Amps & Axes Podcast
229 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 128 ratingsThe informative podcast for musicians on amplifiers, guitars and everything between. Your host Jeff Bober is considered by his peers as the "Godfather of low wattage amps" and is the owner of East Amplification. Along with Mick Marcellino who covers all of the guitar needs this show will not only be informative but a fun listen.
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Episodes
Amps & Axes - #043 - Jimi Hazel from 24-7 Spyz - Part 2
September 25, 2014 16:53 - 50 minutes - 28.8 MBHello AaA listeners. Here's the new episode of the Amps and Axes Podcast. Not much host banter here as this week is a continuation of their Jimi Hazel interview, so without further ado, here is part two. (warning: Explicit Content) Enjoy and Thanks for Listening.
Amps & Axes - #042 - Jimi Hazel from 24-7 Spyz - Part 1
September 18, 2014 13:26 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBHello AaA Fans. In this week's episode of Amps and Axes the guys talk a little about recognizable guitarists. Players that have a very recognizable sound or style. Next some fun facts found in Guitar Aficionado magazine and a few Maryland Icons. They then bring on their guest for the week, guitarist for the band 24-7 Spyz, Mr Jimi Hazel. (warning: Explicit Content) Enjoy and Thanks for Listening.
Amps & Axes - #041 - Dwight Maddox from MDX Guitars
September 11, 2014 13:26 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBHello AaA fans. Here's your latest installment of the Amps and Axes Podcast. This week the guys get into a conversation about Autotune which leads to a conversation about REAL vocalists with recognizable voices, which leads to a conversation about guitarists with recognizable sounds, which finally leads to this weeks guest, guitar builder Dwight Maddox of MDX Guitars. Dwight is a builder of unique one-of-a-kind guitars, built the old school way. You'll also find that he's pretty good at a fe...
Amps & Axes - #040 - Adam Rafferty
September 05, 2014 04:36 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBAaA Fans, do we have an awesome show for you this week! The guys start off with a short recap of a Johnny Chill gig this past weekend, which is followed by a question (completely non-related) on why some musicians just can't seem to enjoy a show when they go see their favorite artists. Then all the way from Austria, through the magic of Skype, the guys talk to "Funky" Fingerstyle master guitarist Adam Rafferty. Adam takes us through his amazing musical career and as a added bonus we get to h...
Amps & Axes - #039 - Peter Stroud
August 28, 2014 16:37 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBAlright AaA Fans, here's the next episode of your Amps and Axes Podcast. The guys start this episode on a sad note paying tribute to the passing of a great tech, tech to Warren Haynes, Mr Brian Farmer. It is also, sadly, the anniversary of the passing of someone who left us too early and was quite possibly responsible for the resurrection of the blues, Mr Stevie Ray Vaughan. Then they bring in their guest, a guitarist that has had quite a history in the business and is currently guitarist f...
Amps & Axes - #038 - Dave Borisoff from HipShot Products
August 22, 2014 03:23 - 1 hour - 40.9 MBHere you go AaA Fans. In this episode of the Amps and Axes Podcast the guys begin with Jeff addressing and commenting a bit on a question he is frequently asked regarding the building of amp kits. And amp kits are full of parts, which is a perfect transition to this week's guest. He is the founder of a company that has a history of producing guitar parts... Very unique guitar parts! A little history and a little explanation from the founder and design genius behind Hipshot Products, Mr Dave ...
Amps & Axes - #037 - Ben & Case Jumper from Soundcheck Nashville
August 15, 2014 02:49 - 1 hour - 40.4 MBOkay AaA listeners, here's the next installment of the Amps and Axes Podcast. The guys begin with a nod to Robin Williams and a a little insight on how he viewed music. Next, there's a bit of talk about Korean made guitars which leads into their guests for the week, Ben and Case Jumper. Not that they have anything to do specifically with guitars, but they are owner and son one of the premier companies of its kind in the country, Soundcheck. Give a listen and you'll find out exactly what that...
Amps & Axes - #036 - Mr. Craig Poole
August 07, 2014 20:53 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBOkay, here's the next episode of your Amps and Axes Podcast. It starts with a couple of topics prompted by listener questions. First, Jeff addresses a question about his favorite Super Reverb amps. Then, there's a little talk about preamp tubes, complete with mention of a couple of links (provided here) that give a very comprehensive description of all the currently produced 12AX7 and 6L6 style tubes. Then the guys bring in their guest of the day, Craig Poole. Craig had been a professional ...
Amps & Axes - #035 - Mr. Rich Eckhardt - Guitarist from Toby Keith
July 31, 2014 12:44 - 1 hour - 36.1 MBIn this episode, the guys begin by talking about The Reverend Billy F Gibbons, his appearance on Live from Daryl's House and his choice of very light strings. This topic has been addressed before, but the outcome of this discussion is a bit different this time. Hmmm... Then they bring in their guest. Six string slinger for this years top grossing country act, AaA fans please welcome Toby Kieth's right hand man for the past 16 years, Mr Rich Eckhardt. Enjoy!
Amps & Axes - #034 - Mr. Dean Farley
July 24, 2014 19:18 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBHello AaA Listeners. Here you go, another episode brought to you by the those Amps and Axes Guys. This week they start with a discussion about a little company called Carvin. Been around forever and built their entire business model on direct sales. Pretty cool. Then they bring in their guest for a second visit to the show. His connection to Joe Barden is a great way to tie up the end of the Podcast Sweeps Week. The conversation then turns to some cool amps as well as his ongoing string deve...
Amps & Axes - #033 - Mr. Joe Barden - Part 5
July 18, 2014 06:48 - 2 hours - 63.3 MBWell, here you go AaA Fans. It's Podcast Sweeps Week and we have a week for the record books! It's a story we believe hasn't been covered yet and felt that it was about time someone documented the rise of this company and its founder. You know the product and if you're a fan you know that some of Rock and Roll's biggest acts found these to be a ground breaking and indispensable tool in their music making arsenal. Please join us as we bring you this 5 part series on the history of Joe Barden ...
Amps & Axes - #032 - Mr. Joe Barden - Part 4
July 17, 2014 10:00 - 1 hour - 39.5 MBWell, here you go AaA Fans. It's Podcast Sweeps Week and we have a week for the record books! It's a story we believe hasn't been covered yet and felt that it was about time someone documented the rise of this company and its founder. You know the product and if you're a fan you know that some of Rock and Roll's biggest acts found these to be a ground breaking and indispensable tool in their music making arsenal. Please join us as we bring you this 5 part series on the history of Joe Barden ...
Amps & Axes - #031 - Mr. Joe Barden - Part 3
July 16, 2014 10:00 - 1 hour - 40.5 MBWell, here you go AaA Fans. It's Podcast Sweeps Week and we have a week for the record books! It's a story we believe hasn't been covered yet and felt that it was about time someone documented the rise of this company and its founder. You know the product and if you're a fan you know that some of Rock and Roll's biggest acts found these to be a ground breaking and indispensable tool in their music making arsenal. Please join us as we bring you this 5 part series on the history of Joe Barden ...
Amps & Axes - #030 - Mr. Joe Barden - Part 2
July 15, 2014 10:00 - 1 hour - 35.7 MBWell, here you go AaA Fans. It's Podcast Sweeps Week and we have a week for the record books! It's a story we believe hasn't been covered yet and felt that it was about time someone documented the rise of this company and its founder. You know the product and if you're a fan you know that some of Rock and Roll's biggest acts found these to be a ground breaking and indispensable tool in their music making arsenal. Please join us as we bring you this 5 part series on the history of Joe Barden ...
Amps & Axes - #029 - Mr. Joe Barden - Part 1
July 14, 2014 22:15 - 55 minutes - 32 MBWell, here you go AaA Fans. It's Podcast Sweeps Week and we have a week for the record books! It's a story we believe hasn't been covered yet and felt that it was about time someone documented the rise of this company and its founder. You know the product and if you're a fan you know that some of Rock and Roll's biggest acts found these to be a ground breaking and indispensable tool in their music making arsenal. Please join us as we bring you this 5 part series on the history of Joe Barden ...
Amps & Axes - #028 - Mr. Kirk McKim
July 10, 2014 11:27 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBHere you go AaA Fans. In this week's episode of the Amps and Axes Podcast, the guys talk about how best to learn to play your guitar along with the mention of some long time record producers and some recording preferences. It all boils down to this "Do it the old school way". And speaking of old school, their guest this week plays with Rock & Roll mainstay Pat Travers, Ladies and Gentlemen. One really cool guitar player, Kirk McKim. Enjoy.
Amps & Axes - #027 - Mr. George Grimaldi from Extreme Music
July 02, 2014 01:07 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBHello AaA listeners. Here you go. Another cool episode of the Amps and Axes Podcast. This week the guys talk a little bit about a cool Gibson SG that Jeff encountered and then get right into the show, on location with this week's guest, George Grimaldi. George is Manager of Music Supervision at Extreme Music in Santa Monica, CA. and brings us into the world of soundtracks; TV, movie, games and more. He also gives some good insight to players that might want to explore this side of the music ...
Amps & Axes - #026 - Mr Marcus Henderson
June 26, 2014 04:03 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBHello AaA Fans. This episode of the Amps and Axes Podcast is a must hear for sure. The guys start out talking a bit about the patent troll issue (with a little help from Adam Carolla). Then a few insights on the early Zep recordings brought to light via the Jimmy Page biography Jeff is reading, followed by their guest for the evening joining in by phone from the Left Coast. Another instance where you may not know his name (you will now thanks to this Podcast, you're welcome), but if you or y...
Amps & Axes - #025 - We've turned 25!!!
June 19, 2014 03:54 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBEpisodes old that is... Hello AaA Fans. Here is this week's episode of your Amps and Axes Podcast. This week it's just the guys. They start out with a little talk about listener reviews, patent trolls, a tribute to a friend of a friend and then into discussing necks... guitar necks. Wood type, wood cut, radius, neck cut, scale length and anything else that makes each one different and better suited to different styles of music. We hope you enjoy. Onward!!!
Amps & Axes - #024 - Recording Engineer Extraordinaire Mr. Drew Mazurek
June 12, 2014 12:47 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBWelcome AaA Fans. In this week's episode of the Amps and Axes Podcast, The guys start the podcast by briefly discussing the upcoming feature called "Lick of the Week" done by fantastic guitarist and fan of the show Dave Nassie. Then they go right into the show with their in-studio guest of the week (actually they're in HIS studio), engineer and producer Drew Mazurek. You may not know his name, but you will know some of the names he's worked with. Enjoy!
Amps & Axes - #023 - Mr Andy Fuchs from Fuchs Audio Technology
June 05, 2014 16:28 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBHello Amps and Axes fans. This week's episode starts with the guys talking about those unethical patent trolls which need to be stopped and then go straight into their interview. This week's guest is another "amp guy", owner and designer of Fuchs Amps, Mr Andy Fuchs. Listen and Enjoy. We would also like to bring to your attention a new killer video segment we will be adding to our website. It's called "Lick of the Week" and it is brought to you by our friend and insane guitarist Dave Na...
Amps & Axes - #022 - Mr. Davy Knowles
May 29, 2014 16:38 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBOkay AaA listeners, make sure you give this one a listen! The guys initially chat about something else that "Goes to 11" and then a bit about the remaining core of Mountain, Leslie West and Corky Laing. Jeff then talks about the review for the PRS Archon amplifier. But then it's time to bring in the guest of the week, a big gun in the Blues genre, (some even throw around the word "heir"). Straight from the Isle of Man, smack dab between Great Britain and Ireland, we bring you Davy Knowles. E...
Amps & Axes - #021 - Mr. Daniel O Neil
May 23, 2014 02:30 - 1 hour - 36.5 MBHere it is! The latest episode of Amps and Axes. The show starts with Jeff finally having the opportunity to check out the TusQ picks from GraphTech. If you recall, in an earlier episode, Mick didn't hear any difference with the picks, but Jeff disagrees! Then they bring on their guest for the week, Mr Dan O Neil, guitar tech extraordinaire. Dan has been on the road for many years with some very well known acts, so give a listen and get a little insight from the road. Enjoy!
Amps & Axes - #020 - Mr. Dave Nassie
May 15, 2014 12:24 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBHello again listeners. Here's your next episode of Amps and Axes. We start off with a bit of banter about Zakk Wyldes Les Paul being found and then Jeff covers a topic not heard to often, the co-dependent guitarist. We then get to hear this weeks guest Mr. Dave Nassie. If you don't know the name, Dave is an accomplished artist, Charvel endorser and has played with Steve Vai, No Use For a Name, Infectious Groove, Suicidal Tendencies and is best known as the guitarist of Bleeding Through. This...
Amps & Axes - #019 - Mr. Dudley Taft
May 08, 2014 03:31 - 1 hour - 36.9 MBWell hello AaA fans. This week on your favorite podcast the guys start by talking about guitar picks. This used to be a simple, probably not much thought about aspect of playing guitar; Hey kid, you want a light, medium or a heavy? Now a days, there are many different types, styles and materials. Mick had checked out some samples from Graph Tech, but Jeff had not. Hmmm... But enough about that, their guest this week is a Blues guitarist named Dudley Taft, whom they were fortunate to catch be...
Amps & Axes - #018 - Mr. Kyf Brewer
May 01, 2014 12:27 - 1 hour - 34.7 MBHello AaA listeners. Here is your latest episode of the Amps and Axes Podcast. This week starts out with the guys talking about a new tremolo system conjured up by the guys at Knaggs Guitars, as well as their unique finishing process. Pretty innovative stuff. Then they bring in this weeks guest. Although you may or may not know him from his very successful musical projects such as The Ravyns, Company of Wolves and Barleyjuice, you have heard his work whether you know it or not. Sit back and ...
Amps & Axes - #017 - Wayne and Michael Charvel from Wayne Guitars
April 24, 2014 03:14 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBHello AaA enthusiasts. In this weeks episode, the guys start off talking about the Framus guitar company and how they run a completely "green" production company. They also speak a bit about Godin and PRS Guitars and touch base on overseas idea thievery. Then they bring on their guests; Icon of the West Coast guitar customization heyday Mr Wayne Charvel and his son Michael Charvel. They discuss the early years of Charvel, of which Wayne of course has some great stories and move on to their c...
Amps & Axes - #016 - Mr. Jason Sadites
April 17, 2014 10:51 - 1 hour - 39.7 MBHello AaA listeners. In this week's episode of Amps ans Axes, Jeff and Mick start conversing about what actually makes a vintage guitar sound like a vintage guitar? Did they sound the same when they were new? Hmmm. Then this week's guest, guitarist Jason Sadites phones in from Canada to discuss his new release, the unusual way it was recorded and a couple cool things that will be available along with the new release. Some pretty cool stuff. Enjoy!
Amps & Axes - #015 - Mr. Nicky Moroch
April 10, 2014 12:29 - 59 minutes - 34.2 MBHello AaA fans. This week's episode features a fantastic guitarist, Nicky Moroch. You may not know the name, but if you check the Discography on his website, www.nickymoroch.com , you'll see he's played with a veritable who's who since the 1970's. We caught Nicky while he was in town to talk about gear and also his side project, The Sideguys, that he has some musical fun with whenever he's not touring as David Sanborn's guitarist. He's a seriously funny guy too! Check it out.