Shad’s Guitar Show

On this episode, we discuss one of my favorite guitar tones. The spaghetti western guitar sound! We'll talk about what it is, how you get it and some examples of the sound, both in a cinematic setting and in modern music. 

On this episode we talk about the legacy of the Rickenbacker 12 string 

On this episode we discuss my favorite guitar player, Warren Haynes. He's had a tremendous career with his band, Gov't Mule and also played with a long list of legendary players and bands. Let's learn about Warren!

ON this episode we discuss the value in learning (and accepting) what works best for you as a player!

Stainless frets have become yet another topic of debate amongst players on forums across the internet. Let's learn more about them, discuss some pros and cons and perhaps help you determine if they might be right for you!

Let's take a short look at the awesome Les Paul custom!

Let’s chat about this amazing design!  Short scale, offset body, interesting pickups and pickup selection options, as well as a super cool dynamic vibrato! I first got hit to this design about 10 years ago watching the ‪@EricHaugenGuitar‬ channel and was inspired to create my own ‪@RetroSoundGuitars‬ version to capture some of that Mustang mojo! Thanks to ‪@Puisheen‬ Mike Adam’s for the tutelage on proper Mustang set up! These guitars are a blast and definitely fill in a gap in most people’s collection. There’s a surprisingly diverse group of players who have used these guitars over the years. Let’s dive into a little history and learn more!

On this episode we discuss the massive success of Santana's "Supernatural" album. We talk about the songs, the gear and why it was such a success. 

On this episode we discuss playing fast. Does it automatically mean you're a great player if you can? Are there examples of great players who couldn't (or didn't) play fast? Let's find out!

On this episode we discuss the famous Cream era Clapton sound he called "Woman Tone." What is it and how can we get it?