This is the last episode of 2020, Hopefully!  

I'll be taking a break till the end of the year and I'll be back with more episodes of Strings to soul. 

in this episode, I talk about current songs that I'm learning how to play on Bass

Here I talk a bit about my bass practicing and other nonsense

In this episode, I talk about my introduction to the mandolin and early technique. As well as the late great Mark Heard whose music inspired me to take up the instrument. Join me in some stories!  

https://youtu.be/0LxjeNviiMA

in this mini-episode I talk about my new gear purchase: Ibanez Talman Bass 

as well as songs that I used to learn back when I was a teenager.  

last but not least I talk about my brief work as a guitar tech from 2013-2015. 

links for this episode: https://www.ibanez.com/usa/products/detail/tmb100_1p_04.html   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_qKClWNN2s

https://youtu.be/mgU_5ZERrL8  

https://youtu.be/0xrZ61cuKLk

In this episode I go full on electric mode!   

I talk about another favorite V-Kei band ROUAGE.  

I also end up talking about a future new gear day. 

Join me for some stories about bass, bands, Nagoya-Kei,  and once again interchanging of gear! 

links for this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAszLvNM_Hk  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BTcR5H_QgA   

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In this mini-episode, I talk a bit about Laputa and my obsession with their guitarist Kouichi. I ponder for a moment on his whereabouts and give some insight as to where he could possibly be now. also, I talk for a bit about moving my guitar into a room close by and discuss how that process has motivated me to keep on playing. last but not least, I talk about making a future potential gear purchase. 

links for this episode:   https://youtu.be/57g2C3B9Juk     https://youtu.be/YPW7wwf_4I0  https://reverb.com/item/33698817-2000-s-edwards-japan-e-lk-100dk-w-floyd-rose-esp-pickups-gold-sparkle

this was my first dip into what would become Strings to Soul two years later. I hope you enjoy my ramblings!

In this solo episode I talk about my journey with 12 string guitars and end up using my Guild 12 string for the remainder of the show. I also talk about some of the reasons as to my deep admiration for Asian inspired rock music.  join me in my random ramblings! 

links for this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOXoAvF6r_A  

https://youtu.be/rllzZICrt_c 

Hey guys, I've recorded a full bonus episode talking about issues I've had with guitar trades and telecasters. Enjoy!