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The Bad Guitarist

The Bad Guitarist

Married couple Andrew and Kat break down all the latest and greatest guitar, pedal and amp releases. The catch? Kat is new to the gear world and will try to convince Andrew not to buy more equipment while he teaches her about the community and convince her why they NEED to buy more!

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01:16:27

Ep. 57: EarthQuaker Devices Barrows, Olinthus Earwig,...

The Bad Guitarist ·

2025/10/05

After taking a week off, we are back with a massive amount of guitar, amp and pedal releases! New fuzzes including the Bender Royale from EHX, Barrows from EQD, and Earwig from Olinthus. Tons of ambient and soundscape effects from Walrus Audio, Poly Effects, Crazy Tube Circuits and Alexander Pedals. Two new drum machines hit the market with the Beat Buddy 2 and Roland's insane TR-1000. Several new amps came out in the last two weeks from Synergy & Marshall, ENGL and Orange released special

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01:05:17

Ep. 56: Warm Audio Tube Squealer, Fender Vintera II...

The Bad Guitarist ·

2025/09/21

This week was a big one for gear releases, which is great to see after two very light weeks back to back. This week we are talking about the Fender Vintera II Road Worn lineup, Gibson's re-release of the Les Paul 70's custom model, and a new semi-hollow from Orangewood Guitars. New pedals arrived from Warm Audio, Source Audio, Catalinbread, Walrus Audio, EHX and Monger Pedals! Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcast and help us grow the channel by subscribing!

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00:42:59

Ep. 55: Keeley's 24th Anniversary Octa Psi,...

The Bad Guitarist ·

2025/09/14

This week we talk about the latest from Keeley Electronics, Marshall Amplification and Walrus Audio, as well as an entire new series from Jackson Guitars. Keeley released the Taiga Mod Octa Psi for their 24th anniversary. This mod involves 20 component changes on the fuzz side for more of a 90's Russian-Era Big Muff sound. Jackson guitars released the Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas lineup, a callback to 80's shredder guitars. Marshall released the Bromley 750, a massive party speaker on wheels,

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00:58:32

Ep. 54: Behringer Clones The Moogerfooger Delay, MXR...

The Bad Guitarist ·

2025/09/07

This week we are talking about the latest pedals and utilities from Strymon, MXR and Behringer. We also discuss several new signature model guitars from Charvel and Sterling by Music Man, as well as a one of a kind Gibson SJ-200 that retails for $99,999. We also discuss the INSANE trade offer Andrew received this weekend and the recent lineup of cast-iron pedals from EarthQuaker Devices and KGR Harmony.

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01:06:49

Ep. 53: Boss Plugout PX-1, New PRS Silver Sky Colors,...

The Bad Guitarist ·

2025/08/31

This week we are talking the new release of the Boss PX-1, possibly the most hated guitar pedal of 2025. Are we headed toward all digital pedals having a paywall and micro-transactional user experience? We're also talking about the latest release from Black Mountain Pedals in collaboration with Third Man Hardware. The Roto Echo is a classic PT2399 digital delay with the inclusion of a built in assignable expression roller for on the fly parameter changes. We also discuss the releases of several

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00:50:44

Ep. 52: Death By Audio STEREO Fuzz, Josh Scott's...

The Bad Guitarist ·

2025/08/24

This week was not a huge one for new releases, but there were some big ones! DOD has leaked the upcoming release of the Badder Monkey overdrive. Death By Audio unleashed the Crossover Fuzz, unique filtered stereo fuzz that splits the high and low frequencies to two separate outputs. O.C.E. Pedals also released a unique new fuzz called the Demon Core, and Summer School Electronics added to their arsenal of school themed offerings with the School Lunch multi effect. We also discuss Josh Scott's

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01:15:48

Ep. 51: JHS Made A Tascam Pedal, Fender Gets Fancy, 3...

The Bad Guitarist ·

2025/08/17

This week we have a lot to talk about! JHS broke the internet yet again with their mysterious, much hyped release that ended up being the preamp section of the Tascam 424 multitrack tape recorder. PRS dropped yet another 40th anniversary limited edition guitar, and Fender enters the realm of high end boutique guitar builders like Suhr and Tom Anderson with the release of the American Ultra Luxe Vintage series. Missing Link Audio and Blackstar released some cool new gear and Jackson added new models

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01:04:46

Ep. 50: Do Modded Guitars Maintain Their Value? New...

The Bad Guitarist ·

2025/08/10

We are back from a week off! This week we're talking the newest pedal releases from Chase Bliss, EarthQuaker Devices, Spurr Audio, Walrus Audio and more! We also discuss the public speculation on the upcoming Monday release of a mysterious new JHS pedal. PRS has new colors for the Silver Sky, and Andrew rants about the used resale value of a partscaster on the local marketplace. Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcast

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00:53:48

Ep. 49: Noel Gallagher’s Pedalboard Breaks The...

The Bad Guitarist ·

2025/07/28

This was a smaller week for gear releases and unfortunately was a big week for musician deaths. Icons like Ozzy Osbourne and Chuck Mangione to celebrities-turned musician like Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Hulk Hogan. While releases were limited, there were some great ones, such as the Furia from Fuzz Imp, a fresh take on the HM-2 style distortion and Fish Circuits dropped a killer new delay pedal. Behringer is back yet again with their line of Moogerfooger clones, this time with the BM-12, because they

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00:51:42

Ep. 48: Boss RT-2?! Juan Alderete Reverb Shop is...

The Bad Guitarist ·

2025/07/20

In this week's episode we dive into the latest pedal releases with the Boss RT-2, Heather Brown Electronicals Volga, the limited (unofficial) EVH edition of the Tonex One, The Earthquake Devices Easy Listening, and some upcoming new additions to the Fender Hammertone lineup. The only new amp we discuss this week is the highly sought after but extremely limited Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++ (it's already sold out). We also talk about the reall

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00:52:31

Ep. 47: MXR Bass Synth, Browne Ethane, WEIRD...

The Bad Guitarist ·

2025/07/13

We're back from a week off to catch up on some of the biggest new releases of the past couple weeks. From the Summer School Electronics Middle School Chorus, to the Crazy Tube Circuits Mirage and Browne Ethane, to the Diamond F Octave and the mandatory weekly Behringer release and more! Don't forget the latest guitars from PRS and Gibson, one of which we expect to be a hit and the other being more of a novelty collectors item (you guess which).Find us on Instagram and Threads

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01:06:37

Ep 36: PRS Released The UGLIEST Guitar!

The Bad Guitarist ·

2025/06/29

This week we discuss a lot of cool pedal releases from Caroline Guitar Company, Rainger FX, Spaceman Effects, Supercool Pedals, October Audio and the anniversary edition of the Fender Blues Junior IV. And of course, our main topic...CHLEO, the Herman Li signature model from PRS. Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcastHelp us get to 1000 YouTube subscribers and we will be announcing a giveaway.

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00:57:56

Ep 45: Keeley Manis Overdrive! Low Volume Amp...

The Bad Guitarist ·

2025/06/22

This week we have a lot to talk about! New pedals from EarthQuaker Devices, Templo Devices, Catalinbread, and Cornerstone! Signature gear releases including the New Sterling by Music Man Fluff signature model and KHDK released a Chino Moreno pedal called the digital bath. We also stumbled across a new pedal company called Klowra, which seems to be an offshoot from former employees of ALABS. The New hardwired Vox AC4 also blew our minds with real spring reverb AND an effects loop...for double the

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00:57:06

Ep. 44: Acoustic Les Paul? NEW Helix Stadium, 2025...

The Bad Guitarist ·

2025/06/17

This week we are a day late getting the episode edited and released due to Father's Day on Sunday, but better late than never! This week we discuss the latest from Fender, Gibson, and Supra. Of Course we had to talk about the big news of the week, with Line 6 debuting not just one but two new models for their Helix lineup. We also talk about the 2025 additions to the Squier Classic Vibe series and new pedals from Native Audio, OBNE and more.Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcastWe

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00:46:32

Ep. 43: EVERYONE Is Talking About The Klon Lawsuit....

The Bad Guitarist ·

2025/06/08

This week didn't have a whole lot of new releases in the world of guitar, but we still wanted to talk about the top releases we came across this week! From the Keeley Signalis Series to the Black Arts Toneworks Bat, the LPD OKB X3 to the Soundlad Liverpool Hungry Beaver v2, we've got you covered. We also wanted to give a heads up on the upcoming release from Nick At Oneder Effects as he hits his five year anniversary as a company. Don't forget about the insane sounding Glitch Witch from

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01:01:34

Ep. 42: The Bizarre Music Gear Of David Lynch

The Bad Guitarist ·

2025/06/04

This week we talk about a lot of new Acoustics, from the solid top Gretsch Jim Dandy to the latest from Harley Benton to the most affordable full-size Taylor with the 14ce! We also talk about some killer new pedals from Electronic Audio Experiments, Funny Little Boxes, and Earthquaker Devices and Valeton and the Kemper Profiler Mk 2. As the title suggests, we dive deep into the auction of oddities and rare music gear owned by David Lynch.

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01:18:17

Ep. 41: New Guitars From Fender, Gretsch, PRS, And...

The Bad Guitarist ·

2025/05/25

This week there wasn't much news in the pedal world, but there were plenty of guitars to talk about! New Guitar Center Exclusive Fenders, a couple new Gretsch Broadkaster options hit the market, and higher end shredders from PRS and Kramer. We also cover some of this weekend's Memorial Day sales and look through the MASSIVE collection of guitars owned by Jim Irsay, owner of the Indianapolis Colts, who passed away this week.Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcast

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01:23:13

Ep. 40: What Makes A Pedal "Boutique" in 2025?

The Bad Guitarist ·

2025/05/20

This week we jump into a variety of topics, from the boutique pedal boom to today's market of small builders, and the economic hardship larger builders are facing during these tough times. We also discuss recent gear trades, dual overdrive pedals, and...tattoos? We're talking about new Canvas additions from Walrus Audio, EHX dropping a MASSIVE new Oceans reverb, Japanese Fenders, Harley Benton Mini Basses, and so much more!

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01:03:02

Ep. 39: NOTADÜMBLË, Spaceman Cadet Series, The New...

The Bad Guitarist ·

2025/05/19

This week we're talking about Craigslist nightmares, new releases and following up on last week's big mystery release, the JHS Notadumble. We're talking new pedals from Spaceman, KMA, Polyend, Thorpy and more! We also talk about the new Fender Custom Shop Brad Paisley guitar and the Philip Sayce signature pickups from Seymour Duncan!

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00:54:36

Ep. 38: Why Do I Want An Acoustasonic? JHS Is About...

The Bad Guitarist ·

2025/05/04

This week we say goodbye to Sentient Sonic Machines and KittyCasterFX and say hello to new pedals from Red Witch, Catalinbread, and Revv. We also discuss new guitars from PRS and Epiphone's additions to the Inspired by Gibson lineup. Of Course we had to speculate on the upcoming release of the new JHS pedal kit. Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcast

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