The Guitar Hour Podcast is a weekly, long-form discussion hosted by David Beebee, Tom Quayle, Dan Smith & Jake Willson. Together, and in conversation with today’s top players, they explore different approaches for improvising, theory, technique, practising, teaching and share the humorous ups and downs of being professional guitarists in the modern age.
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Welcome to Gear Wire, the ultimate podcast for music enthusiasts and gearheads! Brought to you by zZounds, Gear Wire dives into the world of music gear, equipment, and the latest industry news. Join us as we explore the newest instruments, cutting-edge technology, and expert reviews. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, our in-depth discussions and interviews with industry professionals will keep you informed and inspired. Tune in to Gear Wire and stay connected to everyt ...
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PRS Guitars: Paul Reed Smith NF3 Guitar with Alex Chadwick
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Welcome back to another exciting episode of Gear Wire! In this episode, we are thrilled to have special guest Alex Chadwick, who showcases the impressive PRS Paul Reed Smith SE NF3 Electric Guitar and the PRS Paul Reed Smith DGT 15 David Grissom Guitar Amplifier Head. We are also excited to introduce our new co-host, Myles, who brings his guitar ex…
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Laney Amplifications: Lionheart LoudPedal with Tom Quayle
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In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome the phenomenal guitarist Tom Quayle! Known for his innovative 4ths tuning and is considered one of the foremost fusion legato players in the world. Tom joins us to showcase his exciting new collaboration with Laney Amplifications: the Lionheart LoudPedal. Get an exclusive look at this groundbreaking pedal.…
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In this exciting episode, we explore the much-talked-about Genzler Kinetix 800 Bass Amplifier Head to see if it lives up to the buzz. Joining us is our special guest, Martin, who shares his expert insights and favorite settings for rocking his music gigs. But that's not all! We also dive into the latest music news: De-Valuation of Music: We discuss…
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In Gear Wire's second episode, hosts Justin and Luis welcome YouTuber and Schecter artist Rob Scallon to discuss his signature Schecter models and news about what's going on in his world. Justin and Luis even try to stump Rob on trivia about his own videos! They also dive into music news like the Live Nation / Ticketmaster lawsuit and have a first …
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Welcome to the first episode of Gear Wire! Join hosts Justin and Luis as they dive into the latest and most compelling music news. This week, we reflect legacy of Steve Albini, the influential music producer whose recent passing has left a void in the industry. We also delve into the heated Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar beef, analyzing its impact on the…
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178: Guitar, Gear & Videotape: GearTube's Obsession With Integrity
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What is this?! 2 weeks in a row? Yes indeed, and more ranting! Like tag wrestling the doc is out and Dan Smith is in. Let's rumble.
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177: Rolling Stone 250 Greatest Rant & Time Horse Podcast Pedal
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Beebs, Jake and Tom catch up on whats been happening over the summer. Tours, new skills, new releases, the podcast now has it's own custom comedy overdrive/delay pedal - THE TIME HORSE! Also, there's a big rant about the Rolling Stone 250 GOAT Guitarists List.
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176: Jake's Jeff Beck Gig & The Future of Modelling
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Hi Guys, sincerest apologies that it's been a while. Some of the chat might be 'out of date' somewhat but it's our takes on the goings on at the time. I hope you enjoy as we dive into Jake's all star Jeff Beck tribute gig and everything that came with it. Including the the gear used... which led us into a big ol' chat about guitar modellers, the Ne…
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175: Marshall Sold, Martin Miller Album & Retro Gear Nostalgia
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Jake is on a show so the Beebs, Smith, Qualye power pod trio is back. After some meandering intro bants the boys discuss the release of friend of the show Martin Miller's new album, the recent Marshall deal with Swedish company Zzound and go down a rose tinted nostalgia worm hole about retro gear we had in the 90's. Enjoy!…
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174: THAT Nuno Solo & Our Final Boss Level Guitar Solos
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Back together finally to discuss THAT crazy Nuno Bettencourt solo from the new Extreme track. The guys also chat through what would be the end game boss level difficulty guitar solos to replicate.
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173: Posture, Physical Health & Guitar Tekkers
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Ever young vampire Dan has double booked, so the oldies (Beebs, Tom and the Doctor) sit around to complain about ageing, failing bodies and how bad posture may or may not be getting in the way of guitar playing. On a positive note there are some interesting things discovered along the way. The extended Patreon edit includes (amongst other things) a…
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172: Tom Quayle Ant Law Jake Willson Jazz Trio & Strymon BigSky Plug-in
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A 2-parter episode. First of all the lads welcome back Ant Law for a debrief on the Tom Quayle, Ant Law Jake Willson Ibanez/Guitar Guitar Jazz Trio clinic tour they recently completed. On side B, the guys discuss the recent Strymon BigSky Plug-in release and debate the nature of guitar related plug-ins more generally.…
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171: Time Management For Mortal Guitarists
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With the Doc down' pit and catchups out the way, Beebs presents some practise and time management ideas discovered whilst in the bowels of the Nepali monastery. Naturally Tom pushes back for a classic TGHP debate whilst Dan throws in the jokes and threads the needle for us. Surprisingly given the subject matter, this is a humorous banger! LINKS: Ma…
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170: Jack Gardiner: Catch Ups, Live & Pentatonics Are For Boomers?! haha
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Do you Boomatonic bruv?! Longtime friend of the show and all round six string legend, Jack Gardiner returns to chew the fat and catch us up with all going on with his guitar life AND what the guitar student Yoots aparently think about our fav 5 note scales! lol No Tom this week, Jake and Dan are in contorl with a remote Beebs briefly chiming in fro…
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169: Being A Guitar Chameleon & Swapping Stylistic Hats
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Tom's playing country, Beebs has started choobing and Dan doesn't know where Epsom is. Look what happens when the Dr isn't here!
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The lads dust off the rust for a big catchup and (fingers crossed) a proper return to podding.
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167: Where Does Tone Come From? New Steve Vai Album
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Well Covid has now done a clean sweep on the TGH boys, with everyone now having had it! So Dan is away whilst Tom, Jake and Beebs reunite to discuss the “Tonewoods” issue. This recently cropped up again due to a fascinating youtube series by James Lil. Tom also discusses his upcoming live masterclasses and they all chew over Steve Vai’s new album “…
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166: Vibrato, Tone Production & Ibanez AZES
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Beebee is awol (jetlag, covid, excuses, excuses), so the Quayle, Smith, Willson power trio hold the pod fort. There’s some discussion of the new Ibanez AZES models before a big ass deep dive into vibrato and tone production. Patreon Extra minutes: Dan might be bored with his own playing, and are you not playing what you’re hearing? If you enjoy the…
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165: String Things! Our strategies & preferences
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Beebs is away in Portland working on Solo and acquiring a new (old) guitar, so this week we dig into the lost episode archive and the lads tackle a listener email: all about strings. Gauge, coatings, tone, feel? Do you change them often, or when they’re growing potatoes? What’s the crack? If you enjoy the show please consider supporting the podcast…
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164: Minimalist Practise Space, Head Space & Ear Hygiene
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We finally get the band back together with full catch ups, housekeeping and a refreshed Patreon. The guys discuss hearing and ear hygiene, productive and minimalist practise spaces, headspace and recognising one's guitar progress. Jake also does a wonderful impression of the UK’s own Richard Madley and Beebs apparently has a throbbing hollow body? …
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163: Nail the Neck - Note Names vs Intervals
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We’re back! Life conspired to send the show into an unplanned hiatus. But Tom, Beebee and Dr Willson return, refreshed and ready to rumble. Brief catch ups give way to a detailed discussion on thinking note names vs intervals when improvising harmony on guitar. Dan will be back next week, as will the regular format and some new stuff. Thanks for st…
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162: Metric Modulation & Prog Groove Madness
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The guys chat with Joseph Anidjar and Joshua De La Victoria about their prog-tastic collaboration “Traveller”. They discuss writing grooves of Skype, feeling odd time signatures and metric modulation, mixing modern guitar modern tones and lush videography! The extended Patreon edition of this episode includes a deeper chat on guitar tone crafting, …
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161: Tosin Abasi - Selective Picking, Harmony & Shaping Prog
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TGHP returns, with special guest Tosin Abasi! The boys chat to Tosin about his innovative technical approaches, love of modern jazz, inspiration, thoughts on his legacy, guitar hero status, and shaping the progressive landscape. If you enjoy the show please consider supporting the podcast over on Patreon, where you can get some fantastic extra TGHP…
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160: Filming Your Guitar Playing in 2021 & Planning Tuition Material
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Beebs has new toys and a new workflow, which leads the guys to reflect on the challenges and possibilities of being a one person production/creative guitar studio in 2021. They also fall into a discussion on the writing and planning of educational material, asking the question: how much knowledge should be assumed? This weeks’ extended Patreon edit…
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156: Wiring Guitars, Choosing a JTC Competition Winner
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Lockdown skill upgrades: Beebee learns to use a soldering iron; rewiring his custom boutique axe. The guys discuss dealing with noisy guitar when recording, the importance of listening to oneself in the moment when improvising, and Jake explains the thought process behind choosing a winner for his incredibly popular JTC jam track competition. This …
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It’s a double drop. Dan releases his hybrid picking essentials lesson package and Jake lets loose the melodic minor masterclass with JTC. Tom has a right hand picking revelation and Beebs has a lazy legato revolution. It’s a technique heavy episode guys, nerd up! This weeks’ extended Patreon edit includes a reflection on the Jordan Rudess episode, …
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157: Jordan Rudess - Solo album, LTE3, the writing process & practising
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This week the Doctor, Beebee and Smith warmly welcome Dream Theater’s keyboard wizard Jordan Rudess! It’s not often a non guitar player joins the fray, but always hugely enjoyable when it happens :D Jordan discusses his musical journey, what it was like attending Juilliard aged 9(!), practising, his new solo record ‘A Chapter In Time’, the upcoming…
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156: Imposter Syndrome & Our Musical Identities
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We're back! Apologies for the short hiatus. This week Beebs, Quayle, Smith and the Doc dive deep into imposter syndrome, and how it can affect our musical identities as guitar players. This week's extended Patreon edit has the guys talking about music production, electronic music and options paralysis. If you enjoy the show please consider supporti…
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