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

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!NAMM Foundation website - Donate here to help the LA communityhttps://donate.nammfoundation.org/give/655087/#!/donation/checkout We are on Patreon now too!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast)Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods:https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/https://www.wamplerdiy.com/Find us at:https://www.wamplerpedals.com/https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWwContact us at: [email protected] the show

Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 547 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - New year, new gear, someone has been imitating Brian, and the scent of John Petrucci The band is back together and they chat about the Christmas break, Blake's jerk boss, and why Brian has been swinging a hammer in anger. Brian received some ire from the internet (shock horror) about an Ai advert and it upset Richard but made Brian happy. A video comparing every current Wampler drive pedal has been put up on YouTube and the guys discuss it.Richard built a guitar over Christmas by taking a Squier donor and it didn't go quite according to plan so he tells us about it in quite a bit of detail. There are some great tips for anyone wanting to build a guitar - namely by doing the opposite of some of the things Richard did. Brian tries to lead Richard into more gear purchases. The guys then look at a response to Behringer about their LM Drum from one of the pioneers of music synthesis. The debate about budget pedals rolls on as Keeley announces some wallet friendly pedals so the guys talk about it before lamenting one of Brian's less successful pedals. Richard has some of John Petrucci's cologne and the guys discuss their signature scents. Brian had a tip off from one of our good friends and he discovered someone has been ripping him off.270 degrees of tabs, Special pyjamas, Hammer talk, Terrible jokes, Codpasting, James Walkenlots, Bert Weedon...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone!We are on Patreon now too!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast)Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods:https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/https://www.wamplerdiy.com/Find us at:https://www.wamplerpedals.com/https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWwContact us at: [email protected] the show

It's the holidays and Brian, Blake, and Richard are enjoying a well earned break. As a little Holiday Bonus we bring you another show from Blake's other podcast, the Tone Mob, where he interviews the legendary Tim Pierce.On today's episode I'm chatting with renowned guitarist Tim Pierce. (This is wildly exciting for me!)Some of the artists that Tim has worked with include Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Phil Collins, The Goo Goo Dolls, Celine Dion, and many, many more.We discuss Tim's extensive career in the music industry, his early inspirations, the evolution of gear, the challenges of being a session musician today, the rise of online education through platforms like YouTube, and the importance of hearing health.Tim also shares insights on how to navigate the music industry, the significance of building relationships, and his current guitar preferences.This is one of the best conversations I've had in a very long time. You are going to love it!Check out Tim's incredible YouTube channel HERE https://www.youtube.com/@timpierceguitarWanna learn from Tim? Check out the Masterclass HERE https://www.timpierce.com/masterclass-infoNormal service will resume with the next episode...thanks for listening to Chasing Tone in 2024 we love you all!We are on Patreon now too!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast)Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods:https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/https://www.wamplerdiy.com/Find us at:https://www.wamplerpedals.com/https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWwContact us at: [email protected] the show

It's Christmas and Brian, Blake, and Richard are enjoying a well earned break. As a little Christmas Bonus we bring you a show from Blake's other podcast, the Tone Mob, where he interviews Travis Stever from Coheed and Cambria. On this very special episode of The Tone Mob Podcast I sat down with my new buddy Travis Stever of Coheed & Cambria and L.S. Dunes! It turned out absolutely wonderful and Travis even let me share some of his music with you that most people have not heard!We had an absolute blast nerding out on all things music and we covered things like:Travis's deep love for Les Pauls, and the influence of Jimmy Page, Neil Young, Tony Iommi and more.Travis shares his perspective on collaboration and the importance of serving the song. Some Jason Isbell Telecaster loveThe amps used on "Good Apollo"When to "take a knee" as bandmate Frank Iero says.The differences in songwriting approaches between Coheed and L.S. DunesThe debut (sort of) of some NEW MUSIC! (It's on the podcast!)A whole lot more!You are really going to enjoy this episode whether you are a diehard Coheed/Dunes fan or you've never heard of them before. Travis's enthusiasm for music as a whole is absolutely infectious and it will make you want to break out your instrument and get to writing! ?Check out Coheed & Cambria HERE https://www.coheedandcambria.com/Check out L.S. Dunes HERE https://lsdunes.com/We'll have another bonus episode next week then normal service will resume in the new year...thanks for listening to Chasing Tone in 2024 we have huge plans for 2025! We are on Patreon now too!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast)Awesome Course, Merch and DIY mods:https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/https://www.wamplerdiy.com/Find us at:https://www.wamplerpedals.com/https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdVrg4Wl3vjIxonABn6RfWwContact us at: [email protected] the show