This week, we're covering Megadeth's announcement that their next album will be their last, Bon Jovi's 2026 comeback tour (but will they still have it?), and the vintage guitar phone cases that are lighting up the guitar internet. We'll also dive into Gibson's new $2,999 Noel Gallagher Standard and the full Oasis signature line from Gibson and Epiphone. Plus, we're spotlighting blues guitarist Davy Knowles and a killer new record of originals that's pure blues rock gold. Finally, our Ge...

This week we're Dadding out over Orange's new King Comp compressor, celebrating the long-awaited Line 6 Stadium pre-orders, and diving into Fender's brown panel '62 Super reissue. In the news: Eddie Van Halen's Kramer ad guitar just sold for $2.7 million at auction, and Slash says the Sphere isn't right for Guns N' Roses – calling it more spectacle than rock and roll venue. That sparks our question: are legacy rock acts being stubborn about technology, or is there real value in keeping live s...

Great Scott!! Matt AND Dave are back this week with another episode! This week, Gibson has finally done it and released not one but TWO versions of the iconic 345 featured in Back to the Future. Your kids are gonna love this! It's a guitar so good, Marvin Berry would be proud. We we're going, we don't need roads! We need riffs! The Dads also document all of the guitars used in the unforgettable 1985 movie. Also, Fender changes the name and pickups of it's lowest price American line and ...

Matt AND Dave are back this week with another episode! This week, will Fender swoop in to save's Leo's last company? Boss releases some cool new pedals, Live Nation are tone deaf, and RUSH is gonna tour! Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use code DADS10 to 10% off your order, INCLUDING the new Foxcatcher V2 which is available NOW for pre-order. Also - please consider supporting the Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast We have some...

We have a very special episode this week and another first for the podcast! It's a collaboration between the Guitar Dads and Cover Band Confidential Podcasts. Adam Johnson from Cover Band Confidential and Matt discuss the new Epiphone inspired by Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul and SG (with the vibrola!) and tackle a host of listener questions including one about how best to prepare for a gig. Please check out Cover Band Confidential Podcast and You Tube Channel at Cover Band Confide...

This week, is Ticketmaster finally going to get theirs for screwing over consumers for so long? Is Bon Jovi going to come back with Richie? Can Mellencamp still sing? Also, what's your pedal board pleasure and Gibson goes 70s. Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use code DADS10 to 10% off your order! Also - please consider supporting the Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast We have some great exclusive content with special guests AN...

This week, the Dads break down two new exciting and (somewhat) budget friendly offering from Gretch and PRS. Does the quality of these live up to the pricetags? Also, Aerosmith and YungBlud, what the hell is going on there? The Dads also pull into the Gas Station to talk about Fuzz Imp Pedals. Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use code DADS10 to 10% off your order! Also - please consider supporting the Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspodca...

This week, the Dads weigh in on Boss's latest release. Is it the height of guitar innovation of a dangerous snake in the grass of the guitar world? Also, should AI companies have to pay music publishers royalties? Is using copyrighted music in LLMs theft? Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use code DADS10 to 10% off your order! Also - please consider supporting the Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast We have some great exclusive c...

This week, the Dads ask a difficult question: What is YOUR barebones gigging rig? How much do you need to spend to be comfortable gigging? Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use code DADS10 to 10% off your order! Also - please consider supporting the Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast We have some great exclusive content with special guests AND a special discount code for patreon supports only!

This week, the Dads discuss some exciting new releases from both Fender AND Gibson, broken Epiphone headstocks, Alter Bridge, David Lee Roth, and EVH's iconic Kramer. Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use code DADS10 to 10% off your order! Also - please consider supporting the Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast We have some great exclusive content with special guests AND a special discount code for patreon supports only!

This week we are talking modelers, has modern technology finally caught up with the real deal? Also, should you bring your phone to a concert and PRS and John Mayer come up with some new colors for the Silver Sky, are they worth their weight in silver or just fool's gold? Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use code DADS10 to 10% off your order! Also - please consider supporting the Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast We have some ...

This week, the Dads tackle an important question concerning today's guitar music: Are there still innovative guitarists out there or is everyone just putting their own spin on what's already been done? Also, Guitar Center tries to be innovative (sigh) and is Fender more well known than Gibson? Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use code DADS10 to 10% off your order! Also - please consider supporting the Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspodca...

This week, the Dads are BACK from vacation and dive deep into what feels like the closing of a massive chapter in rock history. They start with the heartbreaking news of Ozzy Osbourne's death on July 22, 2025, at age 76, coming just 17 days after his final "Back to the Beginning" farewell concert at Villa Park in Birmingham. The Dads discuss the show's best and worst performances and Ozzy's amazing legacy. They also get into two possible farewell tours: Aerosmith and Fleetwood Mac. ...

This week, we are rewinding back to a past popular episode while the Dads take a much-deserved summer vacation. This one was a great interview with "Danish Pete" Honore of Andertons and internet fame. The Dads had a great conversation with Pete, covering his touring days with Tom Jones to his path to Andertons and you tube. Check out Pete at https://www.mrpeterhonore.com/ Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use code DADS10 to 10% off your order! ...

This week, the Dads talk about a lot of new gear including the latest new body shape from PRS, the Herman Li signature guitar and let's just say, it looks happy to see you. Also, new offerings from Fender, but are they just a snooze fest or actually cool? Practice amp bashing, and more Dad jokes! Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use code DADS10 to 10% off your order! Also - please consider supporting the Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspo...

This week the Dads dive into the listener mailbag to discuss the custom guitar options that somehow still don't exist in 2025, then we tackle the elephant in the room - Jon Bon Jovi's recent live performances and whether age has finally caught up to one of rock's biggest voices. Plus, a couple of interesting Gibson news items, including Marcus King's brand-new signature ES-345 and discuss whether it deserves your attention or if it's just another pretty face in the crowded signature gui...

This week, the Dads take a deep dive into a bunch of new gear releases including the long awaited Helix 2.0, an acoustic les paul, and Coppersound pedal release speculation. They also talk Guns R Roses (is Axl done) and more AI controversy in music. Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use code DADS10 to 10% off your order! Also - please consider supporting the Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast We have some great exclusive content...

The Dads are BACK after week off due to Dad duties with another episode! This one features an interview with Dallas and Driz from the band, Bourbon Sons. You may remember Dallas Dwight when he joined the guitar dads over two years ago to talk about his band, LA Maybe. Well Dallas and his long-time band mate and writing partner, Driz Silvera, are back with a new project, the Bourbon Sons, and they are taking the country/rock world by storm. This is a great conversation that covers song w...

This week, the NOTADUMBLE is NOTWHATYOUTHINK, Instagram guitarists are basically scamming you, AND we crown the best lead singer of the 80s era! Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use code DADS10 to 10% off your order! Also - please consider supporting the Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast We have some great exclusive content with special guests AND a special discount code for patreon supports only!

This week, the Dads go to the listener mailbag and discuss guitar regrets: the missed opportunities, the gear that got way, the bursts you didn't buy! Also, more AI music issues in the news, and a new EVH 5150 amp. Please support our sponsor, Coppersound Pedals www.coppersoundpedals.com and use code DADS10 to 10% off your order! Also - please consider supporting the Dads at patreon.com/guitardadspodcast We have some great exclusive content with special guests AND a special ...