Show overview
Chris and Rick Talk Guitars has been publishing since 2018, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 95 episodes. That works out to roughly 55 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 30 min and 37 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Music show.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 10 months ago. The busiest year was 2019, with 25 episodes published. Published by Chris Cline & Rick Hines.
From the publisher
Discussion of guitar and guitar related topics mostly dealing guitar head space, and all things guitar culture.
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#95 R.I.P Ozzy!
Chris and Rick pay their respect to the Prince of Darkness, and reminisce about their earliest encounters with Black Sabbath and Ozzy.
#94 Serving the Song
Chris and Rick talk about how important it is to serve the song, and to find your place in the sonic mix of instruments and vocals for the best results.
#93 What's Your Settings, Man?!
Chris and Rick talk about how there are no "settings" per se... You can get to a starting point but then you have to explore, and find your own way. Often times it's scary, but with some curiosity and tenacity you can do it!
#92 More Pet Peeves...
Chris and Rick commiserate about the evolution of their pet peeves, and some shouting at clouds.
#91 Under Cover Guitars
Chris and Rick talk about how they approach playing guitar in cover/tribute bands and how they try to capture the spirit of the songs.
#90 AI And The Guitar
Chris and I discuss how AI might impact the world of guitar playing, and music as we continue down this uncharted path of technology.
#89 Mods Then & Now
Chris and Rick talk about guitar (gear) mods over the years and how some things have changed and other have remained.
#88 Checkin' In
Chris and Rick catch up on what's been going on since they've both been busy the last few months.
#87 Unintended Consequences
Chris & Rick talk about the unintended consequences of modding, or changing something without thinking about the possible negative consequences. And the popular notion of laypeople second-guessing the educated, experienced people behind the products they want to change or "make better."
Ep 86#86 Lead Playing for Beginners
Chris and Rick talk about a topic suggested by a listener regarding lead playing for beginners.
Ep 85#85 Rick Builds a Guitar II
Chris and Rick chat about the process of building a classical guitar, focus on the finished product and what Rick learned (if anything) along the way.
Ep 84#84 Jabberin' With Kurt Bloch
Chris and I chat with Seattle music legend Kurt Bloch.
Ep 83#83 Bass For Guitar Players
Chris and I talk about the inevitable desire guitarists feel to play bass. It can be run, and inspiring to get into the headspace of a bass player.
Ep 82#82 3 for 3 November 2024
Chris and I revisit our 3 for 3 where we swap 3 songs a piece and give our thoughts. It's fun listening to songs I haven't really heard or revisiting old friends and hearing new things.Chris' songs: Kiss - Let me knowNew York Dolls - Personality CrisisPeter Case - Walk in the WoodsRick's songs:Rolling Stones - Tumbling DiceWah Wah - George HarrisonSpotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Ub3dJLyiWEu0aBCNx0dfc?si=12b9161046214454
Ep 81#81 Why Does That Guitar Cost SO Much?!
A discussion on the subject of the vintage guitar market over the years and if these instruments are really worth the prices they are going for.
Ep 80#80 Capo
Chris and Rick talk about the many uses of the capo, and how it can also inspire guitarists to think about the guitar in other creative ways.
Ep 79#79 Fretboard Summit 2024
Chris and I talk about my trip to Chicago to attend the Fretboard Summit put on by Jason Verlinde of Fretboard Journal. I enjoyed the whole trip from the amazing facility of the Old Town School of Folk Music, Grez Guitars, Rock & Roll Guitars, Colin Hay, panel discussions, deep dish pizza, the BIG lake and so much more...
Ep 78#78 Damn Right We Got The Blues
Chris and I explore the delicate subject of the blues and how that genre has evolved - but always seems to rise above its cliches and survive to live another day.
Ep 77#77 One-Owner Guitars
We talk about the various perceptions people might have when they hear the phrase "one-owner guitar". What doest it mean to you?!
Ep 76#76 Crossroads
Chris and I lovingly roast the 1986 movie Crossroads starring Ralph Macchio and Joe Seneca.