Jun 15, 2015 · 48 min
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Chasing Tone - Guitar Podcast About Gear, Effects, Amps and Tone
Wampler Pedals
Welcome to the Chasing Tone Podcast! Join Brian Wampler, Blake Wyland, Richard Oliver, and a variety of special guests as they dive into the world of guitars, pedals, amps, and other guitar gear. From answering your burning questions to discussing bands, gigs, and the latest trends in the guitar world, we cover it all. Expect plenty of off-topic banter and a behind-the-scenes look at our work at Wampler Pedals. If you enjoy guitar podcasts that feel like hanging out with your musician friends, you'll love Chasing Tone.
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- CTJun 11, 2015 · 28 min
Chasing Tone 69 – Tube Amp Myths And Pickup Placement
In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss the myths associated with tube amps, the science of pickup placement, and the stinky kid.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. Featured links: http://www.groshguitars.com http://www.suhr.com http://www.reverb.com0:50 – Travis’ Spreadsheet2:30 – Tube Amp Myths5:15 – Should You Use The Most Expensive Parts?9:00 – Breadboards Vs. Layouts14:15 – Handwired Vs. PCB16:10 – Wampler Amp21:10 – Pickup Placement26:15 – Stinky KidFind us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.comhttp://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Twitter.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Instagram.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Facebook.com/ChasingTonePodcasthttp://www.Instagram.com/ChasingTonePodcast Support the show
- CTJun 8, 2015 · 35 min
Chasing Tone 68 – The Current State Of The Music Industry
In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss the current state of the music industry, changing the hardware on your guitar, and letters from Roy.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 1:10 – Letters from Roy3:45 – Text Shortcuts7:00 – Catchin’ Slack 7:45 – Changing Guitar Hardware11:00 – Fano Guitars15:10 – Current State Of The Music Industry26:15 – Jake OwenFind us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.comhttp://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Twitter.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Instagram.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Facebook.com/ChasingTonePodcasthttp://www.Instagram.com/ChasingTonePodcast Support the show
- CTJun 4, 2015 · 37 min
Chasing Tone 67 – What Makes A Boutique Guitar So Great?
In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss the advantages of a boutique guitar, tips for recording, and dirt channels. http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 4:35 – Boutique Guitars Vs. Mass Manufactured Guitars 11:30 – Comon 12:30 – Studio Tips 19:25 – Travis’ Invite 22:55 – Where To Play A Wampler 26:30 – Craptacular Dirt Channels Find us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.com http://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedals http://www.Twitter.com/WamplerPedals http://www.Instagram.com/WamplerPedals http://www.Facebook.com/ChasingTonePodcast http://www.Instagram.com/ChasingTonePodcast Support the show
- CTJun 1, 2015 · 35 min
Chasing Tone 66 – Solid State Profilers VS. Analog Amps And Pedals
In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss the pros and cons of profiling amps such as the AxeFx, how Brian tests pedal designs, and pedals that sound great with an AC15.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 0:40 – We Found Santa3:30 – Modelers or Separate Amps And Boxes?7:20 – Crush The Button13:35 – How Pedals Are Tested 16:20 – Pedals for an AC15 19:40 – Mark Sampson Era Matchless24:20 – MTV Era28:25 – The Johnny Hiland Bad Dog ODFind us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.comhttp://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Twitter.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Instagram.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Facebook.com/ChasingTonePodcasthttp://www.Instagram.com/ChasingTonePodcast Support the show
- CTMay 28, 2015 · 29 min
Chasing Tone 65 – Our Current Rigs
In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian sit down with their guitars and talk about their current gear setups, and how picking attack affects tone.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 2:00 – Brian’s Complete Signal Chain5:10 – Travis’ Complete Signal Chain8:10 – Max’s Complete Signal Chain14:30 – How Pick Attack Affects Tone18:35 – Brian’s Clean Tone19:30 – Travis’ Clean Tone20:00 – Max’s Clean Tone20:30 - TC Toneprint24:00 – Jam in “E”Find us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.comhttp://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Twitter.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Instagram.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Facebook.com/ChasingTonePodcasthttp://www.Instagram.com/ChasingTonePodcast Support the show
- CTMay 25, 2015 · 35 min
Chasing Tone 64 – Is Clean Tone Dated, And Frustrating Circuits
In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss the current state of clean tones, Max’s favorite brews, and Brian’s most frustrating circuit.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 2:30 – Brain Flash4:10 – Is Clean Tone Dated?9:30 – Max’s Favorite Microbrews12:45 – Ampeg In A Box 15:45 – Brian’s Most Frustrating Circuit 19:50 – Amp Pedal21:50 – Max’s Album23:30 – Travis’ Most Frustrating Tour Moments27:10 - Our Favorite Stacking Options Find us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.comhttp://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Twitter.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Instagram.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Facebook.com/ChasingTonePodcasthttp://www.Instagram.com/ChasingTonePodcast Support the show
- CTMay 21, 2015 · 31 min
Chasing Tone 63 – How To Set EQ In Your Signal Chain
In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss how to adjust your EQ throughout your entire signal chain, recording on a budget, and pedals for rhythm guitar.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 1:00 – TC Electronics Wizardry5:40 – Pedals For Lead and/or Rhythm Guitar11:30 – Where To EQ Your Tone In Your Signal Chain16:30 – Recording On A Budget 25:00 – Free The Beagle – Max’s Knives Find us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.comhttp://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Twitter.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Instagram.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Facebook.com/ChasingTonePodcasthttp://www.Instagram.com/ChasingTonePodcast Support the show
- CTMay 18, 2015 · 32 min
Chasing Tone 62 – Controversial Pedal Names And Favorite Strings
In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss controversial pedal names, alternate tunings, our favorite strings, and Max’s record.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 3:45 – Controversial Pedal Names11:25 – a/s/l15:25 – Max’s Record17:25 - Alternate Tunings 22:00 – Everything Strings28:30 – Proud Papa31:00 – Don’t Worry About It Find us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.comhttp://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Twitter.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Instagram.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Facebook.com/ChasingTonePodcasthttp://www.Instagram.com/ChasingTonePodcast Support the show
- CTMay 14, 2015 · 27 min
Chasing Tone 61 – Handmade Pickups, And Brian’s Favorite Pedal
In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss handmade pickups, Brian’s Pride and Joy, and the Indianapolis Guitar Show.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 1:00 – Indianapolis Guitar Show3:15 – Danelectro Chicken Salad6:40 – ’58 Telecaster9:55 – What Pedal Are You Most Proud Of? 14:10 – Hand Made Pickups Find us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.comhttp://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Twitter.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Instagram.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Facebook.com/ChasingTonePodcasthttp://www.Instagram.com/ChasingTonePodcast Support the show
- CTMay 11, 2015 · 28 min
Chasing Tone 60 – Where To Put Your Money – Guitar, Amp, or Pedals?
In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss their views on where you should invest your money on a limited budget, whether drummers are musicians, and the 2015 version of Van Halen.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 4:25 – Good Guitar Or Good Amp10:00 – Home Repair Tips 10:50 – Mic Placement11:30 – Are Drummers Musicians? 15:00 – Van Halen or Van Hagar?18:20 – EQ Settings With The Band21:30 – Drunken RacingFind us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.comhttp://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Twitter.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Instagram.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Facebook.com/ChasingTonePodcasthttp://www.Instagram.com/ChasingTonePodcast Support the show
- CTMay 7, 2015 · 28 min
Chasing Tone 59 – Digital Vs. Analog Clipping, Hard Clipping Vs. Soft Clipping
In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss the ins and outs of clipping – both digital and analog. Brian also gives the low down on compression and buffering.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 2:00 – Amp Shows3:50 – Digital Clipping Vs. Analog Clipping 5:45 – Hard Clipping Vs. Soft Clipping6:40 – Diming Gain On OD Pedals 10:30 – Tone Suck12:45 – Latitude Standard16:20 – Ronnie Milsap19:50 – Compression 22:30 – Buffers Unbaffled Find us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.comhttp://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Twitter.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Instagram.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Facebook.com/ChasingTonePodcasthttp://www.Instagram.com/ChasingTonePodcast Support the show
- CTMay 4, 2015 · 28 min
Chasing Tone 58 – Extension Cabinets And Our Favorite Guitarists
In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss Extension cabs, the Wampler bass pedal, bass player jokes, and our favorite guitarists.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 2:10 – Off-A-Cough2:30 – Sofa-King 3:15 – Extension Speaker Cabs6:55 – Speaker Cabs As Monitors 7:45 – Joe Bonamassa 11:40 – Bass Player Jokes13:50 – Max’s Shout-out16:00 – New Wampler Bass Pedal 16:50 – Favourite Guitarists25:10 – Breakin’Find us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.comhttp://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Twitter.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Instagram.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Facebook.com/ChasingTonePodcasthttp://www.Instagram.com/ChasingTonePodcast Support the show
- CTApr 29, 2015 · 31 min
Chasing Tone 57 – The Truth Of Tubes In Pedals, And Guitar Electronics
In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian sit down Frank Falbo of Falbo Guitars and discuss tubes in pedals, the ins and outs of guitar electronics, and Max’s airplane skills.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 2:20 – Tubes In Pedals4:25 – Totes MaGoats 5:00 – Tube Shortage10:30 – Max’s Bedazzled Crybaby 11:05 – Guitar Pots And Pickups 17:40 – Alligator Clips19:10 – Pickup Variety21:35 – The Redeemer 23:40 – Red Dead Redemption26:40 – Chasing Tone Tour28:40 – Max’s StruggleFind us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.comhttp://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Twitter.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Instagram.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Facebook.com/ChasingTonePodcasthttp://www.Instagram.com/ChasingTonePodcast Support the show
- CTApr 27, 2015 · 28 min
Chasing Tone 56 – Setting Guitar Tones For Home, Studio, and Stage
In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian sit down Frank Falbo of Falbo Guitars and discuss the difference between Live, Studio, and Home tones, and Latency.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 1:10 – Live/Studio/Home Tones7:40 – Air Movement 10:45 – Port City Cabs11:50 – Cabinet Simulators 12:20 – Marshall Class 5 14:15 – Wireless Systems16:50 – Latency 23:00 – Small World24:50 – Max’s VoiceFind us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.comhttp://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Twitter.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Instagram.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Facebook.com/ChasingTonePodcasthttp://www.Instagram.com/ChasingTonePodcast Support the show
- CTApr 23, 2015 · 33 min
Chasing Tone 55 – How To Analyze Your Own Tone
In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian sit down Frank Falbo of Falbo Guitars. Frank is also the inventor of the Seymour Duncan P-Rails, and Fishman Fluence pickups.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 1:45 – Falbo Guitars3:25 – Innovative Acoustic Design 7:35 – Seymour Duncan Pedals8:30 – P-Rails 8:50 – Fishman Fluence 19:50 – Part Tolerance And Sorting23:50 – Chinese Pedals 24:25 – Clarksdale Design27:10 – Falbo Hollowbody ElectricFind us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.comhttp://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Twitter.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Instagram.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Facebook.com/ChasingTonePodcasthttp://www.Instagram.com/ChasingTonePodcast Support the show
- CTApr 20, 2015 · 34 min
Chasing Tone 54 – How To Analyze Your Own Tone
In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian sit down with Wampler engineer, Jake Steffes to discuss why some fuzzes clean up better than others, how to analyze your own tone, and guitar capacitors.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 0:45 – Fancy Socks3:00 – Why Do Some Fuzzes Clean Up? 7:00 – WGS Speakers9:00 – What is Travis’ Actual Job 10:50 – How To Analyze Your Own Tone16:35 – Siri Problems22:00 – Guitar Caps 28:20 – First Guitar, First Amp, First PedalFind us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.comhttp://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Twitter.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Instagram.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Facebook.com/ChasingTonePodcasthttp://www.Instagram.com/ChasingTonePodcast Support the show
- CTApr 16, 2015 · 35 min
Chasing Tone 53 – How To Get Started In Electronics
In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian sit down with Wampler engineer, Jake Steffes to discuss how they got started learning electronics, capacitor types, and breadboard basics.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 2:40 – Why 9 Volts?13:20 – How To Get Started On Original Designs 15:30 – Flip Flops17:20 – Breadboard Basics 19:30 – Suhr Badger 3024:35 – Capacitor Types (film, ceramic, etc…)32:05 – Unicorn TypoFind us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.comhttp://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Twitter.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Instagram.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Facebook.com/ChasingTonePodcasthttp://www.Instagram.com/ChasingTonePodcast Support the show
- CTApr 13, 2015 · 30 min
Chasing Tone 52 – How Buffers Give Better Guitar Tone
In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian sit down with Wampler engineer, Jake Steffes to discuss the in’s and out’s of Buffers.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 1:00 – Imaginary Numbers3:30 – Nerdcast 4:45 – Roy Westenhousersmithton4:50 – Buffers 9:00 – Gold Plating15:00 – Travis’ New Diet19:45 – More BuffersFind us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.comhttp://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Twitter.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Instagram.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Facebook.com/ChasingTonePodcasthttp://www.Instagram.com/ChasingTonePodcast Support the show
- CTApr 9, 2015 · 32 min
Chasing Tone 51 – What’s On Our Boards
In this episode Travis, Max, and Brian discuss what we currently have on our boards, offset guitars, and our favorite pedalboards.http://www.wamplerpedals.com/podcast/ for podcast subscription, or go to http://www.wamplerpedals.com/subscribe to be notified of new podcasts and videos that are uploaded to this channel. 3:00 – Brian Got A New Pedal5:00 – Offset Guitars9:00 – Compressor/Guitar Volume 12:30 – Power Supplies19:25 – Favorite Pedal Board Company22:45 – Wireless Units24:30 – What’s On Your Pedalboards?Find us at: http://www.WamplerPedals.comhttp://www.Facebook.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Twitter.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Instagram.com/WamplerPedalshttp://www.Facebook.com/ChasingTonePodcasthttp://www.Instagram.com/ChasingTonePodcast Support the show