Shad’s Guitar Show

Do We Still Care About Vintage Guitars?

On this episode, I want to discuss vintage guitars. For many of us, it's a dream to own the same guitar our heroes played, but for younger players, they may be aspiring to own the guitars of their heroes that don't fall into the vintage camp. Do we still care about vintage guitars?

Would You Want A Huge Guitar Collection?

On this mini-episode, I ask the question, "would you want a huge guitar collection?" Comment and let me know your thoughts!

What's Up With Brazilian Rosewood?

On this episode we dive into what makes Brazilian Rosewood so special... assuming you believe there's anything special about it. 

The Magic Of The Charlie Christian Pickup

In this episode we take a look at the Charlie Christian pickup. The design, sound and what makes it a pickup that is regaining popularity today with many winders seeking to recreate it in a more compact design. 

The Rise Of The Effects Based Guitar Player

On this episode, we discuss the rise of the effects based guitarist... We talk gear and players and some music you might want to check out!

Does "Made In USA" still matter?

In this episode, we discuss whether or not "Made in USA" still matters to the guitar buying community.

Let's Talk About The Telecaster

On this episode, we discuss the basics of the mighty Telecaster. Origin, design philosophy, the players, etc. 

How To Impress People As A Guitar Player

In this episode we discuss the best way to impress people as guitar players. It's probably not what you think!

5 Of My Favorite Tasty Guitar Players

Let's talk about some tasty guitar players! You know, those guys who just always seem to choose the right notes and have the right tones? 

Crafting Guitar Tones For Solo Playing vs. Band Mix

In this episode I want to discuss how we craft guitar tones for a specific purposes. The way we think about the tones should be different depending on the application.