What is the deal with Dumble Amplifiers? What is it about these guitar amplifiers that cause so much of a stir amongst us guitar geeks? Is the Overdrive Special really magical? Is a Steel String Singer deserving of it's legendary status? Taylor Cox is the man behind Amplified Nation, which is one of the best known companies selling "Dumble style" amplifier companies in the musical instrument industry. On this episode we dissect some of the mystique around Dumble amplifiers, talk extensively abou...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 317
Mark Agnesi first popped up in internet guitarland as the host of Guitar of The Day and other such content for the legendary Norman's Rare Guitars in Los Angeles, California. Eventually he became the Director of Brand Experience for Gibson Guitars and returned to Nashville Tennessee. If you've spent much time in the online guitar communities, you know who he is. And if you don't, you are about to get to know him. Let's GO! The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 You can also help out...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 316
It was bound to happen eventually... I am very excited to welcome to the podcast Scott Wiener of Scott's Pizza Tours! In another life, Scott was a touring musician who had a breakthrough while sampling various famous pizzerias. These days, he is a world renowned pizza expert and the man behind the famous Scott's Pizza Tours in New York City. On this episode we dissect the similarities between music and pizza, how subcultures get extremely analytical, guitar stores vs pizzerias, recording studios...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 315
On this week's episode, I am stoked to be talking to Addison Sauvan from JHS Pedals/The JHS Show! We had a brilliant chat about his career and how it has lead him to a spot on one of the most popular gear channels on YouTube. Addison is a great dude who is obsessed with all things music and also is the owner of a fantastic mustache. Check him out at least once a week on The JHS Show. The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchas...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 314
Ian Martin Allison is a bassist. And not just any bassist, this dude is an absolute MONSTER on the instrument. Ever since he was first "forced" into the roll of commanding the low end, he developed a true passion for the instrument that is nearly impossible to match. Ian has performed countless times in a wide variety of situations, but as far as The Internet is concerned he is most closely associated with the widely acclaimed channel Scott's Bass Lessons. He has also produced a ton of content o...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 313
Welcome to today's episode! Today I'm talking to Corey Congilio. Corey has made his living as a professional guitarist for many years, and has done session work/toured with a ton of different artists. The dude has a ton of insight into making a living as a creative individual, and we talk very extensively about that very subject on this episode. Corey is extremely passionate about teaching guitar and has put together an excellent course that you can try out for FREE for 14 days. Check that out H...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 312
Here we go! This week I have John Dines from Origin Effects on the show this week to discuss his musical history, how he got into messing with electronics, and the history of Origin Effects. Everything from Digitech Pod ripoffs, to high end tube amps. We run through his whole timeline and get deep into the weeds. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. Check out Origin Effects HERE The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasin...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 311
Is the whole entertainment industry kafabe? The rules are made up and the points don't matter? Maybe... On this episode I'm talking with Exel. The dude is a lifelong musician based in the big ole state of Texas. On this episode we follow his musical trajectory from getting his first guitar to having his music pumping through the American Airlines Stadium in front of 20,000 people. I love bringing people on who have taken a different path to making their living doing what they love. I hope you en...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 310
How do I get sponsored? How do I get FREE GEAR??? These are questions that I get fairly consistently and the short answer is that nothing is free. The long answer is at least partially contained in this podcast episode. Alex has a long history of working with brands and artists to help them help each other. He is managing the A&R program at Stringjoy, Victory Amps, Origin Effects and more. He's tremendously good at his job, and has a lot of insight into what these relationships look like. Li...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 309
What do Wendy O. Williams, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Pete Townshend, Mike McCready, and Blake Wyland have in common? We have all SMASHED GUITARS as part of a public performance. This polarizing practice is so deeply integrated into music culture, and yet it is so frowned upon by a large swath of the music community. Is it ok? Is it terrible? Is it wasteful? Is it excessive? I had Kai West on to dissect this issue a little bit further. Kai is a Musicologist and PhD candidate at the University of...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 308
It is officially one of those times again... System Of A Down are one of my biggest musical inspirations. Toxicity literally did not leave my Discman for about a year and a half. (Yes Discman. I said what I said.) The dudes at Ashdown Engineering hooked Shavo and I up while I was at Gearfest and we had an EPIC conversation. We dove into the new North Kingsley record, the grey areas of the world, his new solo record, and a whole lot more. This is definitely one of those "pinch me" moments. Enjoy ...
Aug 01, 2022•38 min•Ep. 307
Welcome "back" to the podcast my dude Kareem Denis, otherwise known as Big KO! When KO and I recorded several months ago, I knew that his Patron conversation was going to have to be public at some point. He made some very crucial points that I think someone may need to hear, so it is now officially out in the wild! If you would like access to the many, many hours of Patron exclusive conversations and help keep this show going then Patreon.com/tonemob is the place! Check out Big KO on his Instagr...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 306
What is this? A guitar announcement on a guitar podcast complete with ACTUAL GUITAR PLAYING??? This madness. Blake must have officially lost his mind. This is Aaron's second appearance on the show, and he is debuting his new signature guitar from Schecter. He does some shreddery, we discuss how impossible it is to get a Rickenbacker, he apparently likes to taunt ghosts with disastrous results and a whole lot more! Check out the new Schecter HERE Check Intervals HERE The Tone Mob Discord is HERE ...
Jul 18, 2022•56 min•Ep. 306
Here you are folks! This week you are getting a bonus episode with my guy Charles Henry from Silktone Amps! Charles visited Portland because he has a bunch of friends up here, and we decided to get some Vietnamese and do some podcasting. On this episode we discuss his very unique new fuzz pedal, our new doom band, the craziness of the last few years, supply chain nonsense and a whole lot more. Check out his amps and pedals at Silktone.org The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Suppo...
Jul 15, 2022•49 min•Ep. 305
Peter Dankelson was born at 30 weeks and diagnosed with Goldenhar Syndrome. His Mom, Dede, kept a daily journal to update family and friends. This became known as "Pete's Diary" during the 102 days he was in the NICU. Fast forward to now, Pete has underwent 37 surgeries, him and Dede have inspired thousands through motivational speaking and now he is pursuing his passion for guitar. These two are very inspiring and super cool people to talk with. I think you are really going to enjoy this episod...
Jul 11, 2022•47 min•Ep. 304
James Santiago is a super cool dude who is absolutely instrumental in so many facets of this crazy industry. There is a very good chance that you have put your hands (or feet) on products that James has had a hand in. Seriously. This dude has been AROUND! This is one of the best conversations that I've had in recent memory. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Check out all the goods at Universal Audio's website, and James' Instagram HERE. The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Sup...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 303
Here we go good people! I am back from Gearfest with a whole pile of content to hand over to you! On this episode, I sat down with Jason Mays from Working Class Music, Emily Harris from Get Offset, and Zach Broyles from Mythos Pedals/ Dipped In Tone. We go over how Gearfest was for us, my extreme lack of musical theory, how Zach is secretly a boomer, cool new toys, Music Man, Tascam, Martin and a whole lot more! This was a really fun recap with some really cool people. Make sure you check out al...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 302
Here we go! On this episode Angelo and Terry came on the show to discuss the creation of their new pedal, LVX. We get into the goals, inspirations, and challenges associated with creating such an advanced product in the crazy environment we find ourselves in these days. I think you will really enjoy this chat! Check out LVX HERE Check my song using LVX on Apple Music, Spotify, or anywhere else you stream your tunes. The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get ext...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 301
Yvette Young of Covet, Dewey Halpaus of The Peer Pleasure Podcast, and some guy named Blake Wyland sit down for a podcast EXPLOSION! In all seriousness, this one is very special. This is the first episode that I'm recording in person at a venue (sort of) with two of my very favorite people to talk to. We really go all over the place with this one. From terribly disgusting band stories, lost guitar pedals, smelly vans, throat biting, face punching, seeing red, maintaining sanity in a touring band...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 300
Rian is a Grammy nominated producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based out of Los Angeles, California. We dove deep into how modern technology has completed changed the recording experience, feeling the physical movement of air with a loud amp, transitioning from performing to producing, and a whole lot more! Check his info out HERE The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gea...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 299
Scott is back! I had an absolute blast chatting with him the last time he came on the show, so I was crazy happy to have him back on the podcast. We talked in-depth about his lifestyle, and company on his previous episode so check that one out if you have not already. On this one, we dive in deeper on his process with product development and how he makes things that complement his lifestyle. He is a very insightful dude, and I always enjoy our chats. Make sure you check out his company at Templo...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 298
Markus Reeves is the man responsible for some of the most beautifully built guitar pedals I have ever seen. We dive into how he came to dial in his process, the extreme importance of handling the "boring" stuff required in business, the progress of our life experiences and a whole lot more! I hope you enjoy this episode, and make sure you check out his work at his WEBSITE. TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your ...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 6 min
My dude Stay Metal Ray came on the show! Ray is a YouTuber guitarist, and all around great dude. He has overcame a wide variety of challenges in his life and is a super inspiring person. On this episode we talked about his story, "gateway" bands, shredding vs song construction, putting yourself out there, dealing with trolls and a whole lot more! Check out his YouTube channel HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out wi...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 298
On today's podcast I'm talking to Alex Gaziano of Science Amps. The dude makes fantastic looking and sounding guitar amplifiers out of Seattle, Washington. We dive into the wacky supply chain that we have these days, the crossover of classic amp designs, the BOSS line selector, his own personal amplifier journey, Neil Young's amp knob turning robot and a whole lot more! Check out his work at his Website TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. Y...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 297
Luke Bentham is a fellow Les Paul Enthusiast, massive rock'n'roll fan, and one of the principal people behind the band The Dirty Nil. On this episode we talk about why Les Pauls are the best, smashing limos, Alpine White Les Paul Customs, playing with The Who, Foo Fighters and a whole lot more!! Check out his band HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 296
On this record I'm talking to Joe and Jake from Old Currents. We get heavy into the gear talk, but we also explore the rather unique musical climate that permeated their home town. We get goofy, nerdy, and everywhere in between! I think you are really going to enjoy this episode. Give them a follow on Instagram. Here is a link to Glitchers Van Fund TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by pur...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 295
Can some of my very favorite analog gear be recreated in the digital space? Admittedly, I was very skeptical when my friend Chris Benson released a plug-in. But after experiencing it for myself, I had to get Taylor Larson on the show! Taylor is a renowned producer, an avid gear junkie, fellow Benson Amps fanboy, and co-founder of Mixwave. A company doing some very unique, and interesting stuff in the audio plug-in world. On this episode, we dive into his story, and what made this project so spec...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Alright fellow elder Millennials and up. Today I am sitting down with Jordan.wav to discuss social media platforms and how a musician/creative can utilize these outlets to their advantage. I've wanted to get Jordan on for a long time. This guy has absolutely blown up on TikTok with over 1 million followers on the platform. So to say he has quite a bit of insight into this stuff is the understatement of the year. He is a brilliant dude, a ripping guitarist, and is just all around a super cool guy...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 292
The main recurring theme on this podcast (other than pizza) is just making stuff and putting it out there. It is an important thing that I do not think artists can hear enough. Cohen wanted to discuss just that (amongst other things) and I really have a lot of admiration for what he does as a creator, so of course I was super excited to have him back on to discuss this. This was supposed to come out months ago, but my big dumb brain spaced on putting it out publicly because it was released as a ...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 291
Laura Whitmore is the force behind the Women's International Music Network, The She Rocks Awards, and the head of marketing at Positive Grid. She has had a vast amount of experience in many different sectors of the music industry. We had an absolute blast chatting about the musical landscape of today, some different considerations for artists in this new world, managing professional relationships and a whole lot more. Dive into it folks, this is a good one! Check out Women's International Music ...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 290
