The Guitar Man Cave

Jesus Vargas-Dominguez
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Do you have a significant other with a seemingly dangerous obsession with music and equipment? Have you ever tried to figure out (to no avail) why it is they have to own 10+ guitars if "they all sound the same?" And just what the hell is this "wah pedal" they are window shopping for online?! I, your host Chuy, will be talking about these (and many other) music focused questions, either on my own or with guests who will share cool stories and anecdotes. Everyone can participate! :D Check out my YouTube Channel for gear videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEOC-JPIwrBKU0duk00LZjg

  1. 08/12/2022

    WTF Is Going On With Dean Guitars?!

    Dean Guitars has been around since the 1970s, and they are particularly popular in the rock and metal communities. However, the company has seen its fair share of turmoil in the past few months and years. From lawsuits by Gibson Guitars for trademark infringement, to embezzlement accusations against the former CEO by his own mother, to parting ways with the Dimebag Darrell estate in a less than amicable manner, it seems as though the company can't catch a break. Join me as I give all of these events a closer look!

    42 min

  2. 07/29/2022

    Do You Need Theory To Be A "Good" Musician?

    This is one of the many debates amongst musicians. On one hand, you have people who really advocate for studying the building blocks of music so that you can become better, in theory (badum tss! :P) On the other, you have people who think that learning all that stuff is a waste of time and not even necessary to have a good experience as a musician, songwriter, etc. As always, I throw in my two cents on this topic, along with a personal story about how learning theory made me a better player all around. For the second part of the episode, I give the names of famous musicians who never studied music or theory formally, yet they have all become very successful in their own right. Some of the names on that list might surprise you ...

    47 min

  3. 07/15/2022

    Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone

    Do you find that there are certain pedals, guitars, amps, etc. that you always seem to gravitate to more than others? While there is nothing wrong with sticking with gear that works for your needs, sometimes it's a good idea to try new stuff. In this episode, I talk about how I recently got hold of a guitar that normally would not be my first pick,  how I put together a pedal board that works differently from the one I normally use, and playing around with dynamics on the guitar's knobs.

    42 min

  4. 06/17/2022

    Interview w/ Kaleb Phoenix

    I met Kaleb Phoenix quite some time ago. In the years since, he's started to push for a career in the music and acting industries. For this interview, we discuss his biggest musical influences, his gear, and how he approaches songwriting, among other things. He also lists the bands and artists he'd put on his dream festival lineup.

    50 min

  5. 06/03/2022

    Are Rock And Metal Music Dead?

    So, I decided to drop my two cents on this question. Granted, I'll say right off the bat that I don't think the answer is Yes, but, I can understand why the question is even brought up to begin with. From stupid requirements by labels to even allow an artist to release their songs, to the apparent lack of appreciation for music by the general public, it may seem like music is in bad shape. I discuss what inspired me to cover this topic for the episode, and I also give opinions about the points brought up by certain individuals. Then, I'll go over some charts I found online of Top Modern Rock Bands and Top Rock Songs and go in depth as to how interesting it is that most of the bands listed on there are at least 20 years old, if not more.

    53 min

  6. 05/20/2022

    Gibson = Boomer Guitars?

    Gibson guitars are, without a doubt, iconic in music history. Many legendary players, such as Jimmy Page, Tony Iommi, and Slash, have used them to create some of the greatest songs ever. However, are those days about to end?   After watching some videos on Youtube and reading some articles online, it would appear that some people in the industry are noticing that hardly any of today's more popular musicians are picking up Gibson guitars to create their music with. Some would go even as far as saying that the reason they don't use Gibson instruments is because they consider them to be "Boomer Guitars" or "Dad Rock Guitars." For this episode of The Guitar Man Cave, I discuss some of the points brought forth by the videos and articles in question, and I also talk about some stories where Gibson dropped the ball and took things in a totally weird direction.

    48 min

  7. 05/07/2022

    Gear And Tone Stories

    Welcome to Season 2 of The Guitar Man Cave Podcast! I took a short break to get my ideas in order. I decided to start this season by sharing some of my personal stories about some of the gear that I've been using throughout my journey as a guitar player, and I also talk about how different situations and comments from people have helped me realize that tone is a much more personal thing than I had thought at first. Stay tuned for more episodes! I'm hoping to coordinate my schedule with those of some individuals that I'm hoping to bring in as guests.

    50 min

  8. 04/15/2022

    Landmark Albums - Megadeth's Rust In Peace

    Rust In Peace is considered by many to be one of the greatest metal records of all time. I decided to tackle this monster of an album sooner rather than later! From a Grammy nomination to the background of its very cool cover, I found some cool information about its release, as well as cool stories from the time leading up to its making. I was also able to find some interviews with Dave Mustaine from several years ago where he describes the gear he was using, the sources of inspiration for some of the songs in the album, the audition process that eventually led virtuoso guitarist Marty Friedman to joining the band, and much more. Finally, I have my now traditional rant about how this album was crucial in my discovery of great guitar based music back when I was barely picking up the instrument.

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Do you have a significant other with a seemingly dangerous obsession with music and equipment? Have you ever tried to figure out (to no avail) why it is they have to own 10+ guitars if "they all sound the same?" And just what the hell is this "wah pedal" they are window shopping for online?! I, your host Chuy, will be talking about these (and many other) music focused questions, either on my own or with guests who will share cool stories and anecdotes. Everyone can participate! :D Check out my YouTube Channel for gear videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEOC-JPIwrBKU0duk00LZjg

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  • Creator
    Jesus Vargas-Dominguez
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  • Episodes
    16
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