60 Cycle Hum: The Guitar Podcast!

In Episode 27 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve talk briefly about color coordination and the Super Bowl. Then they jump into ads and talk about a really classy "lost pedalboard" ad that was sent in as well as Danelectro's "New Old Stock" line of reissues. The week's topic was brought to us in a short recording by a listener who asks us to talk about why we do music and what drives us as players.

In Episode 26 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve talk about Ryan's illness and Steve's trip to Korean BBQ. Then they get down to the music talk with a wild CL story about a delay pedal and a $350 guitar holder. Then the guys talk about the Ramones and commemorate the passing of Tommy Ramone by talking about their personal musical influences and heroes.

In Episode 25 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve talk about the Ground Sound podcast, a Telecaster/Les Paul hybrid and the Yamaha "Samurai" SGV-800. Then they dive into a listener question about the best gear on a budget.

In Episode 24 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve talk about the Bigfoot Fuzz from Garland Guitar Services. Then they dive into some Fender history with the HM Strat, an ad featuring a Gator Bone Board and a handful of generic pedals and skim over the topic of sound proofing. Afterwards, the guys talk about what their three essential pedals will be for their projects.

In Episode 23 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve talk about Hello Music, Brian May's Guild Red Special Reissues, and a Charvel USA prototype. Then they wade into the massive world of fuzz pedals before chatting about Guitar Fetish, Xaviere guitars and taped over serial numbers

In Episode 22 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan breaks out a terrible Southern accent as the guys tackle a cheap Behringer amp and a mislabeled ad from Bakersfield. Then the guys tackle low wattage tube amps and talk a bit about power tubes. Lastly they talk about how to go about turning a budget instrument into a boutique quality guitar through some simple mods and adjustments.

In 60 Cycle Hum Episode 21 Ryan and Steve talk about our search for a third microphone, Satellite amps and the future. Then they talk about G&L guitars and Leo Fender's post-Fender legacy. Steve gives an update on his struggles to sell his Jazz bass before the guys discuss the word vintage and talk a little bit about acoustic guitars. Then they delve into talking about some of the other guitar and...

In 60 Cycle Hum Episode 20 Ryan and Steve talk about Steve's new Craigslist find, a Peavey Generation. Then they talk about a destroyed Peavey Valveking, Margasa Mini guitars and a crazy looking tiger shaped guitar. Lastly the guys jump into the topic of "always on" effects pedals

In Episode 19 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve continue their discussion with Daniel Tyack of Salvage Custom Shop. They talk about the ProCo Roadkill distortion and Fender's foray into shredder designs with the Katana model. Then Tyack schools Ryan and Steve on the topic of cables.

In Episode 18 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve sit down with Daniel Tyack of Salvage Custom shop and talk about a fretless guitar project and the new Dean Z-Glide guitars. Then they give an overview and discussion of the Fender Pawn Shop series electric guitars.

In Episode 17 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve talk about Noisetrade, the Peavey Classic 30 and the Digitech Whammy. Then they get into a guitar lesson video game, Rocksmith and talk about basic guitar mods.

In Episode 15 of 60 Cycle Hum, Ryan and Steve talk about the secret function on the Catalinbread Topanga. Then they dive into the vintage parts market, a couple unique bass/guitar hybrids and a brief historical take on the Acoustic Control Corporation brand. Finally the guys wrap it up by looking into why there are so few women playing electric guitar.

In 60 Cycle Hum Episode 13 Ryan and Steve talk about Dinosaur Ghost and Ryan's recording studio experience. Ads this episode include a Squier Pro Tone, DOD Meat Box and a vintage Roland guitar. Then the guys talk about music slang. This week's music was sent to us by the Insanitizers.

In 60 Cycle Hum Episode 12, Ryan and Steve talk acoustic pickup installation, the Catalinbread Topanga Reverb and Daisy Rock guitars. They also spend some time talking about the lefty's predicament and make a special phone call to the state of Washington

In Episode 10 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve talk about a GFS acoustic pickup system, Hallmark guitars, a vintage archtop, Arion pedals and vintage Schecter  guitars. Then they take questions from their listening base.

In Episode 09 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve talk about street names, a personal Fender bass, leather belt guitar straps, Korean Squiers, Rock Band, circuit bending, the Jagstang, Seattle craigslist, Ronin guitars and the cost of symphonic instruments.

60 Cycle Hum Episode 08 - Ryan and Steve talk the reverb.com headstock tuner, aluminum Strat bodies, hifi tube amp conversions, and a $50,000 bass. We also tackle questions about back up guitars, our favorite guitarists and bonfires?

60 Cycle Hum Episode 07 - Ryan and Steve talk about a a few local deals including a classic Boss Delay then field a trio of questions from our listeners

60 Cycle Hum Episode 06 - Ryan and Steve talk about a nice piece of pop culture memorabilia, a gear package out of Los Angeles and discuss new products from EHX, Peavey and Gibson

60 Cycle Hum Episode 05 - Ryan and Steve talk about a weird Fender/Marshall hybrid, signed guitars and talk about the best and worst gear they've own

60 Cycle Hum Episode 04 - Steve and Ryan talk about an old Ibanez project, trying to recoup investment on an upgraded guitar and pedalboard vanity.

60 Cycle Hum Episode 03 - Steve and Ryan talk about a couple new pieces of gear, and give some insight on guitar upgrade values.

Episode 02 - Ryan and Steve talk naked girls on eBay, package deals and Hohner Telecasters as well as etiquette for buying and selling on Craigslist