In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat talk about the guitar history of the famed Stratosphere Twin double neck guitar from the 1950’s made famous by Jimmy Bryant. Then comes the questions – what’s the shelf life of Titebond glue, what’s the difference between linear and audio taper pots, what to do about a dinged guitar neck, 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 takes questions regarding adding a 3rd pickup to a Les Paul, how to deal with critics, what kind of glue to use for plastic binding, adding carbon fiber to strengthen necks, 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 and Nat talk about Framus guitar history, and then take questions regarding amp handles, dubious bass modifications, Gibson made P-13 pickups, and reinforcing broken headstocks.

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 talk about P-90 Staple pickup history, and take questions regarding adding an acoustic pickup to a Gibson J-160E, how to get an authentic look on a ‘relic’ finish, using capacitors to get a half out-of-phase sound, and getting the right vintage look when spraying lacquer on a solid maple neck.

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 talk about Albert King’s many flying Vee guitars, and take questions regarding how to set up a Strat trem, bass setups, home made case humidifiers, and tuning stability.

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, Eric and Nat field questions about friction in potentiometers, using super glue for refrets, fret polishing wheels, and how to drill clean holes in finished surfaces (hint, use a brad point drill bit).

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, Eric reads a segment from his forthcoming guitar schematic book, and then fields questions about guitar humidification, Fender neck heels and why they are different shapes, custom pickups, and a lengthy discussion about this video on youtube about what affects electric guitar tone.

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In this episode, Eric and Nat take questions about upgrading cheap resonators, improving an electric guitar’s resonance, polishing frets, vintage Danelectro neck reinforcement, and chasing strange overtones.

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 Eric and Nat take questions regarding reshaping necks, Esquire wiring, winding pickups, adjusting action on a resonator, filling fingerboard divots, and whether or not Nat will sing “Hot Rod Lincoln.” Also included is a guitar history segment about the late 60’s Red Paisley and Blue Flower Fender Telecasters.

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 Eric and Nat take questions regarding rolled fingerboard edges, tool recommendations, stainless steel frets, plain vs. wound strings, and whether or not Paul McCartney knows what the knobs on his bass do. Also included is a guitar history segment about George Harrison’s famous 1969 Rosewood Fender Telecaster.

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.