Makin' Music!
Product Knowledge
Broadcast every Thursday evening at 7pm on Comcast Channel 15. In the San Jose and Campbell California distribution area.
Contact us if you would like to see the show distributed in your area!
Here are some of the shows that offer some product knowledge for you:
Martin Guitars |
Martin Guitar's National Sales Manager, Bruce Mariano and Regional Sales manager, Joe McNamara. Join us as we delve into the rich history of C.F. Martin Guitars. This 173 year old family run business is still producing some of the highest quality instruments available in the World today. We also discuss Martin's future and the family legacy that continues to this day. Gary Wineroth hosts. |
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Paul Holdgate |
Paul Holdgate joins us as the regional sales manager for Ibanez/Tama as we take a trip to Anaheim, CA inside the NAMM show to view all the latest products the music industry has to offer and rub elbows with the big shots of the trade. Dan Aronie hosts. |
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| Val King | Val King joins us from King Amplification to talk about tube amps and the rich colorful sound they provide that is still superior today. Terry Allen of Guitar Showcase demonstrates the various tones that can be achieved with different tubes and amps. Gary Wineroth hosts. |
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| John Hernandez: Roland Phantom Studio Keyboard |
We talk to John Hernandez of Roland Corporation about the exciting new Roland X6 Phantom Production Studio Keyboard. John demonstrates the latest in keyboard technology and plays a song live with Tim Breen of Guitar Showcase using the super-cool X6 Phantom keyboard. |
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| John Hernandez: Roland, Boss "notebook" recorders |
We talk to John Hernandez of Roland about some of the newest and most exciting pieces of personal recording technology. We start with the BR-600 Notebook Recorder and move onto the R-09 Pocket Digital Recorder. Gary Wineroth hosts this technological episode. |
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ProTools: |
We join the Pro-Audio team from Guitar Showcase as they demonstrate the latest in digital recording using Pro Tools and Reason software. Adam Wisot and Mark Zalatimo show us how easy it is to use our standard home PC's and a little software to create a digital recording studio at home. Gary Wineroth hosts. |
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Gretsch Guitars Host: |
Guest Stars Mike Lewis, Jeff Bowen, and Art Wiggs highlight the History of GRETSCH GUITARS and compare the current reproductions to the originals from the Guitar Showcase Vintage Collection. Mike & Jeff offer viewers a unique sample of the signature tone of "That Great Gretsch Sound" with a live performance. Makin Music TV's Gary Wineroth hosts. |
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Fender Custom Shop Guitars #1 |
Mike Eldred, Fender Guitar's Director of Sales and Marketing: Custom Division, joins Fender District Sales Manager, Mark Blazquez for an in-depth look at the World Famous Fender Custom Shop Guitars. This week, part 1, discusses The History, Heritage, and Heart of
the making of "Playable Art" Gary Wineroth hosts. |
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Fender Custom Shop Guitars #2 |
Mike Eldred, Fender Guitar's Director of Sales and Marketing: Custom Division, joins Fender District Sales Manager, Mark Blazquez for a continuing look at the World Famous Fender Custom Shop Guitars. This week, part 2, discusses The Tribute and Signature Series and the direction of the Future. Gary Wineroth hosts. |
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Fender Amps, The Beginning |
Fender's Marketing Manger-Amplifiers, Shane Nicholas and District Sales Manager Mark Blasquez join Gary Wineroth and Jack van Breen for a look at the beginnings of the most
sought after Amplifiers in the World.
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Fender Amps, The Future |
We join Fender's Marketing Manger-Amplifiers, Shane Nicholas and District Sales Manager Mark Blasquez for a continuing look at the World Famous FENDER AMPLIFIERS. The new G-DEC 30 and the Princeton Recording. Gary Wineroth hosts. |
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Mapex Drums |
Makin Music TV joins Mapex Drums Regional Sales Manager, Steve Jacobs and Guitar Showcase Drum Shop Manager and SMI Instructor, Chris Sears for the inside story on Drum construction, Materials and the importance of proper Tuning. Gary Wineroth hosts. |
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Mapex Snare Drums |
Makin Music TV joins Guitar Showcase's Drum Shop Manager and Drum Instructor, Chris Sears and Mapex Drum's Regional Sales Manager, Steve Jacobs for an in-depth study of the Snare Drum, their Sounds, Construction and the all-important Art of Tuning. Gary Wineroth Hosts |
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| John Hernandez: Roland Drums |
Makin Music TV's Chris Sears welcomes Roland rep John Hernandez as they investigate the many aspects of the Roland Electronic Drum Kit. and accessories |
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| Taylor Guitars | Makin Music TV 's Dan Aronie joins Taylor Guitar's Production Manager, Chris Wellons for a start to finish look at the ultra-modern production facilities at Taylor's El Cajon, California Factory. Some live footage of Doyle Dykes playing his signature Taylor and Marc Seal playing a T-5 add the finishing touches to a great show! |
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We often have extra copies of these shows available on DVD at our store. Stop in and see if your favorite is available!
Northern Californias largest collection of vintage and Custom Shop Guitars can be found at;
Guitar Showcase. 3090 South Bascom Ave. San Jose, CA. 408-377-5864 www.guitarshowcase.com