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TM Podcast 004: Michael Adams of Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar
Such a awesome, awesome talk! We talk, hardcore, Jazzmasters, Nels Cline, unusual guitar rigs, and how Leo Fender is a genius. Please do enjoy, and please do subscribe! Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher T-Shirt Preorder Referenced in this show: http://mmguitarbar.com
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TM Podcast 003: Stephen Pettyjohn of Pettyjohn Electronics
On today’s episode of the Tone Mob Podcast, we sit down with Stephen Pettyjohn of Pettyjohn Electronics to talk about mastering, the boutique guitar boom, discrete opamps, the Vox Night Train, and more. Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher T-Shirt Preorder Mentioned in this episode: Pettyjohnelectronics.com Etherrealmastering.com
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TM Podcast 002: Chris Benson of Benson Amps
Today, We are at the home of Chris Benson of Benson Amps. We head up to a nice hot attic and discuss plate reverbs, Tim and Eric, and why sometimes 15 watts is not 15 watts. Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher T-Shirt Preorder Referenced in this Episode: bensonamps.com Switches Video …
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TM Podcast 001: Ryan McCaffrey of McCaffrey Audio
In the first episode of the ToneMob.com Podcast, we talk with Ryan McCaffrery about everything from Hulk Hogan, to vintage Gibsons, to eating oreos at two in the morning. We guitar players are nuts………. Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher T-Shirt Preorder Note: The extra entries period is over. Contest has officially started. Referenced in…
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Silicon Sustain & Triangle Transistors: the Origins of the Big Muff Fuzz
This is a guest post from Nate with Rogue Guitar Shop. If you have ever spent any time using their chat feature, you have likely been talking to him. Go over there and say Hi for me! -Blake 1969 might have seen us put a man on the moon. However, for Jimi Hendrix and many…
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The Venerable Tube Screamer
Todays guest post comes to you from John Sagers. John is a professor of history who happens to have a passion for guitars, effects, and cranked amps. The Ibanez Tube Screamer is a true classic in the realm of effects pedals and many revered boutique pedals have a Tube Screamer in their family trees. Originally designed…
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All In The Fingers?
Some wise guy always brings up this whenever a gear discussion comes up. “The tone is all in the fingers man! Forget about all that gear.” In some regards, “that guy” is right. You could scour the earth and acquire every single piece of gear down to the vintage correct pick guard screws in your…
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Mr. Black Announces a Wild New Pedal
After teasing us with mysterious pics and hints for the last few weeks, Mr. Black Pedals has formally announced the Shepards End Infinite Flanger. According to Mr. Black, this is the first time this effect has ever been produced. By anyone. Ever But what is an Infinite Flanger? I’m not even going to try…
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Boss Metal Zone Revival
Alright. I fully understand the situation. In your younger gear purchasing years you somehow acquired a Boss Metal Zone. Yes, it truly is one of the worst sounding pedals of all time, but Boss still manages to sell them by the bucket load to budding, young axe slingers. They just don’t know any better yet……
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Play Music On The Porch Day
There is something truly special about playing music outside. One of the coolest things in life is it to kick back with an acoustic guitar, and sing songs with your friends. There’s a camaraderie there unlike many other experiences. A bond is formed and memory is created. Oftentimes, it’s not until years later that you…
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