Germanium INSANITY w/ Richard of Wampler Pedals

Blake

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Germanium INSANITY w/ Richard of Wampler Pedals
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Klon. There are few words in the guitar world that will get guitarists clamoring, foaming at the mouth, or shouting hysterically like the word Klon. (I’ll let you decide if that is a negative or a positive in your own mind.) So much so that even the best clones of the legendary circuit can send folks right into a frenzy. …

Tape Loops & Guitars w/ Amulets

Blake

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Tape Loops & Guitars w/ Amulets
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Randall Taylor (better known as Amulets) is a Portland based musician who is well known for his very unique approach to ambient/post rock. He records to tape loops and manually manipulates the loops in real time while playing guitar. Its a fascinating process and produces textures unlike anything you’ve ever heard. He’s also a super cool and fascinating dude! We …

KNOW YOUR GEAR! (Phil McKnight Interview)

Blake

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KNOW YOUR GEAR! (Phil McKnight Interview)
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Phil McKnight is one of the most popular content creators in the guitar gear space. He’s been spreading his knowledge of gear on YouTube for around a decade now, and yet… There is still a LOT that people don’t know about Phil himself. So we dive into the Phil McKnight story pretty heavily on this episode and uncover how all …

Guard Your Eyes! (Eaglebones Falconhawk of The Aquabats part 2)

Blake

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Guard Your Eyes! (Eaglebones Falconhawk of The Aquabats part 2)
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My dude Ian Fowles is back on the podcast this week! If you are not familiar with The Aquabats, you need to get familiar. (Unless you are allergic to fun. If so, you are going to have a SERIOUS reaction.) Ian and I talk about balancing work life and Dad life while on tour, his signature pedal with RUDETECH, lefty …

It’s All Linkin Park’s Fault w/ Mitch Stark of Silent Planet

Blake

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It's All Linkin Park's Fault w/ Mitch Stark of Silent Planet
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Mitch Stark is a guitarist and songwriter for the band Silent Planet. On this episode we take a deep dive into his backstory, the evolution of his guitar rig, some of his major influences, and how he is approaching songwriting these days. (Chester Bennington and crew have a lot to do with it! Give Mitch a follow on the ole …

The Baboon Story w/ Dave Hill

Blake

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The Baboon Story w/ Dave Hill
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This week we have the comedy world’s foremost guitar gear nerd on the podcast! Mr. Dave Hill has managed to pull together a rather fascinating career as a creative person. Dave is a published author, a professional stand-up comedian, a televison writer, a sketch comic, radio host, a musician and as I mentioned…obsessed with guitars. We had a great chat …

Flying Before Driving w/ Matt Oram of Fidelity Guitars

Blake

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Flying Before Driving w/ Matt Oram of Fidelity Guitars
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Matthew Oram is a British luthier who is making some of the most striking, yet classic, designs that I have seen in recent memory. Taking inspiration from an old, forgotten treasure you might have uncovered in your Grandparent’s attic, Matt is making guitars that feel like they should have existed for years, but somehow haven’t. Until now! We also dive …

Standing Out In A Crowded Market w/ Blair of Eastside Music Supply

Blake

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Standing Out In A Crowded Market w/ Blair of Eastside Music Supply
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Starting a guitar store is really hard. Keeping a guitar store alive is even harder. Having a SUCCESSFUL guitar store when you are in a hyper-competitive and saturated market like Nashville is an insane task. Blair White is one of the founders of Eastside Music Supply in Nashville, TN and his team has managed to create a thriving store against …

What You Are Really Paying For w/ Matt Holl of Wren & Cuff

Blake

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What You Are Really Paying For w/ Matt Holl of Wren & Cuff
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On this episode I sat down with my dude Matt Holl from Wren & Cuff to chat about… Well… Big Muffs of course! But we didn’t stop there! We dove deep down the rabbit hole of all things music. Including the somewhat controversial subject of paying for expertise. Whether that be a professional Mastering Engineer, an experienced Producer, or investing …

Playing Guitar UPSIDE DOWN? w/ Gina Gleason of Baroness

Blake

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Playing Guitar UPSIDE DOWN? w/ Gina Gleason of Baroness
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You are in for a real treat with this episode folks! Today I’m talking with Gina Gleason from the legendary band, Baroness! We dive straight into her career and how she ended up playing in one of the most iconic bands to ever come out of Philly. But not before we dissect what life was like playing guitar for Cirque …