The Johnny Beane Podcast

🎸 On this episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we’re checking out the all-new PRS Tekton guitar lineup! PRS Guitars is making a major move into the modern metal guitar market with the introduction of the Tekton series, a brand-new family of instruments designed for technical players, high-gain tones, and today's digital modeling rigs. Featuring radical body contours, ultra-thin necks, s...

🎸🔥 GIBSON HONORS TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS WITH A LIMITED-EDITION FLYING V AND 50TH ANNIVERSARY APPAREL COLLECTION! On this episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we're checking out Gibson's new Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers 50th Anniversary Flying V guitars — and the exclusive apparel, accessories, and collectibles celebrating five decades of rock history! Inspired by the iconic...

🎸🔥 HOW DID DENNIS BERARDI GET EDWARD VAN HALEN TO SIGN WITH KRAMER GUITARS? On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we’re digging into a fascinating piece of Van Halen history! Legendary rock journalist Steve Rosen has uploaded audio from a rare 1985 interview with Dennis Berardi of Kramer Guitars, revealing insights into the relationship between Kramer and the legendary Edw...

🎸🔥 SAMMY HAGAR REACHES OUT TO ALEX VAN HALEN! Could the two Van Halen eras finally come together? On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we're talking about Sammy Hagar extending an olive branch to Alex Van Halen and calling for reconciliation after months of public tension, criticism, and personal insults. Sammy says he'd love to bury the hatchet, become friends again, and...

🎸🔥 THE EVH STRIPED SERIES SHAPES GUITAR IS HERE! Could this be one of Eddie Van Halen’s most distinctive guitars from the legendary Fair Warning era? On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we're taking a closer look at the brand-new EVH Striped Series Shapes guitar, inspired by the unconventional black-and-white guitar Eddie played during Van Halen’s 1981 Fair Warning Tour....

Talking Rock Music With Hammer Away! 🤘 by Johnny Beane

🔥 Happy Birthday, Sammy Hagar! 🎂🤘 On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen, we’re celebrating the legendary Red Rocker and his unforgettable contribution to Van Halen, rock history, and generations of rock fans! From joining Van Halen in 1985 to helping propel the band into a new era of multi-platinum albums, chart-topping hits, and sold-out tours, Sammy Hagar left his mark on one of the bigges...

🎸 Tom Morello Reveals Emotional Story Behind Randy Rhoads’ Legendary Jackson Concorde Guitar! What was it like to hold one of Randy Rhoads’ most iconic guitars? Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello shares an incredible story about the legendary Ozzy Osbourne guitarist’s personally designed white Jackson Concorde V-shaped guitar — and one unforgettable detail that made the experience eve...

🤘 A Lost Piece of Van Halen History! https://youtu.be/v03Cd9zUQYQ?si=QGa5SXpdFnz3YO4h On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we’re revisiting a fascinating piece of rock history! Steve Rosen has posted a lost 1985 interview with Bill Gazzarri, the legendary owner of Gazzarri’s nightclub on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood. From 1974 to 1976, Bill Gazzarri’s legendary Gazzarri’s...

🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DIAMOND DAVE! 🎤💎 Join us on Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV as we celebrate the birthday of the one and only David Lee Roth — the legendary frontman whose charisma, incredible stage presence, and unmistakable voice helped make Van Halen one of the greatest rock bands of all time! From the early days of Van Halen to legendary performances of “Runnin’ with the Devil,” “...

On this episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we talk about the groundbreaking new Fender Tone Master ’59 Twin Amp JB Edition, a digital signature amplifier created in collaboration with blues-rock guitar legend Joe Bonamassa! For the first time, Fender has introduced a Joe Bonamassa signature amplifier in its Tone Master series, bringing the legendary sound of a 1959 tweed Fender Twin in...

On this episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we’re talking PRS Guitars, Paul Reed Smith, and the long-running joke that PRS guitars are made for dentists and lawyers! Paul Reed Smith is finally addressing the reputation head-on, explaining why he believes the stereotype is outdated and pointing to the company's more affordable PRS SE and S2 guitar lines. During a fan Q&A with UK music re...

On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen, we talk about David Lee Roth’s unexpectedly emotional acoustic version of Van Halen’s legendary hit “Jump.” Roth shared the stripped-down performance just one day after the sixth anniversary of Eddie Van Halen’s passing, and fans immediately began wondering if Diamond Dave was singing the song for his longtime bandmate and friend. Dave hasn’t confirmed tha...

On this episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we’re talking about Zakk Wylde and the next evolution of Wylde Audio — the brand has officially entered the acoustic guitar world with its first-ever grand auditorium electro-acoustic guitars. In this episode: 🎸 Wylde Audio launches its first acoustic guitars after a decade of electric guitar designs. 🤘 Zakk Wylde’s new grand auditorium acou...

On this episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we’re talking about the highly anticipated return of Aerosmith, as the legendary rock band prepares for two exclusive shows at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Billed as California, Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends, the October 29 and November 1 concerts will bring together an incredible collection of rock, guitar and music legends. 🎸 Here’s w...

On this episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we’re talking about the return of Biff Baby’s Allstars — the legendary, off-the-books guitar supergroup that once featured Eddie Van Halen! Sterling Ball has resurrected the group for a brand-new covers album featuring an incredible lineup of guitar legends, including Steve Vai, John Petrucci, Joe Bonamassa, Steve Lukather, Albert Lee, Blues S...

Six years after the heartbreaking passing of Eddie Van Halen, we remember the legendary guitarist, his incredible life, and the music that changed rock and guitar forever. 🎸⚡ In this special Exclusively Van Halen tribute episode, we look back at the day the world learned that Eddie Van Halen had passed away, share personal memories, and celebrate the lasting impact of EVH on generations of guita...

On this episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we’re talking about John 5 and his three new Fender signature Telecasters — including the return of the Ghost and Phantom models and a new Custom Shop Phantom. John 5 has become one of the most recognizable Telecaster players in rock, and these new guitars bring his signature style to another level. 🔥 Here’s what we’re looking at: 🎸 Two new...

On this day in 2015, Van Halen played what would become their final concert ever, closing out a 41-date North American tour at the legendary Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California. With David Lee Roth back fronting the band, Van Halen delivered a powerful 23-song setlist filled with classic songs from throughout their career, including “Runnin’ With the Devil,” “Panama,” “Ain’t Talkin’ ’Bout Lo...

On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we’re getting more of the conversation you thought you’d already seen! 👀 🔥 WATCH THE EXTENDED CONVERSATION: The full extended “Beyond the Stage” conversation featuring Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth, and Robert Vargas is linked in the pinned comment! Check it out and hear more of the conversation that wasn’t included in the original re...

🎸 Talking Guitars: Could Dimebag Darrell’s Secret Guitar Designs Become Reality? On this episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we’re talking about a fascinating new revelation involving the late, great Dimebag Darrell — and five guitar body designs that, until now, almost nobody has ever seen. 🤘 Dimebag Had More Guitar Designs? Dimebag Darrell wasn’t just an iconic guitarist — he was al...

On this episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we’re talking about Testament guitarist Alex Skolnick and his five tips for becoming a better guitar player. Skolnick is known for his work with Testament, but he’s also an accomplished jazz guitarist with the Alex Skolnick Trio. His approach to improving as a musician is all about staying honest, staying positive, and developing your own iden...

On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we’re getting more of the conversation you thought you’d already seen! 👀 The original talk was just the beginning. The conversation featuring Robert Vargas, Alex Van Halen, and David Lee Roth went beyond what was included in the original TEDxFargo release — and now, we’re finally getting more. 🔥 The extended cut drops Friday, October 2...

On this episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we’re talking about Cheap Trick guitar legend Rick Nielsen and the incredible collection of guitars he’s putting up for auction — including one of the wildest guitars ever built! 🎸 Rick Nielsen’s famous five-neck Hamer — the 2004 “Five Neck” Korina, played on stage and estimated at more than $175,000. 🎰 Nielsen originally imagined a six-neck...

On this episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we’re talking about a seriously unexpected guitar collaboration: John Mayer, PRS, and Land Rover Defender have teamed up for a new Silver Sky collection featuring actual Defender paint colors — and, finally, a factory black pickguard on the Silver Sky SE! John Mayer tells Guitar World that this collaboration is about much more than putting a c...