The Guitar Knobs

Join our talk about guitars, pedals, amps, and other gear. Guest interviews with boutique builders and contributors to our guitar world.

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20 episodes
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479-Interview With Reflective Digital
Max Lord of Reflective Digital joins us to discuss his upcoming guitar pedal release of Chambers C2. Max shared the prototype, which he calls a 'Portable Resonant Environment,' with us, and we couldn't stop playing it. He has a pretty incredible backstory too, and we hope you like it as much as we did. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips Visit us at theguitarknobs.com Support our show on Patreon.com/theguitarknobs
Tuesday · 1 hr 48 min
478-Interview With Normal Devices
X James Beardmore of Normal Devices joins us this week to talk about his fantastic Decay Cascade pedal, which he describes as a 'Layering Reverb Distorter'. James is another innovative Canadian builder with a unique approach to pedal design, creating effects that inspire guitarists to think—and play—a little differently. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips Visit us at theguitarknobs.com Support our show on Patreon.com/theguitarknobs
July 21 · 1 hr 36 min
477-Interview With Audio Cultivation Project
Zak Sherman of Audio Cultivation Project joins us to discuss his new highly versatile drive pedal FOURTH, as well as his decision to wipe the slate clean and rebrand. Spoiler alert—it worked very well! Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips Visit us at theguitarknobs.com Support our show on Patreon.com/theguitarknobs
July 14 · 1 hr 31 min
476-FOUR AT THE DOOR Series 01
We are thrilled to announce our first FOUR AT THE DOOR series episode featuring our first recipient, Michael Vanzandt. We took our original FOUR ON THE FLOOR podcast segment to a completely new level! Each Patreon Patrons at the Grand Poohbah level get to choose FOUR from our library of pedals, consisting mostly of our podcast guests' pedals. We send them out, they get played and returned, and then we discuss the experience! The featured builders are: Kaiser Electronics, Voltic Electronic Devices RudeTech Smallsound/Bigsound Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips Visit us at theguitarknobs.com Support our show on Patreon.com/theguitarknobs
July 7 · 1 hr 21 min
475-Interview With Rock Radio Veteran Tom Butler
Tom Butler joins us to talk about his incredible career in rock radio, the story behind his vinyl record store, and, of course, the guitar gear that he has obsessed over since he first picked up the instrument as a kid. At the radio microphone, Tom has spent decades not only living rock and roll but helping countless bands get their first shot and find their audience—my band included. Thank you Tom! Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips Visit us at theguitarknobs.com Support our show on Patreon.com/theguitarknobs
June 30 · 1 hr 39 min
474-Interview With Kenny Howes V2
Kenny Howes joins us again to share his latest famous VOX obsession that turned into a major acquisition. We also cover lots of Rickenbacker stuff aided by Kenny's past work experience at the famed guitar company. Ricken-back-er. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips Visit us at theguitarknobs.com Support our show on Patreon.com/theguitarknobs
June 24 · 1 hr 48 min
473-INTERVIEW WITH ART OF THE STOMPBOX AUTHOR CHRIS CASSONE
Chris Cassone, author of Art of the Stompbox, joins us to discuss the inspiration and backstory behind his new book. While many stompbox books focus on circuitry, history, or technical details, Chris shines a spotlight on the art and design of some of the most visually captivating guitar pedals ever made. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips Visit us at theguitarknobs.com Support our show on Patreon.com/theguitarknobs
June 16 · 1 hr 16 min
472-Interview With Cosmodio Instruments V2
Barton McGuire of Cosmodio Instruments joins us again for a long-awaited update, including a dazzling new release, Splinter Twin, and tales of what's next for Cosmodio. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips Visit us at theguitarknobs.com Support our show on Patreon.com/theguitarknobs
June 8 · 1 hr 37 min
471-Interview With Reverend Guitars V2
Ken Haas of Reverend Guitars joins us again to share a big product line update and tips his hat to a few more exciting things that Reverend Guitars is up to. Speaking of that, be sure to check out the Reverend Circle R sessions on YouTube for a ton of live up-and-coming artists, as well as plenty of established heavy hitters on guitar. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips Visit us at theguitarknobs.com Support our show on Patreon.com/theguitarknobs
June 3 · 1 hr 21 min
470-Interview With Gullett Guitars V4
Chase Gullett of Gullett Guitars joins us again to introduce a new guitar model to his outstanding line of guitar designs, and a massive announcement for the show and all of you amazing listeners. Trust me, you are going to want to get in on this one. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips Visit us at theguitarknobs.com Support our show on Patreon.com/theguitarknobs
May 26 · 1 hr 11 min
469-Interview With Non-Human Audio V3
Dave Jordan, founder of Non-Human Audio, joins us again for the release of his new pedal dubbed Regrets. Dave calls this pedal a "resonant reverb" and gives us the story behind it as well as his incredible Kim Chi - "textural fuzz drive. Dave is a vital builder in the guitar world as he always takes something familiar and makes us reconsider it, and is a helluva good dude, too. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips Visit us at theguitarknobs.com Support our show on Patreon.com/theguitarknobs
May 19 · 1 hr 43 min
468-Interview With Asheville Music Tools
Asheville Music Tools founder Rick "Hawker" Shaich joins us to share his highly regarded line of pedal effects. Rick is a profound technician with one of the more notable career paths in the guitar industry, which ultimately led him to found his own pedal company.
May 13 · 1 hr 29 min
467-Interview with Sketchy Sounds V2
Our friend Brandon Wilson of Sketchy Sounds joins us for a substantial update to his guitar pedal line. Brandon's passion for the guitar community comes out in the pedals he creates. He also shares the pedals he provided for our 10th anniversary giveaways. Thanks Brandon! Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips Visit us at theguitarknobs.com Support our show on Patreon.com/theguitarknobs
May 5 · 1 hr 26 min
466-10th Anniversary Special Stuff
Tony and I share our thoughts on the show's 10th Anniversary, as well as a bunch of awesome giveaways and new ways to share our love of guitar gear with you. We are grateful you've been on the ride with us. Here's to 10 more! Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips Visit us at theguitarknobs.com Support our show on Patreon.com/theguitarknobs
May 1 · 44 min
465-10th Anniversary Interview With Dr. No
Our 10th Anniversary episode features our friend, the one-and-only Dr. No, for his third visit. We’re incredibly grateful for your support over the years—it’s what’s made conversations like this possible. Dr. No joins us to share his latest creation and dive into the mindset and process behind bringing creative ideas to life. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips Visit us at theguitarknobs.com Support our show on Patreon.com/theguitarknobs
April 27 · 2 hr 1 min
464-Interview with Lollar Pickups
Our guest this week is Mike Wohl of Lollar Pickups, one of the most well-known and respected builders in the guitar business. Mike pulls us into the brand's grounding philosophy and how it guides their craft and commitment to guitar players. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips Visit us at theguitarknobs.com Support our show on Patreon.com/theguitarknobs
April 20 · 1 hr 31 min
463-Interview With Hangman FX
What a blast we had with Paul Meredith of Hangman FX, an insanely creative pedal builder out of Los Angeles, CA. Paul is a man of many talents, one of them being able to pack an incredible amount of functionality and imagination into effects with more gain than you can handle with only ten fingers. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips Visit us at theguitarknobs.com Support our show on Patreon.com/theguitarknobs
April 9 · 1 hr 30 min
462-Lost Weekend in Nashville
Tony and Todd hit the road to visit Jared in Nashville, complete with an in-depth tour of Gibson, The Nashville Guitar Show, and lots and lots of awesome guitars. Oh, and a load of nonsense, of course. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik and Jared Brandon #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips Visit us at theguitarknobs.com Support our show on Patreon.com/theguitarknobs
March 31 · 1 hr 31 min
461-Interview With M2 Labs V2
Jonathan Labadie of M2 Labs joins us again from Atlanta, Georgia, to share the details of his new pedal release, the Fuzzocolypse. Jonathan calls this pedal an "analog chaos injector"— and for good reason, because he incorporated a functional fuzz meter to show you how hot your fuzz is cooking! Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips Visit us at theguitarknobs.com Support our show on Patreon.com/theguitarknobs
March 25 · 1 hr 9 min
460-Interview With Frank Brothers Guitars V2
Tim Frank of Frank Brothers Guitar Company joins us again to share their recent additions to their model line-up. The Arcade model put Frank Brothers on the map, setting a high bar, and these two new models are equally outstanding. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik #guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips Visit us at theguitarknobs.com Support our show on Patreon.com/theguitarknobs
March 17 · 1 hr 24 min

The Guitar Knobs

479-Interview With Reflective Digital

478-Interview With Normal Devices

477-Interview With Audio Cultivation Project

476-FOUR AT THE DOOR Series 01

475-Interview With Rock Radio Veteran Tom Butler

474-Interview With Kenny Howes V2

473-INTERVIEW WITH ART OF THE STOMPBOX AUTHOR CHRIS CASSONE

472-Interview With Cosmodio Instruments V2

471-Interview With Reverend Guitars V2

470-Interview With Gullett Guitars V4

469-Interview With Non-Human Audio V3

468-Interview With Asheville Music Tools

467-Interview with Sketchy Sounds V2

466-10th Anniversary Special Stuff

465-10th Anniversary Interview With Dr. No

464-Interview with Lollar Pickups

463-Interview With Hangman FX

462-Lost Weekend in Nashville

461-Interview With M2 Labs V2

460-Interview With Frank Brothers Guitars V2