Dipped In Tone

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December 24, 2025 New Gear, AI Music Apps & More
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Will AI take over the music industry? Will EHX harness the power of the magnetosphere? Will Rhett ever get a haircut? Will Fender take over the guitar universe? All this and more on today's episode.
Thanks so much to the sponsor of today's episode, Sweetwater! Make sure to check out all the gear we use here and more: https://www.sweetwater.com/shop/dipped-in-tone/
GIVEAWAY (last chance to enter!)
Enter for your chance to win a UA Volt 876 Interface:
https://kingsumo.com/g/mn588vm/universal-audio-x-dipped-in-tone-volt-v876-giveaway
Check out our website & merch: https://www.dippedintone.com
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dippedintone
Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dippedintone
Dipped In Tone is:
Rhett Shull https://www.rhettshull.com
Zach Broyles / Mythos Pedals https://mythospedals.com & https://highvoltageguitars.com
Produced & Edited by Addison! https://www.instagram.com/addisonsauvan
TIME STAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:22 What’s new Zach?
01:19 Did Addison die?
01:28 Rhett needs a haircut
03:36 Rhett also got a new puppy
05:41 Inception
09:21 Thanks so much Sweetwater!
11:07 Shoutout Patrons!
11:53 Hot Take
24:27 Tom Morello Partscaster
32:00 Fender is killing right now!
33:16 EHX by JHS - The Big Muﬀ 2
36:55 Pre-Order Josh & Daniel’s new book!
38:20 Harnessing power from the earth
41:55 Buckle up for some AI talk
59:29 “Hip Hop isn’t real music”
1:00:17 Rig Dip
1:08:25 Thanks again Sweetwater!
Some of our favorite gear from 2025 (Affiliate Links):
Universal Audio Enigmatic - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/o42Mve
Fender Triple Caster - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/qzRMvq
Suhr Classic S Antique - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/DyEomG
Benson Delay - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/jeEb4b
Boss Roland DM-101 - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/K0Nj5A
TC 2290 - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/e1oz26
Universal Audio Volt 876 - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/jeko9M
Boss Katana 50 Gen3 - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/DyEom5
Shure 545 (new production) - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/ravMyj
Echo Fix EFX3 - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/APzZMK
Helix Stadium - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/LKVnJa
1 hr 10 min
December 17, 2025 Our Gear of the Year!
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Who doesn't love an entire episode dedicated to some of the best and brightest gear that we've acquired this year? Don't forget to watch all the way to the end to see the winner of our first annual "Shoyles Award" for this year's favorite release - awarded by our Patrons.
Big ole thanks to the sponsor of today's episode, Sweetwater! Make sure to check out all the gear we use here and more: https://www.sweetwater.com/shop/dipped-in-tone/
GIVEAWAY (and only two weeks left to enter!)
Enter for your chance to win a UA Volt 876 Interface:
https://kingsumo.com/g/mn588vm/universal-audio-x-dipped-in-tone-volt-v876-giveaway
Check out our website & merch: https://www.dippedintone.com
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dippedintone
Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dippedintone
Dipped In Tone is:
Rhett Shull https://www.rhettshull.com
Zach Broyles / Mythos Pedals https://mythospedals.com & https://highvoltageguitars.com
Produced & Edited by Addison! https://www.instagram.com/addisonsauvan
TIME STAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:20 This is Rhett’s favorite episode to do
01:14 Addison’s life update
01:54 A quick story about Gregory Koch
02:55 Nashville doesn’t have very good BBQ
04:34 Zach’s life update
05:45 Rhett’s life update
07:58 Thank you Sweetwater (today’s sponsor)
09:43 Thanks to all our Patrons!
09:58 Hot Take!
17:39 Gear Of The Year
19:08 Amp Category
24:50 Digital Amp Category
29:20 Instrument Category
37:45 Pedal Category
45:12 Budget Friendly
53:11 Wildcard
1:01:19 Our Picks for Best Release of 2025
1:07:15 And the winner is….
1:08:22 Thanks again Sweetwater!
Affiliate Links:
Fender Panoverb - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/e1oz56
Universal Audio Enigmatic - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/o42Mve
Yamaha THR30 - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Wyj5zO
Fender Triple Caster - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/qzRMvq
Suhr Classic S Antique - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/DyEomG
Benson Delay - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/jeEb4b
Boss Roland DM-101 - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/K0Nj5A
TC 2290 - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/e1oz26
Universal Audio Volt 876 - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/jeko9M
Boss Katana 50 Gen3 - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/DyEom5
Shure 545 (new production) - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/ravMyj
Echo Fix EFX3 - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/APzZMK
Helix Stadium - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/LKVnJa
1 hr 10 min
December 01, 2025 Latest & Greatest
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There aren't enough days in the week to cover all the newest gear, but in today's episode, we hit a handful of the most interesting new releases from the last couple of weeks. Leave a comment below and tell us about your favorite new gear from November.
Big ole thanks to the sponsor of today's episode, Sweetwater! Make sure to check out all the gear we use here and more: https://www.sweetwater.com/shop/dipped-in-tone/
GIVEAWAY!
Enter for your chance to win a UA Volt 876 Interface:
https://kingsumo.com/g/mn588vm/universal-audio-x-dipped-in-tone-volt-v876-giveaway
Check out our website & merch: https://www.dippedintone.com
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dippedintone
Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dippedintone
Dipped In Tone is:
Rhett Shull https://www.rhettshull.com/
Zach Broyles / Mythos Pedals https://mythospedals.com & https://highvoltageguitars.com/
Edited by Addison! https://www.instagram.com/addisonsauvan/
TIME STAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:33 Life long skillz
02:26 A real bush league move
04:23 Kids, don’t fight
04:44 Rhett’s update
07:33 Zach’s update
09:06 Addison’s update
10:18 Bread knife talk
11:48 THANKS SWEETWATER!!
12:31 Hot take
21:45 The latest Fractal Release
35:23 JHS Kilt 10th Anniversary
42:37 JHS & Third Man Troika
47:40 Gibson Dave Grohl Signature
01:02:15 Rig Dip
01:13:08 Shills
01:18:46 Thanks again, Sweetwater!
Affiliate Links:
JHS Kilt 10: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/o4EnzW
Volt 876 Affiliate Link: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/jeko9M
1 hr 20 min
December 01, 2025 Producing Guitar at Home w/ James Santiago
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On this episode of Dipped In Tone, the fellas catch up with James Santiago about his approach to capturing great guitar tone at home. Spoiler: it doesn't take very much to get great sounds these days! One thing we know for sure, it's a great time to be alive and play guitar.
HUGE thanks to the sponsor of today's episode, Universal Audio!
Enter for your chance to win a UA Volt 876 Interface:
https://kingsumo.com/g/mn588vm/universal-audio-x-dipped-in-tone-volt-v876-giveaway
Volt 876 Affiliate Link: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/jeko9M
Check out our website & merch: https://www.dippedintone.com
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dippedintone
Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dippedintone
Dipped In Tone is:
Rhett Shull https://www.rhettshull.com/
Zach Broyles / Mythos Pedals https://mythospedals.com & https://highvoltageguitars.com/
Edited by Addison! https://www.instagram.com/addisonsauvan/
TIME STAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:46 Zach’s update
02:00 Addison’s Update
05:38 Rhett’s Update
07:42 Thanks to today’s sponsor - Universal Audio!
07:51 UA has a new interface - the Volt 876
10:04 GIVEAWAY!!
10:21 James Santiago ladies and gentlemen
11:18 James’ cool other studio spot
15:25 Main Topic
25:00 James’ Preferred way of recoding guitars at home
32:35 Starting from square one
40:27 Other key parts to getting good guitar tone
43:20 You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get good sounds
48:33 The actual microphones used in the Ox Box
58:50 You don’t have to be a millionaire to record good music!
1:00:40 James’ first converters
01:05:10 The barrier to entry is low!
01:07:00 James tells a cool studio story
01:09:55 The magic in tape, embrace imperfection
01:11:38 Today’s challenge with recording at home
01:16:34 Rig Dip
01:28:46 UA has added MIDI to their pedals!
01:33:35 CONGRATS to UAFX giveaway winner!
01:34:35 Luna 2.0 is out with lots of awesome updates
01:35:03 Don’t forget to enter the giveaway
01:36:13 Shills
Affiliate Links:
Universal Audio Enigmatic: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/qzdyxj
Universal Audio Knuckles: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/radXDy
Universal Audio Anti: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/7agMOd
Universal Audio Ruby: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/xLdZ5R
Universal Audio Dream: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/LKk2mo
Universal Audio Woodrow: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/55JnZ3
Universal Audio Lion: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/xLdZ5d
1 hr 41 min
November 18, 2025 This is the new standard.
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On this episode of Dipped in Tone, the guys talk about Rhett joining The Midnight and his decision to use the new Line 6 Helix Stadium (which launches today)
https://www.sweetwater.com/shop/dipped-in-tone/ Check all the gear we use here and more!
Check out our new site & merch https://www.dippedintone.com
Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dippedintone
Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dippedintone
Dipped in Tone is:
Rhett Shull https://www.rhettshull.com/
Zach Broyles / Mythos Pedals https://mythospedals.com & https://highvoltageguitars.com/
Edited by Addison! https://www.instagram.com/addisonsauvan/
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
1:00 - Zach got a new phone
2:30 - Addison is acoustic shopping
4:37 - Rhett is joining The Midnight!
6:45 - Thank you Sweetwater (today’s sponsor)
9:43 - Hot Take (thanks John Mayer)
20:37 - The Helix Stadium!
23:56 - Comparing the old to the new
26:56 - Better UI than the Quad Cortex?
29:30 - A few drawbacks of the unit
35:02 - Dynamic Ambience
37:17 - Rhett finding his sound with The Midnight
39:52 - The future of guitar modeling
43:15 - Is Line 6 more than just high gain?
44:52 - Rhett’s live rig for The Midnight
47:52 - Rig Dip
57:07 - Zach’s Shill
1:00:00 - Rhett’s Shill
1:01:10 - Thanks again Sweetwater!
OUR FAVORITE GEAR (Sweetwater Affiliate Links):
D’Addario Strings: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/raroKj
Universal Audio SD-1: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/55EPNb
Universal Audio Apollo x8p: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/e1XPW1
Shure SM7B: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/DyGzNb
Strymon Flint: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9LDaYE
Line 6 HX One: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/55EPN1
Ibanez TS9: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/aOVQXY
1 hr 2 min
November 06, 2025 We answer your questions!
Like, comment, and subscribe! On this episode of Dipped In Tone, Rhett, Zach and Addison touch on some gear new and answer listener questions! Check out our new site & merch: https://www.dippedintone.com Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dippedintone Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dippedintone Dipped In Tone is: Rhett Shull https://www.rhettshull.com/ Zach Broyles / Mythos Pedals https://mythospedals.com & https://highvoltageguitars.com/ Edited by Addison! https://www.instagram.com/addisonsauvan/ 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - We have merch! 1:44 - Zach’s life update 3:37 - The problem with today’s movies 4:36 - Addison’s life update 7:18 - Rhett’s life update 13:06 - New segment! GEAR NEWS 14:08 - Is Fender innovating anymore? 16:20 - We’re pro bag 26:10 - Is Strymon struggling to stay relevant? 35:50 - Hot Take 42:58 - Q&A’s! 1:06:15 - Rig Dip 1:15:25 - Zach’s Shill 1:17:18 - Rhett’s Shill #dippedintone #guitarpodcast #podcast
1 hr 21 min
October 06, 2025 Crafting Feel w/ James Santiago of Universal Audio
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On this episode of Dipped in Tone, Rhett, Zach and Addison chat with James Santiago of UA about all creating pedals that capture the nuance of classic amps. We also dive into the secrets of circuits, tone of picks and more!

Huge Thanks to sponsor of this episode, Universal Audio.
UAD Showtime ’64 (FREE for the month of October):
https://www.uaudio.com/products/showtime-64-tube-amp?
srsltid=AfmBOooE8PGtJDv93PPu1qs52Pan63QqGMU2vLdBuh3BZkUC7KKOs0Im
Enter below for your chance to win any UA Amp Simulator Pedal (Winner will be announced in
November):
https://kingsumo.com/g/m7ggklm

Check out our new site & merch https://www.dippedintone.com
Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dippedintone
Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dippedintone

Dipped in Tone is:
Rhett Shull https://www.rhettshull.com/
Zach Broyles / Mythos Pedals https://mythospedals.com & https://highvoltageguitars.com/
Edited by Addison! https://www.instagram.com/addisonsauvan/

Timestamps
00:28 - High Voltage is 1 year old!
00:44 - Rhett thought High Voltage was a bad idea
00:55 - He was wrong
01:22 - Zach is exercising again
03:14 - Addison is tired, but promises he hasn’t been crying
03:41 - He listens to books, a lot
04:21 - The Shull family’s last road trip of 2025
05:17 - Gen Z brain rot shorts, brought to you by Will
05:59 - HOT TAKE
12:18 - Submit your HOT TAKE - [email protected]
12:24 - Today’s Sponsor - Universal Audio!
12:32 - FREE STUFF - The Showtime ‘64
14:22 - Our Conversation with James Santiago
23:41 - What James has been up to
28:52 - Main Topic (UA Amp Pedals)
34:55 - James’ crazy tone-chasing behavior
37:40 - You have to do the homework
40:26 - “Amp in the room” vs “amp on the record”
51:38 - The tonal difference between two different picks
55:32 - James is truly a musical anthropologist
57:24 - There are no bad tones
1:00:30 - How UA decides on features
1:02:12 - Another shout out to the Showtime ’64
1:05:40 - Guitar should be fun
1:12:36 - A common thread among the greats
1:19:30 - Zach’s Shill
1:21:13 - Rhett’s Shill
1:24:53 - Thank you Universal Audio!
1:24:58 - Download the Showtime ’64 for FREE
1:25:13 - Thank you James!
1:25:27 - Check out our merch - www.dippedintone.com
AFFILIATE LINKS
Universal Audio Enigmatic: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/qzdyxj
Universal Audio Knuckles: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/radXDy
Universal Audio Anti: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/7agMOd
Universal Audio Ruby: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/xLdZ5R
Universal Audio Dream: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/LKk2mo
Universal Audio Woodrow: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/55JnZ3
Universal Audio Lion: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/xLdZ5d
Kirk Wah: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/JKP227
Strandberg Boden NX6 Standard: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/6yZEdb
1 hr 27 min
September 25, 2025 We Rate Each Other’s Rigs!
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On this episode of Dipped in Tone, Rhett and Zach dip each others rigs! We break down Zach's Hetfield Circa 1986 obsession, Rhett's wild pedalboard and more. What do you rate our rigs?

Huge Thanks to sponsor of this episode, Sweetwater. https://www.sweetwater.com/shop/dipped-in-tone/ Check all the gear we use here and more!

Check out our new site & merch https://www.dippedintone.com
Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dippedintone
Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dippedintone

Dipped in Tone is:
Rhett Shull https://www.rhettshull.com/
Zach Broyles / Mythos Pedals https://mythospedals.com & https://highvoltageguitars.com/
Edited by Addison! https://www.instagram.com/addisonsauvan/

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:53 - Addison’s Life Update
2:41 - Rhett’s Life Update
5:46 - Zach’s Life Update
7:12 - We have merch!
8:18 - Big ole thanks to our Patrons
8:40 - Big ole thanks to today’s sponsor - Sweetwater!
11:15 - HOT TAKE
18:23 - Main Topic
1:00:20 - Rig Dip
1:07:55 - Thanks again Sweetwater!
1:08:12 - Shills

OUR FAVORITE GEAR (Sweetwater Affiliate Links):
D’Addario Strings: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/raroKj
Universal Audio SD-1: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/55EPNb
Universal Audio Apollo x8p: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/e1XPW1
Shure SM7B: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/DyGzNb
Strymon Flint: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9LDaYE
Line 6 HX One: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/55EPN1
Ibanez TS9: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/aOVQXY
1 hr 13 min
September 15, 2025 The Future of Guitar Effects?!
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On this episode of Dipped in Tone, the guys dive into the Boss Plugout and what products like this mean for the future of guitar effects. Huge Thanks to sponsor of this episode, Sweetwater. https://www.sweetwater.com/shop/dipped-in-tone/ Check all the gear we use here and more!

Check out our new site & merch https://www.dippedintone.com
Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dippedintone
Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dippedintone

Dipped in Tone is:
Rhett Shull https://www.rhettshull.com/
Zach Broyles / Mythos Pedals https://mythospedals.com & https://highvoltageguitars.com/
Edited by Addison! https://www.instagram.com/addisonsauvan/

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:22 - Buy our merch!
01:25 - Gross
03:33 - Nerdy Hobby Updates
12:00 - Thank you Sweetwater!
13:29 - Hot Take
18:55 - Main Topic
55:05 - Rig Dip
1:11:49 - Shills
1:15:41 - Sweetwater has the best prices

OUR FAVORITE GEAR (Sweetwater Affiliate Links):
D’Addario Strings: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/raroKj
Universal Audio SD-1: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/55EPNb
Universal Audio Apollo x8p: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/e1XPW1
Shure SM7B: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/DyGzNb
Strymon Flint: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9LDaYE
Line 6 HX One: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/55EPN1
Ibanez TS9: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/aOVQXY
1 hr 18 min
September 02, 2025 One of us doesn’t get it!
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On this episode of Dipped in Tone, the guys discuss the new 424 pedal from JHS and the related Tascam madness. How the guys feel about this new wave of non-guitar amp related guitar sounds. Buckle up!

Check out our new site & merch https://www.dippedintone.com
Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dippedintone
Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dippedintone

Dipped in Tone is:
Rhett Shull https://www.rhettshull.com/
Zach Broyles / Mythos Pedals https://mythospedals.com & https://highvoltageguitars.com/
Edited by Addison! https://www.instagram.com/addisonsauvan/

2:22 - Rhett is losing sleep over plastic
4:15 - Zach’s next Proton Pack
5:28 - We have timestamps now
7:52 - Thank you Patrons!
8:38 - Hot Take
15:00 - Main Topic: 424 Madness
32:00 - The next JHS pedal (top secret)
50:40 - The night Rhett met Gearmandude
55:13 - Rig Dip
1:05:50 - Shills
1 hr 11 min

About Dipped In Tone

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Rhett Shull and Zach Broyles combine their music and gear industry knowledge for this weekly podcast. Together they discuss news, talk gear, debunk myths, and much more.