Ask Zac

About Ask Zac

Zac Childs is a music insider and historian. He is the host of the acclaimed Truetone Lounge interview series and contributed to Vintage Guitar Magazine for 15 years via his Ask Zac column, and numerous featured articles, product reviews, and cover stories. On his ASK ZAC channel, Zac takes a look at players and gear and also answers guitar-related questions in ways that were never possible via print.

Publisher

Zac Childs

Category

music · music · music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Mar 2023

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

283 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026

   1960 Danelectro 3923 Double Neck: History, Design, and the SRV Mod

   In this episode of Ask Zac, we take a deep dive into an unusual vintage instrument: the 1960 Danelectro 3923 Double Neck. From the early history of Danelectro to playing demos, modding options, and the famous Stevie Ray Vaughan connection, here is a full breakdown of this unique guitar/bass hybrid. Chapter Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction & Overview 1:54 – Channel Thanks 2:10 – The History of Danelectro & Nate Daniel 3:35 – The 1956 U2 Model & Innovation 4:16 – Unique Danelec...

2. 

   8 Oct 2026

   A Look At The Fender Tone Master '59 Twin-Amp (Joe Bonamassa Edition)

   Why would a legendary tone snob with Dumbles and real '59 Tweed Twins put his name on a digital amp? On today's episode of Ask Zac, we take a deep dive into the new Fender Joe Bonamassa Tone Master '59 High-Powered Tweed Twin, and what happened when I took it out on the road. Fender sent over one of these digital tweed powerhouses to review. As someone who uses digital and solid-state gear on stage (including recent televised Grand Ole Opry performances), I share my honest thoughts on why th...

3. 

   29 Sept 2026

   When and Why To Use A Guitar Wireless

   On today’s episode of Ask Zac, we dive into the world of guitar wireless systems, specifically when and why you should consider ditching your instrument cable. From small casino stages to massive stages with thrusts, we look at how going wireless impacts your stage presence, overall safety, tone, and performance workflow. I also share a few embarrassing lessons I’ve learned the hard way (including a dropout mid-solo on a giant stage) so you can avoid making the same mistakes! Key Topics Cov...

Who has been a guest on Ask Zac

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Reggie Young
• Matthew Lee
• Andy Pitcher

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

19 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

23 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100

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Quality

75

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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