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- 4 days ago1h 16m
Ep 216 – Troy Angus
In this episode, Eric and Nat interview guitar amp guru Troy Angus, longtime amp tech and builder, experienced guitar player, and all ’round great guy. After living all his life in Utah, he has recently relocated to Idaho Falls, ID. Eric, Nat, & Troy talk amp philosophy, vintage and modern amps, speakers, and get into the mystique and mythology concerning tube guitar amplifiers. To participate in the show, you can leave a message with your question or comment by calling 757-774-8482. To email the show, visit Eric at EricDaw.com and click the contact link.
- Apr 16, 20261h 9m
Ep 215 – Greg Boyd
In this episode, Eric interviews Greg Boyd of Greg Boyd’s House of Fine Instruments in Missoula, Montana. Greg is always full of amazing guitar stories, and we managed to capture a few here. Check out Greg’s store online at GregBoyd.com or visit in person when you’re in Missoula. To participate in the show, you can leave a message with your question or comment by calling 757-774-8482. To email the show, visit Eric at EricDaw.com and click the contact link.
- Mar 17, 20261h 1m
Ep 214 – Guitar News and Listener Questions
In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat report a few guitar news stories including David Gilmour’s famous Black Fender Stratocaster being sold at auction this week. Then we take listener questions regarding broken truss rod repair, Tele wiring, glue recommendations, string breakage, and short scale length intonation problems. To participate in the show, you can leave a message with your question or comment by calling 757-774-8482. To email the show, visit Eric at EricDaw.com and click the contact link.
- Feb 16, 202656 min
Ep 213 – Listener Questions
In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat take listener questions regarding dog ear P90 shims, Tele saddle alignment, Filter Tron pickups, waterslide headstock decals, pickup winding, and filling holes to match the surrounding finish. To participate in the show, you can leave a message with your question or comment by calling 757-774-8482. To email the show, visit Eric at EricDaw.com and click the contact link.
- Jan 15, 202645 min
Ep 212 – Guitar News and an interview with “Freddy”
In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric talks guitar news and hosts an interview with a high school student who is making a kit guitar and is interested in exploring guitar building. In guitar news, Norman’s Rare Guitars has been acquired by the same parent company of Carter Vintage Guitars. In other news, Bob Weir has passed away, and Fender Music Instrument Corporation has a new CEO. To participate in the show, you can leave a message with your question or comment by calling 757-774-8482. To email the show, visit Eric at EricDaw.com and click the contact link.
- Dec 18, 20251h 10m
Ep 211 – Listener Questions and a gig recording
In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat take listener questions regarding Jaguar pickup hum, ordering pre-slotted nuts, pickup output, flipping Tele control plates, guitar humidification, and more. Also, Eric and Nat share a few samples from a recording of their latest gig, using a Pin-Up Custom guitar built by Eric. To participate in the show, you can leave a message with your question or comment by calling 757-774-8482. To email the show, visit Eric at EricDaw.com and click the contact link.
- Nov 18, 202558 min
Ep 210- Listener Questions
In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat take listener questions regarding mystery goo seeping out from under a Mustang Bass pickguard, No-caster Pickups, headstock repairs, Alnico magnets becoming demagnetized, a vintage Fender Jaguar with mysteriously low output, and the ol’ standby, “Are vintage Gibson frets in the wrong place?” To participate in the show, you can leave a message with your question or comment by calling 757-774-8482. To email the show, visit Eric at EricDaw.com and click the contact link.
- Oct 16, 202555 min
Ep 209 – String History and Listener Questions
In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat discuss guitar string history. It’s almost as riveting as it sounds. Then comes listener questions, including “how should I ruin my guitar”, and “I bought your book, now what?,” and the perennial favorite, “why can’t I keep my guitar in tune?” Tune in for answers to the above and more. To participate in the show, you can leave a message with your question or comment by calling 757-774-8482. To email the show, visit Eric at EricDaw.com and click the contact link.
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