As you have determined, on this episode I'm talking to Karl Sanders from the legendary band Nile! And we go places baby. We. Go. Places. We discuss the band's early days, and Karl's view on the evolving acceptance of extreme metal over the years. We, of course, talk about Karl's rig and why he says he'll never give up the tube amps. (It's a very good reason.) Karl and I also talk about the inspiration behind Nile's ancient Egyptian theme and how Karl's songwriting process is somewhat inverted from more "traditional" approaches. You are going to dig this one, so dive on in! Check out all things Nile HERE https://nile-official.com/ Give Karl a follow on Instagram HERE https://www.instagram.com/karlsandersofficial Support The Show And Connect! The Text Chat is back! Hit me up at (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 30% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This a story you probably haven't heard before! Derek Kimball from Kimball Hardwoods shares his journey into the guitar industry and supplying high quality, and specific wood for high-end guitars. We discuss the importance of passion and perseverance in starting a business and the challenges of balancing work and personal life. Derek emphasizes the need for quality and excellent customer service in the industry, as well as the importance of communication and transparency. The conversation also touches on the controversial topic of "tone wood" and Derek's take on the debate. (The man makes some very interesting points!) We then shift to the discovery of a particular patch of timber in the Pacific Northwest that may have extremely positive ramifications on the global supply of quilted maple. You are really going to want top hear this! The problems with illegal harvesting, customers requesting fraud, guitar pedals, chasing your dreams, and a whole lot more on this episode of The Tone Mob Podcast! Check out Derek's company on their website HERE https://kimballhardwoods.com/ Their educational videos are fascinating and you can find them HERE https://kimballhardwoods.com/educational-videos Follow Kimball Hardwoods on Instagram HERE https://www.instagram.com/kimballhardwoods Support The Show And Connect! The Text Chat is back! Hit me up at (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 30% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have got a good one for you this week! Clark and Cassandra from AmpRx (the makers of BrownBox) share the story of how they met on stage in Nashville as professional musicians, and eventually how they came to run the company. It is definitely not a traditional route to owning a music gear company! (You are going to like this.) We discuss the clean/dirty power, what problems their products address, troubleshooting noise issues, ELECTRIC VIOLIN, power conditioners, MYSTERY NOISES, favorite pedals, VINTAGE BASS, and a whole lot more! Check out the AmpRx lineup HERE https://www.brownbox.rocks/ Check out Cassandra's Instagram HERE https://www.instagram.com/cassandrasotos Check out Clark's Instagram HERE https://www.instagram.com/clarksingleton_ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Weather in Tennessee 01:37 The Story of Brown Box and Clark and Cassandra's Involvement 06:16 Acquiring Brown Box and Moving to Nashville 07:24 Having Engineering Background and the Decision to Run Brown Box 10:54 Clark and Cassandra's Background as Musicians 13:19 Discovering Other Skills and Interest in Problem Solving 15:49 Introduction to the Brown Box and AC Voltage Optimization 19:32 Underpowering and Overpowering Amps 21:32 Effects of Voltage Variations on Amp Performance 24:38 Expanding Product Line and Future Plans 26:21 Importance of Power Conditioning and Voltage Optimization 27:16 Power Filtering and Manipulation 35:33 Electric Violin and Bass Gear Setups 43:35 Importance of Grounding and Noise Interference 49:40 Favorite Boss Pedals 52:00 Exploring Signal Splitting with the LS1 Pedal 54:36 Stereo Setups and Effects Loop 55:30 The Most Popular Boss Pedal: The Tuner 56:10 The DS1 Pedal: Great Distortion Sound 58:43 Favorite Overdrive Pedals 01:01:58 Favorite Pizza: Classic Margarita and Italian Sausage Support The Show And Connect! The Text Chat is back! Hit me up at (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 30% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this glorious episode, Ryan Ratajski from Fuzzrocious Pedals returns to the podcast to nerd out with Blake about Thrice's Alchemy Index, talk about his new collaboration with the band Cave In, and just generally hag out for a fun chat. Ryan has become a true friend of the show for several years, and this is officially his fourth podcast appearance. Check his wares out at his website.  The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lots of people have theorized that the video game "Rock Band" may have kick started a whole generation of guitarists. Ayla proves that that might just be true. We had a great conversation about bringing just what the song needs to the table, technical ability vs songwriting, asking about the death of "genre" saying "YES" to everything and a whole lot more! Check her out on YouTube & Instagram as well as her website. You can also get lessons from her and a bunch of other rad folks at Guitareo. The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WHAT MAKES THIS SONG STINK? That is the question that launched Pat's YouTube career. In the depths of lockdown, Pat Finnerty, a lifetime musician from Scranton, PA started making videos critiquing songs. I found him via a video he made where he was literally protesting Train's "Soul Sister". Normally I kind of detest these types of things, but Pat has such a hilarious yet honest delivery that it just works. His work is absolutely hilarious, yet simultaneously accurate. I caught Pat on a livestream shortly after finding his gem of a YouTube channel, and we chatted briefly while I was in some sort of zombie state. I invited him on the show, he accepted and now here we are! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did, and when you are done with it you have to check out his channel HERE. The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the deal with Dumble Amplifiers? What is it about these guitar amplifiers that cause so much of a stir amongst us guitar geeks? Is the Overdrive Special really magical? Is a Steel String Singer deserving of it's legendary status? Taylor Cox is the man behind Amplified Nation, which is one of the best known companies selling "Dumble style" amplifier companies in the musical instrument industry. On this episode we dissect some of the mystique around Dumble amplifiers, talk extensively about the difficulties that come with running a small guitar gear business, get some insights into amp manufacturing, and a whole lot more! I think you'll really enjoy this one. Taylor was a treat to talk to. Check out his work at his website https://amplifiednation.com/ The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Agnesi first popped up in internet guitarland as the host of Guitar of The Day and other such content for the legendary Norman's Rare Guitars in Los Angeles, California. Eventually he became the Director of Brand Experience for Gibson Guitars and returned to Nashville Tennessee. If you've spent much time in the online guitar communities, you know who he is. And if you don't, you are about to get to know him. Let's GO! The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was bound to happen eventually... I am very excited to welcome to the podcast Scott Wiener of Scott's Pizza Tours! In another life, Scott was a touring musician who had a breakthrough while sampling various famous pizzerias. These days, he is a world renowned pizza expert and the man behind the famous Scott's Pizza Tours in New York City. On this episode we dissect the similarities between music and pizza, how subcultures get extremely analytical, guitar stores vs pizzerias, recording studios vs hotels, and a whole lot more! If you are in NYC book your tour at his website. Also make sure to give him a follow on Instagram. The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, I am stoked to be talking to Addison Sauvan from JHS Pedals/The JHS Show! We had a brilliant chat about his career and how it has lead him to a spot on one of the most popular gear channels on YouTube. Addison is a great dude who is obsessed with all things music and also is the owner of a fantastic mustache. Check him out at least once a week on The JHS Show. The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Martin Allison is a bassist. And not just any bassist, this dude is an absolute MONSTER on the instrument. Ever since he was first "forced" into the roll of commanding the low end, he developed a true passion for the instrument that is nearly impossible to match. Ian has performed countless times in a wide variety of situations, but as far as The Internet is concerned he is most closely associated with the widely acclaimed channel Scott's Bass Lessons. He has also produced a ton of content on his own, which can mostly be found on his Instagram page. Give him a follow HERE and you will be very glad you did! If you don't know Scott's Bass Lessons, you really should. Even if you are a guitarist like myself. It's a pretty incredible resource. Scott's website is HERE and the YouTube channel is HERE. The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to today's episode! Today I'm talking to Corey Congilio. Corey has made his living as a professional guitarist for many years, and has done session work/toured with a ton of different artists. The dude has a ton of insight into making a living as a creative individual, and we talk very extensively about that very subject on this episode. Corey is extremely passionate about teaching guitar and has put together an excellent course that you can try out for FREE for 14 days. Check that out HERE. He also has 40+ completely free lessons (and counting) available HERE. The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here we go! This week I have John Dines from Origin Effects on the show this week to discuss his musical history, how he got into messing with electronics, and the history of Origin Effects. Everything from Digitech Pod ripoffs, to high end tube amps. We run through his whole timeline and get deep into the weeds. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. Check out Origin Effects HERE The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode I'm talking to Jack Brunson, the founder and owner of one the country's raddest guitar stores in the country, Jack's Guitarcheology. We dive right into his story and Jack shares his journey from growing up in rural Kentucky, to working at Mario Guitars and eventually starting his own guitar store. We chat talk about their eclectic tastes in guitars and the joy of finding unique and unusual gear. Jack also reflects on the challenges and rewards of running a guitar business and offers advice for aspiring guitar store owners. Guitar stores can become hubs for their local music communities and we discuss the importance of building a community around a music retail store and how important that is to focus on for success in music retail. Rubber bridges, making the switch to full time self employment, and a whole lot more on this episode. Enjoy! Check out Jack's website HERE: https://www.jacksguitarcheology.com/ Support The Show And Connect! The Text Chat is back! Hit me up at (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 30% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the whole entertainment industry kafabe? The rules are made up and the points don't matter? Maybe... On this episode I'm talking with Exel. The dude is a lifelong musician based in the big ole state of Texas. On this episode we follow his musical trajectory from getting his first guitar to having his music pumping through the American Airlines Stadium in front of 20,000 people. I love bringing people on who have taken a different path to making their living doing what they love. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Check him out on Instagram The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do I get sponsored? How do I get FREE GEAR??? These are questions that I get fairly consistently and the short answer is that nothing is free. The long answer is at least partially contained in this podcast episode. Alex has a long history of working with brands and artists to help them help each other. He is managing the A&R program at Stringjoy, Victory Amps, Origin Effects and more. He's tremendously good at his job, and has a lot of insight into what these relationships look like. Listen. Enjoy. Subscribe. The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do Wendy O. Williams, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Pete Townshend, Mike McCready, and Blake Wyland have in common? We have all SMASHED GUITARS as part of a public performance. This polarizing practice is so deeply integrated into music culture, and yet it is so frowned upon by a large swath of the music community. Is it ok? Is it terrible? Is it wasteful? Is it excessive? I had Kai West on to dissect this issue a little bit further. Kai is a Musicologist and PhD candidate at the University of Michigan. He has extensively researched and studied electric guitar culture which of course includes the history of guitar smashing. This is a very interesting conversation about a fairly divisive topic. I hope you enjoy the show! Check Kai's Instagram HERE The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is officially one of those times again... System Of A Down are one of my biggest musical inspirations. Toxicity literally did not leave my Discman for about a year and a half. (Yes Discman. I said what I said.) The dudes at Ashdown Engineering hooked Shavo and I up while I was at Gearfest and we had an EPIC conversation. We dove into the new North Kingsley record, the grey areas of the world, his new solo record, and a whole lot more. This is definitely one of those "pinch me" moments. Enjoy the chat! Give Shavo a follow on his Instagram Check Out North Kingsley HERE Check out SOAD HERE The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome "back" to the podcast my dude Kareem Denis, otherwise known as Big KO! When KO and I recorded several months ago, I knew that his Patron conversation was going to have to be public at some point. He made some very crucial points that I think someone may need to hear, so it is now officially out in the wild! If you would like access to the many, many hours of Patron exclusive conversations and help keep this show going then Patreon.com/tonemob is the place! Check out Big KO on his Instagram HERE The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is this? A guitar announcement on a guitar podcast complete with ACTUAL GUITAR PLAYING??? This madness. Blake must have officially lost his mind. This is Aaron's second appearance on the show, and he is debuting his new signature guitar from Schecter. He does some shreddery, we discuss how impossible it is to get a Rickenbacker, he apparently likes to taunt ghosts with disastrous results and a whole lot more! Check out the new Schecter HERE Check Intervals HERE The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here you are folks! This week you are getting a bonus episode with my guy Charles Henry from Silktone Amps! Charles visited Portland because he has a bunch of friends up here, and we decided to get some Vietnamese and do some podcasting. On this episode we discuss his very unique new fuzz pedal, our new doom band, the craziness of the last few years, supply chain nonsense and a whole lot more. Check out his amps and pedals at Silktone.org The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Dankelson was born at 30 weeks and diagnosed with Goldenhar Syndrome. His Mom, Dede, kept a daily journal to update family and friends. This became known as "Pete's Diary" during the 102 days he was in the NICU. Fast forward to now, Pete has underwent 37 surgeries, him and Dede have inspired thousands through motivational speaking and now he is pursuing his passion for guitar. These two are very inspiring and super cool people to talk with. I think you are really going to enjoy this episode. Check out all the info at Petesdiary.com The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Santiago is a super cool dude who is absolutely instrumental in so many facets of this crazy industry. There is a very good chance that you have put your hands (or feet) on products that James has had a hand in. Seriously. This dude has been AROUND! This is one of the best conversations that I've had in recent memory. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Check out all the goods at Universal Audio's website, and James' Instagram HERE. The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here we go good people! I am back from Gearfest with a whole pile of content to hand over to you! On this episode, I sat down with Jason Mays from Working Class Music, Emily Harris from Get Offset, and Zach Broyles from Mythos Pedals/ Dipped In Tone. We go over how Gearfest was for us, my extreme lack of musical theory, how Zach is secretly a boomer, cool new toys, Music Man, Tascam, Martin and a whole lot more! This was a really fun recap with some really cool people. Make sure you check out all of their stuff at the links below. Check out Get Offset HERE Check out Working Class Music HERE Check Out Mythos Pedals HERE & Dipped In Tone HERE The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I have a long overdue episode out for you with my dude Phillip Carter from The 40 Watt Podcast. Phillip and I have recorded on numerous occasions on both his show, and as guests on The Guitar Nerds. So I actually knew Phillip's personality pretty well, but what I didn't know was his story, so we dive right into that on this episode! The conversation covers the topics of self-perception as a musician, redefining success, finding passion, and the art of podcasting. We get into into the mindset of musicians, the concept of success, and the importance of pursuing one's true passion. Check out Phillip on The 40 Watt Podcast HERE https://40wattpodcast.com/ Support The Show And Connect! The Text Chat is back! Hit me up at (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 30% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here we go! On this episode Angelo and Terry came on the show to discuss the creation of their new pedal, LVX. We get into the goals, inspirations, and challenges associated with creating such an advanced product in the crazy environment we find ourselves in these days. I think you will really enjoy this chat! Check out LVX HERE Check my song using LVX on Apple Music, Spotify, or anywhere else you stream your tunes. The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yvette Young of Covet, Dewey Halpaus of The Peer Pleasure Podcast, and some guy named Blake Wyland sit down for a podcast EXPLOSION! In all seriousness, this one is very special. This is the first episode that I'm recording in person at a venue (sort of) with two of my very favorite people to talk to. We really go all over the place with this one. From terribly disgusting band stories, lost guitar pedals, smelly vans, throat biting, face punching, seeing red, maintaining sanity in a touring band and so much more! Check out Yvette's band HERE and her social media HERE Check out The Peer Pleasure Podcast HERE The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rian is a Grammy nominated producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based out of Los Angeles, California. We dove deep into how modern technology has completed changed the recording experience, feeling the physical movement of air with a loud amp, transitioning from performing to producing, and a whole lot more! Check his info out HERE The Tone Mob Discord is HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott is back! I had an absolute blast chatting with him the last time he came on the show, so I was crazy happy to have him back on the podcast. We talked in-depth about his lifestyle, and company on his previous episode so check that one out if you have not already. On this one, we dive in deeper on his process with product development and how he makes things that complement his lifestyle. He is a very insightful dude, and I always enjoy our chats. Make sure you check out his company at Temploaudiodevices.com TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Markus Reeves is the man responsible for some of the most beautifully built guitar pedals I have ever seen. We dive into how he came to dial in his process, the extreme importance of handling the "boring" stuff required in business, the progress of our life experiences and a whole lot more! I hope you enjoy this episode, and make sure you check out his work at his WEBSITE. TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My dude Stay Metal Ray came on the show! Ray is a YouTuber guitarist, and all around great dude. He has overcame a wide variety of challenges in his life and is a super inspiring person. On this episode we talked about his story, "gateway" bands, shredding vs song construction, putting yourself out there, dealing with trolls and a whole lot more! Check out his YouTube channel HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's podcast I'm talking to Alex Gaziano of Science Amps. The dude makes fantastic looking and sounding guitar amplifiers out of Seattle, Washington. We dive into the wacky supply chain that we have these days, the crossover of classic amp designs, the BOSS line selector, his own personal amplifier journey, Neil Young's amp knob turning robot and a whole lot more! Check out his work at his Website TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke Bentham is a fellow Les Paul Enthusiast, massive rock'n'roll fan, and one of the principal people behind the band The Dirty Nil. On this episode we talk about why Les Pauls are the best, smashing limos, Alpine White Les Paul Customs, playing with The Who, Foo Fighters and a whole lot more!! Check out his band HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this record I'm talking to Joe and Jake from Old Currents. We get heavy into the gear talk, but we also explore the rather unique musical climate that permeated their home town. We get goofy, nerdy, and everywhere in between! I think you are really going to enjoy this episode. Give them a follow on Instagram. Here is a link to Glitchers Van Fund TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can some of my very favorite analog gear be recreated in the digital space? Admittedly, I was very skeptical when my friend Chris Benson released a plug-in. But after experiencing it for myself, I had to get Taylor Larson on the show! Taylor is a renowned producer, an avid gear junkie, fellow Benson Amps fanboy, and co-founder of Mixwave. A company doing some very unique, and interesting stuff in the audio plug-in world. On this episode, we dive into his story, and what made this project so special. Enjoy! Check out Mixwave TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I know that you love guitar, but have you ever loved guitar so much that caused you to get a .9 GPA? Or were you ever voted "3rd most whipped" by your friends? (But not to a significant other, but to GUITAR?) Mike Cole suddenly fell in love with guitar seemingly out of nowhere, and when it happened, he knew he had found his life's work. That said, his story didn't shake out quite how he was imagining when he first started bending those six strings. On this episode, we discuss just HOW Mike got his start on guitar YouTube, what he's learned on that journey, the difficulties that come with it, the evils of telecom companies and a whole lot more! Check out Mike's YouTube channel HERE https://www.youtube.com/@mikecole4489 Support The Show And Connect! The Text Chat is back! Hit me up at (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 30% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alright fellow elder Millennials and up. Today I am sitting down with Jordan.wav to discuss social media platforms and how a musician/creative can utilize these outlets to their advantage. I've wanted to get Jordan on for a long time. This guy has absolutely blown up on TikTok with over 1 million followers on the platform. So to say he has quite a bit of insight into this stuff is the understatement of the year. He is a brilliant dude, a ripping guitarist, and is just all around a super cool guy. Give him a follow on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The main recurring theme on this podcast (other than pizza) is just making stuff and putting it out there. It is an important thing that I do not think artists can hear enough. Cohen wanted to discuss just that (amongst other things) and I really have a lot of admiration for what he does as a creator, so of course I was super excited to have him back on to discuss this. This was supposed to come out months ago, but my big dumb brain spaced on putting it out publicly because it was released as a Patron exclusive close to the time of recording. But it is out now, so enjoy it! Check out Cohen's channel HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Whitmore is the force behind the Women's International Music Network, The She Rocks Awards, and the head of marketing at Positive Grid. She has had a vast amount of experience in many different sectors of the music industry. We had an absolute blast chatting about the musical landscape of today, some different considerations for artists in this new world, managing professional relationships and a whole lot more. Dive into it folks, this is a good one! Check out Women's International Music Network HERE, Positive Grid HERE, and The She Rocks Awards HERE. TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan is one of the dudes behind Poison Noises, a relatively new company in the pedal world that is gaining favor with a lot of my personal favorite bands. They've also found favor with the crew of Josh Scott's JHS Show. Jordan and I had chatted a bit on the interwebz and I thought that he would be a great guest for the podcast, so here we are! Enjoy the show folks! Check out their pedals HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You read that right. I am talking to Jason USA from the infamous Chibson USA! You will probably be very surprised to hear that the whole Chibson idea came from an in-development documentary film about a very specific Led Zeppelin inspired band. I don't want to give away too much, but you are going to love the story. Standup comedy, memes, guitars, algorithm, streaming and a whole lot more! Dig in and dig it! Check out the Chibson Instagram page here TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Fuchs is a legend in the guitar amplifier game. It was amazing to get him on the podcast to chat about his history, following your passion in an intelligent way, and the big ole elephant in the room... the current state of vacuum tube availability. We had ourselves a most excellent time! Check out his work on his website TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Look at that! It's a bonus episode! Today I'm talking with Dylan Mckerchie about the world of content creation, behind the scenes of the guitar business, putting in a lot of work, knowing your own brain and a whole lot more! This is chat is pulled from an episode of his new podcast which is called "Just Gonna Say It" which you can find wherever you are listening to this show. I hope you enjoy it! TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all hear the word "producer" and I think very few of us really know what that means. Anthony J. Resta has produced records for a huge variety of artists for over three decades, so I feel like he is a perfect person to educate us. We talk about what that means to him, FUZZ PEDALS, the changing technology of the recording world, the importance of the room sounds. This was a really fun and very educational episode. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Give Anthony a follow on Instagram. TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Merrow is a fantastic YouTuber, guitarist and general guitar gear fanatic just like yours truly. We take a dive into his backstory and how he began making such high quality demo videos right out the gate. We talk about mic techniques, lighting, and a whole lot more. This is a very "enlightening" episode. ;) TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Headstock breaks, holes in solidbody guitars, bodily fluids on instruments and a whole lot more. On this episode we get into everything from Green Day to shoegaze to working on your hero's instruments. You are really going to enjoy this one! Check out their guitars on their website HERE. And their repair work HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mighty Joe Branton has returned to The Tone Mob Podcast! It is a happy occasion indeed! On this episode, Joe and Blake talk about the evolution of their podcasts and the importance of newer creators finding a niche. (Joe drops some good wisdom on that particular point). Somehow the dudes also touch on, of all things, SPORTS. (Don't worry, that is short lived.) Joe shares his current musical inspiration and his band's approach to writing and recording. They also discuss the use of vintage-inspired gear and the dynamics of bass in a band. In this conversation, Joe Branton and Blake discuss their preferences and experiences with bass guitars and amplifiers. They explore the different tones and effects they enjoy, as well as their favorite brands and models. Joe shares his love for vintage bass sounds and his desire to incorporate them into his music. Joe even goes as far as to help Blake out with a bass centric problem that many guitarists-turned-bassists run into... What bass amp to buy? All of this and more on this very low-end focused episode of The Tone Mob Podcast! Takeaways Finding a specific niche can help in breaking into podcasting or any other creative field. Having a passion for the subject matter is crucial for long-term engagement in podcasting. Balancing different interests and projects can be challenging but rewarding. Simplifying gear setups and focusing on dynamics can enhance the overall sound and performance of a band. Finding the right bass tone is crucial for supporting the overall sound of a song. Experimenting with different bass guitars and amplifiers can lead to unique and interesting tones. Vintage bass sounds can add a dynamic and nostalgic element to music. Using plugins and recording techniques can provide flexibility and convenience when recording bass. Ashdown, Ampeg, and Hartke are recommended brands for bass amplifiers. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcasting 08:05 The Evolution of Podcasting and Music 22:47 Finding Inspiration and Obsessions 26:25 The Dynamics of Bass in a Band 31:23 Exploring Bass Tones and Effects 32:00 Incorporating Vintage Bass Sounds 35:19 The Importance of Bass Tone in a Song 42:30 Options for Recording Bass 49:38 Recommended Bass Amplifier Brands Support The Show And Connect! The Text Chat is back! Hit me up at (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 30% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Put a fuzz circuit into a pizza enclosure. That is a simple thing to do right? Well... as it turns out... NO IT IS NOT. Grant & Karen came on the show to chat with me about the development about Slice Of Pie so we could pull back the curtain on the process. This really was a true labor of love, with so many things going into it that are not obvious to the untrained eye. And probably some things that are not obvious even to the trained eye. It was truly an insane process, and only folks who truly care about both guitar pedals and pizza could have pulled it off in such an epic way. I'm so excited for this to be out in the world, and I hope you enjoy this peek into the process. Check it out HERE TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is on fire! Big KO is a producer, guitarist, DJ and just general renaissance man. We talk about about his rich musical backstory, the merging of cultures, and how he ended up working with one of his musical heroes, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels. This is one of the best episodes I have done in quite a while. I think you are going to love it. Give him a follow on his Instagram. TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Mays and Tia Bailey are the "on camera" folks for the YouTube channel Working Class Music. They are quickly becoming a "go too" channel in the gear community and the videos that they and the team are producing are fantastic. I was really excited to talk with them about their story and this chat absolutely did not disappoint. Enjoy the chat! Check out their YouTube channel HERE. TEXT ME (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 7% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices