by Xavier Haro | Jul 9, 2025 | NEWS
A pop punk veteran reflects on two decades of music, touring and tone In this episode of Guitar Chat, we sit down with Jeff Stinco, guitarist for the iconic Canadian pop punk band Simple Plan, to talk about his career, his relationship with the guitar, the evolution...
by Xavier Haro | Jul 2, 2025 | NEWS
A Legend of Spanish Pop Rock on Guitar Chat In episode 49 of Guitar Chat, we welcome none other than Ramón Arroyo, the iconic guitarist of the Spanish band Los Secretos. With over 30 years in one of the country’s most beloved pop-rock bands, Arroyo has become a...
by Xavier Haro | Jun 10, 2025 | NEWS
What Defines the Sound of Rock? Three Words: Marshall Tube Amps In episode 86 of Guitar Chat, we celebrate one of the most iconic sounds in music history: the unmistakable tone of Marshall amplifiers. Host and guitarist dives into a hands-on demo using a Marshall SV20...
by Xavier Haro | Jun 5, 2025 | NEWS
A Guitar Chat with Passion and Precision In episode 85 of Guitar Chat, we sit down with Avi Shabat, founder of Shabat Guitars, to explore his journey from a guitar repair tech in Israel to a recognized boutique brand based in Los Angeles. Known for their quality,...
by Xavier Haro | Jun 5, 2025 | NEWS
A Special Edition of Guitar Chat In episode #84 of Guitar Chat, brought to you by Vegatrem, we take a closer look at a very special instrument: a custom guitar from Rossi Guitars, hand-built in Spain and loaded with a Vegatrem VT1 tremolo system. This collaboration...
by Xavier Haro | May 15, 2025 | NEWS
First Impressions That Say It All In a recent video clip, guitarists share their raw and honest reactions after trying the Vegatrem VT1 for the first time. Without scripts or edits, the feedback speaks for itself: “Probably one of the best tremolos I’ve ever felt… it...
