Shad’s Guitar Show

On this episode we discuss the slippery slope of the "what if" game when it comes to new gear. For those who are constantly on the hunt for the "missing piece" that will finally make your tone perfect, this episode is for you!

There's a small part hiding in your guitar's electronics that can have a big effect on your tone! IF you use your tone. Even if you don't, it's worth knowing about capacitors.... what they are, what they do and the various options you can choose. 

On this episode we discuss the awesome resource that is YouTube! How it can be a valuable resource but also create confusion and ultimately be a negative if we don't approach it the right way.

One this episode, we discuss my favorite guitar player, Kenny Burrell!

On this episode, we explore one of the most iconic and recognizable guitar models ever. The Gibson SG!

On this episode, we dive into the history of CTS potentiometers! Few small parts have their own legacy, but CTS has almost a century of quality production and has been with the electric guitar world from the beginning! 

On this episode we discuss the early days of rockabilly guitar. The pioneers of the sound and the effect that early rock and roll had on all rock music that would follow. 

On this special New Years Eve episode, we discuss potential guitar related resolutions we might want to consider for 2026!

today we discuss the often fear and generally misunderstood Floyd Rose vibrato. 

Today we explore the differences between Venetian & Florentine cutaways. Where they came from and who coined these names. You might be surprised to learn the history!

Today we discuss the roots of the distortion effect. How it started as a mistake and ended up changing music forever!

Today we tackle one of the biggest mix ups in music gear history, tremolo vs. vibrato. 

Today we discuss the history of one of the most revered and copied amp circuits ever. The Fender 5E3 Tweed Deluxe. 

On this episode we discuss the early pioneers of boutique gear. This was back before "boutique" was really a thing. These are the visionaries who shaped the modern boutique gear area as we know it today. 

On this episode we discuss what is probably the most iconic Guitar intro to a Christmas song of all-time, Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree! 

On this episode we discuss those guitars you didn't expect much from but ended up being some of your favorites. We also discuss the bigger question of are we overlooking some great import options because we have a hang up about guitars not boutique or made in USA?

On this episode we discuss one of the coolest effects ever created for guitar! Delay...lay...lay...lay...lay. Join me! 

On this episode we discuss a little but about Heritage Guitars! 

This episode is a look at the life and legacy of Wes Montgomery.      Listen To Wes!

On this episode we discuss the mighty ES-175! The king of Jazz guitars!    ES-175 Tones!    

On this episode we discuss guitar strings! How they are made, the materials used and how they all have a characteristic and unique tonal quality. 

On this episode, we dissect the song "Stairway To Heaven" and learn why it's rightly credited as one of the most (if not THE most) iconic rock songs ever recorded.    Follow Me On Instagram!

On this episode, we discuss the music that you'll never forget that had a huge impact on your life. 

On this episode, we discuss the story of the Gibson Explorer.

On this episode we discuss the mysterious A440 hz frequency and why we (mostly) all tune to this pitch.    Follow Me On Instagram!