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VGC 018: The Squier Bullets

Hey Everybody!It's finally time for a new episode! I'm feeling pretty good and ready to jump back into the podcast. Well, as promised, we are going to finish up the Fender Bullet topic by discussing the Squier models. Unfortunately...there wasn't a lot of information to be found. That's a pity, because not only did Squier continue producing the basic models that were already offered in the U.S. in the early 80s, but they created a lot of additional models a little later on, seemingly caterin...

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[ Fri, 19 Jan 2007 15:42:00 -0600 ]

VGC 17 - The Fender Bullet: 2nd Version

Howdy, folks! Ready for The Fender Bullet, part 2? I know I am! This episode is dedicated to the second version of Fender's original Bullet line from 1983. These guitars and basses were produced in the U.S. for really just 1983 into 1984 before the model was sent across the Pacific and began to be made in Japan and sold under the name, Squier Bullet (stay tuned for VGC 18, where we will pick up on them there...). There were 5 different guitars and 2 (or 3) basses available. The...

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[ Sun, 17 Dec 2006 13:04:00 -0600 ]

VGC 16 - Revisited... A Reposting

Well, once again it seems GoDaddy dropped the ball...The original posting of VGC 16, the Fender Bullet, doesn't seem to be recognized by iTunes (or anything else, for that matter), so I am reposting it . My apoligies if you happened to get it twice. Please check the original post below for details and links. Thanks and Cheers! ...

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[ Fri, 15 Dec 2006 13:49:00 -0600 ]

VGC 14 - The Gretsch Silver Jet and Related Models

Gretsch made so many cool guitars, I could hardly decide where to start. I had to go with sparkly; kick it off in style!Today, we talk about theGretsch Silver Jet. But we couldn't really do that without touching on the Duo Jet and Sparkle Jet, at least a little though.The Silver Jet was produced from '55 - '63 with a few changes and options throughout that time.Whenever I see one, I can't help but think ofJane Wiedlinofthe Go-Gos...I'm sure that was one of the axes I remember her using during ...

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[ Fri, 06 Oct 2006 10:04:00 -0500 ]

VGC 13: The Birthday Bass: New Instruments and Supply and Demand

Hey Folks! Today's show is a little different...Ceejay talks about her new bass and the market forces that made for an unusual experience in acquiring it. It's more or less a rant, but not a complaint-fest. It was also produced using the "portable setup," so the intros and bumpers and such are missing. Suffice it to say that I fell madly in love with this Hot Rod Red Fender Jaguar Bass, a fairly new addition to the Fender line. After waiting a while, I finally decided it was t...

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[ Tue, 19 Sep 2006 17:34:00 -0500 ]

VGC 12 - The Ovation Breadwinner (and Deacon)

Think Medieval Battleaxe meets Modern Toneaxe and you've got the Ovation Breadwinner.The first electric to feature active electronics and an interesting yet ergonomic shape, the Breadwinner was Ovation's initial foray into the world of solidbody electrics, and sported many features that were ahead of their time. They didn't, however, have staying power as far as production was concerned.Available only from 1972 through 1979, these guitars are quite hard to find on the secondary mar...

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[ Fri, 08 Sep 2006 17:30:00 -0500 ]

VGC 11 - Collectors Corner with Rick Russell

Welcome! Today we are featuring our first Collector's Corner segment, an interview with Rick Russell. We talk about his current collection, his outlook on guitar collecting, and even Celtic and Irish music. Thanks for joining me, Rick, and I hope all you listeners enjoy the conversation! If you'd like to be featured on an upcoming Collector's Corner, please contact me or post a comment here on ...

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[ Mon, 21 Aug 2006 08:29:00 -0500 ]

VGC 10: Valco's "Map" Guitars

The headstocks may say "National," but these are pure Valco "Res-O-Glas" beauties! The Val-Pro, Westwood, and Glenwood guitars offered from 1962 to 1964 put a whole new creative spin on what was possible for guitar-building materials and construction. Not to mention, some of these models even offered a transducer-type pickup built into the base of the bridge! We're talking 1962, here...way ahead of their time. Although they had a relatively short lifespan in production ...

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[ Sat, 12 Aug 2006 17:36:00 -0500 ]

VGC 9: Quick News and Notes

Howdy folks,Just a short news and notes segment while I try out some new podcasting software. Let me know how you think it sounds. Announcements: we now own VintageGuitarCast.com, and although it will point you to the same blogspot page as always, it will probably be a little easier to find in a pinch. Thanks to Jammin' Dave Jackson of The Musician's Cooler Podcast for suggesting I get off my butt and get it before it's no longer available. New Segment - The Collectors' Corner. I alluded t...

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[ Sat, 05 Aug 2006 08:39:00 -0500 ]

VGC008 - The Univox Hi-Flyer

Wow...I don't know whether I feel more like playing "Pipeline" or "I Wanna Be Sedated." Today's subject: the Univox "Hi Flyer," a copy of the Moserite "Ventures" model that ended up becoming a classic in its own right; so much so that Eastwood Guitars is now making a series of new "Hi Flyer" models that they claim as a copy of the Univox (and not the Moserite!). Not to mention that they look like mighty fine guitars and basses themselves! But, I digress... Thanks go out to today'...

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[ Sat, 29 Jul 2006 13:16:00 -0500 ]

VGC 007 - The Fender '84 "Bowling Ball" Strat

Yup, it's the Holy Grail of the swirl finish guitars. Fender only produced 300 of these guitars, 50 of which were Telecasters. Despite dealer interest, it seemed the general guitar-buying public wasn't terribly interested...this, combined with the turmoil of the sale of the Fender company at that time signalled a very limited run of these funky axes.These guitars also sport the changes that Fender chose to make at the time to help reduce production costs, and therefore the cost to the customer...

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[ Sat, 22 Jul 2006 11:59:00 -0500 ]

VGC006 - Kramer's "The Duke"

Oh Yeah! Can you feel it?No, its not a Steinberger, or even a Hohner, its an American-made, aluminum-necked Kramer "The Duke."Produced from 1981 - 1985, The Duke represents the last of the aluminum-necked Kramers, and is an eye-catching, ground-pounding little powerhouse. It will definitely get you noticed. Better yet, it's an axe you can travel with! They are lightweight, easy to play, and you can tuck it about anywhere, even when it is in the case.Although Kramer did offer Duk...

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[ Tue, 27 Jun 2006 10:30:00 -0500 ]

VGC 005 - The Silvertone Amp-in-Case

OK, yeah, I'm being a little cheesy posting pics of celebs with Silvertones, but you gotta love these! This one's for all my buddies over at the Vintage Silvertone Zone...Today, we're discussing those oh-so-cool Danelectro-made amp-in-case models, the single pickup 1448 (seen with Melissa Etheridge), the double pickup 1457 (in Mick's capable hands), and the nearly extinct 1449 (just discovered this one myself; 1 pickup with a tremelo amp-case).I don't go into any Dano history as we will surely ...

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[ Wed, 07 Jun 2006 12:05:00 -0500 ]

Repost: VGC 004

Came to the realization that iTunes seemed to have substituted the .pdf file I attached to the original post as the feed instead of properly linking to the audio file. For this reason, I am reposting it. Sorry if you've heard it already. There will be a new show shortly! Thanks for subscribing, and please consider joining the Frappr Friends map.Talk to you soon!...

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[ Sun, 04 Jun 2006 09:17:00 -0500 ]

VGC 3 - The Fender Telecaster Bass

Today's topic: The Fender Telecaster Bass. What started as a companion bass for the Telecaster guitar has become a bit of a legend in the bass community. The first version could also be considered Fender's first "reissue," as it was essentially a '51 P-bass with a new name. This model ranged for 4 years, from 1968 to early 1972. And let's not forget the Pink Paisley and Blue Floral finishes!Version 2, released in 1972, featured a beefy humbucker and the loss of the metal contro...

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[ Mon, 08 May 2006 14:32:00 -0500 ]

VGC 3 - The Fender Telecaster Bass

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[ Mon, 08 May 2006 14:32:00 -0500 ]

VGC 2: The Fender Lead Series

Today's subject is the Fender Lead series of solidbody guitars. These guitars, produced in the USA from 1979 - 1982/3 are full-featured dynamos with great sustain and tonal quality. The series included the Lead I, Lead II, and Lead III (all pictured). You can have a look at the 1982 Fender product catalog page that I referenced in the podcast by clicking here. Be advised that it is a large file...I wanted to be sure you could read the specs. The coloring is a little o...

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[ Tue, 25 Apr 2006 16:47:00 -0500 ]

VGC 2: The Fender Lead Series

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[ Tue, 25 Apr 2006 16:47:00 -0500 ]

VGC 1: The Harmony Rocket

Today's VGC subject is the Harmony Rocket, a fun and surprisingly versatile "student-grade" fullsized, thinline guitar that featured lots of features and variations. There is probably so much more that can be said about this model that I didn't get to in the show...if you've got something to add, or a correction to anything I mentioned, please post a comment or contact me at ceejay1964 (at) gmail (dot) com (forgive me for the "spambuster" text).Contributing information on Harmony and the Rocke...

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[ Tue, 11 Apr 2006 12:03:00 -0500 ]

VGC 1: The Harmony Rocket

Today's VGC subject is theHarmony Rocket, a fun and surprisingly versatile "student-grade" fullsized, thinline guitar that featured lots of features and variations. There is probably so much more that can be said about this model that I didn't get to in the show...if you've got something to add, or a correction to anything I mentioned, please post a comment or contact me at ceejay1964 (at) gmail (dot) com (forgive me for the "spambuster" text).Contributing information on Harmony and the Rocket...

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[ Tue, 11 Apr 2006 12:03:00 -0500 ]

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