Facebook. Here we go again you say? Not so much this time as it has encouraged discussions of great albums and their influence. Brian and Blake talk about their picks.. There are the classics. Telecaster, Strats, Les Pauls. But there are other intriguing guitar options out there that have caught Blake’s eye. The guys talk about it. Brian has some tips on building a half pipe, keeping G-strings in tune, if that is even possible. And Brian goes all Cornholio on this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast. Fi...
May 21, 2018•49 min
Harman has decided to make some big changes with Digitech and DOD. What does it all mean? Brian and Blake discuss it. Facebook can be useful, but it has proven itself lately to be a toxic battleground where people can lash out at others over stupid things. So much so that one of the guys is pretty much fed up with it. You will be surprised which one. Nikki Sixx is Brian’s wife’s fb pal? Brian fanboyed a 90’s country star, and you never know who is going to send you a friend request on social med...
May 15, 2018•32 min
Rumor has it that Joe Bonamassa may be interested in purchasing the faltering Gibson company. Could it be more than a rumor? Brian and Blake dive into the subject. People buy and sell gear everyday on eBay or Reverb. And PayPal is a common way to pay for those transactions. Most go smoothly, but a Wampler Tone Group member shares the nightmare he is going through with the sale of his Les Paul. The guys look at the situation and talk about ways for buyers and sellers to protect themselves. And ho...
May 07, 2018•38 min
You practice at home and dial your tone in and it sounds great. But at practice or at the gig, it sounds totally different in the mix. Can scooping the mids help the situation? Brian and Blake discuss the options. Instagram has become the place to showcase your rig. But has the need to "look good" and get likes taken over the need to "sound good" and have a practical pedalboard? The guys talk about it. Does the podcast have a jingle? Is "Bro Country" just an American thing? Is Goat Yoga coming t...
Apr 30, 2018•37 min
Back around 2004 Brian had the opportunity to sit down with Brent Mason and ask him some questions in an interview that was thought to be lost forever on a broken hard drive. Brent discusses how a song is developed for recording, and what his process is when he comes up with a solo for a song. He also talks about his recording setup and gives an overview of his gear. Brent has some advice on getting into the music business and some pointers on getting good tone. What would Brent Mason do if he c...
Apr 23, 2018•1 hr 7 min
As technology progresses and we dive deeper into the digital world, does it spell the end of analog gear? Or are we in an era where they not only coexist, but compliment each other? Brian and Blake take on the subject. And is there a bias against digital gear? Is it warranted? Brian Neunaber wrote a blog about the topic and Brian shares some of the insight. Guatemalan Coffee, studio stuff is expensive, and impulse responses. All on this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast. Find us at: http://www.Wampler...
Apr 16, 2018•38 min
Many are familiar with G.A.S. (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) But what really drives that desire? Is it the pursuit? Or is it actually acquiring the gear. Brian and Blake discuss it. And how do you handle not getting your hands on that piece of gear? Do you find a substitute? It’s a question from the tone group and the guys tackle it head on. If you get a chance, check out My Darn Jam Tracks (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC55xyo8HvJMuTROnqpPgG5Q) An awesome YouTube channel that Brian recently fou...
Apr 09, 2018•35 min
In this special tone tip edition of the podcast, Brian demonstrates running a couple of different distortions and boosts into both a clean amp and the same amp turned all the way up which overdrives it giving it cool distorted tones. Basically, it's a "should I run my overdrive into a clean amp or should I turn my amp up and run the pedals into that?" podcast. You may like it, you may not. Hopefully you do. Brian does these podcasts for you all both for your knowledge and your entertainment. Fin...
Apr 04, 2018•13 min
Everything man made can break. True in the pedal world as well. But before you package up the pedal and send it back for repair, Brian shares some of the steps you can take to eliminate minor issues and keep that pedal on your board. Blake shares some info on the FCC auctioning off some frequency spectrums that may make some older wireless audio components obsolete. The guys go into more details in the podcast. Find us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.comhttp://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedalshttp://w...
Mar 26, 2018•49 min
We are officially on Spotify! Brian and Blake welcome our new friends and get back at it after a small vacation. Brian has decided to do mods for customers. He discusses the decision and shares details how you could get one of your pedals modded by Mr Wampler himself. We have all heard how tone is in the hands, but is it in your gut too? Do “fuller figured” guitar players have different tone from the more svelte player? Blake thinks so. The guys discuss it. Ever wonder why the audience complains...
Mar 19, 2018•53 min
In this special Tone Tips edition, Brian tackles some questions from the Wampler Tone Group.. Ever wonder how much of the ideas that go into Wampler Pedals are from customer requests and how many are Brian just following his muse? He talks about it. Why are some amps just more “pedal friendly” than others? Is it truth or in the ears of the beholder? Brian takes a look at it. Brian’s education background, and artists that Brian would like to design for, It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcas...
Mar 12, 2018•18 min
In this special Tone Tips edition, Brian tackles some questions from the Wampler Tone Group.. It takes a lot of breadboarding and patience to get the perfect tone from a pedal. Brian discusses some of the harder circuits to get right. We have all seen recommended settings from pedal manufacturers, but they don’t always live up to expectations. There are a myriad of reasons and Brian talks about them. Have you ever wondered if there were pick ups or tubes that may work better with pedals? Brian t...
Mar 05, 2018•27 min
Brian is joined this week by former Brad Paisley guitar tech Cory Hall. Cory talks about what it is like to work so closely with one of his guitar heroes and the tricks and tone secrets he picked up along the way. We also find out about some of Brad’s favorite gear and his private recording studio. All in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast. Find us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.comhttp://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Twitter.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Instagram.com/WamplerPedalshttp://w...
Feb 26, 2018•48 min
There are a lot of DIYers out there that want to take their hobby to the next level and start their own pedal company. But where do you start? How do you market yourself in the social media marketing age? How do you build relationships with potential customers? And how do you balance the demands of answering emails, designing new product, and pushing numbers? Brian and Blake discuss the ups and downs of it all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast. Find us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.comhttp://ww...
Feb 19, 2018•47 min
Brian catches up with Andy Martin, formerly of Pro Guitar Shop and the Tone Report, now with Reverb after his first NAMM. Get to know Andy as Brian asks him about his beginnings with PGS, his gear, his influences and his favorite pedal of all times. Just a heads up, this interview was recorded at the Earthquaker Party and there is quite a bit of background noise, but the conversation comes through loud and clear. Find us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.comhttp://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedalshttp:/...
Feb 12, 2018•27 min
In this bonus edition of Chasing Tone, Blake and Brian discuss artist endorsements. Does a big name equal big sales? Not in every instance. The guys explain. Andy Martin of Reverb, formerly of PGS, just experienced his first NAMM and had a sitdown interview with Brian. That is in an upcoming episode stay tuned. And it seems, if you are listening to this podcast you may not be watching us on the YouTubes. It is an interesting phenomenon worth talking about. Brian likes Mr. Worldwide?? Is there a ...
Feb 08, 2018•33 min
Blake and Brian decompress after their return from NAMM. What they saw and a few of their favorite things. It’s Lyft Vs Uber, Brian had an experience. And Blake tried to carjack an Uber ride from a big name in the gear industry. Another company brought hand sanitizer?? Brian tried to crash a post prom party, and a shake up in the social media world shake up. All in this weeks Chasing Tone Podcast. Find us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.comhttp://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Twitter.com...
Feb 05, 2018•37 min
It’s a reunion of the original Chasing Tone Cast as Brian catches up with Travis and Max. You go to a gig knowing you will not be able to use your amp on stage. What choices do you have?The guys talk about options for going direct in. Brian educates Travis and Max on what impulse responses are, how they are used, and why they need them in their lives. And what gear are you longing for? Max, Travis and Brian share their wish lists.. How to end any argument, Olive Garden isn’t fancy, and relicing ...
Jan 29, 2018•52 min
It’s a reunion of the original Chasing Tone Cast as Brian catches up with Travis and Max. Max and Travis discuss how being in the industry changed their perspective on gear. And how that has changed now that they are out of the business The guys share what is on their pedal boards. Travis’ board has a theme. Travis shares his C.C. Deville story and what really drives Brian to do what he does. All in this weeks Chasing Tone Podcast. Find us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.comhttp://www.Facebook.com/...
Jan 22, 2018•31 min
A reviewer took one of our competitors to task over using surface mount in their pedal design. Brian sets the record straight on why it is necessary and the differences between the two. There are some “cheap” pedals on the market, but that does not mean they are necessarily bad. In fact some have some pretty good circuits under the hood. Brian and Blake discuss a few. Some things are released before their time. The public just isn’t ready to appreciate the contribution that item brings to societ...
Jan 15, 2018•50 min
Ibanez just came out with a tube based tubescreamer based on Korg’s new Nutube technology. Brian and Blake discuss the new pedal and the tech behind it. It is easy to feel like you know the podcasters you listen to. Makes it cool when you meet them in person, but what is it like for the podcaster? And speaking of tubescreamers. The guys discuss the differences between the TS9 and the TS808. Is a Chasing Pizza Podcast in the works? The best burger in America, statins, and Sweetwater candy all thi...
Jan 08, 2018•38 min
Happy New Year! Brian and Blake are ready to kick off 2018 with their gear resolutions. What are some of yours? Christmas break at the Wampler shops gives Brian a chance to decompress. Find out how he unwinds. Brian reveals his new online venture complete with some DIY kits you can get. And speaking of DIY, he has a Book update! Acoustic Guitars, nostalgic gear, Skype tone and military time all this in this weeks Chasing Tone Podcast. Find us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.comhttp://www.Facebook.c...
Jan 01, 2018•50 min
Brian recently released a video about differences in Tubescreamers. How there really isn’t any. It started a firestorm on the social medias. He and Blake rip the band-aid off the wound. People asks why some “simple circuit” pedals cost so much. But there are a lot of layers in the cost of making a pedal or any gear. The guys talk about it. Blake is not a fan of tube based pedals AND he is getting rid of all his fuzz pedals, micro-sized components, and is Amazon getting into the pedal game? All t...
Dec 25, 2017•41 min
There was a recent article claiming that Apple would be ending their downloading service in favor of a streaming platform. Blake and Brian discuss what this could mean for the music industry and how it could influence the gear market. Money in the music industry seems to be loaded in favor of the labels, leaving artists struggling even when successful. The guys talk about how deals are struck and where today’s artists are making money. Is marketing a dirty word when it comes to your music? Brian...
Dec 18, 2017•44 min
Stereo rigs can be awesome. But they have some issues to overcome as well. Brian and Blake talk about working through it. You see gear reviews and demos on YouTube, but do you understand the difference between the two? The guys talk about how it all works. Listening to Rush on the way home from the gym got Brian lamenting the future of music. Will there be another Rush? Blake tries to assure him that all is not lost. Brian has been pwning the noobs in COD. Mad Skills. Blake can’t find his Mega M...
Dec 11, 2017•50 min
Delays are useful. But how long of a delay do you really need? How long is too long? Blake and Brian look at it. Brian has a drummer issue. Why won’t his software drummers “play along”? The guys discuss how the digital world mirrors the real world. Blake got a baritone guitar. He shares the tones he is getting through his fuzz pedals. Beard talk, Boutique Strings, and Wampler’s impending release. And one of the guy’s dad built him a 22 foot Space Shuttle. All this in this week's loaded Chasing T...
Dec 04, 2017•46 min
Blake is back and ready to talk gear with Brian. A listener asks where to put an amp-in-a-box pedal in their rig? Near the guitar? Near the amp? Somewhere between? The guys share their thoughts. Blake got some new gear. A new guitar with an innovative twist and a pretty cool reverb pedal, and Brian talks about his Black Friday dilemma. Brian’s Les Paul is breaking his heart? Mushrooms in Chili? And pedal builders have a fight club? All this in this weeks Chasing Tone Podcast. Find us at: http://...
Nov 27, 2017•43 min
Brian sits down and answers some of your questions. Ever wonder why someone hasn’t put out a pedal tailored to a specific Amp? One listener has, and gets Brian’s perspective on the idea. Do we think cheap pedals sound less than they should, just because they are cheap? Brian discusses the “placebo” effect and how it can lead some players astray. We hear about pedals or amps that are low, medium, or high gain, but what does that really mean? Brian shares some insight on the differences. All this ...
Nov 20, 2017•22 min
Brian sits down and answers some of your questions. A DIY’er wants Brian’s opinion on circuit components. Polyester vs Tantalum capacitors. What affect the orientation of components has on the tone of the circuit. Brian breaks open the breadboard with some insight. A listener wants advice on what the best overdrive and distortion pedals that will work best with his rig. Would the Tumnus or Pinnacle work best? Or maybe both? Brian takes a deeper look at the options. And desktop recording. What ar...
Nov 13, 2017•30 min
Joe Bonamassa blew up the internet with some derogatory comments about effects and players who use them. Was it a tongue in cheek moment? Was it taken out of context? Brian and Blake discuss the rant. Blake has a new amp, and it has no tubes?? The guys talk about Blake’s journey into the solid state world. Brian has an update on his second revision of his DIY book. And you won’t believe the latest pedal acquisition he made to work up a mod to go in the book. And what is your favorite “always on”...
Nov 06, 2017•44 min
