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by Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols
The No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.Plug in and hang out.
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- 6 days ago41 min
Episode 55 - The Best Bluegrass Guitarist Goes METAL
Join the NCC App for free!Sign up free for early access to podcasts, giveaways, backing tracks, lessons, and more.Bluegrass guitar virtuoso Trey Hensley returns to No Cover Charge—but this time, we’re plugging him in and turning up the gain. Trey breaks down the country and bluegrass techniques behind his incredible playing before we hand him a Telecaster, vintage Strat, Les Paul, and finally a 1984 B.C. Rich Warlock with a death metal pedal. What happens when one of the best acoustic flatpickers on the planet goes full METAL?Subscribe on Apple PodcastsThe No Cover Charge Podcast on SpotifyInstagramTikTokFacebookThe No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, an epic jam, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.Plug in and hang out.
- 1 weeks ago35 min
Episode 54 - This Texas Guitar Store Is INSANE
Join the NCC App for free!Sign up free for early access to podcasts, giveaways, backing tracks, lessons, and more.We flew to Dallas to visit Dave’s Killer Vintage — and this place is absolute guitar heaven.Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols get a guided tour from Dave Hinson, checking out and playing an unbelievable collection of vintage guitars, amps and music history. From guitars connected to Tommy Bolin, Keith Richards and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers to a killer 1959 Gibson ES-335, rare Les Pauls and some seriously wild gear, nearly everything in this shop has a story.Come hang, hear these vintage guitars in action, and experience one of the coolest guitar shops we’ve ever visited on the No Cover Charge Podcast.Subscribe on Apple PodcastsThe No Cover Charge Podcast on SpotifyInstagramTikTokFacebookThe No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, an epic jam, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.Plug in and hang out.
- 2 weeks ago55 min
Episode 53 - Our Hottest Guitar Takes
Join the NCC App for free!Sign up free for early access to podcasts, giveaways, backing tracks, lessons, and more.Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols answer questions straight from the guitar community—and things get opinionated fast. From sketchy Facebook Marketplace deals and expensive vintage guitars to overrated gear, guitar technique, tone chasing, pedals, and the guitars we just don’t understand, nothing is off limits. Plus, plenty of vintage gear, questionable financial decisions, and glorious guitar playing along the way.Check out Neural DSP plugins for a discount using *nocovercharge*Subscribe on Apple PodcastsThe No Cover Charge Podcast on SpotifyInstagramTikTokFacebookThe No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, an epic jam, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.Plug in and hang out.
- 3 weeks ago53 min
Episode 52 - JJN's Guitar Fun House
Join the NCC App for free: https://nocovercharge.comSign up free for early access to podcasts, giveaways, backing tracks, lessons, and more.Welcome to JJN’s Guitar Fun House. In Episode 52, we get a full tour of Jared’s new guitar room—a tone sanctuary packed with rare Gibson guitars, vintage amps, rock & roll history, and plenty of stories.We dig into Jared’s Futuras, Flying Vs, vintage Les Pauls, an Eric Clapton Firebird, a real ’59 Burst, and more before heading into the garage to crank the Marshalls and put some serious volume behind these guitars.Check out @NeuralDSP plugins for a discount using *nocovercharge*https://bit.ly/NEURALnocoverchargeThanks to @stringswinginc for the guitar hangers: https://www.stringswing.com/Subscribe on Apple PodcastsThe No Cover Charge Podcast on SpotifyInstagramTikTokFacebookThe No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, an epic jam, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.Plug in and hang out.
- Aug 17, 202650 min
Episode 51 - We Got the DUMBLE Tone
Join the NCC App for free!Sign up free for early access to podcasts, giveaways, backing tracks, lessons, and more.What does the legendary Dumble sound actually feel like to play? Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols plug into two Dumble-inspired amps from Amplified Nation —the Phoenix Fury and Ampliphonix & Gain—and immediately go down the tone rabbit hole. Learn more at the Amplified Nation website.We explore everything from pristine cleans and touch-sensitive breakup to massive overdrive, harmonics, and fuzz-like saturation, swapping guitars, pickups, pedals, and settings along the way. If you're into Dumble amps, boutique guitar amps, killer guitar tone, or just watching two guitar nerds chase "the sound," this one's for you.Subscribe on Apple PodcastsThe No Cover Charge Podcast on SpotifyInstagramTikTokFacebookThe No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, an epic jam, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.Plug in and hang out.
- Aug 10, 202643 min
Episode 50 - The "Birth Year" Guitar
Join the NCC App for free!Sign up free for early access to podcasts, giveaways, backing tracks, lessons, and more.What happens when a quick trip to Guitar Center turns into finding the ultimate birth year guitar? In Episode 50 of The No Cover Charge Podcast, Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols head to Guitar Center to check out a rare 1989 Gibson Flying V V90—Jared's birth year guitar. They break down what makes this forgotten Gibson so unique, compare it to Tyler's 1989 Strat, dive into '80s guitar design, and jam on two incredible birth year instruments.If you love Gibson guitars, Flying Vs, vintage gear, Guitar Center finds, guitar collecting, and great guitar playing, this one's for you.Check out Edyn and her custom guitar case painting!Subscribe on Apple PodcastsThe No Cover Charge Podcast on SpotifyInstagramTikTokFacebookThe No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, an epic jam, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.Plug in and hang out.
- Aug 3, 202652 min
Episode 49 - Joe Bonamassa, Dumbles to DIGITAL
Join the NCC App for free!Sign up free for early access to podcasts, giveaways, backing tracks, lessons, and more.Joe Bonamassa returns to the No Cover Charge Podcast for another deep dive into guitars, amps, tone, and life on the road. In Episode 49, Joe shares why he's now using digital Fender Tone Master amps alongside his legendary Dumbles, reveals the truth about modern modeling technology, and explains what finally changed his mind.Along the way, Joe and Tyler Larson with Jared James Nichols explore rare vintage Gretsch and Guild guitars, legendary blues tones, Dumble amps, touring realities, viral fame vs. ticket sales, and the mindset it takes to build a lasting music career.Whether you're a guitarist, gear nerd, collector, or Joe Bonamassa fan, this episode is packed with stories, hard-earned wisdom, and incredible guitar tones you won't want to miss.Subscribe on Apple PodcastsThe No Cover Charge Podcast on SpotifyInstagramTikTokFacebookThe No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, an epic jam, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.Plug in and hang out.
- Jul 27, 20261h 0m
Episode 48 - Boscoe France
Join the NCC App for free!Sign up free for early access to podcasts, giveaways, backing tracks, lessons, and more.Kentucky slide legend Boscoe France joins Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols for an unforgettable conversation about guitar, slide playing, blues, Southern rock, and the experiences that shaped his unique style. From learning by ear and playing bars at 13 to sharing stories about B.B. King, Sunny Landreth, PRS guitars, and life as a working musician, Boscoe delivers an inspiring, hilarious, and deeply authentic look at what it means to dedicate your life to music. If you love blues guitar, slide guitar, vintage gear, and incredible musician stories, this episode is for you.Check out Neural DSP plugins for a discount using *nocovercharge*Subscribe on Apple PodcastsThe No Cover Charge Podcast on SpotifyInstagramTikTokFacebookThe No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, an epic jam, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.Plug in and hang out.
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The No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.Plug in and hang out.
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