The Guitar Knobs

472-Interview With Cosmodio Instruments V2

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:26:57 +0000

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.

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471-Interview With Reverend Guitars V2

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:44:13 +0000

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.

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470-Interview With Gullett Guitars V4

Tue, 26 May 2026 02:59:52 +0000

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.

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469-Interview With Non-Human Audio V3

Tue, 19 May 2026 02:52:37 +0000

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.

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468-Interview With Asheville Music Tools

Wed, 13 May 2026 03:09:31 +0000

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.

467-Interview with Sketchy Sounds V2

Tue, 05 May 2026 03:19:53 +0000

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!

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466-10th Anniversary Special Stuff

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:11:17 +0000

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!

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465-10th Anniversary Interview With Dr. No

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:22:30 +0000

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.

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464-Interview with Lollar Pickups

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:17:13 +0000

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.

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463-Interview With Hangman FX

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:15:57 +0000

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.

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462-Lost Weekend in Nashville

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:33:15 +0000

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.

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461-Interview With M2 Labs V2

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 02:39:04 +0000

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!

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460-Interview With Frank Brothers Guitars V2

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:06:15 +0000

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.

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459-Interview With OC Pedal Co

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:14:31 +0000

OC Pedal Co. founder Evan Haymond joins us to share his two newest pedals and give us a glimpse into how his passion for music and major opportunities in the music business shaped his pedal-building path.

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458-Interview With Kauer Guitars V2

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:27:08 +0000

Doug Kauer of Kauer Guitars joins us to catch up on his latest builds, a bit of industry insight from both a builder's perspective and an enthusiast's. And of course, we get the backstory on his incredible Mondrian-inspired guitars featured at NAMM.

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457-Interview With R2R Electric V3

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:28:49 +0000

Chris Vincent of R2R Electric joins us for his third interview to follow up on Wood Wire & Volts and more. And although he's been on two previous episodes, we learned a whole lot more about what makes his guitar pedals so special.

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456-Interview With Healy Guitars

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:54:19 +0000

Trevor Healy, founder of Healy Guitars, joins us off the heels of the Wood Wire & Volts Show were we had the pleasure of meeting him. We got to check out his awesome signature designs and now we want to hear the story behind them.

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455-Interview With Grit Brothers Guitars

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 03:27:57 +0000

Dan from Grit Brothers Guitars joins us from Richmond, Virginia, to share his story. Dan is always finding new inspirations that bring a personal touch and "a certain gritty something" to his builds.

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454-NAMM 26 + Wood Wire & Volts

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:21:21 +0000

We're back from NAMM 2026 and The Wood Wire & Volts Guitar Gear Show and have loads of great stories. Our trip to Anaheim, CA was filled with many unexpected ups and downs but at least we had Chubby Dumplings and Toast of London to get us through!

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453-Interview With Eavesdropper Pedals

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 04:18:26 +0000

Andy Byers, founder of Eavesdropper Pedals, joins us to discuss his fantastic interpretation of a cult classic fuzz. We also get to hear how he got started down the path of making Eavedropper Pedals.

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452-Interview With Jon Halverson V2

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:53:31 +0000

Jon Halverson joins us again to catch up and discuss wireless units. Jon has spent his career in product development for Shure mics, specializing in wireless gear. He has also supported our show as an Executive Producer on our Patreon for several years, and we cannot thank him enough for that.

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451-Interview With Mile End Effects

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:54:14 +0000

Montreal-based Mile End Effects founder Justin Cober joins us for a deep dive into the Echolette NG-51 preamp pedal, drawing inspiration from the legendary tube-driven Klempt Echolette tape delays of the 1960s.

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450-Interview With DevTech Audio

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:40:10 +0000

DevTech Audio founder Terry Crawford takes time on a sunny day in Sydney, Australia, to share the story of his hand-built DevTech Audio guitar pedal line and the key inspirations that went into creating his sought-after versions of some heavyweight classics.

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449-Interview With Nuclear Audio

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:24:19 +0000

Nuclear Audio founder Mark Robertson joins us to discuss his impressive new guitar pedal The Fission Drive. Mark has achieved something we have not heard before by splitting the frequencies—"Fission"—and providing loads of dynamic drive control. This is his first pedal, but I hope this is an indication of much more to come.

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448-Interview With Strange Audio Electronics

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:47:22 +0000

Josh Strange, founder of Strange Audio Electronics, joins us to discuss his wildly unique amp designs. He shares his approach to creating a brand of amps that not only sound fantastic but look like nothing else out there.

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447-Interview With Jeff Schroeder V9

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:54:12 +0000

Our friend, guitarist, and composer Jeff Schroeder returns to share where the guitar has taken him in the year since departing The Smashing Pumpkins. A dedicated lifelong learner, Jeff talks about how he continues to deepen his passion and mastery of the instrument while pursuing new creative paths.

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446-Interview With Bruce Guitars

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 04:34:12 +0000

Bruce Guitars founder Micah Bruce joins us from Omaha, Nebraska to share the story behind his craft. Starting in woodworking and later honing his skills under the mentorship of Collings Guitars, Micah ultimately turned his experience and vision into his own distinctive guitar line.

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445-Interview With Non-Human Audio V2

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 03:50:47 +0000

Dave Jordan, founder of Non-Human Audio, joins us again to catch us up on a series of new releases. He has been very productive this year, and it doesn't sound like he has any plans to slow down soon.

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444-Interview With Fellows Guitars

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:55:18 +0000

Jonathan Fellows, founder of Fellows Guitars, joins us this episode to discuss the fabulous guitar he sent us to check out, and we get the back story on just what makes his guitars so impressive.

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443-Interview With Coppersound Pedals V5

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:28:57 +0000

Coppersound Pedals founder Alex Guaraldi joins us to share the newest pedal, ushering in a new approach to existing pedals and fresh new ideas as well. He also announces a hot giveaway to all of The Guitar Knobs' audience!

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442-Interview With Reeves Electro V3

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 02:11:43 +0000

Markus and Izzy Reeves of Reeves Electro join us once again to share updates on their latest pedal projects and chat about Todd and Joe’s recent visit to the Reeves workshop in the UK. Get in, mate!

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441-Interview With Hello Sailor Effects V4

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:16:16 +0000

Now that Todd’s back from his UK adventure to hang with Joe and catch Oasis live, Joe Halliday of Hello Sailor Effects joins us to share his side of the trip. We also get into his latest pedal creations and the growing world of his YouTube channel. PLUS we announce an awesome pedal building opportunity for the audience!

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440-Interview With Pat Kauffman Electronics

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 03:52:35 +0000

Pat Kauffman joins us from Brooklyn, New York, to talk about his work at Pat Kauffman Electronics. Pat has turned his passion for tube amps into a craft through sharing his knowledge, repairing amps, and leading hands-on work workshops for fellow guitar enthusiasts.

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439-Interview With Author Dave Hunter V2

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 01:58:40 +0000

Author Dave Hunter joins us again to share his NEW book release, Fender Telecaster: 75 Years. Dave is a writer and musician who has authored numerous titles, including Ultimate Star Guitars, The British Amp Invasion, Guitar Effects Pedals, Amped, and The Gibson Les Paul. Dave is also a regular contributor to Guitar Player, Vintage Guitar, and Premier Guitar magazines in the USA and The Guitar Magazine in the UK

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438-INTERVIEW WITH JENNINGS GUITARS V2

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:55:10 +0000

Southern California luthier Chad Jennings of Jennings Guitars joins us to talk about what he’s been up to since his first appearance in 2018. Chad made his mark early in his guitar-building career and has continued to refine his process and style with every hand-built instrument he creates.

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437-Interview With Sleep Champion Devices

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:57:18 +0000

We are joined by Greg from Sleep Champion Devices, an emerging pedal builder out of Vancouver, British Columbia. His new drive pedal "Horse Cult" presents an interesting question: what is it exactly?

436-Interview With Solodallas

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:51:07 +0000

We are joined by Donny Garrett of Solodallas this week to get the story behind the famed Solodallas Shaffer Replica Storm, an industry standard for some seriously heavy hitters in the touring guitar world—and why you need one too.

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435-Interview With Matt Gabs

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 02:26:28 +0000

Matt Gabs, aka Friend of Guitars is known for his blazing guitar work in The Biters, and Ravagers, and is a well-known vintage guitar repair dude in Brooklyn YO! Matt is six degrees of separation from many of our past guests, and yes, Kevin Bacon as well! And now he is a friend of yours too.

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434-Interview With Motander Guitars

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 03:21:56 +0000

Justin Jones from Motander Guitars joins us to discuss his incredible patented Remora Electro Trem. This is a whole new way to modulate your signal without using wiggle sticks, pedals, or spinning around in a circle. We also learn about his backstory and his unique approach to guitar building.

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433-Interview With Black Cat Guitar

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 01:38:16 +0000

We had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Chris—better known as Cat—of Black Cat Guitar. One of our most requested guests, Cat shares his backstory and his dedication to crafting some of the finest pickups in the business. We also dive into the upcoming documentary on Black Cat Guitar, making this an episode you won’t want to miss.

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432-Interview With Radio Wave Effects

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 03:25:08 +0000

Alan Godwin, nice guy and founder of Radio Wave Effects, joins us from Lexington, KY to unveil his latest release: Nervous Energy. This fierce drive pedal makes your amp sound like it’s in a street fight—and winning. We dig into all the details and the unique character that sets Nervous Energy apart.

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431-Interview Supercool Pedals V2

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 04:25:18 +0000

Jamie Muir of Supercool Pedals joins us to introduce his latest creation, the Triniphase. This lush phaser marks an exciting shift from Supercool’s renowned lineup of drive pedals, offering something fresh for fans and newcomers alike. We can’t wait to see what other surprises Jamie has in store.

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430-Interview With Wonderful Audio Technology V3

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 04:20:03 +0000

Wonderful Audio Technology founder Ralf Gottschalk returns to the show hot on the heels of his latest effects pedal release. The Ranges is a powerhouse of versatility, with the real magic tucked inside its four cascading drive stages. Packed with toggles and knobs galore, it's built to spark endless tonal inspiration.

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429-Interview With John Page Guitars

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:56:14 +0000

It was an absolute honor to welcome John Page to the show. As a co-founder of the Fender Custom Shop back in 1987, John brings a legendary pedigree—and now, he’s back with a line of brand-new guitar models. Even better? He’s tapped our good friend Chase Gullett of Gullett Guitars to lead production, and we got the full story behind that exciting partnership.

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428-Interview With MMK Electrics

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 03:41:04 +0000

Jordan from MMK Electrics joins us all the way from Alaska to talk about his latest creation—the Pavolof Fuzz. This versatile fuzz pedal was over a year in the making, and it shows. Built like a tank and just as powerful, the Pavolof delivers an impressive range of tones and textures. And yes, Jordan is every bit as cool as the pedal he built.

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427- Interview With Parsons Guitars V2

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 03:47:57 +0000

Randy Parsons takes some time to update us on Parsons Guitars. We discuss his latest guitar designs, upcoming builds, and a deep dive into intonation. We also get a few great "Randy" stories that are too crazy to be true—but are!

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426-Interview With Caroline Guitar Co V2

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 03:04:04 +0000

The one and only Philippe Herndon, founder of Caroline Guitar Co., returns to catch us up on his latest sonic experiments, share insights on the current state of the pedal world—and yes, plenty of delightfully off-the-rails conversation ensues, as always.

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425-Interview With SoundLad Liverpool

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 03:27:01 +0000

Marc Dunn of SoundLad Liverpool joins us to discuss the incredible Sketchy Tremolo. Based on one of the most famous toys of the mid-century, this tremolo is loaded with functionality and creative surprise, making it one of the most impressive pedals we've encountered. Yano mate, he's a good Laa then, inny!

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424-Interview With Carr Amps

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 03:42:47 +0000

Carr Amps founder Steve Carr shares the whole Carr Amps back story, including his most recent release, The Skylark Special which is loaded with fantastic features . The North Carolina-based crew at Carr takes their craft seriously, ensuring they sound even better than they look.

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423-Interview with Eastwood Guitars V2

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 04:09:18 +0000

Eastwood Guitars founder Mike Robinson joins us for another great interview. Eastwood has been very busy and Mike gives us the details on a brand new Peter Hook signature bass, the new Nashville showroom and much more. Go get an Eastwood Guitar!

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422-Interview With Jack Bates V2

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:15:49 +0000

We are joined again by bassist Jack Bates as he tours the U.S. playing Joy Division and New Order songs with his Dad, Peter Hook, one of the bass greats. We discuss the gear he uses with Peter Hook & The Light and how it differs from the gear he uses with The Smashing Pumpkins.

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421-Interview With Daredevil Pedals V4

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 03:34:12 +0000

Our friend Johnny Vator, founder of Daredevil Pedals in Chicago, is back with some seriously loud news.
Daredevil has just unleashed not one—but two brand-new pedals that are guaranteed to make the neighbors angry. Grab yours before they’re gone!

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420-Interview With Mad Professor Amplification

Tue, 27 May 2025 02:23:17 +0000

Mad Professor joins us all the way from Finland to share their incredible journey. New owners Mikka and Jussa have the opportunity of a lifetime as they are now responsible for the new future of Mad Professor Amplification. We’re excited about the upcoming releases — both brand-new pedals and gems from their extensive back catalog. Here’s to a bright new chapter for Mad Professor!

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419-Interview With Monger Pedals

Tue, 20 May 2025 03:24:31 +0000

We are joined by Not Quite Mid-State New York based Monger Pedals. Founder David Wood is a Cheese Monger by day and electro-privateer by later-in-the-day, and sometimes into the mid-to -late evening. Monger has recently come out with 3 not-so-unfamilar pedals with his own unique twist.

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418-Interview With Whitman Audio

Tue, 13 May 2025 02:28:42 +0000

In this episode, we are joined by Seattle-based Whitman Dewey Smith, founder of Whitman Audio, to explore his latest creation: the Wave Collapse Fuzz Drive. This innovative fuzz pedal offers a wide sonic range—from subtle boost to sweet mayhem—controlled by four knobs and three toggle switches. We dubbed it a "utility fuzz" for its exceptional versatility. We also dive into Whitman's fascinating backstory and what led him to launch Whitman Audio.

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417-Interview With Sully Guitars V2

Tue, 06 May 2025 03:24:27 +0000

Join us for an engaging conversation with John Sullivan, founder of Sully Guitars, as he shares some major milestones he’s recently achieved, alongside a few unexpected setbacks. Through it all, Sully remains upbeat, candid, and full of humor. Plus, stick around for a special KISS-related surprise at the end!

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416-Interview With Summer School Electronics V2

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 03:29:37 +0000

Mark Turley of Summer School Electronics joins us again to give an update on his pedal lineup and recent touring efforts. We take a deep dive into the new Spring Break Reverb and explore how Mark, a teacher by trade, weaves school themes throughout his pedal designs — and he does it brilliantly. Needless to say, Tony and I ended up in detention!

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415-Interview With Pete Dankelson of Pete's Diary

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 03:15:00 +0000

Join us as Pete Dankelson of Pete’s Diary takes us through his incredible guitar journey. Born with physical challenges, Pete has transformed adversity into inspiration—using his story to spread positivity and his deep love for Rock ’n’ Blues. Oh, and did we mention? He’s shared the stage with some legendary guitarists, too!

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414-Interview With Anderson Guitar Works

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 02:40:28 +0000

We’re beyond excited to welcome Tom Anderson, founder of Anderson Guitar Works, and co-owner Markus Spohn for their first-ever podcast appearance! They’re pulling back the curtain on the iconic journey of Anderson Guitar Works—how it all started, the passion behind the craft, and what makes their guitars truly exceptional.

An avid collector of Anderson Guitars, our very own Rob Chafe was like a kid in a candy store—Once you hear the stories behind these legendary guitars, you’ll get it too!

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413-Interview With Schiemann Guitars

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:38:12 +0000

Join us as Matt Schiemann, founder of Schiemann Guitars, as he steps away from his North Carolina workshop to share his guitar building journey. With roots in the arts and a passion for hands-on craftsmanship, Matt has carved out a distinct voice in the guitar world—blending traditional styles with bold, creative twists.

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412-Four On The Floor - Tube Screamer Variants

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 01:45:41 +0000

Tube Screamers—whether you love them, hate them, or can't decide, their impact on the guitar world is undeniable. In this episode of Four On The Floor, we explore four unique Tube Screamer-style variants, each offering a fresh take on the classic sound with added versatility and tonal options. Your guitar will thank you.

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411-interview With Surfy Industries

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 01:42:12 +0000

Surfy Industries CEO Lorenzo Valdambrini stepped away from his North American tour with his band Surfer Joe to discuss the evolution of his company. Surfy’s fusion of vintage charm and modern innovation has set a new standard for reverb and classic guitar effects.

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410-Interview with the Authors of Collecting Loud History

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 01:39:35 +0000

Marshall Amplifiers have shaped the sound of rock and roll, and no one knows them better than Peter Margolis and Brian Ranks. They have compiled the world's most extensive collection of Marshall equipment and showcased them in a stunning, 600-page book. In this episode, they share their deep passion, rare finds, and behind-the-scenes stories from their journey into the world of Marshall. Whether you’re a guitarist, collector, or just a fan of legendary gear, this conversation is a must-listen.

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409-Interview With Lay's Guitar

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 02:40:53 +0000

Joel Shinn, Co-Owner of Lay's Guitar in Akron, Ohio joins us in the studio to share the family story. Joel and his brother are internationally known for their incredible guitar restorations, "59 Les Paul conversions, and remarkable paint jobs. Lay's reputation for painstaking, detailed work precedes them. And Joel is one of the nicest guys you could meet.

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408-Interview With Tone Ranger Guitars

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:14:30 +0000

Jeff Mark Leavitt, founder of Tone Ranger Guitars joins the Knobs to discuss his very special line of hand made guitars... or.. GEEEtawrs if you happen to moseying along yonder out West! Jeff shares his commitment to using only native felled wood from Southern California and his inspiration for his nostalgic designs.

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407-Interviw With Eventide V2

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 04:42:31 +0000

Patrick and Jacob of Eventide join us again to discuss the diabolical Knife Drop sub-octave fuzz / analog synth nightmare...pedal. This pedal is a collaboration between Eventide, Jack White, and Third Man Records and we want to get the story behind this monster of an effects pedal.

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406-Interview With Matthews Effects V2

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 04:05:50 +0000

Matthews Effects founder Rick Matthews joins us again to share the big changes his brand has gone through. This includes creating the incredible new pedal The Technician - Dual-Channel Auditory Manipulator, and yes, so much more!

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405-Interview With M2 Labs

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 03:35:51 +0000

Jonathon Labadie, co-founder of M2 Labs joins us from the great state of Georgia for this interview. Jonathan's flagship pedal "The Bomber" sounds true to its name and is the topic of discussion in this episode, and learning about M2 Labs' backstory of course! He was a great guest and we hope you enjoy!

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404-NAMM 2025 Recap

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 01:01:00 +0000

We recap our experience in Anaheim, CA for NAMM 2025. After Interviewing NAMM CEO John Mlynczak we left with great insights and answers from John, as well as even more questions. One thing did happen and that is we had a great time and have lots to share with you!

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403-Interview With Moon Guitars V2

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 03:15:13 +0000

Kyle Wolfe of Moon Guitars joins us again to share some big news that has developed for him. Kyle has joined forces with Grezenia Guitars out of Chicago but don't worry he is still knocking out custom Moon Guitars. This should be good!

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402-Interview With Native Audio V5

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 04:50:09 +0000

Native Audio founder Mike Trombley is back to tell us about his new Harmonic Equalizer guitar pedal release, "Niisoo". Native audio is all about sharing the Blackfeet Tribe culture through sound, in this case, a very creative filter utility pedal named after the Blackfeet word for "four". Mike shares the story behind the Niisoo pedal and much more with us.

401-Interview With Amperian Speakers

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 07:21:45 +0000

John Sanchez of Amperian Speakers joins us to share insights on his impressive product line, focusing on alnico speakers including one featured in our Vox Speaker Shootout on YouTube. With extensive experience in the speaker industry, John has worked with some of the biggest brands, including Amperian's sister company, Warehouse Guitar Speakers, where he serves as Director of Sales and Product Development.

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400-Four On The Floor - Tremolo

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 06:02:59 +0000

WOW! 400 episodes whoohooo! We are celebrating with our Four On The Floor Tremolo special. Lots of opinions are floating around on this one as we all use tremolo differently. Four great pedals that do everything we want a tremolo to do and nothing we don't. Which would you choose?

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399-Interview With Superlunar

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 04:21:43 +0000

Superlunar founder Antonio Carusone AKA Italian Tony, Joined us from NY to discuss his debut pedal the SR-01. Antonio has dubbed this an "Analog Saturation Device"— a great way to describe a two-stage transistor circuit with plenty of EQ variables. This pedal is getting a ton of attention for its design aesthetic as well. We had a ton of fun with Italian Tony and we hope you do as well.

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398-Vox Speaker Shootout Recap

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:57:52 +0000

Our recent video featuring alnico speakers played through a Vox AC30S1 was a ton of fun to make and we learned a lot. In this episode, the Knobs are joined by Hex Mattos who played the 4 guitars in that video. Together we go through each of the four selected alnico speakers share our thoughts....and have a few laughs.

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397-Revolutionizing The NAMM Show - Featuring NAMM President And CEO John Mlynczak

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 04:34:05 +0000

John Mlynczak, President and CEO of NAMM, joins the Knobs to discuss the present and future of the NAMM Show. As the largest international gathering for the music products, sound, and live event industries, the NAMM Show draws the guitar gear world together each year. Amid speculation about the show's success and relevance, John shares his bold vision for revolutionizing its format and strengthening its impact on the industry.

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396-Interview With Huntington Audio Labs

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 02:04:31 +0000

Seth Elalouf founder of Huntington Audio Labs joins the Knobs and special guests Tallon Electric and Rare Buzz Effects to share the story of his unique guitar pedal production gear. Instead of making pedals, Seth set out to make things that help pedal makers make pedals with less hassle and a more reliable process, for all levels of pedal makers. He's done a fantastic job making it incredibly approachable as well.

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395-CATCHING UP WITH JARED BRANDON

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 05:06:00 +0000

You asked for more Jared so...our little buddy Jared Brandon joins the podcast to share what he has been up to. Jared has been pretty busy since moving to Nashville joining Gibson as Pickup Product Manager, so he shares some inside details of some of the latest Gibson Pickup endeavors he has been influential in.

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394-Interview With Tony Boloney Pedal creator Sam Jett

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:31:36 +0000

Sam Jett, Grand Poobah, Anesthesiologist, and now pedal maker to the stars joins us to share everything we need to know about the new Tony Boloney Pedal. Sam is also a HUGE supporter of the builders we feature on our podcast and heck, we like talking with him!

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393-Cryptid Audio Investigations

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 03:48:17 +0000

Donovan Johnson, founder of Cryptid Audio Investigations, joins us for some in-studio hijinx. Cryptid is a local guitar pedal brand in our backyard here in Columbus, Ohio, and we were thrilled to get to play with a bunch of his pedals. We discussed the creepy backstory of how he got twisted up in pedal fx creation too of course!

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392-Are You Powering Your Amp Correctly? - 101

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 04:03:28 +0000

Rob Chafe our very own Professional guitar amplifier repair master joins us to provide answers to the burning question "Are you powering your amplifier correctly?" Rob is a stickler regarding correct amplifier use and shares his advice on power conditioners, variacs, etc., and just knowing your way around the business end of an amplifier. As usual, we all learned something new!

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik and Jared Brandon

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391-Interview With Red River Amplification

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:02:41 +0000

David Britton founder of Red River Amplification joins us from Nashville to discuss his latest creation, The Hexafoil Harmonic Fuzz. This guitar pedal is a very interesting meld of two much-loved noise platforms. David was a fantastic guest with a very interesting backstory and we are glad he is out there doing his thing.

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik and Jared Brandon

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390-Interview With Henri Cash V2

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 03:26:04 +0000

Henri Cash of STARCRAWLER took a break during his tour to join the knobs again. We discuss his tour and pursuit of special instruments and the release of his new exclusive guitar pedal. Some pretty big names in the guitar pedal community pitched in to make this special fuzz come to life.

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389-Interview With Spindrift Audio

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 03:21:44 +0000

The Knobs are joined by Seth Duffey founder of Spindrift Audio to discuss the release of the Alpha Wolfe. This groundbreaking pedal results from a collaboration between guitarist Emily Wolfe and Seth. The Alpha Wolfe puts a single-channel mixing board with Germanium and Silicon drive channels to provide a huge spectrum of tonal possibilities.

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388-Sleeper Guitars With Author Chris Gill

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 02:38:06 +0000

The Knobs are joined by return guest and author Chris Gill to discuss "sleeper guitars" — what they are, where to find them, and what to be mindful of before buying. Chris knows his stuff because he has written for the leading guitar magazines and other media for the last 30 years. And with Tony and all his guitar knowledge at the other end of the canoe, we are in good hands for this trip.

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387-Interview With Spruce Effects V2

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:18:58 +0000

The Knobs interview Brian Bicknell, founder of Spruce Effects to catch up on his latest release. We were wowed by the NEW Junior Ranger Series' first upcoming release—the ACADIA. There is some great thinking behind this reimagined line of familiar pedals and a great way to get into the Spruce Effects brand.

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386-Interview with Benson Amps For Bensonfest 2024

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 02:04:16 +0000

The Knobs interview Chris Benson on the eve of Bensonfest 2024! Chris gives us the details on the first Bensonfest and what you can expect when you get there. It's been several years since Chris was on the show and Benson has seen many changes and much growth since then, so we also spend some time catching up, and getting the scoop on new Benson products coming soon.

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385-Interview With Voltic Electronic Devices

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 02:38:52 +0000

The Knobs interview John DeMaio founder of Voltic Electronic Devices. Voltic is based in the great state of Delaware and when John is not repairing amps he is making great pedals, two of which are the DTF (Dual Transistor Fuzz) and the Awkward Mustache which we discuss in great detail!

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384-Interview With Non-Human Audio

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 03:30:26 +0000

The Knobs interview Dave Jordan founder of Non-Human Audio. We had a great time talking with Dave, a very enthusiastic tone-shaper making pedals for the people in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We love Dave's enthusiasm for musical creativity which comes out in spades with his pedal designs. We discuss the Slow Loris dynamic slapback delay and the Unclean cascading distortion two fantastic pedals we had the pleasure of playing. Thanks Dave!

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383-Interview With Tallon Electric

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:11:06 +0000

The Knobs interview Sean Mackowski founder of Tallon Electric—right under our nose in Columbus, Ohio! Sean blew up after Josh Scott featured his "Dual Drive" on The JHS Show. You can't beat having two pedals in one and Sean tells us all about that and more!

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik (founder of the Mike Love fan club) and Rob Chafe (Chaa-faaayyyyy)

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382-Interview With Monkey Riot Pedals

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:05:26 +0000

The Knobs interview Mike Purcell owner of Monkey Riot Pedals hailing from Nashville, Tennesse. Mike is a 25-year veteran of the recording engineering world so the desire to go to great lengths to find the unique tones and effects are instinctual to Monkey Riot pedals. If you want your guitar to "do the roar!" you are in the riot place. See what I did there.

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381-Interview With Oats And Molasses

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 02:25:27 +0000

The Knobs interview Oats And Molasses founder Chad Morgan-Sterenberg one of Detroit's own pedal community. For years, Chad has been testing his circuits on hundreds of recordings and thousands of live shows. And as a touring musician, he has a unique edge as a pedal builder. His newest pedal design, the VB-2 is described as an Overdrive Analog Texture and we set out to learn more about it.

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380-Interview With Fehse Guitars

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 03:05:46 +0000

The Knobs interview German guitar maker Marcel Fehse founder of all aluminum Fehse Guitars. We ran into Marcel at NAMM 2024 and were truly blown away by his unique guitar design. The innovations go beyond simply being aluminum guitar body and necks. From the string-through nut and the proprietary bridge to the faceted hollow neck, Marcel has outdone himself.

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379-Four On The Floor Shootout 01 - Mini Compressors

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 03:40:14 +0000

The Knobs introduce "Four On The Floor Shootout" a brand new episode theme focused on discussing our shared but different experiences with four pedals within a pedal type or style category. We based this on our very own "Four On The Floor" segment that we started in 2017 and is still going strong. This is one of many to come and we hope you like it as much as we loved recording it!

*Please note the pedals we feature in this segment are not be sponsored, but are selected by us :-)

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378-Interview With Hello Sailor Effects V3

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 05:07:06 +0000

The Knobs welcome Joe Halliday founder of Hello Sailor Effects back for a third episode and for good reason! Joe has been very busy and has loads of new things in store for his brand and products and that means for you too! As always Joe was fantastic to hang out with of course.

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377-Interview with Enrico Fernando - Grand Poohbah

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 02:43:45 +0000

The Knobs welcome to the show Enrico Fernando, Grand Poohbah supporter on Patreon and one heck of a nice guy. Did we mention he plays bass AND guitar? Enrico has a great backstory and supports the gear builders and guitar community we all love. Thank you so much Enrico!

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376-Interview With Renzo Sound

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 02:05:30 +0000

The Knobs welcome Angelo Lorenzo founder of Renzo Sound to the podcast. We had a great time talking with Angelo about his themed pedals the Autumn Drive and the Winter Fuzz. Angelo has a backstory that many of us can relate to and we are excited for the future of Renzo sound.

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375-interview With Reverend Guitars

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 03:29:03 +0000

The Knobs welcome to the podcast Reverend Guitars CEO, Ken Haas. He covers some of the interesting milestones in the history of Reverend and how that has shaped the very dynamic present and future. Reverend is well known for remarkable guitar designs and innovations that continue to redefine tone.

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374-Interview with Electro-Harmonix

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 02:40:39 +0000

The Knobs welcome Tom and Dan of Electro-Harmonix to the show to discuss a big release that is rooted back to the origins of EHX - The Line Boost. The new LPB-3 is packed with handy new features making it a must-have for any pedalboard. They also shed light on another line of nine pedals called the Pico Line, and the Lizard King too!

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373-Interview With Wren And Cuff Founder Matt Holl

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:55:14 +0000

The Knobs welcome Matt Holl founder of Wren And Cuff back to the show. Matt discusses his new release with us and we discuss some best practices and things to avoid doing when using Muff based fuzz pedals.

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372-Interview With Julien Bitoun - Author of "Les Paul - 70 Years"

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 03:15:23 +0000

The Knobs welcome "Les Paul - 70 Years" author Julien Bitoun. This book is one of our favorite guitar books and we've given several away on the show so it was extra special to talk directly to the man who created it. Calling from France to talk about guitars, c'est un mec bien!

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371-Interview With Gear Ant V2

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:56:32 +0000

The Knobs welcome Gear Ant founder Elad Mezrahi back to the show to catch us up on what he has been working on...which is a lot! Elad has 8 new pedals since we've last talked with him including a brand new CICADA fuzz/phase combo that sounds fantastic! Elad has also been an essential supporter of our podcast as an Executive Producer and we cannot thank him enough for that.

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370-Interview With Jeff Schroeder 7

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 01:50:59 +0000

The Knobs welcome Jeff Schroeder back for an unprecedented 7th interview! Since leaving The Smashing Pumpkins Jeff has been busy exploring new territory in his guitar playing. Always the student, he has been digging into plenty of interesting paths to inspiration.

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik and Jared Brandon

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369-Interview With Cosmodio Instruments

Mon, 27 May 2024 03:12:58 +0000

The Knobs welcome Barton McGuire founder of Cosmodio Instruments to the podcast. Barton created an incredibly versatile drive through his use of unconventional drive-shaping controls. We love his approach to exploring what is possible outside the familiar. Barton's intellect and curiosity will surely continue to provide the gear world with more intriguing awesomeness.

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368-Interview With Footloose Effects

Wed, 15 May 2024 03:51:10 +0000

The Knobs welcome Dom Hilton founder of Footloose Effects to the show. Dom's approach to pedal production gives him the freedom to be quite creative with his pedal art and his unique takes on known circuits. He is a very hands-on builder with a great backstory. All this makes for a very collectible pedal line that won't bust the bank.

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzi, Rob Chafe and Billy Spitfire

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367-Interview With O.C.E Pedals

Wed, 08 May 2024 02:18:10 +0000

The Knobs welcome O.C.E. Pedals founder Chris Evans to the show to discuss his guitar pedals and his animated back story. Chris is a talented guy with a passion for creating things and he has found a great outlet in guitar gear. We're glad to have him on the show!

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366-Home Recording Studio Setup 101- Part 2

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 02:00:14 +0000

The Knobs continue the discussion of ways to get a home studio setup for a range of budgets and experience level. A visit to our studio from Grand Poohbah David Kamminga who had just built out his own home studio prompted the episode idea. Supported by knowledge from Relay Recording owner Jon Fintel and a ton of amplification knowledge from Rob Chafe made this a very informative episode. We did our best to cover as much as we could to get you on your way to a great home recording setup. Enjoy!

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365-HOME RECORDING STUDIO SETUP 101 PART 1

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 01:16:50 +0000

The Knobs discuss ways to get a home studio setup for a range of budgets and experience level. A visit to our studio from Grand Poohbah David Kamminga who had just built out his own home studio prompted the episode idea. Supported by knowledge from Relay Recording owner Jon Fintel and a ton of amplification knowledge from Rob Chafe made this a very informative episode. We did our best to cover as much as we could to get you on your way to a great home recording setup. This was a long one so we broke it up into two episodes. Enjoy!

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik, Rob Chafe, Jon Fintel, and David Kamminga

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364-Interview With Peter Holmstrom of The Dandy Warhols

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:31:04 +0000

The Knobs welcome Peter Holmstrom guitarist of The Dandy Warhols to the podcast. We are all fans of this band here at the show so it was an extra special interview. Peter has loads of albums and 30 years of touring under his belt, so naturally, he has great gear stories to share with us all. Plus he's a helluva nice fellow. Thanks Peter!

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik and Billy Spitfire

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363-Interview With Bad Cat Amplifiers

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 03:05:52 +0000

The Knobs welcome Bad Cat Amplifiers to the podcast! We are joined by owner John Thompson as well as Media and Artist Relations maestro Nick Poppin. The American-made Bad Cat is a well-known brand but at least for us, the back story was not...until NOW! John and Nick help us understand the DNA inside Bad Cat Amps and some great products they continue to develop. And heck, they are super nice dudes as well!

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362-Interview With Stromer Mutroniks

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 03:04:41 +0000

The Knobs welcome Åke Strömer founder of Stromer Mutroniks. This Swedish builder is making great effects pedals in Brooklyn NYC including his take on the Superfuzz in his custom designed enclosures. Give your guitar the gift of awesome with a Stromer pedal! We hope you enjoy the interview as much as we did.

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361-Interview With Sketchy Sounds

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 02:52:30 +0000

The Knobs welcome Brandon Wilson founder of Sketchy Sounds to the podcast. Brandon has a great backstory and no shortage of ideas when creating new guitar pedals to add to his impressive line. Check out what Sketchy Sounds has to say about it!

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik and Rob Chafe

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360 - Interview With L.E.H. Guitars

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:58:12 +0000

The Knobs welcome Ellis Hahn founder of L.E.H Guitars to the podcast. Ellis is known for making exceptional basses to order. Another great guitar maker from the Midwest, Ellis has spent years honing their craft and finding their voice in the bass world. And yes we do love the headstock.

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik.

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359-Interview With Warm Audio

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:16:04 +0000

The Knobs welcome Matt Desilet of Warm Audio to the podcast. Matt shared the fantastic line of guitar pedals from Warm Audio, including two brand-new releases. Matt is a gear head so he fits right in with us.

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik and Rob Chafe.

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358-Interview With Champion Leccy V4

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 03:41:08 +0000

The Knobs welcome our old pal Wolly founder of Champion Leccy. He is releasing another new pedal and as usual, it is loaded with inventive ways to shape your guitar sound. Enjoy the weird and wonderful Champion Leccy!

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik and Rob Chafe.

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357-Interview with Meris

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 04:06:24 +0000

The Knobs welcome Terry Burton and Angelo Mazzocco of Meris to the show. Their storied careers in creating precision audio experiences have shaped what many of the guitar community accept as the gold standard for guitar effects. We had the privilege of discussing their flagship effects units the LVX Modular Delay and the Mercury X Modular Reverb, and learning what is behind their passion for breaking new ground.

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356-Interview With Shnobel Tone V2

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 03:03:41 +0000

The Knobs welcome Roman Belonozhko, founder of Shnobel Tone back to the podcast. It is clear that Roman loves the chase of guitar tone and is passionate about creating creative tools for guitar players that demand the absolute best. He just released the Daily Driver Boost, a loaded new drive pedal that we are pretty crazy about, and dig into all the details in our discussion.

Hosted by Todd Novak and Tony Dudzik

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355-Interview With Acorn Amps V2

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 04:43:09 +0000

The Knobs welcome Acorn Amps founder Tyler Petito back to the show. He has been creating quite a few unusual things at breakneck speed as of late, and not just pedals. We delve into the mad mind of Tyler and his crew to find out what is causing all of this mayhem! SCHULTZZZ!

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354-NAMM 2024 Recap

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 05:03:12 +0000

The Knobs discuss Todd & Tony's experience at NAMM 2024, lots of great new builders, old friends and new. Plus Jared shares what he has been working on at Gibson.

Hosted by Todd Novak, Tony Dudzik, and Jared Brandon

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353-Interview With Bartel Amps

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 06:59:39 +0000

The Knobs welcome Mark Bartel founder of Bartel Amps. Mark has been honing the craft of great tone by hand for many years and has developed many different models of guitar amplifiers, including creating the original Tone King Amplifier line. He remains dedicated to finding innovative ways to provide the best possible sonic solution for guitar players.

Hosted by Todd Novak, Tony Dudzik, and Rob Chafe

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352-Interview With Kochel Guitars

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 04:55:39 +0000

The Knobs welcome Sean Kochel founder of Kochel Guitars to the podcast. Located in Montana, Kochel Guitars is well known for creating a range of custom resonator guitars out of local historic barn lumber native to Montana, completely crafted by hand. Sean truly loves what he does and also has a formidable mustache.

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351-Interview With Fuchs Audio Technology

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 03:23:47 +0000

The Knobs welcome Andy Fuchs, founder of Fuchs Audio Technology to the podcast. since the early 2000s, Andy has specialized in producing hand-wired tube amplifiers from 4 to 100 watts with a range of incredible tonal options for professional and recreational guitar players out of New Jersey, USA.

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350-Interview With House Of Tone Pickups

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 02:28:58 +0000

The Knobs welcome Matt Bascetta founder of House Of Tone Pickups. Matt originally hails from Connecticut but has called England home for the last ten years. His past has taken him from building violins to guitars—then he fell in love with the art of the guitar pickup and has not looked back. House Of Tone offers a wide range of pickups with a unique approach to each one. And the build quality is top-notch.

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349-Interview With Dean Gordon Guitars

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 19:14:31 +0000

The Knobs welcome Dean Gordon founder of Dean Gordon Guitars (what a coincidence!). Dean's guitars have impacted the guitar industry with his game-changing progressive designs and technical achievements. Dean Gordon Guitars are truly high-performance works of art.

Hosted by Todd Novak, Tony Dudzik, and Jared Brandon

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348-Interview With Mark Chatfield - Bright Lights and Rare Guitars

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 15:34:36 +0000

The Knobs are joined in the studio by Mark Chatfield to share his colorful life in vintage guitars and Rock N Roll. We discuss his years of touring and dive deep into his obsession with collecting guitars and how he came to start Cow Town Guitars. Mark has a story for every guitar that has passed through his hands and even for those that haven't...yet.

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347-Year of Gear Wrap-up 2023

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 05:08:04 +0000

The Knobs wrap up a FANTASTIC year of gear we called 2023. We discussed some of best gear we've acquired over the year, complete with a visit from the great and powerful Baloney Claus! Here's to an equally if not BETTER 2024!

Hosted by Todd Novak, Tony Dudzik, Rob Chafe and Jared Brandon

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346-Interview With Tyler KC Rines Grand Poohbah

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 02:14:46 +0000

The Knobs interview Mr. Tyler KC Rines, one of our longest-standing Grand Poohbah level supporters of the podcast. Tyler is very involved in the guitar community with MAJOR G.A.S and a deep-rooted love of the Blues and Rock N Roll. A true renaissance man, Tyler is involved in many creative endeavors and continues to absorb everything he can about guitars and music. Thank you so much for your support of us and the guitar community Tyler.

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345-Black Friday Haul Special

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:55:30 +0000

The Knobs discuss the recent black friday guitar gear frenzy and what we walked away with, aside from our dignity!

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344-Interview With Supercool Pedals

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 01:34:17 +0000

The Knobs welcome Jamie Muir founder of Supercool Pedals hand made in Canada. Jamie hit it big with The Thneed overdrive, which is his unique and somewhat controversial take on the famed Klon. He product line is largely based on challenging the design of many of the guitar world's favorite pedals and we like that spirit.

Hosted by Todd Novak, Tony Dudzik, Rob Chafe, Jared Brandon, and John Esterly

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343-Interview With Spicy Pedals

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 04:14:51 +0000

The Knobs welcome Rolf Ruiz founder of Spicy Pedals out of Dallas, Texas. Rolf has a penchant for chili peppers and music so it made sense to merge the two into a pedal company of his own. He loves the creative process and connecting his ideas with other players...oh and hamburgers...but not more than tacos!

Hosted by Todd Novak, Tony Dudzik, Billy Spitfire, and Rob Chafe

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342-Interview With Chris Gill V2

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 05:32:54 +0000

The Knobs welcome Chris Gill back for his second episode to discuss his recent guitar shop tour of Japan. Chris has been writing for the guitar industry's most important publications for over 30 years so he knows a thing or two about gear. Japanese culture is one of his passions and Chris takes us down the streets into the guitar world of many Japanese towns and cities.

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341-Interview With Rattlesnake Cables V2

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 04:03:25 +0000

The Knobs welcome our friend Hank Donovan of Rattlesnake Cables back for his second episode. Hank was one of our very first guests back in 2016 when he decided to go full-time with his brand, and we have both come a long way since. But one thing remains consistent, and that is Rattlesnake Cables are outstanding. Listen for a great deal he is giving to our listeners!

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340-Interview With Wonderful Audio Technology V2

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 03:27:28 +0000

The Knobs welcome our friend Ralf Gottschalk founder of Wonderful Audio Technology AKA WAT! to the show to preview his latest creation the Fuzzlands experimental fuzz pedal. Ralf puts a ton of thought into each of his creations which make them stand out in a crowd. As usual, we had a great time talking with him. And we also get to give one of his Fuzzlands pedals away to one of our Patrons from Patreon! Whoohoo!

Hosted by Todd Novak, Tony Dudzik, Rob Chafe, and Chris Conner

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339-Catchup Time With Todd and Tony

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 01:40:46 +0000

The Knobs welcome...ourselves! Due to a lame no-show, we decided to just do a little catch-up on things about the show and stuff we are excited about and have some fun while we are at it. Come keep us company on this episode, won't you?

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338-Interview With Parsons Guitars

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 03:06:19 +0000

The Knobs welcome Randy Parsons, founder of Parsons Guitars to the Podcast. Randy's life stories could fill a book and his guitar workshop now fills a century-old converted church in Kansas. Our friend, Henri Cash, as well as Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sammy Hagar, and Jack White all have guitars crafted by Randy. Enjoy the show!

Hosted by Todd Novak, Tony Dudzik, and Jared Brandon

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337-Interview With Daredevil Pedals V3

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 02:32:30 +0000

The Knobs welcome Johnny Wator founder of Daredevil Pedals back to the show for his 3rd episode! He keeps making great guitar pedals so we will keep bringing him back! He shares the backstory on the newly released Daredevil Crybaby Fuzz Wah which is the result of almost 3 years of collaboration with Dunlop and he gives us a bit of foreshadowing on new upcoming releases!

Hosted by Todd Novak, Tony Dudzik, and Chris Connor

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336-Interview With Lantern Manufacturing

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 02:30:42 +0000

The Knobs interview Andon Whitehorn, founder of Lantern Manufacturing. Andon has found his way from prestigious culinary establishments to creating his own flavor of pedal effects for guitarists looking for something unique including a tasty double fuzz we put to the test.

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335-Interview With Michio Murakishi Grand Poohbah

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 04:17:55 +0000

The Knobs interview Michio Murakishi, our good friend and Grand Poohbah. Michio is a huge supporter of the guitar community and has been an advocate for our show. The only thing he loves more than guitar gear is talking about guitar gear, which is convenient for us!

Hosted by Todd Novak, Tony Dudzik and Jared Brandon

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334-Interview With Humanoid Pedals

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 02:13:25 +0000

The Knobs interview Humanoid Pedals founder Bill Tallisch of North Carolina. Bill shared with us his Goblin Tone Distorter, a great overdrive/fuzz pedal that we dialed some great sounds on. Bill loves building pedals almost as much as he loves the guitar gear community!

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333-Marshall Amplifiers 101 Part 2

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 02:25:44 +0000

It's the Marshall Amplifiers 101 Part 2 of 2. This was a very in-depth discussion so we had to break it into two episodes. We cover a load of info in an effort to help us all better understand the history, models, sounds, and misconceptions of the great Marshall amps. We brought in a few ringers for this episode to help and it really paid off.

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik, Jared Brandon, Rob Chafe, and Chris Connor

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332-Marshall Amplifiers 101 Part 1

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 02:33:16 +0000

It's the Marshall Amplifiers 101 Part 1 of 2. This was a very in-depth discussion so we had to break it into two episodes. We cover a load of info in an effort to help us all better understand the history, models, sounds, and misconceptions of the great Marshall amps. We brought in a few ringers for this episode to help and it really paid off.

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik, Jared Brandon, Rob Chafe, and Chris Connor

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331-Interview With 29 Pedals V2

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 03:54:15 +0000

29 Pedals creator Jesse Honig joins The Knobs for a long overdue visit. 29 Pedals is a division of Believable Audio which Jesse founded to create gear that does just what the name says, which we get into detail about. Jesse has some big news to share about a new pedal release and we learn what else is going on with future builds too!

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik

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330-Interview With Henri Cash of Starcrawler

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 02:38:57 +0000

The Knobs are joined by Henri Cash of Starcrawler. Henri has a unique approach to...just about everything, but in this interview, we focus on his approach to gear. He is well known for his three-string custom guitars, varied tunings, amp choices, and of course all things pink. Yes, Henri is a great guitar player, but more importantly, he is truly a genuine dude.

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik

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329-Interview With Jack Bates of The Smashing Pumpkins

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 03:48:54 +0000

The Knobs are joined by Jack Bates, bass player of The Smashing Pumpkins. Jack has recorded and toured with the Pumpkins for several years and discusses life on the road doing what he loves. He shares how he naturally gravitated toward bass and how he developed his playing style. We of course talk lots of gear and Jack's touring rig. Jack was a fantastic guest and we really hope you dig the interview as much as we did!

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik

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328-Interview With Hex Mattos Grand Poohbah!

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 03:42:47 +0000

The Knobs are joined by Hex Mattos a Grand Poohbah level supporter and one HELL of a guitar player. Hex plays a mean style of "Billy" guitar where distortion and wah meet slapback and chicken pickin'. Hex is a gear fiend who loves the guitar community and is never short on words to prove it—just ask him!

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik

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327-Interview With Eastside Music Supply’s Blair White

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 03:55:28 +0000

The Knobs are joined by Blair White a founding owner of one of Nashville's hottest Guitar shops. Eastside Music Supply is a favorite destination shop of many guitar gear enthusiasts. They specialize in the boutique gear market, ensuring those who looking for something special will not be disappointed. I'm pretty sure the majority of builders we've interviewed have gear in there! And even though it is a guitar gear store, they are people focused at this Nashville gem.

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik, Jared Brandon, and Robe Chafe

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326-Interview With Reeves Electro’s Markus & Izzy

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 04:33:49 +0000

The Knobs are joined again by Reeves Electro for a very special episode. Markus Reeves the fabulous founder of Reeves introduces us all to his delightful and very talented daughter Izzy, who is launching a brand new line of pedals starting with The Darlington Flyer! This is a stunning pedal full of all the hallmarks of a Reeves Electro product. Not to be outdone, Markus teases out a few new releases to an already incredible line of pedals too. Better get these while you can!

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325-DIY Pedal Breadboarding 101 With Coppersound Pedals

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 02:01:32 +0000

The Knobs are joined again by Alex Guaraldi founder Coppersound Pedals for a very special 101 on pedal breadboarding featuring Coppersound's incredible line of DIY breadboarding gear. We cover the basics of getting started, what gear is necessary, and things to consider. We also discuss Alex's own approach to creating a circuit. Let's all get out there and build some pedals!

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PEDAL BUILDING RESOURCES PROVIDED BY COPPERSOUND PEDALS

Educational Reading

http://www.muzique.com/

https://www.electrosmash.com/

http://revolutiondeux.blogspot.com/

Tools

coppersoundpedals.com/diy

https://stompboxparts.com/tools/

Weller WE1010 Soldering Iron

Easy Component Sourcing

https://stompboxparts.com/

Taydaelectronics.com

https://smallbear-electronics.mybigcommerce.com/

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324-Interview With Stacks FX

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 03:35:17 +0000

The Knobs are joined by Miguel Vasquez of Stacks FX out of Todd's hometown Long Beach, CA. We focus on the new release of the Zeñor Overdrive and WOW what a great pedal it is! Of course, we also get to know much more about Miguel and his quest for creating awesome effects.

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323-Catching Up With Mythos Pedals

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 04:37:51 +0000

The Knobs catch up with Zach Broyles founder of Mythos Pedals among many other endeavors. This is Zach's fifth time on the show but it feels like the first in many ways because Mythos has gone through so much growth and development.

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik and Jared Brandon

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322-VOX Amplifiers 101 Special

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 03:35:48 +0000

The Knobs dive deep into VOX amps for this special "101" episode. Leading the conversation is our resident VOX enthusiast and gear brainiac Tony Dudzik accompanied by amplifier guts expert extraordinaire Rob Chafe. We cover the early beginnings, the muddy middle years, and the recent revival years as well as what to consider when buying a used VOX.

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik, Jared Brandon, Rob Chafe and Hex Mattos

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321-Interview With Trap Door Electronics

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 02:43:25 +0000

The Knobs welcome Trap Door Electronics founder Travis Johnson to the show. After many years of making awesomeness at Death By Audio, Travis recently started Trap Door Electronics to pursue his own sonic future. His first offering is a wild little machine called the Exit Index Redux. Grab a spork and dig in!

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320-Interview With Native Audio V4

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 05:33:29 +0000

The Knobs are joined again by Native Audio to announce their new pedal line. Mike and Micah are delivering a line of pedals that are extensions of their more robust pedal creations to be simple and gig friendly. And as expected the first offering called "Buffalo Days" sounds fantastic.

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319-Interview With Bruce Bacon

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 04:21:22 +0000

The Knobs welcome one of our guitar communities most active enthusiasts, Mr. Bruce Bacon. This guy truly loves gear, the builders, and the people connected. We are grateful for Bruce's continued support of our show and his contributions to help make it fun for all. Thanks Bruce.

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik and Jared Brandon

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318-Interview With Matt Hart

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 04:50:18 +0000

The Knobs welcome Author, Musician, Educator, and Grand Poohbah, Mr. Matt Hart! As stated, Matt is a very creative guy who lives for music and is gear crazy. We are grateful for his support of our show and the guitar community!

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317-Interview With Summer School Electronics

Tue, 30 May 2023 03:19:41 +0000

The Knobs welcome Mark Turley of Summer School Electronics to the show. He has a great origin story that just had to be shared, along with some fantastic pedals including being featured in Best of 2022 by JHS. Enjoy the show!

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316-Interview With Grez Guitars

Tue, 16 May 2023 03:25:50 +0000

The Knobs welcome Barry Grzebik founder of Grez Guitars to the show. Barry has created unique offerings for the guitar world through is handcrafted models featuring reclaimed Redwood from the Pacific Northwest. His original designs have an incredible resonance and tone. Aside from being impeccably well crafted, the thing that grabbed our attention when we met him at NAMM 2023 was how impossibly light they were. Enjoy the show!

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315-Interview With Dr. No V2

Wed, 10 May 2023 03:18:16 +0000

The Knobs welcome the great and mysterious Dr. No back to the show! It has been a few years since he first came on and he really delivered. We discuss at length the thinking and dedication to the creative process that has made his pedal effects so highly sought after for their sound, incredible imagination, and detail. Welcome back Dr. No!

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314-The Knobs Do NAMM 2023

Tue, 02 May 2023 01:51:07 +0000

The Knobs make Tony stand guard at the studio while Todd and Billy hit the show floor at NAMM 2023. We encountered loads of great gear and even greater people behind that gear. We take a bit of time to reflect on our journey and share our take on some of the gear that caught our attention.

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313-Seventh Anniversary Show

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:00:11 +0000

The Knobs take the ol' El Camino down memory lane discussing memorable moments over our seven years producing our show for you. Thank you so much for supporting our show. Here is to 7 more years!

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312-Interview with Alex Gee of Blackstar Amplification

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 02:21:04 +0000

The Knobs welcome Alex Gee, Blackstar Amps' amazing Senior Product Developer. Alex is a key figure in the development of the AMPED product lineup and as Blackstar has now released the new AMPED 2, and Amped 3 we couldn't wait to get the inside story on the development of these incredible pieces of gear. He was a fantastic guest!

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311-Interview With Shock The Fox Guitars

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 07:27:56 +0000

The Knobs welcome Tye Tyler founder of Shock The Fox Guitars. Tye has dedicated the last 10 years to making the best guitars he possibly can and sells his limited runs out year after year. He greatly respects the builders in the guitar community and those who love the gear.

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik and Jared Brandon

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310-Interview With Eric Merrow V3

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 03:47:13 +0000

The Knobs welcome back our friend and gear demo artist, Eric Merrow. Eric came up to visit us in our studio in Columbus, OH to catch up with us and give us an update on what he has been in to and of course, lots of gear and fun stuff.

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309-Interview With Alain Johannes

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 04:59:41 +0000

The Knobs welcome the incredibly talented Alain Johannes to the show. Alain has just started an international tour starting with Lolapalooza in Chile where he called us from. Alain has played in and produced several seminal rock bands including Eleven, Queens Of The Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, The Arctic Monkeys, and Soundgarden, to name just a few—and of course his own many solo releases. It was truly a privilege to share this time with him.

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308-Interview With Breakfast Audio

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 03:26:03 +0000

The Knobs welcome to the show David Gander founder of Breakfast Audio and real-life Englishman in New York. David is building uniquely exciting pedals out of Brooklyn (Bushwick to be exact!). He has a keen eye for distinct design elements on top of the fact his pedals sound great! Also, one of our favorite Would You Rathers at the end!

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307-Interview With Sonic Artifacts

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 01:52:57 +0000

The Knobs welcome to the show Brian and Max of Sonic Artifacts who run a great gear-related podcast as well as sharing curated listings for unique guitar gear on their Instagram account. Sonic Artifacts are champions of musicians, gear, and the gear community and we are glad they are doing their thing!

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306-Interview With Kevin Brighton of Congregation Demos

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 04:03:23 +0000

The Knobs welcome to the show Mr. Kevin Brighton founder of Congregation Demos and Guitar Knobs Grand Poohbah. Kevin is running a touring demo event for guitar gear and it is unique in that it is boutique gear and is silent to eliminate the audio chaos often heard at guitar shows and such. He is invested in supporting the guitar community and we are glad of that.

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305-Interview with Johnny Morales of Oakland Guitars

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 04:17:25 +0000

The Knobs welcome the Owner of Oakland Guitars and Guitar Knobs Patron Johnny Morales. Johnny really solid dude and is a massive supporter of the guitar world, including our podcast. He has taken the reigns of a historic Oakland guitar shop and is dedicated to showcasing unique builders and the unique patrons of his own shop, celebrating a culture of positivity in his community. If you are in Oakland you have to stop by and say hello to Johnny.

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304-Interview With R2R Electric V2

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 04:30:43 +0000

The Knobs welcome back to the show Chris Vincent, founder of R2R Electric. Chris is best known for his highly sought-after vintage parts pedals based on recreations of famed vintage effects. We discuss some of his new endeavors and lots of great gear.

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303-Interview With Winnipeg Electrical Co.

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:02:11 +0000

The Knobs welcome Geoff Grauer founder of Winnipeg Electrical Co. out of Canada. Geoff's pedal effects are the topic of conversation, discussing his growing lineup in the "Homework Series" and his evolving story as a builder.

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302-Guitar Heroes

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 03:43:52 +0000

The Knobs discuss an epic topic—Guitar Heroes! Each of us shares four of our favorite guitar players that made a big impact on us, capturing our imagination, making us lose our minds or even influencing our own playing styles. We also elected to not count the super obvious pantheon of super guitarists that you might be thinking of. Who are your guitar heroes?

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301-Interview With Coppersound Pedals V3

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 02:15:48 +0000

The Knobs welcome Alex Guaraldi, founder of Coppersound Pedals back for a third episode. Alex keeps innovating so we will always welcome him back. We discuss the new Telegraph V2, and two new killer mini pedals that are a must-have for your pedalboard.

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300-The Knobs Celebrate 300 episodes!

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 05:36:36 +0000

The Knobs reflect on the road to our 300th episode with gratitude for so many things. We also share a big announcement regarding a very special guitar, as well as a big reveal that Todd has been very eager to share. Thank you all for listening and supporting our show for so long. Here's to 300 more!!

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299-Interview With Grand Poohbah Sam Jett

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 05:40:05 +0000

The Knobs welcome one of our Grand Poohbah supporters Mr. Sam Jett. He is a super interesting guy and a true gear nut. Sam Is very involved in the guitar community and also has a big announcement in this episode about something VERY special. We are grateful for his support of the show and the guitar community!

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298-Interview With Bardic Audio V2

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 05:28:02 +0000

The Knobs welcome pedal creator Tim Nowak founder of Bardic Audio Devices back to the show. Since our first interview with him, Tim has exploded his initial pedal offerings into a deep range of fantastic effects pedals for guitar and bass as well as helping other builders bring their pedals to life. He is also one of our earliest supporters and we can't thank him enough.

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297-Interview With Eventide Audio

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 13:42:33 +0000

The Knobs interview Patrick Flores and Russell Wedelich of Eventide Audio. Eventide has long been known for their top-shelf innovations with audio professionals but for most guitar players Eventide is known best for the H9 Harmonizer. We were thrilled to get the story of their newest offering to the guitar community, the lush H90 has taken pedalboard multi-effects to a new level.

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296-Interview With Blackstar Amplification Part 2 - The New Sound

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 04:12:55 +0000

In Part 2 of the Blackstar interviews, The Knobs continue their conversation with Ian Robinson Managing Director of Blackstar Amplification...and (still) one of the best guests we've ever had. We do a deep dive into two breakthrough amplification offerings from the Blackstar team that cover a multitude of new sound solutions. YES PLEASE!

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295-Interview With Blackstar Amplification Part 1-The Full Backstory

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 06:00:38 +0000

The Knobs welcome Ian Robinson Managing Director of Blackstar Amplification...and one of the best guests we've ever had. We tend to care more about brands that we have a connection with—so we asked Ian to shed as much light as possible on one of the biggest brands we know, yet really know very little about in an effort to change that. Part 2 of this interview where we talk about some fantastic new gear offerings will follow!

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294-Interview With Retroactive Pedals

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 03:07:14 +0000

The Knobs welcome Tre and Tyler of Retroactive Pedals. What a great time we had talking with them! They make some great-sounding pedals that look pretty amazing too! They have a marvelous imaginative approach to their pedal offerings, making it about more than music, oh yes they have a vision!

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293-Interview With Grand Poohbah LSJ Music Co.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 06:07:03 +0000

The Knobs welcome Grand Poohbah LSJ Music Co. founder Lukas Janaky to the show. Lukas is a total gear enthusiast and is an avid supporter of the builders we feature here on the show as well as on our podcast. We are grateful for his support.

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292-Interview With Champion Leccy V3

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 02:54:57 +0000

The Knobs welcome back Wooly founder of Champion Leccy for round 3 with us! Wooly is a fantastic human and makes some pretty incredible effects pedals. He shares some info on some of his upcoming product releases!

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291-Interview With Jay Leonard J

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 01:20:52 +0000

The Knobs interview YouTube Demo artist Jay Leonard J. He is a seasoned musician known for his super positive vibe and appreciation for a wide range of music and of course gear!

Hosted by Todd Novak, Tony Dudzik, and John Esterly

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290-Interview with Jeff Schroeder - Tour 2022 Fall

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 02:06:12 +0000

The Knobs...well Todd...joins Jeff Schroeder of The Smashing Pumpkins backstage before the show in Cleveland with Janes Addiction to discuss the current tour, the new forthcoming album, and of course his new guitars.

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289-Interview with Zero G Instruments Of Destruction

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 03:33:24 +0000

The Knobs welcome Zach Holloway founder of Zero G IOD (Instruments Of Destruction) a local Columbus Ohio based effects builder. Zach really loves the individual nature of crafting pedals and is inspired by some of the lesser-known but sonically amazing pedals of the past.

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik, Jared Brandon, and John Esterly

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288-Interview with Grand Poohbah Michael Vanzandt

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 04:32:30 +0000

The Knobs welcome one of our earliest supporters and Grand Poohbah Mr. Michael Vanzandt. We were so glad to have him on the show and he really delivered the goods since he is a total gear nut! Thanks so much for your support, Michael!

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik, and Billy Spitfire

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287-Interview With Acorn Amps

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 03:56:36 +0000

The Knobs welcome Tyler Petito, founder of Acorn Amps. Tyler is a highly creative guy with a great sense of humor who is making a great line of amps and pedals as well as some great one-off bits of gear. Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik, and Jared Brandon

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286-Interview With Native Audio V3

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 02:49:57 +0000

The Knobs welcome back our old pal Mike Trombley of Native Audio this time with his copilot Micah Kemplin. They have a brand new special release drive pedal with a special story behind it. We also get to know Micah, who aside from an important role at Native Audio is an accomplished guitar and bass player who is a real gear nut just like us!

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285-Interview With Daredevil Pedals V2

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 02:53:48 +0000

The Knobs welcome back the pedal king of Chicago and founder of Daredevil Pedals...Johnny Wator! This is Johnny's second time in the chair with us and tells us all about his new pedal release called ACES as well as some very cool new things coming very soon. If you like rock n roll, you will love Daredevil Pedals.

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284-Interview With Grand Poohbah John Williams

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:35:22 +0000

The Knobs welcome Guitar Knobs Grand Poohbah John Williams. John is passionate about music, is a great supporter of our guitar gear community, and of course a gear nut. We hope you enjoy the interview!

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283-Interview With Oneder Effects

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 04:28:39 +0000

The Knobs welcome Nick Diener founder of Oneder Effects out of Michigan. Nick is a veteran of tone having spent much of his career touring and running a recording studio and has brought that keen sense of tone and usability to his own pedal line. Oh, and he is a really nice dude too.

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282-Interview With Sex Cult Friends Effects

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 02:15:24 +0000

The Knobs welcome Phil Robles founder of Sex Cult Friends Effects...and yes there is a good story behind that name! Phil is a passionate and talented artist who makes each pedal with unique artistic touches to order and if that is not awesome enough we can tell you they sound absolutely incredible. Trust us, you need a Bam Bee pedal.

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#guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips

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281-Interview With Billy Spitfire

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 03:37:55 +0000

The Knobs spotlight our good friend and new Knob Billy Spitfire. Billy has a lifetime of guitar stories, is a certified gear nut, and is an accomplished player in many genres and instruments. Welcome to the show Billy!

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik, Jared Brandon, and Billy Spitfire

#guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips

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280-Guild Electric Guitars 101

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 03:39:05 +0000

The Knobs serve up another 101 episode with our very own Super Brain Wonder Head, also known as Tony Dudzik, who shares with us an entry course to Guild Electric Guitars. We discuss the company history, the awesomeness and the odd bits of the great guitar Brand Guild.

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#guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips

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279-Interview With Fralin Pickups

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 04:23:09 +0000

The Knobs humbly welcome Mr. Lindy Fralin founder of Fralin Pickups to the show. Lindy been a pioneer in the Guitar and Bass pickup industry for 30 years, gaining massive recognition for his innovations in noiseless pickups as well as ten unique pickup designs. Our interview with Lindy focused on ways and tricks to find and maximize your guitar tone, as well as things to be mindful of in your search for tone. We all learned quite a bit. Thank you Lindy!

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#guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips

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278-Interview With Rebirth Guitar Company

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 03:55:05 +0000

The Knobs welcome Lance Gregory founder of Rebirth Guitar Company out of Denver, Colorado. Lance has built the Rebirth brand on the foundation of using unique bits of wood that deserve a second chance and possesses amazing figuring qualities to make each guitar truly one of a kind.

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277-Interview With James Pennington - Grand Poohbah

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:48:17 +0000

The Knobs welcome James Pennington, one of our Grand Poohbah patrons and HUGE supporter of our builders and guitar world. James likes his music heavy and is a doom and metal fiend who runs Guitars Of Doom on Instagram so check him out!. Thank you for supporting our podcast James!

Hosted by Todd Novak with Tony Dudzik, Billy Spitfire, and John Esterly

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276-Interview With Martin Cliffe - Grand Poohbah

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 03:14:17 +0000

The Knobs welcome Martin Cliffe, one of our original Grand Poohbah supporters and HUGE supporter of our builders and guitar world. Martin is a certified gear nut and international music teacher. Thank you for supporting our podcast Martin!

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#guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips

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275-Interview With Acey Slade

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 01:34:33 +0000

The Knobs welcome the multi-talented musician Acey Slade to the show. Acey has played guitar and bass for some of the biggest names in the hard rock, horror punk, and alternative metal acts in the business. He shares his story of how he manages all the different gear needs across multiple bands and genres.

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#guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips

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274-Interview with Demedash Effects V2

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 03:57:48 +0000

The Knobs welcome back Steve Demedash founder of Demedash Effects and all-around good Canadian fella. Steve shares all the interesting effect developments he has been up to since the release of his seminal pedals the T-120 Delay and T-60 Analog Modulator.

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273-Interview With Montreal Assembly Pedals

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 04:07:24 +0000

The Knobs welcome Scott Monk founder of Montreal Assembly Pedals aka mtl.asm. Scott designed one of the most talked about pedals of the last several years called the Count To Five delay-sampler. We discuss how he came to create that pedal and what is so special about it, his very interesting background, as well as several of his other endeavors.

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272-Interview With Clifton Guitarworks

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 04:04:38 +0000

The Knobs welcome Cliff Spruill founder of Clifton Guitarworks and local Ohioan. Cliff built his brand on unique hand-crafted designs using reclaimed and rescued wood from renovated buildings, dismantled barns, and wherever mature, seasoned wood can be found.

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271-Interview With Silktone V.2

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 02:20:01 +0000

The Knobs welcome back our friend Charles Henry, founder of Silktone to discuss his fantastic fuzz pedal jam-packed with a huge range of tonal options. We also discuss his newest addition to the amplifier family and new amps that are in the works!

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270-Interview With Brett Kingman

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 05:22:45 +0000

The Knobs welcome the one and only Brett Kingman of Melbourne Australia, one of the top guitar content and demo creators on the internet. Brett is an accomplished touring professional guitarist who is a true gear nut.

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269-Interview with Grand Poohbah Adam Johnson

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 02:26:47 +0000

The Knobs welcome Grand Poohbah supporter Adam Johnson to the show. Adam is a big supporter of the guitar community and is a gear nut just like us!! Thanks for supporting our show Adam!

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268-Interview With Jeff Schroeder of The Smashing Pumpkins

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 03:25:11 +0000

The Knobs welcome our friend Jeff Schroeder, guitarist for The Smashing Pumpkins who stopped in during the current tour. We discuss the current show experience, their new upcoming album, his talented bandmates, and of course his gear!

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267-Interview With Gullett Guitar Co.

Thu, 26 May 2022 00:26:39 +0000

The Knobs interview Columbus, Ohio based guitar builder Chase Gullett of Gullett Guitar Co. Chase is a master guitar builder who has created a line of fantastic original guitar designs and is releasing a new amplifier line as well. He also shares his tips about the importance of the nut of the guitar neck and the mechanics of a proper set up.

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#guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips

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266-Interview With Malaise Forever Effects

Thu, 19 May 2022 04:02:40 +0000

The Knobs interview Columbus, Ohio pedal effects builder Zac Sweeney founder of Malaise Forever. Zac loves big dirty drives and he has some great offerings out right now. We go through his product line-up and get the backstory on his building experience.

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265-Gretsch Guitars 101

Wed, 11 May 2022 03:34:21 +0000

The Knobs go to class for Gretsch Guitars 101. Our very own Tony Dudzik spreads his incredible guitar knowledge on our mental crackers and we learn about the history, key players, and the weird and wonderful design elements of the Gretsch guitar models, and boy did we learn a lot of great stuff! We hope you do as well.

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264-Interview With Tethered To The Polestar

Wed, 04 May 2022 04:53:11 +0000

The Knobs interview Rich Land, AKA @TetheredToThePolestar on Instagram. Rich is a long-time guitar enthusiast and has shared an immense amount of curated content with us all to make us hit the heart button.

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263-Interview With Rock Legend Suzi Quatro

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 03:57:05 +0000

The Knobs have the honor of interviewing Rock & Roll legend Suzi Quatro. As a breakthrough songwriter, lead singer, and bass player she inspired the likes of Joan Jett, The Runaways, and many others through the years—and is still touring today. And yes, Todd got to interview THE "Leather Tuscadero"...(Whoa!) eat your heart out Fonzie!

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#guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips

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262- Japanese Pedals 101 With Chris Gill

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 02:53:48 +0000

The Knobs cover another "101" episode with Japanese pedals featuring special guest Chris Gill. Chris provides an introduction to Japanese-made pedals and brands from the way back to the present. Chris has an illustrious career in the guitar gear industry and has been writing about guitar gear for publishers worldwide for several decades. He also happens to have arguably one of the largest pedal collections on the known planet!

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#guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips

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261-Interview With Native Audio

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 04:07:08 +0000

The Knobs interview Mike Trombley founder of Native Audio, former co-host of our show, and an extremely talented builder. He also has something to share exclusively with the Guitar Knobs listeners this episode!

Hosted by Todd Novak with Jared Brandon and Tony Dudzik

#guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips

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260-Deep Conversations About Not Deep Gear Topics

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 05:33:01 +0000

The Knobs keep themselves company deep in conversation in this episode as there are many hot topics we have been discussing around the table to share with you.

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#guitarpodcast #electricguitar #pedaleffects #pedalfx #theguitarknobs #guitarknobs #guitarinterview #guitaramplifier #guitarpickups #guitarsetup #fuzz #overdrive #reverb #distortion #guitartips

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259-Interview With Grand Poohbah Bryan Robison

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 02:26:46 +0000

The Knobs interview Bryan Robison another fantastic Grand Poobah Patron of the show and a man who is totally immersed in all things music. We dig into what guitar gear makes him tic!

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258-TUBE CRISIS 2022! Special Episode With Rob Chafe

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 03:24:07 +0000

The Knobs confront the TUBE CRISIS 2022! With Technical Expert Correspondant Rob Chafe our tube amp authority and advisor to the regular joes of the world like us. Rob gives is the REAL scoop on recent announcements and shares his insights on how to deal with them. PLUS a SPECIAL BULLETIN UPDATE on the situation at the end of the podcast!!!!

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257-Interview With Honey Picks

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 04:44:21 +0000

The Knobs interview Rick Calhoun founder of Honey Picks and one of our very own Patreon Executive Producers. At Honey Picks, Rick makes innovative and unique guitar picks in loads of variable sizes, weights, and materials because everyone picks a little differently!

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256-Interview with Edge Of Breakup

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 04:37:22 +0000

The Knobs interview Sean from Edge Of Breakup on the YouTubes and all other guitar-favored platforms. Sean is a guitar gear enthusiast who has been creating fantastic video content for all of us for a few years now and we found out what motivates him!

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255-Three Knobs, Three Mics

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 03:58:36 +0000

The Knobs spend some quality time together this week and discuss super-duper important guitar-type stuff of course! Thanks for listening and enjoy the podcast!

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254-Interview with Gear Ant

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 04:12:21 +0000

The Knobs interview Elad Mezrahi, founder of Gear Ant and Executive Producer Patron of our show. Elad is launching his first major pedal release called the YELLOW JACKET and it is awesome! Thanks for listening and enjoy the podcast!

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253-Interview With Wonderful Audio Technology

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 03:49:34 +0000

The Knobs interview Ralf Gottschalk founder of Wonderful Audio Technology, aka WAT?! Ralf has a fantastic new version of a dynamic reverb out and several other great things in the mix, and a great backstory. Thanks for listening and enjoy the podcast!

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252-Interview With Lisa S. Johnson Photographer and Author of Immortal Axes

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 05:13:57 +0000

The Knobs interview the fantastic Lisa S. Johnson, famed guitar photographer and author of two amazing guitar books — 108 Rock Star guitars, and the newly released Immortal Axes: Guitars That Rock. Lisa has photographed over 600 guitars and she shares some amazing stories behind some of the most epic guitars ever played - Thanks for listening and enjoy the podcast!

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251-Interview With Mr. Glyns Pickups

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 05:07:39 +0000

The Knobs interview Glyn Evans founder of Mr. Glyn's Pickups in Auckland, New Zealand! What a great time we had learning about his approach to guitar gear and of course pickups. Thanks for listening and enjoy the podcast!

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250-interview With Mikey D

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 02:16:25 +0000

The Knobs interview Mikey D aka Mike Diluccio a gigging musician, music teacher, massive gear enthusiast, and one of the long-time supporters of our show. Mikey D is a huge supporter of the guitar community and we are grateful to have him on the show. Thanks for listening and enjoy the podcast!

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249-Interview With Satellite Amps

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 06:08:57 +0000

The Knobs interview Adam Grimm founder of the famous Satellite Amps out of San Diego, CA. Adam has created a wide range of amps for loads of tone, that have graced stages all over the world. Each one is hand-wired and constructed at Satellite. He shared some incredible choices for his Four On The Floor too! Thanks for listening and enjoy the podcast!

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248-Interview With Kaisertronics

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 02:48:26 +0000

The Knobs interview Blake Kaiser founder of Kaisertronics a fantastic pedal builder from San Antonio, TX. Blake has a great eye for detail in every aspect of the build and presentation and his pedals ooze quality. Thanks for listening and enjoy the podcast!

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247-Interview With Alec Breslow of MAE Mask Audio Electronics

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 04:08:23 +0000

The Knobs welcome back to the show Alec Breslow of MAE aka Mask Audio Electronics. Alec has been a very busy dude and has really diversified his talents including a pretty epic limited release with Pine Box Customs. Listen to what he's been up to and enjoy the show!

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246-Interview With William John Bennett III

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 02:02:25 +0000

The Knobs interview Instagram wonderboy, YouTuber, and massive gearhead William John Bennett III. Our friend from Canada regularly delights us all with his wit and great gear demos on his social channels and was a great guest! Enjoy the show!

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245-Interview With Grand Poohbah Steve Keyes

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 05:46:45 +0000

The Knobs interview Grand Poohbah supporter Steve Keyes! Steve is a great supporter of the boutique guitar gear community and a great dude. He shares a great backstory on how he got into guitars and gear. Enjoy the show!

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244-Interview With Moon Guitars

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 04:17:06 +0000

The Knobs interview Kyle Wolfe founder of Moon Guitars out of New Jersey. Kyle caught our attention because he is creating some unique guitars for sure and we dive deep into his design choices, craft, and influences. Enjoy the show!

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243-Interview With Vaderin Pedals

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 04:32:06 +0000

The Knobs interview Chris Jahnle founder of Vaderin Pedals out of Pennsylvania. Chris has several pedals in his product line but is grabbing a lot of attention with his new pedal the pop art influenced HPX - His own take on the harmonic percolator type guitar pedal. Enjoy the show!

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242-Interview with Fender 75 Years Author Dave Hunter

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 04:33:42 +0000

The Knobs interview Dave Hunter, lifetime musician and author of the FANTASTIC new book called Fender 75 years. Dave has authored numerous guitar books and is an international guitar magazine content contributor so, let's just say he knows what he is talking about. Dave was a great guest who we will surely hear more from in the future. Enjoy the show!

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241-Rickenbacker 101

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 04:45:28 +0000

The Knobs do another great 101 episode about Rickenbacker guitars! Buckle up this is a long one but well worth it! Long time listeners know how much Tony loves Rickenbackers and knows a ton about them but we also have Kenny Howes, who spent many years employed by Rickenbacker and is a HUGE Rick enthusiast and talented musician as well Enjoy the show!

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240-Interview With Thimble Wasp Effects

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 02:39:28 +0000

The Knobs interview Bill & Phil the founders of Thimble Wasp Effects, a relatively new pedal effects brand based right here in our hometown of Columbus, Ohio! Bill & Phil make a great team and are making great pedals. Enjoy the show!

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239-Interview With High Spirit Guitars

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 00:19:43 +0000

The Knobs interview Connor Kelly, founder of High Spirit Guitars in San Diego, CA. Connor has found some unique ways to create his own styling for his guitars including his own pickup models and proprietary hardware. Enjoy the show!

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238-Interview With Radio Mule

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 03:48:39 +0000

The Knobs interview Patrick Baldwin, founder of Radio Mule a boutique pedal brand out of Tacoma, WA. Patrick is a great guy making great noise machines. We get to debut his fantastic NEW pedal too! Enjoy the show!

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237-Interview With Sturner Guitars

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 03:52:47 +0000

The Knobs interview James Sturner founder of Sturner Guitars another great builder out of Philadelphia, PA. James has literally carved a niche in the guitar world with his unique designs. He has a great story to share with us! Enjoy the show!

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236-Interview With The Authors Of Eruption: Conversations With Eddie Van Halen

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 04:41:08 +0000

The Knobs interview Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill, authors of the new book "Eruption: Conversations With Eddie Van Halen. This is a special one for us as EVH was a guitar hero to so many of us. Brad and Chris offer a completely new look at guitar legend Eddie Van Halen with this groundbreaking oral history, composed of more than fifty hours of interviews with Eddie himself as well as his family, friends, and colleagues. Enjoy the show!

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235-Interview With Reeves Electro

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 03:10:16 +0000

The Knobs interview Markus Reeves founder of Reeves Electro, a celebrated pedal effects builder in the UK. Markus is known for handcrafting his unique and frankly stunning suspended electrical layouts inside his pedals, which happen to sound amazing as well. Enjoy the show!

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234-Interview with Marvin Guitars

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 04:26:55 +0000

The Knobs interview Keith Horne, founder of Marvin Guitars. Keith is a lifelong musician based in Los Angeles, and has created a strong reputation building every guitar by hand, made to order. Enjoy the show!

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233-Interview with Cody Foster of the Grand Poohbah‘s

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 02:12:07 +0000

The Knobs get to spend some time with one of our own Grand Poohbah supporters Cody Foster. Cody is a guitar gear nut and a massive supporter of the guitar community. He also plays in a Cincinnati-based band called Armadeus and hosts That Vinyl Show Podcast. Enjoy the show!

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232-Interview With Dan Pechacek of Old Blood Noise Endeavors

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 03:53:03 +0000

The Knobs had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Dan Pechacek, who introduces the Sunlight Dynamic Reverb to the guitar world and we are mighty happy about that. Dan is a super interesting fella who shares not only the release but his back story to this build and approach to many other Old Blood Noise projects. Enjoy the podcast!

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231-Guitar Amplifier Q & A With Amp Tech Rob Chafe

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 03:42:58 +0000

The Knobs asked our listeners to send in guitar amplifier questions of all sorts to ask our very own Rob Chafe to answer and enlighten us. Rob owns Mad Cow Amplification and has over 20 years of experience repairing just about every type and brand of guitar amplifier known to mankind and as a result, we learned a whole bunch of great stuff.

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230-Interview with Tommi Manasco

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 03:28:12 +0000

The Knobs interview Tommi Manasco, a Grand Poohbah level Patron and long-time supporter of our show. Tommi has a deep passion for guitar gear and the boutique builders in the guitar community which he is very active.

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229-Interview with Ian Pritchard of Collector//Emitter

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 04:39:40 +0000

The Knobs interview Ian Pritchard founder of Collector//Emitter. Ian loves the noisey side of the sound spectrum has created a sizeable YouTube guitar demo channel with a special focus on the weird and wonderful tones and effects.

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228-Interview With Our Pal Tony Dudzik

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 01:30:10 +0000

The Knobs interview our very own Tony Dudzik, who is a walking gear encyclopedia, and asked him questions about his life in the guitar industry, and his personal obsession and pursuit of guitar gear.

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227-Interview With Weird Noise

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 03:33:16 +0000

The Knobs interview Drew Zajicek founder of Weird Noise featuring the What The Fuzz and Fuzz It pedals. Drew has a great backstory and was a blast to talk with!

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226-Interview With Cowbrand Design Guitars

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 08:00:17 +0000

The Knobs interview one of the most unique guitar builders out there, Mr. Michael King founder of Cowbrand Design Guitars. Michael has a great background story which led to the innovative designs that have grabbed the attention of some very accomplished professional guitarists. He was a great guy to talk with!

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225-Interview with Grand Poohbah David Kamminga

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 03:32:58 +0000

The Knobs interview long-time supporter of our show and Patreon Grand Poohbah David Kamminga. David has a deep passion for music and guitar gear especially when it comes to supporting the builders and members of the guitar community. We sincerely thank David for his support all around.

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224-Interview With Legendary Guitar Instructor Steve Stine

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 03:26:02 +0000

The Knobs interview Steve Stine who is considered the world’s top instructor because his students see noticeable improvements in their playing, fast. Steve made his mark on the guitar world from his hundreds of YouTube instructional videos and exclusive GuitarZoom.com lessons.

He’s also a featured guest instructor at Guitar World Magazine and the former professor of Modern Guitar Studies at North Dakota State University.

All Steve Stine's premium courses, memberships, and masterclasses are available exclusively at GuitarZoom.com

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223-Interview With Silktone Amps

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 02:28:22 +0000

The Knobs interview Silktone Amps founder Charles Henry. Silktone is a relatively new amplifier brand and Charles has built a very interesting circuit producing a fantastic sounding amp. Also Tony is coming in hot!

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222-Interview with Demos In The Dark founder Ryan Plewacki

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 02:09:23 +0000

The Knobs interview Ryan Plewacki founder of Demos In The Dark and the music gear distributor MAS Distro. Man oh man did we have a great time. Ryan shared the origin story for each of these as well as lots of his personal choices in gear. And our buddy Rob Chafe of Mad Cow Amplification joined us too! Enjoy the podcast!

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221-Interview with Grand Poohbah Johnathan Jerusik

Thu, 27 May 2021 04:15:43 +0000

The Knobs interview Johnathan Jerusik. Aside from being a Grand Poohbah level supporter and one of our longest-running supporters on Patreon, Johnathan owns 12th Hour Devices where he is building guitar pedals to order. Johnathan is a great supporter of our guitar community and we truly appreciate him. Enjoy the podcast!

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220-Interview With Hochstrasser Electronics

Tue, 18 May 2021 03:32:10 +0000

The Knobs interview Erich Hochstrasser founder of Hochstrasser Electronics out of Massachusetts. Besides making some great guitar pedals he is constantly pushing himself to venture into new creative elements. Enjoy the podcast!

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219-Interview With Very Good Amp Co

Thu, 13 May 2021 04:47:37 +0000

The Knobs interview Jon Armellino founder of Very Good Amp Co an emerging pedal effects builder out of Colorado. John has a new pedal on the market and goes through the decision process in making this mighty fine drive pedal.

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218-Interview with Grand Poohbah Cody Lane of Science of Sound

Wed, 05 May 2021 04:20:50 +0000

The Knobs interview one of our awesome Grand Poohbah Patreon supporters Mr. Cody Lane! Aside from being a massive part of our guitar community Cody runs Science of Sound, a new endeavor devoted to sound and effects exploration.

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217-Interview with the HX Stomp creators from Line 6

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 04:27:40 +0000

The Knobs chat with Eric Klein and Ben Adrian, creators of the famed Line 6 HX Stomp, and our friend Jeff Schroeder of The Smashing Pumpkins. We discuss the story behind the creation of the HX Stomp, how to better understand it, and how our guitar pedal-loving audience can integrate the HX Stomp into their pedalboard, as well as many other uses! Also... Velvet!

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216-Pickups 101- Jared Brandon Answers All!

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 02:48:39 +0000

The Knobs took questions about guitar pickups from our listeners and we sling them directly at Jared Brandon's big ol' brain. Jared is the founder of Brandonwound Pickups and knows just about anything if it has to do with pickups—Tony picks up some of the crumbs too. Todd learned way more than he knew, naturally.

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215-Interview with Grand Poohbah Cory Nigro

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 03:44:21 +0000

The Knobs welcome one of our earliest supporters and Grand Poohbah Patreon Supporter Corey Nigro. A great friend to the guitar community, Corey is passionate about guitar gear and supporting boutique builders..oh and he is from Boston so there is that.

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214-Interview With True North Pedals

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 23:13:10 +0000

The Knobs welcome Sheldon Ens founder of True North Pedals, another great Canadian builder, and a super nice guy! Sheldon shares his path from not knowing how to solder to his current lineup of great drive pedals.

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213-Interview With The Famous Tom Burazin

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 04:23:02 +0000

The Knobs welcome the very first Patron of our show, Mr. Tom Burazin. Tom is a gear fiend and shares all with us about the what, why, and how about his love of guitar gear and the awesome guitar community. Thank you so much Tom for having faith in our show.

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212-Interview With Maghini Guitars

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 04:09:37 +0000

The Knobs welcome John Maghini founder of Maghini Guitars out of Connecticut. Self-taught and making guitars for many years now, John shares some of his milestones and discusses his design decisions.

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211-Interview with DiPinto Guitars

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 01:52:24 +0000

The Knobs welcome Chris DiPinto founder of DiPinto Guitars to the podcast. Chris's guitars are "retro-future" style guitars inspired by the 60's Japanese models he loves so much. He also was the previous owner of arguably the most famous pedal in the world! Enjoy the podcast!

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210-Interview With Templo Devices

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 03:28:49 +0000

The Knobs welcome Scott Strange founder of Templo Devices. Scott is a pretty whimsical character and is quite the creator. He developed a fantastic new amplifier as well as several other pedals and his story might have well been written by Mark Twain himself. Enjoy the podcast!

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209-Interview with R2R Electric

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:43:15 +0000

The Knobs welcome Chris Vincent founder of R2R Electric who has made a name for himself with his incredible sounding rangemaster inspired effects—as well as a never ending line of players waiting to get the next one. Chris was a great guest and we had a blast!

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208-Interview With Hello Sailor Effects...Again!

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 05:15:05 +0000

The Knobs are rejoined with Joe Halliday, founder of Hello Sailor Effects before a year-long deployment in the Royal Navy to see what he has been up to since our last interview with him. We discuss his endeavor into amplifiers, one-of-a-kind custom pedal builds, and his love of really weird and rare pieces of equipment. May you have fair winds and following seas Joe!

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207-Interview With McSwain Guitars

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 03:03:22 +0000

The Knobs interview Stephan McSwain founder of McSwain Guitars. These are remarkable works of guitar art collected by some of the biggest names in the guitar world. Stephan is a true guitar enthusiast and top craftsman with a great story to share.

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206-Interview with Spun Loud Effects

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 05:43:11 +0000

The Knobs interview Dan DeMay founder of Spun Loud Effects and maker of the fantastic drive pedal the Blister & Peel which has made its way several times on our Four On The Floor segment. Dan is a great guy making great pedals in the Pacific Northwest.

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205-Interview With Divine Noise Cables

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:21:05 +0000

The Knobs Gil Divine, founder of Divine Noise Cables. Gil has become a go to for a hefty list of major players in the guitar world, notably for his hand coiled curly cables and 50/50 cables. Oh, and he is a super nice guy so he has that going for him.

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204-Interview With Thirty7 FX Founder Doug Christ

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 06:10:51 +0000

The Knobs welcome Doug Christ founder of Thirty7 FX. Doug has been a great supporter of our podcast and we are thrilled to have him on. Doug recently launched his pedal Fat Guy Little Coat and we get the back story on it.

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203-Interview with Cascade Pedals

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 05:48:52 +0000

The Knobs welcome Charlie Mostoller founder of Cascade pedals in North Carolina and creator of the Hosstortion pedal with is very tasty indeed. Also Jared goes Keto...kind of.

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202-Interview With Seger Guitars

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 06:17:37 +0000

The Knobs welcome Dallas Seger a great guitar builder from Maine. We discuss the inspiration behind his guitar designs and how he came to become the talented builder he is today.

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201-Interview With 29 Pedals

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 04:46:03 +0000

The Knobs welcome our new friend Jesse Honig the founder of 29 Pedals and Believable Audio. Jesse has extensive knowledge of all things audio as a result of his professional background and has created one of the most unique and talked about pedals out there—the EUNA... and we get to hear all about its origin.

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200-How To Turn Up Without Getting Kicked Out 101

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 22:22:43 +0000

The Knobs celebrate the 200th episode of the podcast with a great 101 show featuring guest host and amp master Rob Chafe to discuss ways to get around the volume plus experience problem many of us guitar players face at home with the gear we all love to play.

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199-Interview With the Very Alive Brian Nutter of Nutter Guitars

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 05:14:47 +0000

The Knobs interview our friend Brian Nutter, founder of Nutter Guitars, professional tour guitarist, and thankfully very alive after months of struggling to survive in the hospital. Glad to have you back amongst the loud Brian.

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198-Interview With Audio Disruption Devices

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 04:41:47 +0000

The Knobs interview Dan Minner founder of Audio Disruption Devices or more commonly known as A.D.D Pedals. Dan shares how he turned to this great guitar community of ours to begin his pedal endeavors and also what drives his discovery of new sounds.

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197-Interview with Grand Poohbah Tim Nowak of Bardic Audio Devices

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 03:49:33 +0000

The Knobs interview one of our first Grand Poohbah patrons and founder of Bardic Audio Devices. We spent some time discussing Tim's perspective as a guitar enthusiast and how he started his pedal company.

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196-Interview with Rock Gear Historian, Author, and Musician Andy Babiuk

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 05:08:15 +0000

The Knobs interview Andy Babiuk, rock historian, author, guitar collector, touring musician, and owner of Andy's Fab Gear in New York. This guy knows gear!

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195-Interview With Polar Bear Effects

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 05:53:27 +0000

The Knobs interview Croatian pedal builder Darko Vajda founder of Polar Bear Effects. We learn all about his fantastic new pedal the Young Hearts, a Lo-fi echo delay pedal plus we find out about the guitar gear scene in europe.

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194-Interview with Curt Mangan Guitar Strings

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 05:55:26 +0000

The Knobs interview Curt Mangan Guitar Strings founder Mr. Curt Mangan himself! We get the backstory on this legend in the guitar industry as well as new ways he continues to innovate guitar strings.

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193-Interview with Aion FX

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 05:00:35 +0000

The Knobs interview Kevin VandeKrol founder of Aion FX, a fantastic service for pedal builders including super high-quality DIY build kits as well as loads of different PCB circuit boards to get a pedal started including his takes on many famed pedals.

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192-Interview with Spruce Effects

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 03:17:10 +0000

The Knobs interview Brian Bicknell, founder of Spruce Effects—outstanding guitar pedals built in the Pacific Northwest.

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191-Interview With Effects Layouts

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 04:37:02 +0000

The Knobs interview David Gehring founder of Effects Layouts, a DIY effects boards blog and champion of the beginning pedal builder...and...um.. allllll pedal builders!

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190-Interview with Coppersound Pedals on the release of the Triplegraph pedal

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 02:40:15 +0000

The Knobs welcome back Coppersound Pedals on the eve of their release of the Triplegraph pedal, one they conceived and produced with Jack White and Third Man Records. It is truly an incredible guitar pedal and we are thrilled they asked us to talk with them about it!

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189-Interview With Echopark Guitars Founder Gabriel Currie

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 03:38:14 +0000

The Knobs are revisited by Echopark Guitars founder Gabriel Currie to discuss new guitar designs as well as new endeavors such as pedals, amplifier designs and more for his brand

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188-Interview With Tonetuga FX

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 05:14:48 +0000

The Knobs interview Mike Varela founder of Tonetuga FX who has a new pedal out called the Delphine Delay and it blew us away. Mike shares his origin story and the things he considers important in creating his pedals.

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187-Interview With Caroline Guitar Company

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 04:19:34 +0000

The Knobs FINALLY get to spend some time interviewing Philippe Herndon founder of the renowned Caroline Guitar Company. Philippe makes some of the most coveted pedals in the industry and has had an overwhelming number of his pedals selected for our Four On The Floor Choices over the years. We had a blast and it was an honor for us.

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186-Interview With Baltimore Sonic Research Institute

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 15:53:48 +0000

The Knobs welcome our new David Gill founder of BSRI which is very short for the Baltimore Sonic Research Institute. David makes some great dirt pedals and shares some thoughtful musings on his approach to guitar pedals.

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185-Interview With Pedal Of The Day

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 05:38:18 +0000

The Knobs welcome our new friend Mike Berndt creator of Pedal Of The Day a popular platform for effects pedal demo content found on Instagram and YouTube.

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184-Recording Guitar At Home 101

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 03:08:28 +0000

The Knobs welcome back our pal Eric Merrow to discuss a much requested 101 episode discussing recording your guitar and effects at home. We cover the recommended mics, amps, pedals, and recording inputs to get the job done without making too much noise or killing your wallet.

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183-Interview With Sully Guitars

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 04:11:36 +0000

The Knobs welcome our new pal Jon Sullivan of Sully Guitars, maker of killer guitars with edge and personality.

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182-Interview With Municipal Water Pedals

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 03:49:14 +0000

The Knobs welcome our new friend Eddie Serratos founder of Municipal Water Pedals. Eddie makes his unique pedals by hand in Virginia, and yes we ask him about the name.

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181-Interview With TourGear Designs

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 04:54:15 +0000

The Knobs welcome our new friend Marko Vukovic, founder of TourGear Designs who make the impossibly small and incredibly flat patch cables that will change your pedal game.

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180-Interview With Frost Giant Electronics

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 04:45:51 +0000

The Knobs welcome our new friend Eric Calvert founder of Frost Giant Electronics which produces a great line of pedals for making your guitar roar. Also John Esterly had a fistfight with the internet while Jared had a vacation.

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179-Interview With Scero Guitars

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 03:28:23 +0000

The Knobs welcome Scero Guitars founder Louis Scutti to the show to discuss his handmade guitars built out of Colorado. Also, Jared thinks he is Italian

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178-Interview With Zander Circuitry

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 04:46:42 +0000

The Knobs welcome Alex Millar back to the show. Alex is the founder and builder of Zander Circuitry in the UK. His new pedal the Junipero has our attention and he shares the backstory on it.

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177-Interview With Jeff Schroeder of Smashing Pumpkins and Night Dreamer

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 03:42:07 +0000

The Knobs welcome three time champion guest Jeff Schroeder, guitarist for Smashing Pumkins and Night Dreamer as well as guitar gear fanatic. He has now achieved Alec Baldwin status on the Guitar Knobs Podcast!! We discuss the shift of playing gear on a world tour stage to a home rig, and his tonal exploration for his additional band Night Dreamer.

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176-Interview With Pedalboard Of The Day

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 05:51:36 +0000

The Knobs interview Andy Catalano of the fantastic Pedalboard Of The Day channel on Instagram and we discussed lost of guitar pedal and pedalboard stuff!

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175-Interview With Blammo Electronics

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 03:44:38 +0000

The Knobs interview Dan from Blammo Electronics and discuss his new insane fuzz pedal the Fuzz Detonator and his love of good noise.

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174-Interveiw With Joie Calio of 7Horse and dada

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 03:37:17 +0000

The Knobs interview songwriter, professional musician, and former record industry insider Joie Calio to find out how he forced himself to evolve as a guitar player after hitting a plateau.

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173-Interview With Seafoam Pedals

Wed, 20 May 2020 03:35:02 +0000

The Knobs, after many previous attempts finally have their interview with Dave Denton founder of Seafoam Pedals out of the gulf shores of Alabama.

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172-Interview With Rude Tech

Fri, 15 May 2020 04:34:39 +0000

The Knobs interview Jesse from Rude Tech, maker of a crazy good Fuzz pedal called 3MuF-14... you try to say that!

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171-Interview With Diego Vila Guitars

Fri, 08 May 2020 04:25:39 +0000

The Knobs had the pleasure of interviewing Diego Vila, a fantastic guitar builder from Spain with a unique design.

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170-Interview With Dirty Haggard Audio

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 03:52:10 +0000

The Knobs welcome Nick Rogers founder of Dirty Haggard Audio and maker of the some least noisy but—most noisy pedal effects around.

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169-Interview With Foppstar Amps Founder Drew Foppe

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 04:54:33 +0000

The Knobs welcome back our friend Drew Foppe, founder of Foppstar Amps and professional guitar tech for bands such as Smashing Pumpkins, Deftones, Fleetwood Mac, Slipknot, and many more. Plus he's made something special for our listeners!

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168-Interview with Fuzzrocious Pedals

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 01:00:22 +0000

The Knobs interview Ryan Ratajski founder of Fuzzrocious Pedals.

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167-Interview With Treetone Guitars

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 04:06:02 +0000

The Knobs interview Josh Forrest, lover of off-set guitar and founder of Treetone Guitars out of the great state of Connecitcut.

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166-Remote Knobs

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 03:56:19 +0000

The Knobs go remote as we deal with this mega-bummer world crisis. We discuss what we plan to do with our time and share a bunch of other fun guitar related stuff.

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165-Interview With Balaguer Guitars

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 05:28:14 +0000

The Knobs interview Joe Balaguer founder of Balaguer guitars.

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164-Interview With Like My Pedals

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 04:46:41 +0000

The Knobs welcome Joe O'Rourke founder of Like My Pedals. Joe builds individual pedals for individuals! Tony had the day off.

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163-Guitar Set Up 101 With Chase Gullett

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 04:58:37 +0000

The Knobs tackle another great 101 series episode as they are joined by Luthier Chase Gullett to get a better understanding of the key elements of a great guitar set-up and why they are so important.

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162-Interview With Science Amplification

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 05:24:42 +0000

The Knobs spend time with the golden-voiced Science Amplification founder Alex Gaziano to learn about the incredible guitar amps he creates.

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161-Four On The Floor Bonanza!

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 01:20:22 +0000

The Knobs review the pedals our previous guests said they couldn't live without to reveal the best of the best in several categories including fuzz, reverb, overdrive, delay and many many many...many more. Special thanks to listener Reo Carnahan for helping to organize all of this!

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160-Interview with BA Ferguson Guitars

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 06:02:54 +0000

The Knobs share the mic with "Boot" the founder and builder of BA Ferguson Guitars out of El Paso, Texas. We also discuss Winter NAMM 2020, and Traynor Amplifiers.

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159-Interview With Dr. Z Amps - dedicated to Patron Johnathan Jerusik

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 05:49:09 +0000

The Knobs are honored to have the MAN...Dr. Z maker of the famed handbuilt original design Dr. Z Amplifiers. We let him run with it for this one. This episode is also dedicated to our Patreon Grand Poobah Executive Producer Johnathan Jerusik.

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158-Interview With PLX-FX

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 06:02:10 +0000

The Knobs are joined by Paul Litewka founder of PLX-FX who provides a great range of overdrive and distortion effects pedals out of the New England area.

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157-Interview With DeLisle Guitars & Amplifiers

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 05:40:23 +0000

The Knobs are joined by Jer DeLisle founder of DeLisle Guitars, famous for their amplifiers actually. Jer shared lots of great knowledge and stories about his amps and how he got to the level he is at now.

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156-Interview With Loe Sounds

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 04:54:41 +0000

The Knobs interview Aisha Loe of Loe Sounds, who happens to be our first female pedal builder! She is the maker of unique custom to order pedals, as well as some fantastic standards such as her take on the Super Fuzz and the Atari Controller Fuzz.

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155-Interview With The Tone Jerks Dedicated to Cody Foster

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 04:21:54 +0000

The Knobs face The Jerks. No, It's not a Broadway Musical its a podcast! We interview Brian and Kyle of The Tone Jerks Podcast for some great gear talk and fun times. This show is dedicated to our Partreon supporter and Executive Producer Cody Foster

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154-Interview With Demedash Effects

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 05:01:18 +0000

The Knobs spend are joined by Steve Demedash founder of Demedash Effects out of Winnipeg Canada! We discuss his famed T-120 Delay and his 112+ Overdrive while he saves an owl.

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153-Interview With Wren And Cuff

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 04:52:16 +0000

We were honored to have Matt Holl founder of Wren And Cuff hang out with us for this episode. Wren And Cuff produce some of the best drive pedals with exceptional tone on the market and have been on our guest wish list since the beginning of our show. No time like the present!

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152-Interview 2 With John Snyder of Electronic Audio Experiments

Sun, 24 Nov 2019 19:12:33 +0000

Our second time having one of the great forces in the guitar pedal building world, John Snyder of Electronic Audio Experiments on the show. He has new pedals to share with us as well as an updated Four On The Floor.

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151-Interview With Red Noise Pedals

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 06:16:29 +0000

We had a great time talking with Ariel from Red Noise Pedals. He is a super nice dude, a great bass player, and has a passion for pedals.

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150-Interview With Smallsound/Bigsound

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 06:19:48 +0000

The Knobs welcome Brian from Smallsound/Bigsound! The maker of the famed F word overdrive and all-around super chill dude shares his back story and some great announcments!

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149-Interview With Kauer Guitars

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 04:32:09 +0000

The Knobs welcome Doug Kauer founder of Kauer Guitars for a load of guitar talk and one heck of a 'Would You Rather'!

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148-Interview With Mask Audio Electronics

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 04:55:00 +0000

The Knobs in the studio are joined by Alec Breslow founder of Mask Audio Electronics on a stool in his closet. True story. We discuss Alecs pedals and penchant for geekery and FUZZ

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147-Interview With Rare Buzz Effects

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 05:02:44 +0000

The Knobs welcome John Esterly founder of Rare Buzz Effects and Patreon Exec. Producer into our studio to chat about his guitar pedals and loads of other great stuff!

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146-Speaker Replacement 101 With Warehouse Guitar Speakers

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 05:30:45 +0000

The Knobs are joined by John Sanchez and Trevor English of Warehouse Guitar Speakers for a 101 series featuring everything you need to know about replacing the speaker in your favorite amplifier.

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145-Interview With Pine-Box Customs

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 05:37:25 +0000

The Knobs share the mics with Jordan Clayton, founder of Pine-Box Customs. We learn about his discovery for his passion for building and illustrating this line of guitar pedals.

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144-Interview With Hello Sailor Effects

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 05:30:38 +0000

The Knobs are joined all the way from Portsmouth, England by Joe Halliday the seafaring founder of Hello Sailor Effects where we had a jolly old time getting to know this splendid pedal builder!

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143-Interview With Balthazar Audio Systems

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 05:21:11 +0000

The Knobs interview Balthazar De Ley, founder and creator of the Balthazar guitar amplifier line handmade in Chicago, IL.

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142-Interview With Champion Leccy 2

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 03:16:36 +0000

The Knobs welcome our pal Wooly back to the show. He is the founder of Champion Leccy pedals out of Philadelphia. A funny chap and a great builder!

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141-Tour Special With Smashing Pumpkins' Jeff Schroeder And Guitar Tech Drew Foppe

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 05:04:31 +0000

The Knobs go on location with Smashing Pumpkins guitarist Jeff Schroeder & guitar tech Drew Foppe – creator of Foppstar Amps to discuss the tour, Jeff's new gear, and an amazing new Foppstar Amp release!

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140-Interview With Electrofoods Ultd.

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 04:14:12 +0000

The Knobs have a chat with Matt and Carl of Electrofoods Ultd. Makers of some pretty fantastic pedal effects and hoarders of old Peavey gear.

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139-Pontificating Pedal Provocateurs

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 00:38:18 +0000

The Knobs are joined by Zach Broyles of Mythos Pedals and Mike Trombley of Native Audio to discuss a list of hot and somewhat controversial topics in the world of pedal effects.

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138-Interview With Pelican Noiseworks

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 01:42:37 +0000

The Knobs have the pleasure of interviewing Leon Wright founder of Pelican Noiseworks discussing guitar pedals and such.

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137-Interview with Jam Pedals

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 20:31:59 +0000

The Knobs dial into Athens, Greece with Emmanuel Vourakis of Jam Pedals, who also pulls a fast on on us during our Four On The Floor. **Listen for a killer deal at the end! OPA!

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136-Interview With BilT Guitars

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 05:51:34 +0000

The Knobs interview Tim Thelen, Co-founder of BilT Guitars, hand made in Des Moines, Iowa. And Jared needs some paper towels.

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135-Interview With Cindy Guitars

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 01:52:21 +0000

The Knobs have the extreme pleasure of interviewing Cindy Hulej founder and luthier of Cindy Guitars and resident pal and builder with Rick Kelly at Carmine St. Guitars.

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134-Interview With Occult Effects

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 04:48:53 +0000

The Knobs interview Al Benitez founder of Occult Effects located in our hometown of Columbus, Ohio

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133-Interview With AWOL Pedals

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:25:24 +0000

The Knobs interview Aaron Wahl founder of AWOL pedals and master of tinyness!

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132-Replacement Guitar Pickups 101

Thu, 30 May 2019 06:06:34 +0000

The Knobs ask Jared Brandon our resident guitar pickup builder everything you need to consider when its time to replace your guitar pickups.

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131-Interview with Mu-Tron

Mon, 20 May 2019 05:47:08 +0000

The Knobs interview Rand Anderson of the famed effects company Mu-Tron ! Jared could hardly contain himself.

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130-Interview With The Tone Mob Founder Blake Wyland

Wed, 08 May 2019 04:19:19 +0000

The Knobs interview fellow guitar podcaster Blake Wyland, founder of The Tone Mob Podcast and we have a blast!

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129-Interview With Rick Kelly Founder Of Carmine St. Guitars

Thu, 02 May 2019 05:31:13 +0000

The Knobs have the supreme privilege of Interviewing the legendary Rick Kelly founder of Carmine St. guitars as the movie about him and his historic shop in New York City debuts.

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128-Interview With Cooper FX

Sun, 21 Apr 2019 20:43:36 +0000

The Knobs interview Cooper FX founder Tom Majesty. Cooper the dog declined to comment.

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127-Interview With Abernethy Guitars

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 04:39:37 +0000

The Knobs interview Justin Abernethy, founder of Abernethy Guitars!

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126-Studio Recording Prep 101 With Recording Veteran Jon Fintel

Sun, 31 Mar 2019 22:27:00 +0000

The Knobs Interview Jon Fintel, veteran recording engineer and owner of Relay Recording to discuss everything you need to know for the studio recording experience from a guitarist's perspective.

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125-Interview With Nutter Guitars Founder Brian Nutter

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 05:06:21 +0000

The Knobs interview Brian Nutter, founder of Nutter Guitars and one HECK of a great guitar player too!

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124-Interview with Coe Schneider of the Flippin' Flippers Podcast

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 04:38:46 +0000

The Knobs interview Coe Schneider of the Flippin' Flippers Podcast and the One Day Guitar Show. Jared is on a beach somewhere, so our pal Mike Trombley joins us too.

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123-Interview With Death By Audio

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 04:19:36 +0000

The Knobs interview Death By Audio founder Oliver Ackermann, and we try desperately to pronounce some French.

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122-Interview With Native Audio Founder Mike Trombley

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 04:36:17 +0000

The Knobs interview Mike Trombley, founder of Native Audio (formerly Red House Electronics), and early co-host of the podcast. Oh yeah, and he is our buddy.

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121-Interview With Mike Adams AKA Puisheen!

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 05:40:51 +0000

The Knobs interview Mike Adams, better known as @Pusisheen on Instagram and co-founder of Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar.

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120-Interview With Gunstreet Wiring Shop

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 06:31:19 +0000

The Knobs interview Sean Arbow founder of Gunstreet Wiring Shop to discuss all the fun bits about guitar wiring.

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119-Pedalboards 101 - Part 2

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:55:52 +0000

The Knobs continue discussing all things pedalboard with guest Rob Chafe of Mad Cow Amplification.

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118-Pedalboards 101 - Part 1

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 04:53:58 +0000

The Knobs are joined by Rob Chafe of Mad Cow Amplification for Part 1 of a 2-part series discussing everything you need to know about pedalboards. Buckle up!

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117-Interview With Big Ear Pedals

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 04:20:58 +0000

The Knobs...FINALLY...get together with Grant Wilson, founder of Big Ear Pedals.

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116-Interview With Shnobel Tone

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 03:41:25 +0000

The Knobs interview Roman Belonozhko Founder of the successful YouTube guitar gear channel Shnobel Tone.

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115-Interview With Baxendale Guitar

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 05:34:44 +0000

The Knobs interview Harmony, Kay & Silvertone conversion master and luthier Scott Baxendale of Baxendale guitars.

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114-Interview With Henry Ampliciation

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 04:09:40 +0000

The Knobs interview JP Henry, founder of Henry Amplification

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113-Interview With S&K Pedals

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 05:20:37 +0000

The Knobs interview Scot DeBockler founder of S&K pedals also named S&Kpedals online.

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112-Interview with Robert Keeley Founder of Keeley Electronics

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 05:05:57 +0000

The Knobs have the extreme pleasure of interviewing pedal giant Robert Keeley of Keeley Electronics!

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111-Interview with Rhett Shull, YouTube Guitar Gear Dude

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 04:21:40 +0000

The Knobs interview YouTube Gear enthusiast and touring guitarist Rhett Shull who shares his approach to his guitar gear videos

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110-Interview With Strymon...YEP!

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 05:26:20 +0000

The Knobs Interview Pete and Ethan of Strymon and we all get a little bit smarter.

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109-Interview With Honey Tea Guitars

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 01:56:17 +0000

The Knobs interview Honey Tea Guitars founder and luthier extraordinare Stephen Burnett out of Sydney Australia

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108-Interview with Eastwood Guitars

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 02:39:56 +0000

The Knobs interview Mike Robinson, founder of Eastwood Guitars, the purveyor of all the weird and wonderful vintage style guitars available today.

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107-Interview with Pure Salem Guitars

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 02:28:31 +0000

The Knobs interview Rick Sells founder of Pure Salem Guitars!

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106-Interview With Deep Space Devices

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 04:04:25 +0000

The Knobs interview the noisemakers from Deep Space Devices.

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105-Interview With Covenant Cables

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 05:39:39 +0000

The Knobs Interview David and Justin from Covenant Cables to discuss......guitar cables!

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104-Interview with Adventure Audio

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 02:39:07 +0000

The Knobs interview Christian and Matt from Adventure Audio, two super smart dudes pushing the limits of guitar pedals. Break out your glossary!

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103-Interview With Jeff Schroeder of Smashing Pumpkins and Guitar Tech Drew Foppe

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 05:25:47 +0000

The Knobs share the studio with our friend and return guest Jeff Schroeder of Smashing Pumpkins and his guitar tech Drew Foppe to discuss the current tour and the gear needed to rock.

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102-Interview With Dunable Guitars

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 03:17:44 +0000

The Knobs interview Sacha Dunable, founder of Dunable Guitars out of Southern California.

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101-Interview With Ground Control Audio

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 04:57:39 +0000

The Knobs interview Canadian pedal creators Sebastian and Sam of Ground Control Audio.

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100-Interview With Frank Brothers Guitars

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 06:08:34 +0000

The Knobs interview the actual Frank Brothers of...Frank Brothers Guitars. And, drumroll, it is our 100th episode!

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099-Interview With Jennings Guitars

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 03:12:13 +0000

The Knobs interview Chad Jennings, founder of Jennings Guitars.

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098-Interview With Dr. No Effects

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 11:28:55 +0000

The Knobs interview the one and only DR. NO founder of Dr. No EFFECTS.

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097-Interview With Walsh Guitars

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 03:34:43 +0000

The Knobs interview Drew Walsh the founder of Walsh Guitars out of the Pacific Northwest.

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096-NAMM 2018 Nashville Recap

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 03:27:00 +0000

The Knobs review the trip to NAMM 2018 down in Nashville, Tennessee including a roundtable of 3 highlights and 3 lowlights with plenty of extras.

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095-Interview With McPeters Guitars

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 06:23:07 +0000

The Knobs Interview Zac McPeters, founder of Nashville based McPeters Guitars

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094-20 Questions With Tony Dudzik Part 2

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 07:27:19 +0000

The Knobs finish up questions 11-20 of testing the guitar knowledge of our very own Superhead-Wonderbrain, Tony Dudzik.

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093-20 Questions With Tony Dudzik Part 1

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 03:55:29 +0000

The Knobs test the guitar knowledge of our very own Superhead-Wonderbrain, Tony Dudzik.

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092-Interview With Rock N' Roll Relics Guitars Founder Billy Rowe

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 04:56:55 +0000

The Knobs Interview Billy Rowe, founder of Rock N' Roll Relics Guitars and Guitarist of Jet Boy.

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091-Interview With Novo Guitars

Mon, 28 May 2018 15:04:40 +0000

The Knobs Interview Matthew Timmons of Novo Guitars. We tried to keep the drooling to a minimum.

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090-Interview With Beetronics FX

Mon, 21 May 2018 02:48:36 +0000

The Knobs interview Filipe Pampuri Founder of Beetronics FX guitar pedals.

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089-Interview With Electronic Audio Experiments

Mon, 14 May 2018 04:01:37 +0000

The Knobs interview John Snyder, founder of Electronic Audio Experiments and maker of some incredible guitar pedals. He is WICKED SMAAHT and we got intellectualized!

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088-Interiview With Shoneswood Founder Kevin Shone

Mon, 07 May 2018 04:19:34 +0000

The Knobs interview Kevin Shone, founder of Shoneswood, who makes pedal enclosures and pedalboards out of old skateboard decks.

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087-Interview With Gear Demo Producer Eric Merrow - Dedicated to Gary Goodman

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 04:19:05 +0000

The Knobs interview Eric Merrow of Merrow Visuals, producer of some great gear demos. We discuss his entry into the guitar gear industry, his process and some pedals we dig.

This Episode is also dedicated to our friend and Patron Gary Goodman and his son Beckett.

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086-Interview With Zander Circuitry

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 20:11:22 +0000

The Knobs interview UK based pedal builder Alex Millar, founder of Zander Circuitry.

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085-Interview With Echopark Guitars PART 2

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 04:18:25 +0000

The Knobs host Echopark Guitars founder Gabriel Currie along with Echopark Amplifiers builder Eric Bernstorff in our studio in Columbus, OH. This episode is Part 2 of 2.

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084-Interview With Echopark Guitars PART 1

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 03:47:51 +0000

The Knobs host Echopark Guitars founder Gabriel Currie along with Echopark Amplifiers builder Eric Bernstorff in our studio in Columbus, OH. This episode is Part 1 of 2.

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083-Buying Used Amps 101 -Tips From Amp Repair Pro Rob Chafe

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 14:56:43 +0000

The Knobs consult amp repair wizard Rob Chafe of Mad Cow Amplification to learn the Do's and Dont's before buying that cool vintage Fender, Marshall, Vox or boutique amplifier. Our brains just exploded!!

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082-Interview With Daredevil Pedal Founder Johnny Wator

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 02:50:57 +0000

The Knobs spend some time with Chicago's own Johnny Wator, founder of Daredevil Pedals.

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081-Interview With Needham Guitars

Fri, 16 Mar 2018 05:54:35 +0000

The Knobs interview Mathew Needham of Austin TX, founder of Needham Guitars

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080-Interview with Champion Leccy Pedals

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 06:04:50 +0000

The Knobs Interview "Wooly" our new friend and the founder of the incredibly unique Champion Leccy Pedals, and we had an absolute blast.

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079-Interview with Southampton Pedals

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 06:22:05 +0000

The Knobs interview Hamish Haines, founder of Southampton Pedals out of Canada.

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078-Interview With Coppersound Pedals

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 04:51:32 +0000

The Knobs talk with Alex Guaraldi, founder of Coppersound Pedals out of Easton, MA

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077-Interview With Brian Wampler

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 06:30:52 +0000

The Knobs are honored to spend time with Brian Wampler, creator of Wampler Pedals and founding force of the boutique pedal industry.

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076-Interview With Nerd Knuckle Effects

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 05:00:47 +0000

The Knobs Interview Nerd Knuckle Effects creator Brad Macomber. He makes some pretty great pedals.

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075-Interview With Jake Serek Founder Of Serek Basses

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 05:24:37 +0000

The Knobs interview the founder of Serek Basses and Chicago favorite, Jake Serek.

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074-Ye Old Local Guitar Show Winter 2018

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 04:04:21 +0000

The Knobs spend the day at our local guitar show in Columbus, Ohio with a fist full of fake money to pick out some great gear. So...what did we choose?

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073-Interview With FARM Pedals

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 05:30:21 +0000

The Knobs interview Geof Hancock founder of FARM Pedals. Also founder of his real farm.

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072-Interview With Yellowcake Pedals

Tue, 09 Jan 2018 03:50:33 +0000

The Knobs Interview Yellowcake Pedals founder Ryan McCay and find out what his company is actually named after, as well as lots of other great guitar stuff!

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071-Potent Parings

Sat, 23 Dec 2017 05:30:11 +0000

The Knobs choose two different rigs with one guitar, one amp, and one pedal for each rig to emulate the tones that have influenced us.

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070-So You're Building A Parts Guitar...

Sat, 16 Dec 2017 06:08:56 +0000

The Knobs discuss the process of building their own guitars out of prefabricated parts. No, we are not luthiers! Let the games begin!

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069-Our Wish Lists for Santa for 2017

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 06:22:21 +0000

The Knobs share our holiday wish lists from Reverb.com. Check out the list on our website blog page soon!

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068-Interview with Matthews Effects

Fri, 01 Dec 2017 07:16:58 +0000

The Knobs interview Rick Matthews, founder of Matthews Effects

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067-Interview With Old Blood Noise Endeavors

Fri, 24 Nov 2017 03:26:14 +0000

The Knobs interview Brady Smith, founder of Old Blood Noise Endeavors effects pedals, and a guy with an interesting path leading to the creation of that brand.

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066-What's Up With The Guitar Industry?

Sun, 19 Nov 2017 03:30:37 +0000

The Knobs are joined by Lollygagger FX founder Sean Wright to discuss just what the heck is going on in the guitar industry right now from the perspective of two builders and a guy who likes guitar stuff.

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065-Interview with Equitz Guitars

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 04:39:42 +0000

The Knobs interview California luthier Kevin Equitz, who shares his path leading to the development of his handcrafted guitar line.

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064-Guitar Necks 101

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 04:11:53 +0000

The Knobs discuss everything possible about guitar necks, including fretboards. Tony tells all and we learned a ton.

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063-Alchemy Audio Gear Swap

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 17:12:26 +0000

The Knobs welcome back Alchemy Audio founders Johnny and Victoria to discuss the road trip to the Chicago Gear Swap they hosted and loads more!

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062-Interview With 3 Monkeys Amps and Cables

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 00:23:25 +0000

The Knobs interview Greg and Oz, founders of 3 Monkeys Amps and Cables who share how a meeting at an Aerosmith gear warehouse changed everything as well about their new pedal cable venture.

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061-Intervew With YouTube Demo Dude JJ Tanis

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 19:26:01 +0000

The Knobs interview JJ Tanis of YouTube gear demo fame all the way from The Netherlands. We discuss his gig, amp classes, pedals and trends

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060-Sonore Montreal Guitar Show Recap

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 13:50:32 +0000

The Knobs Check in with Lincoln Guitars and Millimetric Instruments to get their report on the Sonore Guitar Show in Montreal, Canada, plus we retroactively get Derek Asuan O'Brien's Four On The Floor.

Hosted by Todd Novak, with Derek Asuan O'Brien and Florian Schneider

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059-Interview With Benson Amps Founder Chris Benson

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 03:58:16 +0000

The Knobs interview Chris Benson, Founder of Benson Amps and get his point of view on the amp industry, the decisions that shaped his brand and the craft that put him at the top of his game.

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058-Guitar Speakers 101 with Warehouse Guitar Speakers

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 17:41:19 +0000

The Knobs interview Warehouse Guitar Speakers President David Young and John Sanchez, Head of Brand Development to discuss everything you need to know about choosing the right guitar speaker for you.

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057-Pedal Power 101 interview with Truetone

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 05:05:37 +0000

The Knobs interview Zac Childs of Truetone to discuss pedalboard power "101" and their approach to innovative pedal power.

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056-So You Won Powerball...

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 16:09:48 +0000

The Knobs discuss what we would do with all the money if we won Powerball. Well at least what our first 5 purchases would be! What would yours be?

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055-Interview with Pedal Genie founder Tony Schreiber

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 04:16:34 +0000

The Knobs wishes are granted in an interview with Pedal Genie a guitar pedal subscription site founded by Tony Schreiber.

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054-Grab Bag V1

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 06:44:58 +0000

The Knobs share out four topics with the group including hardware, nitro vs. poly, pedal board design and the state of the guitar industry.

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053-Guitar Refinishing With Zach Broyles

Thu, 10 Aug 2017 20:28:41 +0000

The Knobs discuss guitar refinishing with Zach Broyles of Carter Vintage Guitars and founder of Mythos Pedals.

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052-Interview With Lollygagger FX Founder Sean Wright

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 17:52:26 +0000

The Knobs interview Lollygagger FX founder Sean Wright, creator of the famed Canaglia drive pedal.

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051-Show And Tell Vol.1

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 04:32:40 +0000

The Knobs each bring in a special piece of gear to share with the group...so what's in the case?

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050-Interview With Tasmanian Luthier Jon Parsons

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 05:34:48 +0000

The Knobs spend some time with Luthier Jon Parsons who hails from Tasmania. It's a real place! He applies an environmentally conscious approach, focusing on local materials and the use of hand tools to build his unique guitars.

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049-What We Found At The Guitar Show

Mon, 10 Jul 2017 13:15:30 +0000

The Knobs get $1500 in "Knob Bucks" each to choose some tasty gear at the Columbus Guitar Show. What did we pick out?

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048-Interview with Mythos Pedals

Mon, 26 Jun 2017 04:41:29 +0000

The Knobs interview Mythos Pedals founder Zach Broyles of Nashville Tennessee to discuss his approach to pedal building and history leading up to it.

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047-Interview with Chasing Vintage Guitars

Mon, 19 Jun 2017 03:32:17 +0000

The Knobs interview Chase Gullett, founder and luthier of Chasing Vintage Guitars, in his workshop no less! Grab a cold beverage and join us.

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046-Interview with Deimel Guitarworks

Sun, 11 Jun 2017 21:25:48 +0000

The Knobs welcome German luthier Frank Deimel, Founder of Deimel Guitarworks to the podcast. We were honored to have him on the show and we learned a ton!

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045-Mattoverse 2 - Limited Run Pedals

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 05:05:24 +0000

The Knobs welcome back Mattoverse Electronics for an announcement on two new limited run pedals, plus he shares his Four On The Floor!

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044-5 Ways To Make A Cheap Guitar Better

Mon, 22 May 2017 11:38:18 +0000

The Knobs discuss 5 ways to make your cheap guitar sound and play way better. We are also happy to have our friends Florian Schneider of Millimetric Instruments and Tony Dudzik of Pickguardian join us again.

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043-Podcast Festival Appearance

Mon, 08 May 2017 04:10:22 +0000

The Knobs take the stage at the Columbus Podcast Festival. In front of a live audience we each shared our story of the first guitar holy grail we chased.

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042-Interview with The Modern Guitar Tech Luis Munoz

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 04:47:58 +0000

The Knobs interview Luis Munoz, known as The Modern Guitar Tech out of Los Angeles, CA. We discuss what exactly he does and the interesting people and guitars he comes across.

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041-Interview with Swindler Effects

Wed, 12 Apr 2017 05:33:16 +0000

The Knobs interview Drew Swindle, founder of Swindler Effects out of Birmingham, Alabama. Drew shares some of the advanced electrical design he has put into his pedal line-up and an upcoming new build release.

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040-Red Rocket Guitars Interview

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 04:23:31 +0000

The Knobs interview Red Rocket Guitars founder and luthier Matt Nowicki who hand crafts some truly outstanding custom made guitars out of North Carolina.

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039 - Interview with The Pickguardian Tony Dudzik

Thu, 23 Mar 2017 02:55:25 +0000

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.

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038-Interview with Red House Electronics

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 15:53:31 +0000

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.

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037-Jeff Schroeder of Smashing Pumpkins

Sun, 05 Mar 2017 05:40:56 +0000

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.

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036-Interview with pedal meister Mattoverse Electronics

Mon, 20 Feb 2017 02:18:08 +0000

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

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035-How Great are Guitar Shows!

Sun, 29 Jan 2017 22:57:55 +0000

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.

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034-Interview with Millimetric Instruments

Mon, 16 Jan 2017 06:01:37 +0000

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

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033-Interview With YouTube Giant Nick Jaffe

Wed, 28 Dec 2016 06:12:03 +0000

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

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032-Veteran Guitarist And Teacher John Losco

Tue, 20 Dec 2016 15:38:56 +0000

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.

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031-Santa's List & Capo's Galore

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 06:10:45 +0000

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

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030-Gig Bag Essentials

Mon, 28 Nov 2016 05:34:00 +0000

The Knobs Discuss what essential items make it into their gig bags and some other nonsense.

TOP 4: Live pick reservoir of choice

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029-Compression 101

Mon, 14 Nov 2016 04:29:10 +0000

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

028-Pickups 101 Grab Bag

Mon, 07 Nov 2016 12:24:20 +0000

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

027-Interview with pedal builder El Rey FX

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 11:22:39 +0000

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.

026-Interview with Alchemy Audio

Thu, 20 Oct 2016 04:06:24 +0000

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

025-Melody Maker Mayhem

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 03:34:37 +0000

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

024-Humbucker Pickups 101

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 03:40:31 +0000

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

023-Single Coil Pickups 101

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 05:13:11 +0000

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

022-Dialing In Your Tone

Thu, 15 Sep 2016 19:01:47 +0000

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

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

Wed, 31 Aug 2016 05:37:42 +0000

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

020-Interview with Brandonwound Pickups founder Jared Brandon.mp3

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 05:31:11 +0000

The Knobs interview custom pickup winder Jared Brandon, founder of Brandonwound Pickups. TOP 4: favorite pickup position

019-Interview with Bass Luthier Tim Seisser of Low Down Bass

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 03:48:03 +0000

The Knobs interview a very talented bass luthier and full time musician Tim Seisser, owner of Low Down Bass, who shares his approach to making some truly outstanding bass guitars. TOP 4: favorite bass pickup configuration.

018-Guitar goals, wants and needs

Fri, 29 Jul 2016 18:19:36 +0000

The Knobs discuss goals and acquisitions we hope to make over the next few months. TOP 4: Choice one of four very well know, but very polarizing bass guitars.... if we had too!
Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook, Jay Donovan and The Ghost of Jeff Fischer

017-Interview with Rattlesnake Cables creator Hank Donovan

Fri, 22 Jul 2016 04:50:25 +0000

The Knobs are joined by Hank Donovan, creator of Rattlesnake Cables in Missoula Montana for an fantastically informative interview. TOP 4: What effect can you not live without?

Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook, Jay Donovan and Jeff Fischer

016-Pawn Shop Prowl

Fri, 15 Jul 2016 14:52:31 +0000

The Knobs discuss our finds from a recent pawn shop hunt. TOP 4: Who would you want a single lesson from in all of guitar history?

Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook, Jay Donovan and Jeff Fischer

015-Best Deal Ever!

Wed, 29 Jun 2016 04:28:39 +0000

The Knobs discuss the best deal we ever got on our favorite gear–perfect for all you craigslist junkies like Todd TOP 4: greatest underrated guitarists
Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook, Jay Donovan, and Jeff Fischer

014-Protecting your hearing when playing

Fri, 24 Jun 2016 06:16:45 +0000

The Knobs discuss the importance of hearing protection and ways to achieve it in the studio and in live situations. TOP 4: Combo or Head/Cab
Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook, Jay Donovan, and Brian Adams (not THE)

013-Boutique Guitar Builders 1

Wed, 15 Jun 2016 01:56:19 +0000

The Knobs, in one of many discussions on this topic, focus on a few boutique guitar builders.

TOP 4: Straps of choice

Hosted by Todd Novak with Jeff Fischer and Chris Graham. Aaron and Jay were busy being responsible adults.

012-Reliced vs. Roadworn

Thu, 09 Jun 2016 03:20:17 +0000

The Knobs discuss the differences betwen reliced and roadworn gutiars. Plus a Todd brings a bass for show and tell.

TOP 4: Favorite amp based on tone

Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook and Jeff Fischer and Jay Donovan.

011-Interview with Stringjoy's founder Scott Marquart

Wed, 01 Jun 2016 05:14:20 +0000

The Knobs welcome guest Knob Scott Marquart and founder of Nashville's very own Stringjoy, the little company making a big ruckus in the guitar string world.
TOP 4: Favorite licensed signature guitar model. Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook and Jay Donovan and guest Knob Scott Marquart.

010-Part 2 of our Interview with veteran tube amp builder David Harris

Tue, 24 May 2016 04:11:05 +0000

Part 2 of our interview with veteran tube amp builder since 1957 Dave Harris, featuring a Q&A from The Guitar Knobs. Guest Knob guitarist Marc DiCenzo rejoins us and lays down some sweet licks.
Hosted by Todd Novak and Jeff Fischer

009-Interview with Tube Amp Building veteran David Harris Part 1

Wed, 18 May 2016 03:56:53 +0000

The Knobs are honored to interview tube amp building veteran of over 50 years, Dave Harris. He shares his history of discovery and building and love of point-to-point hand wiring, and of course the amazing sounds his amps produce. Hosted by Todd Novak, with guest Knob guitarist Marc DiCenzo of Circa Music

008-Guest Knob Brian Adams (not THE) shares his penchant for digital gear

Wed, 04 May 2016 01:20:04 +0000

The Knobs welcome guest Knob local musician Brian Adams (not THE Brian Adams) to discuss his extensive use of digitally based gear. TOP 4: Favorite influential guitar tone. Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook, Jeff Fischer, Jay Donovan and guest Knob Brian Adams.

007-Dream builds on the Warmoth website 1

Tue, 26 Apr 2016 03:45:56 +0000

The Knobs welcome back guest Knob Chris Graham and discuss the fantasy builds we made on the Warmoth website. TOP 4: Favorite pick, (or plectrum if you are a Guitar Nerd heh! Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook and Chris Graham.

006-Gone But Not Forgotton Guitar Trades And Sales

Mon, 18 Apr 2016 04:47:55 +0000

The Knobs share what we have sold or traded that we regret or miss. TOP 4: Favorite guitar finish & dressing Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook and Jeff Fischer and Jay Donovan.

005-Our current favorite gear 1

Mon, 18 Apr 2016 04:39:01 +0000

The Knobs discuss our current favorite gear we are playing. TOP 4: Most desired bass guitar Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook, Jeff Fischer and Jay Donovan .

004-Guest Knob_ Part 2 Music Mastering Engineer Chris Graham

Mon, 18 Apr 2016 04:27:42 +0000

The Knobs Q&A Guest Knob, Music Mastering Engineer Chris Graham talks about his profession and his guitars and gear. Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook, Jeff Fischer and Chris Graham aka Pistachio Gonzales.

003-Guest Knob_ Part 1 Music Mastering Engineer Chris Graham

Mon, 18 Apr 2016 04:11:30 +0000

The Knobs interview Guest Knob and Music Mastering Engineer Chris Graham. TOP 4: Least favorite guitar to play. Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook, Jeff Fischer and Chris Graham.

002-What Gear We Are Jonesing For!

Mon, 18 Apr 2016 04:03:08 +0000

The Knobs discuss the music gear we would love to have at the moment. We also introduce our TOP 4 segment. This weeks TOP 4 is: Favorite Star Guitar. Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook, Jeff Fischer and Jay Donovan.

001-Welcome To The Guitar Knobs Podcast Plus Our First Guitars

Mon, 18 Apr 2016 03:22:46 +0000

In this our first episode we share a bit about each of The Knobs' music background and share stories about our first guitars. Hosted by Todd Novak with Aaron Cook, Jeff Fischer and Jay Donovan.