This week we discuss John Cena's best movies and review Mortal Kombat after we already record a whole episode Check out this week’s sponsor, Big Ear Pedals: www.bigearpedals.com Links to this week's news: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/tc-electronic-skysurfer-reverb-pedal/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/boss-hm-2-waza-craft-reissue-first-listen-ola-englund/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/the-fredric-effects-duoface-puts-silicon-and-germanium-vintage-fuzz-on-the-menu https://guitar.com/new...
Apr 28, 2021•46 min•Ep. 172
This week Scott and Chris dive through a pile of news and chat about what we need to fix in our rigs. This week's episode is brought to you by Stringjoy! Sound better, play better! www.stringjoy.com Links to this week's news: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/third-man-holeyboard/ https://www.guitarworld.com/news/mooer-launches-versatile-affordable-l6-mkii-pedal-controller-with-built-in-tuner https://www.simplifieramp.com/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/khdk-electronics-my-big-fat-rawk-penis-...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 171
This week Scott and Diaz have a contest to see who's attention span runs out first. We also read fan mail: https://offerup.co/uQd2UJjvhfb Check out this week’s sponsor, Electromotive Sound Co: https://reverb.com/brand/electromotive-sound-co?category=phase-shifters&product_type=effects-and-pedals Links to this week's news: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/keeley-electronics-celisse-henderson-monterey-fuzz-vibe/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/orange-amps-acoustic-pedal/ https://guitar.com/...
Apr 14, 2021•53 min•Ep. 170
This week the boys start anew Gear Talk, with blackjack, and hookers! This week's episode is brought to you by Stringjoy! Sound better, play better! www.stringjoy.com Links to this week's news: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/third-man-holeyboard/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/epiphone-unleashes-a-24-fret-signature-ghosthorse-explorer-for-brendon-small https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/fender-launches-master-built-esquire-in-celebration-of-the-clashs-joe-strummer/ https://guitar.com/news/gea...
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 169
This week Ben Fehr (Electromotive Sound Company) joins us to chat about new gear and posthumous signature guitars during Scott's lunch break. Check out this week’s sponsor, Westminster Effects at: www.westminstereffects.com Links to this week's news: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/reverb-pedal-movie-exclusive-pedals/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/khdk-electronics-dials-lcfr-for-lucifer-as-it-unveils-a-signature-overdriveboost-pedal-for-behemoths-nergal https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/orig...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 168
This week we chat new gear, the Snyder Cut, and internet drama over marketing This week's episode is brought to you by Stringjoy! Sound better, play better! www.stringjoy.com Links to this week's news: https://www.musicradar.com/news/mojo-hand-serves-up-some-old-school-whoosh-and-swirl-with-the-mister-o-phase-shifter https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/source-audio-ultrawave-multiband-processor-guitar-bass/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/the-gretsch-vintage-select-89-jet-has-landed-and-you-have-t...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 167
This week we practice our breathing, discuss Reverb sales tricks, and get into this week's new gear. Check out this week’s sponsor, Westminster Effects at: www.westminstereffects.com Links to this week's news: https://www.eventideaudio.com/products/stompboxes/tap-delay-pedal/ultratap-pedal https://www.eventideaudio.com/products/stompboxes/pitch-delay-pedal/micropitch-delay https://mythospedals.com/oracle https://line6.com/podgo/ https://squatchdesign.com/ https://www.epiphone.com/Guitar/EPILJD56...
Mar 17, 2021•57 min•Ep. 166
This week's episode is brought to you by Stringjoy! Sound better, play better! www.stringjoy.com Links to this week's news: https://www.guitarworld.com/news/cicognani-engineering-is-bringing-sexyboost-back-with-its-new-tube-equipped-boost-pedal https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/electro-harmonix-15-watt-howitzer-pedalboard-amp/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/solid-gold-fx-imperial-mk-ii-muff-fuzz/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/boss-hm2w-waza-craft-first-look/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-n...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 165
This week Scott eats cookies the whole time and then shares a story about his wardrobe malfunction at work. This week's episode is brought to you by Westminster Effects! Name and Claim your tone! westminstereffects.com Links to this week's news: Wampler Ratsbane https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/wampler-announces-ratsbane-mini-take-classic-distortion/ Line 6 HX Stomp Xl https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/line-6-hx-stomp-xl/ Fender Custom Shops https://www.guitarworld.com/news/fender-unveils-stunn...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 164
This week Diaz and Scott are back to chat midi overdrives, crazy pedals in guitars, and the great gear shortage of 2021. This week's episode is brought to you by Stringjoy! Sound better, play better! www.stringjoy.com Links to this week's news: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/reverb-pedal-movie-exclusive-pedals/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/rjm-music-overture-overdrive/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/lr-baggs-soundscape-voiceprint-di-apple-watch/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/bilt-...
Feb 24, 2021•51 min•Ep. 163
This week we argue, have a few false starts, and discuss if there are any effects still out there waiting to be discovered Check out this week’s sponsor, Westminster Effects at: www.westminstereffects.com Links to this week's news: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/electro-harmonix-ehx-ripped-speaker-fuzz/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/old-blood-noise-split-meld/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/hughes-and-kettner-ampman-pedalboard/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/furch-guitars-antibacter...
Feb 17, 2021•49 min•Ep. 162
This week Diaz tries his worst Christopher Walken impression, we talk collapsing pedalboards and new guitar shapes from Duesemburg This week's episode is brought to you by Stringjoy! Sound better, play better! www.stringjoy.com Links to this week's news: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/spun-loud-litigator-overdrive/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/benson-amps-announces-a-new-thermally-biased-germanium-fuzz/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/d-addario-pedal-tuner-plus/ https://guitar.com/news...
Feb 10, 2021•48 min•Ep. 161
Cool cool cool cool..... this week we chat shipping disasters and some PRICY new gear. Check out this week’s sponsor, Westminster Effects at: www.westminstereffects.com Links to this week's news: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/free-the-tone-motion-loop/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/universal-audio-uafx-pedals/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/el-diablio-heq1-2/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/epiphone-gold-glory-jjn-signature-model/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/fender-japan-miyav...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 160
This week we wrap up all the NAMM releases. This week's episode is brought to you by Stringjoy! Sound better, play better! www.stringjoy.com Links to this week's news: https://www.rockstockpedals.com/product/nano-tuner/ https://www.walrusaudio.com/products/mako-series-r1-high-fidelity-stereo-reverb?variant=37765773426887 https://www.walrusaudio.com/products/mako-series-acs1-amp-cab-simulator?variant=37722380402887 http://www.redpandalab.com/products/bitmap https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/pro-c...
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 159
This week we tackle as many NAMM releases as our attention spans allow. Check out this week’s sponsor, Westminster Effects at: www.westminstereffects.com Links to this week's news: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/jackson-audio-fuzz/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/jeorge-tripps-10-fuzz-faces-reverb-com/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/way-huge-atreides-weirding-module/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/pigtronix-space-rip-constellator-moon-pool/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/boss-namm-...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 158
This week the full crew is back for your morning commute! Gear news on the 12s, weather and traffic on the 18s! This week's episode is brought to you by Stringjoy! Sound better, play better! www.stringjoy.com Links to this week's news: https://www.gearnews.com/namm-2021-fender-amps-up-the-american-ultra-with-luxe-telecasters-and-stratocasters/ https://www.gearnews.com/namm-2021-fender-revamps-squier-contemporary-series-with-huge-upgrades/ https://www.gearnews.com/namm-2021-fender-to-launch-new-n...
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 157
This week Jon and Scott to chat new gear, Kevin Smith movies, our inability to use mini pedals correctly, and the newest company to join Korg's family Check out this week’s sponsor, Westminster Effects at: www.westminstereffects.com Links to this week's news: https://robertkeeley.com/products/keeley-phaser-daniel-donato-artist-series https://crazytubecircuits.com/constellationcv7003 https://crazytubecircuits.com/memphis https://www.ehx.com/products/nano-metal-muff https://shop.ernieball.com/slas...
Jan 06, 2021•50 min•Ep. 156
Don't let the title fool you, this is not our best, we're talking about the best gear of the year as voted on by our patreons. This week's episode is brought to you by Stringjoy! Sound better, play better! www.stringjoy.com Check out our: Threadless: https://www.threadless.com/discover/s/squaresquirrelstudios/design/the-effects-loop/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheEffectsLoop Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkeIa46ECFZyGEFHjLG3raA Facebook Group: facbook.com/groups/theeffectsloop ...
Dec 30, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 155
Hey Everybody, Because of the holiday break, we're going to be taking this week off, but we still wanted to send you a greeting
Dec 23, 2020•38 sec•Ep. 154
This week Clifton joins Chris and Scott to chat new gear, landmarks of the Denver Airport, and the sad state of our rigs. Check out this week’s sponsor, Westminster Effects at: www.westminstereffects.com Links to this week's news: Haunted Labs Hell Horse: https://www.dirtyhaggard.com/product-page/hell-horse Ground Control Noodles - Tone Shaper: https://www.groundcontrolaudio.com/pedals/noodles-tone-shaper JAM Pedals Harmonious Monk: https://www.jampedals.com/harmonious-monk/ Mattoverse Electroni...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 153
This week, Scott and Jon throw out the script and do it LIVE!!! This week's episode is brought to you by Stringjoy! Sound better, play better! www.stringjoy.com Links to this week's news: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/red-witch-pristina-clean-boost/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/ibanez-rg565-reissue-genesis-collection/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/fender-tash-sultana-stratocaster/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/gibson-les-paul-victoria-goldtop-standard-slash/ https://guitar.com/n...
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 152
This week Scott and Diaz to talk about the speculation of the next gear controversy. Check out this week’s sponsor, Westminster Effects at: www.westminstereffects.com Links to this week's news: Boss TB-2W: https://www.boss.info/global/products/tb-2w/ KMA Machines Wurhm: https://kma-machines.com/m_wurhm.html Catalinbread Sabbra Cadavra limited edition: https://catalinbread.com/products/sabbra-cadabra-ltd-edition-gallery-series Mr. Black Analog Chorus/Vibrator Deluxe: https://www.mrblackpedals.com...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 151
This week Chris is back with a bunch of new toys, we also record in the morning and it shows. This week's episode is brought to you by Stringjoy! Sound better, play better! www.stringjoy.com Links to this week's news: Origin Effect Magma57: https://origineffects.com/product/magma57-amp-vibrato-drive/ Victory V4 The Copper Preamp Pedal: https://www.victoryamps.com/v4-the-copper-pedal-preamp Friedman Smallbox: https://friedmanamplification.com/products2/smallbox-pedal Fender Wah and Volume: https:...
Nov 25, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 150
This week Adam joins Scott and Diaz to talk about the latest gear controversy. Check out this week’s sponsor, Westminster Effects at: www.westminstereffects.com Links to this week's news: Dunable: https://dunable-de.com/ Epiphone 59 LP: https://www.epiphone.com/Guitar/EPIM55301/1959-Les-Paul-Standard/Aged-Dark-Burst Cry Baby Junior: https://www.musicradar.com/news/a-medium-wah-pedal-jim-dunlops-cry-baby-junior-is-between-full-and-mini-sizes Keeley Hydra: https://robertkeeley.com/product/hydra-st...
Nov 18, 2020•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 149
This week Diaz and Scott declare bankruptcy and join Parler This week's episode is brought to you by Stringjoy! Sound better, play better! www.stringjoy.com Links to this week's news: Chase Bliss and ZVex Bliss Factory: https://reverb.com/item/36763318-chase-bliss-zvex-the-bliss-factory-pedal-movie-exclusive EQD and DBA Time Shadows: https://reverb.com/item/36763371-earthquaker-devices-death-by-audio-time-shadows-pedal-movie-exclusive Mile End Effects MTHRFCKR=RPTR: https://mileendeffects.org/sh...
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 148
This week Alex and Jordan from Coppersound Pedals join us to talk about their newest creation and some gear news. Check out this week’s sponsor, Westminster Effects at www.westminstereffects.com Links to this week's news: New Epiphones: https://www.musicradar.com/news/are-new-epiphone-guitar-models-coming-it-looks-like-it Peavey HP 2: https://www.gearnews.com/peavey-relaunches-the-hp-2-following-eddie-van-halens-death/ Shure MV7: https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7 Harley Benton...
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 147
This week Jose Diaz makes an appearance, Chris makes a disappearance, and Scott enjoys a meal. This week's episode is brought to you by Stringjoy! Sound better, play better! www.stringjoy.com Links to this week's news: Wampler Mini Drives: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/products/c/distortion-overdrive/ Sunn Audio: https://sunnaudio.com/products/nucleus/nu-1/distortion/preamp Acorn Amps Mind Killer http://www.acornamps.com/gear/mind-killer Gig Rig G3: https://shop.thegigrig.com/ FoxGeap Pedal Amps...
Oct 21, 2020•57 min•Ep. 146
This week we are joined by Diaz's friend Andrew and Chris actually has something new! Gear News: *Intentionally left blank... Thank Andrew* ;)
Oct 14, 2020•54 min•Ep. 144
This week Jon Ross joins us to go through a massive pile of news This week's episode is brought to you by Stringjoy! Sound better, play better! www.stringjoy.com Check out the Tone Mob’s Raffle at https://www.pedalraffle.com/ Links to this week's news: JHS 3 Series: https://www.jhspedals.info/current-pedals Boss GT-1000CORE, RC-5, RC-500: https://www.boss.info/global/categories/featured_products/ EHX Mainframe: https://www.ehx.com/products/mainframe Stomp Under Foot Silver Foxx and Cherry Bomb: ...
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 143
This week the gang hits a piece of gear that we all hate so much that it becomes the topic. Then Scott scrolls through his CD collection. This week's news: Keeley Tri Verb https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/keeley-20-for-20-tri-verb/ Hilbish Design Red Fang Night Destroyer: https://thirdmanstore.com/triplegraph-pedal https://www.hilbishdesign.com/shop/red-fang-night-destroyer Coppersound/Jack White Triplegraph Red Witch Fuzz God IV: https://redwitchpedals.com/products/fuzz-god-iv-pedal Harley Ben...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 142
