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

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317 - Steve Vai on success & the music industry Jul 21, 2020

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Pete Thorn, a good friend of the podcast, recently interviewed Guitar god Steve Vai and has graciously allowed us to offer a section of that interview here on the Chasing Tone.

It is an interesting conversation on Steve’s perspective on success.

It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.

Catch the entire interview with Steve Vai here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXgacBbXxzo

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316 - Reverb.com increased fees, and that's okay Jul 15, 2020

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Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.

Reverb.com announced an increase in their fees that has caused an online meltdown. This leads to a lengthy look at online sales and all the inner workings and options that can be used.

What is going on at Peavey? There have been some changes in their amp line and it leads to a discussion about tube amps. What were the guy’s first tube amp and what are their favorites?

It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.

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315 - New Diezel head with smart tech? Jul 09, 2020

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Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.

Brian and Blake are back for another episode and of the Chasing Tone Podcast along with a new guest - Richard Oliver of Wampler Pedals.

If you follow Wampler social media it is likely you are at least familiar with Richard’s work. Brian and Blake welcome him from across the pond for a visit and some great conversation.

Diezel Amps have released a new “smart head” that realizes and logs when it has been profiled. There are speculations as to why they have done this and the guys talk about what this may mean for the industry.

It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.

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314 - 50 shades of Metal Jun 30, 2020

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Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.

A recent video about the band Periphery and how they strategically position themselves to support their band financially start a conversation about what it takes in today’s music industry to survive.

How would you define metal? That is a recent question Brian asked the Wampler Tone Group on Facebook. It is really a broad genre and the guys talk about it.

It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.

Periphery video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-RfvLq6rOI

Finn Mckenty podcast:
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313 - All about that fuzz Jun 24, 2020

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Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.

Brian reached out to the Wampler tone group and asked if fuzz is a thing you dislike and why? This leads to quite a conversation about all things fuzz. From Big Muffs to the Fuzz Face to the Pelican Noiseworks Pelitaur, they talk about the circuits, good and bad ways to use fuzz, and their personal feelings on the subject.

It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.

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Facebook thread about fuzz:
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312 - Big feet and stomp box problems Jun 17, 2020

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Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.

Brian got an email from a listener with size 14 1/2 shoes that struggles with his stomp boxes. This leads to a conversation about solutions for the problem and a quandary about double buttons on a standard sized pedals.

Big news in the gear world as D’Angelico acquires Pigtronix and Supro this week. Blake shares some insight into the mechanics of the companies. A tea company is involved?

It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.

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311 - Are Guitar Podcasts Dying? Jun 10, 2020

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Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.

Brian was pondering the the possibility that the popularity of guitar based podcasts may be on the decline. Blake has a different perspective on the matter. It is an interesting discussion.

Do you remember when you become a “gear person”? The guys talk about the interesting phenomenon that once you are in most never go back.

It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.

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310 - Mic placement and home recording Jun 03, 2020

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Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.
Putting a microphone on an amp to capture your tone can be a very frustrating experience. The guys discuss the different techniques they use. Brian doesn’t mic his amps anymore?

Home recording has come a long way from the Fostex 4 track days. The guys talk about the evolution of DAW’s and what their first platform was and what they use now.

It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.

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309 - DOD, Big Muffs and Analog Delays May 27, 2020

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309 - DOD, Big Muffs and Analog Delays

Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.

Blake came to the realization that he has an affinity for analog delays, and even more so models produced by DOD. This opened a conversation about various delays and what is happening with DigiTech.

There is a website dedicated to all things Big Muff Pi. The guys take a look at it.

Brian’s AC has gone out in the shop. His guitars are not happy in the heat, but Brian has also realized he has very little experience with setting up his rigs. He is looking for advice.

It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.

Brian bd-2 mods
https://www.amazon.com/Modify-Blues-Driver-Guitar-Pedal-ebook/dp/B0882TN7X4/

DS-1 Mod ebook
https://modyourownpedal.com/products/how-to-modify-the-boss-ds-1-distortion-pedal

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308 - Opening back up and Dad rigs May 20, 2020

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Brian and Blake are back for another episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast.

As the world starts to open back up and restrictions are lifted the guys ponder what the new “normal” will look like? Will your trip to the music store be the same?

60 Cycle Hum’s Facebook page recently had a discussion about “Dad Rigs”. The guys look at what that might mean and the proper apparel that should accompany it.

It’s all in this weeks Chasing Tone Podcast.

Bd-2 Mod ebook: https://www.amazon.com/Modify-Blues-Driver-Guitar-Pedal-ebook/dp/B0882TN7X4/

DS-1 Mod ebook: https://modyourownpedal.com/products/how-to-modify-the-boss-ds-1-distortion-pedal

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