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

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176 - The Doctor, new JHS collaboration, and making Humbuckers better Sep 11, 2017

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Travis calls in and catches up with Brian on what he is up to lately.

The Doctor is in and Brian and Travis talk about it’s origins and when Travis plans to order his.

Travis is putting down the Strat picking up his Les Paul and playing some 90’s covers. He talks about how he got better tone out of his Humbuckers.

Impulse response is becoming a thing, just don’t tell Travis. He still writes and records the old fashioned way. Oh, and get off his lawn.

And JHS is collaborating with a big name company. Brian talks about the implications.

Playing with Doug Henthorn, CB talk, lunch plans, touring life, fist shaking at Wal-Mart and “Have you tried Bacon?” All crammed into this weeks Chasing Tone

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175 - Podcasting 101 and capturing Warren Haynes Tone Sep 05, 2017

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Brian and Blake discuss their podcast setups and how much they enjoy listening to themselves(not)

Brian is at it again. This time he gets to hang out with Warren Haynes of Govt Mule. He discusses a Wampler pedal that tries to capture that “Haynes Sound”. And more proof that tone is in the hands.

And the question came up, “What is one widely loved band that you personally cannot connect with?” Brian and Blake agree on a band that might surprise a lot of listeners.

Skateboarding, Brian is into punk? And is Luke Bryan listening to Chasing Tone? All this and more in this weeks Chasing Tone Podcast.

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174 - Could you gig the rest of your life with only ONE pedal? Aug 21, 2017

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If you had to choose just one pedal to gig with, could you do it? What would you choose? Brian and Blake discuss what they would do.

We all have quirks, dislikes and odd fears. Like Brian’s fear of Pool drains or Blake’s dislike of chewing on dry towels. (Yeah, I know).

And there is a new pedal that has caught Brian’s eye. It has some very cool features that the guys discuss, but it also has some “interesting” marketing. Dive in with Blake and Brian.

Brian tackles Blake’s mini display pedal woes. A pedal board smaller than a sheet of paper??

Grilled Cheese or not Grilled Cheese, why is a hamburger called a hamburger, and could there be a Wampler multi FX unit in the future? All this and more in this weeks Chasing Tone Podcast.

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173 - Hangin’ with Brad Paisley and what does it take to "make it" > Aug 14, 2017

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Brad Paisley was in town over the weekend and Brian was on stage with the band. He talks about the experience.

Chase Bryant. Brian knew him before he was big. Brian and Blake talk about his story and how it is a great example of patience, being extremely talented, and using networking to get to where you want to be.

And there is a new way to podcast that the guys are mulling over using and they would like your input. They explain the Anchor platform and how you can “weigh in” on how to use it. (Sorry)

Brian is going through a reflective stage in his life that includes listening to some 90’s music, leaving a legacy for future generations, cologne for guitar pedals, and hey creating content is hard. All in this weeks Chasing Tone Podcast.

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172 - Should you gig with a headstock tuner? Jul 31, 2017

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Tuners are very necessary. Some use a pedal and some use a headstock tuner. But would you leave that on your guitar throughout a gig? Is it wrong to do so? Brian and Blake have strong opinions on the subject.

Brian got away from it all for a few days of outdoor fun with his son. This meant he was “off the grid” for several days. Needless to say, his inbox was a bit full. Was it worth it? Brian will answer that. (And your emails…eventually)

Pedal rental services. Brian points out a very useful purpose for them and how you can benefit.

And retargeting ads and the smart musician. How to effectively use this marketing technique to get your music to more people.

Does George Lynch “Dad Rock”??? Are running pants the new sweat pants? Did Blake check out? Are you on Luke Bryan’s email list? Are gear hoarders for real and will Brian and Blake be the stars of a show about it? Do these questions make my description look fat? All this and more in this weeks Chasing Tone Podcast.

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171 - NAMM recap, do Batteries affect your tone and shaping future generations Jul 24, 2017

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Brian is back from NAMM. So is Blake, sort of. They recap the show and some of the after hours fun.

What do you wanna do with your life? College is good for some, but not all. Do you really need it to chase your dream? Brian has some strong feelings about it.

And the topic that nearly broke the internet this week in the tone group. Do batteries make a difference in your tone? The guys share their thoughts.

Brian plays with Ira Dean, Blake is a flat earther(?)and building shred sheds. And Vince Gill has a new gig?? Take it easy we’ll tell you about it in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.

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170 - Playing for Exposure Jul 17, 2017

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You get a call to hire your band, but they can’t pay you but “hey, you can get some exposure.” Brian and Blake discuss this phenomenon and the exchange rates on “Exposure Bucks”.

What happened to guitar solos in country music? The guys talk about it.

Brian hangs out with Avenged Sevenfold who is touring with Metallica, will he replace Kirk Hammett’s Wah with a Wampler Hamm-it Wah? Ghetto Blasters, System of a Down, and how to make drums quieter, all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.

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169 - "Tone Tips" - A look at the Wampler Ethereal Reverb/Delay Pedal Jul 10, 2017

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In this special "Tone Tips" Episode, Brian breaks down the features on the new Wampler Ethereal Reverb and delay pedal and then runs it through it's paces, letting you hear the results.

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168 - Nerd talk: engineering, DSP, and DIY with Jake Steffes, Wampler engineer Jul 03, 2017

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He ballroom dances, plays bass, and helps bring Brian’s designs to life. Wampler Engineer Jake Steffes joins Brian on this weeks episode..

Jake and Brian take on answering a listener question about gain. What is it? Does it differ according to playing style?

You are a DIY’er and want to dabble some in the digital world, but how do you even get started? Do you need to be a programmer? Jake answers this..

How valuable is an electronic engineering degree to making pedals? Do they even teach analog in schools these days? The answer may surprise you.

We all know Brian’s cat is into Uni-vibes, but Jakes cat talks to Satan?? TC Electronics secrets revealed, Spin chips and micro controllers all packed into this episode of Chasing Tone.

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167 - Former Host Travis Feaster Visits - Part 2 Jun 26, 2017

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Three years ago Travis, Max and Brian started the Chasing Tone Podcast and to commemorate the occasion Travis pays Brian a visit. It was too much to fit in one podcast, so here is part 2.

One of the perks of working in the guitar gear industry is meeting some of your guitar heroes along the way. Brian and Travis have some stories to share. Like the time Travis hit Brent Mason at a restaurant. True Story.

And the guys talk about not liking guitar for a bit and how they dealt with those feelings.

Brad Paisley’s ear wax, Whitfill Fire update, being a fan girl for Vince Gill, and Brian on getting back to his roots. All packed into this week’s Chasing Tone podcast.

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