60 Cycle Hum: The Guitar Podcast!
Ryan & Steve
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60 Cycle Hum is a guitar podcast that covers the used market of Craigslist, Ebay and Reverb.com. Each week hosts Ryan and Steve tackle ads sent in by listeners and discuss topics relevant to the guitar gear industry. If you listen to Guitar Nerds, Chasing tone, or any other popular guitar podcast, 60 Cycle Hum should be familiar to you.
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Can friends kiss? 14.09.2026 1hEpisode 651 is brought to you by: Chase BlissStringjoy ReverbSupport this channel on PatreonWant to send us mail?60 Cycle Hum9450 Mira Mesa Blvd #615San Diego, CA 9212600:00 - Intro00:54 - What is the nature of the rolled taco?01:49 - Do you have to learn on acoustic or can you learn on electric guitar?04:38 - Have you ever jammed a goose neck computer microphone into an acoustic guitar?09:20 - Beginner acoustic guitars aren't hard to play anymore14:57 - Landon says "Play guitar and have fun"18:23 - How do you make guitar friends?22:17 - Ryan's experience with open mic nights28:19 - Don't find guitar friends, make your friends play guitar33:32 - Make friends at your local guitar store36:40 - Thanks Patreon and our Sponsors! 40:38 - Why is jazz different than rock and metal?44:45 - Van Halen notoriously played long impromptu live songs50:16 - The improvisational elements of jazz are undeniable51:55 - This week's song is from Sonic Blossoms and is called "Cosmic Cloud II"----------------------------------60CH on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/60CycleHumcastAffiliate Links: https://60cyclehum.com/affiliate-links/Social Media: https://60cyclehum.com/social-links/ -
Ask your IT guy what type of metal they listen to 07.09.2026 56minEpisode 650 is brought to you by: Chase BlissStringjoy ReverbSupport this channel on PatreonWant to send us mail?60 Cycle Hum9450 Mira Mesa Blvd #615San Diego, CA 92126I'm so excited that ska is coming back00:00 - Intro01:18 - Hy-Lo Vox Phantom copy03:40 - What is the ideal Vox Phantom for Ryan05:05 - "Do you know the name of the members" is a dumb purity test for fandom07:20 - Should we have Patreon stretch goals?14:10 - How can Ryan get more views on demos?17:56 - Is this Vigilant guitar METAL?21:27 - Back in Ryan's day, metal looked a lot different27:53 - The kind of metal guys in IT listen to30:06 - Thanks Patreon and our Sponsors! 34:11 - This Ibanez Black Eagle has been modded a bit38:30 - Let's talk about how weird these inlays are50:06 - Time to pick a winner51:49 - This week's song is from Blu from Blugubrious and is called "Throne Away"----------------------------------60CH on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/60CycleHumcastAffiliate Links: https://60cyclehum.com/affiliate-links/Social Media: https://60cyclehum.com/social-links/
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It feels good to talk about Fender 31.08.2026 1h 3minEpisode 649 is brought to you by: Chase BlissStringjoy ReverbSupport this channel on PatreonWant to send us mail?60 Cycle Hum9450 Mira Mesa Blvd #615San Diego, CA 9212600:00 - Intro01:00 - It feels like every recent guitar hot topic is either a legal or technological problem01:53 - Ryan's latest Fender sponsored trip was published and some people are PISSED10:59 - Does it feel good to talk about Fender without thinking about the DRAMA?16:17 - When are you ready for a vintage instrument?30:20 - A vintage instrument won't make you better, but you might have more fun (which is definitely better)36:55 - Will guitars from 2026 be getting special reissue versions in 40 years? (I realize in hindsight that the Fender Lead II and III is probably the closest to fitting what I'm thinking of)41:51 - Thanks Patreon and our Sponsors! 43:10 - Does Fender turn over their product line too quickly?54:36 - What is Fender's flagship model line?56:06 - Is Fender just a brand for individualists?57:04 - This week's song is from Dan K of the Purplefeather Gang and is called "Your Face" ----------------------------------60CH on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/60CycleHumcastAffiliate Links: https://60cyclehum.com/affiliate-links/Social Media: https://60cyclehum.com/social-links/
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How to score a vintage Metal Zone 24.08.2026 46minEpisode 648 is brought to you by: Chase BlissStringjoy ReverbSupport this channel on PatreonWant to send us mail?60 Cycle Hum9450 Mira Mesa Blvd #615San Diego, CA 92126It's America baby, what's the matter?00:00 - Intro01:11 - Are vintage Metal Zones different than modern Metal Zones?07:17 - Wide Les Paul19:13 - Heavily Modified Gibson EB-327:55 - Thanks Patreon and our Sponsors! 31:59 - Lady Liberty ESP42:28 - We got a box! (Thanks Gonzo)43:57 - Let's give away a gift card! ----------------------------------60CH on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/60CycleHumcastAffiliate Links: https://60cyclehum.com/affiliate-links/Social Media: https://60cyclehum.com/social-links/
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Sleeper Cell Shredder 17.08.2026 56minEpisode 647 is brought to you by: Chase BlissStringjoy ReverbSupport this channel on PatreonWant to send us mail?60 Cycle Hum9450 Mira Mesa Blvd #615San Diego, CA 92126Anyone else have a love/hate relationship with Costco?00:00 - Intro01:41 - Is it weird to have seemingly sudden jumps in guitar skills?10:00 - Classy looking Tajima26:10 - They integrated an AKAI sampler into a guitar33:10 - Thanks Patreon and our Sponsors! 36:30 - In Soviet Russia, GUITAR PLAYS YOU41:05 - What sort of random things do you collect?52:20 - Let's give away a gift card! ----------------------------------60CH on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/60CycleHumcastAffiliate Links: https://60cyclehum.com/affiliate-links/Social Media: https://60cyclehum.com/social-links/
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How should you dress your bass guitar? 10.08.2026 49minEpisode 646 is brought to you by: Chase BlissStringjoy ReverbSupport this channel on PatreonWant to send us mail?60 Cycle Hum9450 Mira Mesa Blvd #615San Diego, CA 92126Is Dolly Parton the best celebrity?00:00 - Intro00:50 - How can I get less squeaks when I record guitar?10:09 - Legit wtf bass guitar. I hated it so much24:28 - Look at this hat Ryan is so proud of getting27:04 - Red Hondo Bass33:36 - Thanks Patreon and our Sponsors! 39:02 - Fender with Gibson Parts44:16 - I saw a fun thing the other day (also what song is Ryan actually talking about?)47:27 - Let's give away a gift card! ----------------------------------60CH on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/60CycleHumcastAffiliate Links: https://60cyclehum.com/affiliate-links/Social Media: https://60cyclehum.com/social-links/
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MOD OR SWAP? 03.08.2026 52minEpisode 645 is brought to you by:Chase BlissStringjoy ReverbSupport this channel on PatreonWant to send us mail?60 Cycle Hum9450 Mira Mesa Blvd #615San Diego, CA 92126Chapters00:00 Intro01:05 Cheekface's 6th album, Podium, is out now and you should check it out01:51 Should I mod this guitar or buy another one?17:03 Can I play guitar with gloves?32:55 Thanks Patreon members and our Sponsors!37:18 Is there a book I can buy that has every chord in it?44:57 This song was sent by Joel Hunt and is called "Edge of Reality----------------------------------60CH on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/60CycleHumcastAffiliate Links: https://60cyclehum.com/affiliate-links/Social Media: https://60cyclehum.com/social-links/
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Tigers and Broken Les Pauls 27.07.2026 46minEpisode 644 is brought to you by: Chase BlissStringjoy ReverbSupport this channel on PatreonWant to send us mail?60 Cycle Hum9450 Mira Mesa Blvd #615San Diego, CA 92126Someone tell me some good news 00:00 - Intro00:52 - Sad day for this short lived Les Paul16:30 - This tiger stripe finish is awesome24:55 - Thanks Patreon and our Sponsors! 26:55 - She's got curves and she knows how to use them33:50 Ryan saw Local H. Does Gen Z know how to party?45:55 - Let's give away a gift card! ----------------------------------60CH on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/60CycleHumcastAffiliate Links: https://60cyclehum.com/affiliate-links/Social Media: https://60cyclehum.com/social-links/
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Anthony Fantano and Music Reviews 20.07.2026 1h 3minEpisode 643 is brought to you by:Chase BlissStringjoy ReverbSupport this channel on PatreonWant to send us mail?60 Cycle Hum9450 Mira Mesa Blvd #615San Diego, CA 92126Chapters00:00 Intro00:31 We pretty much get into this right away1:20 Do music critics have relevance when the barrier to listening to music barely exists?2:08 This all started with some drama between Anthony Fantano and Halsey6:31 Do rating systems have a purpose when the product is free?11:30 Is the audience the problem?17:48 Ryan finally talks about Angine de Poitrine20:58 Anthony Fantano reviewed our boost pedal22:22 Ryan can't believe I watch Rick Beato24:18 Do people have a favorite music reviewer? Who was the best music reviewer in the 1990s?30:06 The Afford-A-Board is basically a pedal tier-list35:22 Normal people can process a music review without taking it too seriously36:01 Let's talk about Halsey43:30 Ranking things is just normal human desire for pattern recognition53:10 Thanks Patreon members and our Sponsors!47:19 Some final thoughts on all this AI stuff56:00 This song was sent by Shawn Kirkham and is called "Wavy Beaches in my Dreams"1:01:54 Some final thoughts on ranking things----------------------------------60CH on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/60CycleHumcastAffiliate Links: https://60cyclehum.com/affiliate-links/Social Media: https://60cyclehum.com/social-links/
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Given enough time all Bass Guitars turn into Crabs 13.07.2026 41minEpisode 642 is brought to you by: Chase BlissStringjoy ReverbSupport this channel on PatreonWant to send us mail?60 Cycle Hum9450 Mira Mesa Blvd #615San Diego, CA 92126I've been watching a lot of Training Tall commentary on bad rowing videos 00:00 - Intro01:40 - Too many knobs16:28 - Crab bass (Brian's Big List Video) 24:17 - Thanks Patreon and our Sponsors! 29:11 - Evans Guitar Cab39:31 - Let's give away a gift card! ----------------------------------60CH on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/60CycleHumcastAffiliate Links: https://60cyclehum.com/affiliate-links/Social Media: https://60cyclehum.com/social-links/
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AI guitar youtubers are robbing you blind 06.07.2026 59minEpisode 641 is brought to you by:Chase BlissStringjoy ReverbSupport this channel on PatreonWant to send us mail?60 Cycle Hum9450 Mira Mesa Blvd #615San Diego, CA 92126ChaptersWhat can't AI do?00:00 Intro00:52 AI is replacing Youtubers (The Bad Guitarist video)12:08 AI is going to change human behavior by setting the standards for what it takes to be successful Check out Landon's video16:16 What types of guitar Youtube channels can be easily replaced by AI22:09 Human beings want to know what other human beings think32:44 Will consumers watch channels that use AI to create Vtuber style avatars?36:30 What is the future of music commentary channels?45:10 Thanks Patreon members and our Sponsors!47:19 Some final thoughts on all this AI stuff53:00 This song was sent by Squeaky Tiki and is called "The Wailuku Boogaloo"----------------------------------60CH on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/60CycleHumcastAffiliate Links: https://60cyclehum.com/affiliate-links/Social Media: https://60cyclehum.com/social-links/
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Does anyone else remember Wish Bass? 29.06.2026 50minEpisode 640 is brought to you by: Chase BlissStringjoy ReverbSupport this channel on PatreonWant to send us mail?60 Cycle Hum9450 Mira Mesa Blvd #615San Diego, CA 92126Every week DaVinci Resolve tells me to download an update 00:00 Intro03:43 Tricked out SG10:14 Where does Ryan not want to travel?13:40 Blast Off19:36 So I was listening to Object Worship25:52 Thanks Patreon and our Sponsors! 32:08 Wishes and Wood42:44 Let's give away a gift card! ----------------------------------60CH on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/60CycleHumcastAffiliate Links: https://60cyclehum.com/affiliate-links/Social Media: https://60cyclehum.com/social-links/
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The Fender Coronado Also 22.06.2026 27minEpisode 639 is brought to you by: Chase BlissStringjoy ReverbSupport this channel on PatreonWant to send us mail?60 Cycle Hum9450 Mira Mesa Blvd #615San Diego, CA 92126I dropped a pole saw extension tube on my big toe today. It's already bruising.00:00 Intro00:40 Coronado II11:18 Proto Metal16:41 Thanks Patreon and our Sponsors! 19:30 Don't Have a Cow Man24:56 Let's give away a gift card! ----------------------------------60CH on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/60CycleHumcastAffiliate Links: https://60cyclehum.com/affiliate-links/Social Media: https://60cyclehum.com/social-links/
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Getting back to an old school ads episode 15.06.2026 44minEpisode 638 is brought to you by: Chase BlissStringjoy ReverbSupport this channel on PatreonWant to send us mail?60 Cycle Hum9450 Mira Mesa Blvd #615San Diego, CA 92126The Fender drama is over now, right?00:00 Intro00:38 Vertigo09:08 Steve got a new (used) guitar10:42 Trade Show Guitar22:24 Dead Ringer Instant Rubber Bridge is so cool27:08 Thanks Patreon and our Sponsors! 31:14 KOLOSSOS the KOLOSS aluminum guitar37:56 At some point YouTubers need to stop chasing click bait42:43 Let's give away a gift card! ----------------------------------60CH on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/60CycleHumcastAffiliate Links: https://60cyclehum.com/affiliate-links/Social Media: https://60cyclehum.com/social-links/
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Breaking our silence on Fender 06.06.2026 1h 26minEpisode 637 is brought to you by:Chase BlissStringjoy ReverbSupport this channel on PatreonWant to send us mail?60 Cycle Hum9450 Mira Mesa Blvd #615San Diego, CA 92126ChaptersLink to the TONE NERDS CEASE AND DESIST READING: 00:00 Intro02:56 A quick recap09:04 Let's read your comments15:38 Come with us to the speculation zone!19:30 R&D instead of C&D23:45 Congrats Rick Beato on getting over a million views on your Fender video28:25 More of your comments58:25 Does Fender's CEO have a villain ponytail?59:30 Thanks Patreon members and our Sponsors!1:03:34 Some final parting thoughts on this chaotic Fender mess1:20:58 Is Ryan doing Youtube wrong?1:22:51 This song was sent by Timothy Thomas and is called "Anyone?"----------------------------------60CH on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/60CycleHumcastAffiliate Links: https://60cyclehum.com/affiliate-links/Social Media: https://60cyclehum.com/social-links/ChaptersLink to the TONE NERDS CEASE AND DESIST READING00:00 Intro02:56 A quick recap09:04 Let's read your comments15:38 Come with us to the speculation zone!19:30 R&D instead of C&D23:45 Congrats Rick Beato on getting over a million views on your Fender video28:25 More of your comments58:25 Does Fender's CEO have a villain ponytail?59:30 Thanks Patreon members and our Sponsors!1:03:34 Some final parting thoughts on this chaotic Fender mess1:20:58 Is Ryan doing Youtube wrong?1:22:51 This song was sent by Timothy Thomas and is called "Anyone?"
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Boogie Boogie Romulans 01.06.2026 40minEpisode 636 is brought to you by: Chase BlissStringjoy ReverbSupport this channel on PatreonWant to send us mail?60 Cycle Hum9450 Mira Mesa Blvd #615San Diego, CA 92126Will we ever talk about the Fender C&D? Yes, next week 00:00 Intro02:13 Boogie Birds13:18 Power Puff and Stuff26:38 Do you listen to one podcast episode and suddenly feel like a subject matter expert?28:02 Thanks Patreon and our Sponsors! 31:35 Romulans34:40 A whole side topic about Space Ghost Coast-to-Coast38:19 Let's give away a gift card! ----------------------------------60CH on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/60CycleHumcastAffiliate Links: https://60cyclehum.com/affiliate-links/Social Media: https://60cyclehum.com/social-links/
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Banned Bands 25.05.2026 1h 3minEpisode 635 is brought to you by:Chase BlissStringjoy ReverbSupport this channel on PatreonWant to send us mail?60 Cycle Hum9450 Mira Mesa Blvd #615San Diego, CA 92126Chapters00:00 Intro00:37 We're going to talk about bands that got banned 01:45 Bands banned from venues02:24 Pink Floyd07:55 Metal gets banned from Six Flags13:15 Marilyn Manson14:53 Led Zeppelin18:14 Ozzy Osborne21:06 Sinead O'Connor got banned from SNL24:07 Elvis Costello27:18 Rage Against the Machine31:32 Frank Zappa36:32 Thanks Patreon!40:12 The Beatles45:30 The Rolling Stones47:39 Bob Dylan, Bon Jovi, and MORE!49:57 THE KINKS59:55 This song was sent by the Matt Lewis Experience and is called "Oliver's Pajamas" ----------------------------------60CH on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/60CycleHumcastAffiliate Links: https://60cyclehum.com/affiliate-links/Social Media: https://60cyclehum.com/social-links/
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Fender's Ugliest Finish EVER 18.05.2026 42minEpisode 634 is brought to you by: Chase BlissStringjoy ReverbSupport this channel on PatreonWant to send us mail?60 Cycle Hum9450 Mira Mesa Blvd #615San Diego, CA 92126You ever think about how the people who say "touch grass" are doing it on social media?00:00 Intro00:40 A beautiful Fender (not really)11:24 This was owned by Depeche Mode25:03 Thanks Patreon and our Sponsors! (here's a link to Mark's video)30:13 STOP sign39:15 Let's give away a gift card! ----------------------------------60CH on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/60CycleHumcastAffiliate Links: https://60cyclehum.com/affiliate-links/Social Media: https://60cyclehum.com/social-links/
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Geese Accusations and Grace Bowers Quits YouTube 11.05.2026 51minEpisode 633 is brought to you by:Chase BlissStringjoy ReverbSupport this channel on PatreonWant to send us mail?60 Cycle Hum9450 Mira Mesa Blvd #615San Diego, CA 92126Chapters00:00 Intro01:12 A Wired article called Geese a "psyop" then dove into how the sudden ubiquity of the band is the result of a massive marketing campaign24:30 Thanks Patreon!28:26 Grace Bowers is tired of the creeps47:35 This song was sent by Lee of Matt, Lee, and Tim Present and is called "Home"----------------------------------60CH on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/60CycleHumcastAffiliate Links: https://60cyclehum.com/affiliate-links/Social Media: https://60cyclehum.com/social-links/
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The Guitar Show that Shows you Guitars 04.05.2026 53minEpisode 632 is brought to you by:Wangs Amps USA Chase BlissStringjoy ReverbSupport this channel on PatreonWant to send us mail?60 Cycle Hum9450 Mira Mesa Blvd #615San Diego, CA 92126I pretty much didn't see any Justin Timberlake memes this year00:00 Intro00:37 Blood Orange Marshall10:12 Thanks Lewitt for the Connect 2 and Mask Audio Electronics for the Neck Breaker19:06 This is definitely not a panther car26:02 Thanks Patreon and our Sponsors!32:34 Why is the default rating on Reverb 5 stars?39:20 Battery Cover/ramp, but why?44:57 Let's give away a gift card! ----------------------------------60CH on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/60CycleHumcastAffiliate Links: https://60cyclehum.com/affiliate-links/Social Media: https://60cyclehum.com/social-links/
