Chris and I lovingly roast the 1986 movie Crossroads starring Ralph Macchio and Joe Seneca.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

Chris and I talk about the concept of one guitar to rule them all whether it's a guitar associated with a specific artist, or a swiss army knife that allows you to get any sounds you want.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

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 R…

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.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

We talk about the biases, and preconceptions we bring to how we hear and listen. Check out the video - https://youtu.be/BYTlN6wjcvQ?si=HDghoHiJvE9BmoLBBy Chris Cline & Rick Hines

We talk about Rick's ups and downs as he builds a classical guitar from scratch.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

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.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

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.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

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.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

Trevor Boone searches for the coolest, vintage guitars for collectors - and bands for Emerald City Guitars.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

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. WellerBy Chris Cline & Rick Hines

We talk about things we should care about, but don't. Noisy guitars, 3-bolt necks, flame tops, and more...By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

C & R discuss Vintage Guitar guru George Gruhn’s Versitar guitar design. links to things discussed:The Gruhn VersitarFretboard Journal George Gruhn InterviewBy Chris Cline & Rick Hines

A discussion of the high performance Strat-style guitars that were developed in the 80s.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

Our pedalboards for referenceBy Chris Cline & Rick Hines

Discussion with Liz, guitar tech and guitarist with Seattle bnand the Purrs. A few of links to things discussed:THE Purrs on FacebookTHE Purrs Bandcamp pageEva PickupsCrackle & PopBy Chris Cline & Rick Hines

C and R discuss strategies for dealing with being stuck and uninspired.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

Chris and Rick speak with Thunder Road Guitar owner/operator Frank Gross.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

Part 2 of discussion of various guitar and gear trends over the years.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

Discussion of various guitar and gear trends over the years.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

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.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

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 AudioBy Chris Cline & Rick Hines

Dialing in a good stage volume and keeping a happy headspace.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

Discussion of gear steeped in myth and hype like the KLON and Dumble amps etc.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

C and R discuss strings and some observations and experiences with them.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

Discussion on the mail order musical instrument company Carvin.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

C & R discuss Peter Jackson’s brilliant documentary GET BACK.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

Collaborating with others on guitar parts and songs.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

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=yNHdPPJGowYBy Chris Cline & Rick Hines

Following an extended break C & R catch up on guitar stuff, work and life.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

Discussion the pros and cons of the “guitar > cord > amp” principle.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

C & R discuss guitar solos and soloing.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

C & R discuss the classic Gibson P-90 pickup and the guitars that sport it.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

C & R discuss acquiring and maintaining a small stable of guitars.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

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 HiltonBy Chris Cline & Rick Hines

C & R chat with special guest Nick Millward of Seattle’s Riffbrokers.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

Discussion with Emerald City Guitar’s “Soul Proprietor” Jay Boone.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

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.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

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

C&R catch up on what’s been happening in their respective bunkers.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

C & R set phasers to stun.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

C&R scratch the surface of the super broad topic of guitar tone. Remote via SKYPE.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

Discussion of staying inspired during quarantine.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

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.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

Discussion of this classic American solid body guitar.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

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.…

Chris and Rick check in on what is up in their respective guitar nerd worlds (new amps and new old amps and other stuff)By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

Discussion of the excellent book The Birth Of Loud by Ian S. Port.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

Listener requested topic (thank you!) Artist series gear. What’s the deal?By Chris Cline & Rick Hines

C & R Talk discuss feeling like your playing is going nowhere and overcoming creative blocks.By Chris Cline & Rick Hines