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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 ...

1 Sep 201610min

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. Support the show

29 Aug 201631min

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 ...

23 Aug 201630min

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? Support the show

15 Aug 201646min

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 wealt...

9 Aug 201639min

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 bu...

2 Aug 201632min

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/WamplerPe...

20 Juli 201627min

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/Wampler...

11 Juli 201644min