This week the Dads are all amped up with big industry news! We break down Fender's appointment of their new CEO and what it could mean for the iconic brand's future direction. Speaking of Fender, we also dive into their surprising new line of Bluetooth speakers—are they a hit or a miss?

Special guest Alex Guaraldi from Coppersound Pedals joins us to put our pedal knowledge to the test with another round of "Quiz Eye for the Pedal Guy." Can we name the knobs, or will we completely embarrass ourselves? (Spoiler: probably the latter.)

We also pay tribute to the legendary Bob Weir and reflect on his incredible contributions to music and guitar culture.

Plus:  dad jokes, and the usual chaos. Tune in!

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 The Guitar Dads kick off 2026 with news on the Lukather/Alex Van Halen tribute album honoring Eddie (can Luke really not play a note on it?), cryptic Aerosmith Instagram teases pointing back to their debut, and a debate on pedal board excess in our Utility Futility segment. Then we look ahead to pre-NAMM gear anticipation and discuss whether the used market is truly trash or just correcting from pandemic-era inflation. New year, new gear, same GAS problems. 

Check out the Reverb article about the market trends: 

https://reverb.com/featured/electric-guitars-reverb-price-index

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That's right, it's the end of another year which means another Daddys! The Guitar Dads very own award show! Grab your tuxedos and gowns and buckle up to hear all about the Dads favorite music and gear things of 2025! 

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This week, we are once again joined by Alex Guaraldi of Coppersound Pedals and that means the return of Quiz Eye for the Pedal Guy! Can Matt and Dave name the controls of iconic pedals or are they just going to fall flat? 

Also, Guns N' Roses drops two new tracks, and we're asking the tough question: when does "music taste is subjective" stop being a valid defense? We break down why these might cross the line from mediocre to objectively questionable.

Plus, fresh interview with Joe Perry reveals Aerosmith isn't quite done yet, but do we REALLY care at this point? 

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This week, the Dads are BACK and we cover Creed's return to writing new music, David Coverdale's official retirement announcement, and the electric Jack White/Eminem halftime performance at the Lions-Packers game. 

We break down Phil Collen's legendary Hysteria-era rig featuring his modded '78 Strat "Felix," Rockman amps, and that direct-to-board magic.

In gear: We sample an amazing new pedal from Greer Amps, and the Line 6 Helix Stadium units are shipping with rave reviews—and some cool new features. But are we hitting diminishing returns with amp modelers? 

Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use code DADS10 to 10% off your order, INCLUDING the new Foxcatcher V2 which is available NOW! 

This week, Coppersound Pedals' Alex Guaraldi joins the Dads once again! We discuss all things Coppersound including the new Foxcatcher V2 that you've heard so much about already on the pod, BUT we go deeper. Also, Alex puts the Dads to the test with a very special new quiz segment. Will Matt and Dave know their knobs from their elbows? We'll find out! 

To access the Foxcatcher V2 giveaway, please visit:

www.coppersoundpedals.com/guitardads 

  ALSO, use code DADS10 to 10% off your order at Coppersound Pedals. 

 This week, we're covering Megadeth's announcement that their next album will be their last, Bon Jovi's 2026 comeback tour (but will they still have it?), and the vintage guitar phone cases that are lighting up the guitar internet. We'll also dive into Gibson's new $2,999 Noel Gallagher Standard and the full Oasis signature line from Gibson and Epiphone. Plus, we're spotlighting blues guitarist Davy Knowles and a killer new record of originals that's pure blues rock gold. Finally, our Get It or Forget It segment features The Knobifyer pedal controller and innovative volume pedals from Black Mountain Picks and Chase Bliss. 

Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use code DADS10 to 10% off your order, INCLUDING the new Foxcatcher V2 which is available NOW for pre-order. 

This week we're Dadding out over Orange's new King Comp compressor, celebrating the long-awaited Line 6 Stadium pre-orders, and diving into Fender's brown panel '62 Super reissue. In the news: Eddie Van Halen's Kramer ad guitar just sold for $2.7 million at auction, and Slash says the Sphere isn't right for Guns N' Roses – calling it more spectacle than rock and roll venue. That sparks our question: are legacy rock acts being stubborn about technology, or is there real value in keeping live shows raw and authentic? We've got strong opinions, and we want to hear yours. 

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Great Scott!! Matt AND Dave are back this week with another episode! This week, Gibson has finally done it and released not one but TWO versions of the iconic 345 featured in Back to the Future. Your kids are gonna love this! It's a guitar so good, Marvin Berry would be proud. We we're going, we don't need roads! We need riffs! The Dads also document all of the guitars used in the unforgettable 1985 movie.

 Also, Fender changes the name and pickups of it's lowest price American line and gives us some cool colors, Supercool pedals, and a LOT of changes coming for the podcast. 

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Matt AND Dave are back this week with another episode! This week, will Fender swoop in to save's Leo's last company? Boss releases some cool new pedals, Live Nation are tone deaf, and RUSH is gonna tour! 

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