The Fret Files

Ep 220 – Kay Guitar History and Listener Questions

In this episode, Eric and Nat dive into the history of the Kay guitar company. Then they answer listener questions such as what electronic cleaner does Eric recommend, pr

Ep 219 – Listener Questions

In this episode, Eric and Nat dive into some vintage Danelectro esoterica via a question submitted by long time friend of the show, Larry Chung. Then come the questions,

Ep 218 – Guitar News and Listener Questions

In this episode, Eric and Nat dive into more “Cease & Desist” news, and then answer tech questions from listeners including stuck truss rods, what to do about the nut dur

Ep 217 – Listener Questions and Guitar News

In this episode, Eric answers tech questions from listeners including wire gauge questions, nut slot filing questions, fixing the route on a 1953 Fender Esquire, and an i

Ep 216 – Troy Angus

In this episode, Eric and Nat interview guitar amp guru Troy Angus, longtime amp tech and builder, experienced guitar player, and all ’round great guy. After living all h

Ep 215 – Greg Boyd

In this episode, Eric interviews Greg Boyd of Greg Boyd’s House of Fine Instruments in Missoula, Montana. Greg is always full of amazing guitar stories, and we managed to

Ep 214 – Guitar News and Listener Questions

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat report a few guitar news stories including David Gilmour’s famous Black Fender Stratocaster being sold at auction

Ep 213 – Listener Questions

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat take listener questions regarding dog ear P90 shims, Tele saddle alignment, Filter Tron pickups, waterslide headst

Ep 212 – Guitar News and an interview with “Freddy”

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric talks guitar news and hosts an interview with a high school student who is making a kit guitar and is interested in explor

Ep 211 – Listener Questions and a gig recording

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat take listener questions regarding Jaguar pickup hum, ordering pre-slotted nuts, pickup output, flipping Tele contr

Ep 210- Listener Questions

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat take listener questions regarding mystery goo seeping out from under a Mustang Bass pickguard, No-caster Pickups,

Ep 209 – String History and Listener Questions

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat discuss guitar string history. It’s almost as riveting as it sounds. Then comes listener questions, including “how

Ep 208 – Listener Questions and a Quiz

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric gives Nat yet another guitar quiz – Common Guitar Abbreviations and Acronyms. Then come the tech questions from listeners,

Ep 207- Guitar News and Listener Questions

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat cover some guitar auction news about guitar owned by Eddie Van Halen, Jimmy Page, and the resurfacing of Mick Tayl

Ep 206 – Norman Harris of Norman’s Rare Guitars

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric interviews Norman Harris of Norman’s Rare Guitars. Norm’s famous shop is celebrating 50 years in the business of buying an

Ep 205 – Listener Questions

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric talks about what’s been going on in the shop lately, and then answers questions from listeners including how to do a prope

Ep 204 – Listener Questions and a book review

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric talks about vintage pre-war (pre 1940) Washburns and discusses the book “Washburn Prewar Instrument Styles” by Pleijsier H

Ep 203 -Guitar News and Listener Questions

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat talk taxes, tarrifs, and Taylors in a session of Guitar News. Then comes the questions from listeners including qu

Ep 202 – Listener Questions and Shop Safety

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric goes over some shop safety rules. Then, Eric takes questions from listeners including questions about refretting over a fi

Ep 201 – Listener Questions and a Top Ten List

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, we have a top ten list for you – “The top ten things NOT to say to your guitar tech.” Next, Eric and Nat take questions from li