Chasing Tone - Guitar Podcast About Gear, Effects, Amps and Tone

They talk about the new Wampler Pedal, Dracarys, and other cool things they have seen at this years show.

Being Pete Thorn, Brian wants to patent volume, and that new Boss company all the kids are talking about. All in this week's episode of Chasing Tone!

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Brian, Blake, and Richard are joined by NAMM President John Mlynczak for Episode 548 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Everything you wanted to know about NAMM but were too afraid to ask...
The guys welcome a very special guest this week - John Mlynczak, president and CEO of NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) - and he gives us an in-depth and candid history of his involvement with NAMM and what that actually entails. We all know about the show (that Richard will never be allowed to go to) but NAMM stands for so much more for the music community. John gives us a fascinating breakdown of his personal musical and work history, how he landed the job, and just how many hats he wears.
We couldn't have recorded this episode without discussing the tragic fires that are currently raging in LA. John gives a passionate and emotional response about what the fires mean for the show, what they mean for the wider community, and what NAMM are doing to help. He also confirms exactly what the situation is with regards to the show this January so if you have read any rumors, and are unsure about what's going on, John sets everything straight.
Finally we ask some of those difficult questions that you always wanted to know about NAMM. Will the noise police be there? Will Brian be forced to sit next to the cymbals for 3 days straight? Will Blake eat his entire bodyweight in barbecued meat? Yes to all three - maybe! The British King of Fuzz gets dealt a serious blow and there is much laughter.
This is a very special episode and we would like to thank John and his team for helping to set this up. If you are going to the show you will find Wampler pedals represented at the Boutique Amps stand!
Nobody needs trumpets at 9:30am, PreSonus, Captain NAMM, Public day, Brian's insomnia...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone!

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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian starts off with some pure filth and Richard tells us tales of the life of an English school kid which massively confuses Brian and Blake. Meanwhile, Richard has graduated from pedal kits and has made his own pedal from scratch and tells us about it. He makes a slight tiny mistake, well, many, and informs us of his errors in great detail.
Brian lowers the tone further before the guys talk about solder, op amps, tone stacks, and fuzz benders. He redeems himself by schooling Richard in some fundamentals and they discuss the next project. Blake then wakes up. Richard has been generating AI music and tells us of his adventures whilst offending Blake massively and then they create a new Sci-Fi film.
What do you think the most famous guitar in the world is? Blake asked this question on social media and has a debate with the guys, and you might be surprised by the conclusion. Also, if you haven't joined the Patreon yet, this week the guys announce the some exclusive Wampler Pedal news exclusively for Patreons. Oh, and you definitely won't want to miss this weeks credits...
Gerald T Opamp, Bad anti-static advice, Frank Sinatra sings Brad Paisley, Daleks, Papaw Wampler ...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
This episode is sponsored by the fine folk at Pickupmusic.com and Stringjoy.com
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Brian rewrites Tolkien with an all new character and it is established early on that Brian has some weirdness within him as the guys talk about his new hobby of turning songs into country versions. Blake has been talking to the fine folk over at Chibson and tells us a little bit about the mighty meme wizardry that they produce. Richard is impressed with Mark Tremonti and discusses why the world needs more nice people right now before Brian drops one or two names and then an Eagles based pun fest ensues.
Do you like to learn guitar solos note for note? It's not easy to memorize every solo and a lot of players choose not to but Richard makes a point about why sometimes it can be a good idea for pleasing an audience that may not care about your shred speed. Brian is listening to Taylor Childers and his faith in country music is being restored and the guys touch on this before the guys talk about early Rap and Hip-Hop via Brian's hideous vocal stylings.
The shortage of vacuum tubes is dominating guitar threads all over the interwebz so the guys discuss the false article about about Joe B manufacturing tubes and the market for tubes for guitarists and high end audiophiles alike. Line 6 have re-released the classic DL4 delay in a new package and Brian is excited! The price at the time of recording was given as $420 but that was inaccurate however amusing.
Also, Gnomespores...
Why can't we be friends, Australian pirates, Brians Bells, Nammthrax, CD commitments, Doug. E Fresh...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for an all-new episode of the Chasing Tone Podcast!
Blake is making content in a hotel room, and it has come to pass that Brian is now indeed a Country and Western megastar. He may deny it but he has played at the legendary Bluebird cafe in Nashville, TN and the guys cannot fail to be impressed. Some heavy names were dropped, and some food talk also occurred. It was also livestreamed on Onlyfans of Electronics, no wait, the Wampler Metaverse, no wait, I forget...Anyhow, Bri gives us a great breakdown of his gig and a little bit of history as he tells us about the amazing acts that graced the stage before him.
Eventide have brought out a rather special effects processor, the H90, and the guys cast their opinions over it and its predecessor, the mighty H9. The guys have also been checking out the new Morley analogue flyrig board and thats definitely turned a few heads. But not Ranger Brian's. Richard has also been on the Fret Talk pedalboard so tells us a bit about that and why he love analog knobs. Spray yourself immediately!
Brian has bought a new guitar and he tells us all about it despite the faux protestations from the crew - and it may surprise you. Well at least 50% of it will. It turns out the guys all have the same piece of gear and they all love it and talk about it in glowing terms. There is almost total agreement here, its a bit disturbing.
Peanut butter cheesecake, Pitchshifting mistakes, Forehead presence, The Shaggs Mk2, Free market research, You are a cheap no name wall wart...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!
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