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The one where we both got to chat with Mike.

If you have been with since the start then you will know that we have talked to Grammy Award winning Producer & Engineer Mike Exeter before, in a pre-COVID world, and also in a cloakroom

For those of you that aren't aware, Mike has worked with the likes of Black Sabbath, Tony Iommi, Judas Priest, Cradle of Filth & UB40, and always has a story to tell about the people he has encountered in his thirty years in the music industry.

So when he invited us down for a face-to-face at Gospel Oak studios we were there in a heartbeat. What a great way to kickstart Season 4!

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The one where we find out a lot about merch.

There was never much doubt about what Rebecca wanted to do when she grew up. Playing and gigging from an early age, she performed her own material influenced by a wide range of artists.

And to be honest she has never looked back, even picking her degree course to fit in with her playing schedule.

We get into all of that and more, in a great conversation with Rebecca about all aspects of her musical journey.

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The one where we talk about how writing songs can resemble a visit to Yo Sushi!

One of the things that is so enjoyable about the people we chat to on 9-42, is the unique nature of a modern career in the music industry.

Take Craig, his first band Romeo's Daughter end up having their debut album produced by the legendary Mutt Lange, at a point in time when he was the hottest ticket in town. Not a bad start, particularly as the two of them then went onto to pen a platinum tune for the American band Heart.

But then his career took a complete sideways turn, as you are about to find out.

Craig Website

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The one where we were supposed to talk a little bit more about guitars.

If you are a West Bromwich Albion fan (as Jason is) then you are probably now doing a bit of a double-take, as you read the name of our most current 9-42 guest. Peter has near-legendary status both on and off the field for the Baggies, but that is just a scratch on the surface of his remarkable story.

Which is why when we found out that he would be attending the Guitar Show this year, we arranged a meet and asked him if he fancied a chat on air. And fortunately for us he not only said yes, but it turns out he really knows how to natter.

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The one where we found out why Blair never eats his tea at the table.

What can we say about Blair Dunlop, well lets start with the fact that neither of us knew a great deal about him before his appearance at The Guitar Show this year, other than he plays a bit, writes a bit, and sings songs.

All that changed as a result of two seismic events, a legendary set on the live stage on Sunday lunchtime at the show, and an equally legendary podcast session that pretty much covered everything from Christopher Lee, to what is (and isn't) acceptable to wear at a folk festival.

Oh, and in case you don't pick up on it, Blair has a new album out (...and it really is rather special).

Blair Website

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The one where we talked about Stetsons and Resonators.

You have probably been wondering where we have been for the last few weeks, and you know what that is a really good question. So good in fact that we decided we needed to ask it out loud.

Cue a mildly entertaining (if very predictable) story of plane rides and palm trees, bunk-beds and butterscotch, and plenty of other reasons why we have found ourselves episode light, and time-poor.

We will try harder, we promise.

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The one where we drag Pete away from his birthday cake.

We have spoken to a lot of artists over the last three years or so of doing 9-42, but there aren't many who can say that they have been with their current band for over forty years. Pete was drafted into Marillion in 1982, just at the point where they were about to break through and become one of the most influential prog-rock outfits since.

We had a great chat about his early years in the band, the impact of mainstream chart success and how they went form being a product of the orthodox record industry model, to the trailblazers of crowdfunding and musical self-sufficiency.

And that's before we get to his insatiable work-ethic, and numerous side projects.

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The one where we talked about the mechanics of surname pronunciation.

John Connearn was one of the highlights from the Live Stage at the Guitar Show last year, as you would expect his performance was flawless - but what really impressed was an assured and confident delivery that held the attention of the room without ever dropping a beat.

So it was a pleasure to be able to spend a little bit of time with him, and unpick his career path to this point. As you would expect Andertons is a big part of it, but there are many other layers that help you understand how he has come this far in a relatively short space of time.

And the good news is that he will be back again for the Show this year, so well worth considering if you didn't catch him last time around.

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The one where we talk to a picture of Irene Ketikidi.

This is a really interesting episode of 9-42, but not necessarily for the reason you maybe thinking.

It's not because Irene is a highly accomplished player, with both a considerable technical understanding and a passion for a number of musical style, though she does. It's not because she has gained acclaim for her composition and recorded work, though she has. And it's not because of her many years of performing live for a wide variety of bands, events and festivals, because you know what she has done that to.

It's because she is a great example of what it means to be a modern working musician, and what you have to do to be successful, make a living and manage to sustain it.

Irene Website

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The one where Chantel invites us into her wardrobe.

If ever anybody knew what they wanted to do, and how they wanted their life to pan out, then that person is Chantel McGregor. You don't need to spend much time in her presence to realise that playing guitar, recording music and performing onstage was woven into her DNA.

We had a funny, fascinating and frank chat with Chantel which covered everything from her lockdown exploits, her love of themed backdrops and the determination she had to succeed both academically and professionally in music.

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The one where we start Season 3 with some bloke from Barnsley.

I think it's fair to say that Andy Crowley is very focussed on what he does. Known to millions as Andy Guitar, he has achieved success by coming up with a teaching concept that makes sense - and then repeating the formula without getting distracted.

As you will hear it could all have been very different. Andy's journey could have taken him in a number of directions, but he has always trusted the inner voice that has guided him along the way.

The result is one of the most successful tutorial channels on YouTube, as well as the single most watched guitar lesson online.

It was a great chat, and a really nice way to usher in Season three.

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9-42 is back for a third go at this podcasting malarkey. Take five to find out a bit more.

9-42 is the podcast from the team behind The Guitar Show UK, an annual event held in Birmingham and loved by guitarists young & old. You can keep up with news about the event by visiting the website or by following on your preferred platform Facebook Twitter Instagram

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The one where we count you down to this years Guitar Show which takes place this coming weekend.

Join us for a sneak peek of what's in store across both rooms and also on the Reverb Live Stage. Oh and don't forget we are at a new venue this year - you can find all the details by clicking here.

And if that wasn't enough you need to check out a new publication called Eleven Guitar Magazine which has just been launched. It really does look amazing and is chock-full of interesting and evergreen content. You can find out more here and it will be available to purchase at the show.

See you at the weekend.

The one where we chatted with the bass player from Thunder.

As Chris says himself there is very little he hasn't done in his time as a professional musician. Known to many because of his work in the aforementioned UK Rockers, he has had a varied career covering a number of musical genres, in a eclectic mix of locations.

And you know what, it makes for an entertaining chat. So if you want to know how to get from Chelmsford to Halesowen, via Welsh television, Then Jericho and an Eagles Tribute Band you are in the right place.

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The one where we talked all things acoustic with Rosie Heydenrych.

A passion for music, and an outlet for self-expression, is what brings a lot of people to the guitar, particularly in your late teens. In that respect what drew Rosie to the acoustic is not especially ground-breaking or unique.

What is somewhat unique though is the determination and drive to channel that passion into building some really fine instruments, that look and sound great. And that is exactly what Rosie has done with her brand, Turnstone Guitars.

We get the full story behind that journey, from her first guitar and her early musical influences, to the hard hours necessary to master the art of acoustic guitar building before you can even begin to turn your vision into reality.

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The one where we had to change our plans a bit.

Think of this as a bit of a festive bonus, like a little twinkly adornment for your tree, or an extra satsuma in your stocking.

So if you need a brief respite from the Christmas Day shenanigans, here is 25 minutes of 9-42 blather wrapped a few little updates and need-to-knows.

There is very little extra to add, other than to wish you a groovy Christmas and a hard-rocking New Year.

9-42 will be back in January.

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The one where Jared cut a lot of long stories short.

To call Jared a 'guitarist in the blues-rock tradition' would technically be fairly accurate, but also would do him a bit of a dis-service, there is a lot going on with both him and his music that pushes back against that kind of labelling.

Indeed you don't need to spend any more than 49 minutes with him to get how consumed he is by both music, and the guitar. His passion is as honest, as it is infectious - as you will hear as he talks us through the voyage of discovery that brought him to the guitars he cherishes, his work with Gibson and his own signature Epiphone.

The one where Ant surprised everybody with his knowledge of Ableton...

According to Bass Guitar magazine Steve is 'Britains most innovative bass guitarist'. According to Steve he is a Bassist, Journalist and Academic. According to us he is a very fascinating, very passionate, very lovely bloke.

Over the course of the episode we (of course) delve into Steves career, but mainly through the prism of trying to establish what the hell it means to be a 'Solo Bass Player' and more importantly how do you turn it into a career. This brings us in turn to his early session and touring work, how he began writing and his fascination with innovation that has knitted these pieces together.

We also grapple with the slightly surreal notion of his recently diagnosed cancer being a positive career move.

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The one where we scatted about all over the place with Doug Kauer.

Even though we chatted for well over an hour, it will take you no more than a few moments to realise that Doug is a real character. Firstly up is the fact that he bounds into the conversation with all the energy of Tigger, and all the breathless delivery of Jim Carrey. And secondly is that infectiousness of a man who doesn't take what he does too seriously, whilst absolutely taking what he does really, really seriously...

But we digress. Lets start at the beginning with his early life building furniture in his fathers workshop and his deep love of all kinds of guitar music. And when with chatted about that, then we can move onto The Simpsons.

(oh and just a little heads up, we ended up having to use the Zoom recorded audio for this episode so apologies if it doesn't sound quite as clear as usual.)

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The one where we learnt a load about buying & selling Vintage guitars.

I think it's fair to say we would all like to be making a living in the same way that Mike Long does. Mike formed ATB Guitars in 1998 and since then he has been half way around the world on the trail of the kind of guitars most of us can only dream of. To date nearly 5000 instruments have passed through his hands, and he has dealt with a great dollop of Rock Royalty along the way.

We had a fascinating chat, and as well as a few little tips about where you might go for a 'vintage bargain' he also explained how he he gained his first bit of notoriety in the early days of eBay.

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The one where CEO Ken Haas tries to overcome his natural shyness.

Even though they are celebrating their 25th birthday this year, Reverend Guitars May still be a new one on you.

Born in Detroit and raised in Toledo the brand boasts a collection of unique designs and innovative features, and numbers Billy Corgan, Reeves Gabrels and Greg Koch amongst their signatories.

We had a great time chatting through the back story with Ken, and exploring what drives his undeniable enthusiasm for the guitar.

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The one where Jason has a crack at doing the Intro (and he makes a reasonable job of it...)

Before we even getting going, man has CJ done some stuff. The conversation about his career rips along at a fair old pace as there is literally so much to cram in.

CJ is probably best known as being one of the founding members of the Wildhearts, which he formed with Ginger in 1989, but we begin the story with his stint as Guitarist in Tattooed Love Boys.

As the conversation weaves around CJ's career there is plenty of time to talk about his (very) limited guitar collection and his relationship with hot sauce.

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The one where Guy kicked off a whole new season.

You might have been wondering why you hadn't been getting your regular fix of 9-42, well the truth is we had a little break over the summer which gave us time to recharge, regroup and plan a whole new second season.

And what a way to start, with guitarist and singer Guy Griffin. Guy is well known as a long term member of The Quireboys, as well as playing with Joe Elliott in the Down 'N' Outz and his own band Glimmer.

As with a lot of out conversations it covers a lot of ground, and takes us into some uncharted territory including how to decide what football team to follow when you live in Bedford.

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The one where we finally got around to chatting about the music.

From the age of five Sophie knew that the guitar would play some part in her life. During her teens she established herself both on stage and in the studio, as well as a renowned guitar teacher.

Just prior to the pandemic she shifted her focus to the online world, amassing a huge following across Youtube, Facebook and TikTok. We picked up the story to understand the reasoning behind her career choices so far and what she has planned next.

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The one where we talk chord positions & voicing.

If you have been to The Guitar Show over the last couple of years you will probably have seen Billy play, And if you have you will have been blown away, not just with the incredible ability but the richness and musicality of the arrangements of the songs he performs.

In 2016, he reached the grand final of ‘Guitar Star’ – a guitar based talent show open to all ages and genres for Sky Arts TV, which was broadcast in Europe, Australia and South America.

We had a really lovely natter about his inspirations, how he goes about writing and arranging, and how he is shaping his guitar journey both personally and professionally (which includes a signature model at the age of 21).

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The one where Ant grabbed Danish Pete just as he got off stage.

Pete Honoré probably didn't realise to what extent his life would change when he accepted a job with Andertons in 2015. As a well regarded touring musician he has played with the likes of Tom Jones, Paloma Faith & Girls Aloud and never really expected to end up as Youtube personality & influencer.

Ant & Pete chat about his career path so far, what it's really like working with The Captain & Chappers, and how none of it was actually planned.

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The one where (amongst other things) we chatted about what it was like having an ex-Police Man as your boss.

Rufus was in Paris when we spoke, just finishing rehearsals for a six month stint on the road with Sting, his first major road-trip since lockdown. We talked about what he had been doing to keep himself busy, making music with his sister, and his new single & Ep.

And of course we also delved into how you manage to get into Sting's touring band and what it is really like being on stage with a tantric legend.

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The one where we both got a bit over-excited about Tom's house.

The main reason we wanted to get Tom onto 9-42 was to talk about his new EP, finally recorded and finished during lockdown, and due out this week. And we did indeed talk about that quite a bit, but even before that point, it got a little out of hand.

We won't give any more away, other than to say we had a very entertaining hour in Tom's company and we are big fans of his playing, his life choices and his sense of humour.

Tom Instagram

Tom EP Launch Gig

Tom Spotify

9-42 is the podcast from the team behind The Guitar Show UK, an annual event held in Birmingham and loved by guitarists young & old. You can keep up with news about the event by visiting the website or by following on your preferred platform Facebook Twitter Instagram

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The one that got all eighties-tastic.

Well this was a blast. When he isn't messing about with Metal Detectors (and playing in far too many bands to keep track of) Rich will normally be creating content for his Youtube channel 'Session Heroes'.

Rich has been fascinated with this community of behind-the-scenes guitar virtuosos for quite a while, and has been producing content on the subject for about five years. This if course is perfect for Ant & Jason as it allows them to bang on about the eighties and look over the discographies of players such as Michael Landau, Dan Huff & Steve Lukather.

Session Heroes - Youtube

Rich - Website

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The one where Jason had a very intellectual chat with the guitarist from Sleeper.

Jon completed his PhD in 2018, and over the last few years has been working on expanding his thesis into a book. The result is Dylan, Lennon, Marx & God which was published late in 2021.

In this extended chat Jon talks Jason through his academic journey, how it has been influenced by both his childhood years in Sheffield and then by his university life in Manchester in the last eighties. Along the way they touch on living in LA, working with KD Lang & Mel C, and of course his work with Sleeper.

Dylan, Lennon, Marx & God

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The one where stayed up late whilst Frank sorted his internet connection.

Frank Bello has been the Bassist with Anthrax since the early days, joining just after the release of the bands first album. Other than a short stint with band Helmet, he has been an ever present with Anthrax contributing extensively as a songwriter.

We had a very open and honest chat with Frank, and he spoke with great candour about some of the difficult experiences he has worked his way through. But at the same time it's an uplifting conversation that is full of warmth and humour.

Oh, and you might pick up on the fact that he has a book out...

Big thanks to Joel M for making this episode possible.

Fathers, Brothers & Sons: Surviving Anguish, Abandonment & Anthrax - Frank Bello

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The one where we begin at the beginning and go right through to the end with Chris Woods.

Chris is a fingerstyle guitarist known for incorporating alternate tuning, tapping and guitar percussion. He talks us through the development of his playing style, and how it opened the door to an early start as an in-demand product demonstrator for some of the biggest brands in the guitar world.

Never one to stand still, his career has moved at pace to include publishing a number of "how to play" guides with Hal Leonard, collaborative partnerships with bodies such as Arts Council England and the creation of the Chris Woods Groove Orchestra.

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"The one where we talk about starting a new band in your forties. Jussi Ylikoski is a guitarist, songwriter & producer working out of his native Finland. He is also known by the name Big Pharma, and has spent much of the last couple of decades as guitarist in the band Disco Ensemble.

We spent a very enjoyable hour in early December chatting to Jussi about how he got started in the music business, and what drove him to go back to basics with new band Moon Shot.

Many thanks as always to Focusrite for their continuing sponsorship of 9-42.

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The one where we literally couldn't get a word in with Rhino.

Well it had a fairly unorthodox start, a whirlwind middle and an update on Brentford FC at the end. As you would expect we jumped at the opportunity to spend some time with the bass player of Status Quo, but I don't think either of us expected it to be quite as full-on as it turned out.

Rhino is an absolute legend of a musician, and a total sweetheart of a human being you scarcely pauses for breath as he bombards you with story after story, and anecdote after anecdote. We talk about his experiences of the pandemic, his solo project Rhino's Revenge, his time with Dexy's Midnight Runners and of course his thirty plus year stint with national treasures Status Quo.

Not a bad way to mark a 50th episode.

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The one where we discussed footwear with Paul Sayer.

Paul Sayer is best known as a founding member of the British band The Temperance Movement, an honest and hard-rocking outfit that wear their rock'n'roll influences with pride.

Pauls talks us through his back story, including his early career as a session player, learning from one of the masters (Ray Davies), life on the road and what the future holds as he embarks on a tour with James Blunt.

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The one where we learned about the various basements of Patrick Eggle.

If you had any interest in guitars through the 1990's then you will be aware of the impact that Patrick Eggle guitars had, when models such as the Berlin and the New York were launched. Players such as Rory Gallagher, Tony Iommi, Brian May and Midge Ure were early devotees and the brand amassed both commercial and critical success.

Pat takes us through his fascinating back story including the dramatic rise in the nineties, turning his back on the original incarnation of the business and relocating in the U.S. He brings the story up-to-date with his move back to Oswestry, working with Faith Acoustics and helping to relaunch the Shergold Brand.

We ever get a bit of an exclusive about a new prototype.

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The one where chatted with Hannah, but failed to offer her a brew or a toasted teacake.

Talk about packing a lot into the last decade or so. Hannah started her journey as a singer-songwriter trying to build an audience through busking in the centre of her hometown of Leeds. This is where we pick up the story and then follow it through early attempts at content creation, going viral and working out how to make a career in music industry work on your terms.

It's a cracking tale, and one that continues to go from strength to strength. And it proves that just because you have a degree in Biology you don't necessarily have to use it.

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The one where Ant & Alister banged on about Marillion.

Actually not just Marillion, they got quite excited about Richard Hawley as well.

Despite his youthful Clooney-esque (his description) good looks, Alister has been building guitars for well over 25 years.

Known mostly for acoustic instruments he pioneered models with aged finishes and has built guitars for a who's who of artists including the aforementioned Mr Hawley, Paul McCartney, Graham Coxon & Chris Difford.

We chatted about all the above, as well as his collaboration with the Buddy Holly Foundation and his ring binder full of cease & desist notices.

P.S before all the RH fans pile in the song that Alister was referring too is of course called Remorse Code not White Lines - apologies for the confusion - but to be fair that line is repeated as the refrain in the chorus!

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The one where Jason took one for the team and headed to Wales to record a 9-42 face to face.

Rob Williams is guitar repairer & luthier who like to do everything by hand. From an early age he became fascinated with dismantling all manner of stuff to understand how things are designed, and more importantly how they can be improved.

Rob explains how this fascination translated to guitars and the unique insight he got from his formative years with the likes of Jaydee Custom, Musical Exchanges & Patrick Eggle.

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You might recall we chatted to Bernard back at the beginning of August, but we weren't able to bring you the whole conversation due to fact that he talked about an upcoming event that turned out to be under a press embargo.

Well, Bernard has been back in touch to let us know we are now good to publish the entire conversation, and as such we decided to get it to you as soon as possible.

The first part of the episode is exactly the same as the one that we put out in August, and whilst we would suggest listening again to get back up to speed , if you want to forward to the new stuff you will find it at approximately 31 minutes into the natter.

Enjoy.

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The one where we hooked up with the Head Tabby himself.

There was a lot to pack into Episode 43 as the back story to Feline Guitars is quite an epic, fortunately, Jonathan (who runs Feline) is a seasoned pro and he took us through the journey with the kind of assuredness you want from somebody who is about to administer a fret dress to your pride and joy.

The story takes in YOP schemes, furniture building courses and Shadow Guitars (remember them) before we get down to a bit of guitar porn.

It's what we do.

Oh and thanks again to Sontronics Microphones and our sponsor Focusrite

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The one where we get an insight into the back-story of one of the oldest Musical Instrument brands in the UK.

Rotosound was founded in the late fifties by James How, in this episode we talk to his son (and current Chairman) Jason How about the slightly unusual journey that led his dad to start making strings, and in turn to John Entwistle of the Who knocking on the factory door.

It's a fascinating story, and one we bring bang up to date by discussing Covid, Brexit and how Rotosound are striving to produce as ethically and sustainably as possible.

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The one where we talked sci-fi with Matt Oram of Fidelity Guitars.

You may not have heard of Fidelity Guitars, and you can be forgiven for that because they haven't been around for all that long. But they are some of the most individual, & breath-taking designs we have ever seen. So it was great when Matt agreed to come on the podcast and take us through the story so far.

And of course, as the conversation progressed all the pieces started falling into place including the inspiration behind the designs and care and attention that went into building such an insta-friendly brand.

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The one where we talked football and music with Bernard Butler.

Bernard is a musician, songwriter and record producer. He came to prominence as the guitarist & co-writer of the mercury award-winning band Suede. He left Suede in 1994, working with David McAlmont before releasing the critically acclaimed solo album People Move On. Since then he has worked on a plethora of projects & collaborations including Duffy, The Libertines and Paloma Faith.

To be honest, we barely scratched the surface of the things we wanted to ask about, but as you will hear there is more to look forward to a bit further down the track.

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The one where Chris dropped in and helped us out of a jam.

It would be easy to be a little bit envious of Chris. Possibly because his youthful looks means he regularly gets ID-checked even though he has just turned thirty,but mainly because (like many of us) he decided at an early age that he just wanted to be a musician and then he only went and bloody did it.

We talked about his YouTube channel, being managed by the chap that broke Guns'n'Roses and being voted Best Blues Player by the readers of Guitarist Magazine.

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The one where we tried to keep up with Kyle Gass.

And in all honesty, I don't think we managed it. You may not be familiar with Kyle, but you will have heard of one of his projects, the mighty power-duo Tenacious D that he fronts with creative partner Jack Black.

Kyle is a bit of an enigma, he is an accomplished actor, comic and musician and has been involved in numerous projects so when we got the chance to welcome him to the podcast we jumped at it.

It certainly isn't a normal episode of 9-42, and you may have to listen hard to keep up. In our defence, we tried to ask him a few questions, but fairly quickly we gave up and just went along for the ride.

P.S Although he didn't mention it at the time of recording, the new 'D' video dropped on the 1st July and it's as bonkers & brilliant as we could have hoped for. The link is below. Enjoy.

You Never Give Me Your Money/The End - Tenacious D

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The one where Jason nattered to Chris, whilst Ant went out for Tapas.

Of course that hadn't been the plan, but what with one thing (Ants birthdays having been during lockdown) and another (Chris leaving his mobile upstairs) it was left to Jason to pose the questions.

And what an entertaining & informative chat it turned out to be. So settle down we a family size bag of potato-based snacks and let Chris tell you about his new album, blagging his way on tour with Ugly Kid Joe, buying the perfect 335 in lockdown and the two bands he will probably never leave, The Sisters of Mercy & Eureka Machines.

P.S Check out his biog - it's probably one of the best we have ever read.

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The one where we chatted to Ginger, his manager Jane & his dog Maggie.

Ginger is a guitarist, singer and songwriter and boy has he packed a lot into his musical career. He is perhaps best known for his work with The Wildhearts, but he has been involved in a plethora of other projects and is prodigious in musical output.

We started off talking about his new band, Ginger & the Sinners before chatting about his love of Kiss, how he took control of his career and guitars finished in Leopard Skin.

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The one where we chatted to Neil Ivison, because Neil is Ivison Guitars.

It starts with Status Quo, and that is about as good a place to start as any. Neil guides us through his early career as a Guitar Tech, a journey that took him from one end of the rock'n'roll hierarchy to the other.

But when home-life beckoned it was the purchase of his dream guitar that would be the unlikely catalyst to a new career.

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The one where we talk about hand-crafted guitars from China.

You could be forgiven for thinking that was a typing error, but its not and Eastman is a unique brand producing hand-crafted instruments in its workshop in China.

We have a enlightening chat with Pepijn t'Hart, about his journey leading the Mandolin & Guitar division, the ethos of the company and what lies ahead for the brand.

And in a 9-42 exclusive we even get a sneak peek of their new solid-body. Heck.

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The one where we talk to Doug Sparkes of Auden Guitars

It’s been quite a ride for Doug, not only is he the driving force behind Auden Guitars, but he has also taken ownership of another classic UK guitar brand in Gordon Smith.

We had a great chat with Doug, as he took us through his guitar backstory and the clear ethos that underpins both of these cherished brands.

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The one where we talked football & rockabilly with Darrel Higham.

It's a bit difficult to know where to start when describing Darrel. As a guitarist he has played in numerous bands, with the likes of Shakin’ Stevens & Imelda May. Worked on sessions for artists such as Chrissie Hynde & Robert Plant and appeared in the West End (and on tour) playing Eddie Cochran.

He is a Gretsch endorsee and helped Peavey design their first ever semi-acoustic guitar, the Rockingham.

Oh, and he was born in Bedford and supports Sunderland football club.

All of which probably accounts for the fact we had plenty to talk about.

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The one where Jason chatted to Paul Stanley.

Yes, you did read that correctly, the Paul Stanley. Being a lifelong Kiss fan you can only imagine what it's been like since the possibility of talking to Paul was first mooted.

Bless him, Jason did his best not to sound too much of a fanboy, and asked Paul about his new band Soul Station. The project explores Pauls love of R'n'B and Soul music and the album 'Now & Then' is released on the 19th March.

Now & Then - Documentary

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The one where we stayed up late. to talk to Misha, stateside.

It's also the one that could have gone on for hours as we had a whale of a time verbally-riffing with the Periphery guitarist about all manner of stuff, including Cricket, QAnon & Top Gear.

We do find time to talk about Signature Guitars, working with Tim @ Bareknuckle Pickups and the less than fun parts of recording a Solo record.

It's been a few weeks since this episode was recorded, but listening back this week you can't help but be struck by what a top bloke Misha is, and a pleasure to chat to.

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The one where we got up early to talk to Tim Mills of Bare Knuckle Pickups.

Now we could easily have chatted to Tim about his back story as a Session Player and his ten years (plus) as part of the Elkie Brooks band. But that (as they say) was just the start of it.

When the time came to leave the touring life behind, Tim spotted an opportunity to revolutionise the way Pickups were designed, marketed and sold to make it easier for Guitarists to capture the sound in their heads.

It's a fascinating journey and a testament to the work and passion of Tim and his team.

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The one where we zoomed with Aziz Ibrahim.

Talk about a career that's impossible to pigeon-hole. Aziz is a genuine one-off, not only because of the way he plays but also because of the variety of genres he has worked within over the last thirty-odd years.

Every chapter of his story reveals another twist, another artist or band he has played with, or another landmark album he has played on.

And yet, as he told us during a very entertaining recording session, he is still moving forward and pushing the boundaries of his craft.

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The one where Jason tried not embarrass himself in front of one of his heroes.

Bruce Kulick has had one hell of a musical career. For many he is best known as the lead guitarist in Kiss in the non make-up years of the eighties & nineties, but that is just a chapter of the story.

Prior to joining Kiss he had toured with Meatloaf, BlackJack & Michael Bolton amongst others and since 2000 he has been a member of Grand Funk Railroad.

We had a great time chatting with Bruce about his career, touring with his brother (Bob Kulick) and how Covid has changed how he approaches his work.

The hour just flew by, and with finished up with many questions left unasked - so hopefully we can catch up with Bruce again as the year progresses.

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The one that got cancelled because of Covid...

But that wasn't going to keep a good man down, and we finally got to have a catch-up with Joel in the first week of December.

Now you might be thinking 'who the hell is Joel McIver?' but there is a very good chance you have read numerous things he has written, because prolific doesn't seem enough to describe his output.

Take your pick from books on artists such as Metallica, Rage Against The Machine or The Sex Pistols, articles for the Guardian, Classic Rock or Bass Player magazine or even as the go-to-obituary-guy-of-choice.

Joel is a wonderful storyteller, so sit back, and immerse yourself in ninety minutes of music industry natter as we try and keep up.

Joel McIver - Wikipedia

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The second half of our conversation with the former Little Angel.

We kind of picked up where we left out and talked about the future of music education, before getting onto the changes in the way that bands now fund music production & generate income.

Oh, and then we talked about guitars for a bit.

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The one where we talked to a former angel.

Bruces career began as the guitarist in rock band Little Angels. Through the late 80’s and early 90’s, Little Angels achieved 11 top forty hit singles and 4 Top 20 albums – including a #1 with 1993’s much acclaimed ‘Jam’.

Little Angels toured across the globe with Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Aerosmith, Bryan Adams, ZZ Top and Aerosmith. After they split, Bruce want on to form the band b.l.o.w releasing two albums.

After a stint working for the Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) in Guildford, Bruce co-founded the much respected and award winning British Institute of Modern Music (BIMM) franchise of music colleges.

We chatted about all of the above, as well as his current educational project WaterBear.

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The one where we have a chinwag with Ross Bailey.

Ross Bailey is a session guitarist and product demonstrator, and has worked in and around the music industry for the last 25 years.

Over that time he has worked in retail, for the likes of Academy of Sound & Sound Control as well as for brands such as Line 6, Peavey & Yamaha.

We take a meander through some of the highlights, including his introduction to the world of product demonstration with Line 6 and jumping at the chance to go out on tour with X factor winner Sam Bailey.

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The one where 9-42 came up against a (suspected) case of Covid-19.

We knew it had to happen sooner or later, our scheduled guest for this week Joel McIver unfortunately had to cancel at the last minute as he took to his bed with possible Covid symptoms.

First & foremost we wish Joel well and hope to speak to him as soon as he is feeling brighter, we understand he is using the time to knock out another couple of books on Thrash Metal.

So, in his place, the Reluctant Podcaster himself Jason Hunt stepped up to the plate to update you on plans for the Guitar Show in 2021.

Stay safe and take care of yourself during Lockdown 2.0

Best, A & J

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The one where Ant chats to a chap he used to work in a music store with (who just happens to now play in Wishbone Ash...!)

For most people simply working in a guitar store at some point in their life would be enough, but then going on to own your own store would probably put you in the 'charmed life' category.

How about if you did all that, and then got the call from one of your biggest musical influences with the invitation to join the band, and go-on to tour the world?

By rights we should all hate Mark a little bit, but it's impossible because he is such a genuine fella - and one hell of a player. Join us as we explore his journey, talk about the future and then get proper nerdy about carry-on films.

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The second part of the show where we philosophised the evening away with Christophe Fantana.

As you will recall Chris is not only the talent behind Rift Amplification, but also the most rock'n'roll named of any guest we have had on 9-42.

Episode 20 is the concluding part of our recent interview, in which we get into amplifier tone, country music and racing cars.

Never a dull moment.

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The one where 9-42 nattered into the night with Chris about his company, Rift Amplification.

What do you do when you stop teaching primary school children to play the recorder?

Clearly in the case of Christov Fantana you convert the laundry cupboard into a workshop and start hand-building custom amplifiers.

In the first part of this interview we trace the roots of Rift Amplification, how it was named and how it has evolved over the years. We also talk quite a lot about Naan bread.

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The Beauty of the Burst

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The one where Aynsley got us out of a tight spot, and agreed to be a guest at the eleventh hour.

Aynsley is a singer-songwriter & musician, with influences that are firmly grounded in the blues but with an output that Is a little harder to define.

We caught up with Aynsley over a Zoom call and chatted about touring, his upcoming album and bridge pickups on strats.

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The one where we talked to Mary Spender.

It's kind of hard to sum up Mary's career in a few words. She chooses to describe herself as a Musician and a Content Creator, but to be honest that probably doesn't quite capture what she has packed into the last few years.

What we do know is that she is a singer songwriter, and she combines her unique guitar style and sultry vocals to create songs infused with blues and soul.

Mary has amassed over 25 million hits on her YouTube channel with over 300k subscribers watching her weekly videos. She shares her own experiences or interviews prominent artists such as Santana, KT Tunstall and James Valentine (Maroon 5).

We talked about the journey that has brought her to this point, as well as her most recent projects - the Lone Wolf EP and her range of online music courses.

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The one where 9-42 meets Lee Wrathe.

In an entertaining chat Lee explains what life is like as Marketing Director for Headstock Distribution, how he arrived at that gig and explains why you need to be 'chipping' on any given Friday.

Along the way we talk about the impact Steve Vai has had on Lee's career path and how his time in the police force have equipped him for the role he now finds himself in.

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The one where 9-42 meets Steve Rothery.

Steve is best known for being the original guitarist (and longest serving member) of the band Marillion, but he is also a member of the band The Wishing Tree has guested on various other projects. His first solo album The Ghosts of Pripyat was released in 2014 and he is currently finishing work on the follow-up 'Revontulet'.

We caught up with Steve (over a Zoom call) in his home-studio and chatted about what it was like spending forty plus years in one band & what he has been binge-watching during lockdown.

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The one where 9-42 meets that chap what wrote that book about Brian Mays funny red guitar...

Simon Bradley has been working in and around the Music industry for quite a while.

After an early u-turn away from a career in Hotel Management he joined the team at the iconic Musical Exchanges store in Birmingham before moving on to write for Guitarist magazine.

Over a Saturday night snifter, Simon took us on a retrospective of his career, through the people & places that ultimately brought him to co-authoring a book with the Queen guitarist himself.

The Red Special Book

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The one where we meet the face behind Montys Guitars

Matt Gleeson has been 'tinkering' with guitar stuff about 20 years ago under the guidance of Charlie Chandler. Matt talks us through that journey revealing some of the highs, as well as some of the challenges.

Fast forward and Matt and the team at Montys offer a full range of services from re-strings and set-ups to their impressive range of pick-ups and other assorted guitar hot-roddery.

We also touched on the subject of his (very) impressive artist roster and that got Ant started on Cliff Richard. No, really.

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The one where we chat with 'ol RedBeard himself.

Mikey Demus is probably best known as the guitarist in Skindred, a position he has held since the band were formed over twenty years ago.

In recent years he has embarked on a number of other projects ranging from a Signature edition with Manson Guitars, Beard Oil and of course Redbeard Effects - his collaborative project with Adrian Thorpe (Thorpy FX).

And of course, we asked him about all of the above as well as the news that Skindred will be back and playing 'drive-in' gigs very soon.

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The one where 9-42 met Adrian Thorpe.

What do you after a distinguished career in the Army as a Major and an Explosives Disposal expert?.

Adrian talks us through the journey that led him to starting ThorpyFX, and how the support of his family allowed him to follow his passion into the world of the boutique pedal-builder.

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The one where 9-42 had a natter with a Brand New Heavie.

Simon Bartholomew is an English Guitarist best know for being one of the founder members of The Brand New Heavies, but the 'Heavies' are not the only project Simon Bartholomew has been involved with. He has composed tunes for movies, such as ‘Happy Feet’, played with Jamiroquai on one of their early albums and he is part of yet another killer Acid Jazz act called Akimbo.

We chatted to Simon about his roots in rock, the continuing success of the BNH and why it has taken him 33 years to produce a solo album.

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The one where we kick Irwin Sparkes in the goolies (in his words)

Self-confessed gear-o-phobe, musical luminary, and all round fantastic bloke Irwin Sparkes is both the front man and driving force behind The Hoosiers, and a prolific and eclectic songwriter and producer

We caught up with him just before the launch of his new solo album, and chatted about the evolution of the project as well as his experiences of lockdown, the Hoosiers and the journey that took him to the Edinburgh Fringe festival.

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The one where 9-42 meets Earl Slick.

Earl is a guitarist best known for his collaborations with David Bowie, John Lennon, Yoko Ono, and Robert Smith. He has also worked with other artists including John Waite, Tim Curry and the New York Dolls. He is currently in The International Swingers with Clem Burke & Glen Matlock...

...and that is how we managed to get an interview with him. As lockdown hit and commitments cancelled, Earl was left a stranded guest, resident in Glen's house in London.

We chatted too Earl about playing with David Bowie, then not playing with David Bowie and then playing with David Bowie again. We talked about playing on the biggest stages, guitar straps and painting Glen's living room.

Class.

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The one where 9-42 chewed the fat with a Teenage Sex Pistol.

Where do you start when trying to sum up Glen's career. An original member of the Sex Pistols, he co-wrote most of the seminal first album, before leaving to form The Rich Kids with Midge Ure. He has also played with Primal Scream and the Faces, and is currently in The International Swingers with Clem Burke & Earl Slick.

So it was a real lockdown privilege to have a natter with Glen Matlock as he talked about the effect it was having on his working life and what it might mean for the future.

He also agreed to have a go at our five quick-fire question challenge, though he took it at his own pace. Legend.

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The one where 9-42 had a surreal evening with Bumblefoot.

Bumblefoot is lead singer and guitarist of the legendary progressive rock band Asia(with Geoff Downes, Carl Palmer and Billy Sherwood), and guitarist of progressive rock band Sons Of Apollo (with Mike Portnoy, Derek Sherinian, Billy Sheehan and Jeff Scott Soto.

Formerly lead guitarist of rock groups Art of Anarchy (2011 - 2017, including STP/Velvet Revolver vocalist Scott Weiland, Creed vocalist Scott Stapp and Disturbed bassist John Moyer) and Guns'n'Roses (2006 - 2014), Bumblefoot toured sold-out shows all over the world, headlining festivals with crowds up to 150,000. Bumblefoot's unique 'fretless guitar' can be heard throughout Guns N' Roses' 2008 Chinese Democracyalbum.

This was the first of our lockdown interviews, and although we were still finding our feet with the whole remote recording lark, we still managed to have a fairly manic conversation with the legend that is Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal.

We riffed on all manner of topics, including lockdown gigging, Ron's current projects and how he likes to write with the Sons Of Apollo project. Then we got onto the Rocky Horror Picture Show and it all got a little out of hand.

Enjoy.

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The one where we had a long chat with Ryan Roxie.

Ryan is an American guitarist and singer/songwriter and is best known as a Solo Artist and for his guitar work with Alice Cooper and Slash's Snakepit.

We talked to Ryan about his musical journey, as well as living under lockdown in Sweden, his podcast In the Trenches and his System 12 Guitar Method - which he is launching via Kickstarter.

Oh and he also took part in our 9-42 lockdown quick fire question segment.

What a guy.

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The one where 9-42 meets Rob Chapman & Rabea Massaad. The final interview(s) recorded in the 'Cloakroom Sessions' back at The Guitar Show earlier this year.

Rob is a guitarist, content creator and the founder and co-owner of Chapman Guitars. He is widely credited as being one of the first guitarists in the UK to establish himself on Youtube, initially with his own instructional videos and then with his collaboration with Lee Anderton. He is the lead singer and a guitarist for the band Dorje along with other projects Clockwork Wolf & Co and Monkey Lord.

Rabea is the lead guitarist for Dorje and also performs in the band Toska. He has a successful YouTube channel and is a designer for both Chapman Guitars & Victory Amplifiers.

We caught up with both and discussed the journeys that had brought them both to this point, and the people that had influenced them along the way.

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The one where 9-42 meets Grammy Award winning Producer & Engineer Mike Exeter. Mike has worked with Black Sabbath, Tony Iommi, Judas Priest, Cradle of Filth & UB40, amongst many others.

We caught up with Mike at the Guitar Show back in early march, bundled him into a cloakroom and thrust a microphone in front of him.

Now he could have been a little perturbed by this, but being the kind & gentle soul that he is, he humoured us and shared an insight into his career and the artists he has worked with. He also talked about the effects his career had had on his mental well-being, and how he has learned to deal with that.

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The one with Phil X of The Drills and Bon Jovi.

We put Phil in a cloakroom at The Guitar Show with Ant.

He took this rather well, and went on to talk about life on the road, his musical & playing influences & Gibson Guitars.

...then he blew everyone's socks off on the Live Stage, to close this years show.

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'This seemed like a good idea at the time, only time will tell...'

Jason Hunt (Guitar Show UK Head Honcho & the reluctant podcaster) and long time industry cohort Ant Short (Shure Microphones for ages, but now owner of ashortstories) have started a podcast.

In this episode they discuss how they finally got around to getting this project off the ground, via the Costa at Donnington Services and a three-way bromance with guitarist Keith Scott.

Enjoy.

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