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Zac Childs is a music insider and historian. He is the host of the acclaimed Truetone Lounge interview series and contributed to Vintage Guitar Magazine for 15 years via his Ask Zac column, and numerous featured articles, product reviews, and cover stories. On his ASK ZAC channel, Zac takes a look at players and gear and also answers guitar-related questions in ways that were never possible via print.
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- 3 days ago17 min
Influential Albums - Ain't Living Long Like This - Rodney Crowell
In this episode of Ask Zac, we take a deep dive into an absolute masterclass of a record and one of my all-time favorite albums: Rodney Crowell’s 1978 debut, Ain't Livin' Long Like This. While it wasn't a commercial smash upon its release, this album became a goldmine for the rest of Nashville, yielding huge hits for Waylon Jennings, Emmylou Harris, The Oak Ridge Boys, Alan Jackson, and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Beyond the world-class songwriting, the record features an incredible all-sta...
- 1 weeks ago22 min
Playing with William Shatner, Brad Paisley & Modding a Danelectro Double Neck
On today's episode of Ask Zac, we dive into the surreal experience of performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! alongside William Shatner, Brad Paisley, Taylor Goldsmith (Dawes), and Gordon Mote. Zac breaks down the backstory, from watching Monday Night Football at Shatner’s house 20 years ago, to recording an album of introspective spoken-word music with him in Nashville, and finally taking those tracks to late-night national television. Plus, a deep dive into the gear used for the performance, incl...
- 3 weeks ago30 min
1960 Danelectro 3923 Double Neck: History, Design, and the SRV Mod
In this episode of Ask Zac, we take a deep dive into an unusual vintage instrument: the 1960 Danelectro 3923 Double Neck. From the early history of Danelectro to playing demos, modding options, and the famous Stevie Ray Vaughan connection, here is a full breakdown of this unique guitar/bass hybrid. Chapter Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction & Overview 1:54 – Channel Thanks 2:10 – The History of Danelectro & Nate Daniel 3:35 – The 1956 U2 Model & Innovation 4:16 – Unique Danelec...
- 4 weeks ago21 min
A Look At The Fender Tone Master '59 Twin-Amp (Joe Bonamassa Edition)
Why would a legendary tone snob with Dumbles and real '59 Tweed Twins put his name on a digital amp? On today's episode of Ask Zac, we take a deep dive into the new Fender Joe Bonamassa Tone Master '59 High-Powered Tweed Twin, and what happened when I took it out on the road. Fender sent over one of these digital tweed powerhouses to review. As someone who uses digital and solid-state gear on stage (including recent televised Grand Ole Opry performances), I share my honest thoughts on why th...
- Sep 29, 202621 min
When and Why To Use A Guitar Wireless
On today’s episode of Ask Zac, we dive into the world of guitar wireless systems, specifically when and why you should consider ditching your instrument cable. From small casino stages to massive stages with thrusts, we look at how going wireless impacts your stage presence, overall safety, tone, and performance workflow. I also share a few embarrassing lessons I’ve learned the hard way (including a dropout mid-solo on a giant stage) so you can avoid making the same mistakes! Key Topics Cov...
- Sep 17, 202629 min
My 5 Favorite Delay Pedals (Plus an Honorable Mention)
Delay is hands down my favorite guitar effect. It’s the ultimate tool for adding space, fattening up your tone, and creating depth, whether you're playing fast country chicken pickin' or holding out ambient chords. In this episode, I share the delay pedals I’ve relied on for years (including one I've been playing since 1991), complete with my favorite settings, live rig applications, and sound demos. Note: This video is 100% unsponsored. Every pedal featured was purchased with my own money f...
- Sep 8, 202619 min
Richard Bennett's Genius on Steve Earle's “Guitar Town”
On this episode of Ask Zac, we take a deep dive into Steve Earle’s landmark 1986 album Guitar Town and, in particular, the incredible guitar work of Richard Bennett. Bennett’s playing on the title track is a masterclass in taste, melody, and knowing exactly what a song needs. We’ll break down the licks, turnarounds, tic-tac parts, and that fantastic solo, and look at how Richard created so much musical impact with what might seem like a very unusual instrument: a vintage Danelectro six-strin...
- Sep 1, 202641 min
My Favorite Seymour Duncan Pickups
In honor of Seymour Duncan’s 50th anniversary, I’m taking a look at some of my favorite Seymour Duncan pickups, and the guitars I use them in. I’ll start with a little Seymour Duncan history, including the famous story about Seymour, Robbie Robertson, and the pickup that helped set him on the path toward building his own pickups. I’ll also talk about my own history with Seymour Duncan, from buying my first Alnico II Pro Tele bridge pickup to eventually getting involved with the Lost Paisley ...
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About Ask Zac
Zac Childs is a music insider and historian. He is the host of the acclaimed Truetone Lounge interview series and contributed to Vintage Guitar Magazine for 15 years via his Ask Zac column, and numerous featured articles, product reviews, and cover stories. On his ASK ZAC channel, Zac takes a look at players and gear and also answers guitar-related questions in ways that were never possible via print.
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