Shad’s Guitar Show

On this episode we discuss my favorite to last resort ways of acquiring gear. 

Let's travel back in time to February 9th, 1964 and discuss the even that forever changed music! Not only music, but young players' gear aspirations! Prior to the Ed Sullivan episode, Fender and Gibson ruled without question. But, as of February 10th, all that would change as young players wanted Gretsch, Rickenbacker, Hofner, Ludwig and Vox!

On this episode, we discuss the legendary Gretsch Country Gentleman.

On this episode, we take a brief look the story of PRS Guitars!

On this episode, we discuss the story of the dark days of the Gretsch Baldwin era and how Gretsch battled back to save the company from extinction and bring it forward into the modern era. 

On this episode we discuss 3 reasons why Brian Setzer rules! Comment if you agree, disagree or want to add some reasons of your own!

On this episode we're discussing the origin of the mighty (and possibly a bit misunderstood) Dynasonic Pickup! The coolest sounding pickup you may have never tried! But DEFINITELY should!

On this episode we discuss the origin of the Gretsch Duo Jet and follow it's evolution through 1959. 

On this episode we explore the early Fender Stratocasters! 

On this episode we discuss the guy who started the modern worship guitar tone we are all chasing today! 

On this episode we discuss the history of the amazing and unique Fliter'tron pickup!

On this episode I list my top 10 favorite blues flavored albums. 

On this episode, we discuss the history of the Gretsch 6120 model!

On this episode we discuss five players who've made history using what many of us would consider the be the "wrong" guitar.... 

On this episode, we discuss three reasons I believe Gretsch has never gained the popularity of Fender or Gibson, despite most of their legendary models having been released in the same basic early to mid 50's era.    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nCVmBu3RkTOjhjUbApEvM?si=d4af45d7a0814a88

Today we head across the pond to the UK to discuss the vintage amp circuits of VOX and Marshall amps. We'll dive into the sonic differences between the EL84 and the EL34. 

On this episode we discuss the 4 iconic fender amp ears. Tweed, Brownface, Blackface and Silverface! We'll discuss the differences in tone from era to era and what makes each era special. 

On this episode we discuss the legendary Ibanez Tube Screamer. The various iterations of the design and what makes it such a copied circuit in the boutique world!

On this episode, we discuss the origins of spring reverb, how it works, and who ultimately perfected it for guitar!

On this episode, we look at the legendary norlin era 1976 LP deluxe that has been the go to guitar for Mike Ness and heard on all Social Distortion albums plus Mike's solo work. 

On this episode we discuss guitar scale length. How it affects feel, playability and tone!

On this episode we discuss Alnico magnets and how they effect the sound of your pickups and ultimately, your guitar tone!

On this episode, I sum up my thoughts after doing the Wood, Wire & Volts show last weekend. 

On this episode we discuss the importance of music in 2026 vs. the pre-internet age when there were less entertainment sources trying to capture your attention. 

Today we discuss one of the most iconic and instantly recognizable guitars ever built. The Gretsch White Falcon.