Sharpen The Axe

Sharpen The Axe

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Sharpen The Axe episodes

  • Episode 10: Riversong Guitars Founder - Mike Miltimore
    In this episode we talk with Mike Miltimore of Riversong Guitars out of Kamloops, Canada. We quickly discover that there isn't an inch of these acoustic guitars that doesn't belie some technological innovation or fervid attention to detail. Riversong strives to use tone-woods locally sourced from British Columbia and the braceless design, variable neck angle, on-the-fly string height adjustment, ear port, tone rings, comfort cuts, Fishman Triple Play system - all highlight Mike's passion for invention and perfection.  
    We explore:
    Tradition 2 Stage
    Riversong Soulstice DeluxeRiversong Tradition 2 Performer:
    https://www.pitbullaudio.com/riversong-trad-2-p-n-tradition…
    Riversong Tradition 1 Performer:
    https://www.pitbullaudio.com/riversong-trad-1-p-n-tradition…
    Tradition Canadian SE Performer
    https://www.pitbullaudio.com/riversong-trad-cdn-p-se-tradit…
    Tradition Canadian SE Uke
    www.RiversongGuitars.com
    1 hr
  • Episode 9: Paradox Effects - Art, Sound & Innovation from Tijuana
    We take a look at Paradox Effects, an effect pedals company located in the border town of Tijuana, BC, México which started in late 2013. 
    We take a look at:
    - Orinic Pseudoaleatory Delay Modulation
    - Architect Fictional Space Reverberator
    - Fortissimo preamp/booster
    - Fuzz-E-Cat Feline Fuzzing Modulation
    - Defribillator Reanimating Shock Fuzz
    We also talk to the founders of Paradox, Fernando Servin and Efren Castro about their company, the emergence of effects makers in Mexico, and Paradox' approach to their craft. 

    www.ParadoxEffects.com
    1 hr
  • Episode 8: Stocking Stuffers
    In this episiode we take a look at some gift ideas under $100 for the guitar player in your life. From basic effects to cost effective loopers and delays to battery powered practice amps - there are tons of toys to make a nice guitarist sound more naughty.
    1 hr
  • Episode 5: Iconic Custom Guitars with Founder Kevin Proctor
    In this episode we chat in-studio with Iconic Guitars founder Kevin Proctor about his line-up of custom guitars, how he got started as a builder, what inspires his designs and what separates his customs from standard production models and other custom shops. Many of Kevin's guitars are modeled after famous iconic players' axes and we take a look (and listen) to some of the Strat-styles inspired by David Gilmour, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Mark Knopfler.
    1 hr
  • Episode 4: "The Devil's Tonage" - Electro-Faustus Effects with Founder Eric Kessel
    In this episode we explore the fuzzes and crazy noise and modualtion effects from Electro-Faustus. If Jimi Hendrix were to do a rendition of the Star Spangled Banner to capture today's sense of cultural and political upheaval, these would very likely be his pedals of choice. We take a look at the Electro-Faustus Guitar Disruptor, the Guitardammerung, and the Black Fly pedals. We also talk to founder Eric Kessel about the inspirations behind these pedals (Hendrix being one) and the growing role of noise devices in both EDM and in guitar-based music, where the players are looking for more than just traditional tone choices.
    1 hr
  • Episode 3: "Any Colour You Like" - Keeley Pedals and Fender Offset Guitars
    In this episode we take a look at the new Fender Mustang and Duo-Sonic reissue guitars and basses and Keeley Electronics Tone Workstation, Dark Side Workstation and Delay Workstation pedals. Eric and Paul discuss the origin of the 60's Fender offset guitars, their role in grunge and punk music and the artists who rely on them. They talk about the role of Robert Keeley as one of the pioneers of modifying stock effects pedals and as an integral figure in seeding the recent explosion of boutique pedal manufacturers.
    We also learn that giving Paul a pedal that magically recreates any sound from Dark Side of The Moon is a study in unbridled self-indulgence.
    1 hr
  • Episode 1: Billy Sheehan - Bassist with Mr. Big, David Lee Roth and Steve Vai
    Billy Sheehan was the bassist of choice for David Lee Roth when Roth left Van Halen in 1985. He joined David and Steve Vai for the platinum Eat 'Em and Smile album and tour. In 1987, Billy went on to form his own band, Mr. Big, achieving a #1 Billboard Hit as well as the bands "Niacin" with Steve Vai and Dennis Chambers, and more recently "The Winery Dogs" with Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater.
    22 min
  • Episode 2: "Express Yourself" - Mission Engineering President Paul Shedden
    In this episode we take a look at the Mojo Hand FX Rook Overdrive pedal, the Cusack Music Tap-A-Whirl V3 Tremolo, the Earthquaker Devices Transmisser reverb pedal and the Mission Engineering EP 1 expression pedal, which we use with the Transmisser to modulate frequency.
    We speak with Paul Shedden, President and Head of Sales for Mission Engineering about how the company got its start, what separates their expression and wah-wah pedals from their competitors and the symbiosis of working with other companies in pairing their effects with Mission's expression pedals.
    Paul talks about some of the artists who use their expression pedals and we try to solve the mystery of why Journey needs 22 of these pedals.
    58 min

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