Electric Guitar Lives!

A fun celebration of the electric guitar / guitarists, related gear, and industry news. This podcast is for all ages. All are welcome!

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Episodes

Friday Dec 16, 2022

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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For more info about the podcast, please visit:
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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

Sunday Dec 04, 2022

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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For more info about the podcast, please visit:
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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/

Saturday Nov 26, 2022

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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For more info about the podcast, please visit:
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Friday Nov 11, 2022

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/3fC2EwdWatch and Listen to the One Control Baltic Blue Fuzz:https://bit.ly/3SNmoLRWatch and Listen to the One Control Fluorescent Orange Overdrive:https://bit.ly/3UWEblORecorded 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
https://www.alexskolnick.net/podcastBe sure to subscribe to the newsletter:https://bit.ly/3dUuWSx
For more info about the podcast, please visit:
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Sunday Nov 06, 2022

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/3fC2EwdWatch and Listen to the One Control Baltic Blue Fuzz:https://bit.ly/3SNmoLRWatch and Listen to the One Control Fluorescent Orange Overdrive:https://bit.ly/3UWEblORecorded 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 Malmsteenhttps://www.yngwiemalmsteen.com/Be sure to subscribe to the newsletter:https://bit.ly/3dUuWSx
For more info about the podcast, please visit:
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Sunday Oct 30, 2022

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/3fC2EwdWatch and Listen to the One Control Baltic Blue Fuzz:https://bit.ly/3SNmoLRWatch and Listen to the One Control Fluorescent Orange Overdrive:https://bit.ly/3UWEblORecorded Guitar by Kirk Fletcher:https://www.facebook.com/kirk.fletcher.58/Recorded Guitar by R.J. Ronquillo:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwDvqMU_Byor49FXRYQT40gUli Jon Rothhttps://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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Sunday Oct 23, 2022

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/3fC2EwdWatch and Listen to the One Control Baltic Blue Fuzz:https://bit.ly/3SNmoLRWatch and Listen to the One Control Fluorescent Orange Overdrive:https://bit.ly/3UWEblORecorded Guitar by Kirk Fletcher:https://www.facebook.com/kirk.fletcher.58/Recorded Guitar by R.J. Ronquillo:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwDvqMU_Byor49FXRYQT40gRecorded Drums by Jim Dooley:https://jimdooley.netRecorded Guitar by Pete Williams:https://electricguitarlives.com/Marty Friedmanhttps://www.martyfriedman.com/ Shrapnel Recordshttps://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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Friday Oct 14, 2022

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/3fC2EwdWatch and Listen to the One Control Baltic Blue Fuzz:https://bit.ly/3SNmoLRWatch and Listen to the One Control Fluorescent Orange Overdrive:https://bit.ly/3UWEblORecorded Guitar by Kirk Fletcher:https://www.facebook.com/kirk.fletcher.58/Recorded Guitar by R.J. Ronquillo:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwDvqMU_Byor49FXRYQT40gRecorded Guitar by Pete Williams:https://electricguitarlives.com/Paul Gilberthttps://www.paulgilbert.com/Paul’s Ibanez Signature Guitars (Ibanez could do a better job here)https://www.ibanez.com/eu/artists/detail/72.htmlGet Lessons from Paulhttps://artistworks.com/guitar-lessons-paul-gilbertBe sure to subscribe to the newsletter:https://bit.ly/3dUuWSx
For more info about the podcast, please visit:
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Saturday Oct 08, 2022

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/3fC2EwdWatch and Listen to the One Control Baltic Blue Fuzz:https://bit.ly/3SNmoLRWatch and Listen to the One Control Fluorescent Orange Overdrive:https://bit.ly/3UWEblOVideo Demos by Mike Hermans:https://www.youtube.com/user/popintothechemistScott Hendersonhttps://www.scotthenderson.net/Scott’s Suhr Signature Guitarhttps://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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Sunday Oct 02, 2022

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/onecontrolGet 2 chances to win! Sign up the One Control FX Pedal(s) giveaway here:https://bit.ly/3fC2EwdWatch and Listen to the One Control Baltic Blue Fuzz:https://bit.ly/3SNmoLRWatch and Listen to the One Control Fluorescent Orange Overdrive:https://bit.ly/3UWEblOVideo Demos by Mike Hermans:https://www.youtube.com/user/popintothechemistRecorded Audio Snippets by Pete Williamshttps://electricguitarlives.com/Be sure to subscribe to the newsletter:https://bit.ly/3dUuWSx
For more info about the podcast, please visit:
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Richard Hallebeek

For people who like fusion with prominent guitar playing, the name Richard Hallebeek should sound familiar. His unique style and lyrical phrasing have solidified his position as one of the best within his genre, and have seen him collaborate with several jazz/fusion legends throughout his career.

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Alex Skolnick

Few guitar players of the world merit as much respect as Alex Skolnick. Originally gaining fame as the teenage phenomenon holding down guitar duties for Bay Area thrashers Testament, Alex has gone on to tackle multiple musical genres, including sophisticated jazz playing in his Alex Skolnick Trio. Check out Episode # 13 for more on Alex.

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Yngwie Rules!

ALSO known as: Lars Y. Loudamp and Yngwie J. Malmsteen; not to be confused with all of the other Yngwie Malmsteens of the world. Har! Be sure to listen to Episode # 12 for more on the legend himself!

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Uli Jon Roth

The musical career of Uli spans an amazing five decades.

As an artist, Uli is a multi faceted phenomenon whose unique set of artistic talents has gained him an international reputation as a musical visionary and innovator.



Give episode #11 a listen for more on Uli. Fun!

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TC Electronic MojoMojo Overdrive

This pedal should be on your pedalboard. Think thick, fat, clean, and sparkling overdrive. It's also affordable. Yay!



Who better to demo than Mr. Paul Gilbert?



Watch Video #1



Watch Video #2

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Marty Friedman

We talk about Marty in this episode and his unique influence on guitar playing as a whole. There aren't many tasty players left like him, so give a listen to Episode # 10 and get my take on this amazing musician. Cool stuff!

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Cacophony

The first album from Cacophony: Speed Metal Symphony.  Marty and Jason are pictured here with Moridira Hurricane Ltd series guitars. I think Kiesel tried to put Jason's into production but that didn't last too long. Dang!

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