Guitar Speak Podcast
Guitar Speak Podcast
Guitar Speak Podcast
We speak guitar! Interviews with leading guitarists, luthiers and gear manufacturers. Home of the Iconic Albums series. Guitar Speak Podcast is brought to you by Fretboard Biology.
Introducing - The Guitar Quiz Podcast
Alrighty, who doesn't love a good spinoff? Introducing 'The Guitar Quiz Podcast', a rapid fire 20 question quiz about guitar stuff. Good times! The Guitar Quiz Podcast is produced by the Guitar Speak Podcast. The quiz has it's own podcast platform to follow and subscribe to, but we will also publish some episodes here at GSP to start with. All of the regular Guitar Speak Podcast content - interviews, the Iconic roundtable and gear reviews - will keep coming as normal \m/.     This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology  Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott, ex Head of Guitar at GIT and McNally Smith Music College. www.fretboardbiology.com Guitar Speak Podcast #146 - Joe Elliott - ex guitar head of GIT - launches Fretboard Biology Guitar Speak Podcast Links PayPal Tip Jar Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher   ...and wherever you find podcasts!
Feb 18
10 min
Inside Fender's Tokyo Flagship Store with Bud Cole, President Fender Asia Pacific
Bud Cole, Fender's President for the Asia Pacific region, takes us inside the company's first ever 'flagship' store, launched in Tokyo. The store boasts four levels of Fender goodness, from merch to custom shop and all points in between. Bud also explains Fender Japan's unique position in the organisation's picture and how this allows autonomy in creating the super cool instruments MIJ Fenders are known for.   This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology  Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott, ex Head of Guitar at GIT and McNally Smith Music College. www.fretboardbiology.com Guitar Speak Podcast #146 - Joe Elliott - ex guitar head of GIT - launches Fretboard Biology Guitar Speak Podcast Links PayPal Tip Jar Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher   ...and wherever you find podcasts!
Feb 11
32 min
NAMM 2024 - the hits! GSP #240
NAMM 2024 was massive! Matt is joined by Rob Rhodes and Gabor Josika in another 'Iconic Series' roundtable discussing the biggest hits at NAMM, honourable mentions and couple of recent 'not exactly NAMM releases'. Rob Rhodes - www.rhodetripent.com Gabor Josika - SuperFunAwesomeHappyTime Pedal Show This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology  Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott, ex Head of Guitar at GIT and McNally Smith Music College. www.fretboardbiology.com Guitar Speak Podcast #146 - Joe Elliott - ex guitar head of GIT - launches Fretboard Biology Guitar Speak Podcast Links PayPal Tip Jar Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher   ...and wherever you find podcasts!
Feb 4
1 hr 17 min
Iconic Tones - the players, tracks and tools that changed the game. GSP#239
On this Iconic Series episode Matt, Rob & Gabor choose six guitarists known for crafting unique tones. Zappa, The Edge, Santana, Stevens, Knopfler and May all get a run with honourable mentions to Young, Slash and an excellent list of suggestions from GSP listeners.  Rob Rhodes - www.rhodetripent.com Gabor Josika - SuperFunAwesomeHappyTime Pedal Show This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology  Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott, ex Head of Guitar at GIT and McNally Smith Music College. www.fretboardbiology.com Guitar Speak Podcast #146 - Joe Elliott - ex guitar head of GIT - launches Fretboard Biology Guitar Speak Podcast Links PayPal Tip Jar Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher   ...and wherever you find podcasts!
Jan 17
1 hr 33 min
Fender Jazzmaster - Review and Giveaway GSP#238
Matt takes Fender's Player series Jazzmaster for a spin on stage and in the studio for this Guitar Speak Podcast review. Thanks to Fender Australia, we are giving away this very guitar. Entries close Jan 30 AEST. This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology  Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott, ex Head of Guitar at GIT and McNally Smith Music College. www.fretboardbiology.com Guitar Speak Podcast #146 - Joe Elliott - ex guitar head of GIT - launches Fretboard Biology Guitar Speak Podcast Links PayPal Tip Jar Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher   ...and wherever you find podcasts!
Jan 12
12 min
The Iconic 2023 Wrap Up GSP#237
The GSP Iconic Series team of Matt, Rob and Gabor are back with a sprawling look back over 2023. We're talking favorite albums, gigs, gear, The Rollings Stones (the band and the similarly named publication), gig disasters, 'new' Beatles, Satriani jamming EVH, Notaklon, new and old school musical AI and much more.  We outraged at the outrage! Rob Rhodes - www.rhodetripent.com Gabor Josika - SuperFunAwesomeHappyTime Pedal Show This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology  Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott, ex Head of Guitar at GIT and McNally Smith Music College. Fretboard Biology - special deal $29 for 2 months https://fretboardbiology.com/register/subscriber-promo/ Guitar Speak Podcast #146 - Joe Elliott - ex guitar head of GIT - launches Fretboard Biology Guitar Speak Podcast Links PayPal Tip Jar Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher   ...and wherever you find podcasts!
Dec 30, 2023
1 hr 31 min
Fender California Series Acoustics Review GSP#236
Fender's California Series of acoustic guitars marries Leo Fender's early '60s acoustic designs with modern features. Does this 'back to the future' plan work out? Matt test drives a couple of models live and in the studio to find out. This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology  Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott, ex Head of Guitar at GIT and McNally Smith Music College. Fretboard Biology - special deal $29 for 3 months https://fretboardbiology.com/register/subscriber-promo/ Guitar Speak Podcast #146 - Joe Elliott - ex guitar head of GIT - launches Fretboard Biology Guitar Speak Podcast Links PayPal Tip Jar Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher   ...and wherever you find podcasts!
Dec 3, 2023
12 min
Iconic Gear Influencers
The 'Iconic Series' team assemble to talk about those who have influenced guitar gear trends in a massive way. We're not talking about the YouTube or Instagram cats. We are talking PLAYERS who through the force of their style and tonecraft have made a lasting and ongoing impression on the world of guitar gear.   Rob Rhodes - www.rhodetripent.com Gabor Josika - SuperFunAwesomeHappyTime Pedal Show   This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology  Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott, ex Head of Guitar at GIT and McNally Smith Music College. Fretboard Biology - special deal $29 for 3 months https://fretboardbiology.com/register/subscriber-promo/ Guitar Speak Podcast #146 - Joe Elliott - ex guitar head of GIT - launches Fretboard Biology Guitar Speak Podcast Links PayPal Tip Jar Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher   ...and wherever you find podcasts!
Oct 11, 2023
38 min
Fender Tonemaster Pro Review - all digital pro level floorboard. GSP #234
Fender is taking on the digital modelling floorboard heavyweights with the launch of its Tone Master Pro. Fender spent over four years in development and the final product boasts over 100 amps, cabs and effects, touchscreen, integrated rotary footswitches/parameter controls and extensive IO. Matt, leaves his beloved pedalboard at home and gives the Tone Master Pro a run live and in the studio - what is the verdict? Exploring the Tone Master Pro - Fender YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDAknaJ9Kpo Fender.com This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology  Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott, ex Head of Guitar at GIT and McNally Smith Music College. Fretboard Biology - special deal $29 for 3 months https://fretboardbiology.com/register/subscriber-promo/ Guitar Speak Podcast #146 - Joe Elliott - ex guitar head of GIT - launches Fretboard Biology Guitar Speak Podcast Links PayPal Tip Jar Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher   ...and wherever you find podcasts!
Oct 3, 2023
27 min
Jackson Virtuoso Guitar:  the plugged-in review GSP #233
The GSP plugged-in review of Jackson's latest USA made offering - the Virtuoso. Matt test drives the guitar live and in the studio. Can it play more than metal? Spoiler alert...yes!   Jackson 'Virtuoso' Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cymOD8mT-8U Marty Friedman Sept 2023 GSP interview - episode #232 https://www.guitarspeakpodcast.com/e/marty-friedman-on-launching-the-new-usa-jackson-virtuoso-and-more-gsp-232/   This episode is brought to you by Fretboard Biology  Fretboard Biology - the online guitar college created by Joe Elliott, ex Head of Guitar at GIT and McNally Smith Music College. Fretboard Biology - special deal $29 for 3 months https://fretboardbiology.com/register/subscriber-promo/ Guitar Speak Podcast #146 - Joe Elliott - ex guitar head of GIT - launches Fretboard Biology Guitar Speak Podcast Links PayPal Tip Jar Visit us at guitarspeakpodcast.com Subscribe and find previous episodes at: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher   ...and wherever you find podcasts!
Sep 26, 2023
12 min
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