The Lipstick Pickup Podcast with Emily Vardaman Walters
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, rarely edited conversation devoted to the entirety of the subject. Hosted by Emily Vardaman Walters, The Lipstick Pickup Podcast is a fan-friendly primer on the subject of Danelectro guitars and their impact on the history of popular music of all genres.
The Lipstick Pickup Podcast with Emily Vardaman Walters
SLIDIN' INTO STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN WITH BLUES GUITARIST JOHAN BORGH | The Lipstick Pickup Ep. 28
On the episode of The Lipstick Pickup Podcast, I call accomplished Blues Guitarist Johan Borgh of Stockholm, Sweden to discuss his new album Island Blues and the Danelectro Guitars that are a critical part of his sound.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Johan Borg
02:51 Johan's Musical Beginnings
05:32 Influences and Inspirations
08:32 The Journey to Guitar Mastery
11:28 The Role of Self-Teaching
14:21 Discovering Slide Guitar
17:31 Social Media and Musical Growth
20:12 The Making of Island Blues
31:22 Recording Process and Instrumentation
33:27 Cinematic Influences in Music
35:19 Collaboration and Guest Musicians
39:00 Listening Experience and Album Intent
40:17 Musical Inspirations and Composition Techniques
44:19 Gear Talk: Guitars and Equipment
59:56 Exploring Guitar Tones and Techniques
01:02:59 Live Performance Gear and Setup
01:03:37 Vintage Guitars and Their Stories
01:06:02 The Sparkly Berry Tone and Its Unique Sound
01:07:58 Songwriting and Creative Process
01:10:41 Valuable Guitars and Personal Connections
01:12:33 Merchandise and Community Engagement
01:18:26 Life in Stockholm and Future Aspirations
01:23:00 Lipstick Pickup_Outro_31sec.mp4