Electric Guitar Lives!

By Pete Williams

A fun celebration of the electric guitar / guitarists, related gear, and industry news. This podcast is for all ages. All are welcome!... more

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How many episodes does Electric Guitar Lives! have?

The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.

Electric Guitar Lives! episodes:

December 16, 2022 Has the Guitar Industry become a parody of itself? | Electric Guitar Lives ep # 16
In this week's episode we talk about: Frank Gambale, Hovak Alaverdyan , Wolfgang Van Halen, Fender Japan, Snark Air, Sweep Picking, GIT now MIT, Why is the industry celebrating cover bands? Kirk Hammet Gibson guitar and association with Gary Moore and Peter Green? Huh!? Say whu?, Guitar News + more!

Episode sponsor: Make’n Music - The Original Home of Tone - Since 1973.
https://www.makenmusic.com/

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Get in the Holiday Spirit - BRET MICHAELS's Guitarist PETE EVICK Calls PHILIP ANSELMO 'A Douchebag', Says He Is 'Glad' People Will Hear PANTERA Music Again

https://blabbermouth.net/news/bret-michaelss-guitarist-pete-evick-calls-philip-anselmo-a-douchebag-says-he-is-glad-people-will-hear-pantera-music-again

2022 Holiday Ultimate Gear Guide: the best new guitar gear of the year

https://www.guitarworld.com/news/2022-holiday-ultimate-gear-guide-the-best-new-guitar-gear-of-the-year

Snark unveils the Snark Air – the most discrete clip-on guitar tuner ever?

https://www.musicradar.com/news/snark-air-clip-on-guitar-tuner

WOLFGANG VAN HALEN SAYS HIS MENTAL HEALTH HAS ‘NEVER BEEN ANY LOWER’ DUE TO INTERNET TROLLS

https://guitar.com/news/music-news/wolfgang-van-halen-says-his-mental-health-has-never-been-any-lower-due-to-internet-trolls/

Three Legendary Guitarists, One Legendary Guitar

https://www.gibson.com/en-US/kirk-hammett-greeny

Frank Gambale

https://www.frankgambale.com/

Hovak Alaverdyan

https://www.youtube.com/@HovakAlaverdyanMusic
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32min
December 04, 2022 Is YouTube killing the Guitar Industry? | Electric Guitar Lives ep # 15
In this week's episode we talk about: Richard Hallebeek, Jazz Fusion, 1968 Fender Rosewood Tele - 1st Ever Prototype Built For Elvis Presley, Closet Classics:150-year-old Martin sold to an ex-Fender CEO, Plini, How To Play "Black Betty" By Ram Jam, and more!

Episode sponsor: Make’n Music - The Original Home of Tone - Since 1973.
https://www.makenmusic.com/

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Artist Spotlight: Richard Hallebeek

https://www.richardhallebeek.com/

https://truefire.com/educators/richard-hallebeek/e4364

Richard Hallebeek - Crashing Apps

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XYVUe1Bij0

Richard Hallebeek - Good To Go

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzcyZJPtScE

Richard Hallebeek - Friday At Last

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izUzn6qtNLE

Richard Hallebeek - Recording 'Ghosts'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQj5cWs3kno

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Elvis Presley's '68 Fender Rosewood Telecaster Prototype Is Listed on Reverb

https://reverb.com/news/elvis-presleys-68-fender-rosewood-telecaster-prototype-is-listed-on-reverb

That 150-year-old Martin acoustic found in the back of a woman’s house has sold to an ex-Fender CEO

https://www.guitarworld.com/news/martin-backroom-acoustic-sold-to-ex-fender-ceo

Plini announces North American tour with Jakub Zytecki and Sungazer

https://www.guitarworld.com/news/plini-north-america-headline-tour

How To Play "Black Betty" By Ram Jam On Guitar Tutorial

https://kiisfm.iheart.com/content/how-to-play-black-betty-ram-jam-guitar/

Gear Spotlight: Electro-Harmonix Silencer

https://www.ehx.com/products/silencer/
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29min
November 26, 2022 One Control Effects Pedal Giveaway Winners | Electric Guitar Lives ep # 14
In this week's episode we talk about: One Control Effects Pedal Giveaway Winning Announcement, Black Friday Deals, An item of note on Reverb, and a little bit more!
Guys, this is a quick episode due to the long holiday weekend. :)

Episode sponsor: Make’n Music - The Original Home of Tone - Since 1973.
https://www.makenmusic.com/

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10min
November 11, 2022 Can guitar players cross genres successfully? | Electric Guitar Lives ep # 13
In this week's episode we talk about: Alex Skolnick, Alex Skolnick Trio, Testament, ESP ALEX SKOLNICK Signature Series Guitars, Guitar Education for Adult Beginners, why it’s important to practice and develop good timing skills, Black Friday Deals, and more!
The Dean Saga continues: Dean parts ways with Dean Z, Dean forms DBZ with Jeff Diamant of Diamond Amps, Dean Guitars Gets “New Eyes” on their marketing, egos collide, worlds implode!

Episode sponsor: Make’n Music - The Original Home of Tone - Since 1973.
https://www.makenmusic.com/

Get 2 chances to win! Sign up the One Control FX Pedal(s) giveaway here:

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Watch and Listen to the One Control Baltic Blue Fuzz:

https://bit.ly/3SNmoLR

Watch and Listen to the One Control Fluorescent Orange Overdrive:

https://bit.ly/3UWEblO

Recorded Guitar by Kirk Fletcher:

https://www.facebook.com/kirk.fletcher.58/

Recorded Guitar by R.J. Ronquillo:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwDvqMU_Byor49FXRYQT40g
Recorded Guitar by Pete Williams:

https://electricguitarlives.com/

*** Gear used for recording ***

- ESP LTD EC-1000 EverTune BB in Black Satin
- Ernie Ball Slinky 9-42
- Dunlop Stubby Triangles
- Mooer Prime P1
- Electro-Harmonix Silencer
- Tacoma DM9
- M-Audio Air
- Adobe Audition
Recorded Drums by Jim Dooley:

https://jimdooley.net
Alex Skolnick Official Website
https://alexskolnick.com
Alex Skolnick on Truefire
https://truefire.com/educators/alex-skolnick
Alex Skolnick Podcast: Moods and Modes
https://www.alexskolnick.net/podcast

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47min
November 06, 2022 Yngwie Malmsteen Rules! Here’s why! | Electric Guitar Lives ep # 12
In this week's episode we talk about: Yngwie Malmsteen, Alcatrazz, Steeler, Neo-classical guitar playing, Reverb’s Best Selling Guitars of 2022, plus a whole lot more.
I also rap a bit more about the Dean Guitar Saga and pick up where I left off in my last episode. Here we focus on Dean Z and Armadillo parting ways. The Dean Guitars saga is an interesting one for sure so please tune in and give a listen! I think you’ll dig it!

Episode sponsor: Make’n Music - The Original Home of Tone - Since 1973.
https://www.makenmusic.com/

Get 2 chances to win! Sign up the One Control FX Pedal(s) giveaway here:

https://bit.ly/3fC2Ewd

Watch and Listen to the One Control Baltic Blue Fuzz:

https://bit.ly/3SNmoLR

Watch and Listen to the One Control Fluorescent Orange Overdrive:

https://bit.ly/3UWEblO

Recorded Guitar by Kirk Fletcher:

https://www.facebook.com/kirk.fletcher.58/

Recorded Guitar by R.J. Ronquillo:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwDvqMU_Byor49FXRYQT40g
Recorded Guitar by Pete Williams:

https://electricguitarlives.com/
Recorded Drums by Jim Dooley:

https://jimdooley.net
Yngwie Malmsteen

https://www.yngwiemalmsteen.com/

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39min
October 30, 2022 Do today’s guitarists lack feeling in their playing? | Electric Guitar Lives ep # 11
In this week's episode we talk about: Uli Jon Roth, The Scorpions, TC Electronic MojoMojo Overdrive Pedal, Melodic Guitar Playing, The Sky Guitar, Guitar Influences, Dean Guitars Saga, plus a whole lot more.
I also continue the Dean Guitars saga circa 2002 and pick up with the return of Dean Zelinsky. We talk about what went on behind the scenes leading up to the return of Dimebag Darrell.

The Dean Guitars saga is an interesting one for sure so please tune in and give a listen! I think you’ll dig it!

Episode sponsor: Make’n Music - The Original Home of Tone - Since 1973.
https://www.makenmusic.com/

Get 2 chances to win! Sign up the One Control FX Pedal(s) giveaway here:

https://bit.ly/3fC2Ewd

Watch and Listen to the One Control Baltic Blue Fuzz:

https://bit.ly/3SNmoLR

Watch and Listen to the One Control Fluorescent Orange Overdrive:

https://bit.ly/3UWEblO

Recorded Guitar by Kirk Fletcher:

https://www.facebook.com/kirk.fletcher.58/

Recorded Guitar by R.J. Ronquillo:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwDvqMU_Byor49FXRYQT40g

Uli Jon Roth

https://www.ulijonroth.com/

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1h 6min
October 23, 2022 Is Guitar Shredding Meaningless? | Electric Guitar Lives ep # 10
In this week's episode we talk about: Marty Friedman and his approach with exotic scales and modes, Cacophony, Megadeth, Shredding, Jason Becker, Uli Jon Roth, ESP LTD 1000 Series, plus the Evertune bridge.

I also talk about how I got my start in the industry with Dean Guitars (Armadillo Enterprises). I’ll cover David “Evil D” Vincent of Morbid Angel, Elliott Rubinson, Ben Chafin, Pat Baker, and Mr. Dean Zelinsky. We’ll talk about some behind the scenes stuff about Dean Guitars prior to their second shot heard around the world. The Dean Guitars saga is an interesting one for sure so please tune in and give a listen! I think you’ll dig it!

Episode sponsor: Make’n Music - The Original Home of Tone - Since 1973.
https://www.makenmusic.com/

Get 2 chances to win! Sign up the One Control FX Pedal(s) giveaway here:

https://bit.ly/3fC2Ewd

Watch and Listen to the One Control Baltic Blue Fuzz:

https://bit.ly/3SNmoLR

Watch and Listen to the One Control Fluorescent Orange Overdrive:

https://bit.ly/3UWEblO

Recorded Guitar by Kirk Fletcher:

https://www.facebook.com/kirk.fletcher.58/

Recorded Guitar by R.J. Ronquillo:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwDvqMU_Byor49FXRYQT40g

Recorded Drums by Jim Dooley:

https://jimdooley.net

Recorded Guitar by Pete Williams:

https://electricguitarlives.com/

Marty Friedman

https://www.martyfriedman.com/

Shrapnel Records

https://www.shrapnelrecords.com/

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56min
October 14, 2022 Do Guitar Heros still exist? | Electric Guitar Lives ep # 9
In this week's episode we discuss: Paul Gilbert, Racer X, Mr. Big, Rock Guitar School, Artist Works, Guitar Heros, NAMM, Nancy Wilson, Robben Ford, New EVH Wolfgang models, FU-Tone, Hot Rodding your Floyd Rose, plus Music Education today.

Episode sponsor: Make’n Music - The Original Home of Tone - Since 1973.
https://www.makenmusic.com/

Get 2 chances to win! Sign up the One Control FX Pedal(s) giveaway here:

https://bit.ly/3fC2Ewd

Watch and Listen to the One Control Baltic Blue Fuzz:

https://bit.ly/3SNmoLR

Watch and Listen to the One Control Fluorescent Orange Overdrive:

https://bit.ly/3UWEblO

Recorded Guitar by Kirk Fletcher:

https://www.facebook.com/kirk.fletcher.58/

Recorded Guitar by R.J. Ronquillo:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwDvqMU_Byor49FXRYQT40g

Recorded Guitar by Pete Williams:

https://electricguitarlives.com/

Paul Gilbert

https://www.paulgilbert.com/

Paul’s Ibanez Signature Guitars (Ibanez could do a better job here)

https://www.ibanez.com/eu/artists/detail/72.html

Get Lessons from Paul

https://artistworks.com/guitar-lessons-paul-gilbert

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37min
October 08, 2022 Is Guitar World trolling Extreme Metal Guitarists with this article? | Electric Guitar Lives ep # 8
In this week's episode we talk about: Scott Henderson, Tribal Tech, the Mighty Fender Stratocaster and why it endures, Zakk Wylde’s Berserker Guitar Camp, and a delightfully silly article from Guitar World.

Episode sponsor: Make’n Music - The Original Home of Tone - Since 1973.
https://www.makenmusic.com/

Get 2 chances to win! Sign up the One Control FX Pedal(s) giveaway here:

https://bit.ly/3fC2Ewd

Watch and Listen to the One Control Baltic Blue Fuzz:

https://bit.ly/3SNmoLR

Watch and Listen to the One Control Fluorescent Orange Overdrive:

https://bit.ly/3UWEblO

Video Demos by Mike Hermans:

https://www.youtube.com/user/popintothechemist

Scott Henderson

https://www.scotthenderson.net/

Scott’s Suhr Signature Guitar

https://www.suhr.com/instruments/scott-henderson/

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41min
October 03, 2022 Was Criss Oliva of Savatage poised to be the next Randy Rhoads? | Electric Guitar Lives ep # 7
In this week's episode we talk about: Criss Oliva, Savatage, Bjorn Juhl, One Control, PRS Guitar Effects Pedals, Michael Angelo Batio, Guitar Effects Pedal Giveaway, and Vintage Japanese Guitars.

Episode sponsor: Make’n Music - The Original Home of Tone - Since 1973.
https://www.makenmusic.com/

Shop for One Control FX Pedals:
https://www.makenmusic.com/onecontrol

Get 2 chances to win! Sign up the One Control FX Pedal(s) giveaway here:

https://bit.ly/3fC2Ewd

Watch and Listen to the One Control Baltic Blue Fuzz:

https://bit.ly/3SNmoLR

Watch and Listen to the One Control Fluorescent Orange Overdrive:

https://bit.ly/3UWEblO

Video Demos by Mike Hermans:

https://www.youtube.com/user/popintothechemist

Recorded Audio Snippets by Pete Williams

https://electricguitarlives.com/

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37min

FAQs about Electric Guitar Lives!:

How many episodes does Electric Guitar Lives! have?

The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.