The Tone Mob Podcast

Another fun one coming atcha! This episode came about in a very odd way, but I'm very glad it did! Matt is an excellent bassist who has played in some of my favorite bands. He is also a super cool dude, who has had some wild, wild experiences. Here is the link for the Aussie Bushfire Giveaway: https://www.gofundme.com/f/aussie-bushfire-gear-giveaway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a hot one! Joey plays guitar for one of my favorite bands, The Used. He is a legit gear nerd, a fantastic guitar player and he has a really rad story. Also, a super rad dude! This is one of the raddest episodes ever. What a way to kick off 2020! Make sure and check out his band at https://theused.net/ and all the socials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brain Porter and Marco Gonzalez dropped by the Shed for some nerdery and jamming a while back. It was good times and great conversation. Brian is the head dude over at Porter Pickups & Porter Guitars. They are making amazing stuff over there in Idaho. Marco is one of his head guys so it was nice to have him here as we talked about... well.... you'll see. Check their stuff out at https://www.porterpickups.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Devon Whitaker is creating some of the craziest pedal demos on the internet. It was a real treat to have him on the show to tell his story. He has a vast amount of musical experience, and is just a swell guy. You are going to dig this episode. Check out his Youtube channel HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mr. Donato was kind enough to sit down with me and chew the fat. He talks a lot about his philosophy on guitar playing, telecasters, learning, and a whole lot more. He also gave me a fresh response to the final question of the podcast. It was a new one to me! Check his stuff out at his website https://www.danieldonato.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a wild episode! On it we talk about what makes his guitars unique, being murdered by Jason Momoa, Benson Amps, mini humbuckers and a whole lot more! Make sure you check out Matt's work on Instagram, and https://www.muleresophonic.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode has been a long time coming! Scott and I first met at NAMM 2 years ago, and I've been trying to talk him into doing the podcast ever since. I'm glad it worked out that way though. The man has been through some tremendous chapters in his life and it is rad to get to sit down and discuss them now. Enjoy! Check out the book at https://www.pushturnmove.com/products/pedal-crush-stompbox-effects-for-creative-music-making and the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCarxZ8bKjfFzUOgN5LjYOhQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 155- Here is a real treat for you! On this episode Bobb and I talk about meeting Paul McCartney, opening for Metallica, weird old pedals, Ibanez guitars, festivals and more! Check out his band Best Coast at Bestcoast.net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Alec and I talk about bears that fall out of trees, guitar pedals, how he got started building effects, and Detroit pizza. It is a great episode, hope you enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guitarist from one of my favorite bands????!!!! Yup! This is happening. Scott is a amazing guitarist. Seriously. The man has riffs for days. On top of that he is a legit gear nerd, a top notch producer, and an awesome dude. Oh,and this one is 2 HOURS so feast your ears! Check out Scott's Links Here: https://www.scottmiddletonproducer.com/ https://www.cancerbats.com/ https://www.instagram.com/scoebcity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zak Ferentz is a musician from New Jersey. He had a challenging upbringing to say the least, and guitar music helped pull him out of that. We talk about that as well as the usual pedals/amps/guitar stuff. It was a great chat and Zak is a great guy making rad tunes. Make sure you check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trevor Chase came by the Shred Shed to hang out, play a little guitar, and nerd out on stuff. So we decided to record a podcast! It was really a fun chat and he makes really cool stuff. Check it out at his website! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I had a great time on this episode! On this one I'm talking with Tommy Marz about his musical projects, talking with rockstars, pedals, and the difficulty of switching names for your musical projects. Make sure you check out his podcast, Sound Vapors, for more conversations! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a very hydrated episode for you! Robert is a well known guitarist on YouTube who's videos have generated millions of views. He is a monster of a player, a great guy, and his videos are awesome. If that sounds like your kind of thing, slide over to his YouTube channel for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So stoked about this episode! This was a really crazy evening complete with power outages, pizza, amazing guitar playing and a whole bunch of nerdery. I think you are really going to enjoy it Yvette is one of my very favorite players at the moment, so make sure you do some googling after the episode is over. Covet's Bandcamp is right HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 147- This is the most actual guitar playing that has ever appeared on this podcast...... I'm so excited about this episode! I sat down with music therapist Chris Millet to discuss what music therapy is and how it can help people. Chris even treated me to a short relaxation script towards the end. I suggest finding a comfy spot and taking 5 minutes or so to try it for yourself, I really enjoyed it! For more info on music therapy, check out https://www.musictherapy.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another fun one for you! On this episode Steve and I talk about why Canadians are really so polite, how he got started, his thoughts on electronics layouts, and.........ranch dressing. Oh yeah. He went there. Make sure you check out his work at his website. The Effects Loop Raffle- Here is the link https://go.rallyup.com/autismrocks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 145- Today, I talk with musician and YouTube creator Dovydas! The man is a real treat of a person and has a unique style that I really dig. He is a delight to chat with and I think you will enjoy his story. Make sure you check out his YouTube channel! Oh, yeah, and don't forget to subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode I'm hanging out with a man known to all gearheads of the world! We talk about his amps, his pedals, and an unreal baritone Martin. Mitch also dispenses some great advice and has some really cool insight as a player and as a professional in the industry. This was a ton of fun! Make sure you check out Mitch's music at his website MitchGallagher.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 143-What? A world record? Yes Sweetwater, Rob Scallon and a host of other folks got together and assembled the world's largest guitar effect pedalboard as recognized by the folks at Guinness! Josh Scott of JHS Pedals, Ryan Dyck from Temple Audio, Brian Wampler of Wampler Pedals and Robert Keeley of Keeley Electronics sat down with me to discuss what went into this and what process looked like. Check it out and then check out all the other content out there on it. It is insane! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 142- Today, I sat down with Nick to discuss his love of the DL4, his musical beginnings, Hella, Dilinger Escape Plan and a whole lot more. It was a great chat and you should definitely check out his band, Tera Melos, and the Pedals and Effects YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 141- Super stoked about this one! One of the most requested guests yet! Sarah is a phenomenal guitarist with an extremely unique, and effects heavy approach to the instrument. Which you know is all kinds of my business. This is a great episode and we talk about Iggy Pop, Brian Eno, Josh Homme and more! Make sure and check out Sarah's website right HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 140- Today I am talking to Justin about a whole list of things! From working at Ernie Ball, to running his own one man operation. Justin has had a ton of experience and really fun to talk to. Make sure you check out his work at Abernethyguitars.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 139- We have got a hot one coming your way! Adam and I sat down and talked about how to make a guitar amp float, Walter Becker, Nite Bob, BATTERY POWERED AMPS, and more! You are going to love this one, because its Adam and he is awesome! Make sure you check out all his stuff at Satelliteamps.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 138- On this episode, Zach and I discuss his beginnings as a pedal builder, playing through Dumbles, vintage guitars, Carter's Vintage Guitars, and a whole lot more! Check his stuff out at Mythospedals.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 137- I went to Nashville. You know this already. Ryan from 60 Cycle Hum was there too, and we kind of talk about it. A little bit. Mostly though, we ramble on incessantly about things we probably are not qualified to talk about. We do talk about guitars though, including one that was built JUST FOR HIM! Whatttt??? Make sure you check out Ryan and Steve's podcast right HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I sat down with David to talk about chips in people's brains, tremolo, fuzz pedals and a whole lot more. We also talk about what life is like in the mountains of Belgium, how soldering can be therapeutic, how the Scandinavians have chips in their head and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 135- We have a fun one for you today! On this episode, Rocky and I have what is quite possibly the most on topic conversation of the podcast. Ever. Like ever. EVER. We talked about gear almost the whole time. Would you believe it???? Make sure you check out Mercy Union on all the socials and their music right right here: https://mercy-union.bandcamp.com/releases Please make sure you check out Tonemob.com/reverb for putting some wind in the sails on every purchase you make through Reverb. It costs you nothing extra and helps out tremendously. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This was AWESOME. Brian and I talk about all sorts of things. From the state of the music industry, to the need for a label, to the exact rig that he used on The 59 Sound. It was a lot of fun, and if you like. Sure and follow Brian on all the socials to stay in the loop! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the podcast, I sat down with Shelby to discuss, well…… Jazzmasters. And Chicago style pizza. And Gibson’s latest set of whoas…… It was a great chat and I definitely enjoyed it. Make sure you check out Shelby on Instagram, and check out all the good stuff that Chicago Music Exchange has to offer. If you just need more Tone Mob in your life, there are many, many more hours of listening over on Patreon!! Make sure you check out this week’s fine sponsors, Gunstreet Wiring Shop,, and Sinasoid! Last, but not least there is Tonemob.com/reverb for putting some wind in the sails on every purchase you make through Reverb. It costs you nothing extra and helps out tremendously. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Soundcloud Listen on Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please Read! I'm honestly having a bit of a difficult time knowing what to write for this episode's show notes. Jon is a wonderful, optimistic person who has had a mountain of challenges thrown at him in his life. Every time we have spoken, he has been a beacon of positivity despite whatever he was dealing with at the time. This episode was supposed to release at a different time, under different circumstances, but things have made a change. Jon is currently in hospice care due to his illness, and as you can imagine, this has placed a serious financial burden on his young family. Please consider donating to his GoFundMe if you at all can, and if you cannot, I totally understand, but please spread the word. The link is right here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-in-the-storm-caring-for-jon-amp-lisa At the end of the day, we are all we have in this world. Take care of each other. -Blake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 131: I had a fantastic chat with Andy about guitar inlay work, the problems that come with perfectionism, luxury goods, and a whole lot more. Check out his work at http://www.whalehazard.com/ If you just need more Tone Mob in your life, there are many, many more hours of listening over on Patreon!! Make sure you check out this week’s fine sponsors, Gunstreet Wiring Shop, , and Stringjoy! Last, but not least there is Tonemob.com/reverb for putting some wind in the sails on every purchase you make through Reverb. It costs you nothing extra and helps out tremendously. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Soundcloud Listen on Stitcher Toggle the Widgetbar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 131: – Aliens, Fulltone OCDs, Klon KTRs, music, addiction and more. I really went all over the map with Emily and I think this conversation turned out absolutely phenomenal. Please make sure you check out her music on all the platforms and at her website. But only if you like fuzzy guitars. If you or a loved one need to talk with either of the organizations she mentioned, here are the links. Get help if you need it folks. There is absolutely no shame in it, and there is a way out. Musiccares and SIMS are the two she mentioned on the show. If you just need more Tone Mob in your life, there are many, many more hours of listening over on Patreon!! Make sure you check out this week’s fine sponsors, Gunstreet Wiring Shop, Sinasoi, and Stringjoy! Last, but not least there is Tonemob.com/reverb for putting some wind in the sails on every purchase you make through Reverb. It costs you nothing extra and helps out tremendously. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Soundcloud Listen on Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We get off in the weeds in this one! There was water sprayed, people ridiculed, advice given and who the heck knows what else. Make sure you check out Clint and Taylor's guitar pedals at Deepspacedevices.com If you just need more Tone Mob in your life, there are many, many more hours of listening over on Patreon!! Make sure you check out this week’s fine sponsors, Gunstreet Wiring Shop, Sinasoid, and Stringjoy! Last, but not least there is Tonemob.com/reverb for putting some wind in the sails on every purchase you make through Reverb. It costs you nothing extra and helps out tremendously. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Soundcloud Listen on Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 129- This was a really fun podcast episode with Drew. We talked about his pedals, and how the company basically vanished for a year and then returned like a phoenix from the ashes. Probably not the best analogy, but whatever. It is a great chat and he is making some wickedly cool stuff. Check it out at Swindlereffects.com. If you just need more Tone Mob in your life, there are many, many more hours of listening over on Patreon!! Make sure you check out this week’s fine sponsors, Gunstreet Wiring Shop, Sinasoid, and Stringjoy! Last, but not least there is Tonemob.com/reverb for putting some wind in the sails on every purchase you make through Reverb. It costs you nothing extra and helps out tremendously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is not every day you get the opportunity to sit down with a rock'n'roll legend! On this episode I sit down with Mike to talk about what life was like for him. We talked about his boost pedal, their involvement with Sunn Amps, being interrogated by the FBI and a whole lot more!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now time for something a little different! Many people have cited this early episode as one of their favorite TM episodes. I went back and listened to it recently, and while I'm a little wooden as a host, Rob is extremely candid and shared a ton with me. He is a treasure. We have so many new listeners, that I thought it might be a good idea to throw this back into the feed. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 125- I'm so excited about this episode of the podcast!!! AnalogMike hopped on to answer everyone's burning question. Why doesn't he make more of the King of Tone?? We also talk about him falling asleep on the autoracing track, the beginnings of the company and much more! Check out his stuff at Analogman.com. Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Listen on Podcoin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Philippe and I discuss cocaine, playing records backwards, amp modeling, rock'n'roll and a whole lot more. Scope his stuff out at Carolineguitar.com. If you just need more Tone Mob in your life, there are many, many more hours of listening over on Patreon!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, I sat down with Alex to talk about birds, guitar pedals, Green Day, the future of guitar effects. It was a really great chat and I think you'll really enjoy it. Check out his pedals right HERE. If you just need more Tone Mob in your life, there are many, many more hours of listening over on Patreon!! Make sure you check out this week's fine sponsors, Gunstreet Wiring Shop, Sinasoid, and Creation Music Company Last, but not least there is Tonemob.com/reverb for putting some wind in the sails on every purchase you make through Reverb. It costs you nothing extra and helps out tremendously. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Soundcloud Listen on Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It has certainly been a while! I had a great time sitting down with Colt to discuss our mutual love of 90's country, projector amps, his history with Walrus, and what life is all about. Check out their stuff at Walrusaudio.com. If you just need more Tone Mob in your life, there are many, many more hours of listening over on Patreon!! Make sure you check out this week's fine sponsors, Gunstreet Wiring Shop, Sinasoid, and Creation Music Company Last, but not least there is Tonemob.com/reverb for putting some wind in the sails on every purchase you make through Reverb. It costs you nothing extra and helps out tremendously. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Soundcloud Listen on Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fanboyism is strong on this episode! This time I sat down with Kurt and discussed his tonal evolution, his approach to recording/producing, his use of the Line6 Helix, and a man who eats nothing but pizza for a month straight. This is excellent. You are not going to want to miss this. Check out Converge stuff right HERE and Kurt's own stuff HERE. If you liked this episode, Kurt spent some extra time and hung out with me on Patreon!! Check it out if you need a little more of this. Make sure you check out this week's fine sponsors, Gunstreet Wiring Shop, Sinasoid, Stringjoy and Walrus Audio. Here is the Author and Punisher record we discussed Last, but not least there is Tonemob.com/reverb for putting some wind in the sails on every purchase you make through Reverb. It costs you nothing extra and helps out tremendously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 120- I had a really epic chat with Adrian on this episode! We discuss how bomb disposal relates to pedal design, how he loves hard rock, contrasts between the US and the UK and a whole lot more. Fun stuff for sure! If you liked this episode, there is a ton waiting for you on Patreon!! Make sure you check out this week's fine sponsors, Gunstreet Wiring Shop, Sinasoid and Stringjoy! Last, but not least there is Tonemob.com/reverb for putting some wind in the sails on every purchase you make through Reverb. It costs you nothing extra and helps out tremendously. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Soundcloud Listen on Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now time for something a little different! Many people have cited this early episode as one of their favorite TM episodes. We talk robots, the meaning of it all, breaking musical standards and a whole bunch of stuff. Make sure you check out their pedals at their website. If you liked this episode, there is a ton waiting for you on Patreon!! Last, but not least there is Tonemob.com/reverb for putting some wind in the sails on every purchase you make through Reverb. It costs you nothing extra and helps out tremendously. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Soundcloud Listen on Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is an epic episode!!! Frank and I talk about white Les Pauls, Epiphone guitars, writing The Black Parade, Tom Waits, guitar pedals, and music in general. So So So much fun. Check out what he is up to at his Website. Don't forget to show our awesome sponsors some love. Sinasoid, and Gunstreet Wiring Shop make this whole thing possible. Last, but not least there is Tonemob.com/reverb for putting some wind in the sails on every purchase you make through Reverb. It costs you nothing extra and helps out tremendously. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Soundcloud Listen on Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode I sat down with Paul to talk about how he got into heavy music, building pedals, our differences in guitar collecting, and just general positivity. It is a rteally fun episode and I think you'll really enjoy it. Check his work out at PLX-FX.com Don't forget to show our awesome sponsors some love. Sinasoid, and Gunstreet Wiring Shop make this whole thing possible. Last, but not least there is Tonemob.com/reverb for putting some wind in the sails on every purchase you make through Reverb. It costs you nothing extra and helps out tremendously. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Soundcloud Listen on Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 116- This one finally happened! one of my favorite dudes in the pedal game stopped by to tell us alllll kinds of stuff. From Ghost Peppers, and the Supermoon, to flangers, and we even cover some of the darker times. I had a good chat with Jack, and I think you are really going to enjoy this. Check out his work at Mrblackpedals.com Don't forget to show our awesome sponsors some love. Sinasoid, and Gunstreet Wiring Shop make this whole thing possible. Last, but not least there is Tonemob.com/reverb for putting some wind in the sails on every purchase you make through Reverb. It costs you nothing extra and helps out tremendously. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Soundcloud Listen on Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 115- This episode has been a long time coming! Longer than I even realized at first.I explain that story at the end. Regardless, I had a great chat with Tim and he gave me an excellent crash course on getting started on steel guitar, what makes a great steel guitar amp vs a great guitar amp, his love of street food and more! Check his stuff out at Milkmansound.com Don't forget to show our awesome sponsors some love. Sinasoid, and Gunstreet Wiring Shop make this whole thing possible. Last, but not least there is Tonemob.com/reverb for putting some wind in the sails on every purchase you make through Reverb. It costs you nothing extra and helps out tremendously. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Soundcloud Listen on Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a new fun thing I decided to do on a whim, and I tell you all about it. Free pedals and stuff!! Oh yeah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh man. We go on a full gear journey with Mikey! You get to hear all about his favorite guitar, sad stories of gear theft, his story as a guitar player and much more. This is a great one. Check out his band at their website right HERE. Don't forget to show our awesome sponsors some love. Sinasoid, and Gunstreet Wiring Shop make this whole thing possible. Last, but not least there is Tonemob.com/reverb for putting some wind in the sails on every purchase you make through Reverb. It costs you nothing extra and helps out tremendously. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Soundcloud Listen on Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices