This episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV was PACKED with tone, tribute, and giveaways! 🔥

Bay Area Rich gifted me some wild new guitar picks —ATTAK PIK — and I gave them a spin live on my custom Taylor San Francisco Giants Edition acoustic! The sound? 💥 Aggressive, punchy, and super dynamic!

We even gave a couple away at the end of the show — and YES, more giveaways are coming, so keep it locked in! 🎁

We also dove into an awesome Guitar Player article featuring Alex Skolnick and his top five jazz albums every rock and metal guitarist NEEDS to hear. 🎷⚡️ You’ll definitely want to add these to your playlist!

Plus — we paid tribute to the late, great Mick Ralphs of Mott the Hoople and Bad Company. 🎸 We’ll go even deeper on that topic tomorrow night, so don’t miss it.

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🎸🔥 Tonight’s Episode Was a Rockin’ Ride! 🔥🎸

We went all out on this one! Earlier today, I did a two-hour live stream — restringing my guitar, dialing in my pedalboard, and test-driving some killer guitars! If you missed it, you gotta check it out!

Then Ron brought the 🔥 with a Buck Owens-style Firefly guitar, gifted to him by none other than Bay Area Rich! Red, white, and twangy cool — this thing pops on camera!

AND — I showed exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from today’s gig down in Morgan Hill, California, where I played at a Swedish festival 🇸🇪! Tons of fun, great vibes, and even better music!

Don’t miss this one — it’s a full-on guitar adventure! 🎶💥

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Watch us wrench, fix, and mod guitars live—showing YOU how to do it step-by-step.

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🎉🎸 Happy Birthday to the one and only MICHAEL ANTHONY! 🎸🎉

On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we’re turning it up to 11 to celebrate the legendary low-end thunder of Michael Anthony, the powerhouse bassist and vocal dynamo who helped shape the unmistakable sound of Van Halen!

From the band’s explosive debut in 1978 to the platinum-packed years that followed, Michael Anthony Sobolewski laid down the groove with unmatched precision and punch. Known for his thunderous bass lines, high-octane background vocals, and stage presence that could rival any frontman, Michael brought the fire night after night.

Whether locking in with Alex Van Halen’s drums or harmonizing those iconic VH choruses, Michael was the secret weapon of the Van Halen machine. His signature Jack Daniel’s bass, his smiling swagger, and his rock-solid rhythm made him a fan favorite across generations.

After Van Halen, he kept the torch burning with Chickenfoot (with Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, and Chad Smith) and The Circle, proving that great tone and feel never go out of style.

🎂 So here’s to Michael — the man who made the ground shake and the skies sing. Your legacy lives in every riff, every roar, and every raised fist in the crowd!

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Our guests on "Exclusively Van Halen" tonight are Michael “Myko” Gutierrez and Robert Stoltz. They will talk about one of the rarest Van Halen guitars ever — a little-known-about Kramer Baretta built and painted in 1984 at 5150 by Ed and his then-guitar tech Rudy Leiren. This guitar was Ed’s personal studio-use-only guitar that he played at 5150. And it’s one of the only Kramers owned by Ed that’s found its way into the wild. Michael won this guitar in a “dream-come-true contest” sponsored by Kramer Guitars and Guitar for the Practicing Musician magazine, and Ed himself gave the guitar to Michael in person at the 1985 NAMM show in Anaheim, California. Robert has worked on several Van Halen-related publications and first wrote about this rare guitar in 1997 for The Inside magazine. He recently wrote a lengthy follow-up article, one delving into more details about the guitar and the history behind it. That article will appear online soon. Tune in to hear more!

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The wait is over — the official EVH Kill Switch is here! This is the same momentary switch used in the iconic EVH Wolfgang and 5150 guitars. Want that legendary Van Halen stutter effect? This is how you do it.

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Mounting Hole: 16mm (5/8")

Panel Thickness: 1mm–6mm

Switch Rating: 3A / 36VDC

LED Voltage: 12V (15mA draw)

Operation Stroke: 3mm

Mechanical Life: ~1,000,000 presses

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🎸🔥 Tonight’s Episode Recap – Only on Johnny Beane TV! 🔥🎸

What. A. Ride. Here's everything that went down on the latest Talking Guitars livestream — your weekly backstage pass to the loud, legendary, and downright crazy world of guitars! 🎤🎸

We started off by honoring Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys 🌊 — last week’s heartfelt tribute sparked a deep dive: Do the Beach Boys still inspire today’s artists? I say YES… and I brought the receipts.

Then we shifted gears into the vinyl revival 🌀 — records are BACK, baby, and spinning like it’s 1975! 🕺 From analog warmth to gatefold glory, we’re here for it.

That’s when Ron called me out for doom-scrolling TikTok (guilty 😂), but it turned into something way cooler…

🎶 I cracked open my vault of original demo recordings — some going back 20+ years! Played a few live on stream and gave you a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process. THEN Ron jumped in with some insane guitars from his personal collection. Gearheads, you would’ve drooled 🤯

To close it out, I changed strings on my Fender Squier Showmaster Holoflash — might just be the axe for my gig this Saturday. Heads-up: No live Straturday Night this week, but stay tuned for fresh content coming your way real soon!

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🚨 Released on This Day in 1991! 🚨

Van Halen ROARED back into the spotlight with their hard-hitting ninth studio album, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge — and it’s been blowing speakers ever since! This iconic record, powered by pure rock energy and Sammy Hagar’s firebrand vocals, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, holding the top spot for three straight weeks. 🤘🔥

🎉 To celebrate the anniversary, we took a deep dive into the EXPANDED EDITION on Exclusively Van Halen—the ultimate Van Halen experience on YouTube!

https://youtube.com/live/bgIdTAuOPlA

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💿 Tracklist:

Poundcake – 5:21

Judgement Day – 4:38

Spanked – 4:53

Runaround – 4:20

Pleasure Dome – 6:58

In 'n' Out – 6:04

Man on a Mission – 5:03

The Dream Is Over – 3:59

Right Now – 5:21

316 (Instrumental) – 1:29

Top of the World – 3:54

🎙️ Lineup:

Sammy Hagar – Lead vocals, rhythm guitar

Eddie Van Halen – Lead guitar, keyboards, power drill on "Poundcake" (!), backing vocals

Michael Anthony – Bass, backing vocals

Alex Van Halen – Drums, percussion, backing vocals

Steve Lukather – Backing vocals on “Top of the World”

🛠️ Production Team:

Andy Johns, Ted Templeman, Van Halen – Producers

Donn Landee – 2023 Remastering

Jeri Heiden – Art Direction

Glen Wexler, David Seltzer – Photography

⚡ Did You Know?

The album’s name came from Sammy Hagar’s rebellious shot at censorship—he originally wanted to just call it "F*"**!

“Poundcake” kicks off with a Makita drill revving against Eddie’s pickups 🤯

“316” is named after Eddie’s son Wolfgang’s birthday 💙

“Top of the World” borrows its riff from the outro of the classic hit “Jump”

📀 The 2024 Expanded Edition (2 LPs, 2 CDs & Blu-ray) dropped on July 12, 2024, with unreleased instrumental versions, alternate mixes of “Right Now”, and live footage from the legendary Dec. 4, 1991 Dallas show during the F.U.C.K. Tour!

🎸 Eddie ditched his trusty Marshall amp for a Soldano SLO-100, with early 5150 amp prototypes also making their way onto the record — the tone? Next level.

This album was a true return to form—guitar-driven, raw, and full of attitude. And now with the remaster and expanded edition, it’s more powerful than ever. 💥

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🔥 On this episode of Straturday Night, we hit up the Capitola Rod & Custom Classic Car Show in beautiful Capitola Village, California! ☀️🏁

Ran into our good friend Pete aka "88 Notes", grabbed a coffee, and cruised the show surrounded by stunning custom rides, vintage classics, and serious automotive eye candy. 😍🚗💨

🎥 We filmed some killer footage from the event — you won’t want to miss it!

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🎸 On this episode of Talking Guitars, we pay heartfelt tribute to the legendary Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys, who has sadly passed away. 🌊🎶

We dive into the incredible legacy of one of music’s most innovative minds — from surf rock anthems to groundbreaking studio wizardry, Brian changed the sound of popular music forever. 🌴✨

Tune in as we explore his story, the rise of the Beach Boys, and how his genius still echoes through generations of music. 🎤📻

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Michael Anthony Opens Up About His One Big Regret: Van Halen Deserved a Thunderous Farewell, Not a Whimper

For Michael Anthony, former Van Halen bassist, the ride with one of rock’s most electrifying bands was nothing short of a dream — until the ending, which still haunts him.

In a recent episode of Get on the Bus, Anthony revealed his biggest career regret: how Van Halen's legendary run came to an unceremonious close.

“It should have gone out with a fricking bang that shook the world,” he said, “and it was more like a whimper, the way everything ended.”

Though he described the band’s heyday as “living the dream” and even “a fairy tale,” the behind-the-scenes reality was far from perfect. As years went by, tensions and personal rifts—particularly with guitarist Eddie Van Halen—created a lasting fracture.

“Unfortunately, Eddie and I never made amends,” Anthony shared. “We had some issues, and I’m sure that if he had not passed when he did, we would’ve reconciled… we would’ve calmed all that stuff down.”

In a bittersweet twist, Anthony revealed that there had been talks of a massive reunion tour featuring the original members — a true full-circle moment in the making.

“I talked to Wolfgang [Van Halen], and he said there were plans to bring everyone back together,” Anthony recalled. “At that point in Ed’s life, he was more like, ‘Hey, the past is the past... water under the bridge.’”

But time ran out. Eddie Van Halen passed away in 2020, and with him went the final chance for the ultimate Van Halen reunion.

Now, years later, Anthony holds onto the music, the memories — and the what ifs. “That’s the only regret I have,” he said. “We were supposed to go out with thunder. Not silence.”

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