Discussion of the innovative American musical instrument manufacturer that was an important entry point for many musicians in their quest for quality affordable instruments.

NOTE: in the episode Chris refers to a Peavey bass amp as the TKO model. It was actually the TNT model that he was refering to.

Chris and Rick check in on what is up in their respective guitar nerd worlds (new amps and new old amps and other stuff)

Discussion of the excellent book The Birth Of Loud by Ian S. Port.

Listener requested topic (thank you!) Artist series gear. What’s the deal?

C & R Talk discuss feeling like your playing is going nowhere and overcoming creative blocks.

Discussion of guitar stores and the joy and sorrow they can bring.

From Headspace to horror stories. C&R tackle bringin’ it to the people.

C & R blather on about the overflowing cornucopia of cool guitars featured the Ken Burn Country Music documentary.

Link to PBS episodes:

https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/country-music/

Personalizing a gem or polishing a turd? C & R talk upgrades and customizations.