Adam the Woo was a massive influence on my YouTube journey and on creators all over the world. His genuine approach to storytelling, exploration, and daily vlogging inspired so many of us to hit record and share our lives.

This is shocking and heartbreaking news, and I wanted to take a moment here on Johnny Beane TV to honor Adam’s legacy and the impact he had on me and the YouTube community. Rest in peace.

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On this episode of Straturday Night, we kicked things off by diving deep into the music business, sharing real-world experiences from playing in bands, touring, and working inside the recording studio. From there, we took it straight to the workbenches.

Ron got hands-on with his Charvel, installing a Lollar Pickup in the neck position—after already dropping one into the bridge on a previous show. Meanwhile, I gave one of my Stratocasters a subtle but classy upgrade, swapping the white single-coil pickup covers for parchment. And yeah… I’m officially hooked on the parchment look.

Once the mods were done, it was time to plug in and play. I demoed a handful of pedals, starting with the ZVEX Instant Lo-Fi Junky, delivering those beautifully warbly, lo-fi textures—almost chorus-like, but with its own quirky vibe. Next up was my favorite fuzz of all time, the ZVEX Fuzz Factory, bringing the chaos, sustain, and raw attitude.

I also spent some time getting weird—in the best way—with my BOSS PC-2 Percussion Synthesizer, and wow, this pedal is a trip. It’s a seriously interesting early ’80s unit that delivers a wide range of highly adjustable, synth-like percussion sounds that instantly bring to mind classic Atari video games and old-school arcade vibes. Super retro, super quirky, and unlike just about anything else on a pedalboard today. It added a totally unexpected, nostalgic twist to the jams and showed just how far ahead of its time this pedal really was. 🎮🎸🔥

From there, I fired up the Lekato Looper & Drum Pedal, and that’s where things really took off. Layer by layer, I built a groove and ended up writing a brand-new piece of music live on the show, jamming it out and letting it evolve right up to the final moments.

Gear, tone, stories, and a fresh riff born in real time—Straturday Night at its best. 🎸🔥

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🎸 On this episode of Talking Guitars, we kick things off with some major guitar-world news — Höfner, the legendary instrument maker behind Paul McCartney’s iconic violin bass, has reportedly filed for bankruptcy. What does this mean for the brand and its legacy? We break it down.

According to No Treble, which cites court documents from the Fürth District Court in Bavaria, Höfner has filed for bankruptcy. The documents state that preliminary insolvency proceedings were ordered on December 10, 2025, at 5:05 PM, a move intended to protect the company’s assets from further financial deterioration.

The report also notes that, according to a longtime former employee, Höfner has been dealing with financial challenges for quite some time. Dr. Hubert Ampferl has been appointed as the insolvency administrator and is now responsible for addressing the company’s debts and seeking potential investors.

This isn’t the first time Höfner has faced restructuring. In 1994, the company became part of the Boosey & Hawkes Group, was later sold to The Music Group in 2003, and then acquired by Klaus Schöller in 2004.

Höfner was founded by Karl Höfner, originally as a violin-making workshop, before expanding into guitar production in the 1930s. The company went on to develop the Violin Bass in the 1950s, cementing its place in music history. Höfner celebrated its 135th anniversary in 2022, marking well over a century of influence on musicians around the world.

We also dive into a great rock ’n’ roll story that one of our viewers tipped us off to — the tale of Jimmy Page losing a Les Paul, only to be reunited with it years later.

Then it’s straight to the workbench 🔧

🔥 Ron installs a Lollar Pickup in one of his Jackson guitars, and

🔥 I drop in a set of sealed tuners Ron recently sent me onto my Squier 50th Anniversary 1996 Stratocaster.

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This episode was 100% chat-powered. I gave YOU two guitars to choose from—and the winner was the battle-scarred red hardtail Fender Stratocaster. This thing has seen years of play, tons of wear, and serious mojo, and we spent most of the night diving into it at the workbench. 🎸

The other contender—a 1996 50th Anniversary Squier Stratocaster—isn’t going anywhere. We’ll crack into that one on a future episode.

We also recapped some recent channel highlights, including playing the Tom Morello Arm the Homeless guitar at Guitar Center, plus the unboxing and demo of the Vox Micro Superbeetle. Huge thanks again to Bay Area Rich for sponsoring that video—seriously appreciated! 🙌

Amazing vibes, killer conversation, and a great hang with the chat. If you’re into real guitars, real wear, and real-time interaction—stay tuned for the next episode!

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On this episode of Straturday Night Live — the ultimate interactive guitar show — we head straight to the workbenches! 🔧🎸

Ron dives into a Schecter guitar project, dialing in the bridge and getting it stage-ready. Meanwhile, I hit the bench to give a Squier Stratocaster a fresh new look, swapping the stock white pickguard, single-coil covers, and knobs for a mint green pickguard with parchment covers and knobs — total vibe upgrade.

Then it’s on to the early assembly of another guitar, setting the stage for a future build right here on Johnny Beane TV. If you love hands-on guitar mods, live builds, and real-time guitar talk, this one’s for you.

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On this killer episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we kick things off with a cool story straight from Guitar World—then it’s full speed to the workbench 🔥

Few guitarists changed the landscape like Eddie Van Halen, and Steve Stevens has said witnessing his virtuosity firsthand hit so hard it pushed him away from rock guitar entirely.

After opening for Van Halen for six weeks, Stevens felt burned out by rock excess and began questioning why he even played guitar. Rather than compete with EVH, he pivoted. He stopped playing electric guitar for a year, traveled the world with only a nylon-string, and reconnected with his love of flamenco after seeing Paco de Lucía.

That journey led to his most experimental album, Flamenco A Go-Go (1999). Stevens embraced the creative reset, blending flamenco with influences from ’70s keyboards and synthesizers—drawing inspiration from players like Keith Emerson and Rick Wakeman—proving that stepping away from the electric guitar ultimately expanded his musical voice.

I crack open a mystery surprise box from Ron, packed with wild 3D-printed guitar parts, including Telecaster pickguards routed for humbuckers. We install one on my TEASE SBH-E Telecaster, drop in a generic humbucker, plug in, and boom—instant rock ’n’ roll tones 🤘

Then things get even hotter as I rip on the Kramer Beretta Special Ron modded with a Holoflash finish, loaded with a Seymour Duncan George Lynch Screamin’ Demon humbucker and a Vega Trem—this thing absolutely screams.

Hit the comments, let me know what you think, and don’t miss tomorrow night’s Workbench livestream!

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🔥 On this episode of Talking Guitars we dive straight into the brand-new Tom Morello Arm the Homeless Fender replica — the story, the specs, and why it’s blowing up the guitar world! 🎸⚡

Then… it’s MYSTERY BOX time! 📦

We crack open the box to reveal the Kramer Beretta Special body I sent to Ron — now transformed with an INSANE holoflash front. This thing lights up like a spaceship! 🚀🌈

We dropped in a Seymour Duncan Screamin’ Demon, slapped on a VegaTrem, and even though it still needs a few tweaks, this custom build already looks absolutely killer. 🔥🎶

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On this episode of Straturday Night Live, we’re finally building that mystery guitar LIVE! 🚀

Remember that blue electric guitar body I picked up from Starving Musician? We still don’t know what it is—but tonight, we’re turning it into a full-on custom beast. I’ve got a neck, I’ve got a pile of parts, and YOU get to help pick what goes on this build! ⚡️🎸

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We kick off this episode of Talking Guitars on JohnnyBeaneTV with an amazing story: Paul Reed Smith once revealed that Jeff Beck secretly played — and loved — a PRS guitar backstage. A hidden piece of guitar-legend lore!

PRS says Beck used it to record, but the model is still a mystery, and the guitar didn’t appear in this year’s big Beck auction. Did he sell it? Is it still in the family vault? No one knows—but the hunt is on.

Then we jump into some killer EVH news, breaking down the new EVH 5150III Hypersonic 606 1x12 and why it’s getting so much buzz.

On the workbench, I restring my 1996 MIJ Fender Custom ’72 Reissue Telecaster, talk a bit about its history, and then run through a few more classics: my early ’80s USA Hamer Phantom A-5, the Seville Les Paul copy for some unplugged vibes, the Squier Standard Strat, and of course—the Hello Kitty Squier, since we’re rockin’ the Hello Kitty tee.

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On this episode of Talking Guitars on JohnnyBeaneTV, we opened with a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Steve Cropper, whose family announced his passing today. I share the story of meeting him nearly 30 years ago at the guitar shop I worked at—an unforgettable moment with a true icon.

Legendary guitarist Steve Cropper — the soulful force behind Booker T. & the MG’s, Otis Redding, and the Blues Brothers — has passed away at the age of 84. His son Cameron confirmed the news to Variety on Wednesday.

Cropper’s influence on Memphis soul is immeasurable. As a guitarist, producer, songwriter, and engineer at Stax Records, he shaped the sound of an era. His tight, tasteful, unmistakable guitar work powered Booker T. & the MG’s, while also elevating recordings by Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, Rufus and Carla Thomas, Eddie Floyd, and more.

In 1996, Mojo magazine ranked him the second-greatest guitarist of all time, just behind Jimi Hendrix, praising his metronomic timing, razor-sharp riffs, and perfectly placed licks — always serving the song, never overstaying their welcome.

As a songwriter, Cropper co-wrote classics like “Green Onions,” “Time Is Tight,” and “Soul-Limbo,” along with timeless R&B hits including Otis Redding’s “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay”, Wilson Pickett’s “In the Midnight Hour” and “634-5789,” and Eddie Floyd’s “Knock On Wood.”

After leaving Stax in 1970, he continued making history. Booker T. & the MG’s reunited into the ’90s, backing icons like Bob Dylan, John Fogerty, Neil Young, and Levon Helm. Cropper also became widely known to new generations as the guitarist for The Blues Brothers, appearing on their platinum records and in both films.

In 1992, Steve Cropper was rightfully inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Booker T. & the MG’s.

Then it’s off to the workbench! I swap out the strap pins on my TEASE Telecaster, tighten up some screws on a Squier Tele, and Ron jumps in to show off some killer 3D-printed guitar goodies he’s been crafting.

And somehow… we wrap the night talking about MASSIVE burgers—PermanI Brothers, local burger joints, and the monster creations Ron hunts down. Guess we were starving!

Rock, mods, memories, and monster burgers—classic JohnnyBeaneTV energy.

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