60 Cycle Hum: The Guitar Podcast!

In Episode 39 of 60 Cycle Hum, Ryan and Steve are ANGRY...Steve talks about the Ampeg bass amp he has up for sale and Ryan talks about the Gibson SG he picked up. They talk about classic-styled amps, a SG copy and the Guild X-79. After the usual stuff the guys jump into a discussion on NAMM and their plans for the upcoming winter NAMM show.

In 60 Cycle Hum Minisode 2, Ryan sits down with Paul Stroud, a listener and Gibson employee. They chat about what it's like to work for Gibson and discuss the details surrounding the changes in the 2015 Gibson lineup. 

In Episode 38 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve talk about an interesting broken pickup Ryan got years ago and his success on selling on Reverb. Also, it's official, we have migrated to Podbean! We then talk about Ovation electric guitars, a weird "Jazzguar" and JS Bach. Finally we jump into the recent Gibson news and talk about what we think about the changes Gibson has made in their revamped product line

In 60 Cycle Hum's first Minisode, Nick Jude brings us a demo of the Fuzzrocious Demon, formerly the Oh See Demon. This drive pedal ranges from the typical low/mid gain OCD tones to some really serious dirty fuzz.

In Episode 37 of 60 Cycle Hum, Steve reminds everyone to vote in the podcast's Big Ear NYC poll and Ryan talks about a Gibson SG he just picked up. The pair sit down with their first female guest host and talk about an 80's Gibson, a Vox single cut guitar and the Fender Mustang bass. Then they take a question from a listener about cultivating female musicians.

Also there is lots of giggling going on.

In Episode 36 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve make a ton of corrections on things they got wrong about Big Ear NYC. Then they talk about some Deftones gear, sort of, a wild Japanese guitar build and acrylic bodied electrics. Finally they jump into the Apple debate and Steve goes to a dark place while ranting about U2. This week's beer was sent to us by a listener who sent us some Left Hand and Founders' brews.

In episode 35 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve jump into a wild week of wheeling and dealing on Craigslist. Then the guys talk about some ads they came across for Kalamazoo, Ibanez and a whole bunch of vintage stuff. After a quick break for a crazy game, they answer your questions from the week’s Facebook requests.

In Episode 34 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve talk about the recent deep discount at Guitar Center on the Polytune Mini Noir. Then they talk about a weird blip in Squier history, a complete hackjob Memphis Strat copy and shine a little light on old BC Rich models. Finally, Steve talks about MIJ Squiers and the Squier Bullet 1 he picked up earlier in the day. This episode features a ton of info on Big Ear NYC pedals, a great company the guys just learned about and are really excited to follow.

In Episode 33 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve continue their conversation with Coe Schneider as the three of them tackle a refinished SG and an SX "vintage handmade" Telecaster copy. Then they handle a trio of questions including general used market etiquette, neck replacement and amp modding.

In Episode 32 of 60 Cycle Hum Ryan and Steve have guest local musician Coe Schneider on the program. They talk about a Hamer beer guitar, an aluminum body Flying V and one of Fender's more interesting color schemes. Then they talk about Coe's project guitars, an OLP bass mid-refinish and a project yet to start on a Squier '51.