Juanjo Melero: From Hard Rock Hero to Guitar Educator
In episode #22 of Guitar Chat, we sit down with Juanjo Melero, legendary Spanish guitarist best known for his time in the iconic band Sangre Azul. Today, he’s not only an active musician but also a dedicated educator and a passionate advocate for the Vegatrem bridge...
Electric Guitar Tremolo: Types, Uses, and Key Parts
If you want to expand your creative and sonic possibilities, the electric guitar tremolo system is an essential tool for modern guitarists. Installed on the guitar bridge, this mechanism lets you modify string tension instantly using a lever or tremolo arm. With this...
Jeff Stinco (Simple Plan) on Guitars, Longevity, and Staying True to the Sound
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...
Ramón Arroyo (Los Secretos): Tone, Legacy, and the Art of Clean Guitar
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...
Marshall and the Soul of Rock and Roll: Exploring classic plexi tones in Guitar Chat #86
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...
From Luthier to Brand: How Avi Shabat built one of today’s most respected boutique guitar brands
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,...
Rossi Guitars Meets Vegatrem: A Custom Build That Delivers Tone, Style, and Spanish Craftsmanship
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...
The Best Tremolo in the World? What Guitarists Are Saying About Vegatrem vs Floyd Rose
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...
Guitar Chat #85: Shabat Guitars, from builder to brand owner
In this episode of Guitar Chat, we’re honored to sit down with Avi Shabat, owner and founder of Shabat Guitars in Los Angeles, California. From his beginnings as a small-scale builder to crafting instruments for icons like Dweezil Zappa and Justin Derrico, Avi’s...