Episode 62 – Cigarette Smoke & Guitars, Advice on Songwriting

This week I want to share some research I did on the affects of tobacco smoke on guitar and guitar equipment. I also tell about two interviews I read regarding songwriting.

Listen now! You know you wanna!

The following is a list of chemicals in cigarette smoke that are solvents:

  • Acetone
  • Benzene
  • Butyraldehyde
  • Cresol
  • Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
  • Pyridine
  • Quinoline
  • Toluene

Bay Area Guitar Swap is a site where I was able to gather some good information about cigarette smoke’s affects on guitars. I have to give them props for information. I am not a member of their forum.

Here’s the D’Addario string review video where at 4:23 I start to play “Dead or Alive.” If you want the tab, here it is!

Episode 59 – Updates and Listener Questions

This week I’m a bit under the weather battling a kidney stone (fun) but can still put out an episode. I’ll update you on the following items

  • EXP D’Addario strings review
  • Getchel/Thomas Organ amp update
  • Progress report on my “shredder” guitar,

Here are some questions/feedback I’ll cover

  • Using your stereo to help your acoustic guitar open up
  • Budget import guitars follow up
  • Guitar Player’s 34 Import Guitar Review
  • Backup Guitars
  • Identifying fakes
  • Recommended Music/Guitar movies
  • Cleaning & scratch removal basics
  • Winterizing your guitar – dry/humidity
  • Favorite wah solo?

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