Chasing Tone - Guitar Podcast About Gear, Effects, Amps and Tone
558 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 456 ratingsWelcome 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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329 - Is TikTok bringing back rock?
October 21, 2020 14:00 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBBrian 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 copyright...
328 - Eddie Van Halen
October 14, 2020 19:00 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBBrian 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 DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collecti...
327 - JHS releases $99 budget pedal line
October 07, 2020 14:00 - 34 minutes - 47 MBBrian 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 Po...
326 - Are you using the DS-1 wrong?
September 29, 2020 14:00 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBBrian 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 f...
325 - Tape Echoes and Fender's new Cyclone offset guitar
September 22, 2020 14:00 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MBBrian 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 ...
324 - The best year in guitar sales history?
September 15, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBBrian 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 an...
323- Richard Oliver Reveals All
September 10, 2020 14:00 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBBrian 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 Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals...
322- Lessons from the woods
September 02, 2020 15:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBBrian 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 Chasin...
321- Camping with Bonamassa
August 21, 2020 19:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MBBrian 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 Wayn...
320- The future of NAMM and the music industry.
August 12, 2020 03:00 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBBrian 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...
319 - Spotify statement about musicians controversy discussion
August 05, 2020 00:00 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBBrian 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...
318 - Compression in dirt pedals explained
July 28, 2020 21:00 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBBrian 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 ...
317 - Steve Vai on success & the music industry
July 21, 2020 19:00 - 18 minutes - 25 MBPete 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 DIY mods https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ http...
317 - Steve Vai on success
July 21, 2020 19:00 - 18 minutes - 25 MB317 - Steve Vai on success 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 DIY mods https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://...
316 - Reverb.com increased fees, and that's okay
July 15, 2020 23:00 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBBrian 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. ...
315 - New Diezel head with smart tech?
July 09, 2020 19:00 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBBrian 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. The...
314 - 50 shades of Metal
June 30, 2020 22:00 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBBrian 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...
313 - All about that fuzz
June 25, 2020 00:00 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBBrian 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 https://modyourownpedal.com/collections...
312 - Big feet and stomp box problems
June 17, 2020 23:00 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBBrian 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 Cha...
311 - Are Guitar Podcasts Dying?
June 10, 2020 13:00 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBBrian 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 https://modyourownpedal.com/collect...
310 - Mic placement and home recording
June 03, 2020 21:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBBrian 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://modyourownpe...
309 - DOD, Big Muffs and Analog Delays
May 27, 2020 13:00 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MB309 - 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 r...
308 - Opening back up and Dad rigs
May 20, 2020 13:00 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MBBrian 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-B...
307 - How Covid-19 is changing the gear world
May 12, 2020 23:00 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBBrian 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 Pod...
307 - How Covid-19 is changing the gear world
May 12, 2020 23:00 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBBrian 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 Pod...
306 - A new DIY book, and hand wired pedals are sexy
May 05, 2020 00:00 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBBrian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. So hot on the heels of his DS-1 DIY book, Brian talks about the newest release in the series. Are you ready to get your hands on an depth DIY book on the Blues Driver? Brian talks about it. And all this E-book talk has got Blake thinking about using the platform to share some of his cooking chops. Could a Tone Mob cookbook be in the making? He discusses it. And there is a lot of talk about “through hole” vs “surface...
305 - How to get a gear demo channel started
April 28, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBBrian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Last week Brian told you about his new Kindle book on modding the DS-1. And you should go get it, but Brian isn’t done yet. He talks about the next e-book he is about to release. This quarantine sucks, but there is a positive trend that is pretty exciting. Music gear sale trends are showing that people are looking to make music. From a spike in gear sales to soaring searches for Garage Band, there could be some real...
304 - Preamps and a new DIY E-book
April 20, 2020 22:00 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBBrian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. A recent visit to a gear forum raised the question of where to place an ADA MP1. In front of the amp or in the effects loop? This leads to a discussion on pre-amps and shows you shouldn’t always believe what you read on the internet. This quarantine has changed a lot of things in our personal and professional lives. This includes some of the things Wampler does as a company. Brian and Blake take a look at how this al...
303 - 9 Free Apps and Plugins to help you make music
April 13, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBBrian welcomes Blake back, at an acceptable social distance of course, for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Ryan Bruce of the Riffs Beards and Gear YouTube Channel recently highlighted nine apps and programs that are being offered for free or on extended trials to help you make music during these times of quarantine. The guys discuss the list Blake has gotten his hands on a new guitar from Grez guitars. It is a sweet hollow body baritone guitar that he has grown very fond of. ...
302 - Brian answers your questions
April 07, 2020 01:00 - 42 minutes - 59 MBBrian takes an opportunity to sit down and answer some of your questions in this episode of the Chasing Tone podcast. Steve Garvey asks where to place his univibe. That leads to a conversation about pedal placement and some tips and tricks to make things work together. Daniel Williams asks how pick ups can affect the signal going into your input. Did you know the height of your pick up can play a role in your tone? Brian talks about it. Nathaniel Napier wants information on how to effecti...
301 - Quarantoned at home and free plugins coming
March 30, 2020 14:00 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBBrian welcomes Blake back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. So we are all just a little stir crazy these days. Our way of life and the way we do business have drastically changed. The guys talk about what effect this may have on the gear industry moving forward. Blake picked up a couple of new pedals and Brian’s sidewalk chalk schematics lead to a discussion about Rat pedals. It will all make sense when you hear the discussion. How about some free plug ins for the Terraform...
300 - A Message of Hope, & A New Path Forward
March 25, 2020 03:00 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBIt goes without saying that we are in stressful and uncertain times. The world is closing in around us and for many that may mean diminishing incomes. Many artists, creators, and creative people are wondering where to go from here - how to proceed in a world that's changed. In this special 300th episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast Brian shares some thoughts and insights that might help some people get through this and maybe come out on the other side just a bit better. We will get through...
299 - "Too many guitars?" & Catalinbread has new owners
March 17, 2020 01:00 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBBrian and Blake are back at it with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. We are all working through the changes that have come with the Coronavirus and the isolation that we are experiencing. But Brian and Blake have found the silver lining in it all. Hear their recommendations. There seems to be two different podcast audiences these days. Those who just listen to podcasts and those who watch YouTube podcast. The guys ponder the idea of a video podcast and what that may look like. ...
298 - Biggest threat to the guitar
March 09, 2020 22:00 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBBrian and Blake are back at it with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Guitar World released a blog discussing the biggest threat to the guitar. It may be guitarist. More accurately the online hate between guitarists. Brian and Blake dive in to the subject. There were a few new gear and effect companies announced this week. That started a conversation about advice for anyone wanting to startup their own company. The guys share some of their own wisdom to get you started. Kirk Ha...
297 - “Corksniffer pedals?”, Trolls and getting grounded
March 03, 2020 00:00 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBBrian and Blake are back at it with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Musictech.net released an article about a pedal company that was…interesting. The guys discuss the piece of gear and the back story behind it all. Jazz Master guitars are known for a grounding issue caused by their tremolo design. Blake experienced this recently and had it fixed, but may have stumbled on to an even better way to repair the flaw. He shares it with Brian. Brian and Blake discuss their respectiv...
296 - DSP for beginners
February 24, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBBrian and Blake are back at it with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. DSP. Is it in reach for novice DIYers? Where do you even start to learn to harness the power of the digital platform? Brian has some advice and places to start out. There is a lot that goes into creating content on the different social media platforms. But because the outlets play things close to the vest it can become a real guessing game. Brian and Blake talk about it. Ever wonder if your toaster is watchin...
296 - DSP for beginners
February 24, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBBrian and Blake are back at it with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. DSP. Is it in reach for novice DIYers? Where do you even start to learn to harness the power of the digital platform? Brian has some advice and places to start out. There is a lot that goes into creating content on the different social media platforms. But because the outlets play things close to the vest it can become a real guessing game. Brian and Blake talk about it. Ever wonder if your toaster is watchin...
295 - Brian visits PJ and the Beard
February 17, 2020 21:00 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBBrian recently shot a video with the guys from the “PJ and the Beard” YouTube channel this past week. We share the conversation here. Brian talks about the Terraform and many other Wampler Pedals. He also has a chance to talk about the Bravado and how and why it was designed. The guys ask Brian about what drives him, what it takes to run a business and what he does to get away from it all and relax. It’s all in this weeks Chasing Tone Podcast. Find us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.com h...
294 - 11 Reasons NOT to become famous
February 11, 2020 14:00 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MB294 - 11 Reasons NOT to become famous Brian and Blake return for another Chasing Tone Podcast. Tim Ferriss is the author of the book “A Four Hour Work Week” among others and you could say he is…famous. But after a tragic event happened in his life it caused him to rethink the whole thing. he recently wrote a blog called “11 Reasons Not To Become Famous” It is a thought provoking, if not chilling at times, read and the guys talk about how some of the points coincide into their worlds. It is...
293 - Recording Styles and Selling Gear
February 03, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBBrian and Blake are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Blake interviewed the guitarist from his favorite band Thrice. That gave him a chance to be back stage at their concert and started a conversation of what that experience is like. Selling gear can have it’s challenges. What is the best way to protect yourself as a seller? It’s an interesting discussion. Billy Eilish and her brother record most of her tracks in a bedroom. So the question is, is there benefits to rec...
292 - Have we reached “peak pedal”?
January 28, 2020 02:00 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBBrian and Blake are back fresh from NAMM with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Winter NAMM is over and as Brian recovers from NAMMthrax the guys talk about the new Neural DSP modeler that was a big hit at the show. And the guys both came back with new guitars, they share what they got. Have we reached “peak pedal”? Have all the effects been produced and there is nothing new non the horizon? Or will we just keep getting tube screamer clones? It is an interesting discussion. Gui...
291 - We’ll do it live!
January 13, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBBrian and Blake are at it again on this weeks Chasing Tone podcast. If you missed it, this is the audio from a special Instagram live stream edition of the Chasing Tone podcast. Brian and Blake take live questions from the chat about topics from what is coming next from Wampler Pedals, any possible re-releases in the works to where Brian thought he may have been working if he did not build pedals. Even Blake’s facial hair is discussed. Riveting. A Tone Mob NAMM party, “weed” hats, and a d...
290 - A visit with Tyler Larson (Music is win)
January 06, 2020 23:00 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBBrian welcomes YouTuber/Guitarist Tyler Larson to this weeks Chasing Tone podcast. You may be familiar with Tyler’s YouTube channel Music is win, but in this episode he tells Brian how it all started. From a high school kid that was captured by Eruption, to graduating from Berkley and realizing he did not want a “job” to a content creator. He discusses how he developed his content and grew his audience. Brian also talks to Tyler about his gear and his latest projects which includes record...
289 - How do you practice guitar and getting ready for a new decade
December 30, 2019 22:00 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBBrian and Blake are back for an all new episode of the Chasing Tone podcast. As 2019 comes to an end the guys look back on the history of the Chasing Tone podcast and look ahead at what the next decade holds for the podcast and guitar gear. Another Tone group question sparks another great conversation about effective ways to practice guitar. There are some interesting techniques. They also talk about a guitar hero who practices 12 hours a day. And if you have any holiday spirit left in ...
288 - Getting Started in Guitar Gear Culture
December 23, 2019 05:00 - 34 minutes - 48 MBBrian welcomes Blake back for an all new episode of the Chasing Tone podcast. A simple question from a presumably new guitarist sparked an interesting conversation about how we all had to start somewhere. While some info in the gear world can seem old hat to the veteran tone chasers, we have to remember what it was like for all of us in the beginning. The guys expand on the concept. Blake’s been on the mend and been unable to enjoy some new gear. He finally got his hands on a new Satellite...
287 - A visit with Travis Feaster and "rules" for playing on stage
December 17, 2019 15:00 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBBrian welcomes back Travis Feaster for an all new episode of the Chasing Tone podcast. Philipe Herndon put out four rules for any guitarist playing on stage. The guys discuss their feelings about the rules and even add a couple of their own. And Wampler Tone Page regular Niq Scott posted a question about “Pedal Platform” Amps. This leads to a discussion about finding your clean tone on an amp that works best for you. The differences of opinions are very interesting. Compression. Do you u...
286 - A visit with Hayden Baker
December 09, 2019 05:00 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MBBrian welcomes Hayden Baker in this special episode of the Chasing Tone podcast. Hayden Baker is an up and coming artist out of Texas that has grabbed Brad Paisley’s attention and is making some noise in the music world. He discuss how it all began, his gear preferences and how he met Brian for the first time. They also discuss what it takes to build a following from the ground up as an artist. He recently recorded an instrumental called “Guitargasm”. We share it here on the Chasing Tone P...
285 - Trash Cat Pedals, New Mics and Overpriced used pedals
December 02, 2019 05:00 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBBrian is joined by Blake for another episode of the Chasing Tone podcast. Trash Cat Pedals is a new start up on Etsy. That sparked a conversation about what it takes to start up a company and how to effectively market yourself. In this world it is all about content creation and being real with your audience. The guys talk about it. Apparently there is a Black ’65 available on eBay for a cool $1600. And to add to the “mystery” is the title for the listing. A “One Puller” pedal? That phrase ...
284 - Trails, MIDI and Neural link in guitar gear
November 25, 2019 05:00 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBBrian and Blake are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone podcast. On some delay/reverb pedal it is not uncommon to lose the trail effect when you switch the pedal off. This raised the question why do delay/reverb pedals need a buffered bypass for trails? Brian gives some insight into what is really going on. Musical Instrument Digital Interface, or MIDI, is a versatile tool that has been around for some time. Blake dove in to learning what it can do and is amazed by the depths of ...
283 - A Tele Obsession, Multi-scale guitars and the Terraform
November 19, 2019 01:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBBrian and Blake are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone podcast. So Blake was loaned a multi-scale guitar by Jaymar Guitars. This lead to a discussion about tele’s, benders and Brian’s obsession with the telecaster. The guys also discuss what a multi-scale guitar actually is. Fender did a study and discovered 90% of new guitarists abandon the instrument in the first year. Brian and Blake discuss some of the nuances behind this discovery. Some wondered if it was really going to c...