In this episode, Eric answers tech questions from listeners including wire gauge questions, nut slot filing questions, fixing the route on a 1953 Fender Esquire, and an inquiry about “cease and desist” letters. For the second half of the show, we do a deep dive into Fender Musical Instrument Corporation’s legal history from the early days of the first solidbody designs up until modern day. Where will it all go next? We shall see.

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In this episode, Eric and Nat interview guitar amp guru Troy Angus, longtime amp tech and builder, experienced guitar player, and all ’round great guy. After living all his life in Utah, he has recently relocated to Idaho Falls, ID. Eric, Nat, & Troy talk amp philosophy, vintage and modern amps, speakers, and get into the mystique and mythology concerning tube guitar amplifiers.

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In this episode, Eric interviews Greg Boyd of Greg Boyd’s House of Fine Instruments in Missoula, Montana. Greg is always full of amazing guitar stories, and we managed to capture a few here. Check out Greg’s store online at GregBoyd.com or visit in person when you’re in Missoula.

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In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat report a few guitar news stories including David Gilmour’s famous Black Fender Stratocaster being sold at auction this week. Then we take listener questions regarding broken truss rod repair, Tele wiring, glue recommendations, string breakage, and short scale length intonation problems.

To participate in the show, you can leave a message with your question or comment by calling 757-774-8482.  To email the show, visit Eric at EricDaw.com and click the contact link.

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat take listener questions regarding dog ear P90 shims, Tele saddle alignment, Filter Tron pickups, waterslide headstock decals, pickup winding, and filling holes to match the surrounding finish.

To participate in the show, you can leave a message with your question or comment by calling 757-774-8482.  To email the show, visit Eric at EricDaw.com and click the contact link.

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric talks guitar news and hosts an interview with a high school student who is making a kit guitar and is interested in exploring guitar building. In guitar news, Norman’s Rare Guitars has been acquired by the same parent company of Carter Vintage Guitars. In other news, Bob Weir has passed away, and Fender Music Instrument Corporation has a new CEO.

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In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat take listener questions regarding Jaguar pickup hum, ordering pre-slotted nuts, pickup output, flipping Tele control plates, guitar humidification, and more. Also, Eric and Nat share a few samples from a recording of their latest gig, using a Pin-Up Custom guitar built by Eric.

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In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat take listener questions regarding mystery goo seeping out from under a Mustang Bass pickguard, No-caster Pickups, headstock repairs, Alnico magnets becoming demagnetized, a vintage Fender Jaguar with mysteriously low output, and the ol’ standby, “Are vintage Gibson frets in the wrong place?”

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In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat discuss guitar string history. It’s almost as riveting as it sounds. Then comes listener questions, including “how should I ruin my guitar”, and “I bought your book, now what?,” and the perennial favorite, “why can’t I keep my guitar in tune?” Tune in for answers to the above and more.

To participate in the show, you can leave a message with your question or comment by calling 757-774-8482.  To email the show, visit Eric at EricDaw.com and click the contact link.

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric gives Nat yet another guitar quiz – Common Guitar Abbreviations and Acronyms. Then come the tech questions from listeners, including questions about finishing raw fretted maple necks, 50’s Gibson wiring vs. modern wiring, rare Fender pre CBS custom colors, how to raise the “nut” on a zero-fret guitar, and gigging with guitars that have volume discrepancies.

To participate in the show, you can leave a message with your question or comment by calling 757-774-8482.  To email the show, visit Eric at EricDaw.com and click the contact link.