The Fret Files
Episodes
Ep 13 – Q&A and Guitar Myths
22 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eric and Melissa take questions about enlarging peghead holes for replacement tuners, why late 60’s and early 70’s Fenders have o...
Ep 12 – Q&A and Gene Nygaard
22 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eric and Melissa take questions about neck vs. bridge pickups, wartime Gibson acoustics, Jazzmaster bridges, and how Fender Stratocas...
Ep 11 – Q&A and Banjo Jokes
26 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eric entertains Melissa with banjo jokes and accidental Norm MacDonald impersonations. They then answer questions about low fume pain...
Ep 10 – Q&A and a settled bet
24 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eric and Melissa settle their bet about the 1954 Les Paul Custom ‘prototype’ auction outcome. Questions answered include slide gu...
Ep 9 – Guitar News and Q&A
19 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eric talks about a rare bass in the latest issue of the Fretboard Journal, and answers questions about 50’s style Gibson wiring, a...
Ep 8 – Q&A and Mikel Zwilssler on Capacitors
23 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eric talks about the Fretboard Journal, and answers questions about out of phase humbuckers, 3 saddle Tele bridges, and yet another ...
Ep 7 – Guitar News and Q&A
25 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eric answers questions about capacitors, hand wound vs. machine wound pickups, the “mastery bridge,” and a follow up about stagge...
Ep 6 – Guitar News, Q&A, and Doug Tulloch
18 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eric answers questions about staggered vs. flat pole pieces, hum cancelling p-90’s, and ‘the myth of vintage guitars.’ Red give...
Ep 5 – Guitar News, Q&A, and Trevor Boone
09 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eric answers questions about partscasters, roller bridges, tuners, and the acoustic guitar ‘tongue brace.’ Red gives us the news,...
Ep 4 – Guitar News, Q&A, and Mitch Doran
18 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eric tells us that everything is a scam. Also discussed is “PUR Lacquer” and Dimarzio’s trademark on double cream humbucker pic...
Ep 3 – Guitar News, Q&A, and Jason Lollar
18 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eric interviews pickup guru Jason Lollar. Tech questions involve Les Paul fret nibs, paint chip fixes, and a follow up about a sta...
Ep 2 – Q&A and Jay Boone
13 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eric confesses to being a guitar snob, and a new segment, “Guitar News with Red” is unveiled. Questions from callers include gene...
Ep 1 – Introduction and John Guilford
14 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this, the debut episode, Eric explains his obsession for guitars, talk radio, Buddy Holly, and how it all ties together. A caller spins his tale of...