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Normally, Brian doesn't do reviews of other company's guitar pedals. Even more odd is for him to review another company's pedal. However, recently he broke that streak and had some fun with the Mimiq Doubler effect pedal from TC Electronics.It's a very cool effect if you are running stereo. If you're in a praise and worship band and going direct in, you'd be crazy NOT to have this in your arsenal. It's also highly effective if you run two different amps as well. It's true potential shines whe...

13 Feb 20177min

Join Brian and Blake on another Podcast adventure as they discuss what is appropriate on your next gear shop visit.Is it okay to bring your own guitar? How long should you stay before you start to wear out your welcome? Should you feel obligated to buy something? How to deal with jerk employees. And maybe more important, how not to be a jerk customer. Blake talks about his recent live video experience. The guys reveal they were skaters back in the day. A loss in the gear world. And Brian t...

7 Feb 201737min

Brian's longtime guitar-mentor joins him & talks toneBrian is joined by his long time high school friend Steve Townsend. You may have seen Steve in some of our videos showing you how to play Van Halen and Steve Vai riffs. Many have commented that his "How to Play Van Halen" videos are among the best on youtube. Steve shares his thoughts on various aspects of playing in the styles of famous guitar players, how to get their tone, and Steve demonstrates some techniques that he uses. We discu...

1 Feb 201746min

Brian and Blake take a look back at the 2017 Winter NAMM show. They talk about the new Wampler Pedal, Dracarys, and other cool things they have seen at this years show. Being Pete Thorn, Brian wants to patent volume, and that new Boss company all the kids are talking about. All in this week's episode of Chasing Tone! Support the show

23 Jan 201728min

The Bravado will be officially launched at NAMM and Brian has finally settled on his speaker choice for the cabinet. Blake and Brian talk about the process and the final choice. We all appreciate the tone palette of Brian’s ears. Brian talks about how he protects his hearing and some new devices that can help you protect your hearing while playing in a band. Pedals with rockets in them. Beer infused pork roast. NAMM Preps and the best way to get a 100 pound pedal board to LA. And “djenting”, ...

13 Jan 201743min

I hear ya. You're saying "wha wha wha wha whaaaat? B-Dub is going to modify a guitar noooowwwww?"Nope. BUT... he did record this special "Tone Tips" podcast since he keeps getting this question over and over. So.... enjoy! Support the show

9 Jan 201713min

The gigantic musical instrument convention, NAMM, is just two weeks away. Almost every gear company will be there exhibiting along with several hundred thousand GAS chasing guitar gear fans.If you are going or thinking of going, you've got to listen to Brian and Blake discuss several helpful tips such as how to survive NAMM, not be a jerk at NAMM, and not get NAMMthrax, among many others. You will thank us later. 4:20 - NAMM Overview 4:56 - NAMM is not your personal concert venue 8:55 - Pe...

4 Jan 201730min

Welcome to another "Tone Tips" episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. In this episode Brian looks at what makes some amps take pedals better than others. And while he is at it, he lets you hear some of the features of the Wampler's new 40 watt Bravado Amplifier. Support the show

19 Dec 201618min