The A Strings Guitar Shop Podcast

Special Episode: 10 Years on Broadway

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 08:31:38 -0600

To celebrate a decade of A Strings at 66 Broadway, the guys revive their classic podcast and reflect on 10 glorious years.

To watch part 1 of the podcast, head over to our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/p9RQBB-NobU

Special Episode: Blackstar Interview with Steve Marks

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 10:29:33 -0600

We catch up with our friend Steve Marks from Blackstar who takes us through the features of the new ID:CORE version 3.

Episode 36: Goodbye 2020!

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 04:58:52 -0600

We say adios to the year and take a look at some of the gear highlights and try to take the positives as we look forward to an optimistic 2021!

Episode 35 - Lock Down III: The Mutant Strain

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 03:56:13 -0600

The boys sit down in the midst of Lockdown 3.0 to discuss shop happenings and plans for a very different New Year.

Episode 34 - Mask Breath

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 06:51:57 -0600

In episode 34 we catch up with what's new in store, discuss the pitfalls of face masks and convert Tom to all things Oreo!

Episode 33 - Acoustasonic Shootout

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 09:15:44 -0600

The boys reunite after a long furlough to catch up on what has been happening at the shop. With the arrival of both the Acoustasonic Strat & Tele, what better time for a tone comparison!

Episode 32: May Catch Up feat. Tom & Adam

Sun, 03 May 2020 08:42:08 -0600

Andrew summons the team for a quick chat and catch up on what the boys have been doing in lockdown as well as keeping us up to date on all things shop.

Episode 31: Socially Distant

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 06:02:55 -0600

Andrew invites Adam onto a video chat to catch up on all things 'A Strings' featuring special guest Angie the cat.

Episode 30: A quick catch up.

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 08:27:39 -0600

The boys get together for a quick chat about Storm Dennis, Coronavirus and how it is affecting the shop as well as reminiscing over their first guitars.

Episode 29: NAMMageddon

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 07:59:33 -0600

The boys are joined by Leyton from the Music Shop in Neath to discuss all the latest releases from the NAMM show. Is this the sad end of the Biscuit News feature?

Episode 28: 20/20 Vision

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 07:54:46 -0600

The boys are back for a bumper episode to kick off 2020! We look back at 2019 (avoiding the F-word!), make our predictions and hear all about the Oyster Incident.

Episode 27: Fender Ultra and EarthQuaker devices

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 07:12:13 -0600

In today's podcast the boys have a catch up, as well as check out the brand new Fender Ultra Stratocaster and Earthquaker Devices make their voices heard!

Episode 26: The Jaffa Cake Incident

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 10:30:52 -0600

The boys get back together to discuss all the latest shop news. As well as try out the brand new American Guild acoustics and sample the first mince pies of the season!

Episode 25 - 95% Positive

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 09:58:31 -0600

Episode 25 sees two giants of the podcast world combine! We hang out with our good friends Andy and Luke from Korg and the microKAST podcast series.

We discuss exciting new products from Korg as well as the their synth legacy. Tom hands over his top 5 to Adam and Andrew has a cheddar meltdown.

Episode 24 - Tea, Tiny Tremolo's & Trump

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 09:04:51 -0600

We catch up with Andrew after his trip to America and take a look at the shop's first Fender Custom Shop arrival.

Episode 23 - Steve from Blackstar

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 10:48:01 -0600

The boys are joined by their good friend and Blackstar demonstrator Steve Marks.

We talk about Abbey Road, a comparison of epic proportions and of course let Steve know exactly what we think of his biscuits!

Episode 22 - The Ninth Nugget

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 09:54:35 -0600

Adam and Tom fill us in on their 'Northern Jaunt' and Andrew gets heated!

We chat Vintage, conspiracy theories and lawsuits.

Note: The Katy Perry lawsuit song discussed was 'Dark Horse' not 'Roar'.

Episode 21 - Jingle Hell

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 09:30:07 -0600

Tom, Andrew and Adam return for Episode 21 of 'The A Strings Guitar Shop Podcast' and catch up on all the news as well as taking a look at one of the Paul Reed Smith Private Stock guitars in store for the Showcase Weekend. We see a double helping of 'Social Media Comment of the Week' and are introduced to Andrew's brand new jingle. Prepare yourself.

Episode 20 - Number Crunchers

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 10:40:04 -0600

Tom takes us on a whirlwind adventure of statistics as we find out the top selling string sets at A Strings. We have a home baked surprise from Andrew and we chat about Bees, Bon Jovi and bad singing.

Episode 19 - 2 B's or not 2 B's

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 07:58:48 -0600

Adam and Andrew have another confab, touching on subjects including signature models, Quasar battles, whats new in the shop, and a Brian May guitar visiting the shop very soon. The big question is did Andrew really get two Bs in Maths GCSE?

Tom's Top 5-

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Episode 18 - The Podcast After The Night Before

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 10:10:39 -0600

Andrew, Tom and Adam wind down after the amazing Blackstar clinic with Jared James Nichols. We discuss the event as well as hear some highlights from the night, including an exclusive interview with Adam and Jared.

Oh and there's biscuits. Naturally.

Episode 17 - Elwyn's Ambience

Thu, 30 May 2019 10:33:27 -0600

The boys are joined by a very special guest, contributor of the 'Elwyn Smiles' segment and all round sonic wizard Elwyn.

We chat pedals, Guiness fudge, the Gilmour guitar auction and we delve into the 4th dimension!

Episode 16 - The Bogus Biscuit Bonanza

Thu, 23 May 2019 06:39:58 -0600

Tom, Adam & Andrew catch up with what's been happening in the shop. We debate on which is better, actual vintage guitars or Custom Shop Relics. Adam gets a nice surprise gift and Andrew tells the world his BIGGEST SECRET YET!

Episode 15 - The Blind Test

Thu, 16 May 2019 10:17:02 -0600

Adam and Tom challenge Andrew to spot the differences between the PRS SE standard and custom models blindfolded. We discuss our Boss dilemma and could this episode be an end to 'Biscuit News'?!

Episode 14 - Matt from Korg

Thu, 09 May 2019 08:30:40 -0600

Andrew, Adam & Tom are joined by Vox and Takamine's Matt Longbottom. We talk about eBay, YouTube, clinics and an ever-elusive trip to Japan! Tom brings us a famous Top 5 and Matt wriggles out of biscuit duty.

Episode 13 - Fender Pedals Assemble!

Thu, 02 May 2019 11:38:15 -0600

Episode 13 - Buzzing from seeing Avengers: End Game, the boys muse on which guitars the Avengers would play and the second phase of Fender effects pedals are put through their paces.

Episode 12 - Game of Games!

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 08:06:09 -0600

In Episode 12, the boys discuss the positive progress Fender have made over the past decade to their acoustic range, Tom brings a new game to the table, we take biscuit news into a new direction with blind tests and Andrew reveals his inner American...

Episode 11 - A Sugary Season Continuation.

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:32:59 -0600

We changed our minds. This is still season 1. The boys get excited over a Squier Standard, Tom gets a seat at the table (you'd never guess) and the biscuit news contributors list expands, much like Andrew, Adam and Tom's waistlines.

Episode 10 - A Sugary Season Finale

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 09:08:15 -0600

Episode 10 - In the final episode of our first season of Podcasts, Andrew, Adam and Tom delight each other with homemade offerings while discussing what makes a guitarist innovative or not. WARNING: Listeners may disagree...

Episode 9 - String Theories

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 11:38:21 -0600

Episode 9 - In this week's stonking episode, Andrew, Adam and Tom discuss strings, comic relief and Tuc biscuits.

Episode 8: The Big Announcement

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 06:23:54 -0600

In this episode Adam and Andrew discuss some exciting future plans, shop exclusives, lemsip hallucinations and Tom whips up some pancakes.

Episode 7 - The Facebook Incident

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 11:35:40 -0600

In episode 7 Andrew and Adam discuss the Facebook page shut down as well as chat about The Brits, Top music films and fudge.

Episode 6 - Little Trouble in Big China

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 10:41:10 -0600

In this episode Andrew and Adam welcome back Kris as well as discuss boiled big macs, bugs and how China found an unlikely celebrity.

Episode 5 - A Valentine's Special

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 09:33:20 -0600

Andrew and Adam sit down for an intimate heart to heart covering Jim Dunlop, fancy chocolates and hiding guitars from your other half.

Episode 4 - The Fender Acoustasonic

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 09:42:50 -0600

Andrew and Adam take a look at features on Fender's new Acoustasonic, and Tom throws a curve ball for this week's biscuit news.

Episode 3 - Back to the Past

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 08:18:29 -0600

In this week's episode we discuss the guitar industries' obsession with the past, card fraud and a lethal Top 5 list from Andrew. We also see the introduction of our new feature 'Elwyn Smiles' and of course, Biscuit News.

Episode 2 - NAMM NAMM NAMM

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 09:43:53 -0600

This week we talk about the NAMM announcements, pedals and dirty water as well as regular features; Biscuit News and Adam's Top 5 list.

Episode 1 - A Year in Review

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:11:33 -0600

In the inaugural podcast episode, Adam and Andrew look at what moved and shook the shop and industry in 2018, and introduce regular (to be) features including Top 5 and most importantly, Biscuit News.