Chasing Tone - Guitar Podcast About Gear, Effects, Amps and Tone

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 r...

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 t...

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&apos...

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...

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 revi...

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 uploade...

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. Faceb...

Brian and Blake recap Brian's adventures at Summer NAMM. Included are Brian's opportunity to jam with one of his guitar influences, and the new clean platform pedal friendly amp that Wampler introduced at the show. And Brian reads some of your reviews. http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new pod...

Brian is fresh back from vacation, Blake has some new gear, and they offer advice on how to build your customer base when you are starting a new business. 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. Fac...

It's Brian. It's Blake. So it has to be the Chasing Tone Podcast. Ever wonder how clipping works in a multiple gain stage setting? Brian has the science. And who is Leslie Wampler, and where has he been hiding?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...

Strap in and get ready for a fun ride. Brian and Blake have a little bit of everything in this podcast. Why some music stores make more off of lessons than gear sales. Winter NAMM Vs Summer NAMM. And what is Brian's favorite Wampler Pedal? The answer will surprise you. http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notifie...

Blake and Brian talk about the pedal industry. Is there room for more? What does it take to be successful, and what does that success really look like? And, is the future of guitar gear going to be software driven? This and Brian's grilling prowess on this edition of Chasing Tone.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to...

Brian and Blake are back at it, tackling the reality of the future of guitar music. Is it dead as we know it? Are there any guitar oriented artist still packing arenas? Is there an artist that might revive it? 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. F...

Brian is fresh back from hanging out with Brad Paisley. Hear about the moment all gear builders covet. Blake has a pretty cool practice set up that works the in-ears without working the neighbors nerves. Gaming videos, Brian's driving range adventure much more packed into this weeks episode.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/s...

Brian and Blake talk about some of the new gear and builders that have caught their attention. What wood gives your cabinet the best tone? And what is the best change you can make to your amp?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://...

Blake Wyland of the ToneMob podcast joins Brian to discuss the three types of guitar players and their attitude towards gear. Blake went to Nashville and got his hands on a Whitfill. What does the future hold for Wampler Pedals? Wampler Amps perhaps? And Brian has a great way to explain what guitar pedals do to the non guitarist. http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or g...

Brian talks to Blake about the resurgence of rack effect units in the boutique market. And would you rather spend money on a great amp, or a fully loaded pedal board? You will find the guy's opinions interesting. Setting up your rig for the best tone, and Blake channels his inner Doctor DooLittle.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals...

Brian is joined by Blake Wyland of the ToneMob Podcast. This week it is all about the Bypass Switch. Relay, true, buffered? Which one delivers. And the do's and don'ts when approaching a company for an artist endorsement. 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 uploa...

Brian and Blake Wyland of the Tonemob podcast are back. This week they talk about the state of country music and if Sturgill Simpson could be key to bringing back the classic sound. Did you see Nick Jonas' guitar solo? The guys did, and they have something to say about it. All this and 6000 dollar cables on this weeks Chasing Tone.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription...

Blake Wyland from Tone Mob returns to the podcast to talk with Brian about preconceived notions when selecting guitar gear, and the HUGE effect that speakers have on your guitar tone. We also explore the possibility of a Boss Pedals Podcast and how gain stages are like Legos.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notifi...

Brian is joined again by ToneMob's Blake Wyland. They discuss the how the industry has been forced to evolve. And designing by feel as opposed to the calculator. They also discuss whether those small micro sized surface mount components are better or worse than their bigger surface mount brothers. http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedal...

Brian chats with Blake Wyland of the ToneMob Podcast about Wah pedals, and Kirk Hammet. And Brian helps Blake discover SnapChat. 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/WamplerPedalsht...

Brian and Max Ponder the future of gear. And they tackle the hard choices when limited to four pedals. Which stomp boxes will make the cut? 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.com http://www. Facebook.com/Wamp...

Sometimes true bypass sucks. Brian and Max discuss why. 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/WamplerPedals...

Brian and Max are joined by Alex Clay for the 100th and final episode of Chasing Tone. They look back at Winter NAMM 2016.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/WamplerPedals Support the s...