
#95 R.I.P Ozzy!
Chris and Rick pay their respect to the Prince of Darkness, and reminisce about their earliest encounters with Black Sabbath and Ozzy.

Hosted by Chris Cline & Rick Hines · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 95 episodes
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Discussion of guitar and guitar related topics mostly dealing guitar head space, and all things guitar culture.
Chris Cline & Rick Hines hosts Chris and Rick Talk Guitars, a music show with 95 episodes published.

Chris and Rick pay their respect to the Prince of Darkness, and reminisce about their earliest encounters with Black Sabbath and Ozzy.

Chris and Rick talk about how important it is to serve the song, and to find your place in the sonic mix of instruments and vocals for the best results.

Chris and Rick talk about how there are no "settings" per se... You can get to a starting point but then you have to explore, and find your own way. Often times it's scary, but with some curiosity and tenacity you can do

Chris and Rick commiserate about the evolution of their pet peeves, and some shouting at clouds.

Chris and Rick talk about how they approach playing guitar in cover/tribute bands and how they try to capture the spirit of the songs.

Chris and I discuss how AI might impact the world of guitar playing, and music as we continue down this uncharted path of technology.

Chris and Rick talk about guitar (gear) mods over the years and how some things have changed and other have remained.

Chris and Rick catch up on what's been going on since they've both been busy the last few months.

Chris & Rick talk about the unintended consequences of modding, or changing something without thinking about the possible negative consequences. And the popular notion of laypeople second-guessing the educated, experienc

Chris and Rick talk about a topic suggested by a listener regarding lead playing for beginners.

Chris and Rick chat about the process of building a classical guitar, focus on the finished product and what Rick learned (if anything) along the way.

Chris and I chat with Seattle music legend Kurt Bloch.

Chris and I talk about the inevitable desire guitarists feel to play bass. It can be run, and inspiring to get into the headspace of a bass player.

Chris and I revisit our 3 for 3 where we swap 3 songs a piece and give our thoughts. It's fun listening to songs I haven't really heard or revisiting old friends and hearing new things. Chris' songs: Kiss - Let me know N

A discussion on the subject of the vintage guitar market over the years and if these instruments are really worth the prices they are going for.

Chris and Rick talk about the many uses of the capo, and how it can also inspire guitarists to think about the guitar in other creative ways.

Chris and I talk about my trip to Chicago to attend the Fretboard Summit put on by Jason Verlinde of Fretboard Journal. I enjoyed the whole trip from the amazing facility of the Old Town School of Folk Music, Grez Guitar

Chris and I explore the delicate subject of the blues and how that genre has evolved - but always seems to rise above its cliches and survive to live another day.

We talk about the various perceptions people might have when they hear the phrase "one-owner guitar". What doest it mean to you?!

Chris and I lovingly roast the 1986 movie Crossroads starring Ralph Macchio and Joe Seneca.
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