Grade 43

About Grade 43

2 cats, 3 dogs, 5 children, and 13 guitars. 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.

Publisher

kalimar and brian

Category

leisure · music · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

14 Mar 2022

Latest episode

28 Dec 2022

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Dec 2022

   Episode 19: Pent Up Demand - An Interview with Eric Alexander of Penta Guitar

   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! Grab Eric's book: www.pentaguitar.com (http://www.pentaguitar.com) and use the discount code: GRADE43 Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43) Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 (http://www.patreon.com/grade43) Opinions 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 (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8): See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com! (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8) Links: pentaGuitar JUST PLAY™ – JUST PLAY™ (http://www.pentaguitar.com/) Modes: What are they and how do I use them? - Classic FM (https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/latest/guide-to-musical-modes/) Circle Of Fifths (https://www.circleoffifths.com/) What is a 12-tone system in music? – Sage-Advices (https://sage-advices.com/what-is-a-12-tone-system-in-music/) System - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System) What are the five pentatonic boxes? – Guitar Reviewed (https://guitarreviewed.com/posts/0f5131c58d3cea572b8711d9db675d23/) Eric on Twitter (https://twitter.com/pentaGuitar) Retracing the Sounds of Sogdiana | The Sogdians (https://sogdians.si.edu/sidebars/retracing-the-sounds-of-sogdiana-sogdian-music-and-musical-instruments-in-central-asia-and-china/) Syriac Orthodox Church - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syriac_Orthodox_Church) Lute - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lute) Oud - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oud) Mandolino - Wikipedia (https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandolino) Niccolò Paganini - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niccol%C3%B2_Paganini) Polytonality - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polytonality) Grab Eric's book at a discounted price! (https://store.pentaguitar.com/products/visual-guitar-full/?coupon=GRADE43)

2. 

   13 Dec 2022

   Episode 18: Sliding into our DM's

   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! Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43) Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 (http://www.patreon.com/grade43) Opinions 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 (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8): See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com! (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8) Links: Everything you need to know about starting to learn about slide guitar but were afraid to ask (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slide_guitar) — seriously, this is a great article. Sonny Landreth Slide Supernatural on Truefire (https://truefire.com/slide-guitar-lessons/slide-supernatural-blues/c824) What Is POST? (Power On Self Test Definition) (https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-post-2625953) 501chorusecho (http://www.501chorusecho.com/) Kalimar's Code Name (https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/7/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/hrt5KrPW.png) Miami University - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami_University) Rowin DUMBLER LEF-315 Dumble Amp Simulator Pedal Ships Free | Reverb (https://reverb.com/item/1276943-rowin-dumbler-lef-315-dumble-amp-simulator-pedal-ships-free) Dumble Amplifiers - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dumble_Amplifiers) Mid-Fi Electronics ::: Pedals (https://www.midfielectronics.com/pedals) A Brief but Complete Guide to Guitar Compression — Anatomy of Guitar Tone (https://www.anatomyofguitartone.com/home/a-brief-but-complete-guitar-to-guitar-compression) Elton John Guitarist Davey Johnstone on Their History, Final Tour – Rolling Stone (https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/elton-john-guitarist-davey-johnstone-on-their-history-and-final-tour-720041/) Kalimar's Multi Pedal (https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/7/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/3sB6OLh_.jpeg) Supro Delta King 12 1x12-inch 15-watt Tube Combo Amp - Black and Cream | Sweetwater (https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DeltaK12Blk--supro-delta-king-12-1-by-12-inch-15-watt-tube-combo-amp-black-and-cream) JIMMY PAGE's 17 Greatest Guitar Techniques! - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODBeh7A9w6g) Flying in a Blue Dream - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_in_a_Blue_Dream) Fewer vs. Less: Correct Usage Guide | Merriam-Webster (https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/fewer-vs-less) Playing With Dynamics - TrueFire - Guitar Lesson - TrueFire (https://truefire.com/guitar-lab/course-title-here/playing-with-dynamics-introduction/v64841) The Rock Slide Ariel Posen Signature Slide - Small | Sweetwater (https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/BTRS-AP--the-rock-slide-ariel-posen-signature-slide-small) Focus On: Standard Tuning Slide - Guitar Lesson - David Hamburger (https://truefire.com/focus-on-guitar-lessons/standard-tuning-slide/c752) Guitar Slides | Sweetwater (https://www.sweetwater.com/c937--Guitar_Slides) Amazon.com: Moleskin Padding Adhesive Tape, Moleskin Padding for Shoes, Moleskin Tape for Toes Feet Blisters Prevention, 2 Rolls : Health & Household (https://www.amazon.com/Moleskin-Padding-Adhesive-Blisters-Prevention/dp/B091KZ5T8F) Brian's Slide Collection (https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/7/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/9IKKuAOv.png) Bonnie Raitt Explains Unconventional Way She Plays Slide Guitar, Talks How She Got Into Slide Guitar | Music News @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com (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) You Gotta Move (Tutorial + Tab) - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2geCtrniFPw) Van Halen - Runnin' With The Devil (Official Music Video) - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5txwFv-zYM) Back to School (1986) Academic Evaluation Scene - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Yec9xYJxpE) 11 alternate tunings every guitarist should know | Guitar World (https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/11-alternate-tunings-every-guitarist-should-know) 14 Best Short Scale Electric Guitars in 2022 - Guitar Lobby (https://www.guitarlobby.com/best-short-scale-electric-guitars/) What is a Parlor Guitar? | Parlor Guitars (https://parlor.guitars/blog/what-parlor-guitar) The Splinter Self - Playing the Changes: Demonstration - Eric Haugen - Guitar Lesson - TrueFire (https://truefire.com/eric-haugen-guitar-lessons/pentatonic-double-stops/the-splinter-self--playing-the-changes-demonstration/v63909) Frank Gambale - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Gambale)

3. 

   16 Nov 2022

   Episode 17: Hum a few bars: An interview with Ryan from 60 Cycle Hum

   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. Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43) Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 (http://www.patreon.com/grade43) Opinions 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 (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8): See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com! (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8) Links: How to Play the Flute (https://youtu.be/-1sM29zGxeo) — Pretty obvious when you think about it Daylight Saving Time (https://youtu.be/f0kruxRbHXE) — SAVING! (1) THE SECRET TO SUCCESS - Dickdy Fox - Jerry Meguire - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyxWWYeXKBw) Sinister Plot to Eliminate Handedness (https://youtu.be/x9ABJUZ8Mww) — get it...sinister Clipart, Vectors, Logos, Illustrations, Templates and Graphics - iStock (https://www.istockphoto.com/stock-illustrations) — Where Ryan made a living before podcasting and reviewing gear 60 Cycle Hum – The guitar podcast (https://60cyclehumcast.com/) 60 Cycle Hum - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/60cyclehumcast) JHS on the 'Tube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfbkA4jJkJY5g0wbjuoZWA) Amazon.com: Lefty's True Left-Handed Scissors for General Purpose Use, 2 Sizes Included (https://www.amazon.com/Leftys-Left-handed-Scissors-General-Included/dp/B00IZ7JUHE/ref=asc_df_B00IZ7JUHE?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80745502739804&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584345029897864&psc=1) Bad Cats (https://www.badcatguitars.com/) NAMM (https://www.namm.org/) Gearfest (https://www.sweetwater.com/gearfest/) Putting the Band Back Together (https://media1.tenor.com/images/e9a7b889175db947f670d4111e807b82/tenor.gif?itemid=17459030) RSS (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSS) WTF with Marc Maron Podcast (https://www.wtfpod.com/) Tony Iommi (http://www.iommi.com/) — One of the original badasses Surfy Bear (https://reverb.com/p/surfy-industries-surfybear-compact) HX Stomp (https://line6.com/hx-stomp-xl/) — We presume if you've heard Kalimar speak you don't need this but... Land Lines (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landline) — You may need this. It's been the internet for a while now.

4. 

   24 Oct 2022

   Episode 16: Play Ball - An Interview with Steve Sterlacci

   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. Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43) Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 (http://www.patreon.com/grade43) Opinions 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 (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8): See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com! (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8) Links: Steve Sterlacci (https://stevesterlacci.com/home) The Kids in the Hall 2022 - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vDmVjAX4EM) Jessica Lynn - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_Lynn) 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 (https://www.amazon.com/BrianFay-Wireless-Rechargeable-Transmitter-Instruments/dp/B09893KXCZ) Equal-loudness contour - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equal-loudness_contour) Fletcher Munson Curve: Easily Understand in 5 Minutes | Parlours Music (https://www.parloursmusic.com/fletcher-munson-curve-explained/) Analog Man Boss GE-7/Pro (https://www.buyanalogman.com/Boss_GE_7_Pro_p/am-boss-ge-7-pro.htm) Line 6 Helix Guitar Processor (https://line6.com/helix/helix-lt.html) — Steve's primary touring rig and a big part of his YouTube channel activity The Sterlacci YouTube booger episode (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dg6pawhDUUk) — 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 (https://www.therockslide.com/shop/polished-brass-rock-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 (https://www.youtube.com/c/AlexPriceMusician) — 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 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Johnson_(musician)) — Kalimar started the episode comparing Steve to Jack Johnson. Here's why: Jack Johnson is a former professional surfer turned musician. Tim Pierce Guitar (https://www.timpierce.com/) — Steve learned a lot of his playing from watching Tim's channel. Guthrie Trapp | Country Guitar Lessons | ArtistWorks (https://artistworks.com/electric-country-guitar-lessons-guthrie-trapp) — Steve described Guthrie Trapp's lessons as an absolute game changer for him in his musical journey. SNARR Northeast - Special Needs Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation (https://snarrnortheast.org/) — Where Steve and Jessica rescued their adorable pup! Line 6 HX Crying Lead Sound - Stomp, Helix, LT. HXFX, Pod Go - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L16GwRR9Uv4) — You can see the Les Paul we got to see on the zoom call in this video.

5. 

   8 Oct 2022

   Episode 15: Grade 43 Season Too cool for school

   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. Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43) Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 (http://www.patreon.com/grade43) Opinions 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 (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8): See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com! (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8) Links: Pro Co EVLGCSLN-20 Evolution Silent Straight to Right Angle Instrument Cable - 20 foot | Sweetwater (https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/EVLGCSLN20--pro-co-evolution-silent-guitar-cable-angled-straight-20-foot) — 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! G & H plugs Amphenol Switchcraft Neutrik This is a link to the cable Kalimar ended up buying Savage Guitarworks (https://savageguitarworks.ca/) — 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 (https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Catalyst60--line-6-catalyst-60-1-by-12-inch-60-watt-combo-amplifier) — 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. Some features: Attenuator (reduces speaker output volume while maintaining same tone) USB connection (so the amp can function as an audio interface) XLR line out (for connecting to a PA) headphone out audio in FX loop (allows you to also use your own fancy modeller and the Catalyst power amp and speaker) Tens of thousands of different guitar, vocal, even harmonica lessons (https://www.truefire.com) — TrueFire Discount code: KALIMAR30 g Gives you discounts on all their courses, jam tracks, song lessons, all-access pass, etc. Local Northern Virginia Blues Jam (https://www.meetup.com/doctor-strings-music-group/events/288613519/) — This is the event Kalimar attended and will continue to attend as regularly as possible PRS Headstock Tuner | Reverb (https://reverb.com/p/prs-headstock-tuner) Nexxus 360 Tuner | Accessories | D'Addario (https://www.daddario.com/products/accessories/tuners/guitar-tuners/nexxus-360/) 5 Principles of Organization - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ncZ1mO8mA44) Working Class Guitar (https://working-class-guitar.teachable.com/) — 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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJL942hg0uM)

6. 

   13 Sept 2022

   Episode 14: Sound Reasoning: Music a Different Way with Sekhar Ramakrishnan

   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. Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43) Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 (http://www.patreon.com/grade43) Opinions 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 (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8): See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com! (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8) Links: Bitches Brew - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitches_Brew) Home - Hotone Audio (https://www.hotoneaudio.com/) Theremin, Lydia Kavina: Rachmaninoff - Vocalise - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPEOYfvzLCo) Nels Cline (https://www.nelscline.com/) AMM (Eddie Prévost, John Tilbury, Keith Rowe) at Sonic Protest Festival 2016 - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-T8rmnHtbg) index | SuperCollider (https://supercollider.github.io/) Ellen Fullman performs at MOCAD - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJHmsTk303Q) Space Ghost Coast to Coast Opening Theme - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xA8Jn-mMfk4) 04 Rafael Toral - Maersk Line [Touch] - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSV14vEdbvQ) Keith Rowe at Kongsberg Jazzfestival , Norway 08.07.2010 - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ2LRPzKpbY) Music | Illposed (https://illposed.bandcamp.com/) Broken (Nine Inch Nails EP) - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broken_(Nine_Inch_Nails_EP)) Michael Hedges - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Hedges) Order '1963: New Directions' Now (https://www.johncoltrane.com/) illposed (http://illposed.com/)

7. 

   15 Aug 2022

   Episode 13: Panic Mode - A Portrait of Dorian Gray Areas

   The guys put on their teaching hat and try to understand modes in a shotgun wedding (https://www.grade43.com/articles/modes) 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. Kalimar sums up his thoughts in this post (https://www.grade43.com/articles/modes-big--whoop). Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43) Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 (http://www.patreon.com/grade43) Opinions 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 (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8): See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com! (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8) Links: Modes: What are they and how do I use them? - Classic FM (https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/latest/guide-to-musical-modes/) Guitar Lab: Chord Scales Vol. 1 - Chord Scale Principles - Brad Carlton - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0sX94sykUE) Typical Major Modal Explanation (https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/7/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/tIhTs0-n.png) Modes Chart (https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/7/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/gFTHhYtM.jpeg) The NA Scale Building System (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaJbp5dgx84) — An interesting way to visualize a guitar or bass fretboard Build a better scale (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQf6i8KIwJU&t=74s) — In case you want to explore how to build these scales, this can be useful. Music Theory for Guitar (https://www.musictheoryforguitar.com/) The Jazz Piano Book (https://smile.amazon.com/Jazz-Piano-Book-Mark-Levine/dp/0961470151/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=Jazz+Piano+book&qid=1660572329&sr=8-1) Why Modes Are Confusing (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z_MwotLh1M) The Cursed TRS/MIDI Cable (https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/7/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/npycr3Ij.jpeg) Maybe Don't Buy This Brand (https://www.ebay.com/itm/393387959392?var=662230140678) — While it's very inexpensive, the trs side was too long. I guess you get what you pay for. The Spark Product Line (https://www.positivegrid.com/spark-series) The World's Greatest Super Computer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TRS-80) — Admittedly, it's from a time when we just added the adjective "super" to something to make it awesome. Over the Top (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093692/) — Two Words: Lincoln Hawk Music theory - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_theory) Josh Smith, playing through chord changes (https://youtube.com/watch?v=pNPPJtVAAi0)

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   1 Aug 2022

   Episode 12: Summer Cleaning

   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! Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43) Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 (http://www.patreon.com/grade43) Opinions 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 (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8): See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com! (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8) Links: Dan Benjamin, of the Grade 43 podcast intro on the web (https://danbenjamin.com/) TrueHeart Blues with Kirk Fletcher (https://truefire.com/kirk-fletcher-guitar-lessons/true-heart-blues-rhythm/c1386) — we and Cornell Dupree Cornell Dupree - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornell_Dupree) Spark MINI – Portable Smart Guitar Amp and Bluetooth Speaker (https://www.positivegrid.com/spark-mini) Donate Musical Instruments - Pickup Please (https://pickupplease.org/donate-musical-instruments/) Ideas For Donating Used Instruments (https://www.savethemusic.org/resources/advocacy-tools/do-you-have-used-instruments-to-donate/) five watt world - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/fivewattworld) 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 (https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Plastic-Backdrop-Photography-Improvement/dp/B08RXW32H4/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=mini+clamps&qid=1659044844&sprefix=mini+clam%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzNUhTVkc5NzQ3VFlYJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTExNDQ5MTdMODI4SVJJNEw3OSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDEwNDg1WDFDNU5LRDVUMExVJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==) Twitterrific: Twitter Your Way (https://twitterrific.com/ios/muffle) — because it's a bitch to review that many chorus pedals 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 (https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Extender-Stepless-Dimming-Protector/dp/B09F671M86/ref=asc_df_B09F671M86?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80745506928935&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584345033065219&psc=1) Anker 12 Outlets Power Strip Surge Protector (2 × 4000 J）with Flat Plug,8ft Extension Cord, White - Walmart.com (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&selectedSellerId=508&adid=22222222222431403301&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=e&wl1=s&wl2=c&wl3=75247975872002&wl4=pla-4578847505716874&wl5=&wl6=&wl7=&wl10=Walmart&wl11=Online&wl12=971963034_10000000459&wl14=anker%20surge%20protector&veh=sem&msclkid=ac78f075e93a155f34679296ed6366b3) — because we're running a datacenter, not a podcast right? Personalized Gear Advice | Sweetwater.com (https://www.sweetwater.com/about/sales-engineers/) John Nathan Cordy talks about Gear acquisition syndrome (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMTLT16ZGio) Donate your used strings - Help Women in different stages of addiction recovery handcraft jewelry as a form of art therapy. (https://www.halomissions.com/#/) Brazilian Guitar Pedal maker - Cachalote (https://cachaloteaudio.com.br/) Josh Skaja (https://sendfox.com/GuitarOS) Eric Petrus Novacaster (https://www.novaguitarsetups.com/product-page/petrus-novacaster) Kalimar's new midi control pedal (https://www.piratemidi.com/product/bridge4) Kirk Fletcher's New Album (https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lMLw_7KINYRKoF4UHA98tvFt_oGQwkImc&feature=share)

9. 

   18 Jul 2022

   Episode 11: Good Cooking - An Interview with Eric Petrus of NOVA Guitars

   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. Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43) Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 (http://www.patreon.com/grade43) Opinions 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 (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8): See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com! (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8) Links: Understanding Neck Profiles (https://warmoth.com/guitar-neck-profiles) — C Carve? Soft V? Undercoating? Eric's Guitar Repair Business Courses (https://courses.guitarrepairbusiness.net/) Petrus NoVAcaster Custom Guitar (https://www.novaguitarsetups.com/shop) Covers (https://yourbusiness.azcentral.com/cover-restaurant-6923.html) — Not what you think... What Is A Kill Switch? (https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cfwk_Kds9Ak/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=) — Kalimar Demo's the NoVa Guitars using custom strat by @novaguitarsetups and the @cachaloteaudio fuzz using an expression pedal. Classical Guitars and Truss Rods (https://theacousticguitarist.com/why-dont-classical-guitars-have-truss-rods/) — well...how the hell do you truss it then???? The Whole Neck Idea (https://reverb.com/item/33720388-danocaster-88v-rosewood-neck-2019-danocaster-finish) Eric’s Newsletter (http://www.eepurl.com/hnoEVH)

10. 

    4 Jul 2022

    Episode 10: Hey Joel - An Interview with Chase Bliss Founder Joel Korte

    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. Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43) Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 (http://www.patreon.com/grade43) Opinions 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 (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8): See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com! (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8) Links: Chase Bliss Videos on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAPwhELXDP5lpUZUeCwK35Q) The Official Mute Button of Grade43 (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/992424-REG/rolls_mm11_pro_pro_switchable_microphone_mute_talk.html/?msclkid=fb4e1cf0167f12b951ed7e4f34d31248) — not that we really remember to use it... Watch this first: Chase Bliss Going Direct To Consumer (https://www.chasebliss.com/going-direct) Chase Bliss Habit Tapes (https://chaseblissrecords.bandcamp.com/album/habitapes-vol-1) Generation Loss: Cooper's Pedal (https://www.chasebliss.com/generation-loss-mkii) Find a Casette Player on eBay (https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_nkw=sony+walkman&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_osacat=0&_odkw=cassette+player) Alternative Video Conferencing (https://jitsi.org/) Star Wars (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars) — This is a space show Kirk Fletcher Course on TrueFire (https://truefire.com/kirk-fletcher-guitar-lessons/true-heart-blues-rhythm/c1386)

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    20 Jun 2022

    Episode 9: Be Real! A Melange of Hommage and Potpourri

    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! Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43) Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 (http://www.patreon.com/grade43) Opinions 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 (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8): See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com! (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8) Links: Brian's Beer/Guitar Rest (https://www.daddario.com/products/accessories/care-maintenance-tools/guitar-supports/guitar-rest/) Other research (https://googlethatforyou.com/)

12. 

    6 Jun 2022

    Episode 8: Know Your Self! An Interview with Josh Skaja

    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. Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43) Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 (http://www.patreon.com/grade43) Opinions 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 (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8): See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com! (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8) Links: Josh's Course Website (http://www.guitaros.com) — Josh has a series of courses he's published. You can sign up for all of them here. Polish Name Generator (https://thestoryshack.com/tools/polish-name-generator/) John Nathan Cordy - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/johnnathancordy) — Amazing instructor and generous Patreon with tons of content for patrons. Tom Quayle - Fusion Legato Guitar - www.tomquayle.co.uk (https://www.tomquayle.co.uk/) — Amazing legato player, teacher, and creator of the Solo App. James Clear (https://jamesclear.com/) — Author of Atomic Habits. Josh Skaja's personal website (https://joshskaja.com/#home) — Sign up for the newsletter here. It's full of really great content. Parallel 5ths explained (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consecutive_fifths) — We talk about this with Josh briefly

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    24 May 2022

    Episode 7: The Wind Cries Jimi

    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. Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43) Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 (http://www.patreon.com/grade43) Opinions 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 (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8): See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com! (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8) Links: Halo Missions Guitar String Jewelry with a Purpose (https://www.halomissions.com/#/) — Send your used guitar strings to Hallo Missions PO Box 8 Pleasant View, TN 37146 Get What You Want - TrueFire - Guitar Lesson - TrueFire (https://prf.hn/l/QqLzq3E) — Jeff McErlain's awesome course on guitar fills that inspired all of our homework shenanigans Guitar Zen: CAGED - Eric Haugen - Guitar Lessons - TrueFire (https://prf.hn/l/Gq44VX9) — Great Course that is a great intro to what we did in Jeff McErlain's fills course IK Multimedia - Jimi Hendrix™Anniversary Collection (https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/hendrix/) — Jimi Hendrix sounds - Amplitube Edition! Jimi Hendrix - TrueFire - Guitar Lesson - TrueFire (https://prf.hn/l/qXOX1yE) — Kalimar got a lot of advice from this for inspiring his playing this week. Experience Jimi Hendrix™ | Positive Grid (https://www.positivegrid.com/jimi-hendrix) — Jimi Hendrix Sounds - Positive Grid (Spark & Bias FX 2) edition! The #1 Secret to Jimi Hendrix Tone - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVx44W88X08&t=105s) — RJ Ronquillo's video on the Jimi Hendrix String Gauge. Kalimar may make this his regular gauge going forward Building A HENDRIX Inspired Pedalboard | Guitar Tips & Tricks | Tone Tutorial - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSEZxmEhk-c&t=82s) — Kalimar used this video as a kick off to build his Jimi inspired hx stomp patch. Columbia House Record Club (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbia_House) — Kalimar and Brian showed their age card when they mentioned Columbia House Record Club. Get 10 albums for a penny! The "Swedish Jimi Hendrix" (https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/the-swedish-jimi-hendrix-yngwie-malmsteen-coming-to-scv/ar-AAXjpGv) — Brian once longed to play like Yngwie Malmsteen Applied Guitar Phenomenology (https://www.methodspace.com/blog/how-to-find-essences-in-phenomenological-research) King Tone Classic Switch (very cool treble bleed) (https://www.kingtoneguitar.com/product/king-tone-switch/) — 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: True Bypass, Your Normal Tone Is 100% Un-Effected Treble Bleed Engaged, When you Roll Your Volume Down You Will Retain The High End, No More Dull Tones Hendrix Edge Added, Fuller, Warmer More Focused Tone 100% Vaughan, Tubey Bite, Lots Of Attack, Fat, Warm Albert – What Can I Say The Switch Was Named After Him BB – Extremely Fat and Thick But Still Has Top End Bite. Phil McKnight of Know Your Gear (https://www.youtube.com/PhillipMcKnight) Stringjoy Signatures | Custom 6 String Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings (https://stringjoy.com/guitarstrings/strings/electric-guitar-strings/custom-electric-guitar-strings/) — Get the Jimi Hendrix string gauge! .010, .013, .015, .026, .032, .038 Phil and Us (https://www.grade43.com/6) Console Preamp (https://cachaloteaudio.com.br/produtos/consolepreamp/) — Kalimar bought this preamp pedal and has really come to enjoy it in front of the HX Stomp Golden Age Treble Bleed Circuit - StewMac (https://www.stewmac.com/electronics/components-and-parts/capacitors-and-resistors/golden-age-treble-bleed-circuit) — Traditional treble bleed. Get great tone with your volume knob from 0 to 10. Kalimar's HX Stomp Patch Inspired by Jimi Hendrix (https://www.fluidsolo.com/patchexchange/patch/jimi-hx,172) — This is Kalimar's patch, inspired by RJ ronquillo's Jimi "inspired" pedal board On Trajectory (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8)

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    9 May 2022

    Episode 6: Know Your Gear! An Interview with Phil McKnight

    Kalimar and Brian get the privilege of sitting down with gear guru Phil McKnight of the YouTube channel Know Your Gear. The guys talk about "Cherry Pie Guy", YouTube success, gear trading skills, the pedal boom and secret shopping. Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43) Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 (http://www.patreon.com/grade43) Opinions 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 (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8): See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com! (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8) Links: Know Your Gear! on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/PhillipMcKnight) Phil Talks to PRS and Fishman (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQ_q6HvEAAU) Secret Shopper Kiesel Review (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSrfsct7oQA) KYG Swag (https://teechip.com/stores/knowyourgear) Phil on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/phillipmcknightKYG) The Final Countdown - Hype Music (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFiasyUPu88) — Turns out, this was not meant to be a regular song? Shejie Tele Review That Wasn't (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EbocaN9GtQ) Cherry Pie - Start Your Research Here (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherry_Pie_(album)) NAMM (https://www.namm.org/) Sweetwater 55 Point Inspection (https://www.sweetwater.com/tour/8/55-point_guitar_inspection) Kalimar's Walk Of Shame (https://reverb.com/p/line-6-spider-iii-75-1x12-guitar-combo-amp) Pedals, man....pedals (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11811310/) Addictive Personality (https://dsm.psychiatryonline.org/action/doSearch?AllField=addictive+personality) Zoom time limits...we are not afraid! (https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/202460676-Time-limits-for-Zoom-Meetings) ahem.. LARRY! Carlton guitar solo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TN7kzj5uv_g) The Only Boutique Pedal You Need... kind of... (https://www.positivegrid.com/spark)

15. 

    25 Apr 2022

    Episode 5: Surfy Klaus is Coming to Town

    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. Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43) Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 (http://www.patreon.com/grade43) Opinions 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 (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8): See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com! (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8) Links: Stage Right by Monoprice 15-Watt 1x12 Guitar Combo Tube Amp with Celestion Speaker and Spring Reverb - Monoprice.com (https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=611815) — Used for Scott's surf sound Apple iPod Nano 3rd Generation Silver (4GB) USED BUNDLE 885909164660 | eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/224941660318?epid=62583345&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item345f91589e:g:RCcAAOSwiJJiW2hi&amdata=enc%3AAQAGAAAA4I54XrXuFrPqTPuZdRceKiQ5DSNw3ve2pVxxJRq4L5CrNYCYx%2FQFi%2BCaXfVsbb9ohscPUhDpf9kYb%2BUf4TTaJMfFGdATDQHIBqCsPbfGzljO35zdQ1%2BHqsF3A5jJbNBSl82oteWFFhyYhW6xVWXqeSryK6qqpjpOlytc8jnYBnIyfRAgSfSk0wU6Mk73TtYCT%2B8c9vhrqmdBM4hx01PWbOxBN7aiAY2t7R4eOMwwhOIqP2EW5QxsUjDDqADdo57JXic%2FcuSb60PoNHhzmlu%2F6rJlLB8yxUSkQWRt8gE4C4nu%7Ctkp%3ABFBM-KPJj4xg) — Scott's hack for having backing tracks readily available SurfyBear Reverb Tank (https://www.surfyindustries.com/store#!/SurfyBear-Metal-Blue-with-SurfyPan/p/364979510/category=40852028) — Scott's spring reverb tank. On Trajectory Financial Planning (https://www.ontrajectory.com/) — 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 (https://jinglejank.com/) — Jingle Jank is a podcast showcasing the offbeat and obscure Christmas music we find on YouTube. Each 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) Shows are released every other week. Probably. Maybe. Christmas Morning Podcast (https://www.christmasmorningpodcast.com/) — Christmas Morning is a daily morning show...ALL ABOUT CHRISTMAS! Launching November 29th, Christmas Morning will be released daily at 5am EST, Monday - Friday. Hosted by Bran (Deck the Hallmark Podcast) & Scott (Jingle Jank Podcast) Tinsel tunes (https://anchor.fm/tinseltunes) — 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! Hear 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 (https://www.basewinnerpodcast.com/) — We are a weekly podcast focused on simplifying complex sabermetrics into actionable info for sports bettors and daily fantasy players. Silver Sky SE Guitar (https://reverb.grsm.io/silver-sky-se) — Scott recently acquired one of these when he sold is "Antique Road Show" Gibson Les Paul PBS Antique Roadshow (https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/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 (https://reverb.grsm.io/EVH-wolfgang-special) — The budget version of Scott and Kalimar's childhood dream guitar. Positive Grid Riff Audio Interface (https://www.positivegrid.com/riff) — Dead simple interface that works with Bias FX software and is specifically designed for getting the most out of guitar recording Jason Loughlin's Essential Surf Guitar Course on Truefire (https://prf.hn/l/4mJ1PAk) — 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 (https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/BIASFX2Elite--positive-grid-bias-fx-2-elite-effects-modeling-plug-in) — Brian uses Bias FX when he wants to produce guitar sounds directly in a digital audio workstation (DAW). Spark amp (https://www.positivegrid.com/spark) — 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 (https://stringjoy.com/shop/strings/electric/broadways/) — The strings Kalimar had on the guitar he sold. 60 Cycle Hum HX Stomp Surf Tone (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmpdwcCvMFs&t=241s) — 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 (https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PowerMini--eventide-powermini-compact-universal-power-supply-by-cioks) — Kalimar's new power supply. It's really well priced, tiny, and versatile

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    11 Apr 2022

    Episode 4: Citi-Zen CAGED

    This week, Kalimar and Brian channel their inner Rockabilly, discuss a cause for new strings, and get Zen on learning. Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43) Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 (http://www.patreon.com/grade43) Opinions 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 (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8): See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com! (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8) Links: How to start making music | Psyche Guides (https://psyche.co/guides/how-to-start-making-music-alone-or-with-others?utm_source=pocket-newtab) On Trajectory Financial Planning (https://www.ontrajectory.com/) — 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 (https://truefire.com/guitar-lessons/rock-billy-boogie-guidebook/c959) — The lesson we both worked on for the episode. Positive Grid Riff Audio Interface (https://www.positivegrid.com/riff) — Dead simple interface that works with Bias FX software and is specifically designed for getting the most out of guitar recording Jam Apogee Audio Interface (https://reverb.com/item/52067450-apogee-jam-usb-audio-interface) — Brian's old interface that no longer works Squier Paranormal Baritone Cabronita (https://reverb.grsm.io/squier-cabronita) — Brian just picked this up and loves it! Tuned 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 (https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/) — 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 (https://reverb.grsm.io/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 (https://truefire.com/guitar-lessons/guitar-zen-caged/c1762) — Directly from the course description: Practicing 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 (https://jenslarsen.nl/) — Really great jazz education content on his website and youtube channel Speed, Precision, & Endurance Vol 1 (https://truefire.com/guitar-lab/speed-precision-endurance/c1151) — 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 (https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LIS2CVPur--lock-it-straps-lis-021cv2-pur-crushed-velvet-guitar-strap-purple) — This locking strap doesn't require any mods to your guitar. Works great! Brian's new locking straps (https://getrockready.com/products/snap-strap/) — Brian got these in his Guitar Crate (monthly gift thing) and set them up with ease on the Baritone.

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    28 Mar 2022

    Episode 3: Putting Dire Straits On

    2 cats, 3 dogs, 5 children, and 13 guitars. 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. 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... Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43) Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 (http://www.patreon.com/grade43) Opinions 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 (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8): See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com! (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8) Links: On Trajectory Financial Planning (https://www.ontrajectory.com/) — 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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppMTDohJuzA&t=52s) — Amazing YouTube Channel for understanding guitar gear. This link goes directly to the "tech method" for re-stringing a guitar GFS "Metal Foil" Dual Coil Ferrite Humbucker Shell, Chrome-G (https://www.guitarfetish.com/GFS-Metal-Foil-Dual-Coil-Ferrite-Humbucker-Shell-Chrome_p_27753.html) — Used by Kalimar on his Ibanez Gio for the jangle tone in this episode Garage Band for Mac (https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/) — 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 (https://reverb.grsm.io/ibanez-gio-gax75) — 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 (https://reverb.grsm.io/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 (https://www.netflix.com/title/80170368) — 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 (https://reverb.grsm.io/line-6-hx-stomp8631) — An amazing amp and effect modeler. The center of Kalimar's rig. Postive Grid Bias FX 2 (https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/BIASFX2Elite--positive-grid-bias-fx-2-elite-effects-modeling-plug-in) — Brian uses Bias FX when he wants to produce guitar sounds directly in a digital audio workstation (DAW). Jack Ruch TrueFire Course (https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100loxoi/destination:https%3A%2F%2Ftruefire.com%2Fblues-guitar-lessons%2Fshades-of-blues%2Fclassic-slow-blues-changes-overview%2Fv59066) — Jack Ruch is an amazing teacher with such a soulful smooth sound. We highly recommend his course on TrueFire

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    14 Mar 2022

    Episode 2: Nothing Matters

    2 cats, 3 dogs, 5 children, and 13 guitars. 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. 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. Like what you're hearing? Buy us some guitar pics on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43 (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/grade43) Really like what you hear? Consider supporting us every month on http://www.patreon.com/grade43 (http://www.patreon.com/grade43) Kalimar's dark tone Get it here: https://www.fluidsolo.com/patchexchange/patch/cinematic-inspired-dark-tone,164 (https://www.fluidsolo.com/patchexchange/patch/cinematic-inspired-dark-tone,164) Dark Tone Patch Visualization (https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/7/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/36G6ojPo.png) Brian's Dark tone Dark Clean (https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/7/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/K33vqSmK.png) Driven Dark (https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/7/7bf09c17-7255-4394-99f5-9b2793851925/48HM9jk_.png) Opinions 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 Sponsored By: On Trajectory Financial Planning (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8): See where your money is taking you, at OnTrajectory.com! (https://www.ontrajectory.com/?affcd=hbbdmig8gh8) Links: On Trajectory Financial Planning (https://www.ontrajectory.com) — 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 (https://www.guitarfetish.com/GFS-Metal-Foil-Dual-Coil-Ferrite-Humbucker-Shell-Chrome_p_27753.html) — Kalimar outfitted his Ibanez Gio with Guitar Fetish Kwik Plugs and used these metal foil pick upsto record the dark tone. HX Stomp (https://reverb.grsm.io/line-6-hx-stomp8631) — An amazing amp and effect modeler. The center of Kalimar's rig. PRS Custom 24 (https://reverb.grsm.io/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 (https://reverb.grsm.io/ibanez-gio-gax75) — 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 (https://reverb.grsm.io/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. The Mother is a splendid first stage OD or clean boost. Phill Mcknight - Know Your Gear (https://www.youtube.com/c/PhillipMcKnight) — Amazing YouTube Channel for understanding guitar gear. Darrell Braun Guitar You Tube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/DarrellBraunGuitar/videos) — Great gear reviews and tips Kalimar's Dark Tone (https://www.fluidsolo.com/patchexchange/patch/164) — Cinema-Inspired dark tone created using the HX Stomp and the Ibanez GIO with Metal Foils. Spurious Correlations (http://www.tylervigen.com/spurious-correlations) — Hilarious website that allows you to create random correlations Postive Grid Bias FX 2 (https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/BIASFX2Elite--positive-grid-bias-fx-2-elite-effects-modeling-plug-in) — Brian uses Bias FX when he wants to produce guitar sounds directly in a digital audio workstation (DAW). Jack Ruch TrueFire Course (https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100loxoi/destination:https%3A%2F%2Ftruefire.com%2Fblues-guitar-lessons%2Fshades-of-blues%2Fclassic-slow-blues-changes-overview%2Fv59066) — Jack Ruch is an amazing teacher with such a soulful smooth sound. We highly recommend his course on TrueFire D'Addario .008-.038 Extra Super Light (https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/EXL130--daddario-exl130-extra-super-light-nickel-wound-electric-strings-008-038) — These are great - and supposedly BB King played 8s. Don't you want to sound like BB? How Do Guitar Pickups Work? (https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/how-do-guitar-pickups-work/) — Interesting article on how guitar pickups work. Japanese Theremin Orchestra (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnlsfeRNw1I) — The orchestra is attempting to break the record for the most theremins played together

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