Chris and I chat with Seattle music legend Kurt Bloch.

Chris and I talk about the inevitable desire guitarists feel to play bass. It can be run, and inspiring to get into the headspace of a bass player.

In our 3 for 3 Chris picks 3 songs, Rick picks 3 songs and we discuss. Check out the links for reference Chris's picks: Cowboy Junkies - Misguided Angel https://youtu.be/xKNiyOKiuHo?si=AEefgpUABbx_HoUF Ry Cooder - Paris, Texas https://youtu.be/X6ymVaq3Fqk?si=XAGk1_x0KgFyrvt4 Dennis Coffey - Scorpio https://youtu.be/DyuS16P911g?si=1OnU9rZI3Q_T4Kgc Rick's Picks: Rush - What You're Doing (live) https://youtu.be/6Dn8VH30eWs?si=4-ptZiRAPGxjvZmv Elvis Costello - Watching the Detectives https://youtu.be/k1Qnt5bx1OI?si=S8bayGA-kZsLCIat Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over https://youtu.be/J9gKyRmic20?si=Nua0z-M1kcgv_Qa- Tim Pierce - Second guitar Don't Dream It's Over https://youtu.be/bB7x638PhVM?si=_lNfasNgqkB6yPj3

Chris & Rick talk about what makes a guitarist's guitarist. We'd love to find out what you think about this topic, and who comes to mind when you think of a guitarist's guitarist.

We talk about the biases, and preconceptions we bring to how we hear and listen. Check out the video - https://youtu.be/BYTlN6wjcvQ?si=HDghoHiJvE9BmoLB

We talk about Rick's ups and downs as he builds a classical guitar from scratch.

Chris and Rick talk about how to deal with nerves when recording in the studio. Chris has been doing a lot of recording lately, and recently encountered some nerves - and other studio related feels.

Session players Steve Hunter, and Dick Wagner made their marks with Aerosmith, Alice Cooper and Lou Reed to name a few. 70s rock was guitar was heavily influenced by these creative session players.

Chris and I pay our respects to Wayne Kramer who recently passed. He inspired us as a guitar player, and life-long activist. His legacy is secure, and his spirit lives on in every band started and loud guitar plugged into a Marshall stack.

Trevor Boone searches for the coolest, vintage guitars for collectors - and bands for Emerald City Guitars.

Chris and I swap 3 songs and guitar players and chew it up! Chris's selections: September Gurls - Alex Chilton Maybe I'm Amazed - Ronny Wood Hymn for the Dudes - Mick Ralphs Rick's selections: Magazine - Roger Fisher/Nancy Wilson Kid - James Honeyman-Scott Life on a Wave - G. Weller

We talk about things we should care about, but don't. Noisy guitars, 3-bolt necks, flame tops, and more...

Chris and I revisit our 3 for 3 where we swap 3 songs a piece and give our thoughts. It's fun listening to songs I haven't really heard or revisiting old friends and hearing new things. Chris' songs: Kiss - Let me know New York Dolls - Personality Crisis Peter Case - Walk in the Woods Rick's songs: Rolling Stones - Tumbling Dice Wah Wah - George Harrison Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Ub3dJLyiWEu0aBCNx0dfc?si=12b9161046214454

C & R discuss Vintage Guitar guru George Gruhn’s Versitar guitar design. links to things discussed: The Gruhn Versitar Fretboard Journal George Gruhn Interview

A discussion of the high performance Strat-style guitars that were developed in the 80s.

Our pedalboards for reference

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 page Eva Pickups Crackle & Pop

C and R discuss strategies for dealing with being stuck and uninspired.

Chris and Rick speak with Thunder Road Guitar owner/operator Frank Gross.

Part 2 of discussion of various guitar and gear trends over the years.

Discussion of various guitar and gear trends over the years.

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 Wayne Kramer. It is in fact Fred ‘Sonic” Smith who rips the tasty Chuck Berry influenced solo.

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 peeks inside tube amps. Plus tech tips and inspiration: Fazio Electric Uncle Doug Psionic Audio

A discussion on the subject of the vintage guitar market over the years and if these instruments are really worth the prices they are going for.

Dialing in a good stage volume and keeping a happy headspace.

Discussion of gear steeped in myth and hype like the KLON and Dumble amps etc.

C and R discuss strings and some observations and experiences with them.

Discussion on the mail order musical instrument company Carvin.

C & R discuss Peter Jackson’s brilliant documentary GET BACK.

Collaborating with others on guitar parts and songs.

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

Following an extended break C & R catch up on guitar stuff, work and life.

Discussion the pros and cons of the “guitar > cord > amp” principle.

C & R discuss guitar solos and soloing.

Chris and Rick talk about the many uses of the capo, and how it can also inspire guitarists to think about the guitar in other creative ways.

C & R discuss the classic Gibson P-90 pickup and the guitars that sport it.

C & R discuss acquiring and maintaining a small stable of guitars.

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

C & R chat with special guest Nick Millward of Seattle’s Riffbrokers.

Discussion with Emerald City Guitar’s “Soul Proprietor” Jay Boone.

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.

One guitar to rule them all? C & R discuss what makes a guitar (or amp) versatile.

C&R catch up on what’s been happening in their respective bunkers.

C & R set phasers to stun.

C&R scratch the surface of the super broad topic of guitar tone. Remote via SKYPE.

Chris and I talk about my trip to Chicago to attend the Fretboard Summit put on by Jason Verlinde of Fretboard Journal. I enjoyed the whole trip from the amazing facility of the Old Town School of Folk Music, Grez Guitars, Rock & Roll Guitars, Colin Hay, panel discussions, deep dish pizza, the BIG lake and so much more...

Discussion of staying inspired during quarantine.

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.

Discussion of this classic American solid body guitar.

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 Chris refers to a Peavey bass amp as the TKO model. It was actually the TNT model that he was refering to.