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The Lipstick Pickup Podcast with Emily Vardaman WaltersAuthor: 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. Language: en-us Genres: Music, Music Commentary, Music History Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Call of The Wild with NYC Park Ranger and Guitarist Rob Mastrianni | The Lipstick Pickup Ep. 32
Episode 32
Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
Send us a textNYC Park Ranger/Guitarist Rob Mastrianni returns to The Lipstick Pickup Podcast to help Emily wrap up her Big Year and discuss the Naturalist's approach to music and gear. Chapters00:00Introduction to the Lipstick Pickup Podcast02:34Rob Mastrianni: The Electric Sitar Enthusiast05:12Memorable Performances and Venues05:38The Beauty of Nature and Birdwatching08:28The Allure of Lipstick Pickup Guitars11:26Exploring the Harp Guitar14:15Inspiration from Michael Hedges17:03The Resurgence of Harp Guitars19:55The Joy of Busking and Performing22:47Future Plans and Collaborations25:34The Journey to Jerry Jones' Guitar Shop28:12The Legacy of Jerry Jones Guitars29:54Exploring Electric Sitar Sounds32:50Recording Techniques with Sitar Instruments35:42The Influence of Different Guitars on Music38:29Accidental Guitar Purchases43:46Birdwatching and Music: A Unique Connection44:43Birdwatching in New York City48:41The Fascinating World of Bird Migration51:31The Importance of Bird Banding52:44Birds of Prey: Nature's Predators55:29The Opportunistic Bald Eagle58:22The Competitive World of Birdwatching01:00:59Birdwatching Etiquette and Conservation01:03:33The Musical Connection to Birds01:09:45The Joy of Birdwatching and Conservation Efforts01:16:28Lipstick Pickup_Outro_31sec.mp4
