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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Mar 23, 2017 · 1 hr 30 min
039 - Interview with The Pickguardian Tony Dudzik
The Knobs interview The Pickguardian - Tony Dudzik, the foremost maker of quality custom handmade pickguards. Tony has seen just about everything in the guitar world, and built something custom for it. We also get a call from Johnny Balmer of Alchemy Audio who shares an exciting new product announcement with us all. Hosted by Todd Novak with Jared Brandon
Mar 16, 2017 · 1 hr 29 min
038-Interview with Red House Electronics
The Knobs interview Red House Electronics founder Mike Trombley, maker of a really smart line of pedals out of Troy, Ohio. Plus our Four On The Floor and Would You Rather segments. Hosted by Todd Novak with Jared Brandon and Keith Jenkins
Mar 5, 2017 · 1 hr
037-Jeff Schroeder of Smashing Pumpkins
The Knobs interview Smashing Pumpkins guitarist extraordinaire Jeff Schroeder and dive deep into the gear he uses, how he creates his sound, and the challenges he faces as a guitarist when he joined one of the greatest alt rock bands of all time. Plus we introduce two new segments- FOUR ON THE FLOOR! and Would you Rather. Hosted by Todd Novak with Jared Brandon and Chris Graham
Feb 20, 2017 · 1 hr 8 min
036-Interview with pedal meister Mattoverse Electronics
The Knobs interview Mattoverse Electronics founder Matt Olson who has gained a ton of attention from his Instagram posts as of late, and of course for his unique approach to making some pretty nifty pedals. New segment! Would You Rather: be a famous no talent hack or an unknown genius Hosted by Todd Novak with Jared Brandon & Chris Graham
Jan 29, 2017 · 1 hr 5 min
035-How Great are Guitar Shows!
The Knobs discuss the experiences of attending guitar shows and the importance of attending the local shows. TOP 4: What we would have bought at the last show with a big pile of money. Hosted by Todd Novak with Jared Brandon and Chris Graham
Jan 16, 2017 · 1 hr 13 min
034-Interview with Millimetric Instruments
The Knobs interview Florian Schneider, founder of the very unique Millimetric Instruments in Montreal, Quebéc, Canada. TOP 4: Favorite guitar social feed at the moment Hosted by Todd Novak with Jared Brandon and Chris Graham
Dec 28, 2016 · 1 hr 22 min
033-Interview With YouTube Giant Nick Jaffe
The Knobs interview Nick Jaffe of the monster YouTube channel JustNickMusic. Nick is a cornerstone of the online guitar world having created a gigantic library of videos for us all. We cover everythingthing from his first guitar, how he started and where his channel is going, to his tips for writing songs. Top 4: used guitar of choice for under $150 Hosted by Todd Novak with Jeff Fischer and Jared Brandon.
Dec 20, 2016 · 1 hr 24 min
032-Veteran Guitarist And Teacher John Losco
The Knobs Interview veteran guitar enthusiast, player and teacher John Losco. John shares a lifetime of learning, experience, great guitar stories and some great advice. He also shares his prized custom '68 Jazzmaster. Its a long episode but well worth it. TOP 4: practice technique we would most like to improve. Hosted by Todd Novak with Jared Brandon
Dec 6, 2016 · 1 hr 9 min
031-Santa's List & Capo's Galore
The Knobs share what they would like from Santa. Also an in depth discussion and comparison of capos. TOP 4: Guitar gift we would least like to recieve Hosted by Todd Novak with Jared Brandon and Chris Graham
Nov 28, 2016 · 1 hr 13 min
030-Gig Bag Essentials
The Knobs Discuss what essential items make it into their gig bags and some other nonsense. TOP 4: Live pick reservoir of choice Hosted by Todd Novak with Jeff Fischer, Jared Brandon and Chris Graham
Nov 14, 2016 · 1 hr 26 min
029-Compression 101
The Knobs give mastering engineer Chris Graham the floor to discuss the use of compression as a tool for guitar in live and recording uses. TOP 4: Non traditional guitar body shape of choice Hosted by Todd Novak with Jeff Fischer, Jared Brandon and Chris Graham
Nov 7, 2016 · 1 hr 14 min
028-Pickups 101 Grab Bag
The Knobs wrap up our Pickups 101 series with a grab bag style discussion touching on P90's, wide-range pickups, blades, rails and more. Also Jared shows a wrench into the speed of light. TOP 4: Female guitarist of choice Hosted by Todd Novak with Jeff Fischer, Jared Brandon and Chris Graham
Oct 28, 2016 · 1 hr 30 min
027-Interview with pedal builder El Rey FX
The Knobs interview Cincinnati pedal builder badass Jimmy Nielsen, founder of El Rey FX a genuinely great hombre and nuevo amigo. TOP 4: favorite signature effect of a known guitarist. Hosted by Todd Novak with Jared Brandon and Chris Graham.
Oct 20, 2016 · 1 hr 6 min
026-Interview with Alchemy Audio
The Knobs Interview Chicago's own guitar pedal modding master Johnny Balmer of Alchemy Audio. And Jared makes some strange noises. Top 4: Guitar pedal cable connection placement of choice. Hosted by Todd Novak with Jeff Fischer and Jared Brandon
Oct 13, 2016 · 1 hr 3 min
025-Melody Maker Mayhem
The Knobs discuss the craziness behind the body styles of the various versions of the Gibson Melody Maker, and a whole bunch of other randomness. TOP 4: Finger slide type of choice Hosted by Todd Novak with Jared Brandon
Oct 3, 2016 · 1 hr 23 min
024-Humbucker Pickups 101
The Knobs get deep into Humbucker knowledge land in what we are calling our pickups 101 series. TOP 4: Humbucker pickup style of choice Hosted by Todd Novak with Jeff Fischer and Jared Brandon
Sep 23, 2016 · 1 hr 29 min
023-Single Coil Pickups 101
The Knobs welcome Jared Brandon to the crew as a new Knob. As an expert in pickups, Jared begins a 101 course in understanding pickups beginning with single coils. TOP 4: Single coil pickup style of choice Hosted by Todd Novak with Jeff Fischer and Jared Brandon
Sep 15, 2016 · 1 hr 10 min
022-Dialing In Your Tone
The Knobs discuss the first of several episodes about dialing in tone on amps, EQ pedals and the like. Also we say adios to Aaron for a little while. Top 4: Trick of choice while playing Hosted by Todd Novak with Jay Donovan, Aaron Cook and Jeff Fischer
Aug 31, 2016 · 1 hr 8 min
021-Interview with Lincoln Guitars founder Derek Asuan-O_Brien.mp3
The Knobs Interview Lincoln Guitars founder and builder Derek Asuan-O’Brien, plus bonus knob Jared Brandon of Brandonwound Pickups returns as a guest host with space echo! Top 4: Guitar knob style of choice Hosted by Todd Novak with Jay Donovan and Jeff Fischer
Aug 22, 2016 · 1 hr 15 min
020-Interview with Brandonwound Pickups founder Jared Brandon.mp3
The Knobs interview custom pickup winder Jared Brandon, founder of Brandonwound Pickups. TOP 4: favorite pickup position

The Guitar Knobs

039 - Interview with The Pickguardian Tony Dudzik

038-Interview with Red House Electronics

037-Jeff Schroeder of Smashing Pumpkins

036-Interview with pedal meister Mattoverse Electronics

035-How Great are Guitar Shows!

034-Interview with Millimetric Instruments

033-Interview With YouTube Giant Nick Jaffe

032-Veteran Guitarist And Teacher John Losco

031-Santa's List &amp; Capo's Galore

030-Gig Bag Essentials

029-Compression 101

028-Pickups 101 Grab Bag

027-Interview with pedal builder El Rey FX

026-Interview with Alchemy Audio

025-Melody Maker Mayhem

024-Humbucker Pickups 101

023-Single Coil Pickups 101

022-Dialing In Your Tone

021-Interview with Lincoln Guitars founder Derek Asuan-O_Brien.mp3

020-Interview with Brandonwound Pickups founder Jared Brandon.mp3

031-Santa's List & Capo's Galore