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S3E12 - Do we need amps at home anymore? w/ Scott Hamilton Apr 27, 2023

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This week Scott and Phillip talk about whether or not digital recording solutions are just a better option than miking an amp or the use of loadbox and IR solutions. What do you think?
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!
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S3E11 - Yes, we talked about NAMM w/ Adrian Thorpe of ThorpyFX Apr 20, 2023

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Adrian Thorpe is a former Major in the British Army and a qualified Ammunition Technical Officer (ATO) who decided when he left the military that it was time to put his technical training and love of blowing things up to good use - building guitar pedals! While it's not the most direct or common route, Thorpy has translated it into one of the most unique and highest quality pedal brands in the business in ThorpyFX and has additionally lent his expertise to his partnership with musician Mikey Demus in forming Redbeard Effects.
In this episode we talk about how Adrian got into building pedals, what kinds of sounds he likes, and yes, we talked about NAMM!
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S3E10 - Finding Your Future in Sounds from the Past w/ Brian Poston of the Shootouts Apr 06, 2023

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Brian Poston grew up listening to country music but learning to play like Eddie Van Halen and Randy Rhoads. Despite those early forays into hard rock, shred, and metal, he found his way to the more traditional sounds of classic Country and Western Swing. A monster guitarist, Brian showcases his skills in his outstanding band, The Shootouts. We had a lot of fun talking about his guitars, his style, and how he found his calling in a traditional music.
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S3E9 - Recreating the Tones in Our Heads w/ Sarah Rudy from Hello June Mar 30, 2023

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Sarah Rudy is a guitarist/singer/songwriter with a talent for catchy, evocative melodies and beautiful guitar tones. She and her band, Hello June, have been praised by NPR, No Depression, Paste Magazine, World Cafe, and many others. They have have a new album coming out this year that will be their first full length album since 2018's self titled Hello June was released. I had fun talking gear, tones, and songwriting with Sarah and hope you'll enjoy as well!
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Internet: https://www.wearehellojune.com/
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S3E8 - Chasing Creativity w/ Joey Landreth Mar 23, 2023

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Joey Landreth is a guitarist/singer/songwriter/producer/engineer/professional karate in the garager who has built a reputation as one of the pioneers of a renaissance in slide guitar playing. In this episode, Phillip and Joey talk about the struggles around songwriting, tackling that inner-critic, and finding inspiration and creativity on a regular basis when it doesn't always come naturally.
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!
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S3E7 - Relentless Pursuit of Curiosity with Meredith Coloma of Coloma Guitars Mar 16, 2023

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Meredith Coloma is a luthier, entrepreneur, singer/songwriter/musician with enough touring, writing, and experience bonafides on her resume to be extremely intimidating - but complements that with a friendliness and sense of building community that made her an absolute joy to talk to. In this episode we talk about her path to becoming a luthier and starting Coloma Guitars, her current struggles to manage the success as a one-woman shop, and her plans to grow beyond that.
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!
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Internet: https://colomaguitars.com/
IndieGoGo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-freya-coloma-guitars#/

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S3E6 - Building Community Around Guitar w/ Jake Young [Man the Helm Podcast] Mar 11, 2023

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This week Phillip talks with Jake Young from Man the Helm Podcast about building community around shared interests and how sometimes guitarists take things a little too seriously!
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!
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Linktree: https://linktr.ee/manthehelm

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S3E5 - The Power Trio Education w/ Mark Hopkins Mar 02, 2023

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In this week's episode Phillip talks to guitarist and youtuber Mark Hopkins about his guitar playing journey and the educational power of the power trio.
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!
Find Mark Hopkins on:
Internet: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6uRbTtsY0KuDIiorilpBrg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markhopkinsmusic/

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S3E4 - Building Better Pedalboards with Marko from TourGear Designs Feb 23, 2023

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In this week's episode, Phillip talks to Marko from TourGear Design cables about speeding on the Autoban, designing the smallest patch cables imaginable, and the myths around audio cables.
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!
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S3E3 - Amp Shopping in 2023 w/ Scott Hamilton Feb 16, 2023

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In this week's episode, Phillip tries to walk Scott through amp shopping with varying degrees of success.
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!
Find Scott and The Effects Loop on:
Internet: https://www.theeffectsloop.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeffectsloop/

Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/
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