Electric Guitar Lives!
Pete Williams
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A fun celebration of the electric guitar / guitarists, related gear, and industry news from a 20 year insider. Get your weekly dose and chill for a while!
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Dec 16, 2022
Has the Guitar Industry become a parody of itself? | Electric Guitar Lives ep # 16
In this week's episode we talk about: Frank Gambale, Hovak Alaverdyan , Wolfgang Van Halen, Fender Japan, Snark Air, Sweep Picking, GIT now MIT, Why is the industry celebrating cover bands? Kirk Hammet Gibson guitar and association with Gary Moore and Peter Green? Huh!? Say whu?, Guitar News + more!
Episode sponsor: Make’n Music - The Original Home of Tone - Since 1973.
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Get in the Holiday Spirit - BRET MICHAELS's Guitarist PETE EVICK Calls PHILIP ANSELMO 'A Douchebag', Says He Is 'Glad' People Will Hear PANTERA Music Again
https://blabbermouth.net/news/bret-michaelss-guitarist-pete-evick-calls-philip-anselmo-a-douchebag-says-he-is-glad-people-will-hear-pantera-music-again
2022 Holiday Ultimate Gear Guide: the best new guitar gear of the year
https://www.guitarworld.com/news/2022-holiday-ultimate-gear-guide-the-best-new-guitar-gear-of-the-year
Snark unveils the Snark Air – the most discrete clip-on guitar tuner ever?
https://www.musicradar.com/news/snark-air-clip-on-guitar-tuner
WOLFGANG VAN HALEN SAYS HIS MENTAL HEALTH HAS ‘NEVER BEEN ANY LOWER’ DUE TO INTERNET TROLLS
https://guitar.com/news/music-news/wolfgang-van-halen-says-his-mental-health-has-never-been-any-lower-due-to-internet-trolls/
Three Legendary Guitarists, One Legendary Guitar
https://www.gibson.com/en-US/kirk-hammett-greeny
Frank Gambale
https://www.frankgambale.com/
Hovak Alaverdyan
https://www.youtube.com/@HovakAlaverdyanMusic
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Dec 4, 2022
Is YouTube killing the Guitar Industry? | Electric Guitar Lives ep # 15
In this week's episode we talk about: Richard Hallebeek, Jazz Fusion, 1968 Fender Rosewood Tele - 1st Ever Prototype Built For Elvis Presley, Closet Classics:150-year-old Martin sold to an ex-Fender CEO, Plini, How To Play "Black Betty" By Ram Jam, and more!
Episode sponsor: Make’n Music - The Original Home of Tone - Since 1973.
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Artist Spotlight: Richard Hallebeek
https://www.richardhallebeek.com/
https://truefire.com/educators/richard-hallebeek/e4364
Richard Hallebeek - Crashing Apps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XYVUe1Bij0
Richard Hallebeek - Good To Go
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzcyZJPtScE
Richard Hallebeek - Friday At Last
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izUzn6qtNLE
Richard Hallebeek - Recording 'Ghosts'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQj5cWs3kno
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Elvis Presley's '68 Fender Rosewood Telecaster Prototype Is Listed on Reverb
https://reverb.com/news/elvis-presleys-68-fender-rosewood-telecaster-prototype-is-listed-on-reverb
That 150-year-old Martin acoustic found in the back of a woman’s house has sold to an ex-Fender CEO
https://www.guitarworld.com/news/martin-backroom-acoustic-sold-to-ex-fender-ceo
Plini announces North American tour with Jakub Zytecki and Sungazer
https://www.guitarworld.com/news/plini-north-america-headline-tour
How To Play "Black Betty" By Ram Jam On Guitar Tutorial
https://kiisfm.iheart.com/content/how-to-play-black-betty-ram-jam-guitar/
Gear Spotlight: Electro-Harmonix Silencer
https://www.ehx.com/products/silencer/
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Nov 26, 2022
One Control Effects Pedal Giveaway Winners | Electric Guitar Lives ep # 14
In this week's episode we talk about: One Control Effects Pedal Giveaway Winning Announcement, Black Friday Deals, An item of note on Reverb, and a little bit more!
Guys, this is a quick episode due to the long holiday weekend. :)
Episode sponsor: Make’n Music - The Original Home of Tone - Since 1973.
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Nov 11, 2022
Can guitar players cross genres successfully? | Electric Guitar Lives ep # 13
In this week's episode we talk about: Alex Skolnick, Alex Skolnick Trio, Testament, ESP ALEX SKOLNICK Signature Series Guitars, Guitar Education for Adult Beginners, why it’s important to practice and develop good timing skills, Black Friday Deals, and more!
The Dean Saga continues: Dean parts ways with Dean Z, Dean forms DBZ with Jeff Diamant of Diamond Amps, Dean Guitars Gets “New Eyes” on their marketing, egos collide, worlds implode!
Episode sponsor: Make’n Music - The Original Home of Tone - Since 1973.
https://www.makenmusic.com/ Get 2 chances to win! Sign up the One Control FX Pedal(s) giveaway here: https://bit.ly/3fC2Ewd Watch and Listen to the One Control Baltic Blue Fuzz: https://bit.ly/3SNmoLR Watch and Listen to the One Control Fluorescent Orange Overdrive: https://bit.ly/3UWEblO Recorded Guitar by Kirk Fletcher: https://www.facebook.com/kirk.fletcher.58/ Recorded Guitar by R.J. Ronquillo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwDvqMU_Byor49FXRYQT40g
Recorded Guitar by Pete Williams: https://electricguitarlives.com/ *** Gear used for recording *** - ESP LTD EC-1000 EverTune BB in Black Satin - Ernie Ball Slinky 9-42 - Dunlop Stubby Triangles - Mooer Prime P1 - Electro-Harmonix Silencer - Tacoma DM9 - M-Audio Air - Adobe Audition
Recorded Drums by Jim Dooley: https://jimdooley.net
Alex Skolnick Official Website
https://alexskolnick.com
Alex Skolnick on Truefire
https://truefire.com/educators/alex-skolnick
Alex Skolnick Podcast: Moods and Modes
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Nov 6, 2022
Yngwie Malmsteen Rules! Here’s why! | Electric Guitar Lives ep # 12
In this week's episode we talk about: Yngwie Malmsteen, Alcatrazz, Steeler, Neo-classical guitar playing, Reverb’s Best Selling Guitars of 2022, plus a whole lot more.
I also rap a bit more about the Dean Guitar Saga and pick up where I left off in my last episode. Here we focus on Dean Z and Armadillo parting ways. The Dean Guitars saga is an interesting one for sure so please tune in and give a listen! I think you’ll dig it! Episode sponsor: Make’n Music - The Original Home of Tone - Since 1973.
https://www.makenmusic.com/ Get 2 chances to win! Sign up the One Control FX Pedal(s) giveaway here: https://bit.ly/3fC2Ewd Watch and Listen to the One Control Baltic Blue Fuzz: https://bit.ly/3SNmoLR Watch and Listen to the One Control Fluorescent Orange Overdrive: https://bit.ly/3UWEblO Recorded Guitar by Kirk Fletcher: https://www.facebook.com/kirk.fletcher.58/ Recorded Guitar by R.J. Ronquillo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwDvqMU_Byor49FXRYQT40g
Recorded Guitar by Pete Williams: https://electricguitarlives.com/
Recorded Drums by Jim Dooley: https://jimdooley.net
Yngwie Malmsteen https://www.yngwiemalmsteen.com/ Be sure to subscribe to the newsletter: https://bit.ly/3dUuWSx
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Oct 30, 2022
Do today’s guitarists lack feeling in their playing? | Electric Guitar Lives ep # 11
In this week's episode we talk about: Uli Jon Roth, The Scorpions, TC Electronic MojoMojo Overdrive Pedal, Melodic Guitar Playing, The Sky Guitar, Guitar Influences, Dean Guitars Saga, plus a whole lot more.
I also continue the Dean Guitars saga circa 2002 and pick up with the return of Dean Zelinsky. We talk about what went on behind the scenes leading up to the return of Dimebag Darrell. The Dean Guitars saga is an interesting one for sure so please tune in and give a listen! I think you’ll dig it!
Episode sponsor: Make’n Music - The Original Home of Tone - Since 1973.
https://www.makenmusic.com/ Get 2 chances to win! Sign up the One Control FX Pedal(s) giveaway here: https://bit.ly/3fC2Ewd Watch and Listen to the One Control Baltic Blue Fuzz: https://bit.ly/3SNmoLR Watch and Listen to the One Control Fluorescent Orange Overdrive: https://bit.ly/3UWEblO Recorded Guitar by Kirk Fletcher: https://www.facebook.com/kirk.fletcher.58/ Recorded Guitar by R.J. Ronquillo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwDvqMU_Byor49FXRYQT40g Uli Jon Roth https://www.ulijonroth.com/ Be sure to subscribe to the newsletter: https://bit.ly/3dUuWSx
For more info about the podcast, please visit:
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Oct 23, 2022
Is Guitar Shredding Meaningless? | Electric Guitar Lives ep # 10
In this week's episode we talk about: Marty Friedman and his approach with exotic scales and modes, Cacophony, Megadeth, Shredding, Jason Becker, Uli Jon Roth, ESP LTD 1000 Series, plus the Evertune bridge. I also talk about how I got my start in the industry with Dean Guitars (Armadillo Enterprises). I’ll cover David “Evil D” Vincent of Morbid Angel, Elliott Rubinson, Ben Chafin, Pat Baker, and Mr. Dean Zelinsky. We’ll talk about some behind the scenes stuff about Dean Guitars prior to their second shot heard around the world. The Dean Guitars saga is an interesting one for sure so please tune in and give a listen! I think you’ll dig it!
Episode sponsor: Make’n Music - The Original Home of Tone - Since 1973.
https://www.makenmusic.com/ Get 2 chances to win! Sign up the One Control FX Pedal(s) giveaway here: https://bit.ly/3fC2Ewd Watch and Listen to the One Control Baltic Blue Fuzz: https://bit.ly/3SNmoLR Watch and Listen to the One Control Fluorescent Orange Overdrive: https://bit.ly/3UWEblO Recorded Guitar by Kirk Fletcher: https://www.facebook.com/kirk.fletcher.58/ Recorded Guitar by R.J. Ronquillo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwDvqMU_Byor49FXRYQT40g Recorded Drums by Jim Dooley: https://jimdooley.net Recorded Guitar by Pete Williams: https://electricguitarlives.com/ Marty Friedman https://www.martyfriedman.com/ Shrapnel Records https://www.shrapnelrecords.com/ Be sure to subscribe to the newsletter: https://bit.ly/3dUuWSx
For more info about the podcast, please visit:
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Oct 14, 2022
Do Guitar Heros still exist? | Electric Guitar Lives ep # 9
In this week's episode we discuss: Paul Gilbert, Racer X, Mr. Big, Rock Guitar School, Artist Works, Guitar Heros, NAMM, Nancy Wilson, Robben Ford, New EVH Wolfgang models, FU-Tone, Hot Rodding your Floyd Rose, plus Music Education today. Episode sponsor: Make’n Music - The Original Home of Tone - Since 1973.
https://www.makenmusic.com/ Get 2 chances to win! Sign up the One Control FX Pedal(s) giveaway here: https://bit.ly/3fC2Ewd Watch and Listen to the One Control Baltic Blue Fuzz: https://bit.ly/3SNmoLR Watch and Listen to the One Control Fluorescent Orange Overdrive: https://bit.ly/3UWEblO Recorded Guitar by Kirk Fletcher: https://www.facebook.com/kirk.fletcher.58/ Recorded Guitar by R.J. Ronquillo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwDvqMU_Byor49FXRYQT40g Recorded Guitar by Pete Williams: https://electricguitarlives.com/ Paul Gilbert https://www.paulgilbert.com/ Paul’s Ibanez Signature Guitars (Ibanez could do a better job here) https://www.ibanez.com/eu/artists/detail/72.html Get Lessons from Paul https://artistworks.com/guitar-lessons-paul-gilbert Be sure to subscribe to the newsletter: https://bit.ly/3dUuWSx
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Oct 8, 2022
Is Guitar World trolling Extreme Metal Guitarists with this article? | Electric Guitar Lives ep # 8
In this week's episode we talk about: Scott Henderson, Tribal Tech, the Mighty Fender Stratocaster and why it endures, Zakk Wylde’s Berserker Guitar Camp, and a delightfully silly article from Guitar World. Episode sponsor: Make’n Music - The Original Home of Tone - Since 1973.
https://www.makenmusic.com/ Get 2 chances to win! Sign up the One Control FX Pedal(s) giveaway here: https://bit.ly/3fC2Ewd Watch and Listen to the One Control Baltic Blue Fuzz: https://bit.ly/3SNmoLR Watch and Listen to the One Control Fluorescent Orange Overdrive: https://bit.ly/3UWEblO Video Demos by Mike Hermans: https://www.youtube.com/user/popintothechemist Scott Henderson https://www.scotthenderson.net/ Scott’s Suhr Signature Guitar https://www.suhr.com/instruments/scott-henderson/ Be sure to subscribe to the newsletter: https://bit.ly/3dUuWSx
For more info about the podcast, please visit:
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Oct 2, 2022
Was Criss Oliva of Savatage poised to be the next Randy Rhoads? | Electric Guitar Lives ep # 7
In this week's episode we talk about: Criss Oliva, Savatage, Bjorn Juhl, One Control, PRS Guitar Effects Pedals, Michael Angelo Batio, Guitar Effects Pedal Giveaway, and Vintage Japanese Guitars. Episode sponsor: Make’n Music - The Original Home of Tone - Since 1973.
https://www.makenmusic.com/ Shop for One Control FX Pedals:
https://www.makenmusic.com/onecontrol Get 2 chances to win! Sign up the One Control FX Pedal(s) giveaway here: https://bit.ly/3fC2Ewd Watch and Listen to the One Control Baltic Blue Fuzz: https://bit.ly/3SNmoLR Watch and Listen to the One Control Fluorescent Orange Overdrive: https://bit.ly/3UWEblO Video Demos by Mike Hermans: https://www.youtube.com/user/popintothechemist Recorded Audio Snippets by Pete Williams https://electricguitarlives.com/ Be sure to subscribe to the newsletter: https://bit.ly/3dUuWSx
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Sep 23, 2022
Are Killer Guitars a sleeping giant for ESP? | Electric Guitar Lives ep # 6
In this week's episode we talk about: Akira Takasaki, Loudness, ESP, Killer Guitars, Guitar Theory - a parallel approach, Rock Guitar School w/ Paul Gilbert and having FUN.
Episode sponsor: Make’n Music - The Original Home of Tone - Since 1973.
https://www.makenmusic.com/
For more about the podcast, please visit:
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Sep 17, 2022
Is ESP Guitars mopping up the competition? | Electric Guitar Lives ep # 5
In this week's episode we talk about: Mr. Scary himself George Lynch, Dokken, Lynch Mob, ESP Guitars, ESP LTD George Lynch GL-200MT - Tiger Stripe, and the Nu-X Amp Academy.
Episode sponsor: Make'n Music
https://www.makenmusic.com/
For more about the podcast, please visit:
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Sep 10, 2022
Is this the best guitar solo ever recorded? | Electric Guitar Lives ep # 4
In this week's episode we talk about: Denny Dias of Steely Dan, Steve Vai, Jackson American Series Soloist, Gibson Garage, Lawsuit Guitars, and the famed Matsumoku Factory.
Episode sponsor: Make'n Music - The Original Home of Tone.
https://www.makenmusic.com/
For more about the podcast, please visit:
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Sep 3, 2022
Is the Kramer Nightswan worth a look? | Electric Guitar Lives ep # 3
In this week's episode we talk about: Kramer Nightswan, Vivian Campbell, Michael Angelo Batio w/ Manowar, Whitesnake, Def Leppard, and Dio. Episode sponsor: Make'n Music - The Original Home of Tone. https://www.makenmusic.com/ For more about the podcast, please visit:
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Aug 26, 2022
Is the Gibson lawsuit part of a broader plan for world domination? | Electric Guitar Lives ep # 2
In this week's episode we talk about: Gibson Lawsuit, Fender Layoffs, Kramer Striker, Caparison Orbit, ‘Stars’ by Hear 'n Aid w/ special notes on Neal Schon, George Lynch, and Yngwie Malmsteen. Episode sponsor: Make'n Music - The Original Home of Tone.
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Aug 19, 2022
Does Joe Satriani use a Kramer Pacer for his studio recordings? | Electric Guitar Lives ep #1
In this weeks episode we talk about: Kramer Pacer, Joe Satriani, Steve Miller, Eric Clapton Guitar and Amp Collection, Boaz One Modular Guitar, and the Tremolo Buddy. Episode sponsored by Make'n Music - The Original Home of Tone.
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