Cover image of The Fret Files

The Fret Files

Guitar Workshop Podcast

Ranked #1

Podcast cover

Ep 3 – Guitar News, Q&A, and Jason Lollar

Ep 3 – Guitar News, Q&A, and Jason Lollar

In this episode, Eric interviews  pickup guru Jason Lollar. Tech questions involve Les Paul fret nibs, paint chip fixes,... Read more

18 Mar 2014

1hr 14mins

Ranked #2

Podcast cover

Ep 34 – Q&A and Moving to Idaho!

Ep 34 – Q&A and Moving to Idaho!

In this episode, Eric and Melissa take questions about “CE” markings, neck resets, eBay feedback ratings, and more. Also... Read more

28 Apr 2017

Similar Podcasts

Ranked #3

Podcast cover

Ep 93 – Q&A

Ep 93 – Q&A

In this episode, Eric and Melissa answer questions about how to properly pack a guitar for shipping, what to do about fi... Read more

15 Nov 2019

52mins

Ranked #4

Podcast cover

Ep 92 – Horror Stories

Ep 92 – Horror Stories

In this episode, Eric and Melissa take a few questions (like what causes figuring in maple) and read submitted Guitar Ho... Read more

31 Oct 2019

34mins

Most Popular Podcasts

Ranked #5

Podcast cover

Ep 52 – Q&A

Ep 52 – Q&A

In this episode, Eric and Melissa take questions from listeners about ‘fret dust,’ pickup winding direction, Coodercaste... Read more

11 Jan 2018

1hr 3mins

Ranked #6

Podcast cover

Ep 29 – Q&A and Lipstick Pickup Showdown

Ep 29 – Q&A and Lipstick Pickup Showdown

In this episode, Eric and Melissa take questions about pickups galore, humidifiers, fretwork and intonation. At the end ... Read more

22 Nov 2016

1hr 1min

Ranked #7

Podcast cover

Ep 45 – Horror Stories!

Ep 45 – Horror Stories!

In this episode, GUITAR HORROR STORIES!  Also, Eric and Melissa take questions from listeners about using raw bone from ... Read more

26 Oct 2017

59mins

Ranked #8

Podcast cover

Ep 49 – Q&A

Ep 49 – Q&A

In this episode, Eric and Melissa talk guitar news, and take questions from listeners about frets, washers, neck resets,... Read more

30 Nov 2017

42mins

Ranked #9

Podcast cover

Ep 48 – Neal Brown

Ep 48 – Neal Brown

In this episode, Eric interviews Neal Brown, inventor of the Seattle Super Switch.  It is an 8 position switch for 3 pic... Read more

16 Nov 2017

51mins

Ranked #10

Podcast cover

Ep 56 – Q&A

Ep 56 – Q&A

In this episode, Eric and Melissa take questions from listeners about stripped pickguard screw holes, 60 cycle hum, lacq... Read more

15 Mar 2018

56mins

Ranked #11

Podcast cover

Ep 7 – Guitar News and Q&A

Ep 7 – Guitar News and Q&A

In this episode, Eric answers questions about capacitors, hand wound vs. machine wound pickups, the “mastery bridge,” an... Read more

25 Aug 2014

1hr 10mins

Ranked #12

Podcast cover

Ep 63 – Q&A

Ep 63 – Q&A

In this episode, Eric and Melissa take questions about waterslide decals, truss rods, fixing a warped top on an old Kay ... Read more

1 Aug 2018

49mins

Ranked #13

Podcast cover

Ep 30 – Q&A and Xmas

Ep 30 – Q&A and Xmas

In this episode, Eric and Melissa take questions about slotted headstocks, alnico magnet strength, Takamine guitars, Pau... Read more

21 Dec 2016

Ranked #14

Podcast cover

Ep 57- Q&A

Ep 57- Q&A

In this episode, Eric and Melissa take questions from listeners about capacitors, machine screw neck inserts, strat trem... Read more

13 Apr 2018

59mins

Ranked #15

Podcast cover

Ep 54 – Q&A

Ep 54 – Q&A

In this episode, Eric and Melissa take questions from listeners about headstock shapes, installing nuts, tapered reamers... Read more

15 Feb 2018

55mins

Ranked #16

Podcast cover

Ep 46 – Q&A

Ep 46 – Q&A

In this episode, Eric and Melissa take questions from listeners about guitar wall hangers, guitar repair books, how to g... Read more

2 Nov 2017

56mins

Ranked #17

Podcast cover

Ep 61 – Q&A

Ep 61 – Q&A

In this episode, Eric and Melissa talk about how to get different tones without pedals, and then take questions about el... Read more

15 Jun 2018

1hr 4mins

Ranked #18

Podcast cover

Ep 12 – Q&A and Gene Nygaard

Ep 12 – Q&A and Gene Nygaard

In this episode, Eric and Melissa take questions about neck vs. bridge pickups, wartime Gibson acoustics, Jazzmaster bri... Read more

22 May 2015

1hr 11mins

Ranked #19

Podcast cover

Ep 32 – Q&A and Shop Safety

Ep 32 – Q&A and Shop Safety

In this episode, Eric and Melissa take questions and talk about yellowing finishes, working with bone, pickup polarity, ... Read more

27 Feb 2017

Ranked #20

Podcast cover

Ep 55 – Q&A

Ep 55 – Q&A

In this episode, Eric and Melissa take questions from listeners about nut slots, quartersawn necks, fret leveling with n... Read more

1 Mar 2018

1hr

“Podium: AI tools for podcasters. Generate show notes, transcripts, highlight clips, and more with AI. Try it today at https://podium.page”