The Lipstick Pickup Podcast

May 21 2024
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A lipstick pickup is an electric guitar pickup with a captivating sound and appearance that has a devoted cult following that grows with each passing year. True to their name, they were originally chrome lipstick tubes stuffed with magnets and electronics that were the inspired invention of Nathan Daniel, founder of Danelectro. Born from his genius instinct for innovation as well as his devotion to a "rigid cost control" philosophy, they were an essential component of the guitars that helped stoke an affordable rock-n-roll revolution.

The Lipstick Pickup Podcast is an amateur (but very inspired) unscripted, unedited conversation devoted to the entirety of the subject. Hosted by Emily Walters (a music lover in Nashville) and Robert Maché (a professional guitarist in Memphis), The Lipstick Pickup Podcast is a fan friendly primer on the subject of American music history. The first 19 episodes can be enjoyed sequentially or at random, but we hope you'll take it from the top and enjoy new weekly episodes.

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Philadelphia Story Part 1: Guitarist Bobby Eli

May 21 2024 34 mins  
On this episode of The Lipstick Pickup Podcast, Robert and Emily kick off their deep-dive into The Sound of Philadelphia by discussing the late, great session guitarist Bobby Eli.

Sympathetic String: Travelin' Light to Vermont with Kevin Bloom from The Dead Shakers

May 17 2024 69 mins  
On this episode of The Lipstick Pickup Podcast, Emily gets the opportunity to talk to Dead Shaker Kevin Bloom about his Danelectro baritone guitar and the fine art of forming a "collective" and a collection. "The Dead Shakers are an acid washed vegan rock band from Burlington, VT led by Kevin Bloom. Floating in form as a collective, the group appears in a variety of formats, from a

Lip Service: Robert Returns From Jazz Fest Duty

May 13 2024 44 mins  
On this episode of The Lipstick Pickup Podcast, Robert returns from a month-long tour of duty at New Orleans Jazz Fest. There's a lot to catch up on and they also discuss future episodes and The Nat Turner Rebellion.

Sympathetic String: Getting in the Philly Soul Mood with Ben Vaughn

May 08 2024 72 mins  
On this episode of The Lipstick Pickup Podcast, Emily takes a shot at "going pro" when she gets the chance to talk to renowned recording artist and musicologist Ben Vaughn. It's a solid hour-long chat where Mr. Vaughn knocks it out of the park with knowledge and experience about everything from working with Reggie Young to the legacy and influence of Philly Soul. It starts with a 1

Sympathetic String: Nashville's Patrick Sweany Slides Back with his Danelectro

May 01 2024 53 mins  
On this episode of the The Lipstick Pickup Podcast, bluesman Patrick Sweany returns for more "tone talk" and his approach to slide guitar gear.

Sympathetic String: Going Places with Nashville's Matthew Paige and his Silvertone 1457 Amp-in-Case

Apr 24 2024 29 mins  
On this episode of The Lipstick Pickup Podcast Emily gets to talk with DeeOhGee's Matthew Paige about his beloved Silvertone 1457 Amp-In-Case.Transcript

Sympathetic String: Celebrating Record Store Day 2024 with drummer Pete Hayes of The Figgs

Apr 21 2024 71 mins  
On this episode of The Lipstick Pickup Podcast Emily gets a chance to spend Saturday morning drinking coffee and talking records with drummer Pete Hayes of The Figgs.

Sympathetic String: Keeping the Vibration High with Nashville's Matthew Paige and his REAL sitar

Apr 11 2024 34 mins  
On this episode of The Lipstick Pickup Podcast Emily gets REAL sitar lessons from Nashville Rocker and Mod, Mr. Matthew Paige.More on Matthew and his incredible band can be found at www.deeohgee.org and at his Instagram page @m.r.paige

Sympathetic String: Putting The DAN in Danelectro! Baritone Guitar Lessons With Dan Baird

Apr 03 2024 62 mins  
In this episode of The Lipstick Pickup podcast Emily gets "baritone guitar lessons" from her old friend Dan Baird.

Touching Tone with Ultimate Sympathetic String, Howard Daniel

Mar 26 2024 33 mins  
In this episode of The Lipstick Pickup podcast Emily and Robert talk about a great chat Emily just had with Howard Daniel, the son of Danelectro founder Nathan Daniel.