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If Korn and Slipknot ever play together, they'll need some gig bags and cases to travel with. What if Eric Clapton wore a bucket on his head?  Ghost is just theatrics. Are mask s really cool? Tim got a counter top ice maker and we have too many Street Puddle stickers.... These could be our lyrics. Would you be a fan?

This episode of Pandemic Guitar Podcast is all about Artist and Signature Guitars. Are they worth it? It's really up to the one looking. A new artist is chosen from the Wheel of Musicians. Spoiler: the wheel is rigged. Also, it's a real shame that we didn't take advantage of May the 4th Be With You! Maybe next time? Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicguitar Drop us an email: pandemicguitar@icloud.com  

The Wheel of Musicians has spoken. Amanda tells us a bit of background on the lead guitarist for August Burns Red, a Christian Metal Core Band, JB Brubaker. Slip on your flippy floppies and enjoy many good laughs throughout the episode.

Tim, Rick, and Amanda talk about what it would take to make a song or a jingle. Can it be as difficult as it sounds? Probably. They also introduce the Wheel of Musicians, a fun way to learn about some of the greatest musicians out there. Old or new, past or present, it doesn't matter as long as it's fun.

The Doctors are in! Listen along as your favorite guitar related podcast hosts talk about just a few of the benefits to picking up and sticking with the guitar. This episode is loaded with laughs that you don't want to miss.

Tim, Rick, and Amanda are back with conversations about Presidents Day Sales, Store Goof-ups, and Guitar Pickups. Amanda and Tim both got new guitars and crack jokes about Rick's relationship with a certain Guitar Store. Rick gives his opinion on pickups. Like many episodes before technical difficulties arise and an episode for your enjoyment is produced.

In part one of a multi episode series, your hosts Rick, Tim, and Amanda discuss different tools necessary to become the ultimate guitarist. If you're new to intermediate you'll need to have resources to fuel your learning. Rick hand selected a few of what he believes are the best online resources to keep your progression alive. Check them out for yourself: *None of these resources are sponsors or affiliates. Guitar Tricks Trufire Jam Play Fender Play Guitareo Justin Guitar Tim Pierce Guitar Fretboard Confidential Active Melody Yousician Master Guitar Academy Learning Guitar Now Blues Guitar Institute Artistworks

Groundhog facts, Music News & History, and the nominees for the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Join Rick, Tim, and Amanda as they celebrate their first Groundhog Day episode.

Lucky episode number 13 is hear for your ear! It's all about technical difficulties whether it's you equipment or the loss of your favorite musicians. Rick and Tim talk about the most recent losses to the music industry (also known as GOAT's). Rest assured, none of that happens without technical difficulties.

Eleven episodes of Pandemic Guitar Podcast, a Christmas full of guitar related goodies and a long car ride back west is all it took for little sis to catch the bug! Amanda has decided to purchase her first guitar and has a ton of questions. Rick and Tim do their best to answer questions while the trio continuously get off topic. What A Pandemic! Happy 2023!

It's the final episode of 2022 and we couldn't be happier! Rick and Tim talk about all the wonderful coal they found in their stockings. It's the Pandemic Guitar Christmas Aftermath Show, or as we like to call it... Ah Bah Humbucker! Happy Holidays, Happy New Years! We'll see you in 2023.

Rick, Tim, and Amanda are back in Episode 10 talking about the perfect gifts to get the guitarists in your life like a trio of squirrels trying find food. Hopefully you get some ideas for your guitar playing relative, friend, or significant other. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you the listener!

We've spent a few episodes quickly going over Pandemic Guitar's Project Guitar #1. It just made sense to make an episode that spends a little bit more time on each part of the process. Before we get into it, we talk about the recent Tay-Tay Ticket scandal and other recent music news.

Rick and Tim attended the Joe Bonamassa concert at the Civic Center in Des Moines, IA on November 13th, 2022. It was a concert that both had been impatiently waiting for. This episode is all about the recap of that show. Five stars, highly recommend! If Joe Bonamassa is coming to your town it would be worth checking out. Don't forget your hearing protection. This concert was loud but amazing!

Sometimes an episode flows well enough that it just names itself as you will find out. Who's on your Mt. Rushmore of guitar greats? Tim, Rick and Amanda discuss this as it is our first ever Instagram listener question. Tim tries to find great songs to learn guitar techniques and Rick wields his knowledge of playing. There's a lot to learn in episode 07 brought to you by the letter G!

Every once in a while Pandemic Guitar Podcast will release an episode that tries to answer a legendary question and ultimately leave it unanswered thus producing a new volume of "Unsolved Questions". Volume 1 attempts to answer the age old question of how many guitars is to many to own. Is there a perfect number? We still don't know. We apologize for the audio issues in this episode. We discovered a few issues after the fact and decided to work with what we had instead of trying to re-record. We have implemented steps to help reduce these issues from happening again. Thanks for your continued support! Instagram: @pandemicguitar Buy Me A Coffee: http://buymeacoffee.com/pandemicguitar

Payback is in the title! Pandemic Guitar Podcast reaches milestone number one with the release of episode number 5. Rick and Tim set easy milestones to achieve as the first guest host joins the podcast. PGP welcomes another family member, Amanda. Get the details of why Californians leave the state, Memorable family moments, picking techniques, and a project guitar update.

Tim recounts his experience at a recent local concert that he attended with the Mrs. Loverboy, Styx, and Reo Speedwagon was on the ticket. Find out who was good, who was bad, and who wasn't ugly. Tim also vaguely announces the new Pandemic Guitar Picks. Rick gives you updates to the Pandemic Project Guitar. That's right, a patient has been found and the doctor gives his diagnosis. Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicguitar Send us an email: pandemicguitar@icloud.com Follow and/or Support: www.buymeacoffee.com/pandemicguitar

While surfing the internet Tim is always watching videos about guitars. Along the way he notices that there are a lot of guitarists comparing the difference between cheap and expensive guitars. This strikes the primary topic for episode three. Tim and Rick also announce the beginning of a series called, "Project Guitar". Follow Pandemic Guitar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pandemicguitar/

While Tim was editing episode 1, Rick mentioned something about portable recording that peaked his interest. This inspires an entire episode on what it takes to sit in your Lazy Boy (not sponsored) and record some great licks. There's a lot of unnecessary name dropping involved but that's what you need if you want to relax and record outside of your home studio. WHAT IS AN AMP SIMULATOR? An amp simulator simply emulates the sound of a guitar amplifier with digital technology using a Windows : VST2 or Mac : VST2, AU. They usually come as plugins. Sims will vary between manufacturer, but each one is designed try to give you an authentic guitar tone without the need for a ‘real’ amp. Search for yourself: AMPLITUBE 5 CS GUITAR RIG 6 PLAYER ToneLib Overloud