Blake and Brian share some of their favorite obscure gear. DOD, ADA, Peavey and a Yamaha distortion pedal? Brian got a Strandberg Guitar. What did he think? A thirty dollar pedal purchase, Brian explains how it came in handy and how you DIYer's can use the same trick as a design shortcut. Is a noise suppressor right for your tone? The guys discuss the good and the bad. All this and Brian's 2.5 cats? Support the show...
Aug 15, 2016•47 min
Brian explains to Blake how he balances marriage, kids, and general life with running a pedal company. Reverse Engineering and matching Darlington pair transistors vs singles? Brian's pursuit of competitive tobacco spittin' glory; a glimpse into running a pedal company in a small town in the middle of nowhere. And life advice. Do what others aren't willing to do, follow your passion and do it to the absolute best of your ability, and don't confuse happiness and richness with financial wealth. Su...
Aug 09, 2016•40 min
Issues of fairness and standards affect any trade and the guitar gear world has seen some issues of late. Brian and Blake take a serious look at the ethics practices in the guitar pedal industry. If your company has failed your customers, is there a chance for redemption? What steps must you take to put your transgressions behind you and repair your company's reputation? And why are gear reviews "soft" on criticism? Brian has an interesting take on the issue. Why are some clones accepted but oth...
Aug 02, 2016•33 min
Travis Feaster visits and we talk about pickups, songwriting, why he's getting more into Les Pauls and Marshalls instead of Fender style amps and strats, and we answer questions from the Wampler Pedals Tone Group on Facebook.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://ww...
Jul 20, 2016•28 min
The Wampler team (Brian, Jason and Alex) put together a list of things a player can do to improve their tone. Brian shares these tips with Blake and you.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/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Instagram.com/WamplerPedalshttp://...
Jul 11, 2016•44 min
Brian and Blake recap Brian's adventures at Summer NAMM. Included are Brian's opportunity to jam with one of his guitar influences, and the new clean platform pedal friendly amp that Wampler introduced at the show. And Brian reads some of your reviews. 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.Faceboo...
Jul 04, 2016•39 min
Brian is fresh back from vacation, Blake has some new gear, and they offer advice on how to build your customer base when you are starting a new business. 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/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Instagram.com/WamplerPedalshttp:...
Jun 20, 2016•42 min
It's Brian. It's Blake. So it has to be the Chasing Tone Podcast. Ever wonder how clipping works in a multiple gain stage setting? Brian has the science. And who is Leslie Wampler, and where has he been hiding?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/W...
Jun 13, 2016•25 min
Strap in and get ready for a fun ride. Brian and Blake have a little bit of everything in this podcast. Why some music stores make more off of lessons than gear sales. Winter NAMM Vs Summer NAMM. And what is Brian's favorite Wampler Pedal? The answer will surprise you. 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.com ...
Jun 06, 2016•42 min
Blake and Brian talk about the pedal industry. Is there room for more? What does it take to be successful, and what does that success really look like? And, is the future of guitar gear going to be software driven? This and Brian's grilling prowess on this edition of Chasing 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. Find us at: http://www.Wampler...
May 30, 2016•37 min
Brian and Blake are back at it, tackling the reality of the future of guitar music. Is it dead as we know it? Are there any guitar oriented artist still packing arenas? Is there an artist that might revive it? 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.com http://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedals http://www.Twitter.com...
May 23, 2016•42 min
Brian is fresh back from hanging out with Brad Paisley. Hear about the moment all gear builders covet. Blake has a pretty cool practice set up that works the in-ears without working the neighbors nerves. Gaming videos, Brian's driving range adventure much more packed into this weeks episode.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://...
May 16, 2016•37 min
Brian and Blake talk about some of the new gear and builders that have caught their attention. What wood gives your cabinet the best tone?And what is the best change you can make to your amp?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.com http://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedals http://www.Twitter.com/WamplerPedals http...
May 09, 2016•49 min
Blake Wyland of the ToneMob podcast joins Brian to discuss the three types of guitar players and their attitude towards gear. Blake went to Nashville and got his hands on a Whitfill. What does the future hold for Wampler Pedals? Wampler Amps perhaps? And Brian has a great way to explain what guitar pedals do to the non guitarist. 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 uploa...
May 02, 2016•51 min
Brian talks to Blake about the resurgence of rack effect units in the boutique market. And would you rather spend money on a great amp, or a fully loaded pedal board? You will find the guy's opinions interesting. Setting up your rig for the best tone, and Blake channels his inner Doctor DooLittle.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: h...
Apr 25, 2016•43 min
Brian is joined by Blake Wyland of the ToneMob Podcast. This week it is all about the Bypass Switch. Relay, true, buffered? Which one delivers. And the do's and don'ts when approaching a company for an artist endorsement. 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.com http://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedals http://www...
Apr 18, 2016•42 min
Brian and Blake Wyland of the Tonemob podcast are back. This week they talk about the state of country music and if Sturgill Simpson could be key to bringing back the classic sound. Did you see Nick Jonas' guitar solo? The guys did, and they have something to say about it. All this and 6000 dollar cables on this weeks Chasing 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 uplo...
Apr 11, 2016•42 min
Blake Wyland from Tone Mob returns to the podcast to talk with Brian about preconceived notions when selecting guitar gear, and the HUGE effect that speakers have on your guitar tone. We also explore the possibility of a Boss Pedals Podcast and how gain stages are like Legos.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.WamplerPedal...
Apr 04, 2016•51 min
Brian is joined again by ToneMob's Blake Wyland. They discuss the how the industry has been forced to evolve. And designing by feel as opposed to the calculator. They also discuss whether those small micro sized surface mount components are better or worse than their bigger surface mount brothers. 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: ...
Mar 28, 2016•30 min
Brian chats with Blake Wyland of the ToneMob Podcast about Wah pedals, and Kirk Hammet. And Brian helps Blake discover SnapChat. 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/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Instagram.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Facebook.com/Chasing...
Mar 22, 2016•32 min
Brian and Max Ponder the future of gear. And they tackle the hard choices when limited to four pedals. Which stomp boxes will make the cut? 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.com http://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedals http://www.Twitter.com/WamplerPedals http://www.Instagram.com/WamplerPedals http://www.Faceb...
Feb 12, 2016•27 min
Sometimes true bypass sucks. Brian and Max discuss why. 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/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Instagram.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Facebook.com/ChasingTonePodcasthttp://www.Instagram.com/ChasingTonePodcast Support the show...
Feb 05, 2016•27 min
Brian and Max are joined by Alex Clay for the 100th and final episode of Chasing Tone. They look back at Winter NAMM 2016.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/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Instagram.com/WamplerPedals Support the show
Jan 28, 2016•9 min
Brian and Max dive into the differences in clipping between overdrive, distortion and fuzz. Then Brian really breaks it down DIY style. 02:19 - Can't find an amp03:30 - The soft clipping circuit03:55 - The tuner - Can't we all just get along?04:45 - Back to the soft clipping circuit06:24 - The hard clipping circuit 08:36- The square clipping circuit12:25 - DIY stuff with Brian12:25 - OD Explained14:14 - Distortion explained16:10 - Fuzz explained20:08 - The Gear Vaulthttp://www.wamplerpedals.com/...
Jan 15, 2016•25 min
Brian and Max are back from holiday break and ready to talk some acoustic science. Seriously, there is some physics in there. 00:49 - Too sexy for my jacket01:18 - Getting ready for NAMM02:24 - The Show Board - Pedal Porn06:35 - The Container07:02 - The Office Manager05:52- The Yoke is daisy chainable08:24 - This one is just right09:05 - What'd you get for Christmas?09:43 - Santa Josh10:00 - Why do guitar amps sound better loud?11:33 - The Fletcher-Munson Curve13:24 - Gear Vaulthttp://www.wample...
Jan 08, 2016•16 min
Brian and Max are joined by John Feasel of DC Pedal Boards. They take a look at the Yoke, talk musical influences and open up the Gear Vault. 00:50 - The Yoke by DC Pedal Boards01:17 - The origin of the idea02:42 - Setting up the Yoke02:55 - The Comparison04:12 - Programming the Yoke05:52- The Yoke is daisy chainable07:30 - The Yoke in action11:30 - Mustache Care and Grooming13:38 - Musical Influences14:05 - KMX and George Lynch16:57 - Break out the Ibanez RG-350, Bring the rock24:00 - Unique ge...
Dec 18, 2015•36 min
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Dec 14, 2015•25 min
Brian and Max compare the Tumnus and the DB+ when used as a boost pedal. Frank Falbo joins the guys and talks about using a variety of pick ups in one guitar. And, yes, the gear vault. 00:39 - Comparing the Tumnus and DB+ as boost pedals01:55 - The DB+02:32 - The Tumnus02:55 - The Comparison05:13 - All the different compressors06:08- All the different reverbs08:55 - Uncle Frank10:08 - Using a variety of types of pick ups in one guitar13:30 - The Gear Vaulthttp://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ fo...
Dec 11, 2015•20 min
Brian and Max compare a couple of Wampler pedals this go around. And winter is upon us, get tips on how to keep your gear show ready. 00:45 - Comparing the pre-gain channel on the Plexi-Drive and the Clarksdale03:05 - How they sound stacked07:50 - Protecting your gear in the winter10:15 - Revenge of the tornado11:46 - Warm up them tubes12:25- Eyore? Is that you?12:39 - Acoustic Care13:48 - The Gear Vaulthttp://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpe...
Dec 04, 2015•21 min
Brian and Max pop open a couple of craft beers and discuss gear and whatever else comes to mind in the second installment of the new laid back format.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/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Instagram.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www...
Nov 30, 2015•31 min
