Dont fall for this FAKE Guitar YouTuber The Bad Guitarist 2026-06-28 | This week we take a look at a YouTube channel that goes by the name "Guitar Gems with Chase". We dive into the suspiciously fast rise in subscribers, views and frequency in which they post. The entire channel appears to be a content-farmed project and based on their comment section, many are falling for it. Join us for our investigation into this fake YouTuber.Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcastFind us on TikTok @thebadguitaristpodcast Help us get to 1000 channel subscribers and we will host a giveaway very soon!Chapters:0:00 - Intro2:00 - AI YouTuber26:20 - PRS Jon Jourdan29:30 - Kramer 50th Anniversary 31:05 - Notadumble V234:00 - Gibson CEO36:40 - Holy Island Audio37:45 - Native Audio39:20 - Coffee Shop Pedals40:00 - Boss Pedals 42:00 - Donner Offset Guitar43:40 - Stonegate FX44:18 - Outro
When guitar company leadership does whatever they want The Bad Guitarist 2026-09-20 | Ep. 99: This week we dive into the latest gear releases from EHX, MXR, Schecter, Fender, Gibson, Beetronics, Behringer and Synergy.We also discuss the latest news involving the Fender legal situation, Gibson's bizarre creative choices with their line of charity guitars, and the potential fallout between Ed Sheeran and the many brands he partners with. On a serious note, we also talk about THAT Corporation, a manufacturer of integrated circuits, who recently announced plans to reduce their analog component catalog by 90% and the implications this will have on the pedal industry. Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcastFind us on TikTok @thebadguitaristpodcastChapters:0:00 - Intro0:25 - Nick Johnston V2:03 - Slash Talk Box3:37 - Echoflanger5:30 - Lee Sklar P-Bass8:07 - DO EPIC SH#t 11:30 - Fuzzy Feeast12:16 - Behringer pedals14:16 - Synergy RD15:45 - Bud Cole interview17:37 - Electric VI19:38 - GC's poorly-timed contest21:38 - Will these brands drop Ed Sheeran?27:37 - Stone Deaf/Frank Audio/component shortage31:00 - Outro
Daily Guitar News 9/18/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-09-19 | Featuring the latest news from Fender, Guitar Center, Stone Deaf FX and their new company Frank Audio. #guitar #peterpedal #pedals #guitarist #podcast #gearnews #pedalboard #news #stratocaster
Daily Guitar News 9/17/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-09-18 | Featuring the latest from Gibson, Beetronics, Synergy Amps, and Behringer #guitar #peterpedal #pedals #guitarist #podcast #gearnews #pedalboard #news #flanger #fuzz
This isnt the video I set out to make - Squier Paranormal Electric VI The Bad Guitarist 2026-09-16 | In this video we take a quick look at the new Squier Paranormal Electric VI. This guitar has a mashup of features from Fender offsets like the Mustang, Electric XII, Coronado and more. It feels familiar yet completely brand new and sounds incredible.
Daily Guitar News 9/15/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-09-15 | Featuring the latest from Electro-Harmonix, Fender, MXR, Dr. Scientist, Keeley Custom Shop and more!#guitar #pedals #guitarist #podcast #gearnews #pedalboard #news #stratocaster #guitarplayer
Daily Guitar News 9/14/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-09-15 | Featuring the latest from Schecter and Nick Johnston, Tone City Audio and more#guitar #pedals #guitarist #podcast #gearnews #pedalboard #news #metal #fuzz
He DOES NOT need this guitar The Bad Guitarist 2026-09-13 | Ep 98: This week we talk about some heavy hitting releases from Walrus Audio, Earthquaker Devices, Positive Grid, Solid Gold Fx and more! We also talk about Andrew's one-sided beef with Jackson Audio and the awesome new color ways from Gibson and Epiphone for the Gibson Garage Miami opening. Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcastFind us on TikTok @thebadguitaristChapters:0:00 - Intro/2 year anniversary 1:38 - Marshall Hendrix 20 watt amp5:23 - Gibson Garage Miami 7:50 - Andrew wants an Explorer11:45 - EQD Stereo Easy Listening14:03 - Walrus Audio Lofi delay16:38 - Jackson Audio beef22:13 - Fuzzbox22:58 - Spark Pedal26:42 - Mike Dirnt Reverb Shop30:06 - TVL 12 String Tele34:05 - Outro
Daily Guitar News 9/11/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-09-12 | Featuring the latest from Analog Music Co / Audio Machines and Jackson Audio’s new Node high current power supply. #guitar #pedals #guitarist #podcast #gearnews #pedalboard #news #fuzz #guitarplayer
Daily Guitar News 9/10/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-09-11 | Featuring the latest from EarthQuaker Devices, Walrus Audio, SolidGold FX, Great Eastern Effects and Gibson. #guitar #pedals #guitarist #podcast #gearnews #pedalboard #news #stratocaster #fuzz #guitarplayer
Daily Guitar News 9/9/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-09-09 | Featuring the Positive Grid Spark Portable Amp and Effects unit, the official Mike Dirnt Reverb shop and Thomann’s Guitar Days sale. #guitar #pedals #guitarist #podcast #gearnews #pedalboard #news #stratocaster #fuzz #guitarplayer
Daily Guitar News 9/8/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-09-09 | Featuring the Squier paranormal Troy Van Leeuwan signature 12 string telecaster, Seymour Duncan Joe Bonamassa P90’s, and a teased new walrus pedal. #guitar #pedals #guitarist #podcast #gearnews #pedalboard #news #telecaster #fuzz #guitarplayer
This weeks guitar news is awesome (and expensive) The Bad Guitarist 2026-09-06 | Ep. 97: Three more episodes to go before we hit #100! We've been at this almost 2 years and today's episode is back to our regularly scheduled gear news after Kat was out sick last week. This time around we are talking about some awesome releases including the Keeley Tube Drive, Acorn Amps Piccolo delay and KingTone Guitars Soloist mini. We also discuss some really expensive releases including the Tonex Board, a new color way for the PRS SE Chleo, and a Gibson Les Paul so expensive you have to call the Gibson Garage for pricing!Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcastFind us on TikTok @thebadguitaristpodcastChapters:0:00 - Intro1:30 - Telecaster Documentary4:28 - Keeley Tube Drive11:00 - Tone3000 Plugin13:56 - Solid State Power Tubes?!15:45 - New PRS (kind of)16:20 - Tonex Board18:45 - 7 String Iceman20:13 - Acorn Piccolo Delay22:22 - KingTone Soloist Mini24:03 - Who is Billy Gibbons?28:08 - It sucks when the mom and pop store sucks36:09 - Outro
Daily Guitar News 9/4/26 The Bad Guitarist 2026-09-05 | Kingtone Soloist Mini, ESP LTD Black Metal Series, Labor Day gear sales. #guitar #pedals #guitarist #gearnews #podcast #pedalboard #news #distortion #overdrive #fuzz #guitarplayer
Daily Guitar News 9/3/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-09-03 | Featuring the Tonex Board, Ibanez Iceman 7 String Multi-scale and Sweetwater exclusive PRS SE Chleo Herman Li Signature guitar. #guitar #pedals #guitarist #gearnews #podcast #pedalboard #news #guitarplayer #tonex #tonexboard #modeler
Daily Guitar News 9/1/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-09-02 | Featuring the Keeley Tube Drive, Tone3000 plugin and app, and solid state power tubes from Verellen Devices #guitar #pedals #guitarist #gearnews #podcast #pedalboard #news #overdrive #tubeamp #tube
This guitar shouldn’t be THIS good. The Bad Guitarist 2026-09-01 | 1960’s TrueTone/Kay Speed Demon K573. This guitar was refinished at some point over the years, but the neck and fretboard are in great condition. With very minimal setup I was able to get the action and intonation where I wanted it. #guitar #pedals #guitarist #kayguitars #truetone #kay #oldguitar #vintage #sears #mailorder #catalog
Daily Guitar News 8/31/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-08-31 | Featuring the latest news from Fender and Bleak District Electric. #guitar #pedals #guitarist #gearnews #podcast #pedalboard #news #smallbusiness #telecaster
This 60+ year old guitar has seen some stuff... The Bad Guitarist 2026-08-30 | Ep. 96: This week's episode is a solo recap of gear news from this past week. Kat had to sit this one out due to not feeling well. There are some cool releases this week and I talk about the craziest find at a local mom and pop music store.Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcast Find us on TikTok @thebadguitarisrpodcast Chapters:0:00 - Intro3:00 - Catalinbread EG14:53 - JHS AT Mini7:28 - Gibson Victory Baritone10:45 - Fender George Harrison Bass VI12:09 - Orangewood Josh Forest Collection15:02 - EAE Scattering16:39 - Friedman Jose 20 amps18:58 - Visiting a tiny local shop24:06 - Vintage Kay Speed Demon K57328:45 - Outro/Thanks for watching
Daily Guitar News 8/27/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-08-28 | New Ernie Ball slinky strings, MXR Mr. Talkbox signature pedal, Electronic Audio Experiments Scattering Reverb. #guitar #pedals #guitarist #gearnews #podcast #pedalboard #news #talkbox #reverb
Daily Guitar News! The Bad Guitarist 2026-08-26 | Alexander Pedals, Catalinbread, Orangewood Guitars + Treetone guitars #guitar #pedals #guitarist #gearnews #podcast #pedalboard #news #delay #baritone
Daily Guitar News 8/25/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-08-26 | Featuring the JHS Pedals and Andy Timmons AT Mini, LPD pedals Seventy4DG limited, Gibson Baritone Victory, Fender George Harrison Bass Vi, and the passing of Dolly Parton. #pedals #guitar #gearnews #podcast #guitarist #pedalboard #news #overdrive #distortion #dollyparton
Daily Guitar News 8/24/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-08-24 | Featuring the latest from Catalinbread, Hotone, and the changing dynamic between the US and small Canadian guitar, pedal and amp builders due to the latest round of tariffs. #pedals #guitar #gearnews #podcast #guitarist #pedalboard #news #guitarplayer #marshall #overdrive #distortion #amplifier
Dont let this man near a guitar shop The Bad Guitarist 2026-08-23 | This week we discuss some of the latest gear releases from Nobels, Summer School Electronics, Death by Audio w/ Rainger FX, Devi Ever FX and more! We also discuss the constant improvements being made at our local Guitar Center store and the best customer service we have ever received on a recent visit. Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcastFind us on TikTok @thebadguitaristpodcastGet your "Generative AI is not art" shirt here:the-bad-guitarist-shop.fourthwall.com/products/ai-is-not-art Chapters:0:00 - Intro0:50 - Canadian pedal companies2:00 - Nobels Rev-Mini3:20 - Amp Crash5:55 - Devi Ever Plugins?9:26 - Double Major11:07 - Fretboard Summit13:05 -New Lzzy Hale Explorer16:29 - Thank you, JHS23:25 - The best Guitar Center customer service
Daily Guitar News 8/20/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-08-21 | Featuring the latest from Death By Audio, Rainger FX, Caroline Guitar Company, and Fretboard Summit. #guitar #pedals #podcast #gearnews #guitarist #news #pedalboard #guitarplayer #amp #overdrive #fuzz
Daily Guitar News 8/19/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-08-19 | Featuring the latest from Devi Ever, Summer School Electronics and Gibson #guitar #pedals #podcast #gearnews #guitarist #news #pedalboard #fuzz #overdrive
Daily Guitar News 8/18/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-08-19 | Featuring the latest from Death By Audio, the Walrus Audio Canvas Expression pedal, and the passing of ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard #guitar #pedals #podcast #gearnews #guitarist #news #fuzz #guitarplayer
Daily Guitar News 8/17/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-08-18 | Featuring the Nobels Rev-Mini and Pedal Pawn Black Glass modded Ibanez TS808.#guitar #pedals #podcast #gearnews #guitarist #news #fuzz #guitarplayer #reverb #overdrive #tubescreamer
This guy is the KING of guitar clickbait The Bad Guitarist 2026-08-16 | Ep. 94: This week we discuss the latest releases from MXR, Alexander Pedals, Acorn Amplifiers, OBNE, Jam Pedals and More! We also continue to make fun of clickbait guitar YouTubers with a little clickbait of our own. This episode also features the BIGGEST fight in The Bad Guitarist history!Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcastFind us on TikTok @thebadguitaristpodcastChapters:0:00 - Intro0:00 - Discomfort Designs2:25 - MXR Flanger/Doubler7:35 - OBNE Beam Splitter V29:48 - Micro Detuner12:35 - Acorn Amps15:47 - Joe Bonamassa Acoustics19:25 - JAM Pedals Stu Mackenzie Pedal23:40 - Rick Beato gets mad25:23 - The BIG FIGHT
Daily Guitar News 8/14/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-08-15 | Featuring the JAM pedals Tiny Amp Destroyer in collaboration with Stu Mackenzie of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard and the Filmotone preamp boost from Dominion Electric Effects Co. #guitar #pedals #podcast #gearnews #guitarist #news #pedalboard #fuzz #guitarplayer #stumackenzie #kglw #kinggizzardandthelizardwizard #overdrive #boost #tinyamp
Daily Guitar News 8/13/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-08-13 | Featuring the latest guitar gear from Zvex and Manson Guitar Works, Acorn Amplifiers and Martin guitars.#guitar #pedal #pedals #effects #zvex #fuzzfactory #acornamps #fuzz #martinguitar #acoustic
Daily Guitar News 8/11/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-08-12 | Featuring the MXR Flanger/Doubler, OBNE Beam Splitter V2 and Alexander Pedals Micro Detuner #gearnews #guitar #podcast #pedals #guitarist #news #pedalboard #distortion #drive #overdrive #chorus #flanger #doubler #reverb #detune
Daily Guitar News 8/10/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-08-10 | Featuring the latest from Discomfort Designs in collaboration with Notpedals.com and R2R electric has teamed up with Nick Perri to release a limited run of Cairo Fuzz pedals. (Also sorry for the badly synced audio and video today, I’m not sure what happened there.)#gearnews #guitar #podcast #pedals #guitarist #news #pedalboard #fuzz #nickperri
Finally, a JHS Pedal that Kat likes! The Bad Guitarist 2026-08-09 | Ep. 93: This week we discuss the latest guitar gear from Epiphone, Empty Head Effects, Harley Benton, Rainger FX, Keeley electronics and of course the collab between CopperSound Pedals and JHS Pedals. We also discuss the latest hot take from Joe Bonamassa and recall a bizarre encounter at a local music shop.Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcastFind us on TikTok @thebadguitaristpodcastCheck us out en espanol @efectosesenciales on YouTube and IGChapters:0:00 - Intro0:40 - Epiphone Marcus King3:24 - Empty Head Effects4:34 - Boost-A-Drive-A-Fuzz9:45 Rainger FX11:16 Harley Benton Pedals13:50 - Keeley Tube Drive18:37 - Surprise guest host19:35 - Joe B. talking trash24:33 - Guitar store story time
Daily Guitar News 8/7/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-08-08 | Featuring three new pedals from @HarleyBentonOfficial and the limited batch of @KeeleyElectronicsEdmond Tube Drive pedals w/ NOS Sylvania Tubes from the 1950’s. #gearnews #guitar #pedals #guitarist #news #wah #volume #tube #overdrive #distortion
Daily Guitar News 8/6/26 The Bad Guitarist 2026-08-07 | Featuring the latest collaboration from CopperSound Pedals and JHS Pedals and the new limited pedal from RaingerFX. #gearnews #guitar #pedals #guitarist #pedalboard #news #fuzz #overdrive #boost
Daily Guitar News 8/5/26 The Bad Guitarist 2026-08-05 | Featuring the latest from Empty Head Effects, Lantern Manufacturing and the retirement of Glenn Hughes. #gearnews #guitar #pedals #guitarist #news #pedalboard #guitarplayer #fuzz #reverb #glennhughes
Daily Guitar News 8/4/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-08-05 | Featuring the Epiphone Marcus King El Dorado, B’s Music Shop Purrows Fuzz, and the Upcoming Keeley Electronics Tube Drive#gearnews #guitar #pedals #guitarist #news #acoustic #marcusking #fuzz #blues #tube #overdrive
Has guitar YouTube jumped the shark? The Bad Guitarist 2026-08-02 | Episode 92This week we discuss the latest releases, including the Orange Amplification Baby Terror, Chase Bliss small batch 2026, Third Man Hardware's latest collaboration pedal with 1981 Inventions, MXR Textures and more! We also discuss the ongoing trend of every guitar YouTuber jumping on every single trending topic and flooding the news cycle for weeks at a time. Andrew makes a shocking discovery after visiting Guitar Center for the first time in months. Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcastFind us on TikTok @thebadguitaristCheck out the Daily Guitar News in Espanol:YouTube: @EfectosEsenciales Instagram: @efectosesencialesChapters:
Daily Guitar News 7/31/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-08-01 | Featuring the latest from Red Witch Pedals, EarthQuaker Devices and a collab pedal from Third Man Hardware and 1981 Inventions #guitar #pedals #guitarist #gearnews #news #pedalboard #guitarplayer #fuzz #distortion #jackwhite #earthquakerday
Daily Guitar News 7/30/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-07-30 | Featuring Small Batch Bliss from @ChaseBlissAudio and the Mod Shop Cub 15 from @bad_cat_amps #guitar #pedals #guitarist #gearnews #news #pedalboard #guitarplayer #chaseblissmood #mood #delay #ambient #amplifier #marksampson
Daily Guitar News 7/29/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-07-30 | Featuring the @OrangeAmplifiers Baby Terror, the passing of Glen Hansard and the arrest of a Japanese guitarist after disturbing his neighbors with non-stop music. #guitar #pedals #guitarist #gearnews #news #amp #amplifier #glenhansard #rip
Daily Guitar News! 7/28/26 The Bad Guitarist 2026-07-29 | Featuring the MXR Textures, Origin Effects EQ Deluxe and Fender CEO Edward Bud Cole expressing his support for AI in music. #guitar #guitarist #pedals #gearnews #news #grain #reverb #glitch #texture #fender #ceo #ai #budcole #eq #overdrive
Daily Guitar News 7/27/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-07-28 | Featuring the latest from @EarthQuakerDevices @kgrharmony @ChaseBlissAudio and @empresseffects #guitar #pedals #guitarist #gearnews #fuzz #castiron #hizumitas #plumes #blumes #dispatchmaster #hoof
Are your favorite guitar gear brands lying to you? The Bad Guitarist 2026-07-26 | Ep. 91: This week we discuss the latest guitar gear releases, including pedals from the Keeley Custom Shop, Native Audio, Warm audio in collab with Dirty Boy Pedals, Greer Amps, Catalinbread and so much more! We also discuss the Billie Joe Armstrong Marshall amp and signature Epiphone and ask "what is a ROBUST guitar pedal enclosure?" We also dig in to the potential use of AI by D'Addario Strings in their latest ad and the irony of advertising products for creators with the least creative form of promotion. Find us on Instagram and Threads @badguitaristpodcastWe're trying out TikTok again @thebadguitaristpodcastThanks to everyone that entered our recent giveaway. Submissions are now closed and the winner has been contacted via Instagram. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro/The episode that didn't happen2:15 - Native Audio 4:18 - Greer Amps 5:26 - Warm Audio 9:00 - Expensive Billie Joe Guitar and Amp12:35 - JIMOTHY14:50 - $250 Gretsch17:18 - Keeley Custom Shop19:36 - ROBUST ENCLOSURE22:37 - Beetronics x Third Man Hardware26:22 - D'Addario is canceled? 30:56 - Outro
Daily Guitar News 7/23/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-07-24 | Featuring the latest from Beetronics, Gibson Garage, Keeley Custom Shop and Catalinbread. #guitar #pedals #guitarist #gearnews #news #guitarplayer #delay #echo #jimothy #bitcrusher
Daily Guitar News 7/22/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-07-23 | EDIT: I was unaware at the time of recording there will be another run of Jimothy Pedals in a bare metal enclosure. Featuring the Catalinbread Jimothy Bit Crusher and Gretsch Streamliner CVT. #guitar #pedals #guitarist #gearnews #news #bitcrush #gretschguitars #cvt #streamliner #jimothy
Daily Guitar News 7/21/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-07-22 | Featuring the Warm Audio and Dirty Boy Pedals collab, Greer Amps Mori Drive, the latest from Schecter, Fender and Marshall. #guitar #pedals #guitarist #gearnews #news #guitarplayer #fuzz #overdrive #boost
Daily Guitar News 7/20/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-07-20 | Featuring the latest from Freqscene Effects, Native Audio and the passing of guitar builder Wayne Charvel. #guitar #pedals #guitarist #gearnews #news #charvelguitar #rip
Daily Guitar News 7/17/26 The Bad Guitarist 2026-07-18 | Featuring the latest update in the Fender legal situation as they now are counter-suing Thomann for copyright infringement. Also featuring the latest releases from IK multimedia with a new Tonex Brown Panel Collection and the new delay and reverb From LCO industries called Take Your Time. #guitar #pedals #gearnews #guitarist #news #fender #bassman #brownpanel #lawsuit #reverb #delay
Daily Guitar News 7/16/26! The Bad Guitarist 2026-07-16 | Featuring the JHS Notadumble V2, Keeley Custom Shop El Rey Dorado and KMA Machines Chief Disruptor Bloodstone Edition. #guitar #pedals #gearnews #guitarist #news #jhs #keeley #keeleyelectronics #kma #overdrive #distortion #fuzz
