Get Offset: a Music and Guitar Podcast

This week, Emily and Andrew talk primarily about the different kinds of gigs -- from being well-rehearsed ahead of time to reading straight charts to 100% improvised sets.  Sponsored by  Jennings Guitars . Sponsored by  WristGrips .  

This is part two in a two-parter that took us weeks to put together. We HIGHLY recommend listening to part one first . We asked some of our favorite folks who work in every realm of the gear industry about their experience with trolls, how they reacted to those trolls, how trolling affects them, and more. We’re honored to have  Julie Robbins from Earthquaker Devices ,  Ryan Burke from 60 Cycle Hum...

Andrew couldn't join in this week, so Emily called up her friend Jim Bryson , a prize-winning Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, and producer! Some names of note Jim has worked with include Oh Susanna, Little Scream, The Skydiggers and Kalle Mattson.  He's toured with Kathleen Edwards, The Weakerthans and The Tragically Hip. To kick it off Jim makes up ideas about what religion Andrew is (imagi...

This is part one in a two-parter that took us weeks to put together. We asked some of our favorite folks who work in every realm of the gear industry about their experience with trolls, how they reacted to those trolls, how trolling affects them, and more. We're honored to have Julie Robbins from Earthquaker Devices , Ryan Burke from 60 Cycle Hum , Chelsea Clark from Guitars & Caffeine , and Mike...

Happy Pride to our LGBTQQIAAP+ friends and listeners! This week, Emily talks about playing out with a band for the first time (and some upcoming gigs), Andrew talks about the two beers he's drinking and his move, and Emily shames him for not knowing who the frontman for The Who is.  This episode's topic, however, is about Pride and our limited thoughts (as cis-het folks) about brands involving the...

This week, Emily and Andrew talk about subscription boxes for guitarists. Do they make sense? Is it possible to do it right? Can it even recover after a certain brand took advantage of its consumers? They also talk about how Emily just turned 30 and some discount pedals she picked up. Andrew talks about his new pedalboard and cables and about his dream to visit Chicago Music Exchange. They also me...

You know what we mean by the boring stuff. It's the stuff that just doesn't get you excited to buy, even though you need it. Let's be honest, if you have $150 to spend, are you going to have more fun with a power conditioner or a guitar pedal? This week Andrew shout out some companies that are making traditionally un-fun products fun again. They also chat about how gross working events is, colds a...

This week, Andrew and Emily chat about burgers, cats, why they don't have stickers on their guitars nor any tattoos, and Andrew tells more dad jokes.  Emily also talks about the guitar she snagged at the Tacoma Guitar Festival -- a Bronco/Mustang hybrid. They also talk about the vintage parts marketplace a bit.  Sponsored by Runway Audio.  Save 15% on your next order at Runway Audio with the disco...

This week, Emily and Andrew bring on their friend Tiffiny Costello to talk about cats, amps, what noises one should NOT make into a microphone, and sobriety.  Namely, the three talk about the practice of paying musicians in alcohol vs. money. Do you have an opinion on getting free drinks as compensation for a gig? Join our Facebook group and join the conversation ! This week’s podcast is sponsored...

This is a very special episode -- this week Emily and Andrew are LIVE at the Tacoma Guitar Festival. Andrew tries to see how far he can make a $30 pedal go, Emily finds her dream project, and we get to chat with Sarah and Justin from Striking Matches as well as Roman from  Shnobel Tone .  This week's podcast is sponsored by...you? Click to learn more about sponsorship opportunities with Get Offset...

This week, Andrew and Emily discuss the Tacoma Guitar Festival (we want to see you there!), Emily talks about how her husband proposed, and Andrew tells some dad jokes. They’re as groan-worthy as you’d expect.  Then, they get into the topic of this episode: How different brands handle having more demand for than supply of their product. Some do it well and some…well…kind of don’t do anything. Spon...

This week, Emily talks about her favorite holiday — Record Store Day! Then Andrew talks about Star Wars, especially the new trailer for Episode IX (and his extra special trailer). Then, they talk about budget gear and the upsides and downsides of buying it.  Sponsored by  Jennings Guitars . We’d love to continue our chat on budget gear with you!  Join our Facebook group  to jump in on the conversa...

Brian Spragg from Bookworm Effects is the co-host for Get Offset this week! They talk about their cats (in boxes), why you shouldn't trust a host, and pedal art. Specifically, they talk about brands that are doing a great job with beautiful, unique enclosures. But they also chat about a few examples that aren't as unique, as well as a few examples that toe the line between paying homage and rippin...

This week, Emily talks about some new gear, including the Seths and the Delayvid Foster Wallace from Bookworm Effects, and the ARF from Dwarfcraft Devices, and Emily discusses the pedals she sold to justify the new ones.  Then the pair talk about Stereo rigs and the differences between types of stereo rigs.  Episode sponsored by Jennings Guitars and Bookworm Effects. The Mt. Hood fuzz pedal by Spr...

On this very special episode of Get Offset, we have Mike Adams on the show to talk about abuse and the cruelty that too often keeps talented people from pursuing their passions. Sponsored by  Jennings Guitars .   The Mt. Hood fuzz pedal by Spruce Effects is now available ! There will only be 10 ever sold in pink, so don’t wait too long to buy. The Mt. Hood has its humble beginnings as the first ev...

This week, Emily explains why she's drinking Canadian whiskey with water, Andrew talks about an upcoming photoshoot, Emily talks about some of the awesome women in the gear industry , and Andrew has an EXCELLENT idea.  Sponsored by  Jennings Guitars . The Mt. Hood fuzz pedal by Spruce Effects is now available ! There will only be 10 ever sold in pink, so don’t wait too long to buy. The Mt. Hood ha...

Alternate Title: Capes are Underrated.  This week, Andrew and Emily are joined by Sarah Zimmermann from the duo Striking Matches . You might have heard their songs on the TV show Nashville , Gray's Anatomy, or on American Idol.  They talk about how Emily was intimidated by Sarah's crazy guitar skills in college, a minimalist outlook on pedals, thumbs, T-Bone Burnett, different levels of bleeps, Cl...

What's in a name? This week, Emily and Andrew talk about how people name their guitars, and how that can sometimes turn into something problematic or uncomfortable. Also, Emily talks about finishing her purple Mustang build (FINALLY) and Andrew talks about some gear he's selling. Want more?  Join our Facebook group , where Emily builds a visual thread to go with every episode! The Mt. Hood fuzz pe...

  This week we have Louise, co-owner of Dwarfcraft Devices on the show! We talk about cheese curds, cats, our favorite Dwarfcraft pedals, karaoke, booth babes (AGAIN), and Nashville. Then, we get into the topic of the episode, which is abusive men in the music and gear industry, things that make women uncomfortable in the industry (like the Guitar World bikini gear guide), and whether or not it's...

Emily and Andrew have a podcast inception and then talk about insane guitar thefts. Then they chat on the volume pedals with tuners, Dwarfcraft Devices Treeverb, the Fender Treverb, and the Strymon Flint. Episode sponsored by  Tasty Cables  and  FoxChiRho Pedal Toppers . The Mt. Hood fuzz pedal by Spruce Effects is now available ! There will only be 10 ever sold in pink, so don't wait too long to...

This week starts a little differently — with a big announcement from Andrew, Emily, and Brian from  Spruce Effects ! We talk about a new fuzz pedal that you’re definitely going to want to check out on Feb. 14 via the  Get Offset Instagram  page. Then Brian peaces out, and Andrew and Emily talk about booth babes: the process of hiring models to stand at booths at events like NAMM. The Mt. Hood fuzz...

This week it's just Emily and Leila Sidi from TunaTone Instruments ! We talk about our cats taking advantage of our kindness, how gear groups are for women when men aren't expecting them to be there, slut shaming by builders, Leila's extremely positive experiences as a guitar builder, the risk of her showing a pink guitar at the Vancouver Guitar Festival, the golden age of guitar building, and mor...

Emily talks about her new pedal steel and Andrew makes fun of her. Then Andrew talks Ikea pedal board hacks, Emily talks about building guitars from kits and parts, and they say they're not going to talk for an hour, and then end up talking for an hour anyway. Whoops! Also, Emily expressed her love for firm, thick picks. And the Pavement song " Date With Ikea " was stuck in her head THE ENTIRE EPI...

  Today we have Brian Bicknell on our show to talk about selling out, bowing to labels, theft of PCBs, and, of course, cats. Oh, and he talks about his pedal company, including their newest release, The Gale . Emily has one and she adores it.   This episode was sponsored by Tasty Cables !   Want more?  Join our Facebook group , where Emily builds a visual thread to go with every episode!  

What makes something collectible? Its rarity? Its flippability? And is it all clever marketing or is there substance in collectible gear? Emily and Andrew ponder these questions and share some embarrassing secrets. Also, Emily's cat bites her.