TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Shreds on the Electric Guitar

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Shreds on the Electric Guitar

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Apr 15, 2024

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While Jonathan works on a new episode about stage lighting systems, take a listen to this classic episode in which he and his old cohost Chris Pollette talk about the history and workings of electric guitars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Apr 15, 2024

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TechStuff is a show about technology. And it’s not just how technology works. Join host Jonathan Strickland as he explores the people behind the tech, the companies that market it and how technology affects our lives and culture.

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TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Shreds on the Electric Guitar

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