Sun, 29 June 2008 Episode 110: The Chet Atkins Diet Pipes and PT take a deep breath and dive into a style of music that not received much attention thus far on the Bliss. That's right; Six-String Bliss has gone country. But first, the boys share an email from Pierre Journel, whose Bo Diddley tribute song was played in Episode 107. PT reveals some mysterious experiences involving his amp setup. Could the end of the world be far behind? Pipes gives the next installment in his guitar painting adventure. http://www.flickr.com/photos Pipes also discusses his brand new ProTone Wah pedal! GoW (selected by Pipes and PT): Brad Paisley http://bradpaisley.musiccitynet Guitar News (Part One): Jimi's flaming guitar to be auctioned: http://www.nme.com/news/jimi Center Song: The Pistol Whipper-Snappers – Rip My Heart Out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v Guitar News (Part Two) The Moog Guitar Peavey's new PXD Series Guitars http://www.peavey.com/products Normandy Releases Aluminum Archtop: http://www.normandyguitars.com/ Top 5 List: Pipes and PT's Top 5 'Gateway into Country Music' Albums Guitars Defined: The boys give a shaky definition of 'Chicken Pickin' Discuss the episode on the forum! http://sixstringbliss.proboards or leave us a voicemail: 206-203-3738 Comments[0] |
Tue, 24 June 2008 Episode 109: Modding with Bitmo Bruce PT ponders a guitar recommendation for a friend and plans his perfect pedalboard. Pipes misses out on a discontinued Coffin Case pedalboard. Pipes also embarks on a guitar painting project. http://www.paintyourownguitar.com/ A listener comes to Pipes and PT for electronic advice. Guitarist of the Week: Emppu Vuorinen Guitar News: Les Paul plays the Pabst Theater http://www.pabsttheater.org/lespaul Guitar stolen in Long Island Guitarist joins New Zeland Bagpipe trio http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/nelsonmail/4585843a6510.html Martin celebrates 175th anniversary And Pipes tries to reinvent the wheel by debating the merits of numbers on guitar knobs. Center Song: Firewater – 3 Legged Dog http://www.bloodshotrecords.com/album/firewater/353 Bruce Hutcheon from Bitmo Modifications joins Pipes and PT to discuss modifying amps and effects, what’s next for Bitmo and how a public speaking engagement led to the creation of his company. Check out Bitmo’s site Comments[0] |
Sun, 15 June 2008 Pipes and PT give a big thanks to those who have donated to the
NAMM 2009 fund so far.
We play a couple of voicemails. Join in the fun by leaving us a message at 206-203-3738. GOW (selected by listener David): Charlie Christian http://www3.nb.sympatico.ca/hansen/Charlie/ccbio.htm Guitar News: George Jones’ long-lost guitar returned! http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Music/06/05/people.georgejones.ap/ M&I building salutes Les Paul: http://www.biztimes.com/daily/2008/6/4/m-i-building-will-be-lit-up-to-salute-les-paul Moog Guitar: http://www.moogmusic.com/moogguitar/ AC/DC Hearts Walmart: http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003813749 Center Song: Charlie Christian with the Goodman Sextet – Flying Home Pipes and PT are joined by Dennis Mollan of ProTone Pedals to discuss the latest ProTone and give us the inside scope on the hottest new stomp boxes. Dennis also sticks around to help us define the next term in our ‘Guitars Defined’ series: True Bypass. Comments[0] |
Fri, 6 June 2008 Episode 107: The Tone Microscope PT gets ready to mods his Epiphone Jr, and Pipes has some soldering tips. http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/docs/solder.pdf Pipes is selling his midi controller and focusing on a certain fretted instrument of note. http://www.craigslist.org/about/sites.html Pipes presents the news… no wait, he does not. Instead Pipes and PT pay tribute to one of the founding fathers of rock and roll: An interesting study raises some basic questions about tone, what effects it and what it means to us. Middle Song: Pierre Journal – Bo Diddley Groove http://music.podshow.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=cd54dce1b1739d8ab3dc115aa631eafa Steve Benford (www.benfordguitars.com) joins Pipes and PT for the next installment in the Guitars Defined series: Intonation. Benford also fills us in on the latest happenings with Guitar For Vets and how we can help. Comments[0] |
Sat, 31 May 2008 Pipes re-enlists in the Metal Method bootcamp. http://www.metalmethod.com/ PT’s gear lust knows no bounds, but now it does have an actual list. Plus, his beloved King’s X has a new album! http://www.kingsxrocks.com/ Guitar News: Sambora offers Beckham guitar lessons: http://www.breakingnews.ie/entertainment/mhgbmhgbsnkf/ Vintage guitars good investment? http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_23111.aspx Les Paul honored in Milwaukee: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-wi-lespaulexhibit,0,2571027.story Guitar-guy shakes a lot of hands: http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2008/may/27/pickin-and-grinnin-ambassador-claims-to-have-met-1/?news-regional Guitar Idol: http://www.guitar-idol.co.uk/ Pipes sits down with Jody Dankberg, Director of Marketing and Artist Relations at US Music Corp. Jody shares the latest happenings at Randall, Washburn, Eden and Parker. Washburn has some exciting new models and designs. Hear about them all here from Jody himself. http://www.usmusiccorp.com/ Center Song: Prong – The Banishment http://www.prongmusic.com/ Pipes and PT debrief from the interview. Pipes begins his quest to find his long lost first guitar. And we round out the episode with a the next installment of the Guitars Defined series: Class A Amplifiers. Comments[0] |
Fri, 23 May 2008 Pipes and PT talk about their recent trip to the Chicago Guitar Show: http://www.texasguitarshows.com/ShowInfo.htm And put out a call to action. Visit guitarsforvets.org for your chance to when the Screaming Eagle guitar! Six-String Bliss News: Six-Neck Bliss: Guitar Club: http://www.thenorthwestern.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080519/OSH1019/805150758/1987/OSHnews Guitar Thief pays the price: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-guitar_thief_bothmay17,0,702895.story Wired Magazine is obsessed with the Bliss: http://blog.wired.com/music/2008/05/guitar-tutorial.html John 5 stops by to discuss his career, the new album and teaching the kids to play guitar. and Pipes and PT review John 5’s new album, Requiem. Alfie from Australia checks in with a voicemail. Check out his youtube page: http://www.youtube.com/user/alfalfasprout69 Pipes and PT continue the ‘Guitars Defined’ series with a look at the Fifth interval. And Six-String Bliss has a new voicemail line: 206-203-3738. Give us a call today! Comments[0] |
Thu, 15 May 2008 Episode 104: Tone Defined! Pipes has a perplexing encounter with the local hip hop station http://www.b96.com/ And PT notices an odd smell. www.frebreeze.com Guitarist of Week: Alexi Laiho http://www.cobhc.com/ Check out his absurdly cool ESP signature guitar: http://www.espguitars.com/guitars_alexi.html Six-String Bliss News: Man lands 1907 Washburn at auction Mylie Cyrus’ best friend is her guitar ‘Loud’ documentary chronicles guitar history: http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=cannes2007&jump=story&articleid=VR1117985122&cs=1 Polish guitar players band together: http://www.pr-inside.com/entertainment-blog/2008/05/06/polish-guitarists-break-hendrix-rock/ Center Song: Are You Dead Yet by Children of Bodom Guitar Experiences: Fender University: http://www.fender.com/university/ The Breedlove Experience: http://www.breedloveguitars.com/experience/index.php Egnater Amp Seminar: http://www.egnater.com/ampseminars.html Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp: http://rockcamp.ws/dates_locations.htm Speciman School of Guitar Making: http://www.specimenproducts.com/guitar_school/chicagoschoolofguitarmaking.html Pipes and PT start a new series ‘Guitar Defined’ with a look at the question ‘What is tone?’ Comments[0] |
Tue, 6 May 2008 Episode 104: Epiphone Valve Jr. - Even PT can mod this! Sponsored by G7th Capo www.g7th.com Check out these great capos and let ‘em know you appreciate them supporting the Bliss! Pipes reads from a Schecter Guitar catalogue. Really! www.schecterguitars.com PT tries to pronounce Henman-Bevilacqua Guitars www.henbev.com Guitarist of the Week: M. Ward www.mwardmusic.com Six-String Bliss News: Roger Waters loses Pig http://www.reuters.com/article/musicNews/idUSN2934219420080429 Wired Magazine loves Six-String Bliss?!?! http://www.wired.com/entertainment/music/news/2008/04/guitar_gateway John 5’s new album http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/BlabberMouth.Net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=95691 Richie Kotzen releases live album http://www.sleazeroxx.com/news08/0426kot.shtml Middle Song: Chinese Translation by M. Ward PT has finally picked up an Epiphone Valve Jr. and he is warming up his soldering iron and is ready to start modding. But how much is too much to spend on an amp that streets for under $100? http://www.epiphone.com/default.asp?ProductID=254&CollectionID=13 Pipes and PT share a couple of listener emails and a long-standing 6SB question is finally answered. www.wittman-spins.com Comments[0] |
Wed, 23 April 2008 The second episode in the 'guitar stories' series. Pipes, PT and two other guitarists tell their stories of the first time they experienced a rush on the guitar. Share your own story on the forum at www.sixstringbliss.com Comments[0] |
Wed, 9 April 2008 PT sits down with one of the greats, Monte Montgomery. Plus, Elvis' fate, industry news, voicemails, emails, Guitarist of the Week and more! Comments[0] |

PT sits down with one of the greats, Monte Montgomery. Plus, Elvis' fate, industry news, voicemails, emails, Guitarist of the Week and more!