Send us a text Markus Reeves is an artist who happens to use guitar pedal circuits as his canvas. His pedals have been touted by pedal builders like Brian Wampler and Guitar Guru Influences Mick and Dan from That Pedal Show. In this episode we talk about the convergence of art and pedal design, what makes a great design, and the importance of attention to details. Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/ Find all of the podcast links at: https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast ht...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Send us a text Elad has been making custom enclosures for pedal companies for years and has finally come out with his own pedal, the Yellowjacket. In this episode we talk about our favorite pedals, Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey, new pedals coming up, and other pedal shenanigans! Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/ Find all of the podcast links at: https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast https://www.40wattpodcast.com/ 40 Watt Merchandise: https://40-watt-merch.creator-spring.c...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Send us a text Blake started building pedals long before the development of Kaisertronics back when he was a Nashville guitarist playing with blues acts in and around the Music City as well as touring with his own band. In this episode we talk about his inspirations in pedal design, how he got started as a young Blues guitarist, and what lead him to begin working in studios and making pedals instead of staying on the road. Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/ Find all of ...
Mar 13, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Send us a text Trey is a pedal designer and maker out of Nashville. He's been on the road with bands from The Afghan Wigs to the Raconteurs. When 2020 hit, he settled in and focused on building and designing pedals and his pedals are incredibly unique and expressive. I hope you enjoy this episode as we talk about his various pedals, his inspirations, and how he got into music. Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/ Find all of the podcast links at: https://www.linktr.ee/40w...
Mar 06, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Send us a text Glyn Evans is a New Zealand based guitar luthier and pickup winder with more than 25 years of experience. Glyn studied under legendary guitar repairman Ted Lee where he learned the fine art of guitar repair and pickup winding while studying the City of Leeds College of Music in the North of England. In 2020 Glyn decided to stop repairing guitars and pursue pickup building full-time. In today's episode we talk about finding the right pickups for me to make my Stratocaster sound lik...
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Send us a text R.J. Ronquillio is a Nashville-based session and tour guitarist who made the decision to get off the road and focus on providing gear demos of gear from his home studio. His depth as a guitarist in several styles makes him an in demand demo artist with a personality that provides a fun approach to the instrument. In this conversation we talk about his roots as a Blues guitarist, how he got to Nashville, and what it was like transitioning to doing demos on YouTube! Support the show...
Jan 30, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Send us a text Will Bennett is a Canadian guitarist and effects pedal demo artist on Instagram. In this episode we talk about how he got started making Instagram demos, the challenges in creating short demos, and why I am just not interested in PRS Silver Sky guitars. Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/ Find all of the podcast links at: https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast https://www.40wattpodcast.com/ 40 Watt Merchandise: https://40-watt-merch.creator-spring.com/ Reverb...
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Send us a text Adam Shoenfeld is a Nashville guitarist who has appeared on well over 200 albums , written a #1 hit song, toured with Tim McGraw and now has recorded his debut album All the Birds Sing in which he flexes all of his non-country roots and influences. You're going to love this conversation! Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/ Find all of the podcast links at: https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast https://www.40wattpodcast.com/ 40 Watt Merchandise: https://40-wa...
Jan 13, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Send us a text In this episode Phillip sits down with singer, songwriter, and guitarist Brandy Zdan to talk about her newest album that she recorded in quarantine, guitar albums, and building a career in the music industry. Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/ Find all of the podcast links at: https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast https://www.40wattpodcast.com/ 40 Watt Merchandise: https://40-watt-merch.creator-spring.com/ Reverb Affiliate link: https://reverb.grsm.io/phill...
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Send us a text Episode 46 - Phillip and Scott [The Effects Loop] break down the new regulations around 1099s and W9s being issued by Reverb and how that can have an effect on small time sellers and hobby guitarists (and Phillip rants - a lot). Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/ Find all of the podcast links at: https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast https://www.40wattpodcast.com/ 40 Watt Merchandise: https://40-watt-merch.creator-spring.com/ Reverb Affiliate link: https://...
Nov 12, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Send us a text Episode 45 - Phillip talks with Tim Nowak of Bardic Audio about starting a pedal company, going to school for electrical engineering, and why people gotta stop hating on Ska music. Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/ Find all of the podcast links at: https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast https://www.40wattpodcast.com/ 40 Watt Merchandise: https://40-watt-merch.creator-spring.com/ Reverb Affiliate link: https://reverb.grsm.io/phillipcarter5480 Find Bardic Aud...
Nov 06, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Send us a text Episode 44 - Phillip and Rhett Shull sit down and talk about our favorite music, our musical inspirations, going on the road with our idols, and what touring looks like as a musician right now. Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/ Find all of the podcast links at: https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast https://www.40wattpodcast.com/ 40 Watt Merchandise: https://40-watt-merch.creator-spring.com/ Reverb Affiliate link: https://reverb.grsm.io/phillipcarter5480 Fi...
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Send us a text Episode 43 has Phillip talking with Doug Kauer about making incredible guitars, getting started as a boutique builder, market share with the big boys, and what it means to build a community around you. Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/ Find all of the podcast links at: https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast https://www.40wattpodcast.com/ 40 Watt Merchandise: https://40-watt-merch.creator-spring.com/ Reverb Affiliate link: https://reverb.grsm.io/phillipcarte...
Oct 14, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Send us a text In episode 42 Phillip and Jeremy Sheppard talk about the Gibson Garage in Nashville, TN, building meaningful guitar collections and fighting the urge to try and have it all. Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/ Find all of the podcast links at: https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast https://www.40wattpodcast.com/ 40 Watt Merchandise: https://40-watt-merch.creator-spring.com/ Reverb Affiliate link: https://reverb.grsm.io/phillipcarter5480 Find Jeremy the Guitar...
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Send us a text In episode 41, Phillip and Jason Mays from Working Class Music talk about bands, guitars, and making videos for YouTube. Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/ Find all of the podcast links at: https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast https://www.40wattpodcast.com/ 40 Watt Merchandise: https://40-watt-merch.creator-spring.com/ Reverb Affiliate link: https://reverb.grsm.io/phillipcarter5480 Find Working Class Music at: Website: https://www.instagram.com/wcmshow/?hl...
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Send us a text In episode 40, Phillip and Ryan Burke of 60 Cycle Hum talk about YouTube, podcasts, and the future of marketing to guitarists. Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/ Find all of the podcast links at: https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast https://www.40wattpodcast.com/ 40 Watt Merchandise: https://40-watt-merch.creator-spring.com/ Reverb Affiliate link: https://reverb.grsm.io/phillipcarter5480 Find Ryan and 60 Cycle Hum at: Website: https://www.60cyclehumcast.co...
Sep 16, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Send us a text In episode 39, Phillip and Diaz [The Effects Loop] talk about changes to NAMM, what it can mean for future NAMM, and talk about the real point of NAMM and whether it's still relevant in the industry. Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/ Find all of the podcast links at: https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast https://www.40wattpodcast.com/ 40 Watt Merchandise: https://40-watt-merch.creator-spring.com/ Reverb Affiliate link: https://reverb.grsm.io/phillipcarter5...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Send us a text In episode 38 Phillips talks to Alex about how he created Coppersound Pedals, his creative process and philosophy of effects, as well as what it was like working with Jack White to develop the Triplegraph! Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/ Find all of the podcast links at: https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast https://www.40wattpodcast.com/ 40 Watt Merchandise: https://40-watt-merch.creator-spring.com/ Reverb Affiliate link: https://reverb.grsm.io/phillipc...
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Send us a text In episode 37 Phillip talks with guitar pedal builder and engineer, Mike Trombley of Native Audio! From how Mike got into making pedals, his engineering background, and how an amp got him side stage at an Eagles concern in Indianapolis! Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/ Find all of the podcast links at: https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast https://www.40wattpodcast.com/ 40 Watt Merchandise: https://40-watt-merch.creator-spring.com/ Reverb Affiliate link: ...
Aug 26, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Send us a text In episode 36 Phillip talks with guitar luthier, tech, and podcaster Eric Daw from Pinup Custom Guitars and the Fret Files Podcast. They talk about vintage guitars, winding pickups, and 50s guitar aesthetics! Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/ Find all of the podcast links at: https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast https://www.40wattpodcast.com/ 40 Watt Merchandise: https://40-watt-merch.creator-spring.com/ Reverb Affiliate link: https://reverb.grsm.io/phill...
Aug 19, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 36
Send us a text In episode 35 Phillip talks with Linda Taylor about how she got into playing guitar, her love of guitar gear, how she got into the gig on Whose Line Is It Anyway? and what her career has looked like as a road and session guitarist! Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/ Find all of the podcast links at: https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast https://www.40wattpodcast.com/ 40 Watt Merchandise: https://40-watt-merch.creator-spring.com/ Reverb Affiliate link: https...
Aug 12, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Send us a text In episode 34 Phillip sits down with Lance from Dogman Devices and talks about pedal influences, creating a pedal company, and the Japanese post-rock/noise music scene that inspired him! Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/ Find all of the podcast links at: https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast https://www.40wattpodcast.com/ 40 Watt Merchandise: https://40-watt-merch.creator-spring.com/ Reverb Affiliate link: https://reverb.grsm.io/phillipcarter5480 Find Dogm...
Aug 05, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Send us a text In episode 33 Phillip sits down and talks with Nashville guitarist Dominique Ruiz about her guitar journey, her social media presence, her favorite gear, and taking lessons during the pandemic! Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/ Find all of the podcast links at: https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast https://www.40wattpodcast.com/ 40 Watt Merchandise: https://40-watt-merch.creator-spring.com/ Reverb Affiliate link: https://reverb.grsm.io/phillipcarter5480 Fi...
Jul 29, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Send us a text This past week I was lucky enough to attend Summer NAMM 2021 and I stayed in an AirBNB with a bunch of other podcasters, pedal makers, and generally amazing people. On Saturday of that trip we all got together at the end of the day to have a quick recap of our NAMM experience - that's what you have here! It's long, it's goofy, and we had a real blast. Hope you all enjoy! Find all of the podcast links at: https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast https://www.40wattpodcast.com/ 40 Watt Me...
Jul 19, 2021•2 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Send us a text In episode 31 Phillip chats more with Analogman Mike Piera! Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/ Find all of the podcast links at: https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast https://www.40wattpodcast.com/ 40 Watt Merchandise: https://40-watt-merch.creator-spring.com/ Reverb Affiliate link: https://reverb.grsm.io/phillipcarter5480 Find Analogman Pedals on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/analogmike_piera/?hl=en Website: https://www.analogman.com Buy Analogman ...
Jul 15, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Send us a text In episode 30 Phillip and Jeremy Sheppard talk about guitar buying and selling and how he got into YouTube and the trading game. Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/ Find all of the podcast links at: https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast https://www.40wattpodcast.com/ 40 Watt Merchandise: https://40-watt-merch.creator-spring.com/ Reverb Affiliate link: https://reverb.grsm.io/phillipcarter5480 Find Jeremy the Guitar Hunter on: Instagram: https://www.instagram....
Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Send us a text In episode 29 Phillip chats with Analogman Mike Piera about how he got into making pedals, racing Porsches, and how car gear heads are so similar to guitar gear heads! Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/ Find all of the podcast links at: https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast https://www.40wattpodcast.com/ 40 Watt Merchandise: https://40-watt-merch.creator-spring.com/ Reverb Affiliate link: https://reverb.grsm.io/phillipcarter5480 Find Analogman Pedals on: In...
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Send us a text In episode 28 Phillip sits down with Zach Broyles from Mythos Pedals and talks about the workload of making pedals during the pandemic, how he got into it, and how much we both love Novo guitars. Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/ Find all of the podcast links at: https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast https://www.40wattpodcast.com/ 40 Watt Merchandise: https://40-watt-merch.creator-spring.com/ Reverb Affiliate link: https://reverb.grsm.io/phillipcarter5480 ...
Jun 24, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Send us a text In episode 27 Phillip sits down with Matt Oram from Fidelity guitars and talks about the incredible guitars he's making, how he got into it, and what it takes to go out on a limb and force yourself to sink or swim in the guitar building industry. Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/ Find all of the podcast links at: https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast https://www.40wattpodcast.com/ 40 Watt Merchandise: https://40-watt-merch.creator-spring.com/ Reverb Affili...
Jun 17, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 27
Send us a text In episode 26 Phillip sits down with Ryan from Demos in the Dark and talks all things music! Playing live, lugging gear around, getting an education in music, and how he became one of the coolest demo channels on YouTube! Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/ Find all of the podcast links at: https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcast https://www.40wattpodcast.com/ 40 Watt Merchandise: https://40-watt-merch.creator-spring.com/ Reverb Affiliate link: https://reverb....
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 26
