One More Thing! In Summer 2022 we met with US-guitarist Dave Weiner who had just decided to end his 23-year-stint as guitarist in Steve Vai's live band. Dave has been a fan favorite on the show and, again, didn't fail to leave an impression by explaining why it was time for a change for him and providing so many valuable chunks of wisdom from his career as a professional guitarist. You better take notes ... and enjoy this last ride!

The last livestreamed episode of Guitar Stories features British YouTuber and shredder Jake Leigh. Funnily enough, Jake is a die-hard fan of the show and has listened to all previous 88 episodes, so he knows the drill! We talk with him about strategies for launching a new Metal Guitar channel on YouTube and how to find a niche. We also dive deep into the story how he came to release his own signature guitar with UK brand LT Custom Guitars. Enjoy this last round of the GSP carousel.

Many guitar building secrets are being revealed in episode 88 from Jackson's Principal Master Builder Pasquale “Pat” Campolattano. He joined Fender in late 2020 after having built a reputation for exquisit guitar creations with a Japanese company previously and has been bringing some of the wildest, prettiest and sexiest custom creations to life for Jackson, Charvel, and EVH ever since. We take a deep dive on the challenges of building high-end guitars from scratch and what secret methods he...

In episode 87 we welcome Canadian steam hammer Glenn Fricker. When he starts talking guitarists listen as the Ontario-based YouTuber has earned a reputation for debunking common gear myths on his YouTube channel “Spectre Sound Studios”. We talk with Glenn about why guitarists hear with their eyes, what kind of speakers sound usually best for rock and metal players, and how to improve your tone without busting the bank. Spoiler alert: It’s not the f’ing pickups. Join us on this wild ride and...

Get Your Nails On Fleek! In episode 86 we welcome Acoustic guitar wunderkid Marcin. The 22 year old Polish guitar virtuoso regularly trends on YouTube with his ferocious Acoustic Fingerstyle renditions of Metal, Hip-Hop or Classical tunes which even led him into the semi-finals of America's Got Talent. Marcin gives us a deep dive into his music and gear, reveals what Japanese Energy gel he uses to keep his nails so amazingly sturdy, and explains the background story of his newly released...

Hola Amigos! With almost four million subscribers Carlos Asensio has one of the largest guitar channels on YouTube called GuitarraViva. We talk about his  journey from uploading his first "Wonderwall" lesson in 2011 to becoming one of the most followed and reputable YouTubers in the Spanish-speaking world of guitar. We chat about his first and favorite guitars, why proper guitar setups are a gamechanger nowadays, and explore what keeps Carlos going everyday as an online guitar instructor....

In episode 83 we talk with Canadian shredder Andrew Baena about how he created one of the hottest TikTok channels for metal players, why he is so obsessed with green Extended Range guitars, how he reinvented his Deathcore band Carcosa, and what is the best pickup line if you are into heavy metal. Enjoy!  

For episode 82 Canadian guitar virtuoso Nick Johnston joins us to talk about his personal guitar story that culminated in a Schecter signature guitar series with 40+ variants, how he is keeping his musical approach fresh and his looks stylish, and why the best coffee is served in Japan and Australia. Enjoy!

In episode 81 Colin Scott takes us into the Science of Loud. The Scotsman with a Master in Physics answers your gear questions and gives some exciting insights into the making of his educational gear videos. Enjoy!

Guitar Stories is back for Season 4! Pauline France was chosen from hundreds of applicants to work at Fender in the PR department. Having had three different positions at Fender up to now she has a plethora of interesting behind-the-scenes stories and valuable advice to share on how to make it in the guitar industry.

Zachary Adkins (Guitar teacher of Aidan from Stranger Things) joins us in episode 79 to talk Shred, speed and efficiency in our final episode of season 3 of the Guitar Stories podcast. We take an unexpected detour on advanced business strategies for guitar teachers, Andy talks about his Fender Meteora giveaway and the hurdles it brought about, and Dr. Dan brings the Shred Medicine as usual and an unexpected pick of the week that caused an unexpected chain reaction of G.A.S. - wanna know more?...

Robert Keeley joins us for Episode 78 to talk about all things Pedals and more. We enter the Pedal Zen zone and discuss what a signature Guitar Stories pedal would look like, Robert provides advise on hunting down vintage tubes, and we take a deep dive into the development of the new Keeley Halo pedal with guitar legend Andy Timmons. Enjoy this firecracker!

Stranger Things and Guitar fans rejoice! In episode 77 we have Eddie Munson's hands, Aidan Fisher, as a very special guest. We find out what it was like to play the epic solo from Metallica's Master of Puppets in The Upside Down and save Hawkins and the word from Vecna in the Most Metal Concert Ever!  Aidan was the Guitar Double for Joseph Quinn in Netflix' TV show, Stranger Things. Enjoy!

In this week's episode we bring you legendary producer, composer, and guitarist Warren Huart. We chat about how Tim Pierce made him jump on the Youtube train and start "Produce Like a Pro", how he ended up buying the house in L.A. he had his first BBQ at, why trusting your ears is often the most important component when creating music, and why a cheap Yamaha Revstar is his favorite guitar at the moment. Fasten your seatbelt, guys and gals, Warren is at top speed in this episode!

Episode 75 marks a milestone for Guitar Stories as for the first time ever, Andy and Dan are LIVE and in the same room. Joined by our friend and professional guitarist, Jen Majura, we talk the truth behind her recent career changes, take a closer look at her custom-designed Ibanez PIA guitar, pick the most surprising gear picks ever on the show (meow!), and rave about the fantastic Steve Vai concert that we all went to this week. Whoop whoop!

For episode 74 we invite Kris Barocsi to openly discuss current (and future) guitar prices. Are they too expensive or not? We also have the undoubtedly hardest Buy, Borrow, or Burn in Guitar Stories history with three AMAZING picks from Keeley Electronics, Beetronics, and Two Notes Audio. We also talk about a Guitarist’s Hierarchy of Needs and why selling every guitar you own and start from zero can be a cathartic and rewarding experience. This was an enlightening one, enjoy the ride!

This year's NAMM was smaller but still brought us some cool new gear. Andy and Dan present their 10 most interesting finds and chat with Swirlmeister David Bonvillain about how he created the breathtaking Ibanez PIA35TH prototype that was revealed in Anaheim. We go in-depth with Dave about his unique finishing techniques and why a degree in organic chemistry helped him to push the envelope for swirl designs, why he prefers to trade guitars with artists, and what hilarious experiences he had...

In episode 72 we welcome Brian Wampler to discuss pedals, the MI industry in general, and goats. We start of with a NGD as Andy shows us his new old Fender Vintage Hot Rod Strat, we dive into the business talk as Brian elaborates why the current circumstances make it almost no more profitable to build a $199 pedal in the US. We also exchange thoughts on why Josh Scott is the root of all the pedal hype in the industry at the moment and we learn why goats are like dogs and should not be milked....

In episode 71 we welcome the enigmatic Dave Simpson, a British guitarist and gear lunatic that rose to fame with his YouTube channel. We argue with him about what the best Red Hot Chili Peppers album is, why Hendrix might be overwhelming for teenage guitar players, and try to answer the question what a "toneless amp" is. Enjoy!

Pop Power! In Episode 70 we welcome Macedonian singer-songwriter Martina Blazeska who has just released her new single 'Trending Love'. Andy and Dan talk with her about trending on Social Media, Martina's personal guitar story, and why you neither should miss out on visiting the Supercandy! nor the Chocolate museum when in Cologne. Gear picks include the new Kirk Hammett pedal, earning Andy a new nickname as Willy Wah Wah, the new Epiphone Jerry Cantrell signature guitar duo with an obnoxious...

Peter "Danish Pete" Honoré joins us in episode 69 to discuss his guitar story from huge gigs to huge videos and beyond. The Andertons co-host and all around guitar legend loves purple guitars so we will aim to discover why and if they sound better. We also explore if and how Digitech and DOD may be saved by a buyout from CorTek, admire the simplicity of the new Orange Marcus King signature amplifier, and drool over the sleek new Billy Corgan signature guitar that Reverend has released this...

We’re back for episode 68 and we bring you Phil McKnight in extra length! We discuss how the country of origin effect can mislead all of us at times, why you basically cannot buy a bad guitar anymore, and why a proper fretjob makes all the difference in the world. Phil also reveals how he became the only person in his community to have two paper bins, we take a look behind the scenes of musical instruments distribution imagining which problems Dan would be running into if he was to build 500...

Guitar virtuoso Jack Gardiner is our guest in episode 67. We discuss how he became one of the hottest players in the UK, why Headless guitars should be judged by ears and hands instead of eyes, and what adult chords are. Enjoy!

Beware Jedi Knights! We execute Episode 66 and talk with progressive metal guitarist Justin Hombach who went viral on Youtube when he released a meticulous cover of Dream Theater's song "The Alien" only hours after its release. Justin teaches us what it takes to start shredding today, why he never owned a single pedal, and how he manages to sleep only 3 hours per night. Enjoy!