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- 3 weeks ago1h 0m
You can't sue your way out of a bad guitar market | S6E24 w/ Brian from B's Music
Find Brian at B's Music ShopInternet: https://bsmusicshop.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bsmusicshopTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bsmusicshopmtpFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsmusicshopYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@BsMusicShopMIThe Meowdulator (cat synth pedal with Cusack Music): https://bsmusicshop.com/products/the-meowdulator-bs-music-shop-cat-synth-guitar-pedal-cusack-musicB's Custom Pedal Collection (all the cat pedals): https://bsmusicshop.com/products/bs-custom-pedal-collectionSponsorsGrez Guitars: https://www.grezguitars.com/Grez Guitars (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/Premier Guitar article!: https://www.premierguitar.com/features/gear-features/grez-guitars-off-to-the-racesMeris Pedals: https://meris.us/Meris Pedals (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/meris.us/Meris Pedals (Sweetwater affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rEBBv5Eddie Wang Instruments: https://www.eddiewanginstruments.com/Eddie Wang Instruments (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/eddiewanginstruments/Also mentioned in this episode:Cusack Music (built the Meowdulator): https://cusackmusic.com/High Voltage Guitars (Zach, Nashville): https://highvoltageguitars.com/Reverend Guitars (Ken Haas and Joe Naylor): https://reverendguitars.com/Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery (50th anniversary guitar project): https://roberto-venn.com/50 Luthiers, 50 Guitars, 50 Years (Roberto-Venn exhibition): https://www.museumofmakingmusic.org/exhibits/past/roberto-vennMule Resophonic Guitars (Matt Eich): https://www.muleresophonic.com/Wood Wire Volts: https://woodwirevolts.com/Fretboard Summit: https://fretboardsummit.org/EarthQuaker Devices (EarthQuaker Day, Akron): https://www.earthquakerdevices.com/Mike Lull Custom Guitars (Spencer Lull): https://www.mikelull.com/Emerald City Guitars (Trevor Boone): https://emeraldcityguitars.com/Kauer Guitars (Doug Kauer): https://www.kauerguitars.com/Tone Ranger Guitars (last week's guest): https://www.tonerangerguitars.com/Resto Wraps (last week's guest): https://restowraps.com/Affiliate links:Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9XjReverb (affiliate link): https://tidd.ly/3zLI32NSupport the podcast:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/Find all the podcast links:https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcasthttps://www.40wattpodcast.com/Subscribe to the channel and give a like — also find us in audio format wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a review, and share us with your friends.</
- Oct 2, 20261h 3m
Cowboy Guitars, Hammond Amps & Enigma on Repeat | S6E23 w/ Tone Ranger Guitars and Resto Wraps
Find Jeff at Tone Ranger GuitarsInternet: https://www.tonerangerguitars.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonerangerguitars/Find Ben at Resto WrapsInternet: https://restowraps.com/SponsorsGrez Guitars: https://www.grezguitars.com/Grez Guitars (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/Premier Guitar article!: https://www.premierguitar.com/features/gear-features/grez-guitars-off-to-the-racesMeris Pedals: https://meris.us/Meris Pedals (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/meris.us/Meris Pedals (Sweetwater affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rEBBv5Eddie Wang Instruments: https://www.eddiewanginstruments.com/Eddie Wang Instruments (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/eddiewanginstruments/Mentioned in the Episode:Malibu Music: https://malibumusic.com/Malibu Music (grand opening at the new location, October 17): https://malibumusic.com/pages/grand-openingMalibu Music (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/malibumusicsocal/Edge of Breakup (Sean, AO-44 amp demo) (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/edgeofbreakupEdge of Breakup (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/edgeofbreakup/Street Tree Revival (where Jeff's wood comes from): https://www.streettreerevival.com/Thunder Road Guitars (Tone Ranger dealer, Portland): https://thunderroadguitars.com/Oakland Guitars (Tone Ranger dealer): https://www.oakland-guitars.com/Ken Rich Sound Services (where Ben learned Tolex): https://www.kenrichsounds.com/Ken Rich Sound Services (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/kenrichsounds/Bartel Amplifiers (Mark Bartel): https://bartelamps.com/Zoe Jet Guitars (past guest, mentioned again this episode): https://www.zoejetguitars.com/Zoe Jet Guitars (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/zoejetguitars/Milkman Sound (Tim): https://milkmansound.com/Guild Guitars: https://guildguitars.com/Fretboard Summit: https://fretboardsummit.org/Wood Wire Volts: https://woodwirevolts.com/Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desert_SolitaireAffiliate Links:Sweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9XjReverb (affiliate link): https://tidd.ly/3zLI32NSupport the show!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/Find all of the podcast links at:https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcasthttps://www.40wattpodcast.com/Subscribe to the channel and give a like — also find us in audio format wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a review, and share us with your friends.<
- Sep 22, 202640 min
The Art of Never Repeating Yourself | S6E22 | Zoe Jet Guitars
Find Zoe at Zoe Jet GuitarsInternet: https://www.zoejetguitars.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoejetguitars/SponsorsGrez Guitars: https://www.grezguitars.com/Grez Guitars (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/Premier Guitar article!: https://www.premierguitar.com/features/gear-features/grez-guitars-off-to-the-racesMeris Pedals: https://meris.us/Meris Pedals (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/meris.us/Meris Pedals (Sweetwater affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rEBBv5Eddie Wang Instruments: https://www.eddiewanginstruments.com/Eddie Wang Instruments (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/eddiewanginstruments/Also Mentioned in This EpisodeFretboard Summit: https://fretboardsummit.org/Wood Wire Volts: https://woodwirevolts.com/Ken Haas / Reverend Guitars (past guest, mentioned again this episode):Internet: https://reverendguitars.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reverendguitars/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/reverendguitarsSweetwater (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/7XQQArKingsley Amplifiers / Kingsley Effects (Simon Jarrett): http://kingsleyamplifiers.com/Motander Guitars (Justin Jones): https://motanderguitars.substack.com/Brady / Goldman Guitars (past guest, table saw story) (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/goldmanguitars/EP Custom Pickups (Emily & Patrick): https://epcustompickups.com/Affiliate LinksSweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9XjReverb (affiliate link): https://tidd.ly/3zLI32NSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/Find all of the podcast links at:https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcasthttps://www.40wattpodcast.com/Subscribe to the channel and give a like — also find us in audio format wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a review, and share us with your friends.00:00 Intro & Sponsors03:09 Welcoming Zoe from Zoe Jet Guitars03:57 Fretboard Summit Recap05:36 Zoe's Artist Family & Path Into Music06:59 Discovering Guitar Building07:50 Meeting Barry & Landing at Luthier's Mercantile11:01 Art Background & Original Design Philosophy13:07 First Days in the Shop: Router & Table Saw Horror Stories16:56 Deciding to Build Original Designs21:36 Designing the Model Z27:00 Vintage Italian Acetate Pickguards27:54 Fan Response & Building a New Brand29:50 Zoe's Guitar Playing History32:06 Future Models & the Bass Version33:38 Building in Her Own Shop34:45 Pickguards as Art37:22 Custom Orders vs. Build-and-Post38:11 Wrap-Up & Where to Find Zoe
- Aug 28, 202659 min
Fretboard Summit: Double Majors, Tupperware Pedals, & a Telephone DI Box | S6E21 w/ Mark from SSE
Find Mark and Summer School Electronics at:Internet: https://www.summerschoolelectronics.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/summerschoolelectronics/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUyF-gc4W2H7ieeQsNGqTQDouble Major pedal: https://www.summerschoolelectronics.com/ (see shop)SponsorsGrez Guitars: https://www.grezguitars.com/Grez Guitars (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/Premier Guitar article!: https://www.premierguitar.com/features/gear-features/grez-guitars-off-to-the-racesMeris Pedals: https://meris.us/Meris Pedals (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/meris.us/Meris Pedals (Sweetwater affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rEBBv5Eddie Wang Instruments: https://www.eddiewanginstruments.com/Eddie Wang Instruments (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/eddiewanginstruments/Affiliate LinksSweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9XjReverb (affiliate link): https://tidd.ly/3zLI32NSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/Mentioned in the PodcastFretboard Summit: https://fretboardsummit.org/Fretboard Journal: https://www.fretboardjournal.com/Old Town School of Folk Music: https://www.oldtownschool.org/Voltic Electronic Devices: https://volticelectronicdevices.com/Old Blood Noise Endeavors: https://oldbloodnoise.com/Chase Bliss Audio: https://www.chasebliss.com/Motander Guitars: https://www.motanderguitars.com/3Bender (Steel Master / Plus Vibe): https://www.3bender.com/Dearborn FX (telephone DI box): https://www.dearborn.cool/EarthQuaker Devices: https://www.earthquakerdevices.com/JHS Pedals: https://www.jhspedals.com/Dipped in Tone: https://www.dippedintone.com/Stringjoy: https://stringjoy.com/EP Custom Pickups: https://epcustompickups.com/Paul McEvoy Guitars: https://www.instagram.com/paulmcevoyguitars/Chicago Music Exchange: https://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/Rock N Roll Vintage & Synth City: https://rocknrollvintage.com/Gideon Welles: https://www.gideonchicago.com/Stompbox Sonic (Boston, Aug 29): https://stompboxsonic.com/Fuzzy's Fine Guitars (Warwick, RI): https://www.fuzzysguitars.com/Find all of the podcast links at:https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcasthttps://www.40wattpodcast.com/Subscribe to the channel and give a like — also find us in audio format wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a review, and share us with your friends.00:12 – Intro & sponsor shoutouts (Grez, Maris, Eddie Wong)03:35 – Road trip origin story: Nashville shows to Birmingham09:25 – Launching the Double Major pedal from the passenger seat17:32 – The Easy Listening headphone amp dies mid-setup (and gets saved)24:19 – Night one of the beginner pedal-building class26:12 – Planning next year's advanced classes (tremolo vs. fuzz debate)31:11 – The Fretboard Summit 5K, walking it with Jonathan Stout35:51 – Science Fair: Motander's Tupperware-housed guitar computer40:58 – Wade's Three Bender Steel Master + new Plus Vibe42:55 – Dearborn Effects' vintage telephone DI box (Philip's favorite find)47:15 – Night two of pedal-building class, the "new semester" energy52:16 – Saturday gear pickups while manning the booth solo (and sick)53:14 – The genre guitar riff game58:00 – "Camp Friends": why they keep coming back59:14 – Last night at Gideon Wells and the "wack-a-doo" line-in guitar
- Aug 7, 20261h 12m
The Real Reason Guitars Get Built in Korea, Not America | S6E20 w/ Ken Haas from Reverend
Find Ken and Reverend Guitars at:Internet: https://reverendguitars.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reverendguitars/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/reverendguitarsSweetwater (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/7XQQArSponsorsGrez Guitars: https://www.grezguitars.com/Grez Guitars (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/Premier Guitar article!: https://www.premierguitar.com/features/gear-features/grez-guitars-off-to-the-racesMeris Pedals:https://meris.us/Meris Pedals (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/meris.us/Meris Pedals (Sweetwater affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rEBBv5Eddie Wang Instruments: https://www.eddiewanginstruments.com/Eddie Wang Instruments: https://www.instagram.com/eddiewanginstruments/Affiliate LinksSweetwater: http://sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9XjReverb (affiliate link): https://tidd.ly/3zLI32NSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/Find all of the podcast links at:https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcasthttps://www.40wattpodcast.com/Subscribe to the channel and give a like — also find us in audio format wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a review, and share us with your friends.
- Jul 17, 20261h 0m
It Worked Because I Didn't Know What I Was Doing" | S6E19 w/ Dave from Non-Human Audio
Find Dave and Non-Human Audio at:Internet: https://www.nonhumanaudio.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nonhumanaudio/SponsorsGrez Guitars: https://www.grezguitars.com/Grez Guitars (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/Meris Pedals: https://www.madsenamps.com/Meris Pedals: https://meris.us/Eddie Wang Instruments: https://www.eddiewanginstruments.com/Eddie Wang Instruments: https://www.instagram.com/eddiewanginstruments/Affiliate LinksSweetwater: sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9XjTrueFire (affiliate link): https://shorturl.at/bfjGX Get 40% off your first lesson purchase (including the annual pass!) with code 40WATTReverb (affiliate link): https://tidd.ly/3zLI32NSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/Find all of the podcast links at:https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcasthttps://www.40wattpodcast.com/Subscribe to the channel and give a like — also find us in audio format wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a review, and share us with your friends.0:00 – Intro & Housekeeping (Patreon, Sponsors)3:22 – Meet Dave from Non Human Audio4:58 – How Dave Got Into Guitar, Drums & Music10:08 – Falling Down the Big Muff Rabbit Hole14:24 – Building His First Pedal From Scratch16:57 – First Sales & Discovering the PT2399 Chip20:24 – The Accidental Birth of the Slow Loris25:19 – Why the Pedal Industry Is So Collaborative29:09 – DIY Punk Roots & Feeling Truly Supported37:19 – Authenticity & Buying From People, Not Companies42:11 – Talking Gear: Designing the Regrets Reverb49:21 – The Tone Control That Breaks the Rules56:33 – Where the Name "Non Human Audio" Came From1:00:24 – Wrap Up & Where to Find Dave
- Jul 10, 202659 min
Losing Guitar and Finding It Again | S6E18 w/ Perfecto Decastro
Find Perfecto at:Internet: https://perfectodecastro.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perfdecastro/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialPerfectoDeCastroSponsorsGrez Guitars: https://www.grezguitars.com/Grez Guitars (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/Meris Pedals: https://www.madsenamps.com/Meris Pedals: https://meris.us/Eddie Wang Instruments: https://www.eddiewanginstruments.com/Eddie Wang Instruments: https://www.instagram.com/eddiewanginstruments/Affiliate LinksSweetwater: sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9XjTrueFire (affiliate link): https://shorturl.at/bfjGX Get 40% off your first lesson purchase (including the annual pass!) with code 40WATTReverb (affiliate link): https://tidd.ly/3zLI32NSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/Find all of the podcast links at:https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcasthttps://www.40wattpodcast.com/Subscribe to the channel and give a like — also find us in audio format wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a review, and share us with your friends.
- Jul 3, 202657 min
Why Oasis Is Huge in the UK (and Nobody in America Cares) | S6E17 w/ Guitar Nerds Podcast
Find Guitar Nerds at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guitarnerdsInternet: https://www.guitarnerds.net/SponsorsGrez Guitars: https://www.grezguitars.com/Grez Guitars (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/grezguitars/Meris Pedals: https://www.madsenamps.com/Meris Pedals: https://meris.us/Eddie Wang Instruments: https://www.eddiewanginstruments.com/Eddie Wang Instruments: https://www.instagram.com/eddiewanginstruments/Affiliate LinksSweetwater: sweetwater.sjv.io/qzy9XjTrueFire (affiliate link): https://shorturl.at/bfjGX Get 40% off your first lesson purchase (including the annual pass!) with code 40WATTReverb (affiliate link): https://tidd.ly/3zLI32NSupport the showPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/40wattpodcast/Find all of the podcast links at:https://www.linktr.ee/40wattpodcasthttps://www.40wattpodcast.com/Subscribe to the channel and give a like — also find us in audio format wherever you listen to podcasts, leave us a review, and share us with your friends.Chapter Markers0:00 – Intro & Welcome Back0:12 – Patreon & Sponsor Shoutouts (Meris FX, Eddie Wang, Grez Guitars)3:24 – Meet Joe Branton & JD Short (Guitar Nerds Podcast)3:27 – The UK Heatwave That Ruined Our First Attempt4:31 – Old Houses, No AC & Southern Front Porches5:53 – Today's Topic: US vs UK Musical Upbringing6:49 – JD's Journey: Indiana to SoCal to London7:23 – How Oasis & Joy Division Sparked This Episode8:40 – Is Music "Nationalized"? Metallica in South America10:42 – Oasis: Massive in the UK, Marginal in the US11:11 – Tangent: The Wallflowers' "One Headlight"12:22 – Britpop That Never Crossed the Atlantic (Blur & More)13:28 – Portishead & Its Hidden Influence on Radiohead15:29 – Rewinding to the 80s: The Cure & The Smiths18:02 – Deep Cuts: New Order, The Jam & More 80s UK Bands20:07 – 90s US Bands That Never Landed in the UK21:23 – Movie Soundtracks as Music Discovery (Batman, The Matrix)23:14 – American Band Stereotypes: Cowboy Hats & Southern Rock24:41 – The Great Goo Goo Dolls "Iris" Debate27:08 – Math Rock's Tiny but International Scene28:46 – Instrumental Prog & Polymath's Surprise Mexico City Fanbase29:29 – Wait... Was Nirvana Even Big in the UK?30:00 – Post-Grunge & Nu-Metal: Candlebox, Creed & More30:28 – The Grateful Dead & America's Jam Band Scene33:04 – Allman Brothers vs. Skynyrd: Improv vs. Scripted Rock35:52 – New Orleans: America's Most European City36:20 – Americana Roots: Wilco, Uncle Tupelo & Alabama Shakes37:51 – Will the Internet Erase the US/UK Music Divide?40:48 – Napster, LimeWire & the Hunt for New Music42:59 – Mixtapes: The Original Way to Show You Cared44:33 – Does Christian Rock Cross the Atlantic?46:17 – Worship Music's Massive Influence on Gear Sales49:26 – UK Secularism vs. American Megachurches51:23 – Tooth & Nail Records and DIY Show Culture52:28 – Growing Up Far From Live Music54:07 – Does Globalization Erase Cultural Differences?55:08 – Teaser: US vs UK Gear Brand Differences56:27 – Wrap-Up & Where to Find More
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