The Practical Guitarist

How Do You Get Gud At Guitar?

David and Jim play a new game centered around the "Year of No Gear." Switching gears, The Practical Guitarists talk about how to improve at guitar.

Greg Koch's new book, "Brave New Blues Guitar": http://www.gregkoch.com/store/p53/Brave_New_Blues_Guitar_Book.html

Prince's band lip synching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvpjhVzv7EM

The Analogman Sunface, as demoed by Livingroom Gear Demos: https://youtu.be/qeqJdGqSl-8

 

Jodie Trivedi: Guitarist and Calendar Model

Jim and David interview guitarist & calendar model Jodie Trivedi. 

A Class On Amplification

Hey listeners! Jim and David are back to talk about different classes of Amplifiers, and what they really mean in laymans terms. The episode turns vintage when they start discussing what features are seperating amps in an increasingly boutique world.

Sweetwater Gearfest 2018

Sweetwater Gearfest 2018. It needs no hype. Jim and David, discuss David's experiences there. 

Can You Hear The Difference?

Are tonal differences real or imagined? Is tone in the fingers? Jim and David attack these topics and more!

The Hardest Year?

James Woodard and David Hill embark on the hardest quest known to guitar players. For one year, they will attempt to outlast one another on new-gear purchases. David even commits to putting up a new pedal until the year is up.  It's going to get ugly folks. Jim and David focus on what they currently own, and discuss the issues they will suffer during this trying time.

Life will suck.

 

The Original Cover Showdown

Jim and David square off on what takes more skill, covers or originals. The gloves are off folks. 

PRS & His White Unicorn Save 3000 From Lightning

Jim regales with all the glory, wonder, and splendor that is the Experience PRS event. New products are discussed, Jim rubs elbows with famous people and doesn't know who they are, and ultimately Paul rescues everyone in attendance.

Green Screens Are Not Practical

David and Jim discuss Shengze's business policies as it pertains to their group and various other Chinese guitar related madness. David describes how much of a gear-biggot he can be vis-a-vis a local jam session. 

Are You a Fret Fan?

Jim and David talk about intonation, semantics, and fan-frets...    

and this guy: https://youtu.be/LDrwqPgAGF4