The Johnny Beane Podcast

This episode kicks off on a personal note as I pay tribute to Adam the Woo — sharing with Ron and the chat how his videos inspired my own journey into content creation and what his work still means to me today. We dive into some powerful moments from Adam’s travels, including his visits to Randy Rhoads’ grave and the Randy Rhoads plane crash site — must-see spots for any rock fan. From there, it’s...

Adam the Woo was a massive influence on my YouTube journey and on creators all over the world. His genuine approach to storytelling, exploration, and daily vlogging inspired so many of us to hit record and share our lives. This is shocking and heartbreaking news, and I wanted to take a moment here on Johnny Beane TV to honor Adam’s legacy and the impact he had on me and the YouTube community. Rest...

On this episode of Straturday Night, we kicked things off by diving deep into the music business, sharing real-world experiences from playing in bands, touring, and working inside the recording studio. From there, we took it straight to the workbenches. Ron got hands-on with his Charvel, installing a Lollar Pickup in the neck position—after already dropping one into the bridge on a previous show....

🎸 On this episode of Talking Guitars, we kick things off with some major guitar-world news — Höfner, the legendary instrument maker behind Paul McCartney’s iconic violin bass, has reportedly filed for bankruptcy. What does this mean for the brand and its legacy? We break it down. According to No Treble, which cites court documents from the Fürth District Court in Bavaria, Höfner has filed for ban...

This episode was 100% chat-powered. I gave YOU two guitars to choose from—and the winner was the battle-scarred red hardtail Fender Stratocaster. This thing has seen years of play, tons of wear, and serious mojo, and we spent most of the night diving into it at the workbench. 🎸 The other contender—a 1996 50th Anniversary Squier Stratocaster—isn’t going anywhere. We’ll crack into that one on a fut...

Join us LIVE tonight for the ultimate interactive guitar project. It’s gonna be a blast—so smash that thumbs up and hit subscribe for more killer guitar content right here on Johnny Beane TV! 🔥 On this episode of Straturday Night Live — the ultimate interactive guitar show — we head straight to the workbenches! 🔧🎸 Ron dives into a Schecter guitar project, dialing in the bridge and getting it st...

On this killer episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we kick things off with a cool story straight from Guitar World—then it’s full speed to the workbench 🔥 Few guitarists changed the landscape like Eddie Van Halen, and Steve Stevens has said witnessing his virtuosity firsthand hit so hard it pushed him away from rock guitar entirely. After opening for Van Halen for six weeks, Stevens fe...

🔥 On this episode of Talking Guitars we dive straight into the brand-new Tom Morello Arm the Homeless Fender replica — the story, the specs, and why it’s blowing up the guitar world! 🎸⚡ Then… it’s MYSTERY BOX time! 📦 We crack open the box to reveal the Kramer Beretta Special body I sent to Ron — now transformed with an INSANE holoflash front. This thing lights up like a spaceship! 🚀🌈 We drop...

On this episode of Straturday Night Live, we’re finally building that mystery guitar LIVE! 🚀 Remember that blue electric guitar body I picked up from Starving Musician? We still don’t know what it is—but tonight, we’re turning it into a full-on custom beast. I’ve got a neck, I’ve got a pile of parts, and YOU get to help pick what goes on this build! ⚡️🎸 Join us LIVE tonight for the ultimate int...

We kick off this episode of Talking Guitars on JohnnyBeaneTV with an amazing story: Paul Reed Smith once revealed that Jeff Beck secretly played — and loved — a PRS guitar backstage. A hidden piece of guitar-legend lore! PRS says Beck used it to record, but the model is still a mystery, and the guitar didn’t appear in this year’s big Beck auction. Did he sell it? Is it still in the family vault? N...

On this episode of Talking Guitars on JohnnyBeaneTV, we opened with a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Steve Cropper, whose family announced his passing today. I share the story of meeting him nearly 30 years ago at the guitar shop I worked at—an unforgettable moment with a true icon. Legendary guitarist Steve Cropper — the soulful force behind Booker T. & the MG’s, Otis Redding, and the Blues B...

On this episode of Talking Guitars on JohnnyBeaneTV, we crack open a mystery guitar unboxing—and HUGE shout-out to Bay Area Rich for making it happen! Inside the case? An RJ Guitars Telecaster-style Broadcaster from the GigLine series, decked out in white and gold and loaded with killer specs: vintage Kluson-style tuners, bone nut, D’Addario strings, stainless steel frets, a roasted maple neck, al...

🎸🔥 It’s **Straturday Night Live** — November 1st, 2025, and we’ve got an *epic* show tonight on Johnny Beane TV! We kick things off with a recap of the **Christie’s New York auction**, coming March 2026, featuring **Jim Irsay’s legendary $1 BILLION guitar collection** 🤯 — including axes once owned by Eddie Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, Prince, and more! We talked about it last night on *Talking Guit...

On this episode, we hit the workbench full throttle! I swapped out the nut on a vintage 1979 Ibanez Roadster RS100 Strat, brought it back to life, and took it for a killer test run. 🔥 Then we checked out some seriously cool gear — including a 1980 Seville 335-style loaded with Seymour Duncan Phat Cat humbucker-sized P90s, plus my GMW Kramer 5150 replica rocking a Seymour Duncan ’59 humbucker. Tot...

On this episode of Talking Guitars on JohnnyBeane TV, we’re diving deep into some serious Workbench action! 🔧🔥 Ron is performing major surgery on a BC Rich owned by LAZ’s brother — this thing needed real attention, and he’s bringing it back to life. Meanwhile, I swapped out two busted volume pots: one on my Sunburst Squier Strat after the knob snapped clean off, and another on my Squier loaded w...

On this episode of Talking Guitars, it’s Workbench Wednesday on Johnny Beane TV — and we’re getting our hands dirty! 🔧🔥 Ron breaks out his killer holoflash technique and transforms my Kramer Beretta Special body into pure eye-candy. Meanwhile, I dive back into my Strat from yesterday’s show — popping the pickguard, pulling the pickups, and loading up a fresh set, including my vintage 1979 DiMarz...

On this epic FOUR-HOUR episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we went full throttle from start to finish! ⚡🎸 I kicked things off by recapping my hands-on look at the brand-new EVH MXR 5150 Bumblebee Overdrive — the black-and-yellow, Guitar Center–exclusive, limited-edition monster of a pedal. 🐝🔥 We watched my demo video, broke down the tone, and talked all things 5150. From there, we d...

On this episode of Straturday Night Live, we’re kicking things off with a brand new intro — and this one’s been four years in the making! 🚁✨ It actually shows the route I take to get to the studio every day… inspired by Grand Theft Auto V. Yes, I finally made the GTA-style DeLorean (the Deluxo!) intro I’ve always wanted. Let me know what you think in the comments! After that, we head straight to...

We kicked things off by showing our freshly repainted Samick Avion / Greg Bennett mini guitar — HUGE shout-out to Ron! This little beast started life as a black eBay car guitar, but now it’s a champagne flip-flop copper ripper loaded with an Epiphone humbucker, Pure Tone jack, and Grover tuners. We played it, loved it, ROCKED it. 🤘 Then it was music news time — including the wild story Micky Dole...

🎸 Tonight on TALKING GUITARS on Johnny Beane TV! 🎸 Join us LIVE for another epic Workbench Stream — we’re talking guitars, gear, tone & mods, plus the latest music and guitar news from around the world! 🎶 I even dive into my modded Strat, where I switched the pickup wires… but yep, still having issues. We’ll troubleshoot it together! We’re also diving into TWO wild Michael J. Fox guitar stories...

We kick things off with a brand-new show intro, powered by my original 2010 track “Rockin’” — now streaming on Spotify & Apple Music. 🎸🔥 Then I break out one of my all-time favorites: a Fender-style Strat loaded with a Mighty Mite neck, Seymour Duncan Screamin’ Demon humbucker, and the ultra-smooth VegaTrem VT1 — killer tuning stability, buttery feel, and massive tone. 🤘 Next, we hit the latest...

Last night was EPIC! 🤘 On this episode, I talk about hitting The Jury Room in Santa Cruz to catch some killer live music. I rolled in and saw Powerstrip tear it up — super cool band — and even met the awesome duo Friendship Commanders from Nashville. Great people, great hang, great vibes. 🎶🔥 Then we head straight to the workbenches! Ron dives into a Rob Chapman baritone, and I crack open the Wh...

On this episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we kick things off with some major music-news 🔥 — our guy Bob Daisley is thinning out his legendary bass collection, and that includes a 1963 Olympic White Precision Bass. Yep — the very one he used on records like Gary Moore’s “Power of the Blues.” Want in? Hit me up — or head straight to Bob’s website to make the connection. Next up, Vox ju...

🔥 On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV! 🔥 Alex Van Halen just dropped HUGE news today — he’s teaming up with Genesis Publications for The Chronicle of Van Halen, a visual and written journey told through his own eyes. For the very first time, the Van Halen family archive is being opened to share rare and never-before-seen photos, giving fans an intimate look inside the ban...

We’re kicking things off with exclusive footage I filmed this morning at Sylvan Music in Santa Cruz, California — then diving into an incredible story that’ll hit every guitarist right in the feels. “I started crying. I never thought in these 42 years I’d see my work on the stage. I’m going, ‘Damn it, Joe!’” 💔 That’s Maricela “MJ” Juarez, the legendary pickup builder from the Seymour Duncan Custo...