Dipped In Tone30 Jun 2025

The Problem with Boutique Brands

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Rhett, Zach and Addison discuss the Hate that exists for the big guitar brands and wether or not most boutique guitar brands are worth the price and hype.

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Dipped in Tone is:

Rhett Shull https://www.rhettshull.com/

Zach Broyles / Mythos Pedals https://mythospedals.com & https://highvoltageguitars.com/

Edited by Addison! https://www.instagram.com/addisonsauvan/

Chapter Markers:

00:00 – Intro

00:22 – Stillwater Adventures and Bike Racing

03:02 – Zach’s New Dog: Meet Pippin

05:56 – Dipped in Tone Merch Launch

09:31 – Top Jacks Suck? A Hot Take

13:01 – Pedalboard Layout Opinions

17:00 – Cable and Plug Preferences

20:47 – Can Big Guitar Brands Ever Be Good Again?

25:25 – Quality Control in Big Box Stores

29:17 – Boutique vs. Big Brands: What's Worth It?

34:00 – Boutique Builders and Business Realities

41:50 – Factory Tours and the Magic of Mass Production

46:04 – Are Modern Guitars Better Than Vintage?

50:07 – PRS, Yamaha, Gretsch: Who’s Doing It Best?

54:55 – Small Builders Crushing It (Frank Brothers, Collings)

57:30 – Listener Rig Rundown: Harrison T. Bow

01:00:08 – Rhett’s Premier Guitar Controversy

01:01:00 – Final Thoughts

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