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We know you didn't believe us when we said we would be back with another Market Place so soon. But we are...so there, non believers. We will be continuing to talk about gear, buying and selling it, and maybe helping some of you too. Number two in the series. And then we'll do it again, just you wait and see.

We get a bit of email from people shopping for particular guitars, amps, pickups, stuff like that which we know a bit about. We decided to go official on inviting everyone to check with us, and especially Pat because he's out in the market buying and selling all the time, and see what we might have for sale, what items Pat has come across that are for sale, as well as what you're looking for or what you might want to sell. No demos, just an invite to conversations for serious guitar players looking for gear or selling gear. We'll have items we're selling on every episode with demos available from us. It's kind of what Pat does all the time and Doug just hears about it. Sound like fun? Let's go.

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We're taking a look at early patent number Gibson pickups, the ones with the patent number sticker, short magnet, enamel coated purple wire, to late 1950's PAF humbuckers (long magnet, PAF sticker on the bottom). They look about the same, but how do they compare ? There will be the usual amount of Wise Old Guys (us) discussing for a while, and then the demos. To make things easier for the impatient, see the menu below. No overdrive or distortion pedals used, just an EarthQuaker Devices Dispatch Master delay pedal for ambience. The amps used are a 1965 Vox AC10SRT and a newer Marshall JTM Studio. More details in the video.

8:22 1996 Gibson ES335 with patent # pickups-Marshall JTM Studio
10:35 1960 Gibson ES355 with PAF pickups-Marshall JTM Studio
12:50 1996 Gibson ES335 -Vox AC10 SRT
15:21 1960 Gibson ES355 -Vox AC10 SRT

17:35 2007 Gibson LP with patent # pickups-Marshall JTM Studio
19:40 1958 Gibson LP with PAF pickups-Marshall JTM Studio
22:00 2007 Gibson LP - Vox AC10 SRT
24:30 1958 Gibson LP - Vox AC10 SRT

Doug and Pat are back, telling the tale of what happened to them for so long. But meanwhile, Pat has done some sleuthing as to the strange behavior of "BFG". It's shocking friends, so hold on to your proverbial hats, and be prepared to watch your back.

Doug and Pat take a look at another fine creation from JP Henry, builder of the SRT+ amplifier we love so much. This time he's going after two vintage Marshall versions- the Plexi and the JCM800, in the same amp and with some great modern features, mods and a quality build. Doug and Pat don't do metal very well, but dang, we had to crank this bad boy and take it for a spin. So give it a listen my friends, and even though Doug can't play "Enter Sandman" to save his life, he does take a shot at two hand tapping in here somewhere. It's time for the "Pasadena Rose!"

Here is the second installment of the Doug and Pat Nashville Road trip we took in September of 2023. This time we go to three of the most iconic music stores in Nashville, hang out with some cool folks and check out some very cool guitars. There might even be a special guest in this episode somewhere. Lastly, we end our trip by visiting Vinni and his wife Nancy of V Picks at their mini farm in Nashville, and get the up close into all of the vast pick options he makes, how he makes them and where the ideas come from. Nashville is a great music town with great food and great people, you should visit it sometime. D&P

Doug and Pat had the pleasure of meeting up with Nashville session player extraordinaire and YouTube sensation Tom Bukovac on our recent trip to Nashville, Tennessee. After a fine southern breakfast, we all went to Tom's house to talk music, play guitars and get insights into the life of a busy studio session player at the top of his game in Music City. A good time ensued.

Doug and Pat return in Part Two covering their favorite subjects in this two part opus: PAF pickups, PAF clones and their construction, the bottom line on wiring harnesses, and talk about the old days when they were buying and using Les Paul "bursts" in the 1970s. Hear our latest demo song "What?" Almost singable. Thanks to Five Star Guitars, Ben Murray, P.ete A. F.lynn and Sean from Gunstreet. We were going to call the series "Not Dead Yet" but we couldn't guarantee how long that would be true. D&P

Doug and Pat return to their favorite subjects in this two part opus: PAF pickups, PAF clones and their construction, the bottom line on wiring harnesses, and talk about the old days when they were buying and using Les Paul "bursts" in the 1970s. Thanks to Five Star Guitars, Ben Murray, P.ete A. F.lynn and Sean from Gunstreet. We were going to call it "Not Dead Yet" but couldn't guarantee how long that would be true. D&P

On the 10th anniversary of their 1st show, the ever elusive Doug and Pat resurface with a comparison of a couple of iconic amps from the past to the more current reissues. Besides the flexible 20 watt Marshall 2022 head compared to the reissue 1061X, they compare one of the most iconic rock amps ever: the 1959 modded Supro Coronado used by Jimmy Page on the 1st couple Led Zep albums. Brent from Seattle brings his modded 1959 Supro Rhythm King-same amp with the same mods as Page's, to compare to the Page endorsed Sundragon. Wow, are you kidding? And maybe, just maybe, Doug and Pat will talk about Billy Gibbons again, but just this once. You can contact Brent about Supro amps at his Instagram account which is @juniorsvintageguitars. WE ARE GETTING SPAMMED TO DEATH IN THE COMMENTS SECTION. DON'T RESPOND TO ANYTHING THAT HAS TELE-GRAM OR ANY OFFER OF A GIFT. NOW BACK TO TWO HOURS OF REMOVING THEM ALL.

In part 2 Doug and Pat talk with "The Music Store Guys" from Five Star Guitars about new Gibson CS LP's, play some and see what they do. Then compare the Victoria "Electro King" to a real 1957 Gibson GA-40 which they are saying they sound and look like. We'll see about that. Of course more Old Guys talking about the Old Days. doesn't get much better than that!

Doug and Pat make their return with more insightful observations about guitars, amps, viewer comments and why Billy G hasn't made an appearance on the show. This episode also brings The Music Store Guys from Five Star Guitar to tell what's going on with Gibson and they bring five Custom Shop LP's with them just for fun. One of two episodes so you got that going for yourself.

As promised from the Kemper show, the profiles for the 1965 Vox AC10 SRT are here and available. Doug and token young guy Jeremie Murfin from Five Star Guitars walk you through what they are and how to get them. Pat was seen running from the room in tears yelling "I don't know you guys anymore". No comments on this little blurb, you know what this is don't you?

Doug and Pat take a look at a couple of high priced Gibson "dead on this time" R9 Les Paul's and again ask the question: how do you know it's exactly like a true '58-59-60 burst, do you have one? They compare them to a couple vintage guitars to see if they are indeed "clones". Let's look at the details and see how they compare because friends-Gibson is charging you a premium for the honor of owning one. Maybe there are some details you can use for your next purchase unless you just don't care. Then you're on your own.

Doug and Pat continue their terrifying journey to be more modern and hip without giving up their love of vintage gear. Possible? Maybe so in the case of the Kemper which uses some kind of Voodoo system to capture the sonic qualities of a live amplifier using whatever microphone or speaker you want. But how does it sound compared to the same amp, same speaker and same microphone when played live? In order to find out they brought in hipster Jeremie Murfin of Five Star Guitars and his very own Kemper to do the demo. *Attention KEMPER OWNERS-Profiles NOW AVAILABLE at: www.theDougandPatShow.com/Kemper tab** Yup, we have Doug's Vox AC10 SRT profiles and more***. "Onward and forward into the future, we ain't 'fraid of nothin" D&P

Can old dogs learn new tricks, even if they're Doug and Pat? The fine people at Origin Effects thinks so by hipping us to their all analog pedal that recreates every facet of a non-master volume tube amp down to the smallest detail. Sounds complicated but if these guys can get classic tones out of it anyone can. That's the idea at least. So let's get on with it and yes, they even jam at the end. An overdrive pedal AND jamming? You've got to be kidding!

t was a big month for D&P with a road trip to LA for the NAMM Show, vintage guitar show and a trip to Nerdville with Joe Bonamassa. Wait, we're not done..we also check out the Henry SRT+ clone of our vintage Vox AC10 SRT. How close is it? You might be surprised. Demos start at 12:43 and it goes out of sync at 50:30, sorry about that (thanks You Tube). Take note: D&P WILL BE ON VACATION UNTIL JULY, or at least Doug will. As always, NO ADS, WE HATE ADS! It's just us so let's get on with it.

And now the results of the Blindfold Test #2 (Which you will need to watch first for this to make any sense). Doug and Pat now tell you which guitar was which, how did you do guessing the different sounds? Of course friends, there is no wrong answer, only your own taste in PAF style pickups so congrats to all of the people who guessed. And for the true D&P fans, Pat's fashion tips and how to shop on a budget. Everyone's a winner.

Doug and Pat ask the question, can you tell the difference between the 1958 Les Paul with PAF pickups and a mid 80's Tokai? Five guitars, all unseen will be played to see if you can find Oscar. Descriptions of the guitars start at 4:28, the demos start at 16:37 with all demo locations on screen. Lots of great information and great guitars await, take your best guess, we reveal the results on January 23rd, 2019. You want those Pat discount shopping tips? Done!

Doug and Pat dig a little deeper in what makes great tone with the help of Joe Bonamassa who kindly stopped by to chat and play. The first show took apart the elements of the instrument, amp, player and details of each. This time we go further into PAF tone, playing techniques and tips from Joe. As always, a video packed with insight, snappy patter, surprises and no ads. You're welcome.