Six String Bliss: The Guitar Podcast: Recent Episodes
Pipes and PT
This week, PT sits down with the CEO of Wampler Pedals and the host of the Chasing Tone podcast, Brian Wampler. Plus, Pipes and PT reveal the topic of their new six-part series.
Pipes and PT are back. They dust off their microphones to discuss the pros and cons of DIY, tips for buying and selling used gear, and Pipes's new guitar. Plus, a new game called Guicar. Bliss on!
Alife and Rhod rundown the first half of the Six-String Bliss Community album: The Seventies Album: Dark Side... of the Bliss
Well, this is it folks. The exciting conclusion to the last Six String Bliss show. Over a dozen listeners talk about what the bliss has meant to them over the years. There's even a little guitar talk in there for old time sake.
The Blues have been a lot of places. The Delta. Chicago. Memphis. And now, Six-String Bliss! Join us for the Six-String Bliss Community album, The Blues Album!
Check back on Monday, October 7th to download the complete album for free right here on Six-String Bliss.
In this episode we have a guitar story, a book review, a quick-fire list of topics, and an important annoucement.
Chris Sherland sits down to discuss his new book 'Lead Guitar from the Inside Out' and his innovative teaching philosophy. Plus, Pipes talks picks.
Pipes and PT interview Skinny Jim Rotramel on his new album, life on the road, and what it's like to record with Eddie Spaghetti.
Gavin Downie sits down with Red Witch Pedals head honcho Ben Fulton for a fascinating discussion on tone, rechargeable pedals, and the happy accidents that lead to great guitar pedals. Plus, Pipes and PT give their thoughts on essential effects pedals for beginners.
Special guest correspondent Erik interviews a plethora of noteworthy gear makers at the NAMM show. Listen up for interviews and demos with Mojo Hand FX, Caroline Guitar Company, Gittler Instruments, Chromatik, Four Force, Crystal Frets, Cusack Music, DC Voltage, Milbert Amplifers, EC Pedal, and Electro-Harmonix.
Special guest correspondent Erik interviews a plethora of noteworthy gear makers at the NAMM show. Listen up for interviews and demos with Z.VEX, Bartolini Pickups, Voodoo Lab, TremKing, Big Joe's Stompbox Company, Rock Tips, Plek, and Guitar Defender.
Pipes and PT play dj, bringing you the 10th Six-String Bliss album, Driven to Bliss! Hear the album first right here, then download the album from sixstringbliss.com It will be available for free at midnight on late Tuesday, 1/15/13.
In this episode, Pipes and PT review the Strymon Brigadier delay pedal and the Riffstation software. Plus, tons of guitar talk!
Larry Fishman talks about his musical journey and his 30 plus years of amazing contributions to the guitar world. Plus, guitar and fitness talk with Pipes and PT.
An interview with Vinnie Smith of V-Picks. Plus, Pipes and PT talk dream concerts, dream gear, and drastic gear moves.
In this episode, fingerstyle guitarist extraordinaire Don Alder sits down for an interview and an mini lesson with the Bliss. Plus, has Pipes discovered the future of guitar? It's three episode October, right here on Six-String Bliss!
In this episode, PT interviews fingerstyle guitarist Richard Gilewitz, and the boys discuss the 25th anniversary of a classic album.
In this episode, PT sits down with Australian guitarist Joe Matera, Pipes proposes a gentleman's competition, and PT has a bone to pick with the Internet.
PT gives a rundown of some of the best free Gypsy Jazz guitar resources running amuck on the Internet. It's Bliss On... Gypsy Jazz.
Go back in time with hosts Clint and Alicia Searcy as they bring you Six String Bliss' latest album project. With 13 covers by fellow Blissners of songs that were originally released in 1987 this is the community's strongest album yet. Enjoy the 2+ hours of music, commentary and a fond farewell finale.
Jan Carlo DeFan of the band ELAN sits down to discuss guitar, being an A&R rep for Warner Bros. Records, taking advice from bass players, and much, much more. Plus, a review of the Taylor GS Mini, and the greatest super group of all time.
It's all the best moments from Pappy's two years with the Bliss. We will miss you, sir!
Whether it is a pedal, a pedalboard, or a song, there is nothing like the feeling of accomplishment you get from building your own. The guys discuss this and so much more.
Hosted by Clint Searcy, In The Meantime is intended to be an interim show released in between regular Six String Bliss Episodes. Instead of a long conversation between friends about guitars In The Meantime will be short segments that revolve largely around the Six String Bliss community that has been established over the last six years.
The pilot episode includes an interview with Eric Sardinas and the very first "This Guitar" segment featuring a key member of the Bliss. The outro reaches back into the BlissStock live audio and is a real treat.
If the concept is well liked there are plans to release an episode every month; enjoy!
It's a Christmas miracle! The lost and all but forgotten installment #9 of the Retro Zone episodes with host Clint Searcy and featuring an interview with Blissner Chris Waet was found under the seat of Santa's sleigh.
Happy Holidays to all and enjoy!
Your Bliss Army General Alicia Searcy announces the theme for album #9 based on the Six String Bliss FaceBook poll votes and plays several songs for the Guilty Pleasures album that didn't quite make the deadline.
Pappy, PT and Pipes rundown their top albums and top gear of the year.
See what made our list! Plus, the General announces the nominated themes for the next Bliss album.
Come vote on Facebook.
It's that time again! Six String Bliss presents the Guilty Pleasures album project. Featuring songs covered by fellow Blissners that, in some way, make them feel "guilty" to admit they enjoy listening to. Your Bliss Army General Alicia Searcy and Clint Searcy guide you through 13 songs - some of which are sure to raise a few eyebrows. Be sure you listen all the way through to hear a some very special announcements at the end of the show!
PT and Pappy review Reason 6 and Amplitube Fender. Plus, a review of the TC Electronic G-Major 2 by Alfie!
Pipes, PT and Pappy discuss collaboration (with a little help from their friends). We've got a Mod Kits DIY amp review, a Parker Fly review, a review of the Podcaster guitar and a special segment on the Bliss community collaboration, "Hey You".
In this surprise event-themed episode, PT, Clint Searcy, and Matt and Derrick from Gear for Guitar discuss the Nashville Amp Expo. Plus reviews of the Taylor Find Your Fit event, the Taylor 616ce and the Taylor 12-Fret CE.
Pipes, PT and Pappy are back with a whole bunch of their friends! This month, the guys take a look at some of the best stuff under fifty bucks, including the Boss DS-1, Blue Chip Picks, the Jake Blade, Smokey Amps and more!
A wah review, a ton of great wah tips, a wah-tastic outro track and a funkadelic GoW. Plus an announcement about the future of the Bliss. This one is jam-packed!
There is nothing more fun than shopping for a new guitar, even it is a theoretical experience. Pappy leads Pipes and PT through the wilds of selecting a Gretsch guitar, including talk of features, models and calling a dealer for a price quote.
Pipes visits the south, PT and Pipes visit a defunct guitar museum and all three guys discuss the guitar museum of their dreams.
PT and Pappy discuss guitar magazines, gear news, a review of Doyle Dykes's book and much more!
Pappy and PT discuss some cool gear news and play a listener submitted acoustic amp review.
Pipes and PT share clips from Blisstock. Hear the good times and the guitar talk, including Clint Searcy's Blisstock pickup winding demo.
Recorded live from Blisstock 2011! Join the guys and tons of great guests as they discuss their dream guitar companies and try to lure potential sponsors. Plus, a live outro track, and the guys give away a book, three pedals, an amp and a guitar!
He's one of the finest blues-rock guitarists of all time, and he's here to talk guitar! 'Nuff said!
It's volume two of the epic Bliss album The British Are Coming! Clint and Alicia hit us with the album track by track!
Pipes and PT lay down a quick one, just taking some time to discuss the Blisstock itinerary and a GoW Pipes loves.
Pappy reviews Amplitube 3.5 and their brand spanking new Custom Shop a la carte option and the book Guitar Lessons by Bob Taylor. Let's all check it out!
The guys wonder how much of guitar care should be done by a guitarist themselves? Are you less of a guitarist if you don't change your own strings? Plus Pipes needs a semi-major guitar repair. Should he attempt it himself?
Pipes reviews the Mini Morley Wah pedal. Plus, he wants you to review it. Find out how you can get your hands on this pedal AND get your review of it on Six-String Bliss.
Pappy reviews a cable from Armor, Pipes becomes a housewife and the boys get down low with the Guitarist of the Week.
Pipes and PT countdown their top 4 favorite weird guitars by major manufacturers. Plus a Guitarist of the Week, revisited and Pipes and PT fight about the merits of the straplock.
PT talks to the developer of the new guitar learning app, Rock Prodigy. Plus, this week's album picks and another Tech Talk segment.
Pappy reviews the Normandy Archtop Guitar and the Pick Punch. Plus, Pipes shows the love for a lesser known British punk outfit.
PT and Pappy share their signature sounds. Plus they open the phone lines and talk to some Blisteners.
It's the pedalboard episode! Pipes reviews a Leprechaun Pedalboard, PT reviews the Sanyo Pedal Juice and the guys cover a guitarist of the week who uses a ton of fuzz and reverb.
The boys bid a belated goodbye to the year of the fuzz will Pipes' review of the 8-Bit Fuzz from fxdoctor.com
Pappy review the Orange TH30 amp and a Parker Fly guitar. Plus a GoW who really knows how to downstroke.
Sponsored by Chicago Music Exchage. Check them out atwww.chicagomusicexchange.com
Pipes plays more acoustic and PT goes old school Blues.
PT wants to sing Australian and PT’s dog hates Pipes.
GoW: Dave Wyndorf of Monster Magnet
http://www.zodiaclung.com/
Pipes needs a time machine.
PT reviews the Amplitube Amp for iPad. Can any good music come from this tablet thingie? Find out here!
Pipes, PT and Pappy all share what they are excited about at the upcoming NAMM Show. It’s time to get psyched for new gear! www.thenammshow.org
Bliss Army Outro Track of the Week: Cuan XVII by Dual Sound
Discuss the episode on the forum, email us at sixstringbliss@gmail.com. or give us a call at 815-570-9749.
Pipes, Pappy and PT countdown their top 5 albums of the 2010. Find out what made the list! Plus, the guys then hand out the first annual Stainless Steel Bliss Stack Awards.
Pipes, Pappy, PT and Alicia each select some tracks from the Six-String Bliss albums and play them to brighten up your holidays. Check out these sweet tracks!
Pipes reviews the 'guitar dictionary on steriods', Guy's Grids. Check out this cool new book and how it influenced the way Pipes thinks about guitar playing. Plus journalist Craig Havighurst sits joins down with PT to discuss his article from the December 2010 issue of Premier Guitar magazine, 'Shape of Things'. Craig discusses the history of the legal battles around guitar shapes and what it means for the future of guitar.
Musician and record producer John Kurzweg sits down to discuss working with Creed, home recording and what to look for in a producer. Plus, Guitarist of the Week Doc Watson!
PT interviews Gig-FX founder and CEO Jeff Purchon about pedals, Peter Frampton and True Bypass. Plus a Naked Raygun GoW and much more!
Pipes reviews the Rocktron Guitar Silencer pedal plus Pipes and PT tackle the Grateful Dead!.
Pappy takes a look at an interesting and original pedal design, the VOD pedal from Gig-FX at www.gig-fx.com. Complete with soundclips! Plus Pipes may be a Cylon.
PT plays a song, Pappy reviews a DVD about Sun Records and Pipes loves the Guitarist of the Week, all on this eclectic episode of Six-String Bliss.
PT reviews the recently re-tooled Budwah from Budda Amplification. Plus Psychobilly, sound clips and more!
PT gives Pipes a blind taste test of Elixir Cables vs some other cables to hear whether Pipes can tell the difference. Put your own ears to the test to see what you think! Plus Retro Rags and a Guitar News Weekly Update.
It's here at last! The highly anticipated Trans Genred album project makes it's debut on the airwaves. Pipes, PT, and Pappy turn over hosting duties to Bliss Army General Alicia Searcy and the Bliss' Black Ops Specialist Clint Searcy for almost two hours worth of music and commentary. This project, with eighteen songs from nine countries, breaks all kinds of records for SSB albums and is sure to have Blissners talking about the contributions for some time to come!
Listren to the podcast today and be sure to download your copy of the album beginning 10/26/10 at www.sixstringbliss.com
What do we do when our favorite bands change direction? Do we dare to follow? Can a band change direction without leaving their fans behind? The boys discuss. Plus, Tad Kubler as GoW!
Pipes ponders whether he might in fact be The Man, the boys get a dispatch from Pappy and get a little freaky with the GoW.
PT’s on the road.
Pipes is busy paying for his amp.
But where is Pappy? Tim from Milwaukee knew… do you?
Pipes ponders his perpetual GAS.
The guys discuss wearing guitar shirts.
Pipes and PT hit www.guitarnewsdaily.com to share some of the best guitar stories from the last month or so. Be sure to check out www.guitarnewsdaily.com to stay up to date on all your guitar news.
GoW: John Petrucci http://www.johnpetrucci.com/
Discuss the episode on the forum, email us at sixstringbliss@gmail.com. or give us a call at 815-570-9749.
Pipes, PT and Pappy (virtually) count down their top five simple riffs. See if your favorites made the cut and send us your list! This episode is sponsored by Dave's Guitar Shop. Check them out at davesguitar.com
The survey on sixstringbliss.com has had quite the results.
Pipes hearts wrestling.
PT works on his track for the next Six-String Bliss album.
Matt Stevens is a guitarist who has gotten a ton of internet buzz over the lost couple years with his great albums Echo and Ghost. He talks to PT about looping, guitar playing and the new album in the works.
Be sure to check out his site: http://mattstevensguitar.com/ and pick up the albums!
PT's Pick: The Art of Malice by John 5 http://www.john-5.com/
Pipes' Pick: Remixploitation by John 5 http://www.john-5.com/
Pipes reads a book!
The Bliss accepts sponsors.
Bliss Army track of the week:Same Road Waltz by The Little Unsaid www.thelittleunsaid.com
Discuss the episode on the forum, email us at sixstringbliss@gmail.com. or give us a call at 815-570-9749.
The Bliss gets an iPhone app!
http://itunes.apple.com/app/six-string-bliss-podcast-app/id389389962?mt=8
Pappy reviews the Eastwood Airline '59 Customer 3P guitar. Check out what Pappy thought of this crazy-cool guitar. Here's a hint: The guitar wins the first ever Bliss Pick award.
Check out pictures at www.fifthfret.org and buy it at www.eastwoodguitars.com
Pipes, PT and Pappy all review the behind the scenes documentary Tom Anderson Guitarworks by Music PRO Media. Check it out at http://www.musicpromedia.com/products.html
GoW: Richard Z. Kruspe of Ramstein
http://www.rammstein.de/blog/lang/en/
Check out the latest poll at www.sixstringbliss.com and cast your vote!
PT talks about the King of Kong documentary... yes, again.
PT's pick: The Suburbs by Arcade Fire
Pappy's pick: Blood Drunk by Children of Bodom
Pipes' pick:Lucky 7 by the Reverend Horton Heat
Bliss Army track of the week: Falls On Me by Alfie Llanos
Discuss the episode on the forum, email us at sixstringbliss@gmail.com. or give us a call at 815-570-9749.
The boys are riddled with technological issues.
But they are psyched for BlissStock!
Pipes and PT switch Benfords.
Pappy wants a Vypyr and the guys discuss the evolution of modelling amps.
sixstringbliss.com... now with a poll!
Blissner Rhettro checks in with a great segment of the top 5 Metal Riffs you need to know about.
Our hosts are so inspired, they decided to share 5 top riffs from some of their own favorite genres.
Pappy's Pick: The Devil Knows My Name by John 5 http://www.john-5.com/
PT's Pick: If I Had a Hi-Fi by Nada Surf http://www.nadasurf.com/
Bliss Army Track: I'm Talkin 'bout Fuzz by Alfie Llanos
Discuss the episode on the forum, email us at sixstringbliss@gmail.com. or give us a call at 815-570-9749.
It's Boutique Bliss! This time, Larry talks to Eric Stets, creator of the Stetsbar trem. Listen to hear the hows and whys of his invention and why you'll want to check it out. Plus, Pipes and PT chat about BlissStock, Rory Gallagher and more!
Pipes has a beef with episode 200.
PT vows to resurrect a segment of the past...
Pappy gets yet another guitar to review.
The boys call out the continent of Asia.
Pipes makes a bold announcement!
There are so many quality independent builders out there, that it is impossible for the best of us to have tried them all. Pipes, PT and Pappy share the top independent guitars they are dying to try.
Kauer Guitars www.kauerguitars.com/
Ellie Guitars www.ellieguitars.com/index_old.php
Hahn Guitars www.hahnguitars.com/
Benford Guitars www.benfordguitars.com
Bell Custom Guitars http://bellcustomguitars.com/
William Jeffrey Jones Guitars www.divine-jones.com/
Ron Kirn Gutiars http://www.ronkirn.com/
James Trussart Guitars http://www.jamestrussart.com/
Frank Hartung Guitars http://www.hartung-guitars.com/
The guys discuss a lawsuit against NAMM and Guitar Center and the merits of Minimum Advertised Pricing.
Bliss Army Track of the Week: A Day without Me by Joe Fry
Discuss the episode on the forum, email us at sixstringbliss@gmail.com. or give us a call at 815-570-9749.
Break out the beer and the party hats, cause it's episode 200! And it's time to go... Behind the Bliss.
Reviews of the DeLisle Fuzz Pedal, the DIY Mod Kit Piledriver and lots more good stuff!
Larry sits down with Joe of Blackbird Guitars to discuss how carbon fiber is used to make travel guitars you'll want to stay home with and much more! Plus, rock bios and album picks.
The guys share some tales from the week. Pipes has trouble with Paypal and PT tries to tweet Pappy into Twitter.
Pappy reviews the Castiv Guitar Sidekick for mounting an electronic devise on your guitar:
http://www.castiv.com/en/guitar-sidekick.html
Pappy then tackles Amplitube iRig for the iPhone and iPad. Hear about what Pappy calls 'the perfect guitar app'.
http://www.ikmultimedia.com/irig/features/
If you had $500 to create your dream guitar, how close could you come? How far could you stretch the money? Pipes, PT and Pappy all try their hands at building imaginary $500 guitars.
PT, Pappy and Pipes all suggest an album you should check out:
PT's Pick: The Monitor by Titus Andronicus http://titusandronicustheband.blogspot.com/
Pappy's Pick(s): Boys and Girls in America by The Hold Steady www.theholdsteady.com and Survival Story by the Flobots
Pipes' Pick: We Don't Stand a Chance by AM Taxi www.amtaxi.com
GoW: Greg Brown
http://www.cakemusic.com/
Pipes is intrigued by a Paper Guitar thingie:
http://paperjamz.com/splash
Pipes launches a new website:
www.pipes5780.com
Bliss Army track of the week: Empathy by Neil McDougall
Discuss the episode on the forum, email us at sixstringbliss@gmail.com. or give us a call at 815-570-9749.
We all have tons of guitar related accessories, tools and paraphalia, but what do you need to bring to your next gig? Guitar tech extraordinaire Gavin Downie is here with the answers. Plus Pappy reviews the Flatline Vistaglide Custom.
Pappy shares a painful tale. It's album of the month time, and we are doing it rockabilly style! Join Pipes, Pappy and Skinny Jim for a rocking discussion of the album Horsepower! Horsepower! Hear about his album and his hamburger.
Check out Skinny Jim and buy the album at www.skinnyjimrocks.com
Bliss Army track of the week: Dream a Little Dream of Me by Dave Macloud
Discuss the episode on the forum, email us at sixstringbliss@gmail.com. or give us a call at 815-570-9749.
Episode 194: Choose Your Own Adventure
Pappy creates the perfect storm.
The Bliss unveils the new www.sixstringbliss.com
PT quizes Pipes and Pappy on Bliss history.
The Three Ps share their dream careers in the guitar/music industry. Will they dream big or will they go home?
Pappy bullies PT into reading Fretboard Journel. http://www.fretboardjournal.com/
How can you overcome GAS? And should you even try? The boys tackle this and more in a topic all about gear lust.
Bliss Army Track of the Week:
Bob 'meandthecomets' Long
[mp3player width=350 height=100 config=fmp_jw_widget_config.xml file=http://cdn1.libsyn.com/sixstringbliss/6SB_194.mp3]
Discuss the episode on the forum, email us at sixstringbliss@gmail.com. or give us a call at 815-570-9749.
Break out the bowling shirts and the pomade, cause it’s an entire episode all about Gretsch! We talk to Joe Carducci of Gretsch, explore the history of the company and feature TWO Gretsch-playing GoWs.
Episode 193: The Gretsch Episode
PT joins the South.
Pappy and PT begin this episode-long celebration of Gretsch guitars.
PT mispronounces pomade multiple times.
GoW #1: Eddie Cochran
http://www.eddiecochran.info/
Pappy gives a little rundown of the history of Gretsch.
Joe Carducci of Gretsch Guitars stops by to talk about the current state of Gretsch Guitars and what is coming in the future. Get the inside scoop on all things Gretsch and some great stories.
www.gretschguitars.com
PT shares the details of his recent trip to Dave’s Guitar Shop to check out some Gretsches… though he doesn’t have enough details for Pappy.
Pappy shares the Gretsches he is currently lusting after.
GoW #2: Reverend Horton Heat
http://www.reverendhortonheat.com/
The guys also announce the theme of the next 6SB Album… Genre Benders. Further details to be announced in the coming weeks.
Bliss Army Outro Track:
I Hate Myself for Loving You by Jan ‘JMan’ Buchholz and Stelios A
www.janbuchholz.com
Discuss the episode on the forum, email us at sixstringbliss@gmail.com. or give us a call at 815-570-9749
Episode 192: The Case of the Singing Host
Pipes wakes up the neighbors.
Six String-Bliss is featured in Premier Guitar:
http://digital.premierguitar.com/premierguitar/201007_1#pg44
Pappy wrote a song… and he is here to perform it!
Pappy unveils a new design on www.fifthfret.org
The boys enjoy a little Summer NAMM discussion.
GoW: Steve Morse
http://www.stevemorse.com/
Guitar News from www.guitarnewsdaily.com:
Neil Young album adapted into Graphic Novel
Blues Brothers endorsed by the Vatican
Bliss Army Outro Track
F. Cotton's Shenanigan's by Triangle Exception
Pipes takes some crap from PT.
Pappy gets famous.
PT drops his ipod in a treadmill.
PT wants a Gretch.
Pipes complains about Gretches.
The Bliss pays tribute to some fallen guitar podcasts.
Pipes and PT butt heads yet again.
PT reviews two instructional DVDs from www.learnrootsmusic.com:
Rockabilly Electric Guitar by Paul Pigot
Making Connections in Open Tunings by Martin Simpson
Check out their 50% off sale through June 19th for some KILLER deals!
GoW: Danny Whitten of Crazy Horse
www.dannywhitten.com
Discuss the episode on the forum, email us at sixstringbliss@gmail.com. or give us a call at 815-570-9749.
Episode 190: Shanghai 64/1 Amp Review
Pipes welcomes the ToneFreq podcast to the world of guitar podcasting.
www.tonefreq.info
Pappy supports the debut album by Mighty Atomics.
www.mightyatomics.com
Pipes rocks out the tube amps.
Pappy reviews the Shanghai 64/1 tube amp.
http://www.shanghai-guitars.com
Pipes loves the History Channel… or does he?
Retro Rag:
Guitar One from January 2002
Guitar News from www.guitarnewsdaily.com
Guitars for Rent on Cruises
Man strikes cousin with guitar
Ronnie Montrose sues Gary Moore
Guitarist of the Week:
Nick 13 of Tiger Army
http://www.tigerarmy.com/
Bliss Army track of the week: Big Sky by Matt Stevens
Pipes, PT and Pappy take on questions from the listeners and get a few listeners on the phone for live questions. This is what community is all about!
Episode 188: Interview with Peter Solomon of XOX Audio Tools
Pappy gets a new amp.
PT has a bad gig.
Larry presents Boutique Bliss, a new segment tackling cutting edge guitars and guitar builders. This time he interviews Peter Solomon of XOX Audio Tools.
http://www.xoxaudiotools.com/
Guitar News from guitarnewsdaily.com:
Jeff Beck Finishes Album with Three Fingers.
Dio’s Funeral Picketed.
The Bliss Releases an Album.
Pappy hates Strats and has a cute daughter.
Submit your questions at 10pm EST Saturday May 29th for the Six-String Bliss ‘Live’ episode for your chance to win a Skinny Jim and the Number 9 Blacktops CD.
Discuss the episode on the forum, email us at sixstringbliss@gmail.com. or give us a call at 815-570-9749.
It’s time for What the Fuzz, a Six-String Bliss album dedicated to this year’s favorite effect. Join PT, Clint and Alicia Searcy and the Six-String Bliss community for a tour of the tunes, and then head over to www.sixstringbliss.com to download the album in all its glory!
- Alfie Llanos - I'm Talk'n Bout Fuzz
- Jan Buchholz - Love Trap
- Dave Macloud - Dream a little Dream of me
- Larry Smith & Tim Risher - Ambient X
- Ryjanik Kayducon - The Truth Comes From the Fuzz
- PT Hylton - On and on
- Jacques Doucette - Fuzzy Logic
- Steve Benford - Organized Grime
- Scott Frien - Fuzz Squad
- Rubbish - Only happy when it rains
Episode 186: Going Crazy!
Pipes lives out his roadie dreams.
PT heads to Nashville.
Pappy heads to Indiana.
Guitarist of the Week: Brett McKenzie of Flight of the Conchords
http://flightoftheconchords.co.nz/
Pipes wants to see how you Bliss.
PT drops off the episode and Pappy and Pipes proceed to make fun of his hobbies.
Pipes has a book to not recommend.
Guitar technology amazes Pappy.
Pappy has a short review of the ProTone Monster Fuzz.
www.protonepedals.com
Pipes digs out a Retro Rag with the February 1997 Guitar School.
This week in guitar news from www.guitarnewsdaily.com
RIP Ronnie James Dio
A Bird, A Fight, A Broken Guitar
Bliss Army Track of the Week:
Crazy by Joe Fry
The Bliss family needs your help! Cruise over the stringbliss.com and click the Donate button to help our friends, the Searcys in their floor relief efforts.
Plus, PT has a guitar story about the Brutal Honesty of recording.
Pappy and Pipes review the Tavo Vega Brain Seltzer Nocturne and then the guys interview Tavo himself! Plus PT joins in for plenty of old school Six String Bliss!
Revisit the Florida Newport Guitar Festival with interviews from McKnight Guitars, Ken Parker Archtops, and Muriel Anderson & Tierra Negra. Henrik Andersen provides us with an amazing closing track for the second installment of Larry Smith's coverage!
This week the guys celebrate the one year anniversary of Guitar News Daily! Steve Benford brings us a review of the Gene Simmons bass by Cort as well as playing us out Big Screen Bliss style!
Larry Smith covers the Florida Newport Guitar Festival for the Bliss! In Part One of the Festival coverage hosted by Clint Searcy Larry talks to Andy Wahlburg, Henrik Andersen, Julius Borges, and Linda Manzer. Muriel Anderson and Tierra Negra play us out of this very special episodel
Episode 180: Orange Crush Amp Review
Pappy reviews the Orange Crush 35LDX amp and PT reviews a Joan Jett book.
Pappy wants a Jazzmaster
Pipes is sassy.
PT gets ready for a gig.
Pappy reviews the Orange Crush PiX 35LDX. Check out this cool gateway drug into the Orange line. Plus check out Pappy’s written review at fifthfret.org.
http://www.orangeamps.com/products.asp?Action=View&ID=94
PT discusses the new book Joan Jett by Todd Oldham from Ammo Books. Check it out!
http://www.ammobooks.com/books/joanjett/
Guitar News from www.guitarnewsdaily.com:
Gary Hoey tours with Jeff Beck
T.V. Jones’ gear stolen!
Punk Legend Dies
Pipes brings Guitar One into the Retro Rag fold with the July 2004 issue.
GoW: J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr
http://jmascis.com/
Bliss Army Track: Instrumental Madness by Scott Frein
Discuss the episode on theforum, email us atsixstringbliss@gmail.com. or give us a call at 815-570-9749.
Episode 179: Taylor 614ce Review
**PT reviews the Taylor 614ce. See what he thinks of this beautiful acoustic. Plus, the guys talk Misfits, iPhone apps and much more!
PT has no stage presence.
Pappy builds the Bliss audience.
PT tries to build his street cred by listening to the Misfits.
GoW:
Doyle von Wolfgang Frankenstein
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Doyle-Wolfgang-Von-Frankenstein/40391322786
PT reviews the Taylor 614ce. See what he thinks of this beautiful acoustic.
http://www.taylorguitars.com/Guitars/Acoustic-Electric/600/614ce/
PT and Pappy enter imaginary land and talk about their dream guitar-related apps.
Guitar News from www.guitarnewsdaily.com:
More Woes for Gibson
Man Braves Fire to Rescue Mice
Bliss Army Outro track:
Zombies 15b by Jacques Doucette
Discuss the episode on the forum, email us atsixstringbliss@gmail.com. or give us a call at 815-570-9749.**
Episode 178: Under the Influence
All three guys are here to count down their top 5 personally most influential guitar albums. Plus, the final segment of the Amplitube 3 review.
Pipes realizes why people listen to the Bliss.
Pappy is the ‘hot host’.
PT hearts the Guitar Shop Podcast.
In part 3 of the Amplitube 3 review, PT takes a look at the layout and presets and gives his final thoughts on this product.
Pipes, Pappy and PT countdown the five albums that they feel were the most personally influential in their development as musicians.
Guitar News presented by www.guitarnewsdaily.com
Dave Grohl hospitalized by coffee overdose.
John 5 to release new album.
Fender releases new Standard American Stratocaster.
GoW: Francis Rossi of Status Quo
http://www.statusquo.co.uk/
Bliss Army Track:
Profiteering by Clint Searcy!
Episode 177: The PT/Pappy Combo
In this episode, our new host makes his sophomore appearance alongside PT. Pappy brings with him a review of the Garage Band Artist Lessons. Plus guitar news, GoW, Retro Rag and the winner of the Voicemail Jingle contest is revealed.
PT puts Pappy through the ringer with another set of questions.
Pappy takes look at a cool perk in his new Mac… Garage Band Artist Lessons.
Guitar News presented by www.guitarnewsdaily.com:
Tele Twitter
iPhone Midi Fun
PT takes us back to August 1996 for this week’s Retro Rag.
The winner of the Voicemail Jingle Contest is announced! Congrats!
Joe Geek leaves a nice email.
GoW: Jason Mraz
http://www.jasonmraz.com/
Discuss the episode on theforum, email us atsixstringbliss@gmail.com. or give us a call at 815-570-9749.
PT takes off for sunny Florida to miss one week and Pipes goes out and finds a new co-host. We are not talking a one episode deal either, a full-fledged new Bliss co-host! Together this mystery man and Pipes take some time to help out one of the guitar worlds biggest CEO's. Don't worry PT does stop by to bring you the awaited Part 2 of his Amplitube 3 Review.
Episode 175: Amplitube 3 Review!
Amplitube 3 is here and we couldn’t be any more excited. This week, PT takes a look at the amps of Amplitube 3. Plus, listener feedback, Guitar News and Guitarist of the Week.
Amplitube 3 review. Is it aces or a waste of disk space? Find out here!
www.ikmultimedia.com
Chris continues the tone discussion.
A nice email from a John Mayer fan.
Guitar News presented by GuitarNewsDaily.com
Gibson releases iPhone app.
Prince’s new song on PT’s favorite radio station.
Feedback on last week’s guitar talk.
Gow: Vince Gill
www.vincegill.com
Bliss Army Outro
Doll’s House 2 by Matt Stevens
Discuss the episode on theforum, email us atsixstringbliss@gmail.com. or give us a call at 815-570-9749.
Episode 174: Guitar Profiling
Snap judgements based on a guitarist’s gear. We all make them. No use denying it, so let’s tackle it head on! Plus Clint Searcy reviews the MRX Blue Box fuzz pedal!
Pipes is ‘between jobs.
PT discovers Tape Op magazine. http://www.tapeop.com/
Pipes and PT taking about judging a guitarist by their gear. What do you think you are going to hear when a guitarist pulls out a certain guitar? Or what gear would make you cringe? It’s time to get un-politically correct and bare our gear-biased souls!
Alfie’s guitar pedals get taught to impressionable youth in the US.
Clint Searcy is back with another one of his awesome reviews!!! This time, he plays homage to the year of the fuzz by reviewing the MXR Blue Box.
http://www.jimdunlop.com/index.php?page=products/pip&id=245
http://www.noisefx.com/article/mxr_blue_box_mod
Guitar News presented by www.GuitarNewsDaily.com
Moody’s Lower Gibson’s Rating
The Disposable Guitar?!?
Pipes digs into the depths of his bathroom bookshelf for another installment of Retro Rags.
Guitarist of the Week:
John Mayer
http://www.johnmayer.com/
Bliss Army Track:
Crazy by Joe Fry
Discuss the episode on theforum, email us atsixstringbliss@gmail.com. or give us a call at 815-570-9749.
Episode 173: Interview with Bassimer Inventor John Shelton!
Pipes gets a new guitar!
John Shelton has invented a new instrument and we have him on the show to talk about it! Hear about this unique and easy to learn instrument.
www.bassimer.com
Guitar News presented by GuitarNewsDaily.com:
Man tries to sell guitar back to the guy he stole it from!
EMI sells Abby Road!
Lots of Voicemail fun…
Retro Rag: March 1997 Guitar World Magazine
Guitarist of the Week:
Dylan Carlson of Earth
www.thronesanddominions.com/
Bliss Army Track: Lake Lagunitas by Bill Furner
http://www.last.fm/music/Bill+Furner
Discuss the episode on the forum, email us atsixstringbliss@gmail.com. or give us a call at 815-570-9749.
Pipes and PT talk about non-traditional guitars, both in terms of built in effects and non-traditional materials. Plus Retro Rag, Guitarist of the Week and PT breaks some gear live on air!
Pipes wheels and deals on Craig’s List. PT considers updating his acoustic.
The listeners unite to try and fool the Google Voice voice-to-text translation.
Guitar News presented by www.guitarnewsdaily.com:
Saint Blues introduces the electric washboard.
Jeff Beck to release first new album in 7 years.
Pipes features the February 2001 Guitar World in this week’s Retro Rag segment.
PT discusses guitars with built in effects and Pipes talks about guitars made from non-traditional materials. Also, PT breaks stuff and then sounds really bad.
Guitarist of the Week: Matthew Bellamy of Muse
http://muse.mu/
Bliss Army Track:
Rogue by Wednesday Heroes
www.wednesdayheroes.com
Discuss the episode on theforum, email us atsixstringbliss@gmail.com. or give us a call at 815-570-9749.
Pipes and PT sit down to try out the 18-watt wonder from Satellite Amplifiers. Plus, Retro Rag, Guitarist of the Week and more!
The boys dissect the Who’s Super Bowl performance.
Pipes and PT announce that 2010 will be the year of the… fuzz! Not only that, but a new Bliss Community Album has been proposed, based around that very effect.
Guitar News presented by GuitarNewsDaily.com
Willie Nelson Moonshine Bust
Paul Simon Impersonator Arrested
and Much More!
Calls to the new voicemail line this week and Pipes and PT are sharing them. Join in the fun by calling (815) 570-9749
Pipes and PT sit down to try out the 18-watt wonder from Satellite Amplifiers, the Neutron. See how Pipes defines tone…
PT pulls out an early 1998 issue of Guitar magazine for a trip down memory lane and a Gear IQ quiz.
Guitarist of the Week: Paul Westerberg
http://www.paulwesterberg.com/
Bliss Army Outro:
My Wasted Youth by My Sister’s Diary
Discuss the episode on theforum, email us atsixstringbliss@gmail.com. or give us a call at 815-570-9749.
Pipes and PT are back! And they have three months worth of guitar talk to spew into your ears!
This is it - the last Retro Zone Episode - and it's super-sized for your maximum listening pleasure! We're treated to an original song by PT, GOW Joe Satriani, and Pipes inaugurates the Bliss' quintessential signout. Plus an in-depth interview with JMan, mystery riff, and just a little backstory on Clint and Alicia. We serve up extra helping of tunes as well with tracks by Alfie Llanos, JMan and PT, Drive Choir, and Clint Searcy himself.
All about NAMM! Pipes and PT give us the lowdown on all of the latest products at NAMM and announce the debut of sixstringbliss.com. Clint gives us a few news headlines and Dave Macloud shakes us out of the winter blues with the outro song!
It's all about effects this time as Pipes and PT talk about pedals and the high-tech war, wondering what makes a good effects pedal and what will the effects rig of tomorrow look like? George Harrison is this week's GOW, Clint debuts a track from Panic Disorder and Larry Smith's Karma Generator plays us out.
Pipes and PT answer some listener e-mail and unveil the Six String Bliss forum. Keb Mo is this week's GOW, Stelios provides a listener submitted track, plus Guitar News Daily headlines, mystery riff, and holiday outro by Mark McGuigan.
Merry Blissmas everybody!
In this episode we learn the truth about online tab and Pipes and PT discuss string changes and the finer points of shaving. Stelios treats us to his musical stylings, Clint offers up this week's mystery riff, and Pipes plays us out with a beautiful Christmas song.
We're halfway through the lost episodes with Pipes and PT! Listen to the new opening track by Lyden Moon, learn about guitar hygiene, and hear Pipes, PT, Clint, and Alicia's picks for Top 5 Guitar Movies. The outro comes to us courtesy of Clint - and stick around til the end for a few bloopers!
Pipes and PT discuss sound cards, introduce a DIY segment, and name their top 5 underrated guitarists. Clint and Alicia pay tribute to PT's number one underrated axeman - and the end of the show is all about girl power!
Pipes and PT discuss traveling with your guitar, Christmas gift-buying guide for guitarists, and their top 5 Christmas Albums. The holiday-themed outros are kicked off by a song from one of our hosts!
Let there be rock! Pipes and PT talk with Doug Marks in the Bliss' inaugural interview and acknowledge GOW Heavy Metal God Tony Iommi. Clint and Alicia remember Ed's Guitars and JMan plays us out Rammstein style!
Pipes and PT discuss their favorite guitar shops, play twenty questions, and give a nod to GOW Mark Knopfler in this Retro Zone Episode. Stay tuned until the end to hear a new outro track courtesy of Dave Macleod!
What?!?! Is this 2009 or 2005?
It's the re-release of episode 1 of Six-String Bliss, hosted by Clint Searcy. Listen in and bliss out on the nostalgia!
The moment you all have waited for is here! The release of the 4th Six String Bliss Album, Scales Of Horror! We give you a look at each fabulous track on the album as well as give you some of our final thoughts before we take our break.
Episode 168: The Birth of a Bliss Nation Pipes and PT chat about guitar, delve into the news and reveal more about the future of the Bliss. Pipes loses a phone and digs through the trash. PT pays to play. Guitar News from GuitarNewsDaily.com Rontrose leaves the Supersuckers! Sir Paul does some charity. The Crue releases their Greatest Hits. Finally! Zakk to play wrassling show. Keith Urban rocks the live guitar lesson. Pipes and PT give more info on their hiatus, the upcoming Halloween album and how you can help the boys Bliss On. Discuss the episode on the forum or email us at sixstringbliss@gmail.com.
Pipes and PT take a look at Gibson’s new Strat, some bizarre guitar crime and a shocking announcement about the future of the Bliss.
Pipes and PT tackle the topic of Guitar Shops that put on events to draw in shoppers. The boys discuss what they’ve seen, heard about and what we would like to see. It’s a meaty discussion that gets into the philosophies behind guitar shops. Plus, guitar news!
Episode 165: Mailbag! The boys question the greater meaning of Labor Day and dig into the mailbag to share some listener feedback. Plus, guitar news, a double-shot of guitarist of the week and more! The first Reviews for Vets auction is up on eBay for the Peterson StroboStomp 2. Check it out! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160360696408#ht_1621wt_968 PT and Pipes give a shout out to the great music podcast, Nafarious Bovie Radio. http://nbr.rathpa.net/ Pipes and PT dig into the mailbag… A great email from a German guitar podcast. A listener email fueled guitar news controversy! A mysterious bonus feature on Freaky Friday… Guitar News from GuitarNewsDaily.com: Robert Cray Gets a Computer Vai gets a Degree Smashed Guitar Leads to Charity Guitar Crime from Ireland The Halloween Album deadline is looming, so get those submissions in! Deadline Midnight, October 17th, 2009. Guitarist(s) of the Week: J.D. Cronise and Kyle Shutt of The Sword http://www.swordofdoom.com/ Bliss Army track is by Nashville’s own Clint Searcy… Godzilla! www.searcystringworks.com
Discuss the episode on the forum, email us at sixstringbliss@gmail.com.
Episode 164: Reviews for Vets, and other Adventures Pipes and PT, along with Petersen Tuners, present a new segment that could help you get some cool gear and help a great cause. Plus the boys dissect their recent gig with Wednesday Heroes at a Chicago street festival. Pipes, PT and special guest Greg send in a field report from a live gig at a Chicago street fest. The gig was a blast and some video can be found at: http://www.wednesdayheroes.com/wednesdayheroes_002.htm PT tries to lure Pipes into the world of fantasy football… Guitar News from www.guitarnewsdaily.com: Oasis guitar smashing drama! Free Les Paul download. Bad, bad buskers… Guitar ensemble record broken… again. Slash could have a new guitar student. Aerosmith questions their future. Pipes and PT present a new segment that could help you get some cool gear and help a great cause. In this first installment of Reviews for Vets, Pipes reviews a review of the Peterson Strobostomp 2.0. http://www.petersontuners.com/index.cfm?category=2 The Bliss Army outro track is a moving rendition of Jane Says by Snoozy and Monk. Discuss the episode on the forum, email us at sixstringbliss@gmail.com or give us a call at 206-203-3738.
Episode 163: Interview with Steve Vai!
Steve Vai stops by for a discussion of his upcoming live DVD, Where the Wild Things Are. Plus Pipes and PT discuss the virtues of a great live album, internet radio and the biggest guitar news story of the year.
Steve Vai stops by for a discussion of his upcoming live DVD, Where the Wild Things Are.
Check out www.vai.com and be sure to pick up Where the Wild Things Are when it drops on September 29th!
Pipes and PT discuss the merits of a great live album.
Pipes and PT will be playing live at Evil Squirrel comics in Chicago on August 22nd with the band Wednesday Heroes. Come check them out and heckle.
www.wednesdayheroes.com
Guitar News from www.guitarnewsdaily.com:
There is only one guitar news story this week
RIP Les Paul. You will be missed.
Pipes and PT compete on Twitter. Follow us at www.twitter.com/sixstringbliss
Pipes debates the merits of internet radio.
Pandora vs. Slacker, decide for yourself:
http://www.pandora.com/
http://www.slacker.com/
The documentary ‘It Might Get Loud’ hits limited screens to positive reviews.
Bliss Army song: My Wasted Youth by My Sister’s Diary
Check out their album, “My Wasted Youth” available on iTunes and CD Baby.
Discuss the episode on the forum, email us at sixstringbliss@gmail.com or give us a call at 206-203-3738.
Episode 162: Glad to Be Here Pipes, PT and special guest Larry dissect Ron Bumblefoot Thal’s 2008 album Abnormal. www.bumblefoot.com Guitar News from www.guitarnewsdaily.com: Cobain Statue Ignites Controversy. Van Smashed into Guitar Repair Shop. Guitars in Hotel Rooms! Pipes and PT share some tips for picking up gear at a great price. Being flexible and open to new companies and sounds is key! Discuss the episode on the forum, email us at sixstringbliss@gmail.com or give us a call at 206-203-3738.
Clint and Alicia Searcy 'jack the Bliss for this special Summer NAMM 2009 "House of Zog South" episode. Get a feel for what it's like at Music City's version of NAMM, including literally bumping into this week's GoW!
Pipes and PT discuss recent developments in life and how their guitar playing has been affected. Plus, GoW Zakk Wylde.
Could you learn a new genre of guitar in two weeks? If you had to, how would you go about learning a completely new style? Pipes and PT lay down some tips for picking up a new genre.
Would you rather be in a good band you can’t stand or a crummy band you love? If you found a winning group, would you comprise your vision or split over creative differences? Pipes and PT take a look at these and other quandaries that face those who attempt to survive in band.
Greg Kot, host of the radio show Sound Opinions and music critic for the Chicago Tribune, joins us to discuss innovation, the future of the musician and his book Ripped.
Mike Gallagher of the metal band Isis comes on the Bliss to discuss touring, his new album and writing great metal.
Pipes and PT celebrate Four String Bliss with legendary bassist Les Claypool. Les talks about his new album, his instruments and Sir George Martin.
Pipes and PT celebrate Four String Bliss with legendary bassist Les Claypool. Les talks about his new album, his instruments and Sir George Martin.
The boys dissect PT’s recent live playing experience and they tackle the classic AC/DC album, Let There Be Rock!
When is an album more than just a collection of songs? When it’s a concept album! Pipes and PT countdown their top 5 concept albums. Plus, a Flanger review, and new JMan track and much more!
Danelectros are fascinating guitars. From the Amp Cases to the Longhorns, it’s hard not to love these vintage jems. Author Doug Tulloch joins Pipes and PT to discuss all things Dano and talk about his book on the subject, Neptune Bound.
Pipes and PT celebrate the completion of 150 episodes by hosting an interview with themselves! Pappy of the Fifth Fret blog hosts the interview. Learn more than you ever wanted to know about these guys.
It has been 150 episodes and we have covered many topics. In an effort to one up ourselves, we cover 150 things in one episode.
Steve Benford joins Pipes and PT to discuss scale length, Guitars For Vets and what’s new in the world of Benford guitars.
From King Crimson to the Bears to the Adrian Belew Trio, few men have expanded the sonic boundries of the guitar as much as Adrian Belew. He stops by the Bliss to talk about experimentation, Nine Inch Nails and his new Parker Fly.
Is your gear safe? And what will you do if it is stolen? Bryan from GearSecure.net stops by to talk about his site, his philosophy and protecting your gear. Plus Six-String Bliss is proud to launch our sister-site, www.guitarnewsdaily.com
It’s album of the month time! This time Pipes and PT take on listener Chris’s suggestion of Van Halen’s Fair Warning. Plus, tons of listener email and guitar news!
Pipes sinks his teeth into the Satellite Atom in House of Zog Studios East. Check out his take on the amp, then check out the amp yourself at http://www.satelliteamps.com/
Supersuckers guitarist Rontrose stops by to talk amps, touring and the new album. You do not want to miss this one!
In honor of the release of Big Screen Bliss, Pipes and PT review two guitar documentaries Fuzz: The Sound That Revolutionized the World and Solidbodies: The 50 Year Guitar War. Plus, a pedal review, guitar news and more!
The tracks are in, and it is time to hear what your fellow listeners have put together for the next great Six-String Bliss album, Big Screen Bliss. So turn your home theaters up to eleven, because it is time to go to the movies.
Tim and Erik of the Midwest metal band Orwell stop by to talk about playing hard, writing music and how to help yourself get a second gig at any venue. If you like your metal heavy, you’ll want to hear what the boys from Orwell have say.
Pipes and PT have a conversation with Adam, owner and designer of Satellite Amps. Find out why the west coast is buzzing over these surprisingly affordable tone machines. www.satelliteamps.com Clint Searcy checks in with some deep thoughts on tone. And he knows tone! www.searcystringworks.com Guitar News: Vague guitar theft: http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/articles/2009/02/21/news/doc499ff51483aaf615313114.txt Who leaked U2’s album? Who do you think? http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2009/02/leaked_new_u2_album_almost_as.html?mid=agenda--20090218?f=most-commented-24h-10 Apple wants to give you guitar lessons: http://www.usatoday.com/tech/products/software/2009-02-17-garageband-online-music-lessons_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip&sr=hotnews Wanna jam with Derek Trucks? http://www.indabamusic.com/ Homeless guitarist sparks Pipes’ imagination: http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/suspected_pipe_bomb_found_at_panera_bread/mbb7714531/ PT stresses about his Big Screen Bliss song. Pipes stresses about Hulu. GoW: Bill Frisell (selected by Snoozy) http://www.billfrisell.com/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zkwUACO2sY&feature=related
Once you’ve heard his music or seen him live, you will never think of a Dobro the same way again. Pipes sits down backstage with the force of nature that is Eric Sardinas. Plus, guitar news, GoW and another listener submitted lesson!
Call it gear lust or call it GAS. Every guitarist has experienced that urgent need for a new piece of gear. But why do we love gear so much? And is it healthy? Plus, GoW, Guitar News and a lesson!
Ernest McLean has played on essential Jazz, Swing and Rock and Roll records. Now he spends his day playing for visitors to Disneyland in Anaheim, California. Each day, hundreds hear his music without realizing they are listening to a founding father of rock and roll. We sat down with him to bring you his story.
Pipes and PT are back from NAMM, and they’ve brought audio! An interview with Dean Zelinsky, a Steve Vai press conference and corrections, corrections, corrections!
The final day of NAMM has arrived and Pipes, PT and Snoozy sit down at the roundtable one last time to deliver their Best in Show awards. Listen in to learn about the gear you will be lusting after in 2009.
The sweetness of NAMM continues. Snoozy, PT and Pipes explore the booths of Carr, Taylor, Gibson, XOX, DBZ and much more.
Pipes, PT and special correspondent Snoozy lay it down in a raw, low-fi and unedited roundtable on their thoughts on the first day of NAMM. Find out the lastest from Orange, Saint Blues, Peavey and much more.
The NAMM 2009 show is one of the highlights of the Bliss year and an event every gear-loving guitarist needs to pay attention to. Pipes and PT take a look at what they are excited about at the show and what you have to look forward to in 6SB coverage.
PT and Pipes countdown their top 5 albums of the last year! If you are looking for some great music, or just want to see if your favorites made the list, listen on, dear Blistener.
Pipes and PT discuss the topic of guitar competitions. Classical guitar competitions are very common, but where’s the rock guitar competitions? Are guitar competitions the wave of the future or a distraction from the true joy of music?
Pipes and PT count down the list of guitar-related items they would love to see under their Christmas tree in 2008. Hope their loved ones have a lot of spare cash!
Many of the albums released in 2008 have something in common, and Pipes and PT have noticed the pattern. But what does it mean for the future of music? Plus Guitar News, GoW and much more.
Dave Martone returns to Six-String Bliss to discuss his new album, Parker guitars and online guitar lessons. Listen to the interview for some great conversation then check out the album for some of the best guitar playing around.
Pipes and PT are sporting a shiny new theme song courtesy of benfordguitars.com. This week they have TONS of guitar news, and lots of listener feedback.
It's finally here: Stay Tuned, 6SB community's TV theme song cover album. The listening experience begins here, but don't forget to go to www.sixstringbliss.com to download the album, read the liner notes and see the artwork. And hop on the forum and talk to the artists about their tracks!
Nial McGaughey, President of Solid Cables, joins Pipes and PT to discuss what makes a great cable, the weak points in your signal path and what you can do about it. Plus Guitarist of the Week and tons of Guitar News!
It’s the long awaited album of the month Captain Beefheart and The Magic Band’s Trout Mask Replica. Captain Beefheart and producer Frank Zappa push the limits of popular music and expand the direction of rock for years to come. Pipes and PT share their takes on this challenging yet essential listening experience.
Pipes and PT take a look at the music industry, how it has changed in recent years and where it might be going. Plus, pedals reviews, News and GoW, all in an extra-large guitar podcast.
The West Side Winders have long been a Bliss favorite. Guitarist Dan Peters sits down with Pipes and PT to discuss being a Rockabilly rebel, the West Side Winders and his recent experience in the Guitar Player Magazine Guitar Superstar Competition.
There is nothing we love more than hearing from our listeners. Some emails and voicemails are so great we have to share them. Hear what your fellow listeners are saying including corrections, folklore and somebody building Six-String Bliss pedals!!
Pipes and PT are joined by Troy the Metal Anthropologist to discuss metal, where it’s been, where it’s going and why you should pay attention.
Pipes and PT discuss all things tuning. Are you in tune? How do you get there? How close is close enough? What are your tuning options? Plus reviews of the Coffin Case Blood Drive, some of the pedals in Amplitube Metal and much much more.
Daniel Klein of Port City Amplification has some revolutionary ideas about amps, cabinets and the future of the tube amp. You owe it to yourself to listen to his thoughts and check out his amps. Plus guitar news and the Hip Kitty Cream Distortion pedal.
Pipes and PT have a nice long interview with legendary vintage guitar expert and author George Gruhn. Nuff said.
Episode 114: Spotlight of Fat Tone Guitars
PT experiences Gibson Weekend at Dave’s Guitar Shop:
http://www.davesguitar.com/
Listener Chris wins some Bliss-picks simply by leaving a voicemail. You could be next! Call 206-203-3738 for your chance.
PT reviews the Line 6 DL4. Is it worthy of the ample space it takes up on a pedalboard?
http://www.line6.com/stompboxmodelers/dl4.html
Guitarist of the Week (selected by Joel):
Luther Dickinson
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luther_Dickinson
Guitar News:
Where Have Guitar Solos Gone?
http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/music/2008/07/school_of_rock_guitar_solos.html
IGN Ranks Punk’s Guitar Gods:
http://music.ign.com/articles/895/895015p1.html
Best Buy Gets Into the Game:
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jk40yNOcuwE5HK6ZJSabH4vppS9AD926M57O0
National Fingerpicking Champ:
http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_212142544.html
Center Song:
Sunblind by Jesse Dee
www.jessedeemusic.com
Chicago-area shop Fat Tone Guitars are quickly making a name for themselves among guitarists out for unique gear and a personalized buying experience. Owner Phil chats with Pipes and PT about the shop, the gear he loves and much more.
Nashville’s own Clint Searcy checks in with a review of the Electro-Harmonix POG.
http://www.ehx.com
Discuss the episode on the forum:
www.sixstringbliss.com/form
Episode 113: Tour of US Music Corp Headquarters
Listener Coel joins in for the birth of a new segment: Email of the Week. Send in your email to win some Bliss Picks! Pipes and PT refer him to some of their favorite guitar repair sites:
http://www.amazon.com/Guitar-Player-Repair-Guide-3rd/dp/0879309210
www.projectguitar.com
www.fretnotguitarrepair.com
and of course: www.sixstringbliss.com/forum
GoW (selected by Larry):
Danny Gatton – www.dannygatton.com
See him play guitar with a towel!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfBF4rr7FiA
Guitar News:
Fender to release David Gilmour signature Strat:
http://www.nme.com/news/pink-floyd/38445
Bejeweled guitars are really expensive:
http://www.inbusinesslasvegas.com/2008/07/25/retailreal.html
Dean leaves Dean?!?
http://www.guitarflame.com/2008/legendary-guitar-builder-dean-zelinsky-founder-of-dean-guitars-exits-dean-guitars/
Lost Hendrix Album?
http://shboommag.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/lost-jimi-hendrixstephen-stills-album-found/
Center Song:
Can You Hear This Song? – by Karma Generator
http://www.myspace.com/karmagenerator
Pipes and PT take you on a guided tour of the US Music Corp world headquarters. Learn about how your favorite Washburns, Parkers and Randalls are made. And don’t forget to check out the 8.6 million pictures we took along the way!
Discuss the episode on the forum:
www.sixstringbliss.com/forum
and send us your feedback at sixstringbliss@gmail.com and 206-203-3738.
Also, don’t forget to contact us for your chance to rove the NAMM 2009 floor as a Six-String Bliss correspondent.
Episode 112: Interview with Ken Haas of Reverend Guitars
Pipes considers moving his amp to the basement!
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/124/421626200_0373f1356d.jpg
Pipes vs. PT race for a ProTone pedal!
www.protonepedals.com
PT puts out a call for pedal reviews and Pipes invites YOU (yes, you) to NAMM 2009.
www.namm.org
New Forum! Now Forum!
www.sixstringbliss.com/forum
GoW (brought to you by Alfie):
Lenny Kravitz
http://www.lennykravitz.com/
Guitar News:
Tune your guitar with your iPhone:
http://www.macworld.com/article/134420/2008/07/guitartoolkit.html
World’s Largest Guitar Lesson; Will you be there?
http://denver.yourhub.com/DenverSouth/Blogs/Arts-Entertainment/Music/Blog~494362.aspx
Gear Trap’s Link of the Week…
http://geartrap.blogspot.com/
John Mayer Busted!
http://www.nypost.com/seven/07102008/gossip/pagesix/ex_file_119189.htm
Pete Townse nd’s Guitar Auctioned:
http://www.thewho.net/whotabs/equip-classacoust.htm
Center Song:
Everything I Want by Souls of We
http://soulsofwe.com/
Interview with Ken Haas of Reverend Guitar
Ken talks about his insane guitar collection, Ron Ashton and why you need to get your hands on a Reverend.
Comments on the episode?
Go to www.sixstringbliss.com/forum
Email us at sixstringbliss@gmail.com
And leave us a voicemail at 206-203-3738.
Episode 111: Virtual Tube Amplification with Studio Devil’s Marc Gallo
PT’s town has been invaded by bikers! And he’s cool with it. (And he’s sorry for calling S&S the wrong name an air.)
http://www.sscycle.com/
Pipes’ guitar painting saga continues. If he can overcome his mental block his project could be stunning.
Pipes prepares for a much-needed vacation. Hope he can take his guitar!
The saga of ‘chicken-pickin’ haunts PT.
PT hearts his old-school 1.0 Pod and he finally admits it!
Jacko dials in with some commentary and also a mighty nice donation. His pick for GoW is:
Kerry King!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerry_King
Guitar News:
Rock Guitar Physics:
http://www.physics-business.co.uk/activity/education/Events/Schools_and_College_%20Lecture_Series/page_27031.html
Worst Cover Songs of All Time:
http://www.totalguitar.co.uk/page/totalguitar?entry=tg_s_worst_covers_ever
Naked Cowboy Sues Mars!?! (this is officially the weirdest show note ever)
http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSN1335812420080213
The Guitar iPod:
http://www.gearfuse.com/hacked-acoustic-guitar-ipod-dock-and-stereo/
Center Song:
No Use For a Name – For Fiona
http://www.fatwreck.com/
Interview with Studio Devil Founder Marc Gallo.
Marc stops by to talk about how amp simulators develop, the future of technology and why Studio Devil is worth a close look.
www.studiodevil.com
Discuss the episode on the forum:
http://sixstringbliss.proboards67.com/index.cgi
Or leave us a voicemail:
206-203-3738
Episode 110: The Chet Atkins Diet
Pipes and PT take a deep breath and dive into a style of music that not received much attention thus far on the Bliss. That's right; Six-String Bliss has gone country.
But first, the boys share an email from Pierre Journel, whose Bo Diddley tribute song was played in Episode 107.
http://www.lepcc.net
PT reveals some mysterious experiences involving his amp setup. Could the end of the world be far behind?
Pipes gives the next installment in his guitar painting adventure.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sixstringbliss/sets/72157605843186646/show/
Pipes also discusses his brand new ProTone Wah pedal!
http://www.protonepedals.com/
GoW (selected by Pipes and PT):
Brad Paisley
http://bradpaisley.musiccitynetworks.com/
Guitar News (Part One):
Jimi's flaming guitar to be auctioned:
http://www.nme.com/news/jimi-hendrix/37295
Center Song:
The Pistol Whipper-Snappers – Rip My Heart Out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf4rq8DQ6xw
Guitar News (Part Two)
The Moog Guitar
http://www.moogmusic.com/moogguitar/
Peavey's new PXD Series Guitars
http://www.peavey.com/products/pxd/index.cfm
Normandy Releases Aluminum Archtop:
http://www.normandyguitars.com/
Top 5 List:
Pipes and PT's Top 5 'Gateway into Country Music' Albums
Guitars Defined:
The boys give a shaky definition of 'Chicken Pickin'
Discuss the episode on the forum!
http://sixstringbliss.proboards67.com/index.cgi?action=recent
or leave us a voicemail:
206-203-3738
Episode 109: Modding with Bitmo Bruce
PT ponders a guitar recommendation for a friend and plans his perfect pedalboard.
Pipes misses out on a discontinued Coffin Case pedalboard.
http://www.coffincase.com/
Pipes also embarks on a guitar painting project.
http://www.paintyourownguitar.com/
A listener comes to Pipes and PT for electronic advice.
Guitarist of the Week:
Emppu Vuorinen
http://www.nightwish.com/
Guitar News:
Les Paul plays the Pabst Theater
http://www.pabsttheater.org/lespaul
Guitar stolen in Long Island
Guitarist joins New Zeland Bagpipe trio
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/nelsonmail/4585843a6510.html
Martin celebrates 175th anniversary
www.martinguitar.com
And Pipes tries to reinvent the wheel by debating the merits of numbers on guitar knobs.
Center Song:
Firewater – 3 Legged Dog
http://www.bloodshotrecords.com/album/firewater/353
Bruce Hutcheon from Bitmo Modifications joins Pipes and PT to discuss modifying amps and effects, what’s next for Bitmo and how a public speaking engagement led to the creation of his company. Check out Bitmo’s site
http://www.bitmomusic.com/
Pipes and PT give a big thanks to those who have donated to the NAMM 2009 fund so far.
We play a couple of voicemails. Join in the fun by leaving us a message at 206-203-3738.
GOW (selected by listener David):
Charlie Christian
http://www3.nb.sympatico.ca/hansen/Charlie/ccbio.htm
Guitar News:
George Jones’ long-lost guitar returned!
http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Music/06/05/people.georgejones.ap/
M&I building salutes Les Paul:
http://www.biztimes.com/daily/2008/6/4/m-i-building-will-be-lit-up-to-salute-les-paul
Moog Guitar:
http://www.moogmusic.com/moogguitar/
AC/DC Hearts Walmart:
http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003813749
Center Song:
Charlie Christian with the Goodman Sextet – Flying Home
Pipes and PT are joined by Dennis Mollan of ProTone Pedals to discuss the latest ProTone and give us the inside scope on the hottest new stomp boxes.
http://www.protonepedals.com/
Dennis also sticks around to help us define the next term in our ‘Guitars Defined’ series: True Bypass.
Episode 107: The Tone Microscope
PT gets ready to mods his Epiphone Jr, and Pipes has some soldering tips.
http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/docs/solder.pdf
Pipes is selling his midi controller and focusing on a certain fretted instrument of note.
http://www.craigslist.org/about/sites.html
Pipes presents the news… no wait, he does not.
Instead Pipes and PT pay tribute to one of the founding fathers of rock and roll:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/03/arts/music/03diddley.html?ex=1228104000&en=d8a32f77ec74c2e6&ei=5087&excamp=GGGNbodiddley&WT.srch=1&WT.mc_ev=click&WT.mc_id=GN-S-E-GG-NA-S-bo_diddley#
An interesting study raises some basic questions about tone, what effects it and what it means to us.
Middle Song:
Pierre Journal – Bo Diddley Groove
http://music.podshow.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=cd54dce1b1739d8ab3dc115aa631eafa
Steve Benford (www.benfordguitars.com) joins Pipes and PT for the next installment in the Guitars Defined series: Intonation.
Benford also fills us in on the latest happenings with Guitar For Vets and how we can help.
http://guitarsforvets.org
Pipes re-enlists in the Metal Method bootcamp. http://www.metalmethod.com/
PT’s gear lust knows no bounds, but now it does have an actual list. Plus, his beloved King’s X has a new album! http://www.kingsxrocks.com/
Guitar News:
Sambora offers Beckham guitar lessons: http://www.breakingnews.ie/entertainment/mhgbmhgbsnkf/
Vintage guitars good investment? http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_23111.aspx
Les Paul honored in Milwaukee: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-wi-lespaulexhibit,0,2571027.story
Guitar-guy shakes a lot of hands: http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2008/may/27/pickin-and-grinnin-ambassador-claims-to-have-met-1/?news-regional
Guitar Idol: http://www.guitar-idol.co.uk/
Pipes sits down with Jody Dankberg, Director of Marketing and Artist Relations at US Music Corp. Jody shares the latest happenings at Randall, Washburn, Eden and Parker. Washburn has some exciting new models and designs. Hear about them all here from Jody himself. http://www.usmusiccorp.com/
Center Song:
Prong – The Banishment http://www.prongmusic.com/
Pipes and PT debrief from the interview.
Pipes begins his quest to find his long lost first guitar.
And we round out the episode with a the next installment of the Guitars Defined series: Class A Amplifiers.
Pipes and PT talk about their recent trip to the Chicago Guitar Show:
http://www.texasguitarshows.com/ShowInfo.htm
And put out a call to action. Visit guitarsforvets.org for your chance to when the Screaming Eagle guitar!
Six-String Bliss News:
Six-Neck Bliss:
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2008/05/19/guitar-with-six-appeal-86081-20930919/
Guitar Club:
http://www.thenorthwestern.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080519/OSH1019/805150758/1987/OSHnews
Guitar Thief pays the price:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-guitar_thief_bothmay17,0,702895.story
Wired Magazine is obsessed with the Bliss:
http://blog.wired.com/music/2008/05/guitar-tutorial.html
John 5 stops by to discuss his career, the new album and teaching the kids to play guitar.
www.john-5.com
and Pipes and PT review John 5’s new album, Requiem.
Alfie from Australia checks in with a voicemail. Check out his youtube page:
http://www.youtube.com/user/alfalfasprout69
Pipes and PT continue the ‘Guitars Defined’ series with a look at the Fifth interval.
And Six-String Bliss has a new voicemail line: 206-203-3738. Give us a call today!
Episode 104: Tone Defined!
Pipes has a perplexing encounter with the local hip hop station http://www.b96.com/
And PT notices an odd smell. www.frebreeze.com
Guitarist of Week:
Alexi Laiho http://www.cobhc.com/
Check out his absurdly cool ESP signature guitar: http://www.espguitars.com/guitars_alexi.html
Six-String Bliss News:
Man lands 1907 Washburn at auction
Mylie Cyrus’ best friend is her guitar
‘Loud’ documentary chronicles guitar history:
http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=cannes2007&jump=story&articleid=VR1117985122&cs=1
Polish guitar players band together:
http://www.pr-inside.com/entertainment-blog/2008/05/06/polish-guitarists-break-hendrix-rock/
Center Song:
Are You Dead Yet by Children of Bodom
Guitar Experiences:
Fender University: http://www.fender.com/university/
The Breedlove Experience: http://www.breedloveguitars.com/experience/index.php
Egnater Amp Seminar: http://www.egnater.com/ampseminars.html
Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp: http://rockcamp.ws/dates_locations.htm
Speciman School of Guitar Making: http://www.specimenproducts.com/guitar_school/chicagoschoolofguitarmaking.html
Pipes and PT start a new series ‘Guitar Defined’ with a look at the question ‘What is tone?’
Episode 104: Epiphone Valve Jr. - Even PT can mod this!
Sponsored by G7th Capo
www.g7th.com
Check out these great capos and let ‘em know you appreciate them supporting the Bliss!
Pipes reads from a Schecter Guitar catalogue. Really! www.schecterguitars.com
PT tries to pronounce Henman-Bevilacqua Guitars www.henbev.com
Guitarist of the Week:
M. Ward
www.mwardmusic.com
Six-String Bliss News:
Roger Waters loses Pig
http://www.reuters.com/article/musicNews/idUSN2934219420080429
Wired Magazine loves Six-String Bliss?!?!
http://www.wired.com/entertainment/music/news/2008/04/guitar_gateway
John 5’s new album
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/BlabberMouth.Net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=95691
Richie Kotzen releases live album
http://www.sleazeroxx.com/news08/0426kot.shtml
Middle Song:
Chinese Translation by M. Ward
PT has finally picked up an Epiphone Valve Jr. and he is warming up his soldering iron and is ready to start modding. But how much is too much to spend on an amp that streets for under $100?
http://www.epiphone.com/default.asp?ProductID=254&CollectionID=13
Pipes and PT share a couple of listener emails and a long-standing 6SB question is finally answered.
www.wittman-spins.com
The second episode in the 'guitar stories' series. Pipes, PT and two other guitarists tell their stories of the first time they experienced a rush on the guitar. Share your own story on the forum at www.sixstringbliss.com
PT sits down with one of the greats, Monte Montgomery. Plus, Elvis' fate, industry news, voicemails, emails, Guitarist of the Week and more!
The milestone of episode 100 is finally here! Check out the complete show notes at the newly revamped www.sixstringbliss.com If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you're gonna see some serious podcasting.
Ah, it's come this... a clip show. Pipes and PT wrap up the first hundred episodes of Six-String Bliss with a look back at some of their favorite moments. So hop in the way-back machine and strap yourself in for a wild ride!
Pipes and PT explore the mystery of stereo versus mono cabinets, ponder a list of band names and Pipes shares a visit to the doc. All this, plus a salute to a forgotten funk guitar god!
PT contemplates a visit to the low-end of gutiardom, while Pipes journeys to the Chicago Vintage Guitar Show and catches up with Steve Benford. Plus, Eddie Cochran, a great new track from Searcy-Buchholz Track Works and Pipes sings!
Pipes and PT celebrate legendary guitarist Ry Cooder. Then the boys share a NAMM interview with singer/songwriter Jann Klose, and Pipes is so inspired, he decides to put his own voice to the test...
Pipes and PT are back, and there is plenty more NAMM to talk about. Not even a case of laryngitis can stop the Bliss this week. Pipes and PT reveal a few of their favorite products and manufactures as well as what happens at NAMM after hours!
From a hotel room in Southern California, Pipes and PT give you the inside scoop on what it was like to be standing in the Anaheim Convention Center for NAMM 2008. Part one includes coverage of Thursday and Friday, the first two days of the show.
Pipes and PT put their seldom-used brains to use and ponder all these gamers pretending to play guitar, the definition of the Standard Stratocaster, and if one man can truly effect rock history. Plus, with the NAMM show only days away, the boys want to know what YOU want them to cover!
2007 is over, but Pipes and PT still have a couple things to say about it. It's a double shot of top 5 lists as the boys count off their favorite albums of the year and the best closing tracks of all time.
The good folks at Searcy-Buchholz Track Works have recently teamed up with Six-String Bliss to release our first Christmas album, and this episode is all about listening to it! Plus, we mention some music-related charities that could use your help.
Pipes takes a look at the Scratchpad, PT spouts some gear news, and the boys talk about the Queen track and the guitar work of Brian May.
Pipes and PT take a look at the latest release from Native Instruments and ponder what it could mean for the future. Is the home recording studio the great new frontier or the great new money pit (hint: it is both).
Well rested after a longer-than-average podcast hiatus, Pipes and PT spout off their top five opening tracks, solve all the problems of a major guitar manufacturer and partake in the some listener voicemail.
In this new media world, a player can upload a video and let thousands of people rate their skills. Is it a proving ground for the next generation of guitarists or a distraction from real world experience? Plus the ProTone contest winner revealed!
Pipes and PT celebrate Halloween with mangled top five lists, a GoW who plays a coffin and some frightening tales. Plus, Dennis from Pro Tone Pedals is back, and he wants to give you a free pedal!
Little tube amps: They seem to cast a spell with the promise of tasty tone at tiny volumes. PT's sold, but is Pipes? The guys weigh in on a smattering of tube amps under 10 watts. Plus the 'Many Legends of Dave Mustaine'!
Pipes and PT call their metal roots into question with thier picks for Guitarist of the Week and their current listening habits, PT revisits his disposable guitar concept and Pipes plans his first album!
In this podcast, Pipes and PT chat with Dennis Mollan about inspiration, rock stars and designing killer pedals priced for mere mortals. Also, we get old-school with our GOW, ponder nonguitarists, and announce a new contest!
Love, Loss, and Used Guitars: PT tells the tale of a pretty guitar, an evil corporation, a struggling music store and a kid who loved baseball. Featuring music by Little Charlie and the Nightcats, Thee Exciters, and Willie Shutter.
Pipes gets in touch with his rockabilly roots, PT proposes the creation of a disposable guitar and the guys plan how to best cultivate the next generation of guitarists. Podcast gold, I tell you!
Pipes and PT take a look at the dilema of the happy song, get stoked about the upcoming Christmas album, continue the guitar relicing debate and Pipes confronts the slippery problem of the pick slide.
This episode will leave you wondering how we can cram so much guitar talk goodness into one podcast! Pipes pulls out a GoW PT's never heard of, PT has a hat trick of DVD reviews, and we premier a bliss-tasic new supergroup forged in the a great internet community and birthed in the fires of rock!
Pipes manages to keep his head above water long enough to bring you another excellent guitar podcast! PT brings a controversial GOW, the boys discuss playing by ear and much more!
Guitars. Yeah, we all love em. But what if you could have any five guitars in the world, and only those five, for the rest of your life. What would they be? Pipes and PT have picked theirs. How about you?
Pipes and PT take a look at the Evel Knievel of acoustic guitar, the hows of finding a great guitar tech and the ethics of the bonus track.
Happy 75th to the Bliss! Pipes and PT celebrate by featuring a guitarist who is not Tom Waits, reviewing Guitar Rig 2 and Pipes frets over the fate of a giant sign that says Virgin.
Pipes and PT take a look at one of the all-time greats of guitar: Mr. Les Paul. Plus, an indepth conversation of that small but all important tool, the pick!
Before Pipes and PT head out into the wilds for a couple weeks off the Bliss, they are hitting you with a supersized episode jam-packed with music, the worst cover songs of all time, a tribute to an LA Rock Guitar King and the Brady Bunch. That's right, I said Brady Bunch. Plus, Pipes and PT plan two events, one legal, one not so much. Bliss on!
Some of the best episodes are the ones where Pipes and PT just talk about what's on there mind without any plan. If you like those podcasts, boy is this one for you! Pipes digs through the trash, PT lets out the dog and both have a lot of fun!
Pipes and PT step over to the acoustic side of the tracks for this episode. Tone woods, affordable models and garage sale treasures are all discussed. Plus: Punk and Hip-Hop guitar!
The world is changing, but is the guitar world changing with it? And should it? Join Pipes and PT for the continuing discussion of innovation in the guitar manufacturing and recording industries; their answers may surprise you. Plus PT plays a new tune, and Pipes goes into exile!
Pipes and PT take a look at one of the innovators of the delta blues, PT examines an innovative possiblity for custom paint jobs and Ken Parker, The New Yorker and Pipes muse over the lack of innovation in our favorite six-string instrument!
This episode we discuss a classic but often marginalized guitarist, Joe Perry. Plus, the Squier 51, the new Stooges album and music piracy. Grr, Arrg!
Pipes and PT break out their lab coats and take a look at some of rock's greatest myths! Plus, rants about American Idol, Courtney Love, and PT mixes up Iron Madien and Iron Butterfly, confusing everybody!
It's time again to reach deep into the mailbag and let the listeners say their piece! And they have plenty to say. Plus, a 6SB listener call to action!
In this episode, PT gets a little feisty about the Guitarist of the Week, Pipes declares himself an idiot and musicians across the globe rock for the environment, freedom and possibly even the love of music! Also, there's some talk about death and Manuel Noriega.
Some we get in the mail. Some we pick up at the guitar shop. Pipes gets his at the grocery store. And we are here to discuss them all! In this podcast, Pipes and PT focus on some of their favorite guitar mags, Pipes reviews Peavey's reality TV premiere and PT bemoans the loss of free time and large album artwork.
Pipes and PT spend this podcast honoring some songwriting heroes of the guitar world and covering some dos and donts of the guitar jam session. Bliss on!
Pipes and PT are honored to welcome Paul Gilbert to Six-String Bliss! Paul discusses his new album, the G3 tour and much more. Pipes and PT also give an in depth review of the Chicago G3 show and podcast live from the Bliss-mobile on the streets of Chicago!
Springtime is here, and with it comes a discussion of the oft-disputed Father of Metal, proper barre chord technique and a little thing PT likes to call the F-Hole.
You wanted info on home recording, so we brought in an expert. Marc Schonbrun has written books on many aspects of recording, and, as an accomplished guitarist, he has knows the struggles of taking your song from idea to finished product. He's here to share a few thoughts on the subject. Also, we announce the biggest contest in Six-String Bliss history!
A new episode, and Pipes is feeling a little bittersweet. A new piece of gear, a new guitar shop, 20 ways to improve your guitar playing and more are revealed in this podcast. So bitter, it's sweet!
In this podcast, PT takes a look at one of the most original and inspirational masters of the guitar, and Pipes begins his journey into an age without a guitar god....
In this podcast, Pipes and PT turn to the mailbag for some insightful feedback and debut a new segment by pickup genius Clint Searcy. Finally, your hosts prove that the term 'smart people' may not apply to them when they reveal their lottery dreams. That's all right, I still got my guitar!
In this podcast, Pipes and PT celebrate a Guitarist of the Week who always did it his way, possibly at the cost of his own success. They discuss the practice of stompbox modding, the differences in each home studio and Rolling Stone Magazine's Top 20 new guitar gods! Did Pipes and PT make the list???
In this guitar news-centric podcast, Pipes and PT put their unique spin on everything from the new Ford Mustang and the Hendrix Energy drink to really old trees and the fate of a one of a kind piece of 6SB history!
Talk hard, play... okay, it's mostly talking. A little bit of everything you love, all in one Bliss-tastic podcast. Oh yeah, we got your Guitarist of the Week, your product review, your breaking news and even some listener mail.
In this podcast, we interiew guitarist Amy Schugar on her projects past and present and her unique outlook on the musical world. Plus, we dig into some of the headline grabbing guitars and effects debuted at NAMM 07!
It is the beginning of the year, and that means it is time to look at the big picture. In this podcast, Pipes and PT examine the state of guitar journalism and where it can go from here, and also the state of Six-String Bliss! Plus, Pipes turns to the power of Eastern medicine for supreme guitar power!
2006 is over, but the year had much to offer the music-loving guitarist, and Pipes & PT are here to break it down for you one time. In this podcast, we list some of our, and your, favorite albums of the year, and bliss on into 2007.
Guitarists rejoice; Blissmas Time is here! In this podcast, we thrill out to Christmas tunes sent in by our listeners and ponder the true meaning of Blissmas.
Pipes & PT are proud to welcome one of today's most talented and accomplished guitarists to Six-String Bliss! Dave Martone sheds light on his early years, his new album and how you can become a better guitarist. You don't wanna miss this one!
Admit it, every once in a while you just don't feel like rocking out. It's happened to the best of us. How do you break a slump? Worry not, gentle Blissers, Pipes and PT are on the case! Plus, Pipes' got a new piece of gear and PT gets all fired up.
Guitar playing has never been about normalcy… In this podcast, Pipes & PT uncover some surprisingly great guitar solos and also premier their own odd little cover songs. Take it, PT!
Pipes & PT, along with special guest J.A. Allen, get a little sappy as they commemorate their one year anniversary! Also, get details on the big December contest!
Pipes and PT gear up to give away some swag, plan their future careers and give their thoughts on some of the latest guitar-related news!
No topics. No interviews. No agenda. Just some good old guitar talk, Six-String Bliss-style. And isn't that what it's all about?
Hopefully by now you’ve had the chance to check out Kazy’s spectacular video ‘Choke’. In this episode, Kazy guitarist Ray Kainz joins Pipes and PT to discuss his band and the video. Pipes and PT also squeeze in a double-shot of accessory reviews.
Every great band puts out the occational experimental album, right? Sometimes they're great and sometimes they fall flat. Why should Six-String Bliss be any different? Join Pipes and/or PT for a experimental look at a founder of rock and roll, one of the greatest years ever and a little bit of weirdness.
In this episode, Pipes and PT put their already shaky reputations on the line in a challenge of skill, they test each other's patience in a rambling discussion on individual taste, and Pipes prove himself the Man with the best Guitarist of the Week 'Get' in 6SB history!
Acoustic or Electric? Is one better? More pure? More rockin? Let Pipes and PT give you the definative answer! Plus, Pipes makes a startling revelation!
You liked last week's interview? You ain't seen nothing yet! Part 2 of our epic interview with guitarist Ronny North, a spotlight on one of Pipes' favorite guitar movies and a survival guide to big-box guitar shops!
Pipes and PT are joined by guitarist Ronny North, one of the fastest rising stars in instrumental guitar rock. They also squeeze a review and bit of old-fashion guitar-geek talk!
Another hour jam packed with guitar talk. In this edition, we drink alone, Pipes and an elephant-king set some goals, and we take on Gibson's latest signature guitar!
Join the 6SB boys for an illuminating discussion of gear, magic rings, gear, why we love gear, gear, gear we have, gear we want, really big pumpkins and gear.
You sent an email? We're reading it. You posted on the forum? We're talking about it. You like the West Siide Winders? We're playing them again. Cause this episode's all about you, your questions, your ideas and your show. (Okay, so it's a little about us too.)
It's time to dig into our roots: the roots of rock n roll with our guitarist of the week; the roots of our minds with some guitar headlines; and the roots of the Bliss with a good old extended rant by our very own Pipes. You're gonna wanna hear this one...
That's right, Pipes and PT give you the honest truth about the Roland Cube-30 Amp as well as a Benford Tele. And of course all our usual guitar stuff like Guitarist of the week! Learn more about the Roland Cube-30 at http://www.rolandus.com
Ah, what a long strange trip it's been, but episode 32 is finally here! We salute our guitarist of the week, Pipes tells of his backstage debut, PT raves about his new axe, and we unvail Six-String Bliss 3.0. It's all happening, and 6SB is back on track!
On this episode PT is once again back in the house! We catch up with PT before bringing you the third and final chapter of the Steve Benford/Patrick Netteshiem Interview.
Okay, Episode 30 is really just a drawn out rant of Pipes I get lost, repeat myself, and burn some bridges at 98 degrees. Then Benford saves the day with the Patrick Nettesheim interview!
In PT's absence, Pipes calls in Steve Benford to fill PT's shoes. Not only does Steve record a great podcast, but he came with part one of a three part interview with Patrick Nettesheim!
In this episode we cover some breaking news about VoV and one of the greatest guitar debates, tabs vs. music notation!
It's our first look into that end result of guitar playing: the album. Join us for a discussion of Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti!
Is it the song or the player? In this cast, after many and various rants, we tackle this timeless guitar topic head-on... before once again getting distracted. Viva la revolution!
In the 25th episode, Pipes and PT look at a couple Rock Gods, fallen and otherwise, make a phone call, and reveal our secret guitar origins!
Eww, Cooties! In this podcast, we discuss a number of guitar topics including female guitarists and a controversial Washington Post article.
In this monster episode, we spend more time talking about guitar than you'd believe. Topics include Scott Ian, VH-1, another guitar podcast, Rolling Stone magazine, music videos, beer and much much more. We hope you've got a comfortable chair!
He's know as the Great Chameleon. Steve Trovato has toured the world, written instructional books, backed some of the greatest players on earth and taught at one of the most prestigious guitar programs in the U.S. Now he stops by Six-String Bliss to discuss higher education, his upcoming album and how to get a job with Madonna.
Pipes waxes poetic on his new guitar and PT guides you through the jungle of home recording for the ultra-cheap guitarist!
In this podcast, we interview Clint Searcy, a man who builds guitar and bass pickups and unique instruments. Hear his comments on the new Golden Age of Guitar Building and how to start making your own pickups! Check him out at www.searcystringworks.com
In this podcast, we pay tribute to a guitar legend and talk about that most essential item, guitar strings!
Pipes & PT reveal their guitar secret origins and engage in part one of the Great Debate.
Revel in our shame as we reveal the albums we're ashamed to love! Plus Pipes reviews the Taylor T5!
Pipes & PT kick it old-school and discuss ebay, Heartfield guitars and few of their other favorite topics.
In this episode, Pipes flys solo as PT welcomes his baby girl into the world. We have a PT voice-mail update, practicing tips, and a rant about guitar magazines!