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The Fret Files

Eric Daw

Booking Overview

A guitar workshop podcast focused on guitar repair, electronics, vintage instruments, amplification, and listener-submitted technical questions, with occasional interviews of specialized professionals. Agencies could credibly pitch guitar builders, repair technicians, amplifier designers, vintage-instrument experts, and knowledgeable music-industry professionals; booking difficulty is low because the show favors accessible niche practitioners over major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 219

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ericjdaw@gmail.com

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Host

Eric Daw - Guitar repair and technical specialist focused on instrument electronics, vintage guitars, pickup construction, and related workshop topics.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Hands-on expertise in guitar repair, amplification, instrument building, electronics, vintage guitars, or related music-equipment fields; credible working professionals are appropriate.
Required Achievements:  
Professional experience as a guitar technician, builder, repair specialist, or amplifier expert, Hands-on work with vintage or modern guitar equipment, Recognized expertise in instrument electronics, amplification, or workshop practice

Recent Guest Discussions

Troy Angus - Amp Design Philosophy, Vintage And Modern Amplifiers, Speakers, And The Mythology Surrounding Tube Guitar Amplifiers.

Recent Topics

Music, Guitar, Guitar Repair, Guitar Electronics, Guitar Amplifiers

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Fret Files
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Ep 220 – Kay Guitar History and Listener Questions

September 17, 2026

In this episode, Eric and Nat dive into the history of the Kay guitar company. Then they answer listener questions such as what electronic cleaner does Eric recommend, problems wiring up a 4 conductor pickup, how to solder on larger pieces of metal, and how to properly pack a guitar for shipping. To participate in the show, you can leave a message with your question or comment by calling 757-774-8482.  To email the show, visit Eric at EricDaw.com and click the contact link.

Ep 219 – Listener Questions

August 18, 2026

In this episode, Eric and Nat dive into some vintage Danelectro esoterica via a question submitted by long time friend of the show, Larry Chung. Then come the questions, questions about Gibson Marauder pickups, Stratocaster pickup era differences, questions about the vintage guitar market, alternate tunings, and more. To participate in the show, you can leave a message with your question or comment by calling 757-774-8482.  To email the show, visit Eric at EricDaw.com and click the contact link.

Ep 218 – Guitar News and Listener Questions

July 15, 2026

In this episode, Eric and Nat dive into more “Cease & Desist” news, and then answer tech questions from listeners including stuck truss rods, what to do about the nut during the course of a refret, fingerboard oil recommendations, and a deep dive into a custom pickup Eric has built lately. To participate in the show, you can leave a message with your question or comment by calling 757-774-8482.  To email the show, visit Eric at EricDaw.com and click the contact link.

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Fret Files
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How do I get in touch with The Fret Files?

The Fret Files is hosted by Eric Daw. Its publicly listed email is ericjdaw@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Fret Files?

The publicly listed email for The Fret Files: ericjdaw@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Fret Files have?

Podseeker estimates The Fret Files reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Fret Files?

The Fret Files typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Hands-on expertise in guitar repair, amplification, instrument building, electronics, vintage guitars, or related music-equipment fields; credible working professionals are appropriate. Common among recent guests: Professional experience as a guitar technician, builder, repair specialist, or amplifier expert; Hands-on work with vintage or modern guitar equipment; Recognized expertise in instrument electronics, amplification, or workshop practice. Recent guests include Troy Angus.

How hard is it to get booked on The Fret Files?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Fret Files cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Guitar, Guitar Repair, Guitar Electronics, and Guitar Amplifiers. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

ericjdaw@gmail.com

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