Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 580 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - The greatest guitar gear deal ever and is Brian working with the military?  

Blake is cursing at his air conditioning and Richard is wearing heavy metal t-shirts while Brian is in an indeterminate state of undress. Yes, it is business as normal here at Chasing Tone. Brian has an idea for an amp and the fellers may just be on to something. 

Richard takes us through the un-boxing of his new drum Kit having completely forgotten he talked about elements of this last week because he is both old and an idiot but he has had an epiphany. What is the perfect ratio of amplifiers to guitars? Richard finds himself unusually short.

Someone made a mistake and accidentally discounted a suite of plugins and the guys discuss consumer expectations and trying to get one over on the man. Somehow this involves some British folklore from the 1990s and the guys invent a dangerous new sport.

Water cooled amplifiers, Hoover free flights, Quiche, Bad career advice, Vegetable wars, Eddie Vedder Tele, Subwoofer flatulence...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone!

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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 579 of the Chasing Tone Podcast -  Brian's number one guitar buying tip and California dreaming with Tracii Guns and Norman's Rare Guitars 

Richard has been living in the 1980s and has a rant. Meanwhile there was some very tragic news in the world of metal so the guys discuss it despite Internet woes. Closer to home in the pedal industry, Josh Scott from JHS had a nasty accident on his cycle so the guys do their best to send healing powers across the airwaves.

Blake spent a couple of days on the west coast and hung with almost everybody who is anybody! He tells us about his time with the legendary Norm of Norman's Rare Guitars and somehow it involves the Goo Goo Dolls. Brian shares his one tip for picking a great guitar and Blake talks about his time with friend of the show, Mr. Tracii Guns. 

Brian has convinced Richard to buy new gear and there is a modicum of excitement before Bri takes it all straight to the gutter. Blake realizes that he too is becoming old and the guys compare aging woes.

Duck Update, Meris, Leisure Suit Larry, Richie Sambora, Rimshots...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone!

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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 578 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Tascam style pre-amp pedals, the future of guitar gear, and the guys set a new record

Brian open's the episode with a little education on the Tascam 424 sound and the work of Mk.Gee as we take a very brief look at the new release from JHS. Richard is disappointed he didn't guess the teaser riddle and is dazzled by a revelation from the past.

Would you watch Ai generated gear review videos?  According to a new report, 9 out of 100 of the biggest growing YouTube channels is generated entirely by Ai and the guys discuss what this means for the future of our industry. This moves on to a discussion about the future of guitar equipment.

Brian makes a confession about a potential crime he committed in the past and how the police got called on him. Have you ever built your own amp? Richard mulls it over and Blake tells him about a mutual friend's DIY build.

Clarksdale, Brian's shiny trousers, Elastic trickery, COPS, Nickelback...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone!

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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 577 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Introducing the Quad Fusion and why Bruce Dickinson hates your concert footage

Blake has celebrated another year on planet tone and the guys celebrate by discussing the various foodstuffs he consumed. Richard has received a couple of not so mysterious pedals that he is in love with and JHS have teased a new release via the medium of Riddle which he thinks he has solved...maybe. 

Our intrepid Portlandian reporter is also about to interview the head honcho himself from Norman's Rare Guitars and the guys are excited. Brian has a new idea for an battery powered amplifier and the guys discuss portable amplification circuits. Richard spotted a few familiar looking pedals on Gem archer of Oasis' pedalboard and the guys dissect a low resolution image. 

A lot of musicians turn to acting - but what about actors who turn to music - can they cut the mustard? The guys debate this and Richard makes a shock admission. Do you film the concerts you attend? The lead singer of Iron Maiden has shared some views about this and there is some interesting chat about this subject. Blake claims Richard is a monocle wearer. 

The triple header, Squonkulator, Creamy tones, War of the Worlds, Adam Sandler...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone!

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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 576 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Brian likes the taste of beer and has no idea who Tom Jones is! 

Brian reminisces about the olden days as he shows a worrying proclivity for certain medical procedures. Richard is older and has eaten his weight in Indian dishes and has a new guitar shaped toy. He reopens the guitar Youtube debate with an observation and the guys discuss it.

Does pedal order ever confuse you? Richard is bemused by this issue and the guys weigh in with some knowledge. And some stupidity. Brian ponders whether he should start wearing nail varnish and get your beverages ready because there is David Gilmour news. 

Metallica are rumored to  be about to announce something bug and Richard is astounded to discover a hole in Blake and Brian's musical knowledge pertaining to the king of Welsh crooners. 

JB Backscratchers, K-pop loving TikTok watchers, Speedos, Herman Petrucci rides again, Queen...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone!

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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 575 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - The Prince of Darkness exits stage left and is this the end of JHS?

Richard has lost 25% wisdom and is now at a deficit...he tells us tales of childhood fears and lessons learned before the business of the week is addressed. This turns into a health and weight loss section as our British compatriot has been on the Brian Wampler diet...kind of. Brian meanwhile has been creating new businesses and teases us with the details.

The news that Ozzy Osbourne passed this week takes a big focus for the guys as it has affected everyone to different degrees. Richard tells a story of how his friend went drinking with Ozzy how he discovered Black Sabbath - it may involve a certain legendary pub and a small piece of paper. Yes that sort of paper. Will there ever be another Black Sabbath moment in music? We hope so. 

Brian has become a JCM 800 guy and has eschewed his former Fender amp roots. The UK JHS has announced they are closing - for those that aren't aware they have been one of the UK's biggest distributors of guitar related goodness for about 50 years and Richard laments their demise a little. Finally, a  video came out this week from the guys at Working Class Music asking "is Guitar Youtube too white" and so the guys take a little look at this. 

The magical diet, The Iron horse, The Ultimate Wah pedal, Tracii Guns, BOSS RT-2, Mesa MKII, The Hulkster...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone!

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Brian, Blake, and Richard are joined by Cyril Nigg from Reverb for Episode 574 as we ask - Are Reverb about to completely transform the second hand gear market...again? 

This week the guys are joined by the senior director of analytics from Reverb, Cyril Nigg, and they immediately go digging for the gear industry's dirty secrets. Reverb have just published their Reverb Price Index for the pedal market in 2025 and it makes fascinating reading. Cyril knows a vast amount about the market and has fantastic insights into the trends and movements that shape the gear world.

Theres a potted history of Reverb and a look at what makes it unique, and this leads on to an in-depth look into the guitar and pedal market. Cyril also has some views on the rise of modeling pedals versus the classic multi-fx units of yore and the guys also look at the dynamics around a release before Cyril and Richard share some Microsynth woes. 

Do you think there is something magical about musical instruments from the past? It's the eternal question and as well asking Cyril to predict the future, we also look into the past. The guys are warmed to hear about some of the buying trends that follow events like the recent "Back to the Beginning" concert. There are also a bunch of insights into Reverb features that you may not know about before the guys touch on something that may change the second hand gear market forever. 

This is an awesome episode for anyone interested in the gear market and guitar gear in general - huge thanks to all the guys at Reverb! 

Electro Harmonix, Tuba Testers, Bad Monkey, More Nuno, Tony Iommi...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone!

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Brian and Richard are back for Episode 573 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - Is the current model for guitar gear demos completely broken? 

Blake has disappeared into an alternate reality for a week's vacation so Brian and Richard take the reins...you have been warned! Richard defied previous wisdom and paid for the stream for the Ozzy Osbourne retirement festival and he is very glad he did. Brian reminisces about the good ole' days and Richard has various half baked opinions about the music he witnessed. 

Richard got the creative urge to record some music and talks us through it and ponders about a particular feeling that he has identified. Brian reminisces about some of his early shopping experiences and goes misty eyed when Richard brings up a certain smell. Yes, you read that correctly. There is also a dubious smuggling tale.

The question about guitar YouTubers and gear demos comes back up and the guys talk about how the landscape has changed for content creators. Brian offers some invaluable information and Richard is an idiot so business as normal. They do however both agree on future career choices. 

Nuno Bettencourt, Axl's Jazzy Sabbath, The whiff of tolex, Gen Z, Spicy AI Thirst traps...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone!

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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 572 of the Chasing Tone Podcast - How to avoid being triggered, is there a new shift in the demographics of guitarists, and the ultimate MIDI course is here... 

Richard educates the guys on the recent Glastonbury festival and some of the controversy that surrounded a certain act - and he has also got some observations on the music too which made him very happy. He also apologizes for any dog squeaker noises you may hear from his enthusiastic puppy. 

Are we seeing a rise in a new demographic for guitar players? An article in Guitar World made the guys ponder something about the current guitar buying public and it has got the old grey matter moving a little. Brian ponders whether he should create an Only Fans site. Yes, that is what I said. 

Brian has finally released the Ultimate MIDI course over at GuitarPedalHorse, sorry GuitarPedalCourse.com and the guys discuss this. It is a really big deal to Richard and he is audibly excited when Brian pays him a complement. Blake tries to convince Richard to oil up and wiggle into the Black Sabbath concert and finally the guys discuss whether or not guitar YouTube is dying. 

John Fogerty's plaid Les Paul, Yussef Dayes, Is that a butt or is that his back? Dr. KEEZ, Glastonberries and Mandates...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone!

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Brian, Blake, and Richard are back for Episode 571 of the Chasing Tone Podcast -  Guitar pedals vs. inflation and amazing Brad Paisley facts

Richard has joined the Martinsville Truckers Club thanks to another mysterious gift and tells us terrible tales of his misspent youth. The guys also look at the cost of guitar pedals versus other consumer luxury items and ponder why inflation hasn't hit them the same. 

Do you practice different technical aspects of picking when you practice and did you know Brad Paisley is a secret master luthier? This is amongst the random questions burning through Richard and Blake's illness addled minds. Blake also has some aviation facts to share and the guys talk about how to transport guitar gear on a plane.

Pete Thorn is playing a dream gig right now with Satch and Vai and one of his guitars has caught the guys' attention. Brian played a gig and drops a massive hint about what's coming from Wampler. Meanwhile PRS have dropped a very good looking new guitar. 

Crispy DD3s, Cowboy fungus, The Slippery Noodle, Mick Ralphs, Jim Dangle, Velvet Sundown...it’s all in this week’s Chasing Tone!

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