivingSlowMotion - the Story Behind Their Epic Music from 2020-09-11T16:23:34

Only one of us was smart enough to bring a beer to this epic late night discussion...guitar player Bryan Freymuth of DRIVINGSLOWMOTION. But the rest of us had fun anyway! Bryan and his bandmate,...

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DrivingSlowMotion - the Story Behind Their Epic Music from 2020-09-11T16:23:34

Only one of us was smart enough to bring a beer to this epic late night discussion...guitar player Bryan Freymuth of DRIVINGSLOWMOTION. But the rest of us had fun anyway! Bryan and his bandmate,...

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Mark Lettieri on His Gear, His Music, and His Worst Gig Ever from 2020-08-06T16:08:53

A deep dive and Top 5's with a 3 time Grammy Award Winner. We got to hang with modern guitar legend Mark Lettieri of Snarky Puppy for a great conversation about . . . well, everything. Spinal Ta...

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Mark Lettieri on His Gear, His Music, and His Worst Gig Ever from 2020-08-06T16:08:53

A deep dive and Top 5's with a 3 time Grammy Award Winner. We got to hang with modern guitar legend Mark Lettieri of Snarky Puppy for a great conversation about . . . well, everything. Spinal Ta...

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We Choose the Best Offset Guitars Available Today from 2020-08-06T16:04:50

Trey joins Jet in a virtual one-on-one to list out his Top 5 modern offset guitars and defend his choices. Jet learns about the origin of Trey's love for these iconic instruments, the status of ...

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We Choose the Best Offset Guitars Available Today from 2020-08-06T16:04:50

Trey joins Jet in a virtual one-on-one to list out his Top 5 modern offset guitars and defend his choices. Jet learns about the origin of Trey's love for these iconic instruments, the status of ...

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Awesome Music Career Advice from 7Horse! from 2020-08-06T15:50:30

Joie Calio and Phil Leavitt from the phenomenal band 7Horse roll into Gear 'n Gigs for a virtual visit, and show you why they have survived in today's super competitive music climate. They give ...

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Awesome Music Career Advice from 7Horse! from 2020-08-06T15:50:30

Joie Calio and Phil Leavitt from the phenomenal band 7Horse roll into Gear 'n Gigs for a virtual visit, and show you why they have survived in today's super competitive music climate. They give ...

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Is Texas Home to the Best Guitar Shop in the World? from 2020-05-23T11:59:37

Jet sits down over Zoom with the Manager of the guys' favorite music store, The Guitar Sanctuary in McKinney, Texas. An ultra-knowledgeable industry icon, Brian gives us a status report on the s...

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Is Texas Home to the Best Guitar Shop in the World? from 2020-05-23T11:59:37

Jet sits down over Zoom with the Manager of the guys' favorite music store, The Guitar Sanctuary in McKinney, Texas. An ultra-knowledgeable industry icon, Brian gives us a status report on the s...

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A Conversation with the Amazing Travis Larson from 2020-05-18T11:44:37

Jet and Trey sit down (virtually on zoom) with Travis Larson of the Travis Larson Band for a fascinating and philosophical, super deep dive into Travis' influences, methods, creative inspiration...

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Multivoice Polysynths, an Exploration from 2020-04-20T20:15:52

Jet & Reggie in the studio again, talking synthesizers! The guys discuss what's available in top-notch polysynths, and compare analog and hybrid models that are popular. Some inevitable philosop...

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NAMM 2020 Debriefing (pt 4) from 2020-03-16T16:33:08

Join Trey and Jet in their quest to unlock the secrets of the NAMM 2020 show. In this 4th and final episode of their show coverage, you'll hear important product announcements and interviews fro...

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NAMM 2020 Debriefing (pt 3) from 2020-03-16T16:31:16

More in-depth coverage of the NAMM 2020 show in California. Gear gear gear ...and Jet and Trey! Follow along their fun and winding conversation as they uncover more fun stuff from NAMM. Intervie...

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The Debut Episode of "The Gameshow of Lists" from 2020-02-19T20:44:47

Reggie visits the set to have fun with Jet on the new Gear 'n Gigs gameshow, The Gameshow of Lists. A variation of one of our previous "Top 5" shows, this one is a no-holds-barred excursion into...

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Birthday Bash (pt 2) from 2020-02-05T21:09:04

The party goes on with more spirited convo from Trey, Jet and Stacy in a Top 5 format. Bring on the controversy!

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Birthday Bash (pt 1) from 2020-02-05T21:06:47

Trey and Stacy celebrate Jet's big day with the most lively Top 5 debate since John Cusack's in High Fidelity.

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NAMM 2020 Debriefing (pt 2) from 2020-02-05T20:56:47

It was a big trip, there was a lot to unpack. Jet regales Trey with industry info and some fascinating interviews with gear manufacturers, including the famous Fred Gretsch Jr. of Gretsch guitar...

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NAMM 2020 Debriefing (pt 1) from 2020-02-05T20:51:22

Trey helps Jet unpack his trip to California and the annual NAMM convention in Anaheim.

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Is 2020 Any Place for an Amp Purist? (Amp Alternatives pt3) from 2020-01-15T10:53:38

Jet and Trey....just won't shut up about the alternatives to traditional amplifiers

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Responding to Your Impulse (Amp Alternatives pt2) from 2020-01-15T10:52:08

Jet and Trey continue the amp alternatives debate

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There's Magic in the IR (Amp Alternatives pt1) from 2020-01-15T10:49:50

Jet and Trey tackle the not-so-subtle aspects of today's alternatives to Tube amps, in the new age of digital modeling and Impulse Response.

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What WOOD You Do from 2019-12-17T12:22:49

Jet and Trey navigate the wonderful world of non-traditional guitar constructions

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Strange Pedals and Where to Play Them from 2019-12-14T12:06:34

Jet and Reggie explore the mysteries and eccentricities of unusual guitar and bass pedals

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