In part one of my interview with Frank Deimel of Deimel Guitarworks, we discuss making guitars in the current times and go into the experimental electronics his models are known for. 

A massive thank you to Frank for joining me, and don't forget to tune in for part two tomorrow!

Check out the Deimel Guitarworks site here, and follow them on Instagram here.

You can also see the LesLee pickup in action here, and check out the synth connection/Synchroniser system here and here. 

You can also watch the Meet The Makers episode on Deimel Guitarworks here.

Thomann's Stompenberg FX is another step on a path that just makes sense for the future of guitar gear. That said, I don't think it can ever replace going into a physical guitar store for me (but that's okay, it's not exactly meant to, necessarily).

Check out Stompenberg FX and try it out for yourself here.

Read about how Stompenberg FX works here.

Check out Tonepedia here.

Today's music is here.

As one awesome, unique guitar model is discontinued, a new one in another part of the world comes into existence – at almost the exact same time!

Check out Franfret Guitars here on Instagram and Facebook

Check out Moon Guitars here on Instagram and Facebook

Today's music

A double helping of awesome things to check out today in guitarland, one from a small custom builder, the other from the biggest of the big guys. 

Check out Wiggins Brand Pickups at their site and on Instagram.

Today's music (and video suggestion) is here.

Moving away from blabbing on about gear and guitar builds, here are some more awesome live music performances and guitar streams to enjoy at home – let's keep supporting musicians and live music when and where we can, even when it's just spreading the word or subscribing. 

House of Waters Live Concert Stream: sonyhall.com/events/house-of-waters-live-stream/

Thomas Erak Twitch: twitch.tv/tomserak

Thomas Erak YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCWqfmSWj6w8zEebWe5a69HA

Thomas Erak IG: instagram.com/tommy_dip/

Today's music: https://youtu.be/JWHEnr6XQuc

I've wanted to spend an episode going over the unique offerings of Moon Guitars in New Jersey, and this week gave me a good excuse to – seeing as they're giving away a guitar! 

Giveaway rules FB: Moon Guitars FB

Giveaway rules IG: Moon Guitars IG

Today's music: youtu.be/05YcPcV50zE

I've wanted to talk about the great stuff coming out of BilT Guitars for a long time, and this week I was given a good excuse to with the release of a very special new option on their Relevator model.

BilT Guitars Site: biltguitars.com/

BilT Guitars FB: facebook.com/biltguitars

BilT Guitars Instagram: instagram.com/biltguitars/

Today's music (and gear stuff!) suggestion: youtube.com/channel/UCeNWGEkXw2_VAHAgYuXVrpg/videos

Whatever the truth, this story's proving more and more interesting at every turn. 

tampabay.com/life-culture/music/2021/02/11/tampa-man-who-built-guitar-from-uncles-skeleton-sure-looks-familiar/

cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-monday-edition-1.5914619/story-about-florida-man-s-skeleton-guitar-appears-to-be-a-hoax-say-local-reporters-1.5914782

guitar.com/news/music-news/prince-midnight-skelecaster-skeleton-guitar-hoax-tampa-bay/

Today's music: divideanddissolve.bandcamp.com/album/gas-lit

We're putting the geek in guitar geek and the nerd in guitar nerd on this episode, with a short trip into speculating about chemistry. It's guitar related I swear. 

Journal article: advances.sciencemag.org/content/7/5/eabd7342

Today's music: youtu.be/ogdfUtT_g0E

It's hard to keep up with all the awesome stuff going on in the world of guitar and music, even in these weird times. But here's a pick of two things that definitely caught my eye!

Check out this video of Arielle talking about her original Two-Tone, the basis for her new signature guitar: youtu.be/-UC_CsNA9hg

Today's music: youtu.be/dZfUC4nuK7U