Get Offset: a Music and Guitar Podcast

The holidays are approaching (very much too quickly), so Joan and Emily put together some gift ideas you can send to your well-meaning relatives so you don't get ANOTHER spatula shaped like a guitar.  BTW, please consider supporting the podcast by using and sharing our affiliate links this holiday season. It costs you zero extra dollars, but we get a small portion of that sale shared with us....

We're barreling toward the end of 2022, and that means the gear of the year lists have started to hit the internet. Our friends at  @Reverb  compiled a few lists of the best-selling guitars, amps, and effects, so we dug through those lists and pulled out some takeaways. Get the new Fender Acoustasonic Jazzmaster: https://imp.i114863.net/P05kke Shop Ernie Ball: https://https://imp.i114863...

This week, Emily and Joan talk about the surprise new Acoustasonic release from Fender and ponder why there hasn't been more promotion for it. They also talk about new toys for the week and Emily tells Joan all about touring the Ernie Ball Music Man factory.  Get the new Fender Acoustasonic Jazzmaster: https://imp.i114863.net/P05kke Shop Ernie Ball: https://https://imp.i114863.net/ErnieBallSw...

This week Emily's joined by Michelle Sullivan, her childhood friend and tour manager of Lydia Loveless. The two talk about whether or not the various bands billed to play When We Were Young Fest in Vegas have "FANGS?!" and about all she's learned about tour managing.  Specifically, Michelle shares wisdom bestowed by Dave Burton, tour manager for Drive-By Truckers and The Hold Steady (among ot...

Last week, Fender released their American Vintage II Series. Though neither of us has been able to get our hands on one, they take a look at the new lineup and see how it stacks up to its truly vintage counterparts. Check them out on Sweetwater Check them out on Reverb Like the podcast?  Support us on Patreon for some sweet perks ! We have merch, including additions to our For Fuzz Sake lineu...

This week, Emily and Joan talk about the new PRS line of pedals and other guitar, amp and pickup builders who've ventured into the world of guitar pedals. Like the podcast?  Support us on Patreon for some sweet perks ! We have merch, including additions to our For Fuzz Sake lineup! Get some, get SOME. Support Get Offset by... Subscribing on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/getoffset Sho...

When we asked for the worst advice you've ever heard, you all came through. We had enough submissions for two episodes! You don't have to listen in order, but I highly recommend listening to both.  Like the podcast?  Support us on Patreon for some sweet perks ! We have merch, including additions to our For Fuzz Sake lineup! Get some, get SOME. Support Get Offset by... Subscribing on Patr...

We asked people about the bad advice they get as musicians and boy, you all did not disappoint! Here's what we think about some of that "advice" we seem to get too often. Like the podcast?  Support us on Patreon for some sweet perks ! We have merch, including additions to our For Fuzz Sake lineup! Get some, get SOME. Support Get Offset by... Subscribing on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.c...

Emily recently met up with Steve from The Hold Steady during a run of shows in LA. They talked news in Memphis, the sounds of the '80s, broken fingers, life-changing guitar tracks and more. Like the podcast?  Support us on Patreon for some sweet perks ! We have merch, including additions to our For Fuzz Sake lineup! Get some, get SOME. Support Get Offset by... Subscribing on Patreon:  ht...

Let's be real with ourselves and each other—there are some kiiiiinda culty things in guitar culture. Joined by special guest, the amazing Hondo Felder , Emily and Joan take audience suggestions and talk about the cultiest parts in guitar culture.  Hat tip to Sounds Like a Cult podcast ! We stole your idea! Like the podcast?  Support us on Patreon for some sweet perks ! We have merch, inc...

This week Emily took a camera and the Tascam Mixcast 4 to the Recovery Room Studio, aka where Recovery Effects does their thing. She sits down with owners Graig and Zera to talk guitar pedals, modular effects, how you accidentally buy a guitar (or two), the Bunnyman of Nebraska and more.  Like the podcast?  Support us on Patreon for some sweet perks ! We have merch, including additions t...

This week, Emily and  @Pedal Playhouse  talk about Fulltone closing up shop in California and  @Mary Spender  's recent video about whether or not YouTube musicians are frauds. Like the podcast?  Support us on Patreon for some sweet perks ! We have merch, including additions to our For Fuzz Sake lineup! Get some, get SOME. Support Get Offset by... Subscribing on Patreon:&n...

During the 200th episode of Get Offset , Emily and  @Joan of Heart  asked you to send in some of your favorite memories from the past (almost) four years! Featuring notes from MatthewsEffects , Hondo Felder Music  , Working Class Music  , 60 Cycle Hum  ,  TunaTone Instruments  ,  The Timber Owls Band , and more! Support Get Offset by... Shopping on Reverb.co...

Wow, it's our 200th episode! Big thanks to everyone who has made this podcast so special over the past few years. We'd love to hear your favorite memories from the podcast. Send us a note or video on Instagram and you might appear in the next episode! This week Emily and Joan talk about the lack of women on festival bills, working in live music/the studio/the industry as a whole, and the organizat...

What. A. Week. The guitar industry had a healthy dose of drama and gossip last week, mainly surrounding reported layoffs at Fender and a surprise move by Dean following Gibson's lawsuits. Plus, Joan talks about her MAW demo finally being released and Emily chats about a recent gig.  Watch the MAW demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJ_F23RgjmM   Watch Emily in The Pedal Movie:  ht...

This week's episode features Dan from OBNE—you might know him from their series "Dan Explains it All" where he shows the ins-and-outs of the new pedals from Old Blood Noise. We talk about Screen Violence, Float, the Calamity Drive, finding wonder in pedals and more.  Watch Emily in The Pedal Movie:  http://thepedalmovie.com/ Like the podcast?  Support us on Patreon for some sweet pe...

This week, Andrew has some big news, Emily has a new guitar, and Joan is almost done with her MAW demo. The three talk about Fender CEO Andy Mooney's recent comments about rising prices and how he threw some serious shade. Watch Emily in The Pedal Movie:  http://thepedalmovie.com/ Like the podcast?  Support us on Patreon for some sweet perks ! We have merch, including additions to our Fo...

This week, Emily, Andrew and  @Pedal Playhouse  talk about a Fender controversy and a famous guitarist getting a new gig (and the weird fallout from that). Watch Emily in The Pedal Movie:  http://thepedalmovie.com/ Like the podcast?  Support us on Patreon for some sweet perks ! We have merch, including additions to our For Fuzz Sake lineup! Get some, get SOME. Outro song is&nbs...

It's a three-piece today on Get Offset! Emily and Andrew are joined once again by @Pedal Playhouse 's @Joan of Heart . Jo talks about her birthday haul, Andrew talks about seeing live music, and Emily talks about some recent gigs. The three then talk about #StrangerThings introducing a new audience to Kate Bush and the part TV and movies play in reinvigorating songs and careers. Watch Emily in The...

Andrew is back this week! Emily catches him up on #GearFest , talks about COVID and all of her shows coming up. The two talk about why there seem to be so many delay pedals lately. Watch Emily in The Pedal Movie:  http://thepedalmovie.com/ Like the podcast?  Support us on Patreon for some sweet perks ! We have merch, including additions to our For Fuzz Sake lineup! Get some, get SOME. Outro song i...

This week, Emily tells Jo all about #GearFest, which included a rooftop bar, fireworks and, of course, some of our favorite brands. Jo talks about progress on her MAW demo, and the two discuss the Roadie-O Games and taking a bat to a flight case.  Watch Emily in The Pedal Movie:  http://thepedalmovie.com/ Like the podcast?  Support us on Patreon for some sweet perks ! We have merch, including addi...

This week we're joined again by Joan of Heart aka Pedal Playhouse! Emily and Jo talk about Sweetwater's #GearFest and so much more. Watch Emily in The Pedal Movie:  http://thepedalmovie.com/ Like the podcast?  Support us on Patreon for some sweet perks ! We have merch, including additions to our For Fuzz Sake lineup! Get some, get SOME. Outro song is  “Little Pink Room” by Michelle Sullivan and th...

Andrew was sick this week, so Emily is joined by Joan of Heart aka Pedal Playhouse ! The two talk about a new age of signature pedals, a recent article about signature guitars and more. Watch Emily in The Pedal Movie:  http://thepedalmovie.com/ Like the podcast?  Support us on Patreon for some sweet perks ! We have merch, including additions to our For Fuzz Sake lineup! Get some, get SOME. Outro s...

This week, Emily shows off some new (non-guitar) toys and the two talk about who REALLY won in Dean vs. Gibson as well as the upcoming NAMM! Watch Emily in The Pedal Movie:  http://thepedalmovie.com/ Like the podcast?  Support us on Patreon for some sweet perks ! We have merch, including additions to our For Fuzz Sake lineup! Get some, get SOME. Outro song is  “Little Pink Room” by Michelle Sulliv...

This week, Emily and Andrew are joined by Charles from Silktone Amps. They talk sketchy AirBNBs, the stellar and unique Silktone Fuzz pedal, how an amp and pedal company grows and more.  Check out Silktone: https://www.silktone.org/ Support our friend Zak: https://postculturepedals.com/J-Hale-fundraiser-overdrive.php Watch Emily in The Pedal Movie:  http://thepedalmovie.com/ Like the podcast?  Sup...