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On this episode of Straturday Night on Johnny Beane TV 🎸🔥 we kick things off with some chill beach vibes from Rio del Mar, California—I was out there today and grabbed some footage to share with you guys.

Then it’s back to guitar world as we dive deeper into my NAMM Show experience from last week. I bring the LEKATO electric guitar with built-in effects—which they hooked me up with at the NAMM booth—straight to the workbench. Tonight it gets the full treatment: cleanup, fresh strings, setup, and a hands-on test drive. Spoiler alert: it sounds great. 👉 Official demo coming soon!

While that’s happening, Ron is also at the bench, polishing frets and giving one of his guitars some much-needed love. After that, we hang out, talk gear, and roll more NAMM footage, including a fun moment with Mark from Gary’s Guitars at the Creator Lounge—seriously, such a great time.

And then… I throw out a wild idea:
👉 Would you watch a Johnny Beane animated series?
With all the B-roll and intro/outro stuff I already do, this might actually be a thing—and honestly, it sounds like a blast.

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On this episode of Talking Guitars, we hang out with Hector from the Guitar Tech Adventures YouTube channel 🎸🔥
We dive into the world of guitars—repairs, mods, and real-life guitar tech adventures—and recap some of the cool gear and moments we both saw at NAMM Show 2026.

Hector talks about going to Musicians Institute to learn how to work on guitars, his time working at ESP, and later at Fender, sharing some great behind-the-scenes stories along the way. We also dig into what he does on his channel and just have a great time hanging out and talking guitars.

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On this episode of Talking Guitars, it’s the ultimate NAMM Show 2026 wrap-up 🎸🔥
Gear highlights, behind-the-scenes stories, and all the fun from an unforgettable week.

We kick things off with Phil X ripping it up at the MAHAFFAY Amplifiers booth, right next to our friend Steve Rosen—so of course we had to catch up. Then we tracked down LEKATO, checked out their booth, and they hooked me up with a guitar that I’ll be reviewing and demoing later this week (seriously excited about that one).

We stopped by the Peavey booth to check out the HP2 guitars, Adrian Vandenberg models, and their new Unity mixer, plus some cool River Song acoustic guitars. Over at IK Multimedia, we watched Dweezil Zappa and Blues Saraceno jam—absolute magic. We also checked out Dweezil’s Shabat guitar with a Vegatrem, then headed to the Shabat booth for a full tour of their killer guitars.

Next up: the ESP booth—appointment only… but you know us 😎 We got in and checked out ESP, LTD, Takamine guitars, and some new ENGL amps. After that, I show you the swag, photos, and goodies we picked up along the way.

We hit the Mighty Mite booth for bodies, necks, and pickups, checked out Fender’s new Fender Studio product, and saw photos from a dealer-only Custom Shop party featuring some jaw-dropping EVH Custom Shop guitars. We also met Marc from Gary’s Guitars and did a fun interview with Music Therapy Laz at the Creator Lounge—great vibes all around.

And yes… new shout-outs, great people, and tons of NAMM energy 🎶
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Happy Birthday to the one and only Edward Van Halen 🎸🎉 Today, we celebrate Edward Van Halen and the music that changed everything. 🎸
Plus, Steve Rosen just dropped a never-before-heard lost interview from 1996 with Edward—pure gold for Van Halen fans. Tons of amazing stories, rare moments, and deep VH vibes.
Right here on Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV.

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🎬 VIDEO PREMIERE: Celebrating 31 Years of Van Halen’s Balance

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Join us as we celebrate the 31st anniversary of Van Halen’s Balance, released January 24, 1995 — a powerful, emotional album that marked a defining moment in the band’s history.

We’re diving deep into the music, the mindset, and the legacy behind tracks like:

The Seventh Seal

Can’t Stop Lovin’ You

Don’t Tell Me (What Love Can Do)

Amsterdam

Big Fat Money

Not Enough

Aftershock

Take Me Back (Déjà Vu)

Feelin’

Crossing Over (bonus track)

We’ll explore the stories behind the songs, the chemistry within the band during this era, and why Balance remains one of Van Halen’s most intense and dynamic albums.

Expect rare insights, personal memories, and a full-on celebration of a record that closed an important chapter in Van Halen history.

👉 Tune in for this exclusive premiere and let’s rock together! 🎸🔥

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