The High Gain
John KieltykaHosts Ed Peterson and John Kieltyka tell barely credible stories about guitars, randomly describing the people, places and events surrounding the birth of each instrument.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 348 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Categories | ArtsMusic HistoryPerforming ArtsMusic | ||||
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It’s been our great pleasure to make this show for anyone who would listen, week after week, for 7 years. Knowing you were out there, and hearing from so many of you, really fed us as we pushed forward to that “next” guitar. This is the final episode... more
In 1963 Gibson introduced the Firebird series of guitars. It came in multiple variations, with several options. The “lowest” model was the Firebird I, so named because of its single pickup. Now, as part of its “Inspired by Gibson Custom” series, ther... more
Hamer had a long history of making great guitars, especially for the metal crowd. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, then, that not only did Steve Stevens have a signature model named after him, but he played it in the Top Gun Anthem video. Double cool... more
Yamaha was founded in 1887 by Torakusu Yamaha. Dealing primarily in keyboard instruments, it took a while to get around to designing electric guitars. But in the 1960s they did exactly that. One of the most unique shapes they came up with was known a... more
Hello Kitty is perhaps the most recognizable character of Japan’s “cute” culture. The ubiquitous cat has appeared on just about every object you can imagine, and guitars are no exception. Having debuted in 2006, the Squier Hello Kitty Stratocaster is... more
When you grow up listening to classical music, and studying the violin pyrotechnics of Nicolo Paganini, you’re bound to emerge as one of the most unique shredders in the world. And if you’re Yngwie Malmsteen, you get your own signature Fender Stratoc... more
Man, that Dwight guitar sure does look like an Epiphone Coronet, you might be thinking. You’ve got a sharp eye my friends - back in the day, the fine folk from Kalamazoo badged some Coronets for Sunny Shields Music in Illinois. Enjoy!
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It was Danelectro that brought us the baritone electric guitar, but it’s Jackson that has now released what is perhaps the doomiest version of that instrument. We tried our hand at some death metal this week (glad that’s over). Enjoy!
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- Niche but super-charming - and lots of death, for a guitar podcast…
Sadly this local (to me) gem reached the end of its lifecycle only a few months after I discovered it. Guitars (mostly, and mostly electric), effects pedals, amusing history , with a lot of respect for the heroes of the industry and of playing who’ve shuffled off.
Do a search for your favorite axe and learn something!
Apple Podcasts5John in W Sea
United Statesa year ago - Great podcast!
Superb guitar-related content. The beverage segment has expanded my beverage variety from water and coffee to NA beers, and prebiotic goodness!
Apple Podcasts5Sir Tin of SlothUnited States2 years ago - Good chats, bad tones
I like these guys. I like the banter. I like the info. But my god, everything they demo sounds horrible. I’m willing to believe that it sounds better in the room, but please guys, pay a pro engineer to come in for an hour or two and show you how to mic up your amp or something. Do these nice guitars justice.
Apple Podcasts4ijw0101United States2 years ago host have a great vibe together. great banter. funny. interesting. love learning all the history, details, ECT. keep on trucking
Audible5Jason S. HoodUnited States3 years ago- best guitar podcast out there.
host have a great vibe together. great banter. funny. interesting. love learning all the history, details, ECT. keep on trucking
Audible5Jason S. HoodUnited States3 years ago - Cork sniffing elitist snobbery
I was excited to find this podcast and furthermore to find an episode on the Jazzmaster, a guitar I recently bought. I always held TR guitars in high esteem, and assumed they were cool. My mistake! I realize it is in their interest to promote the myth that vintage guitars are superior to all others, but come on guys. You lost a future customer. And although I recently purchased a Squire jazzmaster (the guitar called out as junk on this podcast), I have several vintage and high end standard fende... more
Apple Podcasts1Mysterious FaceUnited States4 years ago - Epic
John and Ed are the best. Perfect amount of information and misinformation for the guitar enthusiasts. Amazing beverage content. A must-listen. Cheers!!
Apple Podcasts5DasMikeyUnited States4 years ago - Flying V Episode
Y’all, great episode!
If you haven’t listened to this podcast yet, start with the V episode, and then go back through all of them. Excellent content per usual.
Apple Podcasts5zshoffUnited States4 years ago - Podcast Addict5 years agometswin3122
- A Little Bit of “Uh-Huh” and a whole lot of ‘Oh Yeah!”
John and Ed turn up the volume and rip the knob off weekly on this endlessly entertaining podcast. You get little bit of everything each week. Guitars! Pedals! History! Beverages! Plus John serenading the viewer with his cover of the week. Not in the pocket of Big Corn nor a fan of the person to gun ratio in Mississippi these two middle aged white dudes are a good hang. Solid choice dear liatener.
Apple Podcasts5jammybastardUnited States6 years ago - History Lessons and Beverages!
Guitar history, beverages, political discussion and West Seattle weather is all on the docket!
Apple Podcasts5MaylockUnited States6 years ago - A great way to spend half an hour
Been listening to these guys for a good number of months now and all I can say is that I’ve never seen a show as educational as it is hilarious. If you love talk of guitars, historical/trivial knowledge about said guitars, and a fondness towards beverages, you’re gonna find yourself right at home.
Apple Podcasts5Jack StuddardUnited States6 years ago - They will make your Momma proud
If it wasn’t for fellow Seattleites John
Apple Podcasts5MaylockUnited States6 years ago - Very knowledgeable, hilarious, easy listening!
These guys definitely know their stuff and don’t take themselves too seriously. This kind of insight about vintage guitars and gear is almost impossible to find online. You have to be in the business to really know.
My only constructive criticism (note the 5-star review) is that the guitar volume in the mix is MUCH louder than the vocal volume. It’s very jarring when i have to turn up the volume to hear what the guys are saying only to hear a loud cord/diddy at ‘11’ volume. Keep up the good wo... more
Apple Podcasts5rqbassmanUnited States6 years ago - Say Yes to the High Gain
My newest, most favorite guitar/ gear related podcast. Ed and John are a great team- the episodes are relatively short which allows for easy listening. The eps are tasty snacks full of guitar talk (love the historical deep dives on the gear) and actual jamming...how novel. Also plenty of off topic banter and bEvErAgEs!!! Do yourself a favor and subscribe now.
Apple Podcasts5The McEnroesUnited States6 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #60 |  Germany/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #60 |  Finland/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #77 |  Japan/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #126 |  Sweden/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #238 |  Norway/Music/Music History |
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2. Justin Abernethy
3. Nick Corasaniti
4. Graig Markel
5. Iain Graham
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