The man, the myth, the guitar legend Ariel Posen has returned to the podcast for the third time! On this episode we dissect the idea of what makes up a "real song". Is one method of creation more valid than another? Does improvisation count as songwriting? Does more time spent on a project mean that more people will appreciate it? We dive into a all of this and a whole lot more on this episode of podcast about guitar stuff. Sometimes. Check out all things Ariel on his website HERE: https://www.arielposen.com/ You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 30% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Makes A Real Song? w/ Ariel Posen

The year was 2015. Show host Blake Wyland intended to start a podcast where he took a deep dive with his guests from the guitar world to explain their rigs. What happened was that, but also a whole lot more. The show quickly evolved into discussions about people's lives. Guitars, pedals, amps, etc. are the central hub of the show, but it really is more about the PEOPLE behind all of it. Both the musicians who use the gear, and the folks that create these magical tools of expression. You can expect chats about songwriting, favorite bands, family, loss, addiction, conspiracy theories, philosophy, and most of all....... food. This podcast goes all over the place. Come take a ride.

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We have got a good one for you this week! Clark and Cassandra from AmpRx (the makers of BrownBox) share the story of how they met on stage in Nashville as professional musicians, and eventually how they came to run the company. It is definitely not a traditional route to owning a music gear company! (You are going to like this.) We discuss the clean/dirty power, what problems their products address, troubleshooting noise issues, ELECTRIC VIOLIN, power conditioners, MYSTERY NOISES, favorite pedals, VINTAGE BASS, and a whole lot more! Check out the AmpRx lineup HERE https://www.brownbox.rocks/ Check out Cassandra's Instagram HERE https://www.instagram.com/cassandrasotos Check out Clark's Instagram HERE https://www.instagram.com/clarksingleton_ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Weather in Tennessee 01:37 The Story of Brown Box and Clark and Cassandra's Involvement 06:16 Acquiring Brown Box and Moving to Nashville 07:24 Having Engineering Background and the Decision to Run Brown Box 10:54 Clark and Cassandra's Background as Musicians 13:19 Discovering Other Skills and Interest in Problem Solving 15:49 Introduction to the Brown Box and AC Voltage Optimization 19:32 Underpowering and Overpowering Amps 21:32 Effects of Voltage Variations on Amp Performance 24:38 Expanding Product Line and Future Plans 26:21 Importance of Power Conditioning and Voltage Optimization 27:16 Power Filtering and Manipulation 35:33 Electric Violin and Bass Gear Setups 43:35 Importance of Grounding and Noise Interference 49:40 Favorite Boss Pedals 52:00 Exploring Signal Splitting with the LS1 Pedal 54:36 Stereo Setups and Effects Loop 55:30 The Most Popular Boss Pedal: The Tuner 56:10 The DS1 Pedal: Great Distortion Sound 58:43 Favorite Overdrive Pedals 01:01:58 Favorite Pizza: Classic Margarita and Italian Sausage 
 Support The Show And Connect! The Text Chat is back! Hit me up at (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 30% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are You Down To Clown? w/ Cassandra & Clark of AmpRx

On today's episode I'm talking to Jack Brunson, the founder and owner of one the country's raddest guitar stores in the country, Jack's Guitarcheology. We dive right into his story and Jack shares his journey from growing up in rural Kentucky, to working at Mario Guitars and eventually starting his own guitar store. We chat talk about their eclectic tastes in guitars and the joy of finding unique and unusual gear. Jack also reflects on the challenges and rewards of running a guitar business and offers advice for aspiring guitar store owners. Guitar stores can become hubs for their local music communities and we discuss the importance of building a community around a music retail store and how important that is to focus on for success in music retail. Rubber bridges, making the switch to full time self employment, and a whole lot more on this episode. Enjoy! Check out Jack's website HERE: https://www.jacksguitarcheology.com/ Support The Show And Connect! The Text Chat is back! Hit me up at (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 30% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cooking Meth & Chasing Chickens w/ Jack Brunson of Jack's Guitarcheology

This week I have a long overdue episode out for you with my dude Phillip Carter from The 40 Watt Podcast. Phillip and I have recorded on numerous occasions on both his show, and as guests on The Guitar Nerds. So I actually knew Phillip's personality pretty well, but what I didn't know was his story, so we dive right into that on this episode! The conversation covers the topics of self-perception as a musician, redefining success, finding passion, and the art of podcasting. We get into into the mindset of musicians, the concept of success, and the importance of pursuing one's true passion. Check out Phillip on The 40 Watt Podcast HERE https://40wattpodcast.com/ Support The Show And Connect! The Text Chat is back! Hit me up at (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 30% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sweaty Ole Stevie w/ Phillip Carter of The 40 Watt Podcast

I know that you love guitar, but have you ever loved guitar so much that caused you to get a .9 GPA? Or were you ever voted "3rd most whipped" by your friends? (But not to a significant other, but to GUITAR?) Mike Cole suddenly fell in love with guitar seemingly out of nowhere, and when it happened, he knew he had found his life's work. That said, his story didn't shake out quite how he was imagining when he first started bending those six strings. On this episode, we discuss just HOW Mike got his start on guitar YouTube, what he's learned on that journey, the difficulties that come with it, the evils of telecom companies and a whole lot more! Check out Mike's YouTube channel HERE https://www.youtube.com/@mikecole4489 Support The Show And Connect! The Text Chat is back! Hit me up at (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 30% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"My parents don't know that part..." w/ Mike Cole

The Mighty Joe Branton has returned to The Tone Mob Podcast! It is a happy occasion indeed! On this episode, Joe and Blake talk about the evolution of their podcasts and the importance of newer creators finding a niche. (Joe drops some good wisdom on that particular point). Somehow the dudes also touch on, of all things, SPORTS. (Don't worry, that is short lived.) Joe shares his current musical inspiration and his band's approach to writing and recording. They also discuss the use of vintage-inspired gear and the dynamics of bass in a band. In this conversation, Joe Branton and Blake discuss their preferences and experiences with bass guitars and amplifiers. They explore the different tones and effects they enjoy, as well as their favorite brands and models. Joe shares his love for vintage bass sounds and his desire to incorporate them into his music. Joe even goes as far as to help Blake out with a bass centric problem that many guitarists-turned-bassists run into... What bass amp to buy? All of this and more on this very low-end focused episode of The Tone Mob Podcast! Takeaways
Finding a specific niche can help in breaking into podcasting or any other creative field.
Having a passion for the subject matter is crucial for long-term engagement in podcasting.
Balancing different interests and projects can be challenging but rewarding.
Simplifying gear setups and focusing on dynamics can enhance the overall sound and performance of a band. Finding the right bass tone is crucial for supporting the overall sound of a song.
Experimenting with different bass guitars and amplifiers can lead to unique and interesting tones.
Vintage bass sounds can add a dynamic and nostalgic element to music.
Using plugins and recording techniques can provide flexibility and convenience when recording bass.
Ashdown, Ampeg, and Hartke are recommended brands for bass amplifiers.
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcasting 08:05 The Evolution of Podcasting and Music 22:47 Finding Inspiration and Obsessions 26:25 The Dynamics of Bass in a Band 31:23 Exploring Bass Tones and Effects 32:00 Incorporating Vintage Bass Sounds 35:19 The Importance of Bass Tone in a Song 42:30 Options for Recording Bass 49:38 Recommended Bass Amplifier Brands Support The Show And Connect! The Text Chat is back! Hit me up at (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from Tonemob.com/reverb Tonemob.com/sweetwater or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from Tonemob.com/stringjoy Release your music via DistroKid and save 30% by going to Tonemob.com/distrokid   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Makes A Real Song? w/ Ariel Posen

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