It's the long awaited album of the month Captain Beefheart and The Magic Band's Trout Mask Replica. Captain Beefheart and producer Frank Zappa push the limits of popular music and expand the direction of rock for years to come. Pipes and PT share their takes on this challenging yet essential listening experience.

Pipes and PT take a look at the music industry, how it has changed in recent years and where it might be going. Plus, pedals reviews, News and GoW, all in an extra-large guitar podcast.

The West Side Winders have long been a Bliss favorite. Guitarist Dan Peters sits down with Pipes and PT to discuss being a Rockabilly rebel, the West Side Winders and his recent experience in the Guitar Player Magazine Guitar Superstar Competition.

There is nothing we love more than hearing from our listeners. Some emails and voicemails are so great we have to share them. Hear what your fellow listeners are saying including corrections, folklore and somebody building Six-String Bliss pedals!!

Pipes and PT are joined by Troy the Metal Anthropologist to discuss metal, where it's been, where it's going and why you should pay attention.

Pipes and PT discuss all things tuning. Are you in tune? How do you get there? How close is close enough? What are your tuning options? Plus reviews of the Coffin Case Blood Drive, some of the pedals in Amplitube Metal and much much more.

Daniel Klein of Port City Amplification has some revolutionary ideas about amps, cabinets and the future of the tube amp. You owe it to yourself to listen to his thoughts and check out his amps. Plus guitar news and the Hip Kitty Cream Distortion pedal.

Pipes and PT have a nice long interview with legendary vintage guitar expert and author George Gruhn. Nuff said.

Episode 114: Spotlight of Fat Tone Guitars PT experiences Gibson Weekend at Dave's Guitar Shop: http://www.davesguitar.com/ Listener Chris wins some Bliss-picks simply by leaving a voicemail. You could be next! Call 206-203-3738 for your chance. PT reviews the Line 6 DL4. Is it worthy of the ample space it takes up on a pedalboard? http://www.line6.com/stompboxmodelers/dl4.html Guitarist of the Week (selected by Joel): Luther Dickinson http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luther_Dickinson Guitar News: Where Have Guitar Solos Gone? http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/music/2008/07/school_of_rock_guitar_solos.html IGN Ranks Punk's Guitar Gods: http://music.ign.com/articles/895/895015p1.html Best Buy Gets Into the Game: http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jk40yNOcuwE5HK6ZJSabH4vppS9AD926M57O0 National Fingerpicking Champ: http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_212142544.html Center Song: Sunblind by Jesse Dee www.jessedeemusic.com Chicago-area shop Fat Tone Guitars are quickly making a name for themselves among guitarists out for unique gear and a personalized buying experience. Owner Phil chats with Pipes and PT about the shop, the gear he loves and much more. Nashville's own Clint Searcy checks in with a review of the Electro-Harmonix POG. http://www.ehx.com Discuss the episode on the forum: www.sixstringbliss.com/form