60 Cycle Hum: The Guitar Podcast!

In Episode 36 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve make a ton of corrections on things they got wrong about Big Ear NYC. Then they talk about some Deftones gear, sort of, a wild Japanese guitar build and acrylic bodied electrics. Finally they jump into the Apple debate and Steve goes to a dark place while ranting about U2. This week's beer was sent to us by a listener who sent us some Left Hand and Founders' brews.

In episode 35 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve jump into a wild week of wheeling and dealing on Craigslist. Then the guys talk about some ads they came across for Kalamazoo, Ibanez and a whole bunch of vintage stuff. After a quick break for a crazy game, they answer your questions from the week’s Facebook requests.

In Episode 34 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve talk about the recent deep discount at Guitar Center on the Polytune Mini Noir. Then they talk about a weird blip in Squier history, a complete hackjob Memphis Strat copy and shine a little light on old BC Rich models. Finally, Steve talks about MIJ Squiers and the Squier Bullet 1 he picked up earlier in the day. This episode features a ton of info on Big Ear NYC pedals, a great company the guys just learned about and are really excited to follow.

In Episode 33 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve continue their conversation with Coe Schneider as the three of them tackle a refinished SG and an SX "vintage handmade" Telecaster copy. Then they handle a trio of questions including general used market etiquette, neck replacement and amp modding.

In Episode 32 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve have guest local musician Coe Schneider on the program. They talk about a Hamer beer guitar, an aluminum body Flying V and one of Fender's more interesting color schemes. Then they talk about Coe's project guitars, an OLP bass mid-refinish and a project yet to start on a Squier '51.

In Episode 31 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve talk about a recent church donation before talking about a "glowing" Japanese Stratocaster and the legacy of Route 101 Guitars. Then the guys cover of handful of topics including the Loog guitar, reverse headstocks and instrument aesthetics, all while drinking Alesmith.

In Episode 30 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve celebrate Ryan's new son with some Alesmith. Then they look at a local garage sale ad and a vintage Les Paul. For the weekly topic, the guys talk about the best deals they've made on gear and emphasize how the best deals happen when you can do simple common fixes to used gear.

In Epsiode 29 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve are joined by guest Adam Powell to talk about the Epiphone Wilshire and the Fender Cyclone. Then the guys tackle Adam's massive case of GAS and his huge list of gear that he had purchased over the years

In Episode 28 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve talk getting into the world of flipping gear on Craigslist. Then they cover a few ads including a Gibson Les Paul Studio, a vintage Carvin at a local shop and a "parts guitar" near Atlanta. Lastly the guys do a rapid-fire topic session covering several questions submitted by listeners to the show.

In Episode 27 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve talk briefly about color coordination and the Super Bowl. Then they jump into ads and talk about a really classy "lost pedalboard" ad that was sent in as well as Danelectro's "New Old Stock" line of reissues. The week's topic was brought to us in a short recording by a listener who asks us to talk about why we do music and what drives us as players.

In Episode 26 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve talk about Ryan's illness and Steve's trip to Korean BBQ. Then they get down to the music talk with a wild CL story about a delay pedal and a $350 guitar holder. Then the guys talk about the Ramones and commemorate the passing of Tommy Ramone by talking about their personal musical influences and heroes.

In Episode 25 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve talk about the Ground Sound podcast, a Telecaster/Les Paul hybrid and the Yamaha "Samurai" SGV-800. Then they dive into a listener question about the best gear on a budget.

In Episode 24 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve talk about the Bigfoot Fuzz from Garland Guitar Services. Then they dive into some Fender history with the HM Strat, an ad featuring a Gator Bone Board and a handful of generic pedals and skim over the topic of sound proofing. Afterwards, the guys talk about what their three essential pedals will be for their projects.

In Episode 23 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve talk about Hello Music, Brian May's Guild Red Special Reissues, and a Charvel USA prototype. Then they wade into the massive world of fuzz pedals before chatting about Guitar Fetish, Xaviere guitars and taped over serial numbers

In Episode 22 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan breaks out a terrible Southern accent as the guys tackle a cheap Behringer amp and a mislabeled ad from Bakersfield. Then the guys tackle low wattage tube amps and talk a bit about power tubes. Lastly they talk about how to go about turning a budget instrument into a boutique quality guitar through some simple mods and adjustments.

In 60 Cycle Hum Episode 21 Ryan and Steve talk about our search for a third microphone, Satellite amps and the future. Then they talk about G&L guitars and Leo Fender's post-Fender legacy. Steve gives an update on his struggles to sell his Jazz bass before the guys discuss the word vintage and talk a little bit about acoustic guitars. Then they delve into talking about some of the other guitar and music podcasts that they're listening to.

In 60 Cycle Hum Episode 20 Ryan and Steve talk about Steve's new Craigslist find, a Peavey Generation. Then they talk about a destroyed Peavey Valveking, Margasa Mini guitars and a crazy looking tiger shaped guitar. Lastly the guys jump into the topic of "always on" effects pedals

In Episode 19 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve continue their discussion with Daniel Tyack of Salvage Custom Shop. They talk about the ProCo Roadkill distortion and Fender's foray into shredder designs with the Katana model. Then Tyack schools Ryan and Steve on the topic of cables.

In Episode 18 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve sit down with Daniel Tyack of Salvage Custom shop and talk about a fretless guitar project and the new Dean Z-Glide guitars. Then they give an overview and discussion of the Fender Pawn Shop series electric guitars.

In Episode 17 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve talk about Noisetrade, the Peavey Classic 30 and the Digitech Whammy. Then they get into a guitar lesson video game, Rocksmith and talk about basic guitar mods.