Welcome to the Chasing Tone Podcast! Join Brian Wampler, Blake Wyland, Richard Oliver, and a variety of special guests as they dive into the world of guitars, pedals, amps, and other guitar gear. From answering your burning questions to discussing bands, gigs, and the latest trends in the guitar world, we cover it all. Expect plenty of off-topic banter and a behind-the-scenes look at our work at Wampler Pedals. If you enjoy guitar podcasts that feel like hanging out with your musician friends, you’ll love Chasing Tone.
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 533 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Fuzz news, a summit of guitars, and behold - the Quietening
Brian is goading Richard once more and provokes him into an admission about some tickets he has bought. Blake has attachments. Do you ever calibrate your string bends? The guys talk about how they practice perfect bends. A feller smashed a guitar with a hammer and it made the news. Richard is upset that he didn't get invited to the party.
There's a new Phil X pedal out, the PX0, and the guys check it out and Blake gets frisky before Richard makes various strange claims. The guys also reflect on the recent passing of Kris Kristofferson and what it means not just to country music, but to the world of entertainment on the whole.
The British King of Fuzz has been active and has breadboarded a new pedal. He made a number of noob errors and Brian had to help him whilst stifling his laughter. All is not lost, he finally created an awesome pedal, but there were many hiccups along the way.
Jim Indiana, Whammy bar tips, Ryan Burke, The Cure, Guitar Summit, Bensonfest, the anti-booster..it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 532 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - The Supreme Wah and the Hans Zimmer shimmer
Richard and Brian indulge in a ridiculous trade off of barely coded statements as a certain guitarist is banned from being mentioned. Blake ignores them roundly and tells us about his new vintage guitar purchase and Brian admits that he is finally beginning to love his Stratocaster...sorta. He has also been compared to someone and that has disturbed him but not as much as learning about UK licensing laws.
Do you have any signature guitar moves you bust out on stage? The guys discuss how this is never a good idea at their age and Brian has never heard of a famous band. Meanwhile Keeley have launched an interesting new pedal which the guys love and Brian has got the new Neural Nano Cortex. He tells us all about how much he has - or hasn't - played it.
Brian has some photography tips for anyone planning on doing something really silly with a pedal. We also deal with a number of listener questions including what the most embarrassing moment at a gig was, whether we will make a mini EGO 76, and will we make an analog uni-vibe? Oh, and I suppose we might hear something about a dress rehearsal Richard went to...
Squier, Larry David, Level 42, Octa Psi, George Lynch ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 531 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Tube based Pedals, Tuna Fuzz, and On-stage Punch ups
We have a rare musical treat as Brian and Blake serenade our listeners with a country ode to one of Brian's most favorite substances in the world...no not that one...or that one. He got a flat tire and Richard is shocked at his lack of preparation and surprised by a pedalboard with wheels. Richard has also received a brand new pedal and he is very excited by it despite is gargantuan size.
Richard will be going to the ball! Yes - there is Gilmour news - he can’t contain himself or his vast knowledge of American geography. Brian destroys all his hopes and dreams. Deservedly so too. The guys got a sneak peak at the new Neural DSP Nano Cortex Modeler and chat about it and also the new update to the baby Line 6 pedal. There is unlimited confusion.
Fender have released a new amplifier in conjunction with Jack White and the guys check it out and are suitably impressed. Would you buy an extended warranty for your gear? The chaps discuss a new concept that Fender seem to be playing with and Brian makes an announcement. There was quite a well covered dispute on stage this week as the members of Janes Addiction threw punches so we close with a brief look at that.
Claus Grabke, Quality inventions, Omega 3s, Simon Pegg, Hillbilly activities, the Oliverb...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 530 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian checks in with uncle Brad and is this the ultimate portable practice rig?
Brian is in cowboy mode and Blake tells us about his cattle rustling days. Brian tells us about how someone he know likes to try and wrestle sedentary bovine creatures - yes you read that correct. Richard is suspicious. Richard also has views about the new David Gilmour Album, Luck and Strange, and he can't wait to tell us. Brian is not thrilled. But it leads onto an interesting conversation about acrobatics vs feel in guitar playing.
There was other big news in the music world with the re-emergence of Linkin Park and the guys have a lot of views about this - especially Blake who grew up on their music - and it spins into an interesting and candid conversation about music in general. Somehow the Doors are involved too. The Wampler Tumnus got a little acclaim in a publication and the guys debate this and the mechanics of commercial songwriting.
Richard has tales of woe and, err, stagnant Guinness and regales us with his germ ridden views and does not invent anything at all. Brian takes an important call from a certain legend of the guitar and goes to an intimate concert and eats world beating hot fudge cake. Finally there is some massive gear news - and Richard is excited.
Blue Bloods, Rockonteurs, Vince Gill, The Wets, Gibson Victory...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 529 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - A legendary Les Paul and the Circle of Wahs
We open up with an international weather report from the guys and Brian tells us about his mini vacation that saw him make a wild return to nature. Kinda. The big news across the pond is all about Oasis (still) and their ticket prices so the guys debate the policy of surge ticket pricing and supply and demand.
Do you have an upper limit to how much you would pay for a concert ticket? Blake reached his when he went to see Pantera and Metallica with his kids and he tells us all about it. He has zero regrets. But he did make an interesting observation about the sound dynamics of the venue and breaks it down to the chaps. Brian talks about his home made hearing protection and Blake solicits the views of an audiologist.
MXR have released another signature pedal and this one has magical powers - or so Richard believes - so the guys discuss this and a rather special Flying Vee. Brian is still in love with his Explorer. Richard had band practice and tells us about this and his new pedalboard. He discussed the problems he had with his amp's distortion, his memory, his love of the Gearbox, and his memory.
Gilmour tickets, Charlie Benante, Tattooed toddlers, Travis Feaster, Recording idiocy, Germanium JFETS???...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 528 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Blake is definitely not mad for it, but Brian is all about the Even Flow
Brian is feeling somewhat civilized and Richard has a magical revelation. He is an idiot though. Brian has been to see one of his favorite bands and tells the guys all about it and how he managed to get tickets to the hottest show in town. He has some odd observations that seem to revolve around hygiene.
Richard tries to lay some major music news on Blake and it goes down like a lead balloon so he doubles down on the Brit Pop history. This leads him to ruminate over old age, concert going habits, and he gives away some of Brian’s driving secrets. Meanwhile, Blake tells us about the hot sauces he has put in his eyes and Brian gets Rockunized.
The guys then get into a very bizarre conversation about wearable guitar gear and I apologize in advance if you feel your IQ being dragged down by this. Origin Effects have just release a new Bluesbreaker pedal and Blake is very excited by it. Richard has been digging into Fender finishes and rarer models and he found a bargain so tells us all about it...
Salt licks, The Necromantic Doors, Cockney slurs, Pimping Golf buggies, Transdimensional vehicles...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 527 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - The most important electric guitar performance ever? Also New Guitar Day!
Brian teases a "special private show" and Richard discovers something about his American brethren and it has upset him - but then a lot has this week. More importantly Brian has a brand new guitar! He tells us all about it and some of the unexpected features it has and the guys notice a special twinkle in Brian's eye. Brian also said something outrageous about a classic Fender design and Richard is disturbed.
On the 55th anniversary of the Woodstock festival, Richard got a chance to re-watch that infamous Jimi Hendrix performance, and he has views which the guys debate. He also managed to learn something from the master of the Stratocaster and is very proud of himself. Brian also has learned something new - about Pink Floyd - and admits to being a foolish individual and there is talk of school-day shenanigans. Blake has issues.
Blake has a very special Metalzone and he tells us all about it and the guys talk about pedal naming schema before getting defeated by a classic pedal name. Brian is expanding his barn and Richard has a new pedal which he thinks is one of the most fun pedals ever. Do fancy IEC cables make a difference to your amps tone? This was a question asked on the tone group so the guys dig in.
Giant Cases, Clown Shoes, Jimi Hendrix, Vintage guitar stickers, Chapman Guitars, Randall Smith...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are joined by Gabe Dalporto, the CEO of Guitar Center for Episode 526 of the Chasing Tone Podcast
This week the guys have an exclusive episode for you with a very special guest - Gabe Dalporto. He is the new CEO at Guitar Center and he has probably seen more amazing string, valve, and transistor based toys than most of us can dream of. Gabe's story about his musical family roots, his rather excellent first guitar, and his passion for music is a great story you will want to listen to.
Gabe tells us about his music tastes, his writing, and his gigging experiences before he reveals that he is in fact a complete gear nut just like all of us! This turns into a fascinating insight into how Gabe has not just analysed the business he runs, but has lived and breathed Guitar Center since he joined it, and created a vision for a ground up rejuvenation of this retail behemoth.
We get a very candid and thoughtful appraisal of the business model of Guitar Center to date and then a glimpse of where it is going and how giant pedalboards will play a role. If you are interested in the music instrument business, heck if you are interested in musical instruments full stop, then this episode does not disappoint. Brian and Blake have some good ideas. Richard makes another Gilmour mistake when he mixes up one guitar with another.
Fender, Gibson, PRS, 90lbs of amplification, Nuclear engineering, Disneyland for musicians, No Stairway Allowed...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 525 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Sometimes the right song at the right time can impact you like nothing else...
Blake has been blessed with luck in the form of his son's predictive skills and so is immediately buying a lottery ticket. There have been other pedals released with Germanium components within and this also sparks some conversation. Those pioneers of pedal perfection, Electro Harmonix, have released a new POG. It looks insanely good so the guys talk about it and Richard makes a terrible Dad joke.
Blake has a new vintage Gibson guitar acquisition and the guys dig in and discuss some of the electronic quirks and features. Richard wants a new guitar but he has a problem and tells us all about it. Aerosmith have announced the end of their touring career and this almost provokes a sensible discussion. Richard admits his awe for Hendrix.
Brian has a proud Dad moment when one of his children makes a music based confession and it has made him very happy. This morphs into a conversation about the pull of music and how people have different emotional levels of involvement with it. Meanwhile, back on planet gear, Neural DSP have revealed details of the robotic device they created to capture amplifier settings more accurately.
Dokken, Bad Jokes, Seymour Duncan, Nirvana, Expensive music books...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 524 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Mine some more Germanium!
Well it has been a week! We check in with the guys post the release of the Germanium Tumnus Deluxe and it's fair to say that said pedal is the main subject matter of the episode. We told everyone it was coming. It made no difference! The pedal sold out in record time and it caused some website availability issues and Richard and Brian talk about how they got through a crazy week.
The guys recall other pedal special editions and Brian gives away some personal secrets before returning to the topic du jour. Richard details some of the server shenanigans and also talks about how stock levels are managed. Blake calls both Richard and Brian names, but they are pretty hardened to it, and gives some interesting statistical analysis of the music industry.
There was predictably an almost immediate response by professional flippers so the guys are also duty bound to look into this. Richard got hold of another new pedal and gets the name wrong but he loves it and that's all that matters. It is the boost he has been looking for so he tells us all...
Germanium craziness, Speedos, Tim Apple, Reverb Madness, Devtech Powerdriver, Patreon exclusives...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 523 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - A new pedal and we broke the internet again...
Picture the scene. It is a beautiful summer Tuesday night. The guys are chatting away merrily about a load of random nonsense. Richard is congratulating himself about the launch of the new Wampler website. Brian was farming goats. Blake was, well - the less said about that, the better. Little did Richard realise that 24 hours later his world would be shattered by crazy demand for Wampler's latest release...
But that is now and this was then, and we welcome Blake back to the fold from his travels and he tells us about how he jumped off a bridge. Richard has a brand new Internet. Brian does not have a brand new guitar. But he has a new pedal out, and he and Richard discuss it, but neither realise the chaos that was to come...
If you own multiple guitars, have you ever played them all in one sitting? The guys chat about what this does for you. Blake has played a bender equipped Tele and tells us all about it. Meanwhile Richard is hankering after some fancy analog effects and he tries to convince Brian with some help from Blake.
Germanium madness, Al Gore Rhythm, Time travelling, Pedal beer, Foolish predictions...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian and Richard are joined by Ryan Burke for Episode 522 of the Chasing Tone Podcast
Blake is out of town on string business so the guys are joined by Ryan Burke of 60 Cycle hum and his haunted mannequin...yes, you read that correct. This naturally means there is some offset guitar insight - 'offsight' if you will - and Ryan has great advice for anyone weighing up their options.
Do you collect pedals as an investment? The guys chat about the ramifications of where the collectable pedal market is going and then of course try to accurately predict the future and along the way they invent a new form of musical currency. Richard has a pedal related confession to make and Brian is thinking about Germanium hearing aids.
Ryan has a box full of Afford-a-board pedals and tells us about some of the fun discoveries he has made. Somehow this transitions into a conversation about soccer, surfing, and then of course, surf music and skateboarding! This is a very funny episode despite some lag issues so get your laughing gear on!
Noodle and flutter, Player II Fenders, Tone Detective, Rabbit Trails, The PRS of waves...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 521 of the Chasing Tone Podcast
Announcement: We are now in real time! We have decided to try and record the show and put it out the same week so we can be on the cutting edge of breaking news - hang on to your hats.
Richard has been away on his vacation and has some tales to tell, but starts off with a debate about vinyl collecting...Meanwhile Brian has been on a live-stream with the intellectual giants behind Two notes and Neural Amp Modeler. He has a good case from why Amp Modeling could be a great tool for all gigging musicians.
Brian has a brilliant business idea based on his compressor woes and shares his genius ideas with us all. Meanwhile Fender have launched their new Player II range of guitars and our good buddy Travis Feaster got to be part of the launch so we talk about that before looking at some more band practice woes.
Blake ducks out early because apparently he like his job, so Brian and Richard fumble on through the subjects...and Brian becomes audibly aroused at a new Gibson special edition. This turns into a discussion about how good quality guitar gear is so much more affordable these days and then Richard inadvertently gives Brian a new idea and immediately regrets it. Brian then invents the greatest app ever.
The Grecian toe, Crab Amps, Chord dis-remembrance, Gorilla amps, Pedalboard choices, Power supply knowledge...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 520 of the Chasing Tone Podcast
Our glorious leader has reached a milestone birthday and the chaps kick off by looking back at the Roast video that the team at Wampler put together for him. Richard notes an interesting horological coincidence and Brian gives us his views on aging. In a twist of pure Irony, Brian is struggling to find a compressor, and the guys listen to his tales of woe.
Have you got any Tube based drive pedals? In a bizarre twist of fate Brian has decide to educate Richard on the best way to get the "Classic" David Gilmour tone and there is some ill advised political commentary as Richard reviews a recent piece of marketing from a political party. Blake has had some unexpected musical adventures and tells us all about it.
Richard has taken delivery of a lifetime's supply of spices and Brian has a request. He also went to see Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets with his schoolfriend and gave pedals to the band. This leads onto a discussion about a very high end delay pedal that commands a premium price. There is a very scary AI credit read from RoboBrian.
Bob Ross, Luggable Computers, Fancy Components, Palm Bay guitars, Siri Threepio, Rockonteurs ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 519 of the Chasing Tone Podcast
Ai has finally gone to far and we have an Ai version of Brian and it causes some emotional distress. Brian also has a rubber device. Richard tells us about his first experience with IRs and IEMs in a band practice scenario. It was a a partial success. Richard also has purchased new gear, has learned some important new lessons, and Brian continues to hellishly rebuke him.
We've had some really interesting suggestions for 1980's themed shredding guitars and Richard talks about some of the candidates and it provokes reactions from Brian. Brian then makes some gangland confessions. There's a new Fender artist Telecaster and it has caught the guys' attention so they talk about it before revealing some interesting statistical facts about Brian;'s pedalbuilding career.
What do you think about companies that make completely identical pedals to the original they're based on? There was a release this week that was close to home and the guys all have reactions. David Gilmour released a new track and Richard is a big fan. Take a shot. The guys had a message from the listeners about modern Country music and have some suggestions for artists to listen to.
The Karate Kid, Westone, Redline BMX, Big Mick, Waylon Jennings, Andy Wood...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 518 of the Chasing Tone Podcast
Blake has been standing to work for a long time and it is energizing him so the guys discuss the merits of office furniture. Yes, you read that correctly. This turns into a conversation about how you apply Tolex correctly as Richard thinks about building his own amplifier. Do you wait before you switch on the stand-by switch on your amplifier? The guys ponder this age old question.
Richard invokes a hellish rebuke from Brian when he tries to convince him that MIDI is the future for amplifier control and a robust and bizarre conversation ensues. Richard has been thinking about digital modelling and Brian is not happy with him, but he and Blake also have some new gear and it somehow involves the Insane Clown Posse. Richard is also worried about taking his favorite combo amplifier to gigs until his personal amp tech intervenes...
What size pick do you use when you play guitar? This question provokes a variety of responses from the chaps and Brian desires a new sponsorship. Speaking of Brians, Brian May has just made a not particularly surprising announcement about a collaboration with Gibson. Richard makes bizarre confessions about his follicular obsessions. He is a mean and awful person and tries to explain British humor - badly.
Chair Rugs, Pain and Anguish, Synergy IICP, Rivera Chubster 55, Secret Aardvark, Blue Chip Picks, Guitar Auctions ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 517 of the Chasing Tone Podcast
Welcome to late night module talk with Brian Wampler....no - wait that is another show...and Blake makes some extreme Sasquatch related confessions. Meanwhile Richard has a new hat and it is magnificent. Well, maybe it isn't but he loves it. He is also having middle aged band related problems and he shares them with us all.
The guys look at 1980's style guitars and weigh up the differences between the main contenders - Charvel, Jackson, Ibanez...and Kramer. What's the correct number of pickups on a guitar for you? The guys don't know which way they fall on this - seemingly they simultaneously want one or three pickups - and Brian manages to steer the conversation to the guitar he wants.
Richard has a new amplifier from the fine chaps at ENGL and he is very happy and tells us all about it and Brian is not impressed with something Richard suggests and makes his feelings known before wondering if this maybe one of the greatest amps in the World? Richard gets confused by the special special edition. Blake has some industry news about a well known brand and Richard butchers greek mythology.
Bigfoot, Norman Rumormill, Right Said Fred, The Hummus League, Rattlesnake cables, ENGL Ironball SE...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 516 of the Chasing Tone Podcast
Brian welcomes us all to a different podcast and Richard question's reality as we roll in hot this week. Brian is also geeking over the Ernie Ball Axis and he is close to pulling the trigger and tells us all about his bending technique and questions Richard's pronunciation.
Would you take a different stage name as a performer? The guys chat about this before invoking some painful memories and discussing the rarest record ever made. Paul Reed Smith has defended his products from critics and the guys discuss the merits of PRS guitars. Richard has a terrible business idea and Blake does not want to go down a dark path.
Blake has some useful guitar case storage tips and also reports on his vermin and wildlife situation before debating home made Laser weapons. Take a sip in advance. Meanwhile Richard went to a reunion of the legendary Iron Horse pub and discusses what made it so special. Blake is filled with a mighty need. Brian makes a big mistake and nearly reveals something. Richard swears about 5 star.
Alan Murphy, Chris Buttocks, 432 HZ, Cheech and Swan, Ironfest, Useless Eaters, Gibson U2, Lavalamps...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 515 of the Chasing Tone Podcast
Blake is back from his cross-country vacation and he has tales to tell and the guys are almost approaching normality. The Wampler Mofetta has been a hit with fans of "amp -like" pedals and Brian tells us why he loves it and Richard tells us about the origin of the name and the design. Wrestling celebrities may be involved.
Brian has been compelled to purchase a new amplifier and it has taken him by surprise and leads on to a discussion about branding and markets. Somehow lightsabers and a nuclear bunker near Stone Henge are involved. Blake has been to Dollywood and Richard is intrigued and amused what this entails. Blake also saw a famous haunted guitar.
Richard has an idea to rejuvenate some old pedals and Brian immediately quashes his ideas before discovering that Maddog 20/20 exists. Richard tells us about a minor sports accident and how he discovered the ultimate palm sized travel amplifier setup. Brian asks about the differences between professional in-ear monitors and Apple earbuds and he also has some interesting views about Guitar Center.
Feta cheese, Electric Scooters, Slatwall, Old Smoky, Low Blow...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are joined by the legendary Jay Leonard J for Episode 514 of the Chasing Tone Podcast
We start off with some exclusive hair clipping tips from the super talented Jay Leonard J and this eventually turns into a discussion about gain clipping and Wampler's latest release, the Wampler Mofetta. Brian had an idea one day. He loved the Ibanez MT-10 Mostortion but wondered what would happen if he used MOSFETS for clipping. The Mofetta is the culmination of his rumination!
Brian asks Jay about his creative process when it comes to pedal demos and he gives us an awesome candid insight into his flow. Is the Tubescreamer the ultimate wingman pedal? Jay thinks so and has a compelling case to consider and Blake is in an educating mood. Are you a fan of the Beach Boys? A number of cool products were released in the last week that were officially licensed by the Beach Boys and the guys discuss them.
Richard asks Jay about his musical career and he tells us a wonderful tale of how it all began with a special guitar. Jay takes us on an international journey with his early career before he tells us about how an unconventional piece of equipment became part of his demo rig and how he became a stunt double for the top martial artist in Hong Kong.
You are not going to want to miss this episode, Jay is hilarious and hugely interesting, and he joins us on Patreon too for some amazing stories that involve international diplomatic peril!
Shaving heads, Brian is awesome, Blake is a heathen, Richard Rants, Baby monitors, Album release news, Velvet Fuzz...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Max, and Richard are back for Episode 513 of the Chasing Tone Podcast
Our good buddy Max is back once again, as Blake is out of town on important string business, and he has a new job which causes some speculation before the guys chat about the gear they have been gassing over. Richard attempts to describe a form of small British boat and Brian is most confused by both Richard and Artificial Intelligence.
David Gilmour is going on tour and the British King of Fuzz tries to get tickets - and this leads to a discussion about ticket prices, free pedals, and naughty romps. Richard has been sent a pedal as a gift from an old friend and tells us all about it and he also has a theory about the re-release of a certain pedal. He is of course wrong.
Max and Brian discuss the classic Danelectro pedals and reflect on the used market for them and Richard has fallen in love with the new Thorpy FX WOPR purely for aesthetic reasons. Do you use an attenuator with your amplifier? The guys discuss the pros and cons of a few different models. Richard grills Max for dirt on Brian.
Vintera Guitars, Saucerful of Secrets, Desitone Pedals, McDonalds, 70th Stratocaster...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are joined by Scott from Stringjoy for Episode 512 of the Chasing Tone Podcast
Brian is ready to welcome you all to the Tone Chasing show and this week the guys are joined by Scott from Stringjoy. Richard makes some 1980's related costume confessions and he may have found "his look". Brian has demands and Richard has requests. Scott knows all of Blake's deep dark secrets and is also annoyingly young and intelligent.
Have you ever owned a guitar with removable pickups? Richard comes up with possibly the most stupid idea he has ever had and then doubles down with more foolishness. This leads into a discussion about the new Gun Street Wiring solder free switchgear. Richard gets nostalgic about car radios. Brian makes outrageous claims about owning a plastic slide and Richard is suspicious.
It would be madness not to ask Scott some guitar string related questions, but this is the Chasing Tone podcast and there are more pressing matters. That said, we do get some good insight into tips for re-stringing guitars, taking care of your guitars, and not breaking strings like an oaf. Brian tells Scott about the story of Bryan Burke and Richard opens up a conversation about guitar manufacturing locations. We then get more sensible with the Scott questions and there are some awesome string related nuggets of wisdom.
Mammoth, Pirates, Bluetooth speakers, Allman Brothers, Amazon detectives, Even a blind squirrel is right twice a day, Dopplegangers, Sire...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Mad Makings of Music
Two generations, one love: Music. Unconventional, philosophical, wild & refreshing!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 511 of the Chasing Tone Podcast
Brian makes a case for playing with his toys and not throwing them out of his sandbox - and gives us a sneaky listen into a new product he is working on. In completely unrelated news, our good buddy Jordan over at Poison Noises has made a new Reverb and Delay pedal and Richard loves the finish he picked for it. This leads Brian to reminisce wistfully.
Richard asks an important question about knob labeling and the guys debate it momentarily before Richard makes an awkward confession. He also tells us about how sometimes testing pedals can be a bit too enjoyable. Synergy have made a new module, the DRECT which is based on "that" high end Californian sound and the guys then talk about some of their favorite amps and Brian gets instant GAS.
There was an early leak of a pedal and the guys skirt around it rapidly before reflecting on the sad news that Dickie Betts from the Allman brothers had passed away. There was a recent article about how male dominated the guitar world was and the guys dig in to it and on the way Richard discovered a new artist to get into. And it isn't that "Snake Guy"
British Shorts Time, Mesa Boogie Stiletto, AI rant, ENGL Ironball, Friedman IRX, Joan Armatrading...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 510 of the Chasing Tone Podcast
Brian is in a special new place...or not...and apologies are made for his button pressing as a world record is set and we talk about the world's crankiest Englishman. Said Englishman has questions about IEMs and he asks for a reasoned debate and he gets some, and some unreasoned debate.
Someone threw terrible boomer based accusations and Richard has familial drum machine excitement. Brian and Richard found a tweet relating to Chumbawumba and it made them both giggle muchly and a hero of the week is elected. Do you know what the greatest guitar pedal (yet to be released) is? The guys stumbled upon a series of new guitar pedals and discuss them at length. Brian gives away pedal company secrets.
Fender have come up with an interesting color choice for a limited run release, they also have a new Tom Delonge signature Starcaster, and the guys have split opinions - shock horror! Richard makes some Coke confessions. Brian lies about lack of GAS and Blake has tax woes.
Elgar, Electric Love, Epi-thief, Ecosystems, Elevation, Extra Jaffa Cake duty...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 509 of the Chasing Tone Podcast
Martinsville Lulu meets Portland Grunge and it is all the fault of solar activity as Brian experiences totality and Richard experiences Indianapolis live. The guys discuss their various eclipse experiences and there is some general foolishness all round. Oh boy, it's a wild episode I warn you now.
Brian shows off his cool guitar slide which makes for some unique and riveting audio material and Richard had his head turned by some LED infused guitar picks and a "herb" grinder shaped like a tone pot. He also finds a new style of headstock tuner. Meanwhile our good friends over at Keeley FX have had some pedal name change drama and we speculate upon why despite being bereft of informed or intelligent opinions.
Kiss have sold their back catalogue and the guys discuss the implications of the impending holographic mega tours that may now become a reality. Richard has some news about his potential band which is not called Think Ployd. He has observations and Brian gives some great advice to anyone who's thinking of joining a band...and some barely average advice too. Blake spreads some GAS.
Eclipse news, Cheese shortages, Nutmeg warnings, Curb your enthusiasm, Friedman IR-X...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 508 of the Chasing Tone Podcast
It's podcast day, and Brian has avoided being sucked into a funnel cloud, so we start the episode of with an extra dose of frivolity and nonsensical mutterings. There is camping talk and weather talk and Richard campaigns for moderate weather conditions. Wampler Pedals made a social media post involving Brian's take on the infamous Rockman and the guys chat about how it was created.
There were some great April fool's gags this year and the guys talk about some of their favorites and Blake tells us all about the one he was involved in for Gun Street Wiring. Richard makes an apology. There was a question submitted to the guys about buffers and the guys go deep into the weeds with it, the importance of impedance, and other general nerd topics. Brian redefines important technical terms.
Richard is a little nervous about an upcoming band rehearsal so distracts himself by talking about his pedalboard and the choices he made. Somehow this ends up back at a chat about the Rockman sound again and Brian makes musical impersonations. Blake shows Brian some vintage Bucket Brigade chips and he gets very excited. There's been some controversy with some deepfaking of guitar impresario and UFO enthusiast Rob Chapman and the guys debate it.
Mullets aplenty, Cusack's jacks, Squelch, Harley Benton, Agnes Obel, The Specials ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 507 of the Chasing Tone Podcast
Brian opens up in his own inimitable yet peanut buttery smooth manner and a certain guitarist makes a telephone call to the studio as we open up with some low brow shenanigans and hot takes. Richard has been bowled over by a famous guitarist and gushes lovingly about them before talking about an extreme case of buyers remorse.
Can you listen to instrumental guitar music while working? The guys discuss the fact that they all differ slightly when it comes to music choices while concentrating and this naturally turns into a conversation about boy racers and loud exhausts. Richard has seen an amusing rockumentary TV show and the Brian and Blake immediately dismiss him as an idiot.
Our buddy Josh over at JHS released a limited edition of the Superbolt and the guys chat about it and some potential customisation options that may or may not make people on the internet angry. There was a report recently about the values of different vintage guitars and so the guys discuss it. Meanwhile Richard had a disappointing update on a piece of hardware and Blake expresses his disappointment by proxy.
Yokel and the Dokels, Alison Gardens, Brian Pern, Conspiracy theorists, Paul Gilbert jams...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 506 of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
There is an unharmonious introduction to this episode and Richard finds the weirdest thing to be envious of and Brian admits to ramping up his plugging. Richard was surprised to learn that one of his favorite bands didn't make it big in the US during the lifespan of their lead singer and this leads onto a debate about awesome tones. And Guinness. And Blake's weird sausage based memories.
Brian has been doing a bit of a press work and a couple of his articles and podcasts got spun out of all proportion on the internet - would you believe it? The Internet going crazy? Never. He breaks down what happens via a conversation concerning male pattern baldness. Germanium may get a mention. In a surprising revelation we discover that Brian Wampler doesn't set the rules for the global second hand market.
Have you ever played Fortnite? Well if so you can now go and jam with official Fender instruments in a "Guitar Hero" type sub game and the guys discuss the clever marketing tactics that the big F have employed. Brian wants to put Wampler Pedals into the game. Richard has a stupid idea about guitar strings and invents the slide-o-matic neck and the guys debate whether they would ever spend $50k on a guitar.
Stick poking, Matey boy, King Flippy, Strange water fixation, the Gibson Theodore, Synyster Gates ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 505 of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian questions Richard's commitment, and Richard questions Brian's fashion choices before regaling us with more royal tales of DIY pedal construction. Brian teaches Richard about what he made without making him feel more stupid than he already does. Kinda. He also tells us about how he made the enclosure and broke a rule but he is very happy with the result. Brian has a genius hack.
Richard was on the Guitar Dads podcast the day the new Line 6 POD Go express was launched and it's got him thinking whilst Brian sweeps for mines and shares his views on the aesthetics. There is some discussion abut the history of Line 6 hardware with the fabled Guitarport and an important lesson from history. Richard apologizes for his transgressions in a previous episode and struggles to speak coherently.
Do you still buy guitar magazines? The guys talk about why they think printed magazines are still more than relevant today and you may be surprised by their views. Brian answers some questions about the Ego 76 so if you have bought one, you might wanna hear what he has to say. As a bonus you can also hear the guys try and explain the differences between FET and optical compressors without sending Blake to sleep.
Reeves Electro x Fuzzdog, The Guitar Dads, Voltron's underwear, Scotland Yard, Philly blunts...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 504 of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Blake has been drinking from the special cabinet again and Richard is contemplating a new hobby and thinks he saw one of the best demos he has ever seen for the new Ego 76. Brian learns a new technique for equipment usage and it shatters his mind. Richard tells us of how he recently reconnected with someone who was also making DIY pedals and reflects upon legendary tales of yore.
You don't need a bicycle if you have a horse according to our friend from Portland, and Richard laments Brian's recent decisions and tries to shut him up. The industry reacts to the death of the Bob Heil, inventor and innovator, and the guys look back a little at his legacy and his most famous product, the Heil Talk Box.
Epiphone have released an expensive new 335 and the guys are obliged to discuss it in detail and Blake has quite the tale to tell. Richard tries to invent a new game and fails with spectacularly mediocre results. Meanwhile Brian is lusting after amplifiers and manoeuvring skilfully but becomes alarmed at words that fall out of Blake's mouth. There are some bizarre impersonations.
The Iron Horse pub, Peter Frampton, Dave Grohl, Vox guitars, The thickiest, Auction losses, Victory amps ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 503 of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Richard has seen a film about the history of Amplifiers recently and he is dumbstruck that he is the only one of the trio that has even heard of it whilst Brian criticizes his accent. Richard also discusses a large legal issue facing Tik Tok and the use of certain music in their fun data mining social app. This turns into a discussion about AI video creation and a very poor Wonka based experience in Scotland.
Wampler are releasing a new pedal and Brian elucidates in a kind of random fashion. He may have leaked this pedal on another podcast recently but with some gentle prodding he goes into great detail. This episode is being released twelve hours before the official release so it's kinda an exclusive for our awesome listeners. Sorta. Kinda. Richard bought an inexpensive new pedal and is super happy.
Do you use a lightweight rig for gigging or do you take your full pedalboard? The guys chat about this common dilemma and Brian makes some suggestions before giving us his best Jon Bon Jovi impression. This show then deteriorates into further silliness as Brian points out this podcast is an organic thing that just needs to be ridden.
Ampire, Parliament Funkadelic, Weiner caps, Negative Ned, Billy and the Butcherman...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 502 of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
It's DIY Tues.. (checks notes) Wednesday! Brian is recovering from an industrial strength sinus infection but braves the slings and arrows of his co-hosts as he brings us all the latest news from Martinsville and the pedal world! He also lays into Richard pretty hard and tells us about a musical wedding he recently attended that involved him having to dress up in "normal" clothes.
Richard tries to fool Brian but immediately feels guilty and Blake tells everyone about a text from a scammer that he baited a little. Jordan from Poison Noises was visiting Jolly Olde England and Richard and he hung out at Andertons for a minute so he tells us all about it and why we should all be looking forward to some new releases.
Do you care about where your guitars are made as long as they are of sufficient quality? Blake put out a video related to the price of guitars and the inflation that has affected their prices today and the guys debate the new pricing structures that we are all going to get used to. This leads onto a conversation about one of the most important chips in modern guitar pedals and how it came to be and a deep discussion about fuzz, transistors, and phase.
Coyote returns, Florida man, Russ Abbott, Keanu Reeves is not in love with you, Elevate pedals, Mosrite Fuzzrite...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 501 of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian and Blake question Richard's genetics and open up discussing the spectacular 500th episode and Travis gets the blame for everything as we take a fascinating (not) look into the world of podcast production. Richard has DIY questions so Blake take a nap and Brian gives us all some tips on safety at the soldering station. He's very happy with his latest enclosure and the guys talk about different ways of making DIY labels and prints.
Blake put a post out recently and it caused a minor furore on the Internet so we dig down into the history of Heavy Metal and Hard Rock and try and figure out what makes them different. Richard tries to sell Brian on the influence of The Kinks to heavy metal and music in general and fails spectacularly. What is it that differentiates Metal from the other genres? Is it the tones or is it the riffs? The guys try and figure it out but largely go off in different tangents.
The conversation stays heavily focused on the music that we all grew up to and there are various points of interest. Richard saw the new H.E.R. Stratocaster and absolutely loves it and it is swiftly added to the list. Staying in the world of Fender, we talk about the new Eric Johnson Strat with built in overdrive, and the guys postulate over what the circuit might be...
Toning Chase, Enclosure tips, Dicks peds, Black Sabbath, Vanilla Fudge, Questionable things ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are joined by the legends that are Max Jeffrey and Travis Feaster for this special 500th episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
In this celebratory episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast we are joined by the very two fellers that started this journey off with Brian - Travis Feaster and Max Jeffrey. This is a podcast first for Chasing Tone but fair warning - things get out of hand real quick as we catch up with these two titans of tone.
There are revelations and confessions aplenty as we explore Brian's "Lost Years" and Richard asks a very insensitive question which turns into a ridiculous story. Yes, it is that story and somehow it involves diminished chords and breaking one of Brian's amplifiers. The guys chat about the problems of modern technology and laugh at the foolishness of others whilst Travis keys us in to some cool music-tech developments.
The guys also discuss the earliest days of Wampler pedals and offer their collective take on how this podcast came to be and how the company got to the where it is today. Travis lets us in on a terrible joke in poor taste about the name of the show and Max tells us about some of the guiding principles that launched it back in the day.
Mr Butts, Green ringers, Dog theramins, Pedal Hero, Hashtag hashbrown, Wampler pedal tease...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 499 of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Blake is back with us after an extended stint at NAMM and his voice is registering somewhere between Bane and Batman. Richard makes his feelings known much to Brian's amusement. Was this the best NAMM for several years? It sounds like it might have been and the guys chat about what this means for the guitar industry in general. Richard talks about some of the things he spotted including what he believes to be one of the world's biggest rude jokes.
Brian has a new mixer and he and Richard have a new pedal - the Keeley Muse Driver - and they both love it. Richard is a big fan of the design and tells us why. The guys try and pull a prank on Brian and it fails miserably so they make more NAMM observations. Brian loses his mind. Whats the first brand you would recommend to a beginner of the electric guitar? The guys ponder this very question and attempt to explain the internet badly again.
The British King of Fuzz was denied access to a certain pedal so he decides to make his own. He also tells us about why he is a very old man via a nostalgic trip to his hometown. Brian recently ran a video and asked viewers to guess a the identity of a very popular pedal and the results may surprise you. Victory amps have gone high end with their new release and the guys are very excited by this.
Jack White, Cockney Rhyming Slam, Family Guy, Fame, the Feds...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 498 of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
We start off with some talk about the genetics of weightlifters and Ozzy Osbourne and somehow the two are related. Brian is looking forward to a week off from the world as he is not going to NAMM and Richard laments his lack of popularity. His eye was turned by the new Keeley Muse Driver and completely fails to understand how it works. But he loves it.
Richard purchased the new EHX Golden Big Muff but is uncertain as to whether he made the cut - and you will have to wait until next week to find out whether he was successful. There is also a new pedal from Warm audio and the guys puzzle over how they avoid copyright issues before going on a completely unqualified legal debate.
The Smashing Pumpkins have had to employ full time staff to deal with the guitarist applications they have received and the guys roundly mock this scenario. Joe Bonamassa had an unusual way of dealing with a noisy neighbour issue and this brings Blake much amusement. A recent article talked about the death of tube amps and the guys dig into this with some help from Brian's son.
ChibCo Mouse, Popeye's, Destruction rooms, Pallet houses, Scott Joplin, Portland Blake...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 497 of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian's recorded a new theme tune for the show and the guys are excited to share it with everyone before looking at some artificial unintelligence developments. Richard is not impressed with the underlying robotic signature or something. Whatever. He also tries to add some structure to the show with a special feature and it falls a little flat. Maybe.
What do you do with an LED with three legs? Richard needs some DIY advice and attempts to guess the weight of one of his co-hosts before coming up with a new product that frustrates Brian to the point of complete exasperation. This turns into a conversation about expensive cables and Brian has an idea.
Gibson have launched some new amplifiers and at first glance the guys love the authenticity of them, but upon deeper delving, they discover some marketing quirks. It quickly degenerates into a mass of confusion which we can only assume is caused by Gibson absentmindedly forgetting to send the guys an amp to test. Brian and Richard had a sneak preview of the new Andy Wood album and tell us all about it.
Foolish proclamations, Giant stereos, Eight Blakes, Distortion cables, Horsekicking contest, Seasoned salt...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 496 of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Richard has created a monster and has recorded 7 podcast episodes in 7 days and issues a formal apology before professing immense respect and love for Chibson and their body of work. Some gushing may occur. This leads on to a discussion about the new Schecter Machine Gun Kelly signature guitar and Brian refuses to believe it - and much to Richard's chagrin he also refuses to put his money where his mouth is. This leads on to a question about the most controversial guitar shape ever and the guys have an idea.
Have you ever tried a G&L guitar? The guys chat about them after a recommendation was made and they have reactions and Brian's head glows red when he realises he dropped the ball on some significant developments. Blake impersonates Tiny Tim. Conversation inevitably turns to January's industry shindig, NAMM, and once again our British friend feels like Norman No-mates as he won't be going. EVER!
A 52 Blackguard Tele has been spotted in the next Gardiner Houlgate auction in the UK and Brian does some live "math" whilst the guys speculate about the price and conclude they need it. Brian is thinking about either buying or building a new amplifier and Richard tries to convince him to buy a Rivera as well while Blake is GASing for a Victory Kraken. Brian is concerned for Richard as he invents a new cocktail and Blake tells us a disgusting story about diet cola and we invoke the spirits of Max and Travis. PSA - Do not listen to the credit roll on this episode unless you want to hear terrible things.
The Martinsville Mouse, Spicy plus signs, Jeopardy, Thorpy FX, Too Jazzy?...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 495 of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
The guys are back with a whole bunch of random views on what's going on in the gear world, and start off with some discussion about the Germanium Tumnus, gear flippers, and financial advice from Brian. Richard's made a guitar error and he is not afraid to confess to his heinous crime and there is some talk about a new type of string bending mechanism that Brian probably needs.
Blake and the fine folk over at Stringjoy have a 30 Day Guitar challenge running and Richard listens to him this time and Brian admits to playing "that" solo over the holiday season. A box was thrown away and causes Richard to reflect on his terrible life choices and he uses words that Brian doesn't understand.
Brian experienced a strange anomaly - has he re-entered the Matrix, is he experiencing the Mandela effect, or is he just incredibly tired and emotional? Richard joins him in this rabbit hole and there is conspiracy chat before we return to Brian's pedalboard for New Year's Eve. Brian drops a name and Richard finds beauty in a sad story that came from Red Witch pedals.
Shout out to 60 Cycle hum, Stanley cups, B Corrugation, Jools Holland's Hootenanny, Dovydas Funko...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 494 of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Richard has been suffering badly with the Covids and opens up with some interesting confessions about the worst crimes he has committed. He is a terrible man. Brian and Blake also 'fess up and all the guys may - or may not - be in serious trouble as a result. Richard tells us some guitar based tales of his family, of wandering minstrels, and the resultant jamming that occurred and his tonal observations thereafter.
Analogman made a video demonstrating his impressive Germanium diode surplus and Brian admits he is interested as Blake fantasises about growing another eye. The guys talk about mixing guitar based music and some of the common mistakes one can make in the process. Oh and there is some lag and more noiseless pickup talk. Richard also asks about New Years resolutions and Brian hints at something monumental. Well, 'hint' might be pushing it to be fair...
Brian talks about Big Muffs and ways to improve the classic circuit while Richard asks about the way the controls are designed and this leads into a wider discussion about pedals and naming conventions. Blake then proceeds to blow Brian's mind with nothing other than kilohertz and Richard tells us about his new guitar as the guys discuss guitar setup tips.
The Wyland magic mailbox, Mini Amps, American chips, Notamuff, Rockit Tone hats, Brian's weird problem, Joe Bananamassa...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian and Richard are joined by infamous Youtube creator KDH for a special episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian invited Youtube creator and fellow gear nerd KDH onto the show and both he and Richard are astonished by how young he is - and by extension how old they are. He tells us about his earliest memories and the early inspirations that got him into playing, nerding out over gear, and making Youtube content. He tells us about his band Walker and his 1980's Hard Rock influences which is music to Brian's ears. Richard apologizes in advance for any cultural reference point based crimes that Brian may be about to commit before jumping into what influenced KDH to form a particular investigative style.
Richard is suffering from the Covid and also manages to completely misjudge everything. The conversation turns into an interesting look at an angle that the guys have never really looked at before and it makes Richard challenge his own views and mentally implode. We touch on some of the infamous controversial videos that KDH has published and learn some disturbing facts as we gaze into the abyss that is the guitar industry as it gazes back at us.
Brian is intrigued by KDH's video production methodology and asks about how he comes up with new content while also finding ways to keep it interesting as Richard fires off back handed compliments and generally misinformed nonsense. The guys look at the pedal industry, some of the business practices therein, and the ethics of cloning versus completely copying pedals.
It's also the final episode for 2023 so we would like to wish you all a fantastic New Year! Next year will mark our 500th episode so we look forward to bringing you even more of the same great content and complete jackfoolery.
WASP, Judge Judy, Kahler trems, Mirror Shades, The angry people, Dovydas, Advanced Chess, ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian has a new piece of gear and he is very happy with it so tells us all about it - could it mean the introduction of a new form factor for Wampler gear? Meanwhile Richard isn't feeling himself (turns out he had Covid brewing but didn't realise it) and Blake has a guitar mystery. Do you hang your guitars or put them on a stand? The guys discuss the pros and cons before Brian makes a cannibalistic confession.
Blake has been playing with the Wampler Metaverse Delay plugin and tells us about a neat trick he has discovered before further discussion over delay algorithms and delay pedals commences. Richard asks the question that everybody has been asking once again and Brian considers the commercial implications of his thought process.
Does the artwork for an album still have relevance in the digital streaming world? Richard has recently watched a documentary about Hipgnosis, famous album cover designers to the greatest bands of their era, and is equally inspired and moved. He then makes a random confession and walks into a trap.
Brians special bakes, Brad Paisley, Germanium ICs, Mr Dynamite, Crazy tube circuits...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian welcomes us with tales of the sheer mania that occurred when we released a limited edition pedal that sold out instantly and he now wants to start manufacturing diodes for a living. There is some chatter about the technology inside the new Germanium Tumnus, the guys try to dispel a few common myths, and Richard tells us how he managed to break Google - and then invents something completely useless.
Blake and Brian give away a few video production tips for anyone trying to create their own gear channel and Richard laments the marketing efforts he and Brian made for a pedal that had already sold out. Meanwhile Brian is thinking about setting up a Wampler custom shop and gives you, dear listener, a heads up on this while Blake dreams of a new Leviathan fuzz and Richard has an epiphany!
Richard is worried about a porcine invasion into American lands and he quizzes the guys until there is a display of utter stupidity and farm based questioning. A proclamation about a new fuzz kit for the royal realms is heralded by Blake who also has a new gear day with an unexpected piece of kit and the guys love it. Brian accuses Richard of making things up.
Unicorn poop, Bullshine, Inflatable yachts, Live flipper interruptions, The king of Tony, The Dumbness, The key of Q...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
We are joined today by Blake's manifestation of Maria Carey before Brian confounds his cohosts and we repeat the rules of Whamageddon for the benefit of the hard of thinking. Is Blake predicting the future and is Brian aware of the present? Almost. There is big pedal news too! Brian is releasing a very special pedal and he tells us all about it in this episode and it is sure to sell out quick - so this is an exclusive tip off for our beloved listeners!
Brian goes into great detail about a special component that makes this circuit sound a little different and there is some deep nerdery and unsolicited Lord of the Rings references. Meanwhile Richard went to meet industry legend Captain Anderton at his secret lair (ok, it's not so secret) and his mind is blown by the sheer number of beautiful things he got to look at, including the equally legendary Danish Pete.
What's your favorite speaker cab? The guys talk about their person favorite cab configurations and some potential speaker upgrades. An internet person has accused Brian of something and the guys chat around the concept of original circuits before passing on some ill thought and unprepared faux psychology tips.
Jinglebong, Blake's evil doppelganger, Boutique cheddar, Premium UK Content, Hempback speakers, Leviathans...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Welcome, listeners, to some serious guitar talk! This week the biggest subject has to be the new Notaklon pedal construction set from the fine folk at JHS and we look at the sheer marketing genius that went into this release. Richard is impressed and dismayed in equal measure and predicts the future of internet memes. Brian has ideas and Blake postulates that guitarists shouldn't own soldering irons before Brian gives a rather major hint and then grows increasingly confused about his own pedals.
What's the weirdest music conspiracy theory you have ever heard? Richard opens up this debate based around a video he watched and Brian makes a world podcasting exclusive before discussing some news in the tech world. He also has beef with a waxwork model of Jimi Hendrix and tells us why. Richard witnessed the actor Jason Momoa recreating the graphics for the Wampler Pantheon on SNL and it blew his mind and talks to us about it with some mild idiocy.
Blake channels his inner lycanthrope and Brian dreams of wearables while the guys return the debate to Idiocracy. Meanwhile in the Shred Shed young Blake ponders the desirability of a pedal that bestows the tonality of an MP3 on your guitar before the subject of limited use pedals comes up. Richard lowers the tone when he mentions a disgusting pizza before he moves on to biscuits and gravy and Blake tells him why he is wrong about nearly everything.
Merterherd, The three pedal stooges, Circuit learnetry, Jabba the Hutt, Joe Satriani, Cheeto dust...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian has had orders from the very top to create a certain new type of pedal and he has been burning the midnight oil to achieve this so we start off by listening to his merry tales. Blake channels his inner royalty and Richard questions the levels of surveillance and espionage that Brian is currently engaged in.
Another Kickstarter guitar has surfaced, promising to change the world as we know it, and the guys rapidly form some views and talk about them. Meanwhile Brian has been thinking up new pedal names and the results are of course completely brilliant. Richard has been pontificating about changing his guitar practice habits and makes a point of telling us.
The Beatles are at number one in charts and Richard is aghast and enthused as only he can be. Brian has worked on a song than has lethal potential as demonstrated when the other hosts nearly die laughing. Richard made a romantic gift for his wife and ruins it with his odd humor but has also some country music confessions. Brian has made a new course and you can find it at guitarpedalcourse.com.
Four Yorkshireman, Catty Wampus, Dignified snoring, the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, Jolene, Something new happening soon? ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
We start off with an unusually medical introduction and Blake has new monitors but is very secretive about them but offers some beauty tips. Meanwhile Richard has had a goody bag from the amazing Markus Reeves of Reeves Electro and was highly impressed. Blake opens up an old wound with Richard and it stings. It stings hard.
What takes 300ma and makes the Internet lose its mind? There's a new tuner from the tech wizards at Walrus Audio and the guys talk about it and Brian has some ideas on how to use it before evoking "that" solo again. He also gives us a few interesting tips on tuning and his favorite tuners. The new Beatles video makes Richard scratch his head but Brian is surprisingly indifferent. Richard asks whether the Beatles are the greatest pop group of all time and this leads to Blake singing some Backstreet Boys.
Blake wants a new signature Stratocaster and Richard takes the proverbial but admits that it is a beautifully put together guitar before dreaming up a new way of blackmailing potential advertisers. Then the British government disconnects Richard from the grid. Brian has been working on a new course about gain and he tells us all about it. Ai Joe Rogan reads the Patreon credits.
Crackeye, Circuit porn, Horny dogs, Martinsville maths, Adding more gain...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian heralds this episode in with a very royal fanfare and there is much merriment and delusion filled laughter as we hail the British King of fuzz. Brian hasn't been sleeping because he's been coming up with a multitude of crazy new ideas and he tells us about that as the guys trade age and caffeine based tales.
Richard tries to give the episode a Halloween theme against a backdrop of mild protestations and we discover that Brian has been out gigging on the Chickin' Picken' circuit. Brian tells us about the scary movies he has seen and the guys talk about scary music and wax lyrical about John Carpenter's musical chops. Richard discusses "Diabolus in Musica" as the discussion on spooky music threatens to become intellectual but the guys quickly rectify that.
Have you ever struck your elbow with a telecaster? It really hurts and the guys talk about guitar related mishaps before discussing a recent controversy in two parts starting with a discussion about "mojo" components and then the evil practice of dressing up newer components to look exactly like vintage ones. Meanwhile Brian has some unhygienic plans for the holiday season and makes a proclamation that has both his co-hosts questioning reality. Ai Gandalf reads the credits.
GuitarVivo, Unpopular Guitarpinions, Helloween, Polymorphia, Digital readouts, Cthulhu...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
There is some prime guitar related content, allegedly, as the guys look at a recent moment of controversy involving a guitar learning tool and Richard makes a shocking personal revelation or two. Brian, on the other hand, has been arguing with machines. It is exactly as moronic as it sounds. Blake tries to inject some sensibility back into the conversation with limited success.
Blake wears two different hats, and reminds us he doesn't like one of the bestselling pedals of all time. Brian fires Richard on air before backing down and reaching an agreement about the best way to learn the guitar. Richard nearly knows all the chords and Brian mocks British bands of the 1990's. Some footage of Mr Oliver playing drums with Andy Wood has been leaked to the internet.
How do you feel about music while you eat? Blake has views and the guys chat about the pros and cons while Richard mentions a recent story involving a world famous producer and the loudness of a DJ , and Blake demonstrates his ability to deliver the worst Mick Jagger vocal impersonation ever. Brian has invented a new club for dullards, and Richard has found a new amp to GAS over from the boffins at ENGL. Ai Batman reads the credits.
Distorto-distortion, Rocksmith. Wu Tang, English Violence, The Frowning Freddies, It's all about angles, Frewed?...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian has been dabbling with technology whereas Blake's mind is going at a million miles a minute and he may just be losing his mind. This is the result of caffeine abuse and Brian is confused. Blake has been to see a punk band which leads to a debate about the best looking Les Paul ever. Whats the most annoying injury you can have as a guitar player? Richard has a theory and expounds upon it.
Richard found himself not just attending but also presenting at a masterclass with Wampler Artist (and friend of the show) Andy Wood - and so the self titled 'English King of Fuzz' expounded on his knowledge. He also got to look at a very special Les Paul and tells us all about it. There was a really cool coincidence and there was really hot Indian food and a secret jam may or may not have taken place with the Electric Love Aquatone.
The guys have discovered a new guitar gimmick and they discuss the merits of it and Brian has a number of product ideas. Richard apologises to the Big F as he was given a bum steer on some information about the Tone Master Pro. He also has some further DIY questions for Professor Wampler and so is schooled in a methodology that may or may not serve him for life. Brian saw some UFOs and has a minor Patreon update. Airnold Schwarzenegger reads the credits.
Doc Martens, Cheap pedalboards, Bobbins, The Iron Horse pub, Megadeth, The Martinsville glove, Tractor Racing...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
There's a lot going on in the world, happily that includes some pedal releases, and so Blake comes in with some of his own special extrovert phantasmal energy to help launch the new Benson Amps delay pedal. Brian and Richard discuss nerdy things to do with circuits, discuss some of the previous Wampler delay pedals (including the Wampler Metaverse), and remarkably Blake remains awake throughout. Meanwhile Brian had a listener tip off about impulse responses.
Meris have also released a new pedal - the Mercury X - a reverb pedal with lots of fun options and Blake has being playing with it while Richard laments not having one and Brian channels the Australian Beatles. Richard has however been playing with the Black '65 pedal and got unexpected results and tells the guys about this while the guys talk about making mix tapes on cassette.
Brian's been to Hollywood - he's a bit of a big deal don't ya know - and he tells us about his experience with street musicians and has some interesting observations. There is some food talk too. There is also talk of things that may not need to actually exist with a Stratocaster accessory that Richard is uncertain about. Finally, Brian announces a collaboration with another pedal manufacturer and you are going to love the result...
Blake must freeze, Kit and caboodle, Gregorian chants, Exposure bucks, Hector Schecter, 60' Cycle Hum...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Blake's ready to become cybernetic so he ponders his potential upgrade path before the guys discuss a huge new release announcement from Fender, the Tone Master pro. Its a full scale digital modeling solution and it has the guys attention. Meanwhile, Richard is made to eat his words about who is the biggest fender fan on the show. But he is impressed with the marketing power of the aforementioned Californian guitar sculptors and believes it will be a big seller.
Who do you think are the three biggest brands in the guitar space? Richard has views and the guys make foolish and severely dangerous suggestions and at some point Brian summons the magic jazz bong before he laments the interface for his switcher again. Going back to the Tone Master, the guys talk about the processing power, the interface, and all the exciting bits in-between.
Mark Tremonti has announced he is getting into pedal building and Brian offers him some insight and encouragement and the guys imagine how the meetings might go down with his development team. There are inventions too - the new multi-surround amp from England's new king of fuzz amongst them - and it degenerates into further unwarranted idiocy before we look at Blake's new guitar. Richard gets label rage and we discover Brian is an Edgelord and is selling more guitars and contemplating upgrades. Ai Hank Hill reads the credits.
New Boot Goofin', Kung fu fightin', The ultimate something something, Richard's new guitar, Nut oil and gangle pins, Piracy on the high seas...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
The guys start off with an unhealthy dose of utter nonsense before looking at some of the gear news of the moment including the new IR-X from Friedman. It has real tubes in it and Brian is a fan. Richard asks stupid questions and Blake sniggers at him. Brian talks about frequency spectrums. A pedal is virtually designed and it is laughed out of the room and Richard gets some appreciation bucks from Brian.
What is the oldest enclosure you have ever seen for an instrument? Richard tries to lay out a mysterious story and Brian fails to take the bait so he threatens to send him pedals. Meanwhile Brian tells us about the multitude of excellent business ideas he is constantly propositioned with. Richard says something that gets Brian's brain whirring and the result has implications.
Richard has been falling back in love with his telecaster and Brian and Blake can't understand why he ever put it down in the first place. Blake offers some advice about scale lengths and tells us all about a really cool conversation he had with a great guitarist and then talks to the guys about interface design and ergonomics.
Tone riddles, The pedal tank, Ridiculous band names, Switching systems, Plugin enhancements, a new magical world, Shrek...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Wampler have released limited editions of two of their most popular products from the past, the Tweed'57 and the Black'65 "Amp in a Box" pedals, and Brian breaks down a little bit of the history of how they came to be. He also makes a number of potentially foolish video based confessions. Brian explains the core properties of the tone-stacks of the amp's these were based around, and how these pedals are a little different then normal drive pedals. He also explains the subtle improvements with the newer versions vs the originals, the unique switching modes, and the pedal gain structures - before hinting at a special set of videos...
Richard has unusual pedal related habits and breaks them down whilst also telling the guys about the design changes on the new pedals. He has also been using a pedal he created himself on his rig and it has made him very very happy, and he made a new Fuzz pedal too and it was perhaps his most successful circuit build ever. His enclosure however - well that was a failure. A terrible yet amusing failure.
Have you heard about the "Not for Josh" pedal from Poison Noises? Blake absolutely loves his and the guys talk about it. Richard, filled with confidence from his pedal build, asks some stupid questions. Blake then gives us a more detailed explanation of why Josh of JHS will never own this pedal. Never! Richard then asks how certain components work and Brian goes deep into science. NERD ALERT.
Brian's potty mouth incursions, Waterslides, Licking solder, Three lugs, Voltage dividers, Oh cool - more bass...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian starts off with some pure filth and Richard tells us tales of the life of an English school kid which massively confuses Brian and Blake. Meanwhile, Richard has graduated from pedal kits and has made his own pedal from scratch and tells us about it. He makes a slight tiny mistake, well, many, and informs us of his errors in great detail.
Brian lowers the tone further before the guys talk about solder, op amps, tone stacks, and fuzz benders. He redeems himself by schooling Richard in some fundamentals and they discuss the next project. Blake then wakes up. Richard has been generating AI music and tells us of his adventures whilst offending Blake massively and then they create a new Sci-Fi film.
What do you think the most famous guitar in the world is? Blake asked this question on social media and has a debate with the guys, and you might be surprised by the conclusion. Also, if you haven't joined the Patreon yet, this week the guys announce the some exclusive Wampler Pedal news exclusively for Patreons. Oh, and you definitely won't want to miss this weeks credits...
Gerald T Opamp, Bad anti-static advice, Frank Sinatra sings Brad Paisley, Daleks, Papaw Wampler ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Blake has been struggling with various household appliances and Brian has helpful diagnostic information while Richard provides an interesting view on electrical safety differences between certain countries. There is an update to a previous story regarding a famous gear Youtuber / Retailer and how the British advertising authorities reacted and what that means moving forward.
Richard provides an overview of his latest pedal DIY experiments and reveals his first ever pedal (built from a kit - what a cheat!)...and he has plans for the future. Naturally he made some noobish errors but luckily Brian was on hand to roundly mock him and provide good advice. Brian has been melting in the heat but has some great advice on component choice for any fellow nerds that are interested. Blake has a nap but wakes up when talk of powder coating occurs.
Blake has been installing new active pickups and tells us all about them and Brian offers up his consultancy services before telling us about his new snack discovery via the medium of increasingly terrible Dad jokes. Brian has also been considering making a new pedal / doorbell combination and Richard has found a new pedal "format" for budding pedal DIY nerds to get more hands on with their tone which may result in his expulsion from the guild of pedal makers.
Custer, Brimart, Frying chips, Capacitators, Ice cream...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Richard makes some bold and outrageous claims about his fuzz pedal credentials having built exactly one pedal ever and has had some help from one of our supporters and tells us all about it before he and Brian have a genius business idea. Yes genius that is what i said. Blake enquires about the density of a key component and Richard has the geekiest thing he has ever owned.
Brian has had a long weekend, a veritable blur of guitar activity, and he tells us all about the Woodshed Guitar experience. He hung with some of the finest players and effects minds in the business - and possibly trolled them all - and has an amazingly coincidental story about Brent Mason. It's fair to say a good time was had by all and somewhere out there there is footage of Brian in a hot jam. Brian also got to play the new PRS 'Telecaster' style guitar and he was surprised by his reaction.
There has been some controversy in the guitar word related to a well known retailer / youtuber and their involvement with an amp company which the guys were surprised by as they all thought it was common knowledge. The guys look at the serious side but also can't help but see the funny side too. There's also an update on the Van Halen video we discussed last week.
Adjusting trimpots, Indiana snow, Eric Johnson, The Metaverse, Bunking with Greg Koch, Yngwie...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian and Blake come at Richard with some stereotyping and then Richard confesses he has been listening to some country music and some classic American rock. Is this a negative reality inversion? Meanwhile Blake tells us about a recent vacation where he got to play a guitar that needed serious setup. Brian asks about Richard's DIY and immediately regrets at least some of it and we soon discover its now turned into a bonafide addiction and a risk of fire. It's like Brian has opened up a whole new world for Richard as he babbles away about J201s and resistor values.
A video of Van Halen performing in the UK in the 1980s surfaced for about 24 hours and there was an insane Eddie solo that the guys talk about prior to discussing the restoration of another classic rock film. Meanwhile Brian's been to Nashville to hang out with the legendary Brent Mason and tells us about his preparations for the Andy Wood 'Woodshed Guitar Experience' - which he is definitely excited about. Blake ruminates about next year's NAMM.
Fender have lifted their UK prices which has caused some consternation, and this leads on to some conversation about some new special edition guitars. Blake gives us some logical reasons for Fenders pricing strategy. Have you ever had much experience with flying with a guitar? How did that work out for you? Brian tells us a tale and the guys chat about different strategies for travelling long distance with your guitar.
Bonnie Raitt, Calming flute music, Symmetrical clipping, Internet wit, Mountain facts, Livestock pricing...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are here for a classic episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian's out of town, possibly making something that is classified for someone top secret, and so we've decided to re-run one of our classic episodes for you this week with one of our favorite guests of all time, Mr Greg Koch.
If you are a member of our Patreon we did record an extra show for you to check out as a thank you for your, ahem, patronage. It would be remiss of me not to say that now is a great time to join the Chasing Tone Patreon - there are over 120 exclusive and uncensored episodes over there, and you get our undying love too. You can also join the executive producers and get a shout out every week in a random, and often hilarious* style!
Greg has some signature pedals - including the Diabolical Gristle Tone Manipulator - so Brian asks a little bit about them and how they came to be before the inevitable conversation about food leads on to a little talk about Greg's journey to his current tea(coffee)-total state via Keith Moon's biography...There are some serious points raised when Greg raises his own unique personality traits and how they defined the beginning of his life - he speaks pretty candidly. Greg also gives some great advice about how to get started in the music business, what it takes, what it doesn't take, and how he made it through all of the pitfalls that were placed in his way.
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Blake has an anecdote about the Dave Matthews band which he shares with the guys while Richard talks about Threads and an advert that uses the same piece of stock music as this show does. Brian recalls the time he met Hartley Peavey, Blake worries about the provenance of his hat, and Richard talks about the new Jake. E. Lee signature amp from Dave Friedman which he very much loves.
How do you set the whammy bar up on your 'Strat? Richard asks the question because he saw a great tip on the interwebs and wants to share it with the listeners, but has to struggle agains certain negative attitudes towards said instrument. Meanwhile, Brian rants in silence while the guys hurl insults at him. The guys then look at the myth of the backplate and whether it is acoustically or electrically significant and Richard is getting into DIY pedals. Brian give his some helpful tips on soldering and breadboarding and general DIY advice. Let's see how much Richard listens to him...
Would you rather have a really rubbish amp or a really rubbish guitar? The guys chat about this and about how important the right cab can be while Brian struggles to think of a name for a Wah pedal. Again. Brian also confesses he has a collection of domains and this baffles Richard, who has fallen in love with a new Jazzmaster guitar and is also thinking about the Tone-X pedal. Origin has released a new Klon clone and Brian tells us a bit about the history of the Tumnus Deluxe before he and Richard drop some huge hints about a new release.
Peavey on the Teevee, Mon Chat, Ear protection, Steve Lukather, Megadeth disappointment, Steve Martin, Mustard crimes...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
The guys go straight in at 80,000 feet with the UFO hearing in the USA that dominated the news for about 24 hours and discuss the ramifications of such revelations. Brian speculates that there is more going on and Richard uses a long word and tells us about the horrific weather he has experienced this summer in England. Get your tin foil hat ready.
The legendary amplifier company Sunn has been resurrected from the past and the chaps discuss the history of the brand and its products. Blake goes into some detail and talks about the makeup of the new company while Richard gets confused multiple times and Blake threatens to revoke his podcasting licence.
Meanwhile EHX have released a brand new mini pedal line and the first one has got the guys thinking. Not too hard, to be fair, as they then try to describe the entire line and pricing strategy in possibly the least sensible way ever. The guys also stumble across a new conspiracy theory related to guitar gear that you will not want to miss. Brian makes a disturbing confession. Do you ever buy autographed items? The guys debate the music industry and how it values signatures or not as the case may be...
Cthulhu, Greasy Mitts, Soup Hat, Pog War, Scented candles, Tom Delonge, 1970's clickbait..it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
In the light of recent current events, Richard has decide to rebrand himself, so Blake helps him out with a phone call to someone before telling us about another music festival he attended. Meanwhile, Brian has been hanging out on tour buses, licking windows, and ignoring Barbie while Richard has learned how to make a nuclear device.
The guys have noticed a slew of pedal releases in the last week so ponder if there is something in the water whilst dropping a few hints. Maybe. Richard has a life-hack for stopping guitar strings from getting stinky after cooking. Kinda. He also has a genuine fix for a crappy cable and tells us all about it as he continues his quest of "one man versus every guitar cable". Richard is also thinking about making a DIY pedal kit and Brian gives him some advice.
Brian has been thinking about making an amplifier and the guys chat about how it should be specced a little before looking at some boutique pedalboard amps. Blake tells us all about his love of crooked slider knobs and how he has been pushed over the edge to buy a new delay pedal. There's also some mention of a very special guitar auction.
Knock-off Tees, Men in black, AC vs DC, The Producer knob, Barbenheimer, Kramer hot dog guitars, ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are joined by the ultra talented YouTube sensation Trey Xavier for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
The guys are delighted to be joined by the one and only Trey Xavier this week who's "Secret Price of the Creative Life" video almost caused Brian to reach his resonant frequency and spontaneously shatter. Trey is a super nice, ridiculously talented, and ultra experienced YouTube creator and he has got a hugely popular channel where amongst other things he breaks down music as submitted by his audience.
Trey tells us all about the trials and tribulations of creating content for YouTube and how to manage the expectations of an audience and candidly speaks on the topics that trouble him, the issues he faces, and how he overcomes them. Meanwhile, Richard uses language that confuses Brian. All of the guys chip in with the debate and amazingly stay on topic throughout as they also discuss some of the surprising things they have come across on the internet as content creators.
The debate turns to the direct model for artists creating, producing, and distributing their own content and how life for musicians has radically shifted as a result. This leads on to a detailed discussion about how to build income streams from creativity and how to find your niche in an increasingly crowded creative space. The guys look at song crafting, riff writing, and commercial implications, and there are confusing breakfast cereal moments.
Those are Brian's chickens, Wiggly tape recorder, More hats, Wangs, Loopy Tingles...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Blake's not wearing his trademark tank top and this has turned Brian's world upside down and inside out and he confesses that he feels subnormal. To augment this Brian has been trying to use AI to build guitar pedals with some limited success so he tells us a little about the lessons he has learned and those he wished he had learned while Richard tells us about his love for Taylor Swift.
Richard tells us a bit more about the guitar auction he has become obsessed with and he highlights a couple of rarities that caught his eye and talks about his ability to destroy a Kahler trem one handed. Meanwhile Blake has been to what he calls a "Hippyfest" and he tells us all about it and schools Richard in the ways of the muffalletta.
A new social media platform was launched by Meta Corp and the guys chat about it and make some wild and baseless predictions involving lizards and AI. The guys have also been mentioned in an academic text so there is a bit of discussion on that whilst tactfully swerving a deep dive.
Chad Jepeedy, The Doors, Industrial Mincing Machine, Cuckerberg, Knob color, New pedals...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Blake is aroused at an ungodly hour in order to fit podcasting in with his schedule of celebrations while Richard is holding speaker and amplifier brands for bargaining power as he attempts to understand the customs of his American friends. Blake is also considering expanding his empire and this turns into a conversation about land prices and his new understanding of capo love.
Josh Scott of JHS pedals did a livestream covering the Wampler Triumph and Phenom pedals and Brian and the guys chat about it. Richard has been wondering about the career longevity of hard rock singers and Brian unveils a whole new talent for vocalisation. Meanwhile Brian has been gigging and had an equipment revelation but it takes a little bit of teasing to get it out of him and Richard fumbles his words in a typically embarrassing manner.
Richard had an unexpected music shop delivery and tells Brian and Blake about the excitement it caused initially and the guys talk a little bit about the Synergy modular pre-amp system. Richard also drops some pedal hints. Kinda. Theres also been another interesting release from the clever fellers over at Warm Audio and the guys check it out whilst simultaneously proving they are all massive hypocrites. Also kinda.
Chase Bliss Tank Tops, Cyan LEDs, Dwight Shultz, Terraform lies, The Piesley drive, They're ALL tube screamers...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Blake is back from Sweetwater's gearfest and he is quite excited to share the many random shenanigans he has been involved in including participating in various manly exercises with Dovydas. He's also hung out with pretty much everyone who is anyone in the gear world and dishes up all the juicy gossip. Well. Kinda. Blake also got to try out the new PRS T-Style guitar and has views - and Brian admits he is open to trying one.
Brian's been messin' with "Eye of the Tiger" and also he's been messin' with the guys.
Blake has also been hanging with the guys from Shure and has some microphonic knowledge to impart with us all before the guys look at a controversial subject - acoustic guitars with printed relic'ing...and then we have a podcast first...a live gear reveal
Richard watched a weekend's worth of Glastonbury and has some views that may or may not be both baseless and controversial. But generally he really enjoyed it and was surprised by his favorite act of the weekend and refreshed by the simple act of discovering a couple of new bands (well - new to him). Richard's also been playing with his Soldano Miniamp and a Wampler Ethereal and loves it very much. Oh, AI pedals, thats a thing too.
Compressed cabbage, Live guitar unboxing, Guns and Roses, The Teskey Brothers, Twerking, Ashdown engineering, We love guitar shops...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Richard, and, (checks notes), Jake are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Blake is away to Sweetwater for some sort of content creator jamboree so we are blessed to be joined by the giant intellect of Jake Steffes, Wampler's top engineer, and he has some grievances to air. Richard is intrigued to hear about Jake's early years, how he got into electronics and how he wound up making awesome pedals via Brian's legendary deck and fishpond.
Brian and Richard have a genius idea for a new sport. Sorry, not genius, whats the word I'm looking for? Idiotic. Yes Idiotic. The guys then take a look at the history of one of Wampler's best selling pedals, the Ethereal, which was one of Jakes proudest achievements at the time despite the challenges of the limited interface. Richard also drops a large hint before Brian completely destroys him.
Paul Reed Smith have announced the Myles Kennedy signature guitar which looks somewhat like a telecaster, and so the guys talk about it. Richard is currently not a fan of the aesthetics, but he may be swayed as time heals all shocks, and admits he would be up for trying one. There is some Bass talk, and there is band talk, because Jake happens to be a fantastic player in an awesome band! The guys then look at the topology of the new Boss delay machine and Jake breaks down what he loves about it in an almost on-topic section of the podcast.
4 legged transistors, StupidGPT, Circuit board saw, Terraformalayverbstortion, Flying Figs, the 18 inch pedal, Lockjaw, we love BBDs, Zucc vs Musk...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian has been playing with some new audio hardware and we open up hard and fast with his new purchase and why it is pleasantly surprising and why he should never be allowed near the naming of pedals. Meanwhile Fender have announced a brand new fuzz pedal which has set the internet ablaze with interest and the guys take a misinformed sidewards glance at this news while Blake salivates muchly.
Our good friend Mr Robert Keeley has made some limited edition "Pepper" grinders and Richard is very envious about this exotic culinary device. Richard also saw an awesome pedalboard hack on the Wampler Tone Group and he talks about why it is the way forward. He also has an exclusive David Gilmour related tip and he shares it all for you dear listener before making wildly inaccurate assumptions about synthesisers and trying to talk about Acoustasonics again.
Did Joe Bonamassa have the greatest new guitar day ever? We think he may just have with his latest purchase from Norman's Rare Guitars...Have you ever bought a cheap imported clone guitar from abroad? How did that work out for you? Brian's tempted and the guys chat about knockoff guitars and crazy merchandise before Brian invents the greatest ever doorbell thus proving he is the ultimate in non-human intelligence.
The Guitarnation, Artificial Brian, Government hacks, Breaking news live on air, Blackmail, the portable peanut butter porter...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are joined by the one and only Cory Wong for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
We are joined by the legend that is Cory Wong and naturally we talk compression and specifically the Wampler x Cory Wong Compressor. First though, it's calculator nostalgia - because why not? Cory then gives us a little insight into his early days, his formative influences, and the mindset he developed that has got him to where he is today. Creative folk are going to absolutely love this episode!
Brian is curious to learn about some of the bands that influenced Cory and also how he built up his ridiculously precise sense of rhythm. He tells us a trick that anyone can follow but it may cause marital issues and it requires dedication. Cory also breaks down the formula for his influences in a candid interview while also showing us how he channels his creativity into his art.
Cory also details the songwriting process he follows from the ground up and then we get on to some reader questions - most of which are vaguely sensible. He tells us some session work tales and then Brian and he analyze how the Wampler x Cory Wong compressor came to be and what makes it different. Cory also graciously joins us for the first part of the Patreon so this might be a good week to join us for the secret stuff...
Please note - because this is a long and information-dense episode we didn't manage to get the producers names in at the end - sorry bout that - normal service resumes next week...well I say "normal"....
Drug Wars, Skateboards, Nile Rogers, obscure Blackadder reference, Production tips...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Blake has been collecting Brians and we discover what on earth this actually means this week in an all new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! He also has a new pedal from Origin and has fallen in love with it so he spills the beans. Not literally, that would be messy. Meanwhile Brian has a new obsession that leaves Richard distinctly unimpressed.
Richard has been learning about the importance and power of good arrangement in music production and tells us an anecdote or two about what he learned before Brian and Blake break out the cowbells. Richard also tries to convince the guys about the Fender Acoustasonic and may as well be talking to a brick wall so he creates a new sitcom revolving around Brian and his love of patch cables.
Brian admits to some very strange beach habits before tackling the opening topic Richard had prepared, and then steals Richard's idea which almost causes an implosion. He also makes some bold predictions about the future which are possibly insightful. And then the credits. Oh, the credits.
Gordon's alive, Natural born genius, Royal Blood, Hi Ren, Swimming laws...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian has been banned from using a certain AI program and Blake has eaten a mighty breakfast which the guys open up with. Meanwhile Brian has been to Nashville - and there is discussion about castles - and he also went to see Brent Mason and ended up one incredibly beautiful Strat better off! The world's least secret proto-type-type gets a mention again while Brian suffers from some serious whammy bar distress.
What sort of tuners do you like on your guitar? The guys have views and they discuss it via the medium of weak family guy references and the Wu-Tang Clan. Meanwhile Blake has been breaking guitar hardware and Brian has been down the 3D printing rabbit hole on Reddit and considers a range of products he could print himself.
Fulltone have announced they are coming back to the market and the guys chat about it and the bubble in prices that happened recently when they announced they were ceasing production. Boss have released a new twin delay pedal, with a special EVH inspired version, and so the guys take a look at it while Brian tells us about how old he is and how he wants to revisit his Strat tossing days.
Robust drinking fellows, Granulated turrets, Underground mushroom cellars, How Brian Djents, Withnail & I, The many temptations of Richard...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Blake is excited about his new clothing purchases and Richard admits to certain middle age features. Welcome to the dad fashion episode. Meanwhile Richard got to visit the studio of McFly and gives us a report on what he found. Mainly guitars. Lovely guitars - and awesome solos too...
Brian's been thinking about Strats again...will this result in a new mini obsession for Captain Wamps? Well lets wait and see...charts may be involved. The boys do well to uphold a new ban on Brian's favoured technology fetishes and Blake tells us all about his incoming new guitar.
Richard made an incredibly foolish bet on the Eurovision song contest and tells us of his observations from the performance including the appearance of a guitar he has never seen before. Brian has found an advert looking for a new musician in Craigslist and is thinking of applying to join the band and the guys look at a large security breach.
The genius of George Lucas, Meteora...Bass?, BA Baracus, Borderline Toxic, Gentle Yanks, the squarest venue in Squaretown ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian fantasises about British Hulk Hogan as we slip into todays crevice of disorderly and disjointed discussion nuggets. Firstly there is some talk about female vocalists and Brian reveals who his favorite female fronted band is. There is a new CEO at Gibson so the guys talk about what this might mean for such a prestigious and historic brand. Richard drops his greatest / worst (delete as applicable) pun ever.
Blake has a very rare pedal that he is willing to part with for a serious amount of cash and Brian is instructing his staff to hit more pedals with hammers. There has been some paradigm shifting news in the world of DAWs and the guys discuss this and what it means for everyone before arguing over the power of Garageband.
Richard tells us about a secret Eric Clapton gig and wonders why there were not enough guitar solos involved in the coronation of the King. He also has some technical issues and looks to his favorite guitar people for advice. Then Richard gets asked to read the end credits in an American accent and the resulting idiocy gives Blake serious breathing problems due to uncontrollable laughter.
Idiocracy, We love Henning, John Mayer memes, People pleaser strat, Cocking tubes...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian makes a confession which disappoints Blake and delights Richard so the episode begins with some serious GAS with an additional helping of buffoonery. This leads into a discussion about DIY guitar building and Blake channels his inner Bruce Dickinson.
According to the internet Blake is a string billionaire and we look into the rumors circulating about his collection of superyachts and Richard gets a well deserved spraying. Richard's been to two gigs this past week too so he tell us how they were and how he was pleasantly and unpleasantly surprised by a number of potentially amusing things.
Have you ever bought a counterfeit pedal ? the guys discuss why thats really not a good thing before looking at the longevity of Klons and repairing gooped pedals in general. The inevitable Ai discussion occurs and there are some scary thoughts and accusations that Richard is an automaton.
Romance scams, Here are the old men, Jake Shears, Dr Wamplers Degooping solution, Unexpected comfortably numb...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast which this week has been sponsored by Henning Pauly's new songwriting course!
The guys start off with a little look at how the Cory Wong compressor first came to be with a couple of fond memories of our much missed tone brother Mr. Alex Clay who was integral to the conception of our latest pedal. Blake has been eyeing up new pickup sets and has settled on a brand and asks the guys for advice and almost immediately regrets it.
Richard went to see a movie and tells us all about it - Brian cannot compute - so we start speculating about everyones favorite bazillionaire social media owning rocket melon. Richard has also fallen in love with a new guitar design and almost expires whilst looking at the price of it and Brian dips his toes into the world of MusicMan guitars.
Blake has been listening to Dwight Yoakam and he and Brian reminisce via the medium of Elvis tainted vocal impersonations and bizarre anniversary related thoughts. Inevitably Brian finds a way of shoehorning more AI content in and so does so whilst plotting the ultimate prank and Richard is not convinced...
Piloting tip of the week, Cheese sections, Brian's strat confessions begin, Steamed hats, Peshwari Nan ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Blake kicks off with a demonstration of his new super (annoying) powers (which nauseates Richard immensely) before the guys go straight in to some news from the music and Ai worlds. Someone has managed to make an Ai Kanye and it sounds particularly impressive so the guys debate what this means with their normal levels of detail and insight. Blake has been playing with the new BOSS Gigcaster which despite being used as a torture device against Richard is actually a very neat piece of kit.
Wampler Pedals have released a brand new pedal - the all new Wampler x Cory Wong Compressor & Boost - and the guys are excited to talk about it. Richard is proud of his extended April Fool joke and Brian struggles with words. In the words of the super talented Cory Wong, this is not your Dad's compressor - this is an EGO style compressor but also has a great MDX style boost circuit. In a first for Wampler pedals it also sports an "Always on" function and a simultaneously active XLR output so you can go to your recording interface and your amp together.
Blake has been to NAMM and tells us about some highlights. The guys are in love with the Binson Mechanical Echorec and chat a little bit about that. Richard makes bad jokes about the hall and some obscure Alan Partridge references before looking at some game-changing hardware that he thinks will change the guitar industry forever.
The Terrorverse, Tractors and Snakes, Blue Tick madness, Richard Sings, I am the Lizard king, 98% Bono, The Seymour Duncan Hyperswitch...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Blake comes in fast and cold with what he describes as a "mini rant" about a shopping experience he had whilst looking for a particular rare pedal and the guys discuss the joys of trying to get ones own money refunded. Meanwhile Richard has discovered that a famous rock band takes sustenance from a very traditional British drink whilst he laments about his lack of NAMM. Somehow Arnold Schwarzenegger is involved.
Speaking of NAMM, Brian tells us why he also didn't go this year whilst Blake tells us why he is excited while the guys talk about a plethora of new pedals from a number of manufacturers. Spraying may occur. There is also some sad news from the Oliver household and Richard tells all while Blake manages to cheer him up with a random story.
JHS released a new octave fuzz pedal and the guys attempt to talk about it without any knowledge of what they are speaking about - so nothing new there - and Brian mentions that we have a limited amount of quality B-Stock on the Wampler website. There were also some new pedals from Universal Audio which the guys dig and Richard is becoming more American by the minute and also gets so many things wrong but we shall excuse him for once.
Fake English news, Insider jokes, Wildlife revelations, Alien portals, Gateway to Sedona, Bullshine returns, Day of the reverbs, Toilet humor, Wuthering Heights...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Richard almost accidentally leaked a new pedal on the video version of the show and somehow this leads into a discussion about Chat GPT and pizza. Only one of those topics is worthy of the attention and it isn't the one Brian chooses. We also learn of the nefarious activities of the Welsh Secret Service whilst enjoying an almost intelligent discussion about the internet.
Blake's off to NAMM and he is worried about what he may once have said and the guys chat a little bit about this years show and the attendance thereof. He makes some interesting points about the value of the show and Richard laments the fact he has never been despite hating trade shows.
Blackstar have released the third in their line of floorboard amps and the guys try and debate it and the market space it sits in and Richard fails to describe his thoughts accurately. There was big news recently in the world of Marshall amplification and the guys dig into it and what it might mean for the brand moving forward before Richard gives us an update on his band project.
Babbage's machine, Gene Hackman, Hot toes, Crate G40, New Synergy 6505 module, Loose goose philosophy, Sega Dreamcast...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Blake has got some new toys and it causes much annoyance to Richard within 60 seconds and this in turn leads to irregular vitamin suspicions and a tale of Blake's Grandfather's Mexican shopping adventures. Meanwhile Brian has established what day it is and Richard schools him in the ways of time traveling and 90's rave moves.
It is the final part of the DAW deep dive and it starts off with a disclaimer about terminology and professionalism in journalism. Brian then goes into the nature of Reverb and plugins and IRs and talks about using it in a recording environment a little before telling us about some Wampler Pedals that he are available from IK multimedia. There is some exclusive plugin news and Blake has a neat hack for increasing your ability to add effects to tracks in your DAW. Richard then manages to confuse himself by multitasking and gets various things wrong multiple times.
There were some leaked pedals which the guys discuss and pay particular attention to a control choice. Gibson have launched an expensive tribute to the original "Greeny" Les Paul and a friend of the show has bought one which leads to some silly product placement and a discussion about why it actually represents great value for money.
Tetra high cannibal, Alien abductions, Morley volume pedals, Red Leicester, Dirty pot...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian has been burning the candle at both ends as they say as he has been working on number of new circuits. This leads the guys onto a discussion about a certain green simian themed pedal that has been literally meme'd to death. There has also been a lot of slightly dubious information circulating the interwebs about the circuit design of this particular pedal so Brian breaks it down and gives us a look at what made this pedal different.
Brent Mason is being inducted into a very prestigious event and Brian has been asked to pick out his favorite songs and it has caused his brain to melt and provokes Blake and Brian into some very bizarre a capella guitar stylings. Richard does his best to ignore and tells us a little about some playing he's been enjoying.
Finally the guys get onto Part Two of the deep dive into DAWs and Richard immediately goes down the wrong path. They guys correct him and start off by talking about miking up a guitar and recording into a DAW and Brian gives us a few choice tips on placement, phasing, and mullets. Richard lets us in on his delay secrets and also offers practical tips for not frying your cpu. There is BIG coyote news this episode too...
Ponzi pedals, Spongebob Brianpants, Mass spray confusion, Google plus, Shameless plug, Hot meth and fresh coffee ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Richard suffered some time travelling issues as he rolled into this show and feels a new affinity with his American chums as a result. Brian, on the other hand, goes political again and Blake indulges in some Anglophobic aquatic hate speech before announcing his undying love for a new piece of gear.
Brian has to write a lot of "Q"s and the guys are suspicious about his motivations for doing so and of course Chat GPT comes back in to focus. Richard has been learning about how some educational establishments are tackling the growing problem of Chat GPT teaching and Brian quickly dismissed his views.
There was a message from a listener this week (Thanks Nick) which asked whether the guys would have a little dive into the world of DAWs and guitar recording so the guys attempt to do just that with mixed results. This episode feels extremely on topic. Must be something in the water. Oh look Richard messed up another initialism, business as normal then.
Tropical fish capacitors, Ai generated podcasts, Bill Microsoft, Fungi, Focuswangler 2000, Lemon Curry?...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian advises that Blake should isolate himself in the shred shed as he appears to have developed several interesting strains of virus in his household, and is then amazed at the girth of baritone strings. This leads into some admiration of the current Squier range and Baritone scale length discussion. Brian then goes into a mysterious black hole and Richard does his best to rescue him but fails miserably as it degenerates into a local politics discussion.
Richard has bought a new guitar - and the time it took from telling Brian and Blake it existed to buying it was a new show record. He's changed his mind about reliced guitars and Brian manages to drag the conversation back to the gutter. There is also some discussion about the new Marshall pedal reissue range, including Brian breaking down part of the schematic, and he also gets called out in public.
Brian has been educating Richard on amp setup with predictably amusing results before attempting to do an a cappella tap solo. Meanwhile Blake ponders whether Dave Grohl is the nicest man in music. He's certainly up there. Like the UFO that Richard saw. Yes you read that right. Theres also some talk about the weird emotions that one goes through when selling a guitar.
Monstrous swords, Mallard updates, Lying Ai, Time travel conundrums, Qunintruple denim, the court of the crimson king,...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
It's Blake's turn to join the ranks of the unwell this week, and he's not annoyed at all, and Richard has been rendered 25% more stupid as a result of visiting a well known front page for the internet. Blake's also been working a new harmonizer pedal with Mr. Black and tells us all about it while Brian yells at clouds before breaking down some facts about the Tennessee Twanger.
JHS released some new fuzzes and a battery sag utility pedal and the guys talk about it despite horrendous lag before looking at other random pedals. Brian laments the difficulties of pedal naming and Richard points out a problem he's come across more than once. Blake has found a new favorite frequency with some practical results and tells us all about it.
Why do we stop exploring new music as we get older? The guys talk about an article that breaks down some of the reasons we may have for looking to new music more in certain parts of our life. Richard attempts to give a half-baked synopsis which prompts Brian into Hillbilly robot summariser mode. No - not the Chat GPTS!! AAAaaarrrrgh
Advanced levels of humor, Rhyming slang, Egg facts, Duckman, Tom Delonge, Blake IS weird, Jazz confessions...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian is contemplating a career as a professional whistler and goat sound impersonator while Blake has been annoying his family with his wrestling impressions and Richard wants to talk about guitars. Welcome to Chasing Tone!
Blake has his new Tube Amp expander and the guys talk about this and some battery powered tomfoolery too. If Brian can put a switch and a blue LED on it, he's definitely gonna be doing it. Richard wants a new pedalboard and has some wood envy and the guys look into how to fix this.
Have you ever wondered how much money guitar players actually make? The guys watched this video and discussed it for a minute before the inevitable tangental traversal occurred. Eventually they return to the subject and there is some actual rational debate. Not much, but some.
Multi-metas, Starch wars, Dork off, Polar pops, Don't milk Blake, ChatGPT again...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
The saga of Brian's use of Chat GPT to avoid him ever having to communicate with other human beings continues, much to the annoyance of Richard, and the guys look at the issue of who owns the intellectual property to AI generated material. There was also an interesting article about the state of the music industry and the revenues of each form which the guys take a look at before tackling the recent Superbowl half time show.
Richard has learnt something about the production of a classic 1970's song and it blew his mind, but before he tells Brian and Blake about it, he first has to teach Brian about the song. He also reveals a terrible fact about the band's name before moving on to the gift that keeps giving, the ongoing saga of Pink Floyd and Roger Waters.
Marshall are re-releasing a bunch of pedals, including the Bluesbreaker and the Guv'nor, so the guys break down the news and Brian inevitably returns at Chat GPT for answers. Sigh. When will he learn? There was also an early release of the TONEX pedal that gets discussed and leads to some mystery. Call in Scooby!
Robomusk, Giant Steaks, 2 Milliamp authentication, Doomla CMS, UFO talk...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian is a blowing in the wind melodiously as we start this episode with some good ole' fashioned brain foggery and he admits to one common mistake that people make when building DIY pedals. By people he means him. Meanwhile Blake has been reaching stereo tonal nirvana thanks to his new Wampler Pedal.
Richard is unwell again with round 2 of the winterflu and looks at the twitter war between Pink Floyd's Roger Waters and David Gilmour's wife and writing partner, Polly Samson. Somehow this also involves Hulk Hogan and Macho Man Randy Savage. Richard also rants off about unsubstantiated personal views that are in no way endorsed by the podcast and he makes some highly idiotic statements before revealing a shocking secret that he instantly regrets.
Brian has invented a new cryptocurrency and the guys need convincing to a degree. Meanwhile Blake lets us in to an industry secret involving Mr. Dumble and why he wouldn't be part of a cashless society. We also discover Brian has been furthering his journey into AI despite the protests of literally everybody except Skynet.
Blake enters the Metaverse, Wetleg, Single Malt cough syrup, Mr Joshy, a Les Paul with a Glaser Bender, Lou Ferrigno...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
We get off to a good start when Brian plays the wrong theme tune, it's only gonna get worse I assure you...we also livestreamed this episode with mixed results so if you want to hear Richard without the chipmunk voice, this is the place to be. There was a leak of a Strymon pedal this week and the chaps talk about it - there are some mixed views. There was also a peak at the new IK Multimedia AmpliTube Tonex and the guys also talk about it and Blake has had a sneak peak at the software. Blimey guv'nor, thats almost on topic!
Google have been making Ai generated elevator music and the guys have views - also Richard may or may not be a massive liar - and the debate on AI rumbles on. Sarah Connor? Richard also discovered the backstory behind the John Lydon Eurovision attempt and it was not what he expected - he feels guilty for being so judgemental, but why change the habit of a lifetime?
Eric Johnson is playing at the Woodshed Guitar experience this year and Brian is stoked to be going! He tells us a little bit about what to expect based on his previous experiences.
Brian turns Englishish, Axel Wyland, Omnijazz, Tim Apple, Suhr Alt-T's, Twitterland...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Our glorious leader has returned from his sickly malaise and although he is not quite firing on all cylinders he is at least semi-coherent. He has discovered some unusual effects from his illness though and opens up with some interesting observations about how his playing has changed as a result.
You may have seen a little bit of controversy over the recent Pink Floyd (take a shot, spray yourself etc.) logo redesign to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dark Side of the Moon. It is possibly the dumbest story that the guys have discussed but discuss it they do! I wish Debs hadn't left me...Blake weeps for humanity as we dissect some of the comments that the internet has churned up. I'm just going to say that if you are playing the Pink Floyd drinking game, you will want to choose something very low in alcohol...
Meanwhile in the Shred Shed, Blake has been recording some heavy sounds with his children and tells us all about his new career as a music mogul. He's also had a new (old) amp day experience and he is a little excited by it as we discover and then the conversation focuses on the Boss Tube Amp Expander as an adjunct to our conversation on attenuators. Do you like tone knobs on your guitars? Are they essential? The guys debate this important subject via the medium of Spice analysis, and there is no spraying!
Boutique Eggs, Portland Hipsters, Jeff Beck Pt.2, The financials of vinyl, Blueberry Blood, Kazoo effects...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Blake and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast - I'm sure someone is missing here...
Brian is feeling a little under the weather (to put it mildly) so Blake and Richard try and persevere whilst hoping the Indiana goat overlord recovers quickly. There will be much silliness. There will also be some sadness and very raw emotions as the guys react to the news that Jeff Beck passed away just hours prior to recording this show. Richard may say a few minor swears too - fair warning issued.
Blake has got a new Amp in a Pedal and he is blown away by it, and tells us all about it in glorious detail. Somehow this turns into a conversation about back massages and soldering irons. Richard has noticed a raise in the price of a guitar he purchased for someone and it has excited him - has he finally bought something that will go up in value ?
Richard has overdosed on UAP videos and it mixed with the hallucinations his illness brought on and tells us about it before salivating over the new Fender gold foil pickup equipped guitars. He also comes up with a new Mandela effect suggestion and blows his own mind. It wasn't difficult. Then the guys chat about Henning's Gear Island and speculate on what's next...
Lord of the Hennings, Spray Free, Never sell anything, Web-bore talk, Men In Black, The most awkward credits roll ever..it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Despite thinking it was a minor tickle, Richard has been suffering with weeks of illness, and the guys experiment with recording the podcast's video - and with mixed results. How much banana is required to power a distortion pedal? This crucial question is at the forefront of the guy's minds - well, kinda.
Do you practice standing up or sitting? Brian wonders how he could possibly swing a Stratocaster around his neck from a seated position and there is some debate about optimal strap displacement theory. There is also a question about what happens when you take long breaks from guitar playing and some interesting points from experience are discussed.
Brian has a requirement for a custom shaped thumb-pick and Richard and he came up with an alternative solution that may or may not (definitely may not) change the world as we know it. Have you ever performed extreme winter sports while being dressed in a foolish costume? Blake has, and you are not going to want to miss this story. Do you use an attenuator or a master volume pedal in your rig? Brian breaks down the differences between the two...
Nuno Bettencourt, The state fruit of Indiana, Kramer Triax, Boss SL2 Slicer, Pokemon, The Chatterless Shartzard, Costco pizza wars...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Richard has experienced a moment of design joy over the past holiday period which involved the "Exploding Clocks" design of the Wampler Tumnus pedal and an interaction with the person who inspired the art originally some 30+ years ago. The discussion of this leads to conversation about skateboarding, BMX'ing, and bikes in general...before Richard receives a well deserved spraying.
Blake has to buy the Boss SL-2 Slicer before he buys the RE-202- well according to Richard anyways - and Brian makes a shocking closet based revelation before telling us about his upcoming new guitar day. Is it the much discussed Brent Paisley special Edition Telecaster? You're just gonna have to listen to the show to find out!
Brian is about to go and hang out at a major retailer's HQ for a couple of days and tells us about the meticulous preparations that go into such an affair. Blake and Richard reveal some shocking tap tempo secrets. Brian has also been seduced by the Dark side of the moon...or has he??
Purple Choppers, UFOs, Friedman Little Sister, Detectorists, The Wampler Synth-o-slice, Richard's dumb rule, Whistling masterclass, Canned Heat...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
This week the guys travel through time from 2022 to 2023 to talk about things they may be doing a weeks time back in January 2023. Confused yet? You will be soon if not already...and this leads to some SRV based revelations that shake Brian to his very core. Then Brian and Blake indulge in what can only be described as a utter buffoonery of the highest order and Richard is not impressed.
Richard has taken delivery of a large quantity of American lunar based snackery and is impressed with what he has discovered. His waistline is not. Richard had a moment of synchronicity but it is tinged with much sadness as it involved the death of one of his favorite artists. Keep it light Richard, for heaven's sake. Oh actually - no need - Brian will treat it with the reverence it deserves.
Richard has got hold of some "Stomptraps" to play with and he digs them so plugs away like a good 'un whilst Blake has been destroying pedals with flames and the guys discuss some unique design features of Behringer pedals. How much is the most you would ever pay for an amp? Brian has found a fairly pricey one on Reverb and the guys discuss.
Disintegration, Strat controversy, American Ska, The littlest hobo, The Beths, Whammy handle, Unicorn fudge...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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This week Brian takes a personal look at how the Chasing Tone podcast has developed from its beginnings in 2014 right up to the present day in a special bonus episode.
He takes us on a tour of the different eras of the show and the different personalities involved with a few snippets from some classic episodes.
If you are a new listener to the Chasing Tone Podcast this episode may be the ideal point for you to jump in for an overview of what we are about and what you can expect from each era of the podcasts evolution to date...
Our regular shows return in 2023, but until then, we wish you all a very Happy New Year from Brian, Blake, and Richard.
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Ho, Ho, Ho, Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new extra-festive* episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Public Announcement - we are having a week off for Christmas next week so there won't be a live episode - back in January! Hope you have a great holiday and we will see you in the New Year!
Blake has been talking for hours on end and there are some genuine fears his sanity has crumbled. There is talk about the music business and this causes Blake to start back with Freebird. Richard has been playing with Chat GPT, an AI sandbox that has amazing powers, if he had any brains he'd be using it to generate these podcast descriptions. But he doesn't. However he and Brian do believe this is the dawning of a new era for the internet. There are poems, there are songs, 'tis the season (for idiocy) !
Brian has been on a Mandela effect trip and the results are simultaneously baffling, worrying, and delicious. Meanwhile Richard has had a business idea thats guaranteed to make everybody involved very wealthy. In the gear world there has been a rather special boost pedal released by the lovely folk at JHS and we look a little into the rare component and the circuit that makes this so unique.
Theres a bunch of other guitar and pedal talk too. Should probably mention that.
*No guarantees are made about the festive nature of this podcast. Bah Humbug.
Elon Musk, Stephen King's Killer Guitar Pedal, Geoffrey Chaucer's Hotel California, Ethically sourced free-range mojo, The world of laser printers...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian has been playing with some gain pedals and has come up with an idea for a new gain pedal that has inspired him so he chews the idea over with Blake and Richard. This leads to the inevitable naming conversation and Brian reveals some industry secrets...maybe. The guys also look at different picking techniques and talk about expensive plectrums and the amazing plectrum stamping machine.
Wampler recently released a couple of new budget pedals, the Collective series, and there has been some debate about where and how the Triumph and Phenom were made - so we break it down and tell you how we made these $99 pedals without giving money away...somehow it involves the backside of the moon.
Blake has been reading about a disturbing trend in live music and brings it up for the guys to debate via the medium of very poor aquatic puns. Richard points out that "Metaverse" is amongst the words added to the Oxford English Dictionary but is sure this wont stop questions about when we are getting sued by Zuckerberg. Oh. And Freebird. FREE-BIRD.
Tall walls, The semipinnacle, Oompa Loompahs, the Wampler Golden nugget, Melon farming, Brian's feelings get hurt...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are joined this week by acclaimed producer Warren Huart for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
This week the guys are joined by Warren Huart who is an LA based English record producer, engineer, musician, composer, cricket fan, and all round super cool dude. Warren also runs the "Produce like a Pro" YouTube channel which is one of the internet's largest repositories of professional and home studio recording instructional material - and he is also a damn fine guitarist as you will hear.
Warren takes us through his early influences creatively and musically and there is some mention of prog rock. Brian gets to ask about the common mistakes we all make when mixing and Warren gives us a great perspective on the recording process with some insight that you are definitely not going to want to miss - this is an essential episode for home and studio recording geeks!
The guys also look at the future of music production and the ever moving goalposts of music reproduction and distribution. There are some insights into the current scene and how technology has changed the game and also how there are more opportunities than ever in the music industry. Oh. And we DID mention those new pedals we just launched...
Life in the colonies, The secret of eternal youth, Judicious high passing, we announced the Triumph and the Phenom, Genesis talk...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
As this text is being written Wampler are but moments away from releasing their first two pedals from a new Budget line, The Collective, and it is going to raise a few happy eyebrows before opening several wallets...so the guys naturally spend about 0.00001% of the episode marketing this fact and 99.99999% clowning around.
Richard bought his daughter a new guitar and has become a fan of EMG active pickups so tells us all about his journey with these hot sounding pups. Brian says he doesn't need to go out for active pickups when he can make better ones at home. Richard confesses to date related shenanigans.
A friend of the show poses an interesting question about DIY graphics for DIY pedals and Brian and Blake have views. Paul Reed Smith has been giving some of his views on Tone wood and the guys discuss this whilst Richard give the World Cup goal alerts from one week ago. Joe Bonamassa has had a bit of a social media reckoning so the guys look into that too.
Blake Twerks, Magic Mike, The harmony hut, One eyed Freddie, The return of Comic sans, 3 string guitars, there ain't no money up there...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian has invented a time machine and tells all about how it works in an exciting twist of fate and it doesn't get any cleverer as it progresses to Brian practicing his rolling Rs. Meanwhile in England, Richard has received a special package and gives us a live review before telling us a Twitter fuelled anecdote.
Blake has been talking to Robert Keeley and he and Brian discuss the podcast they made together. He has also been thinking about guitars with extra strings like the giant spider brained genius he is and tells us of his new GAS situation. Meanwhile, Brian is dreaming of Baritone telecasters, and Richard asks dumb questions (again) before broaching the delicate subject of strap locks with Brian.
What's the most you would pay for a Boss DS-1? Kurt Cobain's DS-1 sold for a shockingly high amount of money and the guys ponder about this very question while Richard hatches a cunning plan to taunt Brian with natural pests. Then we turn to the greatest flatulence based pedal that Brian never released and the guys come up with a few improvements.
Sweetened wood, Gene Simmons root beer, Extra risk butter, BTO, Phone Mojo, Mononeon...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Blake is making content in a hotel room, and it has come to pass that Brian is now indeed a Country and Western megastar. He may deny it but he has played at the legendary Bluebird cafe in Nashville, TN and the guys cannot fail to be impressed. Some heavy names were dropped, and some food talk also occurred. It was also livestreamed on Onlyfans of Electronics, no wait, the Wampler Metaverse, no wait, I forget...Anyhow, Bri gives us a great breakdown of his gig and a little bit of history as he tells us about the amazing acts that graced the stage before him.
Eventide have brought out a rather special effects processor, the H90, and the guys cast their opinions over it and its predecessor, the mighty H9. The guys have also been checking out the new Morley analogue flyrig board and thats definitely turned a few heads. But not Ranger Brian's. Richard has also been on the Fret Talk pedalboard so tells us a bit about that and why he love analog knobs. Spray yourself immediately!
Brian has bought a new guitar and he tells us all about it despite the faux protestations from the crew - and it may surprise you. Well at least 50% of it will. It turns out the guys all have the same piece of gear and they all love it and talk about it in glowing terms. There is almost total agreement here, its a bit disturbing.
Peanut butter cheesecake, Pitchshifting mistakes, Forehead presence, The Shaggs Mk2, Free market research, You are a cheap no name wall wart...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian makes an unexpected confession as we open up this weeks episode but makes up for it with some brilliant falsetto singing before making various biscuity accusations. This leads on to a conversation about fine beverages and cultural differences.
Soldano just released a new pedal and the guys talk about it - Richard is a big fan and he talks to Brian about it and gets a lesson about the origins of the original Wampler SLOstortion pedal. Brian also gives out some exclusive pedal modding tips and then mentally redesigns a bunch of Apple products while Blake dreams of refrigeration.
The guys were pleasantly surprised by a mysterious listener email and it leads down a weird and wonderful whimsical journey under the sea. Meanwhile, Brian reads a book and Richard has ordered a new pedal and is very excited about its ability to slice and dice.
Biscuit and Gravy talk, Octember, Shoewater, Cracker Barrel, Racist Chicken, Men in Black...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Its a perplexing start this week as the guys are all completely confused by everything happening in the world today, particularly politics! Brian fantasises about calling a pedal the Brian Drive after reading the interview Paul Reed Smith gave in a guitar magazine recently. This leads into a funny yet illuminating discussion about pedal names before a technical discrepancy makes Brian's head implode.
Richard has a terrible idea for a guitar brand, and avoids a spraying (narrowly) but he shares a little trick he learnt to get natural reverb in a recording studio which gives Brian an idea. There was a video involving Steve Lukather and a pedalboard failure mid song and the guys break down what happened with admiration, before offering their own power supply advice.
Brian also has a minor rant about some pedals that he is a little freaked out by which leads into conversation about the Moxie and how it can be made to sound like another famous pedal. Brian has also discovered a new form of robot tuner - or is it- and the guys talk about this always controversial issue and their own tuner preferences.
Wayne Bradderson, Its weird but not very aesthetically pleasing, Lord Spinal Tap, It cant get worse, Commander Nacho 420, Benny Hill...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
Brian, Blake, and Richard are back with a surprise guest for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Blake has been summonsed to Nashville to put his mighty brawn to use in the art of boutique guitar string winding and has bought along a very special guest to the show, Scott Marquart - the owner of Stringjoy strings! It is fair to say that Scott is one of the world's foremost experts in guitar strings, so the guys take the opportunity to take a deep dive into the world of winding metal.
Scott's origin story is fascinating. He tells us how he went from all round gear nerd early on to international string magnate in an amusing and insightful tale. Then he met Blake and beautiful chainsaw doom inspired music was made. Scott gives us some unique 'stringsights' and Blake salivates over the prospect of an 8-string guitar while Brian finds an angle.
Richard made another terrible mistake in his youth which he details and Brian has pressed the wrong button once again. Meanwhile, Blake's head explodes as he channels his inner conspiracy theoriser before Richard expands upon his new theory of American town names which is borderline, no, actually just very stupid. Scott then makes us all look even more stupider by telling us about the all new coated strings from Stringjoy and the technologies involved, before giving us a fantastic mini history of string manufacturers.
Thick chugs, Max Djent, Stringr, -1 British Prime Minister, Big Nickel, Quadcore strings...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are joined by a special guest this week, Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters, for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
We have an extra special guest this week and Brian may or may not fanboy a little bit. It is of course Chris Shiflett who is a monster player with a huge back catalogue of work - including playing in one of Brian's favorite bands, the Foo Fighters. Chris has some very cool new music coming out and also has his own podcast, Walking The Floor, and we talk about some of his escapades including a rare first hand peek into international tour bus life.
Chris is a super nice dude, and his stories are absolutely fascinating. The guys talk about how Blake first discovered his music. They also go deep into Chris' love of classic rock and roll, and country music, and the influences that drove him to explore country based rock further. The guys then go right back to Chris' roots and his teenage years and find out all about his earliest tastes and influences and his signature Fender guitar. Conversation turns to his different rigs and then pedals...Brian may have found his new happy place amongst all this Foo tinged pedal talk.
Chris has an idea for a custom delay pedal, and gives the guys an entertaining demonstration, and it just so happens Brian knows a guy. As well as being a fantastic player and all round legend, Chris loves football, sorry "soccer", and Richard and he share a love for the same football team so speak in what Blake and Brian can only describe as a completely foreign language. Brian's head spins, and he has fallen in love with one of Chris' solo songs "Born & Raised" so plays a little clip which instantly wins Blake over too. Right at the end Chris gives us some absolute golden insights into his songwriting process which is worth the admission fee itself.
This is a special episode and the team hope you enjoy it and would like to say a huge thanks to Chris for coming on - go check out his new music!
There may be a swear or two in this but heck - that's rock and roll baby!
Van Life, Thierry Henry, The Stone Roses, Glaser mods, Panning Tremelo, Custom Chris Shiflett Delay pedal, Mopey minor keys...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Due to events beyond worldly control the team are recording back to front and it throws them off balance immediately; and Blake admits to a concert first that has pleased him greatly. One of the largest brands in guitars has released a new range of pedals and the guys have an in-depth look without actually seeing anything other than a few pr snippets. We never promised accuracy! But we do promise moronic pedal names and designs.
Richard speculates about mini pedals that Wampler Pedals may be developing and Brian makes some alarming revelations before telling us of that one time he had dinner with Paul reed Smith. Again. Brian released a video about the Mostortion circuit and how he would redesign it and slightly laments the performance of his nerdiest video to date (possibly*).
Do you buy guitar magazines anymore? The guys question the relevance of the printed format in todays increasingly online world. They also look at the research that indicates that men learn extreme metal solos just to impress other heterosexual men. There's also a hint about an upcoming guest...
The Earl of Languages, Spray extravaganza, Turkey hunting, Crabmeat pedals...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Richard has developed a new system to improve fluidity of speech and it is roundly ignored by Brian and Blake before they immediately start talking about a new five-mode goat-based fuzz pedal that isn't made by Wampler. Outrageous! This leads the guys down many bizarre rabbit holes including Richard's handedness confusion before they all freak out in a moonage daydream while discussing the new Bowie bio-pic-o-docu-film.
Would you be disappointed if you went to see a live act and it was just a singer and a backing track? There was some controversy in the UK when a famous lead singer performed a kind of pimped out Dad karaoke (according to some) and the guys chat about this before Brian serenades us with his sweet, sweet voice...and Richard tells us why he is about to go metal thrashing mad.
Blake is pumped to go and see My Chemical Romance, is worried about wiring harness security, and we learn a bit about why Elmo knows everything. This leads into a discussion about the cost of used pedals in the market today and particularly with price of Boss pedals and the currency market. Brian has had a listener email relating to DIY pedal pcbs and the guys talk about it in an almost on-topic section.
Cursive cursing, Burly mice, Eric Clapton's air guitar, Anthrax, The multi DB-plus-u-ron, The Wampler Gold Stone, The Jeff Beck hookup...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Richard talks too much and this has been officially published to the interwebs so we immediately turn to making Brian feel all warm and fuzzy via entirely legal means and debating whether or not we are indeed the wisened Grandpappys of the Podcast world. Josh Scott did some analysis on Sweetwater's pedal sales and their best selling pedal may take you by surprise so the guys talk about this also and this turns into a brief investigation into the origins of said pedal.
Brian then takes Richard through some basic electronics schooling and he learns him good....Warning - you may also learn about pedals in this episode. Richard also uncannily predicts the latest Walrus fuzz pedal a week before he knew about it and fungibles weren't even involved.
Would you watch a hologramatic representation of a band? Richard poses the question on the back of his better half seeing the new Abba tribute show and the subject is expanded and depated somewhat. Well that is until Brian announces that he desires a working light saber and Blake offers some very good advice about emails. Richard has observations about portable rigs for music, and Brian's night time dancing habits are examined in detail..and then it gets even sillier as the guys discuss what their X-Wing call signs should be. Oh boy, I did warn you!
Andre the Giant, Fuzz salad, Naval Lazers, IOS 16 saves your job, Toto on the strings, The Divorce Party...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Blake is not in the Shred Shed today because he is saving the planet and Richard refuses to rap on microphone and instead speaks briefly about the rather monumental events in his own country. Meanwhile, Brian finds a way to turn this to George Lynch, and Blake brings up a related fact about Adrian Thorpe of the mighty Thorpy FX that you may or may not know.
EHX have taken the concept of a pedal with a plugin to the next level with their new hybrid Big Muff pedal which promises a kind of seamless transition between hardware and software output - so the guys poke around this with the abandon of a bored schoolchild. Richard has a genius idea to build something thats already been invented and Brian improves it before destroying everyone's hopes and dreams once again.
Brian gets forced onto facebook for a nanosecond and you can actually witness the moment his brain melts in real time while Richard and Blake discuss typographical legends and the legendary fonts of doom. Is rock music making a comeback? There are some signs that it may be and the guys talk about that before Brian teaches us some of his amazing zen-like tactics for casino success.
Purple dye, Free 7 Day Metaverse trial, Mac Zakkerberg, The Guitar Summit, Richard's LEGO hell, Chuggy Elements, The idiot rinser...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Richard has "Borrowed" a vintage 1963 Fender Stratocaster and he tells us about it - there are some surprising differences with modern Strats that he has uncovered so the guys chat about vintage guitars and that special magic they can exude. This also leads on to a fascinating and enlightening discussion about switch positions and Brian refuses to listen to Richard's utterly flawed logical fallacies so gets hard evidence to finally prove Richard is indeed a massive fool.
Brian wants a giant tractor and a private plane and a plot is hatched to make this happen...maybe...ok it got silly real quick. There was a massive tribute concert to Taylor Hawkins and the guys chat about it - it was emotional, and there were guitars involved. There was also a very special performance from Wolfgang Van Halen and it pleased the guys greatly.
Brian has serpentine problems in the shape of a water snake and the guys ponder over potential solutions to this problem which is consuming the fishery livestock of Martinsville. Richard is concerned about the barbarism in Brian's approach to despatching his unwanted guest so explores alternatives. Meanwhile, Blake introduces us to the king of the methedestrians while Brian admits that he has the brain of a small tree dwelling rodent...
Cheap holiday flings, Its just not cricket, Golden farm vehicles, Indiana Brian and the Temple of Tone, The ultimate amphibian dispatch unit, Kesha who?...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Welcome to the all new lag-free world of Blake! Richard is asking for donations for the purchase of a certain guitarist's sea front house and Brian is quick to give him sound financial advice. This leads on to the mention of a certain pedal company that had some leaked news come out and the guys decide to chew it over...yes we are talking about Fulltone
Starting with some historical context, and Brian's bizarre requests for wearing costumes, the guys take a look at where the industry began, in the context of this particular company, and some of the early companies that shaped it - if only there was some form of documentary that could assist. Wild speculation and historical inaccuracies may ensue - you have been warned.
After a small Jazz interlude Blake breaks down some of his favorite pedals from Fulltone and Brian shares some of his insights too before we look at the insane price gouging on the interwebs. Josh Scott released a video asking the question "Is Boutique Dead?" on the back of the Fulltone news and the guys also look into this and also what it really means to be "Made in America".
The movie about effects pedals, Pledians, Conjecture and legal disclaimers, Four year climate, The Blake dip, Brian's soldering helmet...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Blake believes the Universe is conspiring against him because he dared to have a good time and he tells us all about the awesome Pedal hangout he went to and the various foods he sampled on the way. He returned to find all was not well in the shred shed and this then leads into a conversation about quirky British words.
Is Brian becoming more puritanical in his old age? We ponder this deep and meaningful philosophical question with all the scrutiny of a bored teenager and move swiftly on to BMX and Electric Scooter talk. At some point we may talk about guitar stuff again. But first - Banger Racing!
Brian also confesses to his Guitar based Dungeons and Dragons childhood tomfoolery and Richard wonders if he has been writing hit Netflix shows. He's also noticed a bit of a price hike on certain Fender guitars and puzzles over what this means for the guitar industry.
Portland Pedal Party, Knob toppers, Worm Creek, Murray from NZ, Brian's first car, Blurkle, Brycream Hair Lacquer...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Blake has mahoosive internet lag so the guys are beset by a whole new level of latency - apologies for the 40,000ms of delay you may experience from the Oregon connection. Richard reveals that he is inexperienced in another area of American culture and Brian sighs himself to death whilst the guys attempt to discuss the new JHS Solo boost.
Richard spotted the new fender Kingfish artist model and it causes quite a reaction from the crew and Brian invents the first smellable paint finish for guitar pedals. This causes some in-fighting and Brian brings out the spray multiple times to keep the filthy language down to a minimum while Richard ponders if he is once again in a simulation.
There was some controversy about a Kickstarter funded modular guitar and without any expertise or knowledge of the situation the guys weigh in with unqualified and unsubstantiated nonsense. There are puns, there are bad bits, there are funny bits. No apologies are given. Then Brian tells us about his battle against Mother Nature and it is a story you will not want to miss.
Weird British schools, Multiple awkward silences, Tuna boost, Beavis and Butthead, Modular guitars ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Blake introduces us to the Wyland car bomb, something that may or may not be illegal in 14 states, and instructs us on the special methods he employs when it is in play. Richard has fallen in love with Jazzmasters and Blake tells him I told you so in a much nicer way than if the tables were turned. This eventually turns into a conversation about Squier's 40th Anniversary range via ridiculous torque wrench pressure measurements.
Richard then tries terribly to retell the story of "Trigger's Broom" as an analogy but gets nowhere fast whist accusing Blake of reading classical greek literature and Brian purges his cache live on air. There's been some industry news from Fender with a number of layoffs changes and the guys discuss this and the ramifications for the industry and the consumer.
There have been some interesting new stats around the consumption of "New Music" versus "Old Music" and the guys dig into the implied consequences not just for music but also culture in general. This then expands on to predictions for the future of music and possible use of AI. Brian also makes a little apology before repeating himself.
Stout hacks, Silver Strats, 4000 PSI, Buff Brian, Thought experiments ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Wampler Pedals have announced the new Moxie overdrive pedal and it makes sounds! Lots of different sounds! Well, according to Blake anyhow. Brian explains the topology of the circuit to a somnambular Blake and an ever sarcastic Richard. Did anyone mention John Mayer? Brian then goes into the modifications in detail before Blake brings the conversation to food again and Richard talks a bit about origins of the name and the graphics for the pedal.
Richard signed up for the Dall E Ai image generator and he is mightily impressed and tells us of his early exploits creating foolish imagery of limited use. Brian has finally decided to go Wireless so tells us all about it. He's also been playing around with his Captor X a fair bit too, he has a lot of views, and has found some sounds that thrill him greatly so he flexes his EQ perfecting abilities.
There are a few shocks as the guys analyse some data about the top touring artists in the world - mainly that Richard hasn't heard of half of them. Brian has a story about a guitar center in Sarasota. Blake has a strategy to help. Richard wants a hurdy gurdy.
Wizardry, Brian likes guitar tone stuff, Fatswichs, Wingsuits, Thats a big number, Corn per month...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
It seems that a certain British gentleman made a rather unfortunate mistake in the misty haze of the morning after, and he explains his calamitous schoolboy error in a single improvised monologue of utter idiocy. He will never live this down - well not while Brian and Blake draw breath at least. Richard makes up for this slightly by telling us about his Birthday where he decided to go roadtesting a few incredibly expensive guitars at Andertons.
Brian confesses that he is pickup stupid and then lets us in to a BIG secret about a guitar he may or may not have on order. Richard has finally bought a guitar, and yes it is that one, it is also one that Brian is disgusted by, and Blake insults his new purchase - or does he? Brian is also thinking about going wireless and talks a bit about his gigging setup and then of course the talk morphs into a bacon based discussion.
Blake's been playing with a new Tube Screamer and he likes it. Yes you read that right, a Tube Screamer that Blake likes. Brian is curious about the unique features of the circuitry and so Blake breaks this down in great detail and Brian goes into a deep dive on tubescreamer circuits...and then we look at the Mike McCready exploding guitar video that one or two of you may have seen...
Flute effects, Expensive guitars, Brent Mason, Subliminal ASMR, Tappety Tap sensors, Sausage or Bacon...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Richard, and Blake are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian has finally blown his top after a multitude of issues with software and so we have leapt from platform to platform like a team of skilled adventurers in an 80's arcade game. There is also BIG news from the Wampler Family and Brian breaks it down for you and you alone dear listener!
Blake was barely alive in the conventional sense of the word as we recorded this show but he is definitely on the mend as he explains about how he didn't go to a carpentry festival. Meanwhile Richard accidentally stumbles into more cuss word territory with his quaint cultural differences and frankly disturbing and bizarre language.
There is a controversial rock band reunion planned, you may have read about it on the internet on one or two pages, and the guys definitely have views before inventing a brand new energy liquid based product...oh boy it gets silly...all whilst Richard melts as England swelters in record heat.
Bad Dad jokes, the lost episode, 10% mansweat and solder, Machine gun guitars, Data center failures, The video editing dungeon, Tina Maria...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Richard, and Blake are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian attempts to pay Richard a compliment but falls flat and then breaks out some devastating goat related news before the talk is returned to happier farm based topics such as pork rinds. We are then treated to a blast of Black Sabbath 'a capella' before Brian invents a new drinking game based around his love of prog rock.
Richard has finally pulled the trigger on a guitar that will definitely divide opinions and tells the guys about it. Blake has bought a special bass. Brian gets aroused by a Les Paul and ignores the gorgeous Cabronita telecaster that the guys try to entice him with whilst expanding on his theories for the widdly widdlies.
Brian has a fantastic tip for keeping your pedals clean and Richard has been learning more about cabs and resistance versus amplifiers. Blake, however, has been prodding around the dark web and he is scared of what he found so the topic returns to pork based products and all is well as the guys come up with the greatest Indiana Jones sequel ever.
Porcine Fraudery, Blake loses his mind, Drop Q is the root of Brown noise, KISS, The 2 String bass, The circle of pork, Budget pedals, ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Richard, and Blake are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
The guys are a little bit stressed, as they recorded this show, and then realised that thanks to changes in the software they use to record this, they had lost all of Blake's contribution, and so immediately had to re-record. So it's fair to say that their energy is a little weird and this show is offered with a warning to all listeners - it is of variable quality and anger levels. Welcome to the world of Buffoons!
Does expensive gear make you a better player? Richard has found something that made him challenge his conceptions before he was bought back round to normality by folk on the internet and Brian has to calm him down and explain how the internet works and Richard gets his Bruce Willis films completely mixed up. I warned you once, I will warn you again, this is a weird and hideous episode.
Guitar Kiosks! What! Yes its a thing and Brian has the low down on this new phenomenon but the guys remain sceptical about it. Richard then gets double schooled when he is forced to admit Metallica is bigger than his beloved Iron Maiden. If you listen close enough, the exact moment where he realises he is a complete idiot has been recorded for posterity. The guys then talk a bit about music sales in the last 100 years. Look, I can't warn you again, this is a terrible episode.
The Brian Wampler Bodcast, Pressed Steel Sandwichs, Goat Tindr, Touching your weenus, The Welsh Elvis, Brian is an actual redneck...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Richard, and Blake are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Blake has been a travellin' and has tales of wonder and merriment for us all to enjoy, but first, wrestling talk! Yeaahhhh! Brian on the other hand has been ruminating over his musical discipline and has come up with a new plan to boost his creativity. Richard has a vision for a new law firm and it definitely sounds like a watertight plan.
Richard has been experimenting with the new Metaverse plugins in his DAW and has discovered that they are seriously handy, especially with other genres of music that he didn't expect. He's also been swapping speakers to create the ultimate 8" mini cab and Brian thinks he has been a bit too cautious and maybe over-engineered the solution...If only he had someone who knew anything about audio electronics to hand to guide his foolish ways.
Blake has played through a large stack of amplifiers - or has he? The internet doesn't believe him, so and he and Brian are ready to show them the error of their assumptions before Blake experiences an extreme and confusing level of lag. Brian also admits to liking MIDI and this almost opens up a tear in the fabric of space and time.
Hulk Hogan vs Batman, BC Rich Warlock pt.1, Portland Blake, Peanut butter legitimacy, Price increases...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Richard, and Travis are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Wait, what, Travis? Again? What the deuce? All shall be revealed in this episode with big BIG news from the gear world, while Portland Blake is away at the Sweetwater Gearfest hanging with all the cool kids and eating pedal shaped pizzas.
Wampler Pedals are super proud to have released the new Metaverse multi-delay pedal and the guys address some issues that they know are gonna come up before breaking down what the pedal is capable of and why Brian thinks it is a special pedal. We also talk about the origins, everyone falls asleep, Richard tries to explain things badly, and Travis gives us some feedback.
We've also released a full plugin suite to accompany the pedal and it is available free for anyone that registers a Metaverse. This is so meta we have already sent ourselves a cease and desist order from the future to make sure we litigate against ourselves pre-emptively. Wow - theres a lot of pedal content this week. And it's all about one of our pedals. I need a lie down.
Travis has the most ridiculous luck with Guitars and this has materialised once more with what can only be called the biggest score since 1966. He already has a 64 strat, now he has extra bits, he deserves them though! Richard is making a silly little mini amp rig so tells us all about that and the guys talk about speaker choices.
Indiana Blake, Mysterious Dennis, 2 Attaboys for Richard, Rivera amps, British food ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Richard finally caught the Covid, he obviously doesn't have enough MetalZones in his arm, and he has lost his taste completely...and thats why he now likes Bro Country...but apologies in advance for everything he says as some of his brain cells appear to have deteriorated. Brian's made a new Tik Tok and he is mightily upset that a certain someone hasn't watched it yet.
Unless you have been living under a rock, you may have seen that Kate Bush has climbed the charts in various countries as a result of Stranger Things and Richard tests Brian's Kate Bush knowledge and unsurprisingly, it is lacking. There is Gilmour content...and Dokken rebuttals - you know the drill...and the discussion finally turns to gatekeeping, music, and internet folk.
Were you recently Rick Rolled by Blake? If so you may be entitled to compensation. Call 1-555-BLAKEROLL to claim your free piece of Oregon cheese as compensation. Please note cheese may have been partially eaten by the time you claim and no promise to deliver cheese is made. Have you got a guitar made out of food? Why not! The guys find a luthier that specialises in it and discuss this.
The Outlaws, Fishermans friends, The Clergy daughters, The Gear Page, that one guy who hates all our fonts, Freedom rock, Blake Hogan, Benny Franko from New Jersey and his Glass Armonica...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
What's kinda green and covered in lights? It's not a Christmas tree that's for sure. Brian has new toys and he has been analysing them in the manner that only Brian can and gives us his unadulterated views. Richard has learned a bit about early effects and is keen to share his findings like an over eager but slightly warped and demented puppy dog.
NAMM has happened and there have been so many gear releases that the guys struggle to talk about them all - but by golly they try - despite floppiness of aspiration. The dynamic this year was different so there is some earnest analysis of whether or not NAMM needs a rethink and Brian has an idea. Uh oh. Richard has had the saddest burger he ever ate and it made him very upset. Also, there are some rumors about a certain PRS guitar that Brian is very interested in...
Both Blake and Richard have been to see some live music and try to tell us their tales but get waylaid multiple times on the way. But eventually we get there, and Richard talks about his renewed love for Queen having seen them live in London and it's fair to say he was blown away, and as a result, he has bought some new gear...
Blake's moveable ceiling, I've got a plugin for that, Relic stickers, Plummaging, The two notes Gnome, Brian's release date faux pas ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian tells us how he wants to kill more trees but before he does he's gonna buy a cheap knock off James Burton telecaster while Richard contemplate's opening up his own version of Ali Express. Elsewhere in the world of gear there has been the settling of an infamous law suit and the guys break this down into great and meticulous detail before figuring out they are all just as clueless as previously before Richard suggests a carpentry based solution.
Blackstar have released a new range of amplifiers with amazing lightweight designs and Richard is very confused about the type of wood it is made from. He also finds the electronics intriguing and Brian has to dig deep. Blake has been using some percussion techniques with an empty pedal box and tells us all about it whilst also doing the most disturbing impression we have ever featured on this show. You have been warned.
NAMM is happening! The guys talk about some of the changes they have noticed with the email marketing and wonder whether it has anything to do with the numbers of attendees. Blake has views! Richard has hook and loop nightmares. Brian has a standby mode?
Powerful Watery Osmosis, Slummery, Blake's sour face, Biscuit mislabelling accusations, Deluxe Paint, 3 dimensions of goodness...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Blake has been hanging out in Nashville and got to go visit the Gibson Garage with none other than Mark Agnesi himself - all thanks to a very generous hook up from one of the internet's fluffiest trolls - and he played a very valuable guitar. He also schools the double entendre dispatching Richard in some basic guitar construction history and gives us a bit of a look behind the scenes with some antiquities from Gibson's past.
Richard took his daughter to see My Chemical Romance and while he was not cool enough to watch the band, he did indulge in some fine Punjabi cuisine and it made him very very happy. He also asks the time honored question of which is harder to play - the drums or the guitar? Brian and Blake have views and they share their experience.
Brian then drops the earth shattering news that he has gone to the Dark Side and is looking into some modelling options. Digital modelling, not fashion modelling I hasten to add. He's ordered a new toy and he has plans - is the world coming to an end? Is this the Bri-pocalypse? Or is this just the Mandela effect in action? There is only one way to find out...
Touching knobs, Niq Scott is awesome, Blake consumes, Glitchers, Frank Iero, More specs...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian and Richard are joined this week by the Guitar Geek himself, Andy Ferris, for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
We welcome our good friend Andy Ferris this week as Blake has gone to move some heavy machinery in Nashville and so we find out about the Guitar Stories podcast which intriguingly, is about, stories related to the guitar. Meris have released a super cool looking pedal and the guys debate it - wait - thats almost on topic. There has also been a major announcement from Chase Bliss that the guys chew over and Andy gives us an interesting viewpoint or three.
Richard had an amazing experience at the recent Saucerful of Secrets gig where he got to meet one of his lifelong heroes, Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, and some other fine folk and he is suitably dumbstruck and impressed with the musicianship, the show, and the aftershow party. Andy is now in a band too and he tells us all about the adventures of Black Velvet Creme whilst Richard fantasises about becoming the new Peter Grant whilst the guys also celebrate the English entry to the Eurovision song contest.
Brian asks Andy about his view on the guitar pedal industry and gets his take on the changes since the pandemic and some of the opportunities it opened up. This weeks Patreon also features Andy and a much more personal and in depth chat which we think you will really enjoy
Campervan portapotties, Lovely Life Inc., The new king of dad jokes, Spinal Tap Pt. II, 3D Printed pedals ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian's been to a Country (and Western) gig and it has inspired bizarre vocal transformations and we apologize in advance as this goes immediately off the rails. There is some schooling, there is some fooling, but mainly there is some fooling. Brian the reveals a little bit of insight into his connection with one of Garth Brooks' amazing guitarists, Chris Leuzinger, and Richard is taught a little bit more about the finer points of Country and Western styling.
Should you ever meet your heroes? Richard asks the question and the guys chat about it before discussing the Grand Ole Opry and Wampler's own Elmo making his mark there. Richard's also received his new Keeley Moon Op-Amp Fuzz and he is over the, er, moon with the results and waxes lyrical so the guys chat a little bit about Keeley pedals they love. He's also been buying Honey Picks and is a big fan so gives us his views on why they work for him and how they improve his playing.
There was a post on a popular internet forum that caused a little furore in the previous week which the guys feel duty-bound to discuss as it hit 40 pages before finally spiralling into oblivion...there is some cleaning up of myths in this bit too which may or may not be slightly ranty...and speaking of rants, its time for the next instalment of Brian's Camper experience...
Grape soda, Brian's top hat, Crazy Glue, Pedal dollars, Fruity dreams, the JHS mafia, Dangerous slicey stuff..it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian digs a hole immediately because the whole team is lacking in sleep and this derails into animal based nonsense early doors. Richard recommended the movie "Metal Lords" to Brian and he kinda liked it. Blake is not convinced so the guys discuss why he needs to re-evaluate his life choices.
Brian's been rehearsing with his band and he is loving it but there is definitely an odorous side factor he hadn't bargained for. He tells us a bit more about his love for G and B-Bender equipped guitars and we have an acoustic player recommendation from Blake. Richard has been playing with the new Neural DSP Tone King and Soldano SLO-100 plugins in ProTools and he has a question about how to minimise plugin processor utilisation when recording multiple tracks of guitar.
Blake's made his first Impulse Response - based off a throwaway comment from Brian - and it is better than he anticipated so we congratulate his mastery of science as he embraces his new IR driven life. Guitar Center have a new logo and Richard has managed to forget about it for a week or so but is excited to weigh in with his semi-qualified views.
Quaggas, Fence jumping, Specialist peanut butter content, Scarypoolparty, Mr. Monoamp, Man the Helm, He has the hat, You cant spell Wampler without Ample ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Blake tears the roof of the sucker as we slide into another week's episode of rambling non-sequiturs and amusing musings whilst Brian dreams about wooden construction and Richard falls off a ladder. What sort of guitar picks do you swear by? Blake has ordered some fancy laser-cut picks from our good friend Rick over at Honey Picks and tells us why we all need one now but disclaims that he is never 100% accurate...Richard almost manages to keep it clean.
The Mandela effect confuses everyone once more before Richard reigns it in and then lets it loose again when he talks about his domestic appliance saga and how he tried to leverage social media to fix his woes. Elon Musk has been eying up a well known social media platform and the guys weigh in with their entirely uninformed and random views and Brian throws more shade.
The Plexi Drive Mini has been out for a while but the guys are still in love with it and talk about why - which leads into a conversation about what makes a pedal react well to a guitar's volume control. Brian refuses to let us into all of his secrets but he does like simians, Robert Keeley was awesome to Richard, and Blake has Coachella related news.
The breakfast buffet, Cat 5 cabling woes, Hybrid picking for the widdlies, Wampler trucker hat awesomness, Monkey butlers, Boobeedoobeebobdoobedoop...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Welcome to the world's premier dot matrix and laser printer related podcast, this week we tackle important subjects like how to shake a toner safely, how to spool 300 feet of paper into an Epson Dot matrix, and Thermal Printers - here to stay or just a fad ? Sorry, my bad, normal service will resume.
Richard's been learning some 80s power balladry and the guys chat about it and discover a disturbing cover version and then going off into the weeds immediately and start talking about Tony Hawk and Skateboarding (again) and Richard reveals the inspiration for the Tumnus graphic. Whats the longest you have ever waited for a new Guitar? Blake has been waiting for about a decade (maybe) for his special Epiphone and the guys also take a look at the new signature Joe B amp. Brian's been countrifying more music and he tells us a bit about his methodology whilst simultaneously impersonating Kermit the frog.
How many distortions does a person need? Brian has been posing this question so the guys ruminate and conclude it's at least seven. No eight. Plus one. And another one maybe. What about stereo distortion - and stereo rigs in general - Brian has views and Blake has some fancy new plugins he is raving about so the guys talk about recording techniques and plugins and all that goodness.
Cowboy talk, Whitesnake, Police Academy, The Stupid Faces, 1975 Gibson Les Pauls, Component Doohickery...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Richard is giddy with excitement like only an Englishman can't be at the new Pink Floyd release, Brian does his best to ignore everything he says about it, and Blake analyses the Machine Gun Kelly memes. Phews - its all go. Richard also demonstrates an embarrassing lack of knowledge about American sports people and Blake schools him before disappearing mysteriously into the ether.
Some of the greatest players of the guitar have one thing in common and the guys chat about it and share some common views on the subject. Blake then explains why he's not a fan of a particular pedal and Brian is astounded and befuddled. Richard saw the new Tony Hawk documentary and tells Brian about what he saw as they both reminisce about the days they were young and hip enough to skate.
Do you believe everything you read on Wikipedia? We found some subtle edits to the Wampler Pedals Wikipedia page which we had to change and it shows just how the gargantuan infobeast operates. Brian believes this to be episode 420, which is erroneous, and neither is it episode 404 as Richard miscalculates (closer though), but it is coming out on 4/20 day so let's hope that confuses absolutely nobody. MAIDEN! Richard is impressed with Ed Sheeran for once, and tells us why.
There are a couple of swears so be warned...its very mild and infrequent
Wade Boggs, 10,000 Lufttumnuses, Screaming Tubas, The Goatmobile, Richard makes a subtle innuendo, Gear stuff...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard welcome Ryan Burke from the 60 Cycle Hum podcast for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
The newly shorn Ryan joins us as we consider the important issues of the day, like Austin Powers and black pudding, whilst Brian cast forth a multitude of scurrilous rumours. Richard and Blake have fallen in love with the new Marshall special edition Mini and this leads to a number of revelations about why Brian walks funny.
Is a tractor a truck? What about a lawn mower? Is that a tractor or a truck? These questions need to be answered and the guys debate this with zero research or preparation. Ryan and Richard talk a little bit about the graphic design elements of classic guitar logos and Brian dreams about designing everything in MS Paint.
Naming pedals is so hard sometimes so Ryan helps the guys out whilst Blake worries that he has contracted a rare medical condition. This leads into a concentric circle of non sequiturs, medical speculation, and random conversations that are not even vaguely sensible. You are not gonna want to miss this episode...
Beard Stalking, Flight simulator, The Pantstortion, Graphic design sins, Smoky amps, Jet packs, El Fuzzo Mi Amore, Directional medication...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Mondays are a little rough sometimes...and there was controversy at the Oscars that the guys feel compelled to discuss, including the impact on society and the impact on social media follower numbers such incidents have. Brian then dreams about cantaloupes and the guys talk about rebuilding from scratch in the light of some incredibly sad news in the music world.
Richard introduces the guys to a new word - Stonking - and Brian refuses to believe it is not a rude word. Irrefutable proof is found in a strange place that involves David Gilmour and Mr Bean. Brian then tackles some good natured criticism he faced from the internet about our discussion on solid state tube replacements and opens up the discussion once more.
Classic BOSS Multi Effects pedals - some people love them some people hate them. Richard and Brian chat about which ones they have owned and how they helped them both discover the tones they wanted to get into. Blake has been dialling in some lovely gain sounds and Richard drops a hint.
Lightsabers at dawn, Genesis, Tortoise based japery, The global gain pedal shortage, Brian's special dances, Dr. Something, Chair regrets...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian rewrites Tolkien with an all new character and it is established early on that Brian has some weirdness within him as the guys talk about his new hobby of turning songs into country versions. Blake has been talking to the fine folk over at Chibson and tells us a little bit about the mighty meme wizardry that they produce. Richard is impressed with Mark Tremonti and discusses why the world needs more nice people right now before Brian drops one or two names and then an Eagles based pun fest ensues.
Do you like to learn guitar solos note for note? It's not easy to memorize every solo and a lot of players choose not to but Richard makes a point about why sometimes it can be a good idea for pleasing an audience that may not care about your shred speed. Brian is listening to Taylor Childers and his faith in country music is being restored and the guys touch on this before the guys talk about early Rap and Hip-Hop via Brian's hideous vocal stylings.
The shortage of vacuum tubes is dominating guitar threads all over the interwebz so the guys discuss the false article about about Joe B manufacturing tubes and the market for tubes for guitarists and high end audiophiles alike. Line 6 have re-released the classic DL4 delay in a new package and Brian is excited! The price at the time of recording was given as $420 but that was inaccurate however amusing.
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Why can't we be friends, Australian pirates, Brians Bells, Nammthrax, CD commitments, Doug. E Fresh...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Blake's had an odd week and is fatigued but the guys have zero sympathy as they are more worried about the news regarding vacuum tube availability. EHX came out with a statement and the guys chat about their perspective on this before Brian reveals an amazing solid state replacement for tubes as Richard brings up the subject of high end solid state amps. This in turn sends Brian off onto a schematic treasure hunt...
Brian gets excited about the prospect of a Scotch egg and Richard tries to convince him that Special Brew is something he wants to try. The guys then discuss a solar powered guitar pedal before discussing the effects of the power crisis on the production of certain herbal substances.
Blake has been wearing an Anti-negativity helmet as he has been privileged to demo the new Aquabats pedal and Richard wants one. The guys then talk about plugins and DAWs a bit more and Blake has a secret. Richard went to his first gig since lock down and got to see friend of the show Paul Cuddeford doing his thang and it was good!
Conway Twitty, David Copperfield, Peavey amps, Rideable goat robots, Psychometric weaponry, Merle Gilmour and Waylon Waters...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are joined by special guest Katie Zaccardi for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
We wanted to give all our listeners a little gift for our 400th show so we asked the hugely knowledgeable and inspirational Katie Zaccardi to join us and tell us a little bit about herself, about her career, and give us some insight into marketing a music act in the age of Web 3.0 (ugh), social media, and viral videos. Once again, Brian will indulge in some TikTalkery. But not an inappropriate amount.
Katie tells us about her career and her journey to date and how she found her niche after spending some time in the world of app development and yoga (no goat yoga yet though...). Initially focusing on helping women in music, Katie has words that will resonate with everyone who has ever thought about taking their music to the next level, and you are not going to want to miss this episode.
Has the landscape changed for an artist these days, and what about the mechanisms with which an artist makes money? Sure they have, and if we don't adapt, we may get left behind - yesterday is a lonely city! Is art content or is content art. Brian ponders this question in real time and you can practically hear the diodes inside his robot brain light up.
Social media hatred, Flossing, Karen central, Myspace, Richard's guitar playing dog...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Blake is having issues with his computer peripherals so has jumped onto the TikTok train temporarily and so the guys open up the conversation with more algorithm analysis and other random TikTalkery, This then develops into a conversation about Blake's new camera and cameras in general before the guys figure out this is a guitar podcast. Well, kinda.
Our buddy Josh at JHS has launched a new pedal and he sent one to Brian and Brian is very happy about this so the guys dig in and Blake educates Brian about how to get the best out of it. This leads the guys into a chat about gain pedals and stacking and Richard tells us about how he likes to save something back before Brian admits to having a crush on Ryan Burke's beard.
Brian has bought himself a new amp, a BOSS Katana head, which he thought he bought before but was mistaken. He gives his views and expertise on it so far but hasn't quite figured exactly what he feels about it yet. Richard chimes in with some of the extended features he should check out and waxes lyrical about the software functionality.
The Green Blob, Loggerman jackets, the return of the methedestrians, Tubescreamers, Tandoori chicken...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
BOSS have released a new version of the Space Echo in a compact pedal form and the guys get a bit excited, Brian makes some wild boasts, and Blake gets very excited until...well until Richard pops his balloon by talking about the nefarious gouging of the Slice of Pie pedal. It all gets silly and Richard suggests a ritual to cleanse the situation.
How do you power your pedals? The guys talk about a stalwart of wall warts, the Truetone 1-Spot and Brian admits to the occasional daisy-chain violation. The conversation turns to the world of power supplies and Brian and Blake grace us with some amazing audio impersonations that you definitely won't want to miss. Sorry. Will want to miss. Yeah thats it.
David Crosby has being saying stuff about Spotify and Blake is not happy about it and tells us why and the guys chat about it at length. Richard has been watching big aeroplanes trying to land with massive wind...sorry in massive winds...and Brian tells us about the Wampler Family Flying Circus before then detailing his near death experience in the air.
MC Cyclops, Storm Eunice, Fancy Squiers, Slash's Ipod, Exposure bucks, Telephone idiots...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian's been hanging out with Cory Wong and tells us a bit about it, the hip and happening part of Indianapolis that he got to visit, and why he loves sound checks more than actual concerts. Meanwhile in merry olde England, Richard tried to watch the Superbowl and is less informed about the rules of football than he was before, but he did enjoy the half time show. Of course we discuss the Silver Silver Sky too, and get treated to Brian and Blake rapping in unison. Treated, yes, thats the word I meant to use.
Richard's been playing around with Protools again and he got Antares Autotune and is blown away by how powerful that plugin is. Brian has some plugin related views and the guys chat a little bit about production with a DAW before Richard challenges a seemingly innocent word and then they go off into the sea weeds.
Blake's pizza themed pedal, the Big Ear Slice of Pie, has finally been officially released, and he talks a bit about it. It's a work of art and indeed a veritable labor of love as it took quite a long time to get all the details correct despite not being able to mist the box with pizza aromas. Mmm...Cheesy. Brian then explains how gravity works - you wont want to miss this...
WWII Bomber found on the moon, Rantyspace, Metal pickguards, Paul Reed Smith's favorite burrito, Dodgy golf bags, Wordle...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Firstly, an apology. We tried something on this episode and it didn't work. Consequently the people who are responsible for this atrocity have been fired. And the people responsible for hiring and subsequently firing them have also been fired as a precaution. We apologise most profusely and it wont happen again.
Richard has a few minor but controversial rants after not feeling the love on various internet forums and Brian finds this most amusing as he taunts Richard from the security of his fortress of polystyrene. This serves us right for recording on a Monday. Never again. Have you ever taken an inordinate amount of time to learn a piece on the guitar? Richard mentions the Failure to Fracture blog and then dives off in a completely different direction before we discover that Blake has been unwell and not just in the brain.
Brian is obsessed with making every band sound like Nickleback and he tells us why. Well kinda. Its all about riding the Tik Tok train and not engaging in the meme wars! But if you are getting into a war, you are going to want the Martinsville Terror, aka Billy Bob Wampler on your side.
Mr. Tic Tac, Chestweasles, Brian's adult stories, Phil Collins' worst album, The Silver Sky, Eddie Vedder...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are joined this week by Phillip Carter, the host of the 40 Watt Podcast, for an all-new episode of Chasing Tone!
If you haven't yet heard the 40 Watt Podcast you really should - Phillip is an awesome musician and a great interviewer and his shows are well worth checking out. He joins us this week and almost certainly regrets it immediately. Richard attempts really hard to stop his fellow hosts talking about NAMM because he feels left out and, well, he fails. So we chat a lot about the NAMM show, guitar shows in general, leather quantification, and Richard gets a well needed 40 winks.
TikTok is Brian's new hobby. He spends upwards of 21 hours a day dancing in front of a mirror wearing different costumes and he discusses this at length and in great detail with our guest. Phillip has being duetting with Brian, and Richard wonders if it is like Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell...or should that be Tammy Wynette ? We then discover some frankly disturbing facts about Brian's mind and his crazy obsessions - and mathematics and NFTs are indeed involved.
Have you ever bought a Fender guitar pedal? What did you think ? They have released the new Hammertone pedals and the guys debate them despite not having had any to play with. Come on Fender, send us some to play, and while you are at it, a few Acoustasonic Jazzmasters wouldn't go amiss. Richard points out that these pedals look very similar to some design work he has seen but can't quite place it...or can he?
Then there is pizza, fuzzy, warm, gorgeous pizza pie. Well its a new fuzz pedal from the mind of Blake and the chaps over at Big Ear pedals which got released today. It's sort of an exclusive. Sort of. We're really excited for Blake and the future of Pizza shaped fuzz pedals.
I'll get you Blakey, Library conferences, Brian's middle finger, The dot com crash, Hobbits, Deepfakes ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
This week we have big (ish) news for our Patreon members with an all new level for those who want more than just our undying love. You will get the undying love too, but also some extra special stuff!
The legal eagles at Gibson have allegedly been filing trademarks over historical body shapes and the guys speculate about what it's about. Richard is characteristically sceptical but becomes pacified when he thinks about simian beings. Brian has some interesting trademark related views so weighs in with his experience before deciding to rename an op amp chip. Blake is coming to Nashville! There will be pizza, oh yes, there will be lots of pizza.
Richard demonstrates a shocking lack of knowledge relating to the wild west and Brian and Blake are shocked, horrified, and feel the need to educate him...and the timing could not be better as he has just been sent a cowboy hat by his cousin in America which leads the guys to a new invention...and then Blake fesses up to some disturbing trucker related history.
Can you microwave tea? Maybe, Richard is not sure he hates the idea as much as Blake thinks he will, and Brian remains confused. A certain guitar player that divides opinion greatly has been talking about YouTube hypnotising its audience. The guys tread sensitively around the subject and conclude that he should just play guitar and not spout nonsense.
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Spider monkeys, the new Beats Studio earpods, Dopesick, CB radios, Lizard people, Slug based plectrums, Expensive hobbies...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Welcome to the Number 1 rated guitar podcast in Martinsville, Indiana! Blake comes in hard with some Dad related subject matter, which takes Richard by surprise, before letting us know about his new musical project as Richard laments his mouldy case related woes. Meanwhile Brian commented on a technical thread over on Facebook before his morning coffee but thankfully nobody was hurt by his crazy suggestions.
Brian has discovered that he can fly to outer space in his flight sim and this makes the inner child in him - which is about 99% of his brain - very happy. There has been some big pedal news this week but Blake is not yet convinced and tells us why. There has also been some business related news and Richard approves so much he goes off on a bit of a rant...
Richard paid a trip to one of the UK's finest Guitar shops and has ended up GASsing really badly for something that looks very wrong, but feel very right. He admits to having problems with testing guitars in a shop environment and offers up a solution before Blake and Brian attempt to impersonate electric guitars with their mouths.
Guitar case love, The return of the idiot hound, Crypto joy, Pedalboards of doom, Brian's dog form, Switchable effects, Mildly angry NFTs...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Blake joins us over dial-up as we dive headlong and foot-short into another episode of vaguely guitar based musings and mutterings. Richard hurts Brian's feelings - both of them - before Blake gives us some insight into some workings in the gear market right now - you may have a valuable pedal that you didn't realise was in demand as Blake has.
Speaking of pedals, young master Blake teases us with a brand new pedal release that is coming up before Brian takes us through a TikTok video that tickles him somewhat. This bit is definitely not to be taken seriously. Except Blake's bit. Richard then drags the conversation several layers lower when he talks about a lady with an interesting business model that literally backfired.
Richard has been thinking about getting a 7 string, maybe even a PRS? He and Brian discuss it and Brian's brain melts on air before they move to talking about bass guitars which in turn leads to some simple amplifier related questions.
Brian's secret voiceover work, Blake's weird flex, Bottled methane, Shakira or Calvin Harris, Massive pedal hints, The silver squier, Brian's organ harvesting scam...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake and Richard are joined by live looping maestro Døvydas for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Our guest has come from relatively humble roots in Lithuania to international fame, via "Lithuania's got talent" and the Eurovision song contest, and his journey both geographically and musically is discussed at length. It's been a funny and interesting journey so far - if you have never seen one of his YouTube videos you should definitely go check one out now - and the guys have a great time chatting about the cultural differences and quirks that have stood out.
We hear about how he started off with borrowed gear, his earliest influences, Brian tells us about how he first met Døvydas, and Richard mistakes Am for Dm. We dig into his style, his skills, and how he puts his performance together, and we get some great wisdom that stops Brian in his tracks. Blake points out that it's not just the Rock and the Roll that Døvydas excels at either before committing a hideous and nefarious audio crime.
Døvydas has been having fun at a guitar store and tells us of the story which pleases everyone, and then explains how being a solo artist can be a real time saver, and why his pursuit of physical fitness is a lifestyle choice. He also gives as a raft of valuable wisdom. You are not going to want to miss this episode - it's a rollercoaster from start to finish. The medium IS the message.
Red Elvis chickensuits, Pointless awards, Pork Butt and Blues, Rick rolling, The fresh prince, Steve Vai ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back with an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Happy new year to all of our listeners! The guys have been indulging in merriment and chocolate and are feeling the strain - well their waistbands are - and they discuss their gear hauls over the festive period. Brian is still having humidity related issues so Richard suggests a change of location but Brian is not keen.
Brian bought himself a new toy for Christmas and tells us all about it and all about his (non peanut butter flavored) cookies. Blake and Brian also discuss the worrying supply chain issues in the electronics industry and it isn't happy listening. Hint: Prices are not going to be going down this year in the music gear industry. It seems as if Brian has fallen into the matrix over the holiday season and Richard wants to pull him back out so he can make some more pedals.
Alexa has become dangerous and has proved we are not ready to embrace a fully AI driven life just yet. Bad Alexa. Blake has an amazing Dan Armstrong lucite guitar and the guys love it, it has some interesting technological features plus it weighs less than a baby elephant. Ooh. shiny things. I cant believe we didn't make the Transparent tone gag. The guys also got some amazing gifts from some of our listeners and are bowled over by the generosity so discuss what they got...
Important note: several stupid and dangerous things get discussed. Do not listen to anything from these idiots, their brains have been badly affected by the consumption of holiday foodstuffs. Yes foodstuffs, that's it.
The Fast show, E-sports, The rise of Skynet, Brians radio headset, Blues driver mods, Thalia capos ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back with an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
This week we are joined by Paul Cuddeford, a British guitar player who has graced many a record and many a stage, and is currently part of the touring David Bowie alumni supergroup "Holy Holy". He tells us about how he met Jimmy Page, got the playing bug, and how he started out as a musician in LA as a result of a meeting with guitarist Rick Dufray.
He's a self confessed gear-head and has been around a fair few legendary individuals and part of the guitar scene through some interesting times so has a unique take on what it was like to play on the road with some big name acts. Brian also gets the opportunity to use his new-found British vocabulary to simultaneously categorise and criticise Richard and his 90s music tastes.
Paul is a left handed player and Blake has a really interesting question for all 'lefties' everywhere so the guys explore it and Paul gives us his views based on his experience. Paul is also a Wampler artist and the guys talk about the Tumnus and the Pantheon and why he loves them. The guys then look at Paul's career making music for Film and television and there are some great insights in how to get started.
Pete Thorn, Yo! MTV Raps, Ron Jeremy, Mott the Hoople, Shane MacGowan...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back with an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Blake predicted the future and the guys look at how this could be turned in to a money making scheme. Brian fancies the life of a crypto billionaire so is all ears and Richard offers forth some infallible logic that essentially underwrites the deal. Note: Under no circumstances should you listen to any investment advice from the Chasing Tone Podcast. Unless it involves Pedalcoin (tm).
There was some controversy on the internet with a review of a budget guitar that provoked some ire from someone claiming to represent the company. Richard points out the nature of reviews and how they work and Blake then adds some color to the conversation with his perspective on the event.
It was the birthday of an industry legend and the guys look at this and the impact that he has had on the music industry. This then turns into a conversation about AI art and it gets very silly, very quickly. Blake has been playing with synths and the guys chat about awesome soft synths and MIDI controllers. Brian then lets us into a secret about the Chasing Tone theme tune...
Peanut Butter, Festive Sharts, Brians Shame, Terrible Dad jokes, Brians smoke machine ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back with an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Richard has no idea about American Sports, especially Wrestling, and he demonstrates this with gusto whilst Brian has been at a function with John Cena...or has he? The guys then discuss the new Tim pedal - although maybe it isn't new?
The guys look at some of the reaction to the launch of the Pantheon Deluxe - and Brian dissects some of the inevitable comparisons that were made with another pedal - and also the fun mechanics of releasing a pedal while also keeping a leakproof ship. Hint: It's nearly impossible. Blake has some great insight on the timeliness of information and product releases and Richard waxes lyrical about demo artists.
Brian tries to convince Richard of the life enhancing properties of chewing tobacco but he isn't convinced but it leads to further disturbing revelations from Brian and Blake. This leads to a potentially even more shocking revelation about Richard's father's reality show career.
Swahil Illinois, Brockwatch, Lo-tech sound effects, Another overdrive, Tater Schwift returns, Caterpillar farming, Blake's unspeakable horrors ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back with an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
This week we have a new pedal to talk about - it's almost an on topic episode! I need to take a seat...but not drink too much coffee it seems. Richard has seen the new Beatles docuseries "Get Back" and it was an inspirational and magical experience for him and he tells us why. Is it worth 8 hours of your time? Well listen and find out what Brian, Blake, and Richard think about the Beatles, making music in a band, and do check out the blog on the main Wampler pedals website too!
Wampler have released the new Pantheon Deluxe Dual Overdrive pedal and it is a pedal that brings the guys a lot of pleasure. It is Wampler's first MIDI switchable gain pedal and it has so many great tOaNZ. Brian is naturally modest about his work but Richard waxes lyrical about why the dual Bluesbreaker config is such a great combo and why this may be the ultimate gigging pedal. Then he goes off in a sulk...or does he? Also the Gearbox is finally back in stock - although it is selling quickly but its return pleases everyone.
Dave Mustaine has come out with a Megadeth Cryptocurrency and the guys chat about it. Brian definitely wants to create his own and the Blake talks at length about NFTs and Richard spies a "get rich quick" scheme for himself before leading the other guys astray.
Do you have a limited databank for your musical tastes? Richard has a pondering and Blake and Brian weigh in with their views and some scientific findings.
Silk Scarves and spiky jock straps, Flashing, Magic LEDs, Weightlifting goals, BANKSY, Comic Sans MS ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back with an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian has found a new 335 style semi-hollow, and he is dreaming about buying one, but it's not in stock and he is not happy. His search continues, and Richard mentions an off-the-wall brand for him to try but Brian is hanging on to his pedal bucks. So the guys talk about Brian's DIY skills and his levels of desire to build his own guitar line.
Richard's favorite female crooner, Adele, has changed the way we listen to music on Spotify and this sparks some debate. Blake is not a big Spotify user and has some good reasons for this including their streaming royalties. He also made a different dinner for Thanksgiving and tells us all about it whilst Brian looks on in wonderment.
Brian has played a gig and he had a fantastic time and the guys chat about it and rapidly discover Brian may have forgotten one or two significant details...but it is not really an issue as the amount of joy in Brian's voice is palpable and wondrous. He took his 335 too just to be extra punk and no one buys it. The guys then chat about Country music and Richard shows his complete lack of knowledge despite watching a documentary and getting Kenny Rogers mixed up with Willie Whatsisface...
Blake's lighting arrangement, Thrice plugging, Xbox naming hassles, Unpopular Guitarpinions, Tater guitars, Brian and the Unknowns...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back with an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Blake tells us all about his pirate fantasy as we delve back into the world of tone chasing once more and he talks about an interestingly housed pedal from an eco friendly source. Richard has seen the new Fender Player Acoustasonic and he still wants one but he feels he isn't ready to spend that much money. Brian on the other hand is not interested unless it's made by Charles Whitfill and diverts the conversation into the painful world of pedal naming.
It's the 2 year anniversary of the launch of the Wampler Terraform and the guys talk about how much they love that particular tiny little bundle of modulation goodness. Richard also drops some hints about some products that Wampler have been working on.
There was some news this week about the lead singer of a band called Brass Against - you may have already heard about them in the news - and their lead singer's now infamous stunt at a festival. Was it a travesty or was it marketing cunning at its finest - we are certainly all talking about it and Brian considers the pros and cons of this type of approach to marketing.
Tim Henson and boomer bends, Brian's Shuttle, Dr. Hook, Rubber asphyxiation suits, the return of the Wamp stamp...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back with an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
The guys have some technical issues as they go to record and this makes Richard 5% more angry and so Brian and Blake take it upon themselves to audition their British accents. Richard nearly bought a new pedal but was confused by the wording in the specs. Luckily Brian pointed out how stupid he was being (well, actually he lets us into a little industry secret) and all was well in the world.
There is an untypical serious moment as the guys look at the tragedy that occurred at the Astroworld festival and some interesting views are shared. It is not a subject that gets the normal lighthearted treatment, and there is a lot of speculation as nobody knows the full details, but the guys felt it needed to be discussed.
There's a gorgeous looking new Wah pedal on the market which the guys look at before complicating matters with scurrilous rumors. Industry experts have made a large prediction about the state of the industry which the guys discuss before looking to the aforementioned Taterson "Shwifty" Shwift.
Cheese Donuts, Techno Viking, Exposure bucks, Ad rants, The James Bond chord...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back with an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
The guys reflect on last week's guest appearance from the GristleMeister Greg Koch and Richard has already ordered a beanie. The guys then talk about the news from Chase Bliss and Cooper FX and Blake has some insights into the origins and back story of the deal - some of which sound very familiar to the situation Brian found himself in. Brian then gives us some insight into the inner workings of a pedal company and the things that excite him about the business.
Fender have bought Presonus in a move that brings them firmly into the world of DAW software and hi tech music production hardware so the guys talk about what this may or may not mean before flying off on a total tangent. Brian then tells us about a video that Mike from Analogman posted showing him destroying fake King of Tone pedals which caused some controversy on the internet.
JHS bought out their take on the classic RAT circuit with their new multi rat pedal and Brian gives us a view on the technology with a wry look at some of the criticism that has been unfairly piled on JHS. Richard then imagines an ultimate fighting competition between Josh and Brian and it just gets very silly.
Robot Tuners (AGAIN), Internet Armchairs, Wampler bedspreads, Wish suggestions, the 27 club...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake and Richard are joined by special guest Greg Koch this week with an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Disturbing and glorious! This episode opens at full speed and doesn't let up - so strap yourself in and prepare for the journey. Greg gives us a vast number of cool insights into his background and musical career whilst keeping us all hugely entertained with his trademark sense of humor and gristle based panache.
Greg has some signature pedals - including the Diabolical Gristle Tone Manipulator - so Brian asks a little bit about them and how they came to be before the inevitable conversation about food leads on to a little talk about Greg's journey to his current tea(coffee)-total state via Keith Moon's biography...I did say it would be a wild ride.
There are some serious points raised when Greg raises his own unique personality traits and how they defined the beginning of his life - he speaks pretty candidly and doesn't shy away from the truth. He also gives some great advice about how to get started in the music business, what it takes, what it doesn't take, and how he made it through all of the pitfalls that were placed in his way. You are definitely not going to want to miss this one!
We had a great time recording this show, Greg was a lot of fun and we definitely enjoyed our brief trip to electric gristleland so sit back, pour yourself a coffee, and enjoy this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back with an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Would you buy a Brian Wampler action figure ? Of course not because you are not deranged, but if you did, what accessories would it ship with? What about super cheap pedals? Are you into those? The guys have their say on a new range of ultra budget pedals that have just been announced.
Brian has one simple trick to make your battery last longer in your pedal - you don't want to miss this stunning revelation. There have been more guitar related crimes (and not just Richard's playing) but there's a nice twist in this story, which leads us into a fascinating mini history of a surprising custom shop that made some interesting guitars.
Richard attempts (very unconvincingly) to hoodwink Blake into believing there are bizarre fashion related rules in the UK and fails. The guys then talk about playing a guitar with a bow and it turns out Brian has already bought something...
Opaque pedals, Hillbilly Dentistry, 90s Styling, Action Figures, The green taint...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back with an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian woke up one day to find the Wampler Instagram account had disappeared. What happened to it ? Did Richard's memes cause more offence than normal? Did Brian's singing cause some form of sonic weapon based activity which resulted in a ban? Or was it just a hideously horrible random incident? The guys chat about the incident, the major annoyance it caused, and how they resolved it with some assistance from Blake and some other utter legends.
Whats the longest you've gone between starting to learn and finishing to learn a guitar solo ? Richard had a mental block over something relatively simple but set himself a challenge to fix a multi decade laziness issue. Blake cannot remember when he last learned someone else's solo and the guys chat about learning other people's work and the concept of finger acrobatics versus playing music.
Do you have a nice acoustic guitar? Brian maybe entering his new age hippy period and he's thinking about a new acoustic so the guys have a little chat about it before exploring the capitol city of pedal builders. Google have included a guitar tuner in their search page and it works pretty well so the guys check it out as well as some new tube based pedals.
Follicle related challenges, Blakealikes, Brian speaks yoof, SMS stylings, VR Headsets, The Vibrating Oscillation ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back with an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Blakes been to Nashville and has eaten his entire bodyweight in biscuits and gravy and various animal products - he may have also bought some new toys. Brian has taken note of some new guitars with built in Chase Bliss effects and the guys chat about how it might work for them and Brian offers to become fully sponsored by Chase Bliss as long as he can wear his Wampler brand Boxer shorts.
Was Elvis Presley a Spy for Richard Nixon? At the peak of Beatlemania, it is alleged that Richard Nixon asked Elvis Presley to go and spy on John Lennon and report back on how the Beatles were destroying the youth culture of the innocent American children. The guys chat about this and why Elvis possibly wasn't the best choice of undercover spy...
How do you get started as a small band? And how do you make money? A lot of musicians have had to take side jobs to create a stable income on top of gig money and the guys talk about the challenges of playing and earning in 2021.
Brian's Romantic tales, The Original JHS, Social Media downtime conspiracy theories, Buzz Aldrin, Nerding out over Hard Drives, James Bond...it's all in this weeks Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Travis and Richard are back with an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
This week we are joined once again by the legend in his own lunchtime, Travis Feaster, who immediately raises the tone by discussing his wife's Tik Tok activities and Richard doesn't notice that he was using his room mic for the first 10 minutes and berates himself muchly. There are some beeped swears. The guys chat about other long running podcasts in the same space and touch a little on the history of the Chasing Tone podcast and gear podcasts.
How good are you with a bottleneck / slide on an electric? Richard has been practising and realised he has a long way to go, and the guys chat a little about Derek Trucks and slide technique in general. Do you like sunburst finishes? Apparently John Mayer doesn't and this also becomes a point of discussion. Travis uses this as an opportunity to mention his '64 Strat which makes small parts of Richard very envious. Ok all of him.
Do you visit your local Guitar Center while high? No of course you don't - you are not that guy from Chattanooga...or are you? Travis introduces us to his new invented word and the guys chat about various substances and immediately regret it. He then gives us some valuable insight into how to find the vintage guitar of your dreams - you wont want to miss this bit as he gives a clue about the next bargain collectable guitar.
Tik Tok leggings, Weird Al Yankovic, Knockoff mics, Influencers in the wild, MGK vs Slipknot pt. 2, The Sopranos...it's all in this weeks Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back with an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
We have a bit of a different episode this week as we are joined by the insanely talented Dave Kilminster, a musician who has come from the mean streets of Bristol, UK (very similar to Indiana according to Richard - but he mixes up two Wurzels songs so what does he know?) via Keith Emerson, Steven Wilson and Roger Waters. Thats not a bad CV and we haven't even touched on half of it!
Starting out with a catastrophic injury that would have finished many people off before they started guitar wise, Dave went on to win a UK competition and had an established music teaching career before playing with some cast iron UK legends and he tells us about his early influences and the musical journey so far. There is a fair bit of Pink Floyd content here (I wonder who is to blame there), and he talks extensively about emulating David Gilmour, but there is also a whole load more and Dave gives us some very cool insights into touring and playing to a global stage.
We touch on Dave's Gear of course, and we learn some of the secrets he has learned about Gilmour's tone, and Richard fails massively to not be awestruck or convince Brian of his need to listen to more Floyd. He may be convinced to buy a Tele with a Whammy bar though. We talk about pickups and we talk about Dave's solo work and his upcoming album where he gets to be himself and how starting off listening to diverse musical styles really helped hone his skills. Blake is not to blame for the rise of streaming and tells us so pretty concisely.
Black Sabbath, Dave Grohl, How to audition properly, Electrocuted finishes, Dub side of the moon....it's all in this weeks Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back with an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Have you ever foraged for mushrooms? No, not the ones that make you see faeries, the ones that offer sustenance...Blake has and tells us about it. Richard has listened to a podcast where Jo Wood, the former wife of Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, interviews some of her fellow celebrity UFO fans, and he tells us the story that stuck in his mind about Robbie Williams before Brian tells us about his schoolyard fighting days.
Whats the largest concert you ever went to? The guys talk about some ridiculous numbers Richard found out about whilst looking into some of the world's biggest concerts. This leads Brian to worry about the practicalities and then discuss bass guitar heroes including the bass player Darren Wall who stopped a shooter and is our Hero of the Week. Someone stole some instruments from one of Blake's friend’s bands (Kaonashi) and he is mad...and rightly so! In terms of thievery, almost nothing is worse than stealing someones tools and stopping them from working.
Some people use the term "Bedroom Guitarist" as an insult to the level of skill a guitarist has, but the guys do not agree. However you make your music, as long as you enjoy it, it is all good. What if you work with guitars for a living - is it still fun? Find out what the guys think in this episode. Richard has one of Brian's new prototypes and it has surprised him despite his familiarity with the architecture...
Crowds of millions, Inverting Op-amps, Joe Perry, Studio toys, 1972 Plexi amps, Tremelo pedals, Smokey amps, Investing in guitars ... It's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
Brian, Blake and Richard are back with an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Support Woes! Brian is feeling mega-ranty because he doesn't understand why internet induced impatience has led to people asking social media for support first instead of contacting the company's support. Hear him seethe as Richard and Blake poke the bear with a big stick. He does have a point though.
Brian is finding the internet a stressful environment currently and Richard suggests some relaxation techniques. One of them involves Bacon and Ice cream. It didn't quite have the desired effect on Brian but he says he will try anything once if bacon is involved. But not if cookies are required. Richard teases us with the next Wampler release but is typically coy, and he also has a page turner for when he practices learning Tab but he feels he also needs a big cape for his keyboard solos.
Should Brian downsize his guitar collection? No of course he should not. Blake and Richard reassure him that 16 is the very bare minimum he can live with. How do you decide how many you should keep? Do you get emotional with guitars as art pieces? And what about rotating them in your playing - do you like to swap out your playing guitar regularly?? By the time you answer this we may have all been transported to Proxima Centauri to reseed the human population with Bruce Dickinson anyhow...
Ratsbane, Zuckerspammary, Punching koalas, Angry answerphone messages, Superbrian, Neon green guitars, Portishead... It's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back with an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian's been to the Woodshed Guitar experience in Nashville and relays the event's happenings. He was not happy with his initial choice of accommodation but it was probably all forgotten about as soon as he discovered the ancient art of drunken trampolining. Are you a high maintenance individual? Turns out Brian might be...listen in on his outrageous demands and his morning routine nuances and caffeination expectations. Oh he also jammed with Brent Mason and (virtually) salivated over Robben Ford's Dumble.
Brian has secret Jazz leanings and this has blown Richard's mind. Its not just cabbage related but maybe there is a a reference point. Can Richard influence Brian with more random prog rock? Probably not, but he tries, and discovered Brian knows his 80's pop! We also discover that Brian played another instrument in the past...
Blake has had a go in a Tesla and he liked it...he liked it a lot. So much so that Brian really, really wants one. But he hates driving! He wants something totally autonomous that drives him around his estate in style so he can just kick back with a craft IPA and his crispy new balance shoes. Did you know there were Eggs hidden in the Tesla ? And not the chocolatey type either.
Are pedals the baseball trading cards of the music world? Brian laments over his new revelation, possibly formulated under the influence of excess caffeine, and the guys talk about the concept of collectables. Richard has opinions, some of them make vague sense, the rest are just his normal ranty outbursts.
Angry Englishman, Some artists are terrible people, Brian's Flippage, a terrible dad joke, Redbull bike festival, Horse dancing ... It's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back with an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Is Brian the Larry David of the pedal world? He certainly resembles him according to Richard and the guys chat about some TV before Blake notices Brian isn't paying full attention. Strymon have released a new Phaser with an interesting name and Richard loves the look of it. Brian is not yet convinced but the guys chat about it and whether or not you need that many options for a phaser before Blake waxes lyrical about the depths of modulation he wishes to reach before the guys talk about pedal aesthetics and minimalism.
Fender have announced the new Player Plus range and they are going to sit right at the top end of their "Made in Mexico" line with some colors that got leaked. This causes Brian to go to an Italian website and he becomes confused by cookies. Mmm...Cosmic Jade...and is Dark Night the Antigua burst of this generation of Fender guitars?
Richard has attempted the simplest piece of guitar modification possible - and it went horribly pear shaped - so he tells us about exactly what went wrong and why you should listen to the advice of others. Except him. He's one of the top three stupidest people on this episode. The guys try and sell him on the benefit of a decent soldering station. Yes, it got nerdy as hell at this point.
Is there anything nicer than a sea-foam green guitar? What about a sea-foam green guitar back scratcher? How about one branded by Joe Bonamassa? Yes, we have sent our hard earned dollars to the Joe B marketing machine and the guys perform a "live" review. At the time of recording Blake was preparing to talk to Misha Mansoor of Periphery and the guys look a little at his music and his business.
Maximum Self Oscillation, Nu-X or Nux, The Hot Tub of manly diseases, The Geriatric Eagles, Disgusting plastic wrap, Soldering stations... It's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back and joined by Daniel Steinhardt in an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
This week we are stoked to have Daniel Steinhardt from The GigRig.com and That Pedal Show joining us for a lengthy chat about capacitors and resistors. He tells us a fantastic story about Yoshi from BOSS and his origins in engineering, and then spins off into telling us all the story of how he went from a touring guitarist to running his own electronics company. It's sounds very much like it has been quite the awesome journey so far!
Brian get's to test his hillbilly Englo-stralian accent on a real Australian, and Dan talks a little bit about his early influences and the music scene down under before he had his first quasi-religious experience with a classic pedal. It sparked a lifelong love of pedals and that certainly comes across with a natural passion that shines through in Dan's stories.
Dan also tells us a lot about his amazing relationship with industry legend and his partner in crime Mick Taylor, and the guys find out about how That Pedal Show came to be. He also tells us about the work that goes into that show before breaking down his dream rig - and Dan has definitely played played through one or two pieces of kit in his time. He's even given Brian some more food for thought and perhaps a new purchase looms on the horizon?
We all take a different musical journey in life, and Dan's video last year made us all think about our own love of the instrument, of music, and the circles we keep as we make our own way through this journey and our own connections to creativity. The podcast may get deep at some points so strap yourself in for a ride it's not your usual episode...
The Last Blockbuster, Elgar's beard, Hear the guys all say 'wow' like Owen Wilson, Roger Mayer, Natural feel for pedal order, Brians RF Chicken coop ... It's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back with an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Something has happened to Brian and Blake - they've started to talk all polite and well mannered - has Richard infected them with a dose of Britishness? Did you catch Dave Grohl trolling some mean folk? The guys chat with reverence and awe over his amazing prank delivery and the concept of a mobile stage, arial guitar licks, and paintball guns.
Is Brian wearing any pants? Are they underpants or overpants, it's all very confusing for him, and becomes doubly so when the conversation moves on to the famous actor Idris Elba who Brian has never heard of. Logan Paul? Different story...Remember last week when Brian found a four inch snake? Well this week he encountered a relative and had to dispatch it humanely. He expounds on his theory about snakes, you wont be disappointed by it before he and Blake ponder life on the road.
Brian has come up with a new circuit! Its got him all excited and he drops a hint about what it may be...#itdefinitelyisntametalzone. Meanwhile, the gear industry is suffering from a major parts shortage, and we find ourselves bidding against major companies and governments for precious OpAmp chips.
Theres a special jack socket out that makes a bold claim about its advantages. The guys chat about this and the marketing of it and then a little bit of schooling on jacks and TRS connectors. Brian's off to this years Woodshed Guitar Experience and gives us a little preview.
Smoking caffeine, Richard's rumored water bong, Frog / Centipede horrors, Digi-der-oos, Mojo by the gallon, Never fix your bosses sons' laptop... It's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Do you think the best part of Gear Acquisition Syndrome (G.A.S) is the chase? You know, that period when you have ordered something but it is yet to come and you soak up everything the internet has to offer? Its Blake's birthday and he has ordered a special guitar and is almost ready to graduate to long trousers, Brian is contemplating giant displays, and Richard is shaking his fist at a cloud...before some rude person with a clipboard angers the resident canine alarm system.
Greta Van Fleet have turned a series of humorous memes aimed against them into marketing success via TikTok so the guys give us their views on the platform before breaking down some old fashioned marketing trends versus more modern personality based marketing. Blake hasn't taken to TikTok as much as Brian but maybe this is about to change.
Is there about to be a tube shortage? Mike Matthews' latest prediction may not be all its cracked up to be and Richard shows off just how stupid he is before professor Brian Google schools him...and what about tube based pedals, how will it affect those and how in fact do they do what they do so darn well?
Brian took a trip to see Brad Paisley and hung out back stage. He may drop a hint or two and may have accidentally played one or two guitars that perhaps he shouldn't have...
RIP Dusty Hill, Dirty Honey, Tiny snakes, Giant monitors, Frogs... It's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back with an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Gibson has announced that it intends to launch a record label and the guys chew this over before pondering the idea of the Mega Music Corporation. Will this be a positive move? Will they take over the world? Is Joe B flying to space in a Gibson Rocket? Brian is a fan of the idea, and wonders if he can start something similar and Blake talks about the "New Artist Model" that is prevalent. Do you care about the views of artists you love ? Richard doesn't always, and believes that social media has made everyone a critic / journalist and not always with great results...
Richard tells us why he hates websites that autoplay music, especially loud music, and doubly especially when an advert plays in a window he cant find, and the one time he was asked to make a website in Comic Sans. It nearly ended his career and it then turns his ranty boomer mode up to 11.
EHX's Mike Matthews has posted up a cryptic page on his website that talks about how he is planning to tap into a massive free energy source that could solve energy problems for all of us on planet earth. Will it work or not? Who knows, but if anyone can save us, it is Mike Matthews. Or perhaps this is a sinister plan to take over the worlds via a mesh network of Big Muffs??
Have you ever found something inside a pedal that wasn't supposed to be there? One of our listeners sent in a picture of a Wah pedal that had clearly been used for someone's stash...
Greasy chicken, Glenn Medeiros, Big Pharma, Hendrix plays a Gibson Strat, Brian has a new guitar, toys for idiots, Podcast-B-Gone... It's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back with an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Brian trolls Richard expertly before telling us about his experiences at Summer NAMM and it’s not like any Summer NAMM he’s been to before so he gives us a run down of the show before literally almost performing a different kind of run down as he tries to take out the competition. He’s also been checking out some new music…well new for Brian anyhow….and Richard attempts to educate Brian on early German Power metal. Brian then speculates about Winter NAMM and the attendance levels that may or may not manifest themselves.
IK Multimedia, the creators of Amplitube, have come out with some cool looking pedals, and the guys chat about the concept and the large footprint IK have chosen. This brings up the subject of digital versus analog pedals and then the guys talks about how digital sounds different to different people and how age affects hearing. Taste and hearing loss have varying effects on our chase for tone as mentioned by one of our listeners, so the guys chat about it.
Rick Beato has had some copyright issues with an episode about “The Cars” and Brian discusses it before smoothly transitioning into the newly stoked up debate about streaming which has gone as far as the British parliament. Will the men in glitter be round? Blake admits he likes Wham and Richard discusses the generosity of George Michael.
Brian wants to move to Nashville, Woo-girls and pedal cars, Dodgy rocket designs, Aluminium necked guitars, it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
The guys talk about the Rockman and a meme that Richard made about a number of requests Wampler have been getting to make their take on it. Blake and Brian educate him a bit about the history of the Rockman, Tom Shultz, Boston, and the sounds it can make before reflecting on price gouging and rare fuzz.
Brian suffers from temporal goat non-remembrance and Blake has a new Tolkien inspired pedal that brings him much joy. The guys then realise Brian may not be up to date on his Tolkien when he crumbles under mild interrogation and Richard struggles to keep it together.
It's new amp day for Bri! Find out all about his new "dumble" inspired amp and why he had to buy it. He's also off to Summer Namm and the guys discuss the glittery outfit Amanda needs to make for Brian as he struts his stuff in the summer heat.
Brian wants to go to space, and predicts he will do one day, and the guys discuss flat earth theory, UFOs, and the myriad alien races that control the planet earth.
Dungeons & Dragons, Knob matching, Breaking into cars, the Brijazzle, Speeding Cameras, Brian's cunning disguise, Fuzzy Worms, Richard Branson, it’s all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian is tired, so very tired, and has been burning the midnight oil on his travels to see Josh Scott from JHS Pedals in Kansas City, Missouri. He and Blake swap sleep accessory tips before Brian is forced to remove his headset as Blake tells an awful story. Richard discusses his sleeping superpower before Blake points out it may be a legitimate medical issue.
Blake and Brian compare notes about the amazing setup JHS have and we learn a little of the professional media environment Josh has put together with his team. From broadcast tips to jamming with the guys, Brian breaks down his experience and how much he enjoyed it, and there was no mention of a giant ham but some mention of Dave lee Roth’s alternative career as a Paramedic.
Does a popular piece of free audio software have spyware embedded? The guys chat around this controversial issue. This leads into a conversation about Ai generated music and the specific concept of bringing artists back from the dead using new technology.
Originality is something that is often discussed in the pedal world, even though we know they are all basically tube screamer clones, and Brian has some views on this but most importantly has discovered a truly unique and original guitar pedal. We then discover a shocking dark secret about Richard's Epiphone
Epoxy Guitars, Bone Saws, Van Halen, Custom 335s, Joe Bs Salty Vee, New Fenders, Crossroads (the movie), it’s all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian suffers from permanent timezone confusion and so the guys talk about universal time before they drift off onto AI powered tractors, lawn mowing meditation, and why Richard’s dad is not the lead guitar player in Saxon. Brian reveals he off to Kansas to see JHS, and will be going live with Josh this week, lets see what comes out of that meeting of minds…
Blake tells us all about his new Orange cab and was surprised by the head he found he liked the best with it. He got some interesting information direct from Orange and shares his findings with everyone.
A meme has been circulated relating to 3 stereotypical podcast hosts. Apparently all podcasts have the same three hosts and the guys wonder which apply to them. Sadly Brian doesn’t watch movies so has no idea what this means. But he has confessed to liking some Pink Floyd. Or has he? The guys then discover that if you draw a Venn diagram to figure out where the common musical thread between them is it ends up with a surprising result.
Brian has a rant about people who unnecessarily fiddle with trim pots inside their pedals. It is not something he approves of (to put it mildly). Richard invents the Scissor-Lift pedalboard (tm) and performs a fascinating radio mime to describe this. Is there a shortage of guitar strings? Blake has insider knowledge and Brian taps him up for his unique requirements, and the guys discuss coated strings.
Metallica covers, Blake and Brians impersonation of the St Anger snare sound, Canadian Les Paul purchasing, Peaches, Headless guitars, Epiphones, the dark art of truss rod tweaking, its all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian bemoans the software industry as he has technical issues and it fires him into rant mode. Wampler made a pedal once that people thought was too weird for us, Brian tries to relate this to cars, and the conversation drifts into hillbilly territory…
Richard discovers that Brian, and Blake, have never heard of stadium dad rock giants, Status Quo, and is audibly shook by this telecaster based injustice. We discuss the infamous telecaster mods of Francis Rossi and then Brian reveals that the team have been working hard on some new products before he fantasises about breadboarding in Starbucks.
Blake gives us an update on his Rickenbacker to vintage Orange cab trade, Richard admits he not really into vintage amps so the guys pour well deserved scorn on his silly views. They then have a little bit of a look at Orange as a brand and Brian lowers the tone and reveals why he is the worst medical doctor to have.
How do you approach learning? Do online methods and apps work better for you than say traditional sheet music or tab ? The guys have different views on how they take in info and which learning style works for them. Brian then declares victory on the music taste front when Richard confesses to downloading Skid Row and Dokken.
ASMR for electronics nerds, mean comments, Dad metal, Bigsby and Grunge pedals, did we mention Patreon? It’s all in this weeks episode of Chasing Tone!
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Brian and Blake are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast, and this week they are joined by Travis Feaster.
Blake's conundrum - Should he swap his 6 String Rickenbacker 360 for a vintage Orange cab? The guys discuss how Rickenbacker manufacture their guitars and Travis shares some insider info on their production process. Travis describes his haggling nature and the guys talk about gear trading in general.
Travis taps into Brian's hip and happening nature with a question about impulse responses and the guys have an in-depth discussion about IRs and Amp simulations…and then concludes what we all know, that the SLO 30 is the greatest amp on the planet.
Brian also has a conundrum with mixing again and has been to Youtube university to learn a bit more so the guys have a chat about mixing while Blake becomes increasingly nervous about his vintage cab falling into the hands of someone who wont love it as much as him.
What are the two biggest factors in an amplifier's sound ? You may be surprised to hear it isn’t the tubes…
Blake gets angry with realtors, Travis plays “older” country gigs, Magnetic arm foolishness, it’s all in this weeks episode of Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
This week Richard learns about the wood shortage and rising prices of wood as a result whilst Brian once again avoids talking about capacitors and resistors, and Blake explains his totally legitimate theory of how to make playlists make him money whilst he sleeps....ok maybe it is slightly dodgy...
Is vegan jerky just dried bell pepper ? Perhaps rope is as tasty ? Brian and Blake are not convinced...really, Richard just needs to try Blake's Backyard Burgers and BBQ.
Spotify Premium vs Apple Music and streaming services in general - whats your preference ? Richard uses both but has some logic for why. Brian tried to listen to some of Bowie's seminal 1972 album "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust..." and is not a fan. He fails to guess what American thrash band Richard loves and then goes off on a debate with Blake about what is thrash and what is not.
Brian is not happy with the stacked hum-bucker he installed in his Tele style Friedman guitar - he is disappointed with the lack of beef...and potentially crispiness...and then he sees an Epiphone with 3 P90s and needs some private time to reflect. The guys also touch on a little bit of the history of Bigsby too. Brian also examines a facebook rant about pedal cloning and discusses his industry insider take on this.
John Mayer does Toto, Ninja weaponry, Aliens in 1987, the Mandela effect returns, Pedalboard Monopoly - it's all in the latest episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
The guys discuss the horrendous news that happened prior to recording - the factory where our pedals are built was damaged by a severe fire. It has caused some temporary delays, and a lot of "fun" issues, but we were absolutely bowled over by the support shown by some industry legends including Robert Keeley, Jamie from Earthquaker, and a number of other super cool folk. Meanwhile, Brian dreams of hotdogs...and attempts to explain the content of S'mores to Richard.
Blake is opening up an Only Fans account, his bodybuilding finally pays off, and the fellers also debate the newly release UAP / UFO footage. We also take a look at the marketing genius of Joe Bonamassa and his new range of gardening accessories.
What is the difference between a regular pedal and pedal for Bass guitars ? Brian explains some of those differences before becoming wildly enraged by the sticker on his new Squier Bass. The guys also chat about the latest spat between Roger Waters and David Gilmour of Pink Floyd and draw an analogy with pro wrestling.
Pedalboard shoes, Brian sings Spongebob, then he learns to swear in English, Blake ponders Goat Yoga, Richard wants to make foot shaped shoes and regrets his chilli choices, a horrible butt shaped guitar... It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast!
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
Blake has been accused of fabricating the truth a little, so the guys explore why this was not the case, and put the world to rights. Richard observes that the full moon may have created undue amounts of internet stupidity and then promptly puts his (size 13) foot right in it.
Brian falls victim to multiple incidents of this stupidity and wonders why people are anti-tuner, why people think Jimmy Page didn't like pedals, and why people keep offering him "adult cuddles" in return for gear...
Richard attempts to explain the Eurovision song contest and fails miserably but does spot a Longhorn bass on stage with the Italian winners so that's ok.
Guitars made from ammo, special edition pedals and guitars, Facebook is spying on us again, Shazam, Lasers, the Matrix - it's all in the latest episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
The guys muse about their bass guitars and bass guitars they are wanting to acquire and talk about the difference in playing techniques from the guitar.
Mooer has released the GTRS intelligent guitar. Does a guitar need bluetooth and USB connectivity? The opinions are strong.
If you could choose a ten year (not necessarily a decade per se) period of music, what would it be? The guys talk about the eras that inspire them.
When did the guitar die? Some say that there seems to be a resurgence lately. The discussion takes a look at the idea.
Meatless pizza, the Unge pedal, DOD pedals and the guys have all been made into Lego-like figure.. It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
Wampler has done it again with the release of the Andy Wood signature pedal. The Gearbox has some interesting features and Brian explains how some of them work.
Have you heard about the optical hum buckers? It is based on LED technology and the guys have some thoughts on them.
Remember the Presidents of the United States of America? The band? David Dederer, guitarist for that band, posted a comment on one of Brian’s YouTube videos. That leads to a look back at the Band and their music.
Andy Ferris, Jason Isbell's new signature telecaster, the shirt, and the guys talk about one ugly a** guitar. It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Brace yourself, there is something in the air on this one.
Richard’s Epiphone is in and Blake’s is on the way. Richard shares the excitement of what he has discovered with the new axe.
Guild guitars have released a new model. The T-Bird has raised some eyebrows. The trio give it mixed reviews and talk about some of Guild’s other offerings.
Blake picked up an Boss HM-2 pedal that is one of those pedals that lends itself to the “this version is so much better than that version” Brian shares his frustration with that line of thinking and the guys talk about some of the tones that come out of that classic stomp box.
The last Blockbuster Video on Earth, Larkin Poe, and Richard has a fan? It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
Reverb.com’s “The Pedal Movie” was released this past week. The guys welcome Michael Lux and Daniel Orkin, the creative minds behind the documentary.
Hear about the origin of the project, the heart behind it and some of the behind the scenes moments and some of the cool stuff that they could not fit into the final cut.
It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
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Brian, Blake and Richard are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
Blake is back from his visit with Josh and JHS. He talks about his appearance on their show and his trip.
Richard has finally found an Epiphone 335 and had a little prompting to buy it. He talks about what got him there.
Playing through digital gear can produce latency and it can have an affect on ones playing. The guys talk about their experience with the issue.
TikTok has come out and admitted that they are driving what music is going to go viral. it leads to an interesting discussion
Victory Amps have released the V4 The Kracken pedal preamp. Richard is in love with the artwork and Brian looks into some of it’s features.
Plant based food, Reverb data leak, and Brian has an iMDB page. It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
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Brian and Richard visit with our old friend and Chasing Tone Alumni Travis Feaster.
Catch up on Travis’ latest ventures and what he has been up to. He talks about gigging during a pandemic and his new gig in the gear world.
Logic is a pretty popular DAW and Richard recently did a deep dive into a project that stretched his skill levels on the software. This started a conversation about recording platforms and their evolution.
Brian is starting to warm up to strats and now he is eyeing some new guitars. The guys talk about the choices and their pros and cons.
Travis saw a ghost, 420 day and Abe Lincoln playing guitar. It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
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Brian and Blake are back and once again joined by Wampler’s own Richard Oliver in this weeks episode.
Brian finally pulled the trigger on a new Marshall Amp he has had his eye on. He takes a look at some of the features and it opens a conversation about some of the guy’s dream gear.
Is three amps really two amps too many as Richard says? Blake has been using a three amp setup and shares how he makes the magic happen.
There is a new app out for guitar players. It is a great tool to organize your gear and setups. The guys talk about it.
Alligator meat, recording studios, Richard wants to be an astronaut, and is Brian’s telecaster getting jealous? It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
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351 - Just relax and enjoy guitar
Brian and Blake are back and once again joined by Wampler’s own Richard Oliver in this weeks episode.
Dan from That Pedal Show released a video about not needing to be the worlds greatest guitar player. It opens a great conversation about not taking yourself so seriously.
Changing strings can be tough, but on a Floyd Rose rig it can melt your brain. The guys talk about it and you will enjoy Richard’s methodology.
Seafood, the funk bunker, Blake made a demo….video, and were you suckered on April Fool’s day? It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
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Brian and Blake are back and once again joined by Wampler’s own Richard Oliver in this weeks episode.
There has been a meme floating around about the age old question of where the tone comes from. It opens the door for a great conversation.
A new piece of gear came out that was a bit “clonish” and it kind of struck a nerve with Brian. Find out why it got under his skin.
Richard asks which British band is better? Led Zepplin or Black Sabbath? it brings some interesting responses.
Chicken sandwich wars, Blake’s Ibanez 7 Series obsession, and investment advice you should ignore. And mini Boss pedals? It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
“I time corrected Van Halen” Video
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Brian and Blake are back and once again joined by Wampler’s own Richard Oliver in this weeks episode.
Richard asks the question, who is the best living Strat player? It brings an interesting answer and a even better conversation.
There was a time when the Soviets banned music from the west. So the people found a way to get their hands on tunes and it is a fascinating technique to rock on.
Local radio stations can be lacking, and satellite radio has some compression issues, so streaming can be a viable option. The guys talk about what is on their playlists.
Steve Vai’s vid, Dr Pimple Popper, karaoke and FacePedal? It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
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Brian and Blake are back and once again joined by Wampler’s own Richard Oliver in this weeks episode.
Our friends over at JHS have produced a musical about guitar pedals. The guys talk about the production and their take on what the sequel should look like.
Fender has released their version of the Acoustasonic Jazz Master. Blake has his opinion but the conversation swerved into a look at the spectrum of brands, models and types. There are some strong opinions as you could guess.
Richard brings in a very special guest. Lee Harris is the lead guitarist for Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets. It is a great conversation about playing with the Pink Floyd legend and the gear he is using.
Richard’s ES5 midi switcher, Men at Work, and Amanda finds us boring? It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
Lee Harris:
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https://www.thesaucerfulofsecrets.com
JHS Musical
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Brian and Blake are back and once again joined by Wampler’s own Richard Oliver in this weeks episode.
Kings of Leon are the first rock band to release their album under the NFT crypto currency. What is a non-fungible token and why could it be a benefit to musicians? The guys look at it.
Line 6 is releasing a wireless Helix midi controller. The guys have strong opinions on the whole wireless idea.
You get a new stomp box and plug it in, do you set the tone at “noon” to start out? Is “noon” neutral? There are some interesting thoughts on the subject.
There is a buzz out there about reviewers receiving compensation for their reviews of gear. The thought it is may cause bias and may have some negative connotations. The trio talk about the issue.
Gregorian chant rock covers, the royal family, Ian Drury and the blockheads and glitter showers.. It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
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Brian and Blake are back and once again joined by Wampler’s own Richard Oliver in this weeks episode.
MXR has released what may be the first artists signature mini pedal. The Eric Gales Rawdawg overdrive started an interesting conversation about the surge of mini pedals and peoples strong opinions about them.
Covid 19 is finally showing promising signs of slowing down and things are opening back up. This includes NAMM as the 2021 Summer event is returning as well as next year’s Winter NAMM. But the discussion looks at the idea that NAMM’s usefulness has diminished. Is it time for a retool or does the NAMM show just need to go away?
Wampler just released the Ratsbane overdrive. It is a pedal based around the classic Rat circuit, but it is not just a Rat clone. It has some depth and the guys talk about the latest addition to the company’s lineup.
Meteors, flat earth, and podcasting musings. It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
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Brian and Blake are back and once again joined by Wampler’s own Richard Oliver in this weeks episode.
Wampler Pedals is about to launch their brand new take on the classic Rat pedal. The Ratsbane is Brian’s interpretation of the popular dirt circuit with some cool Wampler twists. The guys talk about it.
Blake just finished an interview with JHS’ own Josh Scott that led to a conversation about digital marketing and how content creation is better used to reach the market.
Brian is making some adjustments on his beloved Epiphone. He has arrived at the point of adjusting the truss rod and it has him a bit nervous. The discussion is entertaining.
Use the right cable(?), using pedals with unique instruments, and 5G on Mars. It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
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Brian and Blake are back and once again joined by Wampler’s own Richard Oliver in this weeks episode.
You may have noticed a delay in this weeks podcast. Well you see the United States has been slapped with a deep freeze. Brian and Blake discuss how they have been affected.
Blake got his paws on a Silktone 12 watt amplifier. It has an interesting power tube set up. The guys talk about it.
Universal Audio has released an interesting line of pedals. The company is known for their plug-ins and that leads to a conversation about how those might be applied in a pedal setting.
Epiphone acoustic guitars, how guitar dad’s dance, humidity is bad (mmm-kay?) and gen z vs millennials. It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
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Brian and Blake are back and once again joined by Wampler’s own Richard Oliver in this weeks episode.
Did you catch Phoebe Bridger on SNL? Did you see her attempt to destroy her guitar? The guys have seen it and share their amusing reactions.
Then there is the guy who has made a guitar out of his deceased uncle’s skeleton. That’s right. You can imagine the reaction our trio has on this one.
England has their own version of Phil Spector? Richard recently discovered that notorious history of Joe Meek and his possible ties to a gear company.
TikTok may be okay, social media burnout and a tube screamer controversy. It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
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Brian and Blake are back and once again joined by Wampler’s own Richard Oliver in this weeks episode.
Ed Sheeran recently achieved an incredible feat in the streaming world. This started a conversation about the intricacies of the world of streaming content.
The guys talk about some new gear they picked up lately. Blake grabbed a new germanium fuzz pedal with some interesting tech, and Richard caught a new Two Notes Captor X. This starts a chat about the convenience of impulse responses.
Brian’s dishwasher tried to burn down his house, Machine Gun Kelly’s guitar, and the warm glow of tubes. It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
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Brian and Blake are back and once again joined by Wampler’s own Richard Oliver in this weeks episode.
Brian is doing a little project for an outside entity and it involves distortion. Intriguing isn’t it? And did you know pink noise is different from Pink Floyd?
The guys talk about where they would direct a new player in starting out with gear, and some of the mistakes they made in there early pursuit of tone.
How many times have you picked up a new piece of gear to find it falls short of your expectations? Is it the gear? Is it you? Or maybe you misunderstand what that piece of gear is meant to do. It is a fascinating conversation.
Brian grabbed a new classic amp. Celebrity B-day messages and an all Boss pedal board? It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
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Brian and Blake are back and once again joined by Wampler’s own Richard Oliver in this weeks episode.
Blake has a ghost story about a local theme park he and the family frequent. It even made an episode of Ghost Hunters. You will be surprised at the software the hunters were using.
Strings. Six, seven or eight? The guys talk about their experiences with more strings and what the differences are like and how they dealt with them.
NAMM has gone virtual and there are a lot of new releases coming this weekend. Brian, Blake and Richard look at some of the new gear coming from PRS, Gibson, Boss as well as some small companies with some cool gear offerings.
Our government recently released some classified info on UFO’s. Are they out there? We want to believe.
The new Macs are coming and have Blake and Richard excited. They talk about the coming upgrades and how they see it impacting the performance of some of the main stream programs.
It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
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Brian and Blake are back and once again joined by Wampler’s own Richard Oliver in this weeks episode.
Fender introduced their new line of guitars, amps and power supplies for 2021. The guys take a look at the offerings and share their thoughts.
Brian picked up a new Epiphone 335 last week and really likes it. Now he wonders what Epiphone model to pursue next. Blake and Richard chime in with their recommendations.
Ever wonder what it takes to go viral on TikTok or Youtube? It may be easier than most of us make it out to be. Brian shares a story about how someone proved that very point.
it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
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Brian and Blake are back and once again joined by Wampler’s own Richard Oliver in this weeks episode.
There was some news in the gear world this week as Gibson bought Mesa Boogie. The guys talk about the implications of the acquisition.
Brian picked up a new Epiphone 335 this week and is really digging it. This leads to a conversation about the brand and how far it has come.
The conspiracy theorists are kicking around a familiar image that is said to be a reverse engineered chip from the new Covid vaccine. Let’s just say it has some amazing gain.
it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
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Brian and Blake are back and once again joined by Wampler’s own Richard Oliver in this weeks episode.
The guys take on some questions from our Wampler Tone Group.
Everything from pedal settings to favorite movies and some of the interesting podcasts that they listen too. It is quite a ride.
it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
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Brian and Blake are back and joined by Richard Oliver in this weeks episode.
There is an artist that has built some great success and has gotten the attention of a former manager. The ensuing lawsuit triggers an interesting conversation about how budding artist need to protect themselves and even relationships.
Both Richard and Brian have grabbed new axes. The guys talk about the acquisitions and Brian shares how the Wampler Tone group helped in his choice.
You grab the latest signature pedal with the expectation that you will soon sound like the named artist. But you don’t. What happened? It is an interesting discussion.
it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
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Brian welcomes Henning Pauly to this weeks episode.
Henning is known for his highly polished gear demos on YouTube as well as his energetic personality.
He shares what it is like to do what he does and shares some insight into what makes good content.
If you are thinking of diving into the gear demo world Henning Pauly has some advice to push you in the right direction.
it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
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Brian and Blake join forces for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
True Bypass, buffer, gain vs volume? What gear terms are confusing to you? The guys talk about these and many more.
Shure has introduced a new USB podcast microphone with a lot of nice built in features. It has grabbed Brian’s attention and he shares some of the info on it.
it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
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Brian and Blake join forces for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
DeVon Blue is a musician and YouTuber that Blake is working with on a whole new marketing idea. The new twist on this media outlet use makes for an interesting discussion.
The age old question about starting up a gear demo YouTube channel came up recently. How do you get the gear companies send you stuff to demo? Brian and Blake share some insight.
it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
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Brian and Blake join forces for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
Derek is an IT security guy and a fan of the podcast. He recently reached out to Brian about some concerns over the use of the TikTok app. The guys talk about it.
A recent post on the Facebook group Pedalboards of Doom pointed to some frustration over “limited Run” pedals. Is it an unfair marketing ploy by companies? Brian and Blake take a look at the issue.
Gear demos can be a great resource when you are thinking about investing in a new pedal. But is there an over saturation of demo videos these days? It leads to an interesting conversation.
If you spend anytime on social media you have no doubt seen someone’s picture of their pedalboards. Some are saying that shows that pedals are becoming a status statement. Brian shares his opinion on the matter.
it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
Reddit thread about TikTok:
https://www.reddit.com/r/videos/comments/fxgi06/not_new_news_but_tbh_if_you_have_tiktiok_just_get/fmuko1m/
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Brian and Blake join forces for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
Blake recently got his hands on a Big Ear Albie pedal. It is an 8 mode “ambient modulator” that is very straight forward simple with very limited user control. Blake likes it and the guys talk about the pedal.
Brian went on a little road trip and his mind wandered to thinking about the differences between analog and digital circuits. It makes for an interesting conversation.
This year has been challenging to say the very least, especially on those artist that have depended on live performances for income. There are options out there and Brian and Blake look at those are.
it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
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Brian and Blake join forces for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
A recent post in the Wampler Tone group about the topic of boiling guitar strings came up. It is said to be a way of rejuvenating old strings and was a technique used by old blues players and maybe even EVH. Blake tried it and the guys talk about the results.
Amazon has wandered into the gear world with a line of Amazon Basic guitar pedals. More interesting is their marketing picture for the line. It has been a point of conversation in the gear groups and Brian and Blake muse over the inventive signal chain.
it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
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Brian and Blake join forces for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
How many remember Jiffy peanut butter? They just changed the name to Jif recently, right? Nope. It has always been Jif, but many swear it was once Jiffy. This is called the Mandela effect. The guys talk about it.
Rick Beato recently put out a video talking about “The TikTok effect how social media is reviving rock music”. The guys talk about the truth behind the idea and a new app that allows use of full copyrighted songs.
it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
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Brian and Blake are joined by Andy Wood and Richard Oliver for this episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
Last week we sadly lost a legend in the guitar world. Eddie Van Halen revolutionized the way we hear and play guitar.
Join us for a great conversation about what EVH meant to each of the guys and where they think the guitar world would be if Eddie never existed.
it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
Andy Wood - andywoodmusic.com
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Brian and Blake are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
Our good friends over at JHS have released a new line of $99 pedals. Josh and company cover the tone basics and Brian and Blake take a look at the line up.
If you are in to guitar gear demos, you most likely know Andy “Here’s my clean tone” Martin, but if you are not following his wife on Instagram you are missing out on some clever content. The guys look at her latest posts.
it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
Blake’s Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCuIYHMJLqBH3o0uY4pGsGA
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Brian and Blake are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
Blake’s YouTube adventure has been an eye opening experience. That leads into a conversation about content production and the differences between YouTube audiences and those who listen to podcasts.
Are you using the DS-1 wrong? Are your settings using the full potential of the classic pedal? The guys talk about where your knobs should be.
Blake played Hip Hop? Yes he did. He lent his guitar talents to a recording for an artist in the genre. The guys have some fun with it.
it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
Blake’s Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCuIYHMJLqBH3o0uY4pGsGA
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Brian and Blake are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
Blake has some good news in regards to the Oregon fires,
however the whole event threw a wrench into his plans to
complete a video a day for thirty days on YouTube.
He talks about lessons learned and where he goes from here.
Fender has a new offset guitar in their Paranormal series.
The guys talk about the new versatile Cyclone guitar.
In one of Blake’s latest video releases he replaced the tape in a tape echo pedal.
This led to a deeper conversation about tape echoes and
what is available on the market.
it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
Blake’s Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCuIYHMJLqBH3o0uY4pGsGA
Comic we mentioned:
https://www.facebook.com/ChasingTonePodcast/posts/3799008746778928
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Brian and Blake are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
Things are getting better in Oregon but Blake is still on notice to be ready to leave as the wildfires are still burning. He talks to Brian about the situation and some of the hard decisions he has had to make.
Guitar World is reporting Fender has sold more guitars in 2020 than any other year in the company’s history. The guys talk about the exciting news and what it could mean for the future of the gear industry and music as a whole.
Blake’s YouTube video a day challenge has understandably taken a small detour, but he is still putting out content at a breakneck pace. He talks about the challenges and how he produces the videos and the tools he uses.
it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
Blake’s Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCuIYHMJLqBH3o0uY4pGsGA
DIY mods
https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books
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Brian has a conversation with the “Chief of getting things done” at Wampler Pedals, Richard Oliver.
Richard talks about his role in the process of pedal development, his favorite podcasts, and the prospect of the UK going back into lockdown.
He answers some questions from the Wampler Tone Group and he also talks about next year’s Wampler releases.
It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
DIY mods
https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books
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Brian and Blake are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
Brian is back from hanging with Joe Bonamassa and Brent Mason at the guitar show put on by Andy Wood. Brian talks about how the experience changed his perspectives and appreciation for the nuances of chasing tone.
Blake has taken on the task of putting out a video per day for the month. The guys talk about the challenges and benefits Blake faces and what styles he will be producing.
It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
DIY mods
https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books
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Brian and Blake are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
Brian is going to be a part of a very cool and intimate guitar show next week. Imagine hanging with Joe Bonamassa and Brent Mason in the woods. What? It is explained in the podcast.
There was a thread on Fuzztopia about a new battery based power supply. That led to a conversation about batteries. The good, the bad and the ugly.
Fender announced the Brent Mason Tele last week, this week they introduce the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Strat. It is a beauty and the guys talk about it.
it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
DIY mods
https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books
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Brian and Blake are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
Fender announced the new Brent Mason Signature Telecaster. You better believe the guys talked about this one.
It has been announced that Winter NAMM 2021 has been cancelled. Has NAMM as we know it ran it’s course? Is it time for a change? Brian and Blake look at the subject.
And Rick Beato recently released a video discussing how labels work. This started a conversation of how the industry has changed and where it might be going.
it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
DIY mods
https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books
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Brian and Blake are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
Blake is considering a second non-guitar podcast where he just talks to people who are forging their own path. This leads to a conversation of ideas for new content creation.
Spotify, kind of a controversial source for music for some and income for others. Recently the CEO Daniel EK said that artists cannot expect to release an album every 3-4 years and find success on the platform. The guys look at the comments and dive deeper into how the “industry” has changed and what is needed to succeed in it.
it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
DIY mods
https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books
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Brian and Blake are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
A recent Facebook Gear page conversation revealed a polarizing set of strings. Either you love them or you hate them. This led to a conversation about strings and how some guitarist treat their strings. Salami?
Some say they turn off their compressor when using dirt since those pedals have some compression. Brian explains why that is not necessarily the case and the guys take a deeper look at compression.
It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
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https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books
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Pete Thorn, a good friend of the podcast, recently interviewed Guitar god Steve Vai and has graciously allowed us to offer a section of that interview here on the Chasing Tone.
It is an interesting conversation on Steve’s perspective on success.
It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
Catch the entire interview with Steve Vai here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXgacBbXxzo
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Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
Reverb.com announced an increase in their fees that has caused an online meltdown. This leads to a lengthy look at online sales and all the inner workings and options that can be used.
What is going on at Peavey? There have been some changes in their amp line and it leads to a discussion about tube amps. What were the guy’s first tube amp and what are their favorites?
It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
Fuzzrocious Typhoon V2 available at:
https://tone-mob.myshopify.com/products/fuzzrocious-typhon-v2
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Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
Brian and Blake are back for another episode and of the Chasing Tone Podcast along with a new guest - Richard Oliver of Wampler Pedals.
If you follow Wampler social media it is likely you are at least familiar with Richard’s work. Brian and Blake welcome him from across the pond for a visit and some great conversation.
Diezel Amps have released a new “smart head” that realizes and logs when it has been profiled. There are speculations as to why they have done this and the guys talk about what this may mean for the industry.
It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
DIY mods
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Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
A recent video about the band Periphery and how they strategically position themselves to support their band financially start a conversation about what it takes in today’s music industry to survive.
How would you define metal? That is a recent question Brian asked the Wampler Tone Group on Facebook. It is really a broad genre and the guys talk about it.
It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
Periphery video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-RfvLq6rOI
Finn Mckenty podcast:
https://pod.link/prmba
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Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
Brian reached out to the Wampler tone group and asked if fuzz is a thing you dislike and why? This leads to quite a conversation about all things fuzz. From Big Muffs to the Fuzz Face to the Pelican Noiseworks Pelitaur, they talk about the circuits, good and bad ways to use fuzz, and their personal feelings on the subject.
It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
DIY mods
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Facebook thread about fuzz:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/permalink/3213614698699919/
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Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
Brian got an email from a listener with size 14 1/2 shoes that struggles with his stomp boxes. This leads to a conversation about solutions for the problem and a quandary about double buttons on a standard sized pedals.
Big news in the gear world as D’Angelico acquires Pigtronix and Supro this week. Blake shares some insight into the mechanics of the companies. A tea company is involved?
It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
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Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
Brian was pondering the the possibility that the popularity of guitar based podcasts may be on the decline. Blake has a different perspective on the matter. It is an interesting discussion.
Do you remember when you become a “gear person”? The guys talk about the interesting phenomenon that once you are in most never go back.
It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
DIY mods
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Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
Putting a microphone on an amp to capture your tone can be a very frustrating experience. The guys discuss the different techniques they use. Brian doesn’t mic his amps anymore?
Home recording has come a long way from the Fostex 4 track days. The guys talk about the evolution of DAW’s and what their first platform was and what they use now.
It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
DIY mods
https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books
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309 - DOD, Big Muffs and Analog Delays
Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
Blake came to the realization that he has an affinity for analog delays, and even more so models produced by DOD. This opened a conversation about various delays and what is happening with DigiTech.
There is a website dedicated to all things Big Muff Pi. The guys take a look at it.
Brian’s AC has gone out in the shop. His guitars are not happy in the heat, but Brian has also realized he has very little experience with setting up his rigs. He is looking for advice.
It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.
Brian bd-2 mods
https://www.amazon.com/Modify-Blues-Driver-Guitar-Pedal-ebook/dp/B0882TN7X4/
DS-1 Mod ebook
https://modyourownpedal.com/products/how-to-modify-the-boss-ds-1-distortion-pedal
To purchase signed Wampler Pedals from Brian:
https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/wampler-pedals-secret-stash
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Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
As the world starts to open back up and restrictions are lifted the guys ponder what the new “normal” will look like? Will your trip to the music store be the same?
60 Cycle Hum’s Facebook page recently had a discussion about “Dad Rigs”. The guys look at what that might mean and the proper apparel that should accompany it.
It’s all in this weeks Chasing Tone Podcast.
Bd-2 Mod ebook: https://www.amazon.com/Modify-Blues-Driver-Guitar-Pedal-ebook/dp/B0882TN7X4/
DS-1 Mod ebook: https://modyourownpedal.com/products/how-to-modify-the-boss-ds-1-distortion-pedal
To purchase signed Wampler Pedals from Brian: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/wampler-pedals-secret-stash
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Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
Covid-19 has changed a lot of things in our lives and businesses. Musical Merchandise review has published a study they did on the pandemic’s effect on music retailers and the music gear industry. There are some interesting insights.
All these changes are causing some companies to change their focus and directions. The guys talk about a couple of examples and how it all works.
It’s all in this weeks Chasing Tone Podcast.
Brian bd-2 mods: https://www.amazon.com/Modify-Blues-Driver-Guitar-Pedal-ebook/dp/B0882TN7X4/
DS-1 Mod ebook: https://modyourownpedal.com/products/how-to-modify-the-boss-ds-1-distortion-pedal
To purchase signed Wampler Pedals from Brian:
https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/wampler-pedals-secret-stash
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