The Tone Mob Podcast

Billy Gibbon's Pearly Gates Les Paul is a legendary instrument. It is arguably one of the most well known 1959 Les Paul Bursts on the planet. Thomas Nilsen is a pickup winder based in the UK who has worked with Billy for years. He recently had the opportunity to scan and make hyper detailed replicas of Billy's guitar called "Whisker Buckers". We talk in great detail about that process and a whole...

Hey, would ya look at that? Mr. Fallon and Mr. Benson are back on the podcast for another episode of total nerdery and Dad-like speculation about the weather and housing market. This was a very special episode spurred on by Brian, and I'm so glad he had the idea. This was an absolute blast. Enjoy! Check out Brian's music right HERE or wherever you get your tunes. In addition to his solo work, he w...

Tom is back!!!! Mr. Kogut came back on the show after a LONG break. This dude makes excellent effects pedals, and is just an interesting guy all around. We talk about integrating guitar effects into the NFT space, how he is doing it and what some of the crazy possibilities might be in the future. As well as BMX. Lots of BMX talk at the end of this one! Enjoy! Check out Tom's work on his website ht...

We have another hot one for you! Steve came on a bit ago to nerd out about, well, guitars! We had ourselves an epic chat and I think you are really going to enjoy it. Pull up a chair, kick up your feet and enjoy yourself some epic podcasting! Check out Steve on Instagram TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear...

We are back with another fresh episode for you! Scott has a truly incredible story and it was so intriguing to hear how his life and company have evolved over time. A fascinating dude making some rad stuff! You are in for a treat with this one! Check out his work HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear bu...

Another HAWT one for you today. This time I'm chatting with my dude Cohen, better known on the internet as SpiralCaster. The dude makes some absolutely ripping demos, and you should definitely check them out. Your ears will thank you! Enjoy the episode folks! Check out his YouTube Channel HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also...

Been super excited about this one! If I Die First sprung up on my radar last year and their debut EP has been in my ears on a regular basis for months now. Perfect post-hardcore/screamo vibes. Nedarb and I have been chatting on the internet for a bit, and decided we should do an episode! Check out the video for Where Needles and Lovers Collide here. And stream the EP wherever you stream for those...

Here it is. The thing I've been working on for months and can't seem to shut up about. Here is my first solo record. I'm working under the name "American Cyclops" and the album title is "Tom, Do You Have Anything Sharp On You?" It is brought to you by the fantastic folks at Sweetwater. Make sure and show them some love. TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon...

Wow. WOW. It has been quite the journey for both Mr. Scott and myself since he last came on the podcast. Catching up was truly fantastic. The man is truly passionate about all this stuff, and i think that comes through in a big way during this conversation. Enjoy the episode! Check out his goods HERE and The JHS Show HERE. TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patr...

At long last, a much requested guest, Mr. Cory Wong! This was honestky a blast. We dig into the music business, producing different ways to release things, why some people need labels, his creative process and a whole lot more. Enjoy it folks! Check out his music HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear bu...

This episode was a blast! Charles is a really cool guy, making really cool amplifiers. We talk about his journey his from the hifi world to guitar amps, their similarities, their differences, and a whole lot more. I think you are really going to enjoy this one! Check out his amps at his website https://www.silktone.org TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon....

An epic re-recording! I'm publishing this kinda late, so apologies, but I am without power and internet at the Shred Shed at the moment.... Anyhow.... I had an epic chat with Rhett, we talk a little guitar, YouTube, and working creatively and whole lot more. This was a great time. I think you'll really enjoy the show. Chekc out Rhett's channel HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get e...

Another long, long overdue episode! RJ is a successful touring musician, session dude, and YouTuber. He absolutely SHREDS, loves gear and is a great dude. I had a great time on this episode, and I think you are going to love it too. Check out all his stuff on his WEBSITE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear...

This episode is long overdue! Jessica and I spend the first few minutes gushing about Chris Benson and Benson Amps. Then we get into how she got started playing, her approach to gear, her musical influences, and a whole lot more. This is a truly killer episode, I think you'll really enjoy it. Check out Jessica's music HERE Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You ca...

Dark figures, aliens, bright lights, TAKING CARE OF YOUR BUSINESS, and a whole more. Seriously, this episode is amazing. If you want to hear about aliens, old Italian men offering people shrooms, sleep paralysis, and who knows what else..... Its all on this one. You do not want to miss it. Seriously. Check out Yvette's MUSIC and her Instagram Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon...

Calling all creatives!! This episode is for you. Steve is a guitar gear fanatic, really cool dude, and a professional photographer for Journey. Yes. The band. We talk about how the love of guitar and music led him down a crazy career path, and how that can be applied to a variety of different creative fields. Oh, and we talk about 1959 Bursts as well. Why wouldn't we? Check out Steve's Instagram H...

We've got another hot one for you! Rick has been a listener of the show for years, and we've chatted on the internet for almost as long. So this was a real treat to get him on the podcast and talk about pick making, Yamaha guitars, starting a business during Covid, and a whole lot more! Check out his work HERE Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help o...

Do you like scary music movies? How about discussions about human nature? An Ibanez Talman Tele???????? Song writing? Music? This one was a a TRIP. Yvette and just let this conversation flow from one place to the next. I really, really enjoyed this conversation and I'm so happy that we were able to do it despite the technical difficulties. Make sure and follow her on the socials and check out her...

Joe Branton from the band Polymath and the most excellent Guitar Nerds Podcast returns to the show to talk about this wild year and get very down a detailed with his particular tastes and interests in music. This, as always, was a great time. Make sure you check out the Guitar Nerds Podcast wherever you are listening to this! TEXT ME at (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over a...

Another long overdue episode this week! Today I'm talking to Scott DeBockler of SNK Pedals. We have been in touch for several years, and it was rad to finally make this happen! Scott is a good dude who makes rad stuff. We have a lot of crossover interests as well so that made for a great time. Enjoy it folks! Check out his pedals HERE TEXT ME at (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episod...

This has been a long time coming! I'm so stoked to get my dude Awol (Aaron) on the show. This was a great chat about how he got started in music, his experience building pedals, Nashville food, and of course we top the whole thing off with a criticism of society and our education system. Check out his work HERE TEXT ME at (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/t...

Welcome to the NERDCAST! Tobias, Conrad and myself had a really good time nerding out about vintage guitars, our favorite local guitar stores, their retail location and more. This was an absolute blast, and I think you'll really enjoy it. Check them out HERE. TEXT ME at (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying h...

STOKED! Lucero is one of my favorite bands of all time, so it was an honor to sit down with Brian Venable. We get a behind the scenes look at the origins of the band, his take on guitar playing, gear, and life in general. We also talk about sneaking people into shows, a weird experience with Alternative Press, beer getting poured on my head, wild Philly fans and a whole lot more. This was one of m...

Danny Black is a guitarist, tone nerd, and a real cool dude. He plays in a band called Good Old War, and has a string of excellent solo records. The most recent of which is called Black Ryno and it is out wherever you get your music. Check it out here! If you would like to do that, TEXT ME at (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out...

Hello! Welcome to a bonus episode of the show!!! Today is a little different than normal. This is a discussion around working as an independent artist in this weird digital age we are in. De'Von and I are going to be embarking on a journey together to push his musical project Boy Indigo forward, and we would like you to come with us for the ride. If you would like to do that, TEXT ME at (503) 751-...