Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch

Jared James Nichols

October 27, 2022 Greg Koch / Jared James Nichols Season 4 Episode 4

Jared has been dominating the world with great rock powers and blues savagery! Greg and Jared talk about their Wisconsin roots, and they get deep into the Gristle and gear. A global ambassador for Gibson Guitars, Jared gets into the development of his signature guitar. They also talk about primal jams and tone! Feast!

2:35 - Jared’s journey, from WI to LA, and off to Nashville, and running with the idea of going solo
10:57 - The luck and joy of seeing the world as a traveling musician
14:19 - Jared’s signature guitar - the inspiration behind it, and the journey through its development
23:12 - Guitar consumption: buying, playing, collecting - what’s your poison, and understanding the assignment
29:01 - Manufacturer relationships
33:41 - Jared’s new single, the most recent iteration of his band (circa October ’22), and Jared’s approach to recording
47:57 - PRIMAL JAMS AND TONE (are we talking about Led Zeppelin?), and the best guitar-techs in the planet
58:13 - Road stories, the thrill of touring abroad, and the challenges of being a working musician


Total Length: 79:34

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