Dave Martone returns to Six-String Bliss to discuss his new album, Parker guitars and online guitar lessons. Listen to the interview for some great conversation then check out the album for some of the best guitar playing around.
Pipes and PT are sporting a shiny new theme song courtesy of benfordguitars.com. This week they have TONS of guitar news, and lots of listener feedback.
It's finally here: Stay Tuned, 6SB community's TV theme song cover album. The listening experience begins here, but don't forget to go to www.sixstringbliss.com to download the album, read the liner notes and see the artwork. And hop on the forum and talk to the artists about their tracks!
Nial McGaughey, President of Solid Cables, joins Pipes and PT to discuss what makes a great cable, the weak points in your signal path and what you can do about it. Plus Guitarist of the Week and tons of Guitar News!
It’s the long awaited album of the month Captain Beefheart and The Magic Band’s Trout Mask Replica. Captain Beefheart and producer Frank Zappa push the limits of popular music and expand the direction of rock for years to come. Pipes and PT share their takes on this challenging yet essential listening experience.
Pipes and PT take a look at the music industry, how it has changed in recent years and where it might be going. Plus, pedals reviews, News and GoW, all in an extra-large guitar podcast.
The West Side Winders have long been a Bliss favorite. Guitarist Dan Peters sits down with Pipes and PT to discuss being a Rockabilly rebel, the West Side Winders and his recent experience in the Guitar Player Magazine Guitar Superstar Competition.
There is nothing we love more than hearing from our listeners. Some emails and voicemails are so great we have to share them. Hear what your fellow listeners are saying including corrections, folklore and somebody building Six-String Bliss pedals!!
Pipes and PT discuss all things tuning. Are you in tune? How do you get there? How close is close enough? What are your tuning options? Plus reviews of the Coffin Case Blood Drive, some of the pedals in Amplitube Metal and much much more.
Daniel Klein of Port City Amplification has some revolutionary ideas about amps, cabinets and the future of the tube amp. You owe it to yourself to listen to his thoughts and check out his amps. Plus guitar news and the Hip Kitty Cream Distortion pedal.
Episode 114: Spotlight of Fat Tone Guitars
PT experiences Gibson Weekend at Dave’s Guitar Shop:
http://www.davesguitar.com/
Listener Chris wins some Bliss-picks simply by leaving a voicemail. You could be next! Call 206-203-3738 for your chance.
PT reviews the Line 6 DL4. Is it worthy of the ample space it takes up on a pedalboard?
http://www.line6.com/stompboxmodelers/dl4.html
Guitarist of the Week (selected by Joel):
Luther Dickinson
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luther_Dickinson
Guitar News:
Where Have Guitar Solos Gone?
http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/music/2008/07/school_of_rock_guitar_solos.html
IGN Ranks Punk’s Guitar Gods:
http://music.ign.com/articles/895/895015p1.html
Best Buy Gets Into the Game:
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jk40yNOcuwE5HK6ZJSabH4vppS9AD926M57O0
National Fingerpicking Champ:
http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_212142544.html
Center Song:
Sunblind by Jesse Dee
www.jessedeemusic.com
Chicago-area shop Fat Tone Guitars are quickly making a name for themselves among guitarists out for unique gear and a personalized buying experience. Owner Phil chats with Pipes and PT about the shop, the gear he loves and much more.
Nashville’s own Clint Searcy checks in with a review of the Electro-Harmonix POG.
http://www.ehx.com
Discuss the episode on the forum:
www.sixstringbliss.com/form
Dave Martone returns to Six-String Bliss to discuss his new album, Parker guitars and online guitar lessons. Listen to the interview for some great conversation then check out the album for some of the best guitar playing around.
Pipes and PT are sporting a shiny new theme song courtesy of benfordguitars.com. This week they have TONS of guitar news, and lots of listener feedback.
It's finally here: Stay Tuned, 6SB community's TV theme song cover album. The listening experience begins here, but don't forget to go to www.sixstringbliss.com to download the album, read the liner notes and see the artwork. And hop on the forum and talk to the artists about their tracks!
Nial McGaughey, President of Solid Cables, joins Pipes and PT to discuss what makes a great cable, the weak points in your signal path and what you can do about it. Plus Guitarist of the Week and tons of Guitar News!
It’s the long awaited album of the month Captain Beefheart and The Magic Band’s Trout Mask Replica. Captain Beefheart and producer Frank Zappa push the limits of popular music and expand the direction of rock for years to come. Pipes and PT share their takes on this challenging yet essential listening experience.
Pipes and PT take a look at the music industry, how it has changed in recent years and where it might be going. Plus, pedals reviews, News and GoW, all in an extra-large guitar podcast.
The West Side Winders have long been a Bliss favorite. Guitarist Dan Peters sits down with Pipes and PT to discuss being a Rockabilly rebel, the West Side Winders and his recent experience in the Guitar Player Magazine Guitar Superstar Competition.
There is nothing we love more than hearing from our listeners. Some emails and voicemails are so great we have to share them. Hear what your fellow listeners are saying including corrections, folklore and somebody building Six-String Bliss pedals!!
Pipes and PT discuss all things tuning. Are you in tune? How do you get there? How close is close enough? What are your tuning options? Plus reviews of the Coffin Case Blood Drive, some of the pedals in Amplitube Metal and much much more.
Daniel Klein of Port City Amplification has some revolutionary ideas about amps, cabinets and the future of the tube amp. You owe it to yourself to listen to his thoughts and check out his amps. Plus guitar news and the Hip Kitty Cream Distortion pedal.
Episode 114: Spotlight of Fat Tone Guitars
PT experiences Gibson Weekend at Dave’s Guitar Shop:
http://www.davesguitar.com/
Listener Chris wins some Bliss-picks simply by leaving a voicemail. You could be next! Call 206-203-3738 for your chance.
PT reviews the Line 6 DL4. Is it worthy of the ample space it takes up on a pedalboard?
http://www.line6.com/stompboxmodelers/dl4.html
Guitarist of the Week (selected by Joel):
Luther Dickinson
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luther_Dickinson
Guitar News:
Where Have Guitar Solos Gone?
http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/music/2008/07/school_of_rock_guitar_solos.html
IGN Ranks Punk’s Guitar Gods:
http://music.ign.com/articles/895/895015p1.html
Best Buy Gets Into the Game:
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jk40yNOcuwE5HK6ZJSabH4vppS9AD926M57O0
National Fingerpicking Champ:
http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_212142544.html
Center Song:
Sunblind by Jesse Dee
www.jessedeemusic.com
Chicago-area shop Fat Tone Guitars are quickly making a name for themselves among guitarists out for unique gear and a personalized buying experience. Owner Phil chats with Pipes and PT about the shop, the gear he loves and much more.
Nashville’s own Clint Searcy checks in with a review of the Electro-Harmonix POG.
http://www.ehx.com
Discuss the episode on the forum:
www.sixstringbliss.com/form
Listener Coel joins in for the birth of a new segment: Email
of the Week.Send in your email to win
some Bliss Picks!Pipes and PT refer him
to some of their favorite guitar repair sites:
Pipes and PT take you on a guided tour of the US Music Corp
world headquarters.Learn about how your
favorite Washburns, Parkers and Randalls are made.And don’t forget to check out the 8.6 million
pictures we took along the way!
Listener Coel joins in for the birth of a new segment: Email
of the Week.Send in your email to win
some Bliss Picks!Pipes and PT refer him
to some of their favorite guitar repair sites:
Pipes and PT take you on a guided tour of the US Music Corp
world headquarters.Learn about how your
favorite Washburns, Parkers and Randalls are made.And don’t forget to check out the 8.6 million
pictures we took along the way!
Listener Coel joins in for the birth of a new segment: Email
of the Week.Send in your email to win
some Bliss Picks!Pipes and PT refer him
to some of their favorite guitar repair sites:
Pipes and PT take you on a guided tour of the US Music Corp
world headquarters.Learn about how your
favorite Washburns, Parkers and Randalls are made.And don’t forget to check out the 8.6 million
pictures we took along the way!
Listener Coel joins in for the birth of a new segment: Email
of the Week.Send in your email to win
some Bliss Picks!Pipes and PT refer him
to some of their favorite guitar repair sites:
Pipes and PT take you on a guided tour of the US Music Corp
world headquarters.Learn about how your
favorite Washburns, Parkers and Randalls are made.And don’t forget to check out the 8.6 million
pictures we took along the way!
Listener Coel joins in for the birth of a new segment: Email
of the Week.Send in your email to win
some Bliss Picks!Pipes and PT refer him
to some of their favorite guitar repair sites:
Pipes and PT take you on a guided tour of the US Music Corp
world headquarters.Learn about how your
favorite Washburns, Parkers and Randalls are made.And don’t forget to check out the 8.6 million
pictures we took along the way!
Listener Coel joins in for the birth of a new segment: Email
of the Week.Send in your email to win
some Bliss Picks!Pipes and PT refer him
to some of their favorite guitar repair sites:
Pipes and PT take you on a guided tour of the US Music Corp
world headquarters.Learn about how your
favorite Washburns, Parkers and Randalls are made.And don’t forget to check out the 8.6 million
pictures we took along the way!
Listener Coel joins in for the birth of a new segment: Email
of the Week.Send in your email to win
some Bliss Picks!Pipes and PT refer him
to some of their favorite guitar repair sites:
Pipes and PT take you on a guided tour of the US Music Corp
world headquarters.Learn about how your
favorite Washburns, Parkers and Randalls are made.And don’t forget to check out the 8.6 million
pictures we took along the way!
Listener Coel joins in for the birth of a new segment: Email
of the Week.Send in your email to win
some Bliss Picks!Pipes and PT refer him
to some of their favorite guitar repair sites:
Pipes and PT take you on a guided tour of the US Music Corp
world headquarters.Learn about how your
favorite Washburns, Parkers and Randalls are made.And don’t forget to check out the 8.6 million
pictures we took along the way!
Listener Coel joins in for the birth of a new segment: Email
of the Week.Send in your email to win
some Bliss Picks!Pipes and PT refer him
to some of their favorite guitar repair sites:
Pipes and PT take you on a guided tour of the US Music Corp
world headquarters.Learn about how your
favorite Washburns, Parkers and Randalls are made.And don’t forget to check out the 8.6 million
pictures we took along the way!
Listener Coel joins in for the birth of a new segment: Email
of the Week.Send in your email to win
some Bliss Picks!Pipes and PT refer him
to some of their favorite guitar repair sites:
Pipes and PT take you on a guided tour of the US Music Corp
world headquarters.Learn about how your
favorite Washburns, Parkers and Randalls are made.And don’t forget to check out the 8.6 million
pictures we took along the way!
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.
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
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/
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?’
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
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
The milestone of episode 100 is finally here! Check out the complete show notes at the newly revamped www.sixstringbliss.com If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you're gonna see some serious podcasting.
Ah, it's come this... a clip show. Pipes and PT wrap up the first hundred episodes of Six-String Bliss with a look back at some of their favorite moments. So hop in the way-back machine and strap yourself in for a wild ride!
Pipes and PT explore the mystery of stereo versus mono cabinets, ponder a list of band names and Pipes shares a visit to the doc. All this, plus a salute to a forgotten funk guitar god!
PT contemplates a visit to the low-end of gutiardom, while Pipes journeys to the Chicago Vintage Guitar Show and catches up with Steve Benford. Plus, Eddie Cochran, a great new track from Searcy-Buchholz Track Works and Pipes sings!
Pipes and PT celebrate legendary guitarist Ry Cooder. Then the boys share a NAMM interview with singer/songwriter Jann Klose, and Pipes is so inspired, he decides to put his own voice to the test...
Pipes and PT are back, and there is plenty more NAMM to talk about. Not even a case of laryngitis can stop the Bliss this week. Pipes and PT reveal a few of their favorite products and manufactures as well as what happens at NAMM after hours!
From a hotel room in Southern California, Pipes and PT give you the inside scoop on what it was like to be standing in the Anaheim Convention Center for NAMM 2008. Part one includes coverage of Thursday and Friday, the first two days of the show.
Pipes and PT put their seldom-used brains to use and ponder all these
gamers pretending to play guitar, the definition of the Standard
Stratocaster, and if one man can truly effect rock history. Plus, with
the NAMM show only days away, the boys want to know what YOU want them
to cover!
2007 is over, but Pipes and PT still have a couple things to say about it. It's a double shot of top 5 lists as the boys count off their favorite albums of the year and the best closing tracks of all time.
The good folks at Searcy-Buchholz Track Works have recently teamed up with Six-String Bliss to release our first Christmas album, and this episode is all about listening to it! Plus, we mention some music-related charities that could use your help.
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.
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
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/
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?’
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
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
The milestone of episode 100 is finally here! Check out the complete show notes at the newly revamped www.sixstringbliss.com If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you're gonna see some serious podcasting.
Ah, it's come this... a clip show. Pipes and PT wrap up the first hundred episodes of Six-String Bliss with a look back at some of their favorite moments. So hop in the way-back machine and strap yourself in for a wild ride!
Pipes and PT explore the mystery of stereo versus mono cabinets, ponder a list of band names and Pipes shares a visit to the doc. All this, plus a salute to a forgotten funk guitar god!
PT contemplates a visit to the low-end of gutiardom, while Pipes journeys to the Chicago Vintage Guitar Show and catches up with Steve Benford. Plus, Eddie Cochran, a great new track from Searcy-Buchholz Track Works and Pipes sings!
Pipes and PT celebrate legendary guitarist Ry Cooder. Then the boys share a NAMM interview with singer/songwriter Jann Klose, and Pipes is so inspired, he decides to put his own voice to the test...
Pipes and PT are back, and there is plenty more NAMM to talk about. Not even a case of laryngitis can stop the Bliss this week. Pipes and PT reveal a few of their favorite products and manufactures as well as what happens at NAMM after hours!
From a hotel room in Southern California, Pipes and PT give you the inside scoop on what it was like to be standing in the Anaheim Convention Center for NAMM 2008. Part one includes coverage of Thursday and Friday, the first two days of the show.
Pipes and PT put their seldom-used brains to use and ponder all these
gamers pretending to play guitar, the definition of the Standard
Stratocaster, and if one man can truly effect rock history. Plus, with
the NAMM show only days away, the boys want to know what YOU want them
to cover!
2007 is over, but Pipes and PT still have a couple things to say about it. It's a double shot of top 5 lists as the boys count off their favorite albums of the year and the best closing tracks of all time.
The good folks at Searcy-Buchholz Track Works have recently teamed up with Six-String Bliss to release our first Christmas album, and this episode is all about listening to it! Plus, we mention some music-related charities that could use your help.
PT sits down with one of the greats, Monte Montgomery. Plus, Elvis' fate, industry news, voicemails, emails, Guitarist of the Week and more! 
