The Knobs welcome Randy Parsons, founder of Parsons Guitars to the Podcast. Randy's life stories could fill a book and his guitar workshop now fills a century-old converted church in Kansas. Our friend, Henri Cash, as well as Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sammy Hagar, and Jack White all have guitars crafted by Randy. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Todd Novak, Tony Dudzik, and Jared Brandon #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitar...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 310
The Knobs welcome Johnny Wator founder of Daredevil Pedals back to the show for his 3rd episode! He keeps making great guitar pedals so we will keep bringing him back! He shares the backstory on the newly released Daredevil Crybaby Fuzz Wah which is the result of almost 3 years of collaboration with Dunlop and he gives us a bit of foreshadowing on new upcoming releases! Hosted by Todd Novak, Tony Dudzik, and Chris Connor #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guit...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 309
The Knobs interview Andon Whitehorn, founder of Lantern Manufacturing. Andon has found his way from prestigious culinary establishments to creating his own flavor of pedal effects for guitarists looking for something unique including a tasty double fuzz we put to the test. Hosted by Todd Novak, Tony Dudzik, and Jared Brandon #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #di...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 308
The Knobs interview Michio Murakishi, our good friend and Grand Poohbah. Michio is a huge supporter of the guitar community and has been an advocate for our show. The only thing he loves more than guitar gear is talking about guitar gear, which is convenient for us! Hosted by Todd Novak, Tony Dudzik and Jared Brandon #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 307
The Knobs interview Humanoid Pedals founder Bill Tallisch of North Carolina. Bill shared with us his Goblin Tone Distorter, a great overdrive/fuzz pedal that we dialed some great sounds on. Bill loves building pedals almost as much as he loves the guitar gear community! Hosted by Todd Novak andTony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 306
It's the Marshall Amplifiers 101 Part 2 of 2. This was a very in-depth discussion so we had to break it into two episodes. We cover a load of info in an effort to help us all better understand the history, models, sounds, and misconceptions of the great Marshall amps. We brought in a few ringers for this episode to help and it really paid off. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik, Jared Brandon, Rob Chafe, and Chris Connor #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #g...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 305
It's the Marshall Amplifiers 101 Part 1 of 2. This was a very in-depth discussion so we had to break it into two episodes. We cover a load of info in an effort to help us all better understand the history, models, sounds, and misconceptions of the great Marshall amps. We brought in a few ringers for this episode to help and it really paid off. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik, Jared Brandon, Rob Chafe, and Chris Connor #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #g...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 304
29 Pedals creator Jesse Honig joins The Knobs for a long overdue visit. 29 Pedals is a division of Believable Audio which Jesse founded to create gear that does just what the name says, which we get into detail about. Jesse has some big news to share about a new pedal release and we learn what else is going on with future builds too! Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpi...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 303
The Knobs are joined by Henri Cash of Starcrawler. Henri has a unique approach to...just about everything, but in this interview, we focus on his approach to gear. He is well known for his three-string custom guitars, varied tunings, amp choices, and of course all things pink. Yes, Henri is a great guitar player, but more importantly, he is truly a genuine dude. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarintervi...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 302
The Knobs are joined by Jack Bates, bass player of The Smashing Pumpkins. Jack has recorded and toured with the Pumpkins for several years and discusses life on the road doing what he loves. He shares how he naturally gravitated toward bass and how he developed his playing style. We of course talk lots of gear and Jack's touring rig. Jack was a fantastic guest and we really hope you dig the interview as much as we did! Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedalef...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 301
The Knobs are joined by Hex Mattos a Grand Poohbah level supporter and one HELL of a guitar player. Hex plays a mean style of "Billy" guitar where distortion and wah meet slapback and chicken pickin'. Hex is a gear fiend who loves the guitar community and is never short on words to prove it—just ask him! Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #over...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 300
The Knobs are joined by Blair White a founding owner of one of Nashville's hottest Guitar shops. Eastside Music Supply is a favorite destination shop of many guitar gear enthusiasts. They specialize in the boutique gear market, ensuring those who looking for something special will not be disappointed. I'm pretty sure the majority of builders we've interviewed have gear in there! And even though it is a guitar gear store, they are people focused at this Nashville gem. Hosted by Todd Novak with To...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 299
The Knobs are joined again by Reeves Electro for a very special episode. Markus Reeves the fabulous founder of Reeves introduces us all to his delightful and very talented daughter Izzy, who is launching a brand new line of pedals starting with The Darlington Flyer! This is a stunning pedal full of all the hallmarks of a Reeves Electro product. Not to be outdone, Markus teases out a few new releases to an already incredible line of pedals too. Better get these while you can! Hosted by Todd Novak...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 298
The Knobs are joined again by Alex Guaraldi founder Coppersound Pedals for a very special 101 on pedal breadboarding featuring Coppersound's incredible line of DIY breadboarding gear. We cover the basics of getting started, what gear is necessary, and things to consider. We also discuss Alex's own approach to creating a circuit. Let's all get out there and build some pedals! Hosted by Todd Novak and Tony Dudzik PEDAL BUILDING RESOURCES PROVIDED BY COPPERSOUND PEDALS Educational Reading http://ww...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 297
The Knobs are joined by Miguel Vasquez of Stacks FX out of Todd's hometown Long Beach, CA. We focus on the new release of the Zeñor Overdrive and WOW what a great pedal it is! Of course, we also get to know much more about Miguel and his quest for creating awesome effects. Hosted by Todd Novak and Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitar...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 296
The Knobs catch up with Zach Broyles founder of Mythos Pedals among many other endeavors. This is Zach's fifth time on the show but it feels like the first in many ways because Mythos has gone through so much growth and development. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik and Jared Brandon #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips Visit us at thegu...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 295
The Knobs dive deep into VOX amps for this special "101" episode. Leading the conversation is our resident VOX enthusiast and gear brainiac Tony Dudzik accompanied by amplifier guts expert extraordinaire Rob Chafe. We cover the early beginnings, the muddy middle years, and the recent revival years as well as what to consider when buying a used VOX. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik, Jared Brandon, Rob Chafe and Hex Mattos #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs ...
Jul 06, 2023•2 hr•Ep. 294
The Knobs welcome Trap Door Electronics founder Travis Johnson to the show. After many years of making awesomeness at Death By Audio, Travis recently started Trap Door Electronics to pursue his own sonic future. His first offering is a wild little machine called the Exit Index Redux. Grab a spork and dig in! Hosted by Todd Novak and Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #o...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 293
The Knobs are joined again by Native Audio to announce their new pedal line. Mike and Micah are delivering a line of pedals that are extensions of their more robust pedal creations to be simple and gig friendly. And as expected the first offering called "Buffalo Days" sounds fantastic. Hosted by Todd Novak and Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #disto...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 292
The Knobs welcome one of our guitar communities most active enthusiasts, Mr. Bruce Bacon. This guy truly loves gear, the builders, and the people connected. We are grateful for Bruce's continued support of our show and his contributions to help make it fun for all. Thanks Bruce. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik and Jared Brandon #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #r...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 291
The Knobs welcome Author, Musician, Educator, and Grand Poohbah, Mr. Matt Hart! As stated, Matt is a very creative guy who lives for music and is gear crazy. We are grateful for his support of our show and the guitar community! Hosted by Todd Novak and Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips Visit us at theguitarknobs.com Support ou...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 290
The Knobs welcome Mark Turley of Summer School Electronics to the show. He has a great origin story that just had to be shared, along with some fantastic pedals including being featured in Best of 2022 by JHS. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Todd Novak and Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips Visit us at theguitarknobs.com Support our ...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 289
The Knobs welcome Barry Grzebik founder of Grez Guitars to the show. Barry has created unique offerings for the guitar world through is handcrafted models featuring reclaimed Redwood from the Pacific Northwest. His original designs have an incredible resonance and tone. Aside from being impeccably well crafted, the thing that grabbed our attention when we met him at NAMM 2023 was how impossibly light they were. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik, and Billy Spitfire #guitarpodc...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 288
The Knobs welcome the great and mysterious Dr. No back to the show! It has been a few years since he first came on and he really delivered. We discuss at length the thinking and dedication to the creative process that has made his pedal effects so highly sought after for their sound, incredible imagination, and detail. Welcome back Dr. No! Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik, and John Esterly #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #g...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 287
The Knobs make Tony stand guard at the studio while Todd and Billy hit the show floor at NAMM 2023. We encountered loads of great gear and even greater people behind that gear. We take a bit of time to reflect on our journey and share our take on some of the gear that caught our attention. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik, Jared Brandon, and Billy Spitfire #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #gui...
May 02, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 286
The Knobs take the ol' El Camino down memory lane discussing memorable moments over our seven years producing our show for you. Thank you so much for supporting our show. Here is to 7 more years! Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik and Jared Brandon #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips Visit us at theguitarknobs.com Support our show on Pat...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 285
The Knobs welcome Alex Gee, Blackstar Amps' amazing Senior Product Developer. Alex is a key figure in the development of the AMPED product lineup and as Blackstar has now released the new AMPED 2, and Amped 3 we couldn't wait to get the inside story on the development of these incredible pieces of gear. He was a fantastic guest! Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik and Jared Brandon #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplif...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 284
The Knobs welcome Tye Tyler founder of Shock The Fox Guitars. Tye has dedicated the last 10 years to making the best guitars he possibly can and sells his limited runs out year after year. He greatly respects the builders in the guitar community and those who love the gear. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik and Jared Brandon #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 283
The Knobs welcome back our friend and gear demo artist, Eric Merrow. Eric came up to visit us in our studio in Columbus, OH to catch up with us and give us an update on what he has been in to and of course, lots of gear and fun stuff. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik, Jared Brandon, and Billy Spitfire #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartip...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 282
The Knobs welcome the incredibly talented Alain Johannes to the show. Alain has just started an international tour starting with Lolapalooza in Chile where he called us from. Alain has played in and produced several seminal rock bands including Eleven, Queens Of The Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, The Arctic Monkeys, and Soundgarden, to name just a few—and of course his own many solo releases. It was truly a privilege to share this time with him. Hosted by Todd Novak and Tony Dudzik #guitarpod...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 281
