Ever find yourself in a gear rut? Experiencing gear stagnation? You’re not alone, friend.This week we talk through the ebbs and flows of collecting via Hank’s Oberheim synth and a controller from Alpes Machines. We also shine a light on the untold dirty little secret of broadcast microphones.Also discussed: the new Fender Rosewood George Harrison Telecaster, Line 6 and the new Catalyst amps, Guitar Solo the book, the new Boss Space Echo, Universal Audio diving deeper into the microphone game, Super Bowl with a chromed Silver Sky, Zakk Wylde being a good guy, Jonny Greenwood joining Radiohead, and Billy Idol getting kicked out of Thailand.Something big is just over the horizon.