Hey, what’s up, you guys! Marty here, hanging out with the one and only Eric Krasno, Grammy-winning guitarist, producer, and all-around legend. In this special episode, Eric gives us a tour of his incredible guitar collection, featuring rare and iconic instruments with stories that’ll blow your mind—guitars gifted by Derek Trucks, a George Benson-signed masterpiece, and a Silver Sky straight from John Mayer himself.
We also geek out on tone, pickups, fuzz vs. overdrive, and what makes a great rhythm guitar. Plus, Eric shares the inspiration behind his signature D’Angelico Brighton and some insights into his incredible career working with Soulive, Lettuce, and so many legendary artists.
If you love guitars, tone talk, and behind-the-scenes stories from the music world, this one’s for you. Make sure to check out Eric’s music and projects in the links below!
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0:00 Intro
Marty and Eric Krasno kick off with a guitar-geek dream session.
0:48 George Benson Signed Guitar
The story behind Eric’s Ibanez GB10 and meeting George Benson.
1:52 Derek Trucks’ Gifts
Rare guitars gifted by Derek Trucks, including the inspiration for Eric’s signature model.
3:55 John Mayer’s Silver Sky
The first-gen PRS Silver Sky and how it shaped Eric’s approach to tone.
6:00 Tone Talk: Fuzz vs. Overdrive
Exploring the nuances of single-coil vs. humbuckers with fuzz and overdrive.
8:20 Eric’s D’Angelico Signature Model
The story and design behind the EK Brighton.
10:09 Rare Silvertones & Goyas
Exploring vintage pickups and quirky studio guitars.
12:20 Gibson SJ Acoustic
A stunning 1962 Gibson SJ and its connection to the Neil Casal Foundation.
13:32 Studio Tools: Jerry Jones Sitar Guitar
Adding unique textures with a sitar-inspired guitar.
15:00 Eric’s Grammy-Winning Journey
A look at his work with Aaron Neville and the unexpected Grammy nod.
16:50 Outro
Wrapping up with Eric’s incredible career and contributions to music.