Episodes

  • Episode 350 - The Final Episode

    Episode 350 - The Final Episode
    Jan 22 2025
    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 of The High Gain Podcast. Enjoy! This website and our Instagram account will remain active. If you’d like to keep up with what John and Ed are up to: John Web https://www.verkstad.com Instagram @verkstad @verkstad_collage @verkstad_street Patreon https://www.patreon.com/verkstad Ed Instagram @tofuguns
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    43 mins
  • Episode 349 - Epiphone 1963 Firebird I

    Episode 349 - Epiphone 1963 Firebird I
    Jan 15 2025
    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, there is an Epiphone 1963 Firebird I. In our humble opinion, its simplicity makes it somehow cooler than the rest. Enjoy! Like the show? Follow us at these fine establishments: Patreon || https://www.patreon.com/thehighgain Instagram || @thehighgain Web || https://www.thehighgain.com
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    25 mins
  • Episode 348 - Hamer Steve Stevens SS2

    Episode 348 - Hamer Steve Stevens SS2
    Jan 8 2025
    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. Enjoy! Like the show? Follow us at these fine establishments: Patreon || https://www.patreon.com/thehighgain Instagram || @thehighgain Web || https://www.thehighgain.com
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    26 mins
  • Episode 347 - Yamaha Samurai SG12A

    Episode 347 - Yamaha Samurai SG12A
    Jan 1 2025
    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 as the “Flying Samurai”. Enjoy! Like the show? Follow us at these fine establishments: Patreon || https://www.patreon.com/thehighgain Instagram || @thehighgain Web || https://www.thehighgain.com
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    25 mins
  • Episode 346 - Squier Hello Kitty Stratocaster

    Episode 346 - Squier Hello Kitty Stratocaster
    Dec 25 2024
    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 now being reissued, just in time for Hello Kitty’s 50th Anniversary. Enjoy! Like the show? Follow us at these fine establishments: Patreon || https://www.patreon.com/thehighgain Instagram || @thehighgain Web || https://www.thehighgain.com
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    23 mins
  • Episode 345 - Fender Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster

    Episode 345 - Fender Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster
    Dec 18 2024
    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 Stratocaster. Enjoy! Like the show? Follow us at these fine establishments: Patreon || https://www.patreon.com/thehighgain Instagram || @thehighgain Web || https://www.thehighgain.com
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    23 mins
  • Episode 344 - Dwight Guitars

    Episode 344 - Dwight Guitars
    Dec 11 2024
    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! Like the show? Follow us at these fine establishments: Patreon || https://www.patreon.com/thehighgain Instagram || @thehighgain Web || https://www.thehighgain.com
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    24 mins
  • Episode 343 - Jackson Monarkh Baritone

    Episode 343 - Jackson Monarkh Baritone
    Dec 4 2024
    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! Like the show? Follow us at these fine establishments: Patreon || https://www.patreon.com/thehighgain Instagram || @thehighgain Web || https://www.thehighgain.com
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    28 mins