The Practical Guitarist

Guitar Kung Fu Bullsh*t

Jim and David discuss how to master guitar. David fights mystical barriers that musicians use to describe things to others. Jim also talks about ordering gear from small builders. David talks more about the Fillmore. Jim talks about using an EQ pedal. Harley Benton brown--listen to find out what that means.

https://youtu.be/OiQybxgx270

B, G and E

David and Jim talk about something that randomly showed up in Jim's facebook feed. The item raises some interesting questions about what human beings are actually capable of.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/196950010998561

Song of Our People: A Study In Live Performance

Jim and David discuss live performance pitfalls and stories. Jim reminisces about playing music while being in the military. David sings a melody.

Follow The Yellow Brick Road

Jim continues a discussion about what items you can change in your rig to get the most impact.

What's In Your Gig Bag?

Jim and David discuss a previous topic as well as what's in your gig bag.

Nic Bongers - Great Lakes Guitar Pickups

Jim and David address a facebook discussion about whether guitar pickups matter in the grand scheme of things with Guitar Pickup Builder Nic Bongers of Great Lakes Guitar Pickups.

To find out more about Great Lakes Guitar Pickups:
https://sites.google.com/a/oakland.edu/greatlakesguitarpickups/
https://www.facebook.com/GreatLakesGuitarPickups/

Nic is also a guitarist for
https://www.facebook.com/DetroitRockCityKISStribute/

Now shutup and place your orders!

Jim's Big Blue One

Jim talks about the Amp1 from BluGuitar and David bitches about year of no gear. A discussion of Greta Van Fleet and their compatriots happens. 

Check out The Darkness single: Solid Gold
https://youtu.be/ZGoh-drn2iQ

Jim Reads Facebook

Jim Reads from Facebook. David eats a burrito while being hunted by the townsfolk over in the Helix group. 

Ornithological Guitar Safari to The Blackstar

Jim and David discuss an almost acquisition that almost happened as well as the new Ibanez AZ series. Hilarity ensues--well not really, but they laughed a lot.

The Theory Of Everything

Jim and David have a lengthy discussion about theory and the P. Melter V. 2 and it's 60 Cycle Parody.