Shad’s Guitar Show

The Story Of The Gibson ES-335: The Birth Of A Legend

Join me as we discuss the story of the ES-335. From its inception, through the golden era of the model. We'll discuss the design theory, its popularity and some classic examples of ES-335 in rock music recordings. 

The Origins & Evolution Of The Pentatonic Scale

As guitarists, we all use the mighty pentatonic scale every time we pick up the instrument. It's a staple of every guitar player's vocabulary. But have you ever wondered where it came from? Join me as we dive into its origins and evolution.

How To Get The Gig

In this episode we explore some best practices for getting a gig. whether it's a local band looking for a new guitarist, you're looking to join your church worship team or you want to get involved in recording and studio work, these three ideas will be helpful in your quest!

The Birth Of The Les Paul (The Gold Top Era)

join me as we take a look at the birth of the Les Paul model and it's evolution from prototype to the Gold Top models from 1952 through 1958. 

"Patent Applied For" Three words that changed guitar tone forever

in this episode we discuss the mythical PAF humbucking pickup unveiled by Gibson in 1957. A radical and revolutionary design from Seth Lover who could likely never have imaged the debate that swells around these fabled pickups today on guitar forums internet wide. 

The Legacy Of Fender & Gibson Solid Body Electric Guitars

In this episode, we discuss the legacy of the solid body electric guitars from Fender & Gibson. We'll discuss the history of these brands as well as the players who've made them legendary.