Budget Pedal Chap

Fret Talk

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Guitar news round up and general gigging guitarist chat featuring Budget Pedal Chap, Matt Quine, Lee 'Pedalboards Of Doom' Atkin and others. Streamed live in the Pedalboards of Doom Facebook group every other week and released every Monday weekly and always free of charge.

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Fret Talk 463 - "Not even an extra inch" 06.07.2026 1:07:48

Is it the end of an era? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some of the coolest affordable pedals at great prices. Offering brands such as Caline, 4D, Mosky, DemonFX, JSA Ef...

Fret Talk 462 - "Price Really Shocking?" 29.06.2026 1:04:13

For a single pickup, single control guitar? They gotta be kidding right? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some of the coolest affordable pedals at great prices. Offering b...

Fret Talk 461 - "Amp modelling revolution!" 22.06.2026 1:11:44

Is this the first time that a sh!t news managed to win us over? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some of the coolest affordable pedals at great prices. Offering brands suc...

Fret Talk 460 - "Lightyear" 15.06.2026 1:16:29

Is is fair game or is it just hypocrisy? Budge and Lee chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some of the coolest affordable pedals at great prices. Offering brands such as Caline, 4D, Mosky, Demon...

Fret Talk 459 - "Cocked Flange" 08.06.2026 1:14:13

Could this be the biggest guitar news of 2026? Budge and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some of the coolest affordable pedals at great prices. Offering brands such as Caline, 4D, Mosky...

Fret Talk 458 - "Silver Sky Lining?" 01.06.2026 1:19:28

They’re just digging their own grave at this point, right? Budge,Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on thisweek on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part ofthe exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out oursponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some of the coolest affordablepedals at great prices. Offering brands such as Calin...

Fret Talk 457 - "Repeat O-Fender?" 25.05.2026 1:20:58

Have they royally shot themselves in the foot here? Budge and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some of the coolest affordable pedals at great prices. Offering brands such as Caline, 4D,...

Fret Talk 456 - "Poddy Good Time!" 18.05.2026 1:05:02

How much more flogging can they do? Budge and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some of the coolest affordable pedals at great prices. Offering brands such as Caline, 4D, Mosky, DemonFX,...

Fret Talk 455 - "Expensive paint" 11.05.2026 1:14:38

Is a lick of paint really worth that much? Budge and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some of the coolest affordable pedals at great prices. Offering brands such as Caline, 4D, Mosky, De...

Fret Talk 454 - "Large Chronograph" 04.05.2026 1:30:50

No doubt it is good, but it is a bit pricey, isn’t it? Budge and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some of the coolest affordable pedals at great prices. Offering brands such as Caline, 4...

Fret Talk 453 - "Silly-con fuzz face?" 27.04.2026 1:13:29

Are they getting a bit lazy? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some of the coolest affordable pedals at great prices. Offering brands such as Caline, 4D, Mosky, DemonFX, JS...

Fret Talk 452 - "See into the Futura" 20.04.2026 1:07:30

Did they actually quietly drop some legit guitars? Budge, Lee and Matt chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some of the coolest affordable pedals at great prices. Offering brands such as Caline,...

Fret Talk 451 "Ah, at long last..." 13.04.2026 1:12:53

Maybe they aren't as bad as we first thought? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the latest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some of the coolest affordable pedals at great prices. Offering brands such as Caline, 4D, M...

Fret Talk 450 - "Thunderbastard" 06.04.2026 1:25:59

They sure did ruin a good thing, huh? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some of the coolest affordable pedals at great prices. Offering brands such as Caline, 4D, Mosky, De...

Fret Talk 449 - "Caffeine Bomb" 30.03.2026 1:06:33

How do they make ‘em for this price? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some of the coolest affordable pedals at great prices. Offering brands such as Caline, 4D, Mosky, Dem...

Fret Talk 448 - "The sue is on the other foot" 23.03.2026 1:06:18

Is this sheer audacity or do they have a point? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some of the coolest affordable pedals at great prices. Offering brands such as Caline, 4D,...

Fret Talk 447 - "Strats are illegal now" 16.03.2026 1:22:53

Does this ruling spell the end for all Strat copies? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some of the coolest affordable pedals at great prices. Offering brands such as Caline...

Fret Talk 446 - "BirmingNAMM 2026" 09.03.2026 1:30:26

What are they trying to DI here? Budge and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some of the coolest affordable pedals at great prices. Offering brands such as Caline, 4D, Mosky, DemonFX, JSA...

Fret Talk 445 - "8-bit beat 'em up" 02.03.2026 1:12:33

It’s not a terrible price, but is anyone really going to buy one? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some of the coolest affordable pedals at great prices. Offering brands s...

Fret Talk 444 - "The Red was Better" 23.02.2026 1:04:54

It’s like a totally brand new pedal, but now for bass? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some of the coolest affordable pedals at great prices. Offering brands such as Cali...

Fret Talk 443 - "Shady Business" 16.02.2026 1:08:56

Is it a step too far or is this just business? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some of the coolest affordable pedals at great prices. Offering brands such as Caline, 4D,...

Fret Talk 442 - "Our NAMM on the inside" 09.02.2026 1:21:29

The Best news fresh from NAMM! Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some of the coolest affordable pedals at great prices. Offering brands such as Caline, 4D, Mosky, DemonFX,...

Fret Talk 441 - "Surprising Guitar" 02.02.2026 1:22:16

Could this be a return to form for ‘em? Budge and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some of the coolest affordable pedals at great prices. Offering brands such as Caline, 4D, Mosky, Demon...

Fret Talk 440 - "Cosmic Splash" 26.01.2026 1:27:06

Is this the most random assortment of features on a guitar? Budge and Alex chat this week about the newsiest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some of the coolest affordable pedals at great prices. Offering brands such as Caline...

Fret Talk 439 - "Alpha?" 19.01.2026 1:16:17

Could this be the new direction for FX integration? Budge, Lee and Alex chat this week about the guitariest guitar news on this week on the Fret Talk Podcast. For as little as $2 you can be part of the exclusive patreon crew, just visit www.patreon.com/frettlak Check out our sponsor at www.affordaboard.co.uk for some of the coolest affordable pedals at great prices. Offering brands such as Caline,...