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Chairmen of the Boards

Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you our best tricks, tips, resources, and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!

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Episodes (147)

Do Mini Pedals Actually Save Space?

Episode 98: Do Mini Pedals Actually Save Space?

//SPONSORS//

The Guitar Sanctuary - https://theguitarsanctuary.com

Neural DSP - https://ndsp.co/chairmen (use discount code "chairmen" for 30% off)

Mono - https://monocreators.com/chairmen (use code "chairmen" for 10% off)

Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

//HOSTS//

Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio) - grant@goodwoodaudio.com

Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio) - omilion@theguitarsanctuary.com

Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects) - mason@vertexeffects.com

//YOUTUBE//

Watch COTB Podcast live: https://bit.ly/3VhbNea

Chairmen of the Boards

enMarch 11, 2024

3 Pro Rig Builders React to JHS Pedalboard Video

Episode 97: 3 Pro Rig Builders React to JHS Pedalboard Video

//SPONSORS//

The Guitar Sanctuary - https://theguitarsanctuary.com

Neural DSP - https://ndsp.co/chairmen (use discount code "chairmen" for 30% off)

Mono - https://monocreators.com/chairmen (use code "chairmen" for 10% off)

Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

//HOSTS//

Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio) - grant@goodwoodaudio.com

Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio) - omilion@theguitarsanctuary.com

Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects) - mason@vertexeffects.com

//YOUTUBE//

Watch COTB Podcast live: https://bit.ly/3VhbNea

Chairmen of the Boards

enMarch 04, 2024

Andy Timmons Talks All Things Pedals, Guitars, and Gear!

Episode 96: Andy Timmons Talks All Things Pedals, Guitars, and Gear!

//SPONSORS//

Gear Exchange (Sweetwater) - https://sweetwater.com/used

The Guitar Sanctuary - https://theguitarsanctuary.com

Neural DSP - https://ndsp.co/chairmen (use discount code "chairmen" for 30% off)

Mono - https://monocreators.com/chairmen (use code "chairmen" for 10% off)

Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

Stringjoy - https://stringjoy.com (use code "boards" for 10% off)

//HOSTS//

Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio) - grant@goodwoodaudio.com

Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio) - omilion@theguitarsanctuary.com

Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects) - mason@vertexeffects.com

//YOUTUBE//

Watch COTB Podcast live: https://bit.ly/3VhbNea

Chairmen of the Boards

enFebruary 26, 2024

The State of the Switcher 2024

Episode 95: The State of the Switcher 2024

//SPONSORS//

Gear Exchange (Sweetwater) - https://sweetwater.com/used

The Guitar Sanctuary - https://theguitarsanctuary.com

Neural DSP - https://ndsp.co/chairmen (use discount code "chairmen" for 30% off)

Mono - https://monocreators.com/chairmen (use code "chairmen" for 10% off)

Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

Stringjoy - https://stringjoy.com (use code "boards" for 10% off)

//HOSTS//

Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio) - grant@goodwoodaudio.com

Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio) - omilion@theguitarsanctuary.com

Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects) - mason@vertexeffects.com

//YOUTUBE//

Watch COTB Podcast live: https://bit.ly/3VhbNea

Chairmen of the Boards

enFebruary 20, 2024

NAMM Show Life Expectancy

Episode 94: NAMM Show Life Expectancy

//SPONSORS//

Gear Exchange (Sweetwater) - https://sweetwater.com/used

The Guitar Sanctuary - https://theguitarsanctuary.com

Neural DSP - https://ndsp.co/chairmen (use discount code "chairmen" for 30% off)

Mono - https://monocreators.com/chairmen (use code "chairmen" for 10% off)

Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

Stringjoy - https://stringjoy.com (use code "boards" for 10% off)

//HOSTS//

Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio) - grant@goodwoodaudio.com

Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio) - omilion@theguitarsanctuary.com

Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects) - mason@vertexeffects.com

//YOUTUBE//

Watch COTB Podcast live: https://bit.ly/3VhbNea

Chairmen of the Boards

enFebruary 13, 2024

Jackson Licenses Fulltone! What are the Risks of Stewarding a Legacy Brand?

Episode 93: Jackson Licenses Fulltone! What are the Risks of Stewarding a Legacy Brand?

//SPONSORS//

Gear Exchange (Sweetwater) - https://sweetwater.com/used

The Guitar Sanctuary - https://theguitarsanctuary.com

Neural DSP - https://ndsp.co/chairmen (use discount code "chairmen" for 30% off)

Mono - https://monocreators.com/chairmen (use code "chairmen" for 10% off)

Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

Stringjoy - https://stringjoy.com (use code "boards" for 10% off)

//HOSTS//

Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio) - grant@goodwoodaudio.com

Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio) - omilion@theguitarsanctuary.com

Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects) - mason@vertexeffects.com

//YOUTUBE//

Watch COTB Podcast live: https://bit.ly/3VhbNea

Chairmen of the Boards

enFebruary 05, 2024

Ray Parker Jr. Breaks Down His Biggest Hits

Bonus Episode: Ray Parker Jr. Breaks Down His Biggest Hits

//SPONSORS//

Gear Exchange (Sweetwater) - https://sweetwater.com/used

The Guitar Sanctuary - https://theguitarsanctuary.com

Neural DSP - https://ndsp.co/chairmen (use discount code "chairmen" for 30% off)

Mono - https://monocreators.com/chairmen (use code "chairmen" for 10% off)

Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

Stringjoy - https://stringjoy.com (use code "boards" for 10% off)

//HOSTS//

Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio) - grant@goodwoodaudio.com

Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio) - omilion@theguitarsanctuary.com

Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects) - mason@vertexeffects.com

//YOUTUBE//

Watch COTB Podcast live: https://bit.ly/3VhbNea

Chairmen of the Boards

enFebruary 02, 2024

Why Everyone is Switching to "Sweetened" Tuning

Episode 92: Why Everyone is Switching to "Sweetened" Tuning

//SPONSORS//

Gear Exchange (Sweetwater) - https://sweetwater.com/used

The Guitar Sanctuary - https://theguitarsanctuary.com

Neural DSP - https://ndsp.co/chairmen (use discount code "chairmen" for 30% off)

Mono - https://monocreators.com/chairmen (use code "chairmen" for 10% off)

Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

Stringjoy - https://stringjoy.com (use code "boards" for 10% off)

//HOSTS//

Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio) - grant@goodwoodaudio.com

Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio) - omilion@theguitarsanctuary.com

Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects) - mason@vertexeffects.com

//YOUTUBE//

Watch COTB Podcast live: https://bit.ly/3VhbNea

Chairmen of the Boards

enJanuary 29, 2024

Tim May Breaks Down His Iconic Guitar Parts for Lionel Richie, Blondie, Back to the Future, and more

Bonus Episode: Tim May Breaks Down His Iconic Guitar Parts for Lionel Richie, Blondie, Back to the Future, and more

//SPONSORS//

Gear Exchange (Sweetwater) - https://sweetwater.com/used

The Guitar Sanctuary - https://theguitarsanctuary.com

Neural DSP - https://ndsp.co/chairmen (use discount code "chairmen" for 30% off)

Mono - https://monocreators.com/chairmen (use code "chairmen" for 10% off)

Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

Stringjoy - https://stringjoy.com (use code "boards" for 10% off)

//HOSTS//

Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio) - grant@goodwoodaudio.com

Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio) - omilion@theguitarsanctuary.com

Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects) - mason@vertexeffects.com

//YOUTUBE//

Watch COTB Podcast live: https://bit.ly/3VhbNea

Chairmen of the Boards

enJanuary 26, 2024

Ultimate Guide to Noise Gates

Episode 91: Ultimate Guide to Noise Gates

//SPONSORS//

Gear Exchange (Sweetwater) - https://sweetwater.com/used

The Guitar Sanctuary - https://theguitarsanctuary.com

Neural DSP - https://ndsp.co/chairmen (use discount code "chairmen" for 30% off)

Mono - https://monocreators.com/chairmen (use code "chairmen" for 10% off)

Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

Stringjoy - https://stringjoy.com (use code "boards" for 10% off)

//HOSTS//

Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio) - grant@goodwoodaudio.com

Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio) - omilion@theguitarsanctuary.com

Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects) - mason@vertexeffects.com

//YOUTUBE//

Watch COTB Podcast live: https://bit.ly/3VhbNea

Chairmen of the Boards

enJanuary 22, 2024

Charlie Hunter Breaks Down His Most Iconic Guitar Parts

Bonus Episode: Charlie Hunter Breaks Down His Most Iconic Guitar Parts

//SPONSORS//

Gear Exchange (Sweetwater) - https://sweetwater.com/used

The Guitar Sanctuary - https://theguitarsanctuary.com

Neural DSP - https://ndsp.co/chairmen (use discount code "chairmen" for 30% off)

Mono - https://monocreators.com/chairmen (use code "chairmen" for 10% off)

Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

Stringjoy - https://stringjoy.com (use code "boards" for 10% off)

//HOSTS//

Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio) - grant@goodwoodaudio.com

Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio) - omilion@theguitarsanctuary.com

Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects) - mason@vertexeffects.com

//YOUTUBE//

Watch COTB Podcast live: https://bit.ly/3VhbNea

Chairmen of the Boards

enJanuary 18, 2024

Should You Copy Your Guitar Hero's Rig?

Episode 90: Should You Copy Your Guitar Hero's Rig?

//SPONSORS//

Gear Exchange (Sweetwater) - https://sweetwater.com/used

The Guitar Sanctuary - https://theguitarsanctuary.com

Neural DSP - https://ndsp.co/chairmen (use discount code "chairmen" for 30% off)

Mono - https://monocreators.com/chairmen (use code "chairmen" for 10% off)

Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

Stringjoy - https://stringjoy.com (use code "boards" for 10% off)

//HOSTS//

Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio) - grant@goodwoodaudio.com

Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio) - omilion@theguitarsanctuary.com

Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects) - mason@vertexeffects.com

//YOUTUBE//

Watch COTB Podcast live: https://bit.ly/3VhbNea

Chairmen of the Boards

enJanuary 15, 2024

Most Frequently Asked Pedalboard Questions of 2023

Episode 89: Most Frequently Asked Pedalboard Questions of 2023

//SPONSORS//

Gear Exchange (Sweetwater) - https://sweetwater.com/used

The Guitar Sanctuary - https://theguitarsanctuary.com

Neural DSP - https://ndsp.co/chairmen (use discount code "chairmen" for 30% off)

Mono - https://monocreators.com/chairmen (use code "chairmen" for 10% off)

Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

Stringjoy - https://stringjoy.com (use code "boards" for 10% off)

//HOSTS//

Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio) - grant@goodwoodaudio.com

Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio) - omilion@theguitarsanctuary.com

Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects) - mason@vertexeffects.com

//YOUTUBE//

Watch COTB Podcast live: https://bit.ly/3VhbNea

Chairmen of the Boards

enJanuary 09, 2024

Guitarist for Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey plays the HITS

Bonus Episode: Guitarist for Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey plays the HITS

//SPONSORS//

Gear Exchange (Sweetwater) - https://sweetwater.com/used

The Guitar Sanctuary - https://theguitarsanctuary.com

Neural DSP - https://ndsp.co/chairmen (use discount code "chairmen" for 30% off)

Mono - https://monocreators.com/chairmen (use code "chairmen" for 10% off)

Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

Stringjoy - https://stringjoy.com (use code "boards" for 10% off)

//HOSTS//

Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio) - grant@goodwoodaudio.com

Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio) - omilion@theguitarsanctuary.com

Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects) - mason@vertexeffects.com

//YOUTUBE//

Watch COTB Podcast live: https://bit.ly/3VhbNea

Chairmen of the Boards

enJanuary 04, 2024

Analyzing Reverb's Best Selling Pedals of 2023

Episode 88: Analyzing Reverb's Best Selling Pedals of 2023

//SPONSORS//

Gear Exchange (Sweetwater) - https://sweetwater.com/used

The Guitar Sanctuary - https://theguitarsanctuary.com

Neural DSP - https://ndsp.co/chairmen (use discount code "chairmen" for 30% off)

Mono - https://monocreators.com/chairmen (use code "chairmen" for 10% off)

Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

Stringjoy - https://stringjoy.com (use code "boards" for 10% off)

//HOSTS//

Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio) - grant@goodwoodaudio.com

Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio) - omilion@theguitarsanctuary.com

Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects) - mason@vertexeffects.com

//YOUTUBE//

Watch COTB Podcast live: https://bit.ly/3VhbNea

Chairmen of the Boards

enJanuary 02, 2024

Pedalboard Best Practices (with Xact Tone Solutions)

Episode 87: Pedalboard Best Practices (with Xact Tone Solutions)

//SPONSORS//

Gear Exchange (Sweetwater) - https://sweetwater.com/used

The Guitar Sanctuary - https://theguitarsanctuary.com

Neural DSP - https://ndsp.co/chairmen (use discount code "chairmen" for 30% off)

Mono - https://monocreators.com/chairmen (use code "chairmen" for 10% off)

Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

Stringjoy - https://stringjoy.com (use code "boards" for 10% off)

//HOSTS//

Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio) - grant@goodwoodaudio.com

Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio) - omilion@theguitarsanctuary.com

Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects) - mason@vertexeffects.com

//YOUTUBE//

Watch COTB Podcast live: https://bit.ly/3VhbNea

Chairmen of the Boards

enDecember 25, 2023

How GFI Systems is Revolutionizing the Guitar Pedal Game

Episode 86: How GFI Systems is Revolutionizing the Guitar Pedal Game

//SPONSORS//

Gear Exchange (Sweetwater) - https://sweetwater.com/used

The Guitar Sanctuary - https://theguitarsanctuary.com

Neural DSP - https://ndsp.co/chairmen (use discount code "chairmen" for 30% off)

Mono - https://monocreators.com/chairmen (use code "chairmen" for 10% off)

Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

Stringjoy - https://stringjoy.com (use code "boards" for 10% off)

//HOSTS//

Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio) - grant@goodwoodaudio.com

Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio) - omilion@theguitarsanctuary.com

Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects) - mason@vertexeffects.com

//YOUTUBE//

Watch COTB Podcast live: https://bit.ly/3VhbNea

Chairmen of the Boards

enDecember 18, 2023

Guitarist for Norah Jones Breaks Down Her Biggest Hits

Bonus Episode: Guitarist for Norah Jones Breaks Down Her Biggest Hits

//SPONSORS//

Gear Exchange (Sweetwater) - https://sweetwater.com/used

The Guitar Sanctuary - https://theguitarsanctuary.com

Neural DSP - https://ndsp.co/chairmen (use discount code "chairmen" for 30% off)

Mono - https://monocreators.com/chairmen (use code "chairmen" for 10% off)

Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

Stringjoy - https://stringjoy.com (use code "boards" for 10% off)

//HOSTS//

Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio) - grant@goodwoodaudio.com

Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio) - omilion@theguitarsanctuary.com

Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects) - mason@vertexeffects.com

//YOUTUBE//

Watch COTB Podcast live: https://bit.ly/3VhbNea

Chairmen of the Boards

enDecember 14, 2023

Should You Avoid Digitally Controlled Analog Pedals?

Episode 85: Should You Avoid Digitally Controlled Analog Pedals?

//SPONSORS//

Gear Exchange (Sweetwater) - https://sweetwater.com/used

The Guitar Sanctuary - https://theguitarsanctuary.com

Neural DSP - https://ndsp.co/chairmen (use discount code "chairmen" for 30% off)

Mono - https://monocreators.com/chairmen (use code "chairmen" for 10% off)

Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

Stringjoy - https://stringjoy.com (use code "boards" for 10% off)

//HOSTS//

Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio) - grant@goodwoodaudio.com

Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio) - omilion@theguitarsanctuary.com

Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects) - mason@vertexeffects.com

//YOUTUBE//

Watch COTB Podcast live: https://bit.ly/3VhbNea

Chairmen of the Boards

enDecember 11, 2023

Nigel Hendroff Breaks Down His Tone Secrets & Gear Essentials

Episode 84: Nigel Hendroff Breaks Down His Tone Secrets & Gear Essentials

//SPONSORS//

Gear Exchange (Sweetwater) - https://sweetwater.com/used

The Guitar Sanctuary - https://theguitarsanctuary.com

Neural DSP - https://ndsp.co/chairmen (use discount code "chairmen" for 30% off)

Mono - https://monocreators.com/chairmen (use code "chairmen" for 10% off)

Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)

Stringjoy - https://stringjoy.com (use code "boards" for 10% off)

//HOSTS//

Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio) - grant@goodwoodaudio.com

Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio) - omilion@theguitarsanctuary.com

Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects) - mason@vertexeffects.com

//YOUTUBE//

Watch COTB Podcast live: https://bit.ly/3VhbNea

Chairmen of the Boards

enDecember 04, 2023

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Episodes (147)

Do Mini Pedals Actually Save Space?

3 Pro Rig Builders React to JHS Pedalboard Video

Andy Timmons Talks All Things Pedals, Guitars, and Gear!

The State of the Switcher 2024

NAMM Show Life Expectancy

Jackson Licenses Fulltone! What are the Risks of Stewarding a Legacy Brand?

Ray Parker Jr. Breaks Down His Biggest Hits

Why Everyone is Switching to "Sweetened" Tuning

Tim May Breaks Down His Iconic Guitar Parts for Lionel Richie, Blondie, Back to the Future, and more

Ultimate Guide to Noise Gates

Charlie Hunter Breaks Down His Most Iconic Guitar Parts

Should You Copy Your Guitar Hero's Rig?

Most Frequently Asked Pedalboard Questions of 2023

Guitarist for Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey plays the HITS

Analyzing Reverb's Best Selling Pedals of 2023

Pedalboard Best Practices (with Xact Tone Solutions)

How GFI Systems is Revolutionizing the Guitar Pedal Game

Guitarist for Norah Jones Breaks Down Her Biggest Hits

Should You Avoid Digitally Controlled Analog Pedals?

Nigel Hendroff Breaks Down His Tone Secrets & Gear Essentials