Chris & Rick talk about the unintended consequences of modding, or changing something without thinking about the possible negative consequences. And the popular notion of laypeople second-guessing the educated, experienced people behind the products they want to change or "make better."

Chris and Rick talk about a topic suggested by a listener regarding lead playing for beginners.

Chris and Rick chat about the process of building a classical guitar, focus on the finished product and what Rick learned (if anything) along the way.

Chris and I chat with Seattle music legend Kurt Bloch.

Chris and I talk about the inevitable desire guitarists feel to play bass. It can be run, and inspiring to get into the headspace of a bass player.

Chris and I revisit our 3 for 3 where we swap 3 songs a piece and give our thoughts. It's fun listening to songs I haven't really heard or revisiting old friends and hearing new things.

Chris' songs:

Kiss - Let me know

New York Dolls - Personality Crisis

Peter Case - Walk in the Woods

Rick's songs:

Rolling Stones - Tumbling Dice

Wah Wah - George Harrison

Spotify playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Ub3dJLyiWEu0aBCNx0dfc?si=12b9161046214454

A discussion on the subject of the vintage guitar market over the years and if these instruments are really worth the prices they are going for.

Chris and Rick talk about the many uses of the capo, and how it can also inspire guitarists to think about the guitar in other creative ways.

Chris and I talk about my trip to Chicago to attend the Fretboard Summit put on by Jason Verlinde of Fretboard Journal. I enjoyed the whole trip from the amazing facility of the Old Town School of Folk Music, Grez Guitars, Rock & Roll Guitars, Colin Hay, panel discussions, deep dish pizza, the BIG lake and so much more...

Chris and I explore the delicate subject of the blues and how that genre has evolved - but always seems to rise above its cliches and survive to live another day.