The Guitarcaster Podcast

Episode 34- Death By Audio

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith) — Tue, 2 Apr 2019 05:00:00 +0000

CONGRATULATIONS CAPTAIN JAKE ON GETTING MARRIED. Hope that April Fools prank didn’t scare you away. We are back with a brand new episode dedicated to the inspiring DIY company, Death By Audio. Trevor, Juan, and Jake cover everything from the Fuzz War to the Evil Filter.

This episode includes lots of sound clips, including a new segment headed by Roommate Ron! Look forward to a new one every episode.

Guitarcaster Smoke Break brought to you by John Condit’s band The Inscape, and is titled "Back Home.”

HUGE THANKS to The Sound Parcel for the Deep Animation intro soundclip we ripped off from their YouTube in a pinch.

Episode 33.5- Nacho Average Podcast

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith, Kristen Conroy) — Mon, 1 Apr 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Today, Guitarcaster strums it’s last chord. Trevor recounts many highlights of the show’s past and goes over where the show is headed. Stay cheesy, Bucket Brigade!

Episode 33- Speaker Cabinets

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith) — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 06:00:00 +0000

Trevor, Juan, and Jake embark down an infotainment filled lesson about speaker cabinet designs and the various properties that make up your tone. Jake teaches us that the speaker cabinet is not just a necessary component of the electric guitar, it is an extension of the instrument. In addition, the gang digresses into some hot talk about mods, when to say "no" to a customer, and the Tenth Anniversary Edition Steamboat Tug Boat combo amp.

Purchase Juan's one of a kind Range Master clone by emailing him at JuanM@Steamboatampworks.com

Guitarcaster Smoke Break brought to you by Sun Natives and is titled "White Mountains"

Thomas Ashworth is the winner of our latest giveaway for the Idiot Box Black Out fuzz.

Guitarcaster.com

Episode 32- Garland Effects

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith) — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 06:00:00 +0000

Email the password “Drew Carey” to Guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com for your chance to win a Black Out muff style fuzz from Idiot Box effects.

This episode: Trevor, Juan, and Jake get to know Patrick Garland, owner of Garland Effects. The quad discuss Patrick's pedals: The Dos Armas, Symbiote Boost, Pink Drive, Cosmo Delay, and Rainy Day Chorus. Trevor considers naming this episode The Small Business Blues.

Have Juan modify your pedal by getting in touch at juanM@steamboatampworks.com

Guitarcaster Smoke Break brought to you by Tony Badd and is titled "Falling"

Visit Guitarcaster.com to purchase one of our brand new T-Shirts w/ free shipping and for details on our latest giveaway.

Episode 31- Idiot Box Effects

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith) — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 06:00:00 +0000

Email the password “Drew Carey” to Guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com for your chance to win a Black Out muff style fuzz from Idiot Box effects.

This episode: Trevor, Juan, and Jake get to know Atari Matt, owner of Idiot Box Effects. Check out his latest sale and purchase a Mystery Effect here.

Matt is the type of guy, that forges his own path, which reflects in his pedal builds. The coveted Blower Box bass distortion is renowned worldwide for this reason, packing unique punch, designed off of the Voivod album NothingFace tone. Most of Idiot Box’s flagship pedals are covered, though there are over 20 different models to choose from on the Idiot Box website.

Trevor also surprises the boys with a brand new game titled “Guitarcaster Hammer Price.”

Have Juan modify your Idiot Box pedal by getting ahold of him at juanM@steamboatampworks.com

Guitarcaster Smoke Break brought to you by ASS and is titled "Smoke Drugs"

Dungeon Master sound clip:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PVGCeqySUVc

Visit Guitarcaster.com to purchase one of our brand new T-Shirts w/ free shipping and for details on our latest giveaway.

Episode 30- Nick Sadler

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith) — Fri, 9 Nov 2018 06:00:00 +0000

Visit the Guitarcaster Storefront to purchase one of our brand new T-Shirts w/ free shipping and for details on our latest giveaway. This round, we are giving away a DS-Juan, a distortion pedal modified by our in house mad scientist Juan Magma Magaña.

This episode: Trevor, Juan, and Jake get to know Nick Sadler, guitarist from the band Daughters. Be sure to check out their brand new album, "You Wont Get What You Want", via Ipecac Records. Available now.

Nick represents a side of guitar culture that Guitarcaster has never really explored before; those that are disciples of song structure and timbre rather than the gear that makes those noises. In addition, Nick divulges everything he is allowed to involving what it's like on tour, other projects such as Way Out and Mythless, as well as insights into recording the past couple albums. The boys surprise Nick with a couple of games, some with more success than others, all of which are a blast to play along with at home.

Guitarcaster Smoke Break brought to you by Daughters and is titled "Long Road, No Turns"

Support Daughters and Nick Sadler HERE

Episode 29- Show & Tell

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith) — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 05:00:00 +0000

Trevor tasks Juan, Cool Josh, and Jake to bring in some of their favorite pieces of gear. Notable mentions include Juan's heavily modified pedals, Trevor's SL-20 Slicer, Jake breaks down his pedalboard for gigging, and Cool Josh brought his slide instead of the super famous guitar he owns.

This episode announces, "Bon Voyage!" to Cool Josh. He is headed to Vermont to study bread baking. After that he plans on heading to Ireland to work at The Happy Pear. In addition, Juan surprises Jake with a pedal version of one of his amps, Juan and Josh wonder where Becca has been from Tonereport, Trevor wonders if the phase pedals from Australia swirl the opposite direction as those made in America, and Jake shows off some really interesting octave pedal tricks.

Be sure to have Juan modify a boring old pedal of yours collecting dust in the closet or just have him build you something from scratch by getting ahold of him at juanM@steamboatampworks.com or his Instagram @PedalsByJuan.

Visit Steamboat Amps at 1505 Gano Street, Houston, TX

Be sure to visit Guitarcaster.com to show some love

Episode 28- Tape Delay

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith) — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 05:00:00 +0000

The normal cast of characters discuss a heavy briefing of the delay effect's origins, in addition to a golden era of the effect. Maestro Echo Plex, Benson Echo Rec, Roland Space Echo, and Watkins Copicat, Guitarcaster even covers modern day recreations in pedalboard friendly formats. Juan lets us know about his upcoming build. Cool Josh is headed to Vermont. Trevor recommends a movie. Jake makes sense of a lot of questions.

This month marks the conclusion to our latest giveaway, Juan built a CE-1 preamp for a listener that rated and reviewed Guitarcaster on Apple Podcasts. Congratulations to Thad Pittman, this month's winner.

Guitarcaster Smoke Break brought to you by Kenny The Spider and is titled "Driveway Reality"

Be sure to visit Guitarcaster.com to show some love.

Research Credit and Citations
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QQyPGO2N4Zw
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=76ON0Ixrr9s

Episode 27- Simon The Magpie

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith) — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 05:00:00 +0000

This episode is brought to you by Tune It Down Turn It Up Fest

Don't forget to enter our giveaway going on by rating and reviewing Guitarcaster on Apple Podcasts. Send us a screen shot to Guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com to complete your entry.

From fleshlights, to doll heads, to fidget spinners, there is nothing that isn't an instrument to Simon The Magpie. Host Trevor, Cool Josh, Captain Jake, and Juan Magma interview him to find out how he got into creating music, circuit bending, and his general DIY lifestyle. Also, he explains several guitar pedals that he has created.

Please visit SimonTheMagpie.com for information on anything we discussed in this episode, his discord, or to support the artist.

Guitarcaster Smoke Break brought to you by Charles Mansion and is titled "Tamishi"

Be sure to visit Guitarcaster.com to show some love.

Episode 26- BOSS CE-1

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith) — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 05:00:00 +0000

This episode marks a new giveaway

Send a screen shot of your Apple Podcasts review to Guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com to win a Juan Magana modded CE-1 style preamp.

Juan fixed two different BOSS CE-1 Chorus Ensemble pedals in the same week and asked Trevor to bring up his for a shoot out this episode. Upon further review, each one was different: Guitarcaster shoots out an original versus two differently modded units done by Analogman.
Of course, Juan and Trevor speculate, pontificate, and educate upon seemingly every known fact about the Boss CE-1 featuring multiple sound clips.

This episode is brought to you by Tune It Down Turn It Up Fest

Be sure to visit Guitarcaster.com to get in contact.

Episode 25- NAMM Recap

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith) — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 05:00:00 +0000

Summer NAMM 2018. Trevor and Jake take a field trip to Nashville, TN, and never want to come home. East Nashville treated Guitarcaster right. While there on the NAMM show room floor, the boys visit with several builders from every spectrum of the gambit.

Please support these builders that took time out of their day to hang with Guitarcaster

Please visit Guitarcaster.com for further love.

Episode 24- Steamboat Amps

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith) — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 05:00:00 +0000

This episode is brought to you by Tune It Down Turn It Up Fest

Technical issues and scheduling conflicts threw a monkey wrench in the scheduled Guitarcaster topic, so Trevor and Juan decided toon a long form interview with Jake about how he started his company Steamboat Amps. This episode has been a long time coming. Located in Houston, Texas, Jake has thrown his entire existence into the company since he was legal to walk into a bar. Now with nearly 15 years under his belt, Steamboat Amps is the premiere boutique amp builder in Texas.

This is an excellent episode for those looking to get into building effects or amplifiers. Jake walks us through his child hood, where he learned to love guitar, his first apprenticeship, all the way to the various models he has to offer today. In addition, Jake has been putting out a different prototype nearly every month and the boys dive into that towards the end.

Hit up Steamboat Amps for a custom build or simply a repair on your beloved tube amp. They can also set you up with modifications on pedals and effects.

Guitarcaster Smoke Break brought to you by Aunt Cynthia's Cabin and is titled "On The Mountain"

Be sure to visit Guitarcaster.com to get in contact.

Episode 23.5- JHS Bonsai

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith) — Mon, 21 May 2018 05:00:00 +0000

As promised, Guitarcaster is bringing you a bonus mini-episode that is bound to get you stoked about the latest pedal to drop from JHS Pedals. That pedal being the Tube Screamer recreation pedal named The Bonsai.

This pedal features 9 different iterations of the legendary, op-amp negative feedback classic originally conceived by Ibanez and played by countless players. Those versions listed are TS-808, TS-9, MSL Power Series, TS-10, Exar OD-1, TS-7 (+Mode), Keely Mod Plus, and JHS Strong Mod.

Trevor walks listeners through this new pedal and plays a couple guitar licks through it. Be expecting a lot more of these "run-through" style episodes coming your way between official episode releases.

Recorded at Steamboat Amplifiers

Episode 23- JHS Pedals

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith) — Sat, 5 May 2018 05:00:00 +0000

In celebration of the JHS Bonsai release, the Guitarcaster boys are covering the flagship lineup of pedals coming from this behemoth of a boutique effect company. Every pedal is covered from the Colour Box to the Panther Delay- in a general pedal board layout format. That order being utility, dynamics, drive, modulation, time based effects, and reverb.

Guitarcaster Smoke Break Session brought to you by The Stacks and is titled "Wasted Nostalgia"

Donate to Jake Ame's Go Fund Me page here

Be sure to visit Guitarcaster.com to get in contact.

Research Credit and Citation:
JHS's Youtube page

Episode 22- The Guitars of David Bowie pt.2

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith) — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 05:00:00 +0000

Rounding out a saga dedicated to Jareth, Ziggy, and that doomed spaceman Major Tom, Guitarcaster covers the remaining guitars played by David Bowie leftover from last episode in addition to the various guitarists throughout his career. Be sure to listen to pt.1 if you haven’t already!

This episode, covering his last few most important guitars.

Jake's company, Steamboat Amplifiers, has been debuting new amps like its going out of style. Come play one of them at the Steamboat brick and mortar store, located in Houston, Texas.

In addition to all of this excitement, this episode marks the winner of our latest giveaway. The winner of the drawing for a DOD Bone Shaker distortion. was Jason Memphis.

Guitarcaster Smoke Break Session by Buxton and is titled "Good as Gone"

Be sure to visit Guitarcaster.com to order some stickers or to suggest a topic for the boys to cover.

Research Credit and Citation:
Eastwood, I. (2017, January 10). The Guitars Of David Bowie. Retrieved from http://www.myrareguitars.com/the-guitars-of-david-bowie

Episode 21- The Guitars of David Bowie pt.1

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith, Ivan Eastwood) — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 06:00:00 +0000

Trevor, Cool Josh, and Captain Jake come together this week to discuss the guitars of the Astro Man himself, David Bowie. This episode, covering his first twelve most important guitars, features 12 strings galore. From way before he ever broke out big, to the Dan Armstrong 341 he triumphantly poses with on the Sound + Vision compilation.
A rock n roll mystery is debunked by Trevor's endless research, Josh floats even more mysteries concerning who wrote what on Nirvana songs, and Jake is there to clarify (or muddy up) everything between them. The boys briefly venture into the gear used by David Bowie's guitarists, saving much of it for next episode - The part 2 return of The Guitars of David Bowie!

Shoot Juan an email to JuanM@SteamboatAmpworks.com and have him mod a pedal for you. Jake's company, Steamboat Amplifiers, has been debuting new amps like its going out of style. Come play one of them at the Steamboat brick and mortar store, located in Houston, Texas.

In addition to all of this excitement, this episode marks the continuation of our latest giveaway. Anyone from the lower 48 states may email us this episode's password at guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com to enter the drawing for a DOD Bone Shaker distortion. The winner shall be announced on Episode 22 - The Guitars of David Bowie pt. 2.

Guitarcaster Smoke Break Session by Sam Turner and The Cactus Cats and is titled "Wanna be Your Man"

Be sure to visit Guitarcaster.com to order some stickers or to suggest a topic for the boys to cover.

Research Credit and Citation:
Eastwood, I. (2017, January 10). The Guitars Of David Bowie. Retrieved from http://www.myrareguitars.com/the-guitars-of-david-bowie

Episode 20- Reverb

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith) — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 06:00:00 +0000

Trevor is accompanied by a likely cast of heshers in order to discuss the many flavors that make up the phenomena of reverb. Only today, they are recording at a new location! Huge thanks to Sugar Hill Studios for accommodating, entertaining, and most of all lending your services to Guitarcaster throughout this episode. The guys cover the major styles- Plate, Hall, Room, and Spring. Keeping on brand, the boys also mention the not so popular algorithms of reverb, leaving no stone unturned. Josh starts a guitarist specific cover band titled "The Ledge", Jake informs us what Steamboat gear will be at NAMM booth 4952, Juan shares his process recording his new song, and Trevor breaks down some fun tricks you can do with reverb.

The winner of our Sea Machine v1 is crowned this episode. In addition to all of this excitement, this episode marks a new giveaway! Anyone from the lower 48 states may email us this episode's password at guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com to enter the drawing for a DOD Bone Shaker distortion. The winner shall be announced on episode 22.

Guitarcaster Smoke Break Session by Juan's band Red Palms and is a cover of "Is This It?"

Be sure to visit Guitarcaster.com to order some stickers or to suggest a topic for the boys to cover.

Research Credit and Citation:

Knobs Demos. (2015). Caroline - Météore. Knobs. (2015)
Shanks, W. (2010, April 21). The History of EMT and Reverb. Retrieved from
https://www.uaudio.com/blog/emt-reverb-history/

Episode 19- Rickenbacker

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith) — Sat, 23 Dec 2017 06:00:00 +0000

This episode is a second attempt at a really interesting subject- The origins of Rickenbacker International Corporation, or RIC. Trevor is joined by Jake and Juan to discuss the foresight of Francis Hall, how little Adolph Richenbacker knew about guitars, and the many passions of George Beauchamp. Per usual, no stone was left unturned. So the boys dive into Beatle-Mania, the kitschy stuff that rickenbacker built, as well as the modern day masterpieces the are creating today.

Shoot Juan an email to JuanM@SteamboatAmpworks.com and see if he can mod your pedal or amp for you. Jake's company, Steamboat Amplifiers, has been debuting new amps like its going out of style. Come play one at the Steamboat open house on February 8th at the store in Houston, Texas.

This episode builds upon last month's giveaway! Anyone from the lower 48 can email us this episode's password at guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com to enter the drawing for an Earthquaker Devices Sea Machine v1.

Guitarcaster Smoke Break Session by Diplazar and is titled "Sparkie"

Research Credit and Citation:
Rickenbacker Guitar History. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.edroman.com/guitars/rickenbacker/info.htm
Modern history of Rickenbacker. Retrieved from http://www.rickenbacker.com/history_modern.asp

Episode 18- BOSS Chorus Ensemble

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith) — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 06:00:00 +0000

Guitarcaster features your four favorites to ever grace your podcast streaming device this week. Recorded at Steamboat Amps, Trevor Smith is joined by the likely cast of Jake Rynearson and Juan Magana, as well as the much overdue Cool Josh Alaniz. The boys discuss, breakdown, and make fun of the legendary Chorus Ensemble series from BOSS/Roland- everything from the Jazz Chorus amplifiers that started it all to the modern day Wazacraft series and everything in between. Trevor tells why he is in love with the archaic CE-1, while in-house mad scientist Juan explains the various fun mods he can perform on your boring BOSS chorus pedal. Shoot him a quick email to JuanM@SteamboatAmpworks.com and see if he can work you in. Jake's company has been debuting new amps like its going out of style and runs through a new amp in detail. In addition to all of this excitement, Cool Josh informs us on the many adventures he pursued throughout Europe on his extensive stay.

This episode marks a new giveaway! Anyone from the lower 48 can email us this episode's password at guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com to enter the drawing for an Earthquaker Devices Sea Machine v1.

Guitarcaster Smoke Break Session by Folk Family Revival and is titled "Chasing a Rabbit"

Research Credit and Citation:
http://enmoreaudio.com/a-decade-of-shimmer-the-history-of-boss-chorus-pedals-from-1975-to-1985/

Episode 17- Halloween Horrors From The Bench

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith, Juan Magana, Jake Rynearson) — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Laughter, paranoia, and heart ache are all themes covered in this week's episode. The guys decide to take a break from the normal format to reminisce about the gigs and jobs that have kept them up at night. Trevor destroys his friend's guitar, Jake spends way too long fixing an amplifier, and Juan becomes a werewolf hell bent on rock n roll. In addition, Bucket Brigade member, Thad Pittman, submits listener created content as well as Cool Josh, the co-creator of Guitarcaster, from across the pond.

Guitarcaster Smoke Break Session by Bayou Saints and is titled "Tombstone"

Episode 16- Fender Jaguar

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith) — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Trevor, Captain Jake, and Juan discuss the Fender Jaguar on today's episode. No stones were left unturned, covering everything from the Fender Mute system, floating vibratos, quick setup tips and tricks, all of the different signature guitars, as well as the various mods one can perform on their Fender Jaguar.

The guys also crown last month's winner of The Guitarcaster Giveaway. Congratulations to Austin Pulford on winning the Electro Harmonix Octave Multiplexer. This month's giveaway will be The Steamboat Ampworks Captain Jake's Broken Amp Simulator. Anyone from the lower 48 can email us this episode's password at guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com to enter the drawing.

Guitarcaster Smoke Break Session by Lola Colt and is titled "Away From the Water"

Research Credit and Citation:
Huge thank you goes out to Mike Adams at Mike and Mike's Guitar Bar
https://mmguitarbar.com/2013/01/14/demystifying-the-fender-jazzmaster-and-jaguar-pt-1/
https://mmguitarbar.com/2013/03/09/demystifying-the-fender-jazzmaster-and-jaguar-pt-2-bridge-over-troubled-vibrato/
https://mmguitarbar.com/2013/05/10/demystifying-the-fender-jazzmaster-and-jaguar-part-3-free-your-mind-and-your-tailpiece-will-follow/
https://mmguitarbar.com/2013/07/23/demystifying-the-fender-jazzmaster-and-jaguar-pt-4-pickup-lines/

Episode 15- Electro Harmonix

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith) — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Trevor and Jake are joined this week by Steamboat Amplifiers' Juan Magana in order to discuss the history of a legend within the guitar world, that is Electro Harmonix. The guys cover everything from Mike Mathews' start to him losing the company, how he earned that company back and adapted after losing Electro Harmonix yet again! No one has paid more dues than Mike, and this is Guitarcaster's tribute to the man that's larger than life.

In addition to the EHX history lesson, Juan will blow your mind with the various mods he's performed on Electro Harmonix pedals. Inquiries involving Juan to mod your pedals can be sent to JuanM@SteamboatAmpworks.com

This episode marks our first giveaway! Anyone from the lower 48 can email us this episode's password at guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com to enter the drawing for an Electro Harmonix Octave Multiplexer.

Guitarcaster Smoke Break Session by Vanilla Whale and is titled "One You Can't Define"

Research Credit and Citation:

Groening, M. (Creator). (1992). The Simpsons [Video file]. United States: Fox.

Rae, K. (2011, April). THE BIG MUFF π - A HISTORY OF ALL VERSIONS.

Strauss, K. (2014, March 7). Rock And Roll, Russian Gangsters And Rising From The Dead: The Saga Of Electro-Harmonix.

Episode 14- DL4 Delay Stompbox Modeling Pedal

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith) — Tue, 8 Aug 2017 05:00:00 +0000

This episode goes out to all of the noise makers, glitchy and wonky pedal lovers, or Nick Reinhart. On this week's episode, Trevor is joined by Smokebreak veterans Jake Rynearson and Austin Clark to discuss the green eyed demon of a pedal known as the Line 6 DL4 Delay Stompbox Modeling Pedal. Everything about this pedal is covered, going into detail about each (somewhat outdated) model as well as the brilliant loop feature on this pedal. If your DL4 is broken at home, hopefully this episode's troubleshooting section will help. In addition, Trevor shows us a few of the tricks he uses this pedal for.

Guitarcaster Smoke Break by Bankhead and is titled "Between The Lines"

Episode 13- Aluminum Guitars pt.2

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith) — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 05:00:00 +0000

This week, Cool Josh and Trevor conclude their exploration within the elitist realm of aluminum guitars. The greatest business man Guitarcaster has ever discussed, John Veleno, is discussed, as well as the king that wears the aluminum crown, Electrical Guitar Company. The episode is closed out with Nude Guitars showing us the path in which this industry is headed. Trevor puts a button on things with a recap on both parts of this chronicle. Also, Cool Josh tells us about his upcoming travels.

Guitarcaster Smoke Break Session by Bayou Saints and is titled "Invite Me"

Research Credit and Citation:

electricalguitarcompany.com/faq/

Moseley, Willie (January 1999), "Travis Bean Interview-Metal Machine Music - The Next Phase

Ohara, M. (2009, November 05). THE UNIQUE GUITAR BLOG.

Wright, M. (2002, April 10). Veleno Guitars.

Zimring, C. A. (2017). Aluminum Upcycled: Sustainable Design in Historical Perspective. Johns Hopkins University Press.

Episode 12- Aluminum Guitars pt.1

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith) — Wed, 7 Jun 2017 05:00:00 +0000

This week, Cool Josh and Trevor begin their exploration within the elitist realm of aluminum guitars. Old aluminum guitars of yore , such as Wandre and Ovation, but many new guys as well. Bastin, and Obstructures Guitars make an appearance as well as the biggest legend of all aluminum guitars, Travis Bean. Also, if you're new to the subject, Trevor put together 'What to Expect When Expecting an Aluminum Guitar' as well as the various finishes one can apply to these unique guitars.

Guitarcaster Smoke Break Session by Obstcls and is titled "Frames"

Research Credit and Citation:

electricalguitarcompany.com/faq/

Moseley, Willie (January 1999), "Travis Bean Interview-Metal Machine Music - The Next Phase

Ohara, M. (2009, November 05). THE UNIQUE GUITAR BLOG.

Wright, M. (2002, April 10). Veleno Guitars.

Zimring, C. A. (2017). Aluminum Upcycled: Sustainable Design in Historical Perspective. Johns Hopkins University Press.

Episode 11- SUNN Amps

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith) — Fri, 12 May 2017 05:00:00 +0000

This week, Trevor and Josh are joined by the knowledgeable (and hilarious) owner of Steamboat Amps, Jake Rynearson, to discuss the limited amount of information concerning the SUNN amplifier company. Everything from the bands that have utilized them, the brains behind the company, all the way to their ultimate demise. Also, we go in depth into Jake's company, based in Houston, TX, and hear about his upcoming projects.

Guitarcaster Smoke Break Session by Obstcls and is titled "Pictures of Yourself"
Be sure to check out Sonore Festival

Research Credit and Citation:

Fliegler, R., & Eiche, J. F. (1993). Amps!: the other half of rock 'n' roll. Milwaukee, WI: H. Leonard Pub. Corp.
Thiele, A. N., "Loudspeakers in Vented Boxes: Parts I and II," J. Audio Engineering Soc., Vol 19, No. 5, May 1971, pp 382-392 (Reprinted from a 1961 publication in Proc. IRE Australia).

Episode 10- Tremolo

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith) — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Triangle, square, and sine wave forms that give way to bias shifting and signal shunting tremolos. This week's episode is so saturated with tremolo that Link Wray is rising from the grave just to listen. In the tenth installment of The Guitarcaster Podcast, Josh and Trevor explain the tonal qualities of tremolo and the various mediums it can manifest- whether old or new.

Guitarcaster Smoke Break Session by Whale Bones and is titled "80's Outrun"

Research Credit and Citation:
Dregni, M. (2015, July 15). DeArmond Tremolo Control. Retrieved from https://www.vintageguitar.com/18545/dearmond-tremolo-control/
Formosa, D. October 10, 2013, D. (2013, October 10). A Brief History of Tremolo. Retrieved from https://www.premierguitar.com/articles/19777-a-brief-history-of-tremolo?page=1
Henricksen, C. A. (1981, April). Unearthing the Mysteries of the Leslie Cabinet. Recording Engineer/Producer magazine.
Hunter, D. (n.d.). 5 Things About Amp Tremolo. Retrieved from http://www.guitarplayer.com/miscellaneous/1139/5-things-about-amp-tremolo/22018
Riley, S. (n.d.). The 6 Types of Tremolo Explained. Retrieved from https://reverb.com/news/the-6-types-of-tremolo-explained
Types of Tremolos in Tube Amps. (2017, March 9). Retrieved from http://carlscustomamps.com/types-of-tremolos-in-tube-amps/

Episode 9- Charvel

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith) — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 05:00:00 +0000

This week, the dudes explain just how cool Wayne Charvel was as a person, how he ushered in a new era of Fender style guitars, as well as his undeniable drive for improvement. This episode is full of metaphorical high kicks, as well as physical ones, as everything is satirized in proper Guitarcaster fashion. Grover Jackson attempts to Beauregard the episode, just like he always does.

Guitarcaster Smoke Break Session by Alexander María and is titled "Me sinto tão bem"

Research Credit and Citation:
Bacon, T. (2000). 50 Years of Fender. Backbeat Books.
"Featured Products". Wayne Guitars. N.p., 2017. Web.
Jackson History. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.jacksonguitars.com/company/history/
"History". Wayne Guitars. Web.
"Wayne Charvel". NAMM.org. N.p., 2017. Web.

Episode 8- HIWATT

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith) — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 04:00:00 +0000

This week's episode spans Dave Reeves' conception of the Hylite Electronics company, to Biacrown running the Hiwatt name into the ground- Trevor and Josh go in depth of one of the most exciting amplifier companies out there. Hiwatt has been on stage with so many prolific artists and Guitarcaster makes sure to cover the landmarks. In addition, Trevor and Josh get existential when explaining just what mid frequencies really are. Using this episode as a guide, you’ll know just what to look for when buying a Hiwatt branded amplifier.

Research Credit and Citation:

Huss, M. (2003, December ). MHuss Hiwatt Amplifier Pages - History.Retrieved from Hiwatt.org
Pete Townshend’s Guitar Gear. (2016, March 1). Retrieved from WhoTabs
Riis, B. (2017). David Gilmour Gear Guide. Retrieved from Gilmourish.com

Episode 7- Frank Zappa pt.2

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith) — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 06:01:00 +0000

Serving as the conclusion to our first multi-segment episode, Josh and Trevor cover all of his famous guitars, as well as the modifications made to said guitars- all the way from the first band he ever joined. From his Gibson Switchmaster to his one off SG, we get pay tribute to a true original.

Guitarcaster Smoke Break Session this week was written by Trevor Smith and Tim Chomiack and is titled "Turquoise."

Research Credit and Citation:
All Axess. "Dweezil Zappa Appeals For Recovery Of Stolen Frank Zappa Guitar." All Axess. 25 Sept. 2012. Web. 3 May 2015.
Arfz. "Equipment." Frank Zappa. ARFZ. Web. 1 May 2015.
Di Perna, Alan. "Hey Frank, Where You Goin' With That Guitar in Your Hand?" Afka. 1 Sept. 1988. Web. 2 May 2015.
Frye , C. (2013, January 23). Frank Zappa’s Religion and Political Views.
"In the Studio With... Dweezil Zappa." YouTube. Guitar World, 28 Dec. 2008. Web. 6 May 2015.
"Jimi Hendrix Stratocaster Brought in by Dweezil Zappa." YouTube. Norman's Rare Guitars, 20 July 2011. Web. 5 May 2015.
Roman, Ed. "Rockstar Guitars Frank Zappa ." Frank Zappa. Ed Roman Guitars, 2008. Web. 8 May 2015.
Rotondi, James. "My Guitar Wants to Kill Your Mama: Frank Zappa's Lethal Axe." Guitar Player: October 1995. Guitar Player, 1 Oct. 1995. Web. 1 May 2015.

Episode 6- Frank Zappa pt.1

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Guitarcaster Podcast) — Sun, 1 Jan 2017 06:00:00 +0000

Trevor and Josh cover everything that is early life Zappa. Frank Zappa- from the cradle, all the way up to joining his first band. Serving as our first multi-segment episode, the facet that is Frank Zappa is too much to constrain to one episode. The latter half of the episode is dedicated to a guitar convention Trevor and Josh attended.

Guitarcaster Smoke Break Session this week was written by Trevor Smith and Tim Chomiack and is titled "Traits Inherited Through Handshakes."

Episode 5- Z. Vex Effects

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith) — Wed, 2 Nov 2016 05:00:00 +0000

Today is the squirrliest, most sputtery effects company out there. The original boutique pedal company that paved the way for so many.- Z. Vex Effects. We get down and dirty with Trevor's affinity for the unpredictable fuzz pedals that Zachary Vex concocts while exploring many of his achievements as well as his overall approach to the insanity that is being original in a saturated world of being a pedal builder. Also, we cover several of the artists that Zach Vex has employed over the years.

Linderman, M. (2011, April 21). Bootstrapped, profitable, and proud: The story of Z. Vex’ oddball effects pedals. Retrieved December 21, 2016, from Signalvnoise.com, https://signalvnoise.com/posts/2857-bootstrapped-profitable-and-proud-the-story-of-z-vex-oddball-effects-pedals
Rambo, N. (2015, January 15). Interviews: Zachary vex of Z.Vex effects. Retrieved from Tonereport.com, http://tonereport.com/blogs/interviews/zachary-vex-of-zvex-effects

Episode 4- Pickups

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith) — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 05:00:00 +0000

A rudimentary guide and general approach to pickups. This episode definitely has the novice in mind while catering one-liners and other tid bits to the more experienced. Trevor tries to get you thinking "transduction". If you learn anything from this episode, just know that pickups are sorcery.

Research Credit and References
Brosnac, Donald (1980 a). Guitar Electronics: A Workbook. Ojai, CA: d.B. Music Co. ISBN 0-933224-02-8.
Tillman, J. D. (2000, July 1). Response effects of guitar pickup position and width. Retrieved from Till.com, http://www.till.com/articles/PickupResponse/index.html

Episode 3- Rickenbacker

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith) — Tue, 4 Oct 2016 05:00:00 +0000

This episode explains the struggle of the Rickenbacker International Corporation, or RIC on its way to becoming a titan within the industry. Adolph Richenbacker and (the legendary) George Beauchamp built up the company amidst all sorts of turmoil, eventually passing the company's metaphorical torch to Francis Hall. This is the story of how Rickenbacker became the Beatlemania weapon of choice as well as a staple for several different genres.

Research Credit and Citations:
Rickenbacker Guitar History. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.edroman.com/guitars/rickenbacker/info.htm
Modern history of Rickenbacker. Retrieved from http://www.rickenbacker.com/history_modern.asp

Episode 2- Leo Fender

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Joshua Alaniz, Trevor Smith) — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 05:00:00 +0000

The guys first real episode covers the life and death of the man, myth, and legend- Leo Fender. As one of the biggest heavy hitters in the industry, he was responsible for researching, developing, and manufacturing several iconic guitars, the floating vibrato system (erroneously dubbed a tremolo system), as well as Trevor's favorite amplifier.

Research Credit and Citation:
Leo Fender, inventor of Fender Guitars, never learned how to play the guitar. (2016, September 15). Retrieved September 21, 2016, from www.thevintagenews.com
Stroupe, F. (n.d.). Leo Fender Biography. Retrieved October 1, 2016, from www.freeinfosociety.com/site.php?postnum=808

First Episode- An Evening with The Guitarcaster Podcast

guitarcasterpodcast@gmail.com (Trevor Smith) — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 05:00:00 +0000

This very first episode is where the boys will let you know a little bit about themselves as well as what to expect for episodes to come. Be sure to find us on Twitter, Instagram, as well as join our Facebook page.

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