In this episode I'm doing a side-by-side shootout of a single coil pickup vs a humbucker. We get into how they differ, why they sound different and which one is best for you. 

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Is the minor pentatonic scale over 3 thousand years old..... Probably not but today we are discussing the one scale to rule them all. We get into why the minor pentatonic scale is so heavily used for blues, where it comes from and what you should take from that. 

Should be a fun one!

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In this episode I'm lining up my slide collection (or some of it) and giving you a straight side-by-side tone comparison.

I talk about different slide materials, makes and sizes, featuring handmade slides like the Diamond Bottle Neck hand-blown glass slide and the Delta Lizard - Delta Howler slide as well as Dunlop slides and the Magslide. 

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In this episode I along with cameos from Keith Richards and Stevie Ray himself are taking a deep dive into Hubert Sumlin, his playing, guitars of choice and influence over the blues and rock world. 

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In this episode we talk about the 'how' and 'what' of guitar practice. I lay out how to approach your practicing and what you need to be working on to improve.

If you're feeling stuck with your playing at all, this ones for you! 

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In this lesson we are looking at how to play lead lines.....on your own! That's right, we're tackling simple positions you can use to play through chord changes to hint at a chord sequence and make your playing more melodic. 

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In this episode of The Blues Guitar Show Podcast, we dive deep into the world of guitar tone. Is tone really in the fingers, or does your gear play a bigger role? We break down the essential elements—amps, pedals, pickups, and playing techniques—to help you dial in the perfect blues sound. From the warm breakup of Fender Tweed amps to the legendary sustain of a Tube Screamer, we explore how to shape your tone and find your unique voice on the guitar. Whether you're chasing the raw sound of Lightnin’ Hopkins or the smooth sustain of B.B. King, this episode is packed with tips to get you there.

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In this lesson we explore playing a full solo highlighting the changes by playing with chord tones for 7th chords. 

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In this episode I'm talking you through how to effectively used CAGED to play more interesting 12 bar blues.

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In this lesson we go through a slow blues in A. Looking at rhythm, phrasing and the age old question of what to play over what. 

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