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Ask Zac

Zac Childs
Telecaster
Nashville
Brad Paisley
Country Music
Fender
Leo Fender
Albert Lee
Guitar Techniques
Guitar Strings
Ricky Skaggs
Guitar
Music History
Fender Telecaster
Emmylou Harris
Music Production
Electro-Voice Evm-12l
Stratocaster
Guitar Playing
Matthew Lee
Guitar Nut Width

Zac Childs is a music insider and historian. He is the host of the acclaimed Truetone Lounge interview series and contributed to Vintage Guitar Magazine for 15 years via his Ask Zac column, and numerous featured articles, product reviews, and cover stories. On his ASK ZAC channel, Zac takes a look at players and gear and also answers guitar-related questions in ways that were never possible via pr... more

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Billy Gibbons
Guitarist; iconic rock/blues musician; surprise guest
ZZ Top
Episode: Tales From The Tele Town Concert
Ricky Skaggs
Country musician; performer at Tele Town
Skaggs Family
Episode: Tales From The Tele Town Concert
Jack White
Musician; guitarist; innovative guitarist with SIG Tele model
The White Stripes / solo
Episode: Tales From The Tele Town Concert
James Burton
Legendary Telecaster guitarist; guest of honor
Independent musician
Episode: Tales From The Tele Town Concert
Brent Mason
Guitarist; session musician
Nashville music scene
Episode: Tales From The Tele Town Concert
James Pennebaker
Lifer musician with a career spanning Fort Worth, Nashville, and touring/recording with multiple artists
Musician
Episode: James Pennebaker Interview
Joe Spann
Founder of Groom Guitars, guitar historian and interviewee on the episode
Groom Guitars
Episode: Don Rich, Buck Owens & the Telecaster That Vanished
Lou Toomey
Professional guitarist known for playing with Keith Whitley, Faith Hill, and Brooks & Dunn.
Episode: Lou Toomey Interview (Brooks & Dunn, Keith Whitley, Faith Hill)
Matthew Lee
Prominent guitarist known for his work in country music and rock, and a teacher.
Episode: Meet Nashville Guitar Great: Matthew Lee

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Zac Childs
Host of Ask Zac channel; music insider and historian with deep expertise in guitars, gear, and vintage instruments.

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Lou Toomey Interview (Brooks & Dunn, Keith Whitley, Faith Hill)
Q: What advice would you give to somebody that's wanting to move to Nashville and be a guitar player?
You have to be seen, you have to be heard, and people have to know, you have to impress somebody at a certain time to be asked to do something.
Early ’60s Telecasters: What Changed & Who Made Them Famous
Q: I'm interested, tell me, yeah, where my gaps are in this, in players?
Childs invites listeners to share any notable Telecaster players he may have missed, showing his interest in community engagement.
Alnico 2 vs Alnico 5: Telecaster Tone Showdown
Q: What differences have you observed between the Alnico 2 and Alnico 5 pickups?
Listeners are encouraged to share their thoughts on whether they perceive subtle or exaggerated differences between the two magnet types.
The Tim Lerch Interview
Q: Can you provide an entry point for someone wanting to learn chord melody?
First, listen to music that you can play that way, then learn to play triads all over the fingerboard, and harmonize that up the key.
The Tim Lerch Interview
Q: What was your journey into jazz guitar?
I just loved it, the first time I heard Charlie Parker, my brain exploded, and I really felt hard for Art Tatum and Tiny Grimes.

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A gear- and history-forward audio series that dives into guitars, amplifiers, and related gear through deep-dive explorations, personal storytelling, and expert interviews. Topics span vintage instrument catalogs, distinctive design choices, and iconic players, with episodes blending technical breakdowns, maker history, and first-hand touring or recording experiences. Listeners are likely enthusiasts who enjoy the practical nuances of tone, construction, and era-specific gear, as well as anecdotes from the road and studio life. A standout arc is the emphasis on historical context and design decisions that shaped recognizable guitar sounds, alongside hands-on product and setup tips for building or modifying gear. The show stands out for its ... more

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2. Ricky Skaggs
3. Jack White
4. James Burton
5. Brent Mason
6. James Pennebaker
7. Joe Spann
8. Lou Toomey

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