chasing tone

Running dual amps is a ton of fun and ultra-inspiring. In this special Tone Tips edition, Brian demonstrates two different pedals you can use to make the sound more spread out and more "stereo" sounding.

Comment on the YouTube video with your favorite tips when running stereo setups!

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Travis is back and answering listener questions with Brian.

All players can feel like they are in a rut. What is the remedy? Travis and Brian have some thoughts.

The “Holy Grail” of tone. Few have found it, many are searching, but if you are one of the few lucky enough to have found it, does the quest end there? Or are you forever tweaking? The guys tackle this one.

Is Travis still into Les Pauls? Is it worth going to college? What are the best amps for home practice? And Max is having a baby? All in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.

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Blake and Brian are back together again and have some serious catching up to do..

Brian has acquired some new gear and talks about how a certain piece sparked inspiration for a whole new concept coming soon from Wampler Pedals.

Over the last couple of weeks Blake has picked up a desire to start pickin’ the chickens .Brian has some advice for where to turn on YouTube for some tutoring. Wonder how chicken pickin’ sounds with fuzz?.

Brian has also spent the last couple of weeks on a journey of his own. Looking for something a little different, Brian turned his focus on expanding the podcast. Interviewing some YouTubers in the guitar field and hanging out with Hank Williams III.

Brian’s Tele’s are a little jealous of the new PRS, Blake is working on getting a custom guitar, and a look at the Bit Commander. All in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.

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His name is Steve Onotera, but you likely know him as the YouTuber Samuraiguitarist.

Brian has a conversation with Steve about his channel, his background and influences.

Steve shares where the name Samuraiguitarist came from, what inspires his videos and how he sets himself apart from other Guitar related YouTube channels.

He also shares advice for hopeful YouTubers and discusses how he deals with trolls..

You can check out Steve’s samuraiguitarist YouTube channel here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj1Jtb8xLUzFAm8J-Q1e1MQ

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Brian spent some time in New York City. While there he had a chance to sit down with YouTuber Sara Dietschy.

Sara shares her journey, so far, to get to where she is today. From an electrical engineering student to a computer programming major to a well known YouTuber, she discusses the importance of finding your path and having the guts to walk on it.

Sara is also a guitarist. She shares her influences and get’s Brian’s reaction to a certain player’s skills. And you will probably relate to her Guitar Center story.

She works in the 368 studios in NewYork and runs into Casey Neistat regularly. And her Creative Exchange podcast recently featured Mr. Gary Vaynerchuk. So she is running in some good company.

This is a great motivational conversation with someone who pushed through expectations and fear to find a path to success doing what she loves - being a creative and building a life and career around that passion..

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In this special "Chasing Tone Rewind" we throw it back to August 11, 2014. Episode 8.

In this early episode Travis, Max, and Brian talk about some of the songs that got them into playing guitar and chasing tone.

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Brian gets a chance to chat with guitarist/YouTuber Robert Baker.

Robert has a popular YouTube channel with great content and has even appeared in a couple Wampler videos. He talks about his channel and the journey to get to the popularity he is enjoying today.

If you have ever wondered what it would be like to be a popular YouTuber, Robert shares what his average day is like and the things he likes and dislikes about it.

Brian also talks to Robert about the gear he uses both in the studio and live on stage. You can find Robert Baker at

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfeviwU6C7kEjpOK4C6myuQ

SKYPE LESSONS rbaker_lessons@yahoo.com

OFFICIAL WEBSITE (TABS!!) http://robertbakerguitar.com

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Brian and Blake catch up after a busy couple of weeks of Guitar show festivities. Brian talks about NAMM misconceptions and the fact that not all of the cool things happen on the show floor.

The guys talk about some new gear acquisitions they have recently made, and a couple pieces they have their eyes on. And what axe did Brian add to his guitar roster? You may be surprised..

Blake is avoiding Brian, Brian’s son my be following in his dad’s foot steps, and Blake is really bad at ping pong.. It’s all on this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.

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Brian and Blake recorded this episode on 6/20/18, exactly 4 years to the day of the release of the very first Chasing Tone episode.

Take a trip though Chasing Tone history as Brian shares the many forms the podcast took through the years and how we got here today..

Which came first Toto or Weezer? Blake hates dogs?? And everyone needs a White Castle. It’s all on this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.

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Marshall, Dr Z, Friedman…all great amps that can fall outside the ol’ gear budget sometimes, But there are some “budget” amps that could get the job done if set up correctly and paired with the right pedals. Brian and Blake look at the options.

Looper pedals. Have you used one? In the right application they can be a powerful tool. The guys share their insights.

Sweetwater’s Gearfest is just around the corner. Brian will be there. Will you? Animal kingdom in the shred shed, and bands vs dinner. All on this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.

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NAMM, huh, yeah, what is it good for…hold up. Before you go to the next line the answer is more of a “depends”. What is the biggest bang for your company may be a totally different experience for another. Brian and Blake talk about the pros and cons to attending the “big show”

And you may have heard the term “influencer” bantered about in the marketing world. Some of you may be asking, “What does that mean?” The guys have an explanation.

All on this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.

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Facebook. Here we go again you say? Not so much this time as it has encouraged discussions of great albums and their influence. Brian and Blake talk about their picks..

There are the classics. Telecaster, Strats, Les Pauls. But there are other intriguing guitar options out there that have caught Blake’s eye. The guys talk about it.

Brian has some tips on building a half pipe, keeping G-strings in tune, if that is even possible. And Brian goes all Cornholio on this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.

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Harman has decided to make some big changes with Digitech and DOD. What does it all mean? Brian and Blake discuss it.

Facebook can be useful, but it has proven itself lately to be a toxic battleground where people can lash out at others over stupid things. So much so that one of the guys is pretty much fed up with it. You will be surprised which one.

Nikki Sixx is Brian’s wife’s fb pal? Brian fanboyed a 90’s country star, and you never know who is going to send you a friend request on social media. All on this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.

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Rumor has it that Joe Bonamassa may be interested in purchasing the faltering Gibson company. Could it be more than a rumor? Brian and Blake dive into the subject.

People buy and sell gear everyday on eBay or Reverb. And PayPal is a common way to pay for those transactions. Most go smoothly, but a Wampler Tone Group member shares the nightmare he is going through with the sale of his Les Paul. The guys look at the situation and talk about ways for buyers and sellers to protect themselves.

And how much is too much to pay for gear? Where do you draw the line? Brian found some high end pedals with some high price tags.

Could Barn Band be a new recording interface? Blake has an interesting NGD, and there is a new T-shirt Brian has his eye on. All on this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.

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You practice at home and dial your tone in and it sounds great. But at practice or at the gig, it sounds totally different in the mix. Can scooping the mids help the situation? Brian and Blake discuss the options.

Instagram has become the place to showcase your rig. But has the need to "look good" and get likes taken over the need to "sound good" and have a practical pedalboard? The guys talk about it.

Does the podcast have a jingle? Is "Bro Country" just an American thing? Is Goat Yoga coming to Wampler Farms? All this and more in this week's Chasing Tone Podcast.

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Back around 2004 Brian had the opportunity to sit down with Brent Mason and ask him some questions in an interview that was thought to be lost forever on a broken hard drive.

Brent discusses how a song is developed for recording, and what his process is when he comes up with a solo for a song. He also talks about his recording setup and gives an overview of his gear.

Brent has some advice on getting into the music business and some pointers on getting good tone.

What would Brent Mason do if he couldn’t play guitar? Who would he like play with that he has not yet? And what legendary artist did he miss out on going on tour with? All on this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.

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As technology progresses and we dive deeper into the digital world, does it spell the end of analog gear? Or are we in an era where they not only coexist, but compliment each other? Brian and Blake take on the subject.

And is there a bias against digital gear? Is it warranted? Brian Neunaber wrote a blog about the topic and Brian shares some of the insight.

Guatemalan Coffee, studio stuff is expensive, and impulse responses. All on this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.

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Many are familiar with G.A.S. (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) But what really drives that desire? Is it the pursuit? Or is it actually acquiring the gear. Brian and Blake discuss it.

And how do you handle not getting your hands on that piece of gear? Do you find a substitute? It’s a question from the tone group and the guys tackle it head on.

If you get a chance, check out My Darn Jam Tracks (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC55xyo8HvJMuTROnqpPgG5Q) An awesome YouTube channel that Brian recently found and is enjoying. Justin has some tasty jam tracks you might enjoy.

All on this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.

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Everything man made can break. True in the pedal world as well. But before you package up the pedal and send it back for repair, Brian shares some of the steps you can take to eliminate minor issues and keep that pedal on your board.

Blake shares some info on the FCC auctioning off some frequency spectrums that may make some older wireless audio components obsolete. The guys go into more details in the podcast.

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We are officially on Spotify! Brian and Blake welcome our new friends and get back at it after a small vacation.

Brian has decided to do mods for customers. He discusses the decision and shares details how you could get one of your pedals modded by Mr Wampler himself.

We have all heard how tone is in the hands, but is it in your gut too? Do “fuller figured” guitar players have different tone from the more svelte player? Blake thinks so. The guys discuss it.

Ever wonder why the audience complains about your perfect tone? It could be that they are hearing something totally different than you. It is called signal displacement and Brian share’s Bruce Egnaters article on the subject.

Blake’s special black DS-1, headphones with no speakers, and Brian’s new grill. It’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone Podcast.

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