The Guitar Knobs

The Knobs Interview Chicago's own guitar pedal modding master Johnny Balmer of Alchemy Audio. And Jared makes some strange noises.  Top 4: Guitar pedal cable connection placement of choice.  Hosted by Todd Novak with Jeff Fischer and Jared Brandon

The Knobs discuss the craziness behind the body styles of the various versions of the Gibson Melody Maker, and a whole bunch of other randomness. TOP 4: Finger slide type of choice Hosted by Todd Novak with Jared Brandon

The Knobs get deep into Humbucker knowledge land in what we are calling our pickups 101 series.  TOP 4: Humbucker pickup style of choice Hosted by Todd Novak with Jeff Fischer and Jared Brandon

The Knobs welcome Jared Brandon to the crew as a new Knob. As an expert in pickups, Jared begins a 101 course in understanding pickups beginning with single coils.  TOP 4: Single coil pickup style of choice Hosted by Todd Novak with Jeff Fischer and Jared Brandon

The Knobs discuss the first of several episodes about dialing in tone on amps, EQ pedals and the like. Also we say adios to Aaron for a little while. Top 4: Trick of choice while playing Hosted by Todd Novak with Jay Donovan, Aaron Cook and Jeff Fischer

The Knobs Interview Lincoln Guitars founder and builder Derek Asuan-O’Brien, plus bonus knob Jared Brandon of Brandonwound Pickups returns as a guest host with space echo!  Top 4: Guitar knob style of choice Hosted by Todd Novak with Jay Donovan and Jeff Fischer

The Knobs interview custom pickup winder Jared Brandon, founder of Brandonwound Pickups.  TOP 4: favorite pickup position

The Knobs interview a very talented bass luthier and full time musician Tim Seisser, owner of Low Down Bass, who shares his approach to making some truly outstanding bass guitars.  TOP 4: favorite bass pickup configuration.

The Knobs discuss goals and acquisitions we hope to make over the next few months. TOP 4: Choice one of four very well know, but very polarizing bass guitars.... if we had too! Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook, Jay Donovan and The Ghost of Jeff Fischer 

The Knobs are joined by Hank Donovan, creator of Rattlesnake Cables in Missoula Montana for an fantastically informative interview. TOP 4: What effect can you not live without? Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook, Jay Donovan and Jeff Fischer 

The Knobs discuss our finds from a recent pawn shop hunt. TOP 4: Who would you want a single lesson from in all of guitar history? Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook, Jay Donovan and Jeff Fischer

The Knobs discuss the best deal we ever got on our favorite gear–perfect for all you craigslist junkies like Todd  TOP 4: greatest underrated guitarists Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook, Jay Donovan, and Jeff Fischer

The Knobs discuss the importance of hearing protection and ways to achieve it in the studio and in live situations.  TOP 4: Combo or Head/Cab Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook, Jay Donovan, and Brian Adams (not THE)

The Knobs, in one of many discussions on this topic, focus on a few boutique guitar builders.  TOP 4: Straps of choice Hosted by Todd Novak with Jeff Fischer and Chris Graham. Aaron and Jay were busy being responsible adults.

The Knobs discuss the differences betwen reliced and roadworn gutiars. Plus a Todd brings a bass for show and tell.  TOP 4: Favorite amp based on tone Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook and Jeff Fischer and Jay Donovan.

The Knobs welcome guest Knob Scott Marquart and founder of Nashville's very own Stringjoy, the little company making a big ruckus in the guitar string world.  TOP 4: Favorite licensed signature guitar model. Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook and Jay Donovan and guest Knob Scott Marquart.

Part 2 of our interview with veteran tube amp builder since 1957 Dave Harris, featuring a Q&A from The Guitar Knobs. Guest Knob guitarist Marc DiCenzo rejoins us and lays down some sweet licks. Hosted by Todd Novak and Jeff Fischer

The Knobs are honored to interview tube amp building veteran of over 50 years, Dave Harris. He shares his history of discovery and building and love of point-to-point hand wiring, and of course the amazing sounds his amps produce. Hosted by Todd Novak, with guest Knob guitarist Marc DiCenzo of Circa Music 

The Knobs welcome guest Knob local musician Brian Adams (not THE Brian Adams) to discuss his extensive use of digitally based gear. TOP 4: Favorite influential guitar tone. Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook, Jeff Fischer, Jay Donovan and guest Knob Brian Adams.

The Knobs welcome back guest Knob Chris Graham and discuss the fantasy builds we made on the Warmoth website. TOP 4: Favorite pick, (or plectrum if you are a Guitar Nerd  heh! Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook and Chris Graham.

The Knobs share what we have sold or traded that we regret or miss. TOP 4: Favorite guitar finish & dressing Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook and Jeff Fischer and Jay Donovan.

The Knobs discuss our current favorite gear we are playing.  TOP 4: Most desired bass guitar Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook, Jeff Fischer and Jay Donovan .

The Knobs Q&A Guest Knob, Music Mastering Engineer Chris Graham talks about his profession and his guitars and gear. Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook, Jeff Fischer and Chris Graham aka Pistachio Gonzales.

The Knobs interview Guest Knob and Music Mastering Engineer Chris Graham. TOP 4: Least favorite guitar to play.  Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook, Jeff Fischer and Chris Graham.

The Knobs discuss the music gear we would love to have at the moment. We also introduce our TOP 4 segment. This weeks TOP 4 is: Favorite Star Guitar. Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook, Jeff Fischer and Jay Donovan.