{"id":10,"date":"2018-10-08T19:45:38","date_gmt":"2018-10-08T19:45:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/chris-and-rick-talk-guitars\/front-page\/"},"modified":"2024-04-04T11:00:46","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T18:00:46","slug":"front-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chrisandricktalkguitars.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Chris and Rick Talk Guitars Podcast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>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 <a href=\"\/contact\/\">reach out<\/a> with any questions or episode topic ideas that you may have. Thanks for listening!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"111\" src=\"https:\/\/chrisandricktalkguitars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/proud-ruinous-300x111.png\" alt=\"Ruinous Media logo\" class=\"wp-image-1920\" style=\"width:180px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chrisandricktalkguitars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/proud-ruinous-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/chrisandricktalkguitars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/proud-ruinous-1024x378.png 1024w, https:\/\/chrisandricktalkguitars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/proud-ruinous-768x284.png 768w, https:\/\/chrisandricktalkguitars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/proud-ruinous-600x222.png 600w, https:\/\/chrisandricktalkguitars.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/proud-ruinous.png 1083w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"car-feed-fetcher\"><h3>Latest<\/h3><ul><li><span>April 16, 2024<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#71 Rick Builds a Guitar<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/52bb1362-fc03-11ee-8709-2ba3b630549e\/image\/617ee7ee910a08310727691738305378.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>We talk about Rick's ups and downs as he builds a classical guitar from scratch.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII2765950699.mp3?updated=1713280472\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII2765950699.mp3?updated=1713280472\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>March 30, 2024<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#70 Red Light Fever - Nerves in the studio and other fun stuff!<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/80ea57b4-eec7-11ee-952d-47b8647e3542\/image\/63435468c4123b06e7af05cff533b009.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Chris and Rick talk about how to deal with nerves when recording in the studio. Chris has been doing a lot of recording lately, and recently encountered some nerves - and other studio related feels.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII4923724589.mp3?updated=1711825548\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII4923724589.mp3?updated=1711825548\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>March 18, 2024<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#69 Rock &amp; Roll Animals - Hunter &amp; Wagner<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/0d347cde-e533-11ee-a385-27f372856d91\/image\/bc206b123233f2716cd4d6d3e60791d0.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Session players Steve Hunter, and Dick Wagner made their marks with Aerosmith, Alice Cooper and Lou Reed to name a few. 70s rock was guitar was heavily influenced by these creative session players.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII8940459378.mp3?updated=1710772094\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII8940459378.mp3?updated=1710772094\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>March 1, 2024<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#68 Wayne Kramer - We pay our respects to a rock &amp; roll classic<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/5bebf1ae-d778-11ee-b127-1b54b93b1b46\/image\/4871665271c73ba09b61d4533a080be5.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Chris and I pay our respects to Wayne Kramer who recently passed. He inspired us as a guitar player, and life-long activist. His legacy is secure, and his spirit lives on in every band started and loud guitar plugged into a Marshall stack.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII9554916953.mp3?updated=1709262880\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII9554916953.mp3?updated=1709262880\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>February 7, 2024<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#67 Trevor Boone - Guitar Hunter for Emerald City Guitars<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/fbd15fe4-c547-11ee-912a-b7b3110582bc\/image\/episode-67-trevor.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Trevor Boone searches for the coolest, vintage guitars for collectors - and bands for Emerald City Guitars.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII2741318418.mp3?updated=1707262646\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII2741318418.mp3?updated=1707262646\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>January 22, 2024<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#66 3 for 3 - We swap 3 songs, and 3 guitar players<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/a5a58cda-b93a-11ee-b9c9-dfab289454a8\/image\/episode-66-3for3.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Chris and I swap 3 songs and guitar players and chew it up!\n\nChris's selections:\nSeptember Gurls - Alex Chilton\nMaybe I'm Amazed - Ronny Wood\nHymn for the Dudes - Mick Ralphs\n\nRick's selections:\nMagazine - Roger Fisher\/Nancy Wilson\nKid - James Honeyman-Scott\nLife on a Wave - G. Weller<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII9309530374.mp3?updated=1705945247\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII9309530374.mp3?updated=1705945247\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>January 6, 2024<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#65 Things We Should Care About But Don&#039;t<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chrisandricktalkguitars.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/car-feed-fetcher\/classes\/images\/crtg-itunes-2.jpg\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>We talk about things we should care about, but don't. Noisy guitars, 3-bolt necks, flame tops, and more...<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII5207617912.mp3?updated=1704494813\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII5207617912.mp3?updated=1704494813\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>December 6, 2023<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#64 George Gruhn and the Versitar<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/73ee25ce-95f6-11ee-abe6-d716804413da\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>C &amp; R discuss Vintage Guitar guru George Gruhn\u2019s Versitar guitar design.\n\nlinks to things discussed:\nThe Gruhn Versitar\nFretboard Journal George Gruhn Interview<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII7558212691.mp3?updated=1702059951\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII7558212691.mp3?updated=1702059951\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>November 22, 2023<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#63 The Super Strat<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/742ca164-95f6-11ee-abe6-bfb280427e11\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>A discussion of the high performance Strat-style guitars that were developed in the 80s.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII2499181649.mp3?updated=1702059952\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII2499181649.mp3?updated=1702059952\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>November 1, 2023<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#62 Listener recommended Topic: Our Pedalboards<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/74679bca-95f6-11ee-abe6-9f0385d0c02a\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Our pedalboards for reference<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII2711396140.mp3?updated=1702059952\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII2711396140.mp3?updated=1702059952\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>October 16, 2023<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#61 Interview with Liz Keller guitar tech and and guitarist for the Seattle\u2019s the Purrs<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/74f818e4-95f6-11ee-abe6-07f5baf66846\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Discussion with Liz, guitar tech and guitarist with Seattle bnand the Purrs. \n\nA few of links to things discussed:\nTHE Purrs on Facebook\nTHE Purrs Bandcamp page\nEva Pickups\nCrackle &amp; Pop<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII6657194892.mp3?updated=1702059953\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII6657194892.mp3?updated=1702059953\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>June 12, 2023<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#60 Dealing With \u2018Ruts\u2019<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/75e58a16-95f6-11ee-abe6-e335ae6607c2\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>C and R discuss strategies for dealing with being stuck and uninspired.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII1341219263.mp3?updated=1702059954\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII1341219263.mp3?updated=1702059954\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>April 30, 2023<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#59 Interview with Frank Gross of Thunder Road Guitars<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/76a1512e-95f6-11ee-abe6-3fe53030c729\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Chris and Rick speak with Thunder Road Guitar owner\/operator Frank Gross.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII6555589389.mp3?updated=1702059955\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII6555589389.mp3?updated=1702059955\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>March 27, 2023<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#58 Guitar Trends Through the Years \u2013 Part 2<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/77384e58-95f6-11ee-abe6-13eaf5c52857\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Part 2 of discussion of various guitar and gear trends over the years.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII5549996626.mp3?updated=1702059955\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII5549996626.mp3?updated=1702059955\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>December 10, 2022<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#57 Guitar Trends Through the Years<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/777f89e4-95f6-11ee-abe6-0bc538a82445\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Discussion of various guitar and gear trends over the years.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII9981174712.mp3?updated=1702059956\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII9981174712.mp3?updated=1702059956\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>November 26, 2022<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#56 Guitar Heros<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/77c27a24-95f6-11ee-abe6-f38a1da4656a\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Is the era of the guitar hero over? C and R discuss the guitar god in today\u2019s guitar culture.\n\nCorrection: in this episode Chris erroneously attributes the solo for the MC5\u2019s The American Ruse to Wayne Kramer. It is in fact Fred \u2018Sonic\u201d Smith who rips the tasty Chuck Berry influenced solo.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII5281216578.mp3?updated=1702059957\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII5281216578.mp3?updated=1702059957\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>August 22, 2022<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#55 Tube Amp Maintenance<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/780e6d9e-95f6-11ee-abe6-e370193c1cfb\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Episode 55. Discussion of care and feeding of tube amps.\n\n\nThe podcast mentioned in the episode:\nThe Truth about Vintage Amplifiers\n\nSome Cool sites mentioned in the episode for over the shoulder peeks inside tube amps. Plus tech tips and inspiration:\nFazio Electric\n\nUncle Doug\n\nPsionic Audio<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII1928144113.mp3?updated=1702059958\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII1928144113.mp3?updated=1702059958\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>July 4, 2022<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#54 Dialing in Stage Volume (remote Zoom)<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/78553620-95f6-11ee-abe6-8ba0281de0d2\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Dialing in a good stage volume and keeping a happy headspace.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII3977659895.mp3?updated=1702059958\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII3977659895.mp3?updated=1702059958\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>May 30, 2022<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#53 Mythical Gear (remote Zoom)<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/789fa1a6-95f6-11ee-abe6-933635ea79f1\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Discussion of gear steeped in myth and hype like the KLON and Dumble amps etc.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII1415764199.mp3?updated=1702059959\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII1415764199.mp3?updated=1702059959\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>April 20, 2022<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#52 Strings (Remote Zoom)<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/78e72ac6-95f6-11ee-abe6-c747a5a69f21\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>C and R discuss strings and some observations and experiences with them.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII2747906105.mp3?updated=1702059960\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII2747906105.mp3?updated=1702059960\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>February 5, 2022<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#51 Carvin (Remote Zoom)<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/792b8cc0-95f6-11ee-abe6-53fa3d54df42\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Discussion on the mail order musical instrument company Carvin.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII9216024555.mp3?updated=1702059960\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII9216024555.mp3?updated=1702059960\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>December 6, 2021<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#50 Get Back (Remote Zoom)<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/799294e2-95f6-11ee-abe6-2b26985a443b\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>C &amp; R discuss Peter Jackson\u2019s brilliant documentary GET BACK.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII4995222894.mp3?updated=1702059961\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII4995222894.mp3?updated=1702059961\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>October 17, 2021<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#49 Collaborating (Remote Zoom)<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/79cdc698-95f6-11ee-abe6-73a941d001a8\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Collaborating with others on guitar parts and songs.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII9213652160.mp3?updated=1702059962\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII9213652160.mp3?updated=1702059962\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>September 6, 2021<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#48 Theory (or lack thereof) \u2013 remote ZOOM<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/7a0a89d4-95f6-11ee-abe6-f31ec4fa032f\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>C and R discuss navigating the fretboard without a solid background in music theory.\n\n*Mott The Hoople\u2019s All the Young Dudes mentioned in the episode: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yNHdPPJGowY<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII7333514817.mp3?updated=1702059962\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII7333514817.mp3?updated=1702059962\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>June 20, 2021<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#47 Checking in June 2021 (remote ZOOM)<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/7a4201d4-95f6-11ee-abe6-cb949ac1744f\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Following an extended break C &amp; R catch up on guitar stuff, work and life.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII4876147201.mp3?updated=1702059963\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII4876147201.mp3?updated=1702059963\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>April 26, 2021<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#46 Straight In To The Amp (remote ZOOM)<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/7a76255e-95f6-11ee-abe6-f7a08ee18024\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Discussion the pros and cons of the \u201cguitar &gt; cord &gt; amp\u201d principle.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII6878170892.mp3?updated=1702059964\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII6878170892.mp3?updated=1702059964\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>March 3, 2021<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#45 Guitar Solos and Soloing (remote ZOOM)<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/7aa9cfd0-95f6-11ee-abe6-afacc3d50d0b\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>C &amp; R discuss guitar solos and soloing.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII2624870412.mp3?updated=1702059965\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII2624870412.mp3?updated=1702059965\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>February 2, 2021<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#44 Gibson P-90 Pickups (remote ZOOM)<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/7add7dc6-95f6-11ee-abe6-1fcd907bcf43\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>C &amp; R discuss the classic Gibson P-90 pickup and the guitars that sport it.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII3885091698.mp3?updated=1702059966\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII3885091698.mp3?updated=1702059966\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>January 2, 2021<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#43 Dealing with multiple Guitars (remote ZOOM)<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/7b12e47a-95f6-11ee-abe6-d78dd70d0a45\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>C &amp; R discuss acquiring and maintaining a small stable of guitars.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII4233480525.mp3?updated=1702059966\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII4233480525.mp3?updated=1702059966\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>December 5, 2020<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#42 Edward Van Halen (remote ZOOM)<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/7b489606-95f6-11ee-abe6-c75b3a68963d\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>C &amp; R Discuss EVH and what his music and guitar playing meant to them.\n\nLink to Van Halen live show mentioned is episode: Van Halen at the Pasadena Hilton<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII1637962491.mp3?updated=1702059967\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII1637962491.mp3?updated=1702059967\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>November 9, 2020<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#41 With Nick Millward of the Riffbrokers (remote skype)<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/7b7c7642-95f6-11ee-abe6-2f088952e734\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>C &amp; R chat with special guest Nick Millward of Seattle\u2019s Riffbrokers.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII4299194083.mp3?updated=1702059968\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII4299194083.mp3?updated=1702059968\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>October 12, 2020<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#40 Interview with Emerald City Guitar\u2019s Jay Boone (remote Skype)<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/7bb170fe-95f6-11ee-abe6-c3bbe0e63237\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Discussion with Emerald City Guitar\u2019s \u201cSoul Proprietor\u201d Jay Boone.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII5721860818.mp3?updated=1702059968\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII5721860818.mp3?updated=1702059968\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>September 13, 2020<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#39 Sorry Ma Forgot To Turn Out The Lights (remote Skype)<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/7be5d0d8-95f6-11ee-abe6-37feee55146a\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>C&amp;R discuss the music and guitars of the Replacement\u2019s \u201cSorry Ma Forgot To Take Out The Trash\u201d and UFO\u2019s \u201cLights Out\u201d LPs.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII9964207094.mp3?updated=1702059969\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII9964207094.mp3?updated=1702059969\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>August 10, 2020<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#38 Versatility (remote Skype)<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/7c19e404-95f6-11ee-abe6-7b2ba33a2669\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>One guitar to rule them all? C &amp; R discuss what makes a guitar (or amp) versatile.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII9994115313.mp3?updated=1702059970\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII9994115313.mp3?updated=1702059970\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>July 5, 2020<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#37 Checking In (remote Skype)<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/7c4ec11a-95f6-11ee-abe6-4f547133da0a\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>C&amp;R catch up on what\u2019s been happening in their respective bunkers.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII1629644496.mp3?updated=1702059976\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII1629644496.mp3?updated=1702059976\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>June 7, 2020<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#36 Phase Shifters (remote Skype)<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/7c822d02-95f6-11ee-abe6-f779ccbc4160\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>C &amp; R set phasers to stun.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII4593951367.mp3?updated=1702059971\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII4593951367.mp3?updated=1702059971\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>May 25, 2020<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#35 Guitar and Tone (remote Skype)<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/7cb637c8-95f6-11ee-abe6-77414480be68\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>C&amp;R scratch the surface of the super broad topic of guitar tone. Remote via SKYPE.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII1038679015.mp3?updated=1702059972\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII1038679015.mp3?updated=1702059972\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>April 18, 2020<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#34 Lockdown Inspiration (remote Skype)<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/7ceab8c2-95f6-11ee-abe6-63a0588165ff\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Discussion of staying inspired during quarantine.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII5804625796.mp3?updated=1702059974\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII5804625796.mp3?updated=1702059974\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>April 5, 2020<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#33 Delay and Reverb (remote Skype)<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/7d1e8616-95f6-11ee-abe6-571748805e5a\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Discussion of delay and reverb for guitar from C&amp;R\u2019s respective bunkers via Skype \n\nnote: apologies for the low quality. Skype proved a little problematic in getting good quality, non-choppy audio.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII2020805427.mp3?updated=1702059975\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII2020805427.mp3?updated=1702059975\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>March 2, 2020<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#32 The Telecaster<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/7d5379fc-95f6-11ee-abe6-2fabf3c06a28\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Discussion of this classic American solid body guitar.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII7869658349.mp3?updated=1702059975\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII7869658349.mp3?updated=1702059975\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>February 16, 2020<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#31 Peavey<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/7d878062-95f6-11ee-abe6-97bba9f5e09d\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Discussion of the innovative American musical instrument manufacturer that was an important entry point for many musicians in their quest for quality affordable instruments.\n\nNOTE: in the episode Chris refers to a Peavey bass amp as the TKO model. It was actually the TNT model that he was refering to.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII7975960250.mp3?updated=1702059976\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII7975960250.mp3?updated=1702059976\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>February 3, 2020<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#30 Checking In<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/7dbb2822-95f6-11ee-abe6-272e2aacab8f\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Chris and Rick check in on what is up in their respective guitar nerd worlds (new amps and new old amps and other stuff)<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII4678706055.mp3?updated=1702059977\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII4678706055.mp3?updated=1702059977\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>January 16, 2020<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#29 The Birth of Loud<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/7deeb2c8-95f6-11ee-abe6-5fdeb5d4013f\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Discussion of the excellent book The Birth Of Loud by Ian S. Port.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII4960949051.mp3?updated=1702059978\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII4960949051.mp3?updated=1702059978\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>January 1, 2020<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#28 Artist Series Gear<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/7e21dbbc-95f6-11ee-abe6-27e0e5b9c8fc\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Listener requested topic (thank you!) Artist series gear. What\u2019s the deal?<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII8619788743.mp3?updated=1702059979\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII8619788743.mp3?updated=1702059979\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>December 16, 2019<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#27 Dealing with Plateaus and Creative Blocks<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/7e54ff74-95f6-11ee-abe6-7b26c2831402\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>C &amp; R Talk discuss feeling like your playing is going nowhere and overcoming creative blocks.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII4358614323.mp3?updated=1702059981\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII4358614323.mp3?updated=1702059981\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>December 1, 2019<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#26 Guitar Shops<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/7e89572e-95f6-11ee-abe6-3320b58ae230\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Discussion of guitar stores and the joy and sorrow they can bring.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII6326767889.mp3?updated=1702059980\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII6326767889.mp3?updated=1702059980\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>November 26, 2019<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#25 Playing Live<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/7ebda6b4-95f6-11ee-abe6-839e80991f90\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>From Headspace to horror stories. C&amp;R tackle bringin\u2019 it to the people.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII7768737810.mp3?updated=1702059981\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII7768737810.mp3?updated=1702059981\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>November 26, 2019<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#24 The Guitars of Ken Burns Country<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/7ef22538-95f6-11ee-abe6-571accb161df\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>C &amp; R blather on about the overflowing cornucopia of cool guitars featured the Ken Burn Country Music documentary. \n\nLink to PBS episodes:\n\nhttps:\/\/www.pbs.org\/kenburns\/country-music\/<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII9749958237.mp3?updated=1702059982\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII9749958237.mp3?updated=1702059982\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>November 26, 2019<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#23 Mods and Partscasters<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/7f2665dc-95f6-11ee-abe6-5bc35a56f2ff\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Personalizing a gem or polishing a turd? C &amp; R talk upgrades and customizations.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII8254380998.mp3?updated=1702059982\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII8254380998.mp3?updated=1702059982\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>October 1, 2019<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#22 The Player Not The Guitar<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/7f5a34de-95f6-11ee-abe6-d3361cecb63d\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>While it\u2019s really fun to obsess over the finer details of guitar and gear it often comes down to the old \u201cit\u2019s all in the fingers\u201d,\n\nEpisode references: Magic Sam tears it up on a LP copy and Steve Earl and his amazing guitars<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII9992780034.mp3?updated=1702059983\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII9992780034.mp3?updated=1702059983\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>September 16, 2019<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#21 Unplugged<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/7f8e5746-95f6-11ee-abe6-d78e5994f9c9\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>C &amp; R discuss the benefits of switching to acoustic for a spell to ignite creativity.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII7832858048.mp3?updated=1702059989\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII7832858048.mp3?updated=1702059989\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>September 2, 2019<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#20 My Guitar Player is Better than Your Guitar Player<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/7fc1821a-95f6-11ee-abe6-63e4b6b4cd7a\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Discussion of \u201cOverrated\/Underrated\u201d guitarists discussions.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII1418228288.mp3?updated=1702059985\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII1418228288.mp3?updated=1702059985\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>August 16, 2019<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#19 Tuning and Intonation<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/7ff561c0-95f6-11ee-abe6-b711f000243c\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Inspired by a youtube video on tuning the Telecaster. Chris and Rick discuss tuning and intonation.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII6100788520.mp3?updated=1702059986\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII6100788520.mp3?updated=1702059986\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>August 1, 2019<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#18 Made in Japan Part 2<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/8029728a-95f6-11ee-abe6-db4275238dd6\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Continued discussion of Japan\u2019s role in the evolution of the electric guitar. Part 2 of 2 parts.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII1613012681.mp3?updated=1702059986\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII1613012681.mp3?updated=1702059986\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>July 14, 2019<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#17 Made In Japan Part 1<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/805d3688-95f6-11ee-abe6-c7cef302a867\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Discussion of Japan\u2019s role in the evolution of the electric guitar. Part 1 of ? parts.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII3118204207.mp3?updated=1702059987\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII3118204207.mp3?updated=1702059987\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>July 2, 2019<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#16 Gibson Does Stupid<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/8091332a-95f6-11ee-abe6-23d20637166a\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>C and R discuss internet losing its mind over ill advised Gibson video.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII3083825241.mp3?updated=1702059988\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII3083825241.mp3?updated=1702059988\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>June 15, 2019<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#15 Gear and Muse<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/80c6686a-95f6-11ee-abe6-576d0e18997c\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Discussion of gear and its effect on inspiration.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII6390283285.mp3?updated=1702059990\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII6390283285.mp3?updated=1702059990\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>May 31, 2019<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#14 Watershed Moments for Guitar<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/80f9d998-95f6-11ee-abe6-ab3ba0e35fee\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Chris and Rick chat about turning points for the guitar. From Buddy Holly on T.V to the Beatles on the roof.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII8073139438.mp3?updated=1702059989\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII8073139438.mp3?updated=1702059989\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>May 15, 2019<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#13 Guitar Pedals<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/812d8a90-95f6-11ee-abe6-7799e5bdf704\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>General discussion of guitar pedals and such.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII8588251178.mp3?updated=1702059990\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII8588251178.mp3?updated=1702059990\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>May 1, 2019<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#12 Television Vs. Styx<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/81610596-95f6-11ee-abe6-ebf6ef9e115f\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>A listener requested topic! In 1977 Both Television\u2019s Marquee Moon and STYX\u2019s Grand Illusion came out. Chris and Rick discuss guitar moments of these two strikingly different releases.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII3241947765.mp3?updated=1702059991\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII3241947765.mp3?updated=1702059991\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>April 14, 2019<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#11 Pet Peeves<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/81957236-95f6-11ee-abe6-d382976c2f23\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>C &amp; R discuss explore things that \u201csort of bug them\u201d when it comes to guitars and guitar playing.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII9682918417.mp3?updated=1702059991\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII9682918417.mp3?updated=1702059991\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>April 1, 2019<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#10 Guitar In The 80s<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/81c9051a-95f6-11ee-abe6-df99302a1c86\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Discussion of the era of pointy headstocks and Bradshaw racks.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII8694277839.mp3?updated=1702059992\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII8694277839.mp3?updated=1702059992\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>March 15, 2019<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#9 The Tube Screamer<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/81fdefb4-95f6-11ee-abe6-63dd97a6cdc2\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>C &amp; R discuss the classic screaming green meanie!<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII5892422574.mp3?updated=1702059993\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII5892422574.mp3?updated=1702059993\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>March 1, 2019<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#8 The Ones That Got Away<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/8235724a-95f6-11ee-abe6-3b63a5accbf9\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Chris and Rick pine for the stuff they didn\u2019t have the sense to hang on to.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII4573907167.mp3?updated=1702059993\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII4573907167.mp3?updated=1702059993\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>February 15, 2019<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#7 The Fender Stratocaster<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/8268ab56-95f6-11ee-abe6-9bb72a5238e5\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Chris and Rick discuss one of the world\u2019s most iconic guitars.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII7254625774.mp3?updated=1702059994\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII7254625774.mp3?updated=1702059994\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>February 11, 2019<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#6 Horror Stories (Special Seattle Snowpocalypse episode)<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/829c5abe-95f6-11ee-abe6-5f41c4f11682\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Chris and Rick discuss the horrors inflicted on musical instruments over the years in this SPECIAL cabin fever reducing remote Skype episode.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII9444046625.mp3?updated=1702059995\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII9444046625.mp3?updated=1702059995\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>February 1, 2019<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#5 RUSH 2112 and Guitar<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/82fd6052-95f6-11ee-abe6-03e75d2564fd\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Off-the-cuff discussion of RUSH\u2019s career saving LP.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII9043727618.mp3?updated=1702059996\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII9043727618.mp3?updated=1702059996\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>January 15, 2019<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#4 Guitar In Movies<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/833189f4-95f6-11ee-abe6-cf2608a63d2c\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Chris and Rick discuss some influential \u2013 to them \u2013 movies that feature guitar and guitar players.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII3104447112.mp3?updated=1702059997\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII3104447112.mp3?updated=1702059997\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>January 1, 2019<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#3 Gibson and Fender Norlan\/CBS<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/83659910-95f6-11ee-abe6-eb63b788ada5\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Chris and Rick shoot the shit about the \u201cBig 2\u201d in their respective \u201cDark Years\u201d.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII7119698127.mp3?updated=1702059997\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII7119698127.mp3?updated=1702059997\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>November 29, 2018<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#2 Musicmaster Bass Amp<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/839ab82a-95f6-11ee-abe6-5b6fb3680364\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>From the early 70s to the early 80s Fender produced this all tube student bass amp. While pretty dismal for a bass, turns out it\u2019s a pretty great guitar amp. In this episode Chris and Rick tell you all about it.<\/p><\/div><div><figure><figcaption>Listen:<\/figcaption><audio controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII6810768225.mp3?updated=1702059998\"><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.megaphone.fm\/AASII6810768225.mp3?updated=1702059998\"> Download audio <\/a><\/audio><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/li><li><span>November 28, 2018<\/span><h2 class=\"post-title\">#1 First Guitars<\/h2><div class=\"content-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/megaphone.imgix.net\/podcasts\/83ceb292-95f6-11ee-abe6-8fdcfa7bb3b7\/image\/crtg-itunes.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><p>Everyone recalls the joy and or heartbreak of that first guitar. 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