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What happens when a quick trip to Guitar Center turns into finding the ultimate birth year guitar? In Episode 50 of The No Cover Charge Podcast, Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols head to Guitar Center to check out a rare 1989 Gibson Flying V V90—Jared's birth year guitar. They break down what makes this forgotten Gibson so unique, compare it to Tyler's 1989 Strat, dive into '80s guitar design, and jam on two incredible birth year instruments.

If you love Gibson guitars, Flying Vs, vintage gear, Guitar Center finds, guitar collecting, and great guitar playing, this one's for you.

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The No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.

Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, an epic jam, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.

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Sign up free for early access to podcasts, giveaways, backing tracks, lessons, and more.Joe Bonamassa returns to the No Cover Charge Podcast for another deep dive into guitars, amps, tone, and life on the road. In Episode 49, Joe shares why he's now using digital Fender Tone Master amps alongside his legendary Dumbles, reveals the truth about modern modeling technology, and explains what finally changed his mind.

Along the way, Joe and Tyler Larson with Jared James Nichols explore rare vintage Gretsch and Guild guitars, legendary blues tones, Dumble amps, touring realities, viral fame vs. ticket sales, and the mindset it takes to build a lasting music career.

Whether you're a guitarist, gear nerd, collector, or Joe Bonamassa fan, this episode is packed with stories, hard-earned wisdom, and incredible guitar tones you won't want to miss.

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The No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.

Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, an epic jam, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.

Plug in and hang out.

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Sign up free for early access to podcasts, giveaways, backing tracks, lessons, and more.Kentucky slide legend Boscoe France joins Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols for an unforgettable conversation about guitar, slide playing, blues, Southern rock, and the experiences that shaped his unique style. From learning by ear and playing bars at 13 to sharing stories about B.B. King, Sunny Landreth, PRS guitars, and life as a working musician, Boscoe delivers an inspiring, hilarious, and deeply authentic look at what it means to dedicate your life to music. If you love blues guitar, slide guitar, vintage gear, and incredible musician stories, this episode is for you.Check out Neural DSP plugins for a discount using *nocovercharge*Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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The No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.

Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, an epic jam, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.

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Write a FUNK song in one hour?! Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols are back with another songwriting challenge—this time diving headfirst into the world of funk guitar.Watch as they build a saucy track from scratch using baritone guitar, choice Neural DSP tones, layered guitar parts, and plenty of questionable musical decisions along the way. You'll get an inside look at how two guitar nerds approach groove, tone, arrangement, and improvisation under a time limit.Plus, stick around for the final track that you can jam along with yourself!New backing tracks are available FREE at https://nocovercharge.com/tracks.

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The No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.

Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, an epic jam, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.

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Mike Seal joins Tyler Larson and Jared James Nichols for one of the most musical episodes of The No Cover Charge Podcast yet. From jaw-dropping fingerstyle technique and modern guitar phrasing to Telecasters, Whammy pedal tricks, session work, touring with Jerry Douglas, and the making of his new instrumental album Danger Ranger, this episode is packed with live jams, guitar nerd deep dives, and inspiring stories.

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The No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.

Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, an epic jam, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge.

Plug in and hang out.