Six String Bliss: The Guitar Podcast

Pipes, PT and special correspondent Snoozy lay it down in a raw, low-fi and unedited roundtable on their thoughts on the first day of NAMM. Find out the lastest from Orange, Saint Blues, Peavey and much more.

The NAMM 2009 show is one of the highlights of the Bliss year and an event every gear-loving guitarist needs to pay attention to. Pipes and PT take a look at what they are excited about at the show and what you have to look forward to in 6SB coverage.

PT and Pipes countdown their top 5 albums of the last year! If you are looking for some great music, or just want to see if your favorites made the list, listen on, dear Blistener.

Pipes and PT discuss the topic of guitar competitions. Classical guitar competitions are very common, but where’s the rock guitar competitions? Are guitar competitions the wave of the future or a distraction from the true joy of music?

Pipes and PT count down the list of guitar-related items they would love to see under their Christmas tree in 2008. Hope their loved ones have a lot of spare cash!

Many of the albums released in 2008 have something in common, and Pipes and PT have noticed the pattern. But what does it mean for the future of music? Plus Guitar News, GoW and much more.

Dave Martone returns to Six-String Bliss to discuss his new album, Parker guitars and online guitar lessons. Listen to the interview for some great conversation then check out the album for some of the best guitar playing around.

Pipes and PT are sporting a shiny new theme song courtesy of benfordguitars.com. This week they have TONS of guitar news, and lots of listener feedback.

It's finally here: Stay Tuned, 6SB community's TV theme song cover album. The listening experience begins here, but don't forget to go to www.sixstringbliss.com to download the album, read the liner notes and see the artwork. And hop on the forum and talk to the artists about their tracks!

Nial McGaughey, President of Solid Cables, joins Pipes and PT to discuss what makes a great cable, the weak points in your signal path and what you can do about it. Plus Guitarist of the Week and tons of Guitar News!

It’s the long awaited album of the month Captain Beefheart and The Magic Band’s Trout Mask Replica. Captain Beefheart and producer Frank Zappa push the limits of popular music and expand the direction of rock for years to come. Pipes and PT share their takes on this challenging yet essential listening experience.

Pipes and PT take a look at the music industry, how it has changed in recent years and where it might be going. Plus, pedals reviews, News and GoW, all in an extra-large guitar podcast.

The West Side Winders have long been a Bliss favorite. Guitarist Dan Peters sits down with Pipes and PT to discuss being a Rockabilly rebel, the West Side Winders and his recent experience in the Guitar Player Magazine Guitar Superstar Competition.

There is nothing we love more than hearing from our listeners. Some emails and voicemails are so great we have to share them. Hear what your fellow listeners are saying including corrections, folklore and somebody building Six-String Bliss pedals!!

Pipes and PT are joined by Troy the Metal Anthropologist to discuss metal, where it’s been, where it’s going and why you should pay attention.

Pipes and PT discuss all things tuning. Are you in tune? How do you get there? How close is close enough? What are your tuning options? Plus reviews of the Coffin Case Blood Drive, some of the pedals in Amplitube Metal and much much more.

Daniel Klein of Port City Amplification has some revolutionary ideas about amps, cabinets and the future of the tube amp.  You owe it to yourself to listen to his thoughts and check out his amps.  Plus guitar news and the Hip Kitty Cream Distortion pedal.

Pipes and PT have a nice long interview with legendary vintage guitar expert and author George Gruhn.  Nuff said. 

Episode 114: Spotlight of Fat Tone Guitars PT experiences Gibson Weekend at Dave’s Guitar Shop: http://www.davesguitar.com/ Listener Chris wins some Bliss-picks simply by leaving a voicemail. You could be next! Call 206-203-3738 for your chance. PT reviews the Line 6 DL4. Is it worthy of the ample space it takes up on a pedalboard? http://www.line6.com/stompboxmodelers/dl4.html Guitarist of the Week (selected by Joel): Luther Dickinson http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luther_Dickinson Guitar News: Where Have Guitar Solos Gone? http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/music/2008/07/school_of_rock_guitar_solos.html IGN Ranks Punk’s Guitar Gods: http://music.ign.com/articles/895/895015p1.html Best Buy Gets Into the Game: http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jk40yNOcuwE5HK6ZJSabH4vppS9AD926M57O0 National Fingerpicking Champ: http://www.picayuneitem.com/features/local_story_212142544.html Center Song: Sunblind by Jesse Dee www.jessedeemusic.com Chicago-area shop Fat Tone Guitars are quickly making a name for