Brian and Blake join forces for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. DeVon Blue is a musician and YouTuber that Blake is working with on a whole new marketing idea. The new twist on this media outlet use makes for an interesting discussion. The age old question about starting up a gear demo YouTube channel came up recently. How do you get the gear companies send you stuff to demo? Brian and Blake share some insight. it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast. DIY mods: https://modyouro...
Nov 20, 2020•45 min
Brian and Blake join forces for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Derek is an IT security guy and a fan of the podcast. He recently reached out to Brian about some concerns over the use of the TikTok app. The guys talk about it. A recent post on the Facebook group Pedalboards of Doom pointed to some frustration over “limited Run” pedals. Is it an unfair marketing ploy by companies? Brian and Blake take a look at the issue. Gear demos can be a great resource when you are thinking about...
Nov 11, 2020•36 min
Brian and Blake join forces for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Blake recently got his hands on a Big Ear Albie pedal. It is an 8 mode “ambient modulator” that is very straight forward simple with very limited user control. Blake likes it and the guys talk about the pedal. Brian went on a little road trip and his mind wandered to thinking about the differences between analog and digital circuits. It makes for an interesting conversation. This year has been challenging to say the ver...
Nov 04, 2020•27 min
Brian and Blake join forces for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. A recent post in the Wampler Tone group about the topic of boiling guitar strings came up. It is said to be a way of rejuvenating old strings and was a technique used by old blues players and maybe even EVH. Blake tried it and the guys talk about the results. Amazon has wandered into the gear world with a line of Amazon Basic guitar pedals. More interesting is their marketing picture for the line. It has been a point of...
Oct 28, 2020•31 min
Brian and Blake join forces for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. How many remember Jiffy peanut butter? They just changed the name to Jif recently, right? Nope. It has always been Jif, but many swear it was once Jiffy. This is called the Mandela effect. The guys talk about it. Rick Beato recently put out a video talking about “The TikTok effect how social media is reviving rock music”. The guys talk about the truth behind the idea and a new app that allows use of full copyrighted son...
Oct 21, 2020•35 min
Brian and Blake are joined by Andy Wood and Richard Oliver for this episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Last week we sadly lost a legend in the guitar world. Eddie Van Halen revolutionized the way we hear and play guitar. Join us for a great conversation about what EVH meant to each of the guys and where they think the guitar world would be if Eddie never existed. it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast. Andy Wood - andywoodmusic.com DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books ...
Oct 14, 2020•46 min
Brian and Blake are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Our good friends over at JHS have released a new line of $99 pedals. Josh and company cover the tone basics and Brian and Blake take a look at the line up. If you are in to guitar gear demos, you most likely know Andy “Here’s my clean tone” Martin, but if you are not following his wife on Instagram you are missing out on some clever content. The guys look at her latest posts. it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast. ...
Oct 07, 2020•34 min
Brian and Blake are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Blake’s YouTube adventure has been an eye opening experience. That leads into a conversation about content production and the differences between YouTube audiences and those who listen to podcasts. Are you using the DS-1 wrong? Are your settings using the full potential of the classic pedal? The guys talk about where your knobs should be. Blake played Hip Hop? Yes he did. He lent his guitar talents to a recording for an a...
Sep 29, 2020•38 min
Brian and Blake are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Blake has some good news in regards to the Oregon fires, however the whole event threw a wrench into his plans to complete a video a day for thirty days on YouTube. He talks about lessons learned and where he goes from here. Fender has a new offset guitar in their Paranormal series. The guys talk about the new versatile Cyclone guitar. In one of Blake’s latest video releases he replaced the tape in a tape echo pedal. This...
Sep 22, 2020•40 min
Brian and Blake are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Things are getting better in Oregon but Blake is still on notice to be ready to leave as the wildfires are still burning. He talks to Brian about the situation and some of the hard decisions he has had to make. Guitar World is reporting Fender has sold more guitars in 2020 than any other year in the company’s history. The guys talk about the exciting news and what it could mean for the future of the gear industry and musi...
Sep 15, 2020•43 min
Brian has a conversation with the “Chief of getting things done” at Wampler Pedals, Richard Oliver. Richard talks about his role in the process of pedal development, his favorite podcasts, and the prospect of the UK going back into lockdown. He answers some questions from the Wampler Tone Group and he also talks about next year’s Wampler releases. It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast. DIY mods https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https:...
Sep 10, 2020•36 min
Brian and Blake are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Brian is back from hanging with Joe Bonamassa and Brent Mason at the guitar show put on by Andy Wood. Brian talks about how the experience changed his perspectives and appreciation for the nuances of chasing tone. Blake has taken on the task of putting out a video per day for the month. The guys talk about the challenges and benefits Blake faces and what styles he will be producing. It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Po...
Sep 02, 2020•31 min
Brian and Blake are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Brian is going to be a part of a very cool and intimate guitar show next week. Imagine hanging with Joe Bonamassa and Brent Mason in the woods. What? It is explained in the podcast. There was a thread on Fuzztopia about a new battery based power supply. That led to a conversation about batteries. The good, the bad and the ugly. Fender announced the Brent Mason Tele last week, this week they introduce the Kenny Wayne Sheph...
Aug 21, 2020•28 min
Brian and Blake are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Fender announced the new Brent Mason Signature Telecaster. You better believe the guys talked about this one. It has been announced that Winter NAMM 2021 has been cancelled. Has NAMM as we know it ran it’s course? Is it time for a change? Brian and Blake look at the subject. And Rick Beato recently released a video discussing how labels work. This started a conversation of how the industry has changed and where it might b...
Aug 12, 2020•47 min
Brian and Blake are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Blake is considering a second non-guitar podcast where he just talks to people who are forging their own path. This leads to a conversation of ideas for new content creation. Spotify, kind of a controversial source for music for some and income for others. Recently the CEO Daniel EK said that artists cannot expect to release an album every 3-4 years and find success on the platform. The guys look at the comments and dive ...
Aug 05, 2020•35 min
Brian and Blake are back with another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. A recent Facebook Gear page conversation revealed a polarizing set of strings. Either you love them or you hate them. This led to a conversation about strings and how some guitarist treat their strings. Salami? Some say they turn off their compressor when using dirt since those pedals have some compression. Brian explains why that is not necessarily the case and the guys take a deeper look at compression. It’s all in this...
Jul 28, 2020•37 min
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://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.facebo...
Jul 21, 2020•18 min
Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Reverb.com announced an increase in their fees that has caused an online meltdown. This leads to a lengthy look at online sales and all the inner workings and options that can be used. What is going on at Peavey? There have been some changes in their amp line and it leads to a discussion about tube amps. What were the guy’s first tube amp and what are their favorites? It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast. Fuzzrocio...
Jul 15, 2020•40 min
Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Brian and Blake are back for another episode and of the Chasing Tone Podcast along with a new guest - Richard Oliver of Wampler Pedals. If you follow Wampler social media it is likely you are at least familiar with Richard’s work. Brian and Blake welcome him from across the pond for a visit and some great conversation. Diezel Amps have released a new “smart head” that realizes and logs when it has been profiled. There are ...
Jul 09, 2020•39 min
Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. A recent video about the band Periphery and how they strategically position themselves to support their band financially start a conversation about what it takes in today’s music industry to survive. How would you define metal? That is a recent question Brian asked the Wampler Tone Group on Facebook. It is really a broad genre and the guys talk about it. It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast. Periphery video: https:...
Jun 30, 2020•33 min
Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Brian reached out to the Wampler tone group and asked if fuzz is a thing you dislike and why? This leads to quite a conversation about all things fuzz. From Big Muffs to the Fuzz Face to the Pelican Noiseworks Pelitaur, they talk about the circuits, good and bad ways to use fuzz, and their personal feelings on the subject. It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast. DIY mods https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books ...
Jun 25, 2020•37 min
Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Brian got an email from a listener with size 14 1/2 shoes that struggles with his stomp boxes. This leads to a conversation about solutions for the problem and a quandary about double buttons on a standard sized pedals. Big news in the gear world as D’Angelico acquires Pigtronix and Supro this week. Blake shares some insight into the mechanics of the companies. A tea company is involved? It’s all in this week’s Chasing Ton...
Jun 17, 2020•38 min
Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Brian was pondering the the possibility that the popularity of guitar based podcasts may be on the decline. Blake has a different perspective on the matter. It is an interesting discussion. Do you remember when you become a “gear person”? The guys talk about the interesting phenomenon that once you are in most never go back. It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast. DIY mods https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/book...
Jun 10, 2020•31 min
Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Putting a microphone on an amp to capture your tone can be a very frustrating experience. The guys discuss the different techniques they use. Brian doesn’t mic his amps anymore? Home recording has come a long way from the Fostex 4 track days. The guys talk about the evolution of DAW’s and what their first platform was and what they use now. It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast. DIY mods https://modyourownpedal.com/...
Jun 03, 2020•32 min
309 - DOD, Big Muffs and Analog Delays Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Blake came to the realization that he has an affinity for analog delays, and even more so models produced by DOD. This opened a conversation about various delays and what is happening with DigiTech. There is a website dedicated to all things Big Muff Pi. The guys take a look at it. Brian’s AC has gone out in the shop. His guitars are not happy in the heat, but Brian has also realized ...
May 27, 2020•30 min
Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. As the world starts to open back up and restrictions are lifted the guys ponder what the new “normal” will look like? Will your trip to the music store be the same? 60 Cycle Hum’s Facebook page recently had a discussion about “Dad Rigs”. The guys look at what that might mean and the proper apparel that should accompany it. It’s all in this weeks Chasing Tone Podcast. Bd-2 Mod ebook: https://www.amazon.com/Modify-Blues-Driv...
May 20, 2020•41 min
Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. Covid-19 has changed a lot of things in our lives and businesses. Musical Merchandise review has published a study they did on the pandemic’s effect on music retailers and the music gear industry. There are some interesting insights. All these changes are causing some companies to change their focus and directions. The guys talk about a couple of examples and how it all works. It’s all in this weeks Chasing Tone Podcast. B...
May 12, 2020•39 min
Brian 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 mount”...
May 05, 2020•32 min
Brian 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 really cool...
Apr 28, 2020•32 min
Brian 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 all tran...
Apr 20, 2020•36 min
