{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Grade 43","home_page_url":"https://www.grade43.com","feed_url":"https://www.grade43.com/json","description":"2 cats, 3 dogs, 5 children, and 13 guitars. \r\nBrian and Kalimar are old elementary school buddies who have come back to start Grade 43. Listen in on what they are learning about guitar gear, practice habits, and family life. ","_fireside":{"subtitle":"A podcast entailing 5 kids, 3 dogs, 2 cats, 1.5 fish, a lizard and 13 guitars","pubdate":"2022-12-27T20:00:00.000-05:00","explicit":true,"owner":"kalimar and brian","image":"https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/7/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/cover.jpg?v=8"},"items":[{"id":"9eb9f241-651a-48a3-99d8-e18ee2d24f72","title":"Episode 19: Pent Up Demand - An Interview with Eric Alexander of Penta Guitar","url":"https://www.grade43.com/19","content_text":"Kalimar and Brian sit down and talk theory and all things pentatonic with Eric Alexander of Penta Guitar. When was the last time you really looked at your fretboard? Say hello to Line 0. Also, we ask for homework, gluttons for punishment that we are. And in case it's unclear, it's a circle of fifths, OK? Follow and Retweet to Eric (@pentaguitar) for free coaching! Guest of the year!\n\nGrab Eric's book: www.pentaguitar.com and use the discount code: GRADE43\n\nLike what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\n\nReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43\n\nOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.Sponsored By:On Trajectory Financial Planning: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!Links:pentaGuitar JUST PLAY™ – JUST PLAY™Modes: What are they and how do I use them? - Classic FMCircle Of FifthsWhat is a 12-tone system in music? – Sage-AdvicesSystem - WikipediaWhat are the five pentatonic boxes? – Guitar ReviewedEric on TwitterRetracing the Sounds of Sogdiana | The SogdiansSyriac Orthodox Church - WikipediaLute - WikipediaOud - WikipediaMandolino - WikipediaNiccolò Paganini - WikipediaPolytonality - WikipediaGrab Eric's book at a discounted price!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eKalimar and Brian sit down and talk theory and \u003cGASP\u003e all things pentatonic with Eric Alexander of Penta Guitar. When was the last time you really looked at your fretboard? Say hello to Line 0. Also, we ask for homework, gluttons for punishment that we are. And in case it\u0026#39;s unclear, it\u0026#39;s a circle of fifths, OK? Follow and Retweet to Eric (@pentaguitar) for free coaching! Guest of the year!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrab Eric\u0026#39;s book: \u003ca href=\"http://www.pentaguitar.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.pentaguitar.com\u003c/a\u003e and use the discount code: GRADE43\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike what you\u0026#39;re hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on \u003ca href=\"https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on \u003ca href=\"http://www.patreon.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.patreon.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSponsored By:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eOn Trajectory Financial Planning\u003c/a\u003e: \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eSee where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"pentaGuitar JUST PLAY™ – JUST PLAY™\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://www.pentaguitar.com/\"\u003epentaGuitar JUST PLAY™ – JUST PLAY™\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Modes: What are they and how do I use them? - Classic FM\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/latest/guide-to-musical-modes/\"\u003eModes: What are they and how do I use them? - Classic FM\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Circle Of Fifths\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.circleoffifths.com/\"\u003eCircle Of Fifths\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"What is a 12-tone system in music? – Sage-Advices\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://sage-advices.com/what-is-a-12-tone-system-in-music/\"\u003eWhat is a 12-tone system in music? – Sage-Advices\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"System - Wikipedia\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System\"\u003eSystem - Wikipedia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"What are the five pentatonic boxes? – Guitar Reviewed\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://guitarreviewed.com/posts/0f5131c58d3cea572b8711d9db675d23/\"\u003eWhat are the five pentatonic boxes? – Guitar Reviewed\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eric on Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitter.com/pentaGuitar\"\u003eEric on Twitter\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Retracing the Sounds of Sogdiana | The Sogdians\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://sogdians.si.edu/sidebars/retracing-the-sounds-of-sogdiana-sogdian-music-and-musical-instruments-in-central-asia-and-china/\"\u003eRetracing the Sounds of Sogdiana | The Sogdians\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Syriac Orthodox Church - Wikipedia\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syriac_Orthodox_Church\"\u003eSyriac Orthodox Church - Wikipedia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Lute - Wikipedia\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lute\"\u003eLute - Wikipedia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Oud - Wikipedia\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oud\"\u003eOud - Wikipedia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Mandolino - Wikipedia\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandolino\"\u003eMandolino - Wikipedia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Niccolò Paganini - Wikipedia\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niccol%C3%B2_Paganini\"\u003eNiccolò Paganini - Wikipedia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Polytonality - Wikipedia\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polytonality\"\u003ePolytonality - Wikipedia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Grab Eric\u0026#39;s book at a discounted price!\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://store.pentaguitar.com/products/visual-guitar-full/?coupon=GRADE43\"\u003eGrab Eric's book at a discounted price!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Brian and Kalimar are old elementary school buddies who have come back to start Grade 43. Listen in on what they are learning about guitar gear, practice habits, and family life. ","date_published":"2022-12-27T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/9eb9f241-651a-48a3-99d8-e18ee2d24f72.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":87138222,"duration_in_seconds":5382}]},{"id":"b455f0f5-9d20-4bd1-a38b-a0eb5aa6cda8","title":"Episode 18: Sliding into our DM's","url":"https://www.grade43.com/18","content_text":"After letting things SLIDE for a while, the guys talk the ins and outs and arounds of slide guitar. Somehow, doing less is more. Wikipedia proves to be an excellent resource. Strings are talked about. Oh and Kalimar sounds a little like the internet, but c'est la guerre - at least you didn't see the video issues!\n\nLike what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\n\nReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43\n\nOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.Sponsored By:On Trajectory Financial Planning: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!Links:Everything you need to know about starting to learn about slide guitar but were afraid to ask — seriously, this is a great article. Sonny Landreth Slide Supernatural on TruefireWhat Is POST? (Power On Self Test Definition)501chorusechoKalimar's Code NameMiami University - WikipediaRowin DUMBLER LEF-315 Dumble Amp Simulator Pedal Ships Free | ReverbDumble Amplifiers - WikipediaMid-Fi Electronics ::: PedalsA Brief but Complete Guide to Guitar Compression — Anatomy of Guitar ToneElton John Guitarist Davey Johnstone on Their History, Final Tour – Rolling StoneKalimar's Multi PedalSupro Delta King 12 1x12-inch 15-watt Tube Combo Amp - Black and Cream | SweetwaterJIMMY PAGE's 17 Greatest Guitar Techniques! - YouTubeFlying in a Blue Dream - WikipediaFewer vs. Less: Correct Usage Guide | Merriam-WebsterPlaying With Dynamics - TrueFire - Guitar Lesson - TrueFireThe Rock Slide Ariel Posen Signature Slide - Small | SweetwaterFocus On: Standard Tuning Slide - Guitar Lesson - David HamburgerGuitar Slides | SweetwaterAmazon.com: Moleskin Padding Adhesive Tape, Moleskin Padding for Shoes, Moleskin Tape for Toes Feet Blisters Prevention, 2 Rolls : Health \u0026amp; HouseholdBrian's Slide CollectionBonnie Raitt Explains Unconventional Way She Plays Slide Guitar, Talks How She Got Into Slide Guitar | Music News @ Ultimate-Guitar.ComYou Gotta Move (Tutorial + Tab) - YouTubeVan Halen - Runnin' With The Devil (Official Music Video) - YouTubeBack to School (1986) Academic Evaluation Scene - YouTube11 alternate tunings every guitarist should know | Guitar World14 Best Short Scale Electric Guitars in 2022 - Guitar LobbyWhat is a Parlor Guitar? | Parlor GuitarsThe Splinter Self - Playing the Changes: Demonstration - Eric Haugen - Guitar Lesson - TrueFireFrank Gambale - Wikipedia","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAfter letting things \u003cem\u003eSLIDE\u003c/em\u003e for a while, the guys talk the ins and outs and arounds of slide guitar. Somehow, doing less is more. Wikipedia proves to be an excellent resource. Strings are talked about. Oh and Kalimar sounds a little like the internet, but c\u0026#39;est la guerre - at least you didn\u0026#39;t see the video issues!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike what you\u0026#39;re hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on \u003ca href=\"https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on \u003ca href=\"http://www.patreon.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.patreon.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSponsored By:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eOn Trajectory Financial Planning\u003c/a\u003e: \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eSee where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Everything you need to know about starting to learn about slide guitar but were afraid to ask\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slide_guitar\"\u003eEverything you need to know about starting to learn about slide guitar but were afraid to ask\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; seriously, this is a great article. \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sonny Landreth Slide Supernatural on Truefire\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://truefire.com/slide-guitar-lessons/slide-supernatural-blues/c824\"\u003eSonny Landreth Slide Supernatural on Truefire\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"What Is POST? (Power On Self Test Definition)\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-post-2625953\"\u003eWhat Is POST? (Power On Self Test Definition)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"501chorusecho\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://www.501chorusecho.com/\"\u003e501chorusecho\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kalimar\u0026#39;s Code Name\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/7/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/hrt5KrPW.png\"\u003eKalimar's Code Name\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Miami University - Wikipedia\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami_University\"\u003eMiami University - Wikipedia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Rowin DUMBLER LEF-315 Dumble Amp Simulator Pedal Ships Free | Reverb\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://reverb.com/item/1276943-rowin-dumbler-lef-315-dumble-amp-simulator-pedal-ships-free\"\u003eRowin DUMBLER LEF-315 Dumble Amp Simulator Pedal Ships Free | Reverb\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Dumble Amplifiers - Wikipedia\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dumble_Amplifiers\"\u003eDumble Amplifiers - Wikipedia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Mid-Fi Electronics ::: Pedals\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.midfielectronics.com/pedals\"\u003eMid-Fi Electronics ::: Pedals\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"A Brief but Complete Guide to Guitar Compression — Anatomy of Guitar Tone\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.anatomyofguitartone.com/home/a-brief-but-complete-guitar-to-guitar-compression\"\u003eA Brief but Complete Guide to Guitar Compression — Anatomy of Guitar Tone\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Elton John Guitarist Davey Johnstone on Their History, Final Tour – Rolling Stone\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/elton-john-guitarist-davey-johnstone-on-their-history-and-final-tour-720041/\"\u003eElton John Guitarist Davey Johnstone on Their History, Final Tour – Rolling Stone\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kalimar\u0026#39;s Multi Pedal\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/7/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/3sB6OLh_.jpeg\"\u003eKalimar's Multi Pedal\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Supro Delta King 12 1x12-inch 15-watt Tube Combo Amp - Black and Cream | Sweetwater\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DeltaK12Blk--supro-delta-king-12-1-by-12-inch-15-watt-tube-combo-amp-black-and-cream\"\u003eSupro Delta King 12 1x12-inch 15-watt Tube Combo Amp - Black and Cream | Sweetwater\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"JIMMY PAGE\u0026#39;s 17 Greatest Guitar Techniques! - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODBeh7A9w6g\"\u003eJIMMY PAGE's 17 Greatest Guitar Techniques! - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Flying in a Blue Dream - Wikipedia\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_in_a_Blue_Dream\"\u003eFlying in a Blue Dream - Wikipedia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Fewer vs. Less: Correct Usage Guide | Merriam-Webster\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/fewer-vs-less\"\u003eFewer vs. Less: Correct Usage Guide | Merriam-Webster\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Playing With Dynamics - TrueFire - Guitar Lesson - TrueFire\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://truefire.com/guitar-lab/course-title-here/playing-with-dynamics-introduction/v64841\"\u003ePlaying With Dynamics - TrueFire - Guitar Lesson - TrueFire\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Rock Slide Ariel Posen Signature Slide - Small | Sweetwater\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/BTRS-AP--the-rock-slide-ariel-posen-signature-slide-small\"\u003eThe Rock Slide Ariel Posen Signature Slide - Small | Sweetwater\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Focus On: Standard Tuning Slide - Guitar Lesson - David Hamburger\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://truefire.com/focus-on-guitar-lessons/standard-tuning-slide/c752\"\u003eFocus On: Standard Tuning Slide - Guitar Lesson - David Hamburger\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Guitar Slides | Sweetwater\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.sweetwater.com/c937--Guitar_Slides\"\u003eGuitar Slides | Sweetwater\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Amazon.com: Moleskin Padding Adhesive Tape, Moleskin Padding for Shoes, Moleskin Tape for Toes Feet Blisters Prevention, 2 Rolls : Health \u0026amp; Household\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Moleskin-Padding-Adhesive-Blisters-Prevention/dp/B091KZ5T8F\"\u003eAmazon.com: Moleskin Padding Adhesive Tape, Moleskin Padding for Shoes, Moleskin Tape for Toes Feet Blisters Prevention, 2 Rolls : Health \u0026amp; Household\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Brian\u0026#39;s Slide Collection\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/7/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/9IKKuAOv.png\"\u003eBrian's Slide Collection\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Bonnie Raitt Explains Unconventional Way She Plays Slide Guitar, Talks How She Got Into Slide Guitar | Music News @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bonnie_raitt_explains_unconventional_way_she_plays_slide_guitar_talks_how_she_got_into_slide_guitar.html\"\u003eBonnie Raitt Explains Unconventional Way She Plays Slide Guitar, Talks How She Got Into Slide Guitar | Music News @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"You Gotta Move (Tutorial + Tab) - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2geCtrniFPw\"\u003eYou Gotta Move (Tutorial + Tab) - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Van Halen - Runnin\u0026#39; With The Devil (Official Music Video) - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5txwFv-zYM\"\u003eVan Halen - Runnin' With The Devil (Official Music Video) - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Back to School (1986) Academic Evaluation Scene - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Yec9xYJxpE\"\u003eBack to School (1986) Academic Evaluation Scene - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"11 alternate tunings every guitarist should know | Guitar World\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/11-alternate-tunings-every-guitarist-should-know\"\u003e11 alternate tunings every guitarist should know | Guitar World\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"14 Best Short Scale Electric Guitars in 2022 - Guitar Lobby\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.guitarlobby.com/best-short-scale-electric-guitars/\"\u003e14 Best Short Scale Electric Guitars in 2022 - Guitar Lobby\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"What is a Parlor Guitar? | Parlor Guitars\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://parlor.guitars/blog/what-parlor-guitar\"\u003eWhat is a Parlor Guitar? | Parlor Guitars\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Splinter Self - Playing the Changes: Demonstration - Eric Haugen - Guitar Lesson - TrueFire\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://truefire.com/eric-haugen-guitar-lessons/pentatonic-double-stops/the-splinter-self--playing-the-changes-demonstration/v63909\"\u003eThe Splinter Self - Playing the Changes: Demonstration - Eric Haugen - Guitar Lesson - TrueFire\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Frank Gambale - Wikipedia\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Gambale\"\u003eFrank Gambale - Wikipedia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Brian and Kalimar are old elementary school buddies who have come back to start Grade 43. Listen in on what they are learning about guitar gear, practice habits, and family life. ","date_published":"2022-12-12T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/b455f0f5-9d20-4bd1-a38b-a0eb5aa6cda8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":74131655,"duration_in_seconds":4569}]},{"id":"44270c65-75ea-4b40-90a1-59e4fe579d5d","title":"Episode 17: Hum a few bars: An interview with Ryan from 60 Cycle Hum","url":"https://www.grade43.com/17","content_text":"The guys sit down with Ryan from 60 Cycle hum and talk about...well...all kind of things. Daylight Saving Time, parenting victories, and like ... guitars and stuff. \nLike what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\n\nReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43\n\nOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.Sponsored By:On Trajectory Financial Planning: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!Links:How to Play the Flute — Pretty obvious when you think about itDaylight Saving Time — SAVING!(1) THE SECRET TO SUCCESS - Dickdy Fox - Jerry Meguire - YouTubeSinister Plot to Eliminate Handedness — get it...sinister Clipart, Vectors, Logos, Illustrations, Templates and Graphics - iStock — Where Ryan made a living before podcasting and reviewing gear60 Cycle Hum – The guitar podcast60 Cycle Hum - YouTubeJHS on the 'TubeAmazon.com: Lefty's True Left-Handed Scissors for General Purpose Use, 2 Sizes IncludedBad CatsNAMMGearfestPutting the Band Back TogetherRSSWTF with Marc Maron PodcastTony Iommi — One of the original badassesSurfy BearHX Stomp — We presume if you've heard Kalimar speak you don't need this but...Land Lines — You may need this. It's been the internet for a while now. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe guys sit down with Ryan from 60 Cycle hum and talk about...well...all kind of things. Daylight Saving Time, parenting victories, and like ... guitars and stuff. \u003cbr\u003e\nLike what you\u0026#39;re hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on \u003ca href=\"https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on \u003ca href=\"http://www.patreon.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.patreon.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSponsored By:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eOn Trajectory Financial Planning\u003c/a\u003e: \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eSee where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"How to Play the Flute\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://youtu.be/-1sM29zGxeo\"\u003eHow to Play the Flute\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Pretty obvious when you think about it\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Daylight Saving Time\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://youtu.be/f0kruxRbHXE\"\u003eDaylight Saving Time\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; SAVING!\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"(1) THE SECRET TO SUCCESS - Dickdy Fox - Jerry Meguire - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyxWWYeXKBw\"\u003e(1) THE SECRET TO SUCCESS - Dickdy Fox - Jerry Meguire - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sinister Plot to Eliminate Handedness\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://youtu.be/x9ABJUZ8Mww\"\u003eSinister Plot to Eliminate Handedness\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; get it...sinister \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Clipart, Vectors, Logos, Illustrations, Templates and Graphics - iStock\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.istockphoto.com/stock-illustrations\"\u003eClipart, Vectors, Logos, Illustrations, Templates and Graphics - iStock\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Where Ryan made a living before podcasting and reviewing gear\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"60 Cycle Hum – The guitar podcast\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://60cyclehumcast.com/\"\u003e60 Cycle Hum – The guitar podcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"60 Cycle Hum - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/user/60cyclehumcast\"\u003e60 Cycle Hum - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"JHS on the \u0026#39;Tube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfbkA4jJkJY5g0wbjuoZWA\"\u003eJHS on the 'Tube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Amazon.com: Lefty\u0026#39;s True Left-Handed Scissors for General Purpose Use, 2 Sizes Included\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Leftys-Left-handed-Scissors-General-Included/dp/B00IZ7JUHE/ref=asc_df_B00IZ7JUHE?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20\u0026amp;linkCode=df0\u0026amp;hvadid=80745502739804\u0026amp;hvnetw=s\u0026amp;hvqmt=e\u0026amp;hvbmt=be\u0026amp;hvdev=c\u0026amp;hvlocint=\u0026amp;hvlocphy=\u0026amp;hvtargid=pla-4584345029897864\u0026amp;psc=1\"\u003eAmazon.com: Lefty's True Left-Handed Scissors for General Purpose Use, 2 Sizes Included\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Bad Cats\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.badcatguitars.com/\"\u003eBad Cats\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"NAMM\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.namm.org/\"\u003eNAMM\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Gearfest\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.sweetwater.com/gearfest/\"\u003eGearfest\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Putting the Band Back Together\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://media1.tenor.com/images/e9a7b889175db947f670d4111e807b82/tenor.gif?itemid=17459030\"\u003ePutting the Band Back Together\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"RSS\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSS\"\u003eRSS\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"WTF with Marc Maron Podcast\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.wtfpod.com/\"\u003eWTF with Marc Maron Podcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tony Iommi\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://www.iommi.com/\"\u003eTony Iommi\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; One of the original badasses\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Surfy Bear\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://reverb.com/p/surfy-industries-surfybear-compact\"\u003eSurfy Bear\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"HX Stomp\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://line6.com/hx-stomp-xl/\"\u003eHX Stomp\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; We presume if you've heard Kalimar speak you don't need this but...\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Land Lines\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landline\"\u003eLand Lines\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; You may need this. It's been the internet for a while now. \u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Brian and Kalimar are old elementary school buddies who have come back to start Grade 43. Listen in on what they are learning about guitar gear, practice habits, and family life. ","date_published":"2022-11-16T17:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/44270c65-75ea-4b40-90a1-59e4fe579d5d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":89991611,"duration_in_seconds":5560}]},{"id":"bf34a386-254b-4e4b-aaa5-88210bde5def","title":"Episode 16: Play Ball - An Interview with Steve Sterlacci ","url":"https://www.grade43.com/16","content_text":"The guys sit down with part guitarist, part roadie, part internet entertainer, part dog whisperer Steve Sterlacci. On the docket: Guitars, practice, goals, playoffs, and the importance of video editing. \n\nLike what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\n\nReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43\n\nOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.Sponsored By:On Trajectory Financial Planning: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!Links:Steve SterlacciThe Kids in the Hall 2022 - YouTubeJessica Lynn - WikipediaAmazon.com: BrianFay Wireless Guitar System Rechargeable Charging Case Can Last for 36 Hours UHF Band Transmitter Receiver for Guitar and Bass Audio Instruments (Black) : Musical InstrumentsEqual-loudness contour - WikipediaFletcher Munson Curve: Easily Understand in 5 Minutes | Parlours MusicAnalog Man Boss GE-7/ProLine 6 Helix Guitar Processor — Steve's primary touring rig and a big part of his YouTube channel activityThe Sterlacci YouTube booger episode — This is the episode we talk about where Steve had a Fiverr freelancer add something to cover a booger that was hanging off his nose.The Rock Slide | Polished Brass Guitar Slide — Kalimar's new slide. Having a properly sized slide makes all the difference. Kalimar added a piece of moleskin to the inside so it fits a bit more snugly.Alex Price - YouTube — Alex sent Kalimar the wireless unit. Alex has a great YouTube channel. He's also professor of Jazz at Duquesne University in Pennsylvania.Jack Johnson (musician) - Wikipedia — Kalimar started the episode comparing Steve to Jack Johnson. Here's why: Jack Johnson is a former professional surfer turned musician. Tim Pierce Guitar — Steve learned a lot of his playing from watching Tim's channel.Guthrie Trapp | Country Guitar Lessons | ArtistWorks — Steve described Guthrie Trapp's lessons as an absolute game changer for him in his musical journey.SNARR Northeast - Special Needs Animal Rescue \u0026amp; Rehabilitation — Where Steve and Jessica rescued their adorable pup!Line 6 HX Crying Lead Sound - Stomp, Helix, LT. HXFX, Pod Go - YouTube — You can see the Les Paul we got to see on the zoom call in this video. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe guys sit down with part guitarist, part roadie, part internet entertainer, part dog whisperer Steve Sterlacci. On the docket: Guitars, practice, goals, playoffs, and the importance of video editing. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike what you\u0026#39;re hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on \u003ca href=\"https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on \u003ca href=\"http://www.patreon.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.patreon.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSponsored By:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eOn Trajectory Financial Planning\u003c/a\u003e: \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eSee where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Steve Sterlacci\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://stevesterlacci.com/home\"\u003eSteve Sterlacci\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Kids in the Hall 2022 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vDmVjAX4EM\"\u003eThe Kids in the Hall 2022 - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Jessica Lynn - Wikipedia\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_Lynn\"\u003eJessica Lynn - Wikipedia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Amazon.com: BrianFay Wireless Guitar System Rechargeable Charging Case Can Last for 36 Hours UHF Band Transmitter Receiver for Guitar and Bass Audio Instruments (Black) : Musical Instruments\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.amazon.com/BrianFay-Wireless-Rechargeable-Transmitter-Instruments/dp/B09893KXCZ\"\u003eAmazon.com: BrianFay Wireless Guitar System Rechargeable Charging Case Can Last for 36 Hours UHF Band Transmitter Receiver for Guitar and Bass Audio Instruments (Black) : Musical Instruments\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Equal-loudness contour - Wikipedia\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equal-loudness_contour\"\u003eEqual-loudness contour - Wikipedia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Fletcher Munson Curve: Easily Understand in 5 Minutes | Parlours Music\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.parloursmusic.com/fletcher-munson-curve-explained/\"\u003eFletcher Munson Curve: Easily Understand in 5 Minutes | Parlours Music\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Analog Man Boss GE-7/Pro\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.buyanalogman.com/Boss_GE_7_Pro_p/am-boss-ge-7-pro.htm\"\u003eAnalog Man Boss GE-7/Pro\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Line 6 Helix Guitar Processor\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://line6.com/helix/helix-lt.html\"\u003eLine 6 Helix Guitar Processor\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Steve's primary touring rig and a big part of his YouTube channel activity\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Sterlacci YouTube booger episode\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dg6pawhDUUk\"\u003eThe Sterlacci YouTube booger episode\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; This is the episode we talk about where Steve had a Fiverr freelancer add something to cover a booger that was hanging off his nose.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Rock Slide | Polished Brass Guitar Slide\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.therockslide.com/shop/polished-brass-rock-slide/\"\u003eThe Rock Slide | Polished Brass Guitar Slide\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Kalimar's new slide. Having a properly sized slide makes all the difference. Kalimar added a piece of moleskin to the inside so it fits a bit more snugly.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Alex Price - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/c/AlexPriceMusician\"\u003eAlex Price - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Alex sent Kalimar the wireless unit. Alex has a great YouTube channel. He's also professor of Jazz at Duquesne University in Pennsylvania.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Jack Johnson (musician) - Wikipedia\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Johnson_(musician)\"\u003eJack Johnson (musician) - Wikipedia\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Kalimar started the episode comparing Steve to Jack Johnson. Here's why: Jack Johnson is a former professional surfer turned musician. \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tim Pierce Guitar\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.timpierce.com/\"\u003eTim Pierce Guitar\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Steve learned a lot of his playing from watching Tim's channel.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Guthrie Trapp | Country Guitar Lessons | ArtistWorks\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://artistworks.com/electric-country-guitar-lessons-guthrie-trapp\"\u003eGuthrie Trapp | Country Guitar Lessons | ArtistWorks\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Steve described Guthrie Trapp's lessons as an absolute game changer for him in his musical journey.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"SNARR Northeast - Special Needs Animal Rescue \u0026amp; Rehabilitation\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://snarrnortheast.org/\"\u003eSNARR Northeast - Special Needs Animal Rescue \u0026amp; Rehabilitation\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Where Steve and Jessica rescued their adorable pup!\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Line 6 HX Crying Lead Sound - Stomp, Helix, LT. HXFX, Pod Go - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L16GwRR9Uv4\"\u003eLine 6 HX Crying Lead Sound - Stomp, Helix, LT. HXFX, Pod Go - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; You can see the Les Paul we got to see on the zoom call in this video. \u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Brian and Kalimar are old elementary school buddies who have come back to start Grade 43. Listen in on what they are learning about guitar gear, practice habits, and family life. ","date_published":"2022-10-24T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/bf34a386-254b-4e4b-aaa5-88210bde5def.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":73656479,"duration_in_seconds":4540}]},{"id":"84194b81-b846-44f5-bd86-5d8184a48a05","title":"Episode 15: Grade 43 Season Too cool for school","url":"https://www.grade43.com/15","content_text":"The guys get together and talk about...gasp...live music. With musicians...and all manner of other stuff. Kalimar drops the blues philosophy...modes ergo sum. Instrument cables. And what we'll be sliding into next time.\nLike what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\n\nReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43\n\nOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.Sponsored By:On Trajectory Financial Planning: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!Links:Pro Co EVLGCSLN-20 Evolution Silent Straight to Right Angle Instrument Cable - 20 foot | Sweetwater — Kalimar talked about learning about the connector you are buying with your instrument cable. It's often a good sign of the product. Look for quality connectors on your main instrument cables!\r\nG \u0026amp; H plugs\r\nAmphenol\r\nSwitchcraft\r\nNeutrik\r\n\r\nThis is a link to the cable Kalimar ended up buying\r\nSavage Guitarworks — Savage is a TrueFire Student who's active on their Discord Server. Really nice person.Line 6 Catalyst 60 60-watt 1 x 12-inch Combo Amplifier | Sweetwater — Kalimar's new amp. It's a dumbed down version of Helix modelling technology. It's plenty loud. For occasional gigs (read not getting tossed around in a van or having beer spilled on it) it's fantastic. It allows you to dial in a quieter sound at home and then just pick it up and take with you. It's very lightweight - about 24lbs.\r\n\r\nSome features:\r\nAttenuator (reduces speaker output volume while maintaining same tone)\r\nUSB connection (so the amp can function as an audio interface)\r\nXLR line out (for connecting to a PA)\r\nheadphone out\r\naudio in\r\nFX loop (allows you to also use your own fancy modeller and the Catalyst power amp and speaker)\r\nTens of thousands of different guitar, vocal, even harmonica lessons — TrueFire Discount code: KALIMAR30 g\r\n\r\nGives you discounts on all their courses, jam tracks, song lessons, all-access pass, etc. \r\nLocal Northern Virginia Blues Jam — This is the event Kalimar attended and will continue to attend as regularly as possiblePRS Headstock Tuner | ReverbNexxus 360 Tuner | Accessories | D'Addario5 Principles of Organization - YouTubeWorking Class Guitar — Cory Congilio's guitar Courses. He's got it laid out really well. Kalimar is working through \"Complete Blues Guitar Vol 1\". You can buy the courses individually or sign up for about $9.00 a month. Well worth the subscription price.Spinal Tap Nigel Tufnel solo - YouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe guys get together and talk about...gasp...live music. With musicians...and all manner of other stuff. Kalimar drops the blues philosophy...modes ergo sum. Instrument cables. And what we\u0026#39;ll be sliding into next time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLike what you\u0026#39;re hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on \u003ca href=\"https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on \u003ca href=\"http://www.patreon.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.patreon.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSponsored By:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eOn Trajectory Financial Planning\u003c/a\u003e: \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eSee where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Pro Co EVLGCSLN-20 Evolution Silent Straight to Right Angle Instrument Cable - 20 foot | Sweetwater\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/EVLGCSLN20--pro-co-evolution-silent-guitar-cable-angled-straight-20-foot\"\u003ePro Co EVLGCSLN-20 Evolution Silent Straight to Right Angle Instrument Cable - 20 foot | Sweetwater\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Kalimar talked about learning about the connector you are buying with your instrument cable. It's often a good sign of the product. Look for quality connectors on your main instrument cables!\r\nG \u0026amp; H plugs\r\nAmphenol\r\nSwitchcraft\r\nNeutrik\r\n\r\nThis is a link to the cable Kalimar ended up buying\r\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Savage Guitarworks\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://savageguitarworks.ca/\"\u003eSavage Guitarworks\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Savage is a TrueFire Student who's active on their Discord Server. Really nice person.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Line 6 Catalyst 60 60-watt 1 x 12-inch Combo Amplifier | Sweetwater\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Catalyst60--line-6-catalyst-60-1-by-12-inch-60-watt-combo-amplifier\"\u003eLine 6 Catalyst 60 60-watt 1 x 12-inch Combo Amplifier | Sweetwater\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Kalimar's new amp. It's a dumbed down version of Helix modelling technology. It's plenty loud. For occasional gigs (read not getting tossed around in a van or having beer spilled on it) it's fantastic. It allows you to dial in a quieter sound at home and then just pick it up and take with you. It's very lightweight - about 24lbs.\r\n\r\nSome features:\r\nAttenuator (reduces speaker output volume while maintaining same tone)\r\nUSB connection (so the amp can function as an audio interface)\r\nXLR line out (for connecting to a PA)\r\nheadphone out\r\naudio in\r\nFX loop (allows you to also use your own fancy modeller and the Catalyst power amp and speaker)\r\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tens of thousands of different guitar, vocal, even harmonica lessons\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.truefire.com\"\u003eTens of thousands of different guitar, vocal, even harmonica lessons\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; TrueFire Discount code: KALIMAR30 g\r\n\r\nGives you discounts on all their courses, jam tracks, song lessons, all-access pass, etc. \r\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Local Northern Virginia Blues Jam\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.meetup.com/doctor-strings-music-group/events/288613519/\"\u003eLocal Northern Virginia Blues Jam\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; This is the event Kalimar attended and will continue to attend as regularly as possible\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"PRS Headstock Tuner | Reverb\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://reverb.com/p/prs-headstock-tuner\"\u003ePRS Headstock Tuner | Reverb\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Nexxus 360 Tuner | Accessories | D\u0026#39;Addario\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.daddario.com/products/accessories/tuners/guitar-tuners/nexxus-360/\"\u003eNexxus 360 Tuner | Accessories | D'Addario\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"5 Principles of Organization - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop\u0026amp;v=ncZ1mO8mA44\"\u003e5 Principles of Organization - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Working Class Guitar\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://working-class-guitar.teachable.com/\"\u003eWorking Class Guitar\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Cory Congilio's guitar Courses. He's got it laid out really well. Kalimar is working through \"Complete Blues Guitar Vol 1\". You can buy the courses individually or sign up for about $9.00 a month. Well worth the subscription price.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Spinal Tap Nigel Tufnel solo - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJL942hg0uM\"\u003eSpinal Tap Nigel Tufnel solo - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Brian and Kalimar are old elementary school buddies who have come back to start Grade 43. Listen in on what they are learning about guitar gear, practice habits, and family life. ","date_published":"2022-10-07T20:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/84194b81-b846-44f5-bd86-5d8184a48a05.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":62718896,"duration_in_seconds":3856}]},{"id":"e2c68eab-0ea6-456f-ad0e-b23b5a6b91d4","title":"Episode 14: Sound Reasoning: Music a Different Way with Sekhar Ramakrishnan","url":"https://www.grade43.com/14","content_text":"You've not heard guitar like this. The guys sit down with life long collaborator, physics'splainer, and sound-art musician Sekhar Ramakrishnan. Sound systems, sytems of sounds, and brown M and M's all feature. You need advice about Ohm's, you came to the right place. Thanks for hanging in there fans - we brought two fistfuls of podcast back. \n\nLike what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\n\nReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43\n\nOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.Sponsored By:On Trajectory Financial Planning: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!Links:Bitches Brew - WikipediaHome - Hotone AudioTheremin, Lydia Kavina: Rachmaninoff - Vocalise - YouTubeNels ClineAMM (Eddie Prévost, John Tilbury, Keith Rowe) at Sonic Protest Festival 2016 - YouTubeindex | SuperColliderEllen Fullman performs at MOCAD - YouTubeSpace Ghost Coast to Coast Opening Theme - YouTube04 Rafael Toral - Maersk Line [Touch] - YouTubeKeith Rowe at Kongsberg Jazzfestival , Norway 08.07.2010 - YouTubeMusic | IllposedBroken (Nine Inch Nails EP) - WikipediaMichael Hedges - WikipediaOrder '1963: New Directions' Nowillposed","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eYou\u0026#39;ve not heard guitar like this. The guys sit down with life long collaborator, physics\u0026#39;splainer, and sound-art musician Sekhar Ramakrishnan. Sound systems, sytems of sounds, and brown M and M\u0026#39;s all feature. You need advice about Ohm\u0026#39;s, you came to the right place. Thanks for hanging in there fans - we brought two fistfuls of podcast back. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike what you\u0026#39;re hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on \u003ca href=\"https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on \u003ca href=\"http://www.patreon.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.patreon.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSponsored By:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eOn Trajectory Financial Planning\u003c/a\u003e: \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eSee where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Bitches Brew - Wikipedia\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitches_Brew\"\u003eBitches Brew - Wikipedia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Home - Hotone Audio\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.hotoneaudio.com/\"\u003eHome - Hotone Audio\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Theremin, Lydia Kavina: Rachmaninoff - Vocalise - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPEOYfvzLCo\"\u003eTheremin, Lydia Kavina: Rachmaninoff - Vocalise - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Nels Cline\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.nelscline.com/\"\u003eNels Cline\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"AMM (Eddie Prévost, John Tilbury, Keith Rowe) at Sonic Protest Festival 2016 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-T8rmnHtbg\"\u003eAMM (Eddie Prévost, John Tilbury, Keith Rowe) at Sonic Protest Festival 2016 - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"index | SuperCollider\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://supercollider.github.io/\"\u003eindex | SuperCollider\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ellen Fullman performs at MOCAD - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJHmsTk303Q\"\u003eEllen Fullman performs at MOCAD - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Space Ghost Coast to Coast Opening Theme - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xA8Jn-mMfk4\"\u003eSpace Ghost Coast to Coast Opening Theme - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"04 Rafael Toral - Maersk Line [Touch] - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSV14vEdbvQ\"\u003e04 Rafael Toral - Maersk Line [Touch] - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Keith Rowe at Kongsberg Jazzfestival , Norway 08.07.2010 - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ2LRPzKpbY\"\u003eKeith Rowe at Kongsberg Jazzfestival , Norway 08.07.2010 - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Music | Illposed\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://illposed.bandcamp.com/\"\u003eMusic | Illposed\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Broken (Nine Inch Nails EP) - Wikipedia\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broken_(Nine_Inch_Nails_EP)\"\u003eBroken (Nine Inch Nails EP) - Wikipedia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Michael Hedges - Wikipedia\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Hedges\"\u003eMichael Hedges - Wikipedia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Order \u0026#39;1963: New Directions\u0026#39; Now\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.johncoltrane.com/\"\u003eOrder '1963: New Directions' Now\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"illposed\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://illposed.com/\"\u003eillposed\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Brian and Kalimar are old elementary school buddies who have come back to start Grade 43. Listen in on what they are learning about guitar gear, practice habits, and family life. ","date_published":"2022-09-12T20:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/e2c68eab-0ea6-456f-ad0e-b23b5a6b91d4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":69292398,"duration_in_seconds":8534}]},{"id":"05d8c161-b45b-4103-b68f-5a86697d44a5","title":"Episode 13: Panic Mode - A Portrait of Dorian Gray Areas","url":"https://www.grade43.com/13","content_text":"The guys put on their teaching hat and try to understand modes in a shotgun wedding of necessity and invention. Kalimar drops his guide to modes. Brian has some serious questions. It's a barn burner. Grab a soda and strap in. \n\nKalimar sums up his thoughts in this post. \n\nLike what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\n\nReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43\n\nOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.Sponsored By:On Trajectory Financial Planning: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!Links:Modes: What are they and how do I use them? - Classic FMGuitar Lab: Chord Scales Vol. 1 - Chord Scale Principles - Brad Carlton - YouTubeTypical Major Modal ExplanationModes ChartThe NA Scale Building System — An interesting way to visualize a guitar or bass fretboardBuild a better scale — In case you want to explore how to build these scales, this can be useful.Music Theory for GuitarThe Jazz Piano Book Why Modes Are ConfusingThe Cursed TRS/MIDI CableMaybe Don't Buy This Brand — While it's very inexpensive, the trs side was too long. I guess you get what you pay for.The Spark Product LineThe World's Greatest Super Computer — Admittedly, it's from a time when we just added the adjective \"super\" to something to make it awesome. Over the Top — Two Words: Lincoln HawkMusic theory - WikipediaJosh Smith, playing through chord changes","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe guys put on their teaching hat and try to understand modes in a \u003ca href=\"https://www.grade43.com/articles/modes\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshotgun wedding\u003c/a\u003e of necessity and invention. Kalimar drops his guide to modes. Brian has some serious questions. It\u0026#39;s a barn burner. Grab a soda and strap in. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKalimar sums up his thoughts in this \u003ca href=\"https://www.grade43.com/articles/modes-big--whoop\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003epost\u003c/a\u003e. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike what you\u0026#39;re hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on \u003ca href=\"https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on \u003ca href=\"http://www.patreon.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.patreon.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSponsored By:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eOn Trajectory Financial Planning\u003c/a\u003e: \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eSee where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Modes: What are they and how do I use them? - Classic FM\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/latest/guide-to-musical-modes/\"\u003eModes: What are they and how do I use them? - Classic FM\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Guitar Lab: Chord Scales Vol. 1 - Chord Scale Principles - Brad Carlton - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0sX94sykUE\"\u003eGuitar Lab: Chord Scales Vol. 1 - Chord Scale Principles - Brad Carlton - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Typical Major Modal Explanation\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/7/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/tIhTs0-n.png\"\u003eTypical Major Modal Explanation\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Modes Chart\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/7/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/gFTHhYtM.jpeg\"\u003eModes Chart\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The NA Scale Building System\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaJbp5dgx84\"\u003eThe NA Scale Building System\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; An interesting way to visualize a guitar or bass fretboard\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Build a better scale\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQf6i8KIwJU\u0026amp;t=74s\"\u003eBuild a better scale\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; In case you want to explore how to build these scales, this can be useful.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Music Theory for Guitar\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.musictheoryforguitar.com/\"\u003eMusic Theory for Guitar\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Jazz Piano Book \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://smile.amazon.com/Jazz-Piano-Book-Mark-Levine/dp/0961470151/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=Jazz+Piano+book\u0026amp;qid=1660572329\u0026amp;sr=8-1\"\u003eThe Jazz Piano Book \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Why Modes Are Confusing\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z_MwotLh1M\"\u003eWhy Modes Are Confusing\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Cursed TRS/MIDI Cable\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/7/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/npycr3Ij.jpeg\"\u003eThe Cursed TRS/MIDI Cable\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Maybe Don\u0026#39;t Buy This Brand\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ebay.com/itm/393387959392?var=662230140678\"\u003eMaybe Don't Buy This Brand\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; While it's very inexpensive, the trs side was too long. I guess you get what you pay for.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Spark Product Line\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.positivegrid.com/spark-series\"\u003eThe Spark Product Line\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The World\u0026#39;s Greatest Super Computer\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TRS-80\"\u003eThe World's Greatest Super Computer\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Admittedly, it's from a time when we just added the adjective \"super\" to something to make it awesome. \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Over the Top\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093692/\"\u003eOver the Top\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Two Words: Lincoln Hawk\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Music theory - Wikipedia\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_theory\"\u003eMusic theory - Wikipedia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Josh Smith, playing through chord changes\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://youtube.com/watch?v=pNPPJtVAAi0\"\u003eJosh Smith, playing through chord changes\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Brian and Kalimar are old elementary school buddies who have come back to start Grade 43. Listen in on what they are learning about guitar gear, practice habits, and family life. ","date_published":"2022-08-15T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/05d8c161-b45b-4103-b68f-5a86697d44a5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":81085255,"duration_in_seconds":5067}]},{"id":"9581f255-1e7c-424b-83e9-5cdba2c7e16b","title":"Episode 12: Summer Cleaning","url":"https://www.grade43.com/12","content_text":"The homework is FINALLY unearthed from under the pile of gear and the guys discuss the fun of muting, clearing the decks, and the merits of gear therapy, podcast style. Remember, most of us are rhythm guitarists!\nLike what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\n\nReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43\n\nOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.Sponsored By:On Trajectory Financial Planning: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!Links:Dan Benjamin, of the Grade 43 podcast intro on the webTrueHeart Blues with Kirk Fletcher — we and Cornell DupreeCornell Dupree - WikipediaSpark MINI – Portable Smart Guitar Amp and Bluetooth SpeakerDonate Musical Instruments - Pickup PleaseIdeas For Donating Used Instrumentsfive watt world - YouTube10 Packs of 3.5 inch Professional Plastic Small Spring Clamps Heavy Duty for Crafts or Plastic Clips and Backdrop Clips Clamps for Backdrop Stand,Photography, Home Improvement and so on - - Amazon.comTwitterrific: Twitter Your Way — because it's a bitch to review that many chorus pedalsAmazon.com: Anker Outlet Extender with Stepless Dimming Night Light,Surge Protector, 331 Outlet Extender with 6 AC Outlets and 2 USB Ports, 18W USB Wall Charger Plug for College Dorm Room, Home,Cruise and Kitchen : ElectronicsAnker 12 Outlets Power Strip Surge Protector (2 × 4000 J）with Flat Plug,8ft Extension Cord, White - Walmart.com — because we're running a datacenter, not a podcast right?Personalized Gear Advice | Sweetwater.comJohn Nathan Cordy talks about Gear acquisition syndromeDonate your used strings - Help Women in different stages of addiction recovery handcraft jewelry as a form of art therapy.Brazilian Guitar Pedal maker - CachaloteJosh SkajaEric Petrus NovacasterKalimar's new midi control pedalKirk Fletcher's New Album","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe homework is \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINALLY\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e unearthed from under the pile of gear \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eand\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e the guys discuss the fun of muting, clearing the decks, and the merits of gear therapy, podcast style. Remember, most of us are rhythm guitarists!\u003cbr\u003e\nLike what you\u0026#39;re hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on \u003ca href=\"https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on \u003ca href=\"http://www.patreon.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.patreon.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSponsored By:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eOn Trajectory Financial Planning\u003c/a\u003e: \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eSee where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Dan Benjamin, of the Grade 43 podcast intro on the web\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://danbenjamin.com/\"\u003eDan Benjamin, of the Grade 43 podcast intro on the web\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"TrueHeart Blues with Kirk Fletcher\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://truefire.com/kirk-fletcher-guitar-lessons/true-heart-blues-rhythm/c1386\"\u003eTrueHeart Blues with Kirk Fletcher\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; we and Cornell Dupree\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Cornell Dupree - Wikipedia\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornell_Dupree\"\u003eCornell Dupree - Wikipedia\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Spark MINI – Portable Smart Guitar Amp and Bluetooth Speaker\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.positivegrid.com/spark-mini\"\u003eSpark MINI – Portable Smart Guitar Amp and Bluetooth Speaker\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Donate Musical Instruments - Pickup Please\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://pickupplease.org/donate-musical-instruments/\"\u003eDonate Musical Instruments - Pickup Please\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ideas For Donating Used Instruments\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.savethemusic.org/resources/advocacy-tools/do-you-have-used-instruments-to-donate/\"\u003eIdeas For Donating Used Instruments\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"five watt world - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/fivewattworld\"\u003efive watt world - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"10 Packs of 3.5 inch Professional Plastic Small Spring Clamps Heavy Duty for Crafts or Plastic Clips and Backdrop Clips Clamps for Backdrop Stand,Photography, Home Improvement and so on - - Amazon.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Plastic-Backdrop-Photography-Improvement/dp/B08RXW32H4/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=mini+clamps\u0026amp;qid=1659044844\u0026amp;sprefix=mini+clam%2Caps%2C99\u0026amp;sr=8-2-spons\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzNUhTVkc5NzQ3VFlYJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTExNDQ5MTdMODI4SVJJNEw3OSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDEwNDg1WDFDNU5LRDVUMExVJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==\"\u003e10 Packs of 3.5 inch Professional Plastic Small Spring Clamps Heavy Duty for Crafts or Plastic Clips and Backdrop Clips Clamps for Backdrop Stand,Photography, Home Improvement and so on - - Amazon.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Twitterrific: Twitter Your Way\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://twitterrific.com/ios/muffle\"\u003eTwitterrific: Twitter Your Way\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; because it's a bitch to review that many chorus pedals\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Amazon.com: Anker Outlet Extender with Stepless Dimming Night Light,Surge Protector, 331 Outlet Extender with 6 AC Outlets and 2 USB Ports, 18W USB Wall Charger Plug for College Dorm Room, Home,Cruise and Kitchen : Electronics\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Extender-Stepless-Dimming-Protector/dp/B09F671M86/ref=asc_df_B09F671M86?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20\u0026amp;linkCode=df0\u0026amp;hvadid=80745506928935\u0026amp;hvnetw=s\u0026amp;hvqmt=e\u0026amp;hvbmt=be\u0026amp;hvdev=c\u0026amp;hvlocint=\u0026amp;hvlocphy=\u0026amp;hvtargid=pla-4584345033065219\u0026amp;psc=1\"\u003eAmazon.com: Anker Outlet Extender with Stepless Dimming Night Light,Surge Protector, 331 Outlet Extender with 6 AC Outlets and 2 USB Ports, 18W USB Wall Charger Plug for College Dorm Room, Home,Cruise and Kitchen : Electronics\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Anker 12 Outlets Power Strip Surge Protector (2 × 4000 J）with Flat Plug,8ft Extension Cord, White - Walmart.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.walmart.com/ip/Anker-12-Outlets-Power-Strip-Surge-Protector-2-4000-J-with-Flat-Plug-8ft-Extension-Cord-White/971963034?wmlspartner=wlpa\u0026amp;selectedSellerId=508\u0026amp;adid=22222222222431403301\u0026amp;wmlspartner=wmtlabs\u0026amp;wl0=e\u0026amp;wl1=s\u0026amp;wl2=c\u0026amp;wl3=75247975872002\u0026amp;wl4=pla-4578847505716874\u0026amp;wl5=\u0026amp;wl6=\u0026amp;wl7=\u0026amp;wl10=Walmart\u0026amp;wl11=Online\u0026amp;wl12=971963034_10000000459\u0026amp;wl14=anker%20surge%20protector\u0026amp;veh=sem\u0026amp;msclkid=ac78f075e93a155f34679296ed6366b3\"\u003eAnker 12 Outlets Power Strip Surge Protector (2 × 4000 J）with Flat Plug,8ft Extension Cord, White - Walmart.com\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; because we're running a datacenter, not a podcast right?\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Personalized Gear Advice | Sweetwater.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.sweetwater.com/about/sales-engineers/\"\u003ePersonalized Gear Advice | Sweetwater.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"John Nathan Cordy talks about Gear acquisition syndrome\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMTLT16ZGio\"\u003eJohn Nathan Cordy talks about Gear acquisition syndrome\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Donate your used strings - Help Women in different stages of addiction recovery handcraft jewelry as a form of art therapy.\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.halomissions.com/#/\"\u003eDonate your used strings - Help Women in different stages of addiction recovery handcraft jewelry as a form of art therapy.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Brazilian Guitar Pedal maker - Cachalote\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://cachaloteaudio.com.br/\"\u003eBrazilian Guitar Pedal maker - Cachalote\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Josh Skaja\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://sendfox.com/GuitarOS\"\u003eJosh Skaja\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eric Petrus Novacaster\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.novaguitarsetups.com/product-page/petrus-novacaster\"\u003eEric Petrus Novacaster\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kalimar\u0026#39;s new midi control pedal\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.piratemidi.com/product/bridge4\"\u003eKalimar's new midi control pedal\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kirk Fletcher\u0026#39;s New Album\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lMLw_7KINYRKoF4UHA98tvFt_oGQwkImc\u0026amp;feature=share\"\u003eKirk Fletcher's New Album\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"A podcast entailing 5 kids, 3 dogs, 2 cats, 1.5 fish, a lizard and 13 guitars","date_published":"2022-08-01T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/9581f255-1e7c-424b-83e9-5cdba2c7e16b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":84903295,"duration_in_seconds":3495}]},{"id":"3d34c6e8-ad3b-48a2-97bb-00a93e5a739a","title":"Episode 11: Good Cooking - An Interview with Eric Petrus of NOVA Guitars","url":"https://www.grade43.com/11","content_text":"The guys sit down with Eric Petrus of NoVA Guitar Setups and talk entrepreneurship, custom Tele's, the crossover between chef'ing and guitar craft, and partying like your job depends on it. \nLike what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\n\nReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43\n\nOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.Sponsored By:On Trajectory Financial Planning: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!Links:Understanding Neck Profiles — C Carve? Soft V? Undercoating?Eric's Guitar Repair Business CoursesPetrus NoVAcaster Custom GuitarCovers — Not what you think...What Is A Kill Switch? — Kalimar Demo's the NoVa Guitars using custom strat by @novaguitarsetups and the @cachaloteaudio fuzz using an expression pedal.Classical Guitars and Truss Rods — well...how the hell do you truss it then????The Whole Neck IdeaEric’s Newsletter ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe guys sit down with Eric Petrus of NoVA Guitar Setups and talk entrepreneurship, custom Tele\u0026#39;s, the crossover between chef\u0026#39;ing and guitar craft, and partying like your job depends on it. \u003cbr\u003e\nLike what you\u0026#39;re hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on \u003ca href=\"https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on \u003ca href=\"http://www.patreon.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.patreon.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSponsored By:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eOn Trajectory Financial Planning\u003c/a\u003e: \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eSee where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Understanding Neck Profiles\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://warmoth.com/guitar-neck-profiles\"\u003eUnderstanding Neck Profiles\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; C Carve? Soft V? Undercoating?\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eric\u0026#39;s Guitar Repair Business Courses\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://courses.guitarrepairbusiness.net/\"\u003eEric's Guitar Repair Business Courses\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Petrus NoVAcaster Custom Guitar\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.novaguitarsetups.com/shop\"\u003ePetrus NoVAcaster Custom Guitar\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Covers\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://yourbusiness.azcentral.com/cover-restaurant-6923.html\"\u003eCovers\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Not what you think...\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"What Is A Kill Switch?\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cfwk_Kds9Ak/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=\"\u003eWhat Is A Kill Switch?\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Kalimar Demo's the NoVa Guitars using custom strat by @novaguitarsetups and the @cachaloteaudio fuzz using an expression pedal.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Classical Guitars and Truss Rods\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://theacousticguitarist.com/why-dont-classical-guitars-have-truss-rods/\"\u003eClassical Guitars and Truss Rods\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; well...how the hell do you truss it then????\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Whole Neck Idea\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://reverb.com/item/33720388-danocaster-88v-rosewood-neck-2019-danocaster-finish\"\u003eThe Whole Neck Idea\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eric’s Newsletter \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://www.eepurl.com/hnoEVH\"\u003eEric’s Newsletter \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"A podcast entailing 5 kids, 3 dogs, 2 cats, 1.5 fish, a lizard and 13 guitars","date_published":"2022-07-18T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/3d34c6e8-ad3b-48a2-97bb-00a93e5a739a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":74512295,"duration_in_seconds":4593}]},{"id":"66fcdb0c-b69f-466f-a18a-48fb9c3c5658","title":"Episode 10: Hey Joel - An Interview with Chase Bliss Founder Joel Korte","url":"https://www.grade43.com/10","content_text":"The guys sit down with Chase Bliss founder (and all time Grade 43 Zoom Champ) Joel Korte to chat a little about pedals but more on music, life, passion, balance sheets, and of course, Star Wars. Spoiler Alert: Kalimar is Darth Vader's cousin. \nLike what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\n\nReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43\n\nOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.Sponsored By:On Trajectory Financial Planning: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!Links:Chase Bliss Videos on YouTubeThe Official Mute Button of Grade43 — not that we really remember to use it...Watch this first: Chase Bliss Going Direct To ConsumerChase Bliss Habit TapesGeneration Loss: Cooper's PedalFind a Casette Player on eBayAlternative Video ConferencingStar Wars — This is a space showKirk Fletcher Course on TrueFire","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe guys sit down with Chase Bliss founder (and all time Grade 43 Zoom Champ) Joel Korte to chat a little about pedals but more on music, life, passion, balance sheets, and of course, Star Wars. Spoiler Alert: Kalimar is Darth Vader\u0026#39;s cousin. \u003cbr\u003e\nLike what you\u0026#39;re hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on \u003ca href=\"https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on \u003ca href=\"http://www.patreon.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.patreon.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSponsored By:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eOn Trajectory Financial Planning\u003c/a\u003e: \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eSee where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Chase Bliss Videos on YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAPwhELXDP5lpUZUeCwK35Q\"\u003eChase Bliss Videos on YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Official Mute Button of Grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/992424-REG/rolls_mm11_pro_pro_switchable_microphone_mute_talk.html/?msclkid=fb4e1cf0167f12b951ed7e4f34d31248\"\u003eThe Official Mute Button of Grade43\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; not that we really remember to use it...\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Watch this first: Chase Bliss Going Direct To Consumer\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.chasebliss.com/going-direct\"\u003eWatch this first: Chase Bliss Going Direct To Consumer\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Chase Bliss Habit Tapes\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://chaseblissrecords.bandcamp.com/album/habitapes-vol-1\"\u003eChase Bliss Habit Tapes\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Generation Loss: Cooper\u0026#39;s Pedal\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.chasebliss.com/generation-loss-mkii\"\u003eGeneration Loss: Cooper's Pedal\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Find a Casette Player on eBay\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40\u0026amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313\u0026amp;_nkw=sony+walkman\u0026amp;_sacat=0\u0026amp;LH_TitleDesc=0\u0026amp;_osacat=0\u0026amp;_odkw=cassette+player\"\u003eFind a Casette Player on eBay\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Alternative Video Conferencing\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://jitsi.org/\"\u003eAlternative Video Conferencing\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Star Wars\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars\"\u003eStar Wars\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; This is a space show\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kirk Fletcher Course on TrueFire\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://truefire.com/kirk-fletcher-guitar-lessons/true-heart-blues-rhythm/c1386\"\u003eKirk Fletcher Course on TrueFire\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"A podcast entailing 5 kids, 3 dogs, 2 cats, 1.5 fish, a lizard and 13 guitars","date_published":"2022-07-04T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/66fcdb0c-b69f-466f-a18a-48fb9c3c5658.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":61149301,"duration_in_seconds":3758}]},{"id":"6a801a9a-efff-434d-8283-85ae60796f91","title":"Episode 9: Be Real! A Melange of Hommage and Potpourri","url":"https://www.grade43.com/9","content_text":"We made it! Episode 9! We have clocked over into relevance....right at the time that regular life takes us in a different direction. Listen to a handful of some of our best never-aired-bits and come back for the next one, where we have yet another amazing interview. Cornell, hang tight. We'll get there. In the meantime, Pockets is back! \nLike what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\n\nReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43\n\nOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.Sponsored By:On Trajectory Financial Planning: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!Links:Brian's Beer/Guitar RestOther research ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe made it! Episode 9! We have clocked over into relevance....right at the time that regular life takes us in a different direction. Listen to a handful of some of our best never-aired-bits and come back for the next one, where we have yet another amazing interview. Cornell, hang tight. We\u0026#39;ll get there. In the meantime, Pockets is back! \u003cbr\u003e\nLike what you\u0026#39;re hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on \u003ca href=\"https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on \u003ca href=\"http://www.patreon.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.patreon.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSponsored By:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eOn Trajectory Financial Planning\u003c/a\u003e: \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eSee where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Brian\u0026#39;s Beer/Guitar Rest\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.daddario.com/products/accessories/care-maintenance-tools/guitar-supports/guitar-rest/\"\u003eBrian's Beer/Guitar Rest\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Other research \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://googlethatforyou.com/\"\u003eOther research \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"A podcast entailing 5 kids, 3 dogs, 2 cats, 1.5 fish, a lizard and 13 guitars","date_published":"2022-06-20T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/6a801a9a-efff-434d-8283-85ae60796f91.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":68924759,"duration_in_seconds":2829}]},{"id":"1fa89a99-a9ab-4532-982b-fd306e0a10d6","title":"Episode 8: Know Your Self! An Interview with Josh Skaja","url":"https://www.grade43.com/8","content_text":"The guys sit down with instructor, writer, and Musical Director Josh Skaja (pronounciation tips inside) to talk about keeping the bowling pins in the air and lessons learned from hard won experience. \n\nLike what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\n\nReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43\n\nOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.Sponsored By:On Trajectory Financial Planning: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!Links:Josh's Course Website — Josh has a series of courses he's published. You can sign up for all of them here.Polish Name Generator John Nathan Cordy - YouTube — Amazing instructor and generous Patreon with tons of content for patrons.Tom Quayle - Fusion Legato Guitar - www.tomquayle.co.uk — Amazing legato player, teacher, and creator of the Solo App.James Clear — Author of Atomic Habits.Josh Skaja's personal website — Sign up for the newsletter here. It's full of really great content.Parallel 5ths explained — We talk about this with Josh briefly","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe guys sit down with instructor, writer, and Musical Director Josh Skaja (pronounciation tips inside) to talk about keeping the bowling pins in the air and lessons learned from hard won experience. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike what you\u0026#39;re hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on \u003ca href=\"https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on \u003ca href=\"http://www.patreon.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.patreon.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSponsored By:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eOn Trajectory Financial Planning\u003c/a\u003e: \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eSee where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Josh\u0026#39;s Course Website\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://www.guitaros.com\"\u003eJosh's Course Website\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Josh has a series of courses he's published. You can sign up for all of them here.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Polish Name Generator \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://thestoryshack.com/tools/polish-name-generator/\"\u003ePolish Name Generator \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"John Nathan Cordy - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/c/johnnathancordy\"\u003eJohn Nathan Cordy - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Amazing instructor and generous Patreon with tons of content for patrons.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tom Quayle - Fusion Legato Guitar - www.tomquayle.co.uk\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.tomquayle.co.uk/\"\u003eTom Quayle - Fusion Legato Guitar - www.tomquayle.co.uk\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Amazing legato player, teacher, and creator of the Solo App.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"James Clear\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://jamesclear.com/\"\u003eJames Clear\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Author of Atomic Habits.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Josh Skaja\u0026#39;s personal website\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://joshskaja.com/#home\"\u003eJosh Skaja's personal website\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Sign up for the newsletter here. It's full of really great content.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Parallel 5ths explained \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consecutive_fifths\"\u003eParallel 5ths explained \u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; We talk about this with Josh briefly\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"A podcast entailing 5 kids, 3 dogs, 2 cats, 1.5 fish, a lizard and 13 guitars","date_published":"2022-06-06T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/1fa89a99-a9ab-4532-982b-fd306e0a10d6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":61849519,"duration_in_seconds":3865}]},{"id":"4f02464a-ab75-4912-9a90-a4e97d570f6e","title":"Episode 7: The Wind Cries Jimi","url":"https://www.grade43.com/7","content_text":"It's time the guys finally turn in their homework and get down to....what was it again? Do they even know? The boys get down to brass tacks about one James Marshall \"Jimi\" Hendrix. The technique, the tone, the mastery and what was so special for them about Jimi. \n\nLike what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\n\nReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43\n\nOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.Sponsored By:On Trajectory Financial Planning: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!Links:Halo Missions Guitar String Jewelry with a Purpose — Send your used guitar strings to \r\nHallo Missions\r\nPO Box 8\r\nPleasant View, TN 37146Get What You Want - TrueFire - Guitar Lesson - TrueFire — Jeff McErlain's awesome course on guitar fills that inspired all of our homework shenanigansGuitar Zen: CAGED - Eric Haugen - Guitar Lessons - TrueFire — Great Course that is a great intro to what we did in Jeff McErlain's fills courseIK Multimedia - Jimi Hendrix™Anniversary Collection — Jimi Hendrix sounds - Amplitube Edition!Jimi Hendrix - TrueFire - Guitar Lesson - TrueFire — Kalimar got a lot of advice from this for inspiring his playing this week.Experience Jimi Hendrix™ | Positive Grid — Jimi Hendrix Sounds - Positive Grid (Spark \u0026amp; Bias FX 2) edition!The #1 Secret to Jimi Hendrix Tone - YouTube — RJ Ronquillo's video on the Jimi Hendrix String Gauge. Kalimar may make this his regular gauge going forwardBuilding A HENDRIX Inspired Pedalboard | Guitar Tips \u0026amp; Tricks | Tone Tutorial - YouTube — Kalimar used this video as a kick off to build his Jimi inspired hx stomp patch.Columbia House Record Club — Kalimar and Brian showed their age card when they mentioned Columbia House Record Club. Get 10 albums for a penny!The \"Swedish Jimi Hendrix\" — Brian once longed to play like Yngwie MalmsteenApplied Guitar PhenomenologyKing Tone Classic Switch (very cool treble bleed) — Pretty fancy treble bleed with multiple tone variations. Kalimar has this installed on his Fender Squier MIJ Stratocaster. It actually has 6 positions but 16 possibilities. The stock settings are:\r\n\r\n True Bypass, Your Normal Tone Is 100% Un-Effected\r\n Treble Bleed Engaged, When you Roll Your Volume Down You Will Retain The High End, No More Dull Tones\r\n Hendrix Edge Added, Fuller, Warmer More Focused Tone\r\n 100% Vaughan, Tubey Bite, Lots Of Attack, Fat, Warm\r\n Albert – What Can I Say The Switch Was Named After Him\r\n BB – Extremely Fat and Thick But Still Has Top End Bite.\r\nPhil McKnight of Know Your GearStringjoy Signatures | Custom 6 String Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings — Get the Jimi Hendrix string gauge! \r\n.010, .013, .015, .026, .032, .038 Phil and Us Console Preamp — Kalimar bought this preamp pedal and has really come to enjoy it in front of the HX StompGolden Age Treble Bleed Circuit - StewMac — Traditional treble bleed. Get great tone with your volume knob from 0 to 10.Kalimar's HX Stomp Patch Inspired by Jimi Hendrix — This is Kalimar's patch, inspired by RJ ronquillo's Jimi \"inspired\" pedal boardOn Trajectory","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt\u0026#39;s time the guys finally turn in their homework and get down to....what was it again? Do they even know? The boys get down to brass tacks about one James Marshall \u0026quot;Jimi\u0026quot; Hendrix. The technique, the tone, the mastery and what was so special for them about Jimi. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike what you\u0026#39;re hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on \u003ca href=\"https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on \u003ca href=\"http://www.patreon.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.patreon.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSponsored By:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eOn Trajectory Financial Planning\u003c/a\u003e: \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eSee where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Halo Missions Guitar String Jewelry with a Purpose\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.halomissions.com/#/\"\u003eHalo Missions Guitar String Jewelry with a Purpose\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Send your used guitar strings to \r\nHallo Missions\r\nPO Box 8\r\nPleasant View, TN 37146\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Get What You Want - TrueFire - Guitar Lesson - TrueFire\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://prf.hn/l/QqLzq3E\"\u003eGet What You Want - TrueFire - Guitar Lesson - TrueFire\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Jeff McErlain's awesome course on guitar fills that inspired all of our homework shenanigans\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Guitar Zen: CAGED - Eric Haugen - Guitar Lessons - TrueFire\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://prf.hn/l/Gq44VX9\"\u003eGuitar Zen: CAGED - Eric Haugen - Guitar Lessons - TrueFire\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Great Course that is a great intro to what we did in Jeff McErlain's fills course\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"IK Multimedia - Jimi Hendrix™Anniversary Collection\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/hendrix/\"\u003eIK Multimedia - Jimi Hendrix™Anniversary Collection\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Jimi Hendrix sounds - Amplitube Edition!\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Jimi Hendrix - TrueFire - Guitar Lesson - TrueFire\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://prf.hn/l/qXOX1yE\"\u003eJimi Hendrix - TrueFire - Guitar Lesson - TrueFire\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Kalimar got a lot of advice from this for inspiring his playing this week.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Experience Jimi Hendrix™ | Positive Grid\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.positivegrid.com/jimi-hendrix\"\u003eExperience Jimi Hendrix™ | Positive Grid\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Jimi Hendrix Sounds - Positive Grid (Spark \u0026amp; Bias FX 2) edition!\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The #1 Secret to Jimi Hendrix Tone - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVx44W88X08\u0026amp;t=105s\"\u003eThe #1 Secret to Jimi Hendrix Tone - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; RJ Ronquillo's video on the Jimi Hendrix String Gauge. Kalimar may make this his regular gauge going forward\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Building A HENDRIX Inspired Pedalboard | Guitar Tips \u0026amp; Tricks | Tone Tutorial - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSEZxmEhk-c\u0026amp;t=82s\"\u003eBuilding A HENDRIX Inspired Pedalboard | Guitar Tips \u0026amp; Tricks | Tone Tutorial - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Kalimar used this video as a kick off to build his Jimi inspired hx stomp patch.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Columbia House Record Club\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbia_House\"\u003eColumbia House Record Club\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Kalimar and Brian showed their age card when they mentioned Columbia House Record Club. Get 10 albums for a penny!\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The \u0026quot;Swedish Jimi Hendrix\u0026quot;\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/the-swedish-jimi-hendrix-yngwie-malmsteen-coming-to-scv/ar-AAXjpGv\"\u003eThe \"Swedish Jimi Hendrix\"\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Brian once longed to play like Yngwie Malmsteen\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Applied Guitar Phenomenology\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.methodspace.com/blog/how-to-find-essences-in-phenomenological-research\"\u003eApplied Guitar Phenomenology\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"King Tone Classic Switch (very cool treble bleed)\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.kingtoneguitar.com/product/king-tone-switch/\"\u003eKing Tone Classic Switch (very cool treble bleed)\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Pretty fancy treble bleed with multiple tone variations. Kalimar has this installed on his Fender Squier MIJ Stratocaster. It actually has 6 positions but 16 possibilities. The stock settings are:\r\n\r\n True Bypass, Your Normal Tone Is 100% Un-Effected\r\n Treble Bleed Engaged, When you Roll Your Volume Down You Will Retain The High End, No More Dull Tones\r\n Hendrix Edge Added, Fuller, Warmer More Focused Tone\r\n 100% Vaughan, Tubey Bite, Lots Of Attack, Fat, Warm\r\n Albert – What Can I Say The Switch Was Named After Him\r\n BB – Extremely Fat and Thick But Still Has Top End Bite.\r\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Phil McKnight of Know Your Gear\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/PhillipMcKnight\"\u003ePhil McKnight of Know Your Gear\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Stringjoy Signatures | Custom 6 String Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://stringjoy.com/guitarstrings/strings/electric-guitar-strings/custom-electric-guitar-strings/\"\u003eStringjoy Signatures | Custom 6 String Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Get the Jimi Hendrix string gauge! \r\n.010, .013, .015, .026, .032, .038 \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Phil and Us \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.grade43.com/6\"\u003ePhil and Us \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Console Preamp\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://cachaloteaudio.com.br/produtos/consolepreamp/\"\u003eConsole Preamp\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Kalimar bought this preamp pedal and has really come to enjoy it in front of the HX Stomp\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Golden Age Treble Bleed Circuit - StewMac\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.stewmac.com/electronics/components-and-parts/capacitors-and-resistors/golden-age-treble-bleed-circuit\"\u003eGolden Age Treble Bleed Circuit - StewMac\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Traditional treble bleed. Get great tone with your volume knob from 0 to 10.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kalimar\u0026#39;s HX Stomp Patch Inspired by Jimi Hendrix\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.fluidsolo.com/patchexchange/patch/jimi-hx,172\"\u003eKalimar's HX Stomp Patch Inspired by Jimi Hendrix\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; This is Kalimar's patch, inspired by RJ ronquillo's Jimi \"inspired\" pedal board\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"On Trajectory\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eOn Trajectory\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"A podcast entailing 5 kids, 3 dogs, 2 cats, 1.5 fish, a lizard and 13 guitars","date_published":"2022-05-23T20:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/4f02464a-ab75-4912-9a90-a4e97d570f6e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":45385049,"duration_in_seconds":2773}]},{"id":"9a0e8626-149e-4e16-9f9e-397269f884bc","title":"Episode 6: Know Your Gear! An Interview with Phil McKnight","url":"https://www.grade43.com/6","content_text":"Kalimar and Brian get the privilege of sitting down with gear guru Phil McKnight of the YouTube channel Know Your Gear. \nThe guys talk about \"Cherry Pie Guy\", YouTube success, gear trading skills, the pedal boom and secret shopping. \n\nLike what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\n\nReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43\n\nOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.Sponsored By:On Trajectory Financial Planning: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!Links:Know Your Gear! on YouTubePhil Talks to PRS and FishmanSecret Shopper Kiesel ReviewKYG SwagPhil on PatreonThe Final Countdown - Hype Music — Turns out, this was not meant to be a regular song?Shejie Tele Review That Wasn'tCherry Pie - Start Your Research HereNAMMSweetwater 55 Point InspectionKalimar's Walk Of ShamePedals, man....pedalsAddictive PersonalityZoom time limits...we are not afraid!ahem.. LARRY! Carlton guitar soloThe Only Boutique Pedal You Need... kind of...","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eKalimar and Brian get the privilege of sitting down with gear guru Phil McKnight of the YouTube channel Know Your Gear. \u003cbr\u003e\nThe guys talk about \u0026quot;Cherry Pie Guy\u0026quot;, YouTube success, gear trading skills, the pedal boom and secret shopping. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike what you\u0026#39;re hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on \u003ca href=\"https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on \u003ca href=\"http://www.patreon.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.patreon.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSponsored By:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eOn Trajectory Financial Planning\u003c/a\u003e: \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eSee where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Know Your Gear! on YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/PhillipMcKnight\"\u003eKnow Your Gear! on YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Phil Talks to PRS and Fishman\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQ_q6HvEAAU\"\u003ePhil Talks to PRS and Fishman\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Secret Shopper Kiesel Review\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSrfsct7oQA\"\u003eSecret Shopper Kiesel Review\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"KYG Swag\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://teechip.com/stores/knowyourgear\"\u003eKYG Swag\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Phil on Patreon\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.patreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG\"\u003ePhil on Patreon\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Final Countdown - Hype Music\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFiasyUPu88\"\u003eThe Final Countdown - Hype Music\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Turns out, this was not meant to be a regular song?\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Shejie Tele Review That Wasn\u0026#39;t\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EbocaN9GtQ\"\u003eShejie Tele Review That Wasn't\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Cherry Pie - Start Your Research Here\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherry_Pie_(album)\"\u003eCherry Pie - Start Your Research Here\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"NAMM\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.namm.org/\"\u003eNAMM\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sweetwater 55 Point Inspection\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.sweetwater.com/tour/8/55-point_guitar_inspection\"\u003eSweetwater 55 Point Inspection\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kalimar\u0026#39;s Walk Of Shame\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://reverb.com/p/line-6-spider-iii-75-1x12-guitar-combo-amp\"\u003eKalimar's Walk Of Shame\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Pedals, man....pedals\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11811310/\"\u003ePedals, man....pedals\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Addictive Personality\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://dsm.psychiatryonline.org/action/doSearch?AllField=addictive+personality\"\u003eAddictive Personality\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Zoom time limits...we are not afraid!\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/202460676-Time-limits-for-Zoom-Meetings\"\u003eZoom time limits...we are not afraid!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"ahem.. LARRY! Carlton guitar solo\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TN7kzj5uv_g\"\u003eahem.. LARRY! Carlton guitar solo\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Only Boutique Pedal You Need... kind of...\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.positivegrid.com/spark\"\u003eThe Only Boutique Pedal You Need... kind of...\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"A podcast entailing 5 kids, 3 dogs, 2 cats, 1.5 fish, a lizard and 13 guitars","date_published":"2022-05-09T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/9a0e8626-149e-4e16-9f9e-397269f884bc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":81870022,"duration_in_seconds":4868}]},{"id":"18413743-7d07-4190-abed-f97f2d71b207","title":"Episode 5: Surfy Klaus is Coming to Town","url":"https://www.grade43.com/5","content_text":"Kalimar and Brian fail at their blues homework and instead sit down with fellow podcaster, collaborator, and middle age star, Scott Newman. The guys talk about surf, Santa, and how to deal with surfeit of time one has for one's pursuits. \n\nLike what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\n\nReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43\n\nOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.Sponsored By:On Trajectory Financial Planning: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!Links:Stage Right by Monoprice 15-Watt 1x12 Guitar Combo Tube Amp with Celestion Speaker and Spring Reverb - Monoprice.com — Used for Scott's surf soundApple iPod Nano 3rd Generation Silver (4GB) USED BUNDLE 885909164660 | eBay — Scott's hack for having backing tracks readily availableSurfyBear Reverb Tank — Scott's spring reverb tank.On Trajectory Financial Planning — Thanks to On Trajectory for being our sponsor! Figure out how much ramen you have to eat so you can afford your next guitar. All kidding aside, On trajectory is an easy to use, high fidelity financial planning tool that maps your income, investments and expenses in a friendly graphical display. OT captures dozens of data points so that you understand how your decisions affect your finances - now, two months from now, when your kid starts applying to college in another decade or so?JingleJank Christmas music podcast — Jingle Jank is a podcast showcasing the offbeat and obscure Christmas music we find on YouTube.\r\n\r\nEach week, we pick five songs relating to a topic, artist, or specific title and poke some lighthearted fun at them. It's family friendly, except for an occasional bonus episode. (any episodes that aren't family friendly will be marked as such)\r\n\r\nShows are released every other week. Probably. Maybe.Christmas Morning Podcast — Christmas Morning is a daily morning show...ALL ABOUT CHRISTMAS!\r\nLaunching November 29th, Christmas Morning will be released daily at 5am EST, Monday - Friday.\r\nHosted by Bran (Deck the Hallmark Podcast) \u0026amp; Scott (Jingle Jank Podcast)Tinsel tunes — The Tinsel Tunes podcast goes into great detail about Christmas music. Full of fun and interesting facts, it will get you into the Christmas Spirit!\r\n\r\nHear about classics, modern songs, songs you love, and even those songs that you dislike. We go deep into the history of Christmas songs, explore the compositions, and play lots of music!The Basewinner Podcast — We are a weekly podcast focused on simplifying complex sabermetrics into actionable info for sports bettors and daily fantasy players. Silver Sky SE Guitar — Scott recently acquired one of these when he sold is \"Antique Road Show\" Gibson Les PaulPBS Antique Roadshow — We briefly mentioned Antique RoadShow. On the show, people get their personal items appraised, sometimes they are highly valued, sometimes they are duds. Scott ended up with a winner!EVH Wolfgang Special — The budget version of Scott and Kalimar's childhood dream guitar.Positive Grid Riff Audio Interface — Dead simple interface that works with Bias FX software and is specifically designed for getting the most out of guitar recordingJason Loughlin's Essential Surf Guitar Course on Truefire — In Jason Loughlin’s Surf Guitar edition of Essentials, you’ll explore a variety of Surf music styles, as well as some of the styles that orbit Surf music. Surf music doesn’t have a lot of improvisation in it, as it's primarily focused on melody and arrangement, which is what Jason focuses on throughout the course.Postive Grid Bias FX 2 — Brian uses Bias FX when he wants to produce guitar sounds directly in a digital audio workstation (DAW). Spark amp — Packed with 40 Watts of immersive, room-filling sound, ultimate on-board control and massively inspiring smart features like all new Smart Jam Live, Auto Chords, 10,000+ tones and more!String Joy Broadway vintage strings — The strings Kalimar had on the guitar he sold.60 Cycle Hum HX Stomp Surf Tone — Kalimar used their HX Stomp tone for his surf sound. It's drippy. Link to the preset in the description.Eventide Cioks PowerMini Compact Power Supply — Kalimar's new power supply. It's really well priced, tiny, and versatile","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eKalimar and Brian fail at their blues homework and instead sit down with fellow podcaster, collaborator, and middle age star, Scott Newman. The guys talk about surf, Santa, and how to deal with surfeit of time one has for one\u0026#39;s pursuits. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike what you\u0026#39;re hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on \u003ca href=\"https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on \u003ca href=\"http://www.patreon.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.patreon.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSponsored By:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eOn Trajectory Financial Planning\u003c/a\u003e: \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eSee where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Stage Right by Monoprice 15-Watt 1x12 Guitar Combo Tube Amp with Celestion Speaker and Spring Reverb - Monoprice.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=611815\"\u003eStage Right by Monoprice 15-Watt 1x12 Guitar Combo Tube Amp with Celestion Speaker and Spring Reverb - Monoprice.com\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Used for Scott's surf sound\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Apple iPod Nano 3rd Generation Silver (4GB) USED BUNDLE 885909164660 | eBay\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ebay.com/itm/224941660318?epid=62583345\u0026amp;_trkparms=ispr%3D1\u0026amp;hash=item345f91589e:g:RCcAAOSwiJJiW2hi\u0026amp;amdata=enc%3AAQAGAAAA4I54XrXuFrPqTPuZdRceKiQ5DSNw3ve2pVxxJRq4L5CrNYCYx%2FQFi%2BCaXfVsbb9ohscPUhDpf9kYb%2BUf4TTaJMfFGdATDQHIBqCsPbfGzljO35zdQ1%2BHqsF3A5jJbNBSl82oteWFFhyYhW6xVWXqeSryK6qqpjpOlytc8jnYBnIyfRAgSfSk0wU6Mk73TtYCT%2B8c9vhrqmdBM4hx01PWbOxBN7aiAY2t7R4eOMwwhOIqP2EW5QxsUjDDqADdo57JXic%2FcuSb60PoNHhzmlu%2F6rJlLB8yxUSkQWRt8gE4C4nu%7Ctkp%3ABFBM-KPJj4xg\"\u003eApple iPod Nano 3rd Generation Silver (4GB) USED BUNDLE 885909164660 | eBay\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Scott's hack for having backing tracks readily available\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"SurfyBear Reverb Tank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.surfyindustries.com/store#!/SurfyBear-Metal-Blue-with-SurfyPan/p/364979510/category=40852028\"\u003eSurfyBear Reverb Tank\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Scott's spring reverb tank.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"On Trajectory Financial Planning\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/\"\u003eOn Trajectory Financial Planning\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Thanks to On Trajectory for being our sponsor! Figure out how much ramen you have to eat so you can afford your next guitar. All kidding aside, On trajectory is an easy to use, high fidelity financial planning tool that maps your income, investments and expenses in a friendly graphical display. OT captures dozens of data points so that you understand how your decisions affect your finances - now, two months from now, when your kid starts applying to college in another decade or so?\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"JingleJank Christmas music podcast\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://jinglejank.com/\"\u003eJingleJank Christmas music podcast\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Jingle Jank is a podcast showcasing the offbeat and obscure Christmas music we find on YouTube.\r\n\r\nEach week, we pick five songs relating to a topic, artist, or specific title and poke some lighthearted fun at them. It's family friendly, except for an occasional bonus episode. (any episodes that aren't family friendly will be marked as such)\r\n\r\nShows are released every other week. Probably. Maybe.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Christmas Morning Podcast\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.christmasmorningpodcast.com/\"\u003eChristmas Morning Podcast\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Christmas Morning is a daily morning show...ALL ABOUT CHRISTMAS!\r\nLaunching November 29th, Christmas Morning will be released daily at 5am EST, Monday - Friday.\r\nHosted by Bran (Deck the Hallmark Podcast) \u0026amp; Scott (Jingle Jank Podcast)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tinsel tunes\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://anchor.fm/tinseltunes\"\u003eTinsel tunes\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; The Tinsel Tunes podcast goes into great detail about Christmas music. Full of fun and interesting facts, it will get you into the Christmas Spirit!\r\n\r\nHear about classics, modern songs, songs you love, and even those songs that you dislike. We go deep into the history of Christmas songs, explore the compositions, and play lots of music!\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Basewinner Podcast\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.basewinnerpodcast.com/\"\u003eThe Basewinner Podcast\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; We are a weekly podcast focused on simplifying complex sabermetrics into actionable info for sports bettors and daily fantasy players. \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Silver Sky SE Guitar\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://reverb.grsm.io/silver-sky-se\"\u003eSilver Sky SE Guitar\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Scott recently acquired one of these when he sold is \"Antique Road Show\" Gibson Les Paul\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"PBS Antique Roadshow\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/\"\u003ePBS Antique Roadshow\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; We briefly mentioned Antique RoadShow. On the show, people get their personal items appraised, sometimes they are highly valued, sometimes they are duds. Scott ended up with a winner!\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"EVH Wolfgang Special\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://reverb.grsm.io/EVH-wolfgang-special\"\u003eEVH Wolfgang Special\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; The budget version of Scott and Kalimar's childhood dream guitar.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Positive Grid Riff Audio Interface\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.positivegrid.com/riff\"\u003ePositive Grid Riff Audio Interface\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Dead simple interface that works with Bias FX software and is specifically designed for getting the most out of guitar recording\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Jason Loughlin\u0026#39;s Essential Surf Guitar Course on Truefire\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://prf.hn/l/4mJ1PAk\"\u003eJason Loughlin's Essential Surf Guitar Course on Truefire\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; In Jason Loughlin’s Surf Guitar edition of Essentials, you’ll explore a variety of Surf music styles, as well as some of the styles that orbit Surf music. Surf music doesn’t have a lot of improvisation in it, as it's primarily focused on melody and arrangement, which is what Jason focuses on throughout the course.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Postive Grid Bias FX 2\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/BIASFX2Elite--positive-grid-bias-fx-2-elite-effects-modeling-plug-in\"\u003ePostive Grid Bias FX 2\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Brian uses Bias FX when he wants to produce guitar sounds directly in a digital audio workstation (DAW). \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Spark amp\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.positivegrid.com/spark\"\u003eSpark amp\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Packed with 40 Watts of immersive, room-filling sound, ultimate on-board control and massively inspiring smart features like all new Smart Jam Live, Auto Chords, 10,000+ tones and more!\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"String Joy Broadway vintage strings\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://stringjoy.com/shop/strings/electric/broadways/\"\u003eString Joy Broadway vintage strings\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; The strings Kalimar had on the guitar he sold.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"60 Cycle Hum HX Stomp Surf Tone\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmpdwcCvMFs\u0026amp;t=241s\"\u003e60 Cycle Hum HX Stomp Surf Tone\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Kalimar used their HX Stomp tone for his surf sound. It's drippy. Link to the preset in the description.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eventide Cioks PowerMini Compact Power Supply\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PowerMini--eventide-powermini-compact-universal-power-supply-by-cioks\"\u003eEventide Cioks PowerMini Compact Power Supply\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Kalimar's new power supply. It's really well priced, tiny, and versatile\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"A podcast entailing 5 kids, 3 dogs, 2 cats, 1.5 fish, a lizard and 13 guitars","date_published":"2022-04-25T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/18413743-7d07-4190-abed-f97f2d71b207.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":65677607,"duration_in_seconds":4104}]},{"id":"247ddb40-8da1-4e1f-a3a3-7d35906f2989","title":"Episode 4: Citi-Zen CAGED","url":"https://www.grade43.com/4","content_text":"This week, Kalimar and Brian channel their inner Rockabilly, discuss a cause for new strings, and get Zen on learning. \n\nLike what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\n\nReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43\n\nOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.Sponsored By:On Trajectory Financial Planning: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!Links:How to start making music | Psyche GuidesOn Trajectory Financial Planning — Thanks to On Trajectory for being our sponsor! Figure out how much ramen you have to eat so you can afford your next guitar. All kidding aside, On trajectory is an easy to use, high fidelity financial planning tool that maps your income, investments and expenses in a friendly graphical display. OT captures dozens of data points so that you understand how your decisions affect your finances - now, two months from now, when your kid starts applying to college in another decade or so?Rock Billy boogie GuideBook Course on Truefire — The lesson we both worked on for the episode.Positive Grid Riff Audio Interface — Dead simple interface that works with Bias FX software and is specifically designed for getting the most out of guitar recordingJam Apogee Audio Interface — Brian's old interface that no longer worksSquier Paranormal Baritone Cabronita — Brian just picked this up and loves it!\r\nTuned from the ground up as: B, F#, D, A, E, B (a fifth of the regular guitar). Heavier gauge strings, not quite a bass. LOVES IT!Garage Band for Mac — Garage Band is a fantastic recording tool with a ton of options. We haven't found anything for free that comes even close. The cost of entry is a mac, which these days can be under a $1000.00 and makes everything significantly easier for recording.Squier Bass VI — The Squier Bass VI - is it a guitar? is it a baritone? Is it a Bass? You decide!Eric Haugen's Guitar Zen: CAGED — Directly from the course description:\r\nPracticing and playing are two distinct states of mind. When we practice, we’re patient, repetitive and intentional, so that when we play, our creativity can flow freely, mindfully, and tastefully. The key is finding a framework that bridges those two states of mind.Jens Larsen - Jazz guitarist, Composer, and Teacher — Really great jazz education content on his website and youtube channelSpeed, Precision, \u0026amp; Endurance Vol 1 — Truefire course by Brian's favorite teacher: Brad Carlton. Kalimar started a cohort in the TrueFire discord channel where people share their practice regularly.Lock-it Strap — This locking strap doesn't require any mods to your guitar. Works great!Brian's new locking straps — Brian got these in his Guitar Crate (monthly gift thing) and set them up with ease on the Baritone.\r\n\r\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week, Kalimar and Brian channel their inner Rockabilly, discuss a cause for new strings, and get Zen on learning. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike what you\u0026#39;re hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on \u003ca href=\"https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on \u003ca href=\"http://www.patreon.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.patreon.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSponsored By:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eOn Trajectory Financial Planning\u003c/a\u003e: \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eSee where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"How to start making music | Psyche Guides\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://psyche.co/guides/how-to-start-making-music-alone-or-with-others?utm_source=pocket-newtab\"\u003eHow to start making music | Psyche Guides\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"On Trajectory Financial Planning\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/\"\u003eOn Trajectory Financial Planning\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Thanks to On Trajectory for being our sponsor! Figure out how much ramen you have to eat so you can afford your next guitar. All kidding aside, On trajectory is an easy to use, high fidelity financial planning tool that maps your income, investments and expenses in a friendly graphical display. OT captures dozens of data points so that you understand how your decisions affect your finances - now, two months from now, when your kid starts applying to college in another decade or so?\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Rock Billy boogie GuideBook Course on Truefire\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://truefire.com/guitar-lessons/rock-billy-boogie-guidebook/c959\"\u003eRock Billy boogie GuideBook Course on Truefire\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; The lesson we both worked on for the episode.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Positive Grid Riff Audio Interface\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.positivegrid.com/riff\"\u003ePositive Grid Riff Audio Interface\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Dead simple interface that works with Bias FX software and is specifically designed for getting the most out of guitar recording\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Jam Apogee Audio Interface\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://reverb.com/item/52067450-apogee-jam-usb-audio-interface\"\u003eJam Apogee Audio Interface\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Brian's old interface that no longer works\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Squier Paranormal Baritone Cabronita \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://reverb.grsm.io/squier-cabronita\"\u003eSquier Paranormal Baritone Cabronita \u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Brian just picked this up and loves it!\r\nTuned from the ground up as: B, F#, D, A, E, B (a fifth of the regular guitar). Heavier gauge strings, not quite a bass. LOVES IT!\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Garage Band for Mac\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/\"\u003eGarage Band for Mac\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Garage Band is a fantastic recording tool with a ton of options. We haven't found anything for free that comes even close. The cost of entry is a mac, which these days can be under a $1000.00 and makes everything significantly easier for recording.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Squier Bass VI\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://reverb.grsm.io/squier-bass-vi\"\u003eSquier Bass VI\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; The Squier Bass VI - is it a guitar? is it a baritone? Is it a Bass? You decide!\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Eric Haugen\u0026#39;s Guitar Zen: CAGED \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://truefire.com/guitar-lessons/guitar-zen-caged/c1762\"\u003eEric Haugen's Guitar Zen: CAGED \u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Directly from the course description:\r\nPracticing and playing are two distinct states of mind. When we practice, we’re patient, repetitive and intentional, so that when we play, our creativity can flow freely, mindfully, and tastefully. The key is finding a framework that bridges those two states of mind.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Jens Larsen - Jazz guitarist, Composer, and Teacher\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://jenslarsen.nl/\"\u003eJens Larsen - Jazz guitarist, Composer, and Teacher\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Really great jazz education content on his website and youtube channel\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Speed, Precision, \u0026amp; Endurance Vol 1\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://truefire.com/guitar-lab/speed-precision-endurance/c1151\"\u003eSpeed, Precision, \u0026amp; Endurance Vol 1\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Truefire course by Brian's favorite teacher: Brad Carlton. Kalimar started a cohort in the TrueFire discord channel where people share their practice regularly.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Lock-it Strap\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LIS2CVPur--lock-it-straps-lis-021cv2-pur-crushed-velvet-guitar-strap-purple\"\u003eLock-it Strap\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; This locking strap doesn't require any mods to your guitar. Works great!\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Brian\u0026#39;s new locking straps\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://getrockready.com/products/snap-strap/\"\u003eBrian's new locking straps\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Brian got these in his Guitar Crate (monthly gift thing) and set them up with ease on the Baritone.\r\n\r\n\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"A podcast entailing 5 kids, 3 dogs, 2 cats, 1.5 fish, a lizard and 13 guitars","date_published":"2022-04-11T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/247ddb40-8da1-4e1f-a3a3-7d35906f2989.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":82036530,"duration_in_seconds":5127}]},{"id":"5ce79a29-8286-46ae-ad72-71ea0b5b46a8","title":"Episode 3: Putting Dire Straits On","url":"https://www.grade43.com/3","content_text":"2 cats, 3 dogs, 5 children, and 13 guitars. \nBrian and Kalimar are old elementary school buddies who have come back to start Grade 43. Listen in on what they are learning about guitar gear, practice habits, and family life. In today's episode Brian and Kalimar get into a discussion about recording, audio interfaces, and try to come up with tone that jangles. Also in this episode: everyone loves impedence. And again: Strings, as ever...strings...\n\nLike what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\n\nReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43\n\nOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.Sponsored By:On Trajectory Financial Planning: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!Links:On Trajectory Financial Planning — Thanks to On Trajectory for being our sponsor! Figure out how much ramen you have to eat so you can afford your next guitar. All kidding aside, On trajectory is an easy to use, high fidelity financial planning tool that maps your income, investments and expenses in a friendly graphical display. OT captures dozens of data points so that you understand how your decisions affect your finances - now, two months from now, when your kid starts applying to college in another decade or so?Phill Mcknight - Know Your Gear - 4 ways to Restring your guitar — Amazing YouTube Channel for understanding guitar gear. This link goes directly to the \"tech method\" for re-stringing a guitarGFS \"Metal Foil\" Dual Coil Ferrite Humbucker Shell, Chrome-G — Used by Kalimar on his Ibanez Gio for the jangle tone in this episodeGarage Band for Mac — Garage Band is a fantastic recording tool with a ton of options. We haven't found anything for free that comes even close. The cost of entry is a mac, which these days can be under a $1000.00 and makes everything significantly easier for recording.Ibanez GAX75 mid-2000s — Kalimar's budget guitar used for learning about modding. Don't tell anyone but it's an outstanding guitar. The neck is silky smooth.PRS Custom 24 — Brian's main axe, the Custom 24 08 has S2 Custom 24-08's upgraded 85/15 \"S\" humbuckers, made even more versatile with a pair of mini toggles for independent coil-splitting at the flick of a switch. Ugly Delicious on Netflix — Kalimar and Brian talked about \"tweezer\" food vs \"greasy spoon\" and how PRS tends to be very pretty and elegant and Kalimar's new Godin is \"ugly in all the right ways\". Ugly Delicious is a show on Netflix with David Chang, famous chef who prefers \"ugly food\".HX Stomp — An amazing amp and effect modeler. The center of Kalimar's rig. Postive Grid Bias FX 2 — Brian uses Bias FX when he wants to produce guitar sounds directly in a digital audio workstation (DAW). Jack Ruch TrueFire Course — Jack Ruch is an amazing teacher with such a soulful smooth sound. We highly recommend his course on TrueFire","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e2 cats, 3 dogs, 5 children, and 13 guitars. \u003cbr\u003e\nBrian and Kalimar are old elementary school buddies who have come back to start Grade 43. Listen in on what they are learning about guitar gear, practice habits, and family life. In today\u0026#39;s episode Brian and Kalimar get into a discussion about recording, audio interfaces, and try to come up with tone that jangles. Also in this episode: everyone loves impedence. And again: Strings, as ever...strings...\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike what you\u0026#39;re hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on \u003ca href=\"https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on \u003ca href=\"http://www.patreon.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.patreon.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any manufacturer we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSponsored By:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eOn Trajectory Financial Planning\u003c/a\u003e: \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eSee where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"On Trajectory Financial Planning\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/\"\u003eOn Trajectory Financial Planning\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Thanks to On Trajectory for being our sponsor! Figure out how much ramen you have to eat so you can afford your next guitar. All kidding aside, On trajectory is an easy to use, high fidelity financial planning tool that maps your income, investments and expenses in a friendly graphical display. OT captures dozens of data points so that you understand how your decisions affect your finances - now, two months from now, when your kid starts applying to college in another decade or so?\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Phill Mcknight - Know Your Gear - 4 ways to Restring your guitar\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppMTDohJuzA\u0026amp;t=52s\"\u003ePhill Mcknight - Know Your Gear - 4 ways to Restring your guitar\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Amazing YouTube Channel for understanding guitar gear. This link goes directly to the \"tech method\" for re-stringing a guitar\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"GFS \u0026quot;Metal Foil\u0026quot; Dual Coil Ferrite Humbucker Shell, Chrome-G \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.guitarfetish.com/GFS-Metal-Foil-Dual-Coil-Ferrite-Humbucker-Shell-Chrome_p_27753.html\"\u003eGFS \"Metal Foil\" Dual Coil Ferrite Humbucker Shell, Chrome-G \u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Used by Kalimar on his Ibanez Gio for the jangle tone in this episode\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Garage Band for Mac\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/\"\u003eGarage Band for Mac\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Garage Band is a fantastic recording tool with a ton of options. We haven't found anything for free that comes even close. The cost of entry is a mac, which these days can be under a $1000.00 and makes everything significantly easier for recording.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ibanez GAX75 mid-2000s\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://reverb.grsm.io/ibanez-gio-gax75\"\u003eIbanez GAX75 mid-2000s\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Kalimar's budget guitar used for learning about modding. Don't tell anyone but it's an outstanding guitar. The neck is silky smooth.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"PRS Custom 24\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://reverb.grsm.io/prs-custom-24\"\u003ePRS Custom 24\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Brian's main axe, the Custom 24 08 has S2 Custom 24-08's upgraded 85/15 \"S\" humbuckers, made even more versatile with a pair of mini toggles for independent coil-splitting at the flick of a switch. \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ugly Delicious on Netflix\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.netflix.com/title/80170368\"\u003eUgly Delicious on Netflix\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Kalimar and Brian talked about \"tweezer\" food vs \"greasy spoon\" and how PRS tends to be very pretty and elegant and Kalimar's new Godin is \"ugly in all the right ways\". Ugly Delicious is a show on Netflix with David Chang, famous chef who prefers \"ugly food\".\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"HX Stomp\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://reverb.grsm.io/line-6-hx-stomp8631\"\u003eHX Stomp\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; An amazing amp and effect modeler. The center of Kalimar's rig. \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Postive Grid Bias FX 2\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/BIASFX2Elite--positive-grid-bias-fx-2-elite-effects-modeling-plug-in\"\u003ePostive Grid Bias FX 2\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Brian uses Bias FX when he wants to produce guitar sounds directly in a digital audio workstation (DAW). \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Jack Ruch TrueFire Course\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100loxoi/destination:https%3A%2F%2Ftruefire.com%2Fblues-guitar-lessons%2Fshades-of-blues%2Fclassic-slow-blues-changes-overview%2Fv59066\"\u003eJack Ruch TrueFire Course\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Jack Ruch is an amazing teacher with such a soulful smooth sound. We highly recommend his course on TrueFire\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"The mayhem of two middle aged men using the internet to talk...about guitars and other vexing topics.","date_published":"2022-03-28T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/5ce79a29-8286-46ae-ad72-71ea0b5b46a8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":57403269,"duration_in_seconds":3587}]},{"id":"27bbd6bb-e1b4-4ae6-9f23-5444d410af45","title":"Episode 2: Nothing Matters","url":"https://www.grade43.com/2","content_text":"2 cats, 3 dogs, 5 children, and 13 guitars. \nBrian and Kalimar are old elementary school buddies who have come back to start Grade 43. Listen in on what they are learning about guitar gear, practice habits, and family life. In today's episode Brian and Kalimar get into a discussion on \"Dark\" tone, strings (again), and there's a new ax on the horizon for someone.\n\nLike what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\n\nReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43\n\nKalimar's dark tone\n\nGet it here: https://www.fluidsolo.com/patchexchange/patch/cinematic-inspired-dark-tone,164\n\nDark Tone Patch Visualization\n\nBrian's Dark tone\n\nDark Clean\n\nDriven Dark\n\nOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any equipment makers we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate linksSponsored By:On Trajectory Financial Planning: See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!Links:On Trajectory Financial Planning — Thanks to On Trajectory for being our sponsor! Figure out how much ramen you have to eat so you can afford your next guitar. All kidding aside, On trajectory is an easy to use, high fidelity financial planning tool that maps your income, investments and expenses in a friendly graphical display. OT captures dozens of data points so that you understand how your decisions affect your finances - now, two months from now, when your kid starts applying to college in another decade or so? GFS \"Metal Foil\" Dual Coil Ferrite Humbucker Shell, Chrome-G — Kalimar outfitted his Ibanez Gio with Guitar Fetish Kwik Plugs and used these metal foil pick upsto record the dark tone.HX Stomp — An amazing amp and effect modeler. The center of Kalimar's rig. PRS Custom 24 — Brian's main axe, the Custom 24 08 has S2 Custom 24-08's upgraded 85/15 \"S\" humbuckers, made even more versatile with a pair of mini toggles for independent coil-splitting at the flick of a switch. Ibanez GAX75 mid-2000s — Kalimar's budget guitar used for learning about modding. Don't tell anyone but it's an outstanding guitar. The neck is silky smooth.Blessed Mother Drive — Brian's main dirt pedal. The Blessed Mother™ V2 births a classic OD sound with power from the Most High. Her supernatural combination of germanium and silicon diodes generates a uniquely raw, yet velvety tone. She features an adjustable transparency function: The Immaculator. This lets you preserve or purify the sound's original grit to your liking.\u2028\r\nThe Mother is a splendid first stage OD or clean boost. Phill Mcknight - Know Your Gear — Amazing YouTube Channel for understanding guitar gear.Darrell Braun Guitar You Tube Channel — Great gear reviews and tipsKalimar's Dark Tone — Cinema-Inspired dark tone created using the HX Stomp and the Ibanez GIO with Metal Foils.Spurious Correlations — Hilarious website that allows you to create random correlationsPostive Grid Bias FX 2 — Brian uses Bias FX when he wants to produce guitar sounds directly in a digital audio workstation (DAW). Jack Ruch TrueFire Course — Jack Ruch is an amazing teacher with such a soulful smooth sound. We highly recommend his course on TrueFireD'Addario .008-.038 Extra Super Light — These are great - and supposedly BB King played 8s. Don't you want to sound like BB?How Do Guitar Pickups Work? — Interesting article on how guitar pickups work.Japanese Theremin Orchestra — The orchestra is attempting to break the record for the most theremins played together","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e2 cats, 3 dogs, 5 children, and 13 guitars. \u003cbr\u003e\nBrian and Kalimar are old elementary school buddies who have come back to start Grade 43. Listen in on what they are learning about guitar gear, practice habits, and family life. In today\u0026#39;s episode Brian and Kalimar get into a discussion on \u0026quot;Dark\u0026quot; tone, strings (again), and there\u0026#39;s a new ax on the horizon for someone.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike what you\u0026#39;re hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on \u003ca href=\"https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReally like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on \u003ca href=\"http://www.patreon.com/grade43\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.patreon.com/grade43\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKalimar\u0026#39;s dark tone\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGet it here: \u003ca href=\"https://www.fluidsolo.com/patchexchange/patch/cinematic-inspired-dark-tone,164\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.fluidsolo.com/patchexchange/patch/cinematic-inspired-dark-tone,164\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/7/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/36G6ojPo.png\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eDark Tone Patch Visualization\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrian\u0026#39;s Dark tone\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/7/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/K33vqSmK.png\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eDark Clean\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/7/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/48HM9jk_.png\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eDriven Dark\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpinions are 100% our own and we are not currently not sponsored by any equipment makers we mention. Some of the above links are affiliate links\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSponsored By:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eOn Trajectory Financial Planning\u003c/a\u003e: \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8\"\u003eSee where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com!\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"On Trajectory Financial Planning\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.ontrajectory.com\"\u003eOn Trajectory Financial Planning\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Thanks to On Trajectory for being our sponsor! Figure out how much ramen you have to eat so you can afford your next guitar. All kidding aside, On trajectory is an easy to use, high fidelity financial planning tool that maps your income, investments and expenses in a friendly graphical display. OT captures dozens of data points so that you understand how your decisions affect your finances - now, two months from now, when your kid starts applying to college in another decade or so? \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"GFS \u0026quot;Metal Foil\u0026quot; Dual Coil Ferrite Humbucker Shell, Chrome-G\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.guitarfetish.com/GFS-Metal-Foil-Dual-Coil-Ferrite-Humbucker-Shell-Chrome_p_27753.html\"\u003eGFS \"Metal Foil\" Dual Coil Ferrite Humbucker Shell, Chrome-G\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Kalimar outfitted his Ibanez Gio with Guitar Fetish Kwik Plugs and used these metal foil pick upsto record the dark tone.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"HX Stomp\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://reverb.grsm.io/line-6-hx-stomp8631\"\u003eHX Stomp\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; An amazing amp and effect modeler. The center of Kalimar's rig. \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"PRS Custom 24\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://reverb.grsm.io/prs-custom-24\"\u003ePRS Custom 24\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Brian's main axe, the Custom 24 08 has S2 Custom 24-08's upgraded 85/15 \"S\" humbuckers, made even more versatile with a pair of mini toggles for independent coil-splitting at the flick of a switch. \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ibanez GAX75 mid-2000s\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://reverb.grsm.io/ibanez-gio-gax75\"\u003eIbanez GAX75 mid-2000s\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Kalimar's budget guitar used for learning about modding. Don't tell anyone but it's an outstanding guitar. The neck is silky smooth.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Blessed Mother Drive\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://reverb.grsm.io/blessed-mother-drive\"\u003eBlessed Mother Drive\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Brian's main dirt pedal. The Blessed Mother™ V2 births a classic OD sound with power from the Most High. Her supernatural combination of germanium and silicon diodes generates a uniquely raw, yet velvety tone. She features an adjustable transparency function: The Immaculator. This lets you preserve or purify the sound's original grit to your liking.\u2028\r\nThe Mother is a splendid first stage OD or clean boost. \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Phill Mcknight - Know Your Gear \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/c/PhillipMcKnight\"\u003ePhill Mcknight - Know Your Gear \u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Amazing YouTube Channel for understanding guitar gear.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Darrell Braun Guitar You Tube Channel\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/c/DarrellBraunGuitar/videos\"\u003eDarrell Braun Guitar You Tube Channel\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Great gear reviews and tips\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kalimar\u0026#39;s Dark Tone\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.fluidsolo.com/patchexchange/patch/164\"\u003eKalimar's Dark Tone\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Cinema-Inspired dark tone created using the HX Stomp and the Ibanez GIO with Metal Foils.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Spurious Correlations\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://www.tylervigen.com/spurious-correlations\"\u003eSpurious Correlations\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Hilarious website that allows you to create random correlations\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Postive Grid Bias FX 2\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/BIASFX2Elite--positive-grid-bias-fx-2-elite-effects-modeling-plug-in\"\u003ePostive Grid Bias FX 2\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Brian uses Bias FX when he wants to produce guitar sounds directly in a digital audio workstation (DAW). \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Jack Ruch TrueFire Course\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100loxoi/destination:https%3A%2F%2Ftruefire.com%2Fblues-guitar-lessons%2Fshades-of-blues%2Fclassic-slow-blues-changes-overview%2Fv59066\"\u003eJack Ruch TrueFire Course\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Jack Ruch is an amazing teacher with such a soulful smooth sound. We highly recommend his course on TrueFire\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"D\u0026#39;Addario .008-.038 Extra Super Light\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/EXL130--daddario-exl130-extra-super-light-nickel-wound-electric-strings-008-038\"\u003eD'Addario .008-.038 Extra Super Light\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; These are great - and supposedly BB King played 8s. Don't you want to sound like BB?\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"How Do Guitar Pickups Work?\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/how-do-guitar-pickups-work/\"\u003eHow Do Guitar Pickups Work?\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; Interesting article on how guitar pickups work.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Japanese Theremin Orchestra\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnlsfeRNw1I\"\u003eJapanese Theremin Orchestra\u003c/a\u003e \u0026mdash; The orchestra is attempting to break the record for the most theremins played together\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"The mayhem of two middle aged men using the internet to talk...about guitars and other vexing topics.","date_published":"2022-03-14T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/27bbd6bb-e1b4-4ae6-9f23-5444d410af45.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":49533097,"duration_in_seconds":3095}]}]}