The Gear Podcast

Session Secrets 07.09.2023 1:24:03 ↓

We're joined by NZ session ace Nick Granville to talk inspiration, essential gear and why reading is an essential skill for guitarists.

Massive Racks Part 2 with Michael Toren 17.08.2023 1:01:18 ↓

Michael Toren is a legend in the gear community. He joins us to talk about his favourite rack gear!

Marshall Vintage Modern, Class 5 & JH100 Designer Steve Dawson 03.08.2023 1:19:46 ↓

Steve Dawson joins us from the UK to chat modern Marshalls and the Gary Moore signature amp that never was.

The Worst Gigs Ever 03.08.2023 57:08 ↓

We've all had a gigging nightmare or three, haven't we?

Foundational Experiences with Angus Clark (TSO, Cher, Kitaro) 01.08.2023 1:51:23 ↓

Angus Clark brings his wisdom to The Gear Podcast!

Massive Racks Pt.1 27.07.2023 1:16:06 ↓

Guitar rack gear -the good, the bad and the not so ugly!

Michael Nielsen | Guitarist, Producer, Composer & Gear Addict 20.07.2023 1:52:30 ↓

Friend of the podcast Michael Nielsen joins us for an in depth chat about his career and gear obsessions.

Keeping It Primitive with James Lugo 13.07.2023 1:25:48 ↓

Guitarist, singer, celebrity vocal coach and engineer James Lugo joins us to talk about their career and love of gear.

Innovation v Tradition 05.07.2023 1:10:39 ↓

Todays episode veers into the philosophy of what constitutes "new" guitar designs, guitar as a consumable, the hypocrisy we all share as guitarists and more.

The Santiago Alvarez Story 28.06.2023 2:16:55 ↓

Santiago Alvarez fell in love with rock and roll as a child in Spain and followed that dream to design signature marshall amps for Slash, Joe Satriani, Yngwie and many more.

Zen and The Art of Recording 22.06.2023 1:27:01 ↓

Troy and Leon discuss the creative process behind the new Ragdoll single "Skies Limit".

Hollywood Guitar Tones 15.06.2023 1:30:21 ↓

Charles Scott of Bad Robot productions joins us for an in depth chat about the gear they use when working on music for some of Hollywood's biggest names.

Unsung Guitars 07.06.2023 1:13:03 ↓

What's the best Gibson that's not a Les Paul? The best Fender that's not a Strat?

Celestion Vintage 30's | Everything You Wanted to Know and More feat. John Browne 30.05.2023 1:40:05 ↓

Love it? Loathe it? Learn all about it!

anti-G.A.S 23.05.2023 57:14 ↓

When selling gear is more satisfying than buying more gear (sort of).

The Marshall Whisperer 16.05.2023 2:14:43 ↓

Jason Tong of headfirst Amplification joins us for a long range chat about Marshalls, tubes, mods and more.

Operator Error 09.05.2023 1:02:19 ↓

It's not the gear, it's the player.

The Best of BOSS 02.05.2023 1:16:10 ↓

BOSS pedals. You gotta love'em. Leon & Troy talk about their favourite pedals from the most recognisable pedal company of all time.

Gear Disappointments 26.04.2023 1:15:13 ↓

We reminisce about the okayest gear we've ever owned.

A Brief History of Digital Modeling | Part Two 19.04.2023 51:59 ↓

Part 2 of our overview of digital modeling.

A Brief History of Digital Modeling | Part One 18.04.2023 1:06:43 ↓

Leon and Troy answer some of your questions, muse on their favourite gear announced at NAMM and begin an exploration of modern DSP effects.

A Love Letter to the 5150 11.04.2023 1:33:33 ↓

5150's and their derivatives are everywhere, so what makes them so good? Leon and Troy discuss their experiences with 5150/6505 amps, the NAMM show and AI powered plugins.

Plugins | AI | Nuno's Amp 28.03.2023 1:02:38 ↓

Troy is back playing on stadium rooftops and Leon is deep in the rabbit hole with plugins.

(Bad) Monkey See, Monkey Do 21.03.2023 1:16:30 ↓

Controversial gear and studio amp rigs

How Many Guitars Do You Need? 14.03.2023 1:11:46 ↓

Seriously?!