Explore every episode of the podcast Gear Gab Podcast with Eric Dahl

Joe Bonamassa, blues legend and music gear collector, joined the Gear Gab Podcast with Eric Dahl to discuss his past guitars, amplifiers and the release of his two new Martin signature acoustic guitars.

Tommy Emmanuel, Grammy award winning C.G.P. guitarist and music entertainer, joined the Gear Gab Podcast with Eric Dahl to talk about his first guitar, favorite guitars, signature Maton guitars, acoustic electronics, AER pedal, amplifiers and his Fender Telecasters. Plus his new album "Living in the Light" available everywhere now and he is on a world tour!

Chris Kooistra from OWC (Other World Computing) joined the Gear Gab Podcast with Eric Dahl to discuss his career with company, innovations in computer storage for content creattors, use of OWC in Music Studios and new creations and releases this year with the company!

Lloyd Baggs, founder of LR Baggs, joined the Gear Gab Podcast with Eric Dahl to share how he turned loses into wins and continues to create cutting edge acoustic guitar pickups, pedals and guitars that played live and recorded by musicians internationally.

Cutting edge music gear innovator and designer and President of NS Design, Ned Steinberger, joined the Gear Gab Podcast with Eric Dahl to discuss how he got started, the evolution of Steinberger instruments, the launch of NS Design and what new music gear he is creating now!

Courtland Gray, CEO of Peavey Electronics Corp, joins the Gear Gab Podcast with Eric Dahl to discuss his career, the history of the company, innovations and new music gear releases for this year and beyond. We also talk about the 60th Anniversary of Peavey as a company.

Joe Knaggs, founder and creator of Knaggs Guitars, joined the Gear Gab Podcast with Eric Dahl to discuss his earlier musician days, becoming a luthier, creating guitars and designs and launching Knaggs Guitars.  Plus the innovations he has created along the way and Peter Wolf as his partner in the company!

Bogdan Belonozhko, of FIR Audio, joined the Gear Gab Podcast with Eric Dahl to discuss his earlier career, the launch of FIR Audio, innovations and cutting edge technolofy, A-list artists utilizing their IEMs, and new releasing coming this year.

Steve Marek, Associate Production Manager with SHURE joined the Gear Gab Podcast with Eric Dahl to discuss the companies history, groundbreaking microphone and headphones advancements and new products that have released this year in sound reinforcment.

Grammy award winning guitarist, singer & songwriter Trey Hensley joined the Gear Gab Podcast with Eric Dahl to discuss his first guitar, memorable instruments and his new signature model Taylor Acoustic/Electric guitar. We also talk about Trey's history with Marty Stuart, Johnny & June Cash and the Grand Ole Opry - plus much more!

Pete Mroz, President and co-owner of Breedlove Guitars, joined the Gear Gab Podcast with Eric Dahl to discuss his music journey, the history of Breedlove, and the new vision for Breedlove guitars going forward!

Peter Dankelson, Nashville based musician and influencer, discusses his guitar journey, moving to Nashville, formation of Pete's Diaries and his signature electric guitar & pedal. Plus, his other favorite music gear to perform with and plans for his band formation and new original music.

Jason Gano, Co-owner of 8th Avenue Guitar Works and M.I.R.C. joined the Gear Gab Podcast with Eric Dahl to discuss his career in music, the acquisition of M.I.R.C. and the innovation of the newest guitar space in Nashville, TN.

Guy Balbaret of BOVEDA 2-way humdification systems de-mystifies the BOVEDA products and explains the start of the company humidifying cigars, moving on to instruments and cannabis. Also how BOVEDA continues to expand into humdifiying other instruments including clarinets and pianos!

Ofer Webman of ToneWoodAmp2 joined the Gear Gab Podcast with Eric Dahl to discuss the beginnings of the company and now the evolution of the sound enhanching acoustic guitar product that he created.

John Mlynczak, President & CEO or NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants), joined the Gear Gab Podcast with Eric Dahl. Discussing the hisotry of NAMM, the work of the organization on current legislation & tarrifs, NAMM Next and the upcoming NAMM show in Anaheim, California in January of 2027.

Eric Ambrosino the founder and inventor of Ambrosonics Company, joined the Gear Gab Podcast with Eric Dahl to discuss the many innovations he is making with guitar pickups, the App and instrument pots. These include Ambrosonic's Pickup Composer and Sonic Glow Pots.  Eric is releasing more innovations with his company and also takes custom orders on pickup configurations, powering the units and switching of the pickups on a guitar or bass guitar.

Tony Meeks founder and creator of Zither Music Company joined the Gear Gab Podcast with Eric Dahl to discuss his early career path and the launch of the company. Zither Music Company stands can be see on many popular TV shows and movies now. Plus they continue to grow as a company offering stands for more than just guitars and innovative new models from different woods releasing this year!

Jamie Cohen of Voayge Air Guitars joined the Gear Gab Podcast with Eric Dahl to discuss the start of the company and where they are going now. Innovations on these popular travel guitars include their hinged neck joint, neck attachment and their travel friendly cases. Voyage Air Guitars gained national attention on the TV show Shark Tank. Now the family owned company continues to grow and innovate and has new models releasing this year!

Danny Songhurst, owner and creative force behind The Rock Slide company, joined the Gear Gab Podcast with Eric Dahl. The conversation involved the earlier years The Rock Slide, Danny taking over the family business, innovations and artists that play and use guitars slides created by the family owned compandy - The Rock Slide

Vaughn Skow, owner and creator of Vaughn Skow Pickups, joined the Gear Gab Podcast with Eric Dahl to discuss his earlier career, how he started the company and what pickups he is making and creating now!

Rich D'Ginto from the Acoustic Coffee Company joins the Gear Gab Podcast with Eric Dahl to discuss how the company started, artists that work with the company and the charities they support.

Cynthia Floyd, inventor and CEO of Floyd Sole Stomp, joined the Gear Gab Podcast with Eric Dahl to discuss the invention of her percussion devices and their evolution.  Cynthia makes each Floyd Sole Stomp by hand and her business is growing with Praise musicians, singer songwriters and educators.  Floyd also has more innovation planned for Floyd Sold Stomp coming this year so follow her on social media and on the web to keep updated on releases and announcements.

Mike Mostert, CEO and Founder of GoGo Tuner Pedals, joins the Gear Gab Podcast with Eric Dahl to discuss the origin of the name, the color choices and the evolution of his instrument tuner pedals.  We also delve into Mike's career working with other music gear companies and his music career with In Theory and his new solo music releasing this year!

Dave Edwards, founder and visionary behind Edwards Amplification, joins the Gear Gab Podcast with Eric Dahl to discuss his early background in music as a drummer and how this led to his creation of Edwards Amplifications.  We also dive into Edwards popular new effects pedals and his custom order tube amplifiers!

Brandon Foster, Managing Director for Kepma Guitars USA, joins the Gear Gab Podcast with Eric Dahl to discuss his history in the music gear business, working with Kepma Guitars, and new Kepma Guitars releasing this year.  We cover Foster's early days with St. Louis Music to the creation of Kempa Guitars USA and how these guitars are pushing the envelope of guitars sonically with the AcoustiFex pickups in their acoustic guitars.