Guitar Gab

Dan Goettel and Bigsby Shims
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Guitar Gab is the podcast for guitar players, guitar collectors, musicians, and guitar gear enthusiasts. Hosts Dan and Bigsby cover guitars, amps, pedals, tone, guitar maintenance, gear reviews, buying and selling guitars, and collecting vintage and modern instruments. Each episode features interviews with musicians, guitar builders, luthiers, collectors, and repair techs. Whether you're searching for your next guitar or chasing the perfect guitar tone, Guitar Gab is your weekly guitar podcast.

  1. 2d ago

    I SAW HENDRIX LIVE !

    What was it like to see Jimi Hendrix live at the legendary Fillmore East? Our guest Bob Lilly knows firsthand! Having attended more than 40 shows at this iconic New York venue, Bob shares amazing memories of the late ’60s and early ’70s, including the legendary New Year’s Eve 1969 performance by Jimi Hendrix and the Band of Gypsys, plus historic Allman Brothers Band and Zappa shows. Join Dan and Bigsby for incredible stories, laughs, guitar gear talk, and a look at The Experience by Prescription Electronics—a killer fuzz-octave featured in Goettel’s Pedals.

    I SAW HENDRIX LIVE !

  2. Oct 21

    MONSTER MODS

    Get ready for some Halloween magic! Dan and Bigsby dig into inexpensive mods that can unleash killer tone from your guitars, amps, and pedals. Bigsby also explores speaker-powered reverb circuits and a speaker-powered line-out circuit inspired by a great discussion on The Truth About Vintage Amplifiers podcast. A big THANK YOU to Skip and Jason for sharing the knowledge and inspiration! No tricks, just tasty tone treats!

    MONSTER MODS

  3. Oct 14

    ASK A LUTHIER

    Dan and Bigsby welcome their first-ever guest, John Maiello of Appleseed Instruments, Hudson Valley luthier and member of the Guild of American Luthiers. John talks pickups, tonewoods, frets, necks, and answers questions from our listeners. Plus, we dive into the Catalinbread Echorec in Goettel’s Pedals. Great gear talk, great stories, and plenty of fun!

    ASK A LUTHIER

  4. Oct 7

    MUST-TRY AMPS

    Dan and Bigsby go way back to the beginning. They talk old school original amp circuits that must be tried. The Ultimate bucket list of amps everyone needs to try. Where does everything come from? Tune in and find out. And of course there are pedals and stories you need to hear.

    MUST-TRY AMPS

  5. Sep 29

    UNPLUGGED!

    Bigsby and Dan dive into the unplugged world of acoustic guitars. What are their favorites, what do they look for in an acoustic instrument and what do they avoid. And of course....there's still some good electric talk happening as well. What is your favorite sounding acoustic guitar?

    UNPLUGGED!

  6. Sep 24

    EPIC GIG FAILS

    Dan and Bigsby share stories of both big and small fails during live gigs. Hear some seriously funny and sadly cringe-worthy stories from the road. From simple missed cues, to things that go horribly wrong, these guys weathered the storm and lived to tell the tales.

    EPIC GIG FAILS

  7. Sep 15

    BURNIN' HOT TAKES

    Dan and Bigsby share some of their Guitar Gear hot takes . Talking about everything from tuners to pickups, from Pedals to amps and much more. They also share listener hot takes & feedback. Plenty of bold calls about gear,

    BURNIN' HOT TAKES

  8. Sep 6

    BADASS BUDGET GEAR

    Dan and Bigsby discuss guitar gear that can be bought on a budget but still plays and sounds fantastic. Whether vintage or new these picks will be loved by many and available to all. What's your favorite piece of affordable gear?

    BADASS BUDGET GEAR
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Guitar Gab is the podcast for guitar players, guitar collectors, musicians, and guitar gear enthusiasts. Hosts Dan and Bigsby cover guitars, amps, pedals, tone, guitar maintenance, gear reviews, buying and selling guitars, and collecting vintage and modern instruments. Each episode features interviews with musicians, guitar builders, luthiers, collectors, and repair techs. Whether you're searching for your next guitar or chasing the perfect guitar tone, Guitar Gab is your weekly guitar podcast.

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  • Creator
    Dan Goettel and Bigsby Shims
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dan Goettel and Bigsby Shims
  • Show Website
    Guitar Gab

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