Podcasts
BOSS Tone Radio
Hosted by Paul Hanson: BOSS Specialist and author of the best-selling book and CD set “Shred Guitar” from Warner Brothers.
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Edition 19: Tim Bogert
A true rock bass legend, Tim Bogert cemented his place in music history through his influential work with Vanilla Fudge and Beck, Bogart & Appice. Recently, we got Tim on the line to talk bass, discuss recent projects, and get some reflections on his storied career.
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Tim shares stories about his amazing early years with the bands Vanilla Fudge, Beck, Bogert & Appice, and Cactus.
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Tim discusses his gear, reveals how he records bass, and offers some great advice for bass players. He also talks about his recent contributions to albums by guitarists Jake E. Lee, Leslie West, and Michael Schenker.
Edition 18: Marty Friedman
Guitar virtuoso Marty Friedman joins Paul on the line from Tokyo, Japan. Marty spent ten years playing lead guitar with the multi-platinum selling metal group Megadeth. Now he’s a major force in the Japanese music scene, with solo albums, television and movie credits, and contributes regularly to major Japanese publications.
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In this first segment, Marty discusses the Shrapnel Records days, playing with Jason Becker, and getting the gig with Megadeth.
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Marty talks about playing different guitars, his picking technique, his amps and pedals, and his amazing solo career and life in Japan.
Edition 17: Jeff “Skunk” Baxter
Legendary guitarist Jeff “Skunk” Baxter is on the line. Jeff is most famous for his playing with Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers, but is also a hugely-successful studio guitarist. Jeff tells stories about his fascinating career and gives words of wisdom for up-and-coming musicians.
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Jeff discusses playing and recording with Steely Dan, playing rhythm guitar, practicing, and playing with a metronome.
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Jeff talks about playing with the Doobie Brothers, the art of leaving space when recording in the studio, and much more.
Edition 16: Keith Wyatt
Guitarist for the LA-based band the Blasters, Keith Wyatt is the author of over 20 guitar instructional DVDs. He is a regular columnist for Guitar World magazine, and has logged over 30 years in Hollywood performing with a range of artists including Albert Collins, Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce and Robben Ford.
Keith’s instructional videos are among the best-selling titles in their categories, and he is currently Musicians Institute’s Vice President of Programs.
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Keith discusses his books, DVDs, touring with the Blasters, and his gear, as well as elusive subjects such as ear training. This segment includes lots of examples of Keith’s playing.
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With more audio excerpts from the Blasters, Keith Wyatt talks about his BOSS pedals and classic effects such as tremolo and slap delay. Keith also discusses teaching at MI and practicing along with metronomes and drum machines.
Edition 15: Dave Navarro
Dave is a Los Angeles-based guitarist and alumnus of several multi-platinum bands including Jane’s Addiction and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Dave has recently branched out into hosting TV shows including CBS’s Rockstar series and the new Internet series Spread TV (maniaTV.com).
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From his cell phone, Dave discusses his many projects including his band Camp Freddie, and past bands such as Jane's Addiction and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Lots of Dave’s musical examples too.
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Dave, still on his cell phone, moves from his house to his car and then navigates through Hollywood. Dave talks about his favorite guitar gear including BOSS pedals, his band The Panic Channel, and his new Internet series Spread TV.
Edition 14: Frank Gambale
This 14th edition features the amazing Frank Gambale. Frank is regarded as the Grand Master of Sweep Picking and since Frank originally pioneered the technique it has become an important part of lead guitar. As well as being a very successful solo artist Frank plays in the Chick Corea Elektric band. Tune in and find about this amazing Australian guitarist.
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Frank discusses his sweep picking technique, his new tuning and several other topics including lots of audio excerpts of his playing.
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Frank gives words of wisdom and discuses more about sweep picking, practicing, his BOSS pedals, growing up in Australia playing guitar, and much more.
Edition 13: Mark Newman
In this 13th edition, Paul interviews guitar tech Mark Newman. Mark has worked with ZZ Top, Ozzy, Soundgarden, Smashing Pumpkins, Ted Nugent and many others. Check out the crazy things that happen in a day in the life of a guitar tech.
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Mark tells us about his adventures as a guitar tech for major acts.
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More stories about touring with Ozzy, ZZ Top, Smashing Pumkins and other bands.
Edition 12: Paul Hanson & Rob Marcello
There’s plenty of shredding in this 12th edition. Paul Hanson and Rob Marcello, both BOSS specialists, discuss “going direct” with COSM amp models and effects. The show is chocked full of audio examples of their favorite amp models and tricks on how they use them.
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Paul talks about getting great tone with COSM amp models. Rob shows off his favorite amp model, plays excerpts from his new album and shreds over the phone.
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Rob shows some shredding licks over the phone and plays excerpts from his new album. Paul and Rob discuss getting great guitar tone while going direct and play lots of examples.
Edition 11: Will Ray
World-famous Will Ray from the Hellecasters is on the line. Few guitar pickers can out-slide, out-bend or out-torture a Telecaster the way Will Ray can.
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Will talks about his band the Hellecasters, his instructional videos and his albums. Also, some tips on using B-Benders and slides.
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Will talks about his gear and reveals secrets on how he uses pedals. Will also discusses his favorite pedals from his massive BOSS pedal collection.
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Will talks about his early influences and how he ended up playing country. He also talks about how he tries to emulate pedal steel, and gives tips on recording techniques and practicing with rhythm tracks and drum machines.
Edition 10: Scott Henderson
Scott Henderson, legendary Jazz/Blues guitarist, is on the line.
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Scott talks about music, his amplifiers, his book on Jazz Chords and more.
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Scott talks about string gauges, his musical influences and his favorite pedals, including the RC-2 Loop Station.
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More about Scott’s gear, including his secrets of how he records his guitar tone.
Edition 9: Michael Ward
Michael Ward, guitarist for the Wallflowers, John Hiatt, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals and School of Fish is on the line from his home in the Hollywood Hills.
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Michael talks about getting gigs, playing with the Wallflowers, School of Fish and other bands. Also, Paul and Michael discuss recording backwards guitar parts.
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More about playing on those big stages and tips on gear and tuning.
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Topics include bands, session work, Michael's baritone guitar, his favorite effects and his home studio.
Edition 8: Steve Trovato
Paul interviews super country and jazz guitar picker Steve Trovato. Steve is the author of over 20 instructional books, and can be heard on countless recordings.
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Lots of excerpts from Steve's new album, "Country Jazz Master." Steve gives tips on writing instructional books, and talks about his favorite gear.
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Steve talks about cool echo tricks, hybrid picking—which he shows over the phone—and lots more about gear. Also, there are more excerpts from his album "Country Jazz Master."
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Tips about practicing and playing "in time." Steve talks about guitarschool.net and about using a motion-capture suit to record a guitar performance for teaching. More from Steve's new album, some talk about tone, his favorite pedals, and an excerpt from a classical piece on which Steve played a guitar synth.
Edition 7: Paul Gilbert
In this 7th Edition, Paul Hanson interviews Paul Gilbert who is regarded internationally as one of the greatest players in the industry.
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The Pauls talk about Mr. Big, amps, gear and pedals. Also, they discuss playing techniques with lots of music excerpts from Paul Gilbert's new album "Get Out Of My Yard."
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More about Paul Gilbert's guitar playing with lots of excerpts from Paul's "Get Out of My Yard" CD. Also Paul's cool trick with the BOSS DD-3.
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Paul Gilbert describes how he recorded the amazing unaccompanied solo "Get Out of My Yard," and other tunes. Paul also gives advice for practicing and getting better on the guitar.
Edition 6: Steve Lynch
In this Sixth Edition, Paul Hanson interviews two-hand tapping master Steve Lynch from Autograph. Steve shows us lots of cool licks, talks about his gear and life on the road and in the studio.
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Steve talks about his new Music School, his band Autograph and touring with Van Halen, Ozzy, and Motley Crue.
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Steve explains how to play his two-handed solos "Hammerhead," "Liquid Eyes" and other signature two-handed licks. Also, more about his recording and live gear.
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Steve talks more about gear, plays more two-handed licks and explains the guitar solo from Autograph's hit song "Turn up the Radio."
Edition 5: Rafael Moreira
On the line is Rafael Moreira: Lead guitarist of the House Band from the hit CBS TV series Rock Star: Super Nova.
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Rafael talks about CBS TV show Rockstar: Super Nova, what gear he uses and a typical day on the set.
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Rafael talks about his Loop Station, and shows sweeping and tapping licks over the phone.
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Rafael Moreira talks a bit about touring with big stars Pink, Christina Agulara and about his band Magnetico. He also shows more cool licks including fast picking.
Edition 4: Philip Stendek
This fourth edition is all about looping and the BOSS Loop Stations.
Paul demonstrates building a tune with loops and interviews the amazing looping artist Philip Stendek from Las Vegas, NV. Philip shows his signature looping tricks using three RC-20 loop stations, along with the Roland GR-20 guitar synth, and the DD-20 Giga Delay.
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Paul explains looping and creates a tune building loops with the RC-50 Loop Station.
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On the line: Paul interviews Looping Master Philip Stendek from Las Vegas.
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Continued interview with Philip as he builds loops over the phone.
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Philip shows some of his signature looping moves and explains how he uses multiple BOSS Loop Stations to perform live.
Edition 3: Robert Marcello
In this edition Paul interviews the Swedish Shred-Meister Robert Marcello. Robert plays with the band Danger Danger, is recording a solo album called Marcello, and is one of the latest additions to the BOSS and Roland Guitar team.
This Edition is chocked full of insane shredding guitar licks! There are also tips on becoming a better player by practicing with the BOSS Doctor Beat Metronomes. And also lots of info about how you can record with the BOSS BR recorders.
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Robert Marcello shows some shredding licks and talks about recording with BOSS BR Recorders.
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Lydian sweeps, other hot licks and more on how to record with BOSS BR recorders.
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More hot licks and secrets about how to practice with the DB "Doctor Beat" metronomes.
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Robert records a song over the phone with his BR-900CD then emails it to Paul.
Edition 2: Ernesto Homeyer
An interview with Ernesto Homeyer from Musician’s Institute in Hollywood, CA.
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Ernesto talks about BOSS gear, GIT Life, and licks.
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Ernesto talks about drum machines and tuners.
Edition 1: Paul Hanson
This radio talk show is all about squeezing the best guitar tones out of your gear and it's packed full of music examples. Paul covers some of the killer tones you can get with different distortion and overdrive pedals, digital delay and EQ.
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Tricks and tips with the MT-2 Metal Zone, doubling guitars and sweeping frequencies to dial in tone.
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Adding delay with the DD-3 Digital Delay Pedal for fattening rhythms, smoothing out solos and also old time slap back echo.
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Blues tones with the BD-2 Blues Driver and overdriving an already distorted signal for endless sustain.
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Monster Fat tones with the MD-2 Mega Distortion and tips for tuning your guitar down low. Also adding the GE-7 Graphic EQ pedal for variations.
Guitar Effects Guide Book, Vol. 19
Ever wonder what that BOSS pedal sounds like? Here are some audio demos of our most popular pedals.
*Be sure to show album artwork in iTunes for extra tips!