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- 3 weeks ago51 min
Ep 221 – Joe Dampt of Joe’s Vintage Guitars
In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric is joined by guitar dealer, collector, and player Joe Dampt of Joe’s Vintage Guitars in Mesa AZ. Eric and Joe discuss vintage guitar authentication, buying and selling, music, oddball vintage guitars 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.
- Sep 17, 202656 min
Ep 220 – Kay Guitar History and Listener Questions
In this episode, Eric and Nat dive into the history of the Kay guitar company. Then they answer listener questions such as what electronic cleaner does Eric recommend, problems wiring up a 4 conductor pickup, how to solder on larger pieces of metal, and how to properly pack a guitar for shipping. 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.
- Aug 18, 202658 min
Ep 219 – Listener Questions
In this episode, Eric and Nat dive into some vintage Danelectro esoterica via a question submitted by long time friend of the show, Larry Chung. Then come the questions, questions about Gibson Marauder pickups, Stratocaster pickup era differences, questions about the vintage guitar market, alternate tunings, 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.
- Jul 15, 20261h 9m
Ep 218 – Guitar News and Listener Questions
In this episode, Eric and Nat dive into more “Cease & Desist” news, and then answer tech questions from listeners including stuck truss rods, what to do about the nut during the course of a refret, fingerboard oil recommendations, and a deep dive into a custom pickup Eric has built lately. 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.
- Jun 19, 202644 min
Ep 217 – Listener Questions and Guitar News
In this episode, Eric answers tech questions from listeners including wire gauge questions, nut slot filing questions, fixing the route on a 1953 Fender Esquire, and an inquiry about “cease and desist” letters. For the second half of the show, we do a deep dive into Fender Musical Instrument Corporation’s legal history from the early days of the first solidbody designs up until modern day. Where will it all go next? We shall see. 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.
- May 15, 20261h 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.
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