Golden Age of Gear - hosted by Joey Landreth & Derek from Revv Amps

This week we’re checking out a fuzz that’s been on Joe’s radar for a while — the Isle of Tone Haze 67, a boutique, late-’60s-inspired Fuzz Face-style pedal from our buddies at Isle of Tone in Austria. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when vintage-nerd obsession meets “let’s build it properly,” this one’s for you. We crack it open, nerd out on what’s inside (yes, it’s a Hammond box, yes, we’re...

If you’ve ever gone down the rabbit hole of elite session guitar tones, you’ve definitely heard a James Tyler guitar — even if you didn’t know it. Built by master luthier James Tyler, James Tyler Guitars have earned a near-mythical reputation among professional players. These instruments aren’t just boutique — they’re legendary. Known for their bold aesthetics, ultra-playable necks, and incredibly...

In this episode of The Golden Age of Gear, we’re diving deep into the world of guitar speakers with the launch of the new Revv Amplification Classic Series speakers. Join us as we discuss the extensive prototyping process behind the RV90 and RV30, developed in collaboration with WGS to capture the best qualities of our favorite vintage and modern speakers. We’ll break down the sonic differences be...

In this episode of The Golden Age of Gear, we go deep into Gretsch land. Joey pulls out his vintage 1964 Chet Atkins Tennessean—a family heirloom from his dad, who modded it with TV Jones pickups, different wiring, and those famously cheesy-but-awesome painted-on F-holes. Derek brings in his modern White Falcon, a guitar he originally didn’t even want (he was chasing the classic orange 6120) until...

In this episode we’re talking dream guitars: the ones we obsessed over as teenagers, the ones we finally managed to buy, and the ones that still haunt our wishlists. We dig into a 1998 USA Peavey Wolfgang that served as a number one guitar for years, how it compares to the Ernie Ball/Music Man Van Halen model (now the Axis), and where the EVH Wolfgang and the striped Frankenstein-style Strat fit i...

In this episode of Golden Age of Gear, Derek and Joey break down their latest collaboration: the Dirt Dog overdrive — a pedal designed to capture the amp-like overdrive tones Joey used while recording Dog Ear, and recreate them reliably on a pedalboard. What started as a conversation about chasing specific record tones turned into a deep dive on touch response, gain structure, and flexibility. The...

DSM Humboldt Dumblifier | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 55 In this episode of Golden Age of Gear, Derek and Joey check out a brand-new release from DSM Humboldt — an analog Dumble-style amp simulator designed to capture classic ODS tones in a compact, pedalboard-friendly format. Known for their Simplifier series, DSM Humboldt takes a different approach here: pure analog circuitry, dual channels, built-in...

Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 54 In this episode of Golden Age of Gear, Derek and Joey go deep on one of the most divisive effects in guitar history: compression. Starting with the famously weird Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer (yes, the Lego-looking one), the conversation quickly turns into a real-world discussion about why players use compressors, when they actually make s...

P90 Pickups | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 53 In this week’s episode of Golden Age of Gear, we go all-in on P90 pickups — why they feel so good, why they sit in that perfect middle ground between single coils and humbuckers, and why so many players (including us) have slept on them for way too long. We A/B a wide range of P90-equipped guitars, exploring how different winds, builders, and designs shape f...

Joey's New Board | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 52 In this week’s episode of Golden Age of Gear, Joey walks Derek through a brand-new pedalboard build — not just what’s on it, but why it’s there, what’s likely to change, and how his approach to gear has evolved. This isn’t a “perfect Instagram board.” It’s a working, modular rig built around inspiration, portability, and real-world use — something...

Revv Dynamis D40 | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 51 What’s up, friends? We’re back this week with a proper look at the Revv D40 — an amp that’s been part of the Revv lineup for a while now, but one Joey hasn’t really spent meaningful time with since the early prototype days. After hearing how incredible Dann Huff sounded through it earlier this year, it felt like the right time to finally plug in and see...

Bob Burt Gr8t Distortion Pedal | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 50 Welcome back, friends! Today we’re diving into a seriously cool piece of boutique distortion history — the Bob Burt Gr9t Distortion, a pedal from one of the OG custom cabinet builders turned pedal-maker. This thing looks wild, sounds wild, and has one of the strangest compression controls we’ve ever used… in all the best (and sometimes wei...

Kernom Pedals | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 49 In this episode of The Golden Age of Gear, Derek and Joey dive into some truly wild sonic territory with three next-level pedals from Kernom — the Ridge, the Moho, and the Ellipse. These French wizards have been making a quiet but VERY loud splash in the guitar world, and today we dig into why their analog-driven, feature-packed designs have so many player...

65' Deluxe Reverb vs D25JL | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 47 This week on Golden Age of Gear, Derek & Joey nerd out on vintage Fender amps and put a 1965 Deluxe Reverb (blackface) up against Joey’s Revv D25 JL. We dig into what makes tweed / brownface / blackface / silverface circuits feel different, why bias-vary tremolo hits different than opto trem, and how much “neutral pedal platform” is m...

Fuzz Faces | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 46 This week on Golden Age of Gear, Derek & Joey get fuzzy with a table full of legendary and boutique fuzz face pedals — from an original Arbiter England Fuzz Face to custom builds from Dominion Fuzz and DanDrive. They talk about why old carbon-zinc batteries make fuzz pedals sound different, how small tweaks change tone, and whether obsessing over cables,...

This week, Joey and Derek dive into one of their favorite pedal brands — Mythos Pedals — and talk about the story, the sounds, and the friendship behind them. Joey shares how his connection with Zach Broyles (founder of Mythos) goes all the way back to the very first Brothers Landreth show in Nashville, and how that led to his own signature Mjolnir and High Road Fuzz pedals. The guys plug in multi...

EQ Pedal Shootout | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 44 This week, Joey and Derek go deep on one of the most underrated tools on your board — EQ pedals. What started as a “clean boost side quest” turned into a full-blown shootout between classics, mods, and a few surprises. The guys compare the legendary Boss GE-7, the XTS and Analog Man mods, the bargain-bin Behringer EQ700, the Earthling Designs Preamp, a...

The Rock Slide | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 43 This week, Joey and Derek dive deep into the world of slide guitar — and if you’ve ever wanted to learn how to actually play slide in tune, this is the episode for you. Joey breaks down everything from basic open E tuning and muting technique to vibrato tips that make your playing sing. The guys also check out a full box of Rock Slide guitar slides that D...

Fairfield Circuitry | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 42 This week we’re diving into some truly weird and wonderful pedals — including a Fairfield Circuitry ring modulator, tilt EQ, and more. These Canadian-made pedals have a cult following for good reason, and we’re putting them to the test to see just how wild (and surprisingly musical) things can get. From spacey oscillations to straight-up noise-maker...

Veritas Portlander | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 40 This week on Golden Age of Gear, Derek & Joey sit down with a stunning Veritas Portlander custom build — a guitar that blends boutique craftsmanship with unique player-focused specs. From a wenge neck and custom burst finish to the kind of details only a small shop can pull off, this Portlander has us asking: is it better to spec a guitar exactly...

Revv D20MK2 & D20JL | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 40 It’s new amp day! Derek and Joey plug straight into the brand-new Revv D20 MK2 and the D20 Joey Landreth Edition — no pedals, no frills, just pure amp tone. Both amps take everything players loved about the original D20 and make it even better: - More headroom thanks to larger transformers - Bright switch for extra sparkle - Onboard reverb for cl...

Mutron 3 Plus | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 39 What happens when Joey plugs into a real Mutron 3 Plus? You get legendary envelope filter tones that shaped Jerry Garcia, John Mayer & beyond—plus plenty of unexpected laughs along the way. From funky low-pass sweeps to high-pass half-cocked wah tones, the Mutron 3+ proves why it’s one of the most iconic pedals ever made. But this episode isn’t just ab...

Collings I-35 LC | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 38 Welcome back to The Golden Age of Gear! 🎸 This week Joey and Derek take a deep dive into one of Joey’s most played and most beloved guitars—the Collings I-35 LC. From its stunning figured top and unique finish checking, to its upgraded Ron Ellis pickups (the same set Bill Frisell uses 👀), this guitar has serious mojo. Joey shares the story of how he f...

Boost Shootout | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 37 Looking for the best clean boost pedal? We lined up some of the most talked-about boosts — Mythos Luxury Drive, Keeley Katana, Revv Tilt Boost, Heuristic Tilt EQ, Non-Human Audio Roughcast, XTS GE-7 Mod, and NRG Pumper — and put them through a good old-fashioned shootout. Some are transparent and loud, some add a little extra grit, and others shape your E...

This week on Golden Age of Gear , Joey and Derek check out some of the most creative and unusual pedals we’ve ever come across — all hand-built by Pete’s Pedals . What looks like vintage gear pulled from a basement? Actually brilliant pedal designs. We’re talking:  📞 A rotary phone turned dual overdrive & boost (with a real preamp tube!) 👽 A theremin fuzz that delivers sci-fi chaos and wild...