Guitar Dads
A podcast by guitar dads FOR guitar dads! This is a guitar podcast focused on all things related to guitar dadery - including our favorite guitar dad music, breaking music news, and music-related gear. It's not just a gear podcast and it's not just a music podcast!
Episodes
190 episodes
New Gear Resolutions with Mark Turley from Summer School Electronics
Happy New Gear from the Dads to you! We are back with the first episode of 2025 where we have Mark Turley from Summer School co-hosting with us. We talk about gear aspirations, buying, selling, building pedals and other tomfoolery.
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1:08:21
The 2024 Daddys! Gear, shows and records of the year!
That's right it's the fourth annual Daddys, the official award show of the Guitar Dads Podcast. We cover our favorite things of 2024 and more! Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use code DA...
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Did guitar social media kill the guitar hero?
This week, the Dads discuss the latest trends in guitar social media, what grabs your attention and what keeps you scrolling? Also - Vai, Satriani, and GNR are back out on tour in 2025, plus new pedals from Keely, GFI, and TC! Plea...
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The used gear market: hell on Earth | Pedal makers are ripping THEMSELVES off
The Dads are back after the Thanksgiving holiday break and back with another episode! This week, ACDC is BACK! Are the Dads gonna go or be too daddy about it? Aerosmith is OUT of Disney, and JHS pedals is trying to rip you off! Wait.. no they a...
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Uncomplicating Pedals with Alex from Coppersound
This week, Alex Guaraldi from Coppersound joins the Dads in the third (or second) chair to give us an update on Coppersound AND launch a brand new pedal that is due out this Black Friday! Also - we talk Noel's silver sparkle les pa...
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Guitars that nobody plays! And has Martin gone too far?
This week, the Dads talk legendary guitars, do they belong is a museum or do they deserve to be played? Also, ACDC to tour the US, new gear from Orgin Effects, Martin and we pull into the G.A.S. station once again! Please support ...
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The BEST guitar colors | Are made in Japan guitars BETTER?
This week, the Dads talk Tony Iommi, Quincy Jones (RIP), and the Hard Rock Cafe in Dadaverse. Then, what's the BEST (or most popular) guitar color? Charvel and Fender bring some great Japan-made models, and JHS and Ibanez new releases.
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Amp modelers need to be better! | Ticketmaster gains fans?
This week, the Dads cover Fleetwood Mac, Oasis and ticketmaster in the Dadaverse, and tackle the listener mailbag again with a question about modelers. Also, new gear from third man, Friedman, and a ridiculous offering from Fender.
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Guitar Innovation is dying | UA and JHS do it again!
This week, the Dads bring back bands you should be listening to and in the Dadaverse - it's the Pretenders and the Warped Tour. Do we even need innovation in guitars anymore or have we reached the peak? Please support our sponsor, ...
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Fender Bender: Does the company need saving? | A legendary guitar comes home!
The Dads are BACK and better than ever with another new episode. This week - Fender's new ultra disappoints? Does the company desperately need help? The Koch Ness Monster, a multi-gain catch-all, David Lee Roth is up to no good, and a legend co...
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Are the BEST guitars still made in the USA? The Best Bands since 2000
This week, the Dads tackle a loaded topic - does a guitar need to be made in the USA to be considered the highest quality? Also - we give our picks for the best bands on the scene since 2000. We also talk Joe Bonamassa's new signature les paul ...
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Are Pedals Holding You Back? UA does Dumble!
This week, the Dads talk about some controversy in the Journey camp and new UA, Walrus and Keely Pedals, but are all these pedals holding back your development as a guitar player? Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www....
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The Fuzz Lord | Jack White lets us down? | The Nanocortex misses…kinda.
The Dads cover a LOT of new gear on this week's pod including the new Fender Jack White collection, and the Neural DSP's new release, is it worth it? Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use ...
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Is your neck too fat? Gibson copies PRS or PRS copies Gibson?
Are you confused about guitar necks? What's a "baseball bat" what is "slim taper?" We got you covered? Also, PRS copied Gibson from the 80s and Gibson is back to tell the tale! yes!Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.copp...
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The Oasis sound on a budget; Epiphone goes psychedelic; Pickups from hell!
So you want to sound like Noel Gallegher huh? Also, are V's for hippies? Seymour Duncan killZZ it with these new pickups, and high gain amps: are the necessary?Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.c...
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Do you KNOW your guitars? Oasis looks back in anger
This week, do you have too many guitars? Oasis reunion and the Dads called it! Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use code DAD10 to 10% off your order! Also - please consider s...
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Are you gonna shred my way? UA channels EVH
This week, the Dads discuss different playing styles. Is slow better or is the shred were it's at? Also, UA comes out with a fire breathing pedal. Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use cod...
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Pedal Addiction is “Driving” You Insane | Walrus Saves Modelers
This week, the Dads dive into the listener mailbag and talk drive pedals, Sterling by music man, Walrus handy power supplies and more! Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use code DAD10 to 1...
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The guitar you didn't know you needed | Out of G.A.S?
This week, the Dads are joined by Matt's brother and fellow music Dad, Alex. My three dads discuss Journey, the Sphere, GAS, and much more! Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals at www.coppersoundpedals.com use ...
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Is Germanium really that special? Aerosmith the GOAT!
This week, the Dads discuss the new Wampler Germanium Tumnus Deluxe, Aerosmith's retirement, and Slash's blues tones. Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals at www.coppersoundpedals.com use code DADS10 to get 10% off!&nbs...
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The Art of the Pedal Release with Mark Turley of Summer School Electronics
This week, the Dads are joined once again by Mark Turley of Summer School Electronics, the guys talk album and pedal release tactics, Ticketmaster shenanigans and other fun topics. Check out Summer School Pedals at www.summerschoolelect...
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Zach Broyles of Mythos Pedals - The man, the MYTH, the legend.
The Dads are BACK with another great interview. This time with Zach Broyles of Mythos Pedals. The guys talk everything Mythos, Cardinal Black, Nashville and more. Check out Mythos Pedals at www.mythospedals.com Pleas...
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The world needs another Fender Tone Master? The best guitar straps you can get!
This week, the Dads get into all kinds of topics including guitar straps, Sabastian Bach, new fender guitars and the long-awaited release of the Tonemaster Bassman (or is it?) Please support our sponsor, coppersoundpedal...
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Is AI really destroying music? Marshall keeps its promise
This week, the Dads talk about some big news in AI in music and talk new JHS and Marshall offerings. GIVEAWAY ALERT: Go to rattlesnakecables.com/give-a...
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The BEST guitars we've ever played and Paul Reed Smith is finally quiet!
This week, the Dads attempt to choose their favorite guitars of all time. Can they actually do it? Paul Reed Smith finally shuts up..his pickups, and more about Spotify and their up charge premium service. Is it worth it? Also, the Dadave...
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