Wampler Pedals

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

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Welcome to the Chasing Tone Podcast! Join Brian Wampler, Blake Wyland, Richard Oliver, and a variety of special guests as they dive into the world of guitars, pedals, amps, and other guitar gear. From answering your burning questions to discussing bands, gigs, and the latest trends in the guitar world, we cover it all. Expect plenty of off-topic banter and a behind-the-scenes look at our work at Wampler Pedals. If you enjoy guitar podcasts that feel like hanging out with your musician friends, you'll love Chasing Tone.

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Chasing Tone 77 - Recording your rig at home and magnet and pickup preferences. 20.07.2015 33:07

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian are joined by Frank Falbo of Falbo designs to discuss home recording, and their favorite pickups and magnets. 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. 1:27 - Travis finished his amp03:01 - Lav Mics are gone!04:15...

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Chasing Tone 75 - Chinese Clones, Delays, Effects in a loop and do you need a buffer? 06.07.2015 31:31

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss using delays, types of delays, and stacking delays. 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. 00:40 - New Microphones02:26 - Chinese Clones/Mini Pedals05:08 - Failed Podcast07:02 - Delay in the Past07:46 -...

Chasing Tone 74 - Novelty Pedals, Why We Moved, and Taylor Swift is Angry at Apple 29.06.2015 33:15

In this episode Travis, Max, and discuss picking guitars based on tone or looks, novelty pedals and why Taylor Swift will have a new hit song about her breakup with Apple. 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. 1:35 - Max's Disaster Gig6:18 - Ko...

Chasing Tone Podcast 73 - Heads Vs Combos, Changing Speakers and Drivers Ed 25.06.2015 33:29

In this episode Travis, Max, and discuss Combo Amps vs Head and Cab setups, Changing Speakers, and Max's settings when stacking Tube Screamers 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. 1:39 - Combo Amps vs Head and Cab Setups4:20 - Changing Speaker...

Chasing Tone 72 – Guitar Mods, And Our Favorite Rigs 22.06.2015 34:19

In this episode Travis, Max, and discuss GearFest, Guitar Mods, and our dream artists rigs.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. 0:20 – New Mics1:30 – Letters From Roy3:10 – Pedal In A Bag4:40 – GearFest5:40 – Morgan Amps9:35 – Max’s Voyeurism 13:00...

Chasing Tone 71 – Swapping Rigs 18.06.2015 33:09

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian play each other rigs and analyze the differences in each others tone.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. Featured links: http://www.lollarguitars.com/ http://www.pedaltrain.com/volto-1 http://www.exclusiveamp...

Chasing Tone 70 - The Gearfest Edition 15.06.2015 48:55

Travis, Max and Brian hang out with the guys from JHS Pedals after day one of Sweetwater's GearFest '15. Support the show

Chasing Tone 69 – Tube Amp Myths And Pickup Placement 11.06.2015 28:32

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss the myths associated with tube amps, the science of pickup placement, and the stinky kid.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. Featured links: http://www.groshguitars.com http://www.suhr.com http://www....

Chasing Tone 68 – The Current State Of The Music Industry 08.06.2015 35:27

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss the current state of the music industry, changing the hardware on your guitar, and letters from Roy.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. 1:10 – Letters from Roy3:45 – Text Shortcuts7:00 – Catchin’ Slac...

Chasing Tone 67 – What Makes A Boutique Guitar So Great? 04.06.2015 37:28

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss the advantages of a boutique guitar, tips for recording, and dirt channels. 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. 4:35 – Boutique Guitars Vs. Mass Manufactured Guitars 11:30 – Comon 12:30 – Studio Tips...

Chasing Tone 66 – Solid State Profilers VS. Analog Amps And Pedals 01.06.2015 35:37

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss the pros and cons of profiling amps such as the AxeFx, how Brian tests pedal designs, and pedals that sound great with an AC15.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. 0:40 – We Found Santa3:30 – Modelers...

Chasing Tone 65 – Our Current Rigs 28.05.2015 29:39

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian sit down with their guitars and talk about their current gear setups, and how picking attack affects tone.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. 2:00 – Brian’s Complete Signal Chain5:10 – Travis’ Complete Signal...

Chasing Tone 64 – Is Clean Tone Dated, And Frustrating Circuits 25.05.2015 35:01

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss the current state of clean tones, Max’s favorite brews, and Brian’s most frustrating circuit.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. 2:30 – Brain Flash4:10 – Is Clean Tone Dated?9:30 – Max’s Favorite Micr...

Chasing Tone 63 – How To Set EQ In Your Signal Chain 21.05.2015 31:24

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss how to adjust your EQ throughout your entire signal chain, recording on a budget, and pedals for rhythm guitar.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. 1:00 – TC Electronics Wizardry5:40 – Pedals For Lead...

Chasing Tone 62 – Controversial Pedal Names And Favorite Strings 18.05.2015 32:33

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss controversial pedal names, alternate tunings, our favorite strings, and Max’s record.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. 3:45 – Controversial Pedal Names11:25 – a/s/l15:25 – Max’s Record17:25 - Altern...

Chasing Tone 61 – Handmade Pickups, And Brian’s Favorite Pedal 14.05.2015 27:47

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss handmade pickups, Brian’s Pride and Joy, and the Indianapolis Guitar Show.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. 1:00 – Indianapolis Guitar Show3:15 – Danelectro Chicken Salad6:40 – ’58 Telecaster9:55 –...

Chasing Tone 60 – Where To Put Your Money – Guitar, Amp, or Pedals? 11.05.2015 28:17

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss their views on where you should invest your money on a limited budget, whether drummers are musicians, and the 2015 version of Van Halen.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. 4:25 – Good Guitar Or Good...

Chasing Tone 59 – Digital Vs. Analog Clipping, Hard Clipping Vs. Soft Clipping 07.05.2015 28:51

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss the ins and outs of clipping – both digital and analog. Brian also gives the low down on compression and buffering.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. 2:00 – Amp Shows3:50 – Digital Clipping Vs. Analo...

Chasing Tone 58 – Extension Cabinets And Our Favorite Guitarists 04.05.2015 28:51

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss Extension cabs, the Wampler bass pedal, bass player jokes, and our favorite guitarists.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. 2:10 – Off-A-Cough2:30 – Sofa-King 3:15 – Extension Speaker Cabs6:55 – Speake...

Chasing Tone 57 – The Truth Of Tubes In Pedals, And Guitar Electronics 29.04.2015 31:26

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian sit down Frank Falbo of Falbo Guitars and discuss tubes in pedals, the ins and outs of guitar electronics, and Max’s airplane skills.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. 2:20 – Tubes In Pedals4:25 – Totes MaGo...

Chasing Tone 56 – Setting Guitar Tones For Home, Studio, and Stage 27.04.2015 28:35

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian sit down Frank Falbo of Falbo Guitars and discuss the difference between Live, Studio, and Home tones, and Latency.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. 1:10 – Live/Studio/Home Tones7:40 – Air Movement 10:45 –...

Chasing Tone 55 – How To Analyze Your Own Tone 23.04.2015 33:52

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian sit down Frank Falbo of Falbo Guitars. Frank is also the inventor of the Seymour Duncan P-Rails, and Fishman Fluence pickups.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. 1:45 – Falbo Guitars3:25 – Innovative Acoustic...

Chasing Tone 54 – How To Analyze Your Own Tone 20.04.2015 34:15

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian sit down with Wampler engineer, Jake Steffes to discuss why some fuzzes clean up better than others, how to analyze your own tone, and guitar capacitors.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. 0:45 – Fancy Socks3...

Chasing Tone 53 – How To Get Started In Electronics 16.04.2015 35:08

In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian sit down with Wampler engineer, Jake Steffes to discuss how they got started learning electronics, capacitor types, and breadboard basics.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. 2:40 – Why 9 Volts?13:20 – How To...