Chris and Rick Talk Guitars Podcast
Chris and Rick try to stick to a twice a month release schedule for podcast episodes but sometimes life gets in the way and we fall off schedule. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or episode topic ideas that you may have. Thanks for listening!
Latest
- May 12, 2025
#90 AI And The Guitar
Chris and I discuss how AI might impact the world of guitar playing, and music as we continue down this uncharted path of technology.
Listen: - April 28, 2025
#89 Mods Then & Now
Chris and Rick talk about guitar (gear) mods over the years and how some things have changed and other have remained.
Listen: - April 17, 2025
#88 Checkin' In
Chris and Rick catch up on what's been going on since they've both been busy the last few months.
Listen: - March 2, 2025
#87 Unintended Consequences
Chris & Rick talk about the unintended consequences of modding, or changing something without thinking about the possible negative consequences. And the popular notion of laypeople second-guessing the educated, experienced people behind the products they want to change or "make better."
Listen: - February 4, 2025
#86 Lead Playing for Beginners
Chris and Rick talk about a topic suggested by a listener regarding lead playing for beginners.
Listen: - January 12, 2025
#85 Rick Builds a Guitar II
Chris and Rick chat about the process of building a classical guitar, focus on the finished product and what Rick learned (if anything) along the way.
Listen: - December 24, 2024
#84 Jabberin' With Kurt Bloch
Chris and I chat with Seattle music legend Kurt Bloch.
Listen: - December 2, 2024
#83 Bass For Guitar Players
Chris and I talk about the inevitable desire guitarists feel to play bass. It can be run, and inspiring to get into the headspace of a bass player.
Listen: - November 8, 2024
#82 3 for 3 November 2024
Chris and I revisit our 3 for 3 where we swap 3 songs a piece and give our thoughts. It's fun listening to songs I haven't really heard or revisiting old friends and hearing new things. Chris' songs: Kiss - Let me know New York Dolls - Personality Crisis Peter Case - Walk in the Woods Rick's songs: Rolling Stones - Tumbling Dice Wah Wah - George Harrison Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Ub3dJLyiWEu0aBCNx0dfc?si=12b9161046214454
Listen: - October 24, 2024
#81 Why Does That Guitar Cost SO Much?!
A discussion on the subject of the vintage guitar market over the years and if these instruments are really worth the prices they are going for.
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