Ep 3 – Guitar News, Q&A, and Jason Lollar

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Ep 3 – Guitar News, Q&A, and Jason Lollar

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Mar 18, 2014

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In this episode, Eric interviews pickup guru Jason Lollar. Tech questions involve Les Paul fret nibs, paint chip fixes, and a follow up about a static noise on a Fender. Also included is the second installment of “Guitar News with Red.”

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Mar 18, 2014

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