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The Guitar Hour Podcast is a weekly, long-form discussion hosted by David Beebee, Tom Quayle, Dan Smith & Jake Willson. Together, and in conversation with today’s top players, they explore different approaches for improvising, theory, technique, practising, teaching and share the humorous ups and downs of being professional guitarists in the modern age.

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The Guitar Hour Podcast is a weekly, long-form discussion hosted by David Beebee, Tom Quayle, Dan Smith & Jake Willson. Together, and in conversation with today’s top players, they explore different approaches for improvising, theory, technique, practising, teaching and share the humorous ups and downs of being professional guitarists in the modern age.

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Episodes
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178: Guitar, Gear & Videotape: GearTube's Obsession With Integrity

11/15/2023
What is this?! 2 weeks in a row? Yes indeed, and more ranting! Like tag wrestling the doc is out and Dan Smith is in. Let's rumble.

Duration:01:23:39

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177: Rolling Stone 250 Greatest Rant & Time Horse Podcast Pedal

11/7/2023
Beebs, Jake and Tom catch up on whats been happening over the summer. Tours, new skills, new releases, the podcast now has it's own custom comedy overdrive/delay pedal - THE TIME HORSE! Also, there's a big rant about the Rolling Stone 250 GOAT Guitarists List.

Duration:01:07:48

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176: Jake's Jeff Beck Gig & The Future of Modelling

7/27/2023
Hi Guys, sincerest apologies that it's been a while. Some of the chat might be 'out of date' somewhat but it's our takes on the goings on at the time. I hope you enjoy as we dive into Jake's all star Jeff Beck tribute gig and everything that came with it. Including the the gear used... which led us into a big ol' chat about guitar modellers, the Neural Amp Modeller and a little bit about the Bad Monkey saga towards the end. As always thanks for listening and for all the support. Catch you on the next one!

Duration:01:13:14

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175: Marshall Sold, Martin Miller Album & Retro Gear Nostalgia

4/8/2023
Jake is on a show so the Beebs, Smith, Qualye power pod trio is back. After some meandering intro bants the boys discuss the release of friend of the show Martin Miller's new album, the recent Marshall deal with Swedish company Zzound and go down a rose tinted nostalgia worm hole about retro gear we had in the 90's. Enjoy!

Duration:01:10:48

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174: THAT Nuno Solo & Our Final Boss Level Guitar Solos

3/30/2023
Back together finally to discuss THAT crazy Nuno Bettencourt solo from the new Extreme track. The guys also chat through what would be the end game boss level difficulty guitar solos to replicate.

Duration:01:08:03

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173: Posture, Physical Health & Guitar Tekkers

11/14/2022
Ever young vampire Dan has double booked, so the oldies (Beebs, Tom and the Doctor) sit around to complain about ageing, failing bodies and how bad posture may or may not be getting in the way of guitar playing. On a positive note there are some interesting things discovered along the way. The extended Patreon edit includes (amongst other things) a detour into halloween horror movie recommendations.

Duration:00:58:33

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172: Tom Quayle Ant Law Jake Willson Jazz Trio & Strymon BigSky Plug-in

10/27/2022
A 2-parter episode. First of all the lads welcome back Ant Law for a debrief on the Tom Quayle, Ant Law Jake Willson Ibanez/Guitar Guitar Jazz Trio clinic tour they recently completed. On side B, the guys discuss the recent Strymon BigSky Plug-in release and debate the nature of guitar related plug-ins more generally.

Duration:01:23:19

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171: Time Management For Mortal Guitarists

10/16/2022
With the Doc down' pit and catchups out the way, Beebs presents some practise and time management ideas discovered whilst in the bowels of the Nepali monastery. Naturally Tom pushes back for a classic TGHP debate whilst Dan throws in the jokes and threads the needle for us. Surprisingly given the subject matter, this is a humorous banger! LINKS: Making Sense Podcast - Time Management for Mortals

Duration:01:16:10

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170: Jack Gardiner: Catch Ups, Live & Pentatonics Are For Boomers?! haha

10/6/2022
Do you Boomatonic bruv?! Longtime friend of the show and all round six string legend, Jack Gardiner returns to chew the fat and catch us up with all going on with his guitar life AND what the guitar student Yoots aparently think about our fav 5 note scales! lol No Tom this week, Jake and Dan are in contorl with a remote Beebs briefly chiming in from Portland Oregon.

Duration:01:10:18

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169: Being A Guitar Chameleon & Swapping Stylistic Hats

9/25/2022
Tom's playing country, Beebs has started choobing and Dan doesn't know where Epsom is. Look what happens when the Dr isn't here!

Duration:01:01:07

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168: The Boys Are Back In Town

9/9/2022
The lads dust off the rust for a big catchup and (fingers crossed) a proper return to podding.

Duration:01:12:46

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167: Where Does Tone Come From? New Steve Vai Album

2/17/2022
Well Covid has now done a clean sweep on the TGH boys, with everyone now having had it! So Dan is away whilst Tom, Jake and Beebs reunite to discuss the “Tonewoods” issue. This recently cropped up again due to a fascinating youtube series by James Lil. Tom also discusses his upcoming live masterclasses and they all chew over Steve Vai’s new album “Inviolate” In this week's extended Patreon edit: The guys discuss latin/boss comping patterns and legato phrasing ideas. If you enjoy the show please consider supporting the podcast over on Patreon, where you can get some fantastic extra TGHP content! You can also now pick up t-shirts, mugs and other merch from our TeeSpring store. Episode Links Where Does Tone Come From In An Electric Guitar (James Lil) Where Does Sustain Come From In An Electric Guitar Solo - Beebs & Tom’s Fretboard Learning App Dan’s Hybrid Picking Essentials Lesson Jake’s JTC Melodic Minor Masterclass TGHP Show Links Patreon TeeSpring Merch Store Instagram www.theguitarhour.com Facebook Discussion Group YouTube Old Live stream on Tom’s YT channel Beebs www.davidbeebee.com Instagram YouTube Fibenare Guitars Quayle www.tomquayle.co.uk Tom - Instagram Tom's Signature Ibanez Guitar Wampler Pedals Jake Willson www.jakewillson.co.uk Instagram Dan Smith www.dansmithguitarist.co.uk Instagram YouTube

Duration:00:42:50

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166: Vibrato, Tone Production & Ibanez AZES

1/6/2022
Beebee is awol (jetlag, covid, excuses, excuses), so the Quayle, Smith, Willson power trio hold the pod fort. There’s some discussion of the new Ibanez AZES models before a big ass deep dive into vibrato and tone production. Patreon Extra minutes: Dan might be bored with his own playing, and are you not playing what you’re hearing? If you enjoy the show please consider supporting the podcast over on Patreon, where you can get some fantastic extra TGHP content! You can also now pick up t-shirts, mugs and other merch from our TeeSpring store. Episode Links Solo - Beebs & Tom’s Fretboard Learning App Dan’s Hybrid Picking Essentials Lesson Jake’s JTC Melodic Minor Masterclass TGHP Show Links Patreon TeeSpring Merch Store Instagram www.theguitarhour.com Facebook Discussion Group YouTube Old Live stream on Tom’s YT channel Beebs www.davidbeebee.com Instagram YouTube Fibenare Guitars Quayle www.tomquayle.co.uk Tom - Instagram Tom's Signature Ibanez Guitar Wampler Pedals Jake Willson www.jakewillson.co.uk Instagram Dan Smith www.dansmithguitarist.co.uk Instagram YouTube

Duration:01:16:49

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165: String Things! Our strategies & preferences

11/23/2021
Beebs is away in Portland working on Solo and acquiring a new (old) guitar, so this week we dig into the lost episode archive and the lads tackle a listener email: all about strings. Gauge, coatings, tone, feel? Do you change them often, or when they’re growing potatoes? What’s the crack? If you enjoy the show please consider supporting the podcast over on Patreon, where you can get some fantastic extra TGHP content! You can also now pick up t-shirts, mugs and other merch from our TeeSpring store. Episode Links Solo - Beebs & Tom’s Fretboard Learning App Dan’s Hybrid Picking Essentials Lesson Jake’s JTC Melodic Minor Masterclass TGHP Show Links Patreon TeeSpring Merch Store Instagram www.theguitarhour.com Facebook Discussion Group YouTube Old Live stream on Tom’s YT channel Beebs www.davidbeebee.com Instagram YouTube Fibenare Guitars Quayle www.tomquayle.co.uk Tom - Instagram Tom's Signature Ibanez Guitar Wampler Pedals Jake Willson www.jakewillson.co.uk Instagram Dan Smith www.dansmithguitarist.co.uk Instagram YouTube

Duration:00:53:16

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164: Minimalist Practise Space, Head Space & Ear Hygiene

11/11/2021
We finally get the band back together with full catch ups, housekeeping and a refreshed Patreon. The guys discuss hearing and ear hygiene, productive and minimalist practise spaces, headspace and recognising one's guitar progress. Jake also does a wonderful impression of the UK’s own Richard Madley and Beebs apparently has a throbbing hollow body? Patreon: In this week's extended Patreon episode Beebs’ secret Suhr, Ed Markey’s infamous blue drip Suhr get compared, and there is also a mid-show digression for some Ant Law love. If you enjoy the show please consider supporting the podcast over on Patreon, where you can get some fantastic extra TGHP content! You can also now pick up t-shirts, mugs and other merch from our TeeSpring store. Episode Links https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2WH3Pl9nhA - Moreno Picking Lesson (On Donna Lee and co.) Solo - Beebs & Tom’s Fretboard Learning App Dan’s Hybrid Picking Essentials Lesson Jake’s JTC Melodic Minor Masterclass TGHP Show Links Patreon TeeSpring Merch Store Instagram www.theguitarhour.com Facebook Discussion Group YouTube Old Live stream on Tom’s YT channel Beebs www.davidbeebee.com Instagram YouTube Fibenare Guitars Quayle www.tomquayle.co.uk Tom - Instagram Tom's Signature Ibanez Guitar Wampler Pedals Jake Willson www.jakewillson.co.uk Instagram Dan Smith www.dansmithguitarist.co.uk Instagram YouTube

Duration:01:23:41

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163: Nail the Neck - Note Names vs Intervals

10/30/2021
We’re back! Life conspired to send the show into an unplanned hiatus. But Tom, Beebee and Dr Willson return, refreshed and ready to rumble. Brief catch ups give way to a detailed discussion on thinking note names vs intervals when improvising harmony on guitar. Dan will be back next week, as will the regular format and some new stuff. Thanks for sticking with us and coming back to listen! If you enjoy the show please consider supporting the podcast over on Patreon, where you can get some fantastic extra TGHP content! You can also now pick up t-shirts, mugs and other merch from our TeeSpring store. Episode Links Solo - Beebs & Tom’s Fretboard Learning App Dan’s Hybrid Picking Essentials Lesson Jake’s JTC Melodic Minor Masterclass TGHP Show Links Patreon TeeSpring Merch Store Instagram www.theguitarhour.com Facebook Discussion Group YouTube Old Live stream on Tom’s YT channel Beebs www.davidbeebee.com Instagram YouTube Fibenare Guitars Quayle www.tomquayle.co.uk Tom - Instagram Tom's Signature Ibanez Guitar Wampler Pedals Jake Willson www.jakewillson.co.uk Instagram Dan Smith www.dansmithguitarist.co.uk Instagram YouTube

Duration:01:04:26

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162: Metric Modulation & Prog Groove Madness

8/6/2021
The guys chat with Joseph Anidjar and Joshua De La Victoria about their prog-tastic collaboration “Traveller”. They discuss writing grooves of Skype, feeling odd time signatures and metric modulation, mixing modern guitar modern tones and lush videography! The extended Patreon edition of this episode includes a deeper chat on guitar tone crafting, production techniques and the progression of the progressive genre, following on from the Tosin Abasi Episode. And the usual off-colour bants. If you enjoy the show please consider supporting the podcast over on Patreon, where you can get some fantastic extra TGHP content! You can also now pick up t-shirts, mugs and other merch from our TeeSpring store. Episode Links Traveller Video Joseph Anidjar on Instagram Joesph on YouTube Joshua De La Victoria on Instagram Josh on YouTube Josh’s Website Recommended by J&J Giuseppe Gilardi Solo - Beebs & Tom’s Fretboard Learning App Dan’s Hybrid Picking Essentials Lesson Jake’s JTC Melodic Minor Masterclass TGHP Show Links Patreon TeeSpring Merch Store Instagram www.theguitarhour.com Facebook Discussion Group YouTube Old Live stream on Tom’s YT channel Beebs www.davidbeebee.com Instagram YouTube Fibenare Guitars Quayle www.tomquayle.co.uk Tom - Instagram Tom's Signature Ibanez Guitar Wampler Pedals Jake Willson www.jakewillson.co.uk Instagram Fibenare Guitars Dan Smith www.dansmithguitarist.co.uk Instagram YouTube

Duration:00:48:59

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161: Tosin Abasi - Selective Picking, Harmony & Shaping Prog

6/26/2021
TGHP returns, with special guest Tosin Abasi! The boys chat to Tosin about his innovative technical approaches, love of modern jazz, inspiration, thoughts on his legacy, guitar hero status, and shaping the progressive landscape. If you enjoy the show please consider supporting the podcast over on Patreon, where you can get some fantastic extra TGHP content! You can also now pick up t-shirts, mugs and other merch from our TeeSpring store. Episode Links Abasi Concepts Animals As Leaders Tosin on IG Hiatus Kaiyote - Tosin’s Pick Solo - Beebs & Tom’s Fretboard Learning App Dan’s Hybrid Picking Essentials Lesson Jake’s JTC Melodic Minor Masterclass TGHP Show Links Patreon TeeSpring Merch Store Instagram www.theguitarhour.com Facebook Discussion Group YouTube Old Live stream on Tom’s YT channel Beebs www.davidbeebee.com Instagram YouTube Fibenare Guitars Quayle www.tomquayle.co.uk Tom - Instagram Tom's Signature Ibanez Guitar Wampler Pedals Jake Willson www.jakewillson.co.uk Instagram Fibenare Guitars Dan Smith www.dansmithguitarist.co.uk Instagram YouTube

Duration:00:58:54

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160: Filming Your Guitar Playing in 2021 & Planning Tuition Material

5/27/2021
Beebs has new toys and a new workflow, which leads the guys to reflect on the challenges and possibilities of being a one person production/creative guitar studio in 2021. They also fall into a discussion on the writing and planning of educational material, asking the question: how much knowledge should be assumed? This weeks’ extended Patreon edit includes a classic (and lengthy) Quayle/Beebee argument, predominantly over YouTube education & Dan dissects his recent vocal/guitar duo recording session. If you enjoy the show please consider supporting the podcast over on Patreon, where you can get some fantastic extra TGHP content! You can also now pick up t-shirts, mugs and other merch from our TeeSpring store. Episode Links Solo YouTube Channel Solo - Beebs & Tom’s Fretboard Learning App Dan’s Hybrid Picking Essentials Lesson Jake’s JTC Melodic Minor Masterclass TGHP Show Links Patreon TeeSpring Merch Store Instagram www.theguitarhour.com Facebook Discussion Group YouTube Old Live stream on Tom’s YT channel Beebs www.davidbeebee.com Instagram YouTube Fibenare Guitars Quayle www.tomquayle.co.uk Tom - Instagram Tom's Signature Ibanez Guitar Wampler Pedals Jake Willson www.jakewillson.co.uk Instagram Fibenare Guitars Dan Smith www.dansmithguitarist.co.uk Instagram YouTube

Duration:01:12:10

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156: Wiring Guitars, Choosing a JTC Competition Winner

4/30/2021
Lockdown skill upgrades: Beebee learns to use a soldering iron; rewiring his custom boutique axe. The guys discuss dealing with noisy guitar when recording, the importance of listening to oneself in the moment when improvising, and Jake explains the thought process behind choosing a winner for his incredibly popular JTC jam track competition. This weeks’ extended Patreon edit includes patron feedback, Jake doing D’angelo, Gilad Hekselman discussion, a Beauty and the Beast sing along and whisky banter. If you enjoy the show please consider supporting the podcast over on Patreon, where you can get some fantastic extra TGHP content! You can also now pick up t-shirts, mugs and other merch from our TeeSpring store. Episode Links Solo - Beebs & Tom’s Fretboard Learning App Dan’s Hybrid Picking Essentials Lesson Jake’s JTC Melodic Minor Masterclass TGHP Show Links Patreon TeeSpring Merch Store Instagram www.theguitarhour.com Facebook Discussion Group YouTube Old Live stream on Tom’s YT channel Beebs www.davidbeebee.com Instagram YouTube Fibenare Guitars Quayle www.tomquayle.co.uk Tom - Instagram Tom's Signature Ibanez Guitar Wampler Pedals Jake Willson www.jakewillson.co.uk Instagram Fibenare Guitars Dan Smith www.dansmithguitarist.co.uk Instagram YouTube

Duration:01:03:16