Shad’s Guitar Show

Stainless frets have become yet another topic of debate amongst players on forums across the internet. Let's learn more about them, discuss some pros and cons and perhaps help you determine if they might be right for you!

Let's take a short look at the awesome Les Paul custom!

Let’s chat about this amazing design!  Short scale, offset body, interesting pickups and pickup selection options, as well as a super cool dynamic vibrato! I first got hit to this design about 10 years ago watching the ‪@EricHaugenGuitar‬ channel and was inspired to create my own ‪@RetroSoundGuitars‬ version to capture some of that Mustang mojo! Thanks to ‪@Puisheen‬ Mike Adam’s for the tutelage on proper Mustang set up! These guitars are a blast and definitely fill in a gap in most people’s collection. There’s a surprisingly diverse group of players who have used these guitars over the years. Let’s dive into a little history and learn more!

On this episode we discuss the massive success of Santana's "Supernatural" album. We talk about the songs, the gear and why it was such a success. 

On this episode we discuss playing fast. Does it automatically mean you're a great player if you can? Are there examples of great players who couldn't (or didn't) play fast? Let's find out!

On this episode we discuss the famous Cream era Clapton sound he called "Woman Tone." What is it and how can we get it?

On this episode we discuss the legendary Rudy Van Gelder Fender 5E3 Tweed Deluxe. The amp responsible for some of the greatest recorded jazz guitar tones of the late 50's and early 60's. 

On this episode we discuss the legendary Grant Green

On this episode we discuss what intonation is, why it's important and how to adjust it.

Today we discuss to original story of the Fender Synchronized tremolo system, why it's still in use today, relatively unchanged. We'll also discuss why its not actually a tremolo.