Building a “Soundproof” Practice Space

Blake "Soundproof", Tone Talk

Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could crank up your amp at your leisure? To be able to play with the volume and feedback. To get those tubes working, and producing the lovely, glorious tones we all crave. Wouldn’t it be sweet if you could do this without irritating your neighbors, significant other, or anyone else not hip to your …

When is Bad Tone the Right Tone?

Blake Tone Talk

There is nothing quite like a good tone day, is there? You hit just the right notes and they bloom in just the right way. Everything is full, rich, and just plain gorgeous. It truly is one of the most inspiring feelings that I know of. But sometimes, my friends, that sound is exactly what you DO NOT want. That …

TM Podcast 013: Ryan Burke of The 60 Cycle Hum Podcast

Blake

Today on the Tone Mob Podcast, I sit down with Ryan Burke to talk about lady gear heads, conjoined twins, pedals, and old timey freak shows. Check out 60 Cycle Hum on iTunes and Youtube Other cool stuff: Tone Mob Associates Tonemob.com/store Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Listen on Soundcloud Thanks for listening and don’t forget to leave a …

If You Have To Ask…

Blake Rant, Tone Talk

This whole Tone Mob project has been a seriously wild ride! I’ve been so fortunate to meet all these awesome new people, and listen to stories from all these incredible builders. There is one story however, that is really sticking in my craw, so to speak. A story I keep hearing over and over and over again from nearly EVERY …