Episode 81 - The Kramer Paul Dean Signature
Some of us were alive during the Great Butt-Rock Arms Race that raged throughout the 1980s. Anyone that was there will never forget what they saw. The hair was big, the jeans were stone-washed, bandana stock went through the roof, and guitars got real pointy, real fast. Right up until the Grunge Crusades began, Kramer was at the forefront of hair band weapons design. This week Ed and John travel back in time via the Paul Dean Signature model. You won’t want to miss this episode, because those that forget history are doomed to repeat it.
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Beverages!
Podcasting is thirsty work; it’s crucial that everyone involved stay hydrated. The following fine beverage contributed to the success of this episode: Both Ed and John faithfully enjoyed the wonders of Orca beverages, and wait patiently for a delivery from our pals up there in Mukilteo, WA This week’s beverage intro song clip, performed live in-studio, is The Warrior by Scandal, featuring Patti Smyth.
Songs
We played pieces of the following songs to illustrate the characteristic sound of 1980s-era Kramer guitars:
“Working for the Weekend” from Get Lucky by Loverboy
“Tonight She Comes” from Heartbeat City by The Cars
“Turn up the Radio” from Sign In Please by Autograph
“You Give Love a Bad Name” from Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi
Pedals
Would you like to know more about the pedals we played in this episode? Follow the links to the manufacturers’ pages:
Electro-Harmonix Ocean’s 11 Reverb
Electro-Harmonix Ram’s Head Big Muff Pi