The Tone Mob Podcast

Danny Black is a guitarist, tone nerd, and a real cool dude. He plays in a band called Good Old War, and has a string of excellent solo records. The most recent of which is called Black Ryno and it is out wherever you get your music. Check it out here! If you would like to do that, TEXT ME at (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb or Tonemob.com/sweetwater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello! Welcome to a bonus episode of the show!!! Today is a little different than normal. This is a discussion around working as an independent artist in this weird digital age we are in. De'Von and I are going to be embarking on a journey together to push his musical project Boy Indigo forward, and we would like you to come with us for the ride. If you would like to do that, TEXT ME at (503) 751-8577 Check out Boy Indigo on Spotify or wherever you get your music Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb or Tonemob.com/sweetwater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is time for an update! I know a lot of folks have been wondering what is happening with The Pedal Movie, and the dudes thought it would be a good idea to come back on for an update. They fill in some gaps, tell some tales, and give a pretty good idea of what to expect in the film. Follow The Pedal Movie on Instagram Text me! (503) 751-8577 Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb or Tonemob.com/sweetwater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This was a very fun and very on topic episode for a change! James has been in the band Against Me! for a long time, and recently started Bowman Audio Endeavors. He is a great dude, and this was a really fun chat. It turns out...... we both have an affinity for a certain era of Les Paul. This was epic! Check his pedals out at Bowman Audio Endeavors and the band at their website. Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb or Tonemob.com/sweetwater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick and met in a Fred Meyer parking lot on a weird day in Portland, OR. We had a good chat about pedals and whatnot before we parted ways. A month or so later we recorded this podcast and we got into some interesting territory! Enjoy the chat! Check out his pedals at https://www.dirtyhaggard.com/ Check out the Tone Mob YouTube Channel HERE Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb or Tonemob.com/sweetwater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This was an awesome conversation! Rob is the man behind Chapman Guitars, an extremely popular YouTube channel, Snake Oil Pedals, and a whole bunch of music! This was a really, really fun episode and a long time coming! Enjoy this one folks. This was a blast! Check out Rob's YouTube Channel HERE Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb or Tonemob.com/sweetwater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex has returned! He came on the podcast way back in 2016, which is like, an entire lifetime ago! Coppersound Pedals had the opportunity to develope a pedal with none other than Jack White himself. (White Stripes, Raconteurs, Third Man Records..... Yeah, that Jack White.) So we go over what has changed since the last time he came on, and then he went into the weeds about the process behind the TripleGraph. This is a great listen. Enjoy! Check out Coppersoundpedals.com for all their stuff. Check out Pedalraffle.com for info on the large rig giveaway. Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb or Tonemob.com/sweetwater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Such a fun episode!! Aisha and I really hit it off. A lot of nerdery about gear, music and a whole bunch of other nonsense. I really enjoyed this chat and I am betting that you will too. Loe Sounds Instagram Check out Pedalraffle.com for info on the large rig giveaway. Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb or Tonemob.com/sweetwater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This one was so much fun! A while back, I was in Nashville, TN, and Grant & Karen from Big Ear Pedals organized a small get together for us to record a podcast. On this one I'm chatting up a storm with Jesse from Rude Tech, Awol from Awol Pedals, the Big Ear crew, Matt from 1981 Inventions, and Trey from Retroactive Pedals. It was a really fun episode. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Check out Pedalraffle.com for info on the large rig giveaway. Support the show and get extra episodes over at Patreon.com/tonemob. You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb or Tonemob.com/sweetwater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Pierce Johnson is a dude who I've been meaning to have on the show for a very long time. Some things just happen for a reason it seems, and now is the perfect time! Sean is a content creator, musician, and great dude. He also has been closely following California Assembly Bill AB5, and the PRO Act which is currently sitting in Congress. These proposals have a potentially huge impact on professional musicians, and independent contractors of all types. We discuss all that, as well as Sean's backstory and the the usual podcast gear nerdery. Sean's YouTube channel is HERE. Sean's Coffee and Riffs appearance is right HERE. More details on The PRO Act right HERE Support the show and get even more episodes on Patreon! Or, by purchasing gear at Tonemob.com/sweetwater or Tonemob.com/reverb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got a hot one for you! Dan is the DSP dude over at Old Blood (amongst other things). He is a really good due, and he has an interesting story to tell. And this time I pulled off a successful interview with a member of the Old Blood crew without my house going up in smoke.. (Listen to Seth and Brady's appearance on the podcast if you are curious about that....) Check out the pedals at Oldbloodnoise.com Support the show and get even more podcast content over at Patreon.com/tonemob You can also help out by purchasing gear over at Tonemob.com/reverb or Tonemob.com/sweetwater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a fun one this was! My guy Dewey and I have a rather funny story of how we met for the first time...... Back stage at a Thrice show. You know. Totally normal, every day type stuff. Dewey is a great guy, musician, and podcaster with a really interesting story. He has done some tremendous interviews with some tremendous people. Make sure you check out his show at http://peerpleasurepodcast.com/ Support the podcast and get extra episodes every week at Patreon.com/tonemob Or by purchasing your gear at Tonemob.com/sweetwater or Tonemob.com/reverb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My dude Ariel is back!!! Mr. Posen is always a delight and on this episode the man is bringing some truth bombs to the table. We talked a lot about the grind, and the work that goes into attempting to carve out a career in the music industry, and how that may look differently than what people think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOEL HAS RETURNED! He has some updates for us and he talks about some very interesting company policies, tries to talk me into getting a dog, and a whole lot more stuff. We also talk about his last name and how to pronounce it. Which is very important, obviously. Support the show at Patreon.com/Tonemob Or by purchasing gear at Tonemob.com/sweetwater or Tonemob.com/reverb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is another one for you all! Mike is a great dude making great pedals. We talk about his story and how he integrates his heritage into his designs. We also talk about Indian tacos and how not enough people know about them! Check out his work at https://nativeaudio.us/ Support the show at Patreon.com/Tonemob Or buy purchasing gear at Tonemob.com/sweetwater or Tonemob.com/reverb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I have been wanting to do this for a long time! Mark Johnston is a fellow internet guitar gear dude, musician, guitar junkie, podcaster and all around excellent dude. I'm sure you are going to dig this chat as we dive into hist story and the weird world of Instagram guitar stuff. Enjoy! Support the show by purchasing gear at Tonemob.com/reverb and Tonemob.com/sweetwater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This was an absolute blast of an episode. Mario is such a cool dude, and he's making some incredible stuff out of Bozeman, Montana. We dug into his Lakota/Nakoda roots and how he integrates his history in his builds. Also, the Patron exclusive episode that accompanies this episode is EPIC. Mario's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miner_glitch_electronics/ Support the show by buying gear at Tonemob.com/reverb and Tonemob.com/sweetwater or getting bonus content at Patreon.com/tonemob Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is a real treat for your ears!!! JD Simo is an incredible guitarist doing some really amazing stuff in Nashville, TN. You definitely are going to enjoy this episode. JD has some great insight into life, the music business and we share an affinity for a particular brand of old amplifiers. This was really fun. Enjoy it folks. https://simo.fm/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A BONUS EPISODE! That is right folks. An extra episode to cap off your week with Mr. Tyler Larson. On this one we discuss where guitar players rank in the hierarchy of musicians, his favorite guitars, and a whole lot more stuff. Check it out! Link to his online music school: https://www.marylandhallmusicschool.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is another hot one! On this episode I'm talking to Ian about the Aquabats writing process, what its like being in a truly multimedia band, his history, playing left-handed and how kids should start if they are left-handed, and a whole lot more! https://www.theaquabats.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sorry for the delay on this episode folks, we had some audio issues to sort through on it. Some of that is still in there, but I think you'll agree that this episode is worth the wait. Celisse is a true rockstar and an amazing talent. I think you'll enjoy her story and a I urge you to go check out her music. I had a blast on this one. Check out her website HERE Support the show buy buying gear at Tonemob.com/reverb and Tonemob.com/sweetwater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By very special request, here is an episode with Jay Jillard! Jay makes insanely cool guitars and started right into the biz out of high school. He offers some great insight into the guitar business and offers some tips as to what has made him successful. (Hint, making quality instruments is only part of it.) Check out his work right HERE Support the show by purchasing your gear at Tonemob.com/sweetwater and Tonemob.com/reverb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Podcasts collide yet again! Jason is the head dude behind one of the best guitar publications out there, The Fretboard Journal. He's done a great job at staying fully independent and producing media in the guitar space for a long time! Enjoy this episode and check out his work at his website, https://www.fretboardjournal.com/ Also, here is the link for the Fuzzrocious Typhon collaboration that I mentioned in the intro. https://tone-mob.myshopify.com/products/fuzzrocious-typhon-v2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay Leonard J returns for another chat about spicy food, cheeseball, and a smattering of guitar things. We also discuss whether butter is a sauce, and if you have no sauce you're lost. But don't get lost in the sauce. We go all over the place. Hope you enjoy! Jay's YouTube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BOY OH BOY do we go off in the weeds on this episode!! Like way off, but of course we do because that is what always happens when my guy Philippe comes on the program. This was a lot of fun. Hope you enjoy! Philippe's website: https://carolineguitar.com/ Support the show by buying your gear through these links: Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is kind of a trip to listen to now. I recorded this with Dave in late February of 2020. In person. At the venue. Hearing it now makes me excited for the future! I can't wait until shows can safely proceed again. They will, and I very much look forward to it! In the meantime hear is my chat with Dave! Enjoy! http://www.davehause.com/ https://www.pedalraffle.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got a hot one coming atcha! De'von is back on the show to wax ethereal about a gamut of subjects. Not much gear talk on this one, but we do explore things related to art and it's importance in our current times. If you'd like more info about De'von himself, you can go back and listen to the first time he came on the show. You can check out the deatils on our charity raffle HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey hey!!! It is new episode day. Today I'm talking with Emily and Andrew from the Get Offset Podcast! This was part of a marathon podcast session I had with them, and if you enjoy this episode, please slide over and check out their podcast wherever you are listening to this. (There is even one with yours truly). Also, if you want to possibly win a MTG Tube Tremolo Pedal from Fender, please listen closely to the intro of this podcast. You can donate to the two organizations at the following links: https://www.legalrightscenter.org/ https://www.welovelakestreet.com/ Make sure you send your receipts to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming atcha with another hot one! Well, actually it is cold. Because apparently it gets cold in Australia and I had no idea. We go over generalizations about US and Australian culture, his very advanced effects, his background and a whole lot more. Check out his work at https://www.polyeffects.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From auditioning for high school, to joining the band. We go over a ton of stuff in this episode, and I think you are really going to like it! Enjoy the episode folks! Check the band out! https://www.surferblood.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey hey folks! This was an epic episode. Zambricki has quite the crazy backstory. I found it to be very interesting that his career came about as a result of a car accident.... That was definitely a new one for me! Check it out and then check out his band at https://magicgiant.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This one turned out really really good! I've wanted to get Barry on for a while now. I didn't know about his background as an acoustican! We get into that and some tips for building your own Shred Shed, how that knowledge impacts how he builds guitars and a whole bunch more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is another one! Scott and I have crossed paths many times on the internet and at trade shows. He works in a rather unique spot in the gear industry, and I thought it would be cool to get him to come on and talk about it. Enjoy the show folks! https://www.scottgailor.com/bio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BOOT IS FINALLY ON! This has been a long time coming so I am super glad it was able to happen. Boot makes awesome guitars, and is an awesome dude. You don't want to miss this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is another one for you!! Ken is from an epic band called Hero Jr. They have excellent tone, excellent riffs, and are rad dudes. Check them out after you get through this episode. Seriously. Link is below. https://www.herojrmusic.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AHHHHHHH!!!!!! It happened again! This time I caught up with Eddie from Thrice and we took a journey through his gear over the years. We also talked about his affinity for Gibson Grabber basses, the clones that he built himself, and a whole lot more. You don't want to miss this! http://thrice.net/ https://www.instagram.com/thewoodenlung Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This was such a fun episode! Kathy was an absolute treat to talk with. She has such a great story, and has done so many things. This was truly an epic episode. You do not want to miss this one! Here is the Spotify Link to her Soundtrack https://open.spotify.com/album/0mNqTdzUsxaId8eYNdrk97 And link to where you can buy her book from a wonderful Portland based book store that could use you help during this crazy time. They had to lay off all their employees recently, but they are still shipping online. https://www.powells.com/book/-9781477312339 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Big Ear Pedals crew returns! It has been quite a long time since they have been on and we have so much to discuss! This was much needed update from Grant and Karen and it was a real treat. We talk about spiders, and cyclones, crazy electrical flashes and more! Check out their stuff at https://www.bigearpedals.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This was an absolute treat of episode. Fluff is such a good dude, and he has a fantastic YouTube channel. If you have not checked it out I highly suggest you do so. Enjoy the episode folks! Ryan's Channel is right here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This was a prime episode. Seriously. Mark rules. He is an amazing player and such a great dude talk to. I think everyone is really going to enjoy this episode. Check it out! Mark's website : https://www.marklettieri.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we talk about BASS, useless guitars, opening for Black Flag, and a whole bunch of other stuff. This was an excellent, excellent episode! I think you all will dig this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What? An extra episode? Yup! Paul Rhoney and Danny Perez came by the Shred Shed several months ago. We nerded out, and then we received an update from Paul on his life and the current state of Rhoney Guitars. Warning, minimal guitar talk on this one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, I am joined by Ian Pritchard. Best known as the man behind the YouTube channel collectore//emitter. We talk a lot about pedals, mojo, emo music and a whole lot more. After you are done with this episode go check out his channel right HERE. Win a $50 Gift Card to Sweetwater by submitting question for the Ask Sweetwater segment at Tonemob.com/asksweetwater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conspiracy theories, Coronavirus, and some guitar stuff too! This episode is all over the place, but it is all good! Michael is great to talk to and he makes really cool pedals. Make sure and check them out at https://tonetugafx.com/ Win a $50 Gift Card to Sweetwater by submitting question for the Ask Sweetwater segment at Tonemob.com/asksweetwater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finally! I've been wanting to make this episode happen for quite a while. Super happy to finally have it happen. Sacha makes tremendous instruments and plays in a killer band. I hope you enjoy the show and make sure you check it all out at.... https://www.dunableguitars.com/ https://www.metalblade.com/intronaut/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TIME TO GET EDUCATED. Jason is a local luthier who specializes in multiscale instruments. We take a deep nerdy dive on this one and I definitely learned a ton. I might even have to jump back in and relearn some of the things I forgot! It is seriously very good. Check out his stuff at http://www.jayemarguitars.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is a fresh one for you! Kyle came to play in TDWP in a bit of a unique way and is a really cool dude. I met him briefly at the Fuzzrocious booth at NAMM after Ryan introduced us. We hit it off right away and I think you'll really enjoy it. https://www.tdwpband.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THIS IS A MASSIVE ONE! For me at least. Teppei is one of my favorite guitar players from my favorite band, Thrice. Jeston Porter and I were able to sit down in the basement of the Roseland Theater in Portland and nerd out a few weeks ago. It was a wonderful experience and Teppei was fantastic to talk to. We explored a lot of areas, but one thing of particular importance was the theft of their gear from their storage unit. We want to try to get Teppei's Les Paul back to him, and give you the chance to win a rad fuzz pedal! We are giving away a Fender The Trapper Fuzz and some signed Thrice gear. All you have to do is navigate over to Instagram, and share THIS POST with the hashtag #FindTeppeisLesPaul. On Februray 17, 2020 I will scroll through the posts using that hashtag and randomly select a winner for the pedal. It is a long shot, but lets give it a go folks! The serial number for the guitar is 82485530. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I have been wanting to do this episode for quite a while! Tom Cram was the man behind some of the best releases that Digitech/DOD ever made, and is now doing his own thing at Spiral FX. We get into a bunch of stuff, including his departure and the genisis of Spiral, our thoughts on pedals, SGs and a whole bunch more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A movie? About guitar pedals? Oh yes. It is coming, Dan and Michael are working on a epic documentary for Reverb.com about guitar pedals and the culture that surrounds them. They tell us all about it, This is going to be really fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices