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Inside the Noise Season 2 Wrap-Up: Gabe Dalporto on Curiosity, Creativity and the People Who Inspired Him

Recap Season 2 of Inside The Noise with Gabe Dalporto, featuring lessons on creativity, curiosity, leadership and music innovation.

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Inside the Noise Season 2, Episode 10: Phil McKnight

Know Your Gear’s Phil McKnight talks guitar repairs, gear reviews and buying smarter on Inside The Noise with Gabe Dalporto.

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Schecter Guitar Research | Behind the Build

Go behind the build with Schecter COO Marc LaCorte to explore how Schecter designs guitars for tone, playability and player connection.

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Inside the Noise Season 2, Episode 9: Thomas Tull

Billionaire investor Thomas Tull shares lessons on innovation, conviction, Legendary Entertainment, and AI.

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Inside the Noise Season 2, Episode 8: Trey Hensley

Trey Hensley shares bluegrass guitar lessons on inspiration, confidence and genre-blending—plus why live shows lit the spark.

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Trey Hensley Performs “Tucson” | An Exclusive Solo Performance

Trey Hensley performs “Tucson” and shares the bluegrass roots, live solo inspiration and story behind the song.

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Inside the Noise Season 2, Episode 7: Yvette Young

Yvette Young discusses Covet, math rock guitar, creative control and finding emotion in technique on Inside the Noise.

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Periphery Answers Questions About A Pale White Dot

Periphery breaks down A Pale White Dot in a Guitar Center interview—creative risks, favorite tracks, tough parts, and a GC story.

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Inside the Noise Season 2, Episode 6: Brian Ball and Tosin Abasi

Brian Ball and Tosin Abasi discuss Ernie Ball, Music Man and the future of guitar innovation on Inside the Noise.

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Guitar Center Reunites Misha Mansoor with his Missing Jackson Juggernaut HT7

A targeted GC ad helps Periphery’s Misha Mansoor spot his lost Jackson USA Juggernaut HT7—and Guitar Center brings it home.

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15 May 2026
Inside the Noise Season 2, Episode 5: Dave Maddux

Dave Maddux shares Fender factory stories, vintage guitar repair insights and lessons from decades inside guitar history.

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12 May 2026
Grace Bowers | Making Music With the Gibson SG

Grace Bowers demos her Gibson SG at GC Hollywood, comparing a Murphy Lab Custom to a vintage 1961 SG and sharing her pickup/volume secrets.

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Inside the Noise Season 2, Episode 4: Jeff “Skunk” Baxter

Jeff “Skunk” Baxter talks Steely Dan discipline, tone chasing, music technology and creative problem solving with Gabe Dalporto.

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Inside the Noise Season 2, Episode 3: Marty Schwartz

Marty Schwartz reveals how Marty Music grew to 5M YouTube subscribers on Inside The Noise with Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto.

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28 Apr 2026
Bishop Briggs and Producer Will Bates Unwrap the Logic Session for “River (10 Years Later)”

Bishop Briggs and Will Bates deconstruct “River (10 Years Later)” in Logic—track-by-track production, grit, and vocal choices.

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24 Apr 2026
Hear Bishop Briggs Perform an Intimate Version of “River (10 Years Later)”

Bishop Briggs marks 10 years of “River” with a stripped-down performance featuring Will Bates—piano, sax, and soul—GC exclusive.

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23 Apr 2026
Inside the Noise Season 2, Episode 2: Andy Powers

Taylor CEO Andy Powers on Inside the Noise with Gabe Dalporto—DIY roots, Taylor’s next era, and what great guitars are for.

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Fender Vintera III | Vintage “Era Specific” Authenticity Without Premium Prices

Inside Fender Vintera III: Era-correct upgrades, Ensenada craftsmanship, and vintage tone and feel—without Custom Shop prices.

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Inside the Noise Season 2, Episode 1: Adrian Young

Adrian Young talks No Doubt’s climb, Tragic Kingdom sessions, and his obsessive quest for drum sound.

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Akai Professional MPC Sample: Inside the Pocket-Size MPC With Andy Mac

Meet Akai Pro’s pocket-size MPC Sample with Andy Mac—fast sampling, chop modes, effects, and USB-C workflow for beats anywhere.

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