The Dads are back after a little radio silence — rusty strings, sharp opinions. Alex from Coppersound Pedals joins to unpack the new JHS DIY pedal kit collab, the Boost Drive Fuzz — three pedals, one box. Then it's Bon Jovi and David Lee Roth's live vocal struggles — rough night, rough tour, or rough decade? Plus the D'Addario AI backlash and Fender CEO Bud Cole's now-viral take comparing cover bands to "analog AI." We aren't holding back on these ones. Welcome back to Guitar Dads.

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Dan Tremonti joins the Dads — artist, founder of Fret12, and brother to Creed and Alter Bridge guitar legend Mark Tremonti. Dan's built something rare with Fret12: a company genuinely committed to curating music culture and keeping the true spirit of analog music alive through thoughtful products and experiences. We get into his own journey as an artist, what drives the Fret12 vision, and yes — what it's like growing up in the Tremonti household.

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The Dads are BACK after some time off with another episode! Slash speaks out about his ditching Marshall for Magnatone — we break down his Guitar World interview and what it means. Plus, Fender's cease-and-desist drama, and the big question: is Matt selling his Marshall?

Dave takes us through his amp journey and lands a PRS DGT. Matt reports back from the Fuzzy Guitars Pedal Party, featuring Coppersound Pedals and dispatches from Summer School Electronics, Roma Devices, Cosmodio, plus, Dave talks Jade Electric's new J-6 pedal.

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