Episodes 215
Avg. Duration 56m
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Apple Rating 4.8 (168)
Since Jan 2014
Latest Episode May 2026

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Recent Episodes

Ep 216 – Troy Angus

May 15, 2026 1h 16m

In this episode, Eric and Nat interview guitar amp guru Troy Angus, longtime amp tech and builder, experienced guitar player, and all ’round great guy. After living all his life in Utah, he has…

Ep 215 – Greg Boyd

Apr 16, 2026 1h 9m

In this episode, Eric interviews Greg Boyd of Greg Boyd’s House of Fine Instruments in Missoula, Montana. Greg is always full of amazing guitar stories, and we managed to capture a few here. Check…

Ep 214 – Guitar News and Listener Questions

Mar 17, 2026 1h 1m

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat report a few guitar news stories including David Gilmour’s famous Black Fender Stratocaster being sold at auction this week. Then we take…

Ep 213 – Listener Questions

Feb 16, 2026 56m

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat take listener questions regarding dog ear P90 shims, Tele saddle alignment, Filter Tron pickups, waterslide headstock decals, pickup winding,…

Ep 212 – Guitar News and an interview with “Freddy”

Jan 15, 2026 45m

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric talks guitar news and hosts an interview with a high school student who is making a kit guitar and is interested in exploring guitar building. In…

Ep 211 – Listener Questions and a gig recording

Dec 18, 2025 1h 10m

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat take listener questions regarding Jaguar pickup hum, ordering pre-slotted nuts, pickup output, flipping Tele control plates, guitar…

Ep 210- Listener Questions

Nov 18, 2025 58m

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat take listener questions regarding mystery goo seeping out from under a Mustang Bass pickguard, No-caster Pickups, headstock repairs, Alnico…

Ep 209 – String History and Listener Questions

Oct 16, 2025 55m

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat discuss guitar string history. It’s almost as riveting as it sounds. Then comes listener questions, including “how should I ruin my guitar”,…

Ep 208 – Listener Questions and a Quiz

Sep 16, 2025 1h

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric gives Nat yet another guitar quiz – Common Guitar Abbreviations and Acronyms. Then come the tech questions from listeners, including questions about…

Ep 207- Guitar News and Listener Questions

Aug 15, 2025 47m

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat cover some guitar auction news about guitar owned by Eddie Van Halen, Jimmy Page, and the resurfacing of Mick Taylor’s 1959 Gibson Les Paul.…

Ep 206 – Norman Harris of Norman’s Rare Guitars

Jul 15, 2025 45m

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric interviews Norman Harris of Norman’s Rare Guitars. Norm’s famous shop is celebrating 50 years in the business of buying and selling rare and vintage…

Ep 205 – Listener Questions

Jun 17, 2025 36m

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric talks about what’s been going on in the shop lately, and then answers questions from listeners including how to do a proper Vintage Amber neck tint,…

Ep 204 – Listener Questions and a book review

May 15, 2025 42m

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric talks about vintage pre-war (pre 1940) Washburns and discusses the book “Washburn Prewar Instrument Styles” by Pleijsier Hubert. Then, Eric answers…

Ep 203 -Guitar News and Listener Questions

Apr 16, 2025 55m

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat talk taxes, tarrifs, and Taylors in a session of Guitar News. Then comes the questions from listeners including questions about touching up…

Ep 202 – Listener Questions and Shop Safety

Mar 17, 2025 46m

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric goes over some shop safety rules. Then, Eric takes questions from listeners including questions about refretting over a fingerboard extension,…

Ep 201 – Listener Questions and a Top Ten List

Feb 16, 2025 1h 14m

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, we have a top ten list for you – “The top ten things NOT to say to your guitar tech.” Next, Eric and Nat take questions from listeners including questions…

Ep 200 – Listener Quiz!

Jan 16, 2025 1h 6m

In this special episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat call listeners who have volunteered to play Guitar Trivia. It’s chaos and it’s fun and you should listen. Thanks to everyone who…

Ep 199-Quiz and Listener Questions

Dec 16, 2024 1h 2m

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric gives Nat a quiz – “Guitar Pickup or Indie Band?” Then, they take questions regarding wax potting pickups, heavy duty soldering, Strat pickups,…

Ep 198 – Listener Questions

Nov 15, 2024 47m

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat talk about being prepared and cleating cracks in acoustic guitars. They then take questions regarding removing glued in saddles, a quiet high…

Ep 197 – Listener Questions

Oct 15, 2024 47m

In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat take questions regarding Baxendale Conversions, wood dust toxicity and sensitivity, magnetizing Alnico, Bolivian Rosewood, 5 string bass…

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