The Guitar Knobs

The Knobs welcome Angelo Lorenzo founder of Renzo Sound to the podcast. We had a great time talking with Angelo about his themed pedals the Autumn Drive and the Winter Fuzz. Angelo has a backstory that many of us can relate to and we are excited for the future of Renzo sound. #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guita...

The Knobs welcome to the podcast Reverend Guitars CEO, Ken Haas. He covers some of the interesting milestones in the history of Reverend and how that has shaped the very dynamic present and future. Reverend is well known for remarkable guitar designs and innovations that continue to redefine tone. #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #...

The Knobs welcome Tom and Dan of Electro-Harmonix to the show to discuss a big release that is rooted back to the origins of EHX - The Line Boost. The new LPB-3 is packed with handy new features making it a must-have for any pedalboard. They also shed light on another line of nine pedals called the Pico Line, and the Lizard King too! #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitar...

The Knobs welcome Matt Holl founder of Wren And Cuff back to the show. Matt discusses his new release with us and we discuss some best practices and things to avoid doing when using Muff based fuzz pedals.  #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips...

The Knobs welcome "Les Paul - 70 Years" author Julien Bitoun. This book is one of our favorite guitar books and we've given several away on the show so it was extra special to talk directly to the man who created it. Calling from France to talk about guitars, c'est un mec bien! #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #gui...

The Knobs welcome Gear Ant founder Elad Mezrahi back to the show to catch us up on what he has been working on...which is a lot! Elad has 8 new pedals since we've last talked with him including a brand new CICADA fuzz/phase combo that sounds fantastic! Elad has also been an essential supporter of our podcast as an Executive Producer and we cannot thank him enough for that.  Hosted by Todd Novak wi...

The Knobs welcome Jeff Schroeder back for an unprecedented 7th interview! Since leaving The Smashing Pumpkins Jeff has been busy exploring new territory in his guitar playing. Always the student, he has been digging into plenty of interesting paths to inspiration. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik and Jared Brandon   #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitar...

The Knobs welcome Barton McGuire founder of Cosmodio Instruments to the podcast. Barton created an incredibly versatile drive through his use of unconventional drive-shaping controls. We love his approach to exploring what is possible outside the familiar. Barton's intellect and curiosity will surely continue to provide the gear world with more intriguing awesomeness.  Hosted by Todd Novak with To...

The Knobs welcome Dom Hilton founder of Footloose Effects to the show. Dom's approach to pedal production gives him the freedom to be quite creative with his pedal art and his unique takes on known circuits. He is a very hands-on builder with a great backstory. All this makes for a very collectible pedal line that won't bust the bank.  Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzi, Rob Chafe and Billy Spit...

The Knobs welcome O.C.E. Pedals founder Chris Evans to the show to discuss his guitar pedals and his animated back story. Chris is a talented guy with a passion for creating things and he has found a great outlet in guitar gear. We're glad to have him on the show! Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik   #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinter...

The Knobs continue the discussion of ways to get a home studio setup for a range of budgets and experience level. A visit to our studio from Grand Poohbah David Kamminga who had just built out his own home studio prompted the episode idea.  Supported by knowledge from Relay Recording owner Jon Fintel and a ton of amplification knowledge from Rob Chafe made this a very informative episode. We did o...

The Knobs discuss ways to get a home studio setup for a range of budgets and experience level. A visit to our studio from Grand Poohbah David Kamminga who had just built out his own home studio prompted the episode idea.  Supported by knowledge from Relay Recording owner Jon Fintel and a ton of amplification knowledge from Rob Chafe made this a very informative episode. We did our best to cover as...

The Knobs welcome Peter Holmstrom guitarist of The Dandy Warhols to the podcast. We are all fans of this band here at the show so it was an extra special interview. Peter has loads of albums and 30 years of touring under his belt, so naturally, he has great gear stories to share with us all. Plus he's a helluva nice fellow. Thanks Peter! Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik and Billy Spitfire   #...

The Knobs welcome Bad Cat Amplifiers to the podcast! We are joined by owner John Thompson as well as Media and Artist Relations maestro Nick Poppin. The American-made Bad Cat is a well-known brand but at least for us, the back story was not...until NOW! John and Nick help us understand the DNA inside Bad Cat Amps and some great products they continue to develop. And heck, they are super nice dudes...

The Knobs welcome Åke Strömer founder of Stromer Mutroniks. This Swedish builder is making great effects pedals in Brooklyn NYC including his take on the Superfuzz in his custom designed enclosures. Give your guitar the gift of awesome with a Stromer pedal! We hope you enjoy the interview as much as we did. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik   #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedal...

The Knobs welcome Brandon Wilson founder of Sketchy Sounds to the podcast. Brandon has a great backstory and no shortage of ideas when creating new guitar pedals to add to his impressive line. Check out what Sketchy Sounds has to say about it! Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik and Rob Chafe   #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #g...

The Knobs welcome Ellis Hahn founder of L.E.H Guitars to the podcast. Ellis is known for making exceptional basses to order. Another great guitar maker from the Midwest, Ellis has spent years honing their craft and finding their voice in the bass world. And yes we do love the headstock. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik.   #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #...

The Knobs welcome Matt Desilet of Warm Audio to the podcast. Matt shared the fantastic line of guitar pedals from Warm Audio, including two brand-new releases. Matt is a gear head so he fits right in with us.  Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik and Rob Chafe.   #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #gu...

The Knobs welcome our old pal Wolly founder of Champion Leccy. He is releasing another new pedal and as usual, it is loaded with inventive ways to shape your guitar sound. Enjoy the weird and wonderful Champion Leccy! Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik and Rob Chafe.   #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpic...

The Knobs welcome Terry Burton and Angelo Mazzocco of Meris to the show. Their storied careers in creating precision audio experiences have shaped what many of the guitar community accept as the gold standard for guitar effects. We had the privilege of discussing their flagship effects units the LVX Modular Delay and the Mercury X Modular Reverb, and learning what is behind their passion for break...

The Knobs welcome Roman Belonozhko, founder of Shnobel Tone back to the podcast. It is clear that Roman loves the chase of guitar tone and is passionate about creating creative tools for guitar players that demand the absolute best. He just released the Daily Driver Boost, a loaded new drive pedal that we are pretty crazy about, and dig into all the details in our discussion.  Hosted by Todd Novak...

The Knobs welcome Acorn Amps founder Tyler Petito back to the show. He has been creating quite a few unusual things at breakneck speed as of late, and not just pedals. We delve into the mad mind of Tyler and his crew to find out what is causing all of this mayhem!  SCHULTZZZ! Hosted by Todd Novak and Tony Dudzik   #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #...

The Knobs discuss Todd & Tony's experience at NAMM 2024, lots of great new builders, old friends and new. Plus Jared shares what he has been working on at Gibson.  Hosted by Todd Novak, Tony Dudzik, and Jared Brandon   #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distor...

The Knobs welcome Mark Bartel founder of Bartel Amps. Mark has been honing the craft of great tone by hand for many years and has developed many different models of guitar amplifiers, including creating the original Tone King Amplifier line. He remains dedicated to finding innovative ways to provide the best possible sonic solution for guitar players.  Hosted by Todd Novak, Tony Dudzik, and Rob Ch...

The Knobs welcome Sean Kochel founder of Kochel Guitars to the podcast. Located in Montana, Kochel Guitars is well known for creating a range of custom resonator guitars out of local historic barn lumber native to Montana, completely crafted by hand. Sean truly loves what he does and also has a formidable mustache. Hosted by Todd Novak, Tony Dudzik, and Jared Brandon   #guitarpodcast #electricguit...