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When you are cloning a pedal circuit, but start to vary component values, when does it become a whole new circuit? If schematically it looks the same, but totally sounds and acts different from the original, is it really a clone? Brian and Blake have some thoughts. Naming Pedals is hard. Blake has a secret project he can’t wait NOT to tell you about, and Brian leaks some info on a possible deluxe version of a certain Wampler mini pedal. Men at Work, MC Hammer and much more on this week’s Chas...

14 Dec 201635min

Ever toyed with the idea of building your own pedal? Ever wondered if the cost of parts and your time is really worth it in the end? Brian and Blake talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of building your own effect pedal.Amp in a box pedals. Have you wondered how pedal builders are able to put all abilities of an amp into a small solid state box? Brian shares some insight into the design process. Should the Leviathan Fuzz be resurrected? Brian slips a bit of info on the next cool thing ...

8 Dec 201640min

There are plenty of Youtubers demoing guitar gear, but what seperates the ok from the great? Brian and Blake speculate on what the formula is and where the genre is headed. And Stroll down memory lane as Brian recalls his life altering decision to build pedals, and the early days of the Wampler production team. It's here! The Bravado from Wampler. An excellent clean platform amp that was designed and built to be very pedal friendly. Brian talks about our latest offering and how you should "ta...

28 Nov 201642min

Welcome to another "Tone Tips" episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast. In this episode Brian discusses a common misuse of the Euphoria overdrive, and goes through some suggested settings for how to get the great crunchy tone with it, as well as creamy fuzz tones. He also takes you into the breadboarding lair and plays through a prototype pedal, while discussing what happens at that stage of the pedal building process. Support the show

23 Nov 201616min

Music is Art. Music is life. Music is a business and if you want to make a living at it, it is time you started treating it that way. Brian and Blake talk about seeing your music as a product and ways to market that product and get your stuff out there. From understanding the economics to effectively using social media to reach people, the guys cover some great tips and common misconceptions on what it takes to “make it”. Support the show

14 Nov 201635min

They say change is inevitable. They also say as much as things change, they stay the same. So that said, Brian and Blake take a look at where music is heading and if guitar has any place in it’s future.Some artists are experiencing great success without the benefit of radio air play. As the landscape of the industry shifts, and outlets diversify will we still see any more Taylor Swift type mega stars? And in today's fast paced technological world, are the up and coming musicians straying away...

8 Nov 201641min

Friday was a big day for Wampler Pedals with three new pedals hitting the streets. Brian talks about the exciting changes and talks about the features on the new Mini Ego. Blake introduces Brian to "Stranger Things" and the tie in to a new fuzz pedal he was involved in developing. There's a little controversy in the gear podcast world, seeing with our eyes and Coffee Talk with Brian and Blake. Support the show

31 Okt 201638min

What was that artists' sound that you were chasing, or new piece of gear that thrust you into pursuing tone? That is a question that Brian and Blake dive into this week. We have all heard about "The Thing". Well Blake is finally able to reveal "The Thing" and it could make a guitar player very happy. Brian gives up his password. (grab a pen) Confesses to crimes against the return policies at the local gear shops, and what touring acts make may shock and depress you. Support the show

17 Okt 201632min