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Chasing Tone - Guitar Podcast About Gear, Effects, Amps and Tone

552 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 451 ratings

Welcome to the Chasing Tone Podcast! Join Brian Wampler, Blake Wyland, Richard Oliver, and other guests as they talk about guitars, guitar pedals, amps, and other guitar gear, answer questions, and discuss all things guitar related as well as how to get the most out of your gear to get the best guitar tone. There will be a healthy dose of off-topic nonsense as well as a look at all things happening in the world of guitar, music, our work at Wampler Pedals, and the music industry in general. If you suffer from G.A.S. or just simply like to listen to gear podcasts, you'll love Chasing Tone.

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Episodes

Chasing Tone 89 - When, how and why to use a buffer, and Anthony's pick-ups are Zexy.

October 09, 2015 04:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

Brian and Max are again joined by Texas Blue Alley's Anthony Stauffer. Anthony shows off his Zexcoil pickups and the science behind them. And then things get deep and it is all about buffers.01:20 - Anthony's Zexcoil Pick-ups03:50 - The 'science' behind them08:43 - Brian's new Strat08:53 - That time Brian broke his Strat 10:01 - When is a buffer necessary?14:26 - Built in buffers - The Redeemer15:19 - Anthony's buffer videos15:33 - Yoke 5 Loop Switcher16:53 - Pure tone Bufferhttp://www.wample...

Chasing Tone 88 - Delay pedals and missing the mark chasing your guitar heroes sound.

October 02, 2015 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Brian and Max are again joined by Texas Blue Alley's Anthony Stauffer. They discuss the reason why all the right gear may not make you sound like your favorite guitarist. And delay pedals, the guys explore ways to use them in ways you may not of thought of before.01:22 - Why don't I sound like SRV?01:22 - Anthony's Tone04:45 - Brian's Tone05:58 - Max's Tone07:57 - Delay Pedal Settings08:40 - SRV's Texas Flood10:54 - Brian's delay settings13:30 - Modulation14:59 - Faux tape Echo eliminates mod...

Chasing Tone 87 - Stacking Overdrives, Muting Strings and Don't Blow Up Your Amp

September 25, 2015 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Brian and Max are again joined by Texas Blue Alley's Anthony Stauffer. They discuss proper muting techniques to clean up your chops. And what about stacking overdrives? The how's, what's and what affect order can have on your tone. Ever wonder what is up with gain structure in OD pedals, will it damage your amp? The guys take a look at it.01:06 - Good muting techniques (Blues Rock)04:56 - Muting for rhythm playing07:07 - Brian's Muting Technique (Country)12:02 - Max's Muting Technique 13:25 ...

Chasing Tone 86 - Where would SRV be tonally today, and how do you hold your pick, and the affect it could have on your tone.

September 18, 2015 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

Brian and Max are joined by Texas Blue Alley's Anthony Stauffer. They discuss Stevie Ray Vaughan and where he may have gone tonally, and the guys discuss their pick techniques.01:10 - What would SRV do if he was still with us?02:30 - Recording the In Step album04:00 - What about Hendrix?10:14 - Anthony holds his pick….wrong?13:14 - Brian hides his pick?15:21 - Max gets to the pointhttp://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe t...

Chasing Tone 85 - Getting a good clean tone that's best for dirt pedals

September 14, 2015 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Brian and Max are joined by Texas Blues Alley's Anthony Stauffer. They discuss amp setup techniques.00:45 - How to set your amp to fill the venue and not kill the audience07:36 - How the sound of the amp changes depending on where you are in relation to it14:42 - Should you use an Amp Stand?17:27 - How to set a clean tone25:08 - Setting up a clean tone for use with overdrive/distortion pedalshttp://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/...

Chasing Tone 84 - Stereo Rigs, Where do I put my drive pedal, and Tommy Boy

September 07, 2015 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

Another great episode from the sauna that we call the Shred Shed. Brian and Max play through different setups for a stereo rig and discuss where to put your drive pedals for the best tone effect. http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. Find us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.comhttp://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Twitter.com/WamplerPedal...

Chasing Tone 83 - New Look, New Trio Pedal, and answers to your questions!

August 31, 2015 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

It is a whole new format, relocated in a familiar place. Brian and Max take a look at the Digitech's new "band in a box" pedal, The Trio. They also tackle a couple of questions from a couple of tone chasers. Can you "help" a multi effect box? And how can an amp sound so good and not have tubes? http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. Find us at: ...

Chasing Tone 82 - Best of Chasing Tone III

August 24, 2015 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

Chasing Tone 82 - Best of Chasing Tone IIIEnjoy some of the funnier moments from early episodes of the podcast. New podcasts are in the works. Stay Tuned.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel.  00:23 - Hipster Denial01:36 - Selling to Yoohoo? Yahoo? Chocola?02:50 - What's a ROFL?03:26 - Did You Just Say….?04:14 - Dirty Wha?08:14 - SQUIRELL!!!09:...

Chasing Tone 81 – Buffers, Mullets and Insulting Drummers, Ohm My

August 17, 2015 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Chasing Tone 81 – Buffers, Mullets and Insulting Drummers, Ohm MyIn this episode Frank, Brian and Max discuss Ohms, input impedance, and hairstyles of years gone by. http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 01:20 - What Are Ohms?06:52 - Input Impedance In Pedals10:49 - Do You Need A Buffer At The Front And Back?12:30 - DB+15:13 - Mullet In The W...

Chasing Tone 80 – Delays and Using a Tube Amp Effectively

August 10, 2015 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss using delays, types of delays, and stacking delays. http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 00:40 - New Microphones02:26 - Chinese Clones/Mini Pedals05:08 - Failed Podcast07:02 - Delay in the Past07:46 - Age of Grunge08:46 - Green Day Dookie Mod10:18 - Delay in Praise and Worship11:36 - Types of De...

Chasing Tone 79 - Pickup Placement and a Fond Farewell

August 03, 2015 04:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian are again joined by Frank Falbo. They talk pickups and Travis says goodbye.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go tohttp://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel.00:25 - Travis’ Farewell Notice03:15 - Finding the Right Pickup04:29 - JB and Fishman Pickups07:02 - Pickup Consistency09:20 - Vintage Mint Amps11:52 - Whats the Problem? Pickups or Guitar?13:40 -...

Chasing Tone 78 – Amps, Mods and How Not to Look Like a Fool

July 27, 2015 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian are again joined by Frank Falbo. They discuss how to prepare to jam with other players, best Fender amps, and modding your gear.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 01:32 - Hashtags02:11 - Not Looking A Fool at Jams05:36 - Faking It08:23 - Hot Rod Deluxe vs. Blues Deluxe vs. Twin Reverb10:20 - Hot Rod Del...

Chasing Tone 77 - Recording your rig at home and magnet and pickup preferences.

July 20, 2015 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian are joined by Frank Falbo of Falbo designs to discuss home recording, and their favorite pickups and magnets. http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 1:27 - Travis finished his amp03:01 - Lav Mics are gone!04:15 - Recording Guitar in a home studio08:40 - Celebrity guitarists pimping guitars they dont play15...

Summer NAMM 15 Podcast.mp3

July 12, 2015 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MB

Chasing Tone 75 - Chinese Clones, Delays, Effects in a loop and do you need a buffer?

July 06, 2015 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss using delays, types of delays, and stacking delays. http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 00:40 - New Microphones 02:26 - Chinese Clones/Mini Pedals 05:08 - Failed Podcast 07:02 - Delay in the Past 07:46 - Age of Grunge 08:46 - Green Day Dookie Mod 10:18 - Delay in Praise and Worship 11:36 - ...

Chasing Tone 75 - Chinese Clones, Delays, Effects in a loop and do you need a buffer?

July 06, 2015 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss using delays, types of delays, and stacking delays. http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 00:40 - New Microphones02:26 - Chinese Clones/Mini Pedals05:08 - Failed Podcast07:02 - Delay in the Past07:46 - Age of Grunge08:46 - Green Day Dookie Mod10:18 - Delay in Praise and Worship11:36 - Types of De...

Chasing Tone 74 - Novelty Pedals, Why We Moved, and Taylor Swift is Angry at Apple

June 29, 2015 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and discuss picking guitars based on tone or looks, novelty pedals and why Taylor Swift will have a new hit song about her breakup with Apple. http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 1:35 - Max's Disaster Gig6:18 - Korg's Miku Pedal7:48 - Song Intros9:05 - Recording Solos12:00 - Brian Instagrams12:55 - Oh yeah, We we...

Chasing Tone Podcast 73 - Heads Vs Combos, Changing Speakers and Drivers Ed

June 25, 2015 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and discuss Combo Amps vs Head and Cab setups, Changing Speakers, and Max's settings when stacking Tube Screamers http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 1:39 - Combo Amps vs Head and Cab Setups4:20 - Changing Speakers10:54 - Using an overdrive pedal as an attenuator14:25 - Drivers Ed17:27 - Resonance Controls23:15 - ...

Chasing Tone 72 – Guitar Mods, And Our Favorite Rigs

June 22, 2015 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and discuss GearFest, Guitar Mods, and our dream artists rigs.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 0:20 – New Mics1:30 – Letters From Roy3:10 – Pedal In A Bag4:40 – GearFest5:40 – Morgan Amps9:35 – Max’s Voyeurism 13:00 – Guitar Mods18:10 – If You Could Play Anyone’s Rig…23:40 – An Effect You Will Never Buy27:20 –...

Chasing Tone 71 – Swapping Rigs

June 18, 2015 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian play each other rigs and analyze the differences in each others tone.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. Featured links: http://www.lollarguitars.com/ http://www.pedaltrain.com/volto-1 http://www.exclusiveamps.com/ http://lavacable.com/index.php?id=252:00 – Max’s rig3:55 – Max’s Torso5:25 – Travis’ rig11...

Chasing Tone 70 - The Gearfest Edition

June 15, 2015 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

Travis, Max and Brian hang out with the guys from JHS Pedals after day one of Sweetwater's GearFest '15.Support the show

Chasing Tone 69 – Tube Amp Myths And Pickup Placement

June 11, 2015 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss the myths associated with tube amps, the science of pickup placement, and the stinky kid.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. Featured links: http://www.groshguitars.com http://www.suhr.com http://www.reverb.com0:50 – Travis’ Spreadsheet2:30 –...

Chasing Tone 68 – The Current State Of The Music Industry

June 08, 2015 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss the current state of the music industry, changing the hardware on your guitar, and letters from Roy.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 1:10 – Letters from Roy3:45 – Text Shortcuts7:00 – Catchin’ Slack 7:45 – Changing Guitar Hardware11:00 – Fano Guitars15:10 – Current State Of The Music Industry2...

Chasing Tone 67 – What Makes A Boutique Guitar So Great? In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss the advantages of a boutique guitar, tips for recording, and dirt channels. http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to

June 04, 2015 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss the advantages of a boutique guitar, tips for recording, and dirt channels. http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 4:35 – Boutique Guitars Vs. Mass Manufactured Guitars 11:30 – Comon 12:30 – Studio Tips 19:25 – Travis’ Invite 22:55 – Where To Play A Wampler 26:30 – Craptacular Dirt Channels Fi...

Chasing Tone 67 – What Makes A Boutique Guitar So Great? In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss the advantages of a boutique guitar, tips for recording, and dirt channels. http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to

June 04, 2015 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss the advantages of a boutique guitar, tips for recording, and dirt channels. http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 4:35 – Boutique Guitars Vs. Mass Manufactured Guitars 11:30 – Comon 12:30 – Studio Tips 19:25 – Travis’ Invite 22:55 – Where To Play A Wampler 26:30 – Craptacular Dirt Channels Fi...

Chasing Tone 67 – What Makes A Boutique Guitar So Great?

June 04, 2015 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss the advantages of a boutique guitar, tips for recording, and dirt channels. http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 4:35 – Boutique Guitars Vs. Mass Manufactured Guitars 11:30 – Comon 12:30 – Studio Tips 19:25 – Travis’ Invite 22:55 – Where To Play A Wampler 26:30 – Craptacular Dirt Channels Find us...

Chasing Tone 66 – Solid State Profilers VS. Analog Amps And Pedals

June 01, 2015 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss the pros and cons of profiling amps such as the AxeFx, how Brian tests pedal designs, and pedals that sound great with an AC15.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 0:40 – We Found Santa3:30 – Modelers or Separate Amps And Boxes?7:20 – Crush The Button13:35 – How Pedals Are Tested 16:20 – Pedals fo...

Chasing Tone 65 – Our Current Rigs

May 28, 2015 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian sit down with their guitars and talk about their current gear setups, and how picking attack affects tone.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 2:00 – Brian’s Complete Signal Chain5:10 – Travis’ Complete Signal Chain8:10 – Max’s Complete Signal Chain14:30 – How Pick Attack Affects Tone18:35 – Brian’s Clean...

Chasing Tone 64 – Is Clean Tone Dated, And Frustrating Circuits

May 25, 2015 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss the current state of clean tones, Max’s favorite brews, and Brian’s most frustrating circuit.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 2:30 – Brain Flash4:10 – Is Clean Tone Dated?9:30 – Max’s Favorite Microbrews12:45 – Ampeg In A Box 15:45 – Brian’s Most Frustrating Circuit 19:50 – Amp Pedal21:50 – Ma...

Chasing Tone 63 – How To Set EQ In Your Signal Chain

May 21, 2015 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss how to adjust your EQ throughout your entire signal chain, recording on a budget, and pedals for rhythm guitar.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 1:00 – TC Electronics Wizardry5:40 – Pedals For Lead and/or Rhythm Guitar11:30 – Where To EQ Your Tone In Your Signal Chain16:30 – Recording On A Budg...

Chasing Tone 62 – Controversial Pedal Names And Favorite Strings

May 18, 2015 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss controversial pedal names, alternate tunings, our favorite strings, and Max’s record.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 3:45 – Controversial Pedal Names11:25 – a/s/l15:25 – Max’s Record17:25 - Alternate Tunings 22:00 – Everything Strings28:30 – Proud Papa31:00 – Don’t Worry About It Find us at: ...

Chasing Tone 61 – Handmade Pickups, And Brian’s Favorite Pedal

May 14, 2015 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss handmade pickups, Brian’s Pride and Joy, and the Indianapolis Guitar Show.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 1:00 – Indianapolis Guitar Show3:15 – Danelectro Chicken Salad6:40 – ’58 Telecaster9:55 – What Pedal Are You Most Proud Of? 14:10 – Hand Made Pickups Find us at: http://www.WamplerPedals....

Chasing Tone 60 – Where To Put Your Money – Guitar, Amp, or Pedals?

May 11, 2015 04:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss their views on where you should invest your money on a limited budget, whether drummers are musicians, and the 2015 version of Van Halen.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 4:25 – Good Guitar Or Good Amp10:00 – Home Repair Tips 10:50 – Mic Placement11:30 – Are Drummers Musicians? 15:00 – Van Hale...

Chasing Tone 59 – Digital Vs. Analog Clipping, Hard Clipping Vs. Soft Clipping

May 07, 2015 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss the ins and outs of clipping – both digital and analog. Brian also gives the low down on compression and buffering.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 2:00 – Amp Shows3:50 – Digital Clipping Vs. Analog Clipping 5:45 – Hard Clipping Vs. Soft Clipping6:40 – Diming Gain On OD Pedals 10:30 – Tone Su...

Chasing Tone 58 – Extension Cabinets And Our Favorite Guitarists

May 04, 2015 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss Extension cabs, the Wampler bass pedal, bass player jokes, and our favorite guitarists.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 2:10 – Off-A-Cough2:30 – Sofa-King 3:15 – Extension Speaker Cabs6:55 – Speaker Cabs As Monitors 7:45 – Joe Bonamassa 11:40 – Bass Player Jokes13:50 – Max’s Shout-out16:00 – N...

Chasing Tone 57 – The Truth Of Tubes In Pedals, And Guitar Electronics

April 29, 2015 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian sit down Frank Falbo of Falbo Guitars and discuss tubes in pedals, the ins and outs of guitar electronics, and Max’s airplane skills. http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 2:20 – Tubes In Pedals 4:25 – Totes MaGoats 5:00 – Tube Shortage 10:30 – Max’s Bedazzled Crybaby 11:05 – Guitar Pots And Pickups ...

Chasing Tone 57 – The Truth Of Tubes In Pedals, And Guitar Electronics

April 29, 2015 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian sit down Frank Falbo of Falbo Guitars and discuss tubes in pedals, the ins and outs of guitar electronics, and Max’s airplane skills.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 2:20 – Tubes In Pedals4:25 – Totes MaGoats 5:00 – Tube Shortage10:30 – Max’s Bedazzled Crybaby 11:05 – Guitar Pots And Pickups 17:40 – A...

Chasing Tone 56 – Setting Guitar Tones For Home, Studio, and Stage

April 27, 2015 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian sit down Frank Falbo of Falbo Guitars and discuss the difference between Live, Studio, and Home tones, and Latency.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 1:10 – Live/Studio/Home Tones7:40 – Air Movement 10:45 – Port City Cabs11:50 – Cabinet Simulators 12:20 – Marshall Class 5 14:15 – Wireless Systems16:50 –...

Chasing Tone 55 – How To Analyze Your Own Tone

April 23, 2015 04:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian sit down Frank Falbo of Falbo Guitars. Frank is also the inventor of the Seymour Duncan P-Rails, and Fishman Fluence pickups.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 1:45 – Falbo Guitars3:25 – Innovative Acoustic Design 7:35 – Seymour Duncan Pedals8:30 – P-Rails 8:50 – Fishman Fluence 19:50 – Part Tolerance ...

Chasing Tone 54 – How To Analyze Your Own Tone

April 20, 2015 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian sit down with Wampler engineer, Jake Steffes to discuss why some fuzzes clean up better than others, how to analyze your own tone, and guitar capacitors.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 0:45 – Fancy Socks3:00 – Why Do Some Fuzzes Clean Up? 7:00 – WGS Speakers9:00 – What is Travis’ Actual Job 10:50 – H...

Chasing Tone 53 – How To Get Started In Electronics

April 16, 2015 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian sit down with Wampler engineer, Jake Steffes to discuss how they got started learning electronics, capacitor types, and breadboard basics.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 2:40 – Why 9 Volts?13:20 – How To Get Started On Original Designs 15:30 – Flip Flops17:20 – Breadboard Basics 19:30 – Suhr Badger ...

Chasing Tone 52 – How Buffers Give Better Guitar Tone

April 13, 2015 04:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian sit down with Wampler engineer, Jake Steffes to discuss the in’s and out’s of Buffers.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 1:00 – Imaginary Numbers3:30 – Nerdcast 4:45 – Roy Westenhousersmithton4:50 – Buffers 9:00 – Gold Plating15:00 – Travis’ New Diet19:45 – More BuffersFind us at: http://www.WamplerPed...

Chasing Tone 51 – What’s On Our Boards

April 09, 2015 04:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss what we currently have on our boards, offset guitars, and our favorite pedalboards.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 3:00 – Brian Got A New Pedal5:00 – Offset Guitars9:00 – Compressor/Guitar Volume 12:30 – Power Supplies19:25 – Favorite Pedal Board Company22:45 – Wireless Units24:30 – What’s ...

Chasing Tone 50 – How Brian Starts A Design And New Pedal Day

April 06, 2015 04:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss what goes in to Brian’s design process, Max and Travis’ new pedals, and bear survival tips.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 1:40 – Intro Music Tone3:40 – Peavey9:00 – 50Th Episode 11:20 – Max Running12:15 – Trem Springs16:15 – New Pedal Day19:55 – Who?!?21:25 – How Brian Starts A New Design2...

Chasing Tone 49 - The Best of Chasing Tone Podcast Vol 2

April 02, 2015 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Funny out takes with Travis, Brian and Max.0:32 - Redneck Jedi1:41 - Brian Needs A New Watch2:33 - Struggle Snuggle Pt II6:13 - Brian's Mom is a Tone Chaser8:55 - Hashbrown Huh?9:48 - Dad Always Liked You Best10:45 - NERDS!! And Repeater Guy12:08 - Dad Still Likes Me Best13:17 - Max Got Married14:47 - Hashbrown Old18:35 - Big Head Travis19:45 - Boots, Selling Out, and Daddy Issues20:51 - Don't Void Your Warranty23:39 - Dude Looks Like a Lady25:14 - So There I WasFind us at: http://www.Wampler...

Chasing Tone 48 - Best of Chasing Tone Vol One

March 30, 2015 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

Some of the funnier moments with Travis, Brian and Max from some of the earlier epiditions of The Chasing Tone Podcasts :32 - A Vintage Grudge 1:49 - Brian's Licks 2:25 - How Travis Lost His Job 2:51 - You Should Do A Univibe 3:38 - Brian's Old Amp 3:59 - Playing Electric Guitar in Amish Country 4:35 - Don't Let Travis Talk 5:24 - MaxHad An Amp Too 6:01 - Country…Blues With A Twang 7:01 - Bubbly Gas and Clogged Toilets 10:58 - Max vs Monkey Bars 11:39 - The Max-O-Drive?? 14:17 - Lost in His ...

Chasing Tone 48 - Best of Chasing Tone Vol One

March 30, 2015 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

Some of the funnier moments with Travis, Brian and Max from some of the earlier epiditions of The Chasing Tone Podcasts:32 - A Vintage Grudge1:49 - Brian's Licks2:25 - How Travis Lost His Job2:51 - You Should Do A Univibe3:38 - Brian's Old Amp3:59 - Playing Electric Guitar in Amish Country4:35 - Don't Let Travis Talk5:24 - MaxHad An Amp Too6:01 - Country…Blues With A Twang7:01 - Bubbly Gas and Clogged Toilets10:58 - Max vs Monkey Bars11:39 - The Max-O-Drive??14:17 - Lost in His Hair15:35 - Ma...

Chasing Tone 47 – Backstage Passes, and Max’s New Guitar

March 26, 2015 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss what goes on back stage when visiting famous artists, Max’s new Guitar, and picks.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 1:10 – Max’s Locker Guitar5:40 – Tone Ranger Effects7:00 – Pick Bag 12:50 – Vince Gill Meeting17:35 – Meet And Greets26:15 – RIP Mike PorcaroFind us at: http://www.WamplerPedals....

Chasing Tone 46 – Caroline Guitar Company’s Philippe Herndon

March 23, 2015 04:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and sit down with Caroline Guitar Company’s Philippe Herndon and discuss the Kilobyte, Pedal Prom, NAMM, and HiFi.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 2:35 – The Eureka Moment Behind The Kilobyte7:25 – Data Sheets9:35 – Open Mic And Karaoke 12:05 – Slapback 14:25 – Pedal Prom18:05 – NAMM28:20 – HiFi 33:15 – On/Off...

Chasing Tone 45 – How To Have An Ear For Tone, and What is “Tone-Suck”?

March 19, 2015 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss, what tone-suck is, how to have an ear for tone, and Max’s “hipster tendencies”.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 2:20 – Pedal Design Envy?7:30 – Mojo Machine9:30 – How To Have An Experienced Ear11:10 – Travis’ Tone Tube 13:50 – If It Looks Like A Hipster…15:40 – Gear Related Podcasts24:05 – Wh...

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