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The High GainEpisode 350 - The Final EpisodeIt’s been our great pleasure to make this show for anyone who would listen, week after week, for 7 years. Knowing you were out there, and hearing from so many of you, really fed us as we pushed forward to that “next” guitar. This is the final episode of The High Gain Podcast. Enjoy!This website and our Instagram account will remain active. If you’d like to keep up with what John and Ed are up to:JohnWeb https://www.verkstad.comInstag...2025-01-2242 min
The High GainEpisode 280 - John Roderick/Fender Starcaster, part 2Last week John Roderick of The Long Winters stopped by High Gain HQ to chat. Three old guys in a room? Literally, what’s NOT to talk about. So we let the tape run long enough for each of us to compare/contrast our various old man ailments, the cost of socks and Young People These Days. Enjoy part 2, in which we dive into John’s music, and get to hear him playing his 1977 Fender Starcaster some more.Check out John Roderick on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/JohnRoderickLike the show? Like, follow, subs...2023-09-1324 min
The High GainEpisode 279 - John Roderick/Fender Starcaster, part 1This week John Roderick of The Long Winters (to name just one of his many endeavors) stops by High Gain HQ to chat. This was our first in-person, host-to-guest exchange since the darkest days of COVID-19, so we let the tape run. The result? A two-parter! Enjoy part 1, in which we get a healthy dose of what makes Roderick tick...2023-09-0630 min
The High GainEpisode 264 - Fender John 5 Signature TelecasterFender John 5 Signature Telecaster, beverages, effects and more!2023-05-2424 min
The High GainEpisode 223 - Fender D'Aquisto StandardOnce upon a time, Fender created jazz guitars based on the designs of master luthier Jimmy D’Aquisto. Jimmy had learned his craft from John D’Angelico, father of the handmade jazz box. Admittedly, these kinds of instruments were a bit outside of Fender’s usual offerings, but they charged ahead anyway. How did they do? We got our hands on a Fender D’Aquisto Standard and gave it a whirl. Enjoy!Like the show? Follow us at these fine establishments:Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thehighgainInstagram @thehighgainWeb https://www.theh...2022-08-1025 min
The High GainEpisode 221 - Gibson Lzzy Hale ExplorerbirdLzzy Hale has been ripping off faces with her guitar and vocals since she was 14 years old. Her band Halestorm is a force unto itself. Is it any wonder, then, that Gibson has just released their third Lzzy Hale signature guitar? Nope. We tried one on for size, and John demonstrated his singular lack of shredding skill. Enjoy!Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thehighgainInstagram @thehighgainWeb https://www.thehighgain.com2022-07-2726 min
The High GainEpisode 125 - The Austin HatchetAustin Hatchet guitar, beverages2020-09-2326 min
The High GainEpisode 124 - The Friedman Vintage-TFriedman Vintage-T, Walrus Audio Lillian, E-H Pitch Fork2020-09-1625 min
The High GainEpisode 123 - The Vox BossmanVox Bossman with built-in distortion, beverages2020-09-0926 min
The High GainEP122 - The Gretsch G6131-MY Malcolm Young Signature JetMalcolm Young Signature Jet, 1981 DRV pedal2020-09-0224 min
The High GainEpisode 121 - The Airline 7215 StratotoneAirline Stratotone, POG2, Chase Bliss Brothers, Beverages2020-08-2626 min
The High GainEpisode 120 - The Fender JaguarMasterbuilt Fender Jaguar, Walrus Audio Lillian, OBNE Visitor, DeathBy Audio Fuzz War, Beverages2020-08-1929 min
The High GainEpisode 119 - The Schecter Diamond PTSchecter Diamond PT, Monster Energy, Walrus Audio Lillian, JHS Supreme, Wright Sounds Trammello2020-08-1230 min
The High GainEpisode 118 - The Rickenbacker 350Rickenbacker 350, Solidgold FX Electroman, Beverages2020-08-0524 min
The High GainEpisode 117 - The Gibson L-5SGibson L-5S, Meris Mercury 7, OBNE Dark Star, 1981 DRV, JHS Supreme, Mantic Flex Pro2020-07-2926 min
The High GainEpisode 116 - The Fernandes Retrorocket Elite with Nick Rogers of Dirty Haggard AudioFernandes RetroRocket Elite, Dirty Haggard Audio DH-2 Deathfuzz, Special Guest Nick Rogers, Beverages2020-07-2238 min
The High GainEpisode 115 - The Squier Toronado with Joel Korte of Chase Bliss AudioSquier Toronado, Chase Bliss Automatone mkII, Special Guest Joel Korte Beverages2020-07-1533 min
The High GainEpisode 114 - The Framus Strato SuperFramus Strato Super, Danelectro 3699 Fuzz, fOXX Tone Machine, Moog Freq Box, Beverages2020-07-0825 min
The High GainEpisode 113 - The Squier Super-SonicGuest Nick Reinhart, Squier Super-Sonic, 1981 Inventions, JHS Supreme, Beverages2020-07-0135 min
The High GainEpisode 112 - The Suhr Classic JMSuhr Classic JM, JHS Bender fuzz, , Meris Enzo and Mercury 72020-06-2424 min
The High GainEpisode 111 - The Gibson EDS-1275Gibson EDS-1275, Super-Fuzz, Caroline Somersault2020-06-1725 min
The High GainEpisode 110 - The Gibson ModerneGibson Moderne, Chase Bliss Brothers2020-06-1023 min
The High GainEpisode 109 - The Schorr The Owl The OwlSchorr Guitars, Ocean's 12 Reverb2020-06-0330 min
The High GainEpisode 108 - The Malinoski FezMalinoski Fez, Shones Wood Shralp2020-05-2722 min
The High GainEpisode 107 - The Supro SaharaSupro Sahara, Ritual Fuzz, Dark Star2020-05-2025 min
The High GainEpisode 106 - The National ResolectricNational Resolectric, POG 2, 1981 Inventions2020-05-1324 min
The High GainEpisode 105 - The Fender WildwoodFender Wildwood, Spun Loud Effects, Recovery Effects, Wright Sounds Effects2020-05-0626 min
The High GainEpisode 104 - The Fender MusicmasterFender Musicmaster, Earthquaker Life, Electro-Harmonix Holier Grail2020-04-2923 min
The High GainEpisode 103 - The Kalamazoo KG-2Kalamazoo KG-2, Teisco Delay2020-04-2224 min
The High GainEpisode 102 - The Yamaha SHB400Yamaha SHB400, OBNE Visitor, Teisco Boost2020-04-1522 min
The High GainEpisode 101 - Jerry Jones Bass VIJerry Jones Bass VI, Spun Loud - Leon's Railer Phaser2020-04-0825 min
The High GainEpisode 100 - The Gibson L6-SGibson L6-S, Recovery Effects Phantom Operator, OBNE Whitecap2020-04-0129 min
The High GainEpisode 99 - Heit GuitarsHeit Guitars, Rat pedal, OBNE Procession2020-03-2524 min
The High GainEpisode 98 - The Martin DreadnoughtThe Martin D-28 acoustic guitar2020-03-1824 min
The High GainEpisode 97 - The Eastwood StormbirdEastwood Stormbird, Crazy Tube Circuits Splash, MXR Carbon Copy Mini2020-03-1124 min
The High GainEpisode 96 - 1955 Fender Precision BassA rare 1955 Fender Precision Bass, 3 Leaf Audio bass effects, and of course, beverages!2020-03-0429 min
The High GainEpisode 95 - The Gibson EB-6Gibson EB-6 bass, Line 6 MM4 Modulation Modeler, Earthquaker Devices Life Pedal V22020-02-2620 min
The High GainEpisode 94 - Relics and The Fender Custom ShopThe Fender Custom Shop, Rawkworks Night OD, Chase Bliss Mood2020-02-1929 min
The High GainEpisode 93 - The Tele-Star 5002The Tele-Star 5002, Catalinbread Talisman, Spun Loud Press and Peel2020-02-1227 min
The High GainEpisode 92 - The Gibson The PaulGibson The Paul, 1981 Inventions DRV, Earthqueaker Devices Life Pedal V2, TC Electronic Hall of Fame 22020-02-0524 min
The High GainEpisode 91 - The Fender Telecaster ThinlineTelecaster Thinline, Union Tube and Transistor Crackle pedal2020-01-2926 min
The High GainNAMM 2020 Wrap UpOur first trip to NAMM in Anaheim, California2020-01-2231 min
The High GainThe Welson DS-2Welson DS-2 guitar, Red Panda Particle 2, Sonic VI Fuzzbite, 1981 Inventions DRV2020-01-1531 min
The High GainThe Guild S-300 ADGuild S-300 AD, Chase Bliss Blooper, JAX Fuzz Wah2020-01-0828 min
The High Gain2019: The Year in ReviewJohn and Ed's top 10 guitars of 2019, Meris Enzo, 1981 DRV, Recovery Effects Phantom Operator, clips.2020-01-0147 min
The High GainThe Greco RG550The Greco RG550, Caroline Guitars Somersault, 1981 Inventions DRV, Sam Ash Fuzzz Boxx2019-12-2530 min
The High GainKramer DMZ-2000Kramer DMZ-2000, Old Blood Noise Endeavors Dark Star, Fender Blender, Verb The Noun2019-12-1826 min
The High GainThe Magnatone TornadoMagnatone Tornado guitar, Electro-Harmonix Triangle Big Muff Pi, Strymon Volante, #LetEdPlay, Verb the Noun2019-12-1131 min
The High GainThe Harmony SilhouetteThe new Harmony Silhouette, EQD Avalanche Run, Dirty Visions FX Dual Fusion2019-12-0428 min
The High GainErnie Ball Music Man Albert LeeErnie Ball Music Man Albert Lee, Klon Centaur, Old Blood Noise Endeavors Mondegreen2019-11-2736 min
The High GainThe Kramer Paul Dean SignatureKramer Paul Dean, E-H Big Muff Pi Ram's Head, E-H Ocean's 112019-11-2032 min
The High GainWire Instruments Concorde VIWire Instruments Concorde VI, '66 Revolver Fuzz, Wrightsounds Trammello2019-11-1331 min
The High GainThe Fender Duo SonicThe Fender Duo Sonic!
Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2019-04-0329 min
The High GainAbernethy GuitarsJustin Abernethy of Abernethy Guitars joins us!
Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2019-03-2721 min
The High GainThe Rickenbacker Lap SteelGraig Markel and Zera Marvel of Recovery Effects showcase their effects pedals through a vintage Rickenbacker lap steel guitar.
Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2019-03-2038 min
The High GainThe Fender Precision BassMusician Jeff Rouse talks all things P-Bass.
Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2019-03-1332 min
The High GainStrandberg SälenStrandberg Sälen headless guitar.
Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2019-03-0629 min
The High GainThe Gretsch Silver JetHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2019-02-2728 min
The High GainThe Epiphone CoronetHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.
Is the 1959 Epiphone Coronet the High Gain guitar of the year? Ed thinks so. Listen up and weigh in!2019-02-2030 min
The High GainThe Fernandes ZO-3Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.
Special guest this week: super-fan Steve Malibu! You won't want to miss it as Steve tells us all about what we're doing wrong.2019-02-1301 min
The High GainThe Hamer SunburstHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.
This week we're looking at the Hamer Sunburst. Oddly available in many more colors than just sunburst, this is the vintage instrument you should snag if you're looking for an old Les Paul Jr., and see this on the wall by it.2019-02-0634 min
The High GainThe Gibson ES-335Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2019-01-3035 min
The High GainThe Gibson NighthawkHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2019-01-2332 min
The High GainThe Silvertone SilhouetteHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2019-01-1637 min
The High GainThe Ernie Ball Music Man St. VincentHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2019-01-0934 min
The High GainThe Rickenbacker 4003Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2019-01-0234 min
The High Gain2018: The Year In ReviewHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-12-2631 min
The High GainThe Electrical Guitar Company Series 2Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-12-1939 min
The High GainThe Burns MarqueeHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-12-1238 min
The High GainThe Gibson Les Paul JuniorHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-12-0533 min
The High GainThe Fender TelecasterHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-11-2837 min
The High GainThe PRS ArtistHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-11-2132 min
The High GainGiulietti GuitarsHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-11-1431 min
The High GainThe Kay K142Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-11-0735 min
The High GainThe Washburn N4Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-10-3128 min
The High GainThe Epiphone CasinoHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-10-2428 min
The High GainThe Fender JaguarHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-10-1731 min
The High GainThe Gretsch Astro-JetHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-10-1041 min
The High GainThe Isana DeluxeHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-10-0327 min
The High GainThe Fender BulletHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-09-2626 min
The High GainThe Gibson ExplorerHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-09-1933 min
The High GainFender American Vintage ReissuesHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-09-1227 min
The High GainApland GuitarsHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-09-0527 min
The High GainThe Guild StarfireHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-08-2934 min
The High GainThe Univox Hi-FlierHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-08-2227 min
The High GainThe Gibson Les Paul ClassicHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-08-1540 min
The High GainThe Ibanez IcemanHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-08-0829 min
The High GainThe Danelectro U3Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-08-0134 min
The High GainThe Gibson SonexHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-07-2543 min
The High GainThe Peavey T-60Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-07-1836 min
The High GainThe G&L LegacyHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-07-1138 min
The High GainThe Parker FlyHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-07-0432 min
The High GainThe Ovation DeaconHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-06-2745 min
The High GainThe Fender JazzmasterHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-06-2042 min
The High GainThe Ibanez ArtistHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-06-1341 min
The High GainThe Hagstrom IIIHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-06-0637 min
The High GainThe Gibson SGHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-05-3040 min
The High GainThe Fender MustangHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-05-2340 min
The High GainThe Rickenbacker 360Hosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-05-1647 min
The High GainThe Fender Telecaster DeluxeHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.2018-05-1232 min