Chasing Tone - Guitar Podcast About Gear, Effects, Amps and Tone

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 613 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - who is the world's smallest pedal builder, and has Blake finally submitted to the dark side?  We open with a tribute from Brian and some sausage recommendations, and there is a bit of bro-love as we look at the hot topics in the guitar world this week. There was some sad news in the gear world, and it has led Richard into some new GAS for a classic amplifier. Ross Pedals has relaunched - again - and the guys dig into what is going on without any form of expertise but a lot of enthusiasm. The Guitar Geek released a video about what may be the ultimate tremolo system for Brian, and he is audibly excited before the podcast takes a dark turn. Fender has made a branding move with new interfaces which Richard thinks is a home run, so the guys discuss it. Meanwhile Brian has been "Glamping" and breaks down his recent expedition. Guitar Center is looking to build their own guitars and the guys debate what this might mean. Blake has acquired a modeler and Richard is the cosmic donkey. Bri humor, Ibanez, Dog scat, spoons, Logan Paul's UFO disclosure... it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Courses and DIY mods: https://www.bluesguitarmethod.com - Check out Travis Feaster's new course! https://www.betterguitartone.com https://www.wamplerdiy.com https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com Check out Oliver Effects: https://oliverfx.co.uk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 612 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Travis Feaster plays the blues, LED fretboards, and there is fuzz on the internet   Brian goes full Talladega Nights. He's been playing a lot more guitar recently, and that's the most sensible piece of information I have for you. Brian has dipped his toes into a new venture with Travis Feaster and tells us all about it - you may need shades and a hat. Richard makes a grave mistake. Have you ever suffered from uncontrollable venue-based feedback? Richard played in an ancient hall in one of the Shires and is baffled by the electrical issues he faced - he seeks advice. Brian finds a class of vintage guitars that he's interested in. There are two Indiana-adjacent stories that the guys dig into, and at least one of them flabbers Richard's gast. The guys reminisce about the smell of amplifiers and guitar cases, and Brian copyrights the Smelody. Brian has a Freebird story. Richard made a YouTube video and discovered an intriguing new teaching tool.  Licks'n'tricks, Chasing Tyres, Joe Knuckles, JHS Coyote, The Martinsville gUber,  ... it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Courses and DIY mods: https://www.bluesguitarmethod.com - Check out Travis Feaster's new course! https://www.betterguitartone.com https://www.wamplerdiy.com https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com Check out Oliver Effects: https://oliverfx.co.uk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 611 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Pointy-headed guitars, vintage cabs, and German ambient weirdness. Someone is at Maximum ET as the guys get misty-eyed about handheld computing devices from the late 1990s. Richard has found a pointy-headed guitar and is trying his very best not to buy it, but the guys aren't having it and are pushing him in the other direction.  Have you ever used more than one expression pedal at once? The guys discuss the ultimate expression setup as a result of a bizarre Canadian math-rock duo, and Richard has terrible French pronunciation issues. Lunchbox amps have become all the rage, and the guys chat about whether they're the best solution for gigging guitarists.  Blake has a new/old gear day and tells us the story. Have you ever considered the ultimate form of the guitar pedal? Richard has been giving this some thought, and Brian shoots him down in flames before inventing the worst Nintendo game ever. Pluribus, Angine de Poitrine, Peavey Stingray, Magnetic Pedalboards, it's all Paul McCartney's fault... it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Courses and DIY mods: https://www.betterguitartone.com https://www.wamplerdiy.com https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Check out Oliver Effects: https://oliverfx.co.uk Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 610 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Are gigantic pedalboards back in fashion and what is the cure for a bad band practice? Brian opens up with possibly the most Martinsville story ever and it confuses everyone before Richard attempts to steer the conversation back to music and reveals a sick burn that got him. He then overshares something he really shouldn't and has also nearly bought a Charvel. Have you ever worked at a music store? The guys reminisce about their first jobs and Richard has good news about the state of modern music. Blake had a literal rude awakening when Richard sent a candid photo of a very famous drummer without considering the time zone differences. An icon of the music industry thinks Brian is too sexy for his guitar. Do you listen to AI-generated music? A fraudster has made millions by illegally manipulating streaming services using AI and the guys debate this. Brian has technical issues. Richard makes a case for why the guitar can never be replaced by technology and is infuriated by fake rock star daughter profiles. Backing track confessions, SNL x Wet Leg, K-Cups, Brian's Mandela effects, UFO Disclosure, Amplified Nation... it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Courses and DIY mods: https://www.betterguitartone.com https://www.wamplerdiy.com https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Check out Oliver Effects: https://oliverfx.co.uk Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 609 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - You can't put handlebars on an amplifier, the world's most expensive guitar, and happy birthday to the Telecaster! Blake has returned from his truck driving days and Richard is in an argumentative mood, while Brian is wistful for the days of CB radios and dreams of flying in his own personal drone. Guitar Pedals? Us? Nah... Brian has a new two-wheeled vehicle and is excited to customize it as we wrap up the transport section of the show. Brian is gassing for a new amp, so the guys look at his available choices and he points out that Richard has finally realized his Gilmour-based dreams with the launch of Oliver Effects! He tells us a little bit about his first pedal, the Purple Ohm Fuzz, and the guys talk about the origin story. Richard gives Brian a valuable idea. The Telecaster turns 75 and the big F has released some new Telecasters, including a new Cabronita model that the guys are lusting after. In other news, Fender won a court case in Germany allowing them to effectively trademark the shape of the Stratocaster, and the guys debate this. Also, a very special Strat is now the world's most expensive guitar... Truck nuts, Friedman amps, Daisy Seed, Digital Doohickery, Brian's Powertron... it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Courses and DIY mods: https://www.betterguitartone.com https://www.wamplerdiy.com https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Check out Oliver Effects: https://oliverfx.co.uk Support the show

Brian and Richard are back for Episode 608 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Vintage amps, wooden samplers, and Fender's bender agenda. There is a lack of Blake in today's episode as he has gone trucking, and Richard has the GAS bad once again for a pointy-headed guitar. Meanwhile, Brian is dreaming of creating a Wampler Sports brand. Richard wonders if he has entered a new midlife crisis but is soon distracted by a Fender bender. Is the concept of an auto-tuning guitar completely dead in the water? The guys try to have a sensible conversation but it goes off into the techno weeds, and Brian has big Daisy Seed news. Meanwhile, Richard is amused by some pickup finishes and Brian has some strange Bare Knuckle requests. Brian has been pondering his next vintage amp purchase, and Richard shows him a very exclusive vintage amp he was sent pictures of - there is some drooling, although Richard still prefers a "modern" sounding amp, and the guys discuss. Meanwhile, there is an invention that may or may not be awesome, and there is some concern about the price of memory chips. Brown Sugar, GT Pro Performer, hamburgers, worriers by nature, Tembo — it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Courses and DIY mods: https://www.betterguitartone.com https://www.wamplerdiy.com https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 607 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian invents a new form of reverb and are guitar magazines dead? Brian is in a chipper mood, whereas for Blake it's been a busy week - someone gets fired live on air, and there is a long neck involved. Meanwhile, Richard has been playing fancy guitars and has some views that he struggles to articulate. He has also fallen in love with a piece of wood, and Brian has Camperlust. When was the last time you bought a guitar magazine? The guys discuss the state of guitar magazines, advertising, and why we should support journalists! There's also some chat about different methods to learn guitar parts, and THAT solo gets mentioned again. Richard introduces Dave the Wizard. Can you cope with more than the main "food groups" of the electric guitar? Brian can't - he thinks everything just needs a B-Bender in it. Meanwhile, there hasn't been enough UFO talk recently, so the guys attempt to fix that...and then it goes massively off into the weeds again. Sorry, not sorry. Seth Baccus Guitars, Potholes, Double Dragon, OFX, Tone King Royalist, UFOS... it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Courses and DIY mods: https://www.betterguitartone.com https://www.wamplerdiy.com https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 606 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - The Art of the Stompbox, Blake has ghosts, and Brian falls down another rabbit hole. The guys open with cartoon-based nonsense, plenty of questions, and an update from the British King of Fuzz. Meanwhile, a book celebrating the art behind some of the world's most iconic pedals has just been released - and it features a section on Wampler, which left Richard simultaneously proud and bemused. Brian has been deep down the Mandela Effect rabbit hole. Have you ever had a rehearsal where you thought everything went badly? Some rookie errors led to a situation and raised some new questions. Wampler released the Golden Jubilee last week and the guys discuss why it is absolutely not a Tube Screamer - despite being green. Brian also goes a bit too far with the medical stories. Again. Rush has announced a new European tour and the guys debate it, somehow dragging Lars Ulrich into the conversation along the way. Wampler has won an award for the greatest Klon clone of 2026 and the guys are too legit to quit. Meanwhile, Brian gets very angry at Richard, who is thinking about going to see some country music. Captain Caveman, The Matrix, Nefarian 11, Tone King, Scratch-'n'-Sniff pedals... it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Courses and DIY mods: https://www.betterguitartone.com https://www.wamplerdiy.com https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 605 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - We are the weird ones and is this the ultimate collection of gear ever?   Blake tells us about his CB radio close calls and Brian ponders whether he should be training monkeys and cats. Richard has been playing with AI music generation and is both impressed and depressed at the same time. Somehow a Trans-Am and various wild predictions are involved.  Brian admits he is not the typical guitar player and we get some insight into his creation process as he has re-discovered an old favorite pedal. Meanwhile Richard and Brian discuss the all new Wampler release and there are unrepeatable stories. Blake has been playing with a classic Wampler pedal and it has made him feel warm and fuzzy but Richard ruins it all with his bad reading.   Richard has been digging through the items coming up for auction in the Jim Irsay collection and he is bowled over by the quality and Britishness of the collection. He also explains the concept of pancake day. Meanwhile Paul Reed Smith made some comments about the Telecaster and it has drawn some views and created an interesting question. Hot Cake, Leviathan secrets, Silver Jamboree, Chris Shiflett Tele, Small Venues...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Courses and DIY mods: https://www.betterguitartone.com https://www.wamplerdiy.com https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 604 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian drops some more big hints, confuses everyone, and is a kind of chilled out entertainer The episode opens up with complete unabashed gibberish from Brian and Blake and Richard is totally confused and somehow Adam Sandler is involved. Brian has been watching TV and it confuses everyone. Meanwhile the British king of fuzz received a package and it contained a Pedalhead which he dutifully tested with multiple pedals and tells us all about it. After dropping the Pedalhead with its new custodian, a certain Mr. Pete Thorn, Richard got to watch him shred in the Classic Rock Show - and "that song" may or may not be involved. It also provokes some debate before Blake accuses Richard of nefarious business practices and Brian tries to bring more music to Martinsville. Brian has been thinking about a new way to make Backing tracks - yes the automatons are involved - and it spins into an interesting debate about how music career trajectories for the masses may have changed but maybe they are equally as healthy as ever? The guys also chat about stem separation software and there is string talk!  The Tube Butler, Meatloaf, Slippery Nipples, Snack Daddy, Baby Blue Marshalls...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Courses and DIY mods: https://www.betterguitartone.com https://www.wamplerdiy.com https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 603 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - A royal declaration, a new guitar is needed, and Brian is a workaholic   It's apparently been an uneventful week as we open up and Richard makes an important royal announcement which makes him incredibly happy. Meanwhile Brian shakes his fist at the clouds. There is also an urgent need to buy a new guitar and Blake's friends have car / tree interface issues while Brian turns to Workaholicism.  Brian was contacted by a listener who actually wanted us to veer off topic more and talk about UFOs and Aliens and somehow the Bank of England is involved. There is some current affairs talk that  relates to strings and Brian likes a thick bottom and considers dressing like Justin Bieber. Richard has got his hands on a Pedalhead and he is very excited but he only has it for a small amount of time and he is already impressed. He also has had a chance to spend some time with his new Blackstar ID:X Floor 3 and gives us some feedback before destroying his internet connection.  J-ROD arrives, UAPs, Spinal Tap, Tape Spaghetti, Basingstoke...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Courses and DIY mods: https://www.betterguitartone.com https://www.wamplerdiy.com https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 602 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - More Pedalhead talk, NAMM is snow joke, and you cannot resist the power of the Dork Side!  The guys have returned from NAMM with some smooth talk for your listening delight and Richard asks the difficult questions early on. Brian and Blake got to hug it out at NAMM while our British friend cried into his tweed pillowcase. Meanwhile the North American weather caused some sticky moments for the Stringjoy crew and Blake tells all.  Brian got to talk about the upcoming Pedalhead Machine Learning Poweramp and he shared the stage with the legendary Dave Friedman. Somehow rockets are involved. Brian clues us in with some more details about what makes this product really special. Casio have come out with a new product and the guys love it. Richard has bought a modeling unit much to the disgust of Brian and Blake. It was inexpensive but he digs it, and does a terrible job describing why, before the guys have a quick admiring look at the Polyend Endless AI pedal. There is a new invention involving Brian and a vending machine. Carl is a hero, Farmer Bri, Intimate speakers, Digital Brian, Stevie Wonder, The wrong tacos, Brian O'brian McBrian Brianston...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Courses and DIY mods: https://www.betterguitartone.com https://www.wamplerdiy.com https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian and Richard are back for Episode 601 of the Chasing Tone Podcast -  Brian reveals the all new Wampler Pedalhead power amp and another pedal is leaked!  It's a Pre-NAMM podcast and Brian and Richard drop firefighting duties to bring some really exciting news to you while Blake flies off to Anaheim. Meanwhile Brian details his revolutionary new product which gets a big reveal at the show this year and the levels of excitement are palpable as it does something really neat that we don't think has been done before... Brian is effervescent with enthusiasm because he is one of the few people to have played this product and suddenly turns into a computer geek which makes Richard nostalgic for old 3Dfx graphics cards...Meanwhile Brian taps into his inner 1920's gangster and then tells us about ANOTHER pedal release. There was a slight leak also. PRS have announced a new collaboration with Ed Sheeran and it invites a debate about PRS stock pickups.  Richard has a bizarre theory about playing versus listening and he and Brian dive into it a little before mocking drum kits. Synergy have released a new combo amp and Richard has fallen in love with various custom shop options.  Mechanized Yogurt Funnels, Richard's control rope, We love Danish Pete, The Egosystem, Anthony Cleetus returns...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Courses and DIY mods: https://www.betterguitartone.com https://www.wamplerdiy.com https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 600 of the Chasing Tone Podcast -  The legend of goat mountain, Brian wants a new Les Paul, and behold - the Human Riff! We join the guys in a bizarre stand off as they convene for the annual "No Richards" party at NAMM and there is a mysterious portent. Meanwhile the guys come up with a new idea for a business and it is swiftly erased from memory. Blake has a special British guest on Tape Spaghetti this week and spills all. Brian has GAS for a Les Paul and the guys discuss it before looking at an all new ES 355 from Gibson that has quite the price tag and we learn that Brian has a lot on his mind. Richard found some new David Gilmour footage and it simultaneously ignites a new debate and nearly bores Brian to sleep. There is some Grand Theft Auto action as Blake makes a terrible admission about his gaming history. Meanwhile Richard is editing a book about a famous Californian band and it has awoken a deeper understanding - but not of how to pronounce names. He and Brian also drop some teases about what they are showing at NAMM.  Only Fans, Random Facts, RIP Bob Weir, Guitar Whales, Carmageddon, Anthony Cleetus...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Courses and DIY mods: https://www.betterguitartone.com https://www.wamplerdiy.com https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 599 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Blake's cougar encounter and the ultimate tune-able tube screamers   It's a new year and Bri goes straight to the resolutions and nonsense, predictably, ensues before he makes a massive revelation and interrogates Richard's brain. Meanwhile he has been dreaming of adding a bender to his Les Paul and the guys were impressed by Brian's impersonation of Keith Richards.  Richard get's all nostalgic for MTV but thanks to a website he was introduced to (https://wantmymtv.vercel.app/) he is able to sate his whimsical leanings. This leads the guys into a trip down memory lane as they discuss their favorite periods of the legendary music station that is no more. Richard is also disappointed with a new Bowie documentary but managed to catch GAS from it nevertheless. Blake has a "vintage" looper pedal and the guys talk about it at length. Brian comes up with an insane ground-breaking pedal design and the guys discuss it via the medium of Jell-o. Meanwhile the guys have been listening to some new music and tell all.  Flat earth theory, The Buggles, The Great Cornholio, Streindberger, Phil Lynott, Nick Cave...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Courses and DIY mods: https://www.betterguitartone.com https://www.wamplerdiy.com https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 598 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Get off the stage, pedalboy - it's the New Year's Eve Special 2025! Brian is playing a New Year's Eve gig, Beyonce is a billionaire. and Blake is a cuboid hulk that is composed of 110% grass fed beef. Richard assumes too much and regrets asking Brian about what he's been up to before talking about some technobabble. Richard discusses the guitar related gifts he received, the one he didn't receive,  and the guys share their Christmas hauls for 2025. Brian is astonished to discover Richard has never seen a Sweetwater catalog and has proved drummer's are real musicians...kinda. Brian has launched a new website, betterguitartone.com, as he is a workaholic and also potentially slowly morphing into the Grinch. Finally, as our brains are evidently slipping away into a strange unpredictable state, we would like to wish all of our listeners a very happy and healthy 2026!  Big Pharma, Angry Richard, Fender Plug-in Lager, Spinal Tap II, Poetry for neanderthals, We are massive nerds...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Courses and DIY mods: https://www.betterguitartone.com https://www.wamplerdiy.com https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 597 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - It's the Most Wonderful Gear of the Year!  The guys are back for this Holiday Special episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast and Brian and Blake come in strong with some singing. I think that's what it is. It has been quite the year for gear, and so the guys take a festive goosey gander at Reverb's top pedals of 2025.  The guys attempt to coax some form of festivity from Brian with mixed results and then lament the current cost of living. Brian cooks up a plan to speed up the Christmas Holiday and a new business idea is hatched. Slowly, but surely, the guys get back on track and there is much rejoicing!  Richard has been running some tone based Ai experiments with a new website he has helped a little with, debatably.ai. Blake remains unconvinced. Brian ponders a new type of Christmas decoration and has a Skateboard rant. Definitely avoid listening to the credits if you value your sanity. Finally, we would like to extend a very festive thank you to all our listeners this Christmastime - we really appreciate you all and we hope you have a fantastic and relaxing holiday.  Lego talk, Cheap ham, Britney Spears x Pink Floyd, Brian imitates a Rockman, Dr. Horowitz's Marketing Gamble...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Courses and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 596 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - I could fall asleep at night as a Rock and Roll star...and JHS make history Brian starts flexing his biceps and immediately Richard brings the tone down before admitting his ego has very much got the better of him. He has finally got to gig with his band and those that have followed the tale for the last, err, two years may be interested to hear how it went. Brian managed to spark panic with his pre-gig advice. Richard had a great gig experience watching the band Jamiroquai but it was slightly tainted by the people he sat next to and he tells us of his many woes. There was some sad news from the entertainment world this week and the guys discuss it.  JHS and Electro Harmonix have collaborated on the Big Muff 2 and the guys all love it for various reasons which they debate. Brian looks at some of the nerdier aspects of the circuit before making some shocking goat based revelations. Elsewhere Robert Keeley has released an intriguing new reverb pedal which the guys check out. The Portland Cube returns, Never trust a drummer, OpAmp love, Freebird, Dead air...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Courses and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 595 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian gets a new pedal and what advice got you through your first gig? Richard is about to play his first real guitar gig and he is somewhat nervous, so the guys give him advice on how to make it though like a pro. There is plenty of actual advice for a gig novice and there are also amusing stories and many red herrings. Somehow a new pedal is invented. Speaking of pedals, Brian has got a new pedal that he has never owned before and he digs into what he likes about - it much to his surprise. He also tells us about his new best friend on the Internet and there is a terrible confession from one of the guys. There is also more talk about aliens. Blake has been pumping iron and Richard is turning more American while there has been a new Badder Monkey pedal and the guys go bananas about it. Richard patents True Bypass. Brian has mullet advice. Overthinking, Cuddly Toy, Timmy Tumnus, Back to the Future, The Darkness. James Penguin...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Courses and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 594 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian breaks the Internet as Wampler debut The Compulsion Drive Brian has turned into Pedal Santa and Richard has been making new friends by daring to try something experimental on the Internet and the guys discuss it. Fair warning - there may be some ranting as there was a bit of a pile-on and our intrepid British King of Fuzz had to fight them off at the drawbridge (insert trumpet sound here).  Wampler released The Compulsion Drive (TCD) which was Brian's tribute to a famous circuit and it has proved very popular for a number of reasons. The guys discuss some of the modifications Brian made, the special not-so-hidden dip-switches, and talk a little about some of the design choices that were made.  Ozzy Osbourne's estate have put out a T-shirt that made the guys giggle in a puerile way and so it needs to be discussed. Meanwhile Josh Scott of JHS has been working on a new charity project and it has impressed Richard into sarcasm submission. Fender have launched a new Masterbuilt Dave Murray Strat and it is gorgeous Richard wishes he was a bot farm, Grizzly Wintergreen, Dog woes, The 2 Daves, Keeley Nocturne, Barry Tone...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Courses and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 593 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Terrible analogies, Dirty-T, and Brian teases a new pedal release!    Blake opens up with a revelation about a new pedal and Richard is immediately forced to make a legal disclaimer.  He also has the worst business idea ever and Brian dreams up a new rap name. Fractal engineering have released a new modeling unit and the guys think it is cool but have little else to offer.  Richard finally got to the bottom of his cartridge based onboard effects idea when he had a communication with one of the leading companies in this field. Do you use wireless monitoring when you play in a band? The guys look at modern radio systems versus wi-fi based systems and Brian schools Richard. Were you in a band at high school? The guys talk about the difference between British and American schools and there are notable differences. Brian went nostalgic and watched some classic movies while elsewhere there has been big UFO based news. Richard breaks some Brad Paisley news to Brian in an Internet first! Crazy Baritone, The Guy in the plaid shirt, Joe B has the blues, Urban Surfing, Starcasters...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Courses and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 592 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - What's happening to the price of US guitars, the rise of the robots, and Brian's goth phase   Blake has a wallet bursting conundrum as not one but two of his favorite bands are on the same bill and he needs help which Brian and Richard are more than happy to not give. Richard bores Brian to near death with Pink Floyd related updates and then talks about his new old music discoveries.  Richard has AI based concerns and he expresses them via the medium of terrible analogies. Brian is not convinced that he is right but there is a business idea and a possible confession. The horrors persist for Richard as he discusses a brand new release from Gibson and Brian taunts him with emojis.  There are some language barriers that need to be broken down and there is much confusion. Marshall have released an amp in conjunction with Spinal Tap and Brian ponders the possibilities of an infinitely loud amplifier.  Fishing, The Great British Bake off, Ticket Touts, The nuttercut, Lorries...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Courses and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian and Richard are back for Episode 591 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Did JHS just break a pedal paradigm and has Brian invented a new type of electric guitar? Blake has traveled back in time to the land of 56kb Internet so Brian and Richard are back in control. Brian has caught the illness that everyone else has and Richard has a remedy. Did you see the new JHS "Troika" delay pedal? The guys are really keen to discuss some of the unusual and interesting features and design choices.  Brian drops a hint about something nerdy and circuit related which may or may not be comparable to Netflix. IK Multimedia have released the ToneX in a new format and it inspires the chaps to come up with a whole new product. Richard wishes to bring Brian to Englandshire for Christmas.   Are gear influencer's not as influential as they once were? With the change in Youtube's algorithms and the shape of the gear industry seeming to have shifted the guys discuss this in the context of a recent video from friend of the show, Henning Pauly. Brian makes a shocking and frankly deeply disturbing guitar announcement.  Big Beans, Wasp Misidentification, The Team of Jake, Bloody mince pies, Widdle widdle strum strum, a Burdensome burden, it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Courses and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 590 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian wrecks another guitar and ponders what it is like to be knobyfied!    Brian once again eschews the uniform requirements for the podcast much to the chagrin of Richard and Blake and he now looks 20% scarier. Dave Mustaine is in the news for covering a Metallica song as a bow out on his final Megadeth album and the guys are all for it.  Meanwhile Richard is unwell and has discovered his father had a groovy moment in the 1960's which led to the discovery of a new album. A new device called the Knobyfier caught Richard's eye and the guys discuss it whilst trying to avoid the normal grade school jokes.  Back in Martinsville, Brian has accidentally damaged a guitar and it has bummed him out a little. He drops some major hints about Wampler's next few releases. The guys stumble across a new guitar based phone accessory and they fall in love with it and Brian dreams about owning a tricycle and not giving away billions of dollars. Job's a good 'un.  Colin Scot, UmmaGumma, Mountain Bikes, G&L, 1 Pixel websites, Jim Irsay RIP...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Courses and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 589 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian's ears are burning and introducing the Wampler Mini EGO 76 Brian discovers someone has been talking about him and then breaks down a little bit of knowledge about his latest miniature marvel, The Wampler Mini EGO 76 . He also discovers words are difficult when trying to describe pedals. There is some questionable electronics discussion which you should definitely avoid. The British King of Fuzz is outraged by Strymon borrowing his name for their latest delay pedal but he is worried about the strength and validity of his case. Brian wonders about how amphibians mate again and the guys are concerned. Richard has had some guitar revelations and we pay our respects to the late KISS guitarist Ace Frehley.  The guys get misty eyed for (checks notes) vintage cell phones and this somehow turns into truck and then car talk before Richard guides it full circle to pedals. Then back to cars again.  How hard can it be to start an electronics component manufacturing company? Inquiring minds need to know!  Herbert Pedal and the garden gnome incident, Wamplera, Whitesnake, Trapper keepers, Trigger Happy TV...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Courses and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are joined by a true Six String Legend for Episode 588 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - It's a Trapp! We talk tone, tunes, and teaching with Nashville legend Guthrie Trapp  Despite some tech issues (we are looking at you Jeff Bezos) the guys are joined by a total Nashville legend and all-round nice guy, Guthrie Trapp, and Brian contemplates whether he needs his Johnson rod adjusted. Guthrie has more stories than Brian has goats and you are going to love this episode as we start off with an honest appraisal of what it takes to really make money out of music.  Guthrie has a unique way of looking a the guitar and briefly tells us about it before giving us some unique insight into his guitar clinics and Richard's interest is piqued.  This then turns into a conversation about food and then about roots and folk music. And Wales.  This is a very special episode and we are very grateful to Guthrie for his time. We should mention that there are a few casual swears in this weeks episode so we have marked it Explicit but it is mild and infrequent.  Billy Gibbons, John Fogerty, Loch Lomand, Battered Mars Bars, Mark Knopfler...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! More Guthrie HERE: https://guthrietrapp.com/ Sign up for the new course from Guthrie here also... We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Courses and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Support the show

Brian and Richard are back for Episode 587 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Indiana Tones and the Pedalboard of Doom, and Brian has amp advice Blake has left for a short vacation so Brian and Richard bring the rumpus and it is largely unhinged and tiny rabbits are involved. Wampler are releasing a thing this week and there may or may not be some hints in this episode. Brian has been playing a new pedal-board amp, Richard is keen to look at the box, and Brian is keen to overshare. Richard has had the perfect Smoke on the Water moment and is excited to tell Brian about it. Meanwhile Brian is nostalgic for skinning audio players and the guys discuss why Led Zeppelin are more popular than Deep Purple with a huge smattering of unsubstantiated claims. Meanwhile, Richard is GASsing for a new guitar...Again. JHS dropped some exciting new colorways for their recent Notaklon pedal and the guys discuss the nostalgia effect on graphic design. Richard has been watching shows about Nashville and he tells Brian about it and his secret desire to experience line dancing.   Toob Noob's, Tone King, Twinnie, Tears for Fears, Tubescreamers ...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Courses and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 586 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - New Guitar Day, Reverse Headstocks, and the End of Creativity? Brian accuses Richard of many things but one that cannot be denied is his hypnotic power to make other people buy a guitar. Including you. Yes, you know you want to - treat yourself. Blake has an all new shred machine and he shows it off much to the enjoyment of Brian and Richard.  Do you ever play a guitar with a reverse headstock? The guys question the benefits and Richard gets very confused. Meanwhile Brian has been digging into the new Synyster Gates amplifier and keys us in with the details. There was a nice completion of a My Chemical Romance related circle when we took a look at their latest rig rundown.  There was some sad news this week as we learned of the passing of Ken Parker, one of the most innovative guitar builders of all time, so the guys talk about the Parker Fly design briefly. Meanwhile there have been some new Ai developments which the guys are almost duty-bound to discuss. Gibson x Charvel, Whitfill guitars, Brown Lobster, Puccini, Brad Paisley's new favorite guitarist...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Courses and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 585 of the Chasing Tone Podcast  - Brian modifies a new pedal live on air and shares his Metaverse based exit strategy Brian has been checking out a new guitar and bumps into some Internet forum gossip and it sets forth a chain of events, or not as the case may be, so the guys discuss the unsubstantiated rumor.  Have you ever been to a music related "experience" in a virtual world? The developers of Fortnite have collaborated with a big name act and the guys explore the idea behind it. The CEO of Spotify changed role this week and the guys wonder if it is because of their controversial AI music strategy of recent times. Richard makes stupid statements and thinks about the implications of pay-as-you-play instruments which leads back to a certain pedal.  Synergy have announced a new JCM module developed in collaboration with Marshall and the guys take a brief but longing look at it. BOSS also released a new pitch shifting pedal and it has caught the guys attention and there is a new 250 pre-amp pedal from DOD which Brian feels compelled to modify... Richard's NFTs, Omikron and the giant Fly, Goat update, Flugelhorn, Catalinbread ...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! Awesome TrueFire Offer for listeners! 14-day FREE All Access trial – Full access. No limits. No strings attached.  https://truefire.com/chasing-tone We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Courses and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 584 of the Chasing Tone Podcast  - Brian is not a fan of Spotify's Ai suggestions and partially destroys a vehicle  Brian has been re-enacting one of his favorite movies by destroying his trailer at an outdoor gig and tells us the hilarious tale which contains many, many woes! He concludes that he may not be a camping person and Blake offers some sagely advice. Meanwhile Richard's family continue to inhabit the late 1800's. Blake has been hanging with Coheed and Cambria and he is stoked about his experience despite Richard trying to drag him to the gutter. He has ended up with GAS and tells us all about it and also tells us of a kitchen based disaster from his past.  Richard gives us vague clues about a product release this week which coincides with the opening of this year's Guitar Summit in Germany and has a new musical guilty pleasure. Meanwhile Brian is concerned about the rapture. if you are reading this, his concerns were not borne out. He has also been disgusted by Ai.  Inbetweeners, Lifting music, JTQ, Gibson Loog Guitars, Bender Royale ...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! Awesome TrueFire Offer for listeners! 14-day FREE All Access trial – Full access. No limits. No strings attached.  https://truefire.com/chasing-tone We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Courses and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 583 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - This one goes to eleven...and what do guitarists really want? We start off with the only new story in town - Blake has managed to contribute to the new Spinal Tap movie and the guys naturally have to go into great detail about this monumental event. Richard immediately tries to derail the conversation and is put back in his box by the powers that be and there is more McFly based teasing. Do you remember the Line 6 Variax guitar? Richard laments the idea that promised so much but failed to deliver and wonders if it will be revisited with modern technology. Brian consumes some dubious substances and Richard asks stupid questions and tells us about his new toy. Brian has been cursing a famous friend's name as he has been trying to nail some new songs for one of his many bands. Meanwhile Bruce Dickinson sung something unusual and Richard and Blake discuss it before some terrible dad jokes are made.  Big Ear Pedals, 60 Cycle Hum, Pico Swello, Drone prison,  The Goosinator...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! Awesome TrueFire Offer for listeners! 14-day FREE All Access trial – Full access. No limits. No strings attached.  https://truefire.com/chasing-tone We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Courses and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 582 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian is learning to play the guitar again, Blake has a new guitar, and we are all hypocrites Brian has been stimulating some conversation on the Internet following his recent interview about digital products which got picked up and spun by a few magazine sources. The guys break down the question that caused all the kerfuffle including "that" American Vox and chat about the role of technology in the music world. Richard is confused by the kids and coins the term Whymenials whilst discussing digital vegans and Brian makes some fierce accusations including one that involves a mullet. Blake makes various camera based confessions and there are some worrying developments before Brian talks about his heavy gig schedule.  Blake has a new guitar, well kinda, and he tells us all about it during a nostalgic section that involves zero Englishpersons...until the scoundrel returns. There is some 90's country talk and the guys try to educate themselves on Roman numerals and fail. There is also some discussion of the Badinkadinks.   Kirkland coffee beans, Napster analogy, Dead Internet Theory, Captain Cheapshot strikes again, Grocery portals...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! Awesome TrueFire Offer for listeners! 14-day FREE All Access trial – Full access. No limits. No strings attached.  https://truefire.com/chasing-tone We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Courses and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 581 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian's video with Rick Beato, Exploding tubes, and the BOSS PX-1 Richard is feverish with excitement about the new Rick Beato interview with David Gilmour whereas Brian and Blake are almost completely nonplussed. This somehow becomes a discussion about pork chops before the guys look at some controversial comments from another ex-member of Pink Floyd.  Boss have released a new pedal, the PX-1, which is a 'plugin loader' pedal and the guys look into it and have some interesting views about why the Internet shouldn't be as mad as they are. Brian thinks it looks a bit like a LEGO pedal - but that may not be such a bad thing. Do you still use a Wah pedal? Brian sets forth the motion that nobody does any more.  Brian also managed to nearly set fire to his barn when one of his amps went supernova and he tell us all about it. Richard has a new pedal day with a vintage classic and the guys nerd out about op-amps. Finally Blake is allowed to talk about his new amp day and there is much rejoicing. Celtic mixups, Wampler hyperbole, AARP, Bob and the Cohorts, Voltage lies, Josh based correction...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! Awesome TrueFire Offer for listeners! 14-day FREE All Access trial – Full access. No limits. No strings attached.  https://truefire.com/chasing-tone We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Courses and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 580 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - The greatest guitar gear deal ever and is Brian working with the military?   Blake is cursing at his air conditioning and Richard is wearing heavy metal t-shirts while Brian is in an indeterminate state of undress. Yes, it is business as normal here at Chasing Tone. Brian has an idea for an amp and the fellers may just be on to something.  Richard takes us through the un-boxing of his new drum Kit having completely forgotten he talked about elements of this last week because he is both old and an idiot but he has had an epiphany. What is the perfect ratio of amplifiers to guitars? Richard finds himself unusually short. Someone made a mistake and accidentally discounted a suite of plugins and the guys discuss consumer expectations and trying to get one over on the man. Somehow this involves some British folklore from the 1990s and the guys invent a dangerous new sport. Water cooled amplifiers, Hoover free flights, Quiche, Bad career advice, Vegetable wars, Eddie Vedder Tele, Subwoofer flatulence...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! Awesome TrueFire Offer for listeners! 14-day FREE All Access trial – Full access. No limits. No strings attached.  https://truefire.com/chasing-tone We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Courses and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 579 of the Chasing Tone Podcast -  Brian's number one guitar buying tip and California dreaming with Tracii Guns and Norman's Rare Guitars  Richard has been living in the 1980s and has a rant. Meanwhile there was some very tragic news in the world of metal so the guys discuss it despite Internet woes. Closer to home in the pedal industry, Josh Scott from JHS had a nasty accident on his cycle so the guys do their best to send healing powers across the airwaves. Blake spent a couple of days on the west coast and hung with almost everybody who is anybody! He tells us about his time with the legendary Norm of Norman's Rare Guitars and somehow it involves the Goo Goo Dolls. Brian shares his one tip for picking a great guitar and Blake talks about his time with friend of the show, Mr. Tracii Guns.  Brian has convinced Richard to buy new gear and there is a modicum of excitement before Bri takes it all straight to the gutter. Blake realizes that he too is becoming old and the guys compare aging woes. Duck Update, Meris, Leisure Suit Larry, Richie Sambora, Rimshots...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Courses and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 578 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Tascam style pre-amp pedals, the future of guitar gear, and the guys set a new record Brian open's the episode with a little education on the Tascam 424 sound and the work of Mk.Gee as we take a very brief look at the new release from JHS. Richard is disappointed he didn't guess the teaser riddle and is dazzled by a revelation from the past. Would you watch Ai generated gear review videos?  According to a new report, 9 out of 100 of the biggest growing YouTube channels is generated entirely by Ai and the guys discuss what this means for the future of our industry. This moves on to a discussion about the future of guitar equipment. Brian makes a confession about a potential crime he committed in the past and how the police got called on him. Have you ever built your own amp? Richard mulls it over and Blake tells him about a mutual friend's DIY build. Clarksdale, Brian's shiny trousers, Elastic trickery, COPS, Nickelback...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Courses, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 577 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Introducing the Quad Fusion and why Bruce Dickinson hates your concert footage Blake has celebrated another year on planet tone and the guys celebrate by discussing the various foodstuffs he consumed. Richard has received a couple of not so mysterious pedals that he is in love with and JHS have teased a new release via the medium of Riddle which he thinks he has solved...maybe.  Our intrepid Portlandian reporter is also about to interview the head honcho himself from Norman's Rare Guitars and the guys are excited. Brian has a new idea for an battery powered amplifier and the guys discuss portable amplification circuits. Richard spotted a few familiar looking pedals on Gem archer of Oasis' pedalboard and the guys dissect a low resolution image.  A lot of musicians turn to acting - but what about actors who turn to music - can they cut the mustard? The guys debate this and Richard makes a shock admission. Do you film the concerts you attend? The lead singer of Iron Maiden has shared some views about this and there is some interesting chat about this subject. Blake claims Richard is a monocle wearer.  The triple header, Squonkulator, Creamy tones, War of the Worlds, Adam Sandler...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! The fundraiser we mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/geardoinggood/ We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Courses, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 576 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian likes the taste of beer and has no idea who Tom Jones is!  Brian reminisces about the olden days as he shows a worrying proclivity for certain medical procedures. Richard is older and has eaten his weight in Indian dishes and has a new guitar shaped toy. He reopens the guitar Youtube debate with an observation and the guys discuss it. Does pedal order ever confuse you? Richard is bemused by this issue and the guys weigh in with some knowledge. And some stupidity. Brian ponders whether he should start wearing nail varnish and get your beverages ready because there is David Gilmour news.  Metallica are rumored to  be about to announce something bug and Richard is astounded to discover a hole in Blake and Brian's musical knowledge pertaining to the king of Welsh crooners.  JB Backscratchers, K-pop loving TikTok watchers, Speedos, Herman Petrucci rides again, Queen...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Courses, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 575 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - The Prince of Darkness exits stage left and is this the end of JHS? Richard has lost 25% wisdom and is now at a deficit...he tells us tales of childhood fears and lessons learned before the business of the week is addressed. This turns into a health and weight loss section as our British compatriot has been on the Brian Wampler diet...kind of. Brian meanwhile has been creating new businesses and teases us with the details. The news that Ozzy Osbourne passed this week takes a big focus for the guys as it has affected everyone to different degrees. Richard tells a story of how his friend went drinking with Ozzy how he discovered Black Sabbath - it may involve a certain legendary pub and a small piece of paper. Yes that sort of paper. Will there ever be another Black Sabbath moment in music? We hope so.  Brian has become a JCM 800 guy and has eschewed his former Fender amp roots. The UK JHS has announced they are closing - for those that aren't aware they have been one of the UK's biggest distributors of guitar related goodness for about 50 years and Richard laments their demise a little. Finally, a  video came out this week from the guys at Working Class Music asking "is Guitar Youtube too white" and so the guys take a little look at this.  The magical diet, The Iron horse, The Ultimate Wah pedal, Tracii Guns, BOSS RT-2, Mesa MKII, The Hulkster...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Courses including the ULTIMATE MIDI COURSE https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ Merch and DIY mods: https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are joined by Cyril Nigg from Reverb for Episode 574 as we ask - Are Reverb about to completely transform the second hand gear market...again?  This week the guys are joined by the senior director of analytics from Reverb, Cyril Nigg, and they immediately go digging for the gear industry's dirty secrets. Reverb have just published their Reverb Price Index for the pedal market in 2025 and it makes fascinating reading. Cyril knows a vast amount about the market and has fantastic insights into the trends and movements that shape the gear world. Theres a potted history of Reverb and a look at what makes it unique, and this leads on to an in-depth look into the guitar and pedal market. Cyril also has some views on the rise of modeling pedals versus the classic multi-fx units of yore and the guys also look at the dynamics around a release before Cyril and Richard share some Microsynth woes.  Do you think there is something magical about musical instruments from the past? It's the eternal question and as well asking Cyril to predict the future, we also look into the past. The guys are warmed to hear about some of the buying trends that follow events like the recent "Back to the Beginning" concert. There are also a bunch of insights into Reverb features that you may not know about before the guys touch on something that may change the second hand gear market forever.  This is an awesome episode for anyone interested in the gear market and guitar gear in general - huge thanks to all the guys at Reverb!  Electro Harmonix, Tuba Testers, Bad Monkey, More Nuno, Tony Iommi...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! Check out some of these links from Reverb that we mention in the show: Reverb Artist Shops | Reverb Favorites | Trade in We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Courses including the ULTIMATE MIDI COURSE https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ Merch and DIY mods: https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian and Richard are back for Episode 573 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Is the current model for guitar gear demos completely broken?  Blake has disappeared into an alternate reality for a week's vacation so Brian and Richard take the reins...you have been warned! Richard defied previous wisdom and paid for the stream for the Ozzy Osbourne retirement festival and he is very glad he did. Brian reminisces about the good ole' days and Richard has various half baked opinions about the music he witnessed.  Richard got the creative urge to record some music and talks us through it and ponders about a particular feeling that he has identified. Brian reminisces about some of his early shopping experiences and goes misty eyed when Richard brings up a certain smell. Yes, you read that correctly. There is also a dubious smuggling tale. The question about guitar YouTubers and gear demos comes back up and the guys talk about how the landscape has changed for content creators. Brian offers some invaluable information and Richard is an idiot so business as normal. They do however both agree on future career choices.  Nuno Bettencourt, Axl's Jazzy Sabbath, The whiff of tolex, Gen Z, Spicy AI Thirst traps...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Courses including the ULTIMATE MIDI COURSE https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ Merch and DIY mods: https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 572 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - How to avoid being triggered, is there a new shift in the demographics of guitarists, and the ultimate MIDI course is here...  Richard educates the guys on the recent Glastonbury festival and some of the controversy that surrounded a certain act - and he has also got some observations on the music too which made him very happy. He also apologizes for any dog squeaker noises you may hear from his enthusiastic puppy.  Are we seeing a rise in a new demographic for guitar players? An article in Guitar World made the guys ponder something about the current guitar buying public and it has got the old grey matter moving a little. Brian ponders whether he should create an Only Fans site. Yes, that is what I said.  Brian has finally released the Ultimate MIDI course over at GuitarPedalHorse, sorry GuitarPedalCourse.com and the guys discuss this. It is a really big deal to Richard and he is audibly excited when Brian pays him a complement. Blake tries to convince Richard to oil up and wiggle into the Black Sabbath concert and finally the guys discuss whether or not guitar YouTube is dying.  John Fogerty's plaid Les Paul, Yussef Dayes, Is that a butt or is that his back? Dr. KEEZ, Glastonberries and Mandates...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Courses including the ULTIMATE MIDI COURSE https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ Merch and DIY mods: https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 571 of the Chasing Tone Podcast -  Guitar pedals vs. inflation and amazing Brad Paisley facts Richard has joined the Martinsville Truckers Club thanks to another mysterious gift and tells us terrible tales of his misspent youth. The guys also look at the cost of guitar pedals versus other consumer luxury items and ponder why inflation hasn't hit them the same.  Do you practice different technical aspects of picking when you practice and did you know Brad Paisley is a secret master luthier? This is amongst the random questions burning through Richard and Blake's illness addled minds. Blake also has some aviation facts to share and the guys talk about how to transport guitar gear on a plane. Pete Thorn is playing a dream gig right now with Satch and Vai and one of his guitars has caught the guys' attention. Brian played a gig and drops a massive hint about what's coming from Wampler. Meanwhile PRS have dropped a very good looking new guitar.  Crispy DD3s, Cowboy fungus, The Slippery Noodle, Mick Ralphs, Jim Dangle, Velvet Sundown...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Courses, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 570 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - A mysterious fuzz appears and is this the worst gig of all time?  We start off with pangolin based connotations and it's honestly not going to get much more intelligent beyond this point. Brian on the other hand has gone back to his carpentry roots and is in pain as a result so perhaps he should join Blake in his new sauna. Richard saw some live music and has observations and has finally completed the Ultimate MIDI Course!  The death of the legendary Brian Wilson had Richard taking a long needed deep dive into the Beach Boys and was very pleasantly surprised and somewhat blown away...Meanwhile our good friend Andy Wood was on the Rick Beato show and the guys all discuss how much they love this before a pick falls out of Richard's beard.  Line 6 have just released a new modeler and the guys feign vague interest. Brian may or may not be about to play a gig in the nude and Richard has suggestions for avoiding injury and has been sent a mysterious fuzz. Brian has fallen in love with a vintage Marshall... Pulp, Mini horses, The days of innocence, Neighbor Tom, Back in Black...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Courses, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 569 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Don't touch Mr Frost's Muff and Brian makes a huge confession    Good Morning tonechasers! Brian van Winkel has aroused himself from his slumber and he is suffering from a severe case of builders' crack but has invented the successor to MTV so all is well. Do you enjoy making music? Some Ai feller thinks that the fun is not in the playing and the guys rage apoplectic at this outrageous notion.   Brian tries to describe a famous cryptid and fails and the irony is observed. The rise of Ai videos has got the guys worried (again) so Richard asks the machine what Brian thinks about Pink Floyd...and he makes a huge surprise confession! Richard is sad about the death of Sly Stone and pays tribute to one of his favorite musical bandleaders of all time.  Should Wampler make a new tweaked Tumnus? There was a post in the Wampler Facebook group and Richard challenges Brian with the idea. Richard has an idea for a new video series and Blake is not impressed as he repeats his explanations. He has also has visited the worst pub in the world and tells us about it. Blake is excited by the Wigan kebab.  Kirk Hammett's secret sales, Zappa, Thierry Henry, The Tumnus company, Holy Holy, Scotch Eggs, Roadhouse Blues...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 568 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - In the court of the crimson Klon and everyone has a Tubescreamer, right? The band is back together as Brian returns to the recording studio and Richard has some ice cream tips for cannibals and a returning finger pain. He has a new pedal idea for a compact board and the guys tear him a new one...Meanwhile the Earthquaker story got on to the mainstream news and Blake uses a big word. Twice!  There was big pedal news just before we recorded as pedal legend Bill Finnegan of Klon Centaur fame issued a legal statement via social media so the guys dig into it. This once again tuns into a new business idea that is legally questionable at best and then the guys develop the ultimate formula for podcast success.  Brad Paisley had the Rick Beato treatment this week and Brian cannot hide his undying love for Brad and Vox style amps. Somehow the conversation jumps from Ai to pole dancing and there is much confusion and some hilarity.  Weird Canadian potato chips, Wampcoin, Goop, Iron Maiden, Jarvis Cocker, The honk...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Ai Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 567 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - The great JHS Notadumble-fumble humble-bumble and is this a new golden age for guitarists? This week Brian is temporarily waylaid by "stuff" so Blake and Richard tackle the show without him for the first time since records began, although there is a very brief appearance from his Ai alter ego. Meanwhile there has been some division of opinion in the guitar community about a revelation from JHS. Meanwhile the Big F have released a new DAW that is essentially free for any guitarist and Richard is a big fan. Does this signify a new shift in focus for gear manufacturers and are we now in a new golden era for guitarists? Blake drops a hint about something for beginner guitarists coming from StringJoy and Richard wants the new Tone King Imperial MKII module from Synergy. Valeton have released a very interesting mini multi fx pedal and IR loader and its so inexpensive Richard feels compels to buy one. Meanwhile Blake has received and email about NAMM Next and breaks down the implications. We also pay tribute to Jim Irsay, billionaire guitar collector extraordinaire, who sadly recently passed.  Bionic eyes, Mysterious Pink Pedal, Harry Potter, Cheese highs, Becoming Led Zeppelin...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 566 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - A once-in-a-lifetime experience on a tour bus and do you like gigantic pedalboards? Blake and Brian have some band name suggestions whereas Richard is struggling for ideas and he has questions about audio plugins for Brian. Meanwhile American names have confused Richard. Brian has had a once-in-a-lifetime experience with the uber talented Zach Top. Richard fanboys about a famous drummer and the guys don't believe his name. Julie from EarthQuaker Devices has been instrumental in bringing the plight of the American musical instrument manufacturing sector into focus. Brian and Blake dig deep into why it's important to listen to what she has to say and work through the repercussions. Richard rants about why you should support smaller builders and Brian wants to crowdfund an industrial adventure.  Richard has had his musical ego stroked and tells us all about it before figuring out why he was too loud for everyone except himself. We return to drummers with news of a few band departures before Richard offends Brian with modeling talk.   Waves Plugins, Dave Matthews, Steely McSteelerson, Mine Germanium, Richard & the Funky Bunch...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 565 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian reveals a deep dark secret and will robots ever play the blues? Blake has an evil plan and the guys caution him against it and check his credentials for podcasting. Richard saw an ai powered robot on TV and it has scared him so the guys discuss it and Brian makes a confession. He also asks some questions about the future of humanity and Richard has a foolish plan.  Richard and Blake have had some late night DAW issues which caused them much anguish and woe and swap tales. Richard also has stupid podcast jokes. Brian questions Blake about his DAW of choice and Richard has a new album to listen to which Brian is unimpressed with. There have been some major moves in the corporate world of music with Samsung buying a number of HI Fi brands and closer to home, Thomann appear to have bought Hughes and Kettner. Blake bursts a bubble when he reveals the source of a musical legend. The guys then talk about band load-outs and why modelling might be the future again. Brian then reveals one of his lifelong goals.  Daleks, Oregon batteries, Mullets, Rob Hubbard, Clibbings, Logic JR, Richard Sounds...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 564 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian has serious GAS, JHS release the Notadümblë, and the spray bottle returns... Brian has extreme GAS for the new "Uncle Brad" Paisley telecaster from Fender and he needs to find a way to purchase it immediately. His trading terms may be biased in his favor. Richard talks about a live band he saw that had an unusual technique and the lessons he learned. Richard has seen a remarkable music film and discusses it while Brian and Blake make some impressions. Brian explains the alternative Nashville in Indiana and Richard makes a localized joke that sinks flat. Brian ponders how he is going to make it through a mammoth biker gig. JHS have released a follow up DIY kit to their hugely successful Nötaklön and the guys chat about it and wonder whats going on under the hood. Richard fantasizes about goat powered chariots and Brian confesses he is not alone. Brian gives us a little insight into the process behind bringing a signature pedal to life. Tony Ionian, Bizarre finger pain, Dribbler pedal, Famous guitars, Cursed guitar pedals, Squier offsets...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 563 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Is the price of new musical gear about to go up...again? The gang is back together and start off with a look at some pasta based podcast that Blake is working on that involves Charles Manson, Hank Williams, and zero bolognaise sauce. Richard has been challenged to talk more about tone and fails instantly.  Reverb has been sold and the guys talk about it and the second hand gear market which may become a little hotter in the heat of the new trade tariffs. Will we see a shift in the gear world as a result? Brian has a new course coming out and tells us all about it.  Blake saw a new film and tries in vain to convince Brian to watch it because it has an amazing soundtrack. Brian has an idea for a manual for humanity and has become addicted to an amplifier.  Joe Rifanella and Billy Powerchord, Belle joy, Bad ocular jokes, Brothers AM, Furries 5.0, Blues Vampires...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Every now and then we like to Rewind to one of our favorite episodes, normally when one of us is too ill to record or has gone on vacation. At least one of those things has happened this week so we bring you one of our all time favorite episodes... Brian, Blake, and Richard were joined by a special guest for this episode of Chasing Tone Rewound - Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters... We have an extra special guest this week and Brian may or may not fanboy a little bit. It is of course Chris Shiflett who is a monster player with a huge back catalogue of work - including playing in one of Brian's favorite bands, the Foo Fighters. Chris has some very cool new music coming out and also has his own podcast, Walking The Floor, and we talk about some of his escapades including a rare first hand peek into international tour bus life. Chris is a super nice dude, and his stories are absolutely fascinating. The guys talk about how Blake first discovered his music. They also go deep into Chris' love of classic rock and roll, and country music, and the influences that drove him to explore country based rock further. The guys then go right back to Chris' roots and his teenage years and find out all about his earliest tastes and influences and his signature Fender guitar. Conversation turns to his different rigs and then pedals...Brian may have found his new happy place amongst all this Foo tinged pedal talk. Chris has an idea for a custom delay pedal, and gives the guys an entertaining demonstration, and it just so happens Brian knows a guy. As well as being a fantastic player and all round legend, Chris loves football, sorry "soccer", and Richard and he share a love for the same football team so speak in what Blake and Brian can only describe as a completely foreign language. Brian's head spins, and he has fallen in love with one of Chris' solo songs "Born & Raised" so plays a little clip which instantly wins Blake over too. Right at the end Chris gives us some absolute golden insights into his songwriting process which is worth the admission fee itself. This is a special episode and the team hope you enjoy it and would like to say a huge thanks to Chris for coming on - go check out his new music! There may be a swear or two in this but heck - that's rock and roll baby! Van Life, Thierry Henry, The Stone Roses, Glaser mods, Panning Tremelo, Custom Chris Shiflett Delay pedal, Mopey minor keys...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Check out Chris Shiflett's music here and his Podcast Here and look for him on TikTok, kids! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 561 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - We got roads with Ira Dean and get the lowdown on writing, recording, and touring from a Nashville legend  We're stoked to have the uber-talented Ira Dean join us today and start off with a story about how he and Brian managed not to see each other at the recent Brooks and Dunn gig. Ira has been a huge part of the country music scene for the last quarter of a century and he has played with some of the all-time greats so gives us a very candid, authentic look at life as a touring musician and a top songwriter. Ira talks us through his early days before he became a professional musician with some hilarious anecdotes before talking us through his breakthrough into the country music scene. He tells us about the formation of Trick Pony and some of the influential people that helped him get on the way. Richard has a foolish plan. Blake asks Ira about working with "The Nuge" and the stories do not disappoint and include a flaming middle finger. Brian gets deep into the process of writing hit songs and uncovers Ira's process. Richard talks about his love for Ira's take on Tele Man and we get deep into the recording and tracking. This is a great episode for anyone interested in the touring life, songwriting, and country music in general and we are super grateful for Ira's time.  The Electric Iguanas, Johnny Cash, B.U.B.S., Bob Dylan, Traveling Wheelbarrows...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! Check out Ira's Website We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 560 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian Wampler has one important tip for Fuzz pedals and what is your biggest ever music regret?  The guys start off by looking at musical regrets and in particular one that involves Jim Morrison which Blake definitely wanted to hear about. There are some unexpected confessions and Brian drops a bombshell when discussing his favorite artist of all time.  Brian saw Brooks and Dunn recently and there was an incident that he witnessed and both he and Blake educate Richard on their music. Richard made a noobie mistake and fesses up while Brian dreams of giant drones. Another musical retailer has seemingly gone into administration and the guys analyze a worrying trend. JHS have released software plugins and the guys discuss it, Tone King released a new pedal / amp platform and Richard is a big fan, and Ernie Ball made a pretty looking Wah pedal. Finally, Brian has a new business idea... Hendrix, Boot Scooting, The Wampler Shuttle, Tone King, Costco, Web Shredding...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 559 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian's wife pranks him and this legendary music institution is no more?   Richard had some fun with his band this weekend which resulted in some horn related activity that made him smile muchly. What was your favorite 1980's theme tune? The guys discuss this, Brian's teenage sobriety, and finger pain. Richard also found a musical relic in an old email account and realized he had been hard on himself. Blake has a meltdown and talks about his early recordings. A music institution has seemingly disappeared and the guys look into it. Brian has said something that set a chain of events in motion with both positive and negative results. Brian offers some sage advice to the British King of Fuzz. We recorded on April 1st and we reflect on some of the hilarious (and not so hilarious) jokes on the interwebs. Meanwhile Brian's wife played a joke on him and he tells us all about it. It was Eric Clapton's 80th birthday and the guys discuss a somewhat controversial figure in the guitar world.  Arpeggiated harmonic thingamajigs, Tyler Childers, Thorpy's blowing stuff up, Windows '92, Mandate, Taffee ...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcast Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 558 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Corey Congilio preaches the blues and takes on a great white shark The guys are joined by the awesome Corey Congilio for this special episode and we start of with old dad jokes and terrible blues anecdotes. Corey has some new music out and he tells us about the challenges he faced becoming a frontman having been a legendary sideman with so many great acts.  Brian and Corey share a passion for online teaching and so it would be impossible to not cover this aspect of Corey's career. This turns into a historical look at how this evolved for Corey and there are some great industry insights as well as a wealth of tips for any content creators and blues players. We talk gear from all levels of the budget range and we dig into Corey's personal tastes and his Vintage guitar collection. He has an honest appraisal of what makes a great guitar and digs deep into his love of Bigsby equipped guitars. Wherever you are on your guitar journey you are gonna love this very special episode! Brothers Osborne, Fishman, Gear demos, Brian's Whiteboard, Collings, Sire...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! Listen to "She's Like The Weather"  Check out Corey's website WorkingClassGuitar.com!  We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 557 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Jack White fuzz kits and Jim Morrison is alive and well and living in Syracuse? Brian is keen to understand Richard's new found country music leanings and he and Blake school him on some artists and some fashion tips. Meanwhile a new Apple documentary promises to break open a famous music conspiracy and Richard is dumbfounded.  JHS are working on something about EHX and the guys attempt to discuss it without knowing any of the facts at all. Meanwhile Jack White is muscling in on Brian's territory and he is overjoyed by this and there is a royal proclamation.  Richard has bought some Martinsville approved footwear and Brian teaches him about sport mode. Brian got to hang with Jimmy Olander. The guys discuss the upcoming Van Halen release that was teased.  James Corden, The Gravitass, Brian's poetry, Spinal Tap II, Powdered peanut butter...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 556 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian Wampler's freeze dried guitar parts and there's always room for fuzz Blake has had better weeks, Richard has forgotten what sleep is, and Brian has a new hobby which involves food and tells us all about it. Richard has welcomed a furry addition to the family and names are discussed in retrospect. Meanwhile Blake has been dealing with exploding cars and tells us the story in detail. Richard talks about one of the demos for the new Wampler Cryptid and he had to utter a phrase that he thought he never would. Brian talks about the Character control on the new pedal because Richard believes it is magical. Brian then schools him on fuzz biasing and tells us why running at 18v is not always a good thing.  'Uncle' Ben Eller has been playing with Mastodon and the guys chat about how to get into that position. Meanwhile The Portland Cube has been facing off against Bill Burr about the saddest place on earth, and a post he made went viral. Richard noticed a missed joke opportunity and says nice things to Brian. The janitor of Podcastland, the clean pedal, Bill Burr, Clock pedals, Standup comedy...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 555 of the Chasing Tone Podcast -  The Wampler Cryptid is a beast of a fuzz pedal - and we try a super inexpensive compressor!  Somebody has been hanging out with legends and it is not Brian this time and Richard stuffs his face as a result. He had been to see Albert Lee and was mightily impressed. He learned some interesting and encouraging tips by having front row seats and is excited to tell us about it and he is also inspired and may have found the fountain of youth before the caffeine kicks in. Have you ever heard about the Indian Tar Pit squid? It is a type of cryptid that inspired the concept for the all new Wampler Cryptid Fuzz pedal. The guys touch on it before Richard shoots off in a completely random direction because he has bought an incredibly cheap pedal. He is then confused by film ratings.  The industry mourns the passing of a legend so the guys touch on it and Blake gives us a bit of history to add context. Brian discovers he was in a book and it took him by surprise and also did an interview with some folk from Richard's part of the world. Blake has to leave early and so the guys go on a deep dive into an inexpensive pedal brand and are really impressed.  Tweed amp woes, Chainsaw juggling, We released a new fuzz, Hello Sailor, Germanium plans...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are joined by a very special guest this week for Episode 554 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Session legend Tim Pierce tells us about his gear choices and his amazing career The guys are joined by a very special guest, Tim Pierce, one of the greatest session guitarists of the modern era and an extraordinary teacher. Tim tells us about how he found the perfect work / life balance having spent four decades working with some of the greatest musicians of all time. It would be easier to tell you about the artists he hasn't played with than those he has.  Blake asks him about what it's like to be THE guitar guy and Tim breaks down some great recommendations for budget guitars and budget rigs. Brian and he discuss the new breed of modelers and Richard tries to wangle a freebie. Tim has great taste in amplifiers and Richard is very impressed. He also goes a bit fanboy crazy when a certain British band-member is mentioned and Brian has to tell him off before Tim tells us some insanely cool inside track stories.  Tim tells us about some of his early gear choices before Brian asks him about his masterclass website and how that took off. It's a fascinating look into how Tim saw the writing on the wall in the music industry and pivoted to fit. You are going to absolutely love this episode - Tim is incredibly generous with his time and very candid with his stories. Child labor can be ethical, Sire, Tonex, Jeff Beck, No Jazz, 80's gear fetishes...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! www.timpierce.com We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 553 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - The state of the pedal industry in 2025 and are guitars getting more expensive?  Blake has another special hat and Richard has Black Sabbath FOMO before making some eggs-asperatingly poor jokes and discussing coffee. Josh Scott of JHS has written a great substack article about the state of the pedal industry and Richard misses the point as he shows off his ink pens. The guys then talk about the article and the guys chat about how they see the state of the market currently.  Richard predicts that the prices of guitars are gong to climb up and Brian struggles to stay awake so starts to look at the all new cast iron Plumes and Blumes. JHS have released an Oil Can delay too and Richard learns about the original mechanical unit and his mind is audibly blown.   Richard also causes Brian to foam at the mouth before discussing what he thinks the future for aging podcasters may be. Brian confesses to some incredibly bizarre nocturnal activities and Richard attempts to use science before Blake gets into a fight. Does the perfect guitar neck exist? The guys asks the question and then some bizarre other questions. The BOSS Katana go went but is now back... Richard's private stash, Cast Iron Pedals, The Wampler Egg Carton Delay, Brian Setzer, Gentleman's relish...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 552 of the Chasing Tone Podcast -  I never fell in love with a pedal like I fell in love with this one...  Richard has been trying to buy the hottest tickets in town - the last ever Black Sabbath concert (well, since their last final concert) - and was miserable and somewhat flummoxed with the results. The guys duly discuss what might be the most amazing rock concert this decade and Brian and Blake stage an intervention for Richard. There is some Super Bowl talked but mainly from the perspective of a confused Englishman.  Jack White made a statement about performance length reality vs. expectations and it generated some controversy so the guys chat about it. Brian has some advice that may involve throwing pedals at artists. He also has some practical tips for gigging guitarists which he details as the guys look at the differences in their own individual approaches to learning.  Blake is still in love with his Wampler EGO 76 so the guys talk about it again and everyone agrees it is a wonderful pedal. Things turn a little weird before focus is returned to an article about the state of the pedal industry and the return of the Portland Cube... Gentle Ben, Fantasy Halftime, Catapulpacomb, Travis Feaster, The Shaggs...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are joined by a very special guest this week for Episode 551 of the Chasing Tone Podcast -  Tracii Guns tells us about his favorite pedals, plugins, and pajamas!    Please be aware this episode contains infrequent swearing and drug references - not suitable for minors!  This week the guys are pretty stoked to have one of Brian's all-time guitar heroes on the show. Tracii Guns is a legendary LA based guitarist, super talented player, and happens to be the founding member of a couple of huge bands you may have heard of. He also has a vast amount of stories and anecdotes to recount...and they are seriously funny.  Brian drills straight into the culture of the Sunset Strip scene of the 1980s as the guys take a "behind the scenes" peek into the LA rock scene of that era. Tracii talks about some of the legendary bands he played alongside when LA Guns first made it, including Mötley Crüe, Skid Row, WASP, and a whole bunch more. Richard looks at the differences between the English and the US Music scene of that period and Tracii has some great insights and a mutual love of some classic British bands. Blake asks about the early days of Grunge and how that changed the direction of rock and Tracii gives us a candid and hilarious take on how that played out and what it meant for the musicians of the time. Tracii then tells us how Brian helped him through an existential rig crisis and you might be surprised by the fixes they came up with. http://www.lagunsmusic.com/ The Nigels, The Rock Sock, Kid Creole, Steve Vai, Rockman stories...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 550 of the Chasing Tone Podcast -The hardest working podcast in town, the new Rockman, and where is your guitar made?  Blake is back from NAMM, appears to be relatively healthy, and somehow everything is Richard's fault. Speaking of the erstwhile king of fuzz, he has been listening to some country music and he has an observation and makes a public apology again. Blake is interrogated for all the good NAMM info and it turns out he doesn't have anywhere near as much as the guys hoped. Do you care a lot about her your guitars are manufactured? Fender have recently announced there new "Standard" range which is made in Indonesia and the guys talk about whether that actually makes any difference to the quality of the finished article. Brian considers becoming an email scammer in order to get noticed by Musicman and expresses some levels of exasperation about some of the responses to he new MXR Rockman pedal. Richard was impressed with the new Tone King floor amp pedal thang and makes some wild speculation and has also sold a Telecaster. Brian practices firing him on air. Phil X has been spotted channeling his inner Jimi with a Velvet Fuzz and Blake discusses how he has completely fallen in love with EGO 76 before indulging in some crazy yodeling. We have truly fallen into post Namm madness. Richard reveals a secret about Wampler pedals.  Marshall sold?, Bryan Burke, Shrinkflation, The powers of MIDI, The case of the missing coffee beans, The Zoinkbox, Fart pedal v2...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian and Richard are back for Episode 549 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian describes the one pedal he would like BOSS to make... Blake is away at NAMM and so Brian and Richard take the reigns and discuss the important matters of the day including the newly / nearly completed space in Brian's barn. Richard complains about guitar straps. He also ascertains that foam is not rocket science. Brian is mortally wounded by something Richard says and has strong words with him. There were two NAMM related cable announcements and Brian confuses them together. Brian is skeptical about a product and also has excellent Ai detection skills. Richard has found a speaker that has potentially gamechanging properties and Brian and he discuss it without any facts or knowledge. Richard saw a musical. Brian had an issue with an amp at a practice. A legendary guitarist just passed and the guys dig into some of his tones and Richard shocks Brian to his very core. Brian also gives us access into his brain and his anger at Richard grows. He has however figured out the solution to all sleep problems and he shares his magic wisdom with us all. Brian's dungeon, Richards purple pedalboard, Buggles, Synergy, 80's tones, Spitify, The Nampler...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are joined by NAMM President John Mlynczak for Episode 548 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Everything you wanted to know about NAMM but were too afraid to ask... The guys welcome a very special guest this week - John Mlynczak, president and CEO of NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) - and he gives us an in-depth and candid history of his involvement with NAMM and what that actually entails. We all know about the show (that Richard will never be allowed to go to) but NAMM stands for so much more for the music community. John gives us a fascinating breakdown of his personal musical and work history, how he landed the job, and just how many hats he wears. We couldn't have recorded this episode without discussing the tragic fires that are currently raging in LA. John gives a passionate and emotional response about what the fires mean for the show, what they mean for the wider community, and what NAMM are doing to help. He also confirms exactly what the situation is with regards to the show this January so if you have read any rumors, and are unsure about what's going on, John sets everything straight. Finally we ask some of those difficult questions that you always wanted to know about NAMM. Will the noise police be there? Will Brian be forced to sit next to the cymbals for 3 days straight? Will Blake eat his entire bodyweight in barbecued meat? Yes to all three - maybe! The British King of Fuzz gets dealt a serious blow and there is much laughter. This is a very special episode and we would like to thank John and his team for helping to set this up. If you are going to the show you will find Wampler pedals represented at the Boutique Amps stand! Nobody needs trumpets at 9:30am, PreSonus, Captain NAMM, Public day, Brian's insomnia...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! NAMM Foundation website - Donate here to help the LA community https://donate.nammfoundation.org/give/655087/#!/donation/checkout We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 547 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - New year, new gear, someone has been imitating Brian, and the scent of John Petrucci The band is back together and they chat about the Christmas break, Blake's jerk boss, and why Brian has been swinging a hammer in anger. Brian received some ire from the internet (shock horror) about an Ai advert and it upset Richard but made Brian happy. A video comparing every current Wampler drive pedal has been put up on YouTube and the guys discuss it. Richard built a guitar over Christmas by taking a Squier donor and it didn't go quite according to plan so he tells us about it in quite a bit of detail. There are some great tips for anyone wanting to build a guitar - namely by doing the opposite of some of the things Richard did. Brian tries to lead Richard into more gear purchases. The guys then look at a response to Behringer about their LM Drum from one of the pioneers of music synthesis. The debate about budget pedals rolls on as Keeley announces some wallet friendly pedals so the guys talk about it before lamenting one of Brian's less successful pedals. Richard has some of John Petrucci's cologne and the guys discuss their signature scents. Brian had a tip off from one of our good friends and he discovered someone has been ripping him off. 270 degrees of tabs, Special pyjamas, Hammer talk, Terrible jokes, Codpasting, James Walkenlots, Bert Weedon...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

It's the holidays and Brian, Blake, and Richard are enjoying a well earned break. As a little Holiday Bonus we bring you another show from Blake's other podcast, the Tone Mob, where he interviews the legendary Tim Pierce. On today's episode I'm chatting with renowned guitarist Tim Pierce. (This is wildly exciting for me!) Some of the artists that Tim has worked with include Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Phil Collins, The Goo Goo Dolls, Celine Dion, and many, many more. We discuss Tim's extensive career in the music industry, his early inspirations, the evolution of gear, the challenges of being a session musician today, the rise of online education through platforms like YouTube, and the importance of hearing health. Tim also shares insights on how to navigate the music industry, the significance of building relationships, and his current guitar preferences. This is one of the best conversations I've had in a very long time. You are going to love it! Check out Tim's incredible YouTube channel HERE https://www.youtube.com/@timpierceguitar Wanna learn from Tim? Check out the Masterclass HERE https://www.timpierce.com/masterclass-info Normal service will resume with the next episode...thanks for listening to Chasing Tone in 2024 we love you all! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

It's Christmas and Brian, Blake, and Richard are enjoying a well earned break. As a little Christmas Bonus we bring you a show from Blake's other podcast, the Tone Mob, where he interviews Travis Stever from Coheed and Cambria. On this very special episode of The Tone Mob Podcast I sat down with my new buddy Travis Stever of Coheed & Cambria and L.S. Dunes! It turned out absolutely wonderful and Travis even let me share some of his music with you that most people have not heard! We had an absolute blast nerding out on all things music and we covered things like: Travis's deep love for Les Pauls, and the influence of Jimmy Page, Neil Young, Tony Iommi and more.Travis shares his perspective on collaboration and the importance of serving the song. Some Jason Isbell Telecaster loveThe amps used on "Good Apollo"When to "take a knee" as bandmate Frank Iero says.The differences in songwriting approaches between Coheed and L.S. DunesThe debut (sort of) of some NEW MUSIC! (It's on the podcast!)A whole lot more!You are really going to enjoy this episode whether you are a diehard Coheed/Dunes fan or you've never heard of them before. Travis's enthusiasm for music as a whole is absolutely infectious and it will make you want to break out your instrument and get to writing! ? Check out Coheed & Cambria HERE https://www.coheedandcambria.com/ Check out L.S. Dunes HERE https://lsdunes.com/ We'll have another bonus episode next week then normal service will resume in the new year...thanks for listening to Chasing Tone in 2024 we have huge plans for 2025!  We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 544 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Christmas Gear of the Year and Brian's last episode...until 2025  Ho Ho Ho - Merry Humbugs! 'Tis the episode before Christmas and the guys gather up some festive cheer for your ears! Brian has bought a new toy and it is ridiculous. Brian also has plans to build a new studio and as a result is going off line for two weeks so we are going to engage in a not-so-secret Santa based experiment with the podcast until we return after the holidays. How confident are you with guitar setup? Richard took a short course and tells us all about it. He has filled a missing and potentially woolly hole in his head and he is very happy about his newfound skills and he has a ridiculous idea. He also asks some foolish questions and gets to check out a lot of very awesome guitars.  The guys then talk about their gear highlights from the past year. There is some obvious bias but also both Brian and Richard pick the same Amplifier. It wouldn't be Christmas without lights and this year they appear to be generally in the skies and mysterious - so the guys talk about their UAP experiences. Finally we would like to wish all of our listeners a very happy holidays and hope you get to play some awesome music and be with those that you love - thank you so much for your support in 2024 and we'll see you all in 2025!  Brian's spaceship, Richard's special drawing, The Burpatron 2000, UAPs, Christmas traditions...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian and Richard are back for Episode 543 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Is Rock music ready for the nursing home?  Brian struggles with percentages but it's ok - Richard is telepathic - and they are sadly without 1/3rd of the regular crew as Blake is unwell thanks to those pesky kids! Brian tells us about some strange customs in the Wampler household and Richard thinks he's a comedian. He also has some nice things to say about his missing brother in arms. Brian inspires a new mega business idea.  Is Rock music as we know it dead or dying? The guys ponder this because there are worrying signs and Richard thinks the time might be up for this period of wonderful guitar based music. He also tells tales of British school life and Brian is amused. One of Richard's favourite musicians has retired and he reflects on that. Richard has ordered a new breadboard and a new pedal kit and he is excited as Brian also finds some new toys. The guys talk about their travel guitar arrangements and Richard is impressed with Brian's choice of serenade. Richard is off to Crimson guitars to learn how to break his guitars more and he is pretty excited. Behringer have lit the blue touch-paper with their clone strategy and came out with some fighting talk so the guys chat a little about this.  Body sanitizer, Stay Tuned, Boss Katana, Indiana Jones and the mysterious rhombus, Cookie rant, UFOs...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 542 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - and this week they have a special guest as the legendary Brent Mason is in the house! This week we are joined by Nashville legend Brent Mason - one of the world's finest guitar players and one of Brian's guitar heroes - and he takes us on a detailed journey through his career. Brent tells us the utterly insane story about how he got his first break in music after being literally thrust at one of the most famous players of his era when he was a youngster. Brent then regales us with colorful tales of his early session playing career, how his talent was picked up, and how some of his early encounters with legendary musicians played out. He gives us a fascinating insight into how hard he had to work to get to his big break and has some great insights for all guitar players to learn from. There is also plentiful gear talk too as Brent breaks down how his rig has evolved from the 90's to today. There are some amusing tales about library music including something that blows Richard and Blake's tiny minds when they discover just how widespread Brent's talents can be found. The guys get deep into Brent's creative process and learn about how he comes up with his solos and Brian makes a confession. Oh, and we might mention the new Wampler ReWired pedal and its topology. Hint - it is not a tubescreamer.  This is an episode not to be missed, and we are very grateful to Brent for spending this time with us - enjoy! Mariachi, Jerry Reed, Mark Knopfler, Perfectionism is a disease, Mourning a guitar, Family Guy...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Find out more about Brent Mason here Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 541 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian plays with a session legend and is this the worst guitar ever?    Richard has got valve problems and Brian and Blake offer up solutions. Brian has been jamming with the legendary Brent Mason and tells us how he managed to hold his nerve. Richard has had a schooling in some country music and Blake has a mysterious incident to deal with. Brian has been thinking about true temperament fretboards and the guys invent the worst guitar possible. Do you think pedal manufacturers are ripping you off? A British YouTuber decided to break down (literally) a JHS fuzz pedal and this in turn lead to a response from Josh Scott which was both educational and a fun pedal industry hangout. Spoiler alert - pedal companies are not ripping you off.  A guitar was released this week that raised more eyebrows than a gallon of Botox - with questionable design aesthetics and a very questionable origin. This leads into a conversation about whether or not imported guitars were about to get a whole lot more expensive. Following on from last week's Tone Bender clone, a new Klon Klone has hit the market and it has caused a lot of controversy itself...  The British banana, Brian's butler, Country Music Christmas songs, The return of the king, Pedal hinting...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 540 of the Chasing Tone Podcast -  Crazy looper pedals, the Fuzz Bender wars, and triple transistors  There can be no avoiding the recent news from JHS where they announced the re-vamped Ross pedals line is to be no more and the guys attempt to do the subject justice via the medium of mountain dew. Opinions are given. Stupidity occurs. Blake has been posting on threads and appears to break Richard’s brain. Didn’t take much if truth be told. Richard has a problem with a certain guitar company’s branding and cannot keep it to himself. This somehow leads into a conversation about Brian’s physical properties and it gets very weird for a hot minute. Richard treats us to some switch based ASMR thanks to our friend Sean from Gunstreet wiring and frustrates Brian with his silly accent. The recent passing of Vic Flick has got the guys looking into fuzz schematics and Brian looks a bit onto the design of the Tone bender and the Maestro FZ-1 which somehow involves Terry and Debra. Meanwhile Matthews Effects have released an awesome looking pedal that Blake has desires on and Brian loves the LED rings. The guys then talk about one of the smallest pedals ever.    Fixed fights, Johnny Guitarfeller, Martinsville never forgets, Depth Charge, Funky dialects...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 539 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Hello Kitty, the ground-breaking Wampler Catacombs, and how guitars work!  Richard has made a rookie error and ended up buying a new guitar and tells the guys all about it while Brian thinks of a new knock off product he can release. There is some excitement in the old country as the British King of Fuzz has finally figured out how guitars work thanks to friend of the show. He has also got a custom wiring harness from the amazing Gun Street Wiring and is very excited. Wampler released their latest DSP based pedal, the Catacombs, and so Brian and Richard talk about the 2 year+ development process, the science, and the mean things the people of YouTube have said. Richard made a dad joke and explains how the new Syntax switcher was made to be “Brian proof”. In order to get the exacting reverb sounds Brian wanted the team at Wampler had to enter new territory by reverse engineering the sound of impulse response models and Brian is very happy with the results. The worst dating site ever is unveiled and there were some queries about a new pedal. Finally the guys weigh in on the debate about Guitar Magazines - they are closing down fast and this may or may not be a good thing for us players...listen to the very end for a MASSIVE pedal hint. Good luck - I'm British, Gotoh, The Bearded Butcher, Disney mistake, Wangler pedals, Notafuzzbender, Black Friday details, Image enhancement...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 538 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Three new Wampler products and look out - it's the Chasing Tone Bandits There are explosions aplenty in the UK as Richard tells us about one of their many strange customs and Brian reminisces about dangerous childhood toys. Brian also hints that this week he will be releasing multiple products and the guys talk about the new JHS Violet. A fight almost breaks out. Richard bought a guitar and is being an idiot with it and Brian needs a new PAF. Brian suggests Richard should make his own pickups and the guys come up with a very foolish idea before they talk about the strangest band practice ever. What's the longest you have ever waited in line to see a band? Richard has set a new personal record and also simultaneously invented a new drinking game.  Brian has also been to an amazing gig and he tells us about it and the pedals it involved. Fender have released a number of special new guitars and the guys debate them and consider a fictional heist that somehow involves sandwiches.  Kinky pedals, Wide range humbuckers, The Cure, Zach Top, Boss...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 537 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - The Wampler Fearbox, Brian gets kicked off TikTok, and New Guitar Day    Brian is having trouble rolling his Rs and there has been a slew of pedal releases from Keeley, JHS, and apparently also Wampler. But one that caught the collective eye was a reasonably unique compressor / fuzz circuit from a good friend of the show. Richard has had an IT disaster. Brian and Blake turn into British Victorian-era urchins when asked about transistors.  Wampler have released a limited edition (and now sold out) version of the Gearbox - the Fearbox - and the guys chat about it. Blake has been to see some live music and Brian somehow is an expert on this. Brian has been kicked off TikTok and he is not happy about it. Richard visited Andertons an as a result he had a new guitar day and tells us about it and some of the other guitars he tested.  Blake has a new pedal from Warm Audio, has confessed he is hoarding like Smaug, and foreshadows some future releases. It seems that Richard has found his ultimate 80's guitar and is suffering from some first world problems and makes an absurd prediction that angers Blake greatly. The guys then turn the conversation to selling guitars and somehow fish and trainsets are involved.  Leaks everywhere, Electric Love, Gallagher World, Silver Sky SE, RG 550, Jaguars vs Jazzmasters, Trumptonshire...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are joined by not one but two very special guests for Episode 536 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Roundtable of Chief Guitar Officers with Scott Heydt and Judd Silver   Scott and Judd have been friends for many years and after both had spent a lot of time working in the music industry they came together to create a show - the Chief Guitar Officer podcast. What on earth possessed them to do that? Madness I say! They have fantastic stories to tell and a great perspective on the music industry and we think you will absolutely love this episode. The conversation continues into a look at the state of printed and online guitar magazines and the future of music publishing and advertising. This turns into a discussion about Scott's past with Gary Vaynerchuk, and an unusual coincidence that brought all the guys together. This is quite the origin story with at least one common thread - the guitar. David Gilmour may also get a mention. The interviewers become the interviewed as Judd and Scott ask Richard and Blake about how their love of the guitar properly started and we go deep with some psychology that resonates with everyone. Richard turns the tables and we hear about Scott and Judd's early influences before talking about which guitar is the best - Stratocaster or Telecaster... Egon Spengler, VHS, Crushing It, Rockonteurs, Jim Irsay, Alexi Lalas, Fender Custom Shop...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 535 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Nothing but a good time, how pedals work, and a skateboarding legend    Richard has been breadboarding pedals with some success and he is keen to talk to the guys about his attempts at building a modified LPB1 booster pedal. Blake struggles to stay awake. Brian talks us through his modification and talks a little bit about this classic boost circuit and this turns into a little bit of a primer for guitar effects in general.  Blake has been roleplaying and it takes the guys buy surprise so they go off on a tangent into the world of robots before Brian tells us of his gaming tactics. Richard insults him before they discuss a documentary about 1980s hair metal that involves ridiculous meat based antics. He also met one of his heroes and saw some live music which wasn't related to Pink Floyd and asks the question - who is the greatest Female Telecaster player of all time?  SNL made a sketch about Oasis and it did not go down well. Meanwhile the guys have been lusting over the Greg Koch "Koch Ness Monster" pedalboard and Brian finds inspiration from Robert Keeley. This flows smoothly into a conversation about compressor pedals, feed-forward designs, and the EGO 76. Meanwhile Richard has been blown away by an early pioneer of delay effects.  Flossie the sheep, WASP, Tracii Guns, The Picturebooks, The Pretenders, John Martyn, Cher...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 534 of the Chasing Tone - Welcome to the chug spectrum and some major pedal hinting    Brian attempts to immediately cancel Richard as the guys talk about the podcasting life and some recent ill feelings against the podcast world. He has been moderately outraged by a recent thread on Tubescreamers and the guys try not to wind him up further. Blake tests the sound of cardboard. Brian is a defender against misinformation.  Richard has been looking at the history of the Big Muff and is amazed at how many variations there have been. Somehow dubstep is involved. Richard has also been given a fantastic tip from the wizards at Reeves Electro and has some of his own DIY tips. It's also new amp day and there are some major pedal hints. Has the recent Neural Nano thingummy started a new modeling war? The guys debate this. Fender have also teased some new images and the guys speculate over which color schemes they will announce. Brian is not impressed and Richard has a new strap.  Leprechaun squats, Parts tolerances, Wub, Soldano Astro 20, Typefaces...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 533 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Fuzz news, a summit of guitars, and behold - the Quietening Brian is goading Richard once more and provokes him into an admission about some tickets he has bought. Blake has attachments. Do you ever calibrate your string bends? The guys talk about how they practice perfect bends. A feller smashed a guitar with a hammer and it made the news. Richard is upset that he didn't get invited to the party. There's a new Phil X pedal out, the PX0, and the guys check it out and Blake gets frisky before Richard makes various strange claims. The guys also reflect on the recent passing of Kris Kristofferson and what it means not just to country music, but to the world of entertainment on the whole.  The British King of Fuzz has been active and has breadboarded a new pedal. He made a number of noob errors and Brian had to help him whilst stifling his laughter. All is not lost, he finally created an awesome pedal, but there were many hiccups along the way.  Jim Indiana, Whammy bar tips, Ryan Burke, The Cure, Guitar Summit, Bensonfest, the anti-booster..it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 532 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - The Supreme Wah and the Hans Zimmer shimmer   Richard and Brian indulge in a ridiculous trade off of barely coded statements as a certain guitarist is banned from being mentioned. Blake ignores them roundly and tells us about his new vintage guitar purchase and Brian admits that he is finally beginning to love his Stratocaster...sorta. He has also been compared to someone and that has disturbed him but not as much as learning about UK licensing laws.  Do you have any signature guitar moves you bust out on stage? The guys discuss how this is never a good idea at their age and Brian has never heard of a famous band. Meanwhile Keeley have launched an interesting new pedal which the guys love and Brian has got the new Neural Nano Cortex. He tells us all about how much he has - or hasn't - played it.  Brian has some photography tips for anyone planning on doing something really silly with a pedal. We also deal with a number of listener questions including what the most embarrassing moment at a gig was, whether we will make a mini EGO 76, and will we make an analog uni-vibe? Oh, and I suppose we might hear something about a dress rehearsal Richard went to...  Squier, Larry David, Level 42, Octa Psi, George Lynch ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 531 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Tube based Pedals, Tuna Fuzz, and On-stage Punch ups   We have a rare musical treat as Brian and Blake serenade our listeners with a country ode to one of Brian's most favorite substances in the world...no not that one...or that one. He got a flat tire and Richard is shocked at his lack of preparation and surprised by a pedalboard with wheels. Richard has also received a brand new pedal and he is very excited by it despite is gargantuan size.  Richard will be going to the ball! Yes - there is Gilmour news - he can’t contain himself or his vast knowledge of American geography. Brian destroys all his hopes and dreams. Deservedly so too. The guys got a sneak peak at the new Neural DSP Nano Cortex Modeler and chat about it and also the new update to the baby Line 6 pedal. There is unlimited confusion. Fender have released a new amplifier in conjunction with Jack White and the guys check it out and are suitably impressed. Would you buy an extended warranty for your gear? The chaps discuss a new concept that Fender seem to be playing with and Brian makes an announcement. There was quite a well covered dispute on stage this week as the members of Janes Addiction threw punches so we close with a brief look at that. Claus Grabke, Quality inventions, Omega 3s, Simon Pegg, Hillbilly activities, the Oliverb...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 530 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian checks in with uncle Brad and is this the ultimate portable practice rig?     Brian is in cowboy mode and Blake tells us about his cattle rustling days. Brian tells us about how someone he know likes to try and wrestle sedentary bovine creatures - yes you read that correct. Richard is suspicious. Richard also has views about the new David Gilmour Album, Luck and Strange, and he can't wait to tell us. Brian is not thrilled. But it leads onto an interesting conversation about acrobatics vs feel in guitar playing. There was other big news in the music world with the re-emergence of Linkin Park and the guys have a lot of views about this - especially Blake who grew up on their music - and it spins into an interesting and candid conversation about music in general. Somehow the Doors are involved too. The Wampler Tumnus got a little acclaim in a publication and the guys debate this and the mechanics of commercial songwriting. Richard has tales of woe and, err, stagnant Guinness and regales us with his germ ridden views and does not invent anything at all. Brian takes an important call from a certain legend of the guitar and goes to an intimate concert and eats world beating hot fudge cake. Finally there is some massive gear news - and Richard is excited. Blue Bloods, Rockonteurs, Vince Gill, The Wets, Gibson Victory...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 529 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - A legendary Les Paul and the Circle of Wahs  We open up with an international weather report from the guys and Brian tells us about his mini vacation that saw him make a wild return to nature. Kinda. The big news across the pond is all about Oasis (still) and their ticket prices so the guys debate the policy of surge ticket pricing and supply and demand. Do you have an upper limit to how much you would pay for a concert ticket? Blake reached his when he went to see Pantera and Metallica with his kids and he tells us all about it. He has zero regrets. But he did make an interesting observation about the sound dynamics of the venue and breaks it down to the chaps. Brian talks about his home made hearing protection and Blake solicits the views of an audiologist.  MXR have released another signature pedal and this one has magical powers - or so Richard believes - so the guys discuss this and a rather special Flying Vee. Brian is still in love with his Explorer. Richard had band practice and tells us about this and his new pedalboard. He discussed the problems he had with his amp's distortion, his memory, his love of the Gearbox, and his memory. Gilmour tickets, Charlie Benante, Tattooed toddlers, Travis Feaster, Recording idiocy, Germanium JFETS???...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 528 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Blake is definitely not mad for it, but Brian is all about the Even Flow Brian is feeling somewhat civilized and Richard has a magical revelation. He is an idiot though. Brian has been to see one of his favorite bands and tells the guys all about it and how he managed to get tickets to the hottest show in town. He has some odd observations that seem to revolve around hygiene.  Richard tries to lay some major music news on Blake and it goes down like a lead balloon so he doubles down on the Brit Pop history. This leads him to ruminate over old age, concert going habits, and he gives away some of Brian’s driving secrets. Meanwhile, Blake tells us about the hot sauces he has put in his eyes and Brian gets Rockunized. The guys then get into a very bizarre conversation about wearable guitar gear and I apologize in advance if you feel your IQ being dragged down by this. Origin Effects have just release a new Bluesbreaker pedal and Blake is very excited by it. Richard has been digging into Fender finishes and rarer models and he found a bargain so tells us all about it...   Salt licks, The Necromantic Doors, Cockney slurs, Pimping Golf buggies, Transdimensional vehicles...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 527 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - The most important electric guitar performance ever? Also New Guitar Day! Brian teases a "special private show" and Richard discovers something about his American brethren and it has upset him - but then a lot has this week. More importantly Brian has a brand new guitar! He tells us all about it and some of the unexpected features it has and the guys notice a special twinkle in Brian's eye. Brian also said something outrageous about a classic Fender design and Richard is disturbed.  On the 55th anniversary of the Woodstock festival, Richard got a chance to re-watch that infamous Jimi Hendrix performance, and he has views which the guys debate. He also managed to learn something from the master of the Stratocaster and is very proud of himself. Brian also has learned something new - about Pink Floyd - and admits to being a foolish individual and there is talk of school-day shenanigans. Blake has issues.  Blake has a very special Metalzone and he tells us all about it and the guys talk about pedal naming schema before getting defeated by a classic pedal name. Brian is expanding his barn and Richard has a new pedal which he thinks is one of the most fun pedals ever. Do fancy IEC cables make a difference to your amps tone? This was a question asked on the tone group so the guys dig in.  Giant Cases, Clown Shoes, Jimi Hendrix, Vintage guitar stickers, Chapman Guitars, Randall Smith...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are joined by Gabe Dalporto, the CEO of Guitar Center for Episode 526 of the Chasing Tone Podcast This week the guys have an exclusive episode for you with a very special guest - Gabe Dalporto. He is the new CEO at Guitar Center and he has probably seen more amazing string, valve, and transistor based toys than most of us can dream of. Gabe's story about his musical family roots, his rather excellent first guitar, and his passion for music is a great story you will want to listen to. Gabe tells us about his music tastes, his writing, and his gigging experiences before he reveals that he is in fact a complete gear nut just like all of us! This turns into a fascinating insight into how Gabe has not just analysed the business he runs, but has lived and breathed Guitar Center since he joined it, and created a vision for a ground up rejuvenation of this retail behemoth.  We get a very candid and thoughtful appraisal of the business model of Guitar Center to date and then a glimpse of where it is going and how giant pedalboards will play a role. If you are interested in the music instrument business, heck if you are interested in musical instruments full stop, then this episode does not disappoint. Brian and Blake have some good ideas. Richard makes another Gilmour mistake when he mixes up one guitar with another.  Fender, Gibson, PRS, 90lbs of amplification, Nuclear engineering, Disneyland for musicians, No Stairway Allowed...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 525 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Sometimes the right song at the right time can impact you like nothing else... Blake has been blessed with luck in the form of his son's predictive skills and so is immediately buying a lottery ticket. There have been other pedals released with Germanium components within and this also sparks some conversation. Those pioneers of pedal perfection, Electro Harmonix, have released a new POG. It looks insanely good so the guys talk about it and Richard makes a terrible Dad joke.  Blake has a new vintage Gibson guitar acquisition and the guys dig in and discuss some of the electronic quirks and features. Richard wants a new guitar but he has a problem and tells us all about it. Aerosmith have announced the end of their touring career and this almost provokes a sensible discussion. Richard admits his awe for Hendrix.  Brian has a proud Dad moment when one of his children makes a music based confession and it has made him very happy. This morphs into a conversation about the pull of music and how people have different emotional levels of involvement with it. Meanwhile, back on planet gear, Neural DSP have revealed details of the robotic device they created to capture amplifier settings more accurately. Dokken, Bad Jokes, Seymour Duncan, Nirvana, Expensive music books...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://www.wamplerdiy.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 524 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Mine some more Germanium!    Well it has been a week! We check in with the guys post the release of the Germanium Tumnus Deluxe and it's fair to say that said pedal is the main subject matter of the episode. We told everyone it was coming. It made no difference! The pedal sold out in record time and it caused some website availability issues and Richard and Brian talk about how they got through a crazy week.  The guys recall other pedal special editions and Brian gives away some personal secrets before returning to the topic du jour. Richard details some of the server shenanigans and also talks about how stock levels are managed. Blake calls both Richard and Brian names, but they are pretty hardened to it, and gives some interesting statistical analysis of the music industry.    There was predictably an almost immediate response by professional flippers so the guys are also duty bound to look into this. Richard got hold of another new pedal and gets the name wrong but he loves it and that's all that matters. It is the boost he has been looking for so he tells us all... Germanium craziness, Speedos, Tim Apple, Reverb Madness, Devtech Powerdriver, Patreon exclusives...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://modyourownpedal.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 523 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - A new pedal and we broke the internet again... Picture the scene. It is a beautiful summer Tuesday night. The guys are chatting away merrily about a load of random nonsense. Richard is congratulating himself about the launch of the new Wampler website. Brian was farming goats. Blake was, well - the less said about that, the better. Little did Richard realise that 24 hours later his world would be shattered by crazy demand for Wampler's latest release... But that is now and this was then, and we welcome Blake back to the fold from his travels and he tells us about how he jumped off a bridge. Richard has a brand new Internet. Brian does not have a brand new guitar. But he has a new pedal out, and he and Richard discuss it, but neither realise the chaos that was to come... If you own multiple guitars, have you ever played them all in one sitting? The guys chat about what this does for you. Blake has played a bender equipped Tele and tells us all about it. Meanwhile Richard is hankering after some fancy analog effects and he tries to convince Brian with some help from Blake. Germanium madness, Al Gore Rhythm, Time travelling, Pedal beer, Foolish predictions...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://modyourownpedal.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian and Richard are joined by Ryan Burke for Episode 522 of the Chasing Tone Podcast Blake is out of town on string business so the guys are joined by Ryan Burke of 60 Cycle hum and his haunted mannequin...yes, you read that correct. This naturally means there is some offset guitar insight - 'offsight' if you will - and Ryan has great advice for anyone weighing up their options.  Do you collect pedals as an investment? The guys chat about the ramifications of where the collectable pedal market is going and then of course try to accurately predict the future and along the way they invent a new form of musical currency. Richard has a pedal related confession to make and Brian is thinking about Germanium hearing aids. Ryan has a box full of Afford-a-board pedals and tells us about some of the fun discoveries he has made. Somehow this transitions into a conversation about soccer, surfing, and then of course, surf music and skateboarding! This is a very funny episode despite some lag issues so get your laughing gear on!  Noodle and flutter, Player II Fenders, Tone Detective, Rabbit Trails, The PRS of waves...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://modyourownpedal.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 521 of the Chasing Tone Podcast Announcement: We are now in real time! We have decided to try and record the show and put it out the same week so we can be on the cutting edge of breaking news - hang on to your hats.   Richard has been away on his vacation and has some tales to tell, but starts off with a debate about vinyl collecting...Meanwhile Brian has been on a live-stream with the intellectual giants behind Two notes and Neural Amp Modeler. He has a good case from why Amp Modeling could be a great tool for all gigging musicians. Brian has a brilliant business idea based on his compressor woes and shares his genius ideas with us all. Meanwhile Fender have launched their new Player II range of guitars and our good buddy Travis Feaster got to be part of the launch so we talk about that before looking at some more band practice woes. Blake ducks out early because apparently he like his job, so Brian and Richard fumble on through the subjects...and Brian becomes audibly aroused at a new Gibson special edition.  This turns into a discussion about how good quality guitar gear is so much more affordable these days and then Richard inadvertently gives Brian a new idea and immediately regrets it. Brian then invents the greatest app ever. The Grecian toe, Crab Amps, Chord dis-remembrance, Gorilla amps, Pedalboard choices, Power supply knowledge...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! Except that one guy. Only kidding - just wanted to see if anyone read this bit... We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://modyourownpedal.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 520 of the Chasing Tone Podcast   Our glorious leader has reached a milestone birthday and the chaps kick off by looking back at the Roast video that the team at Wampler put together for him. Richard notes an interesting horological coincidence and Brian gives us his views on aging. In a twist of pure Irony, Brian is struggling to find a compressor, and the guys listen to his tales of woe. Have you got any Tube based drive pedals? In a bizarre twist of fate Brian has decide to educate Richard on the best way to get the "Classic" David Gilmour tone and there is some ill advised political commentary as Richard reviews a recent piece of marketing from a political party. Blake has had some unexpected musical adventures and tells us all about it. Richard has taken delivery of a lifetime's supply of spices and Brian has a request. He also went to see Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets with his schoolfriend and gave pedals to the band. This leads onto a discussion about a very high end delay pedal that commands a premium price. There is a very scary AI credit read from RoboBrian.  Bob Ross, Luggable Computers, Fancy Components, Palm Bay guitars, Siri Threepio, Rockonteurs ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://modyourownpedal.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 519 of the Chasing Tone Podcast   Ai has finally gone to far and we have an Ai version of Brian and it causes some emotional distress. Brian also has a rubber device. Richard tells us about his first experience with IRs and IEMs in a band practice scenario. It was a a partial success. Richard also has purchased new gear, has learned some important new lessons, and Brian continues to hellishly rebuke him. We've had some really interesting suggestions for 1980's themed shredding guitars and Richard talks about some of the candidates and it provokes reactions from Brian. Brian then makes some gangland confessions. There's a new Fender artist Telecaster and it has caught the guys' attention so they talk about it before revealing some interesting statistical facts about Brian;'s pedalbuilding career.  What do you think about companies that make completely identical pedals to the original they're based on? There was a release this week that was close to home and the guys all have reactions. David Gilmour released a new track and Richard is a big fan. Take a shot. The guys had a message from the listeners about modern Country music and have some suggestions for artists to listen to. The Karate Kid, Westone, Redline BMX, Big Mick, Waylon Jennings, Andy Wood...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://modyourownpedal.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 518 of the Chasing Tone Podcast   Blake has been standing to work for a long time and it is energizing him so the guys discuss the merits of office furniture. Yes, you read that correctly.  This turns into a conversation about how you apply Tolex correctly as Richard thinks about building his own amplifier.  Do you wait before you switch on the stand-by switch on your amplifier? The guys ponder this age old question. Richard invokes a hellish rebuke from Brian when he tries to convince him that MIDI is the future for amplifier control and a robust and bizarre conversation ensues.  Richard has been thinking about digital modelling and Brian is not happy with him, but he and Blake also have some new gear and it somehow involves the Insane Clown Posse.  Richard is also worried about taking his favorite combo amplifier to gigs until his personal amp tech intervenes... What size pick do you use when you play guitar? This question provokes a variety of responses from the chaps and Brian desires a new sponsorship.  Speaking of Brians, Brian May has just made a not particularly surprising announcement about a collaboration with Gibson. Richard makes bizarre confessions about his follicular obsessions. He is a mean and awful person and tries to explain British humor - badly.  Chair Rugs, Pain and Anguish, Synergy IICP, Rivera Chubster 55, Secret Aardvark, Blue Chip Picks, Guitar Auctions ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://modyourownpedal.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 517 of the Chasing Tone Podcast Welcome to late night module talk with Brian Wampler....no - wait that is another show...and Blake makes some extreme Sasquatch related confessions. Meanwhile Richard has a new hat and it is magnificent. Well, maybe it isn't but he loves it. He is also having middle aged band related problems and he shares them with us all. The guys look at 1980's style guitars and weigh up the differences between the main contenders - Charvel, Jackson, Ibanez...and Kramer.  What's the correct number of pickups on a guitar for you? The guys don't know which way they fall on this - seemingly they simultaneously want one or three pickups - and Brian manages to steer the conversation to the guitar he wants. Richard has a new amplifier from the fine chaps at ENGL and he is very happy and tells us all about it and Brian is not impressed with something Richard suggests and makes his feelings known before wondering if this maybe one of the greatest amps in the World?  Richard gets confused by the special special edition. Blake has some industry news about a well known brand and Richard butchers greek mythology.   Bigfoot, Norman Rumormill, Right Said Fred, The Hummus League, Rattlesnake cables, ENGL Ironball SE...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://modyourownpedal.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 516 of the Chasing Tone Podcast Brian welcomes us all to a different podcast and Richard question's reality as we roll in hot this week. Brian is also geeking over the Ernie Ball Axis and he is close to pulling the trigger and tells us all about his bending technique and questions Richard's pronunciation.    Would you take a different stage name as a performer?  The guys chat about this before invoking some painful memories and discussing the rarest record ever made. Paul Reed Smith has defended his products from critics and the guys discuss the merits of PRS guitars. Richard has a terrible business idea and Blake does not want to go down a dark path. Blake has some useful guitar case storage tips and also reports on his vermin and wildlife situation before debating home made Laser weapons. Take a sip in advance. Meanwhile Richard went to a reunion of the legendary Iron Horse pub and discusses what made it so special.  Blake is filled with a mighty need. Brian makes a big mistake and nearly reveals something. Richard swears about 5 star.  Alan Murphy, Chris Buttocks, 432 HZ, Cheech and Swan, Ironfest, Useless Eaters, Gibson U2, Lavalamps...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://modyourownpedal.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 515 of the Chasing Tone Podcast Blake is back from his cross-country vacation and he has tales to tell and the guys are almost approaching normality.  The Wampler Mofetta has been a hit with fans of "amp -like" pedals and Brian tells us why he loves it and Richard tells us about the origin of the name and the design. Wrestling celebrities may be involved. Brian has been compelled to purchase a new amplifier and it has taken him by surprise and leads on to a discussion about branding and markets.  Somehow lightsabers and a nuclear bunker near Stone Henge are involved. Blake has been to Dollywood and Richard is intrigued and amused what this entails. Blake also saw a famous haunted guitar. Richard has an idea to rejuvenate some old pedals and Brian immediately quashes his ideas before discovering that Maddog 20/20 exists. Richard tells us about a minor sports accident and how he discovered the ultimate palm sized travel amplifier setup. Brian asks about the differences between professional in-ear monitors and Apple earbuds and he also has some interesting views about Guitar Center.   Feta cheese, Electric Scooters, Slatwall, Old Smoky, Low Blow...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://modyourownpedal.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are joined by the legendary Jay Leonard J for Episode 514 of the Chasing Tone Podcast We start off with some exclusive hair clipping tips from the super talented Jay Leonard J and this eventually turns into a discussion about gain clipping and Wampler's latest release, the Wampler Mofetta. Brian had an idea one day. He loved the Ibanez MT-10 Mostortion but wondered what would happen if he used MOSFETS for clipping. The Mofetta is the culmination of his rumination!  Brian asks Jay about his creative process when it comes to pedal demos and he gives us an awesome candid insight into his flow. Is the Tubescreamer the ultimate wingman pedal? Jay thinks so and has a compelling case to consider and Blake is in an educating mood. Are you a fan of the Beach Boys? A number of cool products were released in the last week that were officially licensed by the Beach Boys and the guys discuss them. Richard asks Jay about his musical career and he tells us a wonderful tale of how it all began with a special guitar. Jay takes us on an international journey with his early career before he tells us about how an unconventional piece of equipment became part of his demo rig and how he became a stunt double for the top martial artist in Hong Kong. You are not going to want to miss this episode, Jay is hilarious and hugely interesting, and he joins us on Patreon too for some amazing stories that involve international diplomatic peril!    Shaving heads, Brian is awesome, Blake is a heathen, Richard Rants, Baby monitors, Album release news, Velvet Fuzz...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://modyourownpedal.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Max, and Richard are back for Episode 513 of the Chasing Tone Podcast Our good buddy Max is back once again, as Blake is out of town on important string business, and he has a new job which causes some speculation before the guys chat about the gear they have been gassing over. Richard attempts to describe a form of small British boat and Brian is most confused by both Richard and Artificial Intelligence. David Gilmour is going on tour and the British King of Fuzz tries to get tickets - and this leads to a discussion about ticket prices, free pedals, and naughty romps. Richard has been sent a pedal as a gift from an old friend and tells us all about it and he also has a theory about the re-release of a certain pedal. He is of course wrong. Max and Brian discuss the classic Danelectro pedals and reflect on the used market for them and Richard has fallen in love with the new Thorpy FX WOPR purely for aesthetic reasons. Do you use an attenuator with your amplifier? The guys discuss the pros and cons of a few different models. Richard grills Max for dirt on Brian.    Vintera Guitars, Saucerful of Secrets, Desitone Pedals, McDonalds, 70th Stratocaster...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://modyourownpedal.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are joined by Scott from Stringjoy for Episode 512 of the Chasing Tone Podcast Brian is ready to welcome you all to the Tone Chasing show and this week the guys are joined by Scott from Stringjoy. Richard makes some 1980's related costume confessions and he may have found "his look". Brian has demands and Richard has requests. Scott knows all of Blake's deep dark secrets and is also annoyingly young and intelligent.  Have you ever owned a guitar with removable pickups? Richard comes up with possibly the most stupid idea he has ever had and then doubles down with more foolishness. This leads into a discussion about the new Gun Street Wiring solder free switchgear. Richard gets nostalgic about car radios. Brian makes outrageous claims about owning a plastic slide and Richard is suspicious. It would be madness not to ask Scott some guitar string related questions, but this is the Chasing Tone podcast and there are more pressing matters. That said, we do get some good insight into tips for re-stringing guitars, taking care of your guitars, and not breaking strings like an oaf. Brian tells Scott about the story of Bryan Burke and Richard opens up a conversation about guitar manufacturing locations. We then get more sensible with the Scott questions and there are some awesome string related nuggets of wisdom.  Mammoth, Pirates, Bluetooth speakers, Allman Brothers, Amazon detectives, Even a blind squirrel is right twice a day, Dopplegangers, Sire...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://modyourownpedal.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Mad Makings of Music Two generations, one love: Music. Unconventional, philosophical, wild & refreshing! Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Discover The Power of Sound! Keeping a consistent sound in how you present your company really is the "hidden gem"... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 511 of the Chasing Tone Podcast Brian makes a case for playing with his toys and not throwing them out of his sandbox - and gives us a sneaky listen into a new product he is working on. In completely unrelated news, our good buddy Jordan over at Poison Noises has made a new Reverb and Delay pedal and Richard loves the finish he picked for it. This leads Brian to reminisce wistfully. Richard asks an important question about knob labeling and the guys debate it momentarily before Richard makes an awkward confession. He also tells us about how sometimes testing pedals can be a bit too enjoyable. Synergy have made a new module, the DRECT which is based on "that" high end Californian sound and the guys then talk about some of their favorite amps and Brian gets instant GAS.  There was an early leak of a pedal and the guys skirt around it rapidly before reflecting on the sad news that Dickie Betts from the Allman brothers had passed away. There was a recent article about how male dominated the guitar world was and the guys dig in to it and on the way Richard discovered a new artist to get into. And it isn't that "Snake Guy" British Shorts Time, Mesa Boogie Stiletto, AI rant,  ENGL Ironball, Friedman IRX, Joan Armatrading...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://modyourownpedal.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 510 of the Chasing Tone Podcast Brian is in a special new place...or not...and apologies are made for his button pressing as a world record is set and we talk about the world's crankiest Englishman. Said Englishman has questions about IEMs and he asks for a reasoned debate and he gets some, and some unreasoned debate.  Someone threw terrible boomer based accusations and Richard has familial drum machine excitement. Brian and Richard found a tweet relating to Chumbawumba and it made them both giggle muchly and a hero of the week is elected. Do you know what the greatest guitar pedal (yet to be released) is? The guys stumbled upon a series of new guitar pedals and discuss them at length. Brian gives away pedal company secrets. Fender have come up with an interesting color choice for a limited run release, they also have a new Tom Delonge signature Starcaster, and the guys have split opinions - shock horror! Richard makes some Coke confessions.  Brian lies about lack of GAS and Blake has tax woes. Elgar, Electric Love, Epi-thief, Ecosystems, Elevation, Extra Jaffa Cake duty...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://modyourownpedal.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 509 of the Chasing Tone Podcast Martinsville Lulu meets Portland Grunge and it is all the fault of solar activity as Brian experiences totality and Richard experiences Indianapolis live. The guys discuss their various eclipse experiences and there is some general foolishness all round. Oh boy, it's a wild episode I warn you now. Brian shows off his cool guitar slide which makes for some unique and riveting audio material and Richard had his head turned by some LED infused guitar picks and a "herb" grinder shaped like a tone pot. He also finds a new style of headstock tuner. Meanwhile our good friends over at Keeley FX have had some pedal name change drama and we speculate upon why despite being bereft of informed or intelligent opinions. Kiss have sold their back catalogue and the guys discuss the implications of the impending holographic mega tours that may now become a reality. Richard has some news about his potential band which is not called Think Ployd. He has observations and Brian gives some great advice to anyone who's thinking of joining a band...and some barely average advice too. Blake spreads some GAS. Eclipse news, Cheese shortages, Nutmeg warnings, Curb your enthusiasm, Friedman IR-X...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://modyourownpedal.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 508 of the Chasing Tone Podcast It's podcast day, and Brian has avoided being sucked into a funnel cloud, so we start the episode of with an extra dose of frivolity and nonsensical mutterings. There is camping talk and weather talk and Richard campaigns for moderate weather conditions. Wampler Pedals made a social media post involving Brian's take on the infamous Rockman and the guys chat about how it was created. There were some great April fool's gags this year and the guys talk about some of their favorites and Blake tells us all about the one he was involved in for Gun Street Wiring. Richard makes an apology. There was a question submitted to the guys about buffers and the guys go deep into the weeds with it, the importance of impedance, and other general nerd topics. Brian redefines important technical terms. Richard is a little nervous about an upcoming band rehearsal so distracts himself by talking about his pedalboard and the choices he made. Somehow this ends up back at a chat about the Rockman sound again and Brian makes musical impersonations. Blake shows Brian some vintage Bucket Brigade chips and he gets very excited. There's been some controversy with some deepfaking of guitar impresario and UFO enthusiast Rob Chapman and the guys debate it. Mullets aplenty, Cusack's jacks, Squelch, Harley Benton, Agnes Obel, The Specials  ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://modyourownpedal.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 507 of the Chasing Tone Podcast Brian opens up in his own inimitable yet peanut buttery smooth manner and a certain guitarist makes a telephone call to the studio as we open up with some low brow shenanigans and hot takes. Richard has been bowled over by a famous guitarist and gushes lovingly about them before talking about an extreme case of buyers remorse. Can you listen to instrumental guitar music while working? The guys discuss the fact that they all differ slightly when it comes to music choices while concentrating and this naturally turns into a conversation about boy racers and loud exhausts. Richard has seen an amusing rockumentary TV show and the Brian and Blake immediately dismiss him as an idiot.  Our buddy Josh over at JHS released a limited edition of the Superbolt and the guys chat about it and some potential customisation options that may or may not make people on the internet angry. There was a report recently about the values of different vintage guitars and so the guys discuss it. Meanwhile Richard had a disappointing update on a piece of hardware and Blake expresses his disappointment by proxy.   Yokel and the Dokels, Alison Gardens, Brian Pern, Conspiracy theorists, Paul Gilbert jams...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods: https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/ https://modyourownpedal.com/ Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 506 of the Chasing Tone Podcast! There  is an unharmonious introduction to this episode and Richard finds the weirdest thing to be envious of and Brian admits to ramping up his plugging. Richard was surprised to learn that one of his favorite bands didn't make it big in the US during the lifespan of their lead singer and this leads onto a debate about awesome tones. And Guinness. And Blake's weird sausage based memories. Brian has been doing a bit of a press work and a couple of his articles and podcasts got spun out of all proportion on the internet - would you believe it? The Internet going crazy? Never. He breaks down what happens via a conversation concerning male pattern baldness. Germanium may get a mention. In a surprising revelation we discover that Brian Wampler doesn't set the rules for the global second hand market. Have you ever played Fortnite? Well if so you can now go and jam with official Fender instruments in a "Guitar Hero" type sub game and the guys discuss the clever marketing tactics that the big F have employed. Brian wants to put Wampler Pedals into the game.  Richard has a stupid idea about guitar strings and invents the slide-o-matic neck and the guys debate whether they would ever spend $50k on a guitar.    Stick poking, Matey boy, King Flippy, Strange water fixation, the Gibson Theodore, Synyster Gates ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 505 of the Chasing Tone Podcast!   Brian questions Richard's commitment, and Richard questions Brian's fashion choices before regaling us with more royal tales of DIY pedal construction. Brian teaches Richard about what he made without making him feel more stupid than he already does. Kinda. He also tells us about how he made the enclosure and broke a rule but he is very happy with the result. Brian has a genius hack. Richard was on the Guitar Dads podcast the day the new Line 6 POD Go express was launched and it's got him thinking whilst Brian sweeps for mines and shares his views on the aesthetics. There is some discussion abut the history of Line 6 hardware with the fabled Guitarport and an important lesson from history. Richard apologizes for his transgressions in a previous episode and struggles to speak coherently. Do you still buy guitar magazines? The guys talk about why they think printed magazines are still more than relevant today and you may be surprised by their views. Brian answers some questions about the Ego 76 so if you have bought one, you might wanna hear what he has to say. As a bonus you can also hear the guys try and explain the differences between FET and  optical compressors without sending Blake to sleep.  Reeves Electro x Fuzzdog, The Guitar Dads, Voltron's underwear, Scotland Yard, Philly blunts...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 504 of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Blake has been drinking from the special cabinet again and Richard is contemplating a new hobby and thinks he saw one of the best demos he has ever seen for the new Ego 76. Brian learns a new technique for equipment usage and it shatters his mind. Richard tells us of how he recently reconnected with someone who was also making DIY pedals and reflects upon legendary tales of yore. You don't need a bicycle if you have a horse according to our friend from Portland, and Richard laments Brian's recent decisions and tries to shut him up. The industry reacts to the death of the Bob Heil, inventor and innovator, and the guys look back a little at his legacy and his most famous product, the Heil Talk Box. Epiphone have released an expensive new 335 and the guys are obliged to discuss it in detail and Blake has quite the tale to tell. Richard tries to invent a new game and fails with spectacularly mediocre results. Meanwhile Brian is lusting after amplifiers and manoeuvring skilfully but becomes alarmed at words that fall out of Blake's mouth. There are some bizarre impersonations.   The Iron Horse pub, Peter Frampton, Dave Grohl, Vox guitars, The thickiest, Auction losses, Victory amps ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 503 of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Richard has seen a film about the history of Amplifiers recently and he is dumbstruck that he is the only one of the trio that has even heard of it whilst Brian criticizes his accent. Richard also discusses a large legal issue facing Tik Tok and the use of certain music in their fun data mining social app. This turns into a discussion about AI video creation and a very poor Wonka based experience in Scotland. Wampler are releasing a new pedal and Brian elucidates in a kind of random fashion. He may have leaked this pedal on another podcast recently but with some gentle prodding he goes into great detail. This episode is being released twelve hours before the official release so it's kinda an exclusive for our awesome listeners. Sorta. Kinda. Richard bought an inexpensive new pedal and is super happy.  Do you use a lightweight rig for gigging or do you take your full pedalboard? The guys chat about this common dilemma and Brian makes some suggestions before giving us his best Jon Bon Jovi impression. This show then deteriorates into further silliness as Brian points out this podcast is an organic thing that just needs to be ridden.     Ampire, Parliament Funkadelic, Weiner caps, Negative Ned, Billy and the Butcherman...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 502 of the Chasing Tone Podcast! It's DIY Tues.. (checks notes) Wednesday! Brian is recovering from an industrial strength sinus infection but braves the slings and arrows of his co-hosts as he brings us all the latest news from Martinsville and the pedal world! He also lays into Richard pretty hard and tells us about a musical wedding he recently attended that involved him having to dress up in "normal" clothes. Richard tries to fool Brian but immediately feels guilty and Blake tells everyone about a text from a scammer that he baited a little. Jordan from Poison Noises was visiting Jolly Olde England and Richard and he hung out at Andertons for a minute so he tells us all about it and why we should all be looking forward to some new releases. Do you care about where your guitars are made as long as they are of sufficient quality? Blake put out a video related to the price of guitars and the inflation that has affected their prices today and the guys debate the new pricing structures that we are all going to get used to.  This leads onto a conversation about one of the most important chips in modern guitar pedals and how it came to be and a deep discussion about fuzz, transistors, and phase. Coyote returns, Florida man, Russ Abbott, Keanu Reeves is not in love with you, Elevate pedals, Mosrite Fuzzrite...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 501 of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Brian and Blake question Richard's genetics and open up discussing the spectacular 500th episode and Travis gets the blame for everything as we take a fascinating (not) look into the world of podcast production. Richard has DIY questions so Blake take a nap and Brian gives us all some tips on safety at the soldering station. He's very happy with his latest enclosure and the guys talk about different ways of making DIY labels and prints.  Blake put a post out recently and it caused a minor furore on the Internet so we dig down into the history of Heavy Metal and Hard Rock and try and figure out what makes them different.  Richard tries to sell Brian on the influence of The Kinks to heavy metal and music in general and fails spectacularly. What is it that differentiates Metal from the other genres? Is it the tones or is it the riffs?  The guys try and figure it out but largely go off in different tangents.  The conversation stays heavily focused on the music that we all grew up to and there are various points of interest. Richard saw the new H.E.R. Stratocaster and absolutely loves it and it is swiftly added to the list. Staying in the world of Fender, we talk about the new Eric Johnson Strat with built in overdrive, and the guys postulate over what the circuit might be... Toning Chase, Enclosure tips, Dicks peds, Black Sabbath, Vanilla Fudge, Questionable things ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are joined by the legends that are Max Jeffrey and Travis Feaster for this special 500th episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! In this celebratory episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast we are joined by the very two fellers that started this journey off with Brian - Travis Feaster and Max Jeffrey. This is a podcast first for Chasing Tone but fair warning - things get out of hand real quick as we catch up with these two titans of tone.  There are revelations and confessions aplenty as we explore Brian's "Lost Years" and Richard asks a very insensitive question which turns into a ridiculous story.  Yes, it is that story and somehow it involves diminished chords and breaking one of Brian's amplifiers. The guys chat about the problems of modern technology and laugh at the  foolishness of others whilst Travis keys us in to some cool music-tech developments. The guys also discuss the earliest days of Wampler pedals and offer their collective take on how this podcast came to be and how the company got to the where it is today. Travis lets us in on a terrible joke in poor taste about the name of the show and Max tells us about some of the guiding principles that launched it back in the day.  Mr Butts, Green ringers, Dog theramins, Pedal Hero, Hashtag hashbrown, Wampler pedal tease...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 499 of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Blake is back with us after an extended stint at NAMM and his voice is registering somewhere between Bane and Batman. Richard makes his feelings known much to Brian's amusement. Was this the best NAMM for several years? It sounds like it might have been and the guys chat about what this means for the guitar industry in general. Richard talks about some of the things he spotted including what he believes to be one of the world's biggest rude jokes.  Brian has a new mixer and he and Richard have a new pedal - the Keeley Muse Driver - and they both love it.  Richard is a big fan of the design and tells us why. The guys try and pull a prank on Brian and it fails miserably so they make more NAMM observations. Brian loses his mind. Whats the first brand you would recommend to a beginner of the electric guitar? The guys ponder this very question and attempt to explain the internet badly again. The British King of Fuzz was denied access to a certain pedal so he decides to make his own. He also tells us about why he is a very old man via a nostalgic trip to his hometown. Brian recently ran a video and asked viewers to guess a the identity of a very popular pedal and the results may surprise you. Victory amps have gone high end with their new release and the guys are very excited by this. Jack White, Cockney Rhyming Slam, Family Guy, Fame, the Feds...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Brian's new online courses are here: http://www.guitarpedalcourse.com Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 498 of the Chasing Tone Podcast! We start off with some talk about the genetics of weightlifters and Ozzy Osbourne and somehow the two are related. Brian is looking forward to a week off from the world as he is not going to NAMM and Richard laments his lack of popularity.  His eye was turned by the new Keeley Muse Driver and completely fails to understand how it works. But he loves it. Richard purchased the new EHX Golden Big Muff but is uncertain as to whether he made the cut - and you will have to wait until next week to find out whether he was successful. There is also a new pedal from Warm audio and the guys puzzle over how they avoid copyright issues before going on a completely unqualified legal debate.    The Smashing Pumpkins have had to employ full time staff to deal with the guitarist applications they have received and the guys roundly mock this scenario. Joe Bonamassa had an unusual way of dealing with a noisy neighbour issue and this brings Blake much amusement. A recent article talked about the death of tube amps and the guys dig into this with some help from Brian's son.   ChibCo Mouse, Popeye's, Destruction rooms, Pallet houses, Scott Joplin, Portland Blake...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Brian's new online courses are here: http://www.guitarpedalcourse.com Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 497 of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Brian's recorded a new theme tune for the show and the guys are excited to share it with everyone before looking at some artificial unintelligence developments. Richard is not impressed with the underlying robotic signature or something. Whatever. He also tries to add some structure to the show with a special feature and it falls a little flat. Maybe. What do you do with an LED with three legs? Richard needs some DIY advice and attempts to guess the weight of one of his co-hosts before coming up with a new product that frustrates Brian to the point of complete exasperation. This turns into a conversation about expensive cables and Brian has an idea. Gibson have launched some new amplifiers and at first glance the guys love the authenticity of them, but upon deeper delving, they discover some marketing quirks. It quickly degenerates into a mass of confusion which we can only assume is caused by Gibson absentmindedly forgetting to send the guys an amp to test. Brian and Richard had a sneak preview of the new Andy Wood album and tell us all about it.    Foolish proclamations, Giant stereos, Eight Blakes, Distortion cables, Horsekicking contest, Seasoned salt...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Brian's new online courses are here: http://www.guitarpedalcourse.com Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 496 of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Richard has created a monster and has recorded 7 podcast episodes in 7 days and issues a formal apology before professing immense respect and love for Chibson and their body of work. Some gushing may occur. This leads on to a discussion about the new Schecter Machine Gun Kelly signature guitar and Brian refuses to believe it - and much to Richard's chagrin he also refuses to put his money where his mouth is. This leads on to a question about the most controversial guitar shape ever and the guys have an idea. Have you ever tried a G&L guitar? The guys chat about them after a recommendation was made and they have reactions and Brian's head glows red when he realises he dropped the ball on some significant developments. Blake impersonates Tiny Tim.  Conversation inevitably turns to January's industry shindig, NAMM, and once again our British friend feels like Norman No-mates as he won't be going. EVER! A 52 Blackguard Tele has been spotted in the next Gardiner Houlgate auction in the UK and Brian does some live "math" whilst the guys speculate about the price and conclude they need it. Brian is thinking about either buying or building a new amplifier and Richard tries to convince him to buy a Rivera as well while Blake is GASing for a Victory Kraken.  Brian is concerned for Richard as he invents a new cocktail and Blake tells us a disgusting story about diet cola and we invoke the spirits of Max and Travis. PSA - Do not listen to the credit roll on this episode unless you want to hear terrible things.   The Martinsville Mouse, Spicy plus signs, Jeopardy, Thorpy FX, Too Jazzy?...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Brian's new online courses are here: http://www.guitarpedalcourse.com Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 495 of the Chasing Tone Podcast! The guys are back with a whole bunch of random views on what's going on in the gear world, and start off with some discussion about the Germanium Tumnus, gear flippers, and financial advice from Brian.  Richard's made a guitar error and he is not afraid to confess to his heinous crime and there is some talk about a new type of string bending mechanism that Brian probably needs.  Blake and the fine folk over at Stringjoy have a 30 Day Guitar challenge running and Richard listens to him this time and Brian admits to playing "that" solo over the holiday season.  A box was thrown away and causes Richard to reflect on his terrible life choices and he uses words that Brian doesn't understand. Brian experienced a strange anomaly - has he re-entered the Matrix, is he experiencing the Mandela effect, or is he just incredibly tired and emotional?  Richard joins him in this rabbit hole and there is conspiracy chat before we return to Brian's pedalboard for New Year's Eve. Brian drops a name and Richard finds beauty in a sad story that came from Red Witch pedals.  Shout out to 60 Cycle hum, Stanley cups, B Corrugation, Jools Holland's Hootenanny, Dovydas Funko...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Brian's new online courses are here: http://www.guitarpedalcourse.com Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for episode 494 of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Richard has been suffering badly with the Covids and opens up with some interesting confessions about the worst crimes he has committed. He is a terrible man. Brian and Blake also 'fess up and all the guys may - or may not - be in serious trouble as a result.  Richard tells us some guitar based tales of his family, of wandering minstrels, and the resultant jamming that occurred and his tonal observations thereafter. Analogman made a video demonstrating his impressive Germanium diode surplus and Brian admits he is interested as Blake fantasises about growing another eye. The guys talk about mixing guitar based music and some of the common mistakes one can make in the process. Oh and there is some lag and more noiseless pickup talk. Richard also asks about New Years resolutions and Brian hints at something monumental. Well, 'hint' might be pushing it to be fair... Brian talks about Big Muffs and ways to improve the classic circuit while Richard asks about the way the controls are designed and this leads into a wider discussion about pedals and naming conventions. Blake then proceeds to blow Brian's mind with nothing other than kilohertz and Richard tells us about his new guitar as the guys discuss guitar setup tips. The Wyland magic mailbox, Mini Amps, American chips, Notamuff, Rockit Tone hats, Brian's weird problem, Joe Bananamassa...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Happy New Year to all our listeners! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Brian's new online courses are here: http://www.guitarpedalcourse.com Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian and Richard are joined by infamous Youtube creator KDH for a special episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Brian invited Youtube creator and fellow gear nerd KDH onto the show and both he and Richard are astonished by how young he is - and by extension how old they are. He tells us about his earliest memories and the early inspirations that got him into playing, nerding out over gear, and making Youtube content. He tells us about his  band Walker and his 1980's Hard Rock influences which is music to Brian's ears. Richard apologizes in advance for any cultural reference point based crimes that Brian may be about to commit before jumping into what influenced KDH to form a particular investigative style. Richard is suffering from the Covid and also manages to completely misjudge everything. The conversation turns into an interesting look at an angle that the guys have never really looked at before and it makes Richard challenge his own views and mentally implode. We touch on some of the infamous controversial videos that KDH has published and learn some disturbing facts as we gaze into the abyss that is the guitar industry as it gazes back at us. Brian is intrigued by KDH's video production methodology and asks about how he comes up with new content while also finding ways to keep it interesting as Richard fires off back handed compliments and generally misinformed nonsense. The guys look at the pedal industry, some of the business practices therein, and the ethics of cloning versus completely copying pedals. It's also the final episode for 2023 so we would like to wish you all a fantastic New Year! Next year will mark our 500th episode so we look forward to bringing you even more of the same great content and complete jackfoolery.    WASP, Judge Judy, Kahler trems, Mirror Shades, The angry people, Dovydas, Advanced Chess, ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! This episode is sponsored by the fine folk at Stringjoy.com Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Brian's new online courses are here: http://www.guitarpedalcourse.com Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Brian has a new piece of gear and he is very happy with it so tells us all about it - could it mean the introduction of a new form factor for Wampler gear? Meanwhile Richard isn't feeling himself (turns out he had Covid brewing but didn't realise it) and Blake has a guitar mystery. Do you hang your guitars or put them on a stand? The guys discuss the pros and cons before Brian makes a cannibalistic confession. Blake has been playing with the Wampler Metaverse Delay plugin and tells us about a neat trick he has discovered before further discussion over delay algorithms and delay pedals commences. Richard asks the question that everybody has been asking once again and Brian considers the commercial implications of his thought process. Does the artwork for an album still have relevance in the digital streaming world? Richard has recently watched a documentary about Hipgnosis, famous album cover designers to the greatest bands of their era, and is equally inspired and moved.  He then makes a random confession and walks into a trap.  Brians special bakes, Brad Paisley, Germanium ICs, Mr Dynamite, Crazy tube circuits...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! This episode is sponsored by the fine folk at Stringjoy.com Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Brian's new online courses are here: http://www.guitarpedalcourse.com Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Brian welcomes us with tales of the sheer mania that occurred when we released a limited edition pedal that sold out instantly and he now wants to start manufacturing diodes for a living. There is some chatter about the technology inside the new Germanium Tumnus, the guys try to dispel a few common myths, and Richard tells us how he managed to break Google - and then invents something completely useless.  Blake and Brian give away a few video production tips for anyone trying to create their own gear channel and Richard laments the marketing efforts he and Brian made for a pedal that had already sold out. Meanwhile Brian is thinking about setting up a Wampler custom shop and gives you, dear listener, a heads up on this while Blake dreams of a new Leviathan fuzz and Richard has an epiphany! Richard is worried about a porcine invasion into American lands and he quizzes the guys until there is a display of utter stupidity and farm based questioning. A proclamation about a new fuzz kit for the royal realms is heralded by Blake who also has a new gear day with an unexpected piece of kit and the guys love it. Brian accuses Richard of making things up. Unicorn poop, Bullshine, Inflatable yachts, Live flipper interruptions, The king of Tony, The Dumbness, The key of Q...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! This episode is sponsored by the fine folk at Stringjoy.com Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Brian's new online courses are here: http://www.guitarpedalcourse.com Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! We are joined today by Blake's manifestation of Maria Carey before Brian confounds his cohosts and we repeat the rules of Whamageddon for the benefit of the hard of thinking. Is Blake predicting the future and is Brian aware of the present? Almost. There is big pedal news too! Brian is releasing a very special pedal and he tells us all about it in this episode and it is sure to sell out quick - so this is an exclusive tip off for our beloved listeners! Brian goes into great detail about a special component that makes this circuit sound a little different and there is some deep nerdery and unsolicited Lord of the Rings references. Meanwhile Richard went to meet industry legend Captain Anderton at his secret lair (ok, it's not so secret) and his mind is blown by the sheer number of beautiful things he got to look at, including the equally legendary Danish Pete. What's your favorite speaker cab? The guys talk about their person favorite cab configurations and some potential speaker upgrades. An internet person has accused Brian of something and the guys chat around the concept of original circuits before passing on some ill thought and unprepared faux psychology tips. Jinglebong, Blake's evil doppelganger, Boutique cheddar, Premium UK Content, Hempback speakers, Leviathans...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! This episode is sponsored by the fine folk at Stringjoy.com Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Brian's new online courses are here: http://www.guitarpedalcourse.com Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Welcome, listeners, to some serious guitar talk! This week the biggest subject has to be the new Notaklon pedal construction set from the fine folk at JHS and we look at the sheer marketing genius that went into this release. Richard is impressed and dismayed in equal measure and predicts the future of internet memes. Brian has ideas and Blake postulates that guitarists shouldn't own soldering irons before Brian gives a rather major hint and then grows increasingly confused about his own pedals. What's the weirdest music conspiracy theory you have ever heard? Richard opens up this debate based around a video he watched and Brian makes a world podcasting exclusive before discussing some news in the tech world. He also has beef with a waxwork model of Jimi Hendrix and tells us why. Richard witnessed the actor Jason Momoa recreating the graphics for the Wampler Pantheon on SNL and it blew his mind and talks to us about it with some mild idiocy. Blake channels his inner lycanthrope and Brian dreams of wearables while the guys return the debate to Idiocracy. Meanwhile in the Shred Shed young Blake ponders the desirability of a pedal that bestows the tonality of an MP3 on your guitar before the subject of limited use pedals comes up. Richard lowers the tone when he mentions a disgusting pizza before he moves on to biscuits and gravy and Blake tells him why he is wrong about nearly everything. Merterherd, The three pedal stooges, Circuit learnetry, Jabba the Hutt, Joe Satriani, Cheeto dust...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! This episode is sponsored by the fine folk at Stringjoy.com Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Brian's new online courses are here: http://www.guitarpedalcourse.com Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Brian has had orders from the very top to create a certain new type of pedal and he has been burning the midnight oil to achieve this so we start off by listening to his merry tales. Blake channels his inner royalty and Richard questions the levels of surveillance and espionage that Brian is currently engaged in. Another Kickstarter guitar has surfaced, promising to change the world as we know it, and the guys rapidly form some views and talk about them. Meanwhile Brian has been thinking up new pedal names and the results are of course completely brilliant. Richard has been pontificating about changing his guitar practice habits and makes a point of telling us. The Beatles are at number one in charts and Richard is aghast and enthused as only he can be. Brian has worked on a song than has lethal potential as demonstrated when the other hosts nearly die laughing. Richard made a romantic gift for his wife and ruins it with his odd humor but has also some country music confessions.  Brian has made a new course and you can find it at guitarpedalcourse.com. Four Yorkshireman, Catty Wampus, Dignified snoring, the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, Jolene, Something new happening soon? ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! This episode is sponsored by the fine folk at Stringjoy.com Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Brians new online courses are here: http://www.guitarpedalcourse.com Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! We start off with an unusually medical introduction and Blake has new monitors but is very secretive about them but offers some beauty tips. Meanwhile Richard has had a goody bag from the amazing Markus Reeves of Reeves Electro and was highly impressed. Blake opens up an old wound with Richard and it stings. It stings hard. What takes 300ma and makes the Internet lose its mind?  There's a new tuner from the tech wizards at Walrus Audio and the guys talk about it and Brian has some ideas on how to use it before evoking "that" solo again. He also gives us a few interesting tips on tuning and his favorite tuners. The new Beatles video makes Richard scratch his head but Brian is surprisingly indifferent. Richard asks whether the Beatles are the greatest pop group of all time and this leads to Blake singing some Backstreet Boys. Blake wants a new signature Stratocaster and Richard takes the proverbial but admits that it is a beautifully put together guitar before dreaming up a new way of blackmailing potential advertisers. Then the British government disconnects Richard from the grid. Brian has been working on a new course about gain and he tells us all about it. Ai Joe Rogan reads the Patreon credits.    Crackeye, Circuit porn, Horny dogs, Martinsville maths, Adding more gain...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! This episode is sponsored by the fine folk at Stringjoy.com Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Brian heralds this episode in with a very royal fanfare and there is much merriment and delusion filled laughter as we hail the British King of fuzz. Brian hasn't been sleeping because he's been coming up with a multitude of crazy new ideas and he tells us about that as the guys trade age and caffeine based tales. Richard tries to give the episode a Halloween theme against a backdrop of mild protestations and we discover that Brian has been out gigging on the Chickin' Picken' circuit. Brian tells us about the scary movies he has seen and the guys talk about scary music and wax lyrical about John Carpenter's musical chops.  Richard discusses "Diabolus in Musica" as the discussion on spooky music threatens to become intellectual but the guys quickly rectify that. Have you ever struck your elbow with a telecaster? It really hurts and the guys talk about guitar related mishaps before discussing a recent controversy in two parts starting with a discussion about "mojo" components and then the evil practice of dressing up newer components to look exactly like vintage ones. Meanwhile Brian has some unhygienic plans for the holiday season and makes a proclamation that has both his co-hosts questioning reality. Ai Gandalf reads the credits.  GuitarVivo, Unpopular Guitarpinions, Helloween, Polymorphia, Digital readouts, Cthulhu...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! This episode is sponsored by the fine folk at Stringjoy.com Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! There is some prime guitar related content, allegedly, as the guys look at a recent moment of controversy involving a guitar learning tool and Richard makes a shocking personal revelation or two. Brian, on the other hand, has been arguing with machines. It is exactly as moronic as it sounds. Blake tries to inject some sensibility back into the conversation with limited success. Blake wears two different hats, and reminds us he doesn't like one of the bestselling pedals of all time. Brian fires Richard on air before backing down and reaching an agreement about the best way to learn the guitar. Richard nearly knows all the chords and Brian mocks British bands of the 1990's. Some footage of Mr Oliver playing drums with Andy Wood has been leaked to the internet.  How do you feel about music while you eat? Blake has views and the guys chat about the pros and cons while Richard mentions a recent story involving a world famous producer and the loudness of a DJ , and Blake demonstrates his ability to deliver the worst Mick Jagger vocal impersonation ever. Brian has invented a new club for dullards, and Richard has found a new amp to GAS over from the boffins at ENGL. Ai Batman reads the credits.  Distorto-distortion,  Rocksmith. Wu Tang, English Violence, The Frowning Freddies, It's all about angles, Frewed?...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! This episode is sponsored by the fine folk at Stringjoy.com Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Brian has been dabbling with technology whereas Blake's mind is going at a million miles a minute and he may just be losing his mind.  This is the result of caffeine abuse and Brian is confused. Blake has been to see a punk band which leads to a debate about the best looking Les Paul ever. Whats the most annoying injury you can have as a guitar player? Richard has a theory and expounds upon it. Richard found himself not just attending but also presenting at a masterclass with Wampler Artist (and friend of the show) Andy Wood - and so the self titled 'English King of Fuzz' expounded on his knowledge. He also got to look at a very special Les Paul and tells us all about it. There was a really cool coincidence and there was really hot Indian food and a secret jam may or may not have taken place with the Electric Love Aquatone. The guys have discovered a new guitar gimmick and they discuss the merits of it and Brian has a number of product ideas. Richard apologises to the Big F as he was given a bum steer on some information about the Tone Master Pro.  He also has some further DIY questions for Professor Wampler and so is schooled in a methodology that may or may not serve him for life. Brian saw some UFOs and has a minor Patreon update. Airnold Schwarzenegger reads the credits.  Doc Martens, Cheap pedalboards, Bobbins, The Iron Horse pub, Megadeth, The Martinsville glove, Tractor Racing...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! This episode is sponsored by the fine folk at Stringjoy.com Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! There's a lot going on in the world, happily that includes some pedal releases, and so Blake comes in with some of his own special extrovert phantasmal energy to help launch the new Benson Amps delay pedal. Brian and Richard discuss nerdy things to do with circuits, discuss some of the previous Wampler delay pedals (including the Wampler Metaverse), and remarkably Blake remains awake throughout. Meanwhile Brian had a listener tip off about impulse responses. Meris have also released a new pedal - the Mercury X - a reverb pedal with lots of fun options and Blake has being playing with it while Richard laments not having one and Brian channels the Australian Beatles. Richard has however been playing with the Black '65 pedal and got unexpected results and tells the guys about this while the guys talk about making mix tapes on cassette. Brian's been to Hollywood - he's a bit of a big deal don't ya know - and he tells us about his experience with street musicians and has some interesting observations. There is some food talk too.  There is also talk of things that may not need to actually exist with a Stratocaster accessory that Richard is uncertain about. Finally, Brian announces a collaboration with another pedal manufacturer and you are going to love the result... Blake must freeze, Kit and caboodle, Gregorian chants, Exposure bucks, Hector Schecter, 60' Cycle Hum...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! This episode is sponsored by the fine folk at Stringjoy.com Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Blake's ready to become cybernetic so he ponders his potential upgrade path before the guys  discuss a huge new release  announcement from Fender, the Tone Master pro. Its a full scale digital modeling solution and it has the guys attention. Meanwhile, Richard is made to eat his words about who is the biggest fender fan on the show. But he is impressed with the marketing power of the aforementioned Californian guitar sculptors and believes it will be a big seller. Who do you think are the three biggest brands in the guitar space? Richard has views and the guys make foolish and severely dangerous suggestions and at some point Brian summons the magic jazz bong before he laments the interface for his switcher again.  Going back to the Tone Master, the guys talk about the processing power, the interface, and all the exciting bits in-between. Mark Tremonti has announced he is getting into pedal building and Brian offers him some insight and encouragement and the guys imagine how the meetings might go down with his development team. There are inventions too - the new multi-surround amp from England's new king of fuzz amongst them - and it degenerates into further unwarranted idiocy before we look at Blake's new guitar. Richard gets label rage and we discover Brian is an Edgelord and is selling more guitars and contemplating upgrades. Ai Hank Hill reads the credits. New Boot Goofin', Kung fu fightin', The ultimate something something, Richard's new guitar, Nut oil and gangle pins, Piracy on the high seas...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! This episode is sponsored by the fine folk at Stringjoy.com Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! The guys start off with an unhealthy dose of utter nonsense before looking at some of the gear news of the moment including the new IR-X from Friedman.  It has real tubes in it and Brian is a fan.  Richard asks stupid questions and Blake sniggers at him. Brian talks about frequency spectrums. A pedal is virtually designed and it is laughed out of the room and Richard gets some appreciation bucks from Brian. What is the oldest enclosure you have ever seen for an instrument? Richard tries to lay out a mysterious story and Brian fails to take the bait so he threatens to send him pedals. Meanwhile Brian tells us about the multitude of excellent business ideas he is constantly propositioned with. Richard says something that gets Brian's brain whirring and the result has implications. Richard has been falling back in love with his telecaster and Brian and Blake can't understand why he ever put it down in the first place. Blake offers some advice about scale lengths and tells us all about a really cool conversation he had with a great guitarist and then talks to the guys about interface design and ergonomics. Tone riddles, The pedal tank, Ridiculous band names, Switching systems, Plugin enhancements, a new magical world, Shrek...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! This episode is sponsored by the fine folk at Stringjoy.com Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Wampler have released limited editions of two of their most popular products from the past, the Tweed'57 and the Black'65 "Amp in a Box" pedals, and Brian breaks down a little bit of the history of how they came to be. He also makes a number of potentially foolish video based confessions. Brian explains the core properties of the tone-stacks of the amp's these were based around, and how these pedals are a little different then normal drive pedals. He also explains the subtle improvements with the newer versions vs the originals, the unique switching modes, and the pedal gain structures - before hinting at a special set of videos... Richard has unusual pedal related habits and breaks them down whilst also telling the guys about the design changes on the new pedals. He has also been using a pedal he created himself on his rig and it has made him very very happy, and he made a new Fuzz pedal too and it was perhaps his most successful circuit build ever. His enclosure however - well that was a failure. A terrible yet amusing failure.  Have you heard about the "Not for Josh" pedal from Poison Noises? Blake absolutely loves his and the guys talk about it. Richard, filled with confidence from his pedal build, asks some stupid questions. Blake then gives us a more detailed explanation of why Josh of JHS will never own this pedal. Never! Richard then asks how certain components work and Brian goes deep into science. NERD ALERT. Brian's potty mouth incursions, Waterslides, Licking solder, Three lugs, Voltage dividers, Oh cool - more bass...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! This episode is sponsored by the fine folk at Pickupmusic.com and Stringjoy.com Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Brian starts off with some pure filth and Richard tells us tales of the life of an English school kid which massively confuses Brian and Blake.  Meanwhile, Richard has graduated from pedal kits and has made his own pedal from scratch and tells us about it. He makes a slight tiny mistake, well, many, and informs us of his errors in great detail.  Brian lowers the tone further before the guys talk about solder, op amps, tone stacks, and fuzz benders.  He redeems himself by schooling Richard in some fundamentals and they discuss the next project. Blake then wakes up. Richard has been generating AI music and tells us of his adventures whilst offending Blake massively and then they create a new Sci-Fi film. What do you think the most famous guitar in the world is? Blake asked this question on social media and has a debate with the guys, and you might be surprised by the conclusion. Also, if you haven't joined the Patreon yet, this week the guys announce the some exclusive Wampler Pedal news exclusively for Patreons. Oh, and you definitely won't want to miss this weeks credits... Gerald T Opamp, Bad anti-static advice, Frank Sinatra sings Brad Paisley, Daleks, Papaw Wampler ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! This episode is sponsored by the fine folk at Pickupmusic.com and Stringjoy.com Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Blake has been struggling with various household appliances and Brian has helpful diagnostic information while Richard provides an interesting view on electrical safety differences between certain countries. There is an update to a previous story regarding a famous gear Youtuber / Retailer and how the British advertising authorities reacted and what that means moving forward.    Richard provides an overview of his latest pedal DIY experiments and reveals his first ever pedal (built from a kit - what a cheat!)...and he has plans for the future. Naturally he made some noobish errors but luckily Brian was on hand to roundly mock him and provide good advice. Brian has been melting in the heat but has some great advice on component choice for any fellow nerds that are interested. Blake has a nap but wakes up when talk of powder coating occurs. Blake has been installing new active pickups and tells us all about them and Brian offers up his consultancy services before telling us about his new snack discovery via the medium of increasingly terrible Dad jokes. Brian has also been considering making a new pedal / doorbell combination and Richard has found a new pedal "format" for budding pedal DIY nerds to get more hands on with their tone which may result in his expulsion from the guild of pedal makers.   Custer, Brimart, Frying chips, Capacitators, Ice cream...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! This episode is sponsored by the fine folk at Pickupmusic.com and Stringjoy.com Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Richard makes some bold and outrageous claims about his fuzz pedal credentials having built exactly one pedal ever and has had some help from one of our supporters and tells us all about it before he and Brian have a genius business idea. Yes genius that is what i said. Blake enquires about the density of a key component and Richard has the geekiest thing he has ever owned. Brian has had a long weekend, a veritable blur of guitar activity, and he tells us all about the Woodshed Guitar experience. He hung with some of the finest players and effects minds in the business - and possibly trolled them all - and has an amazingly coincidental story about Brent Mason. It's fair to say a good time was had by all and somewhere out there there is footage of Brian in a hot jam. Brian also got to play the new PRS 'Telecaster' style guitar and he was surprised by his reaction. There has been some controversy in the guitar word related to a well known retailer / youtuber and their involvement with an amp company which the guys were surprised by as they all thought it was common knowledge. The guys look at the serious side but also can't help but see the funny side too. There's also an update on the Van Halen video we discussed last week.    Adjusting trimpots, Indiana snow, Eric Johnson, The Metaverse, Bunking with Greg Koch, Yngwie...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! This episode is sponsored by the fine folk at Pickupmusic.com and Stringjoy.com Thanks to all our supporters - you are awesome! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Brian and Blake come at Richard with some stereotyping and then Richard confesses he has been listening to some country music and some classic American rock. Is this a negative reality inversion? Meanwhile Blake tells us about a recent vacation where he got to play a guitar that needed serious setup. Brian asks about Richard's DIY and immediately regrets at least some of it and we soon discover its now turned into a bonafide addiction and a risk of fire. It's like Brian has opened up a whole new world for Richard as he babbles away about J201s and resistor values.  A video of Van Halen performing in the UK in the 1980s surfaced for about 24 hours and there was an insane Eddie solo that the guys talk about prior to discussing the restoration of another classic rock film. Meanwhile Brian's been to  Nashville to hang out with the legendary Brent Mason and tells us about his preparations for the Andy Wood 'Woodshed Guitar Experience' - which he is definitely excited about.  Blake ruminates about next year's NAMM. Fender have lifted their UK prices which has caused some consternation, and this leads on to some conversation about some new special edition guitars. Blake gives us some logical reasons for Fenders pricing strategy.  Have you ever had much experience with flying with a guitar? How did that work out for you? Brian tells us a tale and the guys chat about different strategies for travelling long distance with your guitar.     Bonnie Raitt, Calming flute music, Symmetrical clipping, Internet wit, Mountain facts, Livestock pricing...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are here for a classic episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Brian's out of town, possibly making something that is classified for someone top secret, and so we've decided to re-run one of our classic episodes for you this week with one of our favorite guests of all time, Mr Greg Koch. If you are a member of our Patreon we did record an extra show for you to check out as a thank you for your, ahem, patronage. It would be remiss of me not to say that now is a great time to join the Chasing Tone Patreon - there are over 120 exclusive and uncensored episodes over there, and you get our undying love too. You can also join the executive producers and get a shout out every week in a random, and often hilarious* style! Greg has some signature pedals - including the Diabolical Gristle Tone Manipulator -  so Brian asks a little bit about them and how they came to be before the inevitable conversation about food leads on to a little talk about Greg's journey to his current tea(coffee)-total state via Keith Moon's biography...There are some serious points raised when Greg raises his own unique personality traits and how they defined the beginning of his life - he speaks pretty candidly. Greg also gives some great advice about how to get started in the music business, what it takes, what it doesn't take, and how he made it through all of the pitfalls that were placed in his way. *Hilarity not guaranteed Check Greg's website out and buy some cool merch: https://www.gregkoch.com/ We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] - Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Blake has an anecdote about the Dave Matthews band which he shares with the guys while Richard talks about Threads and an advert that uses the same piece of stock music as this show does. Brian recalls the time he met Hartley Peavey, Blake worries about the provenance of his hat, and Richard talks about the new Jake. E. Lee signature amp from Dave Friedman which he very much loves. How do you set the whammy bar up on your 'Strat?  Richard asks the question because he saw a great tip on the interwebs and wants to share it with the listeners, but has to struggle agains certain negative attitudes towards said instrument. Meanwhile, Brian rants in silence while the guys hurl insults at him. The guys then look at the myth of the backplate and whether it is acoustically or electrically significant and Richard is getting into DIY pedals. Brian give his some helpful tips on soldering and breadboarding and general DIY advice. Let's see how much Richard listens to him... Would you rather have a really rubbish amp or a really rubbish guitar? The guys chat about this and about how important the right cab can be while Brian struggles to think of a name for a Wah pedal. Again. Brian also confesses he has a collection of domains and this baffles Richard, who has fallen in love with a new Jazzmaster guitar and is also thinking about the Tone-X pedal. Origin has released a new Klon clone and Brian tells us a bit about the history of the Tumnus Deluxe before he and Richard drop some huge hints about a new release.  Peavey on the Teevee, Mon Chat, Ear protection, Steve Lukather, Megadeth disappointment, Steve Martin, Mustard crimes...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] - Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! The guys go straight in at 80,000 feet with the UFO hearing in the USA that dominated the news for about 24 hours and discuss the ramifications of such revelations. Brian speculates that there is more going on and Richard uses a long word and tells us about the horrific weather he has experienced this summer in England. Get your tin foil hat ready.  The legendary amplifier company Sunn has been resurrected from the past and the chaps discuss the history of the brand and its products. Blake goes into some detail and talks about the makeup of the new company while Richard gets confused multiple times and Blake threatens to revoke his podcasting licence. Meanwhile EHX have released a brand new mini pedal line and the first one has got the guys thinking. Not too hard, to be fair, as they then try to describe the entire line and pricing strategy in possibly the least sensible way ever. The guys also stumble across a new conspiracy theory related to guitar gear that you will not want to miss. Brian makes a disturbing confession.  Do you ever buy autographed items? The guys debate the music industry and how it values signatures or not as the case may be...    Cthulhu, Greasy Mitts, Soup Hat, Pog War, Scented candles, Tom Delonge, 1970's clickbait..it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! In the light of recent current events, Richard has decide to rebrand himself, so Blake helps him out with a phone call to someone before telling us about another music festival he attended. Meanwhile, Brian has been hanging out on tour buses, licking windows, and ignoring Barbie while Richard has learned how to make a nuclear device. The guys have noticed a slew of pedal releases in the last week so ponder if there is something in the water whilst dropping a few hints. Maybe. Richard has a life-hack for stopping guitar strings from getting stinky after cooking. Kinda. He also has a genuine fix for a crappy cable and tells us all about it as he continues his quest of "one man versus every guitar cable". Richard is also thinking about making a DIY pedal kit and Brian gives him some advice.    Brian has been thinking about making an amplifier and the guys chat about how it should be specced a little before looking at some boutique pedalboard amps.  Blake tells us all about his love of crooked slider knobs and how he has been pushed over the edge to buy a new delay pedal.  There's also some mention of a very special guitar auction.   Knock-off Tees, Men in black, AC vs DC, The Producer knob, Barbenheimer, Kramer hot dog guitars, ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are joined by the ultra talented YouTube sensation Trey Xavier for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! The guys are delighted to be joined by the one and only Trey Xavier this week who's "Secret Price of the Creative Life" video almost caused Brian to reach his resonant frequency and spontaneously shatter. Trey is a super nice, ridiculously talented, and ultra experienced YouTube creator and he has got a hugely popular channel where amongst other things he breaks down music as submitted by his audience.  Trey tells us all about the trials and tribulations of creating content for YouTube and how to manage the expectations of an audience and candidly speaks on the topics that trouble him, the issues he faces, and how he overcomes them. Meanwhile, Richard uses language that confuses Brian. All of the guys chip in with the debate and amazingly stay on topic throughout as they also discuss some of the surprising things they have come across on the internet as content creators.  The debate turns to the direct model for artists creating, producing, and distributing their own content and how life for musicians has radically shifted as a result.  This leads on to a detailed discussion about how to build income streams from creativity and how to find your niche in an increasingly crowded creative space. The guys look at song crafting, riff writing, and commercial implications, and there are confusing breakfast cereal moments.  Those are Brian's chickens, Wiggly tape recorder, More hats, Wangs, Loopy Tingles...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Check out Trey's channel here We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Blake's not wearing his trademark tank top and this has turned Brian's world upside down and inside out and he confesses that he feels subnormal. To augment this Brian has been trying to use AI to build guitar pedals with some limited success so he tells us a little about the lessons he has learned and those he wished he had learned while Richard tells us about his love for Taylor Swift. Richard tells us a bit more about the guitar auction he has become obsessed with and he highlights a couple of rarities that caught his eye and talks about his ability to destroy a Kahler trem one handed. Meanwhile Blake has been to what he calls a "Hippyfest" and he tells us all about it and schools Richard in the ways of the muffalletta. A new social media platform was launched by Meta Corp and the guys chat about it and make some wild and baseless predictions involving lizards and AI. The guys have also been mentioned in an academic text so there is a bit of discussion on that whilst tactfully swerving a deep dive.     Chad Jepeedy, The Doors, Industrial Mincing Machine, Cuckerberg, Knob color, New pedals...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Blake is aroused at an ungodly hour in order to fit podcasting in with his schedule of celebrations while Richard is holding speaker and amplifier brands for bargaining power as he attempts to understand the customs of his American friends. Blake is also considering expanding his empire and this turns into a conversation about land prices and his new understanding of capo love. Josh Scott of JHS pedals did a livestream covering the Wampler Triumph and Phenom pedals and Brian and the guys chat about it. Richard has been wondering about the career longevity of hard rock singers and Brian unveils a whole new talent for vocalisation. Meanwhile Brian has been gigging and had an equipment revelation but it takes a little bit of teasing to get it out of him and Richard fumbles his words in a typically embarrassing manner. Richard had an unexpected music shop delivery and tells Brian and Blake about the excitement it caused initially and the guys talk a little bit about the Synergy modular pre-amp system. Richard also drops some pedal hints. Kinda. Theres also been another interesting release from the clever fellers over at Warm Audio and the guys check it out whilst simultaneously proving they are all massive hypocrites. Also kinda.   Chase Bliss Tank Tops, Cyan LEDs, Dwight Shultz, Terraform lies, The Piesley drive, They're ALL tube screamers...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Blake is back from Sweetwater's gearfest and he is quite excited to share the many random shenanigans he has been involved in including participating in various manly exercises with Dovydas. He's also hung out with pretty much everyone who is anyone in the gear world and dishes up all the juicy gossip. Well. Kinda. Blake also got to try out the new PRS T-Style guitar and has views - and Brian admits he is open to trying one.  Brian's been messin' with "Eye of the Tiger" and also he's been messin' with the guys. Blake has also been hanging with the guys from Shure and has some microphonic knowledge to impart with us all before the guys look at a controversial subject - acoustic guitars with printed relic'ing...and then we have a podcast first...a live gear reveal Richard watched a weekend's worth of Glastonbury and has some views that may or may not be both baseless and controversial.  But generally he really enjoyed it and was surprised by his favorite act of the weekend and refreshed by the simple act of discovering a couple of new bands (well - new to him). Richard's also been playing with his Soldano Miniamp and a Wampler Ethereal and loves it very much.  Oh, AI pedals, thats a thing too.  Compressed cabbage, Live guitar unboxing, Guns and Roses, The Teskey Brothers, Twerking, Ashdown engineering, We love guitar shops...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Richard, and, (checks notes), Jake are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Blake is away to Sweetwater for some sort of content creator jamboree so we are blessed to be joined by the giant intellect of Jake Steffes, Wampler's top engineer, and he has some grievances to air.  Richard is intrigued to hear about Jake's early years, how he got into electronics and how he wound up making awesome pedals via Brian's legendary deck and fishpond. Brian and Richard have a genius idea for a new sport. Sorry, not genius, whats the word I'm looking for? Idiotic. Yes Idiotic. The guys then take a look at the history of one of Wampler's best selling pedals,  the Ethereal, which was one of Jakes proudest achievements at the time despite the challenges of the limited interface. Richard also drops a large hint before Brian completely destroys him. Paul Reed Smith have announced the Myles Kennedy signature guitar which looks somewhat like a telecaster, and so the guys talk about it. Richard is currently not a fan of the aesthetics, but he may be swayed as time heals all shocks, and admits he would be up for trying one. There is some Bass talk, and there is band talk, because Jake happens to be a fantastic player in an awesome band! The guys then look at the topology of the new Boss delay machine and Jake breaks down what he loves about it in an almost on-topic section of the podcast. 4 legged transistors, StupidGPT, Circuit board saw, Terraformalayverbstortion, Flying Figs, the 18 inch pedal, Lockjaw, we love BBDs, Zucc vs Musk...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Check out Lockjaw on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lockjawx.official We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Brian has been playing with some new audio hardware and we open up hard and fast with his new purchase and why it is pleasantly surprising and why he should never be allowed near the naming of pedals. Meanwhile Fender have announced a brand new fuzz pedal which has set the internet ablaze with interest and the guys take a misinformed sidewards glance at this news while Blake salivates muchly. Our good friend Mr Robert Keeley has made some limited edition "Pepper" grinders and Richard is very envious about this exotic culinary device.  Richard also saw an awesome pedalboard hack on the Wampler Tone Group and he talks about why it is the way forward. He also has an exclusive David Gilmour related tip and he shares it all for you dear listener before making wildly inaccurate assumptions about synthesisers and trying to talk about Acoustasonics again. Did Joe Bonamassa have the greatest new guitar day ever? We think he may just have with his latest purchase from Norman's Rare Guitars...Have you ever bought a cheap imported clone guitar from abroad? How did that work out for you? Brian's tempted and the guys chat about knockoff guitars and crazy merchandise before Brian invents the greatest ever doorbell thus proving he is the ultimate in non-human intelligence. The Guitarnation, Artificial Brian, Government hacks, Breaking news live on air,  Blackmail, the portable peanut butter porter...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Buy the new Cory Wong Compressor Here We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are joined by the one and only Cory Wong for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! We are joined by the legend that is Cory Wong and naturally we talk compression and specifically the Wampler x Cory Wong Compressor. First though, it's calculator nostalgia - because why not? Cory then gives us a little insight into his early days, his formative influences, and the mindset he developed that has got him to where he is today. Creative folk are going to absolutely love this episode! Brian is curious to learn about some of the bands that influenced Cory and also how he built up his ridiculously precise sense of rhythm. He tells us a trick that anyone can follow but it may cause marital issues and it requires dedication. Cory also breaks down the formula for his influences in a candid interview while also showing us how he channels his creativity into his art. Cory also details the songwriting process he follows from the ground up and then we get on to some reader questions - most of which are vaguely sensible. He tells us some session work tales and then Brian and he analyze how the Wampler x Cory Wong compressor came to be and what makes it different. Cory also graciously joins us for the first part of the Patreon so this might be a good week to join us for the secret stuff... Please note - because this is a long and information-dense episode we didn't manage to get the producers names in at the end - sorry bout that - normal service resumes next week...well I say "normal".... Drug Wars, Skateboards, Nile Rogers, obscure Blackadder reference, Production tips...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Buy the new Cory Wong Compressor Here We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Blake has been collecting Brians and we discover what on earth this actually means this week in an all new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! He also has a new pedal from Origin and has fallen in love with it so he spills the beans.  Not literally, that would be messy. Meanwhile Brian has a new obsession that leaves Richard distinctly unimpressed.    Richard has been learning about the importance and power of good arrangement in music production and tells us an anecdote or two about what he learned before Brian and Blake break out the cowbells. Richard also tries to convince the guys about the Fender Acoustasonic and may as well be talking to a brick wall so he creates a new sitcom revolving around Brian and his love of patch cables.  Brian admits to some very strange beach habits before tackling the opening topic Richard had prepared, and then steals Richard's idea which almost causes an implosion. He also makes some bold predictions about the future which are possibly insightful. And then the credits. Oh, the credits.  Gordon's alive, Natural born genius, Royal Blood, Hi Ren, Swimming laws...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Buy the new Cory Wong Compressor Here We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Brian has been banned from using a certain AI program and Blake has eaten a mighty breakfast which the guys open up with. Meanwhile Brian has been to Nashville - and there is discussion about castles - and he also went to see Brent Mason and ended up one incredibly beautiful Strat better off! The world's least secret proto-type-type gets a mention again while Brian suffers from some serious whammy bar distress. What sort of tuners do you like on your guitar? The guys have views and they discuss it via the medium of weak family guy references and the Wu-Tang Clan. Meanwhile Blake has been breaking guitar hardware and Brian has been down the 3D printing rabbit hole on Reddit and considers a range of products he could print himself. Fulltone have announced they are coming back to the market and the guys chat about it and the bubble in prices that happened recently when they announced they were ceasing production. Boss have released a new twin delay pedal, with a special EVH inspired version, and so the guys take a look at it while Brian tells us about how old he is and how he wants to revisit his Strat tossing days. Robust drinking fellows, Granulated turrets, Underground mushroom cellars, How Brian Djents, Withnail & I, The many temptations of Richard...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Buy the new Cory Wong Compressor Here We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Blake is excited about his new clothing purchases and Richard admits to certain middle age features. Welcome to the dad fashion episode.  Meanwhile Richard got to visit the studio of McFly and gives us a report on what he found. Mainly guitars. Lovely guitars - and awesome solos too... Brian's been thinking about Strats again...will this result in a new mini obsession for Captain Wamps? Well lets wait and see...charts may be involved. The boys do well to uphold a new ban on Brian's favoured technology fetishes and Blake tells us all about his incoming new guitar.  Richard made an incredibly foolish bet on the Eurovision song contest and tells us of his observations from the performance including the appearance of a guitar he has never seen before.  Brian has found an advert looking for a new musician in Craigslist and is thinking of applying to join the band and the guys look at a large security breach.  The genius of George Lucas, Meteora...Bass?, BA Baracus, Borderline Toxic, Gentle Yanks, the squarest venue in Squaretown ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Buy the new Cory Wong Compressor Here We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Brian fantasises about British Hulk Hogan as we slip into todays crevice of disorderly and disjointed discussion nuggets.  Firstly there is some talk about female vocalists and Brian reveals who his favorite female fronted band is.  There is a new CEO at Gibson so the guys talk about what this might mean for such a prestigious and historic brand. Richard drops his greatest / worst (delete as applicable) pun ever. Blake has a very rare pedal that he is willing to part with for a serious amount of cash and Brian is instructing his staff to hit more pedals with hammers.  There has been some paradigm shifting news in the world of DAWs and the guys discuss this and what it means for everyone before arguing over the power of Garageband.  Richard tells us about a secret Eric Clapton gig and wonders why there were not enough guitar solos involved in the coronation of the King. He also has some technical issues and looks to his favorite guitar people for advice. Then Richard gets asked to read the end credits in an American accent and the resulting idiocy gives Blake serious breathing problems due to uncontrollable laughter.    Idiocracy, We love Henning, John Mayer memes, People pleaser strat, Cocking tubes...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Buy the new Cory Wong Compressor Here We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Brian makes a confession which disappoints Blake and delights Richard so the episode begins with some serious GAS with an additional helping of buffoonery.  This leads into a discussion about DIY guitar building and Blake channels his inner Bruce Dickinson. According to the internet Blake is a string billionaire and we look into the rumors circulating about his collection of superyachts and Richard gets a well deserved spraying. Richard's been to two gigs this past week too so he tell us how they were and how he was pleasantly and unpleasantly surprised by a number of potentially amusing things. Have you ever bought a counterfeit pedal ? the guys discuss why thats really not a good thing before looking at the longevity of Klons and repairing gooped pedals in general. The inevitable Ai discussion occurs and there are some scary thoughts and accusations that Richard is an automaton.   Romance scams, Here are the old men, Jake Shears, Dr Wamplers Degooping solution, Unexpected comfortably numb...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Buy the new Cory Wong Compressor Here We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast which this week has been sponsored by Henning Pauly's new songwriting course! The guys start off with a little look at how the Cory Wong compressor first came to be with a couple of fond memories of our much missed tone brother Mr. Alex Clay who was integral to the conception of our latest pedal. Blake has been eyeing up new pickup sets and has settled on a brand and asks the guys for advice and almost immediately regrets it. Richard went to see a movie and tells us all about it  - Brian cannot compute - so we start speculating about everyones favorite bazillionaire social media owning rocket melon.  Richard has also fallen in love with a new guitar design and almost expires whilst looking at the price of it and Brian dips his toes into the world of MusicMan guitars. Blake has been listening to Dwight Yoakam and he and Brian reminisce via the medium of Elvis tainted vocal impersonations and bizarre anniversary related thoughts. Inevitably Brian finds a way of shoehorning more AI content in and so does so whilst plotting the ultimate prank and Richard is not convinced... Piloting tip of the week, Cheese sections, Brian's strat confessions begin, Steamed hats, Peshwari Nan ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Check out Henning's awesome new songwriting course here Buy the new Wampler x Cory Wong Compressor Here We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Blake kicks off with a demonstration of his new super (annoying) powers (which nauseates Richard immensely) before the guys go straight in to some news from the music and Ai worlds. Someone has managed to make an Ai Kanye and it sounds particularly impressive so the guys debate what this means with their normal levels of detail and insight. Blake has been playing with the new BOSS Gigcaster which despite being used as a torture device against Richard is actually a very neat piece of kit. Wampler Pedals have released a brand new pedal - the all new Wampler x Cory Wong Compressor & Boost - and the guys are excited to talk about it. Richard is proud of his extended April Fool joke and Brian struggles with words. In the words of the super talented Cory Wong, this is not your Dad's compressor - this is an EGO style compressor but also has a great MDX style boost circuit. In a first for Wampler pedals it also sports an "Always on" function and a simultaneously active XLR output so you can go to your recording interface and your amp together. Blake has been to NAMM and tells us about some highlights. The guys are in love with the Binson Mechanical Echorec and chat a little bit about that. Richard makes bad jokes about the hall and some obscure Alan Partridge references before looking at some game-changing hardware that he thinks will change the guitar industry forever. The Terrorverse, Tractors and Snakes, Blue Tick madness, Richard Sings, I am the Lizard king, 98% Bono, The Seymour Duncan Hyperswitch...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Buy the new Cory Wong Compressor Here We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Blake comes in fast and cold with what he describes as a "mini rant" about a shopping experience he had whilst looking for a particular rare pedal and the guys discuss the joys of trying to get ones own money refunded. Meanwhile Richard has discovered that a famous rock band takes sustenance from a very traditional British drink whilst he laments about his lack of NAMM. Somehow Arnold Schwarzenegger is involved. Speaking of NAMM, Brian tells us why he also didn't go this year whilst Blake tells us why he is excited while the guys talk about a plethora of new pedals from a number of manufacturers. Spraying may occur. There is also some sad news from the Oliver household and Richard tells all while Blake manages to cheer him up with a random story. JHS released a new octave fuzz pedal and the guys attempt to talk about it without any knowledge of what they are speaking about - so nothing new there - and Brian mentions that we have a limited amount of quality B-Stock on the Wampler website. There were also some new pedals from Universal Audio which the guys dig and Richard is becoming more American by the minute and also gets so many things wrong but we shall excuse him for once. Fake English news, Insider jokes, Wildlife revelations, Alien portals, Gateway to Sedona, Bullshine returns, Day of the reverbs, Toilet humor, Wuthering Heights...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Richard almost accidentally leaked a new pedal on the video version of the show and somehow this leads into a discussion about Chat GPT and pizza. Only one of those topics is worthy of the attention and it isn't the one Brian chooses. We also learn of the nefarious activities of the Welsh Secret Service whilst enjoying an almost intelligent discussion about the internet.   Blake's off to NAMM and he is worried about what he may once have said and the guys chat a little bit about this years show and the attendance thereof. He makes some interesting points about the value of the show and Richard laments the fact he has never been despite hating trade shows. Blackstar have released the third in their line of floorboard amps and the guys try and debate it and the market space it sits in and Richard fails to describe his thoughts accurately.  There was big news recently in the world of Marshall amplification and the guys dig into it and what it might mean for the brand moving forward before Richard gives us an update on his band project.  Babbage's machine, Gene Hackman, Hot toes, Crate G40, New Synergy 6505 module, Loose goose philosophy, Sega Dreamcast...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Blake has got some new toys and it causes much annoyance to Richard within 60 seconds and this in turn leads to irregular vitamin suspicions and a tale of Blake's Grandfather's Mexican shopping adventures.  Meanwhile Brian has established what day it is and Richard schools him in the ways of time traveling and 90's rave moves. It is the final part of the DAW deep dive and it starts off with a disclaimer about terminology and professionalism in journalism. Brian then goes into the nature of Reverb and plugins and IRs and talks about using it in a recording environment a little before telling us about some Wampler Pedals that he are available from IK multimedia.  There is some exclusive plugin news and Blake has a neat hack for increasing your ability to add effects to tracks in your DAW. Richard then manages to confuse himself by multitasking and gets various things wrong multiple times. There were some leaked pedals which the guys discuss and pay particular attention to a control choice. Gibson have launched an expensive tribute to the original "Greeny" Les Paul and a friend of the show has bought one which leads to some silly product placement and a discussion about why it actually represents great value for money. Tetra high cannibal, Alien abductions, Morley volume pedals, Red Leicester, Dirty pot...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Brian has been burning the candle at both ends as they say as he has been working on number of new circuits. This leads the guys onto a discussion about a certain green simian themed pedal that has been literally meme'd to death. There has also been a lot of slightly dubious information circulating the interwebs about the circuit design of this particular pedal so Brian breaks it down and gives us a look at what made this pedal different. Brent Mason is being inducted into a very prestigious event and Brian has been asked to pick out his favorite songs and it has caused his brain to melt and provokes Blake and Brian into some very bizarre a capella guitar stylings. Richard does his best to ignore and tells us a little about some playing he's been enjoying. Finally the guys get onto Part Two of the deep dive into DAWs and Richard immediately goes down the wrong path. They guys correct him and start off by talking about miking up a guitar and recording into a DAW and Brian gives us a few choice tips on placement, phasing, and mullets. Richard lets us in on his delay secrets and also offers practical tips for not frying your cpu. There is BIG coyote news this episode too... Ponzi pedals, Spongebob Brianpants, Mass spray confusion, Google plus, Shameless plug, Hot meth and fresh coffee ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Richard suffered some time travelling issues as he rolled into this show and feels a new affinity with his American chums as a result. Brian, on the other hand, goes political again and Blake indulges in some Anglophobic aquatic hate speech before announcing his undying love for a new piece of gear. Brian has to write a lot of "Q"s and the guys are suspicious about his motivations for doing so and of course Chat GPT comes back in to focus. Richard has been learning about how some educational establishments are tackling the growing problem of Chat GPT teaching and Brian quickly dismissed his views.  There was a message from a listener this week (Thanks Nick) which asked whether the guys would have a little dive into the world of DAWs and guitar recording so the guys attempt to do just that with mixed results. This episode feels extremely on topic. Must be something in the water. Oh look Richard messed up another initialism, business as normal then. Tropical fish capacitors, Ai generated podcasts, Bill Microsoft, Fungi, Focuswangler 2000, Lemon Curry?...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Brian advises that Blake should isolate himself in the shred shed as he appears to have developed several interesting strains of virus in his household, and is then amazed at the girth of baritone strings. This leads into some admiration of the current Squier range and Baritone scale length discussion. Brian then goes into a mysterious black hole and Richard does his best to rescue him but fails miserably as it degenerates into a local politics discussion. Richard has bought a new guitar - and the time it took from telling Brian and Blake it existed to buying it was a new show record. He's changed his mind about reliced guitars and Brian manages to drag the conversation back to the gutter. There is also some discussion about the new Marshall pedal reissue range, including Brian breaking down part of the schematic, and he also gets called out in public. Brian has been educating Richard on amp setup with predictably amusing results before attempting to do an a cappella tap solo.  Meanwhile Blake ponders whether Dave Grohl is the nicest man in music. He's certainly up there. Like the UFO that Richard saw. Yes you read that right. Theres also some talk about the weird emotions that one goes through when selling a guitar.    Monstrous swords, Mallard updates, Lying Ai, Time travel conundrums, Qunintruple denim, the court of the crimson king,...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! It's Blake's turn to join the ranks of the unwell this week, and he's not annoyed at all, and Richard has been rendered 25% more stupid as a result of visiting a well known front page for the internet. Blake's also been working a new harmonizer pedal with Mr. Black and tells us all about it while Brian yells at clouds before breaking down some facts about the Tennessee Twanger. JHS released some new fuzzes and a battery sag utility pedal and the guys talk about it despite horrendous lag before looking at other random pedals. Brian laments the difficulties of pedal naming and Richard points out a problem he's come across more than once. Blake has found a new favorite frequency with some practical results and tells us all about it. Why do we stop exploring new music as we get older? The guys talk about an article that breaks down some of the reasons we may have for looking to new music more in certain parts of our life. Richard attempts to give a half-baked synopsis which prompts Brian into Hillbilly robot summariser mode. No - not the Chat GPTS!! AAAaaarrrrgh   Advanced levels of humor, Rhyming slang, Egg facts, Duckman, Tom Delonge, Blake IS weird, Jazz confessions...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Brian is contemplating a career as a professional whistler and goat sound impersonator while Blake has been annoying his family with his wrestling impressions and Richard wants to talk about guitars. Welcome to Chasing Tone! Blake has his new Tube Amp expander and the guys talk about this and some battery powered tomfoolery too.  If Brian can put a switch and a blue LED on it, he's definitely gonna be doing it.  Richard wants a new pedalboard and has some wood envy and the guys look into how to fix this.  Have you ever wondered how much money guitar players actually make? The guys watched this video and discussed it for a minute before the inevitable tangental traversal occurred. Eventually they return to the subject and there is some actual rational debate. Not much, but some.   Multi-metas, Starch wars, Dork off, Polar pops, Don't milk Blake, ChatGPT again...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! The saga of Brian's use of Chat GPT to avoid him ever having to communicate with other human beings continues, much to the annoyance of Richard, and the guys look at the issue of who owns the intellectual property to AI generated material.  There was also an interesting article about the state of the music industry and the revenues of each form which the guys take a look at before tackling the recent Superbowl half time show. Richard has learnt something about the production of a classic 1970's song and it blew his mind, but before he tells Brian and Blake about it, he first has to teach Brian about the song.  He also reveals a terrible fact about the band's name before moving on to the gift that keeps giving, the ongoing saga of Pink Floyd and Roger Waters. Marshall are re-releasing a bunch of pedals, including the Bluesbreaker and the Guv'nor, so the guys break down the news and Brian inevitably returns at Chat GPT for answers. Sigh. When will he learn? There was also an early release of the TONEX pedal that gets discussed and leads to some mystery. Call in Scooby! Robomusk, Giant Steaks, 2 Milliamp authentication, Doomla CMS, UFO talk...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Brian is a blowing in the wind melodiously as we start this episode with some good ole' fashioned brain foggery and he admits to one common mistake that people make when building DIY pedals. By people he means him. Meanwhile Blake has been reaching stereo tonal nirvana thanks to his new Wampler Pedal. Richard is unwell again with round 2 of the winterflu and looks at the twitter war between Pink Floyd's Roger Waters and David Gilmour's wife and writing partner, Polly Samson. Somehow this also involves Hulk Hogan and Macho Man Randy Savage. Richard also rants off about unsubstantiated personal views that are in no way endorsed by the podcast and he makes some highly idiotic statements before revealing a shocking secret that he instantly regrets. Brian has invented a new cryptocurrency and the guys need convincing to a degree. Meanwhile Blake lets us in to an industry secret involving Mr. Dumble and why he wouldn't be part of a cashless society. We also discover Brian has been furthering his journey into AI despite the protests of literally everybody except Skynet. Blake enters the Metaverse, Wetleg, Single Malt cough syrup, Mr Joshy, a Les Paul with a Glaser Bender, Lou Ferrigno...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! We get off to a good start when Brian plays the wrong theme tune, it's only gonna get worse I assure you...we also livestreamed this episode with mixed results so if you want to hear Richard without the chipmunk voice, this is the place to be. There was a leak of a Strymon pedal this week and the chaps talk about it - there are some mixed views. There was also a peak at the new IK Multimedia AmpliTube Tonex and the guys also talk about it and Blake has had a sneak peak at the software. Blimey guv'nor, thats almost on topic! Google have been making Ai generated elevator music and the guys have views - also Richard may or may not be a massive liar - and the debate on AI rumbles on. Sarah Connor?  Richard also discovered the backstory behind the John Lydon Eurovision attempt and it was not what he expected - he feels guilty for being so judgemental, but why change the habit of a lifetime? Eric Johnson is playing at the Woodshed Guitar experience this year and Brian is stoked to be going! He tells us a little bit about what to expect based on his previous experiences.  Brian turns Englishish, Axel Wyland, Omnijazz, Tim Apple, Suhr Alt-T's, Twitterland...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Our glorious leader has returned from his sickly malaise and although he is not quite firing on all cylinders he is at least  semi-coherent.  He has discovered some unusual effects from his illness though and opens up with some interesting observations about how his playing has changed as a result. You may have seen a little bit of controversy over the recent Pink Floyd (take a shot, spray yourself etc.) logo redesign to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dark Side of the Moon. It is possibly the dumbest story that the guys have discussed but discuss it they do! I wish Debs hadn't left me...Blake weeps for humanity as we dissect some of the comments that the internet has churned up. I'm just going to say that if you are playing the Pink Floyd drinking game, you will want to choose something very low in alcohol... Meanwhile in the Shred Shed, Blake has been recording some heavy sounds with his children and tells us all about his new career as a music mogul. He's also had a new (old) amp day experience and he is a little excited by it as we discover and then the conversation focuses on the Boss Tube Amp Expander as an adjunct to our conversation on attenuators.  Do you like tone knobs on your guitars? Are they essential?  The guys debate this important subject via the medium of Spice analysis, and there is no spraying! Boutique Eggs, Portland Hipsters, Jeff Beck Pt.2, The financials of vinyl, Blueberry Blood, Kazoo effects...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Blake and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast - I'm sure someone is missing here... Brian is feeling a little under the weather (to put it mildly) so Blake and Richard try and persevere whilst hoping the Indiana goat overlord recovers quickly. There will be much silliness. There will also be some sadness and very raw emotions as the guys react to the news that Jeff Beck passed away just hours prior to recording this show.  Richard may say a few minor swears too - fair warning issued.  Blake has got a new Amp in a Pedal and he is blown away by it, and tells us all about it in glorious detail.  Somehow this turns into a conversation about back massages and soldering irons. Richard has noticed a raise in the price of a guitar he purchased for someone and it has excited him - has he finally bought something that will go up in value ?  Richard has overdosed on UAP videos and it mixed with the hallucinations his illness brought on and tells us about it before salivating over the new Fender gold foil pickup equipped guitars.  He also comes up with a new Mandela effect suggestion and blows his own mind. It wasn't difficult. Then the guys chat about Henning's Gear Island and speculate on what's next... Lord of the Hennings, Spray Free, Never sell anything, Web-bore talk, Men In Black, The most awkward credits roll ever..it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Despite thinking it was a minor tickle, Richard has been suffering with weeks of illness, and the guys experiment with recording the podcast's video - and with mixed results. How much banana is required to power a distortion pedal? This crucial question is at the forefront of the guy's minds - well, kinda. Do you practice standing up or sitting? Brian wonders how he could possibly swing a Stratocaster around his neck from a seated position and there is some debate about optimal strap displacement theory. There is also a question about what happens when you take long breaks from guitar playing and some interesting points from experience are discussed. Brian has a requirement for a custom shaped thumb-pick and Richard and he came up with an alternative solution that may or may not (definitely may not) change the world as we know it.  Have you ever performed extreme winter sports while being dressed in a foolish costume? Blake has, and you are not going to want to miss this story. Do you use an attenuator or a master volume pedal in your rig? Brian breaks down the differences between the two... Nuno Bettencourt, The state fruit of Indiana, Kramer Triax, Boss SL2 Slicer, Pokemon, The Chatterless Shartzard, Costco pizza wars...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Richard has experienced a moment of design joy over the past holiday period which involved the "Exploding Clocks" design of the Wampler Tumnus pedal and an interaction with the person who inspired the art originally some 30+ years ago. The discussion of this leads to conversation about skateboarding, BMX'ing, and bikes in general...before Richard receives a well deserved spraying. Blake has to buy the Boss SL-2 Slicer before he buys the RE-202- well according to Richard anyways - and Brian makes a shocking closet based revelation before telling us about his upcoming new guitar day. Is it the much discussed Brent Paisley special Edition Telecaster? You're just gonna have to listen to the show to find out! Brian is about to go and hang out at a major retailer's HQ for a couple of days and tells us about the meticulous preparations that go into such an affair. Blake and Richard reveal some shocking tap tempo secrets. Brian has also been seduced by the Dark side of the moon...or has he?? Purple Choppers, UFOs, Friedman Little Sister, Detectorists, The Wampler Synth-o-slice, Richard's dumb rule, Whistling masterclass, Canned Heat...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! This week the guys travel through time from 2022 to 2023 to talk about things they may be doing a weeks time back in January 2023. Confused yet? You will be soon if not already...and this leads to some SRV based revelations that shake Brian to his very core. Then Brian and Blake indulge in what can only be described as a utter buffoonery of the highest order and Richard is not impressed. Richard has taken delivery of a large quantity of American lunar based snackery and is impressed with what he has discovered. His waistline is not. Richard had a moment of synchronicity but it is tinged with much sadness as it involved the death of one of his favorite artists. Keep it light Richard, for heaven's sake. Oh actually - no need - Brian will treat it with the reverence it deserves. Richard has got hold of some "Stomptraps" to play with and he digs them so plugs away like a good 'un whilst Blake has been destroying pedals with flames and the guys discuss some unique design features of Behringer pedals. How much is the most you would ever pay for an amp? Brian has found a fairly pricey one on Reverb and the guys discuss. Disintegration, Strat controversy, American Ska, The littlest hobo, The Beths, Whammy handle, Unicorn fudge...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

This week Brian takes a personal look at how the Chasing Tone podcast has developed from its beginnings in 2014 right up to the present day in a special bonus episode. He takes us on a tour of the different eras of the show and the different personalities involved with a few snippets from some classic episodes. If you are a new listener to the Chasing Tone Podcast this episode may be the ideal point for you to jump in for an overview of what we are about and what you can expect from each era of the podcasts evolution to date... Our regular shows return in 2023, but until then, we wish you all a very Happy New Year from Brian, Blake, and Richard. We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Ho, Ho, Ho, Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new extra-festive* episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Public Announcement - we are having a week off for Christmas next week so there won't be a live episode - back in January! Hope you have a great holiday and we will see you in the New Year! Blake has been talking for hours on end and there are some genuine fears his sanity has crumbled. There is talk about the music business and this causes Blake to start back with Freebird. Richard has been playing with Chat GPT, an AI sandbox that has amazing powers, if he had any brains he'd be using it to generate these podcast descriptions. But he doesn't. However he and Brian do believe this is the dawning of a new era for the internet. There are poems, there are songs, 'tis the season (for idiocy) ! Brian has been on a Mandela effect trip and the results are simultaneously baffling, worrying, and delicious. Meanwhile Richard has had a business idea thats guaranteed to make everybody involved very wealthy. In the gear world there has been a rather special boost pedal released by the lovely folk at JHS and we look a little into the rare component and the circuit that makes this so unique. Theres a bunch of other guitar and pedal talk too. Should probably mention that.  *No guarantees are made about the festive nature of this podcast. Bah Humbug. Elon Musk, Stephen King's Killer Guitar Pedal, Geoffrey Chaucer's Hotel California, Ethically sourced free-range mojo, The world of laser printers...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Brian has been playing with some gain pedals and has come up with an idea for a new gain pedal that has inspired him so he chews the idea over with Blake and Richard. This leads to the inevitable naming conversation and Brian reveals some industry secrets...maybe. The guys also look at different picking techniques and talk about expensive plectrums and the amazing plectrum stamping machine. Wampler recently released a couple of new budget pedals, the Collective series, and there has been some debate about where and how the Triumph and Phenom were made - so we break it down and tell you how we made these $99 pedals without giving money away...somehow it involves the backside of the moon.  Blake has been reading about a disturbing trend in live music and brings it up for the guys to debate via the medium of very poor aquatic puns. Richard points out that "Metaverse" is amongst the words added to the Oxford English Dictionary but is sure this wont stop questions about when we are getting sued by Zuckerberg. Oh. And Freebird. FREE-BIRD. Tall walls, The semipinnacle, Oompa Loompahs, the Wampler Golden nugget, Melon farming, Brian's feelings get hurt...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are joined this week by acclaimed producer Warren Huart for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! This week the guys are joined by Warren Huart who is an LA based English record producer, engineer, musician, composer, cricket fan, and all round super cool dude.  Warren also runs the "Produce like a Pro" YouTube channel which is one of the internet's largest repositories of professional and home studio recording instructional material - and he is also a damn fine guitarist as you will hear. Warren takes us through his early influences creatively and musically and there is some mention of prog rock. Brian gets to ask about the common mistakes we all make when mixing and Warren gives us a great perspective on the recording process with some insight that you are definitely not going to want to miss - this is an essential episode for home and studio recording geeks! The guys also look at the future of music production and the ever moving goalposts of music reproduction and distribution. There are some insights into the current scene and how technology has changed the game and also how there are more opportunities than ever in the music industry. Oh. And we DID mention those new pedals we just launched... Life in the colonies, The secret of eternal youth, Judicious high passing, we announced the Triumph and the Phenom, Genesis talk...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Produce like a Pro https://producelikeapro.com/ We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! As this text is being written Wampler are but moments away from releasing their first two pedals from a new Budget line, The Collective, and it is going to raise a few happy eyebrows before opening several wallets...so the guys naturally spend about 0.00001% of the episode marketing this fact and 99.99999% clowning around. Richard bought his daughter a new guitar and has become a fan of EMG active pickups so tells us all about his journey with these hot sounding pups.  Brian says he doesn't need to go out for active pickups when he can make better ones at home.  Richard confesses to date related shenanigans. A friend of the show poses an interesting question about DIY graphics for DIY pedals and Brian and Blake have views.  Paul Reed Smith has been giving some of his views on Tone wood and the guys discuss this whilst Richard give the World Cup goal alerts from one week ago. Joe Bonamassa has had a bit of a social media reckoning so the guys look into that too.  Blake Twerks, Magic Mike, The harmony hut, One eyed Freddie, The return of Comic sans, 3 string guitars, there ain't no money up there...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Brian has invented a time machine and tells all about how it works in an exciting twist of fate and it doesn't get any cleverer as it progresses to Brian practicing his rolling Rs. Meanwhile in England, Richard has received a special package and gives us a live review before telling us a Twitter fuelled anecdote. Blake has been talking to Robert Keeley and he and Brian discuss the podcast they made together. He has also been thinking about guitars with extra strings like the giant spider brained genius he is and tells us of his new GAS situation. Meanwhile, Brian is dreaming of Baritone telecasters, and Richard asks dumb questions (again) before broaching the delicate subject of strap locks with Brian. What's the most you would pay for a Boss DS-1?  Kurt Cobain's DS-1 sold for a shockingly high amount of money and the guys ponder about this very question while Richard hatches a cunning plan to taunt Brian with natural pests.  Then we turn to the greatest flatulence based pedal that Brian never released and the guys come up with a few improvements. Sweetened wood, Gene Simmons root beer, Extra risk butter, BTO, Phone Mojo, Mononeon...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Blake is making content in a hotel room,  and it has come to pass that Brian is now indeed a Country and Western megastar. He may deny it but he has played at the legendary Bluebird cafe in Nashville, TN and the guys cannot fail to be impressed. Some heavy names were dropped, and some food talk also occurred. It was also livestreamed on Onlyfans of Electronics, no wait, the Wampler Metaverse, no wait, I forget...Anyhow, Bri gives us a great breakdown of his gig and a little bit of history as he tells us about the amazing acts that graced the stage before him. Eventide have brought out a rather special effects processor, the H90, and the guys cast their opinions over it and its predecessor, the mighty H9.  The guys have also been checking out the new Morley analogue flyrig board and thats definitely turned a few heads. But not Ranger Brian's. Richard has also been on the Fret Talk pedalboard so tells us a bit about that and why he love analog knobs. Spray yourself immediately! Brian has bought a new guitar and he tells us all about it despite the faux protestations from the crew - and it may surprise you. Well at least 50% of it will. It turns out the guys all have the same piece of gear and they all love it and talk about it in glowing terms.  There is almost total agreement here, its a bit disturbing. Peanut butter cheesecake, Pitchshifting mistakes, Forehead presence, The Shaggs Mk2, Free market research, You are a cheap no name wall wart...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Brian makes an unexpected confession as we open up this weeks episode but makes up for it with some brilliant falsetto singing before making various biscuity accusations. This leads on to a conversation about fine beverages and cultural differences. Soldano just released a new pedal and the guys talk about it - Richard is a big fan and he talks to Brian about it and gets a lesson about the origins of the original Wampler  SLOstortion pedal. Brian also gives out some exclusive pedal modding tips and then mentally redesigns a bunch of Apple products while Blake dreams of refrigeration. The guys were pleasantly surprised by a mysterious listener email and it leads down a weird and wonderful whimsical journey under the sea. Meanwhile, Brian reads a book and Richard has ordered a new pedal and is very excited about its ability to slice and dice.  Biscuit and Gravy talk, Octember, Shoewater, Cracker Barrel, Racist Chicken, Men in Black...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Its a perplexing start this week as the guys are all completely confused by everything happening in the world today, particularly politics! Brian fantasises about calling a pedal the Brian Drive after reading the interview Paul Reed Smith gave in a guitar magazine recently. This leads into a funny yet illuminating discussion about pedal names before a technical discrepancy makes Brian's head implode. Richard has a terrible idea for a guitar brand, and avoids a spraying (narrowly) but he shares a little trick he learnt to get natural reverb in a recording studio which gives Brian an idea. There was a video involving Steve Lukather and a pedalboard failure mid song and the guys break down what happened with admiration, before offering their own power supply advice. Brian also has a minor rant about some pedals that he is a little freaked out by which leads into conversation about the Moxie and how it can be made to sound like another famous pedal. Brian has also discovered a new form of robot tuner - or is it-  and the guys talk about this always controversial issue and their own tuner preferences. Wayne Bradderson, Its weird but not very aesthetically pleasing, Lord Spinal Tap, It cant get worse, Commander Nacho 420, Benny Hill...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back with a surprise guest for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Blake has been summonsed to Nashville to put his mighty brawn to use in the art of boutique guitar string winding and has bought along a very special guest to the show, Scott Marquart - the owner of Stringjoy strings! It is fair to say that Scott is one of the world's foremost experts in guitar strings, so the guys take the opportunity to take a deep dive into the world of winding metal. Scott's origin story is fascinating. He tells us how he went from all round gear nerd early on to international string magnate in an amusing and insightful tale. Then he met Blake and beautiful chainsaw doom inspired music was made. Scott gives us some unique 'stringsights' and Blake salivates over the prospect of an 8-string guitar while Brian finds an angle. Richard made another terrible mistake in his youth which he details and Brian has pressed the wrong button once again. Meanwhile, Blake's head explodes as he channels his inner conspiracy theoriser before Richard expands upon his new theory of American town names which is borderline, no, actually just very stupid. Scott then makes us all look even more stupider by telling us about the all new coated strings from Stringjoy and the technologies involved, before giving us a fantastic mini history of string manufacturers.  Thick chugs, Max Djent, Stringr, -1 British Prime Minister, Big Nickel, Quadcore strings...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are joined by a special guest this week,  Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters, for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! We have an extra special guest this week and Brian may or may not fanboy a little bit. It is of course Chris Shiflett who is a monster player with a huge back catalogue of work - including playing in one of Brian's favorite bands, the Foo Fighters. Chris has some very cool new music coming out and also has his own podcast, Walking The Floor, and we talk about some of his escapades including a rare first hand peek into international tour bus life. Chris is a super nice dude, and his stories are absolutely fascinating. The guys talk about how Blake first discovered his music. They also go deep into Chris' love of classic rock and roll, and country music, and the influences that drove him to explore country based rock further. The guys then go right back to Chris' roots and his teenage years and find out all about his earliest tastes and influences and his signature Fender guitar. Conversation turns to his different rigs and then pedals...Brian may have found his new happy place amongst all this Foo tinged pedal talk. Chris has an idea for a custom delay pedal, and gives the guys an entertaining demonstration, and it just so happens Brian knows a guy. As well as being a fantastic player and all round legend, Chris loves football, sorry "soccer", and Richard and he share a love for the same football team so speak in what Blake and Brian can only describe as a completely foreign language. Brian's head spins, and he has fallen in love with one of Chris' solo songs "Born & Raised" so plays a little clip which instantly wins Blake over too. Right at the end Chris gives us some absolute golden insights into his songwriting process which is worth the admission fee itself. This is a special episode and the team hope you enjoy it and would like to say a huge thanks to Chris for coming on - go check out his new music! There may be a swear or two in this but heck - that's rock and roll baby! Van Life, Thierry Henry, The Stone Roses, Glaser mods, Panning Tremelo, Custom Chris Shiflett Delay pedal, Mopey minor keys...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! Check out Chris Shiflett's music here and his Podcast Here and look for him on TikTok, kids! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Due to events beyond worldly control the team are recording back to front and it throws them off balance immediately; and Blake admits to a concert first that has pleased him greatly.  One of the largest brands in guitars has released a new range of pedals and the guys have an in-depth look without actually seeing anything other than a few pr snippets. We never promised accuracy! But we do promise moronic pedal names and designs. Richard speculates about mini pedals that Wampler Pedals may be developing and Brian makes some alarming revelations before telling us of that one time he had dinner with Paul reed Smith. Again. Brian released a video about the Mostortion circuit and how he would redesign it and slightly laments the performance of his nerdiest video to date (possibly*).  Do you buy guitar magazines anymore? The guys question the relevance of the printed format in todays increasingly online world. They also look at the research that indicates that men learn extreme metal solos just to impress other heterosexual men. There's also a hint about an upcoming guest... The Earl of Languages, Spray extravaganza, Turkey hunting, Crabmeat pedals...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Richard has developed a new system to improve fluidity of speech and it is roundly ignored by Brian and Blake before they immediately start talking about a new five-mode goat-based fuzz pedal that isn't made by Wampler. Outrageous! This leads the guys down many bizarre rabbit holes including Richard's handedness confusion before they all freak out in a moonage daydream while discussing the new Bowie bio-pic-o-docu-film. Would you be disappointed if you went to see a live act and it was just a singer and a backing track? There was some controversy in the UK when a famous lead singer performed a kind of pimped out Dad karaoke (according to some) and the guys chat about this before Brian serenades us with his sweet, sweet voice...and Richard tells us why he is about to go metal thrashing mad. Blake is pumped to go and see My Chemical Romance, is worried about wiring harness security,  and we learn a bit about why Elmo knows everything.  This leads into a discussion about the cost of used pedals in the market today and particularly with price of Boss pedals and the currency market.  Brian has had a listener email relating to DIY pedal pcbs and the guys talk about it in an almost on-topic section.   Cursive cursing, Burly mice, Eric Clapton's air guitar, Anthrax, The multi DB-plus-u-ron, The Wampler Gold Stone, The Jeff Beck hookup...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Richard talks too much and this has been officially published to the interwebs so we immediately turn to making Brian feel all warm and fuzzy via entirely legal means and debating whether or not we are indeed the wisened Grandpappys of the Podcast world. Josh Scott did some analysis on Sweetwater's pedal sales and their best selling pedal may take you by surprise so the guys talk about this also and this turns into a brief investigation into the origins of said pedal. Brian then takes Richard through some basic electronics schooling and he learns him good....Warning - you may also learn about pedals in this episode. Richard also uncannily predicts the latest Walrus fuzz pedal a week before he knew about it and fungibles weren't even involved. Would you watch a hologramatic representation of a band?  Richard poses the question on the back of his better half seeing the new Abba tribute show and the subject is expanded and depated somewhat. Well that is until Brian announces that he desires a working light saber and Blake offers some very good advice about emails. Richard has observations about portable rigs for music, and Brian's night time dancing habits are examined in detail..and then it gets even sillier as the guys discuss what their X-Wing call signs should be.  Oh boy, I did warn you! Andre the Giant, Fuzz salad, Naval Lazers, IOS 16 saves your job,  Toto on the strings, The Divorce Party...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Blake is not in the Shred Shed today because he is saving the planet and Richard refuses to rap on microphone and instead speaks briefly about the rather monumental events in his own country. Meanwhile, Brian finds a way to turn this to George Lynch, and Blake brings up a related fact about Adrian Thorpe of the mighty Thorpy FX that you may or may not know. EHX have taken the concept of a pedal with a plugin to the next level with their new hybrid Big Muff pedal which promises a kind of seamless transition between hardware and software output - so the guys poke around this with the abandon of a bored schoolchild. Richard has a genius idea to build something thats already been invented and Brian improves it before destroying everyone's hopes and dreams once again. Brian gets forced onto facebook for a nanosecond and you can actually witness the moment his brain melts in real time while Richard and Blake discuss typographical legends and the legendary fonts of doom. Is rock music making a comeback? There are some signs that it may be and the guys talk about that before Brian teaches us some of his amazing zen-like tactics for casino success. Purple dye, Free 7 Day Metaverse trial, Mac Zakkerberg, The Guitar Summit, Richard's LEGO hell, Chuggy Elements, The idiot rinser...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Richard has "Borrowed" a vintage 1963 Fender Stratocaster and he tells us about it - there are some surprising differences with modern Strats that he has uncovered so the guys chat about vintage guitars and that special magic they can exude.  This also leads on to a fascinating and enlightening discussion about switch positions and Brian refuses to listen to Richard's utterly flawed logical fallacies so gets hard evidence to finally prove Richard is indeed a massive fool. Brian wants a giant tractor and a private plane and a plot is hatched to make this happen...maybe...ok it got silly real quick.  There was a massive tribute concert to Taylor Hawkins and the guys chat about it - it was emotional, and there were guitars involved. There was also a very special performance from Wolfgang Van Halen and it pleased the guys greatly. Brian has serpentine problems in the shape of a water snake and the guys ponder over potential solutions to this problem which is consuming the fishery livestock of Martinsville. Richard is concerned about the barbarism in Brian's approach to despatching his unwanted guest so explores alternatives.  Meanwhile, Blake introduces us to the king of the methedestrians while Brian admits that he has the brain of a small tree dwelling rodent... Cheap holiday flings, Its just not cricket, Golden farm vehicles, Indiana Brian and the Temple of Tone, The ultimate amphibian dispatch unit, Kesha who?...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Welcome to the all new lag-free world of Blake! Richard is asking for donations for the purchase of a certain guitarist's sea front house and Brian is quick to give him sound financial advice.  This leads on to the mention of a certain pedal company that had some leaked news come out and the guys decide to chew it over...yes we are talking about Fulltone Starting with some historical context, and Brian's bizarre requests for wearing costumes, the guys take a look at where the industry began, in the context of this particular company, and some of the early companies that shaped it - if only there was some form of documentary that could assist. Wild speculation and historical inaccuracies may ensue - you have been warned. After a small Jazz interlude Blake breaks down some of his favorite pedals from Fulltone and Brian shares some of his insights too before we look at the insane price gouging on the interwebs. Josh Scott released a video asking the question "Is Boutique Dead?" on the back of the Fulltone news and the guys also look into this and also what it really means to be "Made in America". The movie about effects pedals, Pledians, Conjecture and legal disclaimers, Four year climate, The Blake dip, Brian's soldering helmet...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Blake believes the Universe is conspiring against him because he dared to have a good time and he tells us all about the awesome Pedal hangout he went to and the various foods he sampled on the way.  He returned to find all was not well in the shred shed and this then leads into a conversation about quirky British words. Is Brian becoming more puritanical in his old age? We ponder this deep and meaningful philosophical question with all the scrutiny of a bored teenager and move swiftly on to BMX and Electric Scooter talk. At some point we may talk about guitar stuff again.  But first - Banger Racing! Brian also confesses to his Guitar based Dungeons and Dragons childhood tomfoolery and Richard wonders if he has been writing hit Netflix shows. He's also noticed a bit of a price hike on certain Fender guitars and puzzles over what this means for the guitar industry.   Portland Pedal Party, Knob toppers, Worm Creek, Murray from NZ, Brian's first car, Blurkle, Brycream Hair Lacquer...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Blake has mahoosive internet lag so the guys are beset by a whole new level of latency -  apologies for the 40,000ms of delay you may experience from the Oregon connection.  Richard reveals that he is inexperienced in another area of American culture and Brian sighs himself to death whilst the guys attempt to discuss the new JHS Solo boost. Richard spotted the new fender Kingfish artist model and it causes quite a reaction from the crew and Brian invents the first smellable paint finish for guitar pedals. This causes some in-fighting and Brian brings out the spray multiple times to keep the filthy language down to a minimum while Richard ponders if he is once again in a simulation. There was some controversy about a Kickstarter funded modular guitar and without any expertise or knowledge of the situation the guys weigh in with unqualified and unsubstantiated nonsense.  There are puns, there are bad bits, there are funny bits. No apologies are given. Then Brian tells us about his battle against Mother Nature and it is a story you will not want to miss. Weird British schools, Multiple awkward silences, Tuna boost, Beavis and Butthead, Modular guitars ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Blake introduces us to the Wyland car bomb, something that may or may not be illegal in 14 states, and instructs us on the special methods he employs when it is in play. Richard has fallen in love with Jazzmasters and Blake tells him I told you so in a much nicer way than if the tables were turned.  This eventually turns into a conversation about Squier's 40th Anniversary range via ridiculous torque wrench pressure measurements. Richard then tries terribly to retell the story of "Trigger's Broom" as an analogy but gets nowhere fast whist accusing Blake of reading classical greek literature and Brian purges his cache live on air. There's been some industry news from Fender with a  number of layoffs changes and the guys discuss this and the ramifications for the industry and the consumer. There have been some interesting new stats around the consumption of "New Music" versus "Old Music"  and the guys dig into the implied consequences not just for music but also culture in general.  This then expands on to predictions for the future of music and possible use of AI. Brian also makes a little apology before repeating himself. Stout hacks, Silver Strats, 4000 PSI, Buff Brian, Thought experiments ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Wampler Pedals have announced the new Moxie overdrive pedal and it makes sounds! Lots of different sounds! Well, according to Blake anyhow. Brian explains the topology of the circuit to a somnambular Blake and an ever sarcastic Richard. Did anyone mention John Mayer?  Brian then goes into the modifications in detail before Blake brings the conversation to food  again and Richard talks a bit about origins of the name and the graphics for the pedal. Richard signed up for the Dall E Ai image generator and he is mightily impressed and tells us of his early exploits creating foolish imagery of limited use. Brian has finally decided to go Wireless so tells us all about it. He's also been playing around with his Captor X a fair bit too, he has a lot of views, and has found some sounds that thrill him greatly so he flexes his EQ perfecting abilities. There are a few shocks as the guys analyse some data about the top touring artists in the world - mainly that Richard hasn't heard of half of them.  Brian has a story about a guitar center in Sarasota. Blake has a strategy to help.  Richard wants a hurdy gurdy.  Wizardry, Brian likes guitar tone stuff, Fatswichs, Wingsuits, Thats a big number, Corn per month...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! It seems that a certain British gentleman made a rather unfortunate mistake in the misty haze of the morning after, and he explains his calamitous schoolboy error in a single improvised monologue of utter idiocy. He will never live this down - well not while Brian and Blake draw breath at least. Richard makes up for this slightly by telling us about his Birthday where he decided to go roadtesting a few incredibly expensive guitars at Andertons. Brian confesses that he is pickup stupid and then lets us in to a BIG secret about a guitar he may or may not have on order. Richard has finally bought a guitar, and yes it is that one, it is also one that Brian is disgusted by, and Blake insults his new purchase - or does he? Brian is also thinking about going wireless and talks a bit about his gigging setup and then of course the talk morphs into a bacon based discussion.  Blake's been playing with a new Tube Screamer and he likes it. Yes you read that right, a Tube Screamer that Blake likes. Brian is curious about the unique features of the circuitry and so Blake breaks this down in great detail and Brian goes into a deep dive on tubescreamer circuits...and then we look at the Mike McCready exploding guitar video that one or two of you may have seen... Flute effects, Expensive guitars, Brent Mason, Subliminal ASMR, Tappety Tap sensors, Sausage or Bacon...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Richard, and Blake are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Brian has finally blown his top after a multitude of issues with software and so we have leapt from platform to platform like a team of skilled adventurers in an 80's arcade game. There is also BIG news from the Wampler Family and Brian breaks it down for you and you alone dear listener! Blake was barely alive in the conventional sense of the word as we recorded this show but he is definitely on the mend as he explains about how he didn't go to a carpentry festival. Meanwhile Richard accidentally stumbles into more cuss word territory with his quaint cultural differences and frankly disturbing and bizarre language.  There is a controversial rock band reunion planned, you may have read about it on the internet on one or two pages,  and the guys definitely have views before inventing a brand new energy liquid based product...oh boy it gets silly...all whilst Richard melts as England swelters in record heat. Bad Dad jokes, the lost episode, 10% mansweat and solder, Machine gun guitars, Data center failures, The video editing dungeon, Tina Maria...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Richard, and Blake are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Brian attempts to pay Richard a compliment but falls flat and then breaks out some devastating goat related news before the talk is returned to happier farm based topics such as pork rinds.  We are then treated to a blast of Black Sabbath 'a capella'  before Brian invents a new drinking game based around his love of prog rock. Richard has finally pulled the trigger on a guitar that will definitely divide opinions and tells the guys about it.  Blake has bought a special bass. Brian gets aroused by a Les Paul and ignores the gorgeous Cabronita telecaster that the guys try to entice him with whilst expanding on his theories for the widdly widdlies. Brian has a fantastic tip for keeping your pedals clean and Richard has been learning more about cabs and resistance versus amplifiers. Blake, however, has been prodding around the dark web and he is scared of what he found so the topic returns to pork based products and all is well as the guys come up with the greatest Indiana Jones sequel ever. Porcine Fraudery, Blake loses his mind, Drop Q is the root of Brown noise, KISS, The 2 String bass, The circle of pork, Budget pedals, ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Richard, and Blake are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! The guys are a little bit stressed, as they recorded this show, and then realised that thanks to changes in the software they use to record this, they had lost all of Blake's contribution, and so immediately had to re-record. So it's fair to say that their energy is a little weird and this show is offered with a warning to all listeners - it is of variable quality and anger levels. Welcome to the world of Buffoons! Does expensive gear make you a better player? Richard has found something that made him challenge his conceptions before he was bought back round to normality by folk on the internet and Brian has to calm him down and explain how the internet works and Richard gets his Bruce Willis films completely mixed up. I warned you once, I will warn you again, this is a weird and hideous episode. Guitar Kiosks! What! Yes its a thing and Brian has the low down on this new phenomenon but the guys remain sceptical about it. Richard then gets double schooled when he is forced to admit Metallica is bigger than his beloved Iron Maiden. If you listen close enough, the exact moment where he realises he is a complete idiot has been recorded for posterity. The guys then talk a bit about music sales in the last 100 years. Look, I can't warn you again, this is a terrible episode.  The Brian Wampler Bodcast, Pressed Steel Sandwichs, Goat Tindr, Touching your weenus, The Welsh Elvis, Brian is an actual redneck...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Richard, and Blake are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Blake has been a travellin' and has tales of wonder and merriment for us all to enjoy, but first, wrestling talk! Yeaahhhh! Brian on the other hand has been ruminating over his musical discipline and has come up with a new plan to boost his creativity. Richard has a vision for a new law firm and it definitely sounds like a watertight plan. Richard has been experimenting with the new Metaverse plugins in his DAW and has discovered that they are seriously handy, especially with other genres of music that he didn't expect.  He's also been swapping speakers to create the ultimate 8" mini cab and Brian thinks he has been a bit too cautious and maybe over-engineered the solution...If only he had someone who knew anything about audio electronics to hand to guide his foolish ways. Blake has played through a large stack of amplifiers - or has he? The internet doesn't believe him, so and he and Brian are ready to show them the error of their assumptions before Blake experiences an extreme and confusing level of lag. Brian also admits to liking MIDI and this almost opens up a tear in the fabric of space and time.  Hulk Hogan vs Batman, BC Rich Warlock pt.1, Portland Blake, Peanut butter legitimacy, Price increases...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Richard, and Travis are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Wait, what, Travis? Again? What the deuce? All shall be revealed in this episode with big BIG news from the gear world, while Portland Blake is away at the Sweetwater Gearfest hanging with all the cool kids and eating pedal shaped pizzas. Wampler Pedals are super proud to have released the new Metaverse multi-delay pedal and the guys address some issues that they know are gonna come up before breaking down what the pedal is capable of and why Brian thinks it is a special pedal. We also talk about the origins, everyone falls asleep, Richard tries to explain things badly, and Travis gives us some feedback.  We've also released a full plugin suite to accompany the pedal and it is available free for anyone that registers a Metaverse. This is so meta we have already sent ourselves a cease and desist order from the future to make sure we litigate against ourselves pre-emptively. Wow - theres a lot of pedal content this week.  And it's all about one of our pedals. I need a lie down. Travis has the most ridiculous luck with Guitars and this has materialised once more with what can only be called the biggest score since 1966. He already has a 64 strat, now he has extra bits, he deserves them though! Richard is making a silly little mini amp rig so tells us all about that and the guys talk about speaker choices. Indiana Blake, Mysterious Dennis, 2 Attaboys for Richard, Rivera amps, British food ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast! Richard finally caught the Covid, he obviously doesn't have enough MetalZones in his arm, and he has lost his taste completely...and thats why he now likes Bro Country...but apologies in advance for everything he says as some of his brain cells appear to have deteriorated. Brian's made a new Tik Tok and he is mightily upset that a certain someone hasn't watched it yet. Unless you have been living under a rock, you may have seen that Kate Bush has climbed the charts  in various countries as a result of Stranger Things and Richard tests Brian's Kate Bush knowledge and unsurprisingly, it is lacking. There is Gilmour content...and Dokken rebuttals - you know the drill...and the discussion finally turns to gatekeeping, music, and internet folk. Were you recently Rick Rolled by Blake? If so you may be entitled to compensation. Call 1-555-BLAKEROLL to claim your free piece of Oregon cheese as compensation. Please note cheese may have been partially eaten by the time you claim and no promise to deliver cheese is made. Have you got a guitar made out of food? Why not! The guys find a luthier that specialises in it and discuss this.    The Outlaws, Fishermans friends, The Clergy daughters, The Gear Page, that one guy who hates all our fonts, Freedom rock, Blake Hogan, Benny Franko from New Jersey and his Glass Armonica...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone! We are on Patreon now too! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast) Awesome Merch and DIY mods: https://modyourownpedal.com/collections/books Find us at: https://www.wamplerpedals.com/ https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWw Contact us at: [email protected] Support the show