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

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126 - Do we get TOO caught up in new guitar gear? Sep 06, 2016

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You see something shiny on the interwebs and have to have it. So, you get it.. but then there is something new/better/shinier/warmer/cooler available that's guaranteed to make you sound better because hey, that Pete Thorn (or insert your favorite youtube demo-er here) video sounded A-MAZING, and you have to havethat, so the old piece of gear that you loved last week takes a back seat. Sound familiar? Brian and Blake talk about it.

You would be surprised just how many prototypes Brian makes to produce a Wampler pedal.

It is easy to look at a schematic and say "That's a tubescreamer" based on its components, but that may not always be accurate. The guys explain why.

And you hear this sort of comment quite a bit: "Hendrix or SRV didn't need all this gear to get their sound." It is a conversation worth having, so we did.

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125 - "Tone Tips" 30 Something pedal vs. Vox AC30/AC15 Sep 01, 2016

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We're doing a new special segment, called "Tone Tips". These segments are a bit shorter in nature, and feature tips about getting better done, and demonstrating them.

For years I had always wanted the ability to be able to show up to a gig with my Blackface amp (which I preferred with overdrive pedals), but I wanted a Vox-y chimey type of clean tone when necessary. I worked on different variations of circuits over the years, trying to achieve this. Finally, I hit upon it. That circuit became the Ace 30, which then became the 30 Something. Why the name change? Long story.

Anyway, the 30 Something pedal really excels at being what Lotus Pedals coined "an Underdrive". Yes, it can get a bit gainy, but using it as a clean platform is where it shines. It also works very well when you stack other overdrives into it, getting a sound very similar to what it would be like if you ran that pedal into those British style chimey amps.

So in this special episode of The Chasing Tone Podcast we bring you a demonstration of a Vox AC-30, AC-15, and a deluxe reverb with and without the 30 Something.

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124 - How do our guitar heroes influence our tone? Aug 29, 2016

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We come up with a new idea: Team Chasing Tone Mob!

Arm wrestling etiquette.

The Crate G40. What does the shape knob do? We also discuss how higher gain tones can make you disappear in the context of a band.

Blake's guitar heroes? Social Distortion and his chase for their tone

Brian gushes over Brent Mason and Brad Paisley while discussing their tone

That time Brian played Brent Mason's rig and realized that the hands play a huge part of great guitar tone.

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123 - Trouble brews in the pedalboard world Aug 23, 2016

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Meet our new host? Mac McGovern???

Breaking! Cease and desist orders in the pedalboard world.

How cease and desist works and how many are dealt with.

In the gear world, there are many people who build pedalboards. This week we learn about an interesting development between two established pedalboard companies, talk a bit about how and why one would patent a pedalboard, and what this may mean for the pedal world. We also talk about why this could be a good or bad thing

Also, Mac talks about his brand new line of footware designed especially for guitar pedal lovers -the new "Nighke" Shoes from Wampler. *facepalm*

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122 -Great Obscure Guitar Gear, & Strandberg Guitar Review Aug 15, 2016

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Blake and Brian share some of their favorite obscure gear. DOD, ADA, Peavey and a Yamaha distortion pedal?

Brian got a Strandberg Guitar. What did he think?

A thirty dollar pedal purchase, Brian explains how it came in handy and how you DIYer's can use the same trick as a design shortcut.

Is a noise suppressor right for your tone? The guys discuss the good and the bad.

All this and Brian's 2.5 cats?

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121 - What is it like owning an effect pedal company? Aug 09, 2016

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Brian explains to Blake how he balances marriage, kids, and general life with running a pedal company.

Reverse Engineering and matching Darlington pair transistors vs singles?

Brian's pursuit of competitive tobacco spittin' glory; a glimpse into running a pedal company in a small town in the middle of nowhere.

And life advice. Do what others aren't willing to do, follow your passion and do it to the absolute best of your ability, and don't confuse happiness and richness with financial wealth.

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120 - A rant on ethics in the pedal business Aug 02, 2016

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Issues of fairness and standards affect any trade and the guitar gear world has seen some issues of late. Brian and Blake take a serious look at the ethics practices in the guitar pedal industry.

If your company has failed your customers, is there a chance for redemption? What steps must you take to put your transgressions behind you and repair your company's reputation?

And why are gear reviews "soft" on criticism? Brian has an interesting take on the issue.

Why are some clones accepted but others are scoffed at? Is there a legitimate reason for this reaction?

All this and a money back guarantee.

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119 - Travis Feaster Visits and talks tone, pickups, and guitars Jul 20, 2016

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Travis Feaster visits and we talk about pickups, songwriting, why he's getting more into Les Pauls and Marshalls instead of Fender style amps and strats, and we answer questions from the Wampler Pedals Tone Group on Facebook.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. Find us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.comhttp://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Twitter.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Instagram.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Facebook.com/ChasingTonePodcasthttp://www.Instagram.com/ChasingTonePodcast

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118 - 12 Things you can do to improve your tone Jul 11, 2016

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The Wampler team (Brian, Jason and Alex) put together a list of things a player can do to improve their tone. Brian shares these tips with Blake and you.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. Find us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.comhttp://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Twitter.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Instagram.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Facebook.com/ChasingTonePodcasthttp://www.Instagram.com/ChasingTonePodcast

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117 - Summer NAMM and Wampler's New Amp Jul 04, 2016

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Brian and Blake recap Brian's adventures at Summer NAMM. Included are Brian's opportunity to jam with one of his guitar influences, and the new clean platform pedal friendly amp that Wampler introduced at the show. And Brian reads some of your reviews. http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. Find us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.comhttp://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Twitter.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Instagram.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Facebook.com/ChasingTonePodcasthttp://www.Instagram.com/ChasingTonePodcast

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