Today, I sit down with Nashville based Alt-country troubadour Boo Ray and talk about resonator guitars, his path to sobriety, how there is only one Keith Richards, Greer Amps and the current state of country music. It is a great episode and Boo is a ton of fun. Check his stuff out at BooRayMusic.com Don't forget to show our awesome sponsors some love. Sinasoid, and Gunstreet Wiring Shop make this whole thing possible. Last, but not least there is Tonemob.com/reverb for putting some wind in the s...
Feb 05, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 110
Really fun episode for you today. I talked with Ariel about fuzz pedals, acoustic guitar, and why he plays with super heavy gauge strings. It was a great chat and I think you are really going to dig it! Make sure you keep up with him at ArielPosen.com Don't forget to show our awesome sponsors some love. Sinasoid, and Gunstreet Wiring Shop make this whole thing possible. Last, but not least there is Tonemob.com/reverb for putting some wind in the sails on every purchase you make through Reverb. I...
Jan 29, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 109
Have we got a treat for you today! Alex sat down with me and we talked about our mutual love of 80s Les Pauls, his multiamp/multiboard rig, using a guitar to get keyboard sounds, and our mutual distaste for wah pedals. Make sure you give it a listen and then slide over to check out his latest project, Dead Swords. Don't forget to show our awesome sponsors some love. Sinasoid, and Gunstreet Wiring Shop make this whole thing possible. Last, but not least there is Tonemob.com/reverb for putting som...
Jan 21, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 108
Episode 107- Hooooooooo boy! We really went for it on this episode! Jay and I recorded this episode over the course of a 4.5 hour conversation. We decided that we should probably record some of our yammerings, and here is the result! Well, part of it any ways. We discuss A LOT of stuff here. Pedals, amps, guitars, the state of the guitar industry and Anaheim, California and its rather unpleasant tasting water. It was a blast! Don't forget to show our awesome sponsors some love. Gunstreet Wiring ...
Jan 15, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 107
This was an absolute blast. I talked with Sadler about touring with vintage guitars, what it is like playing with Jason Isbell, life as a musician, and of course, BBQ. Check him out at SadlerVaden.com and on tour next year with Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit. Don't forget to show our awesome sponsors some love. Gunstreet Wiring Shop and Keeley Electronics make this whole thing possible. Last, but not least there is Tonemob.com/reverb for putting some wind in the sails on every purchase you make t...
Jan 07, 2019•1 hr 15 min
I was able to catch Matt Mays and his band open for The Gaslight Anthem a few times. Each time they blew me out of the water with their performance. While in Boston a few months ago, I was able to get a sneak peek at some of the gear they used. It was an epic stash, and I knew I had to try and get him on the show. Sooooooo.... here he is! Make sure and check out his tunes wherever you check out music. Mattmays.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 31, 2018•1 hr 11 min
Episode 104- We have some fun with this one!!! Terry and Angelo sat down to talk with me about alllll kinds of stuff. Including their history with Line6 and Strymon. Yes. You thought these were some new kids on the block, didn't you? Nope. We talk about that, their design process, and how they think about musical gear. Check out their stuff at Meris.us Don't forget to show our awesome sponsors some love. Gunstreet Wiring Shop and The Fear The Riff Expo make this whole thing possible. Last, but n...
Dec 24, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 104
Episode 103- This is it! The episode that smoked the house! Jamie Stillman blames Brady, but how do we really know for sure??? This time I sit and talk with Seth McCarrol and Brady Smith about Blockbuster video, guitar pedals, their days in film school, the process behind creating effects. Awesome stuff from awesome dudes. Don't forget to show our awesome sponsors some love. Gunstreet Wiring Shop and The Fear The Riff Expo make this whole thing possible. Last, but not least there is Tonemob.com/...
Dec 18, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 103
Episode 102- A DOUBLE WHAMMY!! This week Julie and I get down to business!!!! She is the business end of EQD and we talk about what her day looks like and some of the plans she has for the company. NAMM is discussed, and a whole bunch of other stuff as well. Great stuff. Don't forget to show our awesome sponsors some love. Gunstreet Wiring Shop and The Fear The Riff Expo make this whole thing possible. Last, but not least there is Tonemob.com/reverb for putting some wind in the sails on every pu...
Dec 10, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 102
Episode 101- Been wanting to do this episode for a lonnnng time. Very excited that we were finally able to make it happen. Today I talk to Jamie about the origins of Earthquaker Devices, The Black Keys, his day to day, how the Rainbow Machine came about and of course, pizza. Its really good stuff. Check his stuff out at Earthquakerdevices.com Don't forget to show our awesome sponsors some love. Gunstreet Wiring Shop and Sinasoid make this whole thing possible. Last, but not least there is Tonemo...
Dec 03, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 101
THIS IS IT!!! Episode 100. This is an insane thing. So many hours of rambling on the internet! Tom from CooperFX came on to discuss why he doesn't consider himself a musician, Count Chocula, how he thinks about creating effects, his dog Cooper and a lot of other stuff. Make sure and check out his work at Cooperfx.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 27, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 100
Episode 99- It has been YEARS since Scott last came on the podcast. A ton of stuff has changed for both of us and if you thought he knew a lot about strings before, well..... you'll just have to listen. Make sure you check out his site at Stringjoy.com. he has some killer stuff coming. Keep your eyes peeled on the Gunstreet Wiring Reverb Shop for some insane Black Friday action. Make sure and join the Sinasoid Secret Customer Group for early access and special surprises to their Black Friday dea...
Nov 19, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 99
Episode 98- Here we go! Today I sit down with Brian from Bookworm Effects to discuss his literary and musical influences, how he came to start building pedals, industry pals and a whole lot more! Check out his work at Bookwormeffects.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 12, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 98
Episode 97- Fun episode for you today! I sat down with Joe to discuss his beginnings as a luthier starting out in the middle of the financial crisis, the unique way his shop operates, how he hooked up with some of his artists, and of course, pizza. Check out his online guitar builder at Balaguerguitars.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 05, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 97
Episode 96- This is a bit of a unique one! I talked to Florian briefly at the first annual Fear The Riff Expo and we recorded in a windy parking lot. This time we are chilling in comfort , I've acquired my baritone, and we are talking all kinds of nonsense. Good, good stuff. Check out his work at Millimetric.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 29, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 96
Episode 95- On this episode, Chris and I sit in his wonderful, but sweaty shop. I'm always sweating when I'm recording with Chris. Anyhow, we talk about how things have changed for the both of us, the fact that he was not wearing socks, guitar amps, and I make uncomfortable OJ Simpson references. Make sure you check his stuff out at Bensonamps.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 22, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 95
Episode 94- The first three time guest! Ryan from Yellowcake Pedals returns to discuss a WIDE range of topics today. He educated me on control voltage, we talked about Anthony Bourdain, and a whole lot more. Have fun! Make sure and check out our wonderful sponsors Gunstreet Wiring Shop and Sinasoid. These people are the best in the business at what they do. They support the show and will certainly treat you right! Listen on iTunes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 16, 2018•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 94
Episode 93- Today I sit down with Chad Jennings to discuss how we thought we were being bombed, Dustin Kensrue, Little Caesar's, learning to build guitars on your own, and a whole lot more. Make sure and check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 08, 2018•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 93
ACOUSTIC GUITARS?????!!!! What is this podcast coming to??? In all seriousness, Richard was an absolute delight to chat with and he really provided me with a great education on how an acoustic functions, and what we are actually hearing. You'll dig it. Check out Richard's work at www.santacruzguitar.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 01, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 92
Episode 91- Buckle up! We go off the deep end with this episode, in al the best ways. We talk about using guitars in weird tunings, playing through bass cabs, approaching songwriting through poetry, and so much more! You'll definitely want to check this out. These dudes are fantastic to talk to! Check their website (coming soon) Electrofoods.space Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 24, 2018•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 91
Episode 90- In this episode I sat down with Pete and Ethan to talk about a whole list of things. From Pete's start in this business and the turn of events that saw Strymon using Analog Devices products, Damage Control, what their days look like and how Strymon approaches dirt pedals. Pretty fascinating stuff! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 18, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 90
Episode 89-This was another fun one! Today I talk to Cindy about her rather unorthodox hiring at Carmine Street Guitars, her leather work, making guitars out of oollllllllld New York wood, and the movie they were in! All great stuff. Her website is CindyGuitars.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 10, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 89
On this episode, Ryan and I sit down to talk about basically everything. We discuss non buttered toast, pedals he can't talk about, he tries to goad me into political discussion and basically everything except guitar gear. It happens sometimes. Make sure and check out his podcast if you have not already! 60cyclehumcast.com You can scope out all the Model 001 info and watch the demos right here! Tonemob.com/store Check out this week's fantastic sponsors Sinasoid and Gunstreet Wiring Shop! They go...
Sep 03, 2018•1 hr 14 min
This is a fun one! I talked with Matt about his musical roots and how Relient K started. We also discussed the rather sudden way they got signed to Capitol Records, the development of the DRV, his theory on selling guitars and more! Good stuff here. Make sure and check out his stuff at 1981inventions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 27, 2018•1 hr 14 min
Very, very, very excited about this episode!!! On this one, my wife and I got to sit down with some folks that we are big, big fans of and just shoot the breeze about music. As mentioned on the episode, I've been a big fan of Brian's work for year now, so this was a real treat for me. I hope you like it, and I hope to get to do it again some day! Make sure and check out this week's sponsors the magnificent and amazing people at Sinasoid and Gunstreet Wiring Shop. Learn more about your ad choices...
Aug 19, 2018•1 hr 32 min
I've been waiting a long time for this!! Finally got to sit down and chat with David Rainger about a whole giant list of things. He is a very cool dude, with a voice that I could listen to for hours. I don't know what it is, but it is awesome. Check out his work at Raingerfx.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 12, 2018•1 hr 10 min
Sean made the trek up from Bend, OR to sit down in the Shred Shed. We discuss a whole range of things from how he thinks about his products, his views on the guitar community, Les Pauls, and a whole lot more. It is a good one. You can check out his work at GunstreetWiringShop.com. They also sponsored the episode, so show them some love! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 06, 2018•1 hr 24 min
Today I sit down with Alex from Glass Lungs to discuss their recording process, and how they are a "gear based band'. We also discuss Chinese food and how we don't have the good stuff on the west coast. Good good times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 30, 2018•1 hr 48 min
I went on location to Scale Model Guitars in Nashville to sit down with Dave to discuss a recent project. He is restoring a guitar that was built by Billy Strings' Grandfather when he was in prison in the 1960s. So, so cool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 23, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Its been a longggg time. One of my favorite people Mr. Ryan Ratajski from Fuzzrocious returns and we talk poliics, trolls, guitar pedals, mussels. And a new project. Yup!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 07, 2018•1 hr 17 min
