The Fret Files
Latest Episodes
Ep 147 – Q&A
In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat talk about P-90 Staple pickup history, and take questions regarding adding an acoustic pickup to a Gibson J-160E, how to get an authentic look o
Ep 146 – Q&A
In this episode of the Fret Files Podcast, Eric and Nat talk about Albert King's many flying Vee guitars, and take questions regarding how to set up a Strat trem, bass setups, home made case humidifie
Ep 145 – Q&A
In this episode, Eric and Nat field questions about friction in potentiometers, using super glue for refrets, fret polishing wheels, and how to drill clean holes in finished surfaces (hint, use a brad
Ep 144 – Q&A
In this episode, Eric reads a segment from his forthcoming guitar schematic book, and then fields questions about guitar humidification, Fender neck heels and why they are different shapes, custom pic
Ep 143 – Q&A
In this episode, Eric and Nat take questions about upgrading cheap resonators, improving an electric guitar's resonance, polishing frets, vintage Danelectro neck reinforcement, and chasing strange ove
Ep 142 – Q&A
In this episode Eric and Nat take questions regarding reshaping necks, Esquire wiring, winding pickups, adjusting action on a resonator, filling fingerboard divots, and whether or not Nat will sing "H
Ep 141 – Q&A
In this episode Eric and Nat take questions regarding rolled fingerboard edges, tool recommendations, stainless steel frets, plain vs. wound strings, and whether or not Paul McCartney knows what the k
Ep 140 – News, a Question, and an Interview
In this episode Eric is recovering from a cold but manages to slog through a news segment, answer a question about nuts, and replay an old but great interview with Jason Lollar.
Ep 139 – Q&A
In this episode Eric and Nat do a guitar history corner segment about Dan Armstrong. Then come the questions about pickup winding, refretting, intonation, and the practice of stripping guitars down f
Ep 138 – Horror Stories!
In this episode Eric and Nat read listener submitted guitar and gig horror stories for our annual Halloween Special. There's gigs from Hell, smashed drum kits, drowned Martins, bats and more.